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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
Club Worker Killed

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ST. CLOUD. MINI. Aug. 13.-Mrs.
Issac Hills, first vice president of
the National Congress Of Mothers
Clubs and Parents-Teachers Associa-
ton wa killed Tuesday and her son
Cyrus seriously injured in collision
Of automobiles on the Jefferson
highway.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
SHERIFF REAPS GRIEF
Lets Prisoner Help Him Thrash
Wheat-Escapes.

By United Press
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. Aug. 13
Sheriff William Hoffman was still
making what appeared to be a fruit
less search today for Harry Mad
den of Toledo, Ohio, who escaped
Tuesday.
Madden. awaiting trial on a bur
glary charge, had been made a trusty
and was helping thrash wheat on
the sheriff's farm when he made his
getaway.
Bloodhounds lost the trial early
today after an all-night hunt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
RESIDENTS WANT PRUITT
May Petition His Reinstatement as
Captain Of Pumper Company.

Reduction of Capt. Halleck Pruitt
Of Pumper Company "a to the ranks
was the main topic Of conversation
in the Riverside neighborhood today.
Pruitt had been a captain long be-
fore the advent of motor fire trucks
and was a general favorite of the
community. There was some talk
of circulating a petition to be sent
to the board of safety asking that
Pruitt be retained as captain, but
until today no action had been taken.
Fire Chief John J. O'Brien said the
reduction was made for "the good
of the service"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13

More Than 1000 Visitors Expected
at Legion Meeting.

BIZ Ifmcs Special
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 13.-
Arrangements are being completed
to entertain 1000 visitors here next
week. when the State American
Legion convention opens here. More
than a thousand Evansville girls
have pledged themselves to attend
the street dance on Monday night
The convention will last three days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
MARX PREDICTS
LONDON PARLEy
WILL SUCCEED
German Chancellor Pleased
With Allied Attitude on
ReparationS,
BIZ United Press

Bu Lntted Press
LONDON, Aug. 13.-"I think the
conference will be successful on all
points" Chancellor Marx of Ger
many said today in an exclusive in
terview granted the United Press.
This is the most important meet
ing since the treaty of Versailles
was signed" Marx continued. "and
for the first time-for the first time
the allies are treating us on equal
terms
The German chancellor seemed to
consider this the most important fac
tor in making for a successful out
come of the conference being held
here to put into effect the Dawes
plan for reparations payments.
Praises HerriOt
Il am very glad to say" he vol
unteered. that Premier Herriot.
notwithstanding great opposition In
certain political circles in France,
ard even in his encourage, has stood
firm.
THE majority Of the French peo-
pie want peace and quiet"
Asked concerning the all-importsnt
question of military evacuation Of
the Ruhr. Marx said:
''It is ESSENTIALS far as we are
concerned-and it is closely united
with application of the experts
plan.
We hope to sign the treaty Thurs
day, or at least by Friday morning.
but this agreement is only a prelim-
mary for future conferences be-
tween Germany and the allies sim
gly.''
The commercial treaty to be con-
summate6 with Franco, the chancel.
lor said. ''is one Of highest impor-
tance to both countries.
Evades Question
Marx evaded the question whether
France would be treated as a most
favored nation" He contented him
self with saying Germany never
can grant free entry of ore and
potash into the Ruhr, nor can she
make too great concessions in the
matter OF delivering dyestuffs, etc"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
Actress Asks Divorce

By United Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13.-
Beatrice Joyce, film actress today
husband, John c. Gilbert also an
actor, charging cruelty and drunk
enesS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
BANK CLOSES DOORS
State Institution at Yoder Solvent,
However.

BIZ United Press
YODER. Ind, Aug. 13,-The State
bank here closed its doors today on
recommendation of Eben II. Wolcott.
State banking commissioner, and
named the Farmers Trust Company
of FIT. Wayne, as liquidating agent
to pay off the depositors.
The bank is solvent and all de-
positors will be paid without delay, a
statement from the directors said.
A gradual decrease in the bank 8
business due to inability to compete
with the larger institutions in FIT.
Wayne was given as the reason for
the banks closing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
Do You Remembers

When DR.. John n. Hurry had
a drug store at the corner Of
Pennsylvania and Ohio SITS.
Athat didn't sell so&a waterl
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Ad Club Program

INSTALLATION in Business" will
be discussed by Felix Renick of the
National Institute before the Adver-
tising Club at the Thursday lunch.
con.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
FIST BLOW Is FATAL
Alleged Assailant Sought by Evans
vile Police.

