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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Garfield Dye and w E. Law
renee of Rowland attended the O.
U.-O. w. U. football game Saturday,
at Athens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Miss Sadie Garrett of Rowland
visited over the week end with
friends in GAINESVILLE, also took mo-
toring trip from there to Coshocton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

congress of parents and teachers,
held at Springfield, O., Mrs. Ham
ilton Shaeffer of Dayton was chosen
as president.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. Frank w. Pennebaker OF
Memphis, Tenn, who remained here
several weeks following the death
of her mother Mrs. j. e. Brown, to
look after business matters, left
Saturday morning for her home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John Henne and Mr.
and Mrs. w. S. Plumer have return
ed from ten days motor trip to
points in the south-Marietta
Times, Oct. 10.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. t. II. Simpson and maid and
Mrs. r. H. McCauley OF Detroit,
spent Saturday night here at the
kennebec hotel, while on their way
to White Sulphur Springs, w Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. Leonard Drury went to Gin
cinnati Monday for few days visit
with his brother Robert Drury, who
is a student at the Cincinnati Law
school,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Parker of
Newark visited here Sunday with
the formers mother, Mrs. Flora
Perkins
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Rev. and Mrs. l.. B. Douglas mo-
tored Monday to Guysville, where
they visited relatives, returning
home Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Our Gas Range Sale is continued
another week. Trade in your old
stove now at Morris Hardware and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. Dean Devices of GAINESVILLE
has been the guest of Mrs. George
Hughes, near Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Paint now with Sherwin-Williams
paint from the Malta Hardware Co.
7O2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

See the new Preference gas range
in ivory and green trim Standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

The season has started with sew
eral Moore's Parlor heating systems
installed by Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

For full 91a gauge wire both IA
and 16 stays to rod, 32 &c ana 35c
a rod Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Compare our gum boot prices
with any in Ohio.-Coulson's
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. B. B. Parmiter of this place
is making a visit of two weeks in
Pittsburgh, with relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

See the all porcelain coal ranges
on display at Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

See our line of parlor heaters be-
fore you Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Buy your Electric Lamps and ap-
pliances 1T Morris Hardware and
save
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

The Marietta Times states that
Judge and Mrs. w. H. Leeper and
Mr.. and Mrs. George 5. Alexander
have returned home from Minneapo-
lis. Mimi. where they visited at the
home of Mrs. w. d. Wamsley, who
was formerly Miss Blanche Leeper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17
Emmett A. Taylor
Attorney-at-law
Jones Bldg. Phone 50-Red
McConnelsville, Ohio

See the all white porcelain Pref
erence gas range with porcelain
oven Innings. Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

See the Golden Glow parlor heat
er with the slotted cored construc
tion Of the fire bowl which insures
long life.-Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

All enameled coal range SIS, at
the Malta Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. ANA Cunningham, aged so
years, died Oct. Z, at her home III
Glouster, following a third stroke OF
paralysis. She leaves two daugh-
ters and two sons, all of Glouster
also two sisters, Mrs Robert Brad
ley of Hartshorn, Okla, and Mrs
Emma Misner of Millfeld, and a
brother. NJ G. Watkins of Lows
vile, w Va. One brother, Will
liam Watkins, died last April a
Chauncey
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Quad gas ranges, $21.50 to SIS,
at the Malta Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Miss Janet Whitaker, teacher at
Portsmouth, spent the week END here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. M.
Whitaker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr. w. G. Fawcett of Chesterhill
recently returned from his fair trips.
He attended eight fairs, in Ohio,
West Virginia and Pennsylvania, eX-
hibiting sheep and hogs with fairly
good success, but meeting heavier
competition than ever before.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

The lowest price, good quality
oXfords, for boys and girls is found
at CoulSon'S
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Plenty of all 91a gauge wire A
and 16 stays to rod, 80 1ac and 35c
rod. Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

4 farmers institute viii be held
at Triadelphia Oct. 1924. Brins
Your own lunch of sandwiches,
pickles, pie and coffee, for the first
dav. On the second day, pot luck
dinner will be served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

