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EXTRA The Ludington Sunday Morning News. EXTRA VOLUME XLI. NO. 304 'THE DAILY NEWS- MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, CTOBER 18, 1931. PRICE THREE CENTS DEATH SUMMONS 'WIZARD' OF MENLO PARK Thomas A.

Edison Dies County Gets $10,000 State Welfare Fund At 3:00 This Morning After Hours Of Coma Family Farewells Said Saturday; Wife Has Been Constantly at Bedside BULLETIN. Thomas Alva Edison died at his home at West Orange, N. J. at three o'clock this morning. By special arrangement, the News received immediate notice by telephone from the Detroit office of The Associated Press, enabling the News to give its readers extraordinary service.

A complete story of Mr. Edison's life and several special articles concerning him will be found on page six of the extra edition of this WEST ORANGE, N. Oct. A. Edison, who lies near death, was described at 9 p.

m. by Dr. Hubert S. Howe as being "very much weaker." The bulletin of the phystsician simply "Mr. Edison' is very much weaker." About 15 minutes before the statement was issued all entrances to Glenmont, the Edison estate, were closed by police.

A spokesman for the family, however, stated at that time that no emergency had yet developed. Earlier the physician had said the depth of the coma which has folded about the 84-ycar-old inventor was increasing. Dr. Howe was in constant attendance at the Edison residence and all members of the immediate family were present. (Con'd on Page 6, Extra Edition) issue.

BRUCKER OPPOSES WAGE REDUCTIONS IN PUBLIC PROJECTS EAST LANSING, Oct. 17. -(A)-The state board of agriculture Friday was urged by Governor Brucker to accept the federal and state policy against reductions in public construction projects. A letter from the executive followed a complaint launched before him Representative Frank Wade of Flint, president of the Michigan Federation of Labor, that the board had accepted the bid of the Roniger Construction Lansing, for the $50,000 engineering building annex now construction, despite Wade's charge that the Jeompany had effected wage reductions of 33 percent in the last two years. "The Hoover administration," Gov.

Brucker's letter read, "has long since gone on record as opposed to wage cuts in public work. The state administrative board likewise followed suit and is committed unalterably to the pollcy that the state require that submission of wage schedules by contractors lat the time the bids are taken and before contracts are let. I cannot command too strongly to the agricultural board this policy." DANCE TONIGHT to GENE DEVEREAUX and his MICHIGANDERS at Rainbow Gardens Park Plan Dancing. Heated Hall. THE GREATEST EXPERIMENT 6 THOMAS A.

EDISON WORK SHOP SUPERVISORS URGED ATTEND CONVENTION OF STATE GRANGE Governor Brucker Will Give Speech at Meeting in Ludington. 300 Expected to Attend, Charles Bittle, Pomona Master, Tells Board. Invitation to attend the convention of Michigan State grange Oct. 27, 28 and 29 in Ludington was extended Friday afternoon to members of the board of supervisors and their wives by Charles Bittel, supervisor from Grant township and master of Pomona grange. "Governor Wilber M.

Brucker has promised to attend and speak at the banquet in Gray Memorial hall Wednesday evening." he said. "We chope to (Please to Page 8, Eminent Visitors from Abroad Assist in Sesquicentennial YORKTOWN, Oct. (AP)--Revolutionary day York- was celebrated today at the town sesquicentennial with distinquished visitors from abroad the center of a dawn to dusk program marked by more pomp and pageantry. After the unveiling of a tablet to Admiral Comte De Grasse. commander of the French fleet during the Cevolntionary battle here 150 years ago and the dedication of a memorial to Nicholos Martia" original pantentee of Yorktown battlefield.

General John J. Pershing praised the fine courage of France's princinal guest here Henri Petain. In an address at the celohration stadium. the commander of the 'A. E.

F. said as a combined French and American victor" Yorktown marked the noint of a military association "which we were to renew after a a lapse of 136 years on the battlefields of the westewn front." Dedications and speeches marked the morning exercises today as on Monday. the opening dav. This afternoon saw more addresses. military driils.

a pageant of the Yorktown paign and military exhibitions. New stork of Gold Fish, 10c each at Sahlmark's Advertisement. 51.000 AS EXPENSES IS VOTED BY BOARD FOR COUNTY AGENT Supervisors Take Action At Session. Friday Afternoon; Vote Is 13 to 8. Continuation of County Agent in Mason County Hinged on Appropriation.

An appropriation of $1,000 as an expense fund for the county agent during the ensuing year was authorized by the board of supervisors Friday afternoon with a vote of 13 to 8. On it hinged continuation of the office. The matter had come up in the morning on motion of Supervisor Sam Hjortholm of Victory. H. O.

Clines, supervisor of Amber, attacked the county agent system at length. A motion to adjourn always being in order, the board voted to adjourn at noon, deferring action until the afternoon session. Morse Voices Objections. Supervisor Hjortholm brought the matter up Friday afternoon after which Supervisor Frank J. Morse of Sheridan voiced his objections to the motion.

