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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Early Mail Delivery

So far as transcontinental mail
was concerned, st. Joseph (Mo.)
was the westernmost point Of deliv-
cry up to the beginning of the Civil
war. Beyond that point almost any
one who cared to deliver mail fur
ther, toward the setting sun was
privileged to do so, and at one time
many express companies and other
organizations were handling mail in
California. Each fixed its own deliv-
cry charges, and thus the so-called
franz" came into general use. The
frank" was merely rotation on
the envelope at first done by hand
and later with a rubber stamp, de-
noting the firm carrying the mail
and the price. Delivery from San
Francisco to a specified mining
camp was originally 81 for an ounce
or less, and by 1854 had dropped
to ST.. Many a hardy rider uncon-
nected with any organization made
it his sole business to deliver mail
to isolated camps. These riders
were the directories of the period
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
STATE SERVICE WILL
AID CCC ENROLLEES

All enrollees in the Civilian Con-
servation Corps in the state will re-
ceive aid of the Ohio State Employ
ment Service in their efforts to OBJ
tain work on completing their enlist
ment, Manager w. A. Betscher an
nounced today.
Henceforth it will be mandatory for
all future CCC applicants to regis
ter with the local office of the en-
ployment service to be eligible for
enlistment Identification cards issu-
ed by the employment service will be
required by the CCC selecting off
cials as evidence Of their registration
before they will be considered
Thousands of enrollees in Ohio
camps will be faced with the problem
of securing private employment after
September 80, when the new ruling
limiting the term of enrollees to two
years and age to not more than "a
years, goes into effect.
The Ohio State Employment Serv-
ice, along with the regular activity
of its nineteen offices, will place as
many of these young men on worth
while jobs as possible. according to
Mr.. w. A. Betscher.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Macao, Oldest Permanent
China Coast Settlement

Macao is the oldest of all per-
manent foreign settlements on the
China coast.
Macao, spelled locally Macau,
notes writer in the New York
Times, consists of peninsula in the
delta OF the Canton river, and the
Islands OF Colowan and Taipa. It's
total area is approximately eleven
square miles. The peninsula, To-
Gated forty miles by water from
the British Crown colony of Hong
kong, and eighty miles from Can
ton, Is about two-and-a-haf miles
long and half as wide.
The occupation by the Portuguese
dates from 1857, but some $50 years
elapsed before China formally rec
ognized Portugal's sovereign rights.
Without unseemly levity, it may be
said that this is not to be consid-
cred a long delay in the transaction
of Chinese affairs.
1t Is the claim of the Portuguese
that they were the pioneers OF Eu-
ropean intercourse in Chinese wa
ters. India and what is now the
Federated Malay States were their
stepping stones to the farther East.
AS the Portuguese were the first
to inaugurate European trade in
China, so were they the first among
foreigners to earn the hatred, fear
and contempt of the Chinese. The
methods they employed in settle
ment and trade brought about mas
sacres and great loss of life on both
sides, which for a time virtually
ended foreign commerce in the
South and directed it to settlements
at Ningpo and elsewhere.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Oregon Plywood Union
Rejects CIO Link

Marshfield, Oregon (AFLNS) The
frantic efforts of the CIO sharpshoot-
ers to sabotage A. F. of L. member
ship met with another smashing de
feat, when Plywood, Veneer, Box and
Shook Workers Local Union No. 1921,
at Coos Bay, voted overwhelmingly to
remain with the American Federation
of Labor.
The local has around 900 members,
about seventy-fve per cent of whom
were present to cast their ballot. The
final count was 1856 to 62, or over six
to one. to reject association with the
CIO, notwithstanding a clever cam
paign waged by few dual-organi-
zation adherents.
Local No. 1921 was organized May
81, 1885. It's constructive policies and
faithful observance of agreements with
employers, in keeping with the estab-
lished policies of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor, have brought the
membership many gains in wages,
shorter hours and improved working
conditions which it is claimed they
could not have hoped to achieve in any
other manner.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Origin of "Dixien

