The Cedarville Herald, Volume 39, Numbers 27-52

Vfm a M M U lf a t aM kinds a t -S'* O P W W S _S!r WJJW 1 S 'SB^CBWsIr T J "W* » ,mmsajihA^ |£ |uMN| {gup Qj*r Kf»«»ivproof stack v v v v w i y w y v w tf v v ^ "CedarDille Xerald. m v w w w « m ? w M M Tlie time to «te» athrartiawg i# v im you are if* 4 y ta t-toy 4#isg bittiness* \W i l aotire that the pregrisaivs weiekrat is a* adwrtbsr, w w w v w v w w v v v w v v v v v w v THIRTY-NINTH YEAR NO. 45. CEDARVILLE, OHIO./RIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1016 PRICE, *1.00 A YEAR Straw Vote On Probate Jadge. TAKEN X*ni»—Gsnsral #»nvaa Main and Whitsman, Saturday m*ht. Trablnes, A lpha and Zimmerman, Boaveroreok township, Fa ll-F estiva l Canvas. FRJSVJOUS TOTALS TOTALS 1 j " | 1 | w flCO - ty o o hi *■? £ 21 J2ii u 8 7 8 7 i i 14 7 88 86 v 18 16 14 188 HP 180 88 47 -195 188 178 100 75 WELL KNOWN FARMER SUC­ CUMBS TO PEART TROUBLE Mr, J, H. Stormont,, r» one V Worth Careful Thought Do you read the label to know whether your paking powder is made from cream of tartar or, on the other hand, from aium or phosphate? Royal. Baking Powder is made from cream o f tartar, derived from grapes, and adds to the food only wholesome qualities. Other baking poWders contaih alum or phosphate, both of mineral origin, and used as substitutes for. cream, of tartar because o f their cheapness*. Never sacrifice quality and healthful­ ness for low price. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CQ. > New York of the most substantial numero in the county, died Monday mornintr about 7 o’clock, following an illness of heart trouble esftendipg hack two years. He was able to be about bis work and few knew of his trouble until he was taken down about three weeks ago*- The deceased was boro on the farm where he died and would have been 153 years old had he lived until the 26th of this month. He was the son of James and Jane Bradfute Stor­ mont. His marriage to "Miss Ida Creswell, daughter, of the late Sam­ uel Creswell, took place October 20, 1885., Thus three important events in the life of th e ’deceased happened ,in October; his birth, marriage and death and all three between 20 and 29. , ■ Mr., Stormont iB survived by his widow and five children; • Bertha, 1* Edna, Mabel, Meryl and James all at r~ home. Mrs. J. R. Cooper of this 28 place is a half sister. } The deceased was a man, always ac­ tive in church, civic, and public af­ fairs. Ever since the organization of .the Greene County Mutual Insurance Co„, he has been its secretary and treasurer. For many years he has served on the township board of ed­ ucation and much of that time wa» president: He was trustee of Cedar- .villa College, and also of the Reform­ ed Eresbyterian church where be has been a faitliful adhearent and meni- .her since boyhood. He has also serv­ ed as a member of the Board o f Trustees of Massies Creek cemetery. The funeral >vas held Wednesday afternoon from the late residence, the i services *being in .charge of his pas- jtor, Dr, J. L. Chesnut, assisted by ;Dr. McChesney. There were many floral offerings from the various or­ ganizations and friends showing the esteem in which the deceased was held. Burial took place a t Massies Creek cefnetery, The pall bearers •were: A. H. Creswell, W. H. Creswell, John Stormont, E. L. .Stormont,^H. N. Coe, H* H. Stormont., S hs Ihe Su»fV. Band Will Give a Masquerade / on the Public Square MondayEve,,Oct. 30 There will be Music, Dancing and Plenty of Fun <*• T ilt Village Council has given ove^that part of Main street from Xenia Avenue to the bridge for the celebration and no travel will be permitted on thAt part of the street. gcMMaae* I * V - Winds A-Singing- tiA- .'fit ’l l it Ughl thejy tell of chill and cold with ft warning—jjrepare 1 Warm Coats, Shoes, Gloves, Furs, Hosiery, Underwear—alt apparel for , comfort aiid service—for distinctive j '■ style appearance, which includes tqual- tr . / ity—such is the merchandise we offer, h / And we are just as certain the prices ^ will meet your favor, Then, cozy, downy Comfortables and Blankets and Auto Robes—you never saw such values , for what we ask, took for yourself. DAYTON’S SHOPPING CENTER COAL SHORTAGE DUE TO RAILROAD FACILITIES Almost .every section of the country is a t present affected by a shortage of coal due largely to the railroad, com­ panies being unable to supply cars. This has forced the price of the cheapest coal in. this section, flock­ ing Valley, to $6 a ton and in some of th e cities i t is being sold a t $7, formerly the price of