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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
ANNOUNCEMENT
W EDN ESD.A Y
u. S. TREASURY Z DEP PARTMENT
TO PAY $4,000 FOR QUARTER
SQUARE OWNED BY MRS.
GERTRUDE w. HORN
BECK
INDICATIONS POINT TO. EARLY
COMPLETION OF TRANSFER,
AND START OF ACTUAL
BUILDING

The United States treasury depart
ment has accepted the property of
Mrs. Gertrude W. Hornbeck, located at
the northwest corner of Oak and Sec
ond streets as the site for the new
postoffice here, the price to be paid
for the site being quoted in newspaper
dispatches as s8,00000.
The accepted property is one of a
number of sites offered and considered
by the government for the new post
office, which is to be built here at re-
ported cost of from $4,000 to S65, 900.
London was first listed to receive a
grant of $90,0O0.00 for the federal
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
YOUTH KILLED
ON HIGH W Y.
MARCUS CLEvENGER, 10, JET.
FERSON TWP, CRUSHED TO
DEATH WHEN STRUCK BY
AUTOMOBILE
FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN
FRONT OF SCHOOL BUILDING
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
HI DRIVER ABSOLyED

The first traffic fatality recorded
itf this section in some time was the
d6Ath on Thursday afternoon of Mar
Gus Clevenger, 10-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clevenger, Of
near West Jefferson, who was killed
when struck by an auto while playing
IN front of the "B" centralized school
building of jefferson township, one
tiile west of West jefferson, on the
National pike.
The lad was playing ball and was
Struck down when he ran into the
highway in pursuit of the ball which
had been thrown onto the road.
The machine was driven by Mrs.
H. G. Mundhenk, Of 10l Market St.,
Rrooksville, ten miles west Of Day
ton, In Montgomery county.
The youth was dragged $50 feet
by the machine, the lads body being
wedgcd between the fender and the
bumper. His neck was broken, skull
fractured and left leg broken. He
was believed to have been killed in
stantly.
Mrs. Mundhenk halted her machine
and awaited the investigation of
Sheriff ]. A. Maxwell and Deputy
German Clark, of London. The Of
(Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
APPOINTMENT
AT HOME VOID
MADISON COUNTY COURT RULES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
ERRED IN ACTION AT
CHILDREN'S HOME
NAMING OF SUPT. AND MRS. ID.
G.. KILGORE RULED ILLEGAL
CASE EXPECTED TO GO TO
SUPREME COURT

A decision of interest and import
ance to the, entire state has just been
filed in the Madison county common
pleas court by. Judge P. r. Emery of
London contesting the right of the
| Ohio Civil Service commission to re-
wise list of eligible persons for ap-
pointment to service after once hav-
+, ing certified the list to those en-
powered to make appointments from
such list.
The case involved in the court here
Is that of Edward Belts, of near Lon
don, a Madison county taxpayer,
against the board of trustees of the
Madison county children's home, in
which Belts contends that the civil
service commission had no right to
change its eligible list after it had
been certified to the board of the
IContinued On Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Farm Meeting At
McBurg on March s

Through the efforts of the recently
organized Mechanicsburg Farmers In
ion, John Simpson, head of the Ma
tional organization and also the Farm
ers Union legislative agent at Wash
ington, will speak at Mechanicsburg
at the high school assembly room at
p. m. on next Wednesday, March s.
At this time, Mr.. Simpson, who will
be enroute to his western home, will
make two addresses in Champaign
county
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Program of Magic
TOBe Presented
4. J. MOORE & COMPANY TO GIVE
TWO-HOUR SHOW HERE ON
MARCH 9 FOR SCHOOL
ATHLETIC ASSN

E. J. Moore, magician, with his
company of artists, will give an en-
tertainment, "A Night of Wonder
ment," in the high school auditorium
here on Thursday night Of next
week, March g., at s o'clock, for the
benefit of the high school athletic
association.
Advance reports indicate that a
program Of magic of the finest type
will be presented to the public in the
two-hour show offered by the COM
pany. :
The program includes mystery
from the land of China, including the
vanishing lady" feature, also mys-
terry from all parts of the world and
the reported sensational exposure OF
fake spiritualism.
The show is booked as a riot of
laughs with plenty of thrills for all
On Wednesday, Mr.. Moore will
speak before the London Rotary
club.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Lectures To Be
Given at X. C.. Hall

