The Cedarville Herald, Volume 35, Numbers 1-26

# I For Excellence Our Job Work will compare with that of any other firm. herald. TRblf Item ‘mhcUmlkt'keS with Qti f»>j dex, denote* that a year1* sabfcisp* tien I k past dup and a rmmi-t set** tlcmtnt 1#ssmestiy desired. - , * THIRTY-FIFTH YEAH, NO. 7. CEDAHVIIfLB, OHIO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 , 1012 , PRICE, 11.00 A YEAR TRACTIOILINE IS Harry Frey, who tov sovofaiyuars lias been promoting a traction lino between Springfield and Cincinnati by way of Wilmington, was in town last Saturday.with A. 1). Pascal, representative of Mayo Bros,, a large construction company. ' I t Is claimed that NewYork bank­ ing houses have taken $5,000,000 of the bonds to place them abroad. It Is said that the work will begin with* in' Sixty days according to the torms of the contract and that the 11ns will be one of the beBt in the country., F. A. Duncan will be the engineer while It Is expected that Joseph .Fawcett of Yellow Springs, who has done some work for Mr.. Frey, will assist. . A new type of cars will be used known as the Be&ch-Edison, now being tested in the Fast, These cars are being operated with storage batteries, and no expensive trolly •wire or poles will be needed. A ^power house will be built at Clifton .^according to plans, a dam to be placed below the town for storage ■purposes.. Otis Hurley, know as the “ prison dbmon*’ and serving time in the pen under the name of Kramer, escaped from, that institution last Friday night with a fellow-] -’soner, Win. Brennan of Cievelanu,. The latter was shot by a guard and was unable to get away but Hurley made bis escape, though injured. Saturday morning he Was found ir* a Colum­ bus. hospital,where he bad been tak­ en by a friend but Was returned to .the pen when his identity was disr covered. College Minstrels J In April. The annual minstrel show as given by the college boys will be given early in Aptil, rehearsals taking, place each week. There will be fifteen boys in- the circle all ot whom have musical talent, that is being developed under the direction of Mr. Oeo. F. Stegler, The usual minstrel jokes, catch phrases of a local nature will provide entertain­ ment tor the evening. The latest popular songs will be featured and •the program promises to be the most interesting even giyen by local talent. OF FI l Em :. i John W. and Leila Larkin et ah! Shortly before noon Wedneodoy, to J. Smith ^trommel, lot in’ Clif- iflre wao discovered m the building ton $1. ; on South Main used by Ralph John W. and Ada It. Lottie E, Marshall, quit Seward to Townsloy as a harness shop. Only claim to 5S|a few feet oh the south stood the Institute Pres. • Gets Praise. B E T T E R C a s t o r O IL To most people castor oil is bad enough at its heat, Taut it is a valuable ^gedicine and nothing really takes its place. .There’s a difference in * castor oil That which is . absolutely pure and fresh is‘the Aromatic which is more agreeable than the common kind ordinarily sold. We have the best ,procurable. Let us sup­ ply you the next time you need some. Wisterman’s Pharmacy The action of the Cedarville Farm- raers* Institute m electing Clayton McMillan president of the organiza­ tion Is a credit to the intelligence of ( that body; f w Mr, McMillan is one of the •best ’id most progressive farmers of the state. He keeps in close touch with tlie latest develop­ ments and discoveries in scientific farming and is among the first to apply them. His well kept place near. Cedarville shows the model farm as it should be.—Xema Herald. CLUBENTERTAINS. acres in Spring Valley tp,,$l, Daniel E. and Lydia L. Stiouji to Ethel, Shoup, 5 acres in Beaver­ creektp,, $1. ** Noble T. Pftvey to An«o E. Pavey ii of lot in Jamestown, $1, Homestead Land Company to D. E. Barley, lot m Homestead Allot­ ment, Silvercreek tp.,' $138. ^Charles A. McCay to Eva. P. Whitson, lot in Spring Valley $1. Amanda and John G. Tate et al to John Banks, lot 'in Jamestown. $350. ' . • '■ Charles O. and 9. E. Weimor to Bance McClellan, part of lots in Cedarville $800. Bance McClellan to S. E. Weimer, part of lots in Cedarville $800. Appointment For D, S. Ervin. The students of the college boarding club, at the home of* Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Townsley, celebrated