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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
Arthur ARD
c. ShappeII
Democratic Candidate for
Allen Co. Commissioner
(Subject to May Primary

(SubJect TO May Primary
That there will be a particularly
strong campaign waged in local po-
litical circles in Allen County goes
without saying, but there are some
candidates whose position is SO strong
that their constituents need not
worry about their candidates success.
That strength of position is one of
natural admiration and popularity
rather than one obtained by political
force. For example, Arthur c.
Shappell who is a candidate for
Allen County Commissioner. Being
in politics naturally creates opposi-
ton but Mr.. Shappell has made many
friends. When the citizen who
knows how to think for himself looks
deep into the facts and then forms
his own deductions, he will decide on
voting for a candidate that has
shown by actual performance that he
is the kind of man best fitted for
public office. BY actual perform
ance we refer to the manner in
which he has lived his life, socially
and in business. We mean the way
he has treated his fellow beings and
the kind of civic pride he mas evinced
as a citizen. Allen County knows
Mr.. Shaprell by these tests and like
him all the more. He is therefore
not only well liked but also popular.
His candidacy is a strcng one and
he we'll deserves the support of the
voters, regardless of partisanship.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
Roy {. Layton
Democratic Candidate for
Representative to Con-
gress from 4th Dist.

In the lawyer may be found an
ideal combination of talents. He is
not only a friendly advisor in times
of stress but he is competent in the
capacity of the law giver especially
for his understanding is that of tech
nician, practitioner and creator. He
has seen the law at work, he under
stands how laws, genial in intent,
can prove banal in effect. tie is,
therefore, in a position to profit by
the mistakes of others, less gifted in
experience and training. Constantly
in touch with public needs, he is es-
pecially prepared to give the people
exactly what they want. Therefore,
the candidacy of Ray E. Layton,
Auglaize County attorney, for repre-
sentative to Congress from the 4th
Dist. has been received with hearty
appreciation. Equipped with a SYM
pathetic understanding of all classes,
honesty and love of justice. he will
undoubtedly fill the office with dis
tinction. No individual, clique or
organization will ever be able to
bend him to a small-sighted and
selfish will. His interests are plainly
of the people end it is this kind OF
man, kn >wn well to the voters by his
actual performance, who will right.
fully receive their hearty support
He is one of Auglaize County's most
valued citizens and deserves consid.
GRAFTON of all who are interested in
good government.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
Clay I.
C0tterInan
Republican Candidate for
Allen County Sheriff
Subject to May Primary

Subject to May Primary
That Clay 7. Cotterman's an
nounced candidacy for the office of
Sheriff of Allen County is meeting
with popular approval is well ex-
emplifed on all sides by the express
sions uttered enthusiastically in his
praise. We al know the life and
character of Mr.. Cotterman is such
as to command the commentator OF
everyone vitally interested in the
welfare and standing of the COM
munity. He is not only a man of
good heart but also of generous pur-
poses. He has never harbored malice
and one usually finds a smile on ms
face, kint word on his lips and a
warm clasp in his handshake; and
the best part is that all of these
things are genuine and not affected.
Mr.. Cotterman has host of friends
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
John H. Dawson
Republican Candidate for
Probate Judge of
Allen County
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
(Subject to May Primary

John H. Dawson is a popular cam
didate for the office of Probate Judge
of Allen County. As we all know,
he is one of our successful lawyers
and during the years he has been
practicing his profession before the
local courts, he has gained a reputa-
ton for his brilliance, keen knowl-
edge of the law and his aptness at
repartee. He is prominent in club
and social life, and is man ardent
ly imbued with a strong sense of
civic pride which he is ever ready TO
actively manifest in behalf of the
welfare of his community. Lincoln
the lawyer, provided the statesman
ship which preserved the unity of
this country, and it is not presuming
to say that despite his greatness,
Lincoln the rail-splitter, could never
have been the complete statesman he
was, without his professional train
ing as lawyer. Attorney Dawson
undoubtedly has the material of
greatness, so we do not hesitate to
quote his followers who predict his
election and a tenure of office that
will be marked with sagacity, since
he too, has had the same kind of
valuable, legal training. Attorney
Dawson is not only a good lawyer
but he is a right living and right
thinking man whose first thought has
always been for the people and he
deserves the support of all those who
are interested in their community's
advancement.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
Charles |. Mason
Republican Candidate
for Allen County
Commissioner
(Subject to May Primary


