Greenville Sun from Greenville, Missouri • 1

HE GREENVIL Ju vi, Till-: ILO TAPER (JKKKXYILLK, Missonil, Till'KSpAY, I KlilH.fll IT, VOLUMK i 1 1 XT MI IKK 41 NEAR 700 ATTEND FIDDLERS CONTEST Mrs. Sarah Allen Found Dead in Bed Defunct Cliaonia Dank Will Make Payment FIVE SENTENCED TO PENITENTIARY Washington the Surveyor CIRCUIT COURT CLOSES BUSY SESSION HERE WEDNESDAY 15 NOW IN JAIL MANY TURNED AWAY 12 CONTESTANTS ERNEST WOOD WINS FIRST PRIZE Mrs. Sarah Allen age 74, one of the well known eiti.ens of the Futter-son community, was found dead in bed last Thursday morning when her son, Louis Allen, went to call her for breakfast. It is presumed that heart failure combined with the infirmities of age was the cause of her death. Mrs.

Allen had lived in the Patterson community for many years and was loved by her many friends and neighbors. She was a Christian woman, being a member of the New Liberty Baptist church. With her passing away many hearts will be saddened. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Elias Allen and the body laid to rest in the New Liberty cemetery.

Francis Kinder of Poplar Bluff, attorney for C. W. Milster, State Deputy Commissioner, in charge of the affairs of the defunct Chaonia State Bank, was here this week and appeared in court in regard to the straightening up of affairs of that institution. Judge Dearing ordered that a payment of 25 per cent be made to all depositors. This payment according to Judge Dearing will be made about March 1.

It is probable that other payments will be made later, this being the first News of this payment will be more than welcome to the depositors as many of them had all their savings in the bank at the time of Its closing. The Chaonia State Bank closed its doors several months ago when the cashier, Jefferson Kime, disappeared. Since that time it has been found that Kime had a large shortage in his accounts. The whereabouts of the missing cashier are still unknown. Attorneys- Wm.

T. Powers and Wm. A. Settle of this city have been retained by a number of depositors of this institution to push their claims. REV.

J. T. COLLINS RETURNS TO HIS HOME OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST IS PLANNED COUNTY COURT HOLDS BRIEF SESSION Rev. J. T.

Collins who is well known in this and adjoining counties returned this week to his home near Piedmont from Savannah where he had undergone an operation at the 1 time tolas Sanitorium for Cancer. Rev. Collins had been suffering from cancer and had six removed from his face. He was able to return home although still in a very weak condition. The many friends of Rev.

Collins hope that he will have a complete A counties one has By Ozarks SCHOOL NOTES Presiding Judge Jones and Judge Duckett were called here Wednesday to hold a special session of court. The case to come before the court was that of Mrs. Isabella Hillis of Williamsville who for several months has been in a rather demented state. After a short discussion the court decided that Mrs. Hillis should be taken to State Hospital No.

4 at Farming-ton. Immediatey after the courts decision Deputy Sheriff Rubottom and the womans husband took her to that institution. The February term of the circuit Court ended a busy session here Wednesday. In all probability there are now more people in the county jail than there has been in several years, at one time. Listed among the number are five who have received penitentiary sentences.

These are Jamea Clubb who was given a sentence of 2 years on a liquor charge, Fred Sisco 2 years for larceny, Chas. Smith 2 years for larceny and Harrison and Nog Westmoreland brothers of Patterson who plead guilty to a charge of operating an automobile without the consent of the owner and received a sentence of 2 years each. Sheriff Hughes will, in all probability, leave with the prisoners Saturday for Jefferson City. Mrs. Minnie Sutz and five children of Brunot were brought here last week and were given room in the upper part of the jail.

Mrs. Sutz has no charge againt her. She w-as brought here with her children for action by the court when it was found that she and her children were almost to the starvation stage. The Court will make an effort to have the children taken charge of by the State Board of Charities and Mrs. Sutz will be released to find employment.

The others incarcerated in the jail having fines and sentences are Ray Kirkpatrick fine of $500; Charles Polk $100 fine and three months in jail; Clay Westmoreland $100 fine and three months in jail. John Berry is held in the county jail on a an old charge. Other cases disposed of are the following: State vs. Matt Knight, selling whiskey, continued to August term, John Cobb vs. I.

L. Keltey, et al, suit on note, continued. Katherine Whelan vs. Charles Carter, note, continued. E.

C. Wayland vs. Barney Mill-maker, suit on note, judgment for plaintiff. State vs. A.

D. Phillips, nol pros. State vs. Sidney Ross and John Knight, burgary and larceny, transferred to juvenile court, released on bond parole to August term. State vs.

