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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
DAM SITE EYED BY
JOINT BOARD

The following story written by
Leon Starmont, appeared in the
| Spokesman-Revie issue of Thurs
day, July %, which arrived in Libby
after The Western News had gone
to press:
TROY, Mont, July Members
of the international Joint commits
sion drove up the Kootenai from
Boomers Ferry today to inspect the
dam site at Jennings, IL miles a
bove Libby. which has become a
controversial issue in Lincoln
county.
Accompanied by Col. Theron D.
Weaver of Portland and Col. L. H.
Hewitt of Seattle of the army corps
Of engineers. the three members and
their stats saw first hand the lower
part of the area that will be flooded
They learned also that the prof.
ected pool elevation will back water
about 10 miles up Fisher river
which flows into the Kootenai at
Jennings, instead of the tWo-miles
indicated on the engineers pre-
liminary map.
Sentiment Is Divided
Sentiment at Libby, seat of Lin
coin county, is honestly divided over
the merits of the dam project. Be
cause of the existence in this area
of a sustained yield forestry prof.
ect, which has attracted nation
wide attention, the objections of the
J. Neils Lumber company to hav-
ing its best timber cut in few
years bears considerable weight.
The official position of the forest
service. Supervisor William Guern-
sey indicated, is that more infor-
nation is needed before a decision !
can be made
Ira c. Miller, county engineer,
who attended the Boomers Ferry
hearing but did not testify, report
ed today there are at least four
spots in Lincoln county where stor-
age is possible with outlet into
either of two watersheds.
Victor Meek's suggestion of two
lam reservoir to create lake at
Canal Flats, B. c., emptying either
nto the Kootenai or the Columbia,
vas a high spot of Yesterdays hear
ng. The possible locations men
Toned by Miller are Bull lake, near
Stryker, emptying into either the
7lathead or Kootenai via the Still
water or the Tobacco Thompson
axe into the Pend Orielle via the
thompson or the Kootenai via the
Usher river. the headwaters of Bull
liver. a Pend Orielle tributary
which can be diverted into the Koo-
anai near Troy via Lake creek, and
he Dickey lake section above Eur
ka.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05

Tools should be kept in good con-
dition. An old ak or hammer may
have a loose head that will fly off
and strike bystander. Sharp tools
properly used and stored will do
more work with less effort than
tools in poor condition.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05

The Oldest house in America. 10
Gated at st. Augustine. Fla. was
recently sold. II was built in 1854 by
the monks Of the Order of St. Fran
els, and the whole of the solid struc-
ture is composed Of soquina, a COM
bination of sea shells and mortar,
which is almost indestructible.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
HELP CELEBRATE
SIXTH BIRTHDAY

The following young stays helped
David Stephenson son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Stephenson, celebrate
his sixth birthday in regular west
tern style: Butch" Baenen, "Boke"
Carter, Billy and Albert Urdahl,
George and Neil Bauer (twins) +,
4Robby" Flory, Eddie Joe" Hend-
ricksOn and "Tuffy" HoVeV.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
Machlne Increases GIass

The invention Of a glass bottle
blowing machine increased the out
put per worker in the industry 1000
per cent, according to Washington
officials.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
They Own Their Homes

There are now 21,744,823 owner
occupied homes in the United
States, according to the National
Association of Real Estate boards.
The owners paid total of $66, 821 :
O79 for the houses.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
Coal Tar's PonuIarftY

Coal tar, which for a hundred
years was a waste product or
found limited use as a roofing ma.
terial, has become the most versa.
tile raw material of modern chem.
istry, reports Twentieth Century
fund.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
Prevenf Cheese NTnId

To prevent cheese from molding
after it has been cut, wrap it in a
piece of cheesecloth dampened with
vinegar and place it in a covered
container.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
Rail Routes Suggested

Several relocation routes are also
possible for the main line of the
Great Northern railroad, because of
this same divided trench topog-
raphy, Miller pointed out,
Montana and Idaho highway Of
ficials indicated they would like an
early decision on the Jennings dam
and the possible supplementary
Movie dam near Crossport in order
to determine the permanent location
of the % unfinished miles of U. S.
2 between Troy and Moyie Springs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
Rottle Pasteurized MIL

Bottled pasteurized milk win
keep for three or four days if stored
in a good refrigerator at from IS to
40 degrees.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
Crush Them Easter

Ice can be crushed for use by a
new crusher which has four stain
less steel blades rotated by 3
handle.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-08-05
Ancient TurtIes Found

Fossil findings show that turtles
have existed on earth for one hun
bred million years.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Graduation Glass Sponsor
Ends Year. Oh Activity

Sponsor and co-sponsor of the
senior class of Lexington High
school for six years, Miss Clara
Watson this week ends her years
school activities, with the gradua-
ton of the senior class. During the
course of the year, she has coached
the senior play, assisted in the SEN
ior-sponsored alumni banquet, at
tended the frequent class meetings,
supervised the selection of caps and
gowns and invitations, besides
teaching a full-time social science
schedule.
Miss Watson taught the recent
graduating class when she first be-
gan teaching here nine years ago
having on the start taught the four.
tn grade.
Miss Watson's plans for the sum
mer are to remain in Lexington
until August, when she expects to
take a trip in the Know Mississippi
Better" train.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Mr.. And Mrs. Rhyme
Tell Wedding OF DoughteI

Mr.. and Mrs, R. G. Rhyme of Lex
ington take pleasure in announc-
ing the marriage of their daughter,
Mrs. Leslie Rhyme Shurlds to Steve
R. Neal, son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Neal of Winona.
The impressive double ring cere-
mony took place on May Is, at the
First Baptist church in Yazoo City
with DR.. Webb Brame officiating.
The bride was lovely in a pow
der blue linen suit with black and
white accessories. She wore a cor
sage of white carnations.
= The couple was attended by Mr..
and Mrs. S. D. Ross of Greenville
and Miss Katherine Neal of Yazoo
City. Guests at the wedding were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Eiland of Green
vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Shaw and
Roland Hugh Shaw of Anguilla.
After a honeymoon on the coast
the couple will be at home in Lex
ington where the groom is employ
ed as manager of the Gwin-Lail Ford
Tractor Company.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Marriage Of Miss Lehman
To GreenviHe Boy

Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Lehman an.
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Evelyn Jewell, to Roy S. Black
we'll of Glen Allen and Greenville.
The young couple was united in
marriage by the Rev. DR.. Elliott,
pastor of the First Baptist church
of Greenville at the home of the
brides sister and brother-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Russell, of Green
vile. Mrs. Ruth Afford was matron
of honor and Earl Alfred served
as best mai
Mrs. Blackwell was graduated from
Lexington High school and has been
employed several months as long
distance telephone operator with
the Southern Bell Telephone com.
pany of Greenville.
Mr.. Blackwell, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Blackwell of Glen Allen
is a graduate of Skene High School
He also served 2 years as radio man
with the Navy during World War II
and is now employed as a member
of the police force in Greenville.
They will make their home ir
Greenville.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Service Guild Meets,
Mrs. jarrett Leads

The members of the Wesleyan
Service Guild of the Lexington
Methodist church met IN the Edu-
cational Building of the church or
Monday evening, May "a for then
regular meeting.
The meeting opened with prayer
by Mrs. Claude Bailey, followed by
order of business by Mrs. Leila w
Guess, president.
Mrs. Maude Patterson was in
charge of the program 1.-THE Chris
tan, Alcoholism and Public Health"
She was assisted by Mrs. Jewel Jar
rett who gave the devotional and
took part on the program
All were reminded of the zUne
meeting to be held in Pickens ON
Sunday afternoon, May 80. All mem-
bers were urged to attend.
The meeting was closed by repeat
ing the Guild Collect.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Clubs Personals
Son Of Former Lexington Woman, Mrs. Thomson,
Morries In Ceremony At University Of Chicoqo

On May 6, Robb Milton Thomson
and Alice Clendenin, both of Ell Paso
Texas, were married at a twilight
ceremony in the Thorndyke Hilton
chapel of the University of Chicago
with the Rev. Norman Cole ~officiat-
ing. Only a few close friends wit
messed the double ring ceremony.
Both are natives of Ell Paso, Texas.
Both were graduated from Austin
High school and attended the Col
mas Clendenin, of FL Paso.
Mrs. Thomson has just completed
her second year at Swathmore col
lege and has transferred to the
university of Chicago, where she
will complete her education. She is
the daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Tho
mas Clendewin, of ElPaso.
MI. Thomson spent two years in
the Navy during World War II.
He is working on his Ph.D., ma
joring in Physics, at the University
of Chicago. He is the son of MIR.
and Mrs. Rollins Thomson, of FL
Paso.
Mrs. Thomson is the former An
ME Marlborough, of Lexington. She
is the sister of G. H. and j. w. Nc
Morrough of Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Guild Holds Meeting
At Doty Porter Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the
Methodist church met Tuesday
evening, May Is at 7:30 at the home
of Mrs. Doty Porter with Mrs. G. r.
Chennault and Miss Katherine Sharp
co-hostesses.
Mrs. A. A. Jarrett was program
leader and gave the call to worship.
The devotional was taken from the
sixth chapter of Matthew. Miss Jean
McRae gave an interesting lesson
on Women in Paths of Service"
Mrs. McGraw of Arcola, mother
of Mrs. Porter was a guest.
A salad plate was served with
Coca-Colas to twelve members and
one guest.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
SENIOR SHINDiGS
by Penelope Shepherd

