The Cedarville Herald, Volume 50, Numbers 27-52

41 If JDvmy Woman Knew What Every Widow learns, Every Husband Would Be Insured With Our Accident Policy. No Business Is TooBig to UseA4* vertising andNone Too Poor to Af- ,§ ford using it. NPR2ifl!8R|?5 FIFTIETH YEAR NO. 46. CEDARVILLE, OHIO, FRID j X)BER28,1927; PRICE, ?1,5QA YEAR J. W,MATTHEW TAKESOWNLIFE BYSUICIDE Janes Matthews, aged 67, a res!- dent on the Arch Anderson farm, Jamestown and Xenia pike, committed suicide Tuesday morning about seven o’clock, The only reason known for the act was. ill health. Mr. Matthews had arranged for a public sale on Wednesday. , * . Just after breakfast while members of the family were out of the house Mr, MattWws went to his room and locked himself in, leaving the key in the lock, , He had used a string tied to his toe, and; the trigger tp fire the gun my ! moving his leg.. He sat upright in bed andjplaced ttys barren of the gun at his heart. The full content entered the heprt and death was instant. ; Members of the family hearing the shot rushed to the house and. found the door to his room locked. ,Dr. F< •M. Chambliss, coroner, was called. The, doctor climbed a tree to a porch roof and entered the room through a window. Mr. Matthews had left a short un­ signed note on-the stand which read: “Fr-rdbn me for this rash .taffi. i /have good will to everyone. I-cannot understand it any longer, ' Jennie lool ‘ after my affairs; Good-bye,” The ' deceased formerly resided in ‘ this section on the Crawford farm, and Was highly respected. He leaves three Sons, Raymond, near Xenia*/ Harold and Ralph at. home. Qne daughter, Mrs. Mai’y Lewis, Xenia also survives. , . ■ Two.brothers*and one half,brothei Survive with two-sisters: Mrs. Grif* fith, NeWJasper; Mrs. McConnaughy , Brewsertown, Ind.; Milton Matthews Oreft M&ttheWS, Xenia, and Gran , Matthews,' Moreystown, Ohio. 1No funeral arrangements haVe beer *announced at this time. WalterFerguson * . Bled In Columbus Walter Ferguson, widely-kuowt farmer, Cfiffon pike, died Tuesday 'Fbner'al services will be conductor from hi* late home Friday afternoon, at 2 ahlock 'and* burial will bp made' in Woodland cemetery, Xenia. Mr. Ferguson is survived by hie widow, and three sons, Rev. Lawrence Ferguson, pastor Of Reid Memorial Presbyterian church, Richmond, Ind.; Warren Ferguson,. Dayton attorney, who is A member of'the law staff at the University of Dayton; and Bruce, at home. - Sulviving also are his mother, Mrs, Lydia Ferguson, and Mrs. C. G. Turn bull, and. Mrs. D. W. Hbgue, Spring- field, sisters; J. Fuifon Ferguson,.New Haven, Contis and Rev., Neil Fergju- ( son, Albuquerque, N. M. Mr. Ferguson was a member of the Second Presbyterian church of Xenia and was prominently known over the county. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon fi&m the home at two o'clock. , [Surprise GivenFor i | Mrs*AnnaKildowj 1 - • i I The members of the Golden Rule Circle Class of the Methodist Sunday School pleasantly surprised Mr*, An­ na Kildow at her home in Springfield on Monday, the surprise being in honor of her 86th birthday. The lad es went with well laden baskets • and all enjoyed, a bountiful, birthday dinner. - After a very pleasant day, the guests departed, wishing Mrs, Kildow many happy returns of. the day. Thosfc present were her Pastor and rife, Rev,, and Mrs, 5. W. Ingmire, Mrs, Syfret, Mr*. Authur Townsiey, Mrs, D. R. Johnson, Mrs, Hayes Mc­ Lean. Mrs, Rosa Smith, Mrs. Charles ohnson, Mrs. Aden Barlow, Mrs. B. H, Little, Mrs. 0. P. Elias, Mr*. Cora Trumbo, Mrs, J. H. Thordson, Mrs, Leonard Brigher, Mrs. Elijah 3rigneiv, Mrs. John Marshall, Mrs; Sdd Payne, Mrs. Authur Cummings, drs, Mary. Bridgman, Mrs, Wm. lemens, Mrs. Charles Kimble, Bev- lico Kimble, Mrs. John Pyle, Mrs. /ic Bumgarner, Mrs. Albright, Mrs, Murphey, Mrs. EwbCnk, Mrs. Alva rord, Mrs; Vinton Rlgeo, Mrs. Hor- tey, Mrs. C, E. Masters,. Mrs, Amor ?rame, .Mrs, Charles Clemens, Mrs foe Gance. Mrs. James sk John, Mrs Vance Burba, Mrs. George Hr-rim":: Mrs. Mamie Randall, Miss - Berth* Owens, -Mrs. Bobt. Nelson, Mrs Murrey, Mrs. Harry Lewis,, Mrs) C H. Crouse, Mrs. - George Hamman Mrs. •Minnie Caldwell and Mrs. Kil- iow. ‘ HALLOWE’ENWILL BECELEBRATED MONDAYNIGHT Mr, and Mrs. Meryl Stoflnont bad a* their gueste the first of the-week, Mr. and Mrs. George Greer, Sr., and Mr, and Mrs. George Greer, Jr.