Tom French, perjury, continued. State v. Clarence Steel, et al, petit larceny, nol pro. W. L.

Moore vs. W. Childress and Alice Childress, action on note, settled. Sam A. Lee et al, vs.

Monroe Pittman, account, settled. Wib Conner vs. James W. Childress. et al.

suit on note, D. F. Weldon vs. Leo B. Robins, STEALS CAR TO SEE JUDGE SPOT ARRIVED HOME series of old time fiddlers conests that would result in one old fiddler from each of the 12 in the Ozarks Chamber of Commerce centering in grand final contest before the microphone at radio s'ation WOS, been proposed by Anthony A.

ford, secretary of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce. Such a ran would develop interest in the Ozark region, and would give the district a great anu nt of advertising jre-tige. aciM.ig to Buford. The last time on old fiddlers con-t st was held at s'ation WOS, Buford said, more than 30,000 telegrams were received from virtually every point in the United States. This idea, I believe, would be of great benefit to the Ozarks.

Buford said he was sending letters to the vice-presidents of the' Ozark Chamber of Commerce in each county, asking them get behind such a plan, and hold preliminary contests so that the best old time fiddler in the respective could be chosen and sent to Jefferson City. With the winner of the final contest selected by the radio fans, Buford said, we could pit him against the champions of other parts of the state, or other states. This would develop unusual interest in the various contests. Buford said he expected to start the various contests in all counties of the disrict during the next few weeks. Poplar Bluff Republican.

James Fox, who for some time has owned a dog called Spot, had occasion to wonder about the sensibility of the dog Monday. On Tuesday, January 8, according to Jim his dog was taken to Lee per by George Brown Mr. Brown had tied the dog up, presumably to let it get acquainted with the new home. This, however, did not seem to suit Spot, so he broke loose from his bondage and headed for Greenville. The dog arrived here at the Fox home Monday morning, none the worse from his trip except a slightly bruised foot which was probably caused from the long journey.

We were very fortunate this week in having three prominent speakers talk to the student body. The talks given by Judge Dearing, Attorney O. L. Munger and Attorney Wm. A.

Settle were very inspirational, and educational as well as entertaining, and were appreciated by both students and teachers. We wish that more of our townsmen would visit us. Come ana visit our classes, even if you dont want to make us a talk, altho we would appreciate both. The vocational civics crass went in a body to attend court last Friday afternoon. The class in physiology has made an examination of blood under the microscope in connection with its study of the circulatory system.

A study of the age of Democracy wasbegun this week by those taking modern world history. Samples of milk have been tested recently for Messrs. H. Holladay, L. L.

Polk, O. Brokso, C. V. Estes, Chas. O.

Johnson, Clifford Sepnens, Claud Joplin and I. Stephens. These tests indicate that there are aevera! good dairy cows in the community. The agriculture class is gaining some practical experience by testing these samples after school hours. The Education 2 class is finishing the course in psychology and will take up a short review of physiology next week.

Events leading to the Civil war is the subject of discussion in American History. Some people, when in trouble, are very interested in rulfilling the order of the Judge vnen he tells them to appear in court. This seems as least, to have been the experience cf one young man who on last Sunday night stole an automobile in order to fulfill his mission. Earl Sullivan, about 1 yeaA olu who claims Elvins as his home and who was supposed to appear before Judge Huck in Madison county, accompanied by Clyde Preston, about 30 years of age, stole a 1921 model Ford touring car from Joe Hendrickson, section foreman at Hendrickson. Mr.

Hendrickson was attending church at the time and did not discover the theft until alter church. Immediately after church services were over Hendrickson informed Deputy Sheriff Keel of the theft and the officer started in pursuit. He come through Greenville and Lyman Wilcox accompanied him the rest of I the journey. They caught the cul- prits about a mile on the other side of the Bounds postoffice. They were taken to Poplar Bluff and plac- ed in jail to await their preliminary hearing in that city.

Greenville was the scene of action Friday evening when more than 600 people gathered here to attend the Wayne county fiddlin contest. The streets were crowded at an early hour and when the doors of the local opera house were opened the crowd jammed them, betokening the scene one beholds when a new city theatre opens for its first performance. More than 200 people were turned away failing to gai nadmis-sion. Twenty-two fiddlers were scheduled to take part in this contest, however, several failed to be here, therefore the number to saw away on those old melodies of former days was an even dozen. At 7:15 the performance began with the Barrow orchestra putting on some special musical numbers, which were immensely enjoyed by the vast crowd of people.

