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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
BOY KILLS PLAYMATE
WITH RIFLE TN FUN

JACKSON, Miss, Sept 90 (Spll--
Carl Davis, the 10-year- old son OF w,
c. Davis, former assistant chief OF po-
lice. was accidentally shot and killed
G sosm sss Monday w * h tss pa s & ne
latter's father,
The boys were OF the same age. The
accident happened at the Bowmans
home after the boys had come from
school, Mrs Bowman. in ad adjoining
room, heard Carl Davis say; Don't
followed Immediately by the report Of
the rifle. Davis died before doctor
could be suDmoned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
CLEVELAND ISSUE FOR
SCHOOL BONDS CARRIES

CLEVELAND, Miss. Sept. 80. tSpl.l
THE special election held for the pur-
pose OF authorizing the issuance Of $780,
900 worth OF bonds to supplement the
100000 bond Issue recently voted for
tho purpose OF rebuilding the Cleveland
high school building which was de-
stroyed by. fire last spring, was carried
unanimously.
This will give Cleveland one OF the
best high school buildings In the state
10 house the high school, which Is sec
ond 20 none In the state Besides the
splendid high school the bolivar county
agricultural high school which Is In the
front rank OF the agricultural schools
OF the state, Is located at Cleveland
thus giving the town educational ad-
vantages enjoyed by few towns In the
state
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
LUMBER INSPECTION
COURSE IS POPULAR

the course In lumber inspection,
which was installed in the Crockett Vo,
cational high school at tho behest OF
Lumbermen's club OF Memphis, Is pro-
crossing smoothly with a large class Of
young lumbermen enrolled Fleming
Brown, an Inspector employed at the
Memphis Band Mil company, has been
retained as instructor and Is holding
classes. every Tuesday and Wednesday
elias sis open 10 all who desire TO take
instruction, and there Is still room for
many others.
The course was opened last Tuesday
BY Mr.. Jorgensen, assisted by ]. Nj
Pritchard. secretary manager of the
American Hardwood Manufacturers as
s2ei.atlon, and p l. McLallen, N-of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
LARGE AUDIENCE
HEARS DR.. LEWIS

A large and interested audience
heard the Rev. II. s. Lewis, OF Green
willie, Miss, preach Monday night on
Clearing the Way for the Kingdom.
his first sermon OF a. series Of revival
services he Is conducting at the Madi-
son Heights Methodist church. Mr.
Lewis Is the brother OF the Rev T. w
Lewis, pastor OF the church. The song
service, lead by Clarence Banning, OF
the Character builders Bible class, was
OF unusual interest,
Tuesday morning at 1890 o'clock Mr.,
Lewis took AZ his subject, There
and made very impressive talk, Eve
ming services begin at O'clock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
DORM TORY BONDS ARE
0VTED BYPlKE COUNTY

YAZoO CITY, Miss, Sept 30, (Spl)--
Bonds iI. the amount Of $4,000 have
been authorized by the taxpayers of
Pike county. Mississippi, for the con-
struction and equipment of an admins
mitory for the pike county agricultural
high school at Summit, Miss The bonds
we're purchased by the Interstate Bank
and Trust company Of New Orleans, but
the purchaser declined the bonds for
the reason that the advertisement did
not provide that the bonds would be
payable after five years, at the option
Of the county The bonds will be re-
sold on Oct Q.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
| BELIEVE BONES FOUND
| ARE. THOSE or SMALL BOY

SCRANTON. Pa, Sept. sp,--Efforts
were made today to confirm the belief
that tho bones OF child found yester-
day on farm near Greeley, Pike conn-
~, were those OF 4-yearlold James
Douglas Glass, who mysteriously disap-
peared In May, 1915, while visiting with
his parents at Greeley. N
The bones, which were found a mile
or so fro mwhere the boy disappeared
were identified by DIR. G. ~ Rodham
as those OF a 4.year-old child. No other
child has ever been listed ina that sec
convinced that the bones are those OF
Young Glass.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