By Times Special
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 13.-
Police today were seeking Arthur
Price. 81. as the man who is alleged
TO have killed John Redmond, 65,
with his fist. The men quarreled
in a restaurant on the river. police
say. Redmond never regained con-
sciousness.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
JAPAN FEELS QUAKE
People Scurry to Streets in Night
cIothes-Damage Slight.

By United Press
TOXIC, Aug. ia sharp earth.
quake, centering near Nagoya,
which stopped clocks in the cities of
Osaka, Kobe and KIoto and sent peo-
pie scurrying to the streets in their
nightclothes, was reported early to-
day in dispatches from Osaka.
The quake was sufficiently strong
to throw dishes and other articles to
the floor. but did no severe damage
No loss of life was reported.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
Town All Upset

AAA1 cN0 NtAAA AAcC NO1 II Aiit LOMi
into opposing factions, bids fair
to wreck the leading church. has
occasioned a demonstration of the
hooded knights and precipitate1 a
social war.
Thaw is in earnest about want
ing to become a leading citizen.
He has attended and seeks to Join
the Presbyterian Church, sub
sCribed to all the leading chari-
ties and enrolled in the Charley
Rouss Volunteer Fire Department.
a leading social organization.
Conservatives view his success
with horror. The church deacons
have been criticised for reserviu.
a special pew for him. The clregv-
man. the Rev. r. T. McFaden. has
been berated To- dining three times
with Thaw and then inviting him
to membership.
When the millionaire put a $40
yellowback in the collection plate
on his first day. other members.
not to be outdone, made large do.
nations, many Of them topping
his offering.
Mayor elect DR.. J. F. Ward has
served notice Thaw must be given
a square deal. but at the same
time too great familiarity must
be discouraged.
That KenilWOrth NAV oo+ ba
come the scene Of city folks high
life orgies. the Ku-Klux Khan pa
raded TO let the community know
it intended to check up.
The Society for Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals, hearing that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
SHOULD KNOW BETTER

dbA OiAidu lug Dues w OIttdlI-
Locked Up.
Patrolman Macy, 935 N. 1fbbs
Ave, today was pointing out the
law to his dog.
Mrs. Fannie Dale, 931 n. Tibbs
Ave, told police she was bitten by
the dog.
servation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
SLAYER LODGED IN JAIL
Johnson Awaits Grand Jury Action
at LOganspOrt.
BIZ United Press

DN tNFttW fTtoo
LOGANSPORT, Ind. Aug. 10
Edward Johnson, slayer Of Bert
Cowgirl. town marshal at Wolcott,
is held in Jail here today awaiting
grand jury action for the murder
Johnson was brought here from the
Monticello Jail for safe keeping. He
shot Cowgirl when the latter tried to
arrest him for intoxication.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
serve the paper.

NJ. l.. Goldberg being absent, Vic
tor Goldberg questioned authority of
the officials to demand the books,
and said he had no records for them.
Snider Stands Guard
Snider and the other accountant
remained at the office while Brennan
went 20 the courthouse to seek court
aid. He discovered it was neces-
sary to request the prosecutor to
make the formal petition for court
order.
Meanwhile Goldberg agreed to
turn over records Of purchases from
the State. but refused to supply data
showing what the firm resold the
material for.
The accountants then decided to
accept the purchase records. II
was understood Victor Goldberg
would take them TO the Statehouse.
The Indianapolis Times first re-
vealed the details of the handling of
surplus war materials by the State
highway department more than two
years ago.
State Pays Freight
1t was shown that thousands of
dollars worth Of material that could
not possibly be used in the construc-
ton of maintenance of highways was
being shipped from training camps
to the Indiana commission.
The State paid the freight on this
material and then sold it to NJ L.
Goldberg & Son without competitive
bids.
Officials of the highway depart
ment declared it was necessary to
accept this material in order to OBJ
tain Army trucks used in highway
construction. This was denied at
Washington.
1t is understood the Marion Coun-
ty grand jury will go into this phase
Of highway department activities in
its investigation, which is to start
within a short time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
Harry K. Tha70 attends Church and Becomes
To7U1 Fireman i'm His Fight to Come Back
Slayer of Stanford White
Makes Home in Vir-
ginia City,
Rm Tim Is SnecinI

