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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
JUDGE HOLDEN CONTINUES TO CUT
COURT COSTS.

While Judge j. B. Holden has
attracted the attention of the
bench. bar and the public in gener-
al since he commenced his term as
Chancellor of this district, by the
remarkable way he has of dispos-
ing of much business in a small
space of time to the resultant ben
eft of the exchequers of the coun-
ties over which he presides. his
adaptabllity in this line seems to
be on the increase rather than to
diminish as the time goes on. his
exceptional record being accom-
plished without sighting at all the
arduous duties he has to perform
and with general satisfaction I'd all
parties concerned.
The following record from Pike
county shows what the Judge is
doing in his home county:
Magnolia. Miss. May 2lst, 1915.
Judge j. B. Holden,
McComb City. Miss.
! Dear Sir: Replying to your in
iuiry of even date l beg to enclose
y bu herewith a statement of our
Pike County Courts for the March
Terms for the past six years as fol-
loAs:
March term 1910, total cost, S.
278. 80.
MI Arch term 1911, total cost. S4,-
5l8 20.
March term 1912. total cost,
81. .45d %.
Mar ch term 1913, total cost, S. :
O69. .OOa.
March term 1914. total cost. &C..
206. go.
March term 1915, total cost, S2,.
$40. 80.
At the last term of court fines tc
the amount of $3.50, and 336 days
were imposed. 1924 jury fees ano
Stenographers fees were charged
to cases tried. $196.25 costs paid
by Defendants. leaving a net cost
to the taxpayers for the last tern
of court of $ll740. 05
Yours very truly,
D MADISON HOLMES, CLERK
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
Mrs. R. |. Davis Entertains.

Mrs. R. L.. Davis rendered the
tenth grade Of the Public School a
delightful evening at her home last
Thursday evening. 1t took the
form of Class Party in honor of
the two young sisters of Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis, Misses Edith Davis
and Irene Middleton. who had just
taken their diplomas from the Ca
SEVILLE school. having completed
the ten grades required. The class
coIors, pink and green were used
in the decorative scheme and punch
was graciously served by Misses
Wessie Oliver and Annie Laurie
Applewhite. and cream and cake
also.
10 a delightful game IAN
Easter Bonnet Miss Fannie
May Kees and Harold WiIIoughby
made the highest score and were
presented pennants In which the
class colors we're paramount.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
WILL BE NO JUNE
TERM OF COURT
Conference of Judge Holden and At
torneys Results in the Issuance
of a Formal Order.

Judge j. B Holden, of McComb,
came up Saturday to confer with
the attorneys at this place as to
the advisability of holding the
June civil term of circuit court
which is scheduled to convene in
Lincoln county the third Monday
in June.
While there are 43 cases on the
docket for trial there are only
few of them at all important. and
the general decision arrived at by
both the Judge and the attorneys
was that it would be to the best
interests of all concerned to prefer
NIT the term as means of econo-
my as well as the fact that the far
mers are exceedingly busy with
their crops at this time and it
would be hardship to many to
take them from their work at the
present time and an order was en-
tered accordingly.
Judge Holden, who has made a
record in this district for expedi-
tious work, after writing the for
NAL order. made the statement
that from the docket in sight and
probable criminal charges that
might come up between now and
the September term. the next reg
ular court when the grand jury
sits, there was every reason to be-
lieve that he would be able to clear
the docket in the faI! in two or
three weeks at the most, although
he is allowed a four We2ks' term.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26

E. A. Fitzgerald, of the Vicks-
burg Herald. and attractive dauRh-
ter, Miss Kathleen, were here last
night en- route to their home from
West Point. where they have been
in attendance on the meeting of
the Mississippi Press Association.
Mr. Fitzgerald took a prom inent
part in the affairs Of the conven-
tion and was one of its moving
spirits -CIarion-Ledger.
Mr.. Fitzgerald ID pleasantly re-
membered il Brookhaven as Presi-
dent Of the Press Association when
1t met here in 1911.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
Kings Daughters Doll and Marble
Fund.