her children, She Ii ready to enter
upon her work AS teacher and pre-
ceptress at Howe which opens Wednes-
day, Oct. ].
LeMoyne institute opened with a fine
attendance and the outlook is bright
for one OF the best sessions in the HIS
tory Of the school.
Now for the colored tri-state fair, Get
your exhibits ready, Our white friends
are cooperating and we should do our
best
Rev. Chas. H. Childers Is pastor Of
the Union Baptist church No. ], Gil-
more, Ark, He has Just closed his re-
vival and baptized is convefta Gilmore
Is a live and prosperous little town.
as-s-~-S--~-- ##
Corp w. II. Cockrell has returned
from a visit to East Arkansas and
reports the crops III fine condition,
.--4--e-----
Prof. j. r. Gloster preached an able
sermon at tho Cane Creek Baptist
church, Of which Rev II. II, Harshaw
is pastor Sunday morning.
-
Royal Circle OF Friends turned out
at Union Baptist church No. 2 The
attendance was large and the program
interesting,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

from our VhA
food II must be supplied in
some form that is easily as
simulated II we want to pos NJ
sess power, energy and en-
durance. For supplying this
deficiency and increasing the
red blood corpuscles, know Of nothing
more effective than organic lron--Nlx-
ated Iron. From a careful examination
Of the formula and my own tests OF
Nuxated Iron, feel convinced that It Is
a preparation which any, physician can
take himselfor prescribe for his patients
with tho utmost confidence Of obtaining
highly beneficial and satisfactory re-
suits"
Dr. James Francis Sullivan, formerly
physician Of Bellevue hospital Outdoor
dept.), New York, and the Westchester
County hospital says Thousands are
held back In life for want OF sufficient
iron in the blood. "A weak body means
q weakened brain, weak nerve force
means weakened viii power, and like
the race horse beaten by q nose, many
a capable man or woman falls Just short
Of winning because they don't back up
their mentality with the physical
strength and energy which come from
having plenty OF iron N the blood. That
irritable witch, that ut Of dependency.
that dizzy, fearful feellng--these are the
sort OF signals nature gives TO tired,
listless folks when the blood Is clam
oring for strengthening iron--more
iron to restore the health by enrichlng
the blood and creating thousands OF new
red blood cells.
Therefore, I strongly advise those
who feel the need OF strength and
blood builder to get d physlcian's pre-
scription''for organic iron--Nuxated Iron
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
VIRGINIA TOWNS SUFFERS
BIG $50, 900 BLAZE

BRISTOL. Tenn, Sept. so. (spl)--
Fire OF unknown origin broke out Mon
day In the business district of Appa-
lachia, Va. and destroyed two whole
sale houses, a motion picture palace,
u barber ship, restaurant, and badly
damaged tho Hotel Windsor. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

---or II you don't want to 70 to this
trouble, then purchase only Nuxated
Iron in its original packages ana see
that this particular name lNuxated
Iron) appears on the package"
II you are not strong or well you owe
Il to yourself to make the following
test See how long you can work or
how far you can walk without becoming
tired. Next take two fiye-grain tablets
OF ordinary Nuxated Iron three times
per day after meals !, for two weeks.
Then test your strength again and see
how much you have gained. Numbers
OF nervous, rum down people who were
ailing all the while have most aston,
ishingly increased their strength and
endurance simply by taking iron In the
proper form.
MANUFACTURERS NOTE. Nuxated Iron
recommended above Ia M Eaeret remehv hui
one whIch~is well known TO druggists ever5where
Iinlika the Older inorganic iron products, y y
easily assimiated does not iulure the teeth. nave
Them hlark nor upset the stomach, The manu-
facturers guarantees successful and entirely sausT
factory results to every purchaser or they VIII RI
fund your money II Is disnensed IN this city BY
wSs' Pharmacy. BAttier's Pharmacy and all other
druggists
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

slLkoLlNE COVERED COM.
FORTS in size 72xSo inches;
worth s3,15, on sale 60 on
al ,.s...tt..s-s-..ssf' - ssft'
sllkoliNE COVERED COM.
tORTS-Scroll stitched; size 12x
50 inches: q good $500 ed IN
value. on sale at -.,...., ~f's~
$3.50 COMFORTS AT Sesame
is an Slxs0-lnch size. both sides
covered With fsilkolines scroll
stitched. on special sale ca on
at ,...,.....s.. ..s..t...V EfuV
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
Worlds Series Baseball.

