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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Are Death Traps
[By United Press

by. UHlttu frtSsI
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5.-Cap-
lain Dodd, at the head OF the aviators
on the Mexican border, has declared
that the Curtis machines brought
there by the government were death
traps" and that aviators could not
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Cannot Cross Border

by United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Gereral
Funstons request for authority to
invade Aguas Prieta, if necessary,
will not be favorab1y received by Of
The war department said
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
by nited Pressl

MARSHFIELD, Ore, Nov. s.
Eigth bodies have been recovered
from the steamer Santa Clara, which
grounded off Coos Bay. 1t is feared
seven others perished. The vessel is
resting easily and there are no signs
OF its breaking up.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Will Recognize Carranza
By United Press

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3:-Thc
state department has been advised
that the Allies have decided to rec
ognize Carranza as soon as Italy
prepares the note in their behalf.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03

BERLIN, Nov. Sit is announced
the Austrians occupy Uzice, Serbia.
eighty-seven miles southwest OF Bel
grade. This indicates the Austrians
have either defeated the Montene-
grins or they are strong enough to
proceed with their invasion and re-
sist flank attacks simultaneously.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Fail In Their Attack
fRU limited PreSS1

tBy United Press
BERLIN, Nov 3.-The foreign Of
flee reports the complete breakdown
OF the Italian attack at Isonzo. Tne
Italian losses total 10000.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
[By United Press

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Tne adj
ministration's emotions are mixed,
following the elections and though
disappointed by the Democratic de-
feat elsewhere, department officials
are solaced by Maryland's and Ken
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
THE WORLDS NEWS.

use them without risk. General Funs-
ton ordered the aviators not to fly
when he learned the danger of the
machines.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Lose1OO Meters of French On West
ern Front, But With Aid of Bull
garianS Threaten to Surround
Main Serbian Army. France Will
Continue War to End

man line runs through the country
to the south OF kragujevac into the
upper Morava valley.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Will Continue War
[By nited Press

10y Unlted TTess
PARIS, Nov 3.-Premier BRAND,
in his first speech to the deputies
since appointed to office, optimistic
ally expressed Frances determination
to continue the war to victorious
end.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Rallies His Troops
[By United PreSs1

DOUGLAS, Nov. 3.-Vilia has ral-
lied his shattered army and renewed
his attack On Aguas Prieta this af-
ternoon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
Won't Make Separate Peac.

by United Press
LONDON, Nov 3.-A Vienna dis
patch says Austria will not make a
separate peace with Italy, nor any
territorial concessions to Italy.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03

Colonel Lew Finnegan was a visi-
tor in Carson this morning from his
rome in Gardnerville.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-11-03
PEACE RUM0RS AGAIN REVIVED
IN WASHINGTON INNER CIRCLES
French Ambassador CI0seted With
President Wilson, But Says 1t Was
for the Purpose Of Thanking Him
for His Offices In Saving Women
Sentenced to Death

French women, whom the Germans
had sentenced to death.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
DOPE F|END TRYS
THE SUICIDE ROUTE

R. w. Roberts dope fiend and an
itinerant piano tuner becoming insane
on account of his inability to secure
more "dope' while in the city. de-
termined to not only qui, the town
hut this mundane sphere as we'll, by
the suicide route Monday morning.
After trying every possibls place
to secure his dope the nasn -
So. So. spensi ~ J IT,
repairing % his room It the Oak
Hall Hotel he swallowed some Of the
liquio. An attendant at the hotel
discovered the man Immediately after
taking the poison and gave the alarm
DR.. J. C. Armstrong was summoned
and by heroic tire .tment saved
the fellows life. After g.tting over
the danger point from taking the acid,
the fellow packed his grip and went
to the depot for the purpose of leav-
ing town. and just as the train ar
rived Sheriff Trusty and Deputy
Doyle took him in charge and locked
him up in the county Jail on q iunacy
charge.
The man evidently is insane from
the use of "dope' of some kind and
needs to be looked after before ht
does violence to himself or other par
ties. His home is in South Missis-
-ipppi and his parents were notified
of his deplorable condition. His faith
er notified Sheriff Trusty to hold him
in confinement until his arrival In the
city within q few days.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
ASSOCIATION
HOLD BIG RALLY

