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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15
Mrs. Charlie. n. WyraI.

BRISTOL, May li.-Mrs. Charles f.
WySal, aged twenty-eiGht years. died
yesterday at her home al Joncsville
according 10 news received here. Her
death was due 20 pneumonia She is
survived by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
j. w Godsey, this city; her husba nd
and two children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15
Henry IiilleDccr.

BRISTOL. May l4.-Henry Killenser
4 prominent farmer and Confedcrat e
veteran, is dead at his home at Marion
Va. He is survived by his wife, two
sons l.. NJ and T.. T.. kiliengcr. and
Mrs. Newell Atkins and Mrs. Matte
Grow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15
DUTCH ISSUE DENIAL
Say They Have Decided Nothing ms to
william, Question BcIDx Between
Germany md Entente.

THE HAGUE May 14.-Thc Dutch
government denies II has decided 10
surrender former Emperor William
Inc question at present. IL contends
concerns only Germany and the entente
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15

raiders. who rescued John Hogan a
prisoner. from the hands of poliremen
Conveying him on route to prison.
IhcrC wore no arrests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15

robert Baden Powell. who laid tn.
foundation for the present Boy Scout
movement. and Lady Baden Powell we're
special guests today at meeting of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15

the National Council OF Cir, Sccuts AZ
whlch plans were made for strengthen
lnE the girl scout organization in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15
RAIDERS RESCUE PRISONER
Irish Nili One Policeman aud E'ntnIIr
wound Another in Attack on
HALLWAY Train.

policeman is dead. ono dying and an
other wounded as a result of AN at,acL
on train at Knocklonr by armed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-15

Bndcn-POwcll In wnshington
w ASlIfNGTON. May li.-Ccneral Sir
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
WILL APPRAISE
STREET RAILWAY
Men in Front Rank of Trac-
ton Experts Probably Will
Make Survey.

Three men who stand In the front
rank OF electric traction experts in the
United States probably will make the
survey and appraisal Of the properties
OF the Memphis Street railway for the
purpose of informing the state railroad
and public utilities commission Of the
actual valuation Of the properties.
The state commission has already
named as their representative Albert
s Richey, OF Worcester, Mass.
The receivers Of the street railway
system haVe recommended J. II. Per
ktns, of New York, rs their representa-
tive. The appointment has not vet,
however, been formally taken up with
Judge Mccall. of the United States
court. and no appointment win be made
without his sanction Mr.. Perkins is
said to he a consulting engineer of
high standing in his profession,
Perkins probably IL an expert III his
line because for a long time he has
hCeu connected with the American
cities company, owner Of almost all 0t
the stock and bonds in the local street
railway system His work as an APP
rraiscr probably has been satisfactory
to the corporation. It remains to he
seen whether or not Judge Mccall will
affirm the appointment as IN appraiser
Of a man long connected with the com
pany which will benefit so largely by
keeping the watered stock and bonds
In as "a basis for higher fares,
There Is no doubt that such a high
class operating official as T, II Tut
wiler admittedly is can give Mcmphtaus
excellent service at 5-Cent fares II he
Is compelled by the. owners of the
company to make Income only on the
sums actually invested in the Memphis
system. He admitted s.. 5op GOO water
In the common stock and thcfe probably
Is some in the first bond issue and pos
sihly is some in the preferred stock
The salaries and expenses Of both
these experts, who are high -salartcd
men. will he paid by the street rail
way interests, under the order made
by the state commission
The city OF Memphis probably will
he represented by Ross W. Harris, of
Madison, Wis. The state commission
permitted the city to name one ap.
! rraiscr, hut with the proViso that his
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Christian Church Picnic.

The midsummer picnic of the Linden
Avenuc Christian church and Sunday
school will he held Thursday afternoon
and evening at the picnic grounds on
the east side of Overton park. Supper
will be served at : O'Clock, Every mem p
Der Of every family in the church and
Sunday school is expected to attend.
A number Of prizes will he awarded.
The oldest n Youngest members of
the church and Sunday school viii each
receive a gift. The prettiest woman
or girl and the hnndsomest man or boy
present. determined by the vote Of the
| opposite sex, will he nicely remembered
The largest family and the family
whose ages total the largest number of
the occasion,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Returns Home.

