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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
Hays-ParsOns NuptiaIs.

On Wednesday evening. at the
residence of Mrs. A C. Seavey,
with whom DR.. and Mrs. l..
Parsons make their home, Miss
May Parsons was married to Mr.
John &. Hays, of Morristown.
Tenn, Rev w H Morgan of the
Baptist Church officiating
The spacious library. halls, con-
Meeting parlors and dining room OF
this beautiful home we're elaborate
Iy decorated with handsome plants.
cut flowers and garlands. the
effect of which made charming
setting for the wedding tabIeau
Immediately preceding which
Miss Mary Cassedy sweetly sang
'Hardelot's All for YOU. Then
MendIesohn's Wedding March.
rendered by Mrs E. NJ Bee. an
nounced the arrival of the bridal
party; Miss Ruby Parsons, maid OF
honor, wearing white point d'esprit
carrying pink Killarney roses, Mrs
ZuIa Parsons Burnham, matron Of
honor in white lace and chiffon
and carrying bride roses. and the
groom and his best man. Mr. Frank
Parsons entering in the order
named through the second parlor.
The bride, in a beautiful net. over
silk gown with lace veil and coro-
net of valley lilies. carrying an
arm bouqeut of the same sweet
blossoms. escorted by her brother,
DR. |. L Parsons, who gave her in
to the keeping of the man of her
choice, came through the first par
lor, attended by two devoted little
nieces, Misses Kathryn Parsons and
Gladys Stingily carrying French
baskets filled with graceful pro-
fusion of white clematis The SOL
emn vows were spoken under the
garland trimmed archway between
the two parlors. while the assem-
bled relatives and dear friends Of
the fair bride. who admire her for
her many virtues and love her for
her sweet womanly characteristics,
looked on with hearts full of JOY in
her happiness and good wishes for
her future.
The beautiful strains of "Medi-
tation" from That's pIayed on the
violin, were heard in the distance
during the ceremony, after which
congratulations and felicitous sem
timents were expressed to the hap
py pair
Fruit punch was served in the
dining room and later an ice and
cake course. in the white and green
color scheme of the occasion.
Wedding gifts, prominent among
which we're chest of silver from
the BRIDES brothers and sisters,
and handmade bedspread from
the Rroom's sister in Psnama. were
displayed in the library
When Mrs. Hays came down
stairs, attired in a chic tailored
suit with hat to match. ready for
her departure. she LET fall her
bridal boquet. which was caught
by her sister, Miss Ruby Parsons.
!, After a two weeks visit to
AsheviIIe, N. c and other points,
Mr. and Mrs. Hays will be at home
in Morristown. Tenn
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
new GOVERNOR is IN FAVOR
OF PRIVATE EXECUTION

Jackson, Sept. 2.-'T am GER
tainIy unalterably opposed to pub.
lie hangings.''
In these words Gov, Elect Theo.
e. BiIbo has clearly and unmistak.
ably indicated where he stands on
the question, "Shall public hang
insg still be allowed in MissIssip-
pi?" hsa
The newly chosen governors at
tention was directed to a statement
made by Representative Elect Ed
Green, of Kinds county, saying
that he wuuId introduce a bill in
the lower house prohibiting public
hangings Mr. BiIbo without hesi-
tation said that he favored such
measure.
II am opposed to public hang
ings." said Mr.. Bilbo. 'for the
reason that the public hanging Of a
man has about the same effect on
the populace as the fight of gladi-
ators on the Roman people Such
exhibitions destroy the finer sensi-
biIities and feelings of the people,
and | certainly do not favor public
executions of criminals sentenced
to die. A public hanging is no
spectacle for people to witness, and
there are many good reasons why
it should be abolished. f"
Gov. Elect Bilbo stated today
that he expected to remain in jack
son almost constantly from now
until his inauguration ir January.
arrangements tor which will be
made in December. He has an
office near the senate chamber of
the third floor of the state house,
and daily receives many callers.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04

Mrs. Mary A. Stevens. in her
98th year. believed to be the Oldest
white resident Of vicksburg, died
at midnight at her home 10 Walnut
street. following 40 attack Of acute
indigestion, (which she suffered
Thursday. Mrs. Stevens was coz
scious until the very erd She
bad been remarkably active and
energetic daElng all her lltes
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
FARMERS WILL MAKE EDUcATIvE TRIP
]. W. McGrath Will Head Big Crowd
Leaving Here tuesday to Visit
Jackson Stock Farm.

