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The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12
MRS. Y. JEFFERS IS
.CALLEIB'p DEATH
loIS San
ssaada sfter-


Mrs. Victoria Jeffers, one of Bruins
wick's oldest and best beloved women,
died suddenly at the home of r. l..
Stephens her son-in-law, with whom
she resided, Sunday afternoon, at
six. The announcement Of the death
came as a complete shock to her many
friends for up to the very hour of
her demise Mrs. Jeffers was enjoying
her usual good health. Only on Sat
Wday afternoon she went on fishing
expedition with City Manager Gram
ling ana she enjoyed the trip
On sunday morning, she was invit-
ed TO 80 to Cumberland on days
outing, but declined the invitation,
but did not complain in the slightest
Of feeling badly. About six o'clo.k,
however she called Mrs Stephens
into her room and complained Of IN
digestion. However, before Mrs
Stephens could summons medical aid,
she passed away Her death was due
to heart failuef howeve@ she had
never suffered from that malady in
the past. A
Mrs Jefrefa hassseed in Bruns-
wick off apk on, sslding her resi-,
deuce between tla city aSsa, Waycresg'
for twenty five l.sYe she was a
most estimable w6man, '@ asSo a gen
ial and happy dispositi6fr'anu pos
sessed in a marked degree, the happy
faculty of making and gaining strong
friendships She is survived by one
son, Charles Jeffers of Waycross,
and by five daughters Mrs. w. J
Hofdson, and Mrs William Alex
ander Of Waycross; Mrs. John Tuck
er, of Birmingham; and Mira, e. L.
Stephens and Mrs. WI H. Gsamfing,
Of this city. all Of whom Easei arrived
in Brunswick except Mrs. sTpcker,
who is i'll at her home in BfrTpidgham
The funeral will occur from the
home of Mr.. Stephens, number 1901
Union street, at ten O'Clock this
morning, Rev T H. Thompson Of
the First Methodist church offilciat-
ing The following gentlemen serv-
ing as pallbearers: Messrs r. r.
Sherman, R S. Pyles, D W Krauss
r. f Twitty, J A Sheffield and A.
NJ Lorentzson.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12
APPROVES MIopY EXPULSION

Washington, Dec. II. President
Harding has approved the ourtmar-
tial findings excelling two midship-
men from the naval academy for haz-
ing One is from Massachusetts and
the other from New York,
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12
GOVERNOR RUSSELL
AWARDED We ERDICT
in BIRKHEAD CASE
Former StenOgrapher Sued the
Chief Executive OF MissiS-
sippi For 100000.
CHARGED SEDUCTION ANDf
OTHER ALLEGATIONS
Jury Was Out Only Twenty
Eight Minutes-Governor Al
legged Plaintiff Was used as
Tool by Political Enemies.
lContinuea from nage one. !


Oxford. Miss. Dec IL. "A verdict
for the defendant was returned here
tonight In the case of Governor Lee
M. Russell, who was being sued for
damages by Miss Frances Kirkheal
stenographer, alleging charges OF Sc
ductfon and other allegations.
The jury was out only twenty-eight
minutes returning a verdict which
read We, the jury. find for the de-
fendant." Neither the plaintiff or ssAe
defendant was in court when the
dict was returned and only the jul
interested attorneys and a few new
paper men were there.
Governor Russell denied a.
statement made by.-Mjss e
alleging that she ssy be-
come the sool of his pdas "a enemies
to ruin him. 1t seems that his state
'ment Was believed just as he made
it. STRe case ends one of the most
9ens9@onal in the history of the state
nSAississippi.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12


