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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10

Interest in the coming worlds fair
at Chicago has been increased in this
section by the recollection that Miss
Nellie Helmick, resident of Mechan-
icsburg and Urbana, in the early
years of her life was Ohio's beauty at
the worlds fair in Chicago in 1898.
John G. Thomas, banker of Ada,
formerly of Urbana, recalls in news
paper article printed recently, the ex-
citement in Urbana and all of Cham
paign county when Miss Helmick, a
pretty brunette, was chosen as the
Ohio representative in the Congress Of
Beauty hall at the fair 40 years ago.
Miss Helmick was the daughter OF
William Helmick, who resided on q
farm between Mechanicsburg and Ur.
bana when the daughter was chosen
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Former County Man
Crushed to Death
FRANK r. ALLEN, NATIVE OF
PLAIN CITY, KILLED IN GEOR-
GIA WHEN TREE FALLS
ON HIM

Frank P. Allen, formerly of Plain
City, and son of the late Albert and
Elmina Allen, was fatally injured on
the Indian Springs Camp ground in
southern Georgia.
For several years Mr.. Allen had
been caretaker of this camp ground
which is located in grove of seventy
acres near Indian Springs.
While overseeing the cutting of
some dead trees a large oak falling
prematurely, crushed his right leg and
death from the loss of blood resulted
few hours later.
Mr.. Allen had many friends in Plain
City where he lived and grew to man
hood though the greater part of his
life was spent in the South.
He leaves his widow and four sis
tiers: Mrs. B. A. Taylor, st. Paris;
Mrs. B. w. Eddy, Chesterland; Miss
Carrie M. Allen and Mrs. L. B. Rob-
inson, Plain City.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
RECALLS COLD
/. OF 81 YEARS AGO
CHAS. ODAY, VETERAN LIVE
STOCK BUYER. SHIPPED TRAIN
LOAD CATTLE FEB. 8, 1899
MERCURY II BELOW
FINE STOCK WENT TO NEW
YORK FOR EXP0RT-RECALLS
SELLING TOP OF MARKET
AT LATER DATE

February 9 has some very vivid
memories for Charles Z. O'Day, yet
eran London stock buyer, in addition
to the fact that the day, this year, es-
tablished some cold records of its
own. in the recollection that just "a
years ago-February 3, l899--all cold
records Of the period were broken with
from 18 to 20 degrees below zero
weather and on that date, he shipped
the largest shipment of cattle in his
career, a trainload Of between 800 and
325 head.
Mr. O'Day, who is in i'll health and
confined for the greater portion of the
time at present to his room, states
that the cattle were sent frorr this
section to New York City for export
and represented the cream Of fine
stock in this part of the country. One
hundred and fifty head were purchased
from one man, Jim Mclean, of near
Washington c. H. The shipment re.
quired the services of two engines TO
pull the load because of the extreu,e
cold weather.
Nj. O'Day also recalls that it was
just IS years later almost to the day.
that he broke another record with tie
sale of fat cattle on three great, m3E
kets in one day-Buffalo, Chicago and
PITTSBURGH The eaffla on the Chirph
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Emiel Becker Dies
Today in Indiana

Emiel A. Becker, aged 40 years, a
native of London, and son of the
late Nj. and Mrs. Fred Becker, of
London, died of pneumonia this morn
ing at his home in Hammond, Indiana.
Mr.. Becker was an engineer on the
l. H. 3. railroad and had resided in
Hammond for the past "a years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Gertrude Becker, two brothers and two
sisters: Otto and Fred Becker, of Lon
don, and Mrs. Dcra Becker Brewer,
and Miss Eda Becker, both of Colum-
bus.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed. The two brothers re-
siding here will attend the service.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
London Debaters
Win Wednesday

The London high school affirmative
debate team, composed of Wayne Fos-
tea, Christine Tarbutton and Eleanor
Wo6sley, defeated the negative team
OF the Chesterville high team of Nor
row county on Wednesday in a debate
in the high school auditorium here
Prof. Roy Diem, of Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware, was the Judge.
The Chesterville team is coached by
Miss Martha Dunavent, former Lon
don high school student.
Next Monday night, the Londor
negative team, composed of Jack Tan,
ner, Sam Heffron ind Lawrence Cum
Minis, will go to Plain City to meet the
affirmative team Of that place.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Warn Merchants
OF Gold Pieces

