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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
GIRLS DISFIGURED FOR LIFE
BY PRANK OF A PLAYMATE

ST. LOUIS, Sept 1.-Two children
Will be dishgured for life as the re-
suit Of the childish prank Of six year
old John Duboski, who threw Carbolic
acid on them. The injured playmates
are Tesly Przystop and Tesly Marcyrn-
kiewitz, both years old. Their par
ents believe the boy was told by an
older person to throw the acid.
The Przystop girl was burned about
the head and face, and the other child
has burns on her left shoulder and neck
None Of the acid got in the eyes OF
either child, although Dr. J. F. Nou-
rocki pronounced their condition Sc
rious The Duboski boy has slight
burns on his hands
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
8 KNOWN DEAD
IN NAVY TRAGEDY
Three Other Apprentices May
Have PeriShed When Lake
Michigan Cutter CapSizes.

CHICAGO. Sept. 16.-Eight dead sea-
men, victims of sailing accident near
the United States naval training sta
ton at Lake Bluff, had been recovered
from the lake today when an inquest
was begun.
Three others are missing. Among
the dead is the body of w E. Negus.
gunners mate, the petty officer n
charge Of the craft which was capsized
in heavy sea with 25 men aboard.
Negus died trying to save the men
under his command
Officers at the training school TODAY
began checking up Of the apprentices
to find out exactly how many persons
were In the party aboard the cutter.
Government to investigate.
There will be two Investigations %
the tragedy. One will be an inquest to
determine the manner of death and
make a formal report The other will
be made by a naval board of inquiry.
The accident occurred after the cut
ter had been rowed some distance into
the lake. A northwest wind sprang up
and Negus turned and strove vainlv to
reach the shore.
The wind freshened to gale and the
inexperienced lads became seasick and
practically helpless at the oars. Negus
tried to reach the training station, but
dr%en before the gale changed his
course to reach the lake BLUM pier.
Three hundred feet from shore he
threw out an anchor, hoping to hold
the boat off the beach where the waves
were carrying it. It capsized and the
crew tumbled into the water. Many of
the boys could not swim.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
SAVANNAH DRUMMERS
PROTEST MILEAGE VETO

SAVANNAH, GA, Sept 16.-Savan-
nah Council No. 1886, United CONNER
cial Travellers. has adopted resolutions
of protest against the action Of Govern
or Joseph NJ. Brown in vetoing the
mileage bill. The travelling men say
they believe the action Of the governor
to be inimicaI to their interests.
They also urge that the question was
not up to Governor Brown, but to the
courts of Georgia, to pass upon the
constitutionalty Of the bill.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
BROTHER ACCIDENTALLY
STAYS BOY AT BAXlEY

BARLEY. GA, Sept. 16,-The 12-
vear-ol6 son of Morgan Simmons, a
farmer living near BaXley shot his p
yoar-old brother to death with an old
rusty shotgun, which no one thought
was loaded.
The parents Of the boys were away
from home and in playing about the
-rIa,e the children got the gun. 1t was
discharged accidentally the entire load
taking effect in the abdomen OF the
Younger boy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
ASSASSIN SHOOTS
WOMAN DEAD AS SHE
SINGS CHILD TO SLEEP

CHICAGO. Sept. 16.-Police today are
searching for an Italian assassin who shot
and killed Mrs. Anna Nuccio while she
was singing lula bes to two OF her seven
children last night.
The shot was fired through a window
and the woman pitched forward on the
bed, waking another child who had fallen
asleep. The father and four other chill
dren, out on an excursion, arrived at
their home shortly after patrol wagon
and number Of police reached the scene
Of the shooting.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
BANKER MELLON WILL
PAY $50, 900 IN ALIMONY

PITTSBURG, PA, Sept ia d.
vorce has been granted to Andrew NJ.
Mellon, the millionaire banker from
Nora McMullen Mellon. The court
gives to Mellon the custody OF the two
children for eight months and the wife
four months 1t is understood Mrs.
Mellon will get an allowance of $4,000
a year
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
FOUR KILLED, 40 HURT
WHEN TORNADO HITS
TOWN; LOSS is $500, 900

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Sept 16.-Four
persons are known to have been killed,
two are missing. and at least 40 in
jured by a tornado that swept the town
of Salina adjoining this city. late yes
terday. The property loss, roughly es-
unated at this time. is fixed at close
TO- half million dollars.
The known dead are;
z. H. Elm, of Collamer; 6. w Dopp,
of Fulton; Charles Chapman. Of Gle
emo. and William Madison. of Salina.
DR. and Mrs. G. H. Mattison, of SYRIA
ru7r, who were canoeing on Seneca
river Yesterday afternoon, have not yet
been found. 1t is feared that they were
caught i'm the storm.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16

