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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25
Progressive Union Club.

Owing to Illness in the family, the
shower for the Wilson baby was
postponed by the ladies Of the Pro
gressive Union club and their regu-
lar meeting was held at the home of
Mrs. J. Haney on the afternoon OF
Dee. Is. The usual business meet
ing was held, after which the after
noon was spent in fancy work and
social visiting The hostess served
delightful luncheon and the ladies'
then departed, all declaring they had
spent fine afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25

try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
she did. had only taken it shortitim
when ! began to improve and it was not
long when was well--in the best Of health
! have since taken 'Favorite Prescription
during expectancy and found il a wonderful
help, keeping me well and strong the entire
time. MRS. BELLE CANNON, 2910
Roosevelt Ave
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25
(First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector, Dec II, 1870
SHERIFF'S SALE
Case No. $500

Bessie Baxter, Plaintiff
VS..
George l.. Miller, a. s. Miller, Ralph H.
Miller and Charles A. Miller De-
PENDANTS.
Under and by virtue OF an order OF
sale issued by the Clerk OF the District
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25
Golden Belt Club.

The Golden Belt Social club met
at the home of Mrs. Agnes White
hair, Dec. IS. Despite the muddy
roads large crowd was present.
The guests OF the club were Mrs.
John Whitehair. Sr., Mrs. Paul
Whitehair, Mrs. Fay Burkholder and
Mrs. Lottie Duffy. Mrs. Burkholder
and Mrs. Duffy were taken into the
club, as new members. After we
had been served most delicious
luncheon by our hostess, assisted by
her daughter, Miss Ethel and son
Ray, and Harold Duffy We thanked
her for her hospitality and the good
time enjoyed by all The next meet
ing win be held at the home of Mrs.
Cecilia Whitehair ON Tuesday, Dee.
10
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25
WOMAN'S CRIT.
ICAL TIME

Omaha, Nebr. II have used DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription for many
years at certain critical times when such
tonic was necessary and it never failed to
strengthen and build me up. When was
raising my family | took IL and always tho
results were most satisfactory; then during
middle life it helped me to come through in
a strong and healthy condition. am very
enthusiastic concerning DR.. Pierce's RENE
dies and have recommended them not only
TO members Of my own family but TO many
others besides and have never heard one
complaint. DIR. Pierce's book, the Common
Sense Medical Adviser has been in my
home for 35 years and know il has saved
me many doctor bill, as well as mLny Of
my friends whom have advised through
It. MRS. THOS. GRAY, 4316 Ersldne
st.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a
remedy that any ailing woman can safely
take because 1t is prepared from roots, does
not contain alcohol or narcotics. Its ingre-
dents printed on wrapper.
Send 10c for trial package Of Favorite
Prescription tablets to DR.. Pierce s Invalids'
Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25

All Tun-uOWn, weak ana
nervous. / was pale
as death; my people
became very much
alarmed-thought /
was going into a de-
cline. My mother took
me TO our druggist and
asked him II he could
recommend some med
icine that he thought
would be good for my
case He told her IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25
PUBLICATION NOTICE

First published IN the Abilene Weekly
Reflector. Dec. %, 1870
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-25
MOTHERS, PREPARE

Kansas City, Kans. when | was a
girl just coming into womanhood became
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
WARN sGAINsr BOMBS
Nation Wide Anarchistic Plot Tn
car,hed in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Nov. 21.-Bewarc
of bombs in Christmas packages
This vas the warning sent out
to government officials this week
when police here discovered evi-
denee of Red plot to send explo-
sive machines as Christmas gifts
through the mails.
Evidence of the existence of the
nation wide anarchistic plot to in
stitute reign of terror at the
Christmas season was discovered
Yesterday by Andrew Emmanuel,
head of the bomb squad Of the city
detective force. Emmanuel, it is
said. discovered the evidence during
his investigation of radical activi-
ties here.
Superintendent of Police Robin
son Immediately communicated with
government officials and with Chief
of Police Quigley of Rochester,
n. Y, chairman of the Board Of
Governors of the National Bureau
of Criminal Identification.
The Bureau of Police also issued
the following statement:
Superintendent Of Police Rob
inson is in possession Of reliable in
formation that members of certain
radical organizations. with head
quarters in the principal cities of
the United States, are preparing
to send out prior and during the
Christmas holidays, packages of
neat appearance. which would prob
ably be considered as Christmas
gifts by those who receive them.
Some of these packages. it IS
known, are intended for United
States government officials of
States and cities, whose duties have
required them to take an active
part in the suppression Of Bolshe-
vik and anarchistic movements. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
HOLD MAN FOR SHOOTING
Rev Over Postum is Said tn Have
Been Prime Factcr in Lynch
burg Trag .dy

