Hamilton Evening Journal from Hamilton, Ohio • Page 14

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HAMILTON READY TO FURNISH FARMERS WATER RESERVOIR AT STAGE OF 17 FEET Drought-Stricken Rural i May Haul From Municipal Mains NO RELIEF SEEN Farm Agent Predicts Winter Drought "Will Be Much Worss" Erought-stricken Butler county fanners Tuesday, with the heat "wave continuing unabated, and with no rains assured, declared only a miracle could save crops. County Farm Agent 0. T. Herrman predicted winter plight will be much worse." Ho recounted scenes of farmers hauling water as far as 18 miles for livestock. All parts of the county lave been dealt most severe blows, Herr- declared.

HEAT HYSTERIA! RELIEF! WHERE? Suffocating i i i i i i i i and Butler county WHS on verge of lieul hysteria Tuesday. Thermometers registered, in some localities, as high as 10S degrees; no breeze, but a hot and sUfl'ling une. Weather forecasters promise, but not too I'erlninly, lowering li'inperalurcs. frmers Desperate are about ready "to toss i i sponge." Their lands resemble desserts. Their crops have i'ailed.

Their livestock is emaciated. Water hauls oC from five to ten miles, and further, nro being made at regular intervals to keep cattle from dying of thirst. Sprinkle Sparingly City officials advise againsl sprinkling of lawns to avoid 11 walei shortage, although the city rcservoii is maintaining sort of a norma stage, despite most abnormal conditions. City Pauses; James K. Cullen Is Laid To Rest FOR CONTROL OF PARTIES Harlan, Koehler, Davis And DeArmond Want Reins TAX RATE JUMPS HALF DOLLAR ELECTION MACHINERY Bathers On Streets Sleepless nights were endurei Monday.

Policemen reported heat- crazed victims roamed streets i wee morning hours, as scantily attired as the law would permit; and City officials announced the reservoir is retaining a normal stage. Farmers who request it will bo furnished water from the city, officials declared North, south, west, Iho story is Ihe same. Everywhere, farmers are starving for rain. Fields are brown and many places bare. Crops are stunted.

Their yield will be very small indeed this year. And the worst is yet to come. Farmers are in a had condition already. When winter comes Iheir plight will he much worse. Very lev have been able to let their cattle" feed wholly on pasture feed.

Practically all -liavc been forced to give their cattle winter rations. This hurls milk production although some report that it has kept at the usual standard despite winter rations. The above analysis of the effect of the drought upon Butler couu- iy was given Tuesday morning by D. T. Herrman, county farm agent.

Fairfleld Hit Fairfield and Union townships have been hit the hardest of all. For more than a month one farmer south of town has been hauling at least a part of the water he needs 1'or his For the past three weeks farmers from miles around have been driving to tho spring on Deerfleld pike, about four miles east Hamilton, and have been getting water there. One farmer from as far as the eighteen mile house lo water from this (Continued on Page 5.) What Is This? Cool Treatment Meets Requests Spokesmen of a delegation of 21 Hanover township farmers complained Tuesday they got "cool a 1 when they went before the county commissioners asking for a road repair which would give them access to main highways in ihcir section of the county. Asking for the installation of two culverts on Niehuls road, the- delegation was told that lack funds the improvement, and commissioners would not promise a the work could be done next rear. (1 armcrs said the road has been closed since a washout five years ago.

They declare petitions had previously been presented asking coni- imioners for the improvement. According to one of the delegation, fanners who formerly used the road can no longer get into Oxford except by a roundabout way, and merchants of that village arc desirous that the- road be opened. MISS CAROL BUELL CLAIMED BY DEATH The many i'ricuds of Jtias Carol Buell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buell, of West Elktou, will regret lo learn of her death which occurred at Mercy hospital Monday evening at 5 o'clock.

Miss Buell hail been a patient the hospital for past four weeks suffering from a complication of diseases. The remains were removed to the home of tho parents in West Elk- tou where the a services will bo held at 3 o'clock Wednesday a ernoon, with i in Ihe West Elkton cemetery. Friends may call TncAday a and evening. TWO PAY $2 FINES ON TRAFFIC COUNTS Clay Cook, 3-1, Sb'3 HymniPs nue and Ernet-l Uoylc, 'JS, 20'2 Warwick avenue, each paid at police headquarters Monday a violations. a clmrjjfd i i i a ml nl a i and (j and Doyle, was thargcd i double- parking, I the law was lenient.

