The Cedarville Herald, Volume 44, Numbers 27-52

E« is l * v % »*m m m «# today, m « % « ! * « • WMfito Of to (Wt, 1** it «■* W »H It fcttl culwb-ttea « * * # « «* * * • o f tii* yssfeeday*. 1 *V IkdarMe Merald. TQSTy-FOTJETH YUAE. NO. 4S. CEDABVH 1 I 1 EI, OHtO. TBTDAY, SEPTEMBEB SO, 1921 HandsomeExchangeBank Home Opened Satmrday » - fV ;~."IWI|.W, . . . >A Mow tow* ojm to*MMmd poopi* in* Dayton Savingr* & Trust Co„ Day- the saw hom« cff The Xx-ftoo; A, S. Fisher, A. B. Lewis, H, C. oha/ige Bank test Saimrdiqf afternoonj Fisher and K. M. Johnson, Bowers. «nd ****dug when -the toMritutfon |villa Bank, *** f$*m«riy torwwkiajwt tv to* pub- People for twentyjeilaa around ac­ cepted the.pubfic inriSariQn to inspect ««* o|l to* finest equipped buildtag* ipr banking purposes in any town of this rise in the state. Delegations of beakers from other place* were promient J among the guests throughout toe day. The people wore directed through* out the building*by the officers anddi- reetora of the" bards as well as by the clerical force of the institution. As favors the ladies were given, roses and the gentlemen lead pencils. ' ,,The building while imposing and attractive on the exterior is a,marvel of hcauiy•on, the inside. Tire main , banking room is finished in genuine mahogany with Italian marbled The decorations harmonise with the fin-* ish throughout while the fight fix­ tures set off the Interior as well as would be expected in a building of this class, ■The huge vault is built of concrete and reinforced with twenty tons o f railroad steel, making it fire and* burglar *proof in every particular,, The massive Vault door is of the’ very latest design in banking equipment. Another vault -is provided for books alone. The main vault contains the .safety deposit department, The director’s room, finished in,ma­ hogany, contains an elaborate mart- tie piece with open fire place. The walls are o f a-beautiful tint in per­ fect harmony with the finish; The floor is o f polished oak, this being the ease with the main building except fit the corridor, which is ofTejineessee marble. Op the side of the half. With the director’s room are two well ap­ pointed offices, Prom the hall you are led to a largo community room on the second floor that hhs Serving room and' kitchenette, , Prank,Hamm Of Osborn is the’ de­ signer of the building and .if was befit'under .hi* personal, supervision, exterior is o f cream brick with ' tfffirgcffve arid fit1 onoe commands the attention - o f all who approach ife whether from,-Main street or on Xenia avenue. Pvery modem equipmentand device for the safety and service o f patrons o f the depositor* and'patrons of the bank have been installed in this build- ’ the opening batiks and business men sent a-number of elaborate and beautiful floral pieces. Chief among those were from the First National and the Pourth National Bank, Cin­ cinnati; Ohio National Bank, Colum­ bus; Business men of this place; The Kloak " Company, Cincinnati; L. C, Titus, South Charleston. Among the visitors Were: Mr, Bur* ham, Huntington National Bank, J. J. Turney, Ohio National Bank, Col­ umbus; Si S, Rankin, Jr., Columbus; Paul Martin of the Prst National Bank, Springfield; Attorney Homer Corry, Springfield; E. A, Lewis and A. B, Grilsher, Sabina Bank; P, M, Harford, Lagonda National Bank, Springfield; Dales Kyle and Mr, Whittington, Citizen National, Xenia; George Little, president o f the Xenia National Bank, Xenia; Walter Me McGarvey and Mr. Grady of the Throughout the afternoon and ev­ ening music was furnished by the celebrated awj well xpown Italian Harpist, Peter Satafia of Dayton, Th# Exchange Batik was organized 31 years ago, in"1890, under the man­ agement of W, J. Wildraan & Co,, Selma, as a private bank, Ip June 1897 is. was moved *o Cadarvttle and located