Lynchburg. Nov. 21.-Harry 7.
Blanks vas shot here Wednesday
and W. E. Rhodes, shipping clerk
for FieIds-W Watkins Co... is being
held. Blanks died On the way 7"
the hospital. He was discharged by
Rhodes, and, according to Rhodes,
who surrendered himself to the po-
lice. Blanks Threatened. 10 kill him.
but he was able to shoot first, cne
ball piercing Blanks ear and an
other near his heart. Tie third
went wild.
The shooting occurred in whole
sale store.
Tn the past year Blanks mother
and wife died of Influenza. Later
his baby and father died and lie
married again within the year.
Rhodes came here about fifteen
months ago from Norfolk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
GEORGIA NEGRO LiNCHEb
Mcb Drags Station Agents Slayer
From House With Rope

!: Madison Ga, Nov ..:2l. .-WalI;r'
Bavnes. negro, was taker out and
shot to death in the northern part
of Morgan county Wednesday
night after he had killed Kay o.
burn, railroad station agent. VINO
was aiding ba!iff to arrest TIE
negro according to word received
here today
Ozburn and the bailiff had gone
70 the negro's house and Il demand
for him to come out and surrender
was replied to, it was SAID. by a
shot that killed OZburn. The sheriff
vas sent for and crowd gathered.
Entering the house, the snefsl1
found Bayncs concealed between
two mattresses. A number Ct
men rushed in, seized the negro,
tied rope around his neck. carried
him off into the woods and sh"t
him to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
CONDITIONAL PARDON
Mrs. Hall, Convicted of Numbering
Her Husband in Louisa Co.
i'm 1914, is Free

The news of a conditional par
don granted a convicted murderess
some Two weeks ago by Governor
Davis is announced. Mrs. Elizabeth
A. Hall, of Louisa county, received
the pardon, having served not quite
half of ten year term imposed
by jury in 1914 for the murder
of her husband, Victor Hall, on the
morning of April 10. 1914.
The murder of Hall caused a SEN
sation, following closely fire
which destroyed the store of mer-
chant named Dunkum, business
rival of Halls. Dunkum was
brother of Mrs. Halls first hus-
band and Victor Hall was suspected
of having started the fire which
destroyed the store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
Contains History Of Part
Played by Virginia
Troops in War
FUNDS FOR MEMORIAL
Is OF Especial Interest to Alexandria
Boys Who Participated in World
War and to Every Virginian.

A handsomely illustrated Souve-
mir program of the first anniver-
sary of the signing of the armls-
tice, published for the celebration
held in Richmond November lO-l5,
under the auspices Of the Woman's
Auxiliary ofAhe American Legion,
Post No l, has been placed on sale
in a number of the drug stores OF
this city.
The book is neatly gotten up and
profusely illustrated and contains
forty-eight pages. Among other
things it contains brief sketches OF
the 29th division which division in
cluded the 116th Infantry and IN
this infantry were many A!eNan-
drians, most Of whom were former
members. of the old Alexandria
Light Infantry.
There is also contained the war
record of the 111th Field Artillery,
1O4th ammunition train. signal
corps, hospital corps, history OF
the Virginians of the Rainbow d."
vision. the S0th Division. and brief
sketches of the regiments composed
entirely of Virginian including the
3l7tn Infantry.
Inasmuch as Alexandria boys
were connected with the divisions
whose history is contained in this
book it certainly should meet with
ready sale here as the records
are written, by those who were on
the scene of action, and. of course.
are accurate.
In addition to these Secords the
program contains other |data OF m
tcrest to all Virgin;aN who took
part in the world. war.
Miss Nellie Uhler and Miss Eliza
Douglas, of this city. are in charge
of promoting the sa lie of the pro-
grams in this city.
These programs have been
been placed on sale at the following
drug stores: H. ID. Ashton. w i.
Creighton. A. j. Dienelt, Glbson's,
Rexall Drug Store, J. f. w. TIM
herman, Edgar Warficld. Jr.
Proceeds from the sale will go TO
the fund being raised in Virginia
toward the erection of suitable
memorial to the memory of all OF
the Vircinians who participated IN
the world war.
Every person in Alexandra
should urchase copy of the book
as record of the part played D!
Virginians in the war and also TO
helm the cause for which the pro-
cecds will be used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
ANITA STEWART TODAY