hard coal. I t is. almost impossible for' dealers .to get: hard'coat a t aiVeVen a t the price of $1B a ton. The Haghr Straw- Board & Paper Co., which usually a large supply of coal, and has r __^ _____ ..................... from day to day on light shipments and .then buying wherever it can be found. TENANT HOUSE BURNS LAST SATURDAY , The tenant house on the J. E. >Turnbull farm south of town burned 'la s t Saturday afternoon, the origin 1not known. unless from . a defective flue or sparkB oirfhe roof. The high wind made it impossibly to save any­ thing but the household goods of the S tenant, Mr. King. There was about i $800 insurance which Would not be 'ha lf enough to build an ordinary 'tenant house. PATRONS WELL PLEASED. -"The first number _ of the lecture course, the JJawaiin. Singers and Players, evidently pleased the large audience Tuesday evening if appl use is any indication of how they were re­ ceived. There were classical, operatic and popular numbers, something to suit the taste of everyone. The ability of George Awr on the guitar was never before equaled in the P resence of a Cedarville audience. few lyceum companies ever had a repertoire t of as many up-to-the-min­ ute selections, The committee re­ ports a larger sale .of tickets than last year. PENNSY HAS NARROW ESCAPE. |CRUEL WBATI XENIA] Cold rain, high^ moisture that thing, was the Xenia Fall f t day, Friday and [were merchant* to display their damage from i impossible, Th< booths torn, and ibut the program best possible un ees. Regardless caps the people merchants and Had the weal Xenia could not crowd. NATIONAL BAI HI National Bank was in town last investigation as. of„ the new nat known as the, Bank. I t is said fifty persons in subscribed stock stitution and the to investigate the j seeking a chatter,, would support a i also as to whethe| mand fo r the s? gave no indication mendation to the BLOCKED ?ALL FESTIVAL! wind laden, with most every- in feature of the 1 held last Thurs- turday. Not only d farmers unable products hut the wind made such vere many exhibit •‘royed on Friday s carried on the the circumstan- j all these handi- hpathized with th e 1 ■crowds were out, , been favorable ye entertained the EXAMINER LAST FRIDAY raminer Thomas tiday making an ;be establishment d hank, to be rmer’s National ihat -more than jia vicinity . have ibis proposed in- uniner was here ;anding of those whether the field ttipnal bank aiid 'there was a - d6- . ■Mr. Thomas what his recom- irfmept will he. COMMUNITY C llfB BANQUET. Officer’s of the have planned fo r structrve evening ej that time the mewl oyster supper that] Barber’s hall. Elec all parts of the 6o| ceived over a, spec Western Union Te th a t will be placed? committee has also] e r/fo r the evenihf Ashburner of Sprij ing the addresses t da l hour in which stay as long as tl election news fir will be 50 cepts eact tee.wants to sell at W /C . T, U. . The W. C. T. U^ ernoon a t the hot vine. I t was the since the adoption^ 'eras a n d / ope. nmunity club pleasant and in- (jtion night. At wilt enjoy an 11 be served in im returns from ry will be re­ wire from the raph company f the hall. The aired a speak- lity Manager, iield,- Follow-’ will be a so- members piny like and get aid. Tickets the commifr- I6(h fcTueMav aft- ang held jted pro- icoess- Tlie fast train, No, 21, broke and came near being ditched near Wilber- force Tuesday when the axle of an ex­ press car broke, derailing the car. The 'tra in was running 60 miles an hour ' and was drawn by two engines. The \ derailed car was dragged over the ties for more than a mile. The wrecking crew from Xenia was called ;to help clear up the track. ADVERTISED LETTERS* List No. 3. Remaining unclaimed in the post office a t Cedarville, Greene Co., Ohio, for the week ending Oct, 21,1916: Branlhauer, Irvin, Miller, Thos. 1L Summers, Harry. Sterling, J, A. Watson, Mattie, Wilkiii, Carl. W. A, Turnbull, P, M. . ANOTHER BIG CONTRACT. ’V#W--7 T-T th e f'ole,^: Accormn^; to •tha-program, reports from the state conventicm was the leading feature -of the meet-; ing. I t was a matter of regret that the delegates'chosen to go, Were, un­ able to be there. However, their place was filled by Mrs. Flatter, for­ mer county president, and Miss Mary Ervin. The convention was held in- Akron, a town,noted for its immense; rubber manufactories. They present­ ed-.the members 'w ith souvenirs in the shape of tiny water bottles. The attendance a t the convention was large, there .being over 700 delegates. The same general officers