"You don't realize how hard it's. going to be for the average and farmer Mason county to pay his taxes," he said. "For that reason and other considerations I am going to vote no. farmers haven't taken advantage of the county agent to the extent they could. In view (Please turn to Page 8, Col.

1.) SUPERVISORS VOTE 5300 APPROPRIATION FOR TOURIST ASSN. Prosecutor Upholds Legality of Chas. Bittel's Motion to Authorize Appropriation. (Please turn to Page 8, Col. 3.) RELIEF COMMISSION GETS APPROPRIATIO OF 5950 FROM BOARD Legality of Supervisor Charles Bittel's motion.

to authorize an appropriation $800 to Michigan Tourist Resort association was upheld by Prosecutor Peter R. VonSprecken at a meeting of the board of supervisors Friday The board voted the appropriation, 13 to 8. The association had asked $500 Thursday. An amendment for $250 was offered and defeated. A vote followed on the $500 request and it was lost.

Rules of Order Sustained. Supervisor Bittel's motion to reconsider and vote on $300 was made Friday morning, but Supervisor H. O. Clines had protested. saying the motion was out of In view of the helpful work done in the past.

year and probable conditions of the approaching winter, the county board of supervisors voted Mason County Soldiers' Relief commission appropriations totaling $950 Friday afternoon, for the ensuing year. The commission had asked $500 and also an appropriation of $541.13 to meet an overdraft of the year closing this fall. These were granted but by a formal vote of 12 to 9 the board instructed the commission further overdrafts will not be allowed. Asks Additional Appropriation. Supervisor Owen J.

Gavigan of Ludington then opened a fight for an additional appropriation. In view of the fact $963.01 was expended by the commission in worthy causes during the past year, its work during the coming year will be greatly curtailed if allowed only $500 and no over(Please curu to Page 8, Col. 6.) Belcano Beauty Preparations. -Snow's Drug -Advertisement. Part Of Fund Arranged By Highway Department To Aid Local Unemployed County Obtains Fund Through Efforts Of District Engineer Burridge; Supt.

Brown Will Increase Use of Local Labor On All Projects. An extra $10,000 will be spent in Mason county by the state highway department the coming winter, solely for the purpose of aiding deserving needy families. This information was given to The News Saturday by George A. Brown of Scottville, state highway maintenance superintendent of this county. "This $10,000 will be spent exclusively in welfare work," said Mr.

Brown. "It is part of the 000 appropriated by the state for that: purpose. "In Mason county we will endeavor so to divide the work paid for from this special fund that every really deserving man will have his share of labor and consequently his share of the income available," continued Mr. Brown. 11.

0. 0. F. REBEKAH COUNTY GATHERING HELD AT SCOTTVILLE Record Crowd Attends; W. Howard, Grand Patriarch of State Encampment, Is Speaker.

SHORT MEMORIAL HELD FOR LATE JACOB FRYE Clever Program Is Presented Following Banquet Supper; Kitchen Band Is Hit. (Please turn to Col. 2.) EMANUEL LUTHERAN URGES MEN ATTEND RALLY THIS MORNING Brotherhood Day Will Be Observed at Church Today, Pastor Says. The annual district association of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of the county was held Community hall in Scottville Friday evening with a record crowd in attendance. As the members and their guests gathered at the hall, they found long tables spread with all manner of good things to eat.

and about 7 o'clock the large (By REV. J. A. LANDIN.) The men, young and old, of Emanuel Lutheran church have received a special call to worship at the service in English at 10 o'clock today, Brotherhood day fin the church. If it would not seem presumptious on our part we should want to extend the range of this (Please turn to Page 8, Col.

7.) JURY IS DECIDING FATE OF CAPONE CHICAGO, Oct. the first time in his ife Alphonse Capone awaited tonight the word of a jury as to his guilt or innocence. Twelve farmers, merchants and tradesmen from the suburbs of Chicago began dellberating at 2:43 p. m. today on the United States governments Income tax case against the scarfaced boss of Chicago gangs.

Eleven days fevidence and arguments concerning the gang leader's alleged evasion of taxes were brought to a close when Judge James H. Wilkerson Anished instructions to the jury. Warren Cartier Depicts Home Life Of Edisons, Neighbors In Florida (Editor's Note: The following story by Warren Cartier, prominent Ludington resident, manufacturer was written in response to a request by The News.) (By WARREN A. CARTIER.) Mrs. Cartier and myself have considered it a great privilege to have our winter home in Fort Myers, so close to the Edison winter home, both being practically in the same block.

The result of this proximity made possible rather close intimate relations between the families and, of course, both of us might have cultivated this. But, be these social matters as they may, now that Thomas A. Edison has been called to "render an account of his stewardship," it is of him the world is thinking. Simple in Their Living. It was always a great pleasure to us to call at the Edison home or meet Mr.

and Mrs. Edison elsewhere. In a sense both were simple in their living, glad 10 have certain ones show apprecation of and visit with them. One was rather surprised at the interest he showed in his neighbors, occupying the position in the world that he did. And he was always sO anxious, it seemed, to please and accommodate.

