The Journal News from Hamilton, Ohio • Page 9

i HAMILTON DAILY NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23,1931 FIND GRAVE OF HODSEN, SOLDIER IN REVOLUTION To Dill; Nnn) OXFORD, Deo. i. Ing request from Bellevue, 8 for information concerning Joseph Hortseh, Revolutionary soldier, supposed to have been burled In a cemetery near Oxford, tha Research club, of the Oxford Township Historical Society, im. 4 mediately started an investigation.

Yesterday the grave was found in Wcodelde cemetery, formerly known as Oxford Township cemetery. The marker was In the Pioneer Square. Tno original burial had been in the old Oxford cemetery which was in the western part of the village, -west of Ccllege avenue and south of Spring street. When this ceme- lery was abandonee! over thirty years ago all such were opened and ttie remains removed to this section of Woodstde cemetery. The finding of the Hodsen grave is just one example of the func- tloning of this research committee.

Any clue that may lead lo interesting facts concerning oxford's past is followed up and reports are made at each meeting. Blast Wrecks Waler i Heating System To The billy NuwsV OXFORD, Deo. ex- i plosion of a water heating system in the residence at 327 East Vina street Monday afternoon did dein- as; estimated at about The property is owned by Jooseph Wes- ptecr, local contractor. Tho house is not occupied anct men had been engaged In removing furniture. A fire had been started in the furnace and the boiler tank had become overheated and explod- v'd after the workmen had left.

Yule Celebration of I Neighborhood Club (Special To Tiia A'ewsj OXFORD, Dec. 23--A break i nual Ohi-lBtnias celebration of the Neighborhood club was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, George King, North Beech street, where a fine dinner was served. Following the dinner there wns distribution of gifts. Tijcsc present at the King home wore Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Bob- v. bilt, Mr. and Mrs. L.

W. Mason, 'j Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Beckett, Mr. r.ad Mrs.

Albert Douglass, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Craig, Mrs.

Deneen, Beckett, Prattler, Mrs. A'Ice Brldgeford, Miss Laura Moiris, Miss Mary Garrod, Mrs. Nannie Heiscr, Mrs. John L. Wri-jiit, and Mrs.

George stout. Miami-Athletic Ass'n Given Clean Slate To Tho Dally NOITI OXFORD, Dec. 23--In two investigations of Buckeye Athletic AssGaiatlon activities, Miami University had been given a dean and has received high praise at trio hnnds of the IrwesttgOftorji. Following an Investigation by the Caniiege Foundation, the North- association was asked to malic another. W.

J. Monilaw who wns In charge of this investigation stated that conditions al Miami wero found so good it was hard to make any recommendations. He further sUiAcd that there had been found no suspicion of any oth.cte being pnid In any way to come to the wlfc four games at home and two an ay. Tile home games are: Jan 2 VndertUt; Jan. 8, Deulson; Depauw; Jan.

23, Cincinnati. Thofe to be played elsewhere are; 13, Onto University and Jan. 30, Wdbash. Talk On Christmas To Tin Ntui OXFORD, Dec. 23--At the Christmas meeting of the Oxford Ktwanig Tuesday noon.

Rev. i. A. Martin, pastor of Memorial Presbyterian dhuroh, gave a very beautiful taJk on "The Christmas Season." U. W.

atephenson, Impersonating Santa CTaus, distributed gif ts to all Klwanians who had qualified as "good 1 and Isuter all the gifts were delivered to the charity committee for distribution among the children of the News From Every Section of Butler County tg MIDDLETOWN TM' r. te tLA 5 Gifts for Soldiers Kpuclal To The uuu OXFORD, Dec. 23--A delegation from Millikln Relief Corps including Mrs. I. T.

Bryant, Mrs. Prank J. Todd and Mrs. Laura Vannws, motored to Dayton Tuesday end task Jorge donation of preserves and Jellies for Inmates of the Soldiers' Home. The women were de-lightifully entertained at dinner in the home and were shown' through the main buildings, including the new hospital.