The Oxford Baptist Assn. held a
big Missionary Rally in the local Bap-
tist Church Sunday and Monday.
The meetings were conducted by Rev.
J. Benz Lawrence, State Mission
Sec'y. of Jackson. He delivered
there fine sermons on Sunday and two
or three addresses on Missions, Mis-
sionary work, etc.. Monday. Rev.
Lawrence is an eloquent and power
full speaker and his addresses were all
highly appreciated by the large aud
fences preSent.
The local church members and the
pastor. Rev. A. A. Walker entertain
ed the visitors royalty. and in addition
to extending the hospitality of thier
homes. on Monday IN elgant dinner
was served in the new Baraca Club
Room. Besides the visitors and local
members a number of bu iness men
and friends were invited guests at
the feast. fully 200 people being
present in oil.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
JUDGE ". A. R0ANE
SPEAKER At COLUMBIAN
WOODMAN BANQUET

Friday night The Columbian Wood
men entertained in their lodge
room and gave swell banquet at
oak Hall Hotel.
SJna IA past few weeks. Hon.
4nf Deputy Counsul Gener.
u ssss Iii. ~ has -
i,,slsssss ,lss .gsfos i. inssrsst u ths oFdsi
il the city.
By his efforts new life and vigol
has been aroused in the local lodge,
the membership increased from ar
insignificant number to over q hun
dred "live wires, every one shout
ing for the Columbian Woodms n.
Having finished his work here, the
| cal lodge gave an entertainment
and banquet in honor of Mr.. Burt and
also for the purpose of celebrating
over the good work accomplished.
Upon invitation Judge William A.
Roane, of Atlanta, Georgia was pres
ent and delivered a very entertaining
and instructive address on the ub-
ject, "Fraternalism. Judge Roane
is Eminent Counsel of the Columbian
Woodmen. and is an authority on
fraternal insurance. He is an elo-
quent. logical and forceful speaker
and his address was greatly appreciat-
ed by the l-rge assembly, fully 100
members and invited guests being
present to hear the distinguished
speaker. The evenings program con-
sisted of music by Henry's Concert
Band; piano selection by Miss Mabel
Harrison; then followed the intro
duction Of Judge Roane by Atty. John
L. Harris in short but eoquen. in
troductory speach; After Judge Roam 5
eloquent address on "Fraternalism,'
headed by the band the assembly re-
paired to Oak Hall Hotel where all
enjoyed a swell banquet. During the
banquet the band and Miss Harrison
each rendered some beautiful musical
numbers. Plates were laid for 125
guests at the banquet.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
COUNTY STOCK ASSN.
WILL MEET AT C0F-
FEEV|LLE, MARCH rs

Pres. Bradford has called a meeting
Of the Yslobusha County Live Stock
Assn. to meet at Coffeeville on Fri
day. March 26. Every member is
urged to be present and every farmer
who can possibly attend is invited to
be present.
The Live Stock Assn. together
with the merchants and businessmen
of Coffeeville propose to organize a
cooperative creamery for Yalobuss
County and this meeting will be for
the purpose of discussing the PROPOSE
tion.
A representative Of the A. and M.
College will be present and deliver an
address, Hon. W. \. Bryant. L. C..
Barber and other speakers will have
something to say on the subject.
Don't fail to attend this meeting
1T will be one of the most import
ant meetings in the history Of the
County Live Stock Assn.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
HAPPENINGS AT Y. C. 4. \. S.

This is the seventh month of our
school; school will soon be out and
guess most everybody will be glad for
vacation for it is bard indeed to
study when the sun Is shining and
bi rds end flowers playfully invite US
out to enjoy the beautiful spring
weather.
Miss Birtie Harrison and Miss Bessie
Denley spent from Saturday morning
until Sunday morning IN homefolks
Miss Annie Mansfield and Mr.. Brad
ford sEent Saturday night and Sunday
at the home of Miss Bittie H.rrison
Miss Jessie Moore spent Friday
night at home.
The entertainment given by the
Presbyterian ladies here last Friday
night was a success.
They were trying to raise money for
the good of their Chruch, quite a nice
little sum was realized.
Commencement is going to be grand
affair this year.
The Baptist Conference for preach
ers was held here last week. They
had fine meeting and done lot Of
good.
Misses Christine App eton and
Katie Mae Briscoe are on the sick
list.
Little Miss Louise Ford is board
ing with US now.
Harvey Smitz went home last Fri
day and returned yesterday.
sincerely hope that the next set
of men who have control Of the
Schools of Yslobusha County will try
to help the Agricultural High Schoo.
of oakland for it is the best and
cheapest schoo: in the county and
deserves to be helped.
CORA MOSHY."
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
CALL MEETING OF THE LIVE
STOCK ASSOCIATION
Oakland Miss,
Maj ch 10th. 1915.

Maj ch 10TH, 1915.
The Yalobusha County Live Stock
Association will hold a special reor-
ganization meeting in Coffeeville on
May 26th.. at 2:3O P. M.
1t is especially urged that all mem.
bers be present at this meeting. We
are asking the Illinois Central R. R.
to furnish Us with rates. tariff sched.
ules. etc. for the shipment of butter,
cream, and milk to and from Coffee
vile. At this meeting we will also
discuss the advisability of establishing
either . creamery or a shipping
station for dairy products in this
county.
We are also asking the Agricultur.
al College to send W . man who has
some practical experience in dairying.
In this way We hope to have every
phase Of the matter discussed and
practical questions answered.
Let this be known a. the dairy
meeting Of the association.
ResptfuIly,
T. c. BRADFORD. President
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
The Item That Did Not Get
Into the Paper

In the April American Magazine
David Grayson. writing his story
Hempfeld," goes on with his won
derful account of the "Hempfield
Star" and its editors. Hempfie)d is
\ .mall town and the "Star" is .
country weekly. One of the editors
is Norton Carr, a outh from the city
who conceived the idea of printing
the naked truth about things in the
paper. Following is q paragraph
he wrote about the village church ser
vice. 1t was the truth but it did no,
get into the paper.
"The usual forenoon service was
held in the Congregational church
on Sunday. Being hot day. thu
Rev. Mr.. Sargent wore his black
alpaca coat. and preached earnestly
for thirty minutes. his text being on
John x. 8. Miss Daisy Miller played
a selection from Mozart, though thu
piano was unfortunately out of tune.
There We're in attendance fifteen
women, mostly old, seven men. and
four children, besides the choir. Dur
ing the sermon old Mr.. johnson went
to sleep and Mrs. Johnson te four
peppermints. Deacon Mitchell took
up collection of fifty six cents,
besides what was in the envelopes.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
CHANCELLOR MCGOWAN
HOLDING COURT
AT RIPLEY

RIPLEY, Miss. March Is. Chan
Gerry Court convened here this morn
ing with Judge J. G. McGowen pre-
siding. The business of the court is
being pushed along in the usual man.
ner which has characterized Judge
McGowen's courts. The session will
not hold more than two days, as the
docket is light and nothing Of grave
Importance 10 to be tried.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
CLAIM TO HAVE CAP
TUREO BATESV|LLE
TRAIN RObbER

Savannah, Ga. March 13 Fed
eral officers arrived here today to take
w. J. Grove. former Illinois Cen
tral railroad conductor. to New Or
leans, where he is wanted on charge
of robbinK m Illinois Central mail
" begSaav n u
July 4. 1913 He wss SrreStsd herr
last night. According to the officer,
Grove already has been indicted by
United States grand jury.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
EASIER SPECIAL

Beginning with the formal opening
of the Baraca Hall on Easter Sunday
there will be series of special meet
ings conducted IN the First Baptist
Church, continuing for 6fteen days cI
more. No matter who you are, nor
what you believe, you have . most
hearty and sincere invitation to come
and get out of these meetings all
there Is in them for you.
A. A. WALKER, Pastor.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19

VIM. H. McKinna of this city, J.
C. Foshee and Jim Foshee of east Of
this city enjoyed the W. o. W. sup.
per at Pine Valley, Miss. Saturday
night March 13. All report . grand
time.
Mrs. Hsrvey Halliweli and littl.
son. returned home Monday from Z
few days visit in Greenfield. Tenn.
the guest Of relatives and friends.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19

The members and families Of Pine
Valley Camp No. 146. w. o. W.
enjoyed big oyster supper. cakes
and other good things to eat Saturday
night. The young people Furnished
good string band music. and every.
body bad niss time.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
FORGED CASHIERS CHECKS.


~ know presidents and cashiers
Of banks all over the country, "
Blount said.
"That made it easy to put their
names on checks and make them look
genuine.
Detectives have been hot after
me-. but l always have been able to
give them the slip.
my father gave me $40. 600 q
few years ago to go into business.
Gambling soon took most of that.
Women and the races took the res,
and soon l began forging to &c,
money.
"My family lives in large southern
city, but l won't disgrace them by
telling which one it is."
The prisoner estimated bis forger-
les totalee more than 500, 900. His
scheme was to learn by judicious in
auiriss which printer Of whatever
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
Episcopal Church Service.

The usual service at IL .. m. will
be given in the Episcopal Church on
Sunday, next, the 21st. inst. 1t IL
the 5th., Sunday in Lent. or Pas.
sion Sunday. You are cordially in.
vitsd.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
Oakland Mercantile Co.
The Peoples Drug Store.