Bluecoals smiled at swimming-shirted motorists and said nothing. Three girls in a roadster were motoring at 2 a. m. They wore bathing suits. Heath Tosses Sponge A.

B. Heath, weather observer, reports high temperatures for the year as follows: July 20, July 21, 104; June 12, 104, and August 4, 104. "What's next?" Heath asked. "I give up," was the reply. Brave Fifth Warders Lodgemen report tho most inactive summer in history.

Meetings have been eliminated, or reduced tv five-minute sessions. Fifth Ward Improvement association will meet tonight lo hear Dr. Mark Millikin, city councilman, talk on tho Home Rule amendment. "The heat will not interfere with this meeting," said Secretary Fred Crookston. Way To Beat Heat! Get Membership The T.

M. C. A. will continue lo issue summer memberships all during the month of August, Harry B. Helwig, membership secretary, announced Tuesday.

The prolonged heat was a factor in bringing the officials of the to i decision. The summer membership drive has tbeen a greater success this year than ever before. More than twice a were secured i year than last, when memberships doubled those of 192S. THREE FINED FOR RECKLESS DRIF.WC Douglas Slusher, Xew Miami, was lined $10 on a charge of reek- lees driving when he was arraigned traffic court Monday night. 0.

K. Tudor, 64 Fair avenue, was fined $5 ior reckless driving, Jacob Hawley, 541 North Sixth street, was lined $lo and costs on a reckless i i charge. Also The Offices Of Sheriff And Prosecutor Coveted-The Republicans Also Have Com. Contest And Auditor And Sheriff For VERNON R. CRUZEN STRICKEN ON JOB Vernon R.

Crnzcn, secretary of the Columbia Savings ami Loan company become suddenly ill at his office 127 South Third "street Monday afternoon. lie was i i ately ordered the hospital where he is under observation at tho present time and where, his many friends will be pleased to learn, he spent a very night The primary election on next Tuesday, Auguct 12th, concerns every person in Butler county. Two very important things stand out on the democratic side of the primary. One is the effort of the Harlan, DeArmond and Davis faction to secure control of the democratic county committee so as to secure control of the election machinery of the county. The other is to nominate men allied with them for sheriff and prosecuting attorney.

On tho republican side there is a contest for the control of the party committee and for the nominations for auditor'and sheriff. There is a three cornered contest for auditor. There are four republicans seeking the nomination for sheriff but the contest is between the'pres- ent sheriff, Luther Epperson and Davy Jones of Middletown. The Harlan, Koehler, DeArmond and Davis faction has opened headquarters. This is the organization that for three years has fought the charter government of Hamilton in every way possible.

The charter government and its officials have turned the city's business from deficits to profits but the above named faction has persistently sought lo embarrass it. The voters of Hamilton have not forgotten this fact. Committee Contest The regular democratic organization, has presented candidates for central committee in the various wards and townships. This organization stands committed to a continuance of the and to ail election i i a conducting the elections on the highest possible basis. The democratic voters of Butler county should go to the primary election i a knowledge of what going on and vote for central committee members who are pledged the best interests of the party and the people.

It was only recently a the rlarlan, Koehler, DeArmond and faction filed with eecre- ary of slate an executive eommit- ee recommendation for member of ho election board. There was no such legal executive committee. Vt the same time a "small voice in he night" on the phone sought to H'evcnt a quorum of the democratic state committee by a mistatcment of 'acts. The candidates for central com- nitleo nf the regular democratic organization of which Robert M. Sohn- is chairman and Henry B.

Ore- vey is treasurer, are as follows: Hamilton--First ward, Carl Kos- (Conlinued on Page 3.) I a i new lax rate will be $21.70 on each $1,000 of taxable property. Tho present rate is The increase is 54 cents per $1,000. A of the new rale was made by tho county budget com- Tuesday following a meet ing i city und school officials and the county commissioners. It was stated that the rate will be increased further if the homo rule charter amendment is approved by the voters at the primary election next Tuesday. Within (he fifteen-mill limitation the levies made were: County, city, schools, $0.27.

Under the new rate the city will receive in its general fund and $202,383 for bond retirement. This a in the general fund is Court Gets Gun And a $50 Fine I i i a Swafford, 31, 1316 Grand Boulevard flourishes a gun jain, it i not bo the same gun, a weapon having been ordered confiscated by Jndgo Alphonse J. Paler in municipal court Tuesday. In addition, Swafford was fined $50 and costs on a charge of disorderly conduct. The charge was preferred against SwaCford by his Cordelia Swafford, who told the court her husband had abused her and threatened to shoot her.