London merchants are being warned
to be on the lookout for counterfeit
$3.50 gold pieces following an attempt
to pass one in Washington c. H..
A young man entered jewelry
store and selected watch which he
said he wanted to buy. He proffered
a S. bill and a $3.50 gold piece which
the jeweler questioned because of its
light weight. When he turned to
weigh it the youth picked up the SIS
bill and left the store.
The coin was we'll stamped and ap-
parently an expert piece of counter
feiting.
The young man is described as be-
ing about 81 years old and short in
stature. He was seen with an older
man.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Sterling Canning
Factory Expected
To Run This Year

One of the most welcome news items
broadcast in this section in the past
two years is the statement that unless
unforeseen events make such move
utterly impossible, the Mt. Sterling
canning factory win be operated dur
ing coming summer and fall. The
plant was operated short time last
summer in order to handle small to-
mato crop that had been contracted
fer and the company has been in
financial straits for the past year and
a half. 5.
1t Is stated that the operation of the
plant in 1881 meant in dollars to the
community the sum of $49,4S4.00.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
BA Nd E N ] 0 Us
ANNUAL BANQUET
FIRST ANNUAL AFFAIR OF LON
DON CREAMERY BAND HELD
WEDNESDAY, NIGHT IN
|. o. @. +. HALL
(Contributed)

The London Creamery band, one of
London's leading business boosters
held its first annual meeting Wednes-
day night in the Odd Fellows hall
where tables were set for nearly one
hundred, which. included members of
the band and their guests.
The meeting was opened with a song
with words to fit the occasion COM
posed by Mr.. and Mrs. F. V. Black
After the dinner, James Dewitt, sec
retary Of the organization, acting as
toastmaster, introduced the president
Lee Thomas who carved the cake. The
cake was made by c. L. Thibaut and
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Union Township
Board of Education to Build School to
Replace Burned Structure

The Union township board of edu-
cation has issued statement that
bids for the erection Of a new school
building, to replace the Payne school
destroyed BY fire several weeks ago,
will be received by the clerk of the
board, Roland Piymell, on March 4,
and the contract is expected to be
awarded on March 25.
The board Of education recently or
ganized by electing Fletcher Andrix
as president, Lawrence Miller as vice
president and Roland Plymell as clerk.
Other members are James Kilgore and
Cassius Fades.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
10 n DON M A n
IS H0N0RED
CARYL A. HOLTON REELECTED
DISTRICT BOY SCOUT CHAIR
MAN FOR MADISON co.
AT ANNUAL MEET
SCOUTERS ATTEND CONFER
ENCE HELD IN COLUMBUS
JOHN w. BRICKER TOAST
MASTER AT DINNER

Caryl A. Holton, of London, district
Boy Scout chairman for Madison coun-
ty in the Central Ohio Scout area, was
reelected at the annual meeting and
dinner held on Thursday in Columbus.
Dr.. ]. w. Wilce, former Ohio State
grid coach was reelected president of
the council. The following are vice
presidents in addition to Mr.. Holton:
Phil S. Bradford, Columbus; DR.. w. F.
Roberts, Delaware; Mayor r. U. Hast
ings, Lancaster; Dl. II. W. Titus, of
Marysville; r. l.. Brehmer, Circleville;
DR.. c. F. Rauch, Logan, and P. E. Ba-
Continued on Page Two)
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Minstrel Show
To be Presented on February "a Under
Auspices Of Wimodaughsis So
ciety of Presbyterian Church

Under the auspices Of the Vino
daughsis society Of the London Pres
byterian church, a minstrel show will
be presented in the high school audi
torium on Friday night, February 81.
The minstrel will be known as q
Southern Nanny Show" the entire
chorus being composed Of ladies of the
church congregation.
The airs for the soloists and chorus
will be among the most tuneful of the
popular melodies of yesterday and to-
day.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
FEDERATION SEEKS
BEDDING FOR NEEDY

