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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-02-21
ACCIDENT
Sunday Church Services

Church of the Brethren, Rev. A. D.
Scrogum, Pastor Sunday school at
$3.50 a. M; worship at 1890 a. m.
Zion Lutheran Church missouri
Synod, Rev. A. W.; Code, Pastor
$50 a. M, Sunday school; 1920 a.
an., English service. 80
English Lutheran Pastorate-Rev.
George Kunkle will conduct preach
ing service at 1890 a, m.
High School Honor Roll
The honor roll for both the second
term and the half year in the local
high school was announced by B. O..
Aiken, principal, as follows:
Seniors, Second Term-Ruth Ault,
Harriet Calls, Nora Kahl, Georgia
Eckert, Marie Stark, Grace Margroff,
Anna Williams, Gladys Schlossnagle;
half-year, Ruth Ault, Nora Kahl,
Grace Margroff, Marie Stark, Anna
Williams.
Juniors, Second Term-Lena Georg,
Virginia Herring, Florence Miller,
Ethel Storey, Richard Kolb; half-year,
Lena Georg, Virginia Herring, Flor
ence Miller, Richard Kolb.
Sophomores, Second Term-June
IhtZJ val mae uIlItCI, NAY OA4Nh,
Grace Schlossnagle; half-year, same,
Freshmen, Second Eerm-Margaret
Fickenscher, Irene Rodeheaver, Iva
Reichenbecher, William Simmons;
half-year, Irene Rodeheaver.
Elementary Honor Roll
First Grade, Second ,Term-Robert
Raley, Robert Ravenscroft.
Second Grade, Second Term-Lois
Kaese, Martha FratzJ same for half
year. .;.
Third Grade, Second Term-Doris
Alexander, Marjorie fSpeicher; half
year, Doris Alexander.
Fourth Grade, Second Term-Ruth
'Scrogum, Betty Oester, Helen De.
Witt, Helen Wilburn; half-year, Ruth
Scrogum, Betty Oester, Helen De-
Witt.
Fifth Grade, Second Term-Rutf
Simmons, Rose Holiday; same for the
half-year.
Sixth Grade, Second Term-MarS
House, June Fike, Billy Fickenscher
same for half-year. -
Seventh Grade, Second Term-Leal
Ravenscroft, Marjorie Raley, Bett!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-02-21

Miss Irene Sebold and friends, and
Bernard Sebold spent Saturday even
ing at Friendsville, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Blaine Friend.
William Herring and fam iii y
motored to Uniontown, Pa, Sunday.
Mat. Storey was transacting bust
ness at Uniontown, Pa, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Kamp and son
Fred were in Oakland Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Alexander were
visiting relatives in Salisbury Satur-
day night.
Mrs. George Sebold and son Hubert
and daughters Helen and Annabelle
and Mrs. Everett Howard and son
Donald spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. E. McGettigan.
Earl Alexander and family were re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
WEIGH at Gortner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-02-21

Mrs. Harry Kamp, Mrs. A. Reichen-
becher and Mrs. Scott Duckworth were
quilting at the home of Chas. Reichen-
becher Monday.
Orlen, Lyle, Catherine and Geral-
dine Wright spent Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Schlossnagle.
w. H. Haenftling and family were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Fratz.
Harry HENDERSON and family We're
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Humber
son one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Seibert and fam
lily were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Hanft.
Lester Edgar spent Saturday in
Oakland.
Dorothy and Leona Glass were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Smith.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-02-21

S COURIER Charles
of
under n Washington?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-02-21

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1885
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-02-21

Advertising rates made known upon
application at the business Office
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
St. Thomas News
vi, GIVEN ON Err $4,000. 900
IN FEDERAL AID

Governor Lawrence Cramer secured
over So, 600. 900 for the Virgin Islands
during his last visit to the United States
The entire sum has been approved by
the President. IAlarge amount still avail, s
the Signature of the Comptroller General
before il can be re eased.
Homesteading has been granted
1851, 900, FERA reliet $4,000. operat.
ing Capital for Virgin Islands Com pany
$4,000; administrative expenses $25, 0OO
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
Random Notes

