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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-15
Awarded Jordan Medal

An Overton, Neb., paper of recent
date contained the following:
-. w. Dunaway was awarded the
Jordan medal at a special meeting of
the Overton Masonic lodge last
Monday night, for his "A years of
faithful service in the Masonic
lodge. Only one Jordan medal can
be obtained in one lodge, and it is
given by the Grand lodge to the
member of that order for the longest
time. This medal remains in the
possession of the brother receiving
it, until his death, and then it will
be awarded to the oldest living
brother in years of service at that
time.
Mr.. -Dunaway helped to institute
the Elmcreek and Overton lodges
He is a pioneer resident of Overton
and was for many years publisher of
the Herald, and is at the present
time conducting an insurance and
real estate business here
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-15
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>. o. 3.

During the recent terrific storms
on the Atlantic four ships almost
simultaneously reported themselves
in. peril.
Fifty years ago." says the Paris,
France, Times, mot only would they
have been unable to call for help.
but they would have stood strong
chances of going down with all
hands. Even in the steamer lanes,
a sinking craft blown Off her course
or just out of the range of visibili-
ty of passing ships would have stood
small chance of rescue However,
when the faint three dots, three
dashes and three dots of the distress
signal were picked up by some
watchful wireless operator, the
word was passed and the air was
cleared for reception of the unfor-
tunate ships position and the organ
ization of relief.
THE signals of the powerful navy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-15
Hackney

Easter services were well attend
ed at Smiths Chapel. Offering was
1880. ,a@
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rex of Nelson
vile spent from Thursday until
Sunday with the latter's parents
Mr. and Mrs. Val Combs.
Dallas Wilson who has employ
ment in GAINESVILLE, spent the weel,
end under the parental roof.
The senior class of the Sunday
school enjoyed party at the home
of their teacher Lee Stiers and
family. Games and contests were
the diversions of the evening. A
very enjoyable time was had by all
Miss Effie Combs is suffering with
grip.
Miss Eva Harper of Neelyville
spent Saturday night and Sunday
at Nellie Conn's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Watson and
daughter Marjorie spent Sunday at
Wilbur McFerren's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Combs and
children spent Sunday at Val
Combs.
Mrs. Leota Williams returned to
Columbus Friday. after spending the
past week with her parents, and
other friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-15

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light, but leave them that others
may have the same pleasure. o. s.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
Army FLYERS
IN VERACRUz
Hop From Tampico to
Gulf Port Made In z
Hours, 40 Minutes

GALVESTON. Texas. Dec Sl.-lP
The Pan-AmcricaE flicrs arrived In
Puerto Mexico this morning at l0:SO
o'clock. according to a message re-
ceived here by the All-Americar
Cable Company
VERA CRUZ, Dec. 3i.-tFi-Tht
United States army goodwill fly
ing expedition TO Central and South
America was reunited today afteI
being separated since December %
when Captain Ira Baker and Lieu
tenant VI. :. Fairchild made their
lone flight here from Tampieo II
their plane the San Francisco.
The other four planes made the
hop from Tamricc yesterday IN
hours and 40 minutes and plans
were made By Major Herbert A. Oar
que. flight commander. for the
whole expedition to get away for
Puerto Mexico and Minatitlan to
day
The flyers were welcomed or then
arrival here bv General Gomez. Mex
lean chief Of military operations
and the American consul.
VERA CRUZ. Mexico. Dec. 81
R1-The United States Pan-Ameri-
can fIiers hoped off at lG:l5 o'clock
this morning continuing their 10000
mile flight around South America,
Puerto Mexico is the next stop
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
Manager Llano Grande
Plantation Found Dead;;+
Return Suicide Verdict