The Richmond Theatre will pre-
sent for two days beginning today,
what is considered by experts to he
one of the, most perfect motion pic
lures yet made. The story is OF a
marriage of convenience. adapted
from "Her Kingdom Of Dreams, ny
Louise Provost which was publish
ed in "The Peoples Home Journal
The film was directed by Marshall
Nqilan who recently made Mary
Pickfords :'Daddy Long Legs
Critics state that it is almost I'M
possible to pick flaw in the won
derful acting. while the settings,
photography and scenic effects are
magnificent. It is a First National
Attraction. Don't fail to see It.
27S-1c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
KILLS WHITE WOMAN,
Negro Became ;Enraged Because
She Refused to Marry Him

Que kNSIdSSa w
New York, Nov. u: -Enraged
because she refused to marry him,
Joseph j. Jones, Boston negro,
shot and killed Mrs Theresa Arico,
white, at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Lena Schwartzberg, COL East
Seventeenth street. Then the negro.
who from ,apers in his pockets was
identified as an /. w. w. agent,
shot himself through the right
temple, dying shortly afterward.
Mrs. Arico' was twice welded and
was said to be widow. She had
a son of 16 and daughter of IA
According to the police, Jones,
who had been lodging at the
artzberg home up to two
months ago, returned on the pre-
tense of getting a satchel, which he
said he had forgotten. Mrs. Arico
admitted him. They talked for
a few minutes, then Jones shouted:
"If you don't marry me you won't
marry anybody else.
This was followed by two shots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
LIFTS BAN on WHISKY
British Parliament Cheers Nohce
: That. Much Liquor is
=. Available

london. Nov. 2l.-One hundred
and fifteen million gallons OF whis-
XIV, besides quantity OF other
spirits in bond in Great Britain
were released from wartime restrie-
tions this. week and may be d'str'o-
uted to all comers who can per-
suade the dealers to sell.
Announcement of the removal OF
the restrictions, which was made
without warning in. the: House, OF
Commons by the food controller
Tuesday. came as a surprise to the
members. who greeted it with loud
cheers.
The liquor trade was equally sur, r,
prised and was besieged by the well
to do among the public as soon as
the unexpected news spread. Many
orders of from so to 100 dozens
were placed Immediately, in addition
to numerous commissions for sinai
ler quantities.
1t is figured that enough spirits
has been thus freed to supply eact
man, woman and child in the courl
try With Sc bottles. The govern
msnt maintains control Of the max
imum price, which for whisky is tel
shillings and six pence per. bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
MEET PANTHER IN ROAD
Vigorous "Honking" of FiIvver
Horn Causes Both Animal and
Man to Flee

Winchester, Va, Nov. 21.-Re-
turning late "wednesday afternoon
from the western section Of Fred
erick County, where they had been
visiting relatives, Edward Peer, of
the Winchester postoffice and men,
bers of his. family were suddenly
halted by full grown panther,
which sprang: from thickets at the
side of the road directly in front of
their ,ffivyer.
Peer took in the situation at a
glance and;,~ with "full steam ahead
sped off down the road at lively
clip, reaching town much sooner
than he had counted on. He said
he frightened the panther by
''honking" vigorously at close
range.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS
Second Performance Will be Shown
Tonight


Tonight
The three plays given by the
Alexandria High School were pre-
sented last night before large
and appreciative audience IN the
High School auditorium. All three
plays scored a success with their at
tractivc setting and able acting.
In the Japanese play. Mr.. Fred
pettitt made a decided ''hit" with
his sympathetic and humorous por-~
travail of a young American. Indeed,
the east as whole did such splcn-
lid work that It is scarcely fair TO
single one out for honorable men,
ton.
In the "Mouse-Trap' both Miss
Moore and Mr.. Pohl gave bril-
liant and. delightful performance
They were well supported by the
minor characters in that play.
Miss Civilization" the last on
the program. though not so pctur-
esoue as the Japanese play and not
so laughable as the "Mouse Trap,
nevertheless was splendid success
and furnished a fitting climax to
the evenings entertainment.
The comic role Of Mr.. StonneA
in this play was especially anus
ing. while Miss Hilda Noonan was
graceful and beautiful in the hero
ines part. The entertainment VIII
be repeated at the High Sci1oo! aud
itorium tonight. If you can't get a
ticket, you can '-Pay as you En-,
ter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
AMERICAN LEGION
Meeting of LCcal Post VIII! be Held
tomorrow