A lively doll and marble hunt
will be given on East college
campus Thursday afternoon. May
9th from 5 to 10 p. m. for benefit
of the Kings Daughters. Every
child who enters the hunt will be
entitled to one dressed doll. and no
child can claim more than two
The one finding the doll with the
lucky number will receive as a gift
the large beautiful doll in Smiths {
window. Ropes will he drawn
promptly at 5.
Mothers be sure to be on nand
oD time, and bring all the children
and enter into their enjoyment.
We shall expect everybody. Ad-
mission to children who hunt, 1Oc.
Grown people free.
Cream and cake, 10c.
Publicity Committee.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
Rural Letter Carriers Take Notice.

The Rural Letter Carriers Assn
of the 7th Congressional District
will meet in annual session at
Brookhaven Monday, May 3lst. All
carriers, whether they are men,
bers or not. are urgently requested
to be present. Let's lay every
thing aside for that day and spend
the day at Brookhaven mingIing
whit the boys.
Come onel Come all! and we
will feel that we have at least
tried to do our duty.
Fraternally yours.
L H. BREELAND,
District Pres.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
HAS 3O.G6S, 40 ON 9TH DIVI.
DEND...STATEMERT IN WEEK

Mr.. Louis Cohn. assignee of the
Commercial Bank & Trust Co., yes
terday had on hand $50, ,663. 49 to
apply on the fifth payment of 10
per cent dividend of the defunct
institution. 1t requires an amount
of approximately $49. 600 90 to de-
clare 10 per cent dividend and it
IS impossible to forecast at this
time when the necessary sum will
be in hand
Mr. Cohn will publish a state
ment of the condition of the affairs
under his stewardship within the
next week.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
St. Francis Commencement.

st. Francis Academy has issued
invitations to its closing exercises,
Friday evening, June eleventh, at
8 p. m. The class roll contains the
names of Willie Boyd. Grace de
Sola. Frances DeceIl. Marie Huds-
peth and Edward Schwem. These
young people are among our most
popular and attractive and have
many friends interested IN their
school work.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26

George w. Clough. Prentiss, Miss,
who had suffered greatly with kidney
trouble, writes: Foley Kidney Pills
are the only remedy that ever did me
any good at all" just think OF the
relief and comfort that means to him.
Foley Kidney Pills are recommended
for sleep disturbing bladder troubles,
pain in sides or back, rheumatism,
and kidney and bladder ailments.
Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
REPORT OVER WIRES THAT
GERMANS SINK U. S. SHIP

A report passing over the Wes-
tern Union wires through Brook
haven this morning says:
An American freighter is sunk
by German torpedo
No further details have come up
to the time The Leader goes to
press,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26

(Peripatetics and Climbers) ( So SO;
Tum Thumb Wedding for piano
tund, SOS; Victor Talking Machine
(Perlpatetics), $65; Home Science
(Climbers). S185; Manual Training
equipment (Climbers), $125; Pay
ment on International Encyclope-
dia. $50; Parent Teachers Associa-
tion, SIS; total, $693.50.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
A Fine Movie Program.

Manager n. g. Ford, Of the 10.
mo and Airdome Theatres, could
truly say that every day is fea-
ture day at his show. but he il
too modest tc make the assertion
The program for this week In an
excellent one and 1t would be well
to say that on some days he has
extra features. |"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
A HIGH TRIBUTE to THE
LEADERS, ADVERTISING POWER

The greatest men we know are
the men who coincide with our
views and opinion s., said some
wise-acre One of the great men
of Brookhaven said te US yesterday
~ have gotten better results
from advertising in The Leader
than from the Times-D democrat:
have no kick coming whatever.
Every line | place IN your paper
brings results"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26

The State Press Association viii
meet at CIarksdaIe next year. Hat
tiesburg, Laurel and GreanviIl|
were IN the contest. Ia the seled
tion Of GIarksdale as the next pIac|
of meeting the electors were prom
Ised not only trips on the Missiasin
pi River and Moon Lake but to sur
rounding towns, Parchman farm
and many other places Of interest |
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26

5. E. Moreton. jr.. and George
Decell. ir., are camping out az
Boone's Greek this week 1t was
hard to separate the two cousins
from their diplomas: but they need
ed relaxation from the splendid
effort they made to win out and are
going to ''furget about it" for !
brief season.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
Hon. Il. q. BIakesIee, Commis.