Get busy Miss Contestant and
have your name enrolled quick, as .
lively time is in store and enthusiasm
will be at its height on the opening
lay.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
VALLEY FRIDAY MARCH 49, 1915
WALTER BLOUNT LANDS IN JAIL
ON A CHARGE Of FORGERY

town he happened to be in printed
the travellers checks, and bankers
exchange checks for the bank he in
tended to fleece. Having learned
that, he would go to the printer,
represent himself as an employe of
the bank and order q batch of the
checks printed. With these he would
20 to another city. present his forg
I'd bankers exchange checks and
fictitious letters Of indentification
and obtain money.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March II.
Walter C. Blount, an attorney of
Water Valley. Miss, who is charg
I'd with passing worthless 1915 check
while visiting in Little Rock several
weeks go, was arrested in Kansas
City today.
Deputy Sheriff Hawkins left for
Kansas City to bring him back to
Little Rock.
Blount was indi ted today by the
Pulaski County Grand Jury and bench
warrants were issued, charging him
with forgery and uttering. 1t is al
legged that he forgedt the name of W.
B. Mauldin. cashier of the Bank of
Water Valley, to the chashier's draft.
While here Blount visited the city
hall and was shown through the mys-
teries of the bureau of Identification
by Berl C. kotenberry, head of the
bureau, who had been an old friend
in Water Valley
s. D. Knox, druggist. also life
long friend OF Blount and his family.
was persuaded to indorse the cashiers
draft which authorities now say was
forged. So
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
Captured in Kansas City,
Mo-, on St. Patricks Day
and taken to Little Rock,
Ark, to Answer a charge
of Forgery.
BlOunt Claims to Have Secured Over
$40, 10000 by His Criminal Methods
and Lays the Blame Of His
Downfall to Wine, Women
and Gambling.

Attorney Walter c. Blount q
resident of this city. has temporar-
lily, at least, wound up a short but
meteoric career in crime by landing
In the Little Rock. Ark. Jail where
he is detained under the charge OF
forgery and uttering forged instru
ment.
Fer several years Atty. Blount has
had an unsavory reputation about
town. He has been known as com.
mon gambler and a man Of that char
acter. The last grand jury returned
and indictment against him for OBJ
tanning money under false pretense
and at the present time he is under
bond to appear at the next term OF
court here to anwser to that charge.
Recently cashier checks have come
to the Bank of Water Valley from
other banks with Cashier W. B. Maui
din's name signed to them which
were forgeries. The endorsers Of
these checks had to pay and as con-
sequence Walter got in bad.
While the checks were drawn on
the Bank Of Water Valley the sig
natures were forgeries which released
~ bank from any ,snd Al liability
sand the bank did not lose one penny
on account of Blount's criminal and
fraudulent actions.
The story of Blnunt's capture and
some Of the crimes of which he is
charged. appeared yesterday in the
news dispatches and are as follows:
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, March. II.
Wine. women, gambling and race
horses took $4,000 patrimony from
w. c. Blount of Water Valley, Miss.
and led him to gambling, then to
crime and arrest here today. He il
held for forgeries aggregating sever
al thousand dollars.
Blount is 33 years old. He says
he has drifted from city to city since
breaking home ties and has become
ok lied in evading the police. He
refuses to tell the name of his father,
saying he wishes to protect his fam
lily.
Blount was arrested on information
from Little Rock. Ark. where he is
accused Of forging checks for mors
than 1000 the first of this month.
He admitted that and said he had $500
yesterday from forgeries, but lost j,
gambling last night. He had 10
cents when arrested.
Blount confessed, the police say.
to having checks on a bank of Mem
phis, Tenn, printed and issuing ,forg
cd cashiers checks on that bank.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19

Mr.. G. A. Brooks spent Sunday
with relatives and friends ct Sylvia
Rsus.
The north Mississippi herald., 1915-03-19
PANAMA EXCURSION
TRIP FUNDS ON DEPOSIT
BANK OF LEXINGTON,
Lexington. Miss,
March 13, 1915.
North Miss. Herald,
Water Valley, Miss.
Dear Sirs:

