The Cedarville Herald, Volume 34, Numbers 27-52

1 • ' • - « -« ■ * m ia * t? «■-w s, For Excellence Our Job Work will compare with th»t of any other firm...,. 'CedarvUle | This itefPf when peaiied with 00 Is* I dtjf,t]mtcythata^erti’a cubs • 1 t l m if j»?t 4ua g:4 a prompt 1 tlemeiit Is earnestly desired, # THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR NO. 49. CEDARVJXLE, OHIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 1911. PRICE, $1.00 A YEAR CHURCH SERVICES. Suit for $10,000 damages for libql has been brought by Jacob Kany against the rireene County Printing anti Publishing Company, and the Rev, W, R. Graham, editor of the Greene County Tribune. The suit follows the publication by the Tribune on November 3l)th of an alleged libelous article in’ which it was averred that Mr. Kany, as steward of the Elks lodge, was arrested for violation" of the liquor law. The Tribune's story de­ clared that Mr. Karty- was steward of the lodge, and as such, purchasing agent for the organization, In his petition, filed through Attorney , Charles. I., Darlington, Mr. Kany sets forth that he has been a merchant tailor in Xenia.for twenty-eight year’s, ami for t\velveByears a member of the Xenia City Board of Education, He avers that it is not true that lie was arrested as alleged in the Tribune's article, and de­ nies that he is steward of the Xenia lodge of Elks or purchasing agent of said,lodge. t The petition recites “the plaintiff fur­ ther denies, that he is guilty of keeping a place where intoxicating liquors are furnished and denies that he had any ''connection in any capacity whatsoever as an individual or as/a member or of­ ficer of the Xenia lodge of Ellq, with the purchase of any liquor by said lodge, -Plaintiff says that the vicious, defama­ tory matter above set forth, was calcu­ lated to and has,damaged and injured the plaintiff in. his reputation as a man, as a citizen, in his business, and partic­ ularly as a member of the Xenia City Board of Education, and has brought him into public scandal, infamy and dis­ grace.” A copy of the alleged libelous" article is appended. .Mr.-R. C. Watt is a Stock Show vis­ itor this week. ' Mr, W. J. Tarbox arrived home from Texas the first of the week, Mr. arid Mrs. F. B. Turnbull arid son,1 - Robert, left day for Santa Ana. Cab, where they expect' to spend thy winter, They Will he accompanied by Mrs, X- Ai Ferguson, who gpes.-to Al­ buquerque^ N, M„ to spend several h4r Rev. Neil Fergu- SHRV1CES AT THE R. P. CHURCH ] (Main Street) Teachers* Meeting at. 7 p, m, Satur­ day. Bible School at 9;39 a. m. Sabbath. This is Win. Waide Day in our Sabbath School. ' A special program has been prepared. The children will take a spec­ ial part in the devotional exercises. Five papers dealing with particular phases' of the India Mission Field will be read by members of the Mission Class of the College. Music by a double mixed quar­ tette. A special offering for foreign missions will be taken." Let the whole congregation .-try to be present for the Sabbath School program, on time. Vis­ itors are welcome. . Sermon at 10;30 a. m. by Rev, W. S. McClure, D,D., of Xenia. ; Christian Endeavor meets at ’5:30 p. m. Topic, "The Source of. a Worker’s Strength.” "Col. 1:9-18, '. Robert- Con­ ley is leader.' Remember your pledge. We have been invited to worship with the Methodists -in the evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs, Lydia Davis, a returned missionary from China, will speak about. "China, Ancient and Mpderu,” Don’t miss this missionary address. Mid-week Prayer-Meeting next Wed­ nesday at 7 p, m. This will he a busy week. Don’ t let anything crowd this evening prayer service out, It is more important than, anything else. Subject, ‘‘The Soul-Winning Church.” Any passage on soul-winning will be appro­ priate. Forty-two at the last cveftmg meeting! .This is less than some others we have had, livery member plan to come. Visitors welcomed, M. .E. CHURCH 9:30 a. m. Sunday School. 1().:30 a. m. An address by Mrs. Lydisj Lord Davis, of Oberlin, Ohio. Theme, “Twenty Years in the Cradle of Chin: 6 pj m, Epworth League. 