sioncr of Agriculture. was Satur-
day visitor to our city. Mr..
BIakeslee is promoting the Grown
in Mississippi Special bound for
the great Exposition in the West.
and using the /. O., the Missouri
Pacific. the Denver and Rio
Grande. Western Pacific and South.
ern Pacific en- route.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26

will we know tbs rights an|
wrongs Of the Lusitanis case until
all the college professors have bee|
heard from.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26
Sherif's Day
...Next Saturday, May 29th

will be Sheris Day" McGraths All the eight candi-
dates have been invited and expected Cand
dates Retreat at III None of them will be allowed
speak over five [5 mnutesthat is if they orate
But they have full of Grocery Room No. Ocean take
voter away back yonder and sit down talk them
bunces Music will be furnished by the Brister Band of
TOpisaw Refreshments the last Saturday
and ice water.
Speaking of last Saturday had bully tmeRv N F. Jacks op-
ened the meeting with his endd upbudng talks what he
had done his muggeed lots of good farming ideas. Clint John
remarked "Wat he I've his farm Believe him for his
received Remember all the candidates invited each Saturday.
you and heaE
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-05-26

More wedding belIsl
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
MONUMENT READY
To Be DEDICATED
Impressive Exercises win Be Held at
Chippiannock Cemetery ON
Sept. 90
COST OF THE MEMORIAL is $4,000
Planned to Have National Officers Of
Patriotic Organizations Make
Addresses.

The beautiful new monument erect
ed to the memory Of all soldiers and
sailors" which has been placed in
Chippiannock cemetery at expense Of
s2,700 after years OF work on the part
of the Soldiers Monumental associa-
tion, will be formally dedicated with
impressive exercises Saturday. Sept.
25, according to plans mapped out at
q meeting held at the court house last
evening by members OF the organiza-
tiou.
Saturday was named In order that
the children who contributed toward
the fund for the memorial, might be
present. The occasion will be patriot
&c in its nature and it is desired that
all Of the pupils in the city attend.
It is proposed to have a program Of
special interest. A committee com
posed Of Mrs. X. A Norris. Mrs.
Eugenia FRANKIE. W. L, Franks, P. F.
Cox. Mrs. Lucy Morris, and Mrs. VIII
Wynn, was appointed to have charge
Of the details All Of the patriotic
bodies Of the city will be cordially in
vited to participate and an effort will
be made to have some Of their national
officers here to assist in the exercises.
The completion Of the monument
marks the end Of years Of work on the
part Of the members of the association.
which was formed for the purpose. It
was on Sept. Il, 1911, the matter was
launched and since that time the mem
bers toi1ed iDdustriously to accomplish
their purpose. The money has been
raised largely through public subscrip-
tious. A number Of pledges have not
to collect them all within the next few
days.
The monument is imposing and has
been placed on an attractive site near
ths entrance TO the cemetery. The
plot was donated by the directors Of
the cemetery association and the &C
ton was much appreciated. The mon
ument in Il feet high at it's greatest
heighth and is built Of light Barrie
granite In addition to the base is the
main die, the latter three feet high,
which has polished sides on which is
placed the inscription Erected TO the
memory of all soldiers and sailors by
the Soldiers Monumental association %
On each side is a soldiers figure at
parade rest, one being that Of a Civil
war veteran and the other Of a Spanish
war hero The base is sorTunded by
a bronze spread eagle on pyramided
cannon balls. The monument was Sc
cured through n. R. IgIehaTt.
It had been hoped that the monu-
ment could be completed so as TO have
been dedicated on Memorial day, but
numerous delays in the shipment Of
the granite prevented.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
NEW SUBMARINES
WILL STAY IN US.
Ten Craft Made at Quincy, Mass, Can
not be Used by British Govern
ment in Present War.

Quincy, Mass, Sept. 4.-Oa7cers Of
the United States navy will be detail
ed on board the ten submarines re
Gently constructed at the yards Of the
Forde River shipbuiIding Corporation
for the British government after the
boats leave the shipyard. In a formal
statement issued today, J. W Powell.
president Of the corporation, said.
IN view of the interest shown in
the movements Of certain submarines
building at this yard. we have consid-
cred 1t advisable to request the navv
department to detail officers of the
United States navy to accompany these
boats whenever they are moved from
this shipyard, either when they arc
drydocked or when they proceed to
Provincetown for their trials.
The department has consented to
detail these officers so that all ques-
tion as to the possibility Of the re-
moval of the boats from this country
to the possession of a beIligerent dur
ing the present war IS eliminated Il
has further been arranged that when
the boats are completed they viii he
sent to the Boston navy yard, where
they will remain until such time as q
satisfactory to all parties
can be arranged"
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
FRENCH PLANNING TO
RESUME HORSE RACES

