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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
SUPREME COURT !
GETS APPEAL IN
KIDNAPPING CASE
Records Reveal Details of
Long Battle Over Custody
of Girl.

Seeking in vain for her 17-year-old
daughter and battling for twelve
years through three courts for $780,
900 damages against the persons who
she says aided in abducting the child,
Mrs. Ethel T. Montgomery Crum,
2101 Park Ave, today faced another
legal ordeal. John e. Montgomery,
Poseyville, Ind, the child's paternal
grandfather, and others who were
charged with abducting the child
and alternating her affections, filed
an appeal in Supreme Court from a
decision Of Vanderburgh Probate
Court, giving Mrs. Crum $4,000
damages.
Il have not given up trying" said
Mrs. Crum today. Mary Eloise, I
know, is with an aunt in Georgia. l
got a card from her. yesterday"
Transcript Tells Story
The transcript Of the case, a huge
document augmented by endless liti-
CATION since 1912, tells this tale:
In 1912 Mrs. Crum, then Mrs.
Montgomery, obtained a divorce
from T. Wilbur Montgomery. Mary
Eloise, by order of the court, was to
spend June, July and August Of
each year with her fathers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Montgomc ~.
In August, 1912, when the child was
to be given to the mother, she disap-
peared. The girls father was con-
victed of kidnapping her. He was
arrested the next year while in Flor
ida and sentenced to the State re-
formatory for two to fourteen years.
Meanwhile a hunt for the child
lasting six years was in progress.
The trail led through Florida, Cuba,
the Isle of Pines and Mexico.
Paroled by RalstOn
In 1915 Montgomery was paroled
by Governor Ralston to attend his
grandfather's funeral. He escaped
from his guard. Two years later he
appeared and was paroled by Gov
ernor Goodrich upon his promise to
take Mrs Crum to the daughter and
to return the daughter to her Gus
toby. The agreement was carried
out, Mrs. Crum visiting the child
in Florida in January, 1918.
In June the child was returned
to Poseyville, but Immediately dis
appeared again. In 1921 complete
custody Of the child was given Mrs.
Crum and habeas corpus proceedings
restored Mary Eloise to her mother
Code messag were sent to the
child. it is alleged, and attempts
We're made to get Marion County
juvenile court to return the child
to the grandparents.
Disappears Again
In July, 1922, Mrs. Crum mar
ried Emanuel Crum and took up resi-
dence here. A year later the child
disappeared again. It is alleged she
was spirited away and placed in Gus
tody of her aunt in Georgia.
Shortly after the first kidnapping
Mrs. Crum filed suit in Posey Circuit
Court for 100000 damages against
the grandparents. father. uncle and
aunts of the girl, alleging alienation
of affections and abduction of the
girl. The case was moved first to
Gibson County and then to Wander
burgh County where, in October,
1923, a jury allowed Mrs. Crum $685.
600 damages.
Today the grandparents and other
relatives filed an appeal in Supreme
Court to have the Judgment of Van
derburgh Probate Court reversed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
Gets Loan on Leg

LOUISVILLE, KY, July lob
tanning a loan of SIS with his wooden
leg as security, a Louisville man
won his freedom from the city Jail.
He was then financially but not
physically able to leave his cell.
This problem was solved when two
cripples in the Jail loaned him their
crutches.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
HIGHWAY REPLY FILED
Governor Branch to Study Answer
Before Making It Public.

Governor Emmett F. Branch today
received a written report from the
State highway commission in
answer to allegations of gross mis-
management and ineff1ciency within
the division of equipment by State
board of accounts examiners.
Branch said he would study the
report before making it public. It
is understood the answer denies
some of the allegations containedii in
the accounts board report, admits
others, and defends many Of the
practices criticised by the examiners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
FAKE MESSAGE PROBED
Shank Threatens to Fire Sender
From Police Force.