BY ItmeS Special
EU7 7INCHEST Va, Aug. 13.
lW Harry K. Thaw, slayer
LII Of Stanford White, once
legally adjudged insane, has deter
mined to win a place in respecta-
BILE society from which for years
he had been excluded.
No more difficult spot for his
battle with public opinion could
have been found than Winchester,
Va, the little city he has chosen
as his home.
This staid town which nestles
in the Blue Ridge at the head of
the Shenandoah Valley, the home
of conservatism and stronghold of
the first families of the Old Do
minion, was shocked by the news
that Thaw, released as cured from
a Pennsylvania hospital for the
insane. had purchased Kenilworth,
for $50 years one of the valleys
show places.
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THAws APPLICATION TO JOIN THE CHARLEY RoUss FIRE
COMPANY
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Home Edition

II FAD Hal Cochran's daily
1G poem on The Indianapolis
Times editorial page. 1t is
mighty human stuff.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-13
Forecast

EAIR forecast for tonight
i and Thursday. Somewhat
warmer weather is anticipated
by Thursday night.
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DEAR MR.. FTxIT-we have pc
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Leroy Sears Killed

Word received Tuesday by Mrs. t.
J. Sears of Malta from Miss Ger
trude Sears of Columbus, was to the
effect that a cousin of Miss Sears,
Leroy Sears of that city, was killed
Tuesday morning. He was working
on a wreck train. The train was
standing on a siding when a freight
train crashed into it, causing the
boiler of the train on which he was
working to explode, scalding him to
death.
Mr.. Sears leaves a. wife, four
daughters and two sons. He was 81
years of age; was son Of Eugene
Sears who formerly resided back of
Malta and now lives in Columbus,
and was a nephew Of the late Thos.
j. Sears of Malta and of Joseph
Sears who resides in Columbus.
The late VIM. Sears of McConnels-
vile was his grandfather, and Mrs.
Mary McLucas of Bellevue, Pa, and
Mrs. Kate Sears Rees of Muncie,
Ind, are his aunts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
The Community Decoration Service

The Community Decoration Service
The decoration and memorial SER
vices which had been postponed two
weeks on account Of inclement
weather on the day originally set,
were held Sunday. They were quite
success, as the day was ideal, and
there were flowers in profusion.
Representatives Of the l. o. o. F.,
Woodmen, Maccabees and Jr. o. U.
A. M orders and the ladies' auxil-
iaries of these orders met at 2 D. m,
and formed at the square in parade,
a large number in all. Headed by
Malconta band, they proceeded to
the cemetery. Mr.. v. A. Vanhorn
was marshal of the day.
AT the cemetery short, but fine,
memorial address was made by Mr..
G.. o. McGonagle, and Rev. Thos.
Lasley of the Baptist church led in
prayer. Committees made of rep-
resentatives chosen from the var
ious orders participating, proceeded
to decorate the graves of those who
had been affiliated with the differ
ent orders, the cemetery having
been divided into different sections,
and committee delegated to look
after each section.
The beauty of the day-weather
being neither too hot nor too chilly,
the many and beautiful flowers, the
splendid address, the eloquent
prayer, the beautiful music, and the
large representation of the orders,
and the citizens in general interest
ed in the exercises, all contributed
to make the occasion ideal, and
success from every standpoint.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
KHAN GATHERING
HERE july 4TH
Special Trains To Bring
Visitors.
Big National Speaker
Concert and Address Booked for AZ
ternoon, with Parade, Naturaliza-
ton and Fireworks Display at
Night. Fiery Crosses to be in Ev-
idence.