NEW NORh, Sept l6.-NeW YORK
mas FOUND new center Of interest in
the tarlit EXHIBIT which was formally
dedicated by Governor Wilson.
Meetings are held practically every
hour trom early morning until 10 o'clock
at nlght, ana there are thousands Of
people VINO are inspecting the educa-
tlonaI eNhlblts ana paving extra close
attention 20 the corps OF speakers.
Inc puonc is SHOWN now much
cheaper houSehoid goods would be Ii
protection We're cut or and the trusts
are SHOWN as the chIef oenehclaHes OF
the present tarlH system.
IN the WINDOW OF the exhibit are in
stated SIX rat porkers' all alive. Each
OF theSe pigs Is labeled with one or the
Io'Io"hls appeHauons' sugar trust
Noo'eh trust Malch rust steel trust
ma Fesler trust ana Ihread trust
new features are to be introduced
ih'o 'He eNhIpl'loh every day
Idea Is Womans.
Every Friday will be ladies day, and
next Friday at noon Mrs. j. Borden
Hartman VIII be the speaker. 1t is
only fair that the Democrats should
give a day week to women. because
1t was woman who conceived the idea
of the exhibit.
The credit is due to the wife OF Con-
gresham James J.. Slayden, Of San
Antonio IeXas. Last spring Mrs.
Slayden had occasion to buy a sewing
machine of American make in San An
tonic. Some time later. while travelling
in Mexico, she found she could buy the
same machine there for 40 per cent
less. Then she discussed the matter
with her husband and learned that the
trusts exported their goods to foreign
countries. where there was competi-
ton. for less money than they demand
ed for them here at home.
"Why don't YOU get IN an exhibit and
show that" said Mrs. Sfavden. "YouJl
have half the housewives in America
preaching Democracy from the house
tops"
Colonel Blows Hot Air.
So the idea Of the exhibit was GRAD
uaIv evolved # has many attractions
rnde,, a tent there Is q "'Tariff Mis-
fortune Teller" who will evnIain the
tariff nisfortunes" to an, one who
wants to hear them. You can find ont
there inst what YOU would have TO nav
for any article if there were no protec-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
BOSS FL0GS AN EMPLOYEE
HE BELIEVES TO BE THIEF

EUGENE, OREG, Sept Taking
the law into his own hands, f. j Scho-
field, proprietor of chemical works.
administered "a punishment ~ fifteen
lashcs with raWhidc ON the back OF
james Daughty. one of his employees.
who was alleged to have been caught
stealing small sum of money from
MIN Then uc gave Doughty three hours
to leave the city
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
William mallwood,

The body of William Smallwood, So
wears old who died yesterday at his
was taken to Marietta for funeral and in
torment He is survived by his widow
and three brothers, Elisha Smallwood,
Gainesville, Ga; Thomas n and j j.
Smallwood, of Nicholson, Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Jack Christensen.

The funeral of Jack Christensen, four
years old. who died yesterday at sani-
tarium, was held at Patterson's chapel ar
o'clock this afternoon. Interment was
at Oakland cemetery. The child was
son of Mr., and Mrs. C. w. Christensen,
Of 34S Simpson street
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
Loretta HoIbrook.

The funeral of Loretta Hobrook. who
died at the residence, IS Lynch street,
Yesterday, was held there this afternoon
at ! o'clock She was the little daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Holbrook
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
Mrs. Gathering E. Jones.

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine E Jones.
who died yesterday morning, was held at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs G.
". Key, 33 Grady place. at 230 o'clock
this afternoon. Interment was in West
view cemetery. Mrs Jones died at her
several weeks.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16

is shown by the fact that twenty tons are used
daily. This means that approximately 100000 con-
suners daily o. K" Davis Baking Powder for its un-
equaed quality and economy. No other Baking Powder
gives such general satisfaction as to quality and price.
Sold by all GOOD Groeera- I-sist on HAVING IT,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-16
Florence Llveoak.