What proved to be one Of the most
delightful house parties of the season
that of Mrs. James h. Millen, at Lom-
hardy, Miss, which was given in honor
of Miss Minnie Ball Moore, of Har-
r%odsburg, Ky, the guest of Miss Ma
tilda Millen, and Miss Mildred Johnson
and her visitor. Miss Mildred Gray, of
Nashville, Tenn.-ended Monday after
Memphis.
Miss Millen and her attractive guest
will enjoy a number of pretty affairs
here this week and will leave Saturday
for Louisville, where a series of de
lightful social affairs will be given in
their honor during the coming week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
SOCIETY,S MIRROR
BY IDA MYNDERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Lovely Visitors.

One Of the most attractive OF the
many midsummer affairs will be the
dinner party and dance. which will be
given on Tuesday evening, in honor OF
two lovely visitors in the city, Miss Mil
bred Gray. Of Nashville, and Miss Ada
Johnson, of st. Louis, the guests of
Misses Virginia and Mildred johnson.
Mrs. John Price Darlington will enter
tain in their honor with a small. but
beautifully planned dinner party at her
home on Carr avenue Tuesday evening
at z o'clock.
Following Mrs. Edrington's dinner,
Mrs Harry P. Johnson will entertain in
honor of her lovely daughters and their
guests, with a delightful dancing party
at her home on Central avenue, which
will be enjoyed by about 200 members
Of the sub-deb set.
A number of other social affairs will
be given during the next ten days for
Miss johnson and Miss Gray.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Nv Thee2@aN WI
Mrs. George Horley.

CLARKSDALE. Miss, July s. (spl)-
Mrs. George Horley, of this city, died
sunday morning, at 1890 in the Lucy
ar operation on the preceding day. Mrs
Horley had been in i'll health for sew
eral months and an operation was re-
Gently advised by attending physicians.
Wednesday morning she was taken TO
Memphis and following the operation
considered dangerous, but a remarkable
Improvement early Sunday morning
gave ground for hopes of a recovery,
this hope being later dispelled through
a rapid decline a few hours later and
her death.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Wallace Stanton,

CLARKSDALE. Miss, July s. (spl.)
The remains OF Wallace Stanton. the
son of Mrs. j.. j. Stanton, of this city
who died on the morning of July ;
in Colorado Springs, Col, were inferred
here yesterday at 6 o'clock in the Oak
ed from the Catholic church. The BODY
was broughtNhere Sunday on the moor
train by Mrs. stanton, who a few days
prior to his death was called to Colo.
RADIO on account of the serious illness
of the son.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
ROAD BONDS VOTED DOWN

TRENTON. Tenn. July g., (Spl)-
The county court of Gibson county met
here today and the most important
measure to come before the body was
the consideration OF the proposition of
issuing $500, 900 in bonds for the build
ing of roads in connection with the
state and national governments. The
proposition was turned down by the
magistrates for the time being, or until
the October term of the court, when
it Is said the proposition will carry by
q good majority.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
TO RE CHICKEN FRANCE.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, July s.
(Spl.)-In response to an appeal to the
local boys and girls of the younger set
of "re-chickening France" the Junior
B. Y. P. U. here has raised its share,
the money being contributed in gifts
Of only a dime from each contributor.
Little Miss Gertrude Durham. a sister
of Private M. B. Durham, one of the
local lads to make the supreme sacri-
flee in France, deserves particular
credit for the securing of this donation
OF the children.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
ENTE NTS
Gypsy Tea and Dance.

Miss Mary Ellen Richards was the
hostess of a very enjoyable gypsy tea
at Neshoba Monday evening, the affair
being in the celebration of her fifteenth
birthday.
About 30 Of Miss Richards young
friends were included in the party,
which motored out to Neshoba about 3
o'clock Monday evening. A delightful
dinner was served, after which the
guests enjoyed dancing the remainder
of the evening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
HURT BY EXPLOSION.

HARRISBURG, Ark, July s. (Spl.)-
The little 4-year-old son Of Grady Har-
lin, living in the western suburbs of
this city, was severely hurt Monday by
the explosion Of a dynamite cap. The
stuck a lighted match to it. 1t tore
off three fingers Of the hand which
held the cap, put one eye nearly out
and a piece Of it stuck into his shoul-
der.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Nashville Bellies Here.

