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No need waiting until your ship comes in. Refdthe Journal cwifiedads and profit thereby! FVFN'fKR -W CHI ITU JMW hooM, yowf ear aad ptrweal pro- party, Way not afainst travel acddentaT 9000 poBej, WORKMEN JUMP TO SAFETY FROM THE PATH OF "WILD" AUTO QUARREL ENDS IN BLOWS ltien Arrest Of Auto Driver Attempted; Hear Charges Tuesday That a dozen workmen at tho Kiles Tool Works jumped in time to escape being injured by an automobile, driven 'by an allegedly drunken driver, after U. F. Bickley, attorney, had been run down by the same auto, was learned by police The workmen were sitting on the Black street side of the shop shortly before one o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Tho auto headed south, was beyond control of the driver as it rounded the Second and Black street corner and headed for the ineo.

In making turn the aut fctrnck the curbing and the righ front wheel was broken. The drive held the wheel and drove more than eight squares to his rooming house eluding Bickley in the pursuit. John Feltner, 22 years old, 0 1005 Vine street, driver of the auto will be arraigned in municipal cour next Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clocl on charges of intoxication, driving fcn automobile while intoxicated reckless driving and failing to stop his auto in case of an accident, Tkrown. From Oar. Bickley, cut about the left leg braised on the back and shocked was in municipal court today.

He wil conduct his own case. Bickley was about to step into his car, parked on North Second street, when Feltner lie said, rounded the Second and Third streets and struck him. Bickley was thrown out of thi way of the wheels of the car. Tilt Fight'RMUlto. When Officers William Huber Joe Koons went to the Bickley law office after the accident to arrest Feltner they found Robert Bergedick, Ninth and Heaton streets (with Feltner.

Bergedick became in Crested ii the case after the. accident. He had sold the car Feltner was driving to Daniel Roberts, a of Feltner. "Robert's saic 1'eltner took the car without his content. Police officers said Bergedick in lerferred with them.

Trouble starte in on the third floor ol the Rentsohler building where Bick- offices are located. Officers Huber and Koons said Bergediok (truck at them. During this melee Bergedick was struck in the face. Firemen Gain Victory, Police May Gdt Pay Boost FIRE LADDIES City To Pay Damage Oity council Wednesday night pasted a resolution ordering paid $104.14 to Walter J. Braun, former county recorder, as damages to his automobile when it dropped into a manhole at the west end of the High and Main street bridge about three months ago.

The city was held responsible as the manhole cover was not in place. The bill had been held up while council's committee conducted an investigation. Later on the first floor of the build, ing Koons struck Bergedujk with a blackjack. The officer said he used weapon Bergediek Jacked him. Bergedick denied that he became 'belligerent and said the trouble started when he asked to see the warrant'for Feltner.

Bergedick furnished bond after being arrested on charges of intoxication and resisting officers. His hearing has also been set for next Tuesday. SEEK COST OF SEWER TO Relieve Drainage Conditions On Millville And Ross Avenues Walter E. Willard, city engineer, Is preparing estimates of the cost of a relief sewer to eliminate flooded streets and cellars on Ross and Millville avenue. Plans call for the sewer running from Mill- vi.He and Ross avenues lo the Miami river.

That the sewer will cost in excess of $35,000 was the belief of -the engineer us he began the estimate. City council Wednesday night np- proved a letter from Joseph E. Meyers, service director, ami instructed the engineer's survey. After the heavy rain of last Sunday, from two to eighteen inches of water was found in some of the cellars along Ross and Millville avenues. Three years ago a storm sewer of the same type as now planned was installed along Rhca avenue and streets in Armondale relieved of flooded conditions.

HBS. W. 0. REEVES JR. RECOVERING NICELY The many friends of Mrs.

William C. Reeves, will be more than glad to learn that she is recovering nicely from a serious illness. PROHIBIT LEFT TIM At Second And Third Is Wish Of Council; Order Law Drawn That members of council do not favor with the newly adopted city traffic regulations was Legislation Is Prepared For Sanitary Sewers In Five Hamilton Districts Legislation will toon be ready for passage by city council providing for construction of sanitary sewers in five city districts. Walter E. Willard, city engineer, estimates the total cost at $6,776.