I Fourth of July is expected to see
one of the largest gatherings in Nc
Connelsville that the county seat
has had the pleasure of entertaining
in many day. The occasion is to
be mammoth K K. K. celebration
which it is thought will draw multi
tudes of the Klan brethren from ev-
cry direction. A special train of Is
or 20 coaches is scheduled to bring
GAINESVILLE, Newark and Cambridge
members here in time for the even
ing session, while other delegations
are expected from Crooksville,
Roseyille, Marietta and other nearby
these visitors, special effort is be-
ing made to bring in for the oc-
casion Klan members from all parts
of Morgan county.
The purpose of the proceedings of
the day is said to be both education
al and patriotic. Everything will be
done in perfect order, the idea be-
ing to set forth the motive and
methods of the Klan in their true
light
At 1:30 p. m. there will be band
concert in the Chautauqua grounds,
followed by patriotic address by a
national klan speaker, which all are
privileged to hear. In the evening
there will be another band concert
from $50 to 1880, on the court
house lawn, and ait s o'clock a pa
rade to the fairgrounds, with
naturalization ceremonies at 8
O'Clock, under the lights of blazing
fiery crosses. AT 1890 grand
fireworks display will be the closing
feature. 1t is expected visiting del
egations will also bring their own
bands.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Death OF Hon. Chris Mckee

Hon. Chris Mckee, aged "a, died
last Friday at his home at Belle
Valley, following several months
illness He was born near Caldwell
and spent practically his whole life
in that community. He was pio-
neer in the oil industry in the Noble
county territory. He some years
ago served several terms as Ohio
state senator, and also served two
terms as state representative.
Mr.. McKee's wife who died some
years ago, was Miss Martha Stott
He leaves three children-Mrs. W.
K. Corner of Hiramsburg, o., irwin
Mckee of Belle Valley, o., and Mrs
M. p. Mckee who is located in Mex
leo.
Funeral services were held Sun
day at Belle Valley, and interment
was made in the South Olive ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Death OF Mrs. Mary Bricker

The death Of Mrs. James Bricker
Friday, June 20, at the Good Sa-
maritan hospital in GAINESVILLE where
she had been about four months.
The immediate cause Of her death
was paralysis. she had been feeble
for some time, never having fully
recovered from a fall she sustained
few years ago breaking her hip,
and also suffering from complica-
tion of troubles.
Mrs. Bricker's maiden name was
Mary Jane Kahler. She was a
daughter of the late Silas and
Lydia Longfellow Kahler, and was
born in McConnelsville, o., Jan. 1S,
1849, making her in her 18th year
at the time of her death. She is
survived by brother, Hiram Kah-
Ter of Centerville, near Dayton. o.,
and leaves a daughter Mrs. Albert
Krier of Willard, O.. and two grand
daughters-Mrs. Chas. Dockray of
GAINESVILLE, O., and Mrs. S. G. Ko-
vasckitz of Willard
The deceased had been for some
years a member of the McConnels-
vile Baptist church, and was
faithful attendant so long as health
permitted. She was generous in
disposition, sympathetic and helpful
to others, and in her days of health
was always ready to minister to the
comfort or needs of neighbors and
friends, or to any who needed as
sistance. She was intensely patriot
ic, and at the time of the World war
particularly, was ever quickly re-
sponsive to demands for support
along various lines, and generous in
contributing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bricker
were held from the late residence in
Malta Sunday afternoon at o'clock,
conducted by Rev. Thos. Lasley, pas
tor of the Baptist church. Rock
of Ages" and abide with me" were
sung by a quartet composed of Maj.
F. M. Kahler, Miss Ada Hatton,
Mrs. NJ. M Mcdonald and Mr.. E. j.
Arrick. Interment was made in the
McConnelsville cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Booze Outfit Near Mountstown

Last Thursday when Sheriff New
ton and Deputy Sheriff Kennatd
were on their way home from Ath-
ems where they had taken patient
to the Athens state hospital, they
went to the w. H. Beard home about
a mile southwest from Mountstown,
and made a search of the premises.
They found the most complete
moonshine outfit yet. In hollow,
covered by trees and bushes so that
it was completely hidden, cave
was found all lined up with brick.
In the cave was ten gallon still in
operation. Three barrels of mash
were found, and two and half gal
Ions of white mule. They brought
the still, oil stove, and some of the
liquor as evidence, here. While the
search was being made, the owner
made his get away.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Bonds Must Be ReSOId

Owing to recent decision of the
supreme court it will be necessary
for the county commissioners to ad-
vertise and resell the $4,000 bond
issue to provide for improvement of
the road between Will Shilling s
and the Washington county line.
These bonds had been purchased by
the Industrial Commission, but the
court decision makes it mandatory
that the Industrial Commission
shall be required to bid for bonds in
competition with other buyers. 1t
is not thought, however, that the de-
cision will delay work on the road,
as the project can be financed from
other funds until the sale goes
through in compliance with the de-
cision.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Delightful Program Was Given.