A telegram reported sent from an
officer at police headquarters to
Chief Herman Rikhoff at Montreal
advising the chief to return home
was beink investigated
by Mayor Shank today. The mes
sage was reported to have said the
department. was going to pieces as
result Of the cleanup drive.
IF 1 find that man, he'll walk the
streets tomorrow after the board Of
safety meeting" said Shank. This
drive is in charge of Inspector White
and is being conducted the same as
if Rikhoff were here"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
Dies in FAN From Boat

SvOLCOTTVILLE, Ind, July IA
18th overlook a weeks vacation
the family Of Henry Bleivernicht,
FIT Wayne. Glen, a young son,
ed TO recover a lost oar while
wing in Adams Lake, fell from the
at and was drowned.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14

The radio operator in Toxic who
sent the first information of the
earthquake by radio has received a
gold medal and $500 from the Radio
Corporation OF America.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
.Illrist to Address Clnh

Judge Robert w. Mcbride will ad-
at luncheon Thursday at the SEVERN.
The family picnic is scheduled for
July 81.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
MinnoH, SEEMING FacaI

AUBURN, Ind, July 14.-While
ming for minnows in a gravel pit
the farm Of George Ditmar,
Iorge Bennett, %, son of Jesse
nnett, farmer, stepped into a deep
le and was dr. med.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
Wader Is Drowned

Times Special
rT. WAYNE, Ind, July 14.-Ted
rry. formerly Of KiIbourne, Wis,
IS drowned while wading in Lake
mes near bysre. He stepped into
beep hole and sank before rescuers
lld reach him, He couldn't swim
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14
Clever Prisoner

Judge-Are you trying to show
ontempt for this court?
PrisoIseg I am trying to con-
cal it--Georgja Yellow Jacket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14

NLOINUL w AOOh
btu, Esther and Regina Koch sur
Re.
Koch graduated from Technical
|gh School in June and was a mem
/ Order of De 8Iolay.
bther drownings were at Fl.
hyne, Wallcottville and Auburn,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14

The official residence of British
prime ministers for nearly 200 years
has been No. 10 Downing ST., Lon
don.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-14

Coolidge Jr., died Of septicemia re-
sulting from an infected foot.
The Walden boy struck his thumb
with q hammer. A slight scratch
appeared. A few days later the
thumb began to swell. His mother
treated 1t and 1t appeared to be
better. lie went swimming at River
side bathing beach. Wednesday he
became seriously Ill and was sent to
city hospital An operation was pep
formed, but the poison had too great
a start.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
BE FRIENDLY

Be friendly. 1t is the balm of life
the source of happiness. By fri
endliness we court friendship-we
make friends.
How may men and women are
there today who feel the dire need
of friends? How many fail, in their
despair, to have the knack and tact
of making and holding friends?
1t would seem that there is a ten
dency to lose friends more so today
than at any other previous time. AS
individuals then, are we retrograding
in this respect, and letting self have
the ascendency?
A good way to have friends is to
be friendly ourselves. The human
tendency is to think of others as we,
ourselves, think, or to feel toward
others as we, ourselves, feel. Human
beings are the most wonderful ina
chimes" of creation-more sensitive
than the radio machines. We trans
nit good or bad-we receive good
or bad-just as the radio "tunes" in
with certain stations.
Let's get the habit of tuning in with
Friend" Station more often, then we
can't help being friendly.
Sometimes friend is judged un-
friendly because thru neglect, ever
sight, business cares or worries
sickness or disappointments passes
by without the customary nod or re-
cognition. Then "our friend may
make the same mistake in thinking
the same that you think of him. Both
are out of tune and nothing but "sta-
tic" is touching the brain cells and
both are miserable indeed.
Be Friendly. Radiate friendship
in thought and action now, today and
tomorrow D
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
THE VALLEY DISTRICT GOOD
ROADS


The Valley District Good Roads are
being rapidly put in to shape so that
the citizens of that district can get
some benefit even this winter. The
base course of field rock is down out
side the corporation on the, river road
and the Audra road is being. so shap-
ed that within week or two the base
course will also be put in to the cor
porate limits, and it. is thought by
some that the base course will be
completed at least two miles out each
way before the winter sets in, and
that the grading will be practically
completed. Every effort is being put
forth I'D the contractors to get the
grading completed. -
The difficulty in getting stone from
the adjacent land owners has cleared
away, and about all the farmers will
agree with the. construction companies
and County Court TO put the road
thru with as little cost as possible.
The least dirt removed and rock re-
placed will lengthen the roads. Just
what these two roads will mean for
Valley district cannot be estimated.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
MRS. CLARK IS PROUD OF
CHAFIN

