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XLVII. BROWNSTOWN. INDIANA. WEDNES JUNE -23. 1915.

KO. 15 LAKES TO GULF ROUTE Snyder Herrmann. NEW WHEAT DISEASE SUPREME COURT TRAGEDY IN JAIL r. Bales Wiobijfer. In order" to surprise their friends at Mr.

Ed Snyderv and Miss Jeannetta Will Dixie Renders Decision in Two Jack- Ansonia, Obio, Miss Pauline Wmbigler, of that place, and Bales, of thi? place, slipped to Covington, and Soon Outrival the Pretzel Route. Called to Attention of County Agent, Interests Purdue. Recalled by Husband and Wife's Trouble? at Columbus. son County Cases. Thl Supreme Court last handed down a' decision reversing the were secretly married last Thursday.

As soon as the Ceremony was performed they came to Brownstown to visit Mr. Herrmann, both of this place, were quietly united in marriage at the M. E. parsonage Wednesday night, June 16, 1915, at o'clock, Rev. C.

N. Will-son officiating. Tbey were accompanied by Miss Edna Herrman, sister of the biide; Misses Hazel Lauster and Laura Tucker end Ed Allen. The bride the eldest daughter-of ft I l. A 1 TT 1 Maps and circulars advertising the new to the Gulf Route," which includes Brownstown, are now being mailed out to all parts of the country.

Bales' mother, Mrs. J. H. Shortridge, for several weeks. fewer court in the case of Clao ie M.

I Hinderlider vs. Catherine C' Hinder-' 1 lider, in which the plaintiff contested The bride Is the daughter of Mr. and The Columbus Herald last week de-Totes about a column to the troubles of John Suitor find wife of that city which in part is as follows: Many have been the complaints of husbands because of a wife's lack of affection, but one of John Suitor's complaints against his wife is that Bhe is too affectionate. Because of its natural advantages, both as to Character of its roads and direct air. nri niMtiii Hnii John M.

an aceomfciiaW: voupir Jadvr." The aiiegro rawer. ness between Indianapolis and Louis Hinderlider, grooi.1 ii a son of of sir. ar.d Mrs. Alex Mrs. Thomas W.

Winbigler, of Ansonia. She is a charming young lady and is an accomplished musician. Mr. Bales, who is a graduate of the Brownstown high school and Moores Hill college, has been ville, It will soon become recognized ts While on a recent visit to his uncle, William P. Kochenour.at Rego, Orange county, Leigh Kochenour became interested in the peculiar color of the wheat on his uncle's farm.

The- wheat heads were just to fill and had turned a pinkish brown. As no one there could explain the cause, Leigh brought several stalks of the wheat home with him and submitted them to County Agent A. D. Cobb. After careful examination and study Mr.

Cobb was unable to determine the cause of the peculiar appearance and color of the specimen of wheat sub- the main national highway from the Snyder and has served as deputy sheriff since Sheriff Robertson assumed the duties of that office; Both enjoy the Great Lakes to the Gulf. Suitor, who has been residing with his wife at Greensburg until she left "him Thursday Bight and sought refuge at the residence of John Jones of this esteem of a wide circle of friends whom the Banneb joins in extending principal of the Ansonia high school for the past two years and it was while teaching there that he became acquainted with his bride. ity, arrived here Friday, informing Chief Hoffman that his wife had left It will be remembered, that immediately following the announcement of the decision of the Dixie Highway Commission at Chattanooga some weeks ago to split that route into several sections, a movement was started at Salem to lay out, beautify and estab After a few' weeks' visit with his The case was tried in the Jackson Circuit Court about a year sgi; and attracted considerable attention, as the Hinderlider estate was estimated at about $100,000. The grounds for contesting the will were that Mr. Hinderlider was of unsound mind at the time1' the will was made and that undue in- -fluence was used when the same was made.

The case was tried before a jury and occupied six days of court. A large number of witnesses were examined, making it' one of the most expensiye him. taking with her all his clothes, money -and other belongings. Mrs. mother, they will go to AnBonia to visit congratulations.