The benevolent committee Of
the London Federation of
Women's clubs is issuing an
appeal to the public for bed
ding, such as comforts, mat
resses and blankets for suffer
ing families of this vicinity. A
childs' crib also is needed bad
ly, it is stated.
The Federation is feeding the
needy children warm lunch
in the dining room of the Eag
les home each school day, 102
children being cared for on
Thursday with an average dur
ing the past week of 85.
Persons wishing to donate
bedding, also food and money
fer the warm lunch are asked
to communicate with Mrs. w.
L. shaffer at once.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
ChirOpract0r Opens
Office i'm London

DR. c. H. Damsel, of Columbus,
Chiropractor and electro -therapist, has
rented the office in the Lanigan build
ing over the Lanigan store on the cor
ner, and will come here for the prae-
tiee of his profession on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday of each week.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
ANNOUNCE BIRTH
OF SON ON THURSDAY

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barck, Of
London, announce the birth Thursday
in Mt. Carmel hospital, Columbus, Of a
son. Mrs. Barck is the former Miss
jeanette Bowshier, until recently
bookkeeper for the Madison Press
company
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Fire Loss Today
At C. w. Farrar Home

The c. W. Farrar home on West
Center street was damaged consider
ably early this morning by fire and
water caused by fire which started
in the attic Of the home about 3
o'clock
The blaze was caused when an at
tempt was made to thaw from water
pipes in the home, it was stated.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
IN HOSPITAL

Stanley Johnson, an employee of the
London Creamery company, is recov-
ering in Mt Carmel hospital, Colum-
bus, from an operation for appended
tbs, performed recently.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
IN VETERANS HOSPITAL

Morton Shaffer, Of Springfield, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Shaffer, of Lon
don, has entered the veterans hospital
at the National Military Home in Day
ton for observation and treatment.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-02-10
Mrs. Hornbeck in Hospital

Mrs. Roscoe G. Hor1lbeck entered
Mt. Carmel hospital, Columbus, today
for observation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10

ritorial Institu Il tions in botT branches.
 The Commission reported there is on hand $l78,600 in United States Government bonds and $40 900 in Wrangell school bonds, in the building fund created several years ago by the Legislature. This sum, it declared, would not be ade- ouate to build the plant needed The new Home, it said, ought to have accommodations for 150 men and 50 women. It would cost ap- proximately $300,000.
 To put the bonds held by the Territory on the market at this time, it was pointed out, would en- tail some monetary sacrifice. By construction two years, an additional $16,000 in interest would accrue, increasing the fund by that amount. Conditions, too, probably would be more favorable in 1885 than now.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10

In addition to these meetings, each company representative meets with the commission and the teachers of the elementary grades to explain the elementary reading system fa- vored by his company, MT. Karnes said.
 The representatives and their companies are: Glenn Hill, of the American Book Company; H. J. Alors, Webster Publishing Com pany; Theron Nelson, Scribners and Sons; P N. Plamondon, Mo- Milan and Company, and Arleigh Hough, Rand McNally Company; c. J. Burr, of .Ihe American Book accompanied MT. Hill to Alaska.
 A. E. Schumate, representing Ginn and Co.,, is expected to ar rive within a day or so, MT. Karnes said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
J. s. OFFICIAL IS BEATEN UP BY CANISTER CREW
Is Thrown Into Automo- bile, While Uncon-
 scious, Abducted IS LEFT MANACLED
 TO TREE IN OREGON E. L. BaIlinger Victim of Alleged Narcotic Gang
 -Brib e Made

SEATTLE, March 10-Stll pear ing cuts and bruises and physically exhausted. E. L. Ballinger, United States Customs Patrol Officer, op- erating near the Canadian line, is recovering from brutal kidnap- ing and attack by gangsters.
 The gangsters took Ballinger "tor A ride" which ended in Southern Oregon where he was handcuffeo to a tree and found by a farmer, then returned here last night by plane from Medford.
 Abducted Wednesday
 Ballinger planned to return home, near Bellingham, today from where he was abducted at noon on We'd nesday and beaten into uncon- sciousness.
 Ballinger had been lying in wait, 30 miles south of the boundary line. for an automobile said to contain narcotics.
 Ballinger said he was suddenly bounced upon, when he stopped the car, and beaten. In an uncon- scious condition, he was thrown into the car. When he revived the car was speeding south.
 Manacled to Tree
 Reaching Southern Oregon, Bal finger was taken out of the car and manacled to a tree, still bleed- ing from his wounds.
 Before leaving him, Ballinger said the kidnapers offered him $2,O00 ii he would forget the case.
 Ballinger said the car contained a large amount of narcotics, guns and ammunition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
BOOK
 COMMISSION
 IS MEETINC C
A. w. Karnes, w. K. Keller and R. s. Raven Meet to
 Decide School Books