Paris. Sept. 4.-Resumption Of horse
racing in France in the spring is be
ing considered by the ministry of agri-
culture and by turf authorities, says
the Petit Parisien,
It is proposed to hold private meet
ings with prizes provided from the re-
serve fund of the race track associa-
tions, which, while far from amounting
to the sums usually offered as purses
for the classic events. would be sufici-
ent to enable breeders to continue TO
improve their stock,
Announcement made yesterday that
Edmond Blanc will sell his stable evi-
IDENTIFY does not mean his retirement
from the track. for he has been one of
the most active in promoting the re
of racing. NJ. Blanc has
been for many years one Of the most
prominent turf men in France.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
DESPONDENT IOWAN
ENDS LIFE WITH GAS

Charles A. Creenamyer, 40 years old,
912 Perry street, Davenport, a real
estate dealer, was found overcome by
gas in his room this morning and died
half an hour later The gas Jet had
been turned on and the doors and win
dows Of the room were left open.
Greenamyer had placed a tube in his
mouth and swallowed the gas. He is
said to have been respondent about bus
mess affairs. The police woked over
the body for half an hour with a pull
motor without avail Greenamyer
leaves a wife and daughter in zanes-
Vile, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
WITNESS IN MURDER
CASE ASKS $4,000

Suit for $4,000 damages has been
filed in the Moline city court by Wal
ter Jackson against DR.. r. c. J Meyer,
county coroner. False imprisonment
is charged. Jackson was held as 4
witness in the murder case Of John
Moore, who died following injuries
received in being showed to the pave
ment in the 1900 block on Second ave
nue. last spring. Jackson was held
as a witness and when unable to give
bond for his appearance was placed
in Jail Later he was released and is
now bringing suit for damages He is
represented by Dietz & Sinnett.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
PEACHES ARE GIVEN
TO MOLINE CHILDREN

Members Of R, H. Graham post, No
812, G. A r. appeared at the Prospect
park playground this afternoon, bear
ing an enormous busbel basket n
peaches which they gave to the chtI-
dren as a return Of the courtesy given
Graham post at the Soldiers and Sail
ors reunion last Wednesday when an
American flag, entirely the work Of
the playground children was present
ed to the post. Decision to extend a
vote of thanks and assurances of their
appreciation Of the gift to the chill
dren was reached at the semi-monthly
meeting of the post last evening but
several members were. Of the opinion
that the children were deserving of
some more substantial mark Of a9-
probation. Result was the visit Of
this afternoon TO the park with the
peaches.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
FARMER is URGED
TO CROW ALFALFA
Des M0iBes Crop Expert Tells the
Members Of the Coe League ito
Get Busy" on Lucerne.

J. NJ. Rose. Des Moiues crop expert,
told Rock Island county farms to get
busy and raise alfalfa, when he ad-
dressed the meeting Of the Coe Town
ship Farm Improvement league at the
Fairfield school three miles northeast
Of Port Byron last evening.
Mr.. Rose said that there was a mine
Of money in alfalfa for farmers and
said that it surprised him that the
growing Of Iucerne was still in the ex-
perimental stage in this county. His
address followed that of Professor
Emil Bracker Of the Oregon State uni
versity. who talked OF The Benefits of
Farmers Organizations. Professor
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
Fix Tax Levies.
PERSONAL POINTS

Mrs. f. C, Berry and sons James and
John have returned from a summer so
journ at Sylvan Lake, Rome City, Ind.
Miss Mary Kirk Of Macomb, for
merIy a teacher in the Moline public
schools but who has resigned to ac-
cept a position IN Minneapolis, was
the guest yesterday of Mrs. E. G.
Xander, 1913 Tenth avenue,
Joseph Smith arrived this afternoon
from his home in Kansas City to spend
a. few days with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Smith, 500 Tweuty-fourth
street.
Mrs. c. A. DeliIe has returned from
several weeks visit in Keokuk. She
was accompanied home by Mrs. A. List
OF Keokuk, who will visit in the city
for time.
A son. Charles r. Nourse, Jr, was
born Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs. G. K.
Nourse of Chicago. Mrs. Nourse be-
fore her marriage was Miss Alice
Csrse Of this city.
Walter Smith Victor MoFet, Del
Hardin. Ralph White, Robert Mcbride
lie Roy Pierce and Ivory Qulnby Of
Monmouth and Harvey Matthews of
Washington, yesterday established a
camp on Rock river where they ex-
pect to spend a week.
Jay and Ernest MacManus, Mason
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
Prisoner COn9esses,
ST. MARY's SCHOOL
WILL OPEN TUESDAY