Through combining the estimates and lumping the costs Willard said the incidental expense to property owners will be reduced one-fifth. City council Wednesday night ap- proved the estimate and ordered further legislation prepared. Sewers will be laid on Canal street alley from Biaearson street to the Miami'and Erie canal, cost Bingham street from Miami street to Heaton street alley, Kahn avenue from Howsll' avenue to Hancock avenue, Singer avenue from Harmon avenue 'to Mosler avenue, Elmo avenue from Fairview avenue to Forrest avenue, $1,470. In receiving the report 'and ordering authorization legislation council upon suggestion of Leo Welsh, Fourth ward councilmen, ordered that estimates be prepared on cost of sewers on East Dayton street 'from Loekwood avenue to Fair avenue on East Campbell avenue and on South Twelfth street. Girls Outnumber Boys At High School This Year Increase Of 32 Students At School This Year; Boys Lead In Two Classes; English Classes Are Largest' strongly indicated at Wednesday night.

A resolution wias meeting unanimously passed instructing Millikin Shotts, city to prepare an ordinance, making it illegal for an auto to make a left tnrn at either Third and High streets or Second and High streets. Councilmen also express disapproval of changing the time limit of parking in the business district from one hour to two hours. 'Some agitation has been started here for a return of left turns and for two hour parking limit. OKDER DISTRIBUTION OF SALE PROCEEDS An approved entry by Judge Harlan, filed in common pleas court Thursday, orders the following distribution of the sale of property involved in the suit of E. E.

White and E. Howell against Frank Mayor to Herbert J. Miller: to the county treasurer, taxes and penalties conservancy district tax, $304; court costs to Columbia Savings and Loan company, $1463.52. Thirty-two students mark the increase over 'last year's enrollment at the Hamilton high school. Last year, the increase was 100 students.

Freshmen boys this year number 194, the girls 207, making a total of 401; Sophomores: Boys 152, girls 131, total 283; Juniors: Boys 123, girls 114, total 237; Seniors: Boys, 82, girls 104, total 186. This makes a total of 551 boys and 556 girls, grand total of 1107. There are 13 more Freshhmen girls than boysj Sophomores, 21 more boys than girls, Juniors 9 more boys than girls and Seniors 22 more girls than boys. Five more girls than boys are enrolled in the school. English is the subject taken by the greatest number of students.

Biology is so overcrowded that it has been necessary for some of tte students to take the subjects of physics or chemistry. German is being taught this year and classes have a large attendance. ST. JOHN'S BROTHERHOOD PLANNING BANQUET Members of St. John's brother- lood, at a meeting Wednesday night, made arrangements'for the annual lanqiiet to be held in November.

Several new members were received at the meeting. A nominating committee was named as follows: Chris Kaefer, Eugene Banker' and Jacob Rothenbus'h. OUT TIP TWO DRESSES CLAIMS. BLANCHE MILLS That he had cut up two of her Iresses and had slapped her in the ace was the claim of Blanche Mills, 0 Washington street, Wednesday when she signed a warrant at police leadquarters charging her husband, Alford with disorderly conduct. CARR ENTRIES APPROVED Overruling New Trial Anc Fixing Sentence; No- Date For Kinch Trial We Have With Us Today J.

3. Cutler Of Columbus Crop Specialist. J. S. Cutler, crop specialist of the Ohio State university, department of agriculture, is in Hamilton today on a tour of inspection of corn crops.

Mr. Cutler will inspect corn of farmers who desire to have their corn certified for seed. Jlr. Cutler is one of the best known authorities on crops in Ohio. Judge A.

C. Risinger, T.mrsday approved the final entry, sentencing Walter F. Carr, of Monroe, forme county commissioner, to the Ohi penitentiay for from 2 to 10 years Carr was convicted by a jury in common pleas court of having solic ited a bribe from Howard S. Cbul ter, Oxford contractor, in Connec Won with, the improvement of the Oxford-College Conner roajl. The approved entry, however, wil, not ba filed in common pleas cour: until the stenographer has had sufficient tame to prepare the bill ol exceptions for the court of appeals record.

Formal: notice that will taken to the court.of appeals was liven, today in a statement signet Carr. The entry also formally overrules motion for a new trial sought by iarr. After the entry has been filed, counsel for the defense have forty days in which to take the bill of exceptions to the court of appeals. It is expected that about three weeks will be consumed in preparing the record of Carr's- common pleas court trial and including it in the bill of exceptions. If this schedule is followed counsel for the defense will have, until the early part of November in which to take the case to the higher court on error.