On each Friday night during Lent
the Knights of Columbus will sponso,
a series of lectures in their. hall, be.
ginning at 8 o'clock, on social and re.
ligious topics.
Rev. George Smith, o. p, president
Of Aquinas college, Columbus, will in
troduce the subjects on Friday night
of this week and it is announced that
the lectures are free to the public anc
an invitation is extended to all to at.
tend.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Council MaSOnS
Plan for Reunion
Here on March %

The officers Of London Council No.
Al, r. & S. NJ, are invited to attend
a meeting of the Masters and Record
ers of the Councils of the Third Arch
at the Masonic Temple in London on
Sunday afternoon, March 5, at 2:30
o'clock, when arrangements will be
made for the reunion of the Third
Arch here, inspection Of London Coun-
Gil and dedication of the secret vault.
The reunion will probably be held
on March %, in the new temple.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Springfield Man
Addresses Club
ATTORNEY JOHN B. MCGREW
GIVES SCIENTIFIC TALK ON
WEDNESDAY, BEFORE
ROTARIANS

Attorney John B. McGrew, OF
Springfield, spoke before the London
Rotary club on Wednesday on the
subject of Finger Prints of the
Great Mechanics"
The address was scientific in ma
ture and was much enjoyed by the
members of the club.
E. ]. Moore, magician, who will
put on show here next Thursday
will be in London on Wednesday and
will speak before the Rotary club al
the regular meeting at the Neil
hotel.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
MRS. KNOWLES
DIES IN FLORIDA
WIDELY KNOWN AND BELOVED
CITIZEN SUCCUMRS SUDDEN
LY WEDNESDAY AT AGE
OF 81 YEARS

Mrs. Isaac W. Knowles, widely
known resident of, London, and mother
of Mrs. D. D. Downing, Of this city,
died on Wednesday, March !, at West
Palm Beach,, Florida, where she had
been spending the winter months.
Word of the sudden death of Mrs.
Knowles, was received by the Madison
Press company from Miss Dorothy
Downing, her granddaughter, who has
been in. West Palm Beach for several
weeks.
Mrs. Knowles celebrated her oath
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
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SON ARRIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Smoke, of Pick
erington, announce the birth on March
l, in Grant hospital, Columbus, of a
son, Sidney Lee Smoke. Mrs. Smoke
is the former Miss Dickie Rowland, q
niece of Mrs. Hester Speasmaker. of
London.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Coal Executive
To Address Club

George X. Smith, president of the
Sunday Greek Coal company, will be
the guest speaker at the monthly
First Monday meeting at the Lon
don Country club on March 6, and all
members are urgently requested to at.
tend.
H. S. Tiff is chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements for dinner,
and reservations may be made with
him or his committee members: Paul
NJ. Yauger and w. T. Dwyer.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
IN HOSPITAL

W. E. Farrar, of London, is in
Mt. Carmel hospital, Columbus, where
he is being treated for hemorrhage
of the nose. He was taken i'll two
days ago and removed to the hos
pital where blood TRANSMISSION was
given on Thursday. His condition to-
day is reported as showing some i'm
provement.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
HAS ANOTHER
SINUS OPERATION

Fred Bown, widely known South
Charleston resident, underwent anoth-
er serious operation for sinus trouble
at Cincinnati hospital a few days
ago. From latest reports, he is inn
proving nicely. An incision was made
by the side of the eye in a very deli
cate operation.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03

RACE POSTPONED

Announcement of a fcur-week post
ponenient of the six.day foot race, or
iginally slated to start Friday at the
Columbus auditorium, has been an
nounced. Under the new plan the event
will start at p. m. on March 81 and
continue until midnight on April 6.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Hornbeck Property, Oak and Second,
Selected For New Postoffice Site
LONDON TEAM
TO PLAY UTICA
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BASkETB-
ALL SQUAD TO MEET LICKING
co. QUINTET SATURDAY
AT WESTERVILLE