St. Valen­ tine’s Day last Wednesday evening with a five course dinner. The- rooms were appropriately decorated ' in red and white. The favots were pink and white comations with accurate predictions a$ to the recipient’s future wrapped about the stems. A „Wge •valentine bos, crammed to the lid, furnished a medium for the expression of tender sentiments— and incidently much .amusement. Games and contests appropriate to the occasion werr then indulged in and the evening’s festivities concluded with the playing of charades. - * Those present were: Professor Agnes J, Smith, Mbwift Shaw, Wilhelmina 15. Mitray,.- Maty Ellen' Lpwnes, Grace L. Beckley, Jehp.ie Fullerton, Florence- Clemans, Ethel Githens, Janet B. Garlough. Professors R. A. Lanniug and Leroy Allen, and Messrs. Andrew Brown, Louis Martin, Clarence J. Loyd, J. Earl McClellan, Dwight L. Starrett, Howard C, Creswell, Chester Preston and Wil­ liam Lanning. POLITICAL {ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. John McVay, member of the County Infirmary Board which was legisbited out of existence by the last legislature, announces himself ns a candidate before tlie next Re­ publican primary for the nomination of county treasurer. F ok S a i / e Some Plymouth Bock cockerels. W, H. Creswell. Your money— is it earning 5 per cent I f deposited with Us It will begin to bear interest from date, payable semi-annually, assuring a profitable amt convenient investment, with “ Security that is ab­ solute." Write for Booklet. Gem City Building & Loan Association Dayton, Ohio, ORGANIZED 1837 ASSETS #35,500,000.00 SURPLUS $105,OJ0.08 6 North Main, Opposite Old Court House According to information from an Eastern news service Mr. D. 9. Ervin of this place has been ap­ pointed to an important post in con­ nection with the {Second World’ s Christian Citizenship Conference to be held at Portland, Oregon, June 29th, 1913,. Thin is a most important appointment as Mr, Ervib will-have an opportunity ot meeting the leaders of the world in formulating plans for the' uplift of humanity along the broadest lines. This con­ ference will be the largest and the most slgnifielanfc gathering of of Christian men and women since the advent of Christianity. blacksmith shop owned by Mr. Townsley which with the contents were ds-troyed. * The origin of the Brets unknown as Mr. Townsjoy" bad been in . the harness shop ju»t/a few* minutes be fore the building was ablaze. There was some fire in the stove but nothing more than common and the building evidently was afire at that time. ' The property owned by Mrs. G. W .( Harper,. occupied by two families, Louis jSniitb and Foster Banks. Was pnrtiallydamnged, the contents being moved Into thes*reet. Mr. Arthur , Townsley resides across the street and the roof of his dwelling was omuro several times. Mrs. R. F. Kerr’s residence was also slightly scorched. Owing to many men about town being in Xenia at<- tending the Bakei’ trial the fire de­ partment was slow, lU getting out the equipment.! The buildings burnt with rapidity and m fifteen or twenty minutes were reduced to ashes, ’ , ' The loss to Mr, Townsley will be quite heavy though the insurance will partially cover the loss on build­ ings and content's. Only a few things "were taken from tbp black­ smith shop. BIRTHDAY SOCIAL. Tuberculosis Among Cattle. For some ' time, several of the cattlemen near p i ifton have been under the Impression th4fc their hords were affected with the dread tuberculosis. Tb, •make sure a Given by the Ladies’ Aid in the M.'E. cimroli Friday cyening Feb­ ruary. 28tli. -Don’ t forget' your birthday sank, those who, Mietfi WTftbe'furnistied one "*afc door. Light refreshments will served- Every body .cordially vltecb THEATRE IKIES. he’state board of egtmi.the herds d fifteen head hilo Mr. Corry nimals can be mx 1 "the owners wilt be paid the amount of appraisement by the slate. Ho definite action bus as,yet been taken as to what disposition of the cattle would be made," - >•' veterinarian frqr agriculture basipl of W. H, Forbes fn the Forbad, were «oudemped| t< - had but fiVo, be The Management of Fairbanks Theatre, Springfield, takos .great pleasure in announcing. Miss Nancy Boyer in repertoire for one week, commencing