davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
CLARK HEIRS WIN FIGHT
Old viii of Their Cousin b. d.
Brooks, Upheld at Indianapolis,
Ind.-ThOusands for Relatives

Wilbur E. Clark of Clayton, who
has been looking after the interests
of the Clark heirs in the will con-
test of their cousin Bartholomew
d. Brooks, deceased, at Indianap-
oils, Ind, has returned home. Mr..
Clark and the attorneys represent
ing his side of the case, won their
fight in having the old will upheld.
Jurors took only three ballots be-
fore reaching their verdict. They
voted 10 to 2 in favor of setting
aside the 1880 will on the first bal
lot. The vote on the second ballot
was IL to 1. Jurors declared that
they were of the opinion that
Brooks was of unsound mind when
he made the 1880 will and that his
signature was obtained to the doc
ument through fraud and trickery
as was charged by the plaintiffs.
Therefore Robert Hackney, bust
ness associate of Brooks, and fifty
other friends and relatives, who
were named beneficiaries in the
1880 will, lost out. Under terms
of the 1920 document, which was
accepted, the home and the Red
Cross were bequeathed nine-six-
teenths of the $250,000 estate, less
other bequests totaling approx
mately $4,000. Mrs. lone Clark
Stubbs, a half sister of Brooks, will
receive about S53, 900 from the es-
tate. She was given $1,000 plus a
four-sixteenths share in 100000.
Seven cousins, including those of
Smyrna, Clayton, Kenton and
other places, were bequeathed $3,-
600 each relatives of Brooks wife,
$4,000, a friend, $1,000, and en-
ployes of Brooks who were work
ing for him six months before his
death, $1,000 each. Three-six-
teenths of the 100000 was left to
fifteen cousins to be divided equal
ly. The seven cousins given the
$4,000 each will share in this
money also The number of pers-
ons employed by Brooks before his
death has not been determined. The
number is not expected to total
more than ten, according to plan
tiff attorneys. Defense attorneys
said they would determine within
few days whether a motion foa d
new trial will be filed. Brooks died
in June, 1880. He was a resident
Of West Indianapolis, where he had
extensive real estate holdings. The
fight over his estate began before
his funeral service, when a woman
who asserted that she was his COM
mon-law wife qualified as admins
tratrix of his estate. No will had
been found at that time. A few
days later, A. F. Zainey, attorney
appeared in Probate court with the
1880 will, which he said Brooks
wrote on a typewriter in his Office,
March "a, 1880 Relatives then
produced the 1920 will and filed the
suit to set aside the 1880 docu-
raent. Closing arguments were
recently completed, followed by
reading of instructions to the jury
by Judge Smiley N. Chambers. The
case required four weeks for trial,
during which time about two hun
dred witnesses testified.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
WELLINGTON DROWNING CASE
Two Men From Lancaster, Pa, on
Fishing Trip, Meet Their Death

Millington, Md, June 9-Charles
Fritsch, age fifty and his nephew,
Frederick Writch, twelve, both of
Lancaster, Pa, were drowned in
the Chester river near Millington,
Maryland, late Saturday while re-
turning from fishing trip. The
boy fell overheard from row.
boat and the uncle, fully clothed,
dived after him. The bodies were
recovered an hour later. Chester
Banzhof, another uncle, also leap
ed into the water, but was dragged
out by a son, KennSth, sixteen, as
he was rapidly losing his strength.
A double funeral will be held for
the victims at st. Joseph's Church,
Lancaster, Pa, to-day
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
DISCUSS PLANS FOR BUILDING
NEW STATE CAPITAL At DOVER
iii. p. HALL, FORMER STATE
SENATOR, ATTENDS MEETING
S15O,OOO Available For Land and
Building and Commission Seeks
Views of Architects and Others