Speaking at three meetings in
Logan county Mrs. Donald Clark, De-
mocratic candidate or secretary of
state, aroused great enthusiasm
among the horde of deputy sheriffs
and their hirelings when she paid a
high tribute to Sheriff Don Chafin,
who has just been sentenced in fed
eral court to serve two years in the
Atlanta peniteniary and to pay a
fine of 10000 for violating the pro-
hibition laws
Following are few excerpts from
the account which the Huntington
Advertiser, Democratic published con-
corning Mrs. Clark's visit to Logan
county. E
"The crowd was first thrown into
the widest enthusiasm when Mrs.
Clark mentioned the name of Don
Chafin, Sheriff, convicted of violat-
ing the prohibition law, in federal
court last week. The occurrence was
repeated at both Holden and Omar.
Mrs. Clark prefaced her remarks
by stating that she was proud to be
in Logan county proud because Of
the splendid majority given me in the
primary by the Democrats Of old Lo-
gan but my chief reason for being
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

Wednesday night Potato Connor
made his escape from the jail in Phil
ippi and up to the present has not
been found. He was in for term
of eight months for stealing potatoes
and this is good potato year.
c. A. Blakeslee and family will
move back to Belington after a few
months absence. Mr. Blakeslee will
again be in charge of the Dart
moor mines. They, and well as
others who have moved away, have
hearty welcome on their return to re-
main citizens of "no mean city"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

a.Tis4 ssssasss
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
BROADDUs HOMECOMING Oct. "a

Salem Game The Feature
Broaddus will hold her second an
nual Homecoming on October "a, Is
and 26 when graduates and former
students are invited to return and see
the school in session. Fall reunions
are becoming as popular as June re-
unions for. at that time friends and
alumni can see the school in its every
day activities and under normal con-
ditions rather than under the unusaI
conditions of the last few days of
school at commencement time.
Broaddus is hoping to have a large
ingathering of her former attendants
Many have been heard from and are
planning to come. The feature of the
weekend will be the Salem Broaddus
game of Friday afternoon, the first
game of the fall to be played on the
home field, which has been newly
graded and enlarged in recent months.
1t is expected that the new bleachers
and the fence will be up for this game
and all who attend will have reserved
seats.
In addition to the game there is to
be a party Friday night, the regular
social hour of the students class re-
unions Saturday noon, an alumni din
ner and the annual faculty recital
Saturday night. On Sunday DR..
Hulley will preach in the morning.
All friends Of Broaddus are invited
to join in any of the festivities and
to help make this fall homecoming
an event to be perpetuated.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

depletion Proceeds to go to the School
County Court
roads of Magisterial District in which is
Minimum school of
it longer, if Istandf
Members of Board of Education bnniay
years
Establish Schools Adding 9th grade
o three or more
g. Better Text Books, with less frequent changes.
Application of of business
g. Abolish all useless Offices both and
g. That the State be Of Levy
O. Reduction of taxes by reduction of expenses.
H. Opposed to Government by Commissions
e. That the Bible be made by text book.
If the
1s : VS'SS's s0iS'7
truly,
w. A.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
UNITED BRETHREN SERVICES

Sunday School every Sunday GAS
DR.. ]. E. Gibson, Supt. Preaching
every End and 4th Sunday at II
o'clock and every Sunday night at
7:S0 by the pastor Rev Erwin Cross
Prayer service every Wednesday
night at 7:S0. L E. Gamer leader.
Christian Endeavor every Sunday
night at $3.50 You are invited to at
tend all these services. We need you.
w Reporter
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

Wilbur linn one of our popular
Junior High students had the mis-
fortune to break his collar bone, while
playing with the football on the cam
pus Tuesday evening. Such accidents
show the necessity for organized ath-
electics where t re students aretaught
the proper positions, plays etc. which
prevent accidents, due to carelessness
or no coaching along preventative
lines.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