7 p. m. Union service. Mrs,- Davis -will speak ou “China, Ancient and Mod­ ern.” China is the live topic of the hour. Christianitymust be busy in mak­ ing Chiba a - Christian nation: Hear what Mrs. Davis has to Say. She was for years "a missionary in t'he very heart Of China. I-Ier husband was slain by the •Boxers. . Seats for the various Women’s Missionary organizations of the churches will be reserved until tSn minutes o f seven o’clpck. Everybody invited, A. freewill offering will be fakeu at the close of the service for ex- % OF iL ESTATE. Council Met Monday Eve. Charles O. and Sarah A. McFarland, of Montgomery County, Ind„ to Rawson Heath, 33(>.52 acres in Ross Township, $37,130.10, Daniel ami Allie Smith to Jesse IL Smith, 09.47 acres in Cedarvill? Town­ ship, $800. Sarah D. Carr to Amy T, Littleton, tract in Yellow Springs, $1. Mary E. and John W.. Banks to S. S, "Walker, part lot in Xenia, $GQQ, j Foster B. Houston,, trustee under will j of Leon IL Houston and- Post r B. Houston and „W. A. Malsuary, a1 trus­ tees under will of-Edwin D, Houston, (o William Grant, 37.08 acres in Cedar- viile Township -and Greene Township, Clark Comity, $3,390.75. John W, Critz to Eva B. Grant, 30.88 acres in Cedarviilc Township, $3,683, Wm, C. and Eva B, Grant to John W, Critz, 5.58 acres in Cedarviilc Township, §558.' ' ‘ Sheriff to W. L. and Carrie J, Mar­ shall, lot in Xenia, $1,901. William C. and Eva B, Grant, to Charles Halloway,. 42 acres in ■Cedar- vilfc- Township" and Greene Township, Clark County, $3,520. Charles Huffman to Edwin S. Huff­ man, part of two lots in F'airfield, $J, Newton and Anna May Tobias, quit claim tn O. D. Tobias, 103.31 acres in Beavercreek Township, $1. -~l ‘ Council met in regular session Mon­ day evening, Stewaft, McFarland, Irvin and Shropdes being present. There was no business of importance transacted other than tile payment of the monthly bills ami hearing committee reports. Bills to the amount *f $307.71 were, or- diyed paid. The ^treasurer's report shows that the funds on hand amount to $2,557,10. .A recess was taken until Monday,'December Kith, FakerS Landed On Farmer. It is said.,that lightning rod swindlers have worked the old game on a New Jasper farmer and bis note is being held for $180,. A stranger prevailed upon the farmer to sign the contract for equip­ ping his house and barn with lightning rods. Later another Stranger-appeared and told the farmer that he „was; the real representative of the company and Ui&- other fellow the fake agent The farmer and .his wife had each signed the note mid now want'legal advice as to keep from -having to -pay for their ex- MINISTERSWILL EXCHANGE PULPITS. Sheriff Sells OsbornProperty. ' ' /L,'U"^/ V- Sheriff McAllister' oij Saturday sold the A. W, Osborn- property. The home­ stead was purchased by Mr. G, F, Sicg- ler for $1,000; a vacant lot was sold"to Johri McDaniel for $40; about 10 acres of land across the creek ‘from the paper mill goes to-the papermill for tWO-thirds of the appraised valuj?, $85 per abre; a house and lot in Xenia was purchased by Mrs, Susan'.Burns, for two-thirds of the appraisement, $400, - VarsityHon - - The basket-ball between .the' Coll Star teams resulted former by a score game between the High School was a score of 20 to 1- contested and inter e last Friday night Varsity and All- a victory for the 4 60 to-17, The illege Reserves and by the former by Bpth were hotly ed a good-crowd. Died Fr looking For Something Extra Good? We feel that when anyone feally -wants and needs a fountain pen he wants a good one. That’s the- reason I have pub in an assortment o f Mercantile Fountain Pens. You Wapt a fountain pen that is ready for “ biz” the mo­ ment you take the cap oif,. You want a fountain pen tha^ will not leak—you want a fountain pen that is worth the prlee you pay for it. That is the kind of fountain pen I will sell you, . ■• Some cost: $1,75, some $2.00, others$2.50, $3.00 and up to $6.60 for full gold mounted. These pens are made and warranted by the Celebrated Alken-Lambert Co;, New York. Riverside Pharmacy. Heaclguarters'for Stationery Refused To Honor Warrant. County Treasurer R. R. ' Grieve has refused to honor a warrant fob $125 per month Issued to D. G. Younlrin, secret' service man for Prosecutor Johnson, who was appointed two months ago. The section tinder which the Prosecutor made .tlm appointment, was repealed by the last legislature, and for this reason the Treasurer refused to honor the war­ rant, The case will- be appealed to Judge ICylc for decision. . Society Contest • This Evening. The tenth annual inter-society contest between the Philadelphian and Philo­ sophic literary societies of the college will be held in the R.' P, Church Friday .night, December 8th, at eight o'clock. There will be contest oil debate, ora­ tions, essays, declamations and vocal solos. Admission 25 cents. ...A Standing Start... means a slow, race. A running start means a fast race. If you are contemplating opening a savings account the first of the year in a new savings department, do not put it off till January 1st. These first of the year resolutions have a way of being indefinitely postponed. Opeh the account NOW and cross the line into 1912 with a running start. Once you possess a savings pass book and see your deposits begin to accumulate and see the interest cred­ its we will add, and saving will take on a new pleasure for you. DIRECTORS S. W. SMITH, Pres. GEO. W. RIPE, 1 st V. Pres. O. L. SMITH, Cashier. OLIVER GARLOUGH, L. i\ TINDALL, Asst, Cashier. . ‘ 2d V. Pres. THE ’ EX&t/fNGE! B a n k ; CEDAflVitiE, OHIO. Election Official Arrested Again. ' Rev. W. R. Graham on Tuesday filed charges in the Probate Court' against Phillip Matthews of Xenia, election of­ ficial in the Fourth Ward,: with conduct­ ing the election in an irregular manner. Tl is claimed in the affidavit that Mat-1 thews "opened the ballot boxes at vari­ ous times during the time the election was being "conducted and during the count. _ . Esther Lucas, •murdered,Sabbathl Elmer ..Jounson, tacking the gjrj mur did, aged 21,- was t in Xenia by ^|9,,:.coMrec!, at- Sabbath, December 10th, has been .set aside for the interchange of pulpits by the ministers of the county, the theme of tlie addresses to be “The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Its Relation to Tem­ perance.” It has been intimated that a local option election 'would be asked for m the pea-r future and a committee has arranged for the following exchanges; Xenia—Presbyterian, Rev, W. R, Pat­ ton; Jorst U. P., Rev. Albert Read;- Second U, P., Rev.’ W. E, Putt ; Re­ formed, Rev. J, Humphrey 'Dean;. Luth­ eran, Rev, 'W, G, Ripley; Friend!;, Rev. Amos Cook; ’Trinity Methodist, Rev. Mills Taylor; First M.' E., Rev. W, G, Graham; Baptist, Rev. S. E. Martin, Jamestown—Methodist, Rev. H, O, Collins; U, P-, Rev, W.-G. Evans;' Bap*, tist, Rev, W. A. Robb; Friends, Rev, J, N, Cosby; Christian, Rev." S. Q. FIcl- fenstein. Yellow Springs—Presbyterian, Rev, C. W, Sullivan; Methodist,'Rev. W. FI. Mason. ■ -j Bowersville — Methodist Episcopal,1 Rev. O. -M. Sellers; Methodist Protest­ ant, the Pastor: j Clifton—Presbyterian, Rev. McMich- ael; U, P., Rev. R. A. Pollock. Osborn—Methodist, Rev. J. M, Ben­ nett. Beavercreek—Reformed, Rev. Tapey. Caesarcrcek — Baptist, Rev, Chas, Moorman. Goes— Interdenominational, Rev- E. N. Evans. .New- Jasper—Methodist, Rev, Han- shue. Spring Valley—Methodist, the" Pastor. Pleasant Valley—Baptist, the Pastor, A Christmas Present at the Home Clothing; Co., is waiting for LEGAL NOTICE. An ordinary pocket Rah* vya* used tp cOmtnit the deed, the knife being plung­ ed into the woman’s left breast and lung. Physicians were called, but could not save the woman’s life, .She lived long enough to, relate the affair to her family and the'physicians. Notices have been posted for the col­ lection of taxes here on Monday/ De­ cember 18th. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Waddle of Xenia are entertaining an eight-pound son, that arrived at their liotneMonday. MEARICK’S NOW IS THE TIME TO SELECT •' Holiday Furs A reminder to men who wish (o men who wish to give something at Christmas that- will be prized GIVE FURS Choice of Furs is interesting and very necessary because each pelt is different; but strange as it may seem In many st°res» only one or two scarfs or mulls are finown at price. At Mearlck’s me to be found ail the different qualities and a num­ ber of stylesateach pride from which to choose. Nob many customers know tho dlfferdnt k ind .o f Furs, and are posted as to their real name and value. Some poradn must know for them. Mehriek’ s Cloak House employ Fur experts who ur- thoroly posted and select only tho perfect skins. That’s why you are sure to eettne best Fur here, Every Muff, Nock piece or Coat offered for sale here is known for ila quality, You may depend on that, as we do not allow an inferior grade to 1mie ih the department. Mearick’s Cloak House, 123 South Main Street, Dayton, - - - Ohio, Mr. Frank Reid, of Memphis, Tenn., dropped in on friends here Tuesday, Mr, Ray McFarland, of Columbus, spent Sabbath at home. The rates of taxation for