\ most enjoyable event was the
18th wedding anniversary celebra-
ton of Mr.. and Mrs. Webster Ander-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Hills J. SHAY
er of Bristol, on Tuesday, Oct. IS.
NJ. b. Spencer, NJ. F. Sheets and Mrs.
Cora Scott Of McConnelsville were
among those present A fine dinner
and supper were served at the An
derson and Shaver homes There
We're pretty decorations of autumn
leaves and fall flowers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Whipple and
two children visited here Sunday
with the formers mother Mrs.
Clara Whipple, who returned home
with them for a visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Arch support shoes for women,
S3 to SIS, at Coulson's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Gerald Gordon, six weeks old son
Of Everett and Mrs. Charlotte Chan
dler Gordon, and whose serious i'll
ness was mentioned in last weeks
Democrat, died Friday afternoon
at the home in GAINESVILLE. The BODY
was removed to the home of the
grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Kay
Chandler, SAT MoXahala avenue
where funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon Burial was made
at Dresden. One sister, Betty Kath-
leen, survives, besides the parents
and grandparents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. Bozmar
and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carroll
and daughter Miss Helen Carroll mo-
tored to Charleston, w. Va, Sun
day, returning home the same even
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. James Hambleton of Spring
field is spending few days at his
home here, while his father is at
tending Grand lodge, f. & A. NJ, at
Toledo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Settle left
Saturday for their home at ST. Lou
is, Mo, following weeks visit in
Malta with their home people Mr..
and Mrs. G. w Settle and Mrs.
Mary Earich and family. Mrs. Ear
ich accompanied her son in-law and
daughter home Tor visit. Mr..
Settle is employed with the Good
rich Ruhher C0mnanN
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. Clifford Osborn returned
Tuesday to her home in GAINESVILLE,
following a short visit here with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs C. G. Brooks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. Martha G. Savage filed suit
Monday in common pleas court,
GAINESVILLE. against Homer p. Savage,
or 1uffmans restaurant, Tor dl-
vorce. She alleges gross neglect and
extreme cruelty. They were mar
ried Jan. %, 1923. and have one
son. aged six years Absolute divorce
is asked. and the care and custody
of tho son
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Postmaster and Mrs. f. A. Me
Coy and Rev. and Mrs. Hal Lloyd OF
Marietta were among the guests
registered here at the kennebec
hotel, Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

New style Coleman gasoline
lamps and lanterns, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Galvanized roofing in all lengths
and full 28 gauge, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cramblit
Lucy Smith) OF Saginaw, Mich,
announce birth of a son Roy Robert.
Oct 3. Grandparents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Emery Smith of this place and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cramblit OF
Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

The Voss Electric Washer is d
complete laundry 1t washes, il
rinses. blues, it irons the clothes.
See Morris Hardware now, where
you find the new things first.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Do, your feet hurt? Buy \. w.
health shoes for women, $3.50 to
So al Coulson's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Favorite coal ranges are good
bakers and fuel savers, see them
at the Malta Hardware Co. lloZ
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Bee-Vac electric cleaner with all
attachments. $3.50 at the Malta
Hardware co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

The Marietta Times of Oct. 10,
said: George r. and Muriel Immel
have appealed to common pleas
court to set aside a judgment fo4
$40 and costs of $11.10 awarded to
Charles r. Reynolds in the court of
Squire Combs. The case grew out
of efforts to collect rental, and
against the original claim the I'm
mels presented bill for work done
and equipment furnished
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Haag electric washers, at $50 so,
see the Malta Hardware Co. 17o2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

First quality gum boots cheaneI
than the cheapest anywhere
CoulSon's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Mcclure and
daughter Miss Theodore Mcclure Of
Malta, spent the week end in Ma
rietta with relatives. Mr. Mcclure
who has been in poor health for
some time, is now apparently on the
road to recovery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Watch your subscription date.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

New fabric gloves-grays, modes,
beaver or brown color, very attrac-
lively styled. Genuine import num-
bers Of real value, at soc to $1.50
-kraps Il Betz.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr. and Mrs. VIM Manly Of Nal
ia and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Manly
and son Billy Of this place, were
week end guests OF Frank Manly
and family Of Millersburg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Wolverine Cordovan horse hide
shoes. at CoulSon's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. w. p. eastman of Columbus
spent the week end at the Mrs. Mary
McGoyern home, near McConnels-
vile. Mrs Margaret Curran who
had been with her son Thomas Cur
ran at the McGoyern home for
about a week, returned to Colum
bus with Mr.. eastman. Mrs. Cur
rams son who has been very ii
with lung trouble. is some better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Blaine Mellor who went to New
ark this fall with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. James Mellor, and entered
high school there, returned here Fri
day and has entered NJ. & M. He
will be employed of evenings and
Saturdays at the Love & Bragg gar
age and filing station
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Florence circulators warm the
floors, see them at the Malta Hard
ware Co. llo2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs. George Mcintyre Of Douda
left Tuesday for a visit at Weston,
W. Va, with her son Arol Mcintyre
and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Charles Sewers, aged IS years,
was killed last week while at work
in coal mine near his home at
Neffs, O., when heavy stone fell
from the roof of the mine, crushing
his head His parents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Sewers, and the family
moved from Gaysport only a few
weeks ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