Break Ju Sewer (Special To Tha lully News) OXFORD, Dec. 23--A brack in the sanitary sewer at the inlet, u'ctlon of Campus avenue anj Spring street has Eeen the cause ol considerable complaint for tho past few days. The break had occurred directly v.nder a crossing culvert and tile flow of sewage is from lower end ct this on South Campus avenue. Both street and sewer depurtmuts were investigating tWs morning. Net Schedule Told (Special To Tfto Oaily tfowj) OXFORD, Dec.

23--The Miami University basketball team faces a heavy January schedule OXFORD WANT ADS STRIPED SPORT JACKETS-Reduced to blues and reds. Everhcart Dress Shop. TRY HOBNUNO'S for choice home dressed poultry. Turkeys 0c, 25e. ducks 25c, roasting chickens 28c.

Selected oysters 30c. THE ELECTRIC SHOP will remain open Wednesday and Thursday evenings. THE BIGGEST CMMSTMAS BARGAINS you were ever offered, some less than half price. Olfls for everybody. Toys lor the children.

Christmas card assortments at prices that will surprise vou, SNYDEB'S ART Ac OUT BEFORE BUYING YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS see our display of blooming plants suitable for Uut occasion. More especially our of PolnsetUs, Ml priced lo conform with the tiroes. Onl- venity greenhouses, Remember we new to you your phone. News In Brief OXFORD, Deo. 23--Holiday guests at the homo of Mr.

and Mrs. W. L. Anderson West Church street, are Richard Mills and family, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Jome-v MaCullough, of Independence, Iowa.

Miss Betty Stewart, of the Christ Hospital Training school, spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Stewart, of East Park place.

John C. Douglass, well known retired farmer, is reported seriously ill with pneumonia at the A. P. Sehocke home west of the village. Rev.

Stanley Plattcnburg announces a Christmas service at Holy Trinity Episcopal church ChiiEtmas eve. There will be holy communion service at 11:30 p. m. with Dr. Gilbert Simon of Glendale as celebrant.

The following announcement of Christmas services at St. Mary church was made thte morning by Rev. Joseph H. Rolfes. Confessions Thursday from 3 to .3:30 and from 10:30 to 11:45 p.

m. Christmas carols at 11:45 p. m. Christmas masses at midnight and at 9 ami 9:30 Clirtstmas morning, n. W.

Hinkle and family, of East Spring street, will spend Christmas Day at the home of Mr. Hlnkle's lather, Charles H. Hinkle, of Mon- fcc. Mr. and Mrs.

H. A. Demand, of South Main street, will be Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Prances Edmonds in Richmond, Ind.

Rev. and Mrs. R. i. Dleffcn- bacher, erf East Vine street, are spending a few days in Chicago as guests of relatives.

decree Rider and Chester M. Ittebr, of the Miami University nhyrieal education department will attend a meetins of coaches In Now Vork next week. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Breos, of Cleveland, wore yesterday guests of Mr.

Brces' mother, Mrs. Maude of.Wen Vine street. At The Oxford OXFORD, O. 23--The attraction at the New Oxford tonight and Thursday will be "Secret Service," with Richard Dix; also news, comedy and novelty. Friday and Saturday "Pardon 0s," with Laurel and Hardy; also comedy reel, novrity and cartoon.

CINCINNATI AUTO CRASHES FATAITOTWO One Knocked from Bicycle by Police Car--Stroke Kills Drucker CINCINNATI O. Dec. 23--Automobile fatalities in Hamilton county in 1931 were increased to 153 by two accirtcnte laat night. In these Sdrrard Quinlan, 60, and August Sachman, 34, were the victims. Qulnlnn's car was sldeswiped by another whose driver fled after the accident.

Bachman was knocked from his bicycle by a police oar. BANKER A SUICIDE In the absence of his nurw B. Parks 68, of Franklin, hung himself in his room in Vox Good Samaritan hospital yesterday. He used a strap taken from his valise. A native of Hamilton he had lived in Franklin since his boyhood.

Entering the Franklin National bank he lose to become Cashier and Vice President. Worry over the country's economic condition caused his health to fail. STROKE IS FATAL Charles J. Drucker, 52, died yesterday at the Good Samaritan hospital after suffering a. stroke of paralysis.