The Home Book of Quotations
says there are many stories to ex-
plain this but none Of them is con-
vincing, the compiler's guess being
that 1t derives from the Mason and
Dixon line between Pennsylvania
and Maryland. One legend is Of a
kind-hearted slave-owner of Man
haitian island in the Eighteenth CEN
tury, whose slaves were SO well
treated that when taken away they
pined to be back on Dixie's planta-
ton. Another explanation derives
it from the French word dix"
which was printed on the $40 notes
issued by a New Orleans bank, pop
ularly known as Dixie's bank. Eb-
mett's song Dixie Land" written
in 1859, spread it's use.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Once Fashion to Carry
Ones Knives and Forks

The fine craftsmanship, the
wealth Of detail in ornament and
the wide variety of material en-
ployed in the handles (hafts) of
antique knives and forks is attribut-
able to the fact that these were
personal possessions, and much
priced ones. Italian influence in
England was supposed to be re-
sponsible for the introduction of the
fork, which was rarely used there,
even in the highest circles, until
well along towards the middle of
the Seventeenth century. A guest
would bring his own set, knife, fork
and spoon, to dinner. even as late
as the close of the century.
Travellers stopping at inns found
these sets an absolute necessity,
and they were kept in a case in a
pocket. In order to make carrying
easier, they were very frequently
of the folding type. Sometimes only
knife and fork made up the set,
each with one side shaped and one
side fiat, called twins"
Fine polished brass, sometimes
enriched with enamel, or ivory,
amber, porcelain, pottery, rare
wood, tortoiseshell, mother-of-
pearl, silver or gold, are among
the materials which formed the
handles of this early cutlery. The
blades were sometimes elaborate
ly engraved with notices, coats of
arms, figures of saints and other
ornamentation. Iron, damascened
in gold and silver, was used for
the handle of some early German
sets, and from the same country
came set now in museum with
jeweled gilded silver handles
New York Sun.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
STATE SERVICE TO
ASSIST EMPLOYERS

Ohio State Employment Service
will aid employers in complying with
the new Ohio law limiting working
hours of women and those under 18,
Manager w. A. Betscher announced
today.
Before young job applicants are
referred to employers the local office
of the employment service will inyes-
tigate thoroughly to determine
whether or not they meet require
ments of law.
Also information about the work
restrictions on women and minors
will be furnished any employers de-
string to hire in these categories, Mr..
w. A. Betscher stated.
The work of the Ohio State Employ
ment Service is merely cooperative
measure, and in no way lessons the
employers individual responsibility
under the law.
The new law was effective Au-
gust 20.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Senate Committees to Hold
Hearings On Farm Program

Washington, D. G. (ILNS).-Two
sub committees of the Senate Agricul-
ture Committee have been appointed
to hold series of conferences through
out the country to determine farm
program.
A committee composed of Senators
Smith, Elmer Thomas, Bankhead, and
Ellender will start tour of cotton,
rice and tobacco regions in the south
about October /.
Another committee composed Of Sen
ators McGill, Pope, and Frazier will
tour the corn and wheat belt.
1--WE will shape the farm program
from what we learn from the boys in
the fields" Smith said. "The farm
ers will take charge Of the meetings
and will talk over legislation with
u.s."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
TRADES COUNCIL

The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council held their regular meeting
last week, and 45 members were
present.
Mr.. Fred Miller, organizer for the
American Federation of Labor, was
present and addressed the delegates
present.
The painters, paper hangers and
decorators reported they went on rec
ord to pay $1.00 per member into the
treasury of the council to assist in
paying the expenses of the council.
The Woman's Union Label League
donated $500 to the council treasury
the same being the profits of the lawn
fete held recently.
President Gallagher reported
agreements signed by the following
gasoline and oil stations: j. G. Baker,
East avenue and So. Third street;
Pater Oil Co., East avenue and Kyle
and Gardner, Central avenue; Phil
lips, &c Central avenue, and South
Hamilton crossing; Mike Krovercheck,
East avenue and Ludlow; Rego, S.
Second street; Cities Service, Main
and Eaton avenue; Schisler's, Main
and F, Schenck and Pleasant; Linden
wald Service, Schenck and Pleasant;
Texaco, Schenck and Mt. Pleasant;
Floyd Hillman, Third and Central.
Other stations have not as yet signed.
Gallagher also reported the auto
mechanics at the West Side, Acme,
Citizens on Main street, are all MEM
bers Of the unit but no agreements
have been signed. A few men en-
ployed at Johnston's are members of
the union.
BY vote the central body endorsed
Brother Gunnard Schoblom, of the
Plasterers and Cement Finishers
Union, and Caleb DodsWorth, of
Molders' Union No. 283, candidates
for city councilmen at the coming
election. The council members
pledged their support.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10