^of .New Galilee, Pa. Easy Task To Pick UpMotorists A prominent Xenia-::0 informs ut -hat some days ago he* had occSsior to drive - out the Springfield pike, luch to His surprise who drove a- pund him, but our Senator ( ?), Tbit nnian promptly looked, at his speed- 'meter And it said 40 miles an hour nd at once ikoccured.the.-t both weri iolating the law and what a fine ! j 'nca for an observing constable and - court.’ Snch thing! happen every day. A* we sat at our 'jtacii window one day this' week we “itnossed a very striking violation, of He traffic rules,, quo that draws a verj *.?avy fine In the cities. Om- d? our ttrb tfte'w^fijg.Wicy m,d m -amnriy rffisse,d. hitting a motorist bat had right of way.- Wo see these tilings happen daily and they ate passed by but will the commercialized •ourt overlook them in the name of law enforcement, or insist on a strict following of the law in the interest of the $260 monthly* salary. -Some­ thing for the motorist to ponder over. Ordinarily you drive with caution when a cloud of dust i* ahead of you. Why not consider yourself on a, hard- surface road in your reckoning, on the justice bill, and not be misguided by dust thrown by those who are paid to run you into the ditch? Arrangements have been completed for one grand and glorious Hallowe’en celebration here Monday evening. The affair is under the direction of the I. 0, 0,.F. in conjunction with the local merchants. Merchants are planning some un- isual decorations for windows and the rents, of stores, It has been request’d that all merchants and business louses have their lights-, burning ■vhether they keep open or not, The. ;ection' o f street tp be used for -he event will lie roped off at 6 o’clock vhen all automobiles must be off Jain street from Cedar to the rail- bad. Xenia avenue will be closed to .raffle from Miller street to Main but automobiles can be parked in that ;ection. The same rule will apply to lenia avenue'east of Main. Main dreefc south will be.roped off at Maple trect awl all traffic will be detoured round town by Bridge street. De- ?ur signs will be posted. The Penn: ylvanfej railroad will provide a pedal -watchman at the Miller street rousing for. the night or Muring the -Urs Main street is closed, The 0, S. and'S. 0. Home band will i on band and furnish music for the 'effing. This is an excellent musical .-ganizatlon and one well worth heor- *g. The’ band concert starts at 7 p, , tri .front o f the opera house, Thi grand march will' take place ?tv;ean 8 and 9 p. m., at which time He judges will review the parade and ick out the Winners fo r the various ’ rizes as listed below, All the en­ trants will have chances at first.or econd prizes. List of prizes: Grand Prize for Most Characteristic ostume, $6, Second Prize, Spotlight, Best Dressed Coupl- /$2.00. Second me, Men's Gift Set. Best Ladies’ Costume* $2.00. Sec- ad Prize, Ladies’ Gift-Set. Best Gent’s .