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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
U. S. GOV. LAND FREE

Z Under special act Of Congress the
agricultural land Of the U. s. Forest
reserve of Arkansas can now be
homesteaded in tracts not to exceed
100 acres to each person, free Of cost.
100000 acres free pasturage range
where cattle, hogs and sheep fatten
eight months in year without grain.
No overflow lands. Country very
healthy, and well watered with run
ming streams. We select these agrl-
cultural lands. take applicant to lands
and locate you. Send Is cents for
State map showing location Of Re
serve and copy of Special Act to
A. v. Alexander, Locating Engineer.
Little Rock, Ark.-Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

among the residents of Rome, Sora, so
miles northeast in, the province Of Cas-
erta. and at other points. In Rome
buildings already damaged by the first
shock collapsed. Vs. .s$ .. 7:.s &,
..2 Besides Avezzano, the towns Of Cap
pelle, Mag)iano, Marse, Massadalbe.
iCollarmele, Cerchio, Celano, Lelli, Pa
terno, San Feline, Giosamarsi, Source
la, Capistrello, Antrosano and Cas-
tronovme have been practically de-
stroyed. !. va 5s.Ss
Pescino, Ortonamarsi, San Benedict
to. Ortucchio, Caculla, Bisegna, Bal
sorano, Canistro. Civitelladantina, Cas-
tellafiumi, Pagliotra and Sorbo re-
ceived serious damage. 81
Tagliacozzo, Ovuedoli, Cappadoccia,
Santa Marie, Pogiog Filippo, San Don
alto, San Stefano, Rocacerro, Carsoli,
;Peraoluco and Trasacco were all more
or less damaged. Every one Of these
towns shows casualty list.
The disaster Is second only to that
Of Messina in 1905 Troops have been
sent into every part of the stricken
country to aid in the work OF relief.
e.: Quake Belt 800 Miles Long.
The earthquake belt is estimated to
be about three hundred miles long, ex-
tending practically from one side Of
Italy to the other. The northernrhost
point affected is Poppi, near Florence.
and the most southern point Palermo
in Sicily. The worst damage was
caused in Abruzzi, Ilatium and Cam
pania. .,5fG. ,8t (
Relief measures for the thousands
who escaped from their ruined homes
in; safety hut are in want and without
shelter are being speeded by the gov
eminent. 70 49,
Special trains, where possible. have
been dispatched, carrying physicians
and nurses. and government officials
have been ordered to provide all ne
cessitfes for the stricken people.
King Aids Rescue Work.
King Victor Emmanuel, despite pro-
tests of government officials, early de-
parted for Avezzano, and arrived there
during the afternoon. ~. -. .-.
He inspected the ruins and watched
the work OF rescue. While making
the rounds of the ruins he reached
spot where workmen, aided by SOL
diers. were endeavoring to extricate
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

the fore part of the day. They caused
the collapse of some buildings already
severely damaged. resulting in the in
jury of q number of persons engaged
in rescue work in various towns.
These shocks were not violent, but
they increased the alarm Of the peo-
pie and made more difficult the work
OF rescue. y Is I. LIP = III: - z. d.
At Sora, 60 miles northeast OF Rome,
in the province of Castera, another
shock occurred. The residents, panic
stricken, fled from their homes. The
town, which has a population Of some
10000, was almost destroyed. 4-s5,~
Among the victims in Sora are many
of the town authorities and persons Of
note in the district &.s~
Four hundred and fifty bodies al
ready have been recovered from the
wreckage. There are large numbers
Of injured there. .,% d.
e. Cities Report Losses, =.
Reports reaching Rome of the cas-
ualties counted set forth that at Sassa
i've pCAoO WC4o A4l1oO taAu ~ WSlC
wounded MI - ~ s. ~
At Popoli two persons were killed.
At Antrosano there are seven dead and
80 wounded, while at Cocullo there are
nine dead.
Twenty persons lost their lives at
Tore, ten at Picenze and six at Bussi.
4 The latest available reports say
there are so dead at Tore Caetani and
20 at Vilalgo, and that in the valley of
the river Garagliano there are about
200 victims.
News received here from Arpino. 80
miles south of Avezzano, says that 40
persons were killed there and 10
wounded. The Cicero tower at Arpino,
in memory Of the great Roman orator
born there. collapsed as result of the
earthshock. , z
The under project OF Sora, rs miles
south Of Avezzano. telegraphs that
half the town has been RACED. He i'm
plores assistance. .''t. ..' .u.
Dispatches received from Ancona
say that a heavy storm ragged along
the Adriatic coast. There was also a
heavy fall of snow. Naples reports a
strong tidal wave in the Gulf of Gaeta,
accompanied by seismic disturbances
on shore. %% ~. .|-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Plants From Belgium.