The body of Florence Liveoak, 10 years
old, who died yesterday, will be removed
from the residence in College Park to
tlat Rock church tomorrow morning for
funeral and interment She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Liveoak.
Of College Park
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1912-05-17

| AT the meeting last Tuesday nighi
Lexington Conlmandery No. 3 present,
ed K. A. Stigler with a coat. sword
epaulets, belt, etc., in honor of the
fact that at the next meeting of the
grand lodge he is in line for elevation
to Eminent Commander of the order in
Mississippi. Mrs. Stigler presented
him with an elegant chapeau. T. w.
Smith, in few but beautiful and high.
ly appropriate remarks made the pre-
sentation on behalf of the lodge.
Miss Helen Avery, of Walden, is
guest of DR.. and Mrs. c. A. Moore.
Mrs. r. F. Mcclellan returned to
Philip Sunday after a pleasant stay
with her sister, Mrs. Matte McRae.
Manufactured In, DuFant from
HumphFies' Rich Jersey Milk,
tests from per cent to z per cent
higher than any other on market,
deliciously favored, that's Moore's
Ice cream.l Sold by Peoples Drug
Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Wilburn and
family, Mr. and Mrs. W. w. WiIburn
and Bridgforth and all other members
of the Wilburn family were at the bed
side of the aged mother and grandma
ther, Mrs. Wilburn, in Yazoo county,
the latter part of last week. who was
very i'll. We are pleased to learn that
she is improving.
A. r. Tinnin, of Yazoo City, attend
ed to business in Lexington Tuesday.
GuaYanteed: C O Ie a O m q q a
Lipsey-Doty Co.
Prof. and Mrs. w. M. Alexander
came aover fromDurant yesterday even
ing to attend the May Festival and
Field Day exercises.
DR.. J.W. Jordan, Jr, has re-arrang-
ed and added number of conveniences
and equipments to his dental parlors,
making them among the most modern
Iy appointed in the state
Get your drinks at BealI's Soda
Fountain.
w. H. Brewer, Miss Annie Brewer,
Frank Brewer, John Money Brewer
and Clarke Brewer, of Black Hawk,
are visitors to the city
e, |. B. Smith, of Emory, was noted
among the visitors to Lexington yes
terday.
Abram Applebaum has moved his
clothes cleaning shop to the room form
erly occupied by F. Bernheim.
See Lo@rIe at BesII's Hardware
Store for Sanitary Plumbing.
Mrs. J. H. Smith and children, Lula,
Cornelia, George and Sidney, of Green
wood, are gladdening the home of DIR.
and Mrs. G. C.. Phillips with their
presence this week.
:. w. w. Wynn went to Tchula Tues
day morning on official business.
N. Norquist made trip to TchuIa
Tuesday.
a Fussy Package for Fastidlous
Folks 80 Whitman's Chocolates.
BealI's Drug Store, exclusive
agent.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Pickens, of
Goodman, came up yesterday to attend
the May Festival of the Choral Club.
r. c. Barger made business trip to
Tchula Wednesday.
L. E. Barr visited Memphis on busi-
ness Monday
fyou desire biscuits like moth
or use to bake try SnoWoFop Flour.
For sale at McRae's.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1912-05-17

4 B. w Moore has recently installed
modernly equipped ice cream plant at
Durant with daily capacity of 400
gallons. Everything possible is done
TO observe the highest requirements of
sanitation, excellence and prompt serv-
ice The cream used is from the mo-
del Humphries Dairy Farm. He has
made arrangements with the Peoples
| Drugstore to handle the cream in Lex
ington. AS the nearest concern of this
kind is at Greenwood, he has a large
territory, and Is already enjoying a
fine patronage. the first order giving
such good satisfaction that it always
brings other and larger orders.
II. A. Gillian on Saturday deposited
on the Advertiser desk sample of red
hematite which he had found in his
garden and in which the entire county
abounds. This is one of the richest
iron bearing rocks and the kind used
by the government for the armors for
its men-of-war
Z. l.. KERN was over from Keirn's
Switch on a Sunday visit.
a big and beautiful line ladies'
muslin underwear at n. e. "a
Sonthsimer's.
Arthur Jordan came down from the
University Saturday on a visit to the
home circle.
Gov. <. F. Noel remained at Jack
son after the State Convention to at
tend the funeral of his friend, the late
C. H. Alexander.
J. H. Nabors, of Bowling Green,
spent last night with j. |. Mcclellan
and family.
Your plumbing Job furnished
complete. Quick estimate free.
Phone Hardware-FurnIture Co.
E. II. Crippen. Squire w. B. RStan-
ford, Kennon Bailey, s. D. Bailey, of
Acona, attended theDemocratic County
Convention here Saturday.
Miss Ida Rayner went to Cleveland,
Tenn, to attend the commencement
exercises of Centenary College.
Miss Gladys Weatherby, of Durant,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. z. Nor
ris.
Pink OF Perfection--that's Whit
mans chocolates and. confec-
tlons.) 5eaII's Drug Store, excIu-
sive agent.
Prof. Paul j. Mcclure, of Goodman
Agricultural High School, arrived yes
terday evening to attend the May Fes-
tival and the Field Day exercises.
j. w. Smith. of Tchula, was noted
among the visitors here yesterday.
Prof. Bennett, superintendent of ed
ucation of Madison county, and j. G.
Windham, of Canton, were up to at
tend the May Festival of the Choral
Club and the Field Day exercises.
Ice books on sale at Bank OF
Lexington.
Prof. J. E. AIlgood and Miss Luda
Bailey have been reelected teachers
of the Acona school.
Gov. E. F. Noel and j. A. Brown
left Tuesday for Jackson to attend the
Democratic State Convention.
NO DOUBT ABOUT lT, we can
always furnish yon Ice Cream.
No chance for delay In order or
shipment, all We have to do Is
phone DuFanf, it's here on next
train; that's not all, Just try
Moore's once. We selllt, Peoples
Drug Store.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1912-05-17
Home Brevities