They have gone to housekeeping at the county jail, where Mr. Snyder, as deputy sheriff, will succeed Sheriff Rot-ertson in caring for the inmates of that institution. mitt to him, and forwarded to Suitor told the officers that she had left Experiment Station of Mrs. Bales' parents. Mr.

Bales has accepted a position as principal of the Hope, high school for the coming her husband, taking only her own prop lish a true sure enough direct route Purdue University for further e'xaflnin erty, and did not intend to live with him, ation and investigation, which at once from the resorts of Northern Michigan tqptbe Gulf, which includes the Hooner year, where they will start housekeep ing about the latter part of August. Mrs. Suitor Said that her husband threatened to brin? into their home to CLOSE CALL became deeply interested as will be Been from the following letter received from Sceni? Route through Southern Indiana live a woman by the name of Sutton, from Indianapolis to Louisville via Sey COUNTY CANVAS cases tried here in recent years. The them by Mr. Cobb.

Tuesday: Mr. Alex D. Cobb: now corifihed'in the women's reforma tory, to which she seriously objected, For ury rfiiuereu a veroici in iavor 01 toe Aged Biiod Couple When Home Burns. mour, Brownstown, Vallonia and Salem The section from Indianapolis to Louisville, or the Hoosier Scenic Riute, Dear Sir: Your letter of the 16th defendant, and an appeal was taken to She also said that Suitor kicked her because she didn't hoe the onions and po inst. withspecimen of diseased wheat the Supreme Court.

By its reversal, Planned by Ticket Sclliog Com-mittee for Chautauqua. heads was referred to me by Pf of. Chris tatoes instead of doing the washing is now in good condition and had very the case may be tried again, unless the tie. So far as we can learn the fungus Suitor explained to the police that heavy travel daring the week precfihng The house occupied by Oliver and parties agree upon compromise. one of the most serious difficulties be causing the disease has never been re and after ths 1 1 liana i Vis Spas i way Polly Rich, just back of Dr.

Joe Cum- The Supreme Court's reversal was ported in this country and the disease tween them was that he insisted that Kaces, ah ot the roans are either mings' office, was gutted by fire about onnaova fta niilf a riant Qirtta Tzrhnla it was her duty to hoe in the garden in fields are, affected, as Mr. Kochenour of concrete, hard pike or gravel con not upon the evidence, whjch was not submitted to the higher court, but upon the lower court's instructions to tte stead of doing washings, saving that Plans for a county ticket selling campaign for the Brownstown chau'auqua, which opens here July 1st, were completed Tuesday night at a meeting of 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. The occupants, both of whom are almost blind, rannrtor) tn vnn it. nras HoomoH nrivia- I StrUCtlOn he didn't ask her to do both. Mrs.

The route from Indianapolis 13 divided jury. Suitor said that she preferred to do were more or less burned in trying to extinguish the flames. Mrs. Rich was the ticket selling committee. iato five sections for convenience in giv able to make a detailed investigation of it in the field.

Will ypu or Mr. Kochenour have time to go with me, washings because she could make $1 50 The county is divided into three sec ing directions on the printed circulars Affects Railroad Employees The other case in vvhich the Supreme seriously burned especially about her tions and members of the committee From Indianapolis to Franklin. 20.5 hands and her hair was singed in several next edneseay, to the held in I expect to be in Brownstown miles composed of hard pike and Court rendered a decision was that of Cbas. Hagan vs. The B.

O. Sw. places, while Mr. Rich was painfully Wednesday morning, coming from Sey gravel roads; Franklin to Columbus, burned along the left arm and hand. were assigned to each section.

It is planned to make the tour in automobiles donated for the purpose to put three ladies and one man in each car. The which originated -in this county, but mour on the bus line. Yours truly, F. J. PlPAI 22 4 miles composed of all hard pike: Mrs.

