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New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
MISS SLATER. TO SPEAK

Miss Margaret Slattery of Boston. lecturer and author, will speak at the First Congregational church, Meriden. next Sunday night at [ o'clock. This will be of interest to the people of New Britain who have, on other occasions gone to Meriden to hear this noted speaker.
 Miss Slattery has travelled exten- sively. She spent seven months in Europe during the war. In 1920 she took a trip around the world, visit ing Japan, China. Ceylon. India Egypt, and Palestine. Since that time she has studied the youth move ment in Europe and economic condi- tions in England, Germany. France. the Netherlands and Sweden.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16

A firefl, can be made to glow 24 hours straight without blinking it's light, by injecting tiny hypodermic dose of adrenalin.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16

Tn Sululand the air Is so clear that objects of fair size can be dis tinguished seven or eight miles by starlight
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16

gold fields of Africa and in London.
 "The Fighting Marine" with Gene Tunney, and the latest news reel releases are listed on the same pro- gram.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06

spent Tuesday night with Harry III
Henery and wife of Stockport
Mrs. A. J. Scott Ii home, after
spending the past three weeks with
her aunt Susan Nixon OF rriadel-
phia
Fac Louise and Ruth Henery are
visiting at the A. r. Hambleton
home Of the east side.
Fl. L. Mellor was week end vis-
itor with his son Samuel and family
of Roseville.
Miss Leila HambIeton of the east
side spent Sunday with her aunt
Louisa Henery.
Mrs. Clara Kinney and daughters
of GAINESVILLE are visiting her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs Frank Griest
Those from here attending the
play given at Rose Hill school were
Stanley Newsom, o. Mcintyre, KryIe
Hambleton, Mervyn Sleek and
Misses Bertha, Mary and Lucille
Simpson.
Howard White and daughter Ber-
nice spent Saturday at Melvin
Whites of near Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Triadelphia

Miss F'reda Latta and Miss Ber-
nadine Campbell visited a few days
last week with Miss Evelyn Camp
bell
Mrs. Margaret Scott who spent
two weeks with her aunt Mrs. Susan
Nixon, has returned to her home
near Pennsville and Mrs. Minnie
Huntington of Malta is now caring
for Mrs. Nixon.
Mrs. Mary Jadwin who has been
employed at the home of Herbert
Bankes for several weeks, returned
to her home Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Metz who
spent the winter with Thurman Flu
harty and family, returned to their
home at Barnesville last week.
Luther Jadwin and family of
Crooksville spent Sunday with his
brother c. C. Jadwin
Mrs. Russell Campbell of Can
melville is spending a few days with
her parents Geo. Bankes and wife.
Earl Campbell and family, Ed
Manly and family and Russell Camp
bell and wife visited Sunday at
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
East Grove

James Murphy and mother were
Sunday visitors of Mrs. Gladys
Brown.
Carl Syphers and son Gerald
were visitors at the home of Dale
Syphers of Big Bottom last Thurs
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Cash Barkhurst at
tended the funeral of Mrs Charles
Ewart at Chesterhill, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs C. w. Newton and
daughter Wilda left Monday of last
week for weeks visit with their
daughter Mrs. Sylvia Carney of Ur-
bana o.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Graham
and daughter Mrs. Wetherell were
Saturday evening visitors at Frank
Fitch's.
George Johnson visited his broth
er Willard last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ]. Humphrey
were Saturday evening visitors at
George Johnson's.
The last report from Frank
Brown was that he had undergone
one operation, and will undergo an
other soon.
Freda and Kenneth Syphers of
Big Bottom are visiting their grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Syphers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
COAL RUN

Mr.. and Mrs. Bernon Haines and
family visited Sunday at G. X. Phil
lis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Simcox and
family were the Sunday guests of
Charley Sherlock.
Mr. and Mrs. Orren Warner and
family visited Sunday at J. A.
Hutchins'.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Barnhart
and family were the Sunday guests
of Cooley Silvus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyd Harper and
son John visited Sunday at Elmer
Williams
Mrs. Newton Surprised
Mrs. Abel Newton was given a
complete surprise Tuesday. April
27, in honor of her birthday. A
very enjoyable time was spent and
a basket dinner was served. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Stiers, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Stiers,
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Stiers and
daughter Betty, Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
man Welch and family, OTl. and Ms.
Manly Hupp and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Crosser, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Crosser, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Morris and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Orvil Morris and family, Mrs. Sam
uel Archer. Mr.. and Mrs. Charley
Clark and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wagner and daughter Bev-
erly Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nc
Mannis and family, Mrs. Lewis Hill
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs. Will Fischer and
daughter Ruth, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Barnhart and family, Mr.. and
Mrs G.. X. Phillis, Mr.. Lurensy and
Ivan Simcox, Riley Morris, Ivan
Phillis. Mrs. Carrie Dunlap and
daughter Beulah, Mrs. Lottie Nc
Kelvey and daughter Dorothy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Newton Ridge

Mrs. Rose Bowers and son Mel
vim motored here from Wheeling,
W. Va, and spent Sunday with her
nephews F. C. and VIM s. BowIes.
Miss Emma Storer of GAINESVILLE
came last week for few weeks stay
with her sister Mrs Anna Thomp-
SON.
Mrs. Clarence Williams and chill
dren' Carlton and Carmen OF stock
port were recent guests of her sis
ter Mrs. Lorren Spencer.
Mrs. Sextus Henery and Mrs. G.
c. Spencer and children spent last
Tuesday with the formers father A.
J. Scott.
Jesse Vaughn and wife of Stock
port visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo Bishop.
j. w. Spencer spent last Monday
and Tuesday in GAINESVILLE visiting
kis daughter Mrs. Lora Koch.
j. Harry Henery closed mis- term
of school at White Pigeon last We'd
nesday. Those from here attending
were the Misses Bertha, Mary and
Lucille Simpson and Mrs. J. Harry
Henery and daughter Hilda.
Milford Griest and lady friend
from Athens were here Sunday call
ing on his parents Frank Griest and
wife.
Miss Evelyn White spent part of
last week with her grandparents s.
A. Smith and wife near Pennsville
Mrs. Wesley Henery and Mrs Ho-
mer Henery and son Wayne
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06

last two weeks. Her husband
came down Saturday and she and
Hazel Coler returned home with
him Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cheadle had
the following guests SUNDAY. Mr.
and Mrs. Elton Douth and Mr.
Douth's mother of Stockport, Lin.
colin Taylor and Gladys Gruhf of
McConneIsyilIe
Mr.. and Mrs. Linley Pierpofm
and two children and Mrs Sadie
Pierpoint Of Pennsville, spent Sun
day at Frank Nickols'.
Todds Church
Sunday school at 1870. Preaching
services at 2:30 p. m.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Green and
two children spent Sunday at Jesse
YarnelI's
Several from around here attend
ed the funeral Of Mrs. Esther Star
lin Ewart
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Starlin and
children spent Sunday with her
brother Frank at ChesterhiIl Sunday
and attended the funeral of Esther
Ewart.
Thomas Smith and friend of New
ark spent from Thursday until Sun
day with his grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Updike.
Chas. Barkhurst of Newark came
down to visit for short time with
his mother Mrs. Julia Barkhurst.
Kenneth Starlin is employed by
the county, driving tractor
Live Wire Club
The Live Wire club held their
second meeting at the home of
Dorothy Deddes, April 90. Five
members were present and FIVE were
absent. Refreshments were served
and games were played. The next
meeting will be at the home of Mary
Muse, May 13.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Stockport

