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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Banker fleming Being Tried for
 Embezzlement

Bridgeport. May 2-(UP)-Trial of Emile fleming, former president of the defunct Central Fairfield State bank. Norwalk. started in su- perior court today when fleming pleaded not guilty to charge of embedding $1750.
 fleming asked trial by jury. and examination of the venire started at once before Judge Edwin Dick enson. Testimony will not be taken until tomorrow, 1t was expected.
 fleming. who is at liberty on bond, was arrested recently in Kearney. N. J., and returned here for trial sse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Rumor Is Strong to That Effect" -"Too Silly for Words" Is the Answer Sent Out From White House
BY FREDERICK A. STORM { United Press Staff Correspondent

NCutt(u TGSS otuh NohASSPOs'NA~"sI
 Washington, May 2-U.P) - Speculation as to the possibility of President Roosevelt's attending the world economic conference in Lon don persisted to-day in the face Of White House denials.
 "Too silly for words" was the reply from official quarters to aues- tions whether MT Roosevelt con templated using the swift 10000 ton cruiser Indianapolis for an overseas voyage.
 The speculation developed from two facts: Captain Walter M. Yer nou, White House naval aide. re- quested docking facilities for the indianapolis in Baltimore. and MT Roosevelt was pressing for adjourn ment of congress by June |. twelve days before the London conference will begin.
 It was admitted by an adminis-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Anglo-Argentina Trade Agreement
 Is Just Concluded
Birth Control Won Its
 First Victory In Conn.
 By House Vote To-day

Hartford, Conn, May 2-(UP)-Advocates of birth control their first major victory in Connecticut to- day when the house. dsregardng party lines, voted 169 to 80 in favor of such measure
 The measure provides that doctors may prescribe contraceptives for married when they consider such necessary protect the patients health
 The measure now goes to the senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
JACK THE SLUGGER'

Newark, N J., May 2-(UPJ-Geofge Hague 1S-year-old schoolboy was held in 6,O00 hail today after four young women identified him as the "jack the Sugger" who beat them with out proyocation on the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Final News Flashes
BOY KILLED INSTANTLY

Westport Mass, May 2.-(UP) P)-Napoleon Paradis 16, of Fall River was killed instantly to- day when struck by bullet from .22 calibre rife discharged accidentally as he pulled row boat ashore in Watuppa pond. The gun was Tn the bow of the boat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
HIGH SCHOOL BOY SUICIDES

Providence, R. l., May 2-(UP)-Paul Brown, IF, student at Classical high school, shot himself to death in the cellar of his Dart mouth avenue home early this afternoon. His family believed overstudy caused the suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
MICHIGAN CoNvICTs CAUGHT

Hartford, Conn, May 2.-(UP)- Still driving Warden Harry Jack sons car with Michigan state po- lice license tags attached. Stanley Mierzanka, 39. and Mrs Cora Can- nell, 37, escaped Michigan conyicts were arrested here to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
COX MAY BE DELEGATE

Washington, May 2.-(UPJ-James M. Roosevelt's choice as one of the delegates to the world economic conference, it was reported in authoritative circles today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 2-(UP)--Tho treasury net balance for April z0th,
 was $24o.752,5s1.s2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
He Kissed q
 Brunei

Dan Cardigan took a
 pretty brunei to a party one summers evening. kissed her and then the trouble began.
 Dams snobbish mother was determined he should marry a rich girl. Dan loved Mon nie O'Dare who worked in ' a 6rus store. That's just ?
 bint of the plot of the new
 serial. Darling Fool" You
 < can't afford to miss a single chapter.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Mrs. Gallagher
Buried Today
SERVICE HELD THIS MORNING
AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH
FOR WIFE OF JAMES
GALLAGHER

