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THE FAIMMOXJN MEWg S2.00 PER YEAR MOST KEAD NElASPPER PRINTED I IN GRANTCOUNTY SEmi-lAEEKLY FAIRMOUNT, INDIANA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1919. MEMORIAL TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN GREAT WAR HUNTZtNGFR HIT BY SHRAPNEL Oscar Huntzinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huntzinger, living near Mhtthews, has been reported in the casualty list. It was learned from the young man's mother he enlisted last July and was sent to Camp Sherman, 6.

Ho left there in September with the nx bataliion, 84th di- for overseas. Huntzinger was I He left there in September with the wounded in the finger and leg from snrapnei a skirmish during the month of November. He is now in base hospital No. 13. CirWtnDC rMttrc-rc StrNlUKJ) UUti lb OF THE JUNIORS Pleasant Affair Given Wednesday Evening at the Academy Building fcr Young People At long tables, placed in the form of a Greek cross, the Juniors of the Academy-Township High School banqueted the Seniors Wednesday evening in the Dot vestie Science room of the school building.

Above the table stretched a ranonv 1 i of streamers of white and purple the A bill appropriating $3,500 to be used in placing a memorial in the rotunda of the statehouse in honor of the Indiana men and women who gave their services in the world war was sent to the senate after being passed by the house 87 to 0. Representative Kessler, who introduced the bill, said that an investigation had been made and that a suitable memorial could be placed in the statehouse for this amount of money. Both republicans and democrats spoke in support of the measure. ALUMNI DEFEATED BY HIGH SCHOOL Regutaf Team Boys "Put It all Over" Former Basketball Stars Wed nesday Evening The annual basketball game between the Alumni and Fairmount High School Wednesday night at the High School Auditorium resulted in a decisive victory for the High School team, the score being 53. to 6.

During the first half the Alumni was unable to register a single goal. The lack of practice was evident on the part of the players, who in their day were the basketball stars of the school senior colors, ihe table was lighted containing one or two eves. The seed ft ilkhk The team work of the High School 'Z Corn-five has not been "ention that Fairmount and ments and in response to the Gas Corn- Forty-second Year PRIZE ESSAYS AT FARMERS INSTITUTE Ycung People Who Won Cash Premiums at Fowltrton Tuesday Both Girls r.nd Rots At the Farmers Institute held at i Fowlerton, Tuesday and Wednesday, the ycung people of the Township held I. I. i sway on Tuesday, both morning and afternoon.

The following girls read essays on Garden Making: First Prize, $5.00 Rhoda Helms. Second Prize, $3.00 Roberta Seward. Thin! Prize, $2.00 Minnie Ferby. Fourth Prize, $1.00 Frances Murray. In the morning, the boys read essays cn Potato Growing.

The following boys read their essays: First Prize, $3.00 4ames Leach, 89 Second Prize, $3.00 Frank Norm, Third Prize, John Pavne Fcuvth Prize, $1.00 Ancil Holb-xnay. S0r, The essays were judged as follows: Thought Grammatical Construction l3" Neatness ...10 Now, if these and other boys will! join our Potato Club and grow the family supply of potatoes as directed in their essays, we shall think the contest has borne fruit or rather potatoes. We shall have a lantern lecture in a few weeks. A. C.

NORRIS. PEOPLE PLEASE LARGE AUDIENCE "The Worship of The Nations was WTell presented Sunday evening by several young people of the Friends Church before an audience that filled the auditorium and overflowed into the galleries. Preliminary to the presentation of The Worship cf The Nations, Harry Wood gave the Scripture reading and offered prayer. A song and drill by little girls, dressed in Japanese costumes with fans and parasols and with flowers in their hair, captivated the audience. Wayne Novris, in Chinese costume, and little Dorothy Laughli pleasvl their hearers with recitations.

An exercise by seven boys and girls was followed by the presentation of The Worship of The Nations. Miss Evelyn Winslow represented the Spirit of Missions. An American Friend of Today was represented by Mr. Mills. Paul Harvey took the part of Mexico; Miss Ada Frazeur, of Jamaica; Mrs.