Two of Nashville's most charming
sub-debs are being entertained in Mem
phis this week, as the guests of two
popular leaders of the local sub-deb
set. Miss Mildred Gray is the guest Of
Miss Mildred Johnson, while Miss Lu-
cile Holman arrived Monday evening to
visit Miss Virginia Moore.
The visitors will be the honorees OF
a number of delightfully."- informal So
cial affairs during the week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Grodsky- Plesofsky.

The following announcement will BE-
OF much interest to many friends in
this city, where the bridegroom is well
known, having been formerly with the
circulation department of The News
Scimitar for nine years: MIR. Sam
Plesofsky the marriage of
his sister, Mary Anne, to Mr.. Louis
Grodsky on Thursday, the twenty-sixth
of June, 1919. Akron, O."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Walton.Smith.

CONVICTION, Tenn, July 8. (Spn.-
Or. James NJ, Walton and Miss Jessie
l.. Smith, both of Memphis, were mar
ried Saturday evening at the home of
the brides cousin, w. Glover Smith, of
this vicinity, the Rev. T. Riley Davis
officiating. Only a few friends were
present, The couple returned to Mem
phis on the evening train.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
CT UBDOM
Lawn Party.

4 lawn party and ice cream sociaI
will be given by the Cummings Parent
Teacher association, on the grounds OF
the school. on Wednesday evening.
The proceeds of the affair will be used
to send a delegate 10 the state fedora
ton meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Will Give Boat Ride.

The Pastors Aid and Loyal Lea 7le
societies Of the Court Avenue church
will give 4 boat ride on the steamer
Princess Thursday evening at $50
O'Clock.
Refreshments will be served and all
friends and patrons of the church are
extended 4 cordial invitation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
HUN MOB FREES ALL
HANOVER PRISONERS

BERLIN (via London, July ga
mob attacked the castle and the deten-
ton prison at Hanover Monday and re-
leased all the prisoners in the build
ings. The guards, it is said, surren-
dered their arms without resistance.
Some fighting occurred between the
crowds and government soldiers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
mith-Merce

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, July s.
gspl(-Lamar Smith, son of John
ern end of the county, and Miss Mary
Lou Mercer, daughter of Lyn Mercer,
Of this place, were united in marriage
Sunday. They will make their home
near Blue Mountain.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Parkinson McMain,

GREENWOOD, Miss, July s. (spl)-
Miss Jimmie Lee Ethel McMaln, of
Mathiston, and r.. G. Parkinson, of
Cruger, were united in marriage in
Greenwood July s by Rev, ]. r., Hughes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
PROPOSES EFFORT
TO KEEP PRESENT
COUNTY TAX RATE
Committee FavOrS RetrenCh-
ment, But County School
Budget Will Require $70,-
900 Over Last Year.

Every effort is being made to hold
the county tax rate to $l.6S. last years
rate.
This was proven Monday by express
SONS heard at the open meeting Of the
taxi rate. committee of the county court.
The county commissioners announced
that they would not ask for more than
they received last year for roads due to
money coming in this year from the
l9iN automobile taxes and aid from tho
state highway commission and the fed
eral government. However. this matter
Is to come up again at another meet
ing Of the committee.
Miss Charl q. Williams, superintcnd-
cut of the county board OF education.
presented her budget to the committee
Monday afternoon. She IS asking for
approximately $70,O 0 more than her ap-
p~oTtionmeut Of last year. The ON
mittee admits that 1t will have to do
some tail figuring to hold the rate down
TO last years figure, but the committee
to II man favOrs retrcnchmCnt aud is OPP
posed, it is said, to any increase in the
rate.
Present at the meeting Monday were
Il. Lee Bartcls, county attorney, who
presided. j. A, Heard. chairman OF the
county court and eX-offiCio member OF
the committee. Squire j, f. Houston,
chairman Of the committee, Squire j,
Nj, Mahcr, Squire G. l.. Clancy, Squire
lCnrlv .lrtDr aud SpuirN Arnold
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Miss Eