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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Debate Teams
Face Busy Week
PUBLIC INVITED TO HEAR TAX.
ALTON DEBATE WITH della
WARE HERE FRIDAY
AFTERNOON

The debate teams of the London
high school have busy weekend pro-
gram scheduled, according to Supt. w.
II. Rice.
The affirmative team will go to
Troy on Thursday night to meet a
team representing that school which
has a statewide reputation in debat-
ing.
On Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
the Delaware high school affirmative
team will meet the negative team of
the local school in the London high
school auditorium This debate is free
to the public and the people of the
community are being urged to attend
and hear the arguments which deal
with the ever-present question of tax
alton, vital matter to the welfare OF
the public
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
THACKER Is
NOT GUILT Y
JURY RETURNS NOT GUILTY
VERDICT IN MANSLAUGHTER
TRIAL TODAY AFTER ONE
HOURS DELIBERATION
CASE OPENED IN COURT MON.
DAY-DEFENDANT CLAIMED
SELF DEFENSE IN STAB
BING OF STEP-SON

The jury of seven men and five
women in the trial OF Dewey Thacker
81, London negro, on charge of man.
slaughter in the fatal stabbing of his
step-son, Lawrence jenkins, %, Lon.
don, on last Christmas night, returned
verdict of not guilty this afternoon
at 2:30 after celebrating for one
hour.
The report was made by H. S. Clark
of Sedalia, foreman of the jury.
Thacker claimed self-defense in the
stabbing to death of the younger man
during an alleged family argument at
the Thacker home about 8 o'clock
Christmas night.
The trial was opened in common
pleas court on Monday morning be-
fore a jury composed of seven men
and five women, with Judge Emery
on the bench.
The states case was presented by
Prosecuting Attorney Howard C.
Black, of Plain City, assisted by James
F. Bell, of London, appointed special
assistant for the trial.
Thacker was represented by Attor-
ney Deane M. Richmond, of London.
The jury was secured at noon on
Monday and the state completed it's
testimony late Monday evening. The
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
FLYNN FUNERAL
HELD MONDAY
SERVICE FOR ED FLYNN, WIDE
LY KNOWN SO. CHARLESTON
JOURNALIST, HELD AT
HOME ON MONDAY
DIES SATURDAY FOLLOWING
SHORT ILLNESS - SERVED
FOR YEARS AS POSTMAS-
TER - FORMER EDI.
TOR SENTINEL

The funeral service for Edwin
Peirce Flynn, former newspaper ed
itor and postmaster of South Charles.
ton, and one of the best-known col.
umnists of Ohio, who died at his
home in South Charleston on Satur-
day, was held this afternoon at 1:3C
o'clock at the residence.
Rev. M. E. Koonce, pastor of the
SO. Charleston Presbyterian church
had charge of the service, and burial
was made in Ferncliff cemetery ir
Springfield in charge of Undertaken
w. D. Sprague of South Charleston
Mr.. Flynn had been in failing
health for the past several weeks.
but had been in a serious condition
only a short time. His death was
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
INSTITUT TIE
AT M ON ROE
TWO-DAY FARMERS MEETING is
SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK
JANUARY 27-28

The annual farmers institute fol
Monroe township will be held in the
Monroe school building in Plumwooc
on Friday and Saturday of this week
January 27 and %, with addresses by
H. H. Casselman, of Old Fort, and
Mrs. Lotie M. Randolph, of New Lex
ington, minstrel skit, music and
other features.
Ray Laird is president of the insti-
tute, Harley McAdams, vice president
and Mrs. Lola Holland, secretary and
treasurer.
Exhibits of farm products, domestic
science, art and posters win be fea-
lures of the institute with prizes to
be awarded the best displays in the
. Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Section Worker on Pennsylvania Saves
County Home Inmate From Death Today