headed the ~BUas~ adde for ths
last twelve months have worked faitiA
fully and diligently for the buildir
up of Brunswick and II certainly
toe be congratulated in haveingv Sud
body of self sacrificing men To- handSs
the numerous projects that the Board
OF Trade is called on to handle In any
one year Of Its operation. II is un-
derstood by all that no city can make
progress without organized and well
supported commercial organization,
and the rank and file or the men,
bershtp of the BrunsEssg Board of
Trade who will be spppor-
tunity to vote their 5h0fs Br the
men whom tey know are filing to
serve the city whenever dflled on /.
The recent drive has befh SO sue
cessful that sufficient fup will b
on hand shortly to enab the new
officers and the board Of fectors to
get out a real compreh Mive book
let on Brunswick showing her ad-
vantages as the state port, featurAg
the splendid industrial sites that she
has on deep water and advertising
to the tourists and homeseekers the
unexcelled climate that she enjoys.
This booklet consisting of an issue
Of not less than $4,000 copies will be
distributed through such channels as
cannot help but bring good results
TO Brunswick
Then again, the incoming officers
win have to handle such problems
as docks and warehouses OF our
river front; bringing tostheacis new
manufacturing plants; cooperating
with the traffic bureau in establish
Ing for Brunswick such freight rates
to all points that will induce both
distributors and manufacturers to
recognize that In Brunswick is to be
found an ideal location for these en-
terprises. In fact, the Work Of these
men who are elected to Offices will
be more comprehensive and more con-
structive than in any year, certainly
in the last decade and the public have
a right to expect and look for great
things from it's Board of Trade for
they have expressed their Willingness
to support 1t by the results Of the
membership campaign about COM
plsted gE5
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12
GOVERNOR ELECT WALKER
AND PARTY AT CUMBERLAND

Goyernor-elect Clifford Walker Is on
"a big hunting trip on Cumberland and
is accompanied by a party Of we'll
known Georgians, among these being
Capt Fred Morris, Marietta; Marion
Dobbs, Marietta; Judge Sam C.. At
kinson, Atlanta; Messrs Hightower
and nozier, Atlanta Or Belts, and
Mr.. Walsh, Rome; W a. Wood,
J., R Akin, Ted Akin, L. A. Miller,
All Of these bond projects &ceived
ztitss 81 ss;sssIost ppanimone approval Of
the voters in recent elections and the
county aas si75;16e
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12

wv NVNFIFNt IFIF-I VIIV-Itt II
facturer, complain or
Hardwick that the KW
ening him because he h
of the grand jury whit few
seyal of them for night szding sFd-
d to the chief executives annod ke-
] Woodruff says Mpsked parvslA
have stopped in Il of his house
displaying signs they were
aAos 80 strike nd he has
wsssss5g the next mas. erson stofs
ping in front Of his home that he W.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12
DEMOCRATS WENT AT 4
SHIPPING BILL IN 4
WARM WORDY STYLE 4
Bv Associated Press

= Washington, Dec. 1.-THE ad- 4
= ministration's shipping bill was 4
: taken up today and was immedi- I
: ately subjected to a baptism of 4
' fire by the democrats and es-
: especially by attacks from SEN 1
: ator Fletcher, of Florida. Harri- 4
= son, of Mississippi, Robinson,
= of Arkansas and Stanley Of Ken 4
= tucky.
]. Z Z Z q Z 4 = y = = = = j
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12
GEORGIA MAN
ASKS SAFETY
FROM XII KLUX
B. L. Woodruff, Of Barlow,
Will Kill Next MaskNr
in His Home
(Ry Associated Press.1

!, Atlanta, Dec. lib. L. Woodruff,
..artow county merchant and. manu-
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12
B RUN WICK

f-EEsf the lowest death rate OF
any city its size in the United
States.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-12

S WICK
Has . CO. ssrrbor, the
best on tie 1tic
Coast.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
TO CONTINUE CLASSES
IN REORGANIZATION