The London high school basketball
team will clash with the Utica high
school quintet of Licking county on
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the
Otterbcin gym at Westerville in the
opening round of the annual district
cage tourney.
Little is known of the strength of
the Utica outfit, although reports in
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
P. A. LANlGAN
MUCH IMPROVED

F. A. Lanigan, London business
man, who has been patient in Mt.
Carmel hospital, Columbus, for the
past two weeks suffering from a Sc
rious illness, is reported as much
improved.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
IN SERIOUS CONDITION

Leo Weber, Sr., is reported in d
serious condition at his home on East
Center street, suffering with COM
plication Of diseases.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
LOSES $40 BILL

Mrs. James A. Tyler reports the loss
of a $40 bill today. The money is
believed to have been lost between hel
home on East First street and the
Democrat office. She is offering re-
ward for the return of the money.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
SERIOUSLY ILL

Miss Honor Conway, South Main
street, is seriously i'll. She is 81
years of age and her condition is re-
garded as unfavorable,
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
HOME ROBBED

Burglars entered the resi-
dence of the Rev. and Mrs.
Clark Denison, of South Vienna
early Thursday after forcing a
pantry window.
Rev. Denison reported that
two valuable watches and $40
in cash were stolen.
The intruders remained on
the first floor of the dwelling
and did not disturb the family.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
CONDITION SAME

The condition Of Miss Anna Neff,
who is i'll at her home here, is re-
ported today as unchanged.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
Legion Auxiliary
To Meet Tuesday

The American Legion Auxiliary of
Madison Post No. 105 will meet at the
armory Tuesday night, March Z.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-03
On Sick List

Mrs. Frank Davis and Mrs. Dot
Clemens, South Solon, are on the sick
list.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
FALSE CONFESSIONS

While there is no doubt that a large
percentage of murderers and other
criminals escape the punishment they de-
serve, the number of inn cent persons who
are convicted, some of whom are put +"
death, is perhaps greater than is generally
supposed.
This is true even among some who
confess to. the crimes with which they arc
charged, particularly III eases .wnere con-
fessions are extorted through "third de-
gree" methods. Several cases were cited
by Robert Cantweii of the Chicago, bar re-
Gently, including the following:
In the Boorne case in Vernon, two
brothers confessed to murder, but the
man supposed to have been murdered
showed up later, alive and well. In Illinois,
three Traitor brothers confessed to murder
ing man named Fisher, and witnesses
testified to having seen the dead body, set
Fisher turned up alive. In the same state
a man named Turner was sentenced to
death, but secured new trial and before
the second trial could be held the alleged
victim returned.
These are only three out of large num-
Der of similar cases cited by Mr.. Cantwell,
who declares that he has authentic records
of no less than 129 persons who confessed
and were executed for murders, although
their supposed victims were found to be
alive afterward.
This is not intended as plea for laxity
in bringing the guilty to justice, but it
serves to show the great responsibility
which rests upon juries and judges, as we'll
as to emphasize the unreliabiIity of cir
cumstantial evidence, even when accom-
panied by confession of guilt, in some
cases. It particularly illustrates the fright
full injustice of lynching under any cir
cumstances.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
REAL ACCIDENTS FEW

What are generally classed as acct
dents are in most cases not accidents at
all, but merely the results of pure careless
ness or recklessness, according to a noted
surgeon, who declares that really un-
preventable accidents are very few
The greater number of accidents are
caused by failure to keep in mind the con-
sequences of slight mistake in Judgment,
or in taking chance even when the
danger is realized.
Of $4,000 deaths in the United States
through automobile accidents each year, it
is safe to say that 90 per cent of them are
due to someone's disregard of ordinary
safety precautions. The worst feature of
this is that reckless driver not only en-
dangers himself but also trifles with Inc
lives of Others
In accidents due to fire the same prin-
ciple holds good. Everyone knows how
easily the careless throwing of a lighted
match may start a disastrous fire, YET mil
lions of lighted matches, cigars and
cigarette stubs are cast aside with little or
no caution. Practically every fire that oc-
ours is caused by stupid carelessness.
Accidents do happen. o6acourse, I'M
der circumstances wherein no one appears
to be at fault, but these are in the minority
Generally accidents are caused by ignor-
snce, carelessness or wanton disregard of
consequences.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
WEATHER CONDITIONS