A large delegation of Lincoln
county farmers will leave this city
next Tuesday, September 7th, for
JACKSON for the purpose of visiting
La Veraet stock farm and inspect
ing that splendid enterprise and
magnificent cattle, and to see how
the soil has been built up by stock
raising.
The trip will be made from
Brookhaven over the Mississippi
Central and Great Northern rail-
roads, and the special train bear
ing the cxcursionists will be under
the supervision of Mr.. J W. Nc
Grath, of John McGrath & Sons
store.
After a visit to La Vernet, where
light refreshments will be served,
the visiting party will return to
Jackson where public meeting
and discussion will be held at
either the Representatives hall or
the county court room
The meeting will be addressed
by leading authorities from Wash
lngt the A. & M. College, Jack
son and other cities, and promises
to be both very instructive and
entertaining.
Secretary Lusk. of the jackson
Board of Trade, is cooperating
with Mr.. McGrath and, together,
they will see that everything moves
off smoothly and with pleasure for
the visitors.
Mr.. McGrath states today that
indications are that between 400
and 500 farmers and others interest
ed will make the trip.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
Moderator Calls Meeting Of Commit
tee.

A meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Lincoln County
Baptist Association is hereby call
ed in the Pastors Study of the
Brookhayen Baptist Church Friday.
Sept. 10 at 10 o'clock A. M.
J R. KYZAR,
Moderator.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
Health and Hspprnes. Depends Upon

The sluggish liver with its sluggish
flow of bile is what makes the world
look so dark at times. DR.. Kings S
New Life Pills go straight to the root
of the difficulty by waking up the ac-
tion of the liver and increasing the
bile. DR.. Kings New Life Pills cause
the bowels to act more freely and drive
away those moody days" 25c bot
tie,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
Everp Home Needs Faithful Cough
and Cold RamadN.

When seasons change and colds APP
pear-when you first detect cold aft
ter sitting next to one who has sneezed,
then it is that a tried and tested re-
medy should be faithfully used II
never wrote testimonial before, but,
know positively that for myself and
family, DR.. Kings New Discovery is
the best cough remedy we ever used
and we have tried them all. (" 5Oc and
Al 90
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
NOTICE.

! want a good live man to repre-
sent me in Lincoln county to sell
the GREATEST AUTOMOBILE
ACCESSORY ever put on the mark
ct.
If you are a hustler you can
make fifty dollars per week
jNO. T. REEVES,
McComb Miss.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
Reopening Of St. Francis School.

st. Francis Catholic School will
reopen on Monday September 9th.
The pupils are requested to be Ia
attendance promptly at 8 o'clock On
Monday morning.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
CHURCH NOTICE

Service will be held in the Epis-
copaI Church, Sunday. September
5th. at HOO a m. Morning pray
er and sermon.
A cordial welcome extended to
slI.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
Call County Democratic Executive
Committee TO Meet.

A meeting of the Lincoln County
Democratic Executive Committee
is hereby called to convene in the
Court house in Brookhaveu, Miss,
at ten O'Clock a. m. on Wednesday
Sept Is. 1915. for the purpose of
considering the contest filed by
Mr.. C. C. Coleman. Each rber
of the Committee is urged to be
present.
Respectfully.
W f. NORTON.
fFboiruau0
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04

Only the failures OF life never
smile AII.s Well Is the cry Of
the sentry Of the soul.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04

NOTICE To TRESPASSERS
Nc trespassers are allowed on
my plantation under penalty Of the
Law.
PAUL BUESCHER.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1915-09-04
Respectfully

OnAlrmHu.
By A. A. Cohn, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
CHARCESDROPPED
AGAINST EISMAN
Chicago Fight Promoter Is Re
leased When Settlement
Is Made.

The case OF Louis Eisman. night pro
u1oter and manaser Of Anay Dams. who
vas CHARGED with a confidence game.
was dismissed This morning BY Magis-
trate smith. Eisman vas charged
With passing a worthless check in this
city Jan 8
In his own behalf Eisman stated
that his arrest was all the result of
Misunderstanding between the parties
concerned Although he had been
away from the city since Jan. (. no
one had told him that the check was
not cashed and he said that he Was
entirely ignorant OF the matter when
be arrived here 10 stage tine wrestling
match between the masked mystery
and Hokuf. the Bohemian champion
Eisman stated that he visited Rock Is
land on an average OF once a month.
and would not try 90 do" any Of his
friends FOR so small an amount as $50
Magistrate smith dismissed the case
when a basis Of settlement was reach
cd between the parties concerned At
toruey Harry McCaskrin represented
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30