Another westerner at the thea
tire, Saturday night, by Hoot Glib
son, in LET Her Buck" Coming
Wednesdays. May IL and 10, two
popular novels--tWild Horse Mesa"
and "Son of His Father"
Resigns AS Pastor
Rev Floyd Gale has resigned as
pastor of the NJ p. church, and he
and his family will locate in Zanes-
vile where they have bought prop
erty.
Miss Dorothy Lane has returned
home after nursing in the Chas
Ewart home.
r. w Dewitt has sold his farm to
Chas. Crarks of near Caldwell. Pos
session is to be given at once Mr.
and Mrs. Dewitt are moving into the
Lyme property on Main street.
Marshall Wade is spending the
week end with his sister Mrs.
Ownie Brown and family of Ames-
vile.
Clarence Yarnell of Baltimore,
Md, is visiting his mother Mrs.
Linda Yarneli
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Dewitt and
Misses Goldie and Dorothy Lane
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs J.
b. Lane of Obetz Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Hawkins
visited Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Faultin Sharp of Waterford
You are cordially invited to at
tend the Mothers day services at the
M. p church next Sunday morning.
We especially invite all the mothers
of the town who are not attending
Sunday school elsewhere. Cars will
be provided for those who are not
able to walk. Help to make this
the best Mothers day service we
have ever had.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Ellis attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Chas. Ewart
Of near Chesterhill.
Frank Davidson Of Antrim is
visiting Mrs. Ellen Powelson.
H II. Choguill, Chas. Chase and
John Burguin were business callers
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
OAK HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Calendine
and sons Herman and Lee visited
at East Windsor last Sunday with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Cal
j endine.
The young girls of this communi-
ty met with Mrs. Clifford Pugh last
Wednesday afternoon and organ
lied sewing club. The following
officers were elected: Pres. Nellie
Ellis; vice pres, Vivian F'reshwater;
sec'y, Ruby Rowland; reporter. Ed
ith Fisher; cheer leader, Kathryn
Rouse. Other members of the club
are Margaret Reed, Pauline Bache-
lor, Bessie Pugh, Frances Burke,
Evelyn Lewis, Dorothy Wallace,
Francis Sheets and Alberta Fresh
water.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Lorenz and
children spent last Sunday with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Myron While
at Layman.
Misses Mildred Eldridge and Nina
Pinkerton were callers at Athens,
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ullom had as
guests last Friday and Saturday his
sister Mrs. Bert Sellers, son and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. T. Sellers of
Waynesburg, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Radekin and
Delmer Radekin of Rockland were
Sunday guests of his mother Mrs.
Hattie Radekin and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Friendship Circle

The April meeting of the Friend
ship Circle was held at the home of
Mrs. Anna Ralph. Mrs. Marie
Ralph was assistant hostess. The
meeting was well attended Nice
refreshments were served by the
hostess The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Mamie Neely, May IL. The
following program will be given:
Song, Loves Old Sweet Song" roll
call, My favorite economy stunt:
piano solo, Mrs. Bertha Shilling;
bulletin, The woman buyer, by Mrs.
Amanda Spencer; paper and dis
cussion, Are budgets practical. Mrs.
Mamie Nicely; Mothers day reading,
Miss Catha Johnson; Money plan for
financing a holiday trip, Mrs. Ber-
tha Parmiter; series of plans called
"have pIan," by five members,
Mrs. Elsie Ralph, Mrs. Helen Still,
Mrs. Rosa White, Miss Myrtle Still
and Sadie Tavenner; closing song
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06

Humphreys.
Mr.. and Mrs r. r. Morris and
family visited at the Howell home
at Millgrove, Sunday.
Miss Pearl Slater, daughter Of
Grover Slater, who formerly resided
here, was married last Wednesday.
Her many friends here offer con-
gratulations. At home at Zanes-
vile.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wainwright
had as Sunday guests Mr.. and Mrs
l.. G. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan
Phiflis and family, Mrs Mamie
Lasfley, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vain
wright of McConnelsviIle Misses
Anna Lashley, Lulu Hastings, Belle
and Cleo Wilson, Messrs. James
Haines, Herman Lashley and Will
Wilson
Lew Dewitt visited Sunday at
Chas. Clark's.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. K Phillis spent
Sunday afternoon at Calvin Stiers'.
Isaac Chapman Remains Ill
Isaac Chapman of Beverly who
has been quite ill at the home of his
daughter Mrs. Maud Stiers, does not
improve as fast as his friends would
wish. His daughter Mrs. George
Gordon of Newark, N. j., came last
Tuesday to see him.
Mrs. Abe Newton was quite sur
prised last Tuesday when several of
her friends gathered at her home,
bringing well filled baskets, it be-
ing Mrs. Newton's birthday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Stop That Backache!
Many McConnelsvilIe Folks Hav,
Found The WAY

rOunU lHo way
Is dull, nerve-racking backache
wearing you out? Do you feel older
and slower than you should? Are
you tired, weak and nervous; find it
impossible to be happy, or enjoy the
good times around you? Then
there's something wrong and like
ly it's your kidneys Why not get
at the cause? Use Doan's Pills-a
stimulant diuretic to the kidneys.
Your neighbors recommend Doan's
Read what this McConnelsville res
ident says:
Mrs. J, A. Harkins, Fifth ST.,
says: My back was sore lame and
achy and a dull nagging pain across
1T wore me out. When I did any
washing, sharp pains darted through
my back and I could hardly
stra1ghten. I had tired depressed
feeling and my kidneys were weak
and active. After using Doan's
Pills, which bought at Sears
pharmacy, I was rid of the back
ache and my kidneys were strength
ened."
Mrs. Harkins is only one of many
McConnelsville people who have
gratefully endorsed Doan's Pills. If
your back aches-if your kidneys
bother you, don't simply ask for a
Kidney remedy-ask distinctly for
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dealers. Foster-Milburn Co, Mfrs
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Is Lame-Remember the Name"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Don't Look Old Before Your Time