Ralph vestal details an games at the
pastime Billiard parlcrs. iiih South
Main, at y, M. starting Wednesday.
vet. 4 Admission 2sc Reserved seats
zoe. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes

Mime" villa A. Townsend will have
charge OF the department OF vocal mu-
nc and voice culture Of Howe this year
She Is most valuable addition to the
faculty.
There win he an entertainment ut Sa-
lem Baptist church Tuesday night, Sept
80. IN honor of tho pastor, Rev II. B.
Roberts. A special musical program
win be presented
There was large and enthusiastic
meeting Of women ~ the Tabernacle
Baptist church Monday afternoon. Sew
eral strong addresses were delivered.
81 President Mamie II. Burroughs OF
Lincoln Heights, washington, ID. c..
u expected 10 visit Memphis In the near
future.
The YanOay. Booker MuHio company is
one 81 the latest business enterprises
10 oneF In Memphis among our people
Their office ID at $40 Beale avenue
They handle q number Of original pro-
ductions
Corneiia p, johnson, OF Columbia,
Tenn. has accepted the chair Of higher
mathematics at Howe institute, She IL
a college graduate from Hnrtshorn and
Virginia Union university, Richmond,
Va
Dora M Gloeter has returned from
N very pleasant visit to Chicago and
Nashville, where she spent the time with
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
Now You Can Buy Good J.
Warm Comforts CHE " ls:Fs:
But Don't Watt Buy Bedding Now and

$500 sATEEN COMFORTS AT
se,5o-The 'Maish'' Eliminated
cotton filled, sateen covered
comforts. with solid colored bor-
ders. also color effects in floral
and bird designs; size 72xS4
inches. on sale 60 IN
AT ..,.....,ss .I..sl- '.sss
SPECIAL loTS OF ABOUT 20
LARGE SIZE SiLkoliNE COW
Erred COMFORTS With wide
borders these are odds and ends
left from last season; some OF
them slightly soiied AZ the ends.
rs worth slL5o; on sale Gin m
at s.ls......ss,. WltsVt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

sRise. Fall
The river in the Memphis district win
not change much for As hours.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

$3.50 coME -.
mated de- Main 2Ssi.
s STis me- TIME
IS sale u ate, at yssr your gar. W.
size alipment and high.
camb the South.
fortsN you. r
On Phelan Co.
sis yRoE AVE.
~ MEMPHIS, TENN
EVEN passenger, sir-
!. new rubber, motor IL
on, II . interested cal
In be seen at asi North
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

Read News 5cimitar Wants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

want OIL iron, 10 pUsSess thS
power. energy ard endurance that
win We must keep the blood rich in
strengthening iron, and unless
sufficient iron Is obtained from our
foods 1t must be supplied in some
form which is easily absorbed and
assimilated by the system. For this
purpose physicians below explain
why they prescribe organic IRON
Nuxated Iron--which. by enriching
the blood and creating thousands
OF new. red blood cells, often quick
~ transforms the flabby flesh, tone
less tissues and pallid cheeks Of
weak, anaemic men and women into
glow OF health. II increases the
strength of delicate, nervous, run
down folks in two weeks time In
many instances.
In commenting upon the probability OF
building up a stronger race Of people by
increasing the supply OF iron In the
blood, DIR. George III. Baker. formerly
physician and surgeon, Monmouth Me-
mortal hospital Of Nav Jersey, says:
Iron Is absolutely necessary 70
change food into living tissue, muscle
and brain. Refined foods and modern
methods Of cooking have robbed us OF
much OF the iron which Nature intended
we should receive and there Ii no doubt
in my mind that the coarse foods OF
wartime. with their greater percentage
on strength giving iron, have materially
aided In building UP a stronger race OF
people. But unless this iron Is obtained
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
Ne1gS of Rivers
River Bulletin,

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 80, 7 a, IA.
Flood Rain
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

Dora M, Chester has returned from
N very pleasant visit to Chicago ana
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12
LAW TO STOP GAMBLING