Tuesday night, May Is, Mrs. j.
M. McRae entertained the gradual
ing class in her home. A new and
exciting game, up Jinx" was played
and Coach Bill Schneider and Patri-
cha Bailey were named the winners.
A delicious salad plate was served
the guests.
Wednesday, May 10, Bobby Ber-
man honored John Murrell McRae,
Henry Paris, and Donald Boatwright
with a kid party. All of the guests
came dressed as kids and played
such games as 'drop-the-hanky,'
spin the bottle and others. An as
sortment of sandwiches and cold
drinks and an Eskimo pie were
served later in the evening. Each
guest was given a prize from a grab
bag after reciting a nursery rhyme.
Many varied prizes such as rattlers,
dolls, miniature tea sets, and other
children's toys were received.
Banquet Prosrum Told
Thursday night, May 20, the Staff
banquet, which was held in the
Methodist educational building, eli
NAKED a week of senior activity. The
theme for the night was 'Gypsies"
and was cleverly carried out in the
decorations and program.
A delicious dinner plate consist
ing of chicken loaf, potatoes au gra-
tin, buttered asparagus, CONCEALED
salad, lemon ice box pie, iced tea,
and rolls were served the members
of the Staff.
Immediately following the dinner
Nancy Rathell, the newly elected
editor. extended a welcome. Barbara
Majors, the assistant editor, then
/, presented each senior staff member
with a parting gift. Anne Wynn and
Penelope Shepherd, retiring co-edi-
tors of the Beacon, were each given
two gold picture frames. Miss Joan
Day, the Beacon sponsor, was pre-
sented a dozen red roses. Nancy
Rathell introduced the Beacon Staff
for 1948-49 after the presentation
of these gifts.
Mr.. Kennu. Honor Guest
Later on the program Sylvia Lynn
Cohen gave a solo on the clarinet,
and Mary Arlyn Young rendered
two songs, 4'The Gypsy" and Nov
Is The Hour" Both were accom-
panied by Barbara Majors.
At the conclusion of the program,
Mr.. w. B. Kenna, the guest Of honor
spoke a few words Of appreciation
and gratitude to the staff and sent
the seniors off with loads of good
wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Paris enter
tained the graduates of 40, members
uf the faculty, and other guests in
their home. May Is following the
graduating exercises. Individual
cakes carrying out the class colors,
ice cream moulded in the shape of
red rose, the class flower, and minis
OF scarlet and gold were served buff
fet style.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Forget -Nots Meet
With Mrs. w. n. Moore

On Thursday, May 20, the Forget
Me-Not club met with Mrs. w. H.
Moore. All members were present
with two guests, Mrs. Bernice Cleve-
land and Miss Myrtle Jordan.
Profuse arrangements of Queen
AIMS lace, roses and petunias were
used throughout the rooms for deco
rations.
Games and bingo were played
Mrs. 0. W. Thompson won at bingo.
The hostess assisted by Mrs. j. R.
White served refreshments.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Myrtle Williams on June "a.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Miss Howard Entertoins
Honoring Woshington;on
Intended For Last Week

OF Last week
Miss Sara Howard entertained
Wednesday afternoon at her home
honoring Mrs. Joe Billingsley, of
Washington, D. c. and Lexington.
Tht rooms were attractively de-
corated with arrangements of green
cry in floor vases which were placed
at focal points to enhance the beauty
of the setting.
Out-of-town guests e Mrs. Bill
lingley, Mrs. Pat Barrett, of Lexing-
ton, and Mrs. Donald Hull, of Mem
phis. The Durant guest list included
Mrs. Wiley HUMPHREYS, Mrs. w. H.
Mckenzie, Jr., Mrs. Wilbur Reid,
Mrs. G. W. Drane, Mrs. A. S. Tatum,
Mrs. Louis Longinotti. Mrs. Clay
Gum, Mrs. Ed Rush and Mrs. Miles
Ray.
When the scores were totaled Mrs,
Ray was high and Mrs. Reid low.
Miss Catherine Calender was G
tea guest.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Birthday Party Given
For Louise Moore

