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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Defendant Files Answer

In the case of Eula Hawk VS.. the
board of county commissioners, in
which damage is asked in the sum
of $40, 900, alleged due as the result
Of injuries sustained Aug. IL, when
riding with her husband in a truck,
which truck broke through bridge,
defendant files answer Answer
states plaintiff voluntarily and with
their child, a helpless infant in her
arms, and for the purpose of maxi
ing a visit, went upon said truck
then loaded with coal and weighing,
including the load, more than 49,
900 pounds, and she then knew that
loaded truck was to be driven on
highway and onto the bridge, and
knew bridge was an old wooden
bridge, and she was then in doubt
whether bridge would sustain load
ed truck, including herself and
child. At the time Of the accident
plaintiff could not properly care
for, or save herself in case of acci-
dent, because of her custody and
care of child. Answer also states
truck was driven onto bridge care
lessly and negligently and at a
high and unreasonable rate of
speed, the proximate cause of
bridge giving way; and coupled
with the plaintiffs inability to care
for herself and her safety because
of custody and care of infant, was
the sole proximate cause of her in
juries, and defendant prays that
plaintiffs petition be dismissed.
PROBATE COURT
Delbert L. Hutchins as executor
Of the estate Of John A. Hutchins,
files account.
Order approving schedule of
claims, debts and liabilities in the
matter of the estate of Seth Smith,
deceased.
Edwin C. Settle, administrator of
the estate of Geo. w. Settle, deceas-
ed, files first and final account
Inventory is approved in the es-
tate of Mollie Huffman, deceased.
Total appraisement of assets, $3,-
485.75, of which $48575 is person
al, and $4,000, real estate.
Marriage Licenses
Ralph Spillman, farmer, son of
w. c.. and Maggie McGrath Spill
man, Bristol township, and Louella
Heron, Reinersville route, daugh-
ter of ]. C. and Laura Cockins Her
ron.
James Roush, miner, GAINESVILLE,
Continued on page four)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
LULU WHITE, PROMINENT
BUSINESS WOMAN, DIES

Word of the death Of Miss Lulu
White, one of the pr0pr1etors OF
Whites store here, and widely
known throughout this locality,
came Sunday morning with almost
the suddenness of lightning flash
from a clear sky. She had been
about her store duties the day be-
fore, working until after midnight
in the busy holiday rush, and after
the store closed she went to the
candy shop of her brother, C. T..
White, where she remained and
talked with her brother and sister
in-law until about 1880 o'clock,
and complained to them of not feel
ing we'll. She went home and re-
tired, but did not rest well, and
was quite i'll allsssight. About seven
O'Clock Sunday morning she called
her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. T. White,
telling her of her condition, and
Mrs. White went to give her assist
ance.
Monday of last week Miss White
went to GAINESVILLE and had tooth
extracted, after taking gas. Since
that she had complained of not be-
ing we'll; of having strange feel
ing in her chest, which was some
thing she said of the nature of a
cold. She also had pain in one arm.
Her jaw from which the tooth was
hnfhnr and
she had consulted doctor who op-
ened the wound, which gave her re-
lief. Sunday morning while her
sister-in-law was administering to
her, they decided to call their ply
sician. He came, and after exam
lining her thought best to again
open her jaw He went to his car
which was in front of the White res
idence, to get his surgical instru-
ments, and at the same time Mrs.
White was getting hot water with
which to sterilize the instruments,
but when the doctor returned to
her bedroom, he saw Miss White
gasping her last breath. Death had
come, and was due to an embolism.
Miss White was 81 years of age.
She was the oldest child of Samuel
c.. and Carrie Conner White, and
was born near Mt Zion, Noble
county. The family later resided at
Buffalo, Guernsey county; High
Hill, Muskingum county, and for a
year at New Concord. At the last
two named places her father was in
the store business, and it was there
that she began the store life. Ap-
proximately 80 years ago the fam
lily moved to Malta where her faith
er was engaged in the general store
business in the location now occu-
pied by the M. & M. Produce Co,
Later they established their store
here in it's present location, which
was about in the year 1911.
Miss White was most efficient in
her duties. The wholesale houses
considered her an exceptionally
shrewd buyer, and she was very
popular with the public in general
as a saleslady, and during the many
years she had been in the store, she
had formed very wide acquaint-
ance throughout this section. She
was a partner in the store, with
other members Of her family, own
ing at the time Of her death a one.
third interest During the years
since the business was established
here it has expanded, and about q
year ago the company leased the
room adjoining the one they occu
pied, in the Stanbery building
thus doubling their floor space, ant
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Leave For Washington, d. G.