currents and that there was no land
there. one year later Peary came
out and made the claim, and corrobo-
rated DR.. Cooks statements in every
detail
"Peary always made his expeditions
well equipped by money from the l..
=. government and by private sub
scription. while DR. Cook never re-
Ceived one penny or any other aid
from the government Cook made
four expeditions and was shipwrecked
three times.
His successful dash TO the pole
was made with two Eskimos, and when
he and his party were found by Har-
~ Payne Whitney in the far north. he
was very weak and nearly dead, hav-
ing crawled 10 miles on his hands and
knees to find civilization. Why do
not the authorities at washington al
low an investigation to be made? If
Peary was on the square, he would
ask. he would demand. he would in
sist Ipon an investigation TO place
himself in the right light Dr. Cook
today is not worth $500 in cash. in
spite of his lectures. and he is spend
ing every cent he can earn to have
This investigation made"
Ruskin stated that the National
Geographical society was no more of
a government organization than the
National Biscuit company. At the
present time he stated that there were
two bills before the house at Wash
ington, one to have the government
claim the land th@t DR.. Cook discovered
and the other to award Cook gold
medal for his discovery. He asked
the club members to support these
two bills If they believed that DR..
Cook was entitled to some credit for
giving 81 years of his life to arctic
explorations and for discovering the
north pole
Mr.. Ruskin also told of his life
among the Eskimos. OF their daily life.
customs and sports. Mr. Ruskin was
with Harry Payne Whitney's expedi-
ton in 1912. He also stated that the
north offered great opportunities for
money If one was willing 10
endure hardships
Mt Ruskin Is showing his "close to
nature" wild animal pictures at the H.
linois theatre this week, the engage
ment closing tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
ON
CASE Is STARTED
$40, 200 Damage Suit Against
the Rock Island Railroad
Given to Jury.

The jury in the $4,000 damage suit
against the Rock Island railroad was
given the case this afternoon. At
1920 Judge Olmsted completed the
Instructions to the panel.
The point made to the jury by At
torney C. J. Searle in behalf of Mrs.
Sadie Bender, who started the suit 10
recover damages on account of the
death of her husband. was that judg-
ment should be rendered against the
railroad company because of the rot
tenness Of a brake stay, which broke,
and which it was declared caused Mr.
Bender's death.
E. H. Stafford of the firm of jackson.
Hurst & Stafford, who represented
the railroad company. claimed that
Bender chose the most hazardous way
TO accomplish his task at the time of
the accident, and that he was in a po-
sition TO know the condition of the
wooden device.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
DEFENDS COOK IN
TRAVEL LECTURE
John W. Ruskin, Noted EXplor-
er, Declares Peary Did
Not Find Pole.

John " RIskin. noted explorer
and naturalist. today at noon address
ed the members of the Rock Island
club az a luncheon. the theme OF his
talk being The Truth About the
North Pole" He claimed Or. Fred
erick Cook was the first man TO dis
cover the north pole. and that though
most OF the American people are OF
the opinion that Robert r. Peary is
entitled TO the honor. their ideas are
based on newspaper articles. LAS a
member OF several polar expeditions.
am in a position to know the truth
of this matter" he said.
He stated that contrary 70 the be-
lief OF many people. Or. Cook is not
n foreigner. but was born in the state
Of New York. Both his father and
grandfather were physicians. When
young. Dr. Cook would wander into
the woods near his home. and search
ing parties had to be sent TO locate
him on many occasions. While in
public school he took n great liking
TO geography and asked the teachers
many questions they could not answer.
After his father died the family
moved TO Brooklyn. y y" said the
speaker. Here Cook delivered milk
route in the early morning hours in
order TO complete his high school ed
ucation. and later worked his way
through Columbia university When
Robert Peary started on his first ex-
petition in 1891 he called for a ply
stefan to accompany him. and DR..
Cook was chosen among 200 appli-
cants. and afterwards Cook accom-
panied Peary on three more of his
trips north. In his first books Peary
paid many tributes 10 DR. Cook. stat
ing that he was the most valued man
in his party.
.In the year 1909 the world was
electrified through the announcement
by the New York Herald that the
north pole had been discovered by DIR.
Cook. and for five DAYS following stor-
les were written giving an account of
his feat. A little later Peary came to
the front with the same claim. Many
people are under the impression that
Peary's discovery was officially &C
cepted by the U. S. government. but
this is not the case"
He charged that a press agent for
r SAdi A@I hEr anu
through the newspapers for a purpose.
but that some day the truth would be
known.
when Peary received his discharge
papers as rear admiral OF the navy.
he continued. the words. 'discoverer
OF the north pole were stricken out
and the words. twenty years OF arctic
service inserted. and every medal
Peary has received IN until this time.
for 20 years of arctic service" has
been inscribed on each.
For over 500 years men and gov
ernments have spent millions OF dol
lars and sacrificed lives to discover
this elusive spot. why should not DR.
Cook receive some credit for his dis
covery. Cook in his description OF
the north pole stated that fl was a sea
OF floating ice, responsive 10 winds and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
FOUR CASES CONTINUED
BY MAGISTRATE SMITH