This promises to be a great poll
tical campaign in the area and the
forces that be are already preparing
for the fray. But Charles L. Mason
is a man who need not worry about
his candidacy for the office of
County Commissioner. With no dis
respect to the other contenders for
the office, he is logical choice that
is showing wide popularity on ali
sides. Aside from party affiliations
Mr.. Mason has attained to his high
standing because of his ability, in
herent and acquired, an ability that
has proved beyond the peraiventure
of a doubt that he is capable of a
real, businesslike administration that
will show honest constructiveness,
refreshingly absent from intrigue or
selfshness. Mr.. Mason is a man
with the courage of his own convic-
tions, for he is man who ctnsid-
ers the interests and rights of the
people first and himself last. if ever
he thinks of himself at all. 1t is
such love for community that is
refreshing. Mr.. Mason therefore has
good reason for his large following
and the esteem of his constituents
and it is not at all surprising that
his campaign is generally conceded
as being one of the most forceful
and promising of any candidate.
Mr.. Mason certainly merits hearty
support in his campaign.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
CHAPTER XII

Prince Rundhia returned from his
interview with the Resident charged
with that mysterious sensation that
can lead a genius to startling VIC
tory. He had tasted success. He had
made a British Resident squirm.
Rundhia had crossed his Rubicon.
He had started something. He felt
like genius, and he looked the part
now as he stepped out of his Rolls
Royce at the palace front door.
The Maharanee came fussing into
Lynn's bedroom:
Lynn darling, Rundhia wishes to
see you. And have told him / won't
speak to him until you forgive him. /"
of course.
Lynn laughed: "All right. Come
and hear me forgive him. It seems
to me you're more afraid of Run
dhia than | am. Read this first:
it's note from Aunty. Isn't it per-
feet? Aunty is one of those people
who never use more than ten
words in a telegram. :"
The Maharanee read the note
aloud:
Refuse the Maharanee's invita-
ton, pack your things and come
away. Deborah Harding"
tYou will obey herr"
No" Lynn answered. 81 have
obeyed her for the last time. May
I say | have accepted your invita-
tom"
"Please, Lynn. Please accept it. "
Very well, let's keep Rundhia
waiting, while I write her a note. "
So Lynn wrote a note to her aunt,
but she did not show it to the Ma
haranee.
ITO be continued)
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POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Francis Durbirl
Democratic Candidate
for Congressman
At Large

In Allen County there is no one
better known and respected than
Francis w. Durbin. He has devoted
some time TO the interests and ad-
vancement of the community in
which he lives and loves so well.
Always staunch disciple of the
principles of the Democratic party
in his politics, Mr.. Durbin has
proved over period of time that
there was never a more loyal advo-
cate in the advancement of the ten
cts of that party, whenever there
was an important campaign to be
waged. His abilities have been re-
cognized more and more each year
and today finds him a candidate for
Congressman at large on the Demo-
cratic ticket, an honor and distinc-
tion which he deserves and will fill
with distinction. Mr.. Durbin is serv-
ing his second term as City Solicitor
for Bluffton. He has also been re-
Gently honored by Charles Sawyer OF
Cleveland, national Democratic COM
mitteeman by his selection as a
delegate at large to the national
convention at Chicago, an honor that
has not been conferred in Allen
County since 1892. He has also been
endorsed by all the Democratic or
ganizations of the Ohio fourth Con-
gressional district, for state COM
mitteeman for a second term, of
which there are two members to be
nominated. He will undoubtedly do
his utmost to conserve and advance
his community's interests.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Harry Marshall
Democratic Candidate
for Allen County
Treasurer
(Subject to May Primary