Lawrence Payne, II, an inmate of
the Madison county home, located five
miles west of London en- the London
and South Charleston pike, owes his
life to the quick and brave action of
section man on the Pennsylvania
railroad who today dragged him from
beneath the wheels Of freight en-
gine just in time to prevent one or
both men from being crushed to
death.
George Little, 25, who resides on
Lincoln avenue, was engaged in work
ing with his section crew on the rail-
road near the home of Ray Andrews,
just west of the London corporation
line today, when he noted a freight
train coming down the grade from
South Charleston to London and saw
an aged man walking on the tracks,
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Two Games Here
On Friday Night
URBANA BOYS, XENIA ORPHANS
HOME GIRLS TO PLAY LON
DON-GIRLS AT FAIR
FIELD WEDNESDAY

The London high school girls bas-
ketball team will play the Fairfield
centralized team at the Fairfield
school between Lilly Chapel and Big
Plain on Wednesday night. The Fair
field boys will play the Monroe team
of Plumwood the same night, the first
game to start at 7:30 o'clock. Both
games will be handled by E. F. Ross.
On Friday night, the Urbana boys
varsity will play the London boys
varsity and the London girls will meet
the girls team of the Xenia orphans
home in two games to be played on
the armory floor here. These two
games are considered feature events
and a record crowd is expected
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
SEEK F j NDS
FOR OHIO RELIEF
GOVERNOR GEORGE WHITE AND
HIS AIDES STUDYING EVERY
POSSIBLE MEANS OF
HELPING CITIZENS
TEACHERS SALARIES, NEEDY
CITIZENS AND BALANCING
BUDGET CHIEF PROBLEMS
CONSIDERED
BY Elmer p. Fries

Means of raising funds to insure
payment of teachers salaries, to pro-
vide relief for the states needy citi-
zens and to balance Ohio's govern
mental budget have been the subject
of administration conferences lasting
far into recent nights. Having indi-
Gated these problems as the most i'm
portant demanding legislative atten-
ton, Governor George White and his
advisers have analyzed many propos-
ais in drafting a program through
which it is hoped they will be solved.
First relief measures have been
laid before the assembly in the form
of bills re-enacting present emergency
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24

apparently unaware that the train was
almost upon him.
Little ran several hundred feet to
the side of the man, and pulled him
from the tracks as the engine of the
train sped by. The engineer halted
his train, believing that both men had
been crushed to death. He found the
two at the side of the railroad track,
safe, and congratulated the younger
man upon his rescue work.
Little stated that he thought he
could not reach the mans side in
time to save him.
Mr.. Payne has been a resident of
the county home since last July,
entering the home from Union town
ship. He was enroute to London to
spend the day, he said, and did not
hear the approach of the train.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
UNDERGOES OPERATION

Miss Lillian Fornof, a student at
Ohio State university, Columbus, un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis
at Mt Carmel hospital, Columbus, last
Saturday. Miss Fornof has suffered
several attacks, the latest one being
so severe that an operation was neces-
sary.
Miss Fornoff is daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Fornof, residing north
of London, near Mechanicsburg.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
WAR VETERAN
DIES SUNDAY
E. H. REED, 81, FATHER OF S. Fl
REED OF LONDON, SUCCUMBS
AT DAUGHTERS HOME
IN WOOSTER

The funeral service for Elnathan H.
Reed, aged 81 years, Civil war veteran
and father of Stanley H. Reed, of
London, who died on Sunday night at
the home of daughter, Mrs. John
Hicks, in Wooster, was held today at
1890 a. m, at the Reed home here on
East High street.
Rev. Ivan L. Wilkins, pastor of the
London Presbyterian church h a d
charge of the service and burial was
made in the cemetery at West JEFF
ferson.
Mr.. Reed had been in failing health
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Named President
Of Sterling c. of c,

A. B. Simmons has been appoint
ed by the executive committee of the
Mt. Sterling Chamber Of Commerce
to the office of president for the
current year, succeeding w. J. Arm
strong, who resigned because of i'm
paired health and business duties.
The organization is arranging fol-
a clutch treat" meeting to be held
within short time.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
PLAY AT ROSEDALE

AS school benefit, the teachers of
the Rosedale school will present the
play "Go Slow Mary" at the high
school auditorium in that village
Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. All OF
the characters are taken by teachers
and rehearsals have been in progress
for several weeks.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Infant Son Dies
In Springfield

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Byers mildred Hollar), 41e
Mt. Vernon Ave-, Springfield, formerly
of Madison county, died at birth Mon
day afternoon at the home.
The. funeral service was held this
afternoon at o'clock in Newport, II
charge of an undertaken from Spring.
field. The mother, father and one
sister, Betty, survive.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Pennsylvania r. r.
Agricultural Agent
To Address Club

Russell East, of Richmond, Indiana,
agricultural agent for this district of
the Pennsylvania railroad, will be the
guest speaker at the regular weekly
luncheon meeting of the London Rot
airy club to be held on Wednesday at
the Neil Hotel.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Nurse is Patient

Miss Beatrice Downey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Downey, of Platts-
burg, and an intermediate nurse at
the Springfield City Hospital, entered
the hospital as patient last Monday.
She is suffering from tonsilitis. While
her condition was reported good, she
will undergo a tonsil operation the
latter part Of the week.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Dog Warden Starts
Work in County

Leigh Bradfeld, of West jefferson,
appointed as Madison county dog war
den succeeding the late Herman Stuth-
ard, has started his work, following
the closing of the books for the pur-
chase of dog tags without penalty.
Under the state law, January 20,
was the final date that tags could be
purchased without a penalty.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Widow of Civil War
Veteran Dies at Home
Of Son i'm Plain City

The funeral service for Mrs. Rachel
Scott, go, widow of John Scott, Civil
war veteran, who died Sunday at the
residence of her son, Mckenzie Scott,
Plain City, was held at 2 p. m. today
at the residence. Burial was made IN
Forest Grove cemetery by Jay D. Fer
puson, of Plain City.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Co. C Preparing
For Inspection

Captain Albert B. Rankin, com.
manding officer of Company C, 166tt
Infantry, Ohio National Guard, Lon.
don, reports that the annual inspec-
tion of the company by the Fedora
government will be held the last
week in February.
The company is rated as one OF
the best guard units in the state.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Degrees Are Conferred

fredericksburg Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, entertained at district meet
ing Friday evening. A banquet pre-
ceded the comforting of degrees by
teams from Marysville and Bellefon-
taine with the lecture by w. H. Gull
peper, Of London.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

DR.. Stanley Evans, London osteo-
path, was taken to White Cross hos
pital, Columbus, Monday, in the G. G.
Schlechty ambulance for observation
and treatment. DR.. Evans has been
in Ill health for the past month.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
GRANGE OFFICERS TO
MEET SATURDAY

All officers Of Oak Run grange are
asked to meet with the master at the
grange hall Saturday evening, Janu-
ary 28 at p. m.
Important business is to be dis
cussed.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
CONDITION SERIOUS

Thomas Eagleton, London, is re-
ported in a serious condition today. He
has been i'll for several months at his
home on Elm street, suffering with g
complication of diseases.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
C.. E. PRICE Ill

C. E. Price, of Newark, well known
motion picture theater operator and
owner of a number of race horses, is
quite i'll with kidney trouble at the
home of his son, Virgil E. Price, Lon
don.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Recovering From Stroke.

Luther Stipps, 81, is slowly improv-
ing at the home Of his brother, Milton
Stipps, Mechanicsburg, from stroke
Of paralysis suffered recently.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Breaks Collar Bone

Mrs. Clara Davis, of Mechanicsburg,
who is just recovering from broken
hip, suffered broken left collar bone
in fall at her home Thursday.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
WANTED--AN ADDRESS

Will Edward Shultz or men,
bers of his family or anyone
knowing the whereabouts of
Edward Shultz members of his
family who lived in London,
Ohio, during 1910, please COM
municate with Mrs. John Dix
on, 2740 Wilcox. street, Chi
cago, Ill.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Undergoes Operation

Mrs. Earl Hull, of Summerford,
underwent an operation in Mt Car
mel hospital, Columbus, a few days
ago,
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
COUNTY FAIR
Financial Statement for Past
Year Presented by Board
Officials

The Madison county fair
board has announced the
financial report for the fair
association during the past
year through j. D. Turvy,
treasurer, as follows: Receipts
$9,578.63; disbursements, S9,-
426.93.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
Breaks Leg

Paul Russell, a 12-year-old Lad re-
siding near Rosedale, fell from
horse at his home few days ago and
fractured his left leg near the ankle.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
To Meet Tonight

Chandler Lodge of Masons will meet
tonight at 7:30 o'clock for work in the
E. A. degree.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-24
SERIOUSLY ILL

Mrs. Clara Pierce is seriously i'll at
her home on East Fourth street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-07

the full complement OF clowns will
appear in continuous festival Of
fun throughout the performances,
which begin at and 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-07


where can you get fifteen
grand 2" demanded Carol.
But Brad hesitated, tore the
check from the folder without
signing it and quickly tore it into
small pieces.
IT can't give you a check-for
certain reasons" he said, a little
lamely the others thought. "f'll
give you cash tomorrow morning.
Is that all right?"
The laughter that followed had
a hollow sound.
Its not a gag, I mean it," Brad
added seriously. "I'll be at your Of
flee at ten-thirty-you have my
word for 1t. I've another idea for q
number too. I'll see you later"
He left hurriedly and even Polly,
who trusted him 80 completely,
was left dazed and hurt by his
strange conduct. She followed and
caught up with Brad in the hall
way.
Brad" she said tearfully, "this
is cruel"
"I'm not kidding" he answered
gently. "I'll give him the money.
He'll have 1t in his Office at half
past ten tomorrow"
And even Polly, who loved him,
could not make him explain it any
further.
Back she went into the dreary
apartment, hung thick with gloom.
HE meant it. He really did. I'd
stake my life on it," she cried.
Faith, hope and. charity" said
Trixie, pityingly. You have faith.
Barney has hopes. We all need
charity"
Then through the open window.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-07
CHAPTER III
Faith, Hope and Charity
By CARLISLE JONES

Faith, Hope and Charity
For moment the company stunned silence after Bar
rsv Of financial Carol the first find
her voice.
mo money ALL?" she demanded nereduousy
mot even the old shoring" confessed Barney mournfully
"But you said - you made us think that
What did make you hnk Barney gloomy as anybody
in tbe room now II said show showand have
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-07

about all these girls-they've
thrown up jobs-just because you
said"
Barney was squirming.
"Listen-listen kids" he pleaded
Pm not going to let you down. 1
got other irons in the fire. All can
say is"
But there was nothing to say.
Barney made another hopeless ges-
ture and sat down. There was a
moment of dead, unhappy silence.
Then Brad turned quietly from the
piano and faced Barney.
How much do you need?" he
asked casually enough. No one ex-
cept Barney registered the slight
est interest in the question.
"Say-fifty thousand dollars"
Barney was being generous with
himself in his despair. Carol told
him as much.
"All right" he agreed, "who
needs fifty thousand? Forty-twen-
ty-five-' Here he looked at Carol
again but she shook her head. IF
I chisel-and I know how to chisel
IT could do 1t for fifteen. Yeah
it would be a cinch-fifteen-
but"
I'll Advance you Is"
Brad stood up. "I'll advance you
fifteen" he said.
"It's not smart to make gags
when girls are starving snapped
Trixie.
"It's too serious a matter to all
of us. Brad" Polly explained, you
see"
"I'm not wisecracking. I'll be
glad to do it."
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TsIsni Guest {.
HIghi ai Palaces

Tonight at the Palace another OF
the pleading talent quest perfor-
uances will be given in which the
nick OF the semf-pro talent OF
waterbury and surrounding towns
will compete in additions.
Last week q very pleasant show
was given and the patrons were
unanimous in their declarations
fhatsthe show presented compared
favorably with those that had been
seen in the leading vaudeville the
aires OF the state, and why should
MT they as 1t Ii just from such at
fairs as this that the greatest stars
OF the stage have arisen, at these
uerformances, as in all ranks OF
semi the talent give
every ounce of their ability and
consequently a better show results.
with the properformer, he is apt
70 rest on his laurels and coast a
long.
70 night there has been selected
quite an assortment of acts and all
are bound to please, there will be
singers, dancers and comedians to
amuse you, and you will vote this
as great entertainment as you have
seen in q long time.
The new screen program that
starts today Is made up OF two
features, the first feature Is a
spicy comedy with music Its
Great to Be Alive" and in its
star studded cast will be found
the names of army of your
favorites and also for good meas
ure 100 of the most gorgeous girls
you have ever seen are also a part
Of the musical back ground, then
there are snappy song numbers
and dances that will start your feet
going in rhythm, included In the
cast are Gloria Stuart, Joan Marsh
Edna May oliver and Raoul Rulien
and for added laughs there will be
your old friend Herbert Mundlin.
OF special interest to waterbury
tfeatregoers is the fact that for
the Sat-Sun- Mon Tues change the
Palace Is to present international
House" the greatest musical talkie
ever filmed, prior to this one 18th
Heaven" was the acknowledged
leader, but it bows to this picture
with its cast of 16 stars, all OF
whom do something, not merely
ornaments, on the same program,
for their only Waterbury showing
will be the official ringside pictures
OF the Schmelling-Bae fight. no
advance in prices for this superb
line up of attractions.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-07