As result of the anti-gambling cru
sade in Reno, Attorney Gen. Fowler
said regarding the elimination of the
gambling law in the state:
THE action agreed upon is aimed at
the so called professional gambler
1t has been known for some time that
games have been running in violation
OF the law, and long ago | decided that
/ would take drastic action to stop all
OF it, Various features in connection
with the prohibition law, however,
have delayed till this time. At the
conferencebetween District Attorney
Summerfield Sheriff Farrel and myself
we all agreed that all money games,ex
cept social games for drinks or cigars
or Tor prizes not exceeding 81 IN
value, must be stopped. They are
clearly in vioiation of the law.
Action in this respect will not be
limited to Washoe county but will be
statewide in its scope. ] shall send
instructions to all district attorneys
at once 10 issue similar orders.
In case of the refusal of any dis
trict attorney or sheriff to cooperate
the tate police will be used and pro-
secutions directed by the attorney
generals oihice.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12

MANGANESE PRODUCED
DURING 1918

The domestic production of manga
nese ore in 1918, according to statis-
ties compiled by ID. +. Hewett,
OF the United States Geological Sur
vey, Department OF the Interior. was
greater than any other year. The
shipments of highgrade ore during the
last quarter OF the year was 7o,4o5
tons. against 9073S tons, 82,4Sl tons,
and 55,6S2 tons for the third, second
and first quarters, respectively, and
the total for the year was therefore
302, 800 tons or two and a hall times
that OF 1917 which was the highest
previously recorded. The shipments
OF low grade material were also the
highest on record.-9S9.332 tons con-
tanning 10 to IS per cent OF manga
pese and 242,5S5 tons containing to
10 per cent OF manganese.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12
DEATH OF MRS.
emma LOTHROP

Mrs. Emma Lothrop, beloved wife
of John Lothrop, OF Dayton, passed "a
way at the home of her daughter in
Reno on Tuesday after an illness of
a few weeks She has been a resident
of Dayton since 1862 and was seventy
six years of age. The family has al
ways been prominent in Lyon County
affairs for over fifty years and her
passing will add one more to the long
list OF faithful pioneers who builded
the best they knew their sturdy new
homes in the west. Mrs. Lothrop
who has been a devoted wife and mo-
ther, a kind friend and thoughtful
neighbor for so many years will be
greatly missed by all
Mr.. John Lothrop was district at
torney of Lyon County for many
years and has hosts OF friends not
only here but all over the state. He
and his family were in Dayton in the
good old days Of the Comstock and
have been vitality interested III the
growth of Lyon County.
Besides the sorrowing husband.
Mrs. Lothrop is survived by seven
children, Mrs. Ray Stoddard, Mrs.
James Breen, Mrs. Addie Pepper and
Richmond Lothrop, OF Reno, Mrs {.
Braun of Dayton, Frank Lothrop OF
Grass Valley and James Lothrop of
Sacramento. Ruel Lothrop I'll this city
is a nephew of the deceased.
Members of the family accompanied
the remains to Dayton where the tu-
neral was held on Thursday. The
Rebekahs of which deceased was
member attended the services.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12
T|OGA HIGHWAY
OPEN TO TRAVEL

The Tioga highway to the Yose-
mite Valley is now open and this
week marked the beginning of travel
over this scenic route.
The first machine crossed over the
Tioga road two week ago but slide
on the grade, caused the road to be
closed while the repairs were under
way.
1t is predicted that the travel over
the Tioga road will be heavier this
year than last, and Judging from the
large number of tourists that passed
though Gardnerville this week, the
perdiction is based on sound under
standing of conditions
Yosemite Valley is one OF the most
wonderful scenic Fairgrounds of the
West and is visited annually by thou
sands of people from ALL parts of the
country. The Tioga road is the con-
meeting link between Yosemite Val
ley and Lake Tahoe and to see either
half of what the Sierra Nevadas hold
for the tourists.
Many California tourists make the
trip each season, SO enticing are the
scenic beauties found on the enjoy
able trip.-Record Courier.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12
END OF CELEBRATION

The end of the three day celeLrA-
lion came on Saturday the fifth.
IN the adternoorn Dallgau'c between
Fallon and Nering1on va. held Tor a
purse of $3.50.
After the game thee wds an cNhi5-
1tion Oh Bronco 'iding iris was
purely exhibitiona1 sport. no prizes
being Offered and no contest held.
The boxing matches were lfully as
successful as the ones on the fourth.
The preliminary was between Lee
Waggoner and Kennel Hare. Both
fought well, but the reiereee', decis-
ION gave the match to Waggorer
The next match was between Lee
Perry and James Gaughn. This was
one OF the greatest fights ever staged
IN Yerington. but it was s,oped by the
referee. The decision was given to
Gaughn. Both fought gamely 10 the
last. All three bouts were refereed by
James Reilly.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12
THE COMMERCIAL
AIR AGE IS HERE