Attorneys In Carr was represented at the proceedings Thursday morning by Attorneys Warren Gard, M. 0. Burns, John D. Andrews and John P. Eog- Drs.

Prosecuting attorney P. P. Boli, has assistant, H. H. Haines, and Clifford W.

Elliott, of Middletown, represented the state. Tie former county commissioner was present during the proceedings. It was generally understood at the courthouse for the last few days lhat an attempt would bo made to "ix a date for the trial of Frank former commissioner, under ndictment on the same charge as MRS, OLIVER MACY PASSES AWAY. Mrs. Emma Belle Macy, beloved wife of Oliver W.

Macy, 1208 Reservoir street, passed away at her home on Wednesday at 4:15 p. of a complication of diseases, at the age of 59 years. Mrs. Macy had many friends in Hamilton who will join the bereaved family in mourning her loss. She leaves, besides the bereaved widower, one son, Grover 0 'Conner, one daughter, Mrs.

Bessie Mote, Dayton, one sister, Mrs. Ella Koppe, of Middletown, and many, other relatives and friends'. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:00 a. m. with interment in the Greencastle cemetery, Dayton.

ST. PAUL'S TEACHERS DISCUSS BALLY Bally and promotion day were under discussion Wednesday night at a meeting of the teachers committee- of the St. Paul's church Sunday school. September 27 has been fixed as the date. LINDENWALD U.

E. BAPTISTCHURCH PROGRAM For Year Outlined At Annual Meeting; Budget Fixed; Election Held With considerable enthusiasm, the congregation of the First Baptist church, went through annual business meetings Wednesday night. The reports of the numerous societies and organizations the cnurch showed remarkable activities and much progress throughout the past twelve months. The financial secretary reported a few dollars less than $12,000 subscribed all purposes if the totals of the individual societies a organized classes which raise their own funds were added to that of the financial secretary it would aggregate over $13,000. The.program for the new year submitted by the pastor and the advisory committee, which is quite pretentious, "was heartily and unanimously adopted.

High points of the program are as follows: Membership: on INJURY BENEFITS And Granted 10 Day tiori Period; May Get Pay Increase minimum net in- SOOIETY ELECTION Mrs. W. 0. Walker-was chosen president and Mrs. Charles Henrie was elected vice president of the Foreign Missionary society of the Jindenwald M.

E. church at a meeting held Wednesday afternoon. The meeting 'was held at the, home o) Mrs. Henrie, 3210 Benninghofen U. P.

OONSISTOBY AND SESSION AT MEETIN Church matters were under discussion-, Wednesday night at a joint meeting of session, and the consistory of the United Presbyterian ihurch. LINDENWALD M. E. FINANCES REVIEWED A general review of finances was undertaken Wednesday night at a meeting of the finance committee of the Lindenwald M. E.

church. iat on which Carr was convicted. There seems to be some question, owever, as to whether or not Judge Lisinger will sit in at the trial of finch, and until this matter has een settled, defense attorneys an- ounce, no effort to fix liiuch's rial date will be made. crease of 150 for the Missionary: school of missions, adjutry and plays, missionary contributions, missionary prayer lead, and budget of $2,750. Religious Education: Sunday school enrollment of 1000; average attendance of 700; an annual Hani- ilton Bible conference; a week day school for Bible.

Stewardship: 200 Baptist Tithers In a year. Financial Budget The financial budget for 1925-1926 calls for $16,000 and the method adopted is to have 700 members use envelope system every week. The pastor was requested to lead, the finance committee this year in planning and securing the 100 percent co-operation of the membership in the subscribing to the new budget. Rally Day in the church is to commence next week with a big church rally party and social on Friday the 25th of. September.

different is promised and anticipation runs high as to the novelties in games and stunts. Then this is to be Bally Sunday on the 27th of Three major goals are being aimed at; 100 people in attendance at a Union of Sunday school and church; $1,000 as a special offering for fund; completion, of the Every Member Canvass to secure 700 subscribers and users of the weekly envelopes. The election of new officers resulted 'as follows: Moderator, Rev. Frank G. Sayers; trustees, W.