"Amricanization Glasses" which
proved so successful during the night
school period of last term, again will
be started for a more extensive work
druing the second term of night school.
These classes. however will be held
at Whitewater ward school, as far as
is known at present. The students in
these classes are mostly foreigners
who are desirous of obtaining their
second papers to. citizenship to the
United States. A great deal of en-
thusiasm was shown last term.
The purpose of this class is to help
the foreigner prepare himself for the
final test of his fitness for citizenship.
If after attending these classes, he is
considered fit for recognition by the
government. the government will send
an inspector to test the candidates.
If they pass the examination, they
will be given their second papers en-
titling them to vote.
Misses Murphy and Feasel have
been the teachers OF these classes in
the past and probably will take up
the work again.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
Grace Church Promotes
Membership Campaign

Grace Methodist church is putting
on revival campaign. win One 10y
atty Campaign" during the month of
January. Services will be held each
night of the month in an endeavor to
gain additional members to the
church.
Each member will be given 81 cou-
pons, with number that represents
the person, and if the member attends
i out of the 81 services he will re-
ceive a Loyalty bond in recognition
of the good work which has been
done. Also, each member of the
church is urged to bring at least one
new member into the church during
the month.
With signs on the front and side of
the church, the campaign is gaining
wide publicity and should be one OF
the most successful ever put on by the
church. The sign on the side of the
church was erected Tuesday after
noon 1t measures % by nine feet.
Prof. Samuel B. Carton will have
charge of the music during the spe-
cial meetings. Rev. A, H. BackUs will
preach each successive evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
CHAMP
ENTERTAINS ROTARY;
REPORT ON CRIPPLES

Johnny Coulon, former bantam
weight champion of the world, and
'the man who cannot be lifted" gave
demonstration of his powers before
the Rotary club, at their regular meet
ing in the K. of p temple, Tuesday
noon. Several of the Rotary Strong
men, tried to lift the little man from
the floor without success.
A survey of the county for crippled
children has been made by the COM
mittee composed of DR.. L. F. Ross
and W. G. Bate and it is found that
there are SO children eligible for treat
ment in the new Riley hospital now
being constructed in indianapolis
People who know of any crippled chill
dren needing treatment, are requested
to turn in their names to the COM
mittee.
A short musical program was given
by Mrs. r. E. Heun, Mrs. Fred Bartel,
Mrs. F. W. Kruger and Miss Ruth
Peltz
r. F. Heun has been appointed
chairman of the committee on the
state convention to be held in Indiana
polls in February. Ray Mather has
been appointed to deliver the address
for the local club at the convention.
a bowling tournament is being plan,
ned A team will be entered by the
Richmond Rotarians.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
Stage Hands, Operators
Enjoy Annual Meeting

Stage hands and operators held
their annual get-together meeting at
the Arlington hotel at midnight, Jan.
/. Managers of all theatres were in
vited to be guests. Following the New
Years banquet. the part went to its
clubrooms where comedy acts AMI
other entertainments were staged.
Among those in the party were !:
Paul F. Drudy, Edward Staub. Harold
Salters, William Smith, Russell Lamn
Robert Hudson, Martin Gruenwald
George Stickler, Miles E. Tribbey
Lester Johnson, Roy Johnson, James
Williams, Walter Jellison, Edward
Zeyen, Frank Watrous. Charles Hyde
Robert Davidson, Carl Veregge, Jack
Bessey and William Zimmerman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
GOALS FOR CHRISTIAN
CHURCH TO Be TOLD

Five-minute speeches by Sunday
school and church department heads.
outlining the various goals for the
First Christian church during the pres
ent year, and election of church Off
GERS, will be the outstanding business
to be considered by the congregation
in annual session Wednesday night.
The reports will follow basket din
ner to be served at the church at 6:15
o'clock. Five deacons, two deacon
esses, two elders and one trustee will
be elected. Business will come be-
fore the meeting following the dinner.
The baptismal service also will be
held. Speakers for the church depart
ments will be A B. Harrison, Sunday
school; E. w. Rust. official board; !;
Pearson Names. Christian Endeavor
society; Miss Emily Parker, Girls
circle; Mrs. Ella Curry and Mrs. H,
w. Mann. Women's Foreign Mission
airy society.
The pastor, the Rev A. L. Stamper,
will give short talk.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
PROBATION OFFICER
PROBES 116 CASES