“Costume, $2.00, Sec* nd Prize, $1.00,- _ ■ . Best Impersonation Colored Couple, 3.00. Second, $1.00, Most Coptic COuple, $2,00, Second, HOG SALE A SUCCESS The R. C. Watt & Son Duroc hog sale yesterday drew a big crowd. The 62 head sold averaged $45, The high­ est price bid was $167.50. Four cases o f diptheria developed in *the home of Mrs. Arthur Judy yesterday, Mrs, Judy and three chil­ dren. The fourth child, A young babe, has as yet shown no symptoms of the disease, Songs.0/PlainFolks Jcam sjfew is H a tjs "Homesteader Tbnes tio not change so very much. The saYne sun shines and laughter rings As always, when the morning's touch .Makes playing children wish for wings, . The young folks always have been kings;, The old folks, tired philosophers. / tiove still desires the same sweet things l . Be said, life ’s cycle reoccurs. We, who, when prairies met the sky, nv^ Homesteaded in a wilderness, v In reminiscent moments sigh s- For ’'good old days but we 11confess. Our memories are prone to stress * Fast joys while trouble We forget; We like this modern age no less „ Than any age whose sun has set. ___ The smoky lamp, the candle’s dare,- The "horse and buggy days" are gone; Who is so foolish as to care Or Chide the world fob moving on? | For, after ill, life varies not, * Cycle of laughter, love and tears. . Changeless, no matter what is wrought. Into the pattern o f the years. ' 4fs, »**, (•J i» f V< ’ ' *W •> . . , « I 'S ' , > * t-’ l , . ' , , , lecond, $1.00. Best Girl’s Costume,;$I.O0, Second, 10c. ■ " L ' • • Largest family *present^ Case, of ?cas. , . • J • . , Boys* Sack. Race, $1.00. Second; 60c, Boys’ Three Legged Race, $1.00. Second, 50c. Men’s Smoking contest, $1.00, Sec- md, 60c. * Ladies’ . Balloon .Blowing Contest, .1.00, Second, 50c. ' * Bbys’ and Girls* Cracker Eating Contest, $1.00. Second, 60c. Cake Wffik—open to all, First Prize, $2.00. Second, $^,00: The following businessmen and firms have contributed money or merchan­ dise for the prizes: W. W. Troute, C. E. Masters, Thom-* s & Crouse, Prowant & Brown, C. M. Preston, J. Melvin McMillan, Martin vVeimer, R. C. Ritenour, Miami Valley Creamery Co., CedarviUa Lumber Co., Robt, Bird & Sons Go., John G, Me Corkell, A. E. Huey Hardware Co., V. Rigio, A. E, Richards, Chas. E. Smith, R. D. Inman, M. C. Nagley, Walker’s Variety Store, Home Cloth­ ing Co., C. N. Stuckey, The Exchange Bank, Ralph Wolford, C. N. Abel, Dr* Leo Anderson, R. A. Murdock, Farm­ ers* Grain Co., Karlh Bull, P. M> Gil- lilan, G. H. Gordon, E. E^Neal, Marie Pringle, Chas. Marshall, Kroger Gro­ cery Co., F. K. Waddle, Blue Bird Tea Room, Maywood Homey, The Abel Magnesia Co., Hagar Straw Board & Paper Co., 0. P, Elias. During the evening dancing may be injoyed in Nagley’s Hall .where an ’ Xeelient dance orchestra will furnish entertainment for those who desire to enjoy that-form of amusement. Those in .charge desire young and old to enjoy the amusement and Hal­ lowe'en revelry, but no disorderly con duct or destruction of property will be oiorafed. The village will provide extra officers to maintain order and Sheriff Ohmer Tate, and Deputy George Sugdt-n, wilt be on hand as a &aarantee that the crowd Will not get beyond the hounds of orderly amuse­ ment and decency. ^Visitors will be welcome from far and near and we Hope to see the old town filled Mon­ day night to see and enjoy what the I. 0. 0, F. and the local merchant* have provided. . Everybody come. Bring your family and friends and invite friends from a distance. • . NO SERVICE AT THE U, I*. CHURCH THIS SABBATH , Owing to the absence of Rev. ft. A. Jamieson, who. it in Monmouth owing to' the serious illness of his mother,, there-will be no service* at the U. ft. church Babbath* Definite arrange­ ment* for service* during the time the church repair* are being made will be announced next week. Higher TaaJpies On Nil Valuation Thetaxthat"MP^asswmedoq ail property inJ^p-uounty this comingDeeamJteflKibethehigh- eatyetsincethqflHteatien,when mostallproperiflMIncreasedIn valuefortaxpen The. ratefarXMKfef has ben announcedbut p>ialratesfor theother disfriffiaKe not ben completed. FojHKK snnounce- nientof theXeaPp, uponIn- quiry, we learnEt Cedarvile villageistofeela increase, what wil be *9Em over the county, jl Infairnessto M BfclageCouncil itmusthestatecfl onecent of extra faxhl9Kg aritedfor thevillage. Thaw noneedfor additionfundsaaBmeWasasked for. TheincresaBD m rateisto comefromothaiM starting withastateraflE^x-tentha'of amill, K , Backin 1926 M p proposedto revalue-all'praflK, in Greepe. county.IntheinM■Fotthehome -and farm owiwPpthe Herald placedthehuesfijKdtethepeo-, pie o f thi*seotMR thecounty.