Members of the new State House
Building Commission, including H.
Rodney Sharp, of Wilmington,
Judge w. Watson Harrington and
Mrs. Henry Ridgely, of Dover, and
Henry P Cannon, of Bridgeville,
Thursday conferred with a num-
ber of Delaware architects and
also with a subcommittee chosen
to advise on the needs of the Leg
islature in the new building. The
meeting was to get the views of
the architects on the kind of build
ing to be erected and with the
others on what the needs are for
the Legislature and other offices.
Those consulted, in addition to the
architects, were: State Senator Ed
ward A. Hart, of Townsend; for
mer State Senator Hervey P. Hall,
of Smyrna; Representative Harry
B. VanSciver, of Wilmington; Jul
ian c. Walker, who has been leg
islative attorney for many years,
and William E. Hayes. Norman
M. Ishman, of Rhode Island, is the
consulting architect, and has al
ready suggested general outlines
for the building. The building is
to be located on a tract of land to
be obtained by the State between
the present State House and the
st. Jones river A total of $780,
600 has been allowed for the land
and the State House According to
the plans suggested by commits
sion appointed by Governor c.
Douglass Buck to consider the
matter, the State House will be
for the use of the Legislature only,
with Offices for the Governor when
it is necessary for him to be at the
State House. From time to time
it is intended to erect buildings
for other State departments be-
tween the present State House and
the new one. In time, also, the old
State House is to be restored to its
original shape and used as the reg
OAhA OAAANC LII IA1C oONCLhOI anu his
staff. Land for the proposed i'm
provements has not yet been OBJ
tanned, but surveys have been made
and it is expected that it will be
had within a short time. The or
iginal plan of the committee which
studied the proposition, was to
have all the new buildings of Co
lonial style, to correspond with the
old State House when it is restor-
ed The present commission will
only obtain the land and erect the
State House, the other part of the
development being left to future
legislatures.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING
Interesting Program in Charge of
Mrs. Arthur CHM, Was Rendered

The regular meeting of Smyrna
Grange was held last Wednesday
night with a good attendance. The
lecture hour was in charge of Mrs.
Arthur CHM, who presented the
following program: Opening song:
reading, Candies Wedding Day."
Mrs. B. Roe; reading, What Lit
tie Girl Said" Mrs. Charles Pryor;
music by Walter T. Massey; read
ing, 'Mumford's Pavement" Hilda
Lockerman; harmonica solo, Glenn
Bason; harmonica solo, Elsie Lock-
erman; vocal duet, Edna and Flor
ence Reed; reading, Alfalfa" Mrs.
Howard Deakyne. Mrs. CHM clos
ed the program with remarks in
reference to Grange and country
life.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
TWO JURORS DISAPPEAR At
THE JOHN DOE MURDER TRIAL
JUDGE DECLARES MISTRIAL
AND REMANDS PRISONER
Smyrna Business Mems Association
Puts on "MOck TriaP' That Af-
fOrds Fun and Amusement

Smyrna Business Mems Associa-
tion met in regular session Friday
evening and after hearing a report
of progress on the State Welfare
Home agitation for Smyrna, the
members resolved themselves into
a "Mock Court" and spent the
hours in good, wholesome, and in
structive pastime. The case was
that of the Estate VS.. John Doe, :"
charged with the murder of Tommy
Grazioni in a bootleg joint near
Blanco. John Doe was imperson-
ated by James Patterson. The
latter was brought in" court in
custody of Sheriff John w.
Jacobs Jr. Court was called to
order at 500 with "Chief Justice"
G. L. Harmonson and Associate
Judges" W. J. Bone and w. w.
Hynson ION the bench" The jury
was impanelled after some "chal-
longing" as follows: DR.. c. G. Har-
monson, ]. Harry David, Millaway
Broadway, Norman Coleman, W.O.
Hoffecker, George w. Boehmler, r.
Y Wallen, Harry w. Sherwood,
George w. Short, ]. Wells FAIRIES,
Cooper Walker and Harry ]. Low
er. Those challenged for one
reason" and another" and taken
out of the box were Kent Sheu-
brooks, Frank Armstrong, V. Wal
lace Elterich, Davis H. Bell, John
Morris and Creadick Ennis.
The jury made w. o. Hoffeck-
er its foreman" Charles G. Han
by was CLERK of Court" and Mrs
Henrietta c. West was court
stenographer." Esley M. Rust was
'Bailiff of the Court" Harvey c.
Jones and George W.Gunning were
the Court Prosecutors, and WE.
Matthews, Jr., and w. H. Ken
worthey were attorneys for the
defense" The States witnesses
heard were Alexander Handloff,
Walter S. Nowland, B. Franklin
Middleton and Clifford Jones. The
defense" witnesses re"Coroner"
Davis H. Bell, "Coroner's Physic-
ian," Elmer P. Corrie, George R.
Stephenson, Frank C. Armstrong
(arms expert), and William Norris
(ballistic engineer). 1t took some
time to examine the witnesses on
both sides of the case, to which
the gun "a flare gum and other
things were introduced "as evil
dence." FINAL the attorneys" for
both sides made their plea to the
jury followed by the charge of
"Chief Justice" Harmonson. The
jury in charge of ''Bailiff' Rust, re
tired to an "anti chamber" to de-
liberate on the case. Being unable
TO agree" they were brought out
and reported their disagreement
ito Court" Judge" Harmonson
sent them back again and it was
while celebrating that two of the
Jurors" Harry Lower and Wells
FAIRIES, made their escape When
Jurors" made their escape When
the jury was called lin and polled"
and two found to be absent, "Chief
Justice" Harmonson declared it
'mistrial" and adjourned court"
He remanded the prisoner" to the
Sheriff" and ordered subpoena"
issued for the escaped jurymen to
be brought before the "bar of jus
tice" The entertainment afforded
lots of fun to the goodly number
who crowded the Fire Hall.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
ID. A. X. to Meet Here Wednesday