in the room now occupied as township clerk’s offile. Louis Wild-, man. was cashier but the institution was robbed o f his services two years later by his death* His father, *W. J, Wildman was president..' Walter J. succeeded hi* brother as cashier and O. L. Smith as assistant cashier, ‘ *In March 1900 the Exchange Bank took over the Geo. W. Harper Bank, and the two were as ,one institution. In 1906 S. W, Smith and son, O. L, Smith purchased the Wildman inter­ ests and L. F, Tindall was made as­ sistant cashier and 0 . L. Smith, cash­ ier. The banking quarters Were then located in the building'just vacated on South Main street. July 1914 the institution-was |n- corpraated a* a State Bank with.a capital of $30,000. A year later-it Was increased to $40,000 and in; 1917 to $50,000, which remains the same to­ day. ’ ' * Following the purchase of the Wild- man interests* Mr. S. W, Smith be­ came president pnd remained in that capacity until his death, Sept. 22, 1919, when Mr, Geer; e W, Rife was4 made president. r : . The deposits o f ' the hank have * grown continuously since the first organization,* In 1900 the deposits were $68,462,08; January 1915, $20tf-T 221.66; January, 1921 $503,114.77; Sept.. 6, 1921, 526,442,88. . > j The following are .the officers of the bank; ,Geo.., W; Rife,'.president;! Oliver, Gariough, Vice President; Oscar L. Smith, cashier; L, -F,’’ Tin­ dall, Assistant Cashier; Howard S, Smith, G. E., Jobe and. M,’ 1. Marsh, directors serving with the officer* in, the same capacity. t * HERR IN.TOJ of TheExchange COLLEGE NOTES *v i , * » * •*' . Readers Are /•- Your Ad • \ > v , % i % i * . 1 * „ ’ . , *, » , t ' Advertising is the cheapest, quickest and best method ship that has,yet been found.' . Therefore the moat progressive merchant?, advertise,, And“naturally, when you wept the cheapest of the any kind, it j* fair to assume that 'the, most progressiva;' have it for sale. 1 \ , ■• . -.Every shrewd merchant advertises' in this paper be thousands of you readers eager to see this advertising, .'pears. v 1 ! 3 He knows thatyoU ate looking for whatever good news he has to offer.'And if anymerchant bo far disco® to him as hot to advertise in the paper you read, you can 3 discounting value to you.,, .' *' If any merchant is so careless as ‘to overlook the purchasing value of. hundreds of you readers every 1 are he is overlooking, many a good merchandise valued his tutii to go into,ihfe market and buy,. So learn, not only to read the advertising new* In ' . every week, but alsb learn to rely upon, it f*r everyth There isn’t one family that .cannot reduce it* coat any time simply by carefully reading and buying an1 vthe advertising pages, pf this paper week by week. FARM AND FIRLD NOTES salesman- • idle, 0i; f ,,WiU ■*. j* ^fchere are • it ap* iiahdise *value ■ ford to; amhined riisttces HifcBlBp’S HIGH E, E. Finney’s sale of Rig Type Poland Chinas was held last Satur­ day When about160 head"were sold. The average is said to have been a- bout $23 a head. , ■"• l <**., * 1 »f . > Harry ToWnsley’a s?le last Friday was a good one. Mr. Townsley ha* the,credit of usually having a good 1eale. He always offer* good stock and thoroughly advertises it with bills j.and, newspaper* space.*His sale ran Iover $6000 and the stock brought J * good prices. ' ' ; , . t . * „ s, a * . * . ; ,r A fCw tamers haye -seed with rye but no Wheat has been sown so far as we kpow; It is now the first of October and we have not even had a fight frost. It is no* longer safe to Seed tot wheat until We have had a killing frost to get a head of the fly, ' 1 ' " J*1. '# 1"• «i There will be several changes in renters in this section next spring from all reports at this time/Harry Towns% batfgivefi up the / . C. Bar­ ber land’ and It .has been rented to “Wilbur Hitchcock o f' South