-' Almostinanirffl^pprangupa negative prgadHHI' and the HeraldwasappSBRfrtobymany people taketiflBidinanyre- valuationattbdH WhentheCowl^jmmlssioners caledfor'ahwjjjpj assembly roomoftheco,m9Ipsewasfiled withdMzenxwhaBEbredtoenter. aprotest. ThteflBd contented thata'revaluatiSHKiattimewas very, unjust 'a|9■I'ationBwere still muchinfirm n d Wouldgo lower- Our pinran,has been justifiedand e&H Pee the-last revaluationwe|H B seenvalues drop, andby f i l rad ; gracesof; CountyAuditodHj P Wcad,who hasjust-recenfSBratned'off ten. percentmore.^jjMratimeri tfie hearingbeforejHrammissioners a numberof m HH k friendsdis- agreedwUh.usjSH In .couldSeeit - noOtherWay w B Bseutimcniof, that meeting MSM Pd thecom- missioners raiding a.re'- Valuation, , T^« E ‘ revaluation- wascompuhte|«HKwt «f the' ' legislature. The Metal hundred* of owffiir* - # hone* in moderate circumstances with lirffit- «d income." the afact that many farms might be incumbered causing a burden through thaMn- fernal system of double taxation that has,prevailed in this state on mortgaged .property. 'We can point With considerable . pride to'the times when wo advo­ cated a special tax rate for the schools, electric lights and Other necessary Improvements. In each instance these issues hate carried with good majorities because fair and square facts were given the voters and. there wa* no form of ‘ deception resorted to win -vote*. We now face and have before Us a* voters of the county and state a new form of taxes, which if the bill ia approved, mean*' an added Tate to your tax bilL Fot a time deception was resorted to by pro- ‘ penents of the bill that it would cost nothing- All argument along that line has been dropped.* It is an admitted fact, and the property -owner and the farm owner, are to be called upon to foot the bill by a special levy for guaranteeing the 'salaries o f the commercialized justice court which some would at­ tempt to legalize after the highest court In the land has said could not be done. The Herald has made some in­ vestigation and we are much sur­ prised to find that the total tax paid by the high salaried officers o f a so-caiiad moral organization do not total the average amount of takes paid by the owner of-a J50 acre farm with the usual invest­ ment for live stock and machinery necessary to make a decent living, regardless of the long hour* of labor under the burning sun or braving'the biting frost dr rain­ storm. Were the people of the state to lose all trace of necessary courts io guarantee punishment for in­ fraction* of the law, there would be good grounds for overlooking the cost. But when we find part of okr judiciary only spending part of each year at duty in the county, under an Increased salary, We fpel that you owe It to yourself, to your neighbors, to the hundreds Of per* sons with limited incomes, to vote %ot to increase your tax rale'. You can do this only, by casting your ballot against the commercialized justice of peace hilt on the refer* •endnm ballot at the election, Tues- tiady, November 8th, RIFEANDBALES GIVENSUPPORT FOR RE-ELECTION A number of citizens of the county interested in keeping the school* up tp a high standard met at the Gourt House Tuesday evening when the school situation was discussed by the representatives from every section of the county, Mr, Horace Ankeney was made the v'iiffidman of the meeting. Mr. Elmer Smith of pear Jamektown was chosen secretary. - It was the concensus of opinion that the honor of the county must be main­ tained and stirring speeches were made by Mr, Ankeney, H. A. ;Sams of Cossqrcreek township, Dr. W- ft. Me Chesney of Cedarville, W, A. Ander- son of WiibOrforpe and others. A resolution was passed giving J. JB. Rife and H. E. Bales strong en­ dorsement for re-election and recom- nending them to the electors. It was agreed that an active cam­ paign.