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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
WOMAN WEIGHED
ONLY &c POUNDS
Mrs. Morrison Says She Is
Well and Happy After TAX
ing TanIaC-GainS 80
Pounds.

II wouldn't give ore bottle Of Tan
lac for all the other medicines in Ems
ley and Birmingham put together" said
Mrs. J. y. Morrison, Of Sl4 Twenty
fifth street, Ensley Ala,
Three years ago she continued. II
lost my health, had stomach trouble Of
The worst kind and just seemed to go
into A slow decline. lost my strength,
lever knew what Il was 20 get a good
nights rest and was a nervous wreck.
7 suffered also from btliousness and
constipation and was never free from
pam. was taken TO the hospital for
an operation, and when I was taken
homo sfterward | weighed only sixty
six pounds and SO weak II looked like
would never recover.
After trying everything else that was
recommended TO me without getting any
better, decided 10 see il Tanac would
help me. While on my second bottle
my appetite picked up and ] began 70
improve. ] kept on with Tanlae and
soon was able 10 cat whatever | wanted
without having any unpeRsantness aft
eTward My nerves became quiet so I
could sleep AT night and my weight
increased thirty-three pounds I am
now doing all my own housework and
nothing seems Ia hurt me at all
believe ] owe my life 10 TduiaC and
never expect 10 be without IT,"
Taulac Is sold in Memphis exclusively
Nv Weiss Pharmacy and Warnock Drug
90, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
SPEAKER DROPS DEAD
ADDRESSING AUDIENCE

Funeral arrangements were TO be
completed Wednesday afternoon for
John T. Leake, aged travelling salesman.
who dropped dead at O'Clock Tuesday
night, at odd Fellows hall, lust a. he
was beginning an address before mem
beers Of Memphis lodge. No. 6, l. o. o. +.
The funeral probably will be conducted
BY the order, Of which Mr.. Leake had
been life long member.
Heart failure Is ascribed as the rea-
son Of Mr., Leake's death. He left his
home at 1869 Young avenue to attend
lodge meeting apparently In the best Of
health. When he arose to make an ad-
dress Mr., I.eake suddenly clutched at
his breast and toppled to the floor. He
was dead when the nearest member
reached him. Mr.. Leake was y years
Of age
Surviving are a son, George Leako,
and daughter, Sslle Anna Leake, who
is well known in local musical circles.
Mrs. Leake died some years ago.
For the past two years 5r, Lcake has
not been active in bussness. Before re-
firing he was one Of the best known
travelling statesmen out Of Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
ANNUAL PRESBYTERIAN
REVIVAL BEGINS JAN. 2

JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. II. (Spl.) 1.-The
annual revival of the First Presbyterian
church to begin Jan. and continue for
at least two weeks, will be conducted
by Rev. DR.. Frank Fincher of Hous-
ten, Tex, member of the general as
sembly evangelists of the Presbyterian
church and a revivalist of national dis
tinction it was announced by DR. J.
+. Brown today. Extensive prepara-
tons are being made for the evange-
listic services by Dr. Brown and the
church membership, and the meeting
Is expected to be of citywide import
anCe.
Dr. Fincher is now conducting a re-
Vival in Grenada, Miss. in which there
have been 100 conversions reported to
date. He has recently closed a revival
at Holly Springs, Miss, in which there
were 1870 conversions, and two months
ago he conducted a revival in Ballinger
Tex, where 2l5 persons declared their
Intention of accepting Christianity. DR..
Fincher is pastor of one of the largest
churches in Houston and has been emil
nenty successful both as pastor and in
the evangelistc work, according to re-
ports reaching Or. Brown from authori-
ties familiar with his work The Off
Gals are of the opinion that the local
church is fortunate in securing tho
service of DR.. Fincher and are expect
ing an unprecedented revival,
Or. J. e. Thacker, who is a member
Of the general assembly evangelists
with DR.. Fincher, has conducted two re-
yivals at the First Presbyterian church
In recent years which have been among
the most successful revivals of the
church. Or. Fincher has a special
evangelstic singer who will accompany
him TO Jackson
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
THIRTLETH DIVISION IS
TO FIGURE ON SCREEN

JACKSON. Tenn, Dec. II. (spl)---
The record made by the famous Goth
division, composed principally Of Ten
nessee men, In breaking the Wanted
Hindenburg line and in performing
other noted feats, will be presented in
moving pictures at the meeting of the
John A. Deaver post, American Legion,
Wednesday night at 1880 by Mai. H..
L. Landers of Nashville, conencted with
the field artillery, L. S. A, who will
also deliver a lecture to the local vet
Grams in the interest of the American
Legion. A committee has been appoint
ed to arrange for a suitable place for
the, meeting, but has been unable to
report thus far The members of the
committee stated today that a favorable
place to hold the meeting will be Sc
cured and announced tomorrow.
Every white eX-service man in Madi =
son county is cordially invited to hear
Mai. Landers and witness the screen
presentation of the 3Oth division in
training in this country and in active
service in France. No admission will
be charged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
LANE DENIES RUMOR
He IS TO RESIGN

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-Secretarv
Lane today issued a statement denying
published reports that he had placed
his resignation before President Wilson,
but disclosed that he intends to leave
the cabinet when he can do so without
adding to the presidents burdens or
worries"
This is Mr. Lanes statement:
with reference to my ) talked of
resignation. ] have not sent il to the
president, nor even written il. but !
do contemplate going out Of the cabi-
net and have withheld talking to the
president about it, because did not
wish to add TO his burdens or worries
at this time. Nor do | know when the
time will come when l can. This is a
fun statement Of all the facts. l have
thought ii unkind to say anything TO
him about the matter and that any
mention of It now BY anyone would be
a needless annoyance"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
employees
PROTESTS READY

Between $50 and zoo delegates are
expected in Memphis to attend the SEES
sion of the joint congressional commits
sion on postal salaries which will meet
here on Jan. 6. These delegates will
represent postoffices throughout the
states OF Tennessee, kentucky part OF
Mississippi and part Of Arkansas
The joint commission, composed OF
senators and representatives. will come
TO Memphis from Atlanta, for the pur-
pose Of gathering information concern
ing the adWsahility Of raising salaries
OF postal employees throughout the ma
tion. Clerks, carriers, supervisors and
other employees viii be grouped. and
each group has prepared a vast amount
Of data to be submitted to the commits
sion This data will show the increased
costs Of necessities Of life, as we'll as
Increases In pay granted to workers in
other lines OF endeavori as compared
with the pay Of postal employees.
The commission was originally sched
uled 10 visit Memphis during the early
fall, hut the fight in the United States
senate on the peace treaty necesSitated
the abandonment OF the trip for the
time being. At that time elaborate
plans had been made by postal en-
plb1eS LOT int pfthen ldllOn OF theH
plea for increased remuneration. These
plans, formulated at that time, will be
carried out when the commission
reaches Memphis on Jan. 6.
Delegates from tho cities and towns
In the Memphis territory win reach
Memphis in advance OF the commission
and the present plan is to have each
group OF employees select speakers to
present the cases of each group there
by saving time for the commission as
well as the delegates.
Memphis postal employees will also
arrange entertainment Of various kinds
for the delegates who will be in Mem
phis several days The original sched-
uls Of the commission included Louis
lana in the Memphis territory. but
since that time hearing has been set
for New Orleans, which viii take In
the gulf coast territory. The commits
sion is headed bv Senator John Hollis
Bankhead, senior senator from Ala
hama. and includes Senator X. u. Nc
k6iiar OF Memphis, and Representative
John A. Moon. Of Tennessee. who is
vice chairman.
Further Information concerning the
visit of the commission here Is expected
at the Memphis postoffice daily. mean
while arrangements are going forward
for the presentation OF the urgent need
OF postal employees for increased pay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
MRS. MOORE WILL CASE
GOES TO HIGHER COURT

JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. II. (spL)-An
injunction bill filed in the Shelby county
chancerY court on April 8, 1919, form
ing part Of the extensive litigation In
the famous Mrs. William Il. Moore
will case has been appealed to the court
of civil appeals. The case is styled the
William r. Moore School of Technology
VS.. Mrs. Henrietta Urquhart, Mrs. EN-
ma A. Schultz, w. II. Miller, George
Heakes, Bessie Heakes, Thomas NJ,
Scruggs and Bank Of Commerce a
Trust company. The litigation devoivas
upon will alleged to have been left
by Mrs, Moore, widow Of the wealthy
merchant, in favor of the School OF
Technology which is TO bear his name,
but the benefits Of which are now
claimed by the heirs named In the de-
Tense.
The lower court held that Mrs. Moore
left will bequeathing her property 10
the school, but that the viii had been
suppressed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
OHIO AT PADUCAH IS TO
STAND AT FORTY FEET

PADUCAH. Ky, Dec. II. tSpl)--
That the Ohio river at this point will
not go beyond 40 feet, three feet under
flood stage. is the prediction received
from the weather bureau department at
Cairo. The crest is expected to be
reached by Wednesday or Thursday,
1t is expected by rivermen that a stand
will soon be reached due to the colder
weather. The present stage carries
with it no cause for alarm here, since
not Il great deal Of backwater is un
from the banks
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
ATLANTA FIXES PRE- WAR
PRICES FOR SOFT DRINKS

ATLANTA Ga. Dec, I6.--Hotels,
restaurants and soda fountains In At
lznta may not charge more than the
prs-waT rate Of cents a glass FOR
coffee, tea. chocolate. cocoa. chocolate
mix, sweet milk or buttermilk. under
orders Of the local fair price committee,
elective today
The order also provides that at least
10 fluid ounces Of buttermilk and six
q the other drinks must be served for
p nickel At nearly all places here 10
cents had been the minimum.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
|. C. MEN AT PADUCAH
TO RECEIVE BACK PAY

PADUCAH, Ky, Dec. 17.-Back pay
for / 200 employees Of the Illinois Central
railroad shops is expected to arrive this
week, The pay roll, retroactive to May
], will amount to about $4,000. The
men will receive as individuals from
$75 to $50. The release of this money
in Paducah Is expected to act as 4
timulus to holiday trade,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
ACCIDENTAL NOISY BLAST
STARTLES INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. t7.--One
long. weird. shriel<ing whistle, then
others less strident, finally practically
all sirens in the city, mingled with the
ringing of number OF bells, broke the
stiffness of the carly morning in Indian
apolis today. This was followed by the
continual janging of telephone bells in
local newspaper office
II guess its notice of the end of the
world" said one woman TREMENDOUSLY.
'"rhe whistles are calling the people to
church and I'm going"
II developed later that a valve on
whistle at railroad round-house had
become stuck starting the din, in which
the other whistles were joined, without
knowing exactly why
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
PADUCAH FAV0RS IRISH
INDEPENDENCE MOVE

PADUCATI, KY. Dec. 17.--With a
membership OF 80 men and women Of
Paducah the organization OF the Friends
Of Irish Independence was completed at
o meeting held Sunday afternoon at the
knights of Columbus hall. Regular
meetings of the local branch will be
held The constitution was drawn and
officers elected to serve the organiza-
ton, John J. Dorian was elected chair
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
1920 AUTO NUMBER
PLATES ARE READY

John c. McLemore, county court
clerk announced Wednesday that the
1920 automobile number plates had ar
rived and were ready for sale. Sale OF
these licenses was begun Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
B0LSHEVIKI CLAIMING
KIEV HAS BEEN TAKEN

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE capture of
Kiev and the occupation Of Kupiansk,
southeast Of kharkov. are claimed in a
BOlshevik statement received from Mos
CLw by wireless today
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
DENY SOVIET CLAIMS,

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE India office
today in response to an inquiry by the
Daily Mail, omphatically denies reports
of the wiping out Of 300 British troops
comprising the garrison of the town of
Meshed, Persia, by the population.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-17
43 KILLED, 100 HURT
IN HUN EXPLOSION

BERLIN, Dec Forty-three work
men and women were killed and more
than 100 injured In an explosion at the
Mariensiel ammunition depot near VIII
htlnshaven today. The explosion oc-
CURED while shells were being unload
ed
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES

Charles Byron Berry died at his
residence, 1902 Seventh street, Mon
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, after a
protracted illness, Of heart trouble,
aged "a years, months and 8 days.
Besides his wife, Minnie E., he leaves
five children, four sons and'one 'daugh-
ter, viz, Clyde E., Nellie E.; Charles
F., Joseph E., and Earnest B: Berry,
all Of whom were with him at the
time of his death. - = 80
Mr.. Berry enlisted in the Ninth
Kansas Cavalry, in April, 1852, and
after serving three years in the Civil
war, was discharged and re-enlisted in
the spring of 1864. In the following
October he was wounded at the Battle
of the Blue. This caused the loss of
his right arm.
He was married to Minnie E. Bolin
at lola, Kan, August 8, 1871. He was
consistent member of the M. E.
church for forty years.
In the passing of C. B. Berry this
city loses another of its good citizens;
Mr.. Berry had not been here in point
of years as long as many others but
was rated as one of the old residents.
He had lived in the mining district OF
which Webb City was part for a
long time, coming here along about
1912 and buying the property which is
still the home of his wife and daugh-
ter who survive him. Mr.. Berry was
an old soldier and carried one empty
sleeve as a result of trouble that had
set in from his experiences in the
Civil war.
Always cordial and joyial Mr.. Berry
had many friends and was always
singing or whistling as he passed
along the street; a story is told by one
of his neighbors that he had watched
Mr.. Berry climb the hill between Sew
enth and Eighth streets on HIS way to
the post office for his daily papers;
being large of frame and suffering
from heart trouble he was often COM
PEELED to stop for breath and would
quietly back up to one of the large
trees for a moments rest and then go
on.
He was kind father, a good neigh
bor and a patriot and he will be great
ly missed by the few old boys of '6S
who are left in this city. The wife and
children have the sympathies of the
community. .. :
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
DISCHARGES NOT RECORDED
Not Necessary for Ex-Service Men to
Register Discharge Papers

Miss Minnie Murray, registrar OF
deeds Of Cherokee county has been
requested by Attorney-General Rich
ard J. Hopkins to notify soldiers, sail
ors and marines that the recording OF
their discharge papers with the conn-
ty recorder is Unnecessary and entire
ly unauthorized by statute.
Miss Murray received q copy OF the
bill passed by the last legislature. The
law provided that copies Of the, dis
charge papers may be fled at the Of
fee of the adjutant general, saying
''the adjutant general shall place such
record upon permanent file in his Of
fee and shall, upon request of such
soldier, sailor or marine, cause to be
furnished without charge, q certificate
of military service in accordance with
the records so filed"
Miss Murray said today that a num-
Der of discharges which had not yet
been fled were in her office when she
received the notice from the attorney
generals office and that these would
be fled unless they were called for at
once.
Although the recording Of discharge
papers was not authorized by law, the
fee of one dolldr which was charged
by Miss Murray, was allowed by law
for the fling of the papers!
Soldiers may send their discharge
papers to the adjutant general Py
mail, preferably registered. No city
county or state official may charge q
soldier for officially certifying to the
correctness of the true copies of the
original file.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
SAM TURNER -
AWARDED DAMAGES


Sam Turner, colored, in district
court at Galena, has been awarded
$4,000 from the Frisco railroad COM
pany, as damaes due for the death Of
his daughter, Geraldine, who was
killed on the Frisco crossing on west
Twelfth street on July z, 1917. The
passenger train approached while the
Turner girl and others were on the
track in light wagon. The horse was
whipped up and got across in time to
avoid being struck by the engine, but
the girl either jumped or fell out and
was struck and killed by the engine.
The $4,000 which might have been
saved had q watchman been on the
crossing, would have paid the salary
Of watchman for a long time. Soon
after this accident a watchman was
placed there. r. E. Rosenstein, 10
cal attorney, had the winning side Of
the case.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
SWEET CORN FOR
THE HOME GARDEN

By planting several varieties OF
sweet corn the same day, we have had
roasting ears, fresh from the field
during go days IN Eastern Colorado.
And it seems possible to have fresh
corn during q longer period in Kansas.
The varieties we used were Golden
Bantam, Early Minnesota, White Mex
ican, Zigzag Evergreen, StOwells Ev-
ergreen, Country Gentleman, Man,
moth and Egyptian. These eight fur
nished succession, and their dates Of
maturity overiapped me-especially
the larger varieties that came late IN
the season. Mammoth and Egyptian
are large-eared varieties, and are both
quite late. But, they are good quality,
and are fine for canning whole ears.
They furnish good yield'Uf valuable
fodder. Dairymen might find these
two varieties profitable II planted for
J.E. PAYNE,
ARriculturist Of Frisco R. R., Parsons;
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
PRISONERS SENTENCED
OryiIle Pifer VIII Serve Two Years
In RefOrmatOry