the village this year will tie $12,50; in township, $8.80; village school district, $9.60. Mr- J. W, Radabgugh was called to Celina- again last Friday by "the illness of his mother. The local post office has been desig­ nated as a postal savings office after January 2nd, the department making the announcement several days ago. State o f Ohio, GreeneCoupty Court ot.Common Pleas. John Hussey,.A'dtn’ r de bopis non with will annexed of C, M. Haughey, dec'd, Plaintiff, v», .. . ■ • ’ R. W. Haughey* efcal., Defendants,, R. W, Haughey, residing tn the City of Tampa, ia tlmstate of Flor­ ida, will takn.notioe that the above JiriiifedPlaintiff imsfiledhfttpettfcUr had wrongfully appropriated money* belonging to said estate to his own’ -use and had invented the same in two promissory notes, eaoh^ secured by mortgage'on real estate situate msaid Greene County, Ohio,-and Calling, one for $300.09 and tb&other for$225.00, and signed the first by Albert L. Haughey and Anna Haughey, and the second, by A. L. Haughey and Anna Haughey. The prayer of the said petition is that the said notes may be found to be the property o f’tlie said estate and the said defendant, R. W. Haughey may be ordered to deliver the said notes to the said Plaintiff. The abovenamed deCendants will take notice that the said petition will be for hearing in said court at Xenia Ohio, on or before January 27, 1912, and that they, are required to answ­ er the /same by said date or judg­ ment may be taken against them: J.ohn Hussey, as Adin’ r ' as aforesaid by J. N. Dean, Atty. Dec. l-6t, >, W e would like to give our cus* tomers a Xmas present, and we are going to do so on the \ following conditions: ^ To all those whose purchas­ es between now and Xmas a- mount to $ 15 or over we will give you your choice of any merchandise in our store to the amount ot One Dollar. This is within the reach of all. \ \ A Few Xmas Suggestions— A Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suit or Overcoat, Walk-Over Shoes, Interwoven Hose, Clu- ett & Monarch Shirts, Ties, Collars and Suspenders. In fact everything for men and \ boys. NOTICE :’ W e keep otir suits pressed one / ’ / , year FRE E , * - . 1 ^-^ * BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS GOODS EARLY Misses Louise DcVoe and Gertrude Wilson of Olterbein University were the guests of Miss Lctta Bumgarmer, Sabbath. Messrs. I, T. Cummins and Perry Alexander left Monday evening for Texas, going by way of Chicago to at tend the Stock Show. Mr. W. J. Galvin is again at the head of 'the Greene County Journal in James town, G, E, Gerard having retired as manager of the company. The Greene County Teachers* Asso­ ciation will hold the ri, Jar meeting Saturday in the McKinley Building, Xenia. The speakers will be C. L Martzolff of tile Ohio University, T. Bruce Birth of Wittenberg, and if. N. Ensign, who will give a talk on agri culture. . , Mrs. R. C. Watt of this plate ant Mrs, C. E. Spencer of Xenia have gone on a two-weeks visit In Alabama am Missisisppi. They will visit Mr, James Bruce and wife in the former state ant Mr, John Watt, brother of Mr. R. C Watt, in the latter, County Commissioner and Mrs. I, T, Cummins entertained a party of rela­ tives and friends at dinner Thanksgiv mg Day. Among the guests were: Mrs, Nora Cummins and son, Norman, o Wilmington; Misses- Emma and Sue Cummins aud^Miss Emma Smith, of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cum­ mins, of Cedar F’ails, Iowa; Mr. ant Mrs, VanDyke, Mr* and Mrs, Charles Wiles, and Mr, and Mrs. Allen Haines, of Cedarviilc.—Gazette, 'Ot, itlfrA* plhi r«U«v$ pfcta -Kodaks andKodak supplies. I5d Nagley Bros. Grocery TRADE Al CEDARVILLE, 1 OHIO. E S T A B L I S H E D 1 8 9 6 W . L. CLE.MANS, RE.AL E.STATE AND {.’ I N S U R A N C E , C E D A R V I L L E OHIO <1 TRY OUR JOB PRINTING .To Xmas Shoppers. Our Store Will Be * Headquarters for Holiday Shoppers Prices Range from 35c to $2.00 If you wish Pi give your friend a pair of SHOES, do not forgot to nail arid inspect our stock. Wo carry the W. L, DOUGLAS SHOES for inon and boys. La France Shoes for women Seventy six styleB to pick from. A ll Leathers* Any Price For the children our stock is complete'—HIGH TOPS in patent, tan and gun metal leathers} •button or lace. • , , ; $1.50 $1.75 $2.25 and $5.00 YOU NEED THE SHO ES , WE NEED YOU TOR A CUSTOMER HORNER SHOE CO., 33 South Llmoatori* St.; Opposite City Transfer Xetiln, Ohio. inhflitrOil