A picnic will be given on Mrs. Sam
Gwin's lawn by the, Juvenile Mission.
ary Society Tuesday, June 4, at 10 a.
m. Gate fee, 10 cents. Every child
in Lexington is expected to attend.
Dinner will be served at noon, after
which home made candy will be sold.
Mrs. r. F. Mcclellan was the guest
of Mrs. B. B.Wilkes, of Durant, late
~ date.
Mrs. D. Miller and son, of Drew,
will arrive Monday as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Cohen.
Ice books on sale at bank OF
Lexington.
Rev. T. M. Lemly will preach at
Franklin next Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock and at Lexington at night.
Miss Virginia Powers, of Goodman,
and Miss Gladys Nicols, of Durant, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Jordan.
]. C. Adams, of the State University
at Oxford, is visiting his brother,
Prof. Fred W. Adams, at West, and at
tended the Field Day exercises here
today.
See the new Spring dress goods
at n. g. q. Sontheimer's.
]. S. Watson attended the Democrat
ic State Convention at JacksonWednes-
day.
w. |. Pickens attended the annual
meeting of the Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge at Hattiesburg.
J. D. and W. K. Gwn were over
from Tchula Wednesday,.
E. E. Brown, of Ebenezer, spent
Wednesday on business in the city.
An expert soda man in charge at
Reall's Soda Fountain.
Mallie McNeer, of Bowling Green,
DR.. j. H. Watson, ]. r. Watson, Jr..
and j. M. Alexander enjoyed fish
ing excursion to Albino Wednesday.
H. A. Rosenthal has let the contract
for the erection of residence on the
site of the one burned some months
ago. Work was begun on it Monday.
Hon. H. H. Elmore visited Durant
Tuesday on professional business.
q. @ q. SontheImer's for fine
hosiery.
. Hon. VIM Arthur Pierce attended
Squire A. G. Kelly's court, at Tchula,
Wednesday.
J. S. Sanders, of Greenwood, was
Lexington visitor Tuesday.
The Commandery degrees were con-
ferred on C. Hunoldstein, of Durant,
at meeting held Tuesday night.
finest patent - Coles Omega.
LIpsey-noty Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Walton were the
priced guests of Mrs. Matte McRae
recently.
E. K. Frost, of Brozville, made Lex
ington visit Tuesday.
when you .can obtain better
goods for the same money, why
not patronixe HOME INDUSTRY?
Give Us trial order for MooFe's
(DuFanf, Miss. Ice Cream and be
convinced OF Its superiority. peo-
pies Drug Store.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1912-05-17