Walter c. Shaw, manager Of the
Llano Grande Plantation southwest
Of Mercedes, was found in his office
on the plantation properties about
o'clock this morning with a bullet
hole through his right temple and a
5s-c2liber revolver, with one cham.
ber discharged. lying beside him.
Judge Stedman of Mercedes held
an inquest ana>a verdict III suicide
was returned.
Mr.. Shaw left his home early this
morning. and had evidently driven
some distance. as he did not arrive
at his office until nearly o O'Clock.
The office adjoins the home of
james Bazaar, assistant manager OF
the Llano Grande water district. and
shortly after the arrival Of Mr..
Shaw, members Of the Bazaar family
heard a shot fired in the office. An
investigation followed. and the body
Of Mr.. Shaw was found in his office
chair.
Two letters, one addressed to Mr..
Shaw's. wife and the other to Jas.
Bazaar. lay on his desk, the contents
Of the letters indicating that person
al financial troubles were rcponsible
for his act.
Mr.. Shaw. who was about i8 years
of age. is survived by his wife. for
merly Mrs. Love Of Beaumont, 70
whom he was married three years
ago. two-year-old son, step
daughter, two sisters, Mrs. Edna
Quest of Brownsville and Mrs. Al
Connor Of New York City. and one
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
4 new COUNTY
OFFICERS Are
|. TOTAKEOATH
Vann to Have Formal
Ceremony; Wife To
Be Present For Her
First Time

Four new county officials viii take
the oath Of office on New Year 5
morning. ard one Of these. Sheriff
elect W. RI. Nann. is expecting ID
have something closely akin % in
nugural ceremonies when he assumes
control of law enforcement in Cam
eron.
Arthur Cowdzn, tax assessor elect; ;
j. r. Baughn, commissioner-ela ct
from the Harling n-LaFeria precinct
and John Martin. constable-eleet for
precinct two. will be the other raw
officers TO take the oath or office
New Years day. All the reelected
officials also will take the oath Of
office ~ various times and places.
The most picturesqus fignr. in the
quartet To take office III W. T- Nann.
Who has been sheriff for 70 years,
peace officer for many years in las
scr capacities, movie actor and a
leading insurance writer. In NIL
those years Mrs. Narn has never
seen her husband take the oath Of
office. bat she will be present when
he begins his twsnty-firsi year As
sheriff.
Judge A. M. Kent of the ln3ri ju-
NfCiAI EiStE4St court viii ~ 7NAAtaHtS
The oath % office to Mr.. Y am at s
o'clock New Years mornia in the
sheriff's office nj the ourthouse.
The place i 70 be deg rated with
flowers, and made intq a pleasant
reception room for the friends Of
the family as the new sheriff keeps
open house
Cclorful Career
The sheriff elect has had "A varied
career as an officer. He has been
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31

brother. Frank Shaw Of Amherst.
Mass.
Mr. Shaw was one OF the early de-
velopers Of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley, coming 70 this section lc
years ago from New York and &C
cepting the position of manager Of
the Piper Plantation below Browns.
vile. Several years were devoted T.
developing this plantation, and five
years ago Mr.. Shaw accepted the po-
sition of manager of the Llano
Grande Plantation, which year age
was Incorporated into a water IN.
provement district with Mr.. Shaw az
manager. He had been dcvoting his
entire time TO the development work
in connection with the new water
district.
Mr.. Shaw was well known in
Brownsville and in practically All
parts of the Valley, and during his
years OF residence ncre he mao i,
many warm personal friends. Under
his management tire Piper Plant
tion near Brownsville became one OF
the most widely known plantations
in South Texas, and il was through
his efforts that the Llano Grands
project was finally brought to the
stage which permitted tEe organ
ization of Il wats improvement dis
trict.
Funeral services VIII be held n
the Episcopal church in Brownsville
Saturday afternoon ut 3 o'clock, Rev
Macintosh officiating. and inser-
ment will be made n the Browns
vile cemetery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
YEAR CLOSING
WITHOUT HOPE
OF AGREEMENT
Withdrawal of Recog-
milton May Result if
Mexico Resorts to
Drastic Measures