The Summer Conference of the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, usually held on. Flag Day.
will meet instead next Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. Mary and En-
lily Spruance. Elizabeth Cook
Chapter of Smyrna, will act as
hostess. Meeting convenes at
1880 a. m, standard time.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
Little Ruth Gooden Injured by Auto

Little Ruth Gooden, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Gooden, was
struck by an automobile driven by
Victor Kelly of Smyrna. on South
Street yesterday at noon. She was
slightly injured, receiving cuts
and bruised about face and arms.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
Smyrna Wins Over st. Georges

The Smyrna Baseball Team de-
feated st. Georges on Saturday af-
ternoon by score of 4 to 2. The
game was played at st. Georges
and it was the first time that st.
Georges had ever been defeated
since they have been members of
the Diamond State League.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. w. j. Bone, Pastor, AnnOunc-
es Services for Week and Sunday
!,

AI IHS ItSUy ItIIdH OHuINH
the pastor will preach the Bacca-
laureate Sermon to the Senior
Glass of the High School at the
morning service at IL o'clock The
topic will be Preparation For
Life" The Senior Glass, the Fac
ulty and the Board of Education
will attend in a body. All friends
are invited to the service. At the
evening service at 7.30 o'clock, the
topic will be Gods Invitation and
His Gracious Promise" Sunday
School will meet promptly at 10
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
l, htct0r StPefer,c

Y p,,I's AVN evening. Thursday.
y her. uouse ''.l of st. Peters
y iscto, VII l De a reception
y I'D y Eev. Frederick M.
! Church a. barton. Friends
ssrssfti,ie reception at 8 o'clock
Ssd program has been
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
Garman Property, South St, Sold

Udf1fIiH ITUptTty, SUutII St-, SUIU
George Reynolds Stevenson has
purchased on private terms the
residence formerly of the late Mrs.
Susan A. Garman on South Street
Mr.. Stevenson and his family ex-
pect to move from their apartment
over the John H. Beckett Hard
ware Store into their new home
some time this week.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
AsBURY Nj. e. CHURCH NOTES
Rev. EsselI z. Thomas, Pastor, An
nounces Services for Next Sunday

nounces Services for Next Sunday
At Asbury NJ. E. Church on Sun
day the usual services of the day
will be held Sunday School con-
venes at 10 a. M, while the morn
ing worship will be at IL o'clock.
At the evening service at 7.30, Mr..
Thomas will again speak. The
Quarterly Conference will be held
at Asbury M. E. Church on Friday,
June 18th. DIR. John L. Johnson
will preside.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-10
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. f. Nj. Barton, Rector, An
uounces Services Week and SUNDAY

Services at st. Peters Church on
Sunday are announced as follows
by Frederick M. Barton, rector:
Wednesday evening, 7.30 p. M,
Evening Prayer and short address;
Sunday, 7.30 a. M, Holy Commun-
ion; The subject will be Moses
Rod"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
FAMOUS WAR PIGEONS
AWARDED GOLD MEDAL

A gold medal and certificate were
awarded to the famous war pigeons
of the Army Signal Corps today in
front of the Munitions Building with
members of the joint committee of the
National Racing Pigeon organization
looking on.
Walter Schmit of Cincinnati, chair
man of the joint committee, made the
presentation. The award was received
by Col. @. E. Kumpe. The ceremony
included the release by Thomas Ross,
Army pigeon expert, of a flight of
pigeons sent here from the Signal
Corps breeding and training center in
Fort Monmouth, N. j. The birds
carried messages of greeting to the
commanding oflcer of Fort Monmouth.
Among those present were w. F. Dis
mer. member of the joint committee
from Washington; George Carbley of
Pittsburgh, president Of the American
Racing Pigeon Union, and Earle M.
Henderer of Wilmington, Del, presi-
dent Of the International Federation
Of Homing Pigeon Fanciers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
WRG|N|AN HELD
IN SHOOTING CASE
Arrested as Hit-and-Run
Suspect, Man Questioned
in Motorman's Wounding.