iOmOTTOW
There will be a called meeting c.
the local post Of the American Ie-
cion tomorrow night. November %,
at p. M. in the rooms Of tine
Chamber of Commerce. This meet
ing is called to consider few inn
portant matters just up and will
last Il very short time.
The most important is the con-
sideration Of an invitation to at
tend the memorial service at
Christ Church Sunday afternoon ut
3 D. m. It IS desired that the
post attend in a body and for this
reason the officers are anxious to
make the necessary arrangements.
However. all those who are not allie
to attend the meeting are hereby
notified that they are invited to.
this service and will be uShercd to
seats provided.
As this meetin" is only for a f:w
minutes it is hoped that as ma ~
as can possibl.! do so will be prs
ent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
PROPERTY SALES

Four Deeds cf Transfer Jus! r.
corded
Deeds Of transfer for the follow
ing pieces of property have just
been placed on record in the office
of the clerk of the court as follows ::
Miss Rebecca r.. klipstein II
Thomas NJ. Watkins and others
house and lot 1l6 North West
street; DR.. George T.. kl:pstc!n
and wife to Frank n. Wa!drogel
and wife house and lot on the ncrtl!
side of Duke between Patrick>ann
Henry streets; Charles f. Tennes'
son and wife to Julian Beach ana
wife houses and lots sos and 3Oi
South Fairfax street; Carroll Pierce
trustee, to Miss Sadie NJ. Field 10,
,, block IA. section .. Rosemont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
Offer of Operators for Mod
crate Raise to Miners
Breaks Ice
MAY START UP TODAY
Offer of 90 Per Cent Increase in
Wages Not Enough Says John l..
Lewis.

Though operators and miners of
the central competitive fields re-
mained hard locked all day ysster-
day in their negotiations for new
wage contract, prospects for an
agreement that would settle the
coal strike were considered bright
er last night than at any time
since the strike was called.
The operators offered to the mi
ners' representative flat increase
of Is cents ton on coal mined and
20 per cent increase for day work
ers. John L. Lewis, acting presi-
dent of the Mine Workers of Amer
ica, outwardly stamped the conces"
sion as wholly inadequate, but both
sides plainly took the offer as
breaking Of the ice and an opening
for trading tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the Government con-
tinued to hold hands off, and Fuel
Administrator Garfield took no
steps to openly ration or restrict
coal consumption.
, President Lewis, of the Mine
Workers, after the close Ct the long
session today, said he considered
that the operators proposal had
contributed nothing to the, settle
ment of the difficulties" but at the
same time indicated that miners
were preparing to come down de-
gree in their demands for a SIN
hour day and a 60 per cent increase.
"The operators are proposing
something that they know can't be
accepted, he said. "The increase
they would give they simultaneous
" arrange to take back in in
creased charges to miners Tor sup
plies. Then they haven't TAXED
the question Of hours at abs H=ls
not necessary to take up the SIN
hour proposal. We have many OF
our men who work nine and ten
hours day under: present condl-
tionnss;, because, the present eight
hour day in. many mines is merely
a, basic theory and not an actual a.
fact y i ;t.,i -. !"
Thomas T. Brewster, chairman
of the operators scale committee
refused to discuss ,'the,sproceedlnes'
but the compromise. offer made oy
the operators was outlined more
fully by his associates.
The proposed wage advances are
the absolute maximum to be otter.
ed.> W. T. Guthrie, member OF
the operators scale committee rep
resenting Western Pennsylvania
and George; B., Harrington Illinois
Spokesman for the operators saia
last night. Failure on the part OF
the miners to accept the propes'-
tion would mean mediation by the
Government, Guthrie said
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
SOCIALIST MEETING BARRED

Syracuse, N. Y, Nov. 2l.-Meh,-
bers of the American Legion hav
ing threatened to storm a projected
Socialist meeting at which George
kirkpatrick. former Socialist can
didate for Vice President, is sched-
uled to speak. the mayor announ-
ced yesterday that he will not per-
nit the meeting to be held. The
Socialists are defiant and say the
meeting will be held anyway. The
Federal authorities have ordered
the arrest of men distributing circu-
lars advertising the meeting which
has been arranged sin behalf of po-
litical prisoners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
AFGHAN VILLAGES BOMBED