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 81
LPi-In the failing light of the old
year the American state department,
turned anxious ewes to the south
today. hoping against hope for some
sign Of peace and Cancellation in the
two major controversies that cloud
the new years horizon of Latin
Amekica.
Both in Mexico, where new min.
eral regulations are To become al
fective at midnight over the
protest Of American mining interests
and in Nicaragua, where the tenure
Of an MISUNDERSTANDING presi-
dent is imperiIed by the armed fore
es of his enemies, American dip
duce any Of the results hoped for
BY Washington.
In both Of these countries, the is
sue has been passed out of direct
contact with the American govern
ment and into the keeping Of the
contending groups themselves. Some
weeks ago the State Department
made public its correspondence with
the Mexico City authorities over the
new land and oil regulations. dis
CiOSlnE du itnidS~e WHICH lett Nut
American oil men TO decide for them
selves whether they would accept
the drastic proposals of President
( Gales or remain passive under d
threat Of being deprived of their
holdings by the Mexican govern
n.ent
In Nicaragua. although American
troops are ashore, Washington yir-
tually has declared neutrality be.
tween its favorite and his opponent
Whether any opportunity for Z
further Diplomatic move will pre-
sent itself remains problematical
So far as Mexico is concerned, the
Washington government appears
content for the moment TO wait and
watch. The oil men conferred in
New York yesterday and adjourned
without announcing any recession
from the refusal to accept the regu-
iations that are to be invoked al
midnight by the Gales government
ard President Gales himself an
nounced there would be no extension
beyond New Years.
Ii is pointed out, however. that
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
COURT RULING
HITS AT Ice.
u. S. Court Of Appeals
Sets Aside Commits
sion's Order

KANSAS CITY. Kas.. Dec. 81
tPl-A decision striking at the pow
er Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission was handed down b. Judge
Kimbrough Stone of the Unites States
court Of appeals. Judge Merrill r.
Otis and Judge "A. Il. Rees Of the
federal district court. when he set
aside and vacated an order by the
commission setting the valuation of
sl9.000,0O0 on the Kansas City
Southern Railroad for rate making
purposes and perpetually cnjoined
the commission from fixing any val
uation on the railroads property.
The courts order was in two
parts. The first part set aside and
vacated an order issued hy the In
tcrstatc Commerce Commission in
1919 and amended in 1924, fixing
the valuation Of the Southern at
$4,000, 600 for rate making PURPOSES.
The second part granted the COM
pany's appeal for a permanent in
junction against the commissions
fixing any valuation Of its prop
erty.
Judge Stone explained in making
the decision that he understood both
sides had expressed an intention TO
appeal and that his ruling was given
10 expedite mn appeal 10 the Supreme
court viii be argued soon.
The railroad contended that vari-
Gus Important items rere omitted
from the commissions valuation Of
is property. which il placed at
S65, 100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
MANY HURT in
TRAIN CRASH
Houston Galveston
Interurban Hits
Freight Train

GALVESTON. Tex Dec. 3l.-tPp--
Three Of the twenty passengers on
board the interurban train which
crashed into a freight train at Texas
City Junction lats night were still
in the hospital this morning, safer.
ing from cuts and bruises. The 9th
ers, slightly hurt, had returned to
their homes.
The three remaining ut the hos
pital were: Miss Elizabeth MolIen-
berg. Galveston, cut on the face and
hands; Miss ID. Nicouleds, Calves
ton. cut about face and hands. Miss
Margaret Bass. address unknown. in
ternally injured and probably the
most seriously hurt was in the hos
pital emergency room for several
hours.
The fast interurban car. pulling
a trailer. was bound for Galveston
with party OF Galvestonians re-
turning from i Houston performance
of the Russian ballet, when il struck
the mid-seetion Of Texas City Ter
minal Company freight train at the
junction II miles north Of Gaivestol
about 1880 o'clock last night
Miss Bass and Miss Micouledes
were pinned under the wreckage for
several hours.
Members of the interurban and
freight trani crews escaped unhurt.
The crash occurred as the freight
train was passing over the crossing,
the interurban striking about the
middle Of the train. The impact
broke up the freight train and piled
up the ears in mass of wreckagc,
the interurban car being almost de-
molished.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
HASSELL REFUSES
TO TALK OF CRIME