Very delightful childrens day ex-
ercises by the Sunday school were
held in the Presbyterian church
Sunday morning. The front of the
auditorium was artistically decor
ated with profusion of roses,
plants, etc. The program was
largely musical, including a number
of bright sparkling choruses by the
school, with piano accompaniment
by Miss Louise Mckay and organ
accompaniment by Mrs. G. w. Low
ell. These were interspersed with
class exercises of various kinds
including a solo by Miss Marjorie
Mckay, and other solos, class songs,
recitations, dialogues and so on, all
splendidly given.
The program ended with an un-
usually beautiful and impressive ex-
ercise, the presentation of large
silk flag to the Sunday school, by
Mrs. Walter Finley's class of young
ladies-the service closing with the
singing of the national anthem, The
Star Spangled Banner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
At Woodrnan Sanatorium

Friends here have heard from
Clark McElfresh, who is at Wood
man, Col, patient in the Woodman
Sanatorium. He is delighted with
the institution and surroundings and
has already enjoyed one trip to the
top of Pixies Peak. The party of
which he was a member went up the
peak in a Packard car, having to
drive Is miles in low gear. There
are 240 patients in the sanatorium
at present, with almost every state
in the union represented. Mr.. Nc
Elfresh expects to remain there un-
til fall at least He was sent there
by the local camp of Modern Wood
men.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Isaac WaltOns De Luxe

Dean Northrup and Robert Allen
can lay claim to being championship
contenders in the "most fish per
day" contest. and we doubt if there
is anyone around these parts to say
them nay. Dean and Robert merely
cite as an average days work for
them the achievement of catching
10 fish, some of them running up
to five and six pounds in size, be-
tween Monday noon and Tuesday
morning. The boys are operating
in the neighborhood of the Cooper
farm, south of Eagleport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-06-26
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT

n
In the attachment case of The
Stockport Hardware Co. VS.. Goshen
Oil & Gas Co., the entry reads:
Finding amount due plaintiff from
defendant s250.19. Order to sell
attached property.
PROBATE COURT
Marriage Licenses
Jewell Clyde Longfellow, tool
dresser, Dexter City, and Lillian
Esther Phillis of Center township,
daughter of Thomas w. Phillis, Rev.
Walter Wilson officiating.
Manuel Bryant and Debbie Jane
Sheets, both of Chesterhill.
Warren T. Barr, superintendent
Of schools, Columbiana, o., and
Fannie E. Cowan, of Deerfield town
ship.
Benjamin P. Hammond and Mil
dred M. Hughes, both of McCon-
nelsville.
Benjamin Forest Haines to Olive
Merwin, both of Bristol township
Appointments
Mrs. Carrie Hopkins, mother, has
been appointed guardian Of Donald,
Guy, Hubert, Alden and Alice Hop
kins, minor children of Otis Hop
kins, deceased.
Adjudged Insane
Dean N. Tompkins was adjudged
insane Tuesday, by Probate Judge
A. H. Mercer, and was taken to Ath-
ems hospital Wednesday by Sheriff
w. M. Newton.
RECORDERS OFFICE
The following have been filed for
record:
VIM. H. Beard and wife to w. G..
Mingus, Mountville lot, 81.
McConnelsville Cemetery Co. to
Chas. Ashton, lot, $50.
VIM. Raney ct ux to Elizabeth
Earich, S0.43 acres, Malta township,
$4,000.
Lizzie j. Mccormick, deceased, to
Celesta F. Gheen ct al, affidavit for
transfer.
Geo. Shanks ct ux to Fred and
Jno. McInturf, 4.40 acres, Penn,
$3.50.
Mary A. and John A. Beckwith to
Maggie Armstrong Denny, Malta
township, lot No s and one-half OF
lot No. 8, Barber's addition.
Bertha Scott to John M. Scott, SO
acres in Malta township.
John W. Simms and wife to Mary
A. Simms, 127 acres in Bristol town
ship.
George and Frank Hopkins TO
Carrie Hopkins, los acres in Man
chester township.