After these selections the curtain was lowered and Dr. J. F. Wagner, who was master of ceremonies, announced the names of the fiddlers and the memod of casting ballots to decide tne winner. The curtain was then raised and the eyes of the audience were turned upon the fiddlers and the musicians who were to second for them.

The first fiddler to come before the audience was Watson Wills, who is about 68 years young. Mr. Wills took his seat, crossed his legs, put the fiddle to his shouldi nnc wlh the pattin of his foot sawed away on that favorite old melody Soldiers Joy. Fiddler after fiddler followed in pursuit of the first with selec- tions of olden days such as Sweet Sixteen, Little Brown Jug. Drunken Hiccoughs, Tennessee i Wagner and Buffalo Girl.

As the last fiddler hh bow across the strings the contest was ended and the counting of the ballots began. When the same were counted is was found that Ernest Woods was the winner, with Bryan Bell running a close secontf and Abner Barrow ranking third, each receiving a prize of $10, $5 and $2.50 in gold respectively. An added feature during the time of counting of ballots was vocal selections rendered by Jack Barrow and Bryan Bell and the special musical numbers which were rendered by the three Bell brothers, Bryan, Cecil and Earl, who werje assisted by J. L. Randolph.

These five along with Ezekiel Lowry are accomplished string musicians and their selections at this time were especially enjoyed by the audience as was shown by the applauding. Two fiddlers in this contest used instruments which had been in use for many years. That used by Raney Ward of Patterson was said to be 211 years old while Columbus Barks of near Wills used a fiddle which his father took off a horse durng the Civil war. It is presumed that the rider was shot off the horse leaving the fiddle which was strapped i the saddle. The following fiddlers were in this conest.

Watson Wills, of near Wills, Columbus Barks of Wills; Raney Ward of Patterson; F. M. Berry of near Kime; Bryan Bell who resides near Hiram; Alfred Duckett of Williamsville; Henry Hinkle of Lake creek; and Ernet Woods, Abner Barrow, Wm. Shoemake, Wes Wallace and Chas. Absheer who reside in this city.

These fiddlers were assisted by the following who played guitars or mandolins. Carl Hooper, J. L. Randolph Ernest White, Monroe Thornburgh, Jack Barrow, Harland Barrow, Cecil Bell, Earl Bell, Louis Barks, Miss Blanche Berry. Bert White- assisted by playing the piano while Harland Barrow also handled fiddle.

It ift generally understood here that the winner in this contest, Ernest Woods, will represent this county in the Southeast Missouri Old Fiddlers contest wnlch will be broadcast over station at Jefferson City. This contest will be held as soon as the various counties hold their contest and the are chosen. The promoters of contest, Harland Barrow and Dave Crites wish to thank the good people of Wayne county who attended and I nested the contest and for the splen did order that was had throughout ing. The Ellington Press reports that the Ellington Bottling Company which was recently destroyed by fire will be rebuilt, the building already being in course of construction. FROM OUR EXCHANGES A three-vear old girl of Chas.

ODell of Carter creek was brought We r.cue ths: the Puxico Herald. CITY LICENSE PLATES which lias been operated by Gid and 10 yan Ruren for medical treatment Milton Sji.fford for more than a year The little child, while play-lias hanged hands, they having sold 1 jn tr Jn the yard, secured an axe and their to Robert Turner of 1 1. the first fingers of her right Clit i-h the Herald. Wo cv.rh new owr.cr hand. The were still hanging by a part of he flesh but as tbe bones were sevired there was little of saving them.

Current Local Van Buren. replevin, dismissed. State vs. Sherman McAllister, burglary an 1 larceny, change of venue to Reynolds county. State v.

Claude Pipkin and Wm. Eaton, burglary and larceny, transferred to Reynolds county. State vs. Bolvey Clay. Clarence Barnes, Charles Laxtcn.

manufacturing hootch, nol pros. State vs. Belvey Clay. Alice Clay, Th.e Junior Class met and chose the following: Motto Dont be a crank-ndf-starter. Colors Obi rose and silvtr.