Sentence was passed on three young
men convicted or pleading guilty in
criminal actions since the opening OF
the March term by Judge F. w. Boss
in the district court at Galena, Sat
urday afternoon.
Chester Rowden and William Bry-
ant, who pleaded. guilty TO a charge OF
grand larceny, consisting Of the theft
Of q number of automobile tires from
q concern at Treece, were sentenced to
the reformatory for a term mott ex-
ceed five years.
orville Pifer, convicted Of fourth
degree manslaughter in connection
with the killing. of Earl Miller at Blue
Mound last November, was given an
indeterminate sentence not to exceed
two years in the state reformatory'
The length Of his. term there will de-
pend upon the judgment Of the Offi-
GERS in charge.
Arthur Devault, who pleaded guilty
to embezElement, in connection with
the taking of a large amount Of ex-
press matter from the Wells Fargo
Company last summer, was not SEN
teAced Saturday. His sentence will be
fixed Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
STAR ITEMS

A very pleasant time was spent at
! the Star school house ounday after
noon when the young folks of the dis
trict met, the afternoon was spent in
taking pictures and playing ball.
Mr.. Arthur Commons and family
spent Sunday afternoon at the Fred
Won Wedell home.
Mr.. Sam Brittle and family, spent
Saturday evening in Joplin.
Last Sunday night q bunch of
young folks, called at Mr.. Bryant's to
hear some music. A very pleasant
time was enjoyed.
Mildred and Nellie Chambers of
Lowell spent Sunday afternoon with
Margaret Karr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrell Winters took
dinner Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. L.
L. Winters.
Roy DePreeee called at the Brittle
home Sunday afternoon.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
THE SECRET IS OUT

From the Columbus Advocate: The
members Of the Ancient and Modern
Drama Club gave a kitchen shower
last evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Maceauley for Miss Eva
Roberts, whose marriage to Walter
Hartley Of Baxter Springs, is to take
place some time this spring. The
guests played hearts and Miss Roberts
won the honor prize. A dainty two
course luncheon was served. The
guests present were: Misses Bernice
Edwards, Ruth Mckinney, Jennie
Roberts, Mrs. Jack Cammaek and
MFs. Fred Youngman. The members
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
CONTEST CONTINUED

At the regular business meeting OF
the Methodist Sunday. school board it
was decided to continue the Red and
Blue contest until Easter day. The
showing has been so good in spite Of
sickness, end of Conference year and
other finderances, that it. was thought
best to keep up the work until that
time. The attendance at last; Sundays
school totalled almost: 800, which is q
gain of 100So since the school moved
into the new building. :.
Several interesting suggestions are
being worked out to create. q great
sentiment in this city for interest IN
church work of all. kinds. One of the
most forceful ways of getting in touch
with parents is thru the children who
are enlisted by their little friends or
associates, also the great good that
has come from newspaper publicity is
not being overlooked.
In this day and, age there is no ex-
cuse for any family and one especial
ly blessed with growing children, for
not being interested in the one factory.
that builds manhood and womanhood.
When you line up with a good
church you line up with the forces
that stand for clean city, clean NOR.
ais, clean politics; if you do not line
UP with them you compromise with
the other things.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
MANY HOUSES TO BUILD

Present indications are that numer-
Gus houses are to be built in Baxter
within the near future, according to
a survey Of local conditions by the
Chamber Of Commerce. Reports from
the various lumber companies are that
several bills for houses are being sold.
]. 7. Mcclure, local manager for the
Matthews company, reported today
the sale Of five houses. LuInbermen
generally are Of the opinion that lum-
Der will continue perhaps permanent
ly, its present high price and that ce-
ment is also a staple article that will
remain at its present figure.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
LICENSES NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR EXPLOSIVES

According TO information, that
reached the Chamber Of Commerce
today through The NntieAal- Chamber
Of Commerce ,the yArtISeA ApgulstiOns
requiring licenses FOR ne purchase,
possession and -uB9 Of -expiUsivsS for
recliimiag ,H4d, ssitmpT blasting
bitches, ETC., has been revoked. effect
i've March is. The revocation, how
ever, does not allow senemy'aliens or
subjects Of q country allied with an
enemy TO manufacture, pOssess or use
explosives ut any time. J. w. Kalten-
bach has been the federal license
agent here during the war period.