The first colt ever sired by Jac-
quentin, No. 18S194, Montgomery $
new Percheron stallion, sold recent
~ for $3.50 as a yearling, weighing
over 1900 pounds. Jacquentin wiz
make a fail season October j, 1929.
3o2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Ethel and
daughter Miss Geraldine, Clyde Par
miter and wife, Mrs. A. d. Teters.
f. A. Patterson and wife, and Mr..
Abram Roberts motored Sunday 10
st. Marys, w Va. Mr.. Roberts, who
is 94 years Of age, enjoyed the trip
fully as much as anyone else in the
party
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

See the Favorite enamel coal
ranges, at the Malta Hardware Co.
1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Friendly Fives-real calf oXtords
for young men. Broad or slim toe,
IS, at Coulson's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Cement, lime, plaster and wall
board, at the Malta Hardware Co.
1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

The Beverly Dispatch of Oct 10,
Of Marietta, the latter sister of
Mrs. Hayward and Mr.. Applegate.
left Sunday, Oct 6, for Los Angeles,
Calf, where they expect to spend
the winter months.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Announcement IS made in the
classified list Of this paper, OF the
public sale by Mr.. T. S. Spurrier OF
Elliott, which takes place next
week, beginning Monday. The
week following their sale Mr.. and
Mrs. Spurrier expect 10 leave for
Cuyahoga Falls, where their six
children are located, the three
younger being in school there, and
where they viii make their home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Goodyear betting, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mrs j. s. Torbert who has been
residing here in the c. +. Fisher
property. near the Democrat office
building, has rented the George w.
Lowell property on Kennebec hill,
vacated by Floyd Norman's who
moved last week in with Mr.. Nor,
mans father MIR. Frank Norman,
near the government works. Mrs.
Lyde CUNNINGHAM and sons who
have been residing near the cream
cry, will occupy the Fisher proper
ty vacated by Mrs. Torbert.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Favorite coal ranges, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. Wm Roberts, wife and son
Everett, OF Eagleport, G. L. Lindi.
more. Walter NORM, wife and
daughter Miss Elsie NORM of this
place, Harry Lindimore and wife Of
Malta, and Mr. Teters of Eagleport,
visited Sunday with G. L. Lindi-
more's son w. F. Lindimore and
wife of Glenford, O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Final close out Of ladies' short
sleeve wash dresses, s. and s1.19
quality, at 49c each. Yes, that's
right Forty Nine Cents EACH
kraps IL RctZ.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Fay E. James of Blue Rock has
filed suit in GAINESVILLE for divorce,
against Omar James of Hartville, o.,
in which she charges wilful absence
They were married June 10, 1924,
and have no children. She asks to
be restored to her maiden name,
Fay +. Powelson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Boys IA inch high top shoes,
$495. Full stock and knife, at
Coulson s.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

culator in the grained oak finish, at
the Malta Hardware Co. l7o2
Mr.. j. c. Raney Of Pasadena,
Calf, in renewing his subscription
to the Democrat recently, said: i
am in San Francisco for a short
time, taking in the sights, but send
the paper to Pasadena as at pres
ent | like to get the news from my
old home town, and where | spent
my happiest days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

tor from the Malta Hardware Co
your heating problem is over. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Fouts of Ak
ron were called to GAINESVILLE Satur-
day, to the bedside of Mr.. Fouts'
mother Mrs Benton Fouts, who is
very i'll with heart trouble. Mrs
Fouts who is 81 years of age, makes
her home with her sister, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Manly. Mrs Ernest Fouts
visited Sunday in Malta with her
mother Mrs. John Benjamin and
other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wilderson
and daughter Miss Marian Wilder
son of Poland visited from Thurs
day until Saturday with Mrs. Will
derson's mother Mrs. d. Fischer Of
Malta, assisting her in the celebra-
tion Of her birthday. They also
visited Mrs Wilderson's sister Mrs.
J. X. Bingham Of this place Fri.
day MI. and Mrs. Wilderson and
daughter and Mrs. Fischer motored
10 Vienna and visited Mrs. Fisch
er's son G. S. knight and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Bishop of North
Olmstead, and Mrs. Ford of Lakeside
are spending several days of their
vacation among relatives and friends
in Morgan county, and visiting var
ious places of interest here and at
Marietta and Athens. Mr. Bishops
mother who has been spending some
time with relatives here, will accom-
pany them home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-17

A 50-page souvenir booklet Of
McConnelsville-M given free
with every Democrat subscription.
both new and renewal, if called for
at Democrat office. If to be sent by
mail, add 10c o10tf
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-22
GRANT BUS PETITION
Allow Butler Coaches to
Use Meridian Street.