Charles­ ton. Hugh Turnbull had rented the Haines farm how occupied by John, Burns, Mr.1Burn* will .tpove to his farm, formerly the Barber ;lsnd on the Clifton pike at tho edge‘iff townl James f>amq will move to what is known a* the Bushneli i oh On Wedn»*day, g#pt, JI rim Y, W. C- A, of Cedarvill* Collage met tor the first time *in«**the opening of College, There wm * good attendance and toe girls seemed agger tq retume }tKeirwork in the Y. w . Several of rite} [girl* gave talks in which they pro** jsented new idea* obtained thru the Bummer vacation, which might be well to be carried out in the College Y., W It was decided that to* mem­ ber* o f the Y<YST, would make candy and sell it at all of the ball game*. Most of toe time was spent in making new plans for the future and discus­ sing ways ini-Which the Y. W. can, fielp to make Cedarville College a better college. ' _ ' f > * A large audience attended the ser­ vices held at the Reformed Presby­ terian Church Sabbath evening, Sept,. 25, -Whigh was known as , “College Night’’ The services o f the, evening were turned over to toe College The Sermon wap delivered by Mr, Gavin, Riley, a ?tudent o f Cedarville College, * * * i The Y. Y. C, A, and Y. W. C, Av of Cedarville College held their first meetings.Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the regular chapel hour. A full atten­ dance was reported at both meetings .every girl being present at the Y, W, C. A ; . This alone snows the splendid personnel Of toe student body. Plans were laid for-the coming year and With an efficient leadership in both organizations; a very successful1 year ip anticipated. * ■ *- ' * <' ,» if ' Committees have been appointed for the Orange and Blue Literary Society. These committees are at work1 preparing an interesiing, as well as an instructive program to be given Mondey evening, Oct. 10, All .’friends of the College,are cordigl]y invited to come and enjoy a profitable even­ ing with up. • . * * v" • . r k *t The football Squad, sure is coming along! Do, come out and see those huskies '“pelt the old pigskin around”. If it does not .help you, your presence will encourage the players. The squad has been reduced* to two teapiSi that are practicing every aftetnoon from 4 to 5, Gym classes for both men and women,have been organised in the College under the efficient leadership of Coach Blackburn.,liet every body got behind the athletics of old -C. G, and*make them a “howling success.” ; . , .*■' '•* > ; * ' . a m w m im m m m v f o LOCAL AMD HEN3ERAL NEWS AND THE INTERESTS OF CEDAR- VILLE AND VICINITY, PRIOR, 11.^0A YRAR Ha|^>esiiigsAbout The Cofiiity Tht Hocvan A ARUoa Company, Xenia, has started tot w»y mill of that oompsny mid rim wa&yfscte?* of binder twine has started after be­ ing down several months. The mill* of this company in Covington, Ky,, and Kansas City are alto in operation Burines* has jdriced, up and toe mills are operating almost their normal ; capacity. Charles McKinney, Xenian, Dayton workhouse prisoner, wax arrested on Sunday evening by Sheriff Funder- burg when he was taken from a hay mow on toft Ankeney farm west o f Xenia. He made his escape from toe Dayton institution. " • * a • * 9 ‘ Ada Bowman has brought suit a- gainst George Rogersf Fairfield, asking $25,000 damages,, due to a “monkey bite” , Plaintiff state* that she was standing on toe sidewalk in. Indianapolis when defendant drove up in his automobile. ‘ The monkey , leaped from toe rear seat and.attack*, the woman causing sore* and scares on her1neck .and .shoulder*. The' wounds have refused to fieai and she asks damages. Marcus Bhaupj attor­ ney for plaintiff. ' , / « .