Don't Look Old Before Your Time
So many tired, nervous. rundown
men and women needlessly endure
pain and misery by day, sIeep-dis-
turbing bladder weakness at night.
when just 2 of Foley Pills { a diu-
retic stimulant for the kidneys
corrective and regulatiye, taken af-
ter each meal and at bed time.
would give them bodily comfort
and ease from pain. Miss Sara E.
Watson, Belvidere, ILL.,, sums it up:
Foley Pills made big difference
in me, and I feel stronger and bet
ter in every way" Satisfaction
guaranteed. Ask your druggist for
Foley PiIls-SoId Everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06

This statement merely backs up
what over one hundred thousand
grateful users have said about Tan
lac. Our files are packed with such
testimony.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
New health
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Hackney

D. B. Conn and family were Sun
day evening callers at Harry Pen
nock's.
The Center Progressive club
members will present play, "The
Old Maids Club" at the Hackney
high school building, Saturday ev-
ening, May %
Dana Morris of Columbus spent
the week end with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. Minor Morris.
Alice Yarnell spent Tuesday night
of last week with Lola Combs.
William Ryerson lost a valuable
horse last week.
Paul Rex passed through here
Sunday, enroute to his home at Nell
sonville, he being called to Renrock
Friday night to see his brother Carl
Rex, who is seriously ill with pneu-
monia
Quite a large crowd attended
Christian Endeavor Sunday evening
at Smiths Chapel. Leader for next
Sunday evening will be Glenna Wat
son. Everybody cordially invited
to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Combs and
family were Sunday visitors of the
latter's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Gorrell
Mr.. and Mrg. Frank Watson took
Mrs. Wilmette Nichols to her home
at McConnelsville Sunday. The lat
ter had been caring for Mrs. Elmer
Watson the past week, who has
been very sick with flu and asthma
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06

Mrs. c. F. Hale spent few days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
ton Gilliland at Watertown
Mrs. Viola Hickman spent few
days last week with her father Mr..
Wagner at Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moyne Dillehay of
Malta spent Sunday with their par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Leasure.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells of Marietta
were callers at the Harvey Pugh
home, Sunday.
Miss Edna Hale spent last week
with the Misses Grace and Clara
Gilliland at Bartlett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Noelp of Colum-
bus, visited recently with Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence McGrew.
Mr. VIM McGrew is on the sick
list.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
TODDS

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Roberts of
Malta spent the week end at Eli
Wilson's.
Mrs. Mildred Coulson, Mrs. Mae
Michener and daughters spent Fri
day in Chesterhill
Mrs. Will Geddes of Malta spent
Friday with her sister Mrs. Irene
Choguill.
J. III. Choguill of Syracuse, N. Y,
spent a few days last week with his
mother Mrs. Irene Choguill.
Mrs. Paul Ellis and children Of
Duncan Falls have been visiting her
father and other relatives for the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
Francis Campbell'g.

FRANCIS CampDeiHs.
Alvin Norris and wife of Zanes-
vile visited here Sunday with his
mother Mrs. Emma Norris.
A. H. Davis and family motored
to Lowell Sunday.
Clarence Burns and family of
Deayertown were over Sunday vfs-
itors at Ivan Nelson's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06

You get special bargains in
ladies' and misses spring coats
These high grade garments are very
popular Whites
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06
CENTERVIILE