A. Everson and Vernon Arent; deacons, F. Hoffman, S. P. Stewart, L.

L. Eckert and B. B. Struble; church clerk, T. W.

Fitzpatrick; church treasurer, Baymond Baker; chief usher, T. Wilkinson; Sunday school superintendent, Paul Harmon; assistant, Robert Anderson; Young People's director, Mrs. B. E. Supplee; non-resident corresponding secretary, Miss Loraine Baker, and superintendent of Gordon avenue mission, Rev.

W. Wit- Firemen today were celebrating a ''victory" for which theyhave been striding for years. City Council Wednesday night passed an ordinance granting fire laddies ten days vacation each year with pay. Another ordinance was passed, amending former legislation, providing that hospital and doctor bills of firemen injured in'line of duty, be paid by the city. At present firemen are-being paid for lost time, but bills incurred through the injury are not being paid by the city.

Following on the heels of the second ordinance councilman passed a resolution which ultimately will raise the pay of firemen $25' a month. Firemen are now receiving $125 monthly. At the next regular meeting councilmen will vote on the ordinance making the pay increase effective on January 1, 1928. Harry M. Allstatter introduced the resolution providing for the pay increase.

All councilmeu cast favorable votes. For years members of Firefighters Local Number 20 have been fighting for vacations with pay, for the pay increase and-for the city to pay hospital and doctor bills. Robert Stqeckel, hose company one fireman said, "All of the boys surely Appreciate council's action." ROYAL ARCH MASONS CONDUCT INITIATION Several candidates were initiated Wednesday night and more will be inducted into the mysteries of' the order in a special meeting tonight )f Hamilton chapter, Royal Arch Masons. VAN BUREN MOTHERS CLUB AT MEETING Matters of important business, he nature of which has not been disclosed, were discussed at a meeting of the Van Barne Mothers club held at the Van Buren school on, Wednesday afternoon. REFORMED BALLY DAY IB PLANNED Plans for church rally day on )ctober 4, for a congregational social to follow the rally and for he October communion on Sunday .1 were undertaken Wednesday night at a meeting of the pastor's' cabinet of the First Reformed :b.urch.

TO GIVE MONEY MISSIONARY WtBS Money afternoon and evening at a silver 'mission tea given by St. Paul's Evangelical church at. the Iqme of Mrs. Ida Nugent, Greenwood avenue, will be given for missionary work in India, Rev. Vollbrecht announced Thursday.

Here's Example Of Need For A Tin need of Initiation mak- inf the city pay hospital and doctor bills of firemen injured while in line of duty phatlcaBjr demonstrated by the of William Ooaloa, fire marshal, stationed at lion company one. Marshal Conlon wag injured more than three ago. While on the way to a fire car demolished in collision with another auto at Third and' Court itreett. Conlon wag paid while off duty but the hospital aad doctor ate up all but f20 of the salary. Conlon will not be fit ftr duty until -about October 1.

SOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC West Siders Propose Extension Of Park Avenue To Then To Main Agitation has been started amoni West Side citizens for opening Par! avenue from street'to the river and extending a driveway along the Miami Conservancy levee to connec 1 with, the west end of the High anc Main street bridge. Joseph B. Meyers, service director, Mayor Howard E. Kolly.and Wai- city engineer, were morning in informal caucus with citizens )lan. regarding the tentative City officials apparently were in lavor of the project as the most ogical means of eliminating the traffic congestion at Main and street during the "rush hours." Cost estimates of such a construction' have not been prepared.

Engineer Willard'said the cost of such work "would be high." It is the idea of citizens that a narrow roadway, about. 12 feet wide, could be built along the west bank of the river, protecting walls serve, as guards for au'tombiles. The elaboration of the idea is that the be a one way street to carry automobiles headed west. Proponents of the plan declare that this "detour" will gB long "way towards clearing up the traffic congestion which is rapidly devel oping into a problem. STELLA GOODWIN SUES TOR DIVORCE Asserting that she was not given a proper home and that her husband would not property support her, Stella Goodwin sued Virgil Goodwin for divorce iu common pleas court Thursday.

They were married in Wheeling, West on August 18. 1923. Since February of 1925, the petition relates, they have been separated. Restoration to her maiden name of De Haven is asked by the wife. Predict Record Attendance At Merchants 9 Meeting At Y.

M. C. A. Thursday Night A record crowd was promised today for the first meeting of the Hamilton Merchants association to be h.y at'the Y. M.