* * ; e \ ; The American Truck Company of Newpk, Otf is considering a passOn- ger jnfcerburan fine"opt o f Daytori to reach twenty or more .towns and cities. Each buss carries,86 people. This county may be covered by the line. Its just aftpther' case o f Unfair competition with the railroads and traction lines. The, taxpayers foot the bill for right of Way for, the- truck companies in keeping up’ the roads, , If there was no railroad connection? ‘ a buss line would be justifiable, but not otherwise, 'especially, at1toe ex- pense of the taxpayers. *, ' - ‘ 'v * ' , * > a <y. F». J. Blackford, secretary o f ' the Xehia Chamber of<Commerce; has of­ fered his resignation and goes to1 South Bend , Ind., ,H}s resignation takes effect the first 6f, the month, Ha was granted a month vacation .with' pay as a token o f esteem*ln which fie was hrid* ' ' ’ ' NEW MEMBERS. ADDED TO CENTRAL COMMITTER. If everyone born and reared In tote town had remained here’ to make hi* permanent.homo, ,w» should he a city Of at leasts few thpusand more than what we are now- Qn the other hand, cities and towns elsewhere that have^attracted ,'our youth never would have been founded, perhaps, 'and! America would remain at is was in pioneer daysr-, a' great continent with fi few scattered cities, all too large, all over-congested ,-1 Hewer toe heme town always has its interest for the people „wfiq heed­ ed the call to go elsewhere, and.news o f its progress and the doings' Of its people ia welcome neWs to the. native and" former resident, where ever he may now be located, There is .now a movement on,foot that will cover the country and it is sponsored by the National Editorial Association and other agencies, in which this paper ia taking part, look­ ing to a stimulation of interest in the Home Town Paper. To do our part, we are this week offering to mail a limited number of copies to your distent friends that you think Would be interested in subscrib­ ing for toe Home Town Paper. are The fire ^department was called out Sabbath jporning early .when Bert Myers discovered a fire in toe rear room of Bird’s store. No water Was thrown, toeTbiaZe being extinguished .by a bucket of water that happened to be nearby. Mr* Myer* had' gone into toe atore •for'a moment and smelt smoke. No cause is known as to how it origina­ ted unless it was from lightning that, came into toe room oh electric wires: that were connected to an automat* ic pump, The fact that toe discovery was made at the time it was saved a heavy loss. The damage ,was placed around $50. . , Last Thursday evening LeO Al­ bright, clerk $n Troute’s grocery dls-: covered smoke coming from under * counter where matches were stored.’ A carton of boxes hid been cut into by mice and started a fire, In just a minutes after the burning carton was thrown out another took fire and evidently had started from the same cause as toe first. Dana ill, with diptheria last Wednesday, this farm. The High School as a whole was a- larmed and many pupilt took anti­ toxin. Cedarville. High. re-welcOmes:Ray­ mond Cook from' near CUftoU. Mr: Cook entered .school a year ago hut only accomplished one semester’s work. The school is now enrolled at 99, 1 *"* * ‘ ' Many high school pupils including all four classes were entertained at the Methodist Church, Monday even­ ing by toe Boy Scouts. - *, • * * • ■• The high school orchestra has been re-organized under the direction of Mise Ruth Patton. . - *. va * The following ‘ literary program will be given Friday night, Oct. 7 at 7:30 P, M. Monologue___ _ Lena Hastings Monologue--------------Forest Nagley Monologue — ----- 1,—, Dorothy Tart Playette “The Arrival of Billy” Dialogue “Bridgets Investment. - Pantontine “At Twilight.” 