Four old cases were brought before
Magistrate Smith this morning In pO-
lice court. only TO be continued again
The case Of Clarence Gibbs. former
houscman at the Colonial hotel. who
f. charged with stealing $50 from n
waitress at the hOstelry vas postponed
20 Feb. s. At the hearing Attorney J.
X. Scott. who IS acting for Gibbs. Sc
vereIy criticized the court for the &C
tion taken.
Scott stated that the authorities
were doing Gibbs an injustice by con
tinuinE the case time after time and
keeping him in Jail He also minated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
CURRENT TOPICS
TO Be DISCUSSED
Toa stmasters' Club to Have In
teresting Session at
the Y. M. G. A.

The next meeting Of the Toast
masters club is to be held at the
Y. NJ. c. A Tuesday night at $50
The program committee has ar
ranged the following list of topics
for the consideration of the mem
bers:
Political Developments OF 1914
Ray Wilson; Important Inventions
of 1914" Neil Mcneil. Financial
Developments OF 1914. l. i. Green;
1915! What2" A. J. Lindstrom.
This meeting promises 10 be
hummer. Members of the club are
permitted to bring friend end
those not members, but who would
be interested in the work OF the
are cordially invited 10
Supper viii be served al
80 followed by the addresses.
Detailed announcement viii be
made at this meeting of the diamond
medal to be awarded TO the member
making the best showing in debale
work during the course of the years
work. This medal is presented d.
L. S. McCabe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
SINGLE OBJECTION
TO PAVING PLANS
Judge Larson Enters Judgment
Against Property Owners
for Improvement.

Judgment was entered this morning
by Judge Nels A. Larson for the
amounts in assessment roll against all
but one property owner along the line
of the Twenty-eighth street paving
project, which is to extend from Fifth
to Ninth avenue.
The one objector is John Cunning
ham, who through his attorney }. f.
Murphy, is attacking the project be
cause of the ordinance which he
claims did not establish the grade.
Judge Larson postponed the hearing
on the objection this morning until
$3.50 O'Clock Monday morning, when it
will be argued before him. The city
was ready to proceed this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30

More candidates have entered the
race for commissioner. Included in
the list OF those who today took out
petitions. was Pleasant F. Cox, former
county treasurer, and a real estate
man, residing at $50 Nineteenth street.
His daughter. Miss Lillian, secured the
petition at the city clerks Office, being
the first woman TO appear at the Of
fee for that purpose.
Silas A. LaVanaway, formerly a
member of the city council under the
old aldermanic form is TO make the
race also. He resides at 1920 Fifteenth
street and secured petitions today.
George Ohlweiler secured petitions
yesterday afternoon. as did W. H.
Toal Mr.. Ohlweiler stated that he
was getting the applications for a
friend. but u has been known for some
time that Mr.. Toal planned on running
for commissioner.
Attorney r. p. Sinnett. who is also
a member OF the faculty OF the Rock
Island high school this afternoon took
out petitions 10 run for commissioner
Peter Loge. a constable here, filed his
petitions for commissioner today.
Register Tuesday.
John Mcdonald. Henry Ehrhorn and
Josh Brooks have filed their petitions.
Next Tuesday IS the first registra-
tion day. providing that the city cleo
ton Is held as now contemplated ON
the FIRST Tuesday in April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
THREE CHILDREN ARE
DECLARED DEPENDENT

Three children were declared de-
pendents in county court by Judge
NeIs A Larson this morning Petitions
we're filed by Assistant States Attor-
ney \. c. Edwards
Dena Nineere. aged years. Moline
glri. was committed to the care of
Mrs Rose c. Salisbury. county pro-
baton officer. Samuel Fill, aged Is
years. ana Robert Hill. aged years. of
hilisdale, were given in charge of
Mrs Margaret Schroeder, county pro-
baton officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
AWARD CONTRACT
TO TRENkEhSHUH
Board Of Local improvements
Accepts Offer Made by
Rock Island Bidder.