It has always been Harry Marsh
all's first interest to see Allen Coun-
ty advance and progress and it has
been that desire that inspired him to
enter the political arena. It is a
compliment to politics in general
that a man of Mr.. Marshall's high
type acceded to popular request to
become a candidate for the office of
County Treasurer. In such an office
of Importance it requires the services
of a man of very high caliber and
ability, to give really efficient ad-
ministration. But not always is a
man of such high type available.
Thus, Allen County may we'll feel
gratified at the opportunity of hav-
ing Mr.. Marshall as candidate and
that this is true will be splendidly
exemplified when the vote of the
citizenry is taken. Mr.. Marshall
has always been an exemplary citi-
zen, public spirited and always alive
to the needs of the community. In
the office of County Treasurer he
would apply those same fine prin-
ciples as he has done in his own
personal pursuits of private ma
ture, and with the same success.
Allen County knows the advantages
of businesslike administration and
they have been educated to the fact
that any other kind of adninistra-
ton is costly and that their taxes
pay that cost too. Mr.. Marshall is
a logical choice for County Treas
urer and his large following is signi.
Gcnrt
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ElrOse

Mr.. and Mrs. C. v. Klingler,
daughter Merilyn, sons Jack and
Howard of Hardin county, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Nonnamaker and sons
Harold and Dean of Hassen were
Sunday guests at the Ami Norma
maker home.
There was Holy Communion serv-
ices at Olive Branch, also baptismas
services and reception of new men,
bers Sunday morning.
Callers at the Anna Koontz and
A. j. Nonnamaker home Sunday
evening were Mr.. and Mrs. r. E.
Koontz and daughter Martha, Harold
Bell of Tiffin, Miss Flo Stratton and
j. d. Clymer.
Mrs. Albert Gossman spent Tues
day afternoon of last week with
Mrs. Ami Nonnamaker. N. r. Ebay
was an evening caller Wednesday.
Mrs. M. J. Stratton and John Bat
ties are still on the sick list.
A number from here attended the
services held at Bluffton high school
auditorium Thursday and Friday
evenings. Rev. Zoller, of Detroit,
was in charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Stratton and
daughter Flo had the following sup
per guests Friday: Mr.. and Mrs. H.
d. Morrison of Tulsa, Okla, Mr..
and Mrs. N. B. Steinman of Bluff
ton, Mrs. Anna Koontz, Mrs. A. j.
Nonnamaker, son Roddy and daugh-
ter Kaye, Mr. and Mrs. C. w. King
Ter and daughters Gladys and Jean
Ann, Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Stratton,
son Ortho and daughter Elaine, J. d.
Clymer and Jimmy Scott.
Other callers in the same home
during the past week were, N. r. Ell
gay, Rev. H. d. Camp of Rawson,
Raymond Tuttle, Mr.. and Mrs Haw-
ard Nonnamaker and sons Harold
and Dean, Miss Bessie Arnold and
Miss Mabel Battles, Mr.. and Mrs.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18

that happened IN the palace, SAID
O'Leary. They're betting even
money that the Maharajah will be
dead by midnight tonight"
Norwood threw his cigarette
away.
go on with your story"
cts string o. questions, not a
story. When they tell you a thing
in plain words, faint true-ever.
Here's question: if the heir to a
throne should owe you money, and
you'd get paid if he comes to the
throne along O. someone dying; and
the odds was five to one that the
someone would die within a week;
wouldn't you bet heavy against
his dying, SO that if he didn't die,
you'd get some money anyhow?
That's what Rundhia's creditors are
doing. If the Maharajah dies, and
Rundhia comes to the throne, they'll
get paid And if the Maharaiah
doesn't die, they'll win their bet.
You get that?"
"What else did you hear?"
O'Leary stepped outside the tent.
"You amt goin' to like this one!"
"Come back, you fool. Sit down.
Now, tell it.
Naming no names. Everybody
says Rundhia stopped wallop on
the snout from her that kept the
doctor busy for a half hour. That's
all. I didn't hear nothing else what
ever. Not enough money. / spent
what / had like a paymaster-gen-
eral. What's that you have in your
hand?"
"Get me dog and we'll find out.
It's some of Mrs. Harding's food. "
There amt no dog in camp, bar
ring that cur of Stoddart's. Stoddart
keeps him tied up, on account O.
his having bit the cook. Stoddart
don't favor the cook, he amt that
stupid. But if the cook gets hydro
phobia, We'll all be biting one an
other and"
Bring the brute here"
"You mean the cook or Stoddart?"
1.-THE dog"
Norwood sat smoking and frown-
ing until O'Leary came towing the
dog, at the end of a length of in
sulated wire. 1t was a mean-looking
brute with pale blue eyes, a vaga-
bond sink in its gait, and an insatia-
BILE void in its belly. The sight of
any kind of food excited the ami
NAL. He pricked his ears. Nor
wood tossed him the piece of toast.
He gulped it.
Hold him. said Norwood.
The dog sat there seeming to ex-
pect Norwood to go on feeding him.
Neither Norwood nor O'Leary spoke
until the dogs attention wandered
and he began to strain at the leash.
THAT will do. Let him 60"
The dog took six strides. Then he
stopped, and the toast came forth
like Jonah from the belly of the
whale.
"Meaning?" asked O'Leary.
Somebody wasn't intended to
die," said Norwood. Merely in
tended to feel too i'll to interfere
with someone. Can you sober up?
Or shall IL
I'm sober. Forget your medi-
cine chestt Once was enough O. that
stuff What do you want done? I'll
do it'll"
"Do you know Rundhia's Bengal
doctor?"
Sure"
'What's he doing?"
$50 l needn't be too particular?''
"You will be on your absolutely
best behavior
What you want is miracle"
eyes. And to produce one, if you
must, you may admit that it was
who sent you to make enquiries. Get
busy"
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PAGE SEVEN