I There is pathos in the fact, recently
announced by government officials,
that during the last three months
there have come to this country from
the most afflicted nation in the world,
larger numbers of beautiful plants
and flowers than from all the rest Of
Europe combined.
Little Belgium, smoking. desolate
waste, is seeking to save her flowers,
and she has taken the place which, in.
times Of peace, is held by France. The
plants are being sent to the United
States through Holland. After their
inspection for plant diseases, they are
turned over to brokers, who sell them
to individuals. $50. 'r =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
SULTAN BOWS TO ITALY
Reported That Kings Ultlmatum to
Turkey Brings Agreement to Set
tie Hodeida Clash. a.

Milan, Jan. 14.-1taly's demands for
the solution of the Hodeida incident
have been agreed to en- bloc by the
sublime porte. Turkey already has
ordered the release of British Vice
Consul Richardson. who was arrested
in the Italian consulate at Hodeida
and has promised to punish the SOL
diers who broke into the consulate as
well as to salute the Italian flag when
it is again hoisted over the building.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
HOW coNGREssMEN VOTED
ION SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION

Votes For-Adair, Alexander, Ander-
son, Anthony, Austin, Avis, Baker,
Barnhart, Bathrick, Bell (Cal.), Borch-
ers, Borland, Britten, Brown IN. ",
Bryan, Buchanan Qll.), Butler, Camp.
bell; Carr, Casey, Chandler IN. ~,
Church, Clancy, Cline, Connolly
(Kan.). Copley, Cramton; Crosser.
Curry, Davenport. Decker, Deitrick.
Dershem, Dickinson, Dillon, Doolittle,
Drukker, Ragan, Edmonds, Evans,
Farr, Ferrugusson, Ferris, Fess, Fitz-
henry. Fordney, Foster, Francis, Fow-
Ter, Fear, French, Gallagher, Gallivan,
George, Gilmore, Good. German, Ora
ham (Pa,), Green Ua.), Griest, Guern-
sey, Hamill, Hamilton (Mich.), Ham
lin, Hart, Haugen, Hawley, Hayden,
Hayes, Helgesen, delivering, Hensley.
Hill, Hobson, Howell, Hughes (W.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
LONG RECORD OF DISASTERS
Earthquake Shocks Responsible for
~, Thousands Of Deaths and I'm
mense Damage. 's-7

81 The destruction of San Francisco
and Valparaiso and the razing Of 10
villages in Calabria occurred in the
spring and summer of 1906. The prov
ince of Esmeraldas in Ecuador was
shaken in January and a great tidal
wave followed, drowning many per-.
sons and devastating the city of Es-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
DISASTER IN 1908
In December Of That Year Sicily and
r calabria Were Devastated by
an Earthquake.

1t fell to the lot of Italy to suffer
what probably was the greatest dis
aster from an earthquake that the
world has ever seen. This was in
December, 1908, when in Sicily and
Calabria 76,4S5 persons; were killed,
s5,47o injured and 100000 made
homeless. The financial loss never
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

in the spring and summer of 1906. The
province of Esmeraldas in Ecuador
was shaken in January and great
tidal wave followed, drowning many
and devastating the city of Esmer-
aldas. Colombia also suffered in this
disturbance, about 300 persons being
killed.
A month and half later on the
island of F'ormosa the village of Kagi
and three other towns were destroyed
with the loss Of thousands Of lives;
and material damage estimated at s45..
000, 900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

