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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Wednesday evening of last week
two autos were badly scrambled
when they came together on Mariet-
ia hill. Mr.. Harry NORM was driv-
ing towards McConnelsville in a
Dodge car, and passed Ford ma
chine on Marietta hill. Close be-
hind the Ford was Mr.. Ernest Scott
in his Buick coupe, and the driver
of the Dodge after passing the Ford,
could not stop, and ran into the
Buick. Both machines were badly
damaged. Besides Mr.. NORM, in
his car were also Miss Clara Nuber
and Miss Emma Lee Stewart, both
high school teachers; and Miss EN-
ma Hill was with Mr.. Scott. Other
than some scratches and bruises,
none of the occupants were injured
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. Merrick Snearley who has
been employed near New York City,
came last Thursday to see his
grandfather Mr.. John Snearley of
White Pigeon, Penn township, who
is critically i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. III. G.. Coffmann who
spent number of months here,
making this place their home, left
Monday for Cincinnati, where they
will reside
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. f. ID. Coulson went
to Cleveland Monday, where Mr.
Coulson will purchase goods for the
A. A. Coulson & Co. dry goods de-
partment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. Wallace Bragg and son Eu-
gene have been visiting in Zanes-
vile with the formers sister Mrs.
Harry Colgan, and her sister-in-law
Mrs. o. G.. Wyle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. Harry Bozman, manager OF
the Muskingum Valley Creamery,
left Wednesday on business trip
to Bellaire. and Wheeling, w. Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Marriage license has been issued
to James Meeks, %, miner, of San
toy, and Hazel Reichen, 21, of the
same place. The Rev. G. H. Borror,
of New Lexington was named to Of
ficiate
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Spencer of
East Bloom and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles II. Roberts of this place, at
tended the funeral of Mr.. Clement
V. Richardson, which was held Sat
urday in GAINESVILLE, with interment
in the Greenwood cemetery. His
death occurred Wednesday night
He was 63 years of age, and for
about 35 years had been an en-
ployee of the Muskingum Coffin Co.,
GAINESVILLE. His wife, whose maiden
name was Miss Carrie Spencer, and
was first married to Mr.. Barr, sur
wives, also two sons William and
Clarence Richardson and step-son
Lewis Barr, all of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. George e. Copeland of River
side Drive, near GAINESVILLE, has re-
signed his position as manager Of
the electrical department of the H.
II. Sturtevant store. Prior to enter
ing the Sturtevant store he had
been sales manager for IA years for
the Fergus Electrical Company. His
future plans have not been made
public.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. C. L. Johnson, of GAINESVILLE,
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Chambers of Kennebec
ridge for a few days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

American and Anthony zinc-coat-
ed fence, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. David Hicks of Mansfield,
who is employed with the Ohio Fuel
& Gas Co., was the guest over Sun
day of Charles Palmer and S. b.
Cramblitt of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Miss Lura Conner returned TO
her work at GAINESVILLE, Monday, af-
ter having spent the week end with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. James
Conner of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. Charles Huffman and family
moved last Saturday from one of
Mrs. Lizzie Alderman's properties
on Kennebec ridge, to the W. E.
Johnson house, on Seventh street.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

A marriage license was issued
Saturday in New Lexington to John
Nutter, miner, of Shawnee, and
Miss Elsie Householder of Junction
City.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. Chester Murray of this place
went to Philo Wednesday, where he
expects to find employment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

DIR. Radcliff of Caldwell has re-
turned to his home, after having
been in Marietta hospital taking
treatment. He is reported as being
much improved in health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. Luther Toller entertained a
few friends at bridge at her Fourth
street home on Saturday afternoon.
Her sister, Mrs. j. r. Smith of Nc
Connelsville was included in the
guest list.-Marietta Register.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Marietta Council No. rs, r. e S.
M, will exemplify the Super Excel
lent Masters degree on Thursday
evening, March 8.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Incubators, brooders, chick feed
ers and Thermos drinking foun-
tains, at Malta Hardware Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Is your old car about worn out
Why not trade for a better one?-
Kincaid Chevrolet Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Another shipment of sheetrock
wall board, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Valley Chapter No. 19, o. +. S.,
will hold a stated session next Tues
day evening, March 1st, at 7:30.-
Stella Durbin, w. M; Frances A.
Richardson, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Public Sale POstpOneI