Congressman Robert T. Secrest
OF Caldwell left Wednesday MORN
ing for Washington, D. c., where he
will work on some important legis-
Iation which he plans to introduce
at the coming session of CONGRESS-
which convenes Jan. 3. His private
secretary, Miss Jessie b. McEl-
hiney, who spent Christmas here
with her mother, Mrs. George McEl-
hiney, and other relatives, also left
Wednesday for Washington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Another FERA Project For
Local School Building

An FERA project has been allow
ed for new gravel walks at the M. q
M school buildings, leading from
Kennebec avenue to the grace
building, also for leveling UP ana
recurbing the brick walks arouno
the grade building, and Tor ne"
sewer tile and catch basins. Cost
of project, s2,406.70.
Another local project when VIII
likely be allowed, calls for the re-
laying of the brick in the jail ailey'
beginning at Main street, and for a
new concrete wall at the east SIDE
of the court house yard, bordering
the alley to be resurfaced.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Miss Beckwith To Attend
School In Detroit

Miss Elizabeth Beckwith, who is
spending her holiday vacation at
her home in Malta, expects TO go
Jan. to Detroit, where she will
attend the Merrill-Palmer school
for child development Miss Beck
with is a student at Ohio State uni-
versity, and she is one OF two girls
chosen from the home economies
senior class at that institution, to
take the ten weeks course In the
Detroit school. She will graduate
next spring from the Ohio State
university.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Arrested For Drunkenness
Had Stolen Chickens

Sunday evening Deputy Frank
Adrean arrested Mr.. Hill (colored)
on drunkenness charge, and after
taking him in custody, found he had
with him in a sack five chickens, all
with broken necks. He was lodged
in Jail here, and Sunday officers
from GAINESVILLE came and got him.
His residence is in Athens county,
and the chickens were stolen in
Muskingum county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Death Takes Mrs. Ella Best

Mrs. Ella Best, aged about 81,
wife of Joseph Best, died Wednes-
day night about $3.50 at their home
on Poplar Ridge. Death followed
an illness of many weeks with liver
trouble of malignant nature. Mrs.
Best was a daughter Of J. L. Ben
jamin, Civil war soldier of Malta,
and the late Rebecca Mcdaniel Ben
jamin. Besides her husband and
father, she leaves one daughter,
Mrs. Bernice Sherwood, wife of
Mortley Sherwood or this place; one
sister, Clara, wife of Kinsey Mercer,
near Philo; and one grandchild.
One brother, Edward Benjamin, and
one sister, Mrs. Lottie Gillespie, are
deceased
Funeral arrangements were not
complete at the time of this writ
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
To Succeed Miss Campbell
As Deputy Recorder

Mrs. Masterson, wife of County
Recorder O. T. Masterson, will sue
ceed Miss Mamie Campbell as dep
uty county recorder, beginning Jan.
1, 1895. Miss Campbell who has
been deputy recorder for practical
ly 13 years, began under the late W..
N. Blackburn, and served the three
terms while L. NJ Hollingsworth
was recorder, and two years under
Recorder Masterson. She has been
most efficient, accurate and accom-
modating in her duties. During
some time when Mr.. Hollingsworth
was absent from the office on ac-
count Of illness, she successfully
carried on alone its duties.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Lewis strong weds Mildred Bryan


Christmas day at noon, here at
the residence of the officiating min
lister, Rev. J. d. Keller, was SOL
emnized the marriage of Mr.. Lewis
Strong, son of County Auditor-elect
and Mrs. Chester S. Strong, east Of
town, and Miss Mildred Bryan,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles
Bryan of Emory ridge The attend
ants were Miss Faye Strong, sister
of the groom, and Robert Moore of
Meigsville township.
The single ring. ceremony was
used. The brides dress was of blue
transparent velvet with matching
accessories, and both she and her
bridesmaid had corsages of pink
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Strong are
highly regarded, worth while young
people Mr.. Strong is graduate Of
M. G M. high school, and also at
tended Ohio State University. His
bride who until few years ago was
resident of GAINESVILLE, attended
high school there. The groom is
employed with the Finley Packing
plant of this place. After the we'd
ding ceremony they repaired to the
home of the groom's grandmother,
Mrs. Margaret Still, near Neelyville,
where a family dinner was served,
and the announcement of their mar
riage was made, which came as a
surprise.
Following a wedding trip to To-
ledo, Mr. and Mrs. Strong will take
up their residence in this locality.
The Democrat joins the many
friends of this estimable couple, in
extending congratulations and best
wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Deaths Toll