C. A. at 6:30 lonight, when for the revival of the Goodwill Trade Tours will be announced. Many reservations were received Licht, prominent Cincinnati business man will deliver the principle address the meeting. He will describe the trade tours recently held by.

Cincinnati and the Merchants of vicinity. Fred POLICE IN LINE FORM INCREASE Of $25 A Month; Vacations Held Optional With Director Salaries of members of the police department will be $150 a month--a $25 increase--beginning January 1, 1926, providing city council at next regular meeting passes an ordinance calling for the pay boost. City eounciiinen Wednesday night introduced a resolution asking the City Solicitor have ready at the ojj nevt meeting an ordinance provid- ing for the salary raises. Indications are that ordinance will pass without a dissenting vote. Policemen and detectives will Also be given 10-day vacation's beginning next year.

Joceph B. Keyera, safety director will order the vacations, without council action. A letter from Andrew Poster, head of the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public offices, of Columbus, was received by Millikin Shotts, city solicitor, saying that council's ordinance is not needed to fii the vacation with pay--only a director's order is necessary. Councilmen had passed the ordinance regarding the fire department when members saw frank Fiemeyer, police desk sergeant, tt ilia entrance to the 'council chamber. Immediately an 'ordinance was including the members of the police department in the pay increase measure.

OBSERVE NEW YEAR All Jews In Hamilton To Celebrate Beginning Of Year 5686 Beginning'of the new Jewish year of 5686, the festival of Rosch loschone will be celebrated by'the Jewish people of Hamilton on Friday night and Saturday. Two beautiful services which will le featured by special music, will.be icid at the Jewish temple on East ligh.street as a part of the celebra- ion. Rabbi Bernard Bamburger, of New York City, will come Tamilton to conduct the- religious, ieremonies attendant to the celebra- of Rosch. Hoschone. In error, it was announced- yes- erday that the festival will be eel- ibrated only by Orthodox Jews.

All of the Jewish people celebrate the day. Rosch Hoschone is followed on September 27 and 28 by the Day of Atonement. The day is one of fadt- and will be featured by special ervices on Sunday night and Mbn- 'ay. The two cerempnials of Roschr loschono will be celebrated on Fri- ay evening and Saturday morning. rni holiday lasts from sunset oil Th Friday until sunset on Saturday.

All shops and stores operated'by 'ewish people, will be closed'-; in ouor of the holidays on Saturday, was announced. Meyer, chairman of the trade promotion committee will announce plans for the tours to be held by by Donald Mitchell, secretary of the Hamilton merchants within the next association on Wednesday. few weeks. Hamilton's Weather (By A. B.

HEATH) Maximum Yesterday--84. Minimum Last Night--54. Temperatures for the snmo date for following 3024 1923 1922 1621 1920 1019 Max 80 73 86 87 82 85 Pia. 47 65 63, 65 51 I I THIS IS THE EVENING JOURNAL'S DAILY MOVIE PICTURE SHOW a IKE B16- NEMl SEftlftL STWJOLE MOKES THE ROUMtS (T ALL THE OFFICES IMA VAVN OR I'LL GIT DCMM AN Bb EPlSobE EIGHT HIS UTUE HALL BH ROOM VN4EM-- PfKBJCBt HIS Bur ANVIWE CAN COCK-EVet is TfcU. MR MOOSE LYCEUM COURSE OPENS NOVEMBEE 10 November 10 was announced as the opening date of the Moose Winter Lyceum course for members and their families, at a meeting Hamilton Lodge No.

36, L. 0. 0: M. Wednesday, night. Seven for membership were received and matters of routine business were transacted.

ANSWERS FILED TO DAMAGE SUITS Denial of negligence and fault iu connection with an automobile accident in Middletown on May 22, 1925, in which William Howard Wilson incurred injuries, is made in an answer to Wilson's suit for damage, filed in common pjcas court Thursday by Charles Sigmon, defendant. Wilson asks damages in Hit amount of $10,000.. The suit of Angel D. Morrison, injured intjie same accident, against Signom, is answered. also LAST RITES POR MRS.

JOHN WEIK Funeral services for 'Mrs. Hattio beloved wife of John Weik who passed away at lier.homo on Wednesday morning will be. held the rcsicronce, 1810 Grand Boulevard, on Saturday at 8:30 a. in, witli services at the St. Veronica's church at 0:00 o'clock.

Interment will be (ho Sf. cemelery. Friends may call any 3:00 p..

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