Ola Oatley, of Cuba; Frank Nor-ris, of Africa and Miss Edna Gregg, of Palestine. All were in costume. The Chorus consisted of Misses Mary Ratliff, Mildred Elliott, Edna Belt, Lucy Davis, Leola Cassell, Miss Newton and Leora Bogue, with Miss Parl Buller as the pianist. Miss Ella Winslow made the closing prayer when the offering was placed at the foot of a large white cross. The mite box collection amounted to and the congregational offering, $13.25.

This collection, $24, will be used for Mission work. Misses Leora Bogue and May me Ellis who w-ere in charge, were assisted by H. D. Wood, Mrs. A.

Norris, Mrs. L. E. Nolder and Miss Indus Pierce. FIRE LADDIES GET INCREASE IN PAY At the Town Board meeting Tuesday evening the members of the Fire Department were voted an increase in pay as follows: Two dollars for the first hour and for each additional hour, or fraction thereof.

Fire Chief, $3 for the first hour and $1 for each additional hour or fraction thereof. Byron Traster was appointed to draw a plat of the town showhu? the location of shade trees atong the curb- stones which are affected by the scale AUry Charles Parker gave his report fa the Board of the meeting at Pittsburg, Monday, in which Fuel Ad 7 I minlstrator Gregory held a hearing on I a petition for the use of gas by in dustries. The report Is given in an other column. GRANTED LICENSE TO GET MARRIED Gola Butcher, laborer. Ptimmtnf son of Lawrence Butcher and Edith I Kclby, Falrmount.

daughter of Thom as Kelly. I Number 25 SOLDIER LEARNS HE IS FATHER Five months a father of a nice youngster without knowing it was the experience of James Howell, who is with the American Army of Occupation in Germany. Mr. Howell, who waa married to Sarah Carmony, of the County Line, before entering the was sent abroad several months ago. He was transferred a number of times and also was in a base hospital for awhile.

In this manner his mail was delayed so that he was a "daddy" five months before he learned the joyful news. INFLUENZA CAUSE OF GIRL'S DEATH Miss Georgia Altice Passes Away at the Heme of Her Parents This Morning Miss Georgia Altice died at 5 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Altice. on North Morton Street, after a two weeks illness with influenza.

She is survived by her parents and two sisters. She was a student at the Fairmount Academy High School Miss Altice was taken ill crK- fw days ago with influenza. She wss re covering when on Tuesday she suffered a severe hemorrhage of the nose, which seemed to weaken her heart and pneumonia developed. With her when the end came were her parents, her sisters, her physi cian, her pastor and an aunt. Miss Altice, who was 18 vears ol.i was well liked by those who knew her best.

The members of the family are still suffering from the weakening effects of influenza. The funeral will probably be held Friday afternoon from the home. ROBERT A. MORRIS ASKS AGES Robert A. Morris is asking damages, to the amount of $25,000 from the Indiana Union Traction Company, in a suit venued from the Madison County Circuit Court to ihe Grant County Circuit Court.

Mr. Morris claims he suffered injuries, lost business as well as much time by an accident which occurred on- the Traction line, near mention of which was made at the time in The News. In his complaint Morris alleges the car in which he was traveling could not be controlled, not being supplied with the proper apparatus to manipulate the air brakes, the car turning over, injuring a number of persons besides himself. Mr. Morris has retained the services of Miller Mattersoii, of Syracuse, N.

eminent lawyers of that city, and the Branyans, of Huntington, Indiana. Former State Senator W. A. Kittenger and J. A.

Van Os-dol, of Anderson, will appear for the defense. TIPTON COMING AND i "LOADED FOR BEAR" A good game of basketball is anticipated for Friday evening of next week when Tipton High School will plaj- the Aca'demy-Township High School on the local floor. The Academy team was defeated at Tipton early in the season, but a different story may be chronicled after the 'game next week. The Tipton boys have given out the impression that they will come over "loaded for bear." EATS REAL FOOD SLEEPS IN REAL BED Dale Long is enjoying life in the Army of 'Occupation in Germany, according to letters which his father, Attorney R. Long, received yesterday.