Permission to operate buses to
Butler university and vicinity, using
Meridian street, was granted the
Peoples Motor Coach Company
Thursday by the park board.
The park board order was SUBJ
mitted to the public service COM
mission for final approval. The new
line will benefit Butler students and
residents of the Butler FairYieW
territory.
The board announced that Merid-
ian bus ban was lifted temporarily,
providing that new buses meet the
approval of the board. John E. Mil
nor, Adolph Enhardt and Mrs. Mary
HoSs, park members, voted for the
bus line following two public hear
ingS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-22

will board a special train at Union
Station at BIS a. m. Monday for
Vincennes and the 150th anniversary
celebration of the capture of TT.
Sackville by George Rogers Clark.
Upon arrival parade will be
staged by the state officials, weather
permitting. Governor Leslie will
dedicate the memorial grounds and
this will be followed by a short serv-
ice in the former cathedral of st.
Xavier, where Colonel Henry Hamu-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-22

ton surrendered to CLARK. Msgr.
Francis H. Gavisk, indianapolis, will
preside and a. ''Te Deum" will be
sung.
The Governor and legislators viii
be guests of the Clark commission
at luncheon in Gibault gymnasium.
Historical spots will be visited
after luncheon and the formal COM
memoration meeting viii begin at
2:30 p. m. at the Coliseum. Glen
II. Richards, Terre Haute, win pre-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-22
FAST FAILS TO
WIN FATHER TO
JOIN CHURCH
Son Ends 40-Day Trial to
Gust Devil From
Parent.

BIZ United Press
NEW HAMPSHIRE, o., Feb. o.
Fred Conrad, New H&mpshire's 81
year. old religious martyr" who
has tasted for TO y days in a cam
paign to "dispossess his father of
the devil" ended his self-imposed
abstinence today without attaining
his objective.
The former 200-pound traction
depot agent, whose once robust
ayoirdupois has shrunken to lac
pounds, relinquished the battle tc
his father, George, a grocer, ano
partook of a light meal consisting
of raw eggs, glass of milk and a
cup of diluted beef broth.
The battle was over forty days
ago, insofar as the elder Conrad
was concerend and now that his son
has seen the error of his ways
he may join the church.
Young Conrad began his fast
after revival M citing here. He
spent two days trying to persuade
his father to join the church and
when the elder Conrad refused he
began his fast.
Last week the grocer promised his
son he would join the church, "it
he would cut out this foolish fast,
and Fred agreed. Then the self
styled martyr decided he would
emulate Christ and fast for forty
days."
The fast was terminated in the
presence of Conrad's wife and his
uncle, DR.. John Conrad Of Magnetic
Springs, who have had implicit
faith in him.
Two weeks after the fast began,
a rift occurred in the New Hamp-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-22
BILL BANS USE
OF STATE POLICE
. ON VOTING DAYS
Political Activities Taboo
Under NibIack Draft
in Senate.

There will be no more hauling of
voters and political workers to the
polls by state police and the officers
viii not be political organization
henchmen if the Niblack bill, which
survived second reading with
amendments in the senate Thursday,
becomes law.
Senator Anderson Ketchum,
Greensburg, offered an amendment
which defines the provision in the
bill prescribing the police from po-
.litical activities. 1t reads:
This section shall be construed
to mean using the automobile or
other conveyance of any police
officer to haul voters to and from
the polls, or to engage in the post
ing or distributing of advertising
or being a member of the election
board, a member Of political party
organization or any other work that
would tend to assist in the election
or the defeat of any candidate for
public Office.
The amendment does allow the
state police the right to vote and
also to contribute to campaign
funds.
Senator John L. Niblack, Indian
apoliS, author Of the measure, Of
fered an amendment forbidding the
use of the state police in strikes
and labor disputes.
Both the Ketchum and Niblack
amendments were adopted
An attempt of Senator George w.
Sims, Terre Haute, to halt the bill
failed and an amendment by SEN
ator Roscoe Martin, Logansport, to
strike out a section which would
permit use of the state police by any
department of the state government,
with approval of the Governor, was
rejected.
Chiefs Salary $4,000
The chiefs salary was omitted
when the bill was revamped so
Niblack added another amendment
placing it at $4,000 and subjecting
him to removal only for cause.
AS the bill came from committee
it was the result of a compromise
in regard to the appointment of a
pciice commission. Niblack orig
1nally had designed the measure to
put the department in the hands
of the Governor and take it COM
pletely away from the Office of the
secretary of state.
Now it provides that two mem