Arrested In the investigation Of a hit
and-run accident case, William F. Cole
rs years old, was grilled for more than
an hour and a half by members of the
homicide squad today in connection
with the shooting of James H. Lane.
conductor-motorman on the Congress
Heights car line, who is in a serious
condition at Casualty Hospital with a
bullet wound in his abdomen.
Cole, who said he owns a farm In
Standardville, Va, was arrested near
the White House last night by Police
man Harold E. Johnson, who was direct
ing traffic at the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Fourteenth street.
Commanders Taxicab.
Noticing that Coles automobile an
Swered the description of one which
struck and injured Margaret Williams,
81 years old, colored, at Massachusetts,
avenue and Second street, on March 8,
johnson Communicated taxicab and
pursued Cole.
The Virginian was taken to the
Traffic Bureau where police said he
tried to attack johnson with black
jack. He was removed to the sixth
precinct police station, where he was
booked for investigation
The police said Coles machine re-
sembled the description of the automo-
bile used by the two bandits who at
tmpted to hold-up and rob Lane
Wednesday night at Trenton street and
Nichols avenue southeast.
Car Company EmpIOye.
According to johnson, Cole said he
was an employe of the Washington
Railway g. Electric Co., but declared he
had been on furlough for soma time and
had been staying at his home in
Standardville.
A check-up revealed, however, John
son said, that the Virginian had been
working for the street car company
every day.
Cole was que toned by Sergt. John
Flaherty, chief of the homicide squad,
and Sergts Carlton Tally and Charles
z. Mansfield, also of the squad. At
the conclusion of the quiz, the detec-
tfves said Cole had denied all knowl-
edge of the shooting.
Cole was returned to the sixth pre-
cinct, where he will be held until Mrs.
Lena Butler, colored, 2341 Pomeroy
road southeast, the only passenger on
the trolley at the time Of the shooting,
sees him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
Laws of White Man
Keep EskimOs From
Killing Tired Father

BY the Associated Press.
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 20
The white mans law has come to
the Far North and so Kabala,
whose 10 years bore heavily on
his bent shoulders, was forced to
wait for a natural death instead
Of being strangled by his two stall
wart sons as he had requested
them to do.
This is one of the grim tales
told in the annual report of the
royal Canadian mounted police,
available yesterday in book form.
w. Gibson, an inspector CT the
Hudson Bay Co, reported the In
cident. He said the sons came
to him and told him the father
had asked them to kill him. He
warned them to disobey him. A
few days later Kabala died and
Gibson found he had died natual-
w, although all the Eskimos be-
lleved the sons had strangled him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
DIScIPLESHlP TEST
Is SERMON SUBJECT
DR.. B. H. Melton to Preach Twice
at Ninth Street
Church.

Dr. B. H. Melton. pastor Of the Ninth
Street Christian Church, Ninth and D
streets northeast. will have as his morn
ing subject "Christ's Test of Disciple
ship" and his evening topic Is "A
Little Child Shall Lead Them"
Cottage prayer will precede the evan
gelistic services, which begin on Palm
Sunday. The church is engaged in a
church visitation this week and next.
1t is planned that over 300 calls will be
made during that time.
The executive meeting Of the Mis-
sionary Society will be held Wednesday
at 1870 o'clock at the church. At this
meeting plans will be made for the
regular meeting. which will be held
April / at the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
REVIVAL NEARS FINISH
California Woman Evangelists' Sc
ries End Next Week.

The Metropolitan Baptist Church
begins the final week of the great re-
vival meetings, in which the pastor Dr.
John Compt3n Ball. is being assisted by
the California evangelists. Miss Amy
Lee Stockton and Miss Rita Gould
Services will be held every evening dur
ing the week except Saturday at 7:45
O'Clock. Miss Stockton will speak to-
morrow morning on Your Next Step"
and in the evening on The Most Tragic
Word in the English Language"
=. 3. Shaver will address the men OF
the Baraca Bible class at 10 o'clock to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
LEXINGTON PRESBYTERIAN
Church's Pastor Will Deliver Ser
mons at Both Services.