The funeral service for Mrs. Laura
Hayman Gallagher, aged 81 years,
wife of James Gallagher, who died of
a complication of diseases on Wednes-
day at her home on Logan avenue,
was held today at $50 a. m, at St.
Patrick's church, conducted by Rev.
FIR. w. P. Clark. Burial was made
in ST. Patrick's cemetery in charge of
Undertaken T. A. Connor.
Mrs. Gallagher would have been 81
years of age next Wednesday had she
lived until that date. She is survived
by her husband and two sons, William
E. Gallagher, secretary of the London
Eagles lodge, London, and Wilbur
Gallagher, of Columbus. She also
leaves four brothers and four sisters:
John and Clint Hayman. London;
Abe Hayman, Mt. Sterling; Guy Hay
man, Mrs. Pearl Canton, Mrs. Myrtle
Jacques, all of Columbus; Mrs. Anna
Palmer, Washington c. H., and Mrs.
Gus Bragg, Springfield.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
ROBE DAMAGE
SUIT FEBRUARY 6
MRS. ADILA ROBE, WIFE OF
CHARLESTON MAN SEEKS
$25,350.00 FROM COLUM-
BUS MANUFACTURER

Following close upon the verdict
for $4,000 damages awarded by a
jury in the Franklin county court of
common pleas to Washington K. Robe,
South Charleston livestock dealer,
from j. Walter Jeffrey, Columbus
manufacturer, for injuries suffered in
an auto collision near London, is the
announcement that the damage suit of
Mrs. Adila Robe, wife of the injured
man, in the Madison county common
pleas court has been set for hearing on
February 6.
Mrs. Robe asks damages totalling
$25,35000 from jeffrey for injuries
suffered in the crash, claiming that
she was riding with her husband on
u. S. AZ between London and South
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Charge Man With
Auto Stealing,
HAROLD CRISSINGER, MARION,
HELD FOR THEFT OF AUTO
OF JOHN HENNIS, PLAIN
CITY, JAN. IL

Harold Crissinger, of Marion, was
bound over to the Union county grand
jury at Marysville this week, by JUS
tice of the Peace ]. H. Kinkade, of
Marysville, when he pleaded not guilty
to a charge of stealing an automobile.
Bond was set by Justice Kinkade at
$4,000.
Crissinger, who was charged with
the theft of the automobile of John
Hennis, of Plain City, was unable to
furnish the bond and was remanded
to the Union county Jail.
The automobile in the case was
stolen in Plain City on the night of
January II. The machine was recov-
cred by Marion police shortly after
Crissinger's arrest in Marion. Night
Watchman Clarence Bugg and Con-
stable M. C. Tway, of Plain City, and
a deputy sheriff of Union county, re-
turned the man to Plain City and then
to Marysville.
When recovered the Hennis automo-
bile did not show any signs of having
been used to any great extent.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27

Deane NJ. Richmond, of London,
former Madison county prosecuting at
torney, has been named as assistant
Prosecutor by Howard c. Black, of
Plain City, who assumed the duties of
prosecutor a short time ago.
Prosecutor Black has retained his
residence in Plain City and has named
Attorney Richmond in order to accom-
modate persons who seek legal SER
vices here in connection with county
matters.
Mr.. Richmond served one term as
prosecutor, resigning near the close of
the term to devote his time to personal
business interests. He is a graduate
of Ohio State law college and won
statewide note during his college
career for his scholastic and athletic
ability, being captain Of the Ohio State
basketball team in his senior year.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Legion To Entertain
Auxiliary Tuesday
JOINT MEETING TO BE HELD IN
ARMORY ON JANUARY 81
WITH SPECIAL PROGRAM
ARRANGED