Rich, who has. been confined to Seymour to Salem, through Browns her bed with sickness, was smoking a Mr. Uobb, who is quite Busy now in was tried upon change of. venue in Lawrence county. The plaintiff brought suit against the railroad company to town and Vallonia, 33 1 miles composed pipe when some of the ashes from the of gravel and hard pike and parts of it showing Lamb, of the Forest Service, over the county, wired Purdue per day and got nothing for hoeing in I the garden.

Mrs. Suitor also complained that her husband was always getting into trouble, having been arrested eleven "Didn't 1 prove myself innocent every time?" inquired Suitor. Mrs. Suitor said that one objection she had to living with her husband was that he didn't permit her to visit her folks at Seymour, even when she earned the money. A compromise was fi- nally effected whereby it was agreed that Suitor and his wife should make the trip to Seymour together, returning to Greensburg by the way of North Vernon, automobiles will all leave town promptly at nine o'clock Friday morning and the members of the it-spective divisions will be called for at their pipe fell on the bed clothing Betting it on fire.

The bed was soon in a blaze recover wages, which had been retain-. now being concreted; Salem to Louis ed by the company for the Relief Asso ville 38.2 miles most of which is piked and it was before Mr. Rich could get that although he would be unable to go with them, Mr. Kochenour would accompany them to the field where the ciation organized for the benefit of its and part of it is now being cemented her out of the bed that she was burned. 1 employes, which the plaintiff had and several objectional grade crossings I While her burns were serious they 'will specimens were obtained.

joined. are being eliminated. Total length not prove fatal. Mr. Rich is about 60 In addition to the peculiar color of Indianapolis to Louisville 133.8 miles.

The amount involved was less than 100. The case was decided in favor years old and Mrs. Rich is about 58. the wheat heads they also had a rank The Gulf to the Lakes Route, which The fire was first noticed by outsiders, homes a few minutes before nine. -Mistake About Junior Tickets Some trouble has been experienced by the different members of the committee in regard to the selling of tickets for the Junior Chautauqua.

Mr. W. H. Wright, who is general secretary of the Lincoln Chautauqua Circuit, when here at the beginning of the cam is practically ready for travel, passes of the plaintiff in the Lawrence Circuit Court and the railroad company took When Mrs. Suitor told the police that offensive odor and later the heads turned a dark color.

The joints were very weak and broke up in sections, but the through the following cities: Mackinac, Bhe had been a loving wife, Suitor said that she had been toaioving to suit him. who immediately called out the West End fire department without turning in an alarm at the power house. Mr. and Mrs. Rich have taken up temporary South Bend, Indianapolis, Seymour, grains did not seem to be affected.

Brownstown, Salem, Louisv'dje, Bards- Mrs. Suitor wa formerly the wife ef an appeal to the Supreme Court, which not only affirmed the decision of the lower court, but held several sections' of thjgbyJajirsLlbe. --Relief The disease, if it might be termed ville. Nashville, Birminghai paignt made it as emphatic as possible such, made its ftppearance very sudden gaarters with Mrs, McCory. the old hotel' building.

The building was owned Montgomery, PehaTcola and New Or this committee that all, children be- tion as unconstitutional. ly) and the final report of the investiga leans. At Salem there are several df 1911. Whitsett and his wife lived tion by Purdue will be awaited with The contention of the plaintiff wes by Walter B. Sage.

Another Fire This Morning tween the agas of 8and 15 must buy a dollar ticket in-order to be admitted to "optional" routes which the autoists interest. may take, one of them leading over to in Seymour at that time. The couple were charged with enticing a North Vernon man to their and robbing that this the. Junior Chautauqua and French Lick and West Baden. The fire alarm was again sounded this morning when the Dr.

Shield's that the association could not retain any portion of the employes' wages for the reason it provides- that in case of injury the employe could Mpt sue the Sudden Death of John Wolka. ticket would admit them to all the en- The officers of the association are E. John F. Wolka, a well-known German tertainments of the main Chautauqua. A limited number of children under the H.