were elect­ ed. Some changes were made in the state constitution. -The price of the Ohio Messenger was raised from 25c to 35c as the former price was not sufficient to meet the expense of the paper. ■There were several disting­ uished guests present, among whom were Miss Lula Shepherd, president of Utah, who discussed tho Morman question. Mrs. Addington of Ore-; gon, secretary, and an expert In the temperance and labor department, and Daniel A. Poling, a convention favorite. Tho Prohibition special was due in Akron Thursday morning and its leading members, J. Frank Hanly, national presidential candidate, I ra Laiidrith, vice presidential nominee, and Oliver Stewart were each intro­ duced to the convention and made short addresses, They were* enthusi­ astically received. The meeting closer! with a social during which light refreshments were served. The same spirit prevailed in the meeting that was reported a$ characterizing the state convention, th a t of harmony and good will. DUCKS SEEM PLENTIFUL. For the ‘first time in many years the Mallow duck is plentiful in this section, especially about the paper mill reservoir west of town. Last Saturday Murray Marshall Bagged nine and again on Tuesday landed ten. This bird seems to be quite a favorite with sportsman. WILL IS PROBATED, The wilt of the late J. H. Wolford was' probated last week and by the terms of the instrument Ralph and J. N» Wolford are named executors. The widow is given the use of -the property her lifetime when there shall he an equal division. The tools and other necessary equipment in the blacksmith shop is give* to Ralph who is to continue the business, Uiff Bros, have been given another big contract by the Pennsylvania Company. A ditch will be dug on each side of the company’s tracks from Cincinnati to Logansport, Ind. Similar work is being done on this division in the hone of securing bet­ ter drainage for the roadbed. Ladies* New Fall Dress Boots in black or colors, 8 or 9*ineh tops, wooden or leather Louis heels. Com­ plete lines o f sizes and widths, 2 to 8 AAA to EE a t $3,60 to $10.00. Ma­ lay's in t h i Arcade, Springfield, Ohio* LEGAL NOTICE. Catherine Schneider, Plaintiff, vs. Jacob Schneider, Defendant, Notice. Jacob Schneider, residing a t Evans­ ville, Indiana, will take notice that on October 24, 1916, Catherine Sch­ neider filed in said court her petition i against Mm for divorce Upon the ! grounds of gross neglect of duty and that the same will be. for hearing a t the Court House itt. Xenia on and a ft­ er December 11, 1916, by Which time (defendant must answer of demur to said petition or judgment* may be taken against him. i (Signed) Catherine Schneider. Whartou, Wyandot county., voted to remain dry. Headless body Qf man was found a t Youngstown. Health “board reports that typhoid fever epidemic a t Marion is abating. A hedge will soon displace the Iron fence around the state house yard. • Findlay tax rate will be boosted to pay for $1,060,600 In city improve­ ments. • Lief Weimer. fifteen, was crushed to death by a crane at a steel-plant at Canton. ’ v George‘ Gallpoto, au Italian, was shot and fatally wounded by a high wayman. ’ Strike of saggernjen Ip potteries at East 'Liverpool and vicinity has been called off. After three weeks’ delay, due tp in­ fantile paralysis, Toledo pubjio schools opened. . ■, At Toledo eight-months-old James Sylvester died from ea'tlng ra t poison, which he found In a saucer. Fire which started in the rear of a livery bam did $75,000 fiapjage in the business section of Findlay. Columbus police began a statewide Search for, John H. Theado, missing cashier of a chain company. Harry Board, teamster,’ Newark,’ committed suicide by shooting. Ill health assigned as .the cause. Dr. John McBurney, eighty-two, pio­ neer educator ' of eastern Ohio, died gt Cambridge after a long illness. Rev. W. C. DeMnth, formerly of De­ fiance, has taken charge of the Unit­ ed 'Brethven church at Fort Clinton. Although badly burned. iJohn., Bur­ nell, twenty-nine, Toledo lineman, sur­ vived a shock of 5,000 volts of elec­ tricity. - . Mrs. -Susie A. Houghtfen .Was seri­ ously injured when she fell headlong down, a flight of stairs at .her home In. Marion. River steamer Reuben Dunhar struck a snag and sank In the Ohio river near Marietta. All bn board got off safely. B A, Robb, forty, Toledo switch- man, was struck by lightning while ’standing on the top of a freight car t id killed, . Fred Lloyd, .thirty,, was killed, and | T. E. Douglass seriously injured a t Youngstown when .their atito' skidded and hit a tree- - 1 -At,Cleveland Police’Sergeant Hen­ ry Froellch.was shot and killed while attempting to round up a gang of gun* -M ~ .................................................................................... „ ................. ..............................