Mrs. H. B. Moore honured her
daughter, Louise Moore with a. party
on May 20 on the occasion Of her
9th birthday.
twenty-five guests were present.
Games were played under the
supervision of Mrs. M. c.. Catron.
refreshments were served and
each guest was presented a package
of gum.
Late m the afternoon the young
sters returned to their home.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Bud Moore Gives First
L. n S. Alumni Party

Tuesday evening at six o'clock
Bud Moore entertained members OF
the Lexington High School class of
1880, with a Patio Party. More than
half of the class was present for the
affair.
Class members present were: Miss
Myrtle Ford of Tucson, Arizona;
Mrs. Janet Smith Vanez of Cleve-
land; Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Watson
of Vicksburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Sudbeck; Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Hooker; MIR. and Mrs. Fred Petty,
and Miss Mary Elizabeth Glover.
After recalling happy school days
they attended the Alumni Banquet
at the Grammar school cafeteria.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Cruger Seniors
Are Entertained

Mrs. H. Gordon and the Junior
Glass of the Cruger High school
entertained Seniors with a chicken
supper on Tuesday.
After the supper they attended the
picture show.
Attending were Mrs. Gordono
Sammy Tuminello, Gloria Turber.
vile, Gene Gordon, Thelma Griggs
Mary Davis, Thomas Gordon, Sonny
Edwards, S. S. Buchanan, James De.
nonat, Wayne Watkins, Juanita Leh.
man, and Jonney c. Adcock.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Color Is Monday Topic
Of Flower Study Glass

The flower arrangement study
class will have as its subject Mon
day, Color" with special emphasis
on complementary and split COM
Elementary arrangements, according
to Mrs-A. M. Doty. Miss Meta Moore
will teach the class, which meets
each Monday at Ais in the Metho-
dist Educational building.
Mrs. Doty calls attention of flo
wer-lovers to information contained
in the home demonstration column
Of this week.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Methodist Circle Meets
Monday At Church

The Martha Hooker circle met
Monday afternoon, May "a, with
Mrs. E. W. Hooker as hostess, with
nine members present.
Mrs. J. M. Morgan Clack was ia
charge of the program.
The next meeting will be a zone
meeting of all circles at the Metho-
dist church Monday afternoon, May
81, with the Martha Hooker circle
in charge of the program.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Parker Home
Draws Bridge Crowd

Mrs. Alton Parker was hostess to
the Thursday bridge club on Fri
day afternoon, with Mrs. Allie Pc.
vail and Mrs. Hunter Cade as SUBJ
stitutes.
Arrangements of multi-coloreo
flowers placed at focal points deco
rated the setting.
High score went to Mrs. Povall
and second high was won by Mrs
E. w. Hooker.
Refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the games by the hos
tess, Mrs. Parker.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Eighth Grade Given
Party BY Young Hostesses

Two young hostesses Mary Arlyr
Young and Mary Aston Roach en-
tertained on Wednesday evening
May 19, for the members of the
9th grade at the Grammar school
playroori There were about seven.
teen guests.
n G was decorated for She
occasion with arrangements of
mixed flowers.
Those present enjoyed games and
dancing until late in the evening.
after which the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. W. H. Roach, served refresh
menfs.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
900 Club Entertained
BY Mrs. G. A. Glover

The home of Mrs. c. A. Glover on
Westwood street was the Gene of a
lovely party when she entertained
the 600 club Friday afternoon. Mrs.
A. M. Doty substituted for the pro-
gression of games.
Arrangements of Magnolias and
and roses in appropriate containers
were used to decorate the living
and dining rooms.
Mrs. Walter Moore captured high
score.
The hostess served refreshments
at the conclusion of the games.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27

Mrs. c. F. Moore and her mother,
Mrs. z. B. Byrd went to New Or
leans recently where they visited
Mrs. c. E. Higgins. Mrs. Byrd who
stayed owe for a two weeks visit.
will be accompanied home by Mrs.
Higgins. Mrs. Moore has returned
to her home here.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
Birth Is o

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wyatt Gwin,
Jr, of Tchula the arrival
of a son Frank Wyatt Gwin III born
May IA, at the Greenwood Leflore
hospital in Greenwood.
The paternal granparents r Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Wyatt Gwin, of
Tchula.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27