The District Court in Frederiksted
was in session yesterday. Fhe Court
was in session in Christiansted to-day.
Judge Levitt is busy clearing up the
business of the Court.
The people are hoping that public
work will be in full swing next year.
With the money appropriated for the
Virgin Islands and approved by the
President, there ought TO be something
big among the workers. skilled and Un-
skilled. st. Croix wants to see prosper.
Gus days.
A drive around the Bethlehem estates
is something enlightening in these days.
The moving picture men will have
excellent views to carry away. Such
pictures will advertise st. Croix in
great way.
The motor schooner "Carlsark" ar
rived from St. thomas this morning
about $50 O'Clock with cargo.
The Christiansted theatre will present
when A Mans A Mar. lively drama
with the popular George O'Brien and
others. 1t is a Western picture. To.
night at 8. Is o'clock.
Governor Cramer returned to st.
Croix by plane this morning.
His Excellency the Governor will be
present at meeting of the Progressive
League at the Open Air theatre, Fred
eriksted, Tomorrow night.
The mails closing for Fajardo at 500
D, m. today will also be available for the
dispatch Of other than air mail forU.SA
due to leave San Juan for Philadelphia
December 21st.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19

roads around island 1892, 900, building
of cottages around Blusbeard Castle and
in ST. John @91 400 to extend the activi-
ties ofIhe V. J. Comp4n., buy lands
build house 90 estates and expand field
operation $1,000. 900; air base $A75.
streets in ST. Thomas $4,000 and hous-
Ing $250. OOO. daily News.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
Daily News.
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS INTER
VIEW GOVERNOR CRAME.R

A group of teachers intervie wed the
Governor Yesterday about the affairs of
the Education Department. they return
ed pleasedfrom this discussion as they were
assured OF Certain p leasant working ac.
tIons. Among the teachers present at
the interview wsre Miss Bertha 30.
scnulte and Messrs. Am ldeo Francis and
Lubin PlcKwoJd. Daily News
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
HON, MILLER RESIGNS FROM
COUNCIL

Valdenar A. Miller. first elected mem
Der for st. John rendered his resignation
to the Colonial Council. Il was brought to
the attention of man oers yesterday and
laid on the table for action at the nexr
meeting,
The man who championed repeal and
the return of the Navy, engin cred The
Blue Party 1882 IaodsIide and took the
leading role in community affairs for
three years is retiring because of Ill
health and anticipated departure from
island"
Daily News.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
Auction Notice

At the request of Marie Conton Admin
istratrix of the estate of George Conton.
deceased, and by virtue of an order is
sued out ofthe District Court of the Vir
gin Islands of the United Ststes OF Anne
RIGA, dated December II. 1888 there will
be offered for sale at the Police Court
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
Monday Jan. 20, 1896

At 2. 90 o. clock D. m. House and Lot No.
l B. i. Marke. Street and
At 800 O'Clock p m House and Lot No
B. f. Marker Street.
All the documents pertaining to the
sale will be exhibited at the time of the
sale.
Christiansted Vendue Office December
IL, 1885
DH.JACKSON
Vendue Director,
Fee $500
Say Two Dollars
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
Roosevelt
Silent on
NRAAin1s
Delays Statement Pending
Conferences With u. S.
Business Leaders.

BIZ iHitcd Press
WASHINGTON. June 3.-Presi-
Gent Roosevelt this afternoon felt
his way cautiously toward clari1ca-
ton of his NRA policy.
AS he resumed conferences with
congressional and business leaders,
statement promised for today was
postponed. The White House indi-
Gated it probably would be another
"a hours before the President was
ready to reveal his next move IN
meeting the crisis arising from in
valuation of all codes.
The next White House pronounce
ment. it was said will outline what
the Administration can do immedl-
ately within the terms Of the courts
sweeping decision, pending legisla-
tive or other remedial action that
may be attempted later.
Speaker Joseph w. Byrns was the
first White House caller as the
President started fresh round OF
conferences following a weekend
cruise.
Speaker Byrnes said later he eX-
pected Congress to be in session I'M
til probably Aug. l. He said pro-
posals for an early congressional re-
cess followed by a special session
were out" in his opinion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
N0RMANDIE SETS
new SPEED RECORD
Averages 1858 Knots on
Trans Atlantic Run.
By United Press