= Cruiser Bremen Is Damaged?
Petrograd, Jan. 14.-The German
cruiser Bremen has arrived at Will
helmshaven in a badly damaged con-
dition, as the result of coming in con-
tact with a mine, according to infor-
nation received by Russia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

was accurately computed, but it ran
into many millions Of dollars.
Up to the time of this catastrophe
the earthquake at Lisbon, Portugal, in
1855, which cost 10000 lives, caused
the greatest number Of casualties.
Nineteen hundred and six was the
worst period for seismic disturbances
on record. It was during this time that
great disasters occurred over the
world.
The destruction of San Francisco
and Valparaiso and the razing of
eighteen villages in Calabria occurred
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

meraldas. Colombia also suffered in
this disturbance, about three hundred
persons being killed: :
A month and half later, on the
Island of Formosa, the village of Kagi
and three other towns were destroyed,
with the loss of thousands of lives and
material damage estimated at $45, O0O,-
600. A month later Kagi again was
visited, with much loss of life and
property damage, E'..
A few months later Valparaiso and
several surrounding towns were de-
stroyed by earthquake shocks with a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Scared, but No Coward

g. Scared, but No Coward.
"You look scared, lieutenant" said
coarse-grained fellow in the ranks
to an intelligent young officer as the
regiment was ordered to charge.
II am scared" was the frank reply.
IF you were half as scared as I am
you would be on the run five miles in
the rear" &; r. ,5g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

Turk Insurgents Threaten Durazzo.
London, Jan. ia dispatch from
Athens says that the Mussulman in
surgents have captured the heights
around Durazzo, capital of Albania,
and have mounted guns to shell city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

Wheat Rise Quiz On In Chicago.
Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE Chicago
board Of trade may stand the brunt of
the new Investigation of the high price
of foodstuffs. Bakers and millers have
visited the Office of United States Dis
trict Attorney Clyne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Grand Duke Is Safe,

Petrograd, Jan. 1.-THE reported
death of Grand Duke Alexander Mich
aelovitch, brother-in-law of Emperor
Nicholas, while fighting in Persia last
week, was officially denied in Petro-
grad on Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
total loss of $4,000 inhabitants.

total loss of 5000 inhabitants.
In 1907 same the disaster to Kings
ton, Jamaica, in which over 1000 lives
were lost and $25,O0O,OOO damage was
done. Carriage, Costa RIGA, lost 1900
lives in 1910 from an earthquake, and
in Turkey, in 1912, 5000 persons per-
ished, while 10000 were made home:
less in a similar disaster.
Last year Sakura, Japan, was visited
by an earthquake and the eruption of
volcano, which caused much prop
erty damage, but did not result in a
large loss of life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
8. LADIES! LOOK YOUNG II.
How Thousands Have Restored Natur.
s&I5, .lbiraloe 2nandn,IF Removed. Is, +,
: alECol.or. D;

49, Al Color. Dand1un Hen1oVeo'
: Gray-haired persons viii be interested In the
reports Of druggists in town regarding the sue
cessful Accomplishments of Hays Hair Health.
This unique preparation causes the Oxygen IN
the air to 40 act on the hair that the brilliant
color and lustre Of youth is returned: Not 2
dye; absolutely harmless. Removes dandrun.
Cleans and tones scalp; revitalizes and beau
SOC and 500 bottles at drug stores or direct, II
price and dealers name are sent to Phiio Hay
Speciaities Co., Newark, N. J.. Price REFUNDED
II it fails. Adv. y ti4f5& ss<',.Naa, 1r.lh .. =.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Emperor William in France.

Paris, Jan. 14.-Emperor William is
reported to be paying another visit to
his army on French soil and is living
at the chateau of French member
of the chamber of deputies in north
ern France. .- .... -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
He Was Right.

Father read today that three va.
rieties OF + the dog never bark-the
Australian dog, the Egyptian shep
herd dog and the "lion-headed" dog OF
Tibet. & (. i. S75: t....is:5 NIB;
Son There is one other kind OF
dog that doesn't bark. pop-a dead
dog eS ny s.-@ & s'1 ~, Co. $sa 55sss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
millionaire Cotton Dealer Dies,

s Millionaire Cotton Dealer Dies.
Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 14-Samuel M. In
man, millionaire cotton dealer, well
known all over the South and East,
died here on Tuesday following a pro-
longed Illness. The funeral was held
in this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
To Veto Immigration Bill.

= : = TO Veto Immigration BIZ.
Washington, ian. 14.-While declin-
ing to say so in specific terms, Presi-
dent Wilson again made it clear that
he will veto the immigration bill. He
is as strongly opposed to the literacy
test as ever.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Reply Not Vet Formulated.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE United
States government has not yet formu-
lated any opinion concerning the Brit
ish reply to the. American note on
shipping, according to President Will
son. J. p
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Rate Increase Allowed,

Washington, Jan. 14.-An increase
of five per cent was allowed on Tues
day afternoon by the interstate COM
merce commission in the New York.to-
Chicago rates on potash and other fer
tiliZer6. -s5... - + .3yGsE 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Richard Cannon |. Dead.