The members of the Auxiliary of
Madison Post No. los, American Le-
gion, London, will be entertained by
the Legion members on Tuesday night
January 81, in the Legion hall.
The membership contest of the Le-
gion will close at this time and all
members who have not paid their 1888
dues are being urged to pay up be-
fore the meeting or that night.
A short program has been arranged
which will consist of group singing
games and talks on Legion and Auxil-
iary topics of current interest.
A number of state officers of the
two organizations will be present and
refreshments will be served by the
Legion members at the close of the
program. All members of both groups
are urged to attend the meeting.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Co. c, Lucky Strikes
Lose to n. Holland
LOCAL SOLDIERS LOSE TO WIS.,
ITORS BY SCORE OF 25-16,
GIRLS LOSING 1912

The Company c boys and the Lucky
Strikes, London girls independent
team, both lost to the New Holland
independent teams on the local arm
ory floor on Thursday night, the SOL
diers by a score of Is to 16 and the
girls by a 1912 score.
In the girls game, the visitors took
the lead and never were headed. Com
pany c was leading, IL to 9, at the
half, but the New Holland outfit un-
corked an offense in the second that
proved too much for the locals.
The New Holland teams have won
all games played SO far this season.
T. Alexander and P Alexander were
high scorers for Company c with 6
points each, and J. Vincent led the Wis.,
itors with nine points.
T. Alexander handled the girls
game and H. Barck the boys contest
The Lucky Strikes will meet the
strong Sedalia girls team at Sedalia
tonight.
Company G defeated the Columbus
Safety Cabs independent team on the
armory floor here on Wednesday night
by score of % to 20 in hard-fought
and interesting contest. Bill Scott was
high scorer for the winners with II
points, with Bellman leading the scor-
ing for the visitors with seven count
ers.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
NEWS IN COURT
HOUSE CIRCLES
TRIAL OF ROY JOHNSON, WEST
JEFFERSON, ON SHOOTING
CHARGE UNDER WAY IN
COURT TODAY
JURY TAKEN TO THE SCENE OF
SHOOTING OF NEIGHBOR IN
WEST JEFFERSON-OTH
COURT NEWS

The trial of Roy Johnson, of West
Jefferson, charged with shooting to
wound his neighbor, Mrs. Albert Pfeil
several weeks ago, was opened in the
Madison county common pleas court
today with the regular petit jury and
with Judge P r. Emery on the bench.
The testimony of the state was
started just prior to the noon hour and
at noon, the jury was taken to the
scene of the shooting in West Jeffer-
son for a personal inspection of the
premises.
The case was resumed late in the
afternoon and was not expected to be
completed before Saturday morning.
Johnson is accused of shooting his
next door neighbor, Mrs. Pfeil with a
shotgun as she walked from her home
to her garage, the charge from the
gun penetrating her legs and one side
of her body.
Johnson contended that he shot to
scare the person he thought had been
trespassing on his property and claims
that rustic fence on his property has
been damaged several times in the
past.
The state contends that Johnson
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Railroad Man
Addresses Club
RUSSELL EAST, AGENT FOR
PENNSYLVANIA X. r. SPEAKS
WEDNESDAY NOON BE-
FORE LONDON ROTARY

The interdependency of the peoples
OF the earth was forcibly brought out
In a splendid address by Russell East
Richmond, Ind, agricultural agent of
the Pennsylvania railroad, in an ad-
dress given before the London Rotary
club, Wednesday.
Mr.. East, who is known here, hay
Ing helped conduct All club tours,
also gave some very interesting facts
about the railroads.
The speaker was introduced to the
club by r. S. Piatt, local Pennsylvania
agent, who was guest of the club.
L. H. Lightcap, manager of the Co.
lunbus branch Of the international
Harvester Co., will speak next We'd
nesday on the subject, Relationship
of Agriculture to Other Industry" the
February program committee of the
Rotary club has announced.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Mrs. William Young
Dies at Lilly Chapel