The j. FL. C. Smith public sale as
advertised last week, has been in
definitely postponed on account of
the illness Of Mr.. Smith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. Emma McKitrick who Ia en-
ployed at the Malta hotel. Is on
duty, suffering with rheumatism.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

The w. H. M. S. of the Malta
Methodist Episcopal church will
meet Friday afternoon at O'Clock
at the home of Mrs. j. M. Anderson.
Members of group two will be as
sistant hostesses. Devotional lead
er. Mrs. Will Settle; program
leader, Miss Ethel Boal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Miss Eva Parks, aged Is, daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Parks,
of Sharon, died Sunday morning in
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, fol-
lowing an operation for appendi-
citis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Would you like good closed car
for this bad weather? We trade
Kincaid Chevrolet Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Exclusive models in spring dress
es. You always know you get the
latest, at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr. C. e. wilkins. of Meigsville
township went to Newark Wednes-
day, where he is taking treatment
of specialist.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

How about cheap Ford Road
ster for a truck? We have them
Kincaid Chevrolet Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Lovely spring models in dresses.
fresh from the leading style CEN
ters, at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. Harvey Greathouse of West
land is quite i'll. He is suffering
with lead poisoning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

A son was born last Friday to Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Wainwright of Bev-
erly. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vain
wright of this place are grandpar-
entS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Spring coats In the new spring
styles. Something different, bu'
you'll like them, at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Why walk when you can buy
good used car SO reasonable? Look
over our list.-Kincaid Chevrolet
Co
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. Howard Couison who accom-
panied his wife and their three chill
dren to St. Petersburg, Fla, about
six weeks ago, returned to Malta
last Thursday. His family will re-
main in Florida for a longer stay.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Spring coats in the new spring
styles. Something different, but
you'll like them, at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

American and Anthony full
gauge zinc-coated farm and poultr.
fence, at Malta Hardware. 24f.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. George Shinn who is employ
ed in the circulation department of
the Columbus Citizen, as field man
ager, spent the week end here at his
home. He has the management of
the territory of south central Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

See Jumbo Jum,' at the Meigs
Valley grange hall this Friday
night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Regular and extra heavy Weed
tire chains, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Straps and pumps in all the new
shades and combinations, and at
prices that are Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Miss Micky Porter of GAINESVILLE
visited over the week end with ner
aunt, Mrs. Mark GTubb, of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

A landslide between Lowell and
Waterford delayed the northbound
train Tuesday morning for about an
hour and half.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Scott were Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin
Clifford of Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Forged steel nail hammer, CSC,
at the Malta Hardware Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

See the nifty models in straps and
pumps. You get the new oLes, at
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Straps and pumps in all the new
shades and combinations, and at
prices that are right.-W Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Extra values in our bargain base
ment in mems, boys and cfiildren's
footwear r-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Spring dresses-so carefully Sc
lected that the right one is here for
you Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Silver steel and Malta hillside
plows, at the Malta Hardware. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Coffmann left
Monday on business trip to Co.
lumbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Successful incubators and Queen
brooders, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

The w. G. T. u. will meet next
Tuesday evening, March /, at Z
O'Clock, with Mrs. Avilda Mcdaniel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr., and Mrs. r. W. Reid who
had been visiting the latter's par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. l.. B. Douglas,
of the Methodist Protestant church
left Saturday for their home at
Hamlet, n. G. Enroute they visited
relatives in Middletown, o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. George Archer sr., spent
last week with Miss Libbie Martin
of Caldwell
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Plenty of galvanized roofing, az
the Malta Hardware Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Monday Marietta colleges 92nd
birthday was celebrated, with an
appropriate Founders day program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

New STYLES, colors and combina-
tions in our spring lines of straps
and pumps.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. Louis Riley of Malta expects
to spend the week end in GAINESVILLE
with friends and relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Miss Myrtle Campbell Of McCon-
nelsville was Beverly visitor last
Friday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Energee Detonox gasoline, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