d. d. Williamson and Russell Ebay.
Mrs. Luella Stauffer of Eluffton
spent Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Emaline Nonnamaker and Mrs. Dor
otha Basinger.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Morrison left
Saturday morning for the Illinois oil
field where their sons Myron and
Denzel Morrison are engaged in the
oil field.
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Civil War Stamps

Present-day Christmas seals and
tuberculosis stamps had forermners
In the Sanitary Fair stamps of the
Civil war. Funds were raised in
Cleveland for the assistance of sol
diers wounded in the Civil war by
the sale of stamps in 1861. Similar
fairs, at which stamps were sold,
were held in Chicago, New York,
Albany, Boston, Stamford and else
where.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18

because he is himself a friend in the
original meaning of the word, gen.
erous, kindly and warm hearted in
his associations and in his DISPOSE
tion. He is an extremely intense
man, in work or in play, and coupled
with his inter seness is a fixedness
OF mind and tenacity of purpose
that enables him to successfully ac-
complish any task which he chooses
to undertake. When once embarked
on an undertaking, Mr.. Cotterman is
tireless; his energy Transforming
him into a host, in himself, in its
behalf. 1t is a privilege to have
such a candidate in the field
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Mary A. Schafer. Deceased.
Notice i hereby given that Oren e. Dick
whose Post Office address is sol Lima
Trust Bldg. Lima. Ohio. has been duly ap-
pointed and qualified administrator de bonis
non of the Estate of Mary A. Schafer, late
Of Allen County Ohio. deceased.
Dated this 18th day of April. 1910.
RAYMOND p. SMITH
Judge of the Probate Court.
81 Allen County. Ohio
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
ITS ACTION IS EASIEST!

Tests prove Chevro-
let's to be the easiest
steering column gear
shift TO operate. Com
pared with the two
cars next in sales,
Chevrolet requires
only rs ft. lib. effort,
Car b S.5, Car G l4.S.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
So What2

There are no bears in Africa, no
Eskimos in Iceland, no movies in
Nepal, no railroads in Albania, and
no icebergs in the North Pacific
ocean, reveals Golfers.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
IT'S EFFORTLEsS IN TRAFFIC

Stop and Go-Red
and Green-Ha1t! |!
Start! That's traffic.
And fhdf's where
Chevrolet's s easy shift
ing is appreciate
Vacuum does SOC OF
the work; only 209o is
done by the driver. No
tu99ine, no showing!
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
6ee ITS LEVER AND ITS
THROW" ARE SHORTER

evrolet's lever
a N d it's travel or
throw'' are tn G
shortest, and that
means the quickest
s hift. Length of
Throw: Chevrolet,
AZ; Car B, 7H'; Car
c, 1875.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-18
"CHEYROLET'S FIRST ACAIN!"