sooa n lovs with - baby. she's
soon IN love with the baby's beue-
factor, toe. but she doesn't ten
him that
The picture reaches q hilarious
climax as Chevalier, accompanied
bv his entire menage, including
the baby, the nurse and the valet,
goes to the house Of hts fiancee
for the week end.
The companion feature presents
Loretta Young. Gene Raymond and
big cast in 200 in Budapest" To-
night Is Strand Auction Bazaar
night. Another bevy Of beautiful
ana valuable merchandise will be
given to Strand patrons. Make II
q point to attend to-night's party
and Join in the fun that always
accompanies them.
AS an extra added attraction to-
morrow evening the management
viii present Bobby Kicks Music
BOX Revue" on the stage in addi-
ton to the regular screen show
and at no advance in prices.
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they could hear Brad playing
again, that same hauntihgly beau
tiful melody, a melody that some!
how became a part of their own
misery and encouragement, yet a
melody of understanding and COM
fort, too.
LISTEN" shouted Barney, hes
got it. Got just what / want. Hear
that wailing? Don't that get your"
At ten-thirty the following morn
ing Brad Roberts was the only
member of the company who was
not in Barney's Office. At eleven
O'Clock he had not arrived nor
called.
"Gigolo" Eddie, the streets IA
vorite bootlegger, arrived to find
room full Of glum and indignant
people. He received slight encour-
agement and did no business.
I At noon Barney called Brad's
apartment. There was no answer.
Polly was on the verge OF tears.
Carol sat on Barney's desk, drum
ming her fingers and searching for
words to comfort Polly. Trixie fin
ally broke another long silence.
"Now l can say 4 told you So
Only I won't. It hurts too much"
Eventually even Barney decided
to wait no longer.
might as we'll close up the
joint" he said glumly. and at that
exact moment Brad Roberts
breezed in.
"Good morning" said Barney
sarcastically. You're early"
Sorry I kept you waiting, but
got an idea for new number and
lost track Of time. Got a piano?
I'll play it for YOU"
'That amt funny" said Trixie
coldly.
please stop it, Brad" 1t was
Polly speaking, tears in her eyes.
There's a limit to everything.
Barney lowered over Brad men
acingly.
Get Out Everybody!
''I'm locking this office," he bel
lowed. Get out everybody--wiil
your"
Brad faced them ali, amazed.
Don't you want your money!" he
demanded Of Barney. And out OF
his pocket he pulled a neat roll of
crisp bills. There you are. Fifteen
thousand in cash."
He poked the money into Bar
ney's limp hand.
It was Trixie who spoke first.
Brad" she cried, you're a darl-
ing. I always knew You We're on
the level"
But it was too much for Barney.
He tainted suddenly from the ex-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-07

There are a hundred clowns with
the big show, and many of them
are internationally known. All will
be on hand with a new crop of
laugh provoking stunts when the
huge circus exhibits in Waterbury
Thursday, June Is.
No such aggregation of fun-mak-
ers has ever before been offered
by any amusement organisation.
Each clown is a master of his art
and each is q provider of mirth
and merriment. More than eight
hundred men and women arenic
celebrities are presented this sea-
son by The Greatest Show on
Earth, which is celebrating the
Golden Jubilee anniversary OF the
famous Ringing Brothers. And