Flower Pink Carnation. The grades are working on a program which will be given next Tuesday afternoon. Feb. 22. at 2: JO p.

m. This will take the place of the regular literary program this time. We this week The r.cv city license plates for 1927 have arrived and Marshal Clar- ence Rubottom is busy distributing 1 them. Th new plates bavi white rres wiiii a b'ue background corresponding with the 1927 license plates. The fee charged for the license plates is $2.50 per year.

state ity auto The St. Marys Review reports that Wm. Ca'rn wl ha been oper-i aiirg a sow mill near Lithium was fatally injured la-t Friday when in shutting the miil ibovn his trousers Marshal Rubottom desires to get the caught on the saw and whirled him new plates to the auto owners as soon against tne iron saw frame. His It is said that about 90 men are employed by the St. Joe Lead Company at Mine La Motte, five to six car loads of ore being shipped daily.

skull was crushed and he died the Supday following. cordially invite the public to attend, Clarence Barnes, selb'ng hootch, nol After the valentine boxes were pros, opened and valentines disnbuted on Llwood hite vs. illiam Brown Monday, the teacher of tbe first six et al. suit on note, continued, grades treated their little folks to G. L.

Last vs. C. II. Jones et al, ice cream cones. suit on note, continued.

Children of the third grade are Martha E. Patterson vs. John as possible and parties owning cars should see him and get the same. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT We note from a cut in the Belt News the picture of the champion Elvins basket ball team. Miss Lucille Whiteside, a daughter of Dr.

E. E. Whiteside who formerly resided here is a guard on the team. The Reynolds County Courier in an article headed Back-Woods Tactics in last weeks issue tells of a free for all which took place in Centerville recently. It seems that three brothers by the name of Moore had imbibed too much of the so called moonshine and in subduiitg them a general fight took place wdth the Sheriff coming out victorious.

A musical entertainment was put on at the Methodist church here last Thursday evening by Prof. Ganus and his class of students who have took several lessons. Prof. Ganus has secured another class and will probably give another entertainment within the next two weeks. The bond election which was held in Eminence last Tuesday carried nearly 6 to 1.

The election was held for the purpose of making necessary school improvments. learning to spell the names of the months and their abbreviations. Fourth graders are analyzing problems in arithmetic. Fifth and sixth grades are glad to have Miss Lora back with them again In geography sixth graders are taking an imaginary trip around the world visiting imporsnnt rivers, countries, cities and places of interest. In arithmetic they will complete decimal fraction this week.

Those in fifth grade history are studying the heroes and generals of the Civil War. Seventh graders are studying lumbering in arithmetic. Southwestern Asia is proving interesting for eighth graders' in TEACHERS EXAMINATION The County Court of Stoddard county has offered a reward of $25 for information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing chickens or hogs in that county. St. Francois county intends to keep their roads in good repair.

The Bismarck Gazette reports that the County Court has purchased two road grading outfits which will be used for patrol work out of Bismarck 1 Chatman et al, suit on note, dismissed. Sam A. Lee Co. vs. John Davidson, account, judgment for plaintiff.

State vs. William Stephens, assault, continued. State vs. Walter Williams, possessing liquor, fined $200. State vs.

Joe Fish, unlawfully making checks, two cases, both dismissed, defendant paying costs. State vs. Ott Jones, assault, fined $100. State vs. Christ Wright et al, forfeiture, judgment.

F. J. Stephens vs. Wayne County Land Company, continued. Harrison Smith vs.

David Hastings et al, quiet title, title granted. Olive Spangler vs. Guy M. Withers et al, quiet title, title granted. State vs.

C. W. Gower, transporting liquor, continued. State vs. Robert Taylor, assault, continued generally.

State vs. Elmer Blaelc et al, petit I larceny, dismissed. Teachers regular examination in Greenville high school March 4th and 5th, beginning at 8 oclock Friday morning. 3 years high school required for 3rd grade certificate. 4 years required for 1st nnd second.

C. E. BURTON, County Superintendent. The flour mill owned by Wm. Pohl-mann at Friedheim was destroyed by fire last Tuesday about noon.

The loss is said to be about $9,000 with about $4,000 insurance. According to the Bloomfield Vindicator Perry Nelson, who resides near Ilumbolt ferry on the St. Francois river Southwest of Powe, was waylaid nnd shot Tuesday night of last week by James (Big Boy) Marks. About 50 shot entered the body and Nelson is in a serious condition. The shooting is thought to have been brought on due to the fact that Nelson knew that Marks had been involved in chicken steal- Don McGee of Piedmont announces that two-thirds of the options for the Bakpr State Park have been secured and on Tuesday of this week the state began the work of pur chnsing the land.

The new park is a certainty with the securing of two-thirds of the options. The paving contract for the paving of 22 blocks in Farmington has been let to the Hannibal Construction Company says the Farmington News. The paving will cost about $65,000. the whole performance. The promoters realize that if it had not been for the wholehearted assistance of the people the affair would not have been such a grand success.

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