Dec. 20 to 2z. 1894

Hugh C. Longley, GAINESVILLE.
Arthur Huntington. Canton.
Benjamin Frash, Lancaster.
Mrs. III. Garwood, Oswego, Kan.
Lulu White, McCopnelsviIle,
Dr. w. p. Adrian. McConnelsville
Charles Eddleblute, Roseville.
Mrs. Mary Coulson, PennsvilIe.
Mrs. J M Wirick, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs, Ella Best, Malta Tp.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Christmas AT Sanatorirm

The Christmas season as usual
was appropriately observed at the
Rocky Glen sanatorium, with its
handsome decorations, and on
Christmas morning beautiful
Christmas tree in the recreation
room, bearing gifts for the patients.
At noon was the big dinner, and in
the afternoon an orchestra from
GAINESVILLE put on concert, and in
the evening was picture show.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Mrs. Kate Williams wins Prize

Mrs. Kate Williams Of this place
won fine electric iron, in recent
contest put on by General Foods
Corporation, which was a letter
writing contest for best letters on
why Use La France Washing
Powder" Her letter was one Of the
200 best letters submitted, hers be-
ing through the Glover Farm store
here, r. D. McGregor, proprietor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
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D Am Uhr Nrru Vrar
Percy Hayward has written the
following New Years message:

Percy Hayward has written the
following New Years message:
am the New Year.
! am the unspoiled page in your
Book of Time.
S am your next chance at the art
of living.
/ am your opportunity to prac-
stice what you have learned during
another twelve months about life.
All that you sought and found
not are hidden in me, waiting for
you to search it out with more
single purpose.
All the good that you tried for
and achieved not is mine to grant
when your effort be less hindered by
conflicting desires.
That which you dreaded but dar-
ed not; all that you hoped but will
ed not; the faith that you claimed
but had not--these slumber lightly
waiting to be awakened at the
touch of strong purpose.
am your opportunity to give
yourself in new allegiance and
understanding to Him who said,
Behold, | make all things new"
| am the New Year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Mother OF Mrs. Mary snearly Dies

Mrs. Actius Wirick, II, died
Tuesday mornign at her home in
GAINESVILLE. She is survived by her
husband J. M Wirick; five daugh-
ters-Miss Audrey of the home;
Mrs. Ethel Dick of Mt. Sterling;
Mrs. Mary Snearly, McConnelsville
and Mrs. Laura Patterson and Mrs.
Etha Quinn, GAINESVILLE, and one
son, Ralph Wirick of Outville. The
deceased was member of the
Primitive Baptist church.
Funeral services will be held at 2
p. M, Friday, at the Mangold fu-
neral home, GAINESVILLE, and burial
will be in Memorial park
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Correspondents And Others,
Please Note

Again we will kindly ask
that all correspondents, and
other contributors who reside
ON r. F. D. routes. please
mail their copy next week SO
that it will reach us Monday.
Tuesday is New Years day,
and r. r. d. carriers will not
make their rounds. Star car
riers will make their trips as
usual.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Howard Deycl Arrives Home From
Colorado Lumber Camp

Mr.. Howard Deyol, who for the
past nine months has been employ
ed with a lumber camp near An
tonito, Colorado, came Friday for
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles r. Devol of the north river
road. Mr.. Devol has been. stationed
in q camp in the mountains, and has
had quite an interesting experience.
At present much of the work is sus-
pended, because Of the heavy snow
fall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Robert Tombaugh Wins Trip To
Washington, ID. G..

Robert Tombaugh, the 10 year
old son of DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Tom
baugh OF this place, won a free trip
with all expenses, to Washington,
ID. O., in new subscription contest
given by the Columbus Citizen, for
which paper he has been carrier boy
for some time. He left "Wednesday
OF this week, and will return Fri
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Miss Lucy Porter Better

Miss Lucy Porter Of Malta. who
was very i'll with pneumonia and
asthma. is better of the pneumonia.
Mrs. Belle Snedeker is assistirg in
her care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
r. O. Roberts Gets Degree

Last Friday Mr.. b. o. Roberts re-
ceived Master Of Arts degree from
Ohio state University Mr.. Roberts
is superintendent OF Pennsvilie
schools.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
Death OF Mrs. Harriet Garwood