Bristol, president; C. R. Morns, property near the Brownstown Planing Mill.occupied by William Boufer, caught citizen, of Driftwood township, residing secretary, and W. H. Crim, chairman fire from a defective flue.

near the German Lutheran church, of executive committee. age of eight years will be admitted free, but anyone may buy a Junior ticket for those under eight in order to be sure The West End tire department re about three miles south of Vallonia, company for damages if ne accepted the benefits and signed a waiver to further claims. Another provision stated that if the employes instituted suit for damages against the -company he thereby by that act waived his right to any sponded promptly and assisted in put ShepardCu turnings. died last -Saturday evening after only a few hours', illness. The marriage is announced of Miss that thy will get the benefit of the Junior Chautauqua.

ting the fire out, although Mr. Boofer had the fire under control with a garden hose. The damage, which was confined Wanda Cummings, daughter of Mr. and He was cutting wheat and about ten him. of about $70 while he was under the influence.

of liquor. Before he had recovered from his stupor Whitsett -and wife had left Seymour. About six months afterward they were arrested at Columbus and returned to this county for trial. 4, They were found guilty by a jury. The woman was sentenced to the Woman's Prison and Whitsett sentenced to the Reformatory.

The jury returned a verdict just before noon, and a few minutes after being taken back to jail, Whitsett cut his throat with a sharp pocket knife dying almost instantly. Mrs. Elmer Cummings, to Uwen ohep- o'clock while riding on the binder was benefits. It -was. further alleged that', the company required all its employes ard.

the ceremony taking place Wednes to a small portion of the house around taken suddenly sick. His sons, who were Quarantine Lifted at Crothers dav evening in their own home, 1064 the flue, was only nominal. The- prop near by, hastened to his assitance, and West Thirtv-secona street, tne iiev, ville. ertv. which is owned by the heirs of Clav Trusty officiating.

The bride seeing that his condition was serious, wore a gown or white organay ana On May 24 Crothersville and Vernon they lost no time in taking him to the Mrs. S. W. Shields, deceased, known for many years as the Shields' Homer carried a shower of white roses. Indi township was placed under quarantine office of Dr.

Lazenby in Vallonia. anapolis News, Saturday. stead and public meetings of all kinds were Although everything was done to re The bride is a niece of Dr. D. to become members of the relief which requirement was unlawful.

The Indiana legislature in 1907 enacted a law providing that such waivers could not be embodied in any relief or- ganization but the attorneys for the railroad company in the Hagan suit con- -tended that the act of 1907 was uncon-. stitutional as it interfered with inter- state commerce. The court held, that the act was not unconstitutional. forbidden by. the county health officer.

The quarantine lasted until last Monday worse and The cause Cummings of this place and made her His wife, now Mrs. Suitor referred to above, was taken to prison the same Commence lieve him he. grew rapidly expired about two o'clock, of his death was apoplexy. Vernon Township home here for several years. She has afternoon without being informed of when permission was given for all kinds of meetings to be held.

The raising of ment. a host of friends here whom the 3 AN- Deceased was 59 years and 28 days of her husband's tragic death. The commencement exercises of Ver the quarantine was certainly a relief to age. He was a successful farmer and I non township public schools, which were was well-known in the central and wes business men and people in general. Fined tor Over-driving Health officer McCormick feels opti tern part of Jackson county.

An obit Big Land Deal. to have been held May 26 and were postponed on account of the smallpox quarantine, were held last Saturday 3 ason Lvnch. of near Surprise, was mistic now over the situation altho ugh uary will be found in the South Drift Will Jenkins, who purchased what is Two to Fourteen Years. Thomas Brewer, charged with firing arrested last week, by Sheriff Robert wood items. known as Abel McCormick farm, nierht at the Baptist church at Union- onn Ann Marshal McCnrd.