Danville, ILL.,, Jan. 14.-Richard Can
non, nephew Of Congressman Joseph
G. Cannon, was found dead in bed with
conditions pointing to suicide. Mr..
Cannon was forty-six years old and
married twice. ,y ~. AZ,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Karlsruhe Reported DESTROYED.

NdrTsrUHe hePUTtcu destroyed.
Panama, Jan. 14.-Reports were cur
rent here on Tuesday that the German
cruiser Karlsruhe has been sunk after
destroying a British cruiser in the
been received.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

Seven by the Average.
Knicker-How big Is your boy?
Bocker-He takes ten-year-old suit
and q. four-year-old car seat. He aver
ages seven. "a ~ 4r,..3 h 1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
y. Let's Hope So.

Bill-This paper says the invention
of an Englishman is a machine to per.
nit singer to hear his own voice
just as an audience hears it. ,s:... NC :.
e Jill-Do you suppose that will make
certain people who sing more merci'
full? Ssf.Tif " p lGs::: = z, " 2.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Civil WarHero Dead.

Paris, ILL.,, Jan. 14.-Samuel Magner,
who won fame by wig-wagging at AL
toona Pass, Sherman's famous war
message Hold the fort, am coming"
died here on Tuesday, aged 70. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
One Way Out.

One Way Out.
Il wish knew how to get rid Of
trouble" &, 4l {, 81 U.s. / sS 4
I'LL help you out. / know. a fellow
who's always looking for it!"-Pudge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
The Wise Fool.

pa - y ~ ~ The Wise Fool. =
There is a time to work and a time
to play, but you can't combine them.V
remarked the Sage. Ets.tE - -
But suppose you are q musician? ?"
asked the Fool -: : y ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
satxer's White Bonanza Oats.

IL Made G. ]. johnson Of Lincoln Co.,
MINI, famous in growing 243 bushels from
~ buahels sown last spring. Can you
beat that in 1915! Wont you try?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOI
~ Murine Eye Remedy fo5 BED Veal. W ,,n
jnss Eve comfort.' Write for hook Of the Eys
81 mali Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Wonderful Case of Mrs. Crusen,
~. of Bushnell, iii. La

1errrr T1r-aI think all the trouble have had since
marriage was when young girl Ny work has
have done milking in the cold
snow when was too young realize that would hurt have
suffered very much with bearing down pains in my back and such
down in health but since Lydia Pnkha Vegetable
am gaining health day thank for the great help
have received and letter will benefit suf
ferng women viii be glad for JAMES CRusr
Prshn Illinois. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
A Grateful Atlantic Coast Woman.

HoDeDoS MEaI feel duty owe to all suffering women to
tell what Lydia Compound ga tor me- 9ne
and such could scarcely straighten at times My
then would be tired mornings that could get our
thought would better until to an opera
ton commenced taking Lydia = VegeaDS II PM d
appetite could do almost all tor lam
y feel that good health TO your
1ned;cine n-Nrs HAywARD Sewers. Hodgdon, Maine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

This great
Dat has tax
(, en- IN OF 9
prizes q n d
given bigger
and larger
" ie%l d =
70 oughout
the United
States than
q ny t
known. It's
NO rmouslye
prolific. just
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20

For 80 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for fe-
male ills. No one sick with womans ailments
does justice to herself if she does not this ia.
NOUS medicine made from roots and herbs, 1t
has restored so many suffering womento health.
n~Write to LYDIA E.PINKHAM MEDICINE co.
B (CONFIDENTIAI) LYNN, MASS, for advice:
Your letter will be opened, read and answered
by q woman and held in strict confidence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-20
Praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Women from the Atlantic to the Pacific from all sections
of this great country city 50 large no village SO small
health restored by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound No who is suffering from the ills peculiar
to sex should until she this famous remedy
trial Is reasonable to believe that what 1t did Tor
these women it will do for any sick woman
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-06-10
BUD sLEDGE DEAD.