Monday, February 19th Miss Boyer is no stranger to the patrons of the Fairbanks Theatre and the acting of hereself anti splen­ did supporting companyis so fami­ liar that litte Is left to be said. Each visit increases her popularity and she enjoys her visits'as well as the people enjoy having her with them. She will play two performances dally. THE —Fon S ale :—Bred sows, pure mule foot, at farmer’ s prices. J. E. Shumaker, Harveyaburg, G. Announcement of the intentions pi Thomas Calvert to bo a candidate for slate dairy and food commlssion- .er ia no surprise Io Ilia many friends In tins section. Mr. Calvert1 has been secretary of the state board of agriculture and has also been con­ nected with the commissioners of­ fice under the term of W. It. Dunlap and made good in both places. Here’ s hoping that Thomas may be nominated By the Republican state convention and elected In the fall. Wo need more Calverts in politics as well as In public office. AN INVITATION The Greene County Hardware Company, East Main street, Xenia,, extends an invitation to all farmers In the county to call and inspect their line of hardware- and farm implements, "which is the largest and most complete of any in the [county. Those m the market for farm machinery will do themselves an Injustice in not getting our prices before giving-an order. (Con- well’s old stand.) 7d •Main Street Arcade DAYTON, onto. TRAXLER ’S SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, WE BEGIN OUR GREAT CASH PURCHASES SALE * •t A Sale of enormous quantities >ol New Spring Merchandise bought for spot cash from Manufacturers, im­ porters, and jobbers—to be sold for spot cash at . 1«3 to 1*2 B e lo w R e g u la r P r ic e ’ $ These Great Purchases and Sales embrace every department in the mammoth store and the savings, arc won- derfu!—particularly iiv Dress Goods Linens White Goods Wash Goods Domestics Embroideries " Laces Coats Mushuwcaf Skirts * ’ Waists Draperies Corsets China Kugr, Curtains Gfamteware Hoys* Clothing Men’s Clothing Linoleum, Etc. This sale is so very important.we urge you to make a special shopping trip to Dayton to take advantage of it, We refund railroad fare depending on We deliver free to your nearest station the amount of your purchase * ail purchases of $5.00 or over The Louis Traxler Co., Dayton, Ohio. Silks Shoes Dresses Suit* So David K . Hempstead, Enroll­ ing Clerk of tho House of Ilf>pre~ aoctatives in Washington, is mbo a candidate for congress, to succeed Hon. M. R. Denver, Mr, Hempstead has been Mr, Denver’s campaign manager for the three terms he waB elected and wo do not know of a man tn the district, Republican or Demo­ cratic, that has anything oit Dave when itfcoines iO organization. No other Democrat has announced ati this time. The factional fight in tho Republi­ can party has entered Yellow Springs,'that old staid Republican precinct, and Mayor Donnelly is all worked up over a piece of high­ handed* politics thatwas to be forced upon him by a lieutenant of tlie Mc­ Clellan faction. Sometime ago The mavor announced that he Would be a candidate, for committeeman and only a few days ago endeavor was made by a leading citizen to “ Smoke out*' His Honor at the re­ quest of tlie McClellan following. The mayor has always trained with this element In the village but abso­ lutely refused to b« bossed by re­ formers, gangsters or any owe else. Now then this wing of the party has divided over tlie act and vengence is sworn against all comers. The may­ or will enter just the same and" it is staled that his answer to this “ clti« zcuV* request haa . caused burning about tho cars of the loaders iu that faction. Moreover tlie Mayor has .boon ono of Dr. Foss’ mam support­ ers and U is fiaid that both Sides will appeal to-him. iS»n*na*, 5 and 10 een^s« dexfttt. Air Mafahaii’*, The fourth murder in four moots took place In Xenia Saturday night when Joseph Curl shot his brother- In-law, Charles Watson,- both of whom were colored. Curl walked into the Watson home and drew his revolver, the bullet entering the heart. • Curl went to the home of Ins sis­ ter, Nettle, and told her that he bad killed Watson, Later tie went to the police station and demanded, money of Chief Smith, who told hlin to sit down while be would get it. Instead the Chief secured his revol­ ver in another room and then start­ ed to search Curl whan he resisted. A 44-calibre revolver was taken from his pocket after which he was locked up.- Curl shows signs of insanity but It is. thought that, he is only feigning. Watson was regarded as a peaca- ble citizen having at one time worked os farm hand for D. Bradfute & Son Another brother worked for Mr. J. H.. Stormont?. Laundry patrons living In the country are requested £o have their bundle# either at Bird’s Store or Smith's Barber Shop by Wednesday ■of each week. We cannot return them on Saturday unless they leave here Wednesdays. , • Harry Bird. {Revival Brings About Confession. Tbs Springfield Sun tbls mornlug carries a story that Albert Dallas has confessed to John McKinney that lie fired a house belonging to him about six years ago, The con­ fession is said to be dus to a religious revival in Yellow Springs, where the young man is conducting a lunch stand and ice cream parlor. The youngman also told hiB story to his pastor, Rev. W. B. Graham, of the Presbyterian church. His reason for burning the McKinney house .was that it had been rented to an undesirable patty and one night after completing his work at the sub-station ot the Springfleld- Washingten traction line, whore he .Was then employed, he poured gaso­ line on some paper under a Htairway .and set fire to it. Dallas was never 'suspected and he has promised Mr. [McKinney to replace the I o S b If possible, CHURCH SERVICES. —Pilot Acetylene Generators for the lighting of country homes. .J. E. Pierce. One never can tell how far a news item or article can breamed . This week we received a copy of the LUnenburg Tribune published at Kenbridge, Ya., which contalns the “Colloquy” by aCedarville "Maiden”. It is introduced by the ’following paragraph. “ The following perhaps explains why there are so many old bachelors in Lunenburg and inKen- bvidge particularly. Many of the old boys cannot understand why they ate single but this will- doubt­ less satisfy the wondering ones." 'HHeWrttf.- HYrYttrY* mGaffick ' and W. P. Harriman have gone Hast on a trip In behalf of tintgirl’a dorma- tory, which the graduating class of the college is promoting,. M. E. CHURCH 9:30 a, ni. Sunday School, j IQ:30 a. m. Preaching, 6:00,p.- hi, Epworth League, Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:00 o’clock. * Official Boarfi meeting the first Tues­ day evening of each-'month. . UNITfib PRJBSBYTBRTAN. Sabbath School at 9:30. Preaching by the pastor at 10:30- Subject, The Scar Marks of Surren­ der. i Mission Study Class 5:00. [ Y. P. C. U. at 5:30. • Prayer meeting Wednesday at .7:30. Leader, Miss Lula Barber.‘ —‘Bananas, flna quality 5 and [10 cents per dozen. At Marehali’s. Death Of David Spencer, Mr. David Spencer, aged 74, a former. Grsene countian, passed away Tuesday night, at the homo of hlBBon Frank, who lives north of Daytpn, Mr, Spencer leaves a wife and three children; Mrs. John Gerard, of Cumberland, Md., Mrs, Charles Hughe#, of Yellow Springs, and Frank Spencer- He was a brother of the late Thomas Spence-r, of this place. The funeral will bo held at the M. E. church this morning. , Wooster Wins State Contest. Ladies’ B la ck ... Skirts, good quality, full width, former prices from $8,00 to $15,00. Bale price to clear out $2.93, ■ H utchison & G ibnkv ; Xeiiia, Ohio, Wooster won- the’ inter-collegiate ■ contest last Friday night under the Ohio State Oratorical Association. There were delegations present from various 'colleges in the as­ sociation and the opera bouse was well filled by those interested. Wooster was represented by J. 15. Baird who spoke on “ Industrial Peace.” Hiram college was repre­ sented by Mr. Brunner, on “ Modern Herods” ; Muskingum, Mr. Myers, on “ The {World Federation"; Oedar- ville by Mr. EanJ McClellan, on '‘Universal Peace” ; and Wittenburg, by Mr. Pershey, on , “ The Passing of War." All the subjects except one dealt with the Peace question. The program was intersperced with music by Miss Mary Hastings, Grace Buckley' and Helen, Oglesbee! Tlie judges were: President Clip-, pinger, of Otterbein; Prof. Duncan, of Ohio State University; Prof., Pearce, of -Ohio University; At­ torney D. L. Thomxison, of Wash­ ington C. H .; and Dr, J.. E. Wish- art, of Xenia’seminary. After; the contest the -judges, representatives of the various col­ leges and college faculty and stud-< entB[gathered at the college for, a chicken roast and s.ocial 'hour. The next contest,will be held at New - ConcOrd. ' . Fofi S alk :—Having'decided to leave here I will selLmy billard and pool outfit which is one the f’ neSt in the country. Good business and profitable investment. - Charles Harris, Jr, R e y .J .S . K. MoMieha,ol, pa 8 fcor^ of the U; P. church was taken, sick *’ Ylth the grip Batobath and was un­ able to preafeh the morning sermon, He has greatly Improved during the week. . - White Sals fVUR great White Goods Sale will start with groat activity.. Friday morning. We have made enor­ mous, purchases of beautiful snowy merchandise that will constitute this Bale, .and will surely mark an epoch in'the history of White Goods retailing. We have secured the most exclusive pat­ terns of embroideries, undermuslins and piece goods and have marked them in such low prices that Will be a revelation to every shopper. Now is the time for alt women to begin to prepare tlieir spring and summer wardrobe an'd here will be the place for them to come. Fresh Snowy Undermuslins Vibrating with Spring Beauty Lot No. 2 at 50c. .Women’s Slip Over Gowns; Combination Suits Skirts, Corset Covers, Drawers, in Fins Ma­ terials made of soft finish cambnc and sheer nainsook, daintily trimmed. Really $1.00 values, in white sale a t.... ...........................50c * Lot No. 3 at 98c Woman’ s Combinations In Corset Cover and Drawers, or Corset Cover and Skirt, Pincess Slips, Gowns Skirts, trimmed in Valenciennes lace and fine embroideries, m White sale 98o Lot No. 1 at 25c. . Women’s,fine Undermuslins in good materials ftnd fine Trimmings, in Gowns, Long Skirts, Under S irts, Corset Covers and Drawers, makeof cambrics and nainsooks, In White Sale a t .......... - ...................... ..........................35c Children’s Undorfnusllns. Children’s Muslin Drawers, all sizes, at I2j£c, 15c, and 80c Children’s Muslin Gowns, all sizes, good ma­ terial at.,..-,..,.,.................................................60s Unprecedented Values In Beautiful Embroideries NowWhite Serges All the New White Wool Dress'Goods, suitable for dresses, skirts and suits, In Storm Serges, While Whip Cords, Basket Weaves andBed- * ford Corddkl White Sale at 50c, 660 75c, $1.00, $1.50 Mus(in*t Cambrics,. Long Cloths—Lowest Prices 12.yard pieces good Long Cloth, just right for underwear, ill White Sale at...........'... $1 a bolt Fine Cambric Muslins Hi white Sale at 10c, ISJsjc, 16c, 18o All best bleached Muslins in White Sale at....9c Sheets end Pillow Cases At the lowest prices quoted for several years. Made up in the very best manner, full sizes. Bleaceod Sheets, best quality hemstitched, ift White Sale at............................................ ,... 76o Bleached Sheets, seamless, 81x90 inches, good quality, plain hems, in White sale at, 6Sc, 65c Pillow Cases, best quality, hemstitched, all sizes, White Sale at... .....................80c and 256 Plain find Fringed, Bed Spreads scalloped edge out corners..............................................$1 to $8 Crashes—bleached and unbleached, all linen, White Sale Price.... ............8jjc 10c, ii&c, 16a Swiss Flouncings. 37 inch Swiss Flouncings, beautiful patterns 60c, 75e, and $1,00 46‘ inoh Swiss Flouncings, choicest new patterns with bahds to match, in White Sale....$l, $1.26 Embroidered Gafoons on Fins Swiss . For trimming White Goods, Ginghams and Lawns, from 1 to 6 inch widths in White Sale at........................ ..........16p, 20c, 25c, 60c and ,76c Cambric Matched Sets With S widths of edge and insertion to match, in White sale at 16c, 80c, 860 4 5 - inch All-Over Embroidery New Eyelet PatferhB, 46inches wide, excellent quality With bands to match, In White Sale at....... .............................................. ,..,..$1.76 All-Over Embroidery, In Swiss and Cambric, small patterns, 30 inches Wide, In White Sale..............60c,76c, $1, $1.60 Cambric 'Skirt Flouncing In 12end 18 inches Wide, New eyelet effects in White Sale et............................. . SOend 18a JOBE BROS. CO. XEN IA , OHIO. VS . i