of Sevmour. consisting of about 150 acres, a 'few 50Ur iYlIIK Uatmeai takes. charged with over-driving a livery several shots at John Allen Perry, near Cana, Jennings County, and who was captured at this place after a search of years agp, and has since been living on One cupful white sugar, one-half cup-1 horse, which he had hired at Seymour. ful butter, one-half cupful oatmeal, one! He was tried before Mayor Ross of several days, was returned to enninga county for trial, guilty and given it, has sold the same, the consideration being 9750. It was divided into three tracts Frank Branaman cupful grated cocoanut.

one cupful Sevmour. found guilty, and fined $5 a few days ago things were looking bad and chances were in favor of a wide spread -epidemic. So far the smallpox has been confined to four families with seventeen cases. Only two families are now quarantined. The Bez Daniels family and the Adam Weisman family.

The Weis-man family all have the smallpox, bat all have it in a light form except Adam Weisman, who was not vaccinated. chopped raisins, one teaspoonful soda, and costs, purchased 20 acres; John Terkhorn 68 town. The address was given by Prof. John L. Beyl, of and the music was furnished by the Crothersville orchestra.

The diplomas were presented by Co. Supt. J. E. Payne.

The names of the graduates are as follows: Margie Carpenter, Sylyia Horst, MiJ-dred Myers, Florence Kovener, Mae Nehrt, Garnet Ballard, Esther Sweaney, i a' aatron f-aHleannrvnf nla annp millr rwrn acres and John Kamman 62 acres. Mr. cupfais flour: Closing Out Sale. Jenkins has purchased a farm of 92 acres near Flat Rock at a considera When you have creamed the "butter 1 In order to close out my entire stock from two td fourteen years in tne siaie penitentiary. Crothersville Herald.

Brewer is the man who tbi under suspicion of having set fire to tfce Dur-r land school house and Shields river bridg a few months ago. Marriage License. Edward Snyder to Jeanetta Herrman, both of Brownstown. and sugar, stir soda in the sour milk of hats, beginning Thursday I will offer tion of $13,430. It is his intention to move there next fall after harvesting and add to the mixture.

Mix in the! all trimmed hats for ladies at Dr. MCLiornucK 19 taking extra care Madge Bedel, Henry Foster. Howard in fumigating all buildings and dwell his crops here. raisins and cocoanut and then add grad-1 children's hats at 50 cents. Come early ually the oatmeal and flour.

Drop from and get first choice. They are all this ings where the disease was known to Boone, Velmer Sage, Willis Elmer Daily, PauT Procter, Paul Stewart, Walter Proctor and Alfred Hall. a teaspoon onto, buttered tins. Bake season's goods and you will get tbem Finest lot of candies, nuts and fruits have been in order to protect the public from any risks. Crothersville Herald.

in a duick oven Pictorial Review. at a bargain. ROSE DURHAM, lot! at the Model Grocery" Cut Price Sale at the Gold Mine Cash Store Of Men's; Ladies': and Children's Oxfords and White Canvas Shoes and Oxfords. Here is an opportunity to make a larger saving on your shoe purchases right in the midst of the season and at a time when you need them. We do hot want to carry over a single pair of low cut shoes or white canvas goods and in order to do this we are going to begin early to close them out.

Here are some of the slashed prices and there are many others: $1.98 $1.19 Ladies' White Canvas values -WViifP flnnvas Shoes: $1.50 Values $2.79 $1.95 $1.95 Ladies' Vici Patent Tip Oxfords, $2.00 values $1.49 Ladies' Patent Oxfords, $2.50 values $1.95 Ladies' Patent Oxfords; $2.75 values Ladies' Patent Oxfords; $3.00 values $2.79 MenV Patent Oxfords $3.25 values Men's Patent Oxfords, $2.85 values. Men's Gunmetal Oxford Si $3.25 values Men's Gunmetal $2.85 values Children's White Canvas Baby Pumps, $1.35. val $U0 Children's $1-25 $1 val -98c, S9c Alany similar discbunts on Children's and Misses' Shoes, which are not mentioned; Come in and see what your dollars will do. TIP dDld Mm as 9.