Swafford was arrested once before after he and another man had staged a pistol battle on a Boulevard and Judge Paler told him he would have to rid himself of the habit of going for his gun whenever things weren't going just as he desired to go. $97,000 less than the city asked in its 1931 budget and $5,000 less than it received last year. $534,000 Tor Schools. Tho rate will produce for tho schools $534,000 in the general fund and $97,512 for bond retirement. Tho schools will'receive for operat- ing expenses $27,000 less than Ibey asked and less than was received last year.

County $573,000. The county will receive $573,000 in its general fund and road and bridge fund and $127,490 for debt. The $573,000 is $43,000 less than re- STATE ARRESTS MAY CLEAR COUNTY SCHOOL THEFTS Joseph W. Fichter, county superintendent, lias been notified by tuc state department of education of the capture of a band of thipvcs which lias been robbing of radios, musical i and other equipment. Much of the.loot has been rc- tvcrcd and is held by the detective bureau of the Columbus police department Several Butler county schools have been robbed, among; thorn "Roily and Stockton, where radios were stolen.

Missing Bottle Means Nothing So Boyd Fines Oxford Man $300 Church Votes To Retain Rev. Petry C. Pctry, pastor of the First U. B. church for the past three years, was unanimously recalled to the pastorate of that church for an- year at the quarterly meeting of congregation Monday i with Kev.

G. Clark of i district leader presiding at the meeting. S. K. Goldsmith was elected dil- egate to the a a Miami conference lo be held at Dayton August 20 and J.

1). Leibrock was elected alternate. i business was a C. R. Moller was elected trustees for i vears.

BREW'' SUPPLY IN UNOCCUPIED SHED A a i of home brew, umpty i-tottles, capper and caps were found in a shed in the rear of an unoccupied house at 425 Henry Ireet, Monday night by acting can- tain Korb and patrolman Crowthers. The empty bottles were destroyed and the brew and other equipment were brought to headquarters. STOCKTON MAN AT GOOD SAMAEITAN W. T. a R.

R. Stockton, is at Good Samaritan hospital, Cincinnati, medical care oC Dr. Carrol DeConrcr. A i this someihhi'l Or the ju'tl bottles of home brew seized in a raid conducted by Mayor Harry Rodabaugh, Oxford, two months ago, tho important one was missing when Einrek and Elizabeth Hauimek were placed on trial in common picas court Monday on a charge of possession. Tho missing bottle was the one that was analyzed by Dr.

Clarence Krieger, Miami University, aud found to have an alcoholic content of 4.37 percent, which anyone will admit, is pretty stout. After a day ol! motions, demurrers and arguments, attorneys for tho state reached the "croocial' point in their case when they called for the bottlo that had been analyzed. The bottle could not be fouud. There were several other bottles taken on the raid, but none was the one analyzed. Mayor Rodabaugh thought it was in the sheriff's office, but it wasn't.

Then he thought it was locked up in (Word, but a was not satisfactory, at least to Attorney scl for the demanding: Walton Bowers, couu- defendants, who kept a the bottle. We have a right to be confronted by the The absence of the bottle, however, was not sufficient cause for a Jismissal, Judge Clinton D. Boyd ruled and he i Haunsck $300 and costs. -Mrs. llaunsek was discharged.

FINES WOMAN WHO CURSED BLUECOAT Armeda Itc-berls, colored, 1012 South Monument fined $10 and costs ou a charge of disorderly conduct a a hearing in municipal court Tuesday morning. The charges were tiled by acting captain of police Gordon Korb who said the woman had cursed him and resisted when he went to arrest her on a loitering charge. The loitering charge was dismissed by Judge Pater. FINGER SMASHED UNDER IRON PLATE Percy Shepard, of Overpeck ivas. takcii to Mercy i a by Dave Schultise Monday afternoon when a heavy iron plale dropped on Shepard's finger and smashed it ladly.

Ho was dismissed a trcaU Take A Look And Weep Perspiration Tears Within five hours, from 7 a. in. i noon, 1C degree jump in temperature was reported, according to A. B. Heath, weather observer.

Steadily rising temperature was reported at o'clock and rain threatened. The hourly barometer follows: 7. A. degrees A. 9 A.