In accordance With the law which provides that every four years the Territorial Textbook Commission meet to adopt new textbooks or re-adopt the ones in use in the public schools of Alaska, the Com mission, composed of, Commission CT of E du ation A. E. Karnes, Chairman, w. K. Keller and R. S.. Raven is now meeting with rep- resentatives of six publishing hous- es.
 At the meetings being held both morning and afternoon by the members of the commission and the representatives of publishing houses, the subject matter and qualifications of various textbooks is being thoroughly investigated. After the meetings are concluded, which is expected to be March 15, the commission will meet and, taking into consideration the pre- sentations of the various represen- tatives, decide upon the text books to be readopted and those to be changed for use during the next four years. According to the law, not more than one-third of the books may be changed. The Con- expects to reach a decis- ion on books to be chosen about March 20, MT. Karns sad.
 At the present time, the Con- mission has a definite schedule whereby each representative meets with the commission as a group.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
ALASKA C. OF C. HOLDS BIENNIAL
 MEETING TODAY
President Bragaw Gives Splendid Address at First
 Gath erin g of Year

Territorial Senator Robert S. Bragaw, of Anchorage, as Presi- dent of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce opened the biennial meeting of that organization at l o'clock this afternoon in the Fed eral building, giving his biennial message and report to the body in splendid address.
 The biennial report of the Board of Managers and the Treasuer were read and approved by the fourteen delegates who were pres ent today In addition, number of miscellaneous matters were dis cussed, but in view of the antici- pated arrival of delegates from the four Chambers who were not represented at today's meeting, they were postponed Tor furtheir consideration at subsequent meet ings.
 IA Delegates Attend
 In addition to the fourteen dele gates to the organization a num- Der of members of the Territorial Legislature who belong to Cham bers of Commerce throughout the Territory, and are interested in the work being carried on by the Alaska Chamber fo Commerce, at tended the meeting.
 Those holding office in the or ganization, in addition to Presi- dent Bragaw are, Andrew Ner- land, of Fairbanks, 1st Pres ident; Alfred Lomen, of Nome, 2d Vice President; J. E. Johnson, of Ketchikan, 3rd Vice President; AL len Shattuck, of Juneau, Treas urer and M S. Whittier, of Ju- neau, Executive Secretary.
 Following the reading of reports and the discussion of measures to be taken up at subsequent meet ings,, the meeting today was ad- journal at the call of the Presi- dent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
ISEAPLANE MITKOF TAKES CAPT. STRONG
 TO TULSEQUAH TODAY

Taking Capt. William Strong to his trading post at Tulsequah, the seaplane Mitkof, pilot M. w. Sasseen, took off this morning for the Taku-T -Tulsequah district.
 Capt. Strong expects to be in Tulsequah for about a week and upon his return plans to leave for the south to close the deal for a ten-seater plane which he will have brought up from Los Ange- les.
 The plane will be used in the transportation business in the Cas- siar district, which Capt. Strong expects to start this summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
MRS. JIMMY WALKER SUES
 FOR DIVORCE:
Former N. Y. Mayor, Now in Europe, Charged
 with Desertion


 MIAMI, Florida, March 1O.- Mrs. Janet Allen Walker has sued Tor divorce charging the former New York Mayor with desertion.
 Mrs. Walker is wfntering here and Jimmy is in Europe, accom- panied many places by Betty Compson, stage and screen actress who was mentioned in the Mayors custer hearing, and her mother
 Mrs. Walker asks no financial settlement Of any kind and re- fuses to discuss the suit.
 Read the ads as carefully as you read the news articles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
SITKA FAVORED FOR NEW PLANT. PIONEERS HOME.
Commission Is Opposed to Change of Location
 Recommends Delay

In a formal report rendered to the Legislature today, the Pioneers Home Building Commission favored retention of that institution at Sitka and recommended that con- struction of a new plant for the oldtimers of the North be de- ferred at least for two years.
 The report was signed by Gov. Parks, w. A. Hesse, Highway En- gineer, and Theo. Kettleson, Super intendent of the Home. It was referred to the Committee on Ter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
MAYORS
 FUNERAL HELD