Always on the lookout for new
and progressive activities, ] recently
witessed the first commercial aviation
contract between Mr.. julius NJ. Me-
rick. the first man in America to make
commercial aviation a profession, Mr..
Chester A. Brown OF L. S. Plaut and
Co, the largest department store in
Newark, n. J., Mr.. Paul Wittteman
OF the WittemanL Lewis Aircraft Cor
poration. Through TIN, instrumentality
OF Mr. Meirick, the Plaut Co. arrang
ed for AN aerial delivery system from
their Newark stores to the Jersey
summer resorts on the Atlantic coast.
They are ibe fira business house in
the world 10 actually employ the air
plane Tor strictly utilization purposes
by the delivery qJf merchandise from
store to customer.
The planes used have special ar
rangements ard facilities for carrying
parcels In the forecock pit. is ample
space for about 300 pounds OF mer
ohamdise, safely stored and projected
from the elements. Trips are made
ON regular schedule every week.
Two sirplanes and four pilots are
always available.
They also carry air-mail from Ne
wark 10 Asbury Park. 1t is the first
privsae business enterprise to carry
mail by air. This clearly shows the
post Office department willingness to
cooperate w,til commerciaa houses in
the e1tdeavOr to encourage public in
terest IN aeronautics.
using 'sBi-IMP." or lighte1-than-
air machine for carrying cargoes
longer distances as soon rs these are
commercially available.
AD the aIrplanes will be magnetic
equipped a letter on thi. subject
stated In our experiences wlfh auto
deliveries 'by road, we learned fhe de
pendability Trl gettherei,itiveaess on
u1agnrto ignition. and have specified
that every 4,ia nc use ed III oar aerial
delivery work will be magEeto e
quipped a. both lie and property
are at stake Nc o1npot afford TO miss
any wecaut,sn.a and our faith m the
magnetic is all prevailing"
Business hsuses are keeping mp the
Worlds progress. Distance Is mast
cred. Family nceds are supplied by
store hundred miles away m Us
many minutes. Merely Ihone mes
sage and presto. It's here like ABBOTT
from the slyt"
Before long Others will do Ike
wise and airplane delivery will be as
common as Inotor truck delivery ils
toay-- Wellington, O.. Enterprise
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12
SLEEPING CAR
SERVICE

There is now in daily service on
Southern Pacific trains No. % and "a
a standard sleeping car leaving Reno
en- train No. "a at 7:30 p. m. This car
.c set out at Nina and passengers may
remain therein until called at 7 a. m.
Car is opened for occupancy at Nina
at 9 p. m. will be taken to Reno and
set out. passengers called at 4. m.
the following morning-if for San
Francisco, change at $50 a. m.
This is trial service. subject to
change il not sufficiently patronized.
j. NJ. Fulton
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12

There is much of the land on which
mineral does not exist, but prospect
ors say that included in the reserva-
ton land that will come within the
open to entry" order when it is made
by the Secretary of the Interior is
much that is highly mineralized.
The act provides that claims shall
be fiIed in the same manner as min-
ing claims now are located under the
the mining laws of the United States
Leases are to be granted by the Sec
retary OF the Interior for a period OF
twenty years, renewable at the option
al the 1essees, with royalty not less
than five ger cent of the net value
oil the ore of the mine. All water
rights will be excepted from such
tracts. The use OF sufficient timber
for mining purpose only and addition
al povisions for leasing mill sites will
be inrauded.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-07-12
OUR GOOD CLIMATE

Mrs. l.. c. Fowler, mother of Mr.
+. NJ. Fowler returned to Oakland
last Sunday after two months visit
in Yerington. Mrs. Fowler said she
never felt better in her life than she
felt while here.
Mrs. +. NJ Fowler and daughter
Ivabelle accompanied Mrs. Fowler
TO Oakland and will visit friends an,
relatives there. Mrs. Fowler expects
to be gone about two months,