4 ■ Tableaux “Ten Famous Women.” Musical Selections C, H, S. Orchestra Chorus ____— The High School ■* * * HI SCANDALS The Seniors hegan a course in ele­ mentary oratory Tuesday morning. Prof, tells us, “Not withholding the truth, you may get to put oratory in­ to practice in the near future.” The Juniors and Sophomores co­ incided at the Indian mound Friday evening. Roth crowds wanted posses­ sion of the mound but the Sophomores predominated- Some of the Juniors retired to the White Howto on Chil- Hcothe street where they enjoyed the evening with taffy and games, The Freshmen have had several meetings but no effects have shown, up. EXPRESS THANKS, To the Business Men of GedSrvfiie:- The Officers and Directors of this Batik wish to thank you for the bOau- ;iful flower* received ott otir Opening Day, September 24th'. We appreciate your kindness and wish to assure you that i f we may be of service at any time please id- vise u*. •Thanking you, for all past favors, Yours respectfully, The Exchange Bank, By ,0» L. Smith, Cashier, LAYING NEW STEEL* Raymond Ritenour delivered'to A. G, Collin?'Wednesday 40,' head o f white face cattle for feeding. The lot was well sized up and averaged 974* Mr, Ritenour recently shipped in 140 head from, Kansas* City and he has now disposed of the last of that shipment. He expects to ship in more feeder* in the. next fed ’days. *"■*!"1 I .............. . niw** ^ C. L. DARLINGTON NAMED STATE COMMANDER * ' * C. L. Darlington, Xenia attorney, was named State Commander of toe American.Legion at the annual meet­ ing held in Toledo this week. His election was unanimous. Capri Dhf* lington served over-seas, as captain of the 342 Infantry. In his speech' of acceptance he Urged the entire strength1 of, the Legion for the adjusted compensation at the election in November. Also that the Wbffien’a Auxiliary must be strengthened. Dayton Won the '1922 convention over Canton and several other dries. city o f our chaper Increase in the student body. To meet this; difficulty twenty seat* have-been added.. This addition fills ilrq chapel’ to the limit of its capacity, Ho^-shdll next year’s contingent be disposedof? This is to indicate to you the. grpat need for larger buildings at old C. C. If you have not done your share to­ wards the College campaign, do s* at once, in order that the $200,000 may be raised, * BIG ORDER- BY PHONE, ’ The Hoppes Manufacturing Cm, Springfield, took * large order with a company hi Havana, Cuba, several days ago by phone. The order amount ed to $6,800’' and the telephone mes­ sage cost $18,15. NO MORE CASES. The diptheria scare in the public achools has died down and * theVrte Case, Dana Bryant, is improving,' he having bpt a light case. The school board had toe building fumigated thus taking all the precaution pos­ sible. iawanw»<ww<>wnw-» ■ teal Committee was held Monday jn Xenia, when sixteen new' member# were appointed to fill the piaffes creat­ ed when' the Board of Elections changed many o f,the precincts. W. Of,1 Rickman .succeds Wm. ^Shields who moved from precinct 14 in Xenia., The other new member?, are:: , Precinct 18; Xenia, Phil Thomas.’ , Yellow Springs East, Mrs, C. 0. Stevenson. . Gedatville Village, North, ‘Waiter1 Iliffe, ‘ - ' Cedarville township, North, Harry Ketinon. Jamestown, West, Alfred M, Ogatt Silvercreek twp. South, E. R. La* thattn Xenia twp, Southwest, Joe Con- klin, Xenia twp., North, John Ray. Bath twp. John Baser. Beavercreek twp., Middle, Jacob Stewart, Precinct S, Ward 1, Ralph Kester, Precinct 5; Ward ,2, J. Harry ,Whit~ mer. .v- Precinct 6, Ward 2, Dr. C. H. Den- iSer.,' *•■■ Precinct 8, Ward 8, George Stokes Precinct 10, Ward 8, Louis Clos, «M k «s*» « f * * SW teg* Bank interior .shows too qamtorf hook o f too ftounterwhore to* busineto of. to* in |gT(tirr n ncs^Mtoted-. Yh* m***b* vault deer, on* of to* boot modetn to be found in any banking institurion h mM mmU flto owner, Tb*4oor to to* ritht to**1 to * «tor worn whiff* to* book vault te lofmtod. 6n to* ftMl *««* iSiWto* to wm w m M **®»| to m direetoria mm, , , i s \ ” "1