„ at OrrviUe when a welding machine tank in a. garage blew up. The explo­ sion wrecked the building, Their machine striking a hog near Warren,. Frank Mo’schberger, Jr., and" Mies Edna Ltntz and: Fred Moschher- ger were severely Injured. John Mrag was killed by Michael and Annie Zdicham, who buried the body in the rear yard of their home a t Akron. Couple confessed. Lawrence Turner? thirty-one, To* ledo, Is dying ’ from three pistol Wounds. His former wife Is under ar­ rest, charged with the shooting. Alva Crawford, wealthy farmer, and his wife, were killed when the auto­ mobile In which they were riding was struck by a train at Now MadisOn, Silas Brown of Woodstock, seventy- five, father of seventobn children, died as the result of injuries sustained while operating an ensilage cuttqr. Rev. W. F, Wolfe was shot in the right thigh accidentally by David Run* kle, a neighbor, while they wore hunt­ ing squirrels at St. Paul, Pickaway county. Dover Manufacturirig company's Iroii works plant at Dover, near New Philadelphia, was practically destroy­ ed by fire, causing a loss estimated at $ 200 , 000 . William Hammond, nineteen, was shot and seriously wounded at Water- vllle, near Toledo, when It Is alleged he attempted to break Into C, L. Graff’s garage. City Commissioner Stubig of San­ dusky failed again In an attempt to oust City Manager K. B, Ward,, who, Stubig says, is not earning $12 a day the city pays him. Mrs,’Dorothea Franklin of Cleve­ land and Harry Groves of Boston may die as a result of the automobile In which they ws?e riding being struck by a train a t Elyria. 1 Manley Deekard, thirty-five, a well known road contractor, Bowling- Green, was killed Instantly when his ear turned turtle after one of the froht wheels had collapsed. At Marion Bernard Miller, charged with shooting to death Thomas Koycs, negro, an alleged chlcltcn thief, was given his liberty. Judge Grant E, Mouser quashed tlic Indictment. Dr. Louis Edward Holden,, former president of Wooster university, lias accepted a place In the Church erec­ tion department of tho general Pres­ byterian board of, New York city, After learning that the girl he lovfed was to marry another man, Arthur M. Burke, twenty-eight, Cleveland, shot himself and then Jumped from tho window of his room. He was fatal­ ly injured. Supremo court ruled that Ohio elec­ tors this fall shall be provided with ballots enabling them to vote a split presidential electors’ ticket, The bal­ lots, In this respect, will be Just the tame as in former years. State board of administration failed to convict or acquit Warden P. E, Thomas on charges of brutality in the penitentiary, two members favoring a motion to give the warden a clean hill of health and trio criticising tho pris­ on management.^ FOR SALE—An extra gooff fresh Jersey cow* ' Phone 33-173. Wm, M, Smith, ,, Wall Paper'Sale # ■ . Is still going on and wifi continue until the ENTIRE STOCK, recently purchased of Holland P. Starr -— Formerly th e ------ R1DGELY DECORATIVE COMPANY Is entirely disposed of. If you wish to save > money on your fall purchases of WALL PAPER come th is week and save from 50 %TO 75 % Every Framed Picture Goes Regardless of Oost UNIFRAMED PICTURES FROM 1CENT UP. ROOM MOULDINGSI CENT PER FOOT • * , * It will certainly, pay you to take advantage of this rare opportunity. 1 1 /• I l Pierce & Company “The House of Honest Values” Both 'Phones ' Both 'Phone. 1^1 ' ' " ' ' '' ' ' ' ■ SPRINGFIELD, OHfO 121 m • t - 1 y 'VUR tNG the recent State Bankers Convention at I I Columbus, much attention was given to the . changes in banking during the . past twentyefive years. This was appropriate because the State Bank­ ers Association has been organized twenty-five years and the Convention was celebrating the 25th Anni­ versary of the Assosiatiation, It is appropriate to call the attention our depositors and the friends of the Bank to this fact, because this Bank was organized a year • before the Ohio Bankers Association. AN OLD BANK, A STRONG BANK AND A good B ank Deposit Your Money Where It Will Be Safe !:3 L ■* E The Exchange Bank e a 1 C e d a r v i l le / Oh io 3F=Srlga£3 ^ I E “S hopping A in dayton MEANSPLEASUREANDPROFIT J ' ’ * . 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