One hundred and sixteen cases were
investigated and 80 brought into court
by Mrs. Gambler, probation officer, for
the board of children's guardians dur
ing the October term of court, accord
ing TO figures made out by her in a
report of the court term just ended
Eleven children were made wards,
nine placed in private homes, three in
the Home for the Friendless, seven
with private parties, seven were adopt
ed through her office, and five placed
in the colored orphans home, accord
ing to the report.
Twenty-one men are paying for the
support of their children through her
office. During the October term of
court she handled S1065.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
Suburban

LYNN, Ind.-The new wireless out
fit of Walter Johnson has been in
stalled by Gerald Butler, who is assist
ing Mr.. Johnson Several persons in
this neighborhood are contemplating
the purchase of outfits. Mr.. and
Mrs Hubert Pingery, of Winchester,
were guests Sunday and Monday of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kinsey Mrs
VIII Kinsey is i'll. =. Mr.. and Mrs j.
H Beetley served New Years din
ned to their children and grandchil-
dren at their home in Hollansburg
Sunday. Covers were laid for the fol-
lowing: Mr. and Mrs. Floy Beetley
and son Byron, Mr.. and Mrs. Harve
Beetley and daughters Josephine and
Maxine of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
CHARLES Friends
GAINING STRENGTH
CBy Associated Press>

- BUDAPEST, Jan. 3-Activity among
the royalist supporters of former EN-
peror Charles is reported to be increa5-
ing and 20 members of the chamber
of deputies are said to have followed
Count julius Andrassy in his opposi-
tion to Premier Count Bethlen. The
party has been recognized and has
adopted a platform demanding that
only native Hungarian king be
elected to the throne.
Prince Sixtus of Bourbon de Parma,
brother of former Empress Zita, is re-
ported to be in Rome with others, en-
deavoring to arrange for Charles and
Zita to leave Madeira and settle IL
Italy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
FLY GERMAN FLAG
AGAIN IN new YORK;
SCENE IS Different
(By Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Jan. 3-Germany' flag
today reappeared among those of other
nations which fly from the tall build
ings of New Yorks financial and ship
ping districts.
1t was unfurled from the same flag
pole, stop number IL Broadway, from
which 1t was hauled down in the
spring of 1917, ana marked the loca-
ion OF the reestablished consular
offices OF the new German republic
For more than a week represent
atives of consul general Karl Lang
temporary Charge d'affaires of his
government at Washington-had been
preparing for a re-opening of the
offices. A score of desks, filing cases
and couple of steel safes were moved
across the hall from the offices of the
Swiss consul. their custodian during
the war. Among the furnishings mis-
sing, however, was an oil painting of
former Emperor William. The old
consular seal had also been dis
earded and the official stationery
took on the new dress emblematic
of the new Germany
Scene is Different
The flag today waved over a scene
different from that it witnessed at its
last appearance. Then the building
was the American headquarters of the
North German Lloyd Steamship Line,
now occupied by an American steam
ship firm, and the former Hamburg
American line building a few doors
north, is the New York base of the
United States shipping board
Just across Broadway on the facade
OF the United States customs house
the shadow of the German flag prior
to the war fell upon a magnificent
statue of Germania, standing with
figures of other great maritime pow
ers The war, however, caused Ger
mania to disappear and in her place
now stands Belgium" remoulded by
the artists chisel from the same block
CT marble.
Across the Hudson from the base OF
the flagpole are the great Hoboken
docks, the former home of Germany S
steamship lines, and several of their
ships including the $4,000 ton levia'
THAN. These have also passed to new
ownership and to the protection OF
the American flag.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
Acquitted of Murder,
Killed In Auto Crash
(By Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3.-William
P Brines, former University of Penn
sylvania student, who was acquitted
last January of the charge of killing
Elmer c. DreWes, a Dartmouth college
student, lost his life in an automobile
accident near San Diego. Calf, last
Sunday, according to d telegram re-
ceived here by John r. Virgins, his
uncle.
Drewes was found dead on the out
skirts of the city with a bullet in the
head in October, 1920. The police
sought Brines, who was not at his
own home. Before he was surrender
ed by his counsel Brines' automobile
was found abandoned about a mile
from the place where Drewes' body
was found Brines pleaded not guilty
and at the trial his counsel did not
place him on the witness stand.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
George Smith to Head
Richmond Comdndrv