In 1892 Columbus had hard sailing
to find America. Today, the big Air
Ship ZR-3 sailed smoothly across in
the air following the almost course
as Columbus, and sends out radio
messages from time to time that all is
well and that Is miles per hour is or
binary speed What progress the
world is making today! A glorious
age in which to live.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
COMING TO BELINGTON, OCT. 2s,
Is 1924, CAPT. T. DINSMORE
Upton


A "Dinnie' Upton he is know all
over the West in both the United
States and Canada from lower Cali
fornia to the Alaska boundary line.
Way off in distant New Zealand he
numbers his friends and admirers by
the thousands. Someone spokeof him
as 'The big brother to 100000 kids"
and this name has struck for it just
about sizes up the situation. There's
a "Dinnie Upon Baseball Club" way
off in Napier New Zealand, one of
the most southerly cities on the face
of this old world of ours There are
'Dinnie Upton Clubs" way up in
Northwestern Canada, and you will
find them scattered all over the
Western part of the United States.
They are the direct outgrowth of the
tireless efforts of "Dinnie" Upton
1t is strange hold that Capt. Up
ton gets on people. He reaches
children through their parents-and
parents through the children. Yet
"Dinnie" Upton is not a preacher;
neither is he a jovenile Judge; nor is
he doctor-he simply reaches out,
gets hold of the heart strings of
children and parents alike. And the
results which follow him wherever he
speaks are tangible and lasting.
Capt. Upton comes from Muskegon
Michigan. He was educated at the
Muskegon High School and later at
Olivet College. In 1912 he become
director of athletic at Grand Rapids,
remaining there a little less than five
years, during which time his teams
won championship in all branches of
athletics. 1t was there that his wond-
erful hold and influence over young
folks first become noticed by outside
people and organization
Capt. Upton directed the physical
training for 10000 men in the army
At Camp Gordon Atlanta, Georgia,
he spent considerable time training Of
ficers for this branch of the service
Later, he took an examination and
was commissioned in the air service. /
Still later he was sent into the north
west as labor mediator, and it was
here that he first attracted attention
as remarkably gifted public speak
er.
He emphasizes the necessity of
teaching the child to coordinate the
operation of muscles and brain. He
believes that it is much less expen-
sive to care for the growig young
ster by providing clean, wholesome
recreation, and by winning his con-
fidenee,. than to case for the boy and
girl later, in the house of correction. |
He possesses a radiant dominant !
peronality, and is eloquent in the ex-
IRENE; yet the effectiveness Of his
eloquence comes largely through his
deep-seated earnestness. His audi
cnces love him for his enthusiasm, his
fine character, his ideals, his unshak-
en- convictions, and for his general I
service in the biggest of all problems
that of the boy or girl.
Subjects: .'The player in the
Shadow; Recreation Through Re-
CREATION; Metal and the Mould"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
BELINGToN HIGH SCHOOL
NOTES

The Lyceum Literary Society gave
an excellent program last Friday af-
ternoon. Alice Summers, the presi-
dent presided and the following pro-
gram was given:
OOHS ............. Audience
Megaphone ............... Staff
Editor-Lucile Jeffreys
Jokes--Harry Robinson
News Items-Adeline Criss
Reading ...... Ernestine Hill
Vocal Solo -. Virginia Woodford
Story ...... John Rosenberger
Farce-Elizabeth Mccoy and Har-
old Brandenburg.
song .......... Audience
After the Critics report was given
by Miss Blatchford, the President
swore in the following officers: Sec
rotary Treasurer, Vada Elder; Vice
President Harold Brandenberg; Re-
porter, Evelyn Gall, Sergeant, Craig
Bolton. Quite few new members
also took the oath of membership,
bringing the total membership of the
society up to about ninety-four.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16
ANNUAL MEETING WEST VIR-
GINA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Secretary of the West Virginia
State Education Association, w. W..
Trent of Elkins announces that pro-
gram and plans are complete for the
annual meeting of the Association to
be held in Bluefeld, October %, "a
and 25. Reduced railroad rates from
all lines have been secured, speakers
provided and entertainment in Blue
field arranged.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