The pastor, Rev. Henry B. Wooding,
will speak at the IL and o'clock serv-
ices tomorrow Of the lexington Presby-
terrain Church, North Capitol street at
Florida avenue.
The annual meeting Of the congrega-
ton will be held in the Sunday school
house Thursday evening. At the an
nual meeting Of the Aid Society Tues
day evening the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. H. E. Conard;
first vice president, Mrs. A. Ward; Sec
end vice president, Mrs. A. White;
treasurer. Mrs. j. Nickles, and secretary,
Mrs. Frank Long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
BEGIN MAIL FRAUD TERMS
Pair Convicted of Getting Money
From Fake Heirs"

DETROIT, March ri ga man
and woman who organized heirs" in
Michigan to millions of dollars WORTH
of Manhattan Island property sur
rendered yesterday TO begin serving
Federal sentences OF flye and four years.
resDectiyely. on a mail fraud charge.
The pair. willis /. Gridley, 81. and
MRS. GLADYS Wright, So. both formerly
az New York. were convicted and sem
fenced two years ago after investtga-
ton of their collection Of money in
connection with claims TO property
left by Anneke JAMS Begardus, seven
teenth century New Yorker. An app
peal to the Supreme Court was UNI
ssSces@ful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
"CHRISTIAN SUCCESS"

Rev. Charles B. Austin, pastor of the
West Washington Baptist Church, will
preach tomorrow at IL am. on The
Secret Of Christian Success" and at 8
pm. on How Jesus Won Men" The
pastor will answer the following ques-
tons at the evening service:
How did Jesus use others in soul
winning?" What methods did Jesus
use in -winning?" What was
Christ's secret in winning sinners?"
The Senior B. Y. P. u. will observe
win My Friend" week March % to 90.
the new midweek slogan for the
church will be Thursday Evening Be-
longs to the Church"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
Increase Speed ON Canal Road.

The District Commissioners yester-
day increased the speed limit for auto
MOBILES on Canal road, from a point
north of Reservoir road to Chain
Bridge. from % to 80 miles per hour.
following the request of the Conduit
Road Citizens Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-21
]. P. Morgan Off for Paris.

CHERBOURG, March 81 R).-J. P.
Morgan arrived on the Olympic yesterday
and entrained for Paris. From there
he will go To Monte Carlo and board
his yacht. the Corsair, for a Mediter-
ranean cruise
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
LITTLE MOVIE
STAR AT LYRIC

Opening at the Lyric today for
the coming week are six RKO
vaudeville acts on the stage, featur-
ing as the headliner Jean Darling
former Our Gang movie kiddie star.
On the screen will be shown 1.-THE
Black Camel a perturbation of one
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
Helen Is a Winner Again

Helen Twelvetrees was eliminated
yesterday as a defendant in a $780,
900 automobile damage suit filed by
Anna Ruth Price.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20

will provide an organized audience can
have a legitimate theater season of It's
own. That in turn would soon mean a
establishment Of the road.
am told that the delay in organizing
audiences and arranging bookings outside
of the limited rumber of a dozen major
cities is largely due to the heavy cost OF
touring companies and the uncertainty Of
consecutive and profitable engagements in
smaller cities.
Managerial troubles are not all IN their
eyes. to be sure. yet even without a per-
feet solution of all problems of transpor-
tatton and labor and actors and adver-
Using. it is now the psychological moment
to start the planning of organized audi
ences in the road cities where the local
newspapers and civic societies and clubs
are clamoring for a return Of the legit1-
mate theater.
I believe that your TPROA is on the
right track with your SOS" movement,
Your members have been over the road
and come back with first hand information.
Reports in The Quill from widely located
drama editors and drama league pro-
moters. as well as articles from those pro-
ducers who listen to their press agents
and company managers. confirm the be-
lief that the time is more than ripe to
start the work.
I believe every word that Mantle
writes and am glad that I have
sounded similar ideas in this de-
partment many times before.
This afternoon, Arthur Casey's
stock company at English's is do
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20


This department has been shout
ing that idea for several years and
have been clamoring for the or
ganized audience" which enables the
New York Theater Guild and the
Drama League, the Shubert organi-
zation, to send out real shows on
the road.
In this issue of The Quill, the
press agents paper, Burns Mantle,
noted critic, has written a special
article:
In The Quill, Mantle writes
Sincere hope for the drama in the neg
lected cities that one time supported over
200 touring companies lies in organized
audiences.
Of this I am more than ever con-
vinced after attending a meeting Of your
theatrical press representatives and OBJ
serving the enthusiasm and determination
to push Save our stage movement.
The Guild has demonstrated the value
of organized audiences or 1t would never
have launched its group of affiliated pro-
ducers. With play going subscribers pa
troniZing trademark plays in twelve major
amusement centers. it means that the
cities able to support plays within 200 miles
of those centers will have a better oppor-
tunity to secure for one. two or three
nights each week or month their pick
Of the better companies and plays on
tour.
The increased number Of road companies
will depend on the number Of smaller
cities able to support plays within 200 miles
anteed audiences to support them. Back
Of this movement. as I have said before.
are startling possibilities.
1t means that every stable town that