Following long illness with a COM
plication of diseases, Mrs. Lille l..
Young, aged Ct years, wife of William
C. Young, died Thursday noon at her
home on the Seaman road, near Lilly
Chapel.
Mrs. Young was a member of the
Ladies' Aid society and the Bible class
of the Green Hill Methodist church.
Besides her husband she is survived
by two sons, Perm and Benny Hall, Of
Columbus; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Peter
man, of Columbus; and two brothers,
Omer Burchnell, of ST. Paris, and Jer-
ONE Burchnell, of Springfield.
The funeral service will be held at
1:30 p. m. Sunday at the Lilly Chapel
Methodist Episcopal church, conducted
by Rev. J. A. Shirer. Burial will be
made in Oak Hill cemetery at Lon
don by Undertaken Harold g. RAIDER,
of West Jefferson,
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
County Attempting
To Aid Needy

Every effort is being made to re-
lieve the unemployment situation by
giving men work on highway repair
work, according to County Surveyor
E. E. Harvey.
While not many men are being en-
ployed at the present time, Mr.. Har-
vey states, an effort is being made to
have the men work in shifts, thus CIV
ing as many as possible employment.
A list of those applying for work
has been made up and men with larger
families are being given preference.
Men with eight or more children were
worked on the first 5-day shift and
now men with seven children are be-
ing employed.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
London Banks, Building & Loan
Organizations Elect Officers, Directors

London banks and building and loan
associations have announced the elec-
tion of directors and officers for the
current year at the annual meetings
as follows:
Madison National Bank-President
F. r. Emery; vice president, +. r.
Bridgman; cashier, w. T. Booth; as
sistant cashier, Robert Woodhouse;
directors-F. r. Bridgman, w. T.
Booth, P. r. Emery, o. w. Bridgman,
Mrs. Minnie Cheseldine, L. J. Hunter.
Central National Bank-President
NJ. L. Rea; vice presidents, Xerxes
Farral, w. Z. Farrar, Ogan K.
Stroupe; cashier, Bruce d. Lewis; di-
rectors-M. l.. Rea, Xerxes Farrar,
w. f. Farrar, c. B. Anderson, T. j.
Dwyel, ]. r. Tanner, Bruce D. Lewis,
Ogan K. Stroupe, P. A. Lanigan.
London Exchange Bank-President,
r. w. Boyd; vice presidents, L. H.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Taxpayers Group
To Meet February |
GATHERING HERE
TO BE ADDRESSED BY TWO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
RESIDENTS

The Taxpayers Protective associa-
tion of Madison county will hold a
countrywide meeting in the assembly
room of the court house in London
next Wednesday afternoon, February
l, beginning at 1:30 o'clock.
r. l.. Hanlon, president of the
Washington county tax league, and w.
F. Hale, of near Marietta, will be the
speakers. The league in Washington
county is four years old and has a
membership of 5000.
The adjoining counties have been in
vited to send delegates to this meet
ing for the purpose of discussing the
matter of cooperation in state mat
ters and legislative purposes. The gen.
eral public is asked to attend.
The county executive and township
committeeman will hold short session
at the close of the public gathering.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Tom Eagleton
Dies Today
Well Known Resident Succumbs Fol
lowing Long Illness

Thomas Eagleton, we'll known resi-
dent of London, died at his home ON
Elm street, of a complication of dis
eases today at 1890 o'clock, follow
ing an extended illness.
Mr.. Eagleton is survived by his
widow and one son, Jack Eagleton, at
home; three sisters, Mrs. John Welsh,
the Misses Katie and Anne Eagleton,
and two brothers, Mark, Mike and
Walter Eagleton, all of London.
The funeral service will be held at
St Patrick's church Monday morning
at $50 o'clock and the body will be
buried in st. Patrick's cemetery.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
civ IL CASES
ARE ASSIGNED
ACTIONS OF VARIED NATURE
FROM MONEY SUITS TO DAM
AGE CASES SET FOR CON-
ING WEEKS
DAMAGE ACTION OF MRS. w. E.
ROBE, SOUTH CHARLESTON,
ASSIGNED - NINE SUITS
ONE DAY