The members of the Faculty spend
ing the weekend cut of town last
week were: Principal Elder of the
Junior High School, who motored to
Parsons, with his family last Satur-
day and returned Sunday; Mr.. Wag-
goner and family motored to his old
home at Harrisville Friday, return
ing Sunday; Miss Rhorobaugh motor
ed to West Union and back Sunday
night. Superintendent Woodford as
usual spent the weekend with his
family at Philippi.
Columbus Day was observed by ap-
propriate exercises during the Chapel
period Monday October 18th, by the
Senior ii Glass. Harold Brandenburg
Vice President presided and the fol-
lowing well prepared, instructive, in
teresting program was given:
Song-Come Thou Almighty King
Audience. t
Reading-Lesta Harris
Song-Columbia the Gem of the
observation-disclosures
Essay-Columbus and his Voyage
Opal Dadisman.
Comic Duet-Pelig and Betsy by
Vada Elder and Roy Day
Oration-Columbus- Stanley Dad
isman.
Belington High School song-Aud-
fence.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

proud is because it is the home of Don
Chafin!
'sThen it happend.
From every section of the great
court room simultaneously and spon-
taneously, burst wild cheering. The
ovation continued undated for more
than two minutes"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

FOR SALE Turnips grown on
new ground, at $1.00 bushel Tell or
write me how many you want. A.
YEAGER, Belington, R. L.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-10-16

A call meeting of the Dramatic
Club was held Wednesday evening in
the High School Library. The fol-
lowing persons were elected to mem
bership in the Club: Fred Parks,
Ernestine Hill, Lucille Jeffreys and
Mable Hillyard, Bradford Keyser,
Harold Brandenberg, Hugh Price,
evening, October 21st at the home of
Reva Shepherd. The next regular
meetig will be held next Tuesday,
Evelyn Calls.
Evening star., 1924-04-20
WANTED-SALESMEN.

MAKE 500 WEEKLY IN SPARE TIME-sell
what the public wants-long distance radio re-
eeiving sets; two sales weekly pays 500 pront ;
no big Investment, no canvassinE; Sharpe OF
colorado made 1855 in one month; representa-
tives wanted at once. This plan is sweeping
the country; write today. giving name of your
county. Oxarka. 6S5 w. Washington bivd.,
Chicago.
MEN, two, who are ambitious to fnd a per-
manent position with quick Advancement pos
sibilities; must have geod personality and be
your application that you can meet these re-
quirements. go-getter above the average.
and interview will be arranged. Address Box
~ AtaesRcA .
Evening star., 1924-04-20

PRESSERS (5), experienced, on
Hoffman machine; good salaries
and steady work. The Sunshine
Dry Cleaning Co., 7l3 Lamont
ST NV
Evening star., 1924-04-20

PRINTING SALESMAN.
We have an opening for a
commercial printing salesman
who has a trade; we will start
the right man at a salary of SIS
a week. All replies will be
treated conhdentially. Address
Box 2o-C, Star office.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

PRESSERS-Good opening for
experienced fancy pressers;
steady work, good salaries. The
Sunshine Dry Cleaning Co., 713
Lamont st. NV.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

ELEVATOR OPERATORS !;
colored men; bring license. Ap-
ply Mr.. Kelly, 5th floor, Palais
Royal.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

w AN T E Dan experienced
saleslady to act as assistant in
the ribbon department; splen-
did opportunity for the right
party. Apply Employment
Office, sixth floor,
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Evening star., 1924-04-20
AUTO Statesmen

EXPERIENCED,
popular car; good season. See Mr.. David,
1130 Conn. ave.
DECK HANDS (white) for
sand dredge; board and lodging
furnished. Apply Smoot Sand
and Gravel Corp, foot of 30th
st. NV.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Store has opening for white night watch
man, 40 to so years old, neat appearing, with
good education; state in own handwriting full
particulars of former employment; also give
references, which must be of the best; bond
necessary. Address Box 19-C, Star office.
Evening star., 1924-04-20
Part 6-12 Pages
HELP-MALE,

NgVBR ssau ORTGTNAL 1eooNsneadatioas
On dRptttNa for enplpmeNt. Use COPIES.
Evening star., 1924-04-20
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