CHICAGO, H., March 10.-An- ton J. Cermak, Mayor of Chicago, who died from a bullet wound in- flicted by Giuseppe zangara, was laid to rest here this afternoon. The services were public and were largely attended.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
STAFF CAPT. ACTON
 COMES TO JUNEAU

Staff Capt. Acton, of the Salva- ton Army, arrived in Juneau on the Northland to cooperate with Capt. R. B. Lesher in the annual Salvation Army Drive.
 Notwithstanding the present con- ditions," said Capt. Lesher, i've are confident our drive will be suc- ceSsful"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
NEW 10000
 TON CRUISER
 IS LAUNCHED
San Francisco Slides Into Native Element at
 Mare Island

MARE ISLAND, Cal, March 10. The new 10000 ton cruiser San Francisco was launched here yes terday afternoon, the 18th of the fighting ships built under the Him. itaTIon of the Washington Treaty of 1922 which is now 60 per cent. complete.
 The San Francisco will cost $9,- 100000 exclusive of the armament and guns. She is of the pocket battleship" type but with a much more powerful armament of guns than the ordinary cruiser of her size.
 The advertisements are your p1Iide t0 efficient cpordip0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
CHINESE AND
 JAPANESE ARE
 FIGHTING HARD
Battle Centered at Walled City of Kupeikow-
 New Commander

TOKYO, March 10.-A heavy battle between the Chinese and Japanese within the walled city of Kupeikow is reported as the Japanese considered extending op- erations in North China proper.
 The capture of Kupeikow is nec- essary as it is the northern gate way to the approach to Peiping.
 NEW CHINESE MARSHAL
 LONDON, March 10.-The res ignation of Chang Hsiao Liang, Commander of the Chinese Army in North China, has been accepted by the Chinese government and the command has been taken over by Gen. Chiang Kaishek.
 The new general in command immediately threw fresh troops in- to the battle at Kupeikow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
Rainey Is Elected Speaker Of House

WASHINGTON, March 10.- When the House convened yes terday noon for the extraor- dinary session, Representative Henry T. Rainey, of Illinois, was elected Speaker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
FOOD SALE SATURDAY

By Martha Society at Sanitary Grocery. A variety of choice viands on sale. On account of bank holi- day your credit is good. -adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
FELISISIMO ALT AND
 MARTHA DICK MARRIED

Felicisimo Ait, Filipino, and Martha Dick, Indian, were married last evening by United States Com missioner Charles Sey. Both are of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10
CITY CAPTURED

CHINCHOW, March 10.-Advices received here late this afternoon said the Japanese have completed the occupation of Kupeikow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10

LADIES' ALTAR SOCIETY Meets Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in club room Important meeting.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10

There's big news for you in the advertising columns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-10

The advertisements are your guide to efficient spending.
Evening star., 1933-01-29
VIRGINIA ATHLETES
IN FOR BUSY WEEK
Basket Ball Games With MARYLAND
and North Carolina State Are
Highlights.

UNIVERSITY, Va, January 28.-Vir-
~ gnia athletes face a busy week.
Cavalier varsity and first year box
ing basket BAH and track teams will all
be IN action. as will the varsity SWIM
mers. Only the first year tankmen will
not be competing during the next seven
days.
Basket ball games will be played with
two Southern Conference rivals, both
on the hcme court Marylands ouint
comes here on Tuesday night Two
evenings later there's a contest with
North Carolina State
Gus TebelS charges have lust COM
pleted games with three State members
CT the conference Now they turn their
attention TO the QuintS from outside the
Old Dominion.
VlrgInlaS one and only track meet
during the indoor season is set for next
Saturday night, February 4. 1t will be
a contest against both the varsity and
freshmen teams of Washington and Lee.
Cavalier trackmen will, of course. be
entered in the annual Southern Confer
ence indoor meet at North Carolina
carly in March.
Next Saturday also finds the Virginia
boxers. v2rSity and first year teams
racing North Carolina in Chapel Hill
his Is the last CT four Cavalier ring
meets against conference members. The
last two dual matches will be with
Florida and Navy.