DR.. John G. Benson, superintend-
ent of the White Cross hospital
Columbus has announced new
staff of physicians, and among them
we note the names of the following
well known doctors: DR.. Andre
Crotti, head of Dept. of Surgery;
DIR. Andrew Timberman, division of
Opthamoldgy and Otto Laryngology.
DR.. Lee Humphrey is a trustee of
White Cross hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Emmett A. Taylor
Attorney-at-law
Second floor Jones Bldg.
(Next to DR.. Kings office)
McConnelsville. Ohio

Come and see them. You'll
like them. Our spring showing Of
new spring coats.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

The Cowan heirs have rented
their farm near the Deerfield
church, better known as the John
Cowan place, to G. c. Polston, who
formerly resided at Sherwoodsburg,
but is now at Bowling Green, Ky. He
expects to move his family soon to
their new location.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Patterson
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Irwin Mercer of Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Come and see them. You IL
like them. Our spring showing OF
new spring coats.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Queen soft coal and oil brooders,
at the Malta Hardware Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
10 nAL NE w 8

They're it! Center of fashion
styles in spring coats. You want to
see them, at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. w. T. Barr of Quaker City
visited in Malta with her mother
Mrs. A. B. Cowan, and other rela-
tives, from Thursday until Mon
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

See the nifty models in straps and
pumps. You get the new ones, at
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. Annie Luby of Chicago,
whose husband, w. ]. Luby died
last week accompanied his body
to GAINESVILLE for funeral services
and burial. and visited here Fri
day with her aunt Mrs. Nelson Rob-
erts, and with friends. Mrs. Luby
plans to remain in Chicago, where
she conducts rooming apartment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Weed tire chains, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Spring dresses so carefully se-
lected that the right one is here for
you.--White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. Ada Curran of Malta is i'll
with tonsilitis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
BROOM MAKING

Bring your broom corn to W. S.
Frame, at Rural Dale, and get q
good solid 4-tie broom made for
25c. 6j7
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Violins;--l Will have some vio-
Inns on hands and wish to close
them out at reasonable price
Persons wishing to purchase vio-
lin would do well to take ad-
vantage OF this opportunity. Call
and see them.-Hiram McGrath
McConnelsviile. j27tt
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

All styles farm and poultry
fences, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Thermos chicken founts, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 24f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Lovely spring models in dresses,
fresh from the leading style cen
ters, at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. Edward Holley of Lookout,
KY, has been guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Alderman for the
past week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Lowe of Zanes-
vile spent the week end with the
latter's aunt, Mrs. George Morrison
of kennebec hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

A number of members from VAL
ley Chapter No. 10, O. T.. S, expect
to attend the district meeting at
Masonic Temple, GAINESVILLE, on Fri
day of this week Mrs. Stella Dur
bin, Worthy Matron of the local
chapter. and a number of her Off
GERS and members will attend.
Mrs. Etha Erwin, Past Matron. will
act as Worthy Matron in the ex-
emplification of the ritual work.
Mrs. Frances A. Richardson is
president of the 18th district, which
is made up of Morgan. Muskingum.
! Perry and Coshocton counties.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24


Mrs. J. Albert Schoedinger, $40
f. Broad St, entertained yesterday
with a tea for the alumnae of Lake
Erie college. Mrs. John Edwin
Brown, 1850 Z. Broad ST. is alum
nae trustee, and Mrs William Nc
Pherson, 1913 Sixteenth avenue, is
president of the alumnae associa-
tion,-O. S. Journal.
Mrs. A. B. Stephenson returned
to her home in Bristol township
last Thursday, after a three weeks
visit with her mother-in-law Mrs.
Mary Stephenson, and her friend
Mrs. F. ID. Pace. both of Columbus.
She also visited her sisters Mrs.
Pearl DeHart of Toledo, and Mrs.
VIM. Stewart Of New London.
Messrs. A. w. Miller and C. f.
Siler attended the funeral of Mr..
J. H. Ships of GAINESVILLE, which
was held Monday afternoon, from
the Hearing undertaker's parlors,
Mr.. Ships was a prominent citizen
OF GAINESVILLE. He was rs years old =,
and his death, which was sudden.
occurred Saturday at the Good Sa-
maritan hospital. The deceased
was at one time stakeholder in the
Muskingum River Transportation
Co.. also of the Miller Undertaking
& Furniture Co, of this place. He
leaves seven children, one Of them
being Mrs. b. D, Christy d Zaaes-
Vile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