The northern disturbance has
moved eastward to eastern Ontario
and pressure is low this morning
throughout the Lake region, and
North and Middle Atlantic States;
while high pressure areas cover
the country from the South At
lantic States westward to the Pa
cific coast. During the last "a
hours rains, mostly light, have oc-
CURED from northern and central
Texas northeastward over the Ohio
Valley, and in western Washing
ton, and it is showing this morn
ing in Minnesota and northern
Michigan. Temperatures have fall
len throughout most of the Rocky
Mountain region and eastward to
the northwestern Lake region, with
readings near zero in North Da-
kota; while it is warmer over the
middle Mississippi and Ohio val
leys, Tennessee, the lower Lake
and Appalachian regions. and
North and Middle Atlantic States.
Temperatures are still we'll above
normal over the country east of
the Plains States. and generally
near or above the seasonal average
over western districts.
q. S. KENNEDY,
Official in charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
AN EMPTY BOTTLE

When the cornerstone of the Robert
son county court house at Springfield, Ten
nessee, was opened some time ago. due to
a remodeling of the structure, many articles
deposited in it half century ago were
brought to light.
One of the items known to have been
placed therein was bottle of whiskey, and
onlookers at the opening of the corner
stone may have had hopes of sampling the
famous product. But if so, they were
doomed to disappointment. The bottle was
found, but it was empty, the contents hav-
ing presumably disappeared by evapora-
ton. On the bottle was the inscription:
This whiskey was made at the dis
tillery of Wiley Woedard-and deposited
by j. 5, Brown, Sept. 20. 11s7e: whiskey
was three years old when ~ posted"
Many other interesting relics were
found in the stone, including newspapers,
minutes of official proceedings. lists of
fraternal society members, a bank state
ment and other documents There was also
q coin which is now l91 years old, one SlOO
bill and two $50 bills
The bills were no more valuable than
the empty bottle. however. as they were
Confederate currency.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

Ten years ago The Citizen made the
following editorial comment: Secretary
Hoover predicts that 1923 will be the
greatest year in the history of America. 1t
is to be hoped that his prediction comes
true, but we confess that hearing this men,
Der of the Harding administration predict
a thing rather aecustoms us not to expect
it." Presideni-reject Hoover has a poor
batting average when it comes to predic-
tons He also predicted couple of years
ago that prosperity was just around the
corner. The prediction that grass would
grow in the streets of the larrest cities if
the democrats are returned to power has
yet to be verified. and The Citizen predicts
that Hoover's campaign bugahoo viii not
come 20 pass.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
Q 0 0 Q D Q 0 0 Q 0 OO00O
CLASSIFIED
COLU M N
ssseeseessesesossssessos

Advertisements under this head
will be inserted in The Citizen at
the rate of 1c word for each in
sertion, but the minimum for the
first insertion in every instance is
25c.
Payment for classified adver-
tiSements is invariably in advance,
but regular advertisers with ledger
accounts may have their advertise
ments charged.
Advertisers should give their
street address as well as their tele-
phone number if they desire re-
suits.
With each classified advertise
ment The Citizen will give free an
Autostrop Razor Outfit. Ask for
it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
TODAY'S WEATHER

Jacksonville to Florida Straits:
Gentle to moderate winds mostly
east and northeast and overcast
weather tonight and Sunday; prob
ably local rains over north por-
ton.
East Gulf: Moderate east hack
ing to northeast or north winds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

Property owners, who under the pres
ent arrangement by the city with the bond
holders, are not paying their taxes because
the city is indebted to them for services
rendered certainly cannot be considered
taxdodgers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

Key West and Monroe County should
be merged as an economy measure, and
this has been advocated by The Citizen
for many years. While this enactment
would be detrimental to the press, it would
nevertheless be step in the right direction.
it would relieve the tax situation and re-
donnd to the common good. Give this your
earnest consideration, Mr.. Taxpayer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
WEATHER FORECAST
It'll 8 D. m. Sunday