Dale states that he is getting plenty to eat, including real cream and sugar, and has a real bed to sleep in. He-enclosed a one-day pass which used on a trip to Coblenz, which called for a free dinner in Festhalle, one of the largest hall3 in Coblenz. WAYNE HEAVILIN HAS BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Heavilin entertained a number of friends at supper Sunday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mr.

HeaviEn. The house was neatly decorated with valentine designs. Mr. Heavilin was presented an icy-hot lunch kit. A "fine two-course supper was served to the following guests: Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Allen, Mr. and Mrs- MSt Nicholson-, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ileclc DOMESTIC rONSHMFR 1 7.

bUMER nc rt in nr i GETS FAIR HEARING Attorney Charles T. Parker, Home rrom Pittsburgh, Makes Good Report on Conference Attorney Charles T. Parker, who attended the meeting of delegates from the various communities and manufacturers who are using natural gas for fuel, which was held Monday at the William Penn Hotel, in Pittsburgh, before Hon. T. B.

Gregory.United States Fuel Director, gives The News the following account of the meeting: The meeting was attended by about twenty-five representatives, including seventeen manufacturers of Muncie, who had petitioned for the right to use gas in the factories. Muncie, Richmond, New Castle, Hartford City, Riverside and Fairmount were represented. The Fuel Director stated that there would be no change in the policy of the United States Fuel Administration, but the policy of first takine carp of the domestic consumer would be continued and if there was a surplus after that, he would hear any evidence that might be produced. The various representatives submitted their statements and argu llartfoul sume. ws shown by Fairmount's epresentative that the small consum- ot just as cold in the winer time a that there be no discrimination, and also large consumer and asked that produced evidence to show that the domestic consumer used almost as much gaS in March as he did in January, owing to the high March winds.

The Fuel Director assured the representatives that the small consumer's interests would be taken care of without discrimination. While no official judgment was rendered by the Director all of the representatives of the domestic consumers came away from the meeting feeling assured that their interests would be taken care of and that there would be no change in the gas situation hero, this winter. Attorney Parker stated that th hearing was conducted with absolute fairness to both sides, the arguments of the small consumer being given as much attention as those of the manufacturer and of the Gas Companj-. GRANT COUNTY FARMERS PERFECT ORGANIZATION At an enthusiastic meeting of farmers the Grant County Agricultural Society was formed. The meeting was held in the Federal building and there was a good sized representation of farmers present from all sections of the county.

The object of the new organization is stated in the following statement by officials of the organization. "That the purpose of the Farmers Association should be to unite the. agricultural people in a co-operative effort to improve the business of farming and the conditions of living in the country." There was a most interesting discussion and many exellent talks were made concerning the farmer and the place which he occupies in the com munity. The following officers were elected: Frank H. Tippey, President.

Leonard Little, Vice-President. Charles Boxell, Secretory. Elmer Creviston, Treasurer. A committee, consisting of a representative farmer in each township, was named to draft the constitution and by-laws, which will be considered at a meetting to be held upon call in the near future. COUNTY AGENT HARRY GRAY AT FOWLERTON INSTITUTE County Agent Harry Gray gave a very interesting talk at the Fowlerton Farmers' Institute on Tuesday evening.

He gave a very general talk on farm practices, speaking about the feeding and care of hogs, cattle and poultry. Also suggestions' as to spring and summer crops. Everybody likes Mr. Gray and his ideas. DOUBLE HEADER FRIDAY EVENING The athletic attraction for the week is the rfouhle-bfnrlr st fha TTio-li School Gymnasium Friday evening, wnen tne rairmount High School will meet Pendleton and the Academy- Township High School will play Van Buren.

the big games the ftirl'a Team trill n1nv tha ftoe Tifir Girl's Team will "play the Gas City PRIZE ESSAY ON POTATO GROWING mes Leach Writes Winning Composition which Was Read at the Fowlerton Farmers Institute The following essay, written by a sior Vocational boy in the Academy-Township High School, won the first prize, $5, at the Fowlerton Farmers Institute i t. ui n. i Probably the most important thing I in the production of potatoes is a good seed bed. New ground is especially good. The soil should be fertile.