Judge P. r. Emery, of the Madison
county common pleas court, has an
nounced the assignment of civil cases
for this term of court covering a pc
riod from January 81 to February 16.
The assignment is given as follows:
Monday, February 6-Adila B.
Robe, South Charleston, VS.. ]. Wal
ter Jeffrey, Columbus; suit for $685.
$4,000 damages for personal injuries
suffered in auto collision near Lon
don on June %, 1881.
Tuesday, February Gaylord P.
Muldoon, 212 South Penn street,
Wheeling, w. Va, VS.. American Tel
ephone and Telegraph company; suit
for judgment for injuries suffered
August s, 1929, while employed by
the defendant company.
Thursday, February Ruth H.
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
EASTERN STAR
MEETING HELD
THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
REGISTER WEDNESDAY FOR
TENTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF 18TH DISTRICT
URBANA LADY ELECTED PRESI-
DENT FOR CURRENT YEAR
LONDON CHAPTER HOS
TESS FOR MEETING

Three hundred twenty-five members
of the Order of the Eastern Star reg
istered Wednesday for the tenth
annual session of the Eighteenth dis
trict, held in the Odd Fellows hall in
London under the general direction of
the officers of the district association
and the officers of London Chapter
No. 1856, with Mrs Ethel l.. Myers,
worthy matron of London Chapter in
charge of the general program.
The meeting was honored by the at
tendance of several state and district
officers, including the following: Mrs.
Laura Magrew, of Columbus, worthy
grand matron of Ohio; Mrs. Bessie
Fargo Boice, of Columbus, formerly of
Mt. Sterling, past grand matron and
present grand secretary; Mrs. Hazel
Beach, of London, past grand matron,
and present grand treasurer; Mrs.
Emma Hullinger, of Springfield, past
grand matron; Mrs. Theresa Adels-
perger, Springfield, grand represen-
tative and vice president of the
district group; Mrs. Mary
Holschue, of Springfield, grand repre-
sentative; Kyle c. Trevor, Springfield,
past grand patron; Mrs. Bertha Thuma
of jamestown, deputy grand matron
for the eighteenth district; Mrs. Car
rie c. Shedaker, deputy grand matron
of the Twenty-irst district, and Mrs.
Harriet Baker, of Marysville.
The morning session was opened by
Junior Past District President Inez
of Yellow Springs, with
the opening meeting in charge of Mrs.
Cora Bradley, of West Jefferson, pres
ident of the district group. The well
come to London was given by William
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Tax Relief Group
Opens Headquarters
In Columbus Hotel

The Ohio Service and Tax Relief
association which canvassed Madison
county about year ago in the inter-
est Of the taxpayers who paid special
road assessments, has established
headquarters in the Neil House in Co.
lurnbus.
It is stated that the group is work
ing to pass law to return the money
paid in to the taxpayers.
Dallas Sullivan, of Union county, is
in charge of the headquarters. He is
asformer member of the Ohio legis-
lature.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
USE OF BOOKS
ON INCREASE
1892 RECORD OF LONDON PUBLIC
LIBRARY SHOWS MORE BOOKS
CIRCULATE DURING EACH
SUCCEEDING YEAR
FICTION LEADS IN DEMAND OF
BORROWERS-TOTAL CRCU-
LATION PAST YEAR 26,398
BOOKS DONATED