ANOISu MISS acf8IU,
Water Valley. Miss.
Dear Sirs:
This Is to certify that we
have received from the Panama Excur.
sion Co. Lexington, Miss, money
to pay expenses and $12O 90 in cash.
for their representative from Yalobu.
sha Co., to the Panama Pacific Ex-
:ursion to San Francisco and return.
as set forth in their contract. We
have received these funds to be held
in trust by US with instructions that
this money is to be paid out for no
other purpose than ~ above men,
toned.
We beg to remain,
Yours very truly.
Stephen L. Burweli, Cashier.
. We call attention to the page id
and rules g verning the Free Trip the
Yslobusha County merchants propose
to give some young lady of this county.
Read the rules governing this contest
and If you want to make this trip,
get busy and hustle for it.
Following are the names of the
merchants who will issue coupons and
who will make it possible for Ya'obu-
hsa County to have q representative
at the great exposition:
WATER VALLEY.
North Miss. Herald
]. r. Tsrver
Water Valley BottIing Works
lMcClamroch's Variety store
The Grand Theatre
Shipman- -Simm M
Puritan Steam Laundry
Richard Buckley
The Peoples Bank
COFFEEVILLE.
Armstrong. Bailey Bros, Inc.
W. Y. Hopper
G. 8. Jones
OAKLAND.
Oakland Mercantile Co.
The Peoples Drug Store.
Get busy Miss Contestant and
have your name enrolled quick. as .
lively time is in store and enthusiasm
will be at its height on the opening
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-21

Olb6i. c. 2e15.
Department or the Interior. United
states Land Office. Santa Fe, New
Mexico. Nov. 20. 1918.
To william j. E1wdel Of 500 South
an street, Albuquerque. n, NJ, Con
tcstee.
You arc hereby notified tina George
Salltc, who gives Albuquerque. y. NJ A..
as his pOltuihce address, did on oct.
II. 1915. file in this office his duly
corrOboratcd application to contest
and secure the cancellation OF your
Homestead Entry so. - Serial No.
Ol5G1 made sept l2, 1908, for NEit
section 30, Township 10 a.. Range
I r. y ~ T. Meridian, and "a
grounds for his contest he ALLEGES thrt
Maid outryman William povdcll has
abandoned said tract for more thar
six months last past aud that no part
of it is occupied or cultivated or used
I'M any munne. Oy said %entryman or
any one Tor him.
You are. therefore, further notified
that the said allegations viii 90 taken
as confessed. and your said entry win
DE cancelled, without further night a.
Dee heard either before this Office or
on appeal. 10 you fail 10 file "a this
office within twenty days after the
FOURTH publication OF this notice. O.,
shown below, your uuwser. under
oath specifically %reaponding 90 these
allegations OF contest. together with
due proof hat sou have served @
copy Of your answer ON the said con
testant either in person or oy regis
tered mail
You should state In your answer
the name OF the postofnce 10 which
YOU desire future notices 10 be sent
20 you.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-21
CABLES WISHES no LEAD
CAMPAIGN AGAINST NNQTI~

Douglas, Ariz.. Dec 2l-Ic1cral =.
Elias Gales, who was reported to have
left Naco. ARK. last night for Hermo-
sillo. the capital of sonora. Mexico. Sc
assume the duties of military COVER
nor, intends personally to request
General Alyaro Obreson. the Carranza
commander iu Chiei to place him in
charge OF the campaign against the
Indians in Yaqui valley. according Co
statements today of fricuds 40 Aqua
pricta, opposite here. lie VIII ash
for a force Of 80. 900 troops.
CarIunza authorities al Aqua priott
have received permission. 30 was said
today. FOR the movement of 5000
troops through the United states from
the Arizona border points to For,
HaGcocN. Texas % was believed the
request was made o. General obro-
gon Co guard against possible cuntin-
2%suci,s. as mo- move has been made Ca
transport troop- through American
territory from Aqua priotp tu Column
bus a.. NJ. under permission pre-.
viousiy granted uy tie United state.
government.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-21
The Markets
New NorL stork EVcImngc.


New York. Dec. 2i.-roday'H light
trading was limited Co the board
room. Investment or outside demand
being negligible. Foreign affair.
aRain cxertcd a restraining influence.
American smelling and Mexican
Petroleum. the chier features Of ycs-
terday's trading, we're again conspicu-
Gus at the outset. both recording sub
siantlal fractional advances. other
oil shares. notably Texas Company
and California Petroleum, were IN
further demand. hut elsewhere prices
were Inclined to react. The automo-
bile group was heavy. General Motors
ANA Willys-Overland showing aetna.
weakness.
Close
American sugar Refining. rs bid
Anaconda Copper. sc.
Atchison, sos 9s
chino Copper. IS.
inspiration Copper. as.
Northern Pacific. i1G.
Heading. 81
Southern Pacific. roo -,
Union Pacific. 1863
United states Steel S5A
United states steel pfd. iiGN.