George L. Smith was elected COM
mander of Richmond Commandery No.
s, K T., at the annual election of Off
GERS Monday night in the lodge rooms.
Other officers elected for the coming
year are as follows: Willard Stump,
G. E.: Leroy Brown. G. G.; Paul Ross,
S. w; Ed Venting, J. w; Phil.
Worrall, prelate; Harry Cowles, re-
corder; George Cause. treasurer;
George Hamilton, standard bearer;
Will Mosier. sword bearer; Harry
Custer, warden.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
Short News Of City

Sewing Circle Meeting-The Caro-
line Reeves Sewing circle will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Hattie
Floyd.
Leaves For Chicago-Leonard Car
man, formerly with the Doan and Son
undertaking establishme1t, has left
for Chicago for short stay and from
there he and his wife will go 10 New
York. Mr. Carman will enter into
business for himself.
c. A. r. Social ednesday-The
Ladies of the G.. A. R. social will meet
Wednesday afternoon in the court
house Lunch will be served and a
grab bag will be held. All members
are urged to attend.
intermediate Department Meeting.-
The Conrad Boys and the Merry
Maids in the intermediate department
of the Union Mission Sunday school
will hold their class meeting Wednes-
day evening at 7:30 O'Clock in the
community house. The parents are
urged to come with their boys and
girls.
Gambler Corner Class.-William Sol
omon, president of the Gambler Corner
class of the Union Mission, announces
their class meeting will be held Thurs
day evening at 7:30 o'clock in the
community house. All members are
urged to be present, as special plans
are to be brought before the class.
To Address Auto Dealers-A. G
Matthews of the Second National bank
will addres the members of the
Wayne County Automotive association
and the automobile dealers of Green
vile, who are guests of the local as
| sociation, at a meeting to be held ir
the Arlington hotel at $50 O'CLOCK
! Tuesday evening
| Judgment for Plaintiff - Judgment
/ for the plaintiff was rendered after
| trial of the case of the Richmond
| Roller Mills against Charles Dagler
suit on note for $3.50 in circuit cour
Tuesday morning.
Suit is Dismissed-The suit of the
First National bank of Connersvillt
against Park NJ. Manlove for S1,525 or
note was dismissed at the cost O
the plaintiff. Tuesday morning.
Held on Suspicion - Claude Brown
was arrested at 10 o'clock Tuesda,
morning and lodged in the city jai
on suspicion.
Automobile is Abandoned-A larg.
touring car. found abandoned on tn.
National Road west was brought int
the city Tuesday morning and left a
a local garage. The machine wa
brought in by the police. The onl,
clew to ownership of the machine wa.
the card of Theodore Kleumper, can
didate for sheriff, of Covington, Ky.
The manufacture of linen reache,
britain with Capcar'S
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
To Bury Miss E. Doan
Wednesday Afternoon

Miss Elizabeth Doan, 20 years old,
died Monday night at her home on
East Main street She had been a
resident of Richmond all her life, and
was a member of East Main street
Friends church.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the parlors of Doan and Son. Burial
will be in Earlham cemetery. Rev.
Brown will officiate. Friends may call
any time al the parlors of Doan and
Son.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03