By United Press
NEW YORK, June 3-The super
liner Normandie captured the myth
ical blue ribbon of trans Atlantic
speed supremacy today when she
came triumphantly into New York
Harbor on her maiden, record
breaking voyage.
The harbor was a bedlam. Hun
dreds of horns and sirens combined
ma piercing cacophony Of greet
ing. The noise drowned the cheers
of thousands Of spectators on scores
Of excursion vessels and small craft
an dashore.
The 79.2SO-ton liner, carrying
2170 passengers, reached Ambrose
Light, outside New York Bay, at
ga. m. indianapolis time), COM
pleting the 1911 miles in approx
mately days hours and IA min
utes, a new transatlantic record.
He raverage speed was 1853 knots.
The previous mark for the North
Atlantic. 27.92 knots, was made by
the German liner Europa The
record for the 11-mile longer
southern route, from Gibraltar TO
Ambrose. was set by the Italian
liner Rex with 1892 knots.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
Hourly Temperatures
MUSGROVE TO FACE
CHARGE ON ASSAULT
Court Action Slated for
June II by Judge.

Municipal Judge Dewey Myers
today continued the trial Of Her
shell Musgrove, discharged police
man. accused of having engaged
Chief Mike Morrissey in fist fight
Saturday until June II.
Musgrove is said to have entered
the chiefs Office and struck him IN
the face as the chief was seated at
desk. The men we're separated after
one or two more blows had been
struck and Musgrove was lodged in
iail. He is out on $50 bond
Musgrove was discharged recently
from the force by the Safety Board
after a police trial board had found
him guilty of conduct unbecomlng
an officer, neglect of duty and viola
ton of department rules.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
KidneparS Are Sought

bH tHifen Press
TACOMA. Wash. June 3.-De-
partment of Justice agents, engaged
in their greatest manhunt since the
search for John Dillinger. looked 0
Volney Davis, Midwestern gangster
and slayer. today to lead them to
the men who kidnapped 9year-Old
George Weyerhaeuser for 100000
ransom.
Slayer and fugitive from justice
until today. Davis has been identi-
fed as a man who sought to rent
an apartment in Tacoma several
days before George WeyerhaeuseI
disappeared on his way home from
school, May "a
II was believed that Davis was
here as the advance" man of the
kidnap gang. II would have been
his task to survey the ground. time
the boys movements. then fade out
of the picture while the men who
did the kidnapping moved in.
While the area was so bottled up
that none could leave without be-
ing identified or questioned. Fed
eral agents spread another trap
the same one that Melted Bruno
Richard Hauptmann in the Lind
berCh case.
This trap was lined with IS, $40
and $50 Federal Reserve notes. The
money paid by F. R. Titcomb. uncle
of the kidnapped boy. for his release.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
RAY ADMITS BURNS
CASE is STALEMATE
Can't Find Murder Weapon,
Sheriff Says.

Today, nearly three weeks after
Jerome H. Burns was fatally shot
in his home, 1926 w. Morris-st, and
his invalid wife had vanished, Sher-
if Otto Ray admitted he had not a
single workable or significant clew
to the mystery.
Although ballistics experts had es-
tablished that Mr.. Burns was shot
with a .32-caliber revolver of the
type believed to have been owned by
the victim and kept in the house,
the sheriff has been unable to find
the weapon.
Sheriff Ray is awaiting report
from chemist who in analysing
blood stains found in various parts
of the Burns home in an effort to
see whether they are all from Mr.
Burns or whether some one else was
wounded in the attack.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
FIRMS CONTINUE
ON NRA BASIS
Survey Shows Pay Not Cut;
Hours Unchanged.

In spite of labor leaders predic-
tions, The Times today was unable
to discover a case in Indianapolis
where wages have been reduced or
hours heightened after one week OF
an outlawed NRA.
Manufacturers and trade associa-
tons. both state and local, were
firm in the denial of "chiseling' and
while some concern was expressed
that few businesses might dis
turb the competitive balance with
wage reductions, the vast majority
saw little chance for such a move
in the near future.
Two workers active in the local
textile union we're discharged for
"disloyalty to the company" &C
cording to E. j. Young, general SUI
perintendent of the Indianapolis
Bleaching Co.
Mrs. Ethel Sphinx, 2138 E. Michi-
gan-st, secretary of the textile
union, was discharged today.
Mrs. Sphinx declared that her fore
man at the indianapolis Bleaching
Co. told her the discharge was be-
cause she was undesirable to the
company on account of her union
activities"
Mr.. Young said the discharge of
the two women had nothing to do
with the NRA decision.
They both we're disloyal to the
company and a disloyal worker is an
inefficient worker" he declared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03