Mr.: and Mrs. M. G. Brough. Mrs.
W. n. Majors, Miss Clara Mcclellan
n Miss Elizabeth Evans attended
lne funeral of Bob Rogers at Plea
SAINT Ridge last week.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Moore and
DR.. and Mrs. Joe WATSON are visiting
relatives in Coldwater this week.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27

Miss Bessie Mae Hocutt and Ruth
Hocutt r going to Jackson where
they expect to find summer employ
ment.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-03-18
Jacob BurkhOIder, n,
Dies Here In Hospital

Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon in the Ebenezer
Mennonite church for Jacob w.
Burkholder, IA, retired farmer living
two miles east of Columbus Grove,
who died at 5:45 p. m. Sunday in
Bluffton Community hospital.
He had lived all his life in Monroe
township where he was born Decem-
Der Is, 1878.
Surviving brothers and sisters are
Mrs. Daniel J. Herr, Bluffton; Amos
Burkholder, Columbus Grove; Chris
Burkholder, Ottawa; Monroe Burk-
holder, Columbus Grove, and Mrs.
Aldine Diller, Pandora.
Burkholder was a member of the
Ebenezer Mennonite church where
funeral services were held Wednes-
day. Rev. Howard Landes, pastor,
officiated. Burial was in the church
cemetery.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-03-18
Bob BurkhOlder Ends Successful
Year With Ohio State Cage Team

Only two other members Of Ohio
State University's 1947-48 basketball
squad played more minutes than did
Robert Burkholder, Bluffton High
graduate and son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Burkholder, west of town.
One of the key men in Ohio's ALL
Sophomore starting five, Burkholdcr
played 568 minutes and appeared in
all of the teams 20 games. In play
ing time he was topped Oily by
Brown, the other guard, who played
665 minutes, and Schnittker, for
ward, who played $50 minutes.
Burkholder tailed 81 points in the
20-game season, and was sixth high
on the squad in scoring, trailing two
forwards, two centers and Il guard
in the point column. He had a
game average of t.S5 points, en- 80
field goals and 33 free throws.
The season-end statistics show the
Bluffton boy was successful on 30 of
JAG field goal attempts, an average
of .219; and hit 33 of Sc free throws,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-03-18
-Four Sheep Claims
Paid To Farmers

Four farmers in this area received
checks in Hancock county payment
of claims for sheep killed and in
jured by dogs during December
January and February.
Payment in the entire county ag-
gregated $9S9.50, including the fol-
lowing four in this area:
Walter Hamilton, Bluffton Route
l, two sheep killed, one injured-$5O,
Merle Higbie, Rawson Route l.
one killed-S22.50.
J. A. Slusser, Bluffton, two killed
-$38.
Calvin Denhart, Rawson Route /,
two injured-$20.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-03-18
True Tales About Ohio
Concluded from page u

Concluded from page u
near Cincinnati.
Watched Friend Burn
Girty stood by and smiled while
the Indians burned Col. William
Crawford in Wyandotte County,
answering Crawford's appeals for in
tervention by declaring that he could
do nothing. Crawford and Girty had
been intimately acquainted in the
settlement of Pennsylvania.
On the other hand Simon Kenton
said that Girty once had saved his
life and it was related that he had
been known to ransom captives from
the Indians at his own expense.
Girty bemoaned 'the wrongs he
had received from his countrymen"
and boasted with fiendish exultation
of the revenge he had taken. He brag-
ged about his exploits and his victor
les and often pointed to a deep scar
in his forhead, made, he said, by a
sabre cut received in the battle of
st. Clair's defeat. The scar really was
from a tomahawk wound gotten in q
drunken brawl with the Indian chief
Joseph Brandt.
Simon Girty's reputation was SC
bad in the days of Ohio's early set
tlement that doubtless much was a
scribed to him in which he was not
involved. Of the other most famous
renegades, Matthew Elliot, an Irish
Indian trader, Alexander Mckee, an,
other trader, and his own brothers
George and James, Simon Girty was
the worst.
Four Brothers
The Girty boys were sons of Simor
Girty, Sr., an Irish Indian trader wht
settled in Pennsylvania and in 173'
married Mary Newton, an English
girl. Besides the three boys mentioned
there was another son, Thomas, VIII,
kept out of trouble.
Simon Sr., was killed in 1851 by
an Indian named "The Fish" during