nEEP in the heart of every male.
II be he father. husband. or
brother, is the yen for den apart
from the living quarters OF the
household. He wants a room of soli-
tude sacred to his interests and
amusements where he can read In
peace and quiet, or work out his
problems uninterrupted by the ra-
dio. telephone or family conversa-
tions.
Once the man of the family
thought that resorting to the base
ment was the last word In defeat.
But no longer Is that true. When the
underground cemented chasm In
which the old furnace was housed
has been modernized with up-to-date
heating equipment operated by gas.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10

there is ample space remaining for
the breadwinner's paradise, and
recreation room If he so wills.
Wouldn't you, as a householder,
jump at the chance to remodel your
basement into a den as attractive as
that shown above? The heating and
winter air conditioning unit at the
left is installed in a modern metal
cabinet of simple lines in harmony
with the modern furnishings that
complete the room.
Such equipment is automatic and
requires no attention: it is silent,
without mechanical noises: it Is
clean. free from dirt. SCOT. smoke
and odor. and besides, keeps the
basement atmosphere as fresh as
the outside air.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Chapman to Attend
international Meet

Columbus (OLNS)-O. B. Chapman,
director, Ohio department of indus
trial relations and former president of
the Ohio State Fedeation of Labor,
will attend the annual international
conference of government labor Off
Gals at Toronto, Canada, September
Ia to 18.
The conference is held annually to
discuss labor problems confronting
heads of federal and state labor de-
partments, and is largely attended by
those officials and representative of
organized labor unions.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
Case No. 1928
Probate Court. Butler Connty. OHIO

Probate Court Butler County, Ohio.
Mark r. Brown, administrator of the estate
Of Ida Y. Seeey, deceased, Plaintiff, vs..
Elizabeth " ImhoG. ct al. Defendants.
In pursuance to an order of Probate Court
of Butler County Ohio, I viii offer for sale
at public auction on Saturday, the llth day
Of September. 1887, at 10 o'clock a M at the
door OF the Courthouse at Hamilton Ohio, the
foliowing described real estate to-wit:
Lots number 1868 and 1864 the same
are known and designated upon the Revised
List of Lots in the Fourth Ward of the City
Of Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio House
No. 1868 Campbell Avenue, appraised at
S3,500,0O.
Terms Of sale, Cash.
MARK Il. BROWN,
Administrator of the estate of
Lida V. Seeley, deceased.
Ben A. Buckley, Attorney.
3l4 Rentschler Bldg. Au 6-4t
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10

Inasmuch as this employer has CO.
operated with us and we have always
found the officials of the brewery
reasonable to deal with, we feel that
it is only fair that we encourage the
membership of other unions to re-
quest the product of our employer.
The Hamilton Brewing Company is
deserving of the patronage of all
union men and their friends. Ask
for and insist upon the products of
this firm. Old Hollander is made in
Hamilton by union morkmen. Let's
patronize those who favor US.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Executive Board
Meets at Columbus

Columbus (OLNS)-The executive
board of the Ohio State Federation
of Labor met Thursday, September
9, in the headquarters of the federa-
ton at the call of President Michael
j. Lyden.
This was the first meeting Of the
board since the annual convention at
Dayton. The board conferred with
President John w. Jockel and Secre-
ry-Treasurer Charles Case, of the
Ohio State Building Trades Council.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
NEW BEER PERMITS