1 i anJ drainpJ- In the preparation vi a seea oea, tne ground should be broken at least eight inches deep, then worked thoroughly with a disc harrow and a drag harrow until a fine surface has been secured. "Good seed is also much to be de sired. The seed potatoes should be medium sized, smooth and of uniform size. The most popular varieties grown in Grant County are Early Rose, as an early variety, and Rural New Yorker, Irish Cobbler, and Green Mountain, late varieties. The 1 IIV VT Vl I should be cut in fairly large pieces should be planted in rows 30 to 3(5 inches apart, with from 12 to 18 inches between each potato and in most cases four inches deep.

Twelve or fourteen bushels will plant an acre. "If a commercial fertilizer is need ed it should be one containing 3 ni trogen, 10 phosphoric acid and 6 k. potash at the rate of feOO to 800 lbs per acre. It can be sown broadcast or in the rows al the time of planting, which is from April 15 to June 30. "If large yields are to be secured good cultivation is necessary.

About five to seven cultivations are found to be satisfactory, the potatoes bemg cultivated every week until the vines cover the ground. Use a cultivator having several small teeth and not the double shovel. "The scab is, perhaps, the most serious disease the grower in Grant County has to contend with. The earlv and late blight 5s not a very common disease here. Blight can be controlled jby spraying with a mixture of 14 lbs.

lime and 1 lb. of copper sulphate in 10 gallons of waters first when the plants are about five inches high, then every two weeks throughout the season. For scab the seed should be soaked in a so. lution of formaldehyde, 1 pint to 30 gallons of water for 2 hours just before cutting. "The potato bug is the most serious insect pest to the potato crop.

It maybe controlled by spraying with a so lution of 1 lb. of arsenate of lead to 25 gallons of water at the time the bugs are hatching. A second application is sometimes necessary when the plants are larger. "A good rotation for growing pota toes is Potatoes, Wheat, Clovef, Pota toes. SHOWER FOR MRS.

DIM IT rs. James Dimit, formerly Miss Mary Pearson, was given a miscellaneous shower Monday evening by a number of her friends at the home of Mrs. Fred Haisley, Mrs. Haisley and Miss Mayme Ellis being the hostesses. Shadow pictures furnished the amusement of the evening and icecream and cake were served.

Mrs. Dimit received a large number of beautiful presents. Those present were Miss Pearl Buller, Miss Leora Bogue, Mrs. Grover Griffe, Mrs. Rebecca Hardwick, Misses Dora and Alice Bogue, Miss Verne Hardwick, Mrs.

James Dimit, Mrs. Frank Goodall, Mrs. B. Wilson, Mrs. Barnaba Bogue, Mrs Otto Morris, Mrs.

Myron Peacock, Mrs.CHnton Win-slow, Miss Evelyn Winslow, Miss Ella Winslow, Mrs. L. E. Nolder, Mrs. Mary McCauley, Miss Mfeyme Ellis and Mrs.

Fred Haisley. THIS WAS REAL TROUBLE "Tell father he will never know what trouble is until he has been where the shells fall; where you have to go into your dugout on your stomach or on the seat of $-our trousers. That was some fun, ha, ha! Well, it is all over now and I guess we'll not have any more of it. "Guess you would not know what to think of if the airplanes were flying over your heads and dropping bombs on you and shooting at you with machine guns. Believe me, it is time to get in your dugouts then," writes John J.

Coibin to his parents. Mr. Corbin is with the Army of Occupation in Germany oy candies with purple shades and electric bulbs hooded in purple. The purple and white also appeared in the napkins, the sweet peas given as fa vors and the brick cream which, with angel food cake, was served as the last course of a delicious repast. Unlike many banquets and recep-, Aft 1 tions there was not a dull moment all evening, everything moving off with a snap and like clock work, so that the entire entertainment was over bj-a few minutes past 10 o'clock.

Proceeding the banquet two funny contests were "pulled off' in the Gymnasium. In one Miss Ada Frazeur and Miss Loreta Rush were the winners. Vietrola music of classical records was furnished during the repast. Sophomores served as waiters. lron Caldwell acted as toastmas ter during ihe rendition of the toast program, which was based on "Th 1 Tree as a subject the tree referring to the Academy and education.