Key West and Vicinity: Mostly
cloudy tonight and Sunday; gentle
to moderate winds, mostly east and
northeast.
Florida: Mostly cloudy tonight
and Sunday, probably local rains
in extreme north portion tonight
and in north and central portions
Sunday. Warmer in northeast
portion tonight; colder Sunday in
extreme north portion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

The sun shines on the unjust as well
as the just. and ne taxdodger gets the
same protection from the city and county
government as the taxpayer, but what o
fine satisfaction it is to know you have
done your duty
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

Mesdames Albert DuPuis and
Robert Lord, charmingly entertain
ed Saturday night at the home of
the former on Petronia street in
honor of Miss Nancy Key, of Phil
adelphia, Pa, who is the house
guest of Captain and Mrs. C. d.
Harrington.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

Resigned to their fate. lots of public
office holders in Tallahassee are resigning.
Some. seeing the handwriting ON the wall,
are jump ahead of the governor, others
just wait until the request. looked for with
anxiety, calls.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

enthusiastically tell how my
daughter was quickly relieved at
Ea2ne by new discovery without
harmful drugs. Nothing to sell.
Mrs. Burks, Arlington, Texas.
ian7-ltx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
CHICKS

SOUTHERN MATCHED, blood
tested, Missouri Reds, Barred
Rocks, White Rocks, Wyan-
dottes-100-$7.50; Heavy AS
sorted $3.50. Prepaid; live deliv-
cry. Southern Hatcheries, Jack
sonville, Fla" ian7-14-21x
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
KEY WEST
I'm DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today AS Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

The steamer San Jacinto arrived
in port this morning from New
York with 800 tons of freight and
135 passengers. After spending
several hours here during which
time the passengers enjoyed sight
seeing tours around the city, the
Vessel sailed for Galveston.
Wireless S. o. S. calls received
here yesterday reported the Ger
man steamer Holsatra in distress
aground two miles south of south
west of Carysfort between Key
West and Miami. The tug Relief
Immediately left for the location
and is now at work. Passengers
from the stranded vessel were TAX
en- off by other vessels in the vici-
nifty and at noon today the ship
was pulled into deep water.
Actor should be taken now on
the proposed bond election for the
new hospital and improvements
to the city park system. Allowing
these matters to drag means the
retarding IF Key Vests develop
ment. and they should be given at
tenti0n.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Thompson Friday night at their
home at 412 White street, a nine
pound boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gates an
nounce the marriage of their son,
Edward Frazier Gates to Miss Suda
B. Charles. of Blaneh. KY, Janu-
airy 5. They viii be in Key West
some time this month for a visit
with Mr. Gates parents.
"Satan's Empire Falling" is the
subject of lecture to be deliver
lgs in the Harris School Audi
arium tomorrow night by T. Fl.
Thornton. The affair Is expected
to be one OF the most interesting
heard her in some time.
Congressman Herbert Jackson
Drane, Of Lakeland, and Mrs.
Drane, are due to arrive Monday
from Tampa. They viii visit
briefly in Key West before leav-
ing for Havana.
G. Z. Nottingham, former edi-
tor Of The Citizen, Row editor and
manager Of the Fort Pierce News
Tribune. spent yesterday IN the
.eity.
Gilbert AlbuFy. A. W. Clark,
and Samuel DeVOe. eolored. ehaFg-
cd with inciting riot. viii BE- CIV
en- q preliminary hearing Monday
afternoon before Justice Of the
Peace Eugene Russell.
President Nicely Kemp. Of the
Rotary Club and Secretary Bugs
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
2. Bridges to complete Road to Main
land.
8. Free Port.
4. Hotels and Apartments.
s. Bathing Pavilion
g. Aquarium.
z. Airports-Land and Sea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

Warner, paid a visit to Division
street school this morning and did
not find conditions as congested as
they were in September.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07
EXCELLENT SIGHT

DETR0IT-Mrs. Martha Pottle,
aged SO, of this city, has just be-
gun to wear her first glasses "for
close work"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-01-07

In Massachusetts Dorothy Wind mar
ried Alfred Storms. Now there will prob
ably be some little squalls