American Citizens Club, % S. Broad,
Middletown.
Transfer-Bessie Hudson to Arthur
Schwartz, SD High ST., Hamilton.
X. of c., 524 S. Third St., Hamilton.
Marie Wesbecher, Excello.
Eagles Club, 1926 Central Ave-,
Middletown.
Joe Asher, 2 Gordon Ave-, Hamilton.
Middletown Canoe Club, R. r. 2,
Middletown.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Odd War Weapons in China

Probably the most unusual battles
of modern times occurred in the
civil wars in China. As firearms
were scarce, says Golfers Weekly,
the regiments that could not get
cannons, machine guns, rifles or re-
volvers equipped themselves-and
even won battles-with meat chop
pers, firecrackers, bricks, umbrel-
las and other improvised weapons
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
LEGAL NOTICE FOR DIVORCE

AUGUST I6, 1861.
Preston McCart whose place of residence is
923 East Sth street, Monroe, Mich, will take
notice that the 18th day Of August, A. D.
1887. Beulah McCart filed her petition in the
Common Pleas Court of Butler County, Ohio
being case No. 486T9 praying for divorce on
the grounds Of gross neglect of duty Said
defendant is required TO answer or otherwise
plead on or before the 2nd day Of October
A. d. 1887 said petition will be taken as
true and the prayer thereof granted
CONRAD C. STROH, Clerk
Ben A Buckley. Attorney.
Au 20-6t
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
BREWING CO.
SIGNS CONTRACT

The international Union of Oper-
ating Engineers. Local No. 81, wish
to remind all affiliated unions and
their friends and sympathizers that
the Hamilton Brewing Company have
renewed their agreement many times
to employ engineers who are mem
bers Of our organization.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
LEGAL NOTICE

mon Pleas Court. Butler County Ohio.
Carl Wilson, whose place Of residence is
unknown, will take notice that on the 2nd
day Of January 1886 Edith Wilson filed her
petition against Carl Wilson in the Common
Pleas Court Of Butler County, Ohio, being case
No 16d73. praying for a divorce from Carl
Wilson on the ground Of willfu absence
Said case will be for hearing on and after
the 4th day OF October, 1897.
EDITH WILSON,
Plaintiff
Clinton Egbert and
Ben A. Buckley, Attorneys.
Au Get
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
LEGAL NOTICE FOR DIVORCE

August is, 1887
Lula Huff. whose place of residence is ~
known will take notice that on the 18th DAY
Of August. A. d. 1887, Seldom Huff filed his
petition in the Common Pleas Court of Butler
County. Ohio, being case No 48678, praying
for a divorce the grounds Of willful ab-
scenee. Said defendant is required to answer
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10

A chick town" is a place where
fine girl finally gives up and marries
a pill because she has no chance to
meet anybody else.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10

Why not place a new wreck al
each dangerous curve? Drivers al
ways slow down to look at them. Il
might help.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-09-10
Edgar K. Wagner
FUNERAL DIRECTOR


Or otherwise plead on or before the 2nd day
OF October. Al d. 1887 or said petition will
be taken as true and the prayer thereof
granted.
CONRAD c. STR0H Clerk.
Ben A. Buckley. Attorney.
Au 20-6t
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Evening star., 1937-05-09

instant before sprang forward that I
saw Cardinals scheme as clear as
diagram. The so-called police van was
to have dropped Oscar at those steps
on the waterfront, and the seaplane
was to pick him up from this boat. The
whole thing had been timed to
second - even to the dropping OF an
explosive on Tower Green to create
diversion while Oscar got away. AS
for the jeweller, he had been waylaid
- and this man, disguised with amaz-
ing skill. had taken his place in the
police van at Scotland Yard.
Ieluded the oar that crashed down,
and my fingers sank into the muscular
throat. We swayed, then toppled on
the f1oorboards. From the cockpit of
the plane, a white searchlight had
picked us out, and the machine taxed
towards us. Oscar was fighting like
wildcat, driving his fists into my face;
then l felt his hand cropping for his
pocket. In that glare of light l saw
the whites of his eyes and, clenching
Evening star., 1937-05-09
Continued from poos fourteen