sand dollars git this know $4,000
and put it in ones. Elves, Tens and
son if YOU don't git it and put 1t
there We will kidnap you kidnap
YOU and Death for you Git it by
Wednesday and put in a Sack and
take it and Hide West of that Ne
vada ind on the Road West of that
Pea thrasher West of that Pea
threaSher to the Bridge and put it
on the North Side of Road and to
the West E d OF Seament Butment
in the Weeds and don't make any
alarm of this or We Will git you ana
put you in safe keeping. Be sure
and put it at the Bridge South of
Nevada this located North West of
Windfall about ) miles If you don't
put it there it will be to Bad for
YOU Put that amount there Put it
there at 8 o'clock at Wed night"
Mr.. Mitchell notified Department
of Justice men and they planted a
package. but it was not called for
The second note had a crudely
drawn skulland cross bones on it.
During the hearing today. Mrs.
Naples. l9 years old, their child,
Helen Louise. 5-months- old. and Mr..
and Mrs. Otis Maple, parents of the
suspect. appeared.
The maximum penalty for convic-
ton is 40 years Imprisonment and a
fine OF $4,000.
Maple will be indicted under the
Lindbergh extortion law. Van Nolan,
United States district attorney, said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03

Maple Was dlEtSNtQ ONLAOdN lCaA
Upton. Ind. by Department Of
Justice agents. who descended on
him as he had stopped his car and
was picking up package along the
side OF the road.
II was this package the Justice
Department men said. that had been
placed there on directions Of the
second Of two letters received by
John S. Mitchell. Windfan. IND,
both OF which threatened him with
death unless he complied.
With him at the time of his arrest
were his wife. Elnora. 10. and their
5-monthS-old daughter. Helen Louise.
The agents allowed Maple TO drive
his wife and child 10 a neighbor' 5
home and then took him. telling his
wife only that they were bound for
Indianapolis.
This morning. when Maple ap-
peared for a hearing before United
States Commissioner Howard S.
Young. ne denied the authorship of
the notes. Clad in overalls. shirt
open at neck. the gangling youth
stood in obvious fright and awe Of
the proceedings.
Mr. Mitchell is reputed TO be
wealthy and Maple vas growing
vegetables on his farm for canning
al the Mitchell canning factory
He received the first note Tues
day and il read:
May 1885
This if for YOU to DO or else.
There Is of US We wount you
TO get $4,000 dollars Fifty Thou
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
GROSSART BARS
PUBLIC RECORDS
TO THE TIMES
County Auditor Raps Newspaper for Printing
Petty Larceny Personality Articles
Concerning Officials
URGES PROBE OF CITY GOVERNMENT
Anger Apparently Aroused by Item Showing
Courthouse Officers and Kin Draw $4,000
Yearly on Public Pay Rolls.

County Auditor Charles A. Grossart today threatened
to compel The Indianapolis Times to obtain court order
before public records in his office may be examined by its
reporters.
Mr. said he would refuse access to public rec
ors unless Times discontinued publishing petty larceny
personality articles regarding the conduct of official Marion
County affairs.
.Nbv doesn't The Times write up the city government?
Mr. Grossart demanded reporter There's plenty of OPP
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
SLAYER GUILTY
IN Bremen CASE
Davis. Pal of KarpiS. AID.
mitS Crime in Court.

~ Nfff y FffHs
ST. PAUL. June 3.-Volney Davis
slayer and kidnapers, pleaded guilty
today when arraigned before Judge
NJ. NJ Joyce III Federal Court on
charges of participating in the
100000 kidnapping of Edward G
Bremen.
Davis. arrested by Melvin PurviS
in Chicago and brought here by air.
plane. was a member of the no.
torious Barker -Karpis gang and was
wanted for questioning in connec-
ton with the abduction of George
Weyerhaeuser in Tacoma, Wash
He was arraigned on the Bremen
charge within a few hours after ar
rival here. Sentence was deferred.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
SHOWERS TO USHER IN
COOL SPELL FOR CITY
Ten Degree Temperature Drop Ex-
pected Tonight.