This office is in receipt of copy
of the Victory number of the Cen
ire Church Chronicle of Maiden.
Mass. IT. is an eight page paper,
published weekly by the Centre
Methodist Episcopal church of NAL
den, Mass. The editor is Rev. Eu-
gene Mckinley Pierce, who is also
the associate pastor of the church,
under the auspices of which church
the paper is published. The Victory
number was so-called because it
was given largely to celebration
of the seventh anniversary of the
day on which the Eighteenth
Amendment b e came effective.
Among the statements it published
from the dry governors, one is from
Vic Donahey, in which he states
that there is no doubt that six years
of prohibition have been better for
the people of Ohio, than were the
previous six years of licensed liquor
traffic.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

B. K. Petit and Ray Petit of
Portersville attended the funeral
of their aunt Mrs. w. f. Nuzum at
New Lexington, last week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

They're it, Center of fashion
styles in spring coats. You want to
see them, at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Extra values in our bargain base
ment in mems, boys and children's
footwear. Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Mrs. E. E. McSwords who visited
here for two weeks with her aunt,
Mrs Lucy Buck, returned to her
home in Newark, Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

McConnelsville, Ohio
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-06
MEN TO WEAR
SKIRTS IN RACE
Link-BeIt Company Factory
Will Close for Picnic.

Ever have a secret curiosity to
know how man would act II his
stride were impeded by a woman's
tight skirt?
Those viewing athletic events at
the picnic of the Link Belt Com
pany. today at Broad Ripple Park
will have the chance Of their lives
to find out. for part of the events
are two skirt races for men,"
Other interesting events will in
clude a balloon race in which men
and women partners will not only
run for the airy globules, but will
attempt to burst them without us
ing their hands. Tugs of war, a
potato race and about fifteen other
spirited contests will precede an en-
tertainment on the stage. A cham
pionship ball game will be the CHI
max of the afternoons activities.
The factory plants were closed
for the day and from 5000 to 1000
persons are expected to attend.
G.. P. Terrence is general chair
man of the occasion with j. S. Co.
hen assisting.
Other committee chairmen: F. A.
Peters, H. S. billiard, w. E. Jones,
F G. Thompson, M. McCreary, H.
A. O'Brien, E. L. Mckinney, j.
Cloud, F. A. Drake, F. L. Warner,
r. E. Hayward and H. A. Perine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-08-06

The Shumaker contempt case,
which resulted in E. s. Shumaker,
Indiana Anti-Saloon League super
intendent, and Jesse E. Martin be-
ing held in contempt of court, had
been pending for eighteen months.
Contempt charges first were filed
In Superior Court against Shu-
maker by Attorney General Arthur
L. Gilliom, March 10, 1926. Ethan
A. Miles, League attorney, and Mar
tin also were named in the COM
plant for having cooperated In
Shumaker's 1925 report, upon which
contempt charges were based.
Inefficiency Charged A
The report was made to the trus-
tees and later printed and distrib-
uted in pamphlet form. One came
to the attention of Gilliom. Among
other things it set forth that the
Attorney Generals office had been
inefficient" in liquor prosecutions.
Gilliom wrote a letter to the 50
trustees citing this and paragraphs
which he said held the Supreme
Court and other State courts in con-
tempt and demanded an apology,
saying contempt proceedings would
be instituted.
An answer signed by eight trus-
tees was received. They upheld the
Shumaker report on the ground OF
constitutional right of free speech"
Upon receipt of this communica-
ton, the charges were filed. 1t was
suggested in the complaint that in
terested attorneys be invited to take
part as friends Of the court"
Held Defamation
It set forth that the Shumaker
report was conceived for the pur-
pose of influencing the court in
liquor decisions and that he and
his collaborators should be held in
contempt "for defaming the court
before the people of the State OF
Indiana and destroying the integ-
rity of the judges in the minds OF
the people"
Copy of the report was filed with
the complaint and excerpts cited,
one of which was as follows:
"a majority of the court is at
least liberal in its sentiments. One
of its members, Mr.. Willoughby, is
said to be bitterly hostile to prohi-
bition, and, If he had it in his power,
would wipe all prohibition laws from
the statutes.
"It is this judge who was defeated
for reelection in 1924 by 935 plural