Ivan Beetley and son Junior, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Beetley and son Gerald
and daughter Irene of Lynn. Mr. and
Mrs Clyde Addleman of Richmond,
were afternoon guests. Mrs. Ora
Thomas and sons Paul and Cecil were
in Richmond Saturday.
CARLOS, Ind.-Members of the
Sunday school furnished a New
Years dinner at the church Sunday.
About rs or 80 were present. E. Fred
Whitehead, who underwent an opera
ton at the Winchester hospital last
week, is improving. -. Miss Chelsie
Coggshall of indianapolis spent the
week end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Coggshall. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Fox entertained the Miller
families at Anew Years dinner Sun
day Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. James Martin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wash Study of Williamsburg.
:. Mrs. John Hardwick is visiting
with her children in Michigan. e.. Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Martin entertained
their relatives to dinner Sunday in
honor Of Thomas Gates S3rd birthday.
Among those present were Mr.. Tom
Gates. Mr. and Mrs Joe Gates and
family and Mr. John Gates of Logans-
port. Mr.. and MA Jesse Bond
took dinner with Mr. and Mrs Walter
Bond at Economy Sunday James
Stevenson, Miss Sarah Jane and Earl
Clements entertained to dinner Sun
day Mr.. and Mrs. Eliza Stevenson and
family, Mr.. and Mrs Orville Cox and
I 70, lHy Mr
and daughter, Mrs. Naomi Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Sonyers and daugh.
! ter d. Harrison Fox of Newcastle is
visiting friends and relatives in this
vicinity. His daughter and family
/ are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Van Frame
/ in Lynn. . Mr.. and Mrs. Liburn Mar.
/ tin and family visited with Mr. and
1 Mrs. Harry Turner and family Sunday
-. Miss Nellie Morrison spent Sun
! day with her sister, Mrs. Claude Alyea
near Williamsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Catey entertain
ed to dinner Wednesday Rev. Powers
of Winchester and Rev VanY of Mo
doc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morli
son. Russell and Nellie Morrison at
| tended the poultry show at Winchester
| Friday afternoon. ..... Mr. and Mrs
| 10
one day last week Mr.. and Mrs. Dar
Engle, Mr.. and Mrs w 0. Hodson anC
family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morrison
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Nor
rison and family, Mrs. c. ]. Ballenge,
and family. ;. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Ole
and family spent New Years day with
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Oler of Lynn.
Miss Marie Smith spent the weekend
with her sister, Mrs. Paul Beard.
Earl Adamison spent Saturday witt
his mother Mrs. Mahala Adamison.
Mrs. Verlie Love and daughter, Cath
crime spent Saturday with Mrs. Clel
Beard Wayne Whitehead was il
Indianapolis last week.
GREEN'S FORK, Ind.-Mr. and Mrs
i F. l.. Sanders have received word o
the death of friend, Mr.. George Cox
of Newcastle :. The Needlecraft clul
i met Thursday afternoon at the hom
of Mrs. Earl Ridge. Among thos
present were the following: Mrs. Flor
ence Bish, Mrs. Dick Ullery, Mrs. Tom
my Gray, Mrs. Ora Wise, Mrs. Gu
!, Wickersham, Mrs. Florence Lindel
man, Mrs. Everett Upton, Mrs. Claud
4 Chamness and Mrs. Earl Ridge. :. MI
|, and Mrs. T. A. Dean have receive,
word that their uncle, Mr.. Lemue
Worl, has had stroke of paralysis
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
HAYS. BACK ON JOB, is
CONSIDERING MOVIE OFFER

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Postmaster
General Hays went back to Washing
ton late yesterday to resume his duties
after three weeks of rest. He said he
still was considering an invitation to
become head of a group of motion
picture producing and distributing cor
porations, and probably would give
them his answer at a conference in
Washington on Jan. IA. He is reported
to have been offered a three-year con-
tracct at $4,000 a year.