St. Mary's school located at Fifth
avenue and Tweuty-secOnd street, is
TO be opened for this years work next
Tuesday. The faculty IS practically
the same as it has been for many
years. Rev. Peter Kluck of St MaTy's
church announced today that the
school is not a German institution as
has been generally supposed, but that
all of the studies are conducted in
English, except where German is de-
sired. Non-CathoIfc as well as Cath
oIic pupils are received.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
COUNTY HOSPITAL
TO Be DISCUSSED
Board of Supervisors To Act on Tu-
bercuI0sis Sanatorium at Ses-
session, Feb. IL,

The members of the board Of super
visors will convene in annual meet
ing Tuesday, Feb. IA, and be in session
for several days. Among the import
ant matters to be taken up will be ac-
ton on the petition which has been
fled with the county clerk, asking that
the question of erecting a county tu-
erculosis hospital be put up TO the
voters of the county at the next gen
eraI election.
It is understood that If the petition
contains the required number of sig
natures. favorable action by the board
is mandatory. The city voted some
time ago to establish a city tubercu-
1osis sanatOrium and a tax has been
collected for it each year. However
both the old city commission and the
new have found it impossible to locate
the institution because of spirited Op-
position to sites purchased. Those op-
posing the placing of the sanatorium iu
this city have suggested that the hos
pitaI be made a county institution and
have circulated a petition asking that
the matter be submitted to the voters
for their approval.
Fix Tax Levies.
Tax levies for the various townships
are TO be made and an engineer for
the counrt house selected, in addition
10 the transaction of other routine bus
mess
The fees and salary committee Of the
board viii have a session next Thurs
day morning at 8 o'clock and those
having bills against the county should
file them with the county clerk before
that date.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04
RECORD ENROLMENT
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL

Over 220 students enrolled at the
Rock Island high school this morn
ing and from all indications all rec
ords for attendance at the instttu-
ton will be broken this year. School
viii open on Tuesday. Practically all
of the faculty are back in the city from
their vacation and ready for work.
In spite Of the loss Of Sol Butler,
the coIored star Of last year on the
r.. I. squad, Rock Island football fans
are anticipating a fast team this year.
OF the II r. l. men OF last year, 1t is
expected that ten will return and
among them are some Of the stars of
last season. The team is especially 20
be congratulated on its captain, VIII
Gleason, who besides being a veteran
player, Is expected to prove an effic-
lent leader The 10 r. l. men who will
return are as follows:
VIII Gleason, Robert Ackley. Joel
Nichols, Frank LOBBY, Ardo Gaetier,
Edgar James, Clifford Whistler, Vivian
Thomas, Fay Reeves, Meyer Norris.
The schedule for the season has
been completed up to Nov. 20. and is
as follows:
Sept 25-AIumni.
Oct. 2.-Aledo at Rock island,
Oct monmouth at Monmouth.
Oct 16.-Rockford at Rock Island.
Oct. 2S.-Ottawa at Ottawa.
Oct. 30-Moline at Moline.
Nov. Davenport at Rock Island.
Nov 18.-Princeton at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-09-04

City. Iowa, last night arrived for a few
days visit with their mother. Mrs. L.
z. MacManus, 1117 Seventeenth street,
and to greet old time friends, Mrs. J. e.
Bemtng and daughter, Mrs. Florence
Clark of Northampton. Mass, who are
house guests at the MacManus home
for a week, enroute 10 points west.
Miss Theresa Barth. 1906 Sixth ave-
nue., accompanied Miss Margaret
Nicholson to her home in Chicago to-
day and will this evening Join her
sister, Miss Sarah Barth, and visit
IN that city for a week, Miss Michel
son has been the house guest of Miss
BaFth.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Willms, 1901
Twenty-ffth street, have returned
home after a three weeks visit in Chi
cago and Milwaukee.