my teeth, sent my knuckles smash
ing to his jaw.
The plane was closer now. The
searchlight veered to the steps. reveal
ing Major Morton and the guardsmen
with leveled rifles. A couple of shots
sang over my head, followed by a
third. l drove my fist again to the
mans jaw. This blow must have gone
home, because his head dropped back,
and l felt his body relax. l did not
know what was happening out on the
water until l heard long raucous
drone, and the airplane rose from the
Thames. The noise of its engine was
fading in the distance as stepped
ashore with the leather case.
Colin, you've saved an almighty
mess" This was all my cousin said to
me, but he gripped my hand. Then he
led the way over to his quarters.
"I'll get Anne-Marie and Julian
Vernot." he said. We're going up to
see Cardinal nov"
followed the others upstairs, with
Anne Marie at my side. and Major
Morton threw open the door. Henry
Cardinal stood at the window. He had
opened it, and the curtains we're
drawn back. Crouching in suspense.
he was evidently waiting for some
signal that had not come - and sup
pose he had heard the shots. As we
entered the room he swung round, and
his face went chastity white.
Its all up, CARDINAL" said Major
Evening star., 1937-05-09
THIS WEEK
Crown Jewels Mystery

Morton quietly, with cold finality.
For couple of seconds the man at
the window did not move, then he
drew himself up. With a handkerchief
he carefully polished pair of pince-nez
glasses, replaced them on his arched
nose, and looked at my cousin with
quizzical smile. so you've brought
Julian Vernot," he remarked by
giving evidence against me, no doubt
he expects pardon for his rather
trifling share in my arrangements. l
wish you good fortune, Julian.
You you're not blindr gasped
Morton.
Cardinal laughed. 1T has been con-
venient for me, sometimes. to see more
than other people imagined" Taking
out thin platinum case. he lit a
cigarette and tossed the match
through the open window. II see one
thing now clearly. To end ones
days in custody must be singularly
dull, and have always lacked
philosophy. You must forgive me if l
take an easier way out -. He turned
to the window.
Morton and the detective rushed
forward, but were too late. Fifty feet
below on the cobblestones, the yellow
light of lamp near sentry box shone
upon a crumpled heap.
IAN easier way - for all of us,
said Morton in a low voice as he slowly
closed the window
1ks End
Evening star., 1937-05-09

get clear, to escape? And now. with
Grass inconsistency, she was taking
him back. He shot her a glance, but
only her profile was presented to him.
and he felt oddly afraid of her - he.
Henry Montague, sometime head of
the finn of Montague & Company,
afraid of a mere girl who was his Office
boys sister. A mad world! But he
drove with grim obedience towards
canyons upon which the day was
closing
And now, Unexpectedly. he had a
heartache of another kind. These
familiar haunts - he had been part
of them. He had seen changes come: in
architecture, in topography. in per-
sonnet. Men had been swept aside to
make room for others. Institutions
that seemed solid as rock had given
ground. 1t had become shifting, un-
stable place, especially of late years,
but it still possessed for him some
thing of that fascination he had felt
when, as the veriest junior, he had
first hung his hat on peg and thrust
his immature feet under desk
There it isr' cried Joey, nudging
his sister There's the name on the
windows - seventh floor"
"Oh, yes, see it now"
Montague and Company. Joey
read it out Importantly.
Montague steeled himself.
Thank you," said Hilly. I'm glad
to have seen it,
He started the car. He felt he had
only one desire now: to get her and
Joey home, and call it day.
He would go to his club and brood.
Upon this state of mind her question
struck sharply:
well, now you've seen the monster,
are you really free of him?"
His irritation became defiance.
NO." he cried. I'm not beaten.
I'm coming back into the game"
Hilly caught her breath.
"Oh, I'm so glad. So glad! I'd have
been disappointed in you otherwise"
He turned recklessly to stare at her.
Would you mind?" she limited
calmly. There's truck ahead and
it's bigger than you are. and l would
like to deliver Joey back home intact"
He swerved.
What wise little woman you are,
Hilly." said Montague after moment.
What an amazing sort Of person"
Aren't you bit surprising your
self - calling me Hilly the first time
we meet?"
mo-" said Montague stubbornly.
Il consider it the most natural thing
in the world"
Then, remembering Joey's revela-
tions, he was plunged into despair.