Mr.. Frank P. Vaughn of Colum-
bus sends us clipping from pa
per published at Oswego, Kan,
telling of the death of his aunt,
Mrs. Harriet Garwood, former
resident of near Pisgah church, I'm
ion township, on what was known
as the Fitch farm. The article fol-
lows:
Mrs. Harriet Garwood died at
her home in this city Saturday
morning, Oct. 27, 1894, at 4 o'clock
after an illness of six weeks, aged
50 years, eight months and three
days Harriet Johnson was born
Feb. "a, 1852, at Malta, O. She
was married to Jasper Garwood in
1884 at Pierce City, Mo. With her
family she moved to Oswego in
1900, and Mr.. Garwood died in
1922. She was a member of the
Methodist church. She is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Allie w. Mer-
ritt. of Tulsa, Okla; four sisters,
Mrs. Virginia Kirksby of San Fran
cisco, Calf; Mrs. Rebecca Saund-
ers of Beatrice, Neb.; Mrs. j. H.
Stevens, Neodesha, Kan; Mrs. C. l..
Crockel of Drumright, Okla; and
two brothers, w. A. Johnson of
Rosseau, and E. G. Johnson of
Monet, Mo.
Funeral services were held Sum
day afternoon at the home at
o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. f.
Dobson, of the Presbyterian church.
Interment was made in the Oswego
cemetery. Stanley Tharp sang two
beautiful solos. Beautiful Isle 81
Somewhere" and Rock of Ages. =
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27

THREE GREAT STARS: Walter
Winchell, O. o. Mcintyre and Will
Rogers NOW Write Regularly for
the SUNDAY CHICAGO HERALD
AND EXAMINER. Be Sure To Read
Their Brilliant Articles EVERY
SUNDAY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27

John Scott, jr., Undergoes Operation
John Scott, jr., of this place, un-
derwent an operation for appendi-
citis, Monday night at Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE He is recover-
ing nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27

Mr.. George Lowell who has been
i'll since Sunday with grip, and con-
fined to his home, is on the mend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27

Mr.. David McClain Of the county.
home il i'll with stomach trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27
F.. Niceswanger Undergoes

w. f.. Niceswanger Undergoes
Operation Today
Mr.. VIM. F. Niceswanger of Pop
lar Ridge expects to undergo a
major operation this forenoon at
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, for
prostate trouble. Wednesday of last
week Mr. Niceswanger underwent
the first stage of the operation, at
the hospital, and stood it well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-27

Mrs. j. N. Barlow of Malta is laid
up with a heavy cold.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-22
Surplus Relief Work
In State Announced

Washington, Oct. 22-(P)-The sur
plus relief corporation announced
Monday the government had shipped
686,334 cattle from North Dakota's
drouth area to more fertile pastures
during the IL months which ended
September 30.
In addition. 3,o8l, 500 pounds Of
feed grains were distributed among
destitute farmers. These included
wheat, corn, oats, barley, and milo.
Millions Of pounds Of foodstuffs
and hundreds Of thousands Of yards
Of dry goods also were distributed
among the states unemployed during
the year. Pork was in the lead among
foodstuffs with canned beef second.
The foodstuffs consisted Of 1884,
lot pounds Of pork. 908,712 pounds Of
canned beef, l21 $50 pounds Of lard,
272. $40 pounds Of butter, e0,696 pounds
Of cheese, 1864 pounds Of flour,
120,Oo6 pounds Of cereal food, $1,000
pounds Of dried apples, and 1l9,080
pounds Of beans.
The corporation also shipped 10000
blankets, 325p0l pounds Of cotton,
6B,400 yards Of cotton ticking. l0e.-
$50 yards Of sheeting. 35e,500 yards
Of printed cotton material.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-22
:ROGNL|E AWAITING
TRIAL FOR ROBBERY
Minnewaukan Lad, Charged
With Rugby HoIdup, to
Be Arraigned Soon