''F models .iisA,iy A,sh.,
:" "'oe'' priced OF flia,, Miess-..
transportation bosed on sss -.
'''' o"d 'oeo' 'o... IN -,
equipment ond oeess,oeis,
-esfro. Prices subjee, =
without notice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-19
1'
CAIRNS Care Signal for Pittsburgh Surge;
National League Disappoinfed In Hiobe;
Critics Certain Hutchinson Lacks Speed


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81 batting s7s
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ths CITY Strengthening hn eat NJ" Het
free es boy snf hs 81 hss<
shoaar little Ths h formerly az ~ eoaH
level pitch
Detroit players cFosehsf sosd - Eosd 80 b.
a. they b Only bs.isssa hmssn
often that tAs Yankees sell payer e q 'hf efsan
efeism - Ia da int SGT
shortstop KsasA CITY % ihs h~ss sa pa
sprnE Aed . seassfs
hs prospect the ehaia
dls.pyoiainnts n hs asknai isasss kiry
tkbe rFh started OF - ssfn ne
circuit could brought 10000 aid hag bse@a
he hssnt 9ef safaed h0u 70 peh
d. the q Datsh Mayer M nxsfs No s-ooa
charley hofss sxpseisd
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Cincinnati szpscss recall DS west nr hs.sy atsinE
este Will Indianapolis
than convinced nat trsdds
Tor Detroit $1,000 " not fast
enough o a sfsndost pitcher
ossln TUNED player. has the
pitching prospect bffaos ziyear
old handed Hal White
II Barney Mecosky of way. viii the
youngest Raymond Cobb
CO In a a z0yssr-old I'D 1907.
Accosky like the Ty cooo who first sessd NE hsght
u n Ms sophomofs year. Aecosky r.
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PREP BASKET TOURNAMENTS Loo
Defense Confuses Best Attack : Wade ?
Marty Joyce Hits Head
Pin TO Top Competitors

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= .RNgHrArto>
Results ~ ladies' Tan Nafsh
league matches plaYsa at nisas
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fellow
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Owl Right. Boy,
rs Good Yarn

BROOkFIEI.D. Mo.-This yss
the flsh story that Walter b. Err
win. city police Judge. came back
with today after trying his luck
a. the County club lake last night
Erwin had a troll line pulling
plug behind the boat. he felt
a heavy jerk on the line ard
started resling Il IN. There vas
a splash and Erw1n's eaten hat
the boat floor. II wss . boot owl
that had Fwooped down on the
plug and was securely hooked.
The owl was released unin-
y1rsd.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-19
Rish 10 Center

FrfJ-aA>. N.-h.-coaeh nshs
Holanxeerr moved francis Rlsh.
end. 70 esntsr On the washington
state college slsssn to-day wh<n
George kobzeff failed % return
for setlon. Holl.ngb~ry scheduled
taso ~orkouts daily for the balances
~ the Nssk.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-19
Swings Team

EfsE$E Ox.. - Goaeh Tax
OiFsf fsVsmD~a hls unfssrssfy 81
OfsEon iiasap. taaay v put thfss
teams Instead Il foaf % 10
nsid DE stressed asfsns~ work
aiih soais pssslnE prsefies. nsaek
Barry. eft hsif. and pon Ash<<.
fiEhi ha8. aFsw praise fran
Ous~r.
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Challedon Gets
Top Weight. 100 Lbs.

PAWTUCkET, r. l. - w. L.
Brann's Challedon, voted Ameri-
cas- best thoroughbred In 1889,
today was assigned top weight of
100 pounds for the seventh run
ming OF the $500 added Mar
ragansett special at Narragansett
race track Saturday.
The impost for the mile and
3-16 event, last big handicap Of
the New England season and one
Of the two richest left on the
eastern schedule. was two pounds
heavier than that handed G. ID.
Wideners Eight Thirty, who
whipped the Maryland-bred In the
$50, 900 Massachusetts handicap.
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Hawaiian Arrives

SEATTLE WaYns Htsfisnr,
huge Hawaiian tsskis. sfriesd "a
day 20 bolster tbs unissrafY ~
washiHKtoa football prospects.
hin Mart. ssfsf.n ssd. ~ rs
psffofnanss sHaa@sf reports = up
injury saiiid hamper am - -
sntnss