Thunder showers this afternoon
or tonight will be followed by a
temperature drop of about 10 de-
grees. J. H. Arlington, Federal
meteorologist, said today. Mr.. Arm
ington expects the mercury TO stand
at So degrees tomorrow morning.
A heavy rainstorm and gale yes
terday struck farms near Bedford
blowing barn from its founds lion,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
CITY BEAUTY SHOT TO DEATH;
DISAPPOINTED SUIT0R IS HUNTED
2O-Year-Old Blond Found Dead in Home by
Neighbors After Early Morning
Call by Young Lover.
KILLED MY WIFE, YOUTH QUOTED
Slayer Reported Headed South in Stolen Car;
Bullet Pierces Heart of
Screaming Girl.
Screaming Girl.

Mary Elizabeth Ferguson Hamburg, 20-year-od blond
was shot killed today h2r Speedway City home and
police and deputy sherfs Immediately began search for
Thomas WeIshans, described her disappointed sutton.
An hour after the crime had been committed in up
stairs apartment in four-famy dwelling 1869 w 15th-st
police were told that Weshans who o. and lives at 325 s.
Missourst appeared at a garage at 1873 s. linois-st
CLYDE Clendenen, garage employee, said he recognized
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
3 PERSONS INJURED
IN CRASH NEAR CITY
Wiman Rushed to Hospital After
Head-on Crash.

Three persons were injured, one
seriously, today in a head-on col
lision on Rochville-rd about two
miles east of the city.
An auto driven by J. c. Stewart
Kokomo, attempting to pass another
auto crashed into car driven by
John F. Strasser, At, Connersville,
according to witnesses.
Mr.. Stewards wife was injured
seriously and taken to st. Francis
Hospital
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
POLICE ROUNDUP OF
STRAY DOGS BEGUN
Five Trucks Patrol Streets in Hunt
for Animals.

The city launched its drive against
stray dogs today with five trucks,
each manned by two men, patrollng
the streets and in constant COM
munication with police headquarters
for bulletins On vicious dogs re-
ported to police.
Five persons were attacked by
dogs yesterday ard one positive case
of rabies was discovered. The drive
was started TO check a threatened
epidemic Of rabies
All dogs found at large without
leash or muzzle will be taken to the
dog pound and put to death if their
owners do not call for them within
five days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
Barbara and Count in Paris

By United Press
CHERBOURG. France. June s.
The former Barbara Hutton. and
i0-cent store heiress, has husband
now who thinks more of her than
he does of polo, she said today on
her arrival with her bridegroom,
Count Court Won Haugwitz-Revent-
low Of Denmark.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
Hoosier Killed by Train

BIZ Mud Prtes
BEDFORD. Ind. June 3-Vernon
Edwards, %, Huron, was killed in
stantly today when run over by
B g. o. freight train. Edwards was
believed TO have fallen asleep on the
tracks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
Farm Youth Ndbbed In
$50, 900 ExtOrtiOn Plot
Denies Part in Threatening of Wealthy WindfaI Canning
Factory Owner: $4,000 Bond Set by U. S.

2lyearod vegetable farmer today held
wealthy Indiana factory demanding $4,000
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03
AUTO SUIT DISMISSED
Injunction Against Motor Dealers
Withdrawn From Court.

Injunction suit against 10 Indian
apolis motor car dealers TO force
them to adhere to NRA and three
wage suits based on the Blue Eagle
we're dismissed today in Superior
Courts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-03

New guaranteed tires I5c VIZ Save
Si.00 up. HooSier Pete.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1935-12-23
; ALEXANDRIA
MEN HURT

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. %.
Three persons were seriously in
jured in Alexandria and vicinity
yesterday.
Walter Clyburn, 16, of 931
Patrick St., was shot through
the neck as a gun he was clean
ing accidentally discharged. His
condition was reported improved
today after favorable" night.
Gordon Weeks, %, of Wood
bridge, was said to have suffered
a bad night at the hospital where
he is being treated for a possible
fracture of the vertebrae and
arm suffered in a fall from a tree
from which he was gathering
holly.
Charles Querterous, SO, of 4
Swan Ave. is in Alexandria
Hospital with painful injuries suf-
fered when a gas tank fell on
Inn while he was working on a
Government launch in the Poto-
mac River and broke both legs.
His condition was reported today
to be Favorable"