/ Thg etfsasssat management of the
Castalian Springs announce that the
annual opening ball at that popular
health resort will be held on Tuesday
night, May q, 1912. Elaborate pre-
parations have been made to excel all
previous efforts in this line, and all
who attend are assured of most
excellent time. The New Orleans
Orchestra, noted throughout the South
for it's proficiency, has been engaged
for this occasion as we'll as for the
entire season. Automobiles will meet
all trains and convey the guests to the
Springs. Many new and attractive
features have been added to this justly
popular summer resort, and under the
able management of DR.. and Mrs. P.
R. Outlaw Castalian Springs is rapidly
growing in public favor.
Postmaster A. R. Frazier made a
trip to Jackson Wednesday.
Mrs. Beck, from Jackson, arrived
Sunday and will be domicied with
Mrs. Matte McRae.
IF you want your plumbing work
done right see LoWrie, the man
with the experience, at 5eaII's
Hardware Store.
Mrs. Ida Thurmond, of Bowling
Green, was in the city, shopping, Tues
day.
W. E. Jones, of Mileston, spent Mon
day night in the city.
& W. F. Mitchell, of Goodman, attend
ed to business in the county capital
Tuesday.
You've tried the rest, now try
the best--Whitman's Chocolates
and CONNECTIONS. 9eaII's Drug
Store, exclusive agent.
W. 7. Pace, of Bowling Green, min
gled with friends in the city Tuesday.
J. U. Sheehy, of Bowling Green,
was hereTuesday on business errand
E. H. Crippen, of Acona, passed
through here Tuesday enroute to Ebe-
nezer to install three gasoline engines
he recently sold.
n. and 3. Sontheimer's head
CHARTERS for beautiful Iaces; trim
mings, aIIoveTs ans embVoideries.
Mrs. S. D. Gwin had the misfortune
of spraining her ankle Tuesday. All
wish her speedy recovery.
Thos. Turner, of Cruger, passed
through here Tuesday evening enroute
to Ebenezer to visit the parental home.
The Knights of Malta degree was
conferred on Harry Mccain, c. Hunold
stein and P. H. Murphy Tuesday night.
Your plumbing lob furnished
complete. Quick estimate free.
Phone HardWare-FuEnitwre Co.
F. Attneave, Jr.,, of Black Hawk,
was Sunday visitor to Lexington.
J. D. Lundy, of Money, was seen
passing through here Sunday.
w. c. McBee was down from Green
wood Sunday on visit
Rev. E. C Sullivan held services at
Bethany Sunday.
Ice books on sale at Bank Of
Lexington.
Hon r. c. McBee, of Greenwood,
spent Sunday and Monday with rela-
tives and friends in the city.
c. c. Swinney went to Jackson Tues
day evening to attend the State Demo-
cratic Convention.
See the beautiful line of Spring
hats at Y. & q. SontheImer's.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1912-05-17

| The state revenue agent has unearth
ed lot OF back taxes I'M Lexington
To say the least, this Ii annoying II
people who were under the impression
that they promptly settled their taxes
every year. 1t seems that the failure
to promptly cancel deeds of trust was
the principal cause for the back taxes.
In most of these cases, where the par.
ties are able to prove that the loans
had been satisfied. collection will OF
course not be enforced.
Guy Malone, j. j. Gilmore and j. B.
House, of Eulogy, were Lexington Wis
itors Saturday.
l.. c. Green, of Adair, made Lexing-
ton business visit yesterday
l.. c. Rogers and j. H. Montgomery,
of Harland's Creek, were visitors to
the city Saturday.
Come In and let US show you the
inner working of our Soda Foun-
tain sanitation first. HeaII's
Drug Store.
Miss Bette Brooke paid friends at
Greenwoodsa visit Sunday. :
J. l.. McRae, Jr., went to Yazoo City
Sunday to accompany his uncle, j. Z.
McRae, back from the sanitarium.
Edgar Olden and Frederick Queke-
meyer, of Yazoo City, were here Fri
day to see the game between the Yazoo
City and Lexington basket ball teams.
n. and q. Sontheimer's beauti-
ful curtain goods and drapeTIes.
J. S. Lipsey, E. r. Lipsey, D. d.
Gibson, W. A. Sample, f. H. Sample,
w. S. Sample and T. B. Sample. of
Franklin, were Lexington visitors
Saturday.
Jesse Hyman and Isidore Herman
spent Sunday with friends at Green
wood.
Mrs. M. S. Rogers, of West, arrived
Wednesday on visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Moore.
Best for cakes; Coles Omega
Flour. Lipsey-0oty Co.
E. L. Langstaff, J. G. Montgomery.
Hon. J. d. Guyton, j. c. Watson, G.
s. Beall, b. w. Moore, Ethel Melton
and P. M. Elmore were over from Du-
rant Saturday to attend the Democrat
ic County Convention.
J. E. McRae returned home Sunday
from the sanitarium at Yazoo City,
much improved in health.
W. w. Wilburn was up from Pickens
yesterday.
Let LowFIe figure on your
plumbing Job. Prices right.
Dr. L. S. Rogers, of West, attended
the Democratic County Convention in
Lexington Saturday.
Rev. F. H. Funderburk and Miss
Belle Stigler left Monday for Oklaho-
Oklahoma, to attend the Bap-
tist Convention.
D. G. Pepper. Jr., of Bessemer, Ala,
is here on visit to the home circle.
Miss Maggie Sanderson, of Walden,
is the guest OF Miss Clara Eggleston.
n. and o. SonTheimer's elegant
white goods and dress goods.
r. M. Lipsey and Hon. j. B. Mitch
ell, represented Goodman at the Demo
cratic County Convention Saturday.
W. c. Herbert spent Sunday in the
home circle at Durant.
w. G. Durham, of Durant. was here
yesterday on a business errand.
Omega Flour. Lipsey-Doty Co.