LUBBOCK, Texas. Dec. 3l.-tPl--
George j. Hassell. confessed Farwell
slayer, who is held in the Hale
county jail at Plainview in an eff
fort to prevent possible mob vio-
lence, refused to comment further
on the staying to which he i said to
have confessed in California in 1919,
according to, the Daily Journals
correspondent at Plainview.
Whiie searcn goes on for four
bodies in Whittier, Cal. believed by
Officers to be the place referred ia
by Hassell in his confession. the
prisoner remains silent beyond q
statement that he was IN Whittier
and other California oil field towns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
TRUCK SHIPMENTS

Cars loaded In the lower Rio
Grandf Valley Wednesday and for
lwarded BY freight from Harlingcn.
nccording 10 O regular report issued
BY the Gulf Coast Line:
Mixed Observation-Disclosures 3. La
Feria, .. Mercedes 4. Weslaco 2. San
Juan 4, Phnrr 2. San Benito 2.
Bects and carrots--Harlinge \.
Mercedes 3. Weslaco $. Donna 2. San
Juar /.
Beets--M,rce l. Mission \, Spi-
derwrb railway points !.
Tomatols--Dorna \. Val Verde r.
Cabbage = Harlingen 3, Stuart
Place j. La Feria 2, Mercedes i.
Donna 1, Alamo 4. Rio Hondo j. Oh
mito ?, Brownsville i, Spiderweh
railway points 4.
Parsiey--W eslaco I.
Potatoes--San Benito 1, Browns
vile 4
spinach--siderweb railway points
4.
Fruit-Fiarlingen I. Mercedes 4,
Val erde 1. Sharyland 2. McAllen 1.
San. Banito 2, brownsville 4.
Totnls--To date. 620 vegetable, 420
fruit for grind total of l.U48 To date
last year. 800 vegetable, z16 fruit fos
grand total Of sos.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
BANDITS HOLD
TWO AMERICANS

MEXICO CITY. Dee. 3l.--iP,--
Troops were securing the vicinity OF
Parral. chihuahua state. today i'm
search Of the bandits who kidrappod
two American mining men. y. W..
Wiley and p. n. Counors. from the
little mining towns Of San Francisco
del Oro. on Tuesday.
When news of the kidnapping be-
came known yesterday. the American
embassy made urgent representatis rs
to the Mexican foreign office and
federal troops were ordered in nur-
suit. FuA details were not received
by the embassy. but il was said that
the bandits numbered fourteen and
that they styled themselves revolu-
tionists.
Wiley and ConncrS were employed
BY British mining concern. Their
nome addresses are not known here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
OF
SOVIET DENIED

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec. 3i.--tFl
"A story that the United States had
approached Russian soviet officials
during the past year on the subject
of Russian recognition was flatly
denied today by the State Depart
ment.
The department authorized the
statement that no approach respect
ing recognition has been made dur
ing the year TO any Moscow official.
1t was a direct denial Of story told
in Moscow yesterday by soviet
government official who said "tan-
gible and palpable" recognition ap-
proaches had made by the Washing
ton government.
The American attitude regarding
recognition remains unchanged t1,e
department said.
"There would seem TO be at this
time, no reason for negotiations,
said the department.. 1.-The Amer
lean government, as the president
said in his message to congress, is
not proposing to barter away its
principles. If the soviet authorities
are ready 70 restore the confiscated
property of American citizens or
make effective compensation. they
can do so. If the soviet authorities
are ready to repeal their direct re-
pudiation Of Russia's obligations to
this country, and appropriately re-
cognize them, they can do so.
at requires no conference or ne
gotiations to accomplish these re-
suits which can and should be
achieved at Moscow as evidence of
good faith.
THE American government has
not incurred liabilities to Russia or
repudiated obligations. Most serious
Is the continued propaganda to over
throw the institutions Of this coun-
try. This government can enter into
no negotiations until these efforts
directed from Moscow are abandon
a. S. 4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
Nicaragua Affair Worries u. s.
LANES FOR sSPOONERS'
+ = =
SET ASIDE BY VILLAGE
T. = =
AS AN AID FOR CUPID