Rugby, N. D., Oct. 22.-(R)-Having
waived q preliminary hearing on q
charge Of robbery Of the Merchants
Bank Of Rugby here on Thursday,
Myron Rognlie, 10, Of Minnewaukan,
is to be arraigned in district court to
enter his plea as soon as Judge @.
Crimson returns to the city, states at
torney L. r. Nostdal said Monday.
Rognlie went before Justice L. A.
Rooms late Saturday and waived a
preliminary hearing and was ordered
held for trial in district court. I'm
able to furnish bonds Of 5000 he
went back to Jail.
A term Of district court opened here
Monday afternoon, but Judge Grim
son, who has been elsewhere in the
state trying cases assigned to him for
trial, had not returned to the city up
to shortly before noon.
The complaints against Rognlie was
signed by ]. g. McClintock, president
Of the Merchants Bank Of Rugby.
Rognlie, arrested in Grand Forks
Thursday evening, also has confessed
the theft, at gun point, Of IN auto
mobile from Dr.. E. J.-Walsh In Minot,
and the holdup Of q garage attendant
at Granville.
II don't know whether there Is
something mentally wrong with him
or whether he is just trying to force
himself into the penitentiary," the
prosecutor said, in commenting on
Rognlie's actions prior and subsequent
to his apprehension.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-22
Weeks Files Appeal
With Supreme Court

Appeal Of J. J. Weeks from decision
Of the Burleigh county district court
sustaining his ordered removal from
office by Gov. Ole H. Olson was filed
Monday in the state supreme court.
Weeks, through Assistant Attorney
General Charles A. Verrett and Attor-
ney General p. o. Satire, claims err
ror on the part Of District Judge Fred
Jansonius in refusing to grant q writ
Of certiorari.
The appeal also raised the question
Of legality Of the acting governor to
remove Weeks without cause.
Shortly after he assumed office,
Olson ordered Weeks to vacate the
office. Weeks refused, and Olson
sought . writ Of mandate to compel
him to vacate. Weeks retaliated with
the certiorari action.
Hearing on the case Is expected to
take place next month.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-22

man, It is recorded. It was moved by
Mrs. Anderson Of Valley City that
the chairman pro tenn be empowered
t., appoint q constitution and by
laws committee. The chairman ap-
pointed DR.. LaRose, Mr.. stockwell
and Miss Ward as q constitution
committee.
Some time was devoted to inspect
ing copies Of banners used by the
New York board Of public health,
which were copied by Miss Emma
Stevens Of Bismarck for the health
committee Of the women's federated
clubs. Then the constitution was
read and adopted.
Grassick First President
The chairman appointed DR.. Raw
ltngs, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Ander-
son as q nominating committee and
the following slate was nominated
and elected as the first group Of Off
GERS: DR.. Grassick, president: Mrs.
Bolley, first vice president; Dr.. La
Rose, second vice president; DR..
Stickney, third vice president: DIR. A.
Carr, fourth vice president: Mrs.
Stevens, treasurer, and Mrs. Quain,
secretary. At the close Of the meet
ing, Mrs. w. F.. Cushing was ap-
pointed to select an emblem and re-
pert at the next executive commit
tee session.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-22
Four Firms Assisting
In Plays Production

That several Bismarck firms are
cooperating in the staging Of THE
Torch Bearers" three-act comedy by
Kelly. Thursday evening by the Ca
thedral Players was announced Mon
day by the director, Rev. Father
Henry Holleman.
The drama. which viii be present.
ed ct the Bismarck auditorium at
sis o'clock, win be the initial offer
ing Of the current season Of the club,
which has for its members young peo-
pie Of the st. Mary's procathedral
parish.
Those who viii appear are James
Walsh and Miss Jane Byrne in the
leading roles. the Misses Cora Marie
Strauss, Jane Christian. Evelyn Grace
Hermann, Ruth stenquist and Amelia
Wurst and Ennlnet McCusker, r. NJ.
Knoll, Frederick Monley, Al Hartl
and wallace Maddox.
Stage properties win be furnished
for the production by Webb Brothers
furniture store and Hintgen,s dry
goods store. Gowns worn by women
"a the cast viii b loaned by the Sarah
Gold ana Rose shops.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-22
Indictments Sought
In DaicheS Murder

Chicago, Oct. 22.-(P-County
prosecutors prepared Monday to seek
murder indictments against three
men for the $500, 900 insurance Staying
Of Eli Daiches. wealthy advertising
man, shot to death In his auto March
8.
Richard Regan. assistant states at
torney, said he would ask the grand
jury to vote true bills naming Irving
Weitzman, well-to-do baker and
brother Of Louis Weitzman Of New
York, president Of the advertising
firm with which Daiches was aSso-
ciated: James (alias Walter MUIR
ply, who IS held with Weitzman, and
Jack London, former gambling house
guard.
London is the only one Of the three
at liberty and police said they believ-
ed his capture was imminent.