10 A. 11 A. M--90 12--95. BUSY CAMP WEEK TO START SUNDAY Campers at Camp Campbell Card will face zi week of many and vuricil activities, starting next Sunday and continuing all through the week. Miss Rebecca Eikenberry was at the camp Sunday and Monday planning activities for the two cabins of crippled girls who are in the camp this period.

She will return Wednesday to help them plan entertainment for the Rotary Club. The Rotary Club "will be feted at the camp i a i and an en- a i Thursday evening. "Wednesday, Mrs. Mary Cartwright will return for a second visit lo the camp. Mrs.

Carlwright represents the state board of health and will give interesting talks. Wednesday evening, the Ha mil- ton Lions Ck'b i he at, fhe camp where they will have a din and swim. About are expected to attend. Honor campers for this period are Jack Foltz and Junior of the Senior camp S'kinncr, A I Gibel and and Dittmer George Charles Johnson of the i Camp. STITCHES IN TOOT TO SEW UP GASH Several stitches were needed io close a gagh in wight Allison's 1'oot after he had cut it on a sharp piece oC glass i at play Monday afternoon.

Allison, age 13, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Allison, 1111 Shuler avenue. He was dismissed from Mercy hospital after treatment. HALF MILLION BOOKS, IN YEAR, AT LIBRARY At a meeting of the trustees ofby the end of the year, giving it one era' Reading Circle books, the grade Ihe Lane Public library Monday night, Mrs.

Hattic S. James, librarian reported that in the first seven months of 1030, the circulation of Ihe i a had reached 260,713 vol- At this rate the circulation will reach almost a a million volumes of the largest, circulations in the country, for cities the size of Hamilton. It was also reported a i preparation for the opening of the schools in September, there had been placed upon the shelves of the library, the Ohio i a Toacli- cullcction of books for children. During the first seven mouths of 1030, there have been placed upon I ho shelves of the library 1G94 books. Of this number 14'J1 were by purchase and 353.by gift.

The report on the branch libraries showed a total i a i at these stations during July of 2711, with 18 new members added. The total number of new-members added i the first seven months of the year is 1,003. The clerk reported the employment of George Morner as janitor to succeed Earl Yarhrough. Various matters of importance to i a were discussed. le than and $10,000 allowed last year.

Conservancy Higher. The 54 cent increase in the rat due chiefly lo an increased levy 1'or conservancy in Hamilton and a half levy for county aid for stale roads. Should the home rule amendment carry it was snid the increase over the $21.711 rale would vary from lo $2.31. Attending the meeting were City Manager Russell Price and Harry Schuster, -eily director of finance; D. K.

linker, superintendent of schools, and Charles Holdefer, clerk of the board of education; County Commissioners Swan, Compton and Dunwoody, and the budget commission, composed of the county auditor, the county treasurer and the prosecuting atlorney. Trap Forger At College Corner Joe Buttery, 2J, College Corner, was arrested Monday afternoon at his home by Private Detective Prank Clements and Patrolman John Bippns on a charge of issuing a forged check to Adrian J. Hier, Hamilton used ear dealer on April 14lh. Bultery is said lo bo Iho same man who early last April purchased a complete set of i for a three-room flat from the Harry Strauss Furniture company and a check in payment. The cheek he gave was for more than the amount of the i rnd he asked the merchant to give him the balance in cash.

Fortunately for Mr. Strauss, he did not have the required a of change and he told Buttery ho would have the check cashed at the bank and bring Unbalance when they delivered the furniture. When the driver arrived with the furniture, ho found that the man who had ordered the furniture did not live Ihcre so he took the furniture back to the store. Later the check he gave Mr. proved to be a forgery.

Strauss HOMESTEAD LOAN IN NEW OFFICES The Hamilton Jfesiostead and Loan company hits secured the property on North Third street, north of the building of the First National Bank "and Trust company and until recently occupied by Al Levy, tailor, for its permanent quarters. The association as localed for many years wilh the Hamilton Dime Savings bank on High but when this bank took up its quarters in the First National building, it was necessary to secure a new localion. Tho first floor room is now being remodeled and plced in the best condition poeeible with modern furnishings and equipment. Miss FM- nie L. King remains as the secretary of the association.

DR. HARRY WARD VISITS CHICAGO Dr. Harry N. Ward, one of Hamilton's most popular younger physicians, left on Sunday for Chicago where he will spend the month of August studying under a group of famous pediatricians. Although he 1 visit several of the Chicago hospitals, he will the majority of his time at the Children's Memorial hospital.