I remember, a few years ago, my son Ray and I called one Sunday afternoon to pay our respects and, perhaps a little selfishness on our part, to visit with Colonel Alger Says He's Not Candidate For Governorship Detroit Veteran Will Not Oppose Brucker for G. 0. P. Gubernatorial Nomination. BY GILBERT T.

SMILSON, (Associated Press Staff Writer.) LANSING, Oct. -Col. Fred M. Alger of Detroit today said he would not oppose Gov. Wilber M.

Brucker for the Republican gubernatorial 110111 ination. Col. 'Alger informed friends that business reasons prohibit his becoming a candidate. Alger's decision received wide attention in state political circles. It was no secret that some of Gov.

Brucker's political enemies had hoped Alger would run. They professed to see splendid (Please turn to Page 8, Col. 3.) Mr. Edison for what we supposed would be a little time. To hold a conversation with Mr.

Edison might be considered, by some, a hardship, because he was totally deaf in his left ear and nearly SO in his right. It made it hard on the throat in an extended conversation and more than once my throat "tired." But even at that it was a privilege and a pleasure. During the conversation, which was carried on mostly between Mr. Edison and myself, Ray requested that I ask Mr. Edison if he would give a short explanation of how he invented the phonograph.

Described Invention. As soon as 1 he caught the idea of what was wished. his eyes snapped Win picasure and he (Please turn to Page 6, Col. 7.) I MAS. F.

BOERNER CLAIMED BY DEATH Had Been Many Weeks; Was Dearly Loved by Neighbors and Friends. Great Sorrows Have Visited Home With Passing of 3 Children. The home of Frank Boerner, builder and contractor, is desolated by the death of the wife and mother, who passed away Friday afternoon after an illness of many weeks. Born Marie Timm, Feb. 5, 1881, in Sassenburg, Germany, she came across the sea when but three years old with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Timm. Seven years later the father died and the family moved to Michigan, settling in Reed City. After five years' residence there they came to Ludington, which had since been her home. In June, 1903.

she became the bride of Frank Boerner, who survives. Home, Center of Interest. For the past 15 years Mr. and Mrs. Boerner have occupied the lovely home at 507 North Rath avenue, where they made themselves dear to their neighbors and where Mrs.

Boerner drew to herself many friends because of her gracious bearing and. delightful personality and because of her responsiveness to any (Please turn to Page 8, Col. 6.) GOVERNOR BRUCKER ACCEPTS INVITATION TO SPEAK IN CITY To Address State-Grange Convention Oct. 28 When It Convenes Here. Interest in the Michigan State grange convention to be held here Oct.

27-28-29, deepens with the announcement that nor Wilbur M. Brucker is to be present and speak at the banquet at Gray hall Wednesday evening, Oct. 28. George F. Roxburgh, state master, sends on this word with the exultant comment, "Happy are we all." It is planne dto have the governor speak at 8:30 Wednesday evening, as he wishes to return to Grand Rapids that same night.

Preparations for the convention are developing satisfactorily. Hamlin grange has been working faithfully for many weeks perfecting a degree team that will exemplify fifth degree work at Oriole hall Oct. 28 at the afternoon session to be held there while the ladies of the First Methodist Episcopal church will serve a banquet at Gray hall. The Hamlin team put on its work at the recent meeting with Harmony grange of Riverton, demonstrating that they have attained such perfection in the dril as to insure its being a fine addition to the program. Silver Creek grange of Wexford county will put on1 the fourth degree work the same afternoon.

Weather Outlook for Week. Region of the Great Lakes: Local showers within first half of week and probably general precipitation within latter half: temperatures mostly above normal except cool 1 Monday In extreme east portion. Your doctor's prescriptions are most important at, your Rexall Store and are carefully checked by experienced registered pharmacists. Snow's Drug Store.I Advertisement. "Extra crews will be employed in two or three shifts, possibly certain number of days per ween and possibly every other week These are details which will have to be worked out when we ascer: tain how many men we will have to employ." Hope to Start Nov.

1. The special funds appropriate ed by the state have not yet been authorized but Mr. Brown believes that all formalities will be completed in time to start the special projects Nov. 1st. "In order to be absolutely sure (Please turn to Page 8, Col.

1.) EUGENE A. DAGGETT DIES IN PENTWATER: ILL SEVERAL WEEKS Had Served As Mayor, supervisor, Village Clerk and President of School Board. PENTWATER, Oct. 17, -Eugene A. Daggett, 69, prominent Pentwater business man, died at his home at 3 o'cock this afternoon.

He had been ill several weeks with heart trouble, Mrs. Daggett is seriously in She suffered a slight stroke two weeks ago. Mr. Daggett came to Pentwater in 1878 where he conducted a meat market. He took an active interest in all village fairs.

He had served as supervisor of Pentwater township for 21 years and about the same length time as president of the board of education. During the last 40 years he had been mayor for 12 years, village clerk five years and had served on the village council as trustee for many years, an office he held at the time of his death. He was a Maw son and a member of other or(ganizations. Mr. Daggett is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs.

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