Misses Nellie Mincks, Dorothy
McKelvey, Nina Mincks, Mildred AL
len, Iona Marshall, Messrs Dale
Dunlap William and Donald Nc
Kelvey, Dale Allen, William, Joe
and Jean PARCEL, Mr. and Mrs.
Cliff Parrish, Mr.. and Mrs. Wade
Dunlap and daughter Beulah, Mr..
and Mrs. Ewell McKelvey and Ev..
erett Humphrey called at Hamer
Dunlap's Sunday.
A large crowd attended church
at Mt. Olive Sunday night. Two
duets and a quartet and one instru-
mental piece were given by the fol-
lowing persons: Harry Vain
wright, Clinton Taylor, Forrest
Stiers, Emerson Phillis, Miss Lura
Morris, Mrs. Leora Taylor, Ina
Phillis. Church is again in two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perlie Mincks of
Athens, visited Sunday at Everett
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-06

in McConnelsyilIe Saturday.
A. Y Penrose was business call
er at McConnelsyille Tuesday.
Floyd Gale returned Monday from
| business trip to Cincinnati
! The Willing Workers of the NJ.
p. Sunday school met Tuesday night
with Mrs. Helen Gale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Hook OF Co
lumbus were guests Sunday Of rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Huffman of
Columbus were guests Sunday of
her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel
Medley
Attend Funeral OF Chas. Davis
Mrs G. p. Justice and John Ross
attended the funeral of Charles
Davis at GAINESVILLE Mrs. Justice
remained for visit at the Davis
home.
Jesse Choguill Of Syracuse, N. Y,
visited last week with his mother at
Todds and with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Maynard
spent Sunday with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Fawcett at Chester
hill.
Ball-Eddleblute Rites
Miss Doris Eddleblute of Stock
port and Mr.. Howard Ball of Bro
kaw were united in marriage at
McConnelsville Saturday. Mrs. Ball
assisted in the Blind store at this
place. The best of wishes are ex-
tended to these young people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Eddleblute
and family of Roseville visited Sum
day with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Pugh and
Miss Edna McNulty of GAINESVILLE,
visited Sunday with Miss McNulty's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Nc
Nulty.
Miss Eleanor Wilson of GAINESVILLE
visited Sunday with friends.
Mrs. Milton Bishop and daughter
Juanita of Roseville spent Sunday
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Vanis Eddleblute.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed and
daughter Frances, Mrs. Alma Best
and Kennard Cross OF GAINESVILLE
visited Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Cross
Mrs. HI. H. Choguill and children
Richard and Helen were McConneIs-
vile callers Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Evans of Columbus is
the guest of her sister Mrs. c. M
Mr.. C. M. Newberry was unfortu-
nate last week in losing one of his
horses with lock-jaw.
Linton Farnsworth has gone to
GAINESVILLE to seek employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Van Fossen
are visiting at Washington, D. G.
Mr., and Mrs. Guy Lowell of Zanes-
vile visited Sunday with relatives.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-11
MERTON STATES
HE PAID KING.
A COMMISSION"
OF $44l,OO 0.
Principal Prosecution Wit
ness Tells How He Got
Repayment.
CONNECT DAUGHERTY
Attorney for Miller Forces
Damaging Confession
From State Witness.
(By Dispatch A. P. wire)

NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-Although
bound for only half that sum under
his agre edemtnt with the late John
r. King, Richard Merton, German
metal baron testified today he paid
commission" of $4,000 for the
Connecticut politicians services in
obtaining the release of $4,000
by the United States government.
This testimony and the statement
that champagne dinner celebrated
the transfer of the checks feature d
Mertons second day as star witness
in the trial of Harry NJ. Daugherty,
once attorney general of the United
States, and Colonel Thomas w. Miller
former alien property custodian, on
charges of conspiracy to defraud the
government.
AS related by Merton, he agreed to
pay five per cont of the transferred
funds if received before August 15,
1921, and 2 1-2 per cent, if the
transaction was completed after that
date. The government has set the
transfer as taking place on Septem-
Der 80.
Merton testified that he paid King,
a former republican committeeman
from Connecticut, the $441,00 Dis
trict Attorney Buckner said he in
tended to show that the bribes were
shared by Daugherty, Miller, King
and the late Jesse Smith of Washing
ton Courthouse, Ohio, described as
Daugherty's ''man Friday"
William Rand, counsel for Miller,
piled Merton with questions in cross
examination in an effort to show
that the claims Merton made for
restitution of nearly $7,000,O0O of
pany, which had been seized during
stocks Of the American Metal COM
the war as enemy property, were
valid and just claims.
Under the searching cross e@amina-
tion Of Rand, Merton testified that
he believed at the time he made the
claims, and that he believes now
chat the claims were valid. He said
every statement he made in papers
filed with the alien property GUS
todian were true and that there was
no intent to defraud the govern
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