Bud Sledge, residing in the
Montgomery section, 8 miles from
town, died at an early hour this
morning, after a prolonged illness
of tuberculosis. Deceased was
about 40 years old and was born
and reared in the section where
he died. Two children, a boy
and girl, ages Z and 10, survive
him. There are no other blood
relations.
Mr. Sledge, while a man of pc
culiar notions and a recluse, was
good man and commanded the
respect of his neighborS.
He will probably be buried TO-
morrow afternoon at Poplar
Grove.
The two little ones surviving
him will be left without any pro
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-06-10
an. = - ~ lsss'ls.ifist'lsff's
County
School Notes
ny Miss virginia Luten
County supt
..st..e..yl - .lis.:.s'I.y..sl.,I..y.is

The division boards met Satur-
day, June 9th, and elected teach
crs for rural schools. IL is en-
couraging TO note that our trus-
tees are making a greater effort
each year 10 secure we'll trained
teachers. Very few of those EN-
ployed for next term have had
less than three years Of training
beyond the common school. Five
of them have had six and seven
years of training in high school
and Normal. Several hold life
diplomas and a large number of
them hold the two-ycar and four.
year State certificates. The trus-
tees who are doing most for their
school and community do not wait
10 see what teacher will happen
along and ask for the school, but
they make an effort 20 find the
most efficient teacher for the
place. The one who is hunting
the job is not always the best
teacher, hence the trustee has 10
make the same effort 10 find the
most capable one that "A business
man would make when he wanted
TO employ a capable man or wo-
man to fiji a responsible position.
The following teachers were e.
lected
Harry Yates. Taylor.
Miss Era Pewitt, Palestine.
Clemens Lawson. Liberty.
Miss Marie CULLEN, McFadden.
Mrs Lizzie Sertell, Lodgion.
j ID Boulton, Edmiston.
Mrs j d Boulton. Cayce.
W C. Underwood, Sylvan
Shade
Miss Estelle Slaughter, Sylvan
Shade
| j G. Sugg. Rush Creek.
| Miss Estella Bullock, Roper
Miss Elma Rice. Walnut Grove.
Miss GretA Benthal, Stubs.
Miss Estella woosley, Mont
gomery.
L. G. Winchester, Fair View
Miss Ina Below, Beech Grove.
Miss Gladys Benihal. Graves
Wilson Nipp, Sycamore.
Miss Jessie Graham, Blu,
Pond.
Miss Arena London. Ridge.
Miss Emms Weller. New Hope
Mrs. Lillian Stanley. Island n,
Eight.
Miss Leila Skinner, Madris
Bend.
Clarence Marshall, Taylor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-06-10
FORMER HICKMAN
BOY KILLED TUESDAY.

A special from Benton. KY,
yesterday says
Hall Dodd, the "a year old
son of l.. T. Dodd Of this place,
while boating with his hrotherin.
law, Joe Erwin, was shot acciden
tally through the lungs at 6 o.
clock Tuesday afternoon with a
shotgun, killing him almost in.
stantly. He lived only 10 minutes.
His body was forwarded 20 Ben.
ton for burial. l.. T.. Dodd has
been camping on Ilelby = Land
ing, near Keyil, McCracken couu.
ty, in hopes of rcgaining his
health"
Mr.. Dodd and family will be
remembered by many Hickman
folks They were some ten years
ago a citizen Of this town and he
was connected with the Courier.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-06-10
NEW GAS IN USE.
VICTIMS DIE "FLAPPING. "

A new gas, terrible in its eff
fects, has been invented by the
Germans, according to Enos Cur
tin, chemist, who returned
Wednesday ON the American liner
st. Lotus, after service with an
ambulance corps in Lorraine.
This gas, he says, is fatal IN near
ly every case. its victims dying
Tapping their arms like the
wings of a decapitated fowl and
with hystcrical laughter on their
lips.
There are three kinds of gas
over there, said Curtis, a chlorine,
a bromine gas and another gas
which We have not succeeded IN
identifying yet, but which the
men call laughing gas. We have
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-06-10

Sheriff and Mrs. Bailey IIud.
dleston and children, Mrs. Mary
Ligon and little daughter, Ruth,
and Miss Jodie Winston spent
Sunday in Fulton.
Mrs. John Holland and daugh.
iers, Mary and Esther, of Padu.
cab, are visiting her father, Jno.
Stubs.
Mrs. n. l.. Mitchell, of Texar-
kama, Texas, is visiting her moth
er, Mrs. Joanna Bruer.
The self conforming Straw
Hats for comfort. See them at
LeibOyitz's Live Store"
Miss Bessie Ruth Moore, of
jackson, arrived Sunday TO visit
Il. b. johnson and wife.
All the new collars in soft aud
Numbered at the Live Store"
Mrs. Al Chedister is ON the sick
list.