SUSPENDED riWE IS DISOEDEELY CASE A suspended fine of $25 and costs given Charles Roberts, 2G North street when he was arraigned in unicipal court Tuesday morning. Judge Pater suspended the i ou 'revision Roberts did nbt get in any more difficulties with his icighbors, one of whom had filed charge against him. I THIS IS THE EVENING JOTONAL'S. "DAILY MOVIE PICTUEE SHOW" a 1 VIRGINIA U-EE. PAPCV 1 STIU-SKK IN BED BUT HE ME TAKE YOUR HAT, SIR! YOU GfO HORSE-RACWS- SERIAL MASON, A -OLNCrATTOR- 1 WHERE COL, THANK Mlb LEE WILLOWBy LIVES WILLOWBV, ANSWERED THE DOORBELL RLMED ED WHEELAN HOW DO MX) DO, COLONEL? JUT HADTHE PLEASURE THAT'S RIGHT! THeyTRE ENTERED JN THE SWANEE "SEMINOLE GAS." MX ONE HOPE OF RECOUPING A Brr OF My LOST FORTUNE A-CCORPINQ-TDXXK WISH, SIR.

I 1 SOLD X30R ENTIRE STABLE? AU- BUT'SEMINOLE (rAL'ANP DUCK SOU 3 GLAD TD SEE you, MAON PULLUPA CHAIR DO STACK UP NOW THAT WE'VE SOLD START SAVINO- THESE SHE'S ER-CHARMING 300 FROM SHOPS PAYTRIBUTE TO LEADER Humbic Shop Workers And Financiers United In Common Grief TEMPLE OF STRENGTH Minister Recalls Noble Life Of Manufacturer And City Builder A hush felLover the city of Hamilton on Monday afternoon as final tribute was paid to the great human heart and the immortal spirit of James Eenmoro Cullen, one of the community's best loved and most prominent men, whom death claimed for her own on last Thursday night. Prom every strata of life, with a mingling of deep emotions, carno friends of the prominent manufacturer. At both the simple services at the Cullen home, and the brief commitment services at the grave in Greenwood cemetery, hundreds stood with heads bowed and hearts heavy, saddened by the realization that only the spirit of the kindly man was left to them of the mortal world. 1'orming a single file, 300 employees of tho Niles Tool Works mid tho Hooven Owens and Rentsch- Icr company, passed the bier of their leader as he lay in state at his home on South street, shortly before the funeral services. As tho funeral procession wended Us way through the paths of Greenwood, these same co-workers, i heads bared and eyes dimmed i tears, formed a double line each side of the road, standing at attention as a last act of honor a respect to their loyal friend.

United In Sorrow Neither color nor creed, a or poverty were of consequence at the simple rites, for the group was i as ono in their common sorrow. From distant cities came prominent personages and from close- at hand came- others whose names will never bo emblazoned in industrial or civic enterprises. All mourned the loss of Mr. Cullen, who, although he had become in many lines, never forgo-t lo lie kind to persons in all walks of life. Coming from the Adirondack Mountains, where lie was beginning a summer vacation, Dr.

Hugh L. Evans, pastor of tho Westminster Presbyterian church of Dayton, a personal friend of the departed man, conducted simple funeral services. It was because of his admiration for Mr. Cnllcn and his congenial relationship i him that the unexpected trip home was made, and references were, made during the rites to the intimacy which existed between the pastor and his friend. Beautiful Character 'Mr.

Cullen stands out among people as a mountain towers over (Continued on Page 5.) BUREAU'S OFFICE IN BANK BUILDING The Butler County Farm Bureau plans lo move into their new quarters in the First National bant building today. The office will bt tfpen Wednesday morning in suite of three rodms on sixth floor. The office will be divided intc three sections. Two large rooms and one private office have -been i on the side of the building. The address of; the Farm Bureau will be First a i a bank building, room 611.

BBUHING TO GET BIDS AUGUST 12 Postmaster Walter Bruning i as announced a he will receive bids up until 2 p. m. August 1'J, for the prc-cnncelling over printing i the words "Hamilton-Ohio" during the fiscal ycitr ending 30, 1031, nn approximate lotiil of sheets of United States postage stamps in lots of not loss than 500 sheets. Hamilton's Weather By A. B.

HEATH Maximum yesterday, KM. i i last night, 76. Temperatures for Ihe samo date for I i years; Ifl27 .1026 Max. 78 1)5 S3 87 ilin. jlfi.

J39 ,71 fift fig.