>be entered into to insure suc­ cess for these two candidates.' The following executive committee was chosen: Frank Wolf, Xeffia township. H, E, Ferguson, Beavercreek twp. L. H. Hartley,,Bath township. Rev. Carl White, Yellow Springs. Arthur Reed, Clifton, W. C. Iliffe, Cedarville. J, E. Lewis, Ross township. Gj.Y. Ritenour, gilvercreek twp. Rev. L, L. Gray, 'Jaihestown. Charles Kline, Jefferson township. Whyne Smith, New Burlington. W. M» Miller, Caesarcreek twp. , Arch Copsey, Spring Valley.. F. A, Wright, Sugarcreek township. , W. C. St. John, New Jasper twp. Memorial Dinner HonoringW. D. Nesbtt Chicago papers give an account of a memorial dinner Tuesday in mem­ ory of .the late Wilbur D. Nesbit by the Forty Club at the Athletic Club, Presidents of all the clubs of which Mr. Nesbit was a member were pre­ sent which included the Chicago Ath-; letic Association, Indiana Society, White Paper Club, Cliff Dwellers and numerous other organizations, Mr. Nesbit’s three sons, Richard, Rober qnd Wilbur D„ Jr., where also present. For, twenty-one years Mr. Nesbit was president of the Forty Club, He wp? regarded as not only one of the foremost toastmaster* in Chicago, but the entire country. Toasts written years ago were re- cited as the loving cup, the gift of William T* Hall, the founder of the club, was passed from one to another. A memorial address was delivered by Rt, Rev. Walter T, Sumner, Episcopal bishop of Oregon, and former chaplin of the club. “Y” Meeting Was Very Interesting The two Y, organizations o f the milage had charge of the services at the regular union service of the M. E. church, Sabbath evening. The meeting was for the purpose of ac­ quainting the public with, the' Work A thefcqorganizations and hearing the ....... A- ’....... Miss M i^^ lwW r r^w id en fc ,of the Y* W» gave a verytintereating re­ port of the- .conference - at Lake Geneva. * Mr. Day Kennedy, president of the V, M. gave a report of the men's meeting. SherwoodvEddy also spoke of his impressions of .the conference, ' Music was furnished by the College Quartette. . The Invocation was offer­ ed by Dr. McChesnoy. Paullin Ditch Is To Be Constructed County commissioners have author­ ized construction of the Paullin ditch, in Ross tp., one and one-half miles in ’ength, petitioned for some time ago ay property owners. The cCidmissioners have approved the'report and schedules o f W, J. Dt'Vis,’ county engineer, on the esti­ mated assessments on claims for com­ pensation and damages in connection with the improvement, Commissioners will assess $3116 against benefitted land, $78.07 against the county for road benefits and minor >ssessments against political sub­ divisions benefitted. Commissioners will issue five and one-half per cent bouds running five years to finance the work. Two New Candidates For School Board BookFair Was A Novel Affair One'of the most delightful, eve-ings we have enjoyed was Monday evening, when in company with other news­ papermen in the Miami Valley, as well as librarians,, as guests of the Rifce- Kumler company for dinner. . • Following dinner, Mr. Fredrick Rike, introduced several well known writers, J. Horace Lytle, Margaret Widddmer, whp read several of her selections, and one of the finest travelogue talks from W- B. Seabropk, who told of his experiences with the different Arabian tribes while collect­ ing materials for his book, “Ad­ venture* in Arabia.” The Rike-Kumler company is con­ ducting a book Fair and it is am un­ usual event. Each afternoon at 3 p. m. different writers are heard in the company dining room. Several from jhere 'have att^TdBdH-FpdgK------- NIGHTRIDERS PASS CIRCULAR AT BEDTIME The night riders were out in this section Monday night. That is that element of the Klu Klux Klan that works under cover of darkness, About nine o’clock a stranger, ap­ peared on the street distributing Klaa literature in behalf of the Klan cam-, paign to capture the county Board of Education.