London, Nov. 21.-Three villages
of Afghanistan just beyond the
northwestern frontier Of India were
bonSbarded November IS by % Brit
ish airmen, who dropped five tons
of explosives, according to advices
from India recently. The airmen
have continued the operation daily
with good results, the machines re-
turning from each flight without a
casualty. notwithstanding heavy
antiaircraft fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
BREAK COMING
Armed Intervention in Mexico Net
Unlikely in Continued Refusal
to Release jenkins


The tenest and most dangerous
situation between the United State:
and Mexico, since the Pershir@ o;-
cupation. has been created by the
rc-arrcst and Imprisonment by
Mexico of w. O. jenkins. United
States citizen.
The Department of State ycster-
day sent note to the Mexican
Foreign Office. through the AmerI-
can Embassy at Mexico City. call
inc for the immediate release CT
Jenkins, the American Consular
Agent at Pucbla.
On its face judging only by the
tenor of the American note It
means that if CarranZa does net
comply with the demands of this
government, anything. including
armed intervention, may or should
follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends and
relatives, also to the employees OF
the Corby Baking Company Tor
their beautiful floral offerings ara
for other kindness shown US ana
for use of automobiles at the fun-
oral of our beloved son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Harrison
27s-lp. 7OS North Patrick Street.
gwof OF taaS' van"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
GO AHEAD WITHOUT L. S.
Allies Preparing TO Put Treat!
Effect on December

Paris. Nov. 21.-Whilc the Sd
prcme Council did not decide posi-
lively yesterday to pu: the peace
treaty with Germany into effect on
December |, its members al agreed
it would be desirable to do 30. An
effort will be made to have all prop
arstions for enforcement of the
treaty completed by that date ard
it probably will be put into etiect
very early in December, regardless
Of the fail,,rc OF the United States
to ratifY the treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
DEATH OF MRS. BRAWNER

Mrs. Nellie Brawner, wife OF
William n. Brawner, Of 81" Queen
street. died last night at lo.lo
o'clock at the residence of her SIS
ter Mrs. Minnie .Athey, at Manas-
sas, Va. The deceased had been IN
failing health for some time. Fun
eral services will be held at Dum-
fries, Va, Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
ASSEMBLY RE-ORGAN

Club Will Hold Series Of Dances
This Winter
The Alexandria Assembly has re-
Gently hcon rc-crganizcd with Mr..
G.. w. Wattles. chairman and Cap
tain George H. Evans, Secretary
and Treasurer This club will have
a series of dances, to be held IT.
Elks Hall during the winter mc"ihs,
The first dapce Of the season Y. !
take place tomorrow night Novcm-
Der 22rd.
These who have been invited tc
become members, can secure season
tickets at j. f. W. Timmerman's
drug store or from the secretary al
the hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
NOTICE

Thanksgiving is near. We have
bought several thousand pounds Of
chickens and turkeys, young and
old. Coming in now from the
Valley of Virginia. F. c, PULLlN,
corner Queen and Royal Streets.
Phone 948W. >2fS-Zt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21

The Alexandria Band will assist
the Revue of 1919" the show which
will he staged by the j.. Alexandria
Community Service next month
here. The entire personnel of the
band will put on one act OF the
show. while they will also take part
in the opening act, as we'll as the
finale. Last nights rehearsal OF
The band was good one, nearly
every member showing up. and
marked Improvement is being
shown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
DIED

RRAWNER-On Thursday, Novem-
her. 20. 1919. Mrs. Nellie Brawner'
wife of William H. Braw7er, OF
31s Queen street, at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. Minnie Athey,
Manassas. Va. Funeral Sunday,
November 23rd, at Dumfries, Va.
27S-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-21
STORE ROBBED
BURGLARS Secure Goods Valued at
$3.50 From Store of }
Rpcce Cation

Burglars last night robbed the
store of J. Reccc Cation, l2S South
Roval street. of goods valued at
$3.50. Entrance to the store was
made through the transom over the
front window of the Royal street
side of the establishment.
The burglars stripped number
Of prize punch boards of gold com
and other valuables and also car
ricd along various other things
from the place. No clcw has yet
been obtained.