His widow, tvre sons and a. daughter survive. YOUTHS ARE HELD Two youths, registered as Bernard Ijcruvellnk, 22, and Nathan VVolfson, 19, are being held for Investigation. They were found near a Portsmouth avenue home the door of which had been opened. They had a revolver, flashlight and skeleton keys.

ST. PAUL PROGRAM CHRISTMAS EVE, E. J. Krahcnbuhl Is in charge or the program of the children's service lo be held in St. Paul's church Thursday evening.

The program will begin at 7:15 o'clock, with an organ prelude. The choir wilt render several Christmas selections and the entire congregation will take part In a special song service. A playlet "The ohrlst Child" will bo given by the following children: Mother, Helen Yaekle; Grandmother, Mory J. Krahenbuhl; boy, Roberta Dick; Little sister, Marilyn Dick; Kathryn, Herla LJctechwager; Margaret, Elsie Augustine; Janet, Betty Krahcnbuhl. Other who take part in the program are: Louis lAitke- haus, Marilyn Dick.

Pesjy Hagan, Jean Smith, Elsie Woedel, Fritzie Sauerbeck, Billy Hausmann, Arthur Wiseman, Charlotte Ltobsch- wagcr, Bobby Bricks, Jean Dawson. Ruth Essert, Ruth Glindmeler, Esther Goss, Dicky Hennnnn, Norma Fischer, Edward Bmcks, Ruth Yaekle. Martha Sheiba, Herta Ulbschwnger, Long, Robert Turnbull. Oerhort Woedel, Geneva Reynolds, Mary Lou Henkel, Ruth Ann Kranbuhl, Elinor Sauerbeck, Slppte, Alfred Woedel, Billy Turnbull, Bobby Blftgert, Ernt soell, Ted Adams, Bowdcn, Mangaret Sauerbeck, Emma Nagel Louise Qltndmeler, Wts- ey Ewert, Harvey Henkle, Fred Krahenbuhl, Oscar Schlichtec, Fred Smith, Herman Torge, Andrew Woedel and Pauline Nagel. Santa Olaua will be present candy will be distributed.

SAVE FAMILY Lester Conn led his entire family to safety yesterday when fire damaged their home. All were safely out when the stairway collapsed. An overheated battery charger was the cause of the fire. WOUNDS BROTHER A revolver in the Hands of his younger brother, OrvlHe, was the cause ol serious -wounds suffered by Marvin Mareuin, 6, yesterday at thiiir home. The younger child took the revolver from a dresser and pulled the trigger when the wtepon was pointed at his brother.

PERSONALS, NEWS FROM FRANKLIN, 0, (Special To The a News) FRANKLIN--Miss Helen Robinson was a pleasing hostess Friday evening when rfie entertained 'the members of the Bon Homle club at her home on Soutih Center street, at ttielr annual Christmas parly. Bridge and gift 'exchange was the interesting diversions of th? evening. Ladles of the Baptist Thimble Bee convened Thursday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. Alice DuBots for their usual session. A Christmas bazaar was part of th Interesting program.

The following hostesses presided: Mrs. Alice Lc- Roy, Mrs. Eva CarapiwH, Mrs. Bina Bycrs suid Mrs. Roy Morgan.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prieat, are proudly announcing the arrlv-a' of a baby daughter born at their home on West Eighth street at noon on Wednesday. Mother and daughter Mary PVancIs, are doing nicely. Ladies of Methodist church enjoyed an all day quilUnR in the church parlors Wednesday.

f. luncheon -was served. Injured In Crash Holly Hillars, 19, sustained a number of bruises and an injured knee Thursday morning when he ran Into a lelephone pole in the south end of Franklin to avoid hitting a couth bound traction freight. Hillord said he did not notice the signal lights. The car was considerably damaged.

Mrs. George Garrctt, Mrs. Marly Reese, Mrs. Ralph Fitzgerald and Mrs. Jacob Scholl, were in attendance at a Christmas party Bivcn by the P.

T. A. at the school house In Gormantown on Wednesday afternoon. Lloyd Bailey, son of Mrs. Grace Bailey was removed from Uie Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, to hds home here Thursday afternoon.

The child underwent an operation for appendicitis about a week ago and is in good condition. The social parlors of the Ohris- lian church were the scene of a pleasant affair Wednesday evening when a social and entertainment was held. A short play was given the members of tho choir a.ftcr which refreshments and a time followed. Mrs. Ross ITarquhar offered the lospiteJtty of Her home on the West Side yesterday afternoon for the Measure of the members of her TWge club.

Wallowing a dainty 'unctieon the ladies enjoyed highly Contested games of bridge. MANY VISITORS AT MAPLE PARK SCHOOL It has been the aim of Mr. Bunn principal at Maple Paric school, as well as the concern of every teacher, to discover a means whereby it might be possible to induce the parents in the vicinity to visit the school and learn more about the work that is being done, A plan was hit upon through which it wac hoped a goodly mimber of parents might be gathered together to view the schoolwork. Each teacher sent out an Invitation to the parents of every pupil In her room Invltlns them to visit the school on Tuesday afternoon, December observe the teaching and to get an Insight Into the work beins done by th'elr children. More than a hundred parents showed their interest in school activities by accepting the invitation.

The parents observed classwork from one till two o'clock. During this time, they were Biven opportunity to write questions about the school work. These questions were collected to be answered later by the teachers. Picture telegraph service is being established hi Germany. CHRISTMAS TREES We still have a beau- i I selection of Christmas trees, displayed in grove fashion in conjunction with our Fruit Mkt.

Hurry and make your selection today, We Deliver Trees LIVE POULTRY Turkeys, Ducks, Chickens, Geese AT VERY LOW PRICES I ft Grows, We Have It 12 S. 3rd Near Hlfh Phone 3904 KENTUCKY NEWS II YEARS ADDED TO SENTENCE Louisville Man Refuses Plea and 5 Years-Insists On Trial LOUISVILLE, he preferred to ciand trial rather than plead erullty and accept a five years' sentence. Charles Lauacher, 26 years old, today faced 16 years imjjrisonment. Lauscher was convicted in Criminal Court here on chaises of having robbed a garage and a loan ofTice. In both hold-ups he used a toy pistol.

He declined to plead guilty and accept th five yeajs 1 sentence. Insisting two years was ample punishment. LOUisvHJaE, ot Louisville, Peoria, and Newport, police was sought today by Harry Scholl, Louisville, in an effort to locale his wife, Mrs. Ruth Opal Soholl, 32 years old, and son. Oeorge.

6. Soholi said he had not hearci from his wife since December 9, when she was supposed to have left Cincinnati for Peoria, where she has relatives. Scholl said his wife went to Newport, December 2, in answer to a letter pertaining to the estate of her foster-father, Hampton Gosney, of that city. LOUiavrLLi: Oscar Barrett, 22, was stabbed fatally by his room mate when liiey engaged in a knife duel In front of a pool room. The ituel followed an argument in which Barrett Is said to have accused his rcomniato of steal tag a quart of whisky.

PIKEVILLE --Tho poatofflce at Lookout, crammed with Christmas mail, was destroyed by fire when ihc Ratllff general store, where it is located, was burned. The loss is estimated at $40,000. PADUCAJt- J. E. Harrcll, II- finob fireman, of Mounds, 111., was fatally Injured and two others hurt In an rear-end freight collision in a heavy fog near here.

Rail-ways of South Africa are extending their motor services. OUR MEVT3 ARE U. J. D. GADDY, Manager Hamilton's Largest and Finest Meat Market The Home of Nationally Advertised Meat ProducU If You Want Quality Meats, See Us.

Special Demonstration on Beech-Nut Products Saturday Specials For Thursday and Saturday Open Wednesday and Thursday Nights TIIDIf hTVC i uniiCi DUCKS JFancy No. 1 Dressed lhirk, Ib. CHICKENS 24c I Dreised Ctilckeni, Hi. 23c OYSTERS Fancy Baltimore Pt. Qt.

BREAD 25c 49c IG-or. Wltli oilier FRANKFURTERS Jiv'S-S EGGS EGGS lie OLEOMARGARINE Out CliTcago Nut Oleomargarine. SAUSAGE I'ork Snua.iRe on with olrl plantation K-ftMinrnF, 1 11)9. Ib-- 8c CHEESE Longhorn Ciream Chtcsc, Ib 18c PORK SHOULDERS Cala Stjle Pound-BEEF ROAST lit Funry llollrU Klb or 33a Iloll Bref, Ib Do Peaches, Large Mo, size cans, 2 cans 39c SHced Souse, Ib 18e Sliced Bologna, Ib Sliced Boiled Ham, Pressed jlam, 25c Llmburcer Cheese, Ib Me Spare Klbs, Ib 854c Peanut Butler, Ib. 10c Good.LuckMllk.

Stall cant 19o Ground Btef, rb loo Bojcul Coffee, Ibs Jl.OO 1 Lb 35o Bulk Mince Meat, )b UWo Beet Hearts, Ib 5c Pure Sfralned Honcj-. 2K-lb. Tin I 111 CD Fresh Sliced Liver LIII.lt BRAINS Fancy, IVfih or Pntlc nr.ln,, Ib IS-lli. S-lb. I'alU--30c.

COFFEE ico iifcnii i r.i.. i-- I I.b. II, 3 I.bfl. 50c 17c BACON Fairy Cured Hickory Fltfler flnrOB, Lb SMALL PORK LOINS PORK CHOPS Half or Whole Funcy Hlb or Lota fork 1I Nfth II) BEAN BACON Fancy Dry 9c Fancy Smoked, Ib. lOc FULTON COMBS, SEMI-CONSCIOUS, REFUSES TO TALK Special To The Dally Vewl MIDDLETOWN, Dec.

police brought Fulton Combs 23, to headquarters they thought he was Intoxicated because they had found him, in a stupor, sitting In a parked automobile. Physicians, however, said there was no signs of alcohol and he was taken to a hospital where he remained in a semi-conscious condition until late Tuesday afternoon. Upon recovering, however, he evaded all questions by police and claims he "does not 'know what happened." Hospital physicians say an examination rhou's no slgnx of liquor or poison in his stomach but say GERMANTOWN, 0,, NEWS IN BRIEF Special To Oaily Newi GER.MANTOWN --Mrs. Gcorfrla Applegate of Indianapolis, Is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. E.

p. Robertson. MLss Nina Miller who has been spending the winter in Dayton Is at homo for the holiday season. The Kings Daughters class of the Molhodist Simday school met at the home of Mrs. Lida Shaeffcr on Friday night with Mrs.

UnvIUc and Miss Willa Shuey as hostesses. Mrs. Elmer Bell was removed lo Miami Valley hospital for Ireai- ment and will bo there for several days. Miss Kalhryn Boehme of Chicago, 111., has arrived home to spend the Christmas vacation with mother, Mrs. Laura- Boehme.

Mrs. Walter Smith of Pittsburgh, was a recent guest of Mrs. O. Young. Announcement la being made of marriage of Miss Neva Gardner and Walter Stiver on Saturday, Dec.

12. Henry student afc State Teachers College In Charleston, 111., spending the holidays with his fattier and sister. hla condition showed all indications of one who had been "doped." Comba' unvrtlllngTMss (o respond to police questions Is attributed to resentment of the fact that he was recently held In Jail several days on investigation charges but re- leaaxt when suspicions of police were found to bo unfounded. Nurses To Sing ISripdal To Tin ntlly Aeitj) MIDDLETOWN, Dec. 23.

-Nurses at tho Middletown hospital will Inaugurate a new idea at the institution when on Christmas day they will sing carols for the patients at the hospital. Byrd Hearing Delayed ISneclal To'The Dallj N.W.I MIDDLETOWN, Dec. 23. -Due to tho fact that chief of police O. E.

Kolodzik la at a hospital Iho victim of self-inflicted ga--i wounds, he naa unable to testify in a hearing before the civil ser- VJCD bDard today on charge of "conduct unbecoming an officer" filed by him against patrolman Marvin Byrcl, now under suspension. As a resnilt the hearing has been indefinitely postponed. Kolodzik is recovering from bullet wounds In both feet suffered recently when a shot-gun he can-led was accidentally discharged. Woman Scalded To Tin Now! MIDDLETOWN, Dec. f.Trs.

Bertie Chessman of this city Jsat a hospital here the victim of multiple 'burns suffered -when she was scalded by boiling water at her home. The woman was injured ivhen she attempted to remove a kettle of water from a stove, slipped as she tried (o avoid stepping on her baby, at play on the floor and the water covered her legs from the knees down. She will recover surgeons say. Jephthah Skidmore (Sptclal To Th. Dally tfoar.) MIDDLE7TOWN, Deo.

23. Jephthah Skidmore, 75, retired farmer residing in this vicinity for many years, survived by a son and da-ughter, died at his home near Jacksonburg, west of this city. Funeral services will conducted Thursday. SOCIAL EVENTS Members of the Delta Ohl sorority held their annual celebration at the Gables Monday even- Ing at which time the president, Mrs. Ralph Kah, announced secret marriage of Miss Marii Murray lo KtrUey Ervin.

The ceremony took place on October 30, in Newport, with Rev. R. C. Wayman officiating. Mrs.

D. D. Thlrldeld and Mrs. P. Jones motored lo Franklin, Monday afternoon they were included in the prettily appointed luncheon bridge which O.

p. Gate gave at her home. Hardy Humes, who U) leaving the first of next week for Chicago to make his future home, has been honored with a long list of Interesting farewell parties. One of the most enjoyable the given by Judge and Mrs. w.

o. Palmer, Dr. and Mrs. J. J.

Canfield and Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Majiders gave at lha spacious Palmer home on Blue Ball pike last evening.

Wednesday evening at the First Baptist church auditorium a beautiful Christmas pageant will presented. A short musical program will be given at 7:30 o'clock by Mrs. Florence Wenzel, vocalist and Mrs. Edward Jones, organist. An Interesting affair of Monday evening was the meeting of the- La-Brt-Oai club at the Floratlne Tea Room.

Misn Ruth Maria Gregory was the hostess. Mm. Bertha Wlkoff, of Yankee road, entertain Pythian Sisters at her home Monday night -with a Christmas party and covered dish supper, Personals Mr. and Mrs. Roland Kohr, of Elmo Place, are the proud paj entej of a son born at this hospital this morning, Mies Peg O'Neill has been called to Richmond, because of the death of an uncle.

Miss Lote Carey, of Arcanum, la spending several days with Mrs. W. T. Klopp, Jr. NO STORAGE--NO ICE- NO RAILROAD--THEY ARE FED" OUR TURKEYS ARE BOUGHT FROM "SURROUNDING FARMERS" We Invlle You to Come In--Look Them Over We Will Drc-ss Your Turkeys for 25c Per Tnrkej NICE-IIEALTHY-PLU5IP BIRDS-330 35c Lh.

THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM RAILROAD TURKEYS HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS CHICKENS 33 per Ib. 25 Ibs. Pure Granulated Sugar $1.19 Cranberres "Good" Qt Chickens, Young a tender. Lb 23c Home grown and fat. Oysters, Fancy selected.

Pint 28c Celery Hearts, Head Lettuce, Candy, Nuts, Oranges and Variety of Xmas Fruits Sweet Potatoes, Nancy Halls, 3 Ibs 10c Potatoes, Bu 79c Home grown a Ohios. Fine for mashing or baking. FlouivPillsbury's Best TM" -lb. Fancy Country Gentlemen Corn. 2 cans 25c Peas, 2 cans 27c Fresh, spring flavored tender Monarch brand Apples Jonathans-fine for eating or cooking.

3 Ibs lOc RILEY RILEY Phones 1166-1167. We Deliver. Franklin Sis. Our Minute Service Trucks--waiting for your call.