- The circular was an at­ tack on the County .Board o f Educa- . tipn, Supt. Affltman, Horace Ankeney, 5. H< Shawhan, County Auditor ft. 0. Wead and many others in the county that have not bowed-to the'1wishes of the hooded order. ,, , The circular was distributed at WU* berforce, Cedarville and Clifton and was the same bne distributed in Os-, born oh Saturday, October 16th, aiid later at the Klan gathering in Xenia that same day. The Herald editorial last week was the answer tp the cir­ cular, In as much aswe are promised another circular the Herald again sub nuts to .the “New Jasper Committee” a list of topics. Who put 132 nhmes in a certain jury wheel that a favorable jury might he obtained? What ministers in the county have accepted money from the Klan or­ ganization? What took place at a country cross roads at a late hour when a'certain State Senator met with the. ICleagle, the Cyclops, the Green Dragon, ' the Big Bugs, the Little Bugs and the Tumble Bugs, when the Xeffia poste office was to be traded for a Klan en­ dorsement? The prime .object in the attack on Affitman is to Center the fight on J.;- B. Rife and H, E. Bales, who refuse to bow to’ the dictation of the Klan. The twp candidates on the , Klan slate are 'Fred Williamson and Ray the afternoon' meetings them highly interesting. and report The present circular letter is a bit­ ter pill for the better element of the Klan membership who must face the' ridicule from the great majority of the citizenship of the county that is free and independent. The county w ill' never submit.to turning the control of the county schools to an organkffitibn ■•'■CTCiit1 :iv sl-A&’-v.yr- ' j. ' f , v r . A j'.' 1 Mr. 0. A. Dobbins, who holds ,an important degree of “Masi.. Farm­ er” ■ is credited With having the best crop of Clarage corh known at this time in Ohio. This' is,the opinion of Wiilard Kirk, Jeffersonville, 0., who made an inspection of the crop ,to certify it for sped. Mr. Dobbins 'also has a good crop of Reid's Yellow Dent. Mr, Kirk represents the Ohio Seed Improvement Association, Mr. Dobbins states that he Will have about 500 bushel of seed corn and that It 1 b now being bilked and carefully inspected and put in'the seed house. He has already booked a num­ ber of orders for delivery next spring. The crop was grown after, the grdund had been prepared and fertil­ ized w\th 500 pounds to the acre of acid phosphate fertilizer an amount most farmers consider excessive. Mr. Dobbins has been attending the institute for extention workers, in­ stitute speakers and county agents, being held this week at the 0. S. U. County Agent Kimber is also attend­ ing this institute. SenatorBender Speaks ToM. E, Ministers Friends of J. S. West and Raymond Williamson this week put in motion a campaign among school patronB asking that these two gentlement be considered a* candidates for board of education. As the time for filing to get the names on the ballot closed last month the names will not appear in the ticket but will have to be writ­ ten ih and the <x) placed before the iamc. There was only one name certified by petition, W, B, Ferguson, a prominent young farmer. It had previously been reported that J, W* lohnson would be a candidate but lie lid hot file. There are two vacancies to fill. LOST DRIVING RIGHT Messrs^ N. W. ftrowant and j. M. Harmon, o f Defiance, spent the week­ end with Mr. add Mrs. H, H, Brown. Mrs, Brown mud daughter, Dole, r«- ,turned with tern and will spend a ‘week, ft* Defianoe. - Harold Kneislcy, ftike county, was fined $100 and costs and given SOdays in the county jail and in addition had his driving rights taken away for six months, when arrested for driving an automobile while intoxicated, Johh Fox,,who accompanied Kneisley was fined $50 and cost* on the same charge. The two ran into a building in Spring Valley and were taken up by Marshall Copsey and Sheriff Tate Farm Wanted^-To buy 6«0 or 60 Or 00 acre* for cash, W, A, Schneider, Osborn, Ohio* ToRemoveBodies ; After Long Burial After reposing'for the better part of a century in a private burial ground on the old Tqwler farm on tlit Towler road west of Xenia, bodies of. 10 mem­ bers of the Towler family were to he 'disinterred and buried in . Woodland cemetery, „ Arrangements for the disinterment and reburial were made by Silas H. Towler, commandant o f Minnesota State Soldiers’ home at Minneapolis, Who spent Monday in Xenia on that mission. The last interment of a hember of the family was made ih - 'tee private bqrialj ground in 1874. Mr. Towler iq the son of Dr. Thomas S. Towler, who was a physi-. aian of early Xeffia. He is 82 year* of age, but recalls distinctly incidents of his boyhood in Xenia .which his family left when he was 11 years of age. His grandfather was the first postmaster of Xenia. Mr. Towler was a guest while in Xenia of L. S« Barnes whom he met while both were attending the Notion­ al Encampment of the G. A, R. and allied organizations in Grand Rapids last summer. Senator Bender finally made his ap­ pearance before the Methodist min­ isters in Cincinnati Monday when the justice bill was discussed. A Week previous the ministers refused to hear him, hut were induced by Dr, Wher* ley, editor of the Christian Advocate, to allow the Senator to present his views. Report* from Cincinnati are to the effect that fully one third of the minister* remained seated on a rising v.ote to endorse the bill, 1 Would net Sunday observance be a good topic for debates before min­ isterial bodies. If as much stress and concerted action was placed upon Sunday Observance and against Sun­ day amusements, there might be a change in Conditions and a cheek in a drift that is stronger than most church people are willing to believe. It may be effibatraSing for ministers in many cities tp tackle the Sunday- golf game but there should be no favoritism shown by das* distinction as to who Were to observe the sacred- ness pf the day. Xenia ministers might take notice, Woman SuesFor $10,000 Damages Mrs, Cora Harley, near Jamestown,- values the affections of her husband, Joseph, at $10,000 in fin alienation suit for that amount filed in common pleas court against het sister-in-law, Hattie Harley. The women married brothers. The plaintiff say* she married Joseph Harley in 1904 and that they lived together happily until three years ago, when they first became estranged. They have six children. She says the defendant, beginning in November, 1924, and many times since, has continued- to meet Joseph Harley day and night in a clandestine manner. She claim* to be in posses­ sion of numerous letters written by the defendant to her husband, CHARLES B. FORD DEAD FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES Sabbath School 10:00 A. M. Morning Service11:00 A; M. Topic: “The Path of the Just" It Is' the desire of the paator to get the oldest Bible in the township for use in a. special service aeon. Call phone 204. , > - J if \ '/ Charles B, Ford; 69, the yeimgeat eon of Jacob and Margaret Ford, in a family of fourteen children, died Monday, after a lingering illness. For several years past he ha* resided With hi* sister,,Mrs. Alice McLean. He i* survived by three sisters, Mrs, Sarah Foos, Cincinnati; Mr*. Mary Houchin* and Mr*. McLean. The funeral wa* held Wednesday afternoon from the, McLean r«sld*n*a with Rev. S. M, Ingmire. in charge Ml tin service. Burial took- plate in North Cemetery, i , ,