The report Of the London Public Lii
brary, submitted by Miss Hattie d.
Smith, librarian, shows an increase
for the past year in the number of
books circulated, the total for 1882
being 26,398, compared to 23,611 for
the previous year, 22,370 for 1880, and
1859 for 1929
The increase is credited to the more
judicious use of the library by the
general public in securing good read
ing at little cost and to the increased
use of the books available by the pu-
pills of the London schools.
The daily average for 1892 is placed
at Sc, compared to n for the previous
year, rs in 1880 and 10 in 1929.
Miss Smiths report for the past
year shows that the London public Ii
brary has 9974 accustomed books in
use, with 415 added during the year,
287 of which were purchased and 128
donated. A total of 1913 was added to
the rented shelf from which 156 have
been placed on the free shelves.
The report shows a total of 1860
cards in use at the present time, 1872
of which have been issued to borrow
ers outside the London school district.
The following is the list of donors
of books during the year; Mrs. H. Y.
Christopher, Mrs. Gideon T. Clark,
Mrs. c. A Holton, Supt. and Mrs. w.
H. Rice, Mrs. Ida F. White, Rev F. c.
F. Randolph, ]. Peetrey Clark, Jean
Edwards, Mrs. George LIE Boutilier,
(Cantinuad on papo TNuoA
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Federation To Serve Hot Lunches
To All Needy School Children

The London Federation of Womens Clubs splendidly
attended meeting Wednesday afternoon, voted undertake the
serving of hot lunches needy school children of public
schools Mrs Paul Yauger, President appointed Mrs Scott
Chenoweh general chairman The Eagles generously of
feed their building and equipment for this community project
an act which deserves the highest commentator.
Although the Federation assuming the responsibility for
this tremendous task expects help from the public Its
limited Work that has been going for years
be stopped order divert money the hot lunch
fund The Federation feels confident that help will be forth
coming of all kinds will be needed, milk eggs groceries,
cookies doughnutsha have you? 1t hoped that the work
can started by the first of February, call Mrs Chenoweh
and tell her what you give Gifts of money should be
sent Mrs Thomas Wood, Isl East High who will
financial chairman.
Have you ever known what is really be hungry?
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27

Williams, J. Scott Chenoweth; CASH
lei, c. P. Myers; teller, Albert B.
Rankin; directors-L. r. Bostwick, c.
G. Hewitt, O. w. Bridgman, ]. Scott
Chenoweth, F. R. Bridgman, F. J.
Murray, l.. Fl. Williams, R. w. Boyd.
London Home & Savings Company
President, r. X. Shaw; vice presi-
dent, NJ. NJ. Creath; secretary and
treasurer, Bruce D. Lewis; directors
r. X. Shaw, M. NJ. Creath, J. w. By
ers, Bruce D. Lewis, ]. F. Rasor, P. A.
Lanigan, Forrest K. Sidener, R. H.
Robson, James F. Bell
Citizens Loan g. Savings Company
Webb Kulp, R. w. Boyd,
f. r. Schurr, Clinton Morse, o. w.
Bridgman, P. R. Emery, M. B. Cannon
+. ]. Murray, c. P. Myers.
Officers-President, r. w. Boyd;
vice president, E. r. Schurr; attorney,
+. ]. Murray; secretary, c. P. Myers.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Newly Organized
State Horseshoe
Group Gets Charter

The newly organized Buckeye State
Horseshoe Pitchers association has re-
ceived a charter from d. D. Cottren,
secretary of the National Horseshoe
Pitchers association, North Cohocton,
New York, according to George 0.
Decker, of London, president of the
Ohio organization.
The action will enable the new state
group to authorize the holding OF
horseshoe tournaments and to issue
charters to subordinate clubs.
A revival of horseshoe pitching and
clubs throughout Ohio has been noted
in the past few months, Mr.. Decker
states. SCI @
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-01-27
Prisoner Dies
Shelby County Inmate of Prison Farm
Succumbs of Cancer-Native
Of Siberia

Joseph Maddox, aged 38 years,
Shelby county inmate of the London
prison farm, died of cancer in the pris-
on farm hospital, Thursday night, fol-
lowing long illness.
Maddox, who was unmarried and
had no known relatives, was sent to
the penitentiary January IA, 1881, to
serve 2 to 20 years for shooting to
kill and was transferred to the prison
farm on April %, 1881.
He was a native of Serbia anc
friends in Sidney have been notified
of the death. The funeral arrange
ments are in charge of Undertaken G
G. Schlechty, London.