Toasts and responses were as fol lows: The Roots Miss Ruth Steele. The Tiunk Stanton Davis, Miss A wilda Overman. The Branches Verlou Allen. Miss Mary Swisher, The Fruit Orville Presnall, Miss Bertha Davis. After the toast program the company went to the assembly room, where a short entertainment wns given.

With Miss Mary Swisher at the piano the company sang "Queen of The Hilltop. Miss Bessie Long rendered a piano solo; Miss Mary Swisher sang the Senior Class song; Orville Allen and Alva Rich gave an original dialogue in which many jokes wnero perpetrated. A laughable pantomime was produced by Worth Moon and a number of girls, the subject of which was, "Advertising for a Wife. Paul Harvey presided in an efficient manner throughout the evening. About seventy-five were present, including members of the Faculty.

DIYORCE GRANTED MARY A. BALDWIN Mary A. Baldwin was granted a divorce from Laben L. Baldwin in the circuit court. The court allowed her the custody of her minor children on payment of the costs.

The defendant was ordered to pay $35 in coirt rfor attorney fees. The suit started over a complaint which alleged craol and inhuman treatment. The parties to the suit are well known in Fair mount, where they resided for several years. SOLDIERS ANT HELP TO GET CIVILIAN JOBS Speaking before the Chicago As- soetatmn rnmnieiwa ti of Commerce. Leonard Wood, new commander of the Central Department of the Army, fcaid of the returned soldier: "What he wants Is a clean placo to sleep something good to eat and to v.

i vunig fk, 'V A TAV nitU know that there is an organised efvort to get him a job. ADOPTED FRENCH ORPHAN BOY The Mattie Gibson Union, a lcal chapter of the Grant County C. T. IL. has adopted a French bov.

and the members have received word from the national effices that Paul Scrive it his name, and that he is 5 years old. 1 Field nu.u MmjL bn were as follows: Ramsey, 10; Draper, in. "1 Langsdon, Weyler, Fowler, Mann, foul goals, Ramsey, 1. Alumni, Coahran, Everett Jones, Delphi 1 The opening game between the two kid teams created much amusement, the score being 2 to 0. After the games an oyster supper was given and reception held for the soldiers which was attended by a good crowd.

The High School Orchestra furnished the music. ONE WAY THEY GET A FEED The following letter was written by Frank Beasley to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A.

Beasley: Eremsdorf, Luxemburg, January 17, 1919. Received my first mail from home yesterday, in the form of a Christmas package, and it was si appreciated. You couldn't have sent anything more to be appreciated by any soldier in the A. F. Ten of us boys bunk in the same room, and as each package arrives we proceed to devour the contents.

How. ever, I looked out for No. 1, especially with the sack of nuts and caramels. Army life goes on as usual, except on Saturdays, when we have regimental reviews. So that is the order for to-morrow.

Luxemburg was made a republic to-day, is the report which came here to-day. The older residents can't see how a republic will help them. The old gent with whom I am staying the wealthiest man of the little village --and I had quite a little chat, with me trying to show him the advantage. He was finally convinced. In each little village there is appointed a town major.

Every time they butcher they have to get permission from him and he carries it to some higher office-holder, and if he sees fit they are allowed to butcher. Lucky for us boys if they have a hog to butcher they report it as meat for the soldiers and so are allowed to butcher. Consequently we have a "feed" once in awhile. As I haven't had a pay for over five months I haven't had many "feeds," but its nice to have friends. The people here say we are in the midst of winter.

One day it rains, the nxt day it is warm and maybe it will snow the next, but we have never worn our overcoats. I understand that the different divisions are being printed when they return, so I will tell you what division I am in. It is the 33d. Each man has a number. Mine is 1,978,317.

By the use of these numbers each man can be located and his name found. WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY Lawrence Buller Yes, if a person goes to Florida for a few seasons, especially if he likes to fish, no doubt he will soon want a winter home there Ms. Addie Winslow People who advertise in The News ought to have a goou supply of the articles they ad vertise for I found the demand pretty heavy for the incubator I advertised the Other da V. Could hnv arslA mv. the other day.

Girls at 7 o'clock. and Mr. and Mrs. John SiegeL.