The contract for the installation Of
Wafermains on First avenue from
EiEhteenth to Twentieth street. the
purpose 81 which o. 90 give IRE pro
tetciou to the new warehouse Of Henry
Darts sons. was awarded this morn
ing 90 Peter Treukcuschuh by the
board 81 local Improvement
The Job will aggregate about S1.iOO.
according TO the prices quoted by Mr.
iu hts offer. The mat
ter has been up before the council for
some time past. the question Of assess
ing the railroad companies being a
point OF argument By the commission
The railroads are 10 be assessed for
the Improvement and the amount re-
bated 90 them tn water rentals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
FARMER "a YEARS OLD
MARRlES WIDOW OF 81

Adam Rowe, "a years of age and a
retired farmer of South English.
Keokuk county. Iowa. and Mrs Jeu-
ME Larking. 81 years of age, a widow
of Iowa City were united in marriage
this morning at 6 o'clock at the po-
lice station. by Justice of Peace Carl
Kuehi. The couple left on an early
train for Iowa City.
This is the first marriage TO be
performed at the station this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
PERSONAL POINTS

Mrs. Fred w Sauerman and Mrs.
Charles Volk have returned home
after weeks visit in Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. NJ. Hayes, 2115
Ninth avenue are the parents of
nine pound boy who arrived yesterday
afternoon.
Henry J. Frick. former alderman
and for years proprietor of a livery
business here, has disposed of a hotel
at Eagle Lake. Texas. which he pur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
ASSESSMENT ROLL ON
BIG JOB is CONFIRMED

The assessment roll on an S5l2eV
paving project in Moline, was con-
firmed this morning i'm county court
by Judge Nels A. Larson inc nm
provement provides for the pavement
of Fifteenth street from Twelfth TO
Fifteenth avenues and for a number
of other streets in that section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30

that the omesai. could End no evi-
ds1cs against Gibbs-
The case OF George Watson. charged
zifn robbisg an arsenal ofheer'
Charles REIN. a farm hand. forgery
and Mex Psr.s. resisting an ofheer.
uere also continued Peres' case VIII
be heard Mondsy and the other two
on Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
Suit for Divorce.

Isaac Eatchke this afternoon filed
suit for divorce against his wife. Mrs.
Brindei Katchke. whom he charges
with desertion. The bill recites that
the couple married oct .. 1855. In
BeIogorodka. Russia. and lived to-
gether until Aug. i. 1871. The hus-
band asks for the custody Of the two
children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-30
ISLANDER TEAM
DEFEATS CENESE0
High School Basketball Five
Wins Easily by Score
Of 46 TO 20.
OPPONENTS ARE TOO SLOW
Reeves 10 Featgr. Player. Shooting
Field Goals AZ Wnt-nee.
carbriss. Tenisht

Last night the local hish school
haaketbalI I've trounced the Cenesso
quintet b. the final count % 40 % =.
on The latter's foor All % the men
taken By Coach VIII RO5b were used
zone Of the substitutes playing the
entire game. Reeves FOR the Island
ers featured during the whole contest,
shooting baskets az viii. he making
eirht field goals during the first per
lod. and although 10 took one Of the
rilard positions the second hair. ne
succeeded ln scoring two field baskets
from dificuit nnEies-
The work o. Cuuey. who played I'm
BlltIer's position az center. was excel
lent. be securing Eve field goals. on
account % his erecuuess. many fouls
we're called on him. but this fault Us
hoped % be overcome by practice
Riuck. Whistler and Huxley also did
some great work. while Morris display
"a Ms usual good team work. besides
caeeing the sphere twice for his team
The Gsueseo squad was better
than expected but the speed Of the
Islanders made them look Ike uovices
during the first period The final
score at That time vas % 70 a. vifh
the locals on the long end o. the
count. but the second haif vas more
closely contested. each team succeed
ine in matiuE ne taries apiece. The
current opiriou among the Geueseo
hoys after the game vas that Rock
Islands eos some team
Tne Lineup.
The, contest an the way through
was fsst and clean. only three fouls
being called on Genesco during the
entire confab. while the Islanders
were ices fortunate. having eight
chafked up against them
How they lined up
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