SHEFFIELD. Eng, Dec. 3l.--In
order that courting couples shall
not be disturbed. the council has
decided that motor cars must stop
running along Whitley Lane and
Ellie Lane. Ecclesfield, a village
near Sheffield.
Vhe two lanes are delightful re-
treats scarcely wide enough for
two cars to pass, and extend for
about n mile, one lane being
continuation Of the other.
I'VE want the lanes reserved
for pedestrians generally, but for
courting couples in particular"
said a member Of the Rural Coun-
Gil. AT present the lanes are used
mostly by courting couples. There
are other routes which motor cars
can take"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
CARS SPEEDING
ON Way TOFIRE
STATION CRASH
Fire Chief Seriously
Injured; Store And
Contents are Burned
With Loss Of $40, 900

Especial 10 4 ne HerAidt
MERCEDES. Tex. Dee. 3l.--Mer-
cedes citizens were stunned early
this merning as death and fire
stalked through the town, leaving
one young fireman dead. the fire
chief wounded and store destroyed.
Glenn Strcckfus I'd dead. The vol
unteer fireman was killed when his
automobile eoliided at right angles
with the automobile OF his chief. r.
Y. Talhert. who was badly injured.
And XII, $4,000 grocery store of A.
u Garcia & Brothers. one OF the
largest in town. Is in ashes Tai
bert's iniuriees are not expected TO
be fatal.
The automobiles met at one OF tha
intersections OF Missouri avenue.
colliding at right angles. Streekfus
suffered a broken neck and died In
stantly of the injury. His automo-
bile was demolished. The injuries
Of Talbert consisted Of broken bones
and internal hurts. but were not re-
Farded rs serious enough to be fatal.
The accident occurred at o'clock
a. they were driving towards town,
speeding 70 man the fire trucks.
Only part of the loss was covered
~ insurance. i il stated. Origin Of
the fire IL unknown.
Streckfus was "a years old and ur-
married. He IA survived by his mar
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Streckfus
of Mercedes and q number Of broth
ers and sisters. One brother. r. MI.
II teaching III San Antonio; three
other brothers, John. joe and Pros
per. are in Victoria; another brother.
Ben. is ATTENDING school in Browns
VILE and the following brothers and
sisters are living In Mercedes: Mary,
Anna, Iva. 1orena. Eva. Teresa, Ag-
nes and Robert.
Funeral arrangements had not bean
made this morning but IL was an
nounced that the Knights OF Colum.
bus probably would be in charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
BRIDGE IS TO
Be KEPT open
Customs Officials To
Keep Watch All
Night

II will not be necessary for those
celebrating the advent Of the New
Year in Mataroros to keep a wary
eye on the clock in order to get back
TO -dly" territory before the inter
national bridge closes tonight for IL
is going TO be open all night, it IL
announced by customs officials in
Brownsville.
An attempt is being made to have
the bridge remain open Saturday
hight also, but permission to do so
had not been obtained by noon today.
The bridge il always open as far
as the immigration authorities are
concerned but the customs forces are
not always on duty. The customs
service has been persuaded, how
ever. to put guard on duty all
night TO search returning autos for
contraband and goods subject 70
duties.
The agreement Of the Mexican of
cials to keep the bridge open all
might also has been secured.
Prospects are for welcoming the
New Year under very auspicious cir
cumstancess The weather man has
said that il would be cold but that
IL probably will not rain and many
watch parties have been organized TO
ring in the first minute Of 1927.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-12-31
z MURDERERS
PAY PENALTY

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 3f.-tA5t--
James Gricius and Thomas McWane.
youths convicted of the murder OF
three presons last July in suburban
Cicero, were hanged at the Cook
county jail shortly after Z o'clock
this morning.
The double death sentence was i'm
posed for the Staying Of Frederick
Heinz and Miss Marie BLANC shortly
after they had left church service
together and the killing, few min
utes later. Of taxi cab chauffeur.
Last minute efforts were made co
obtain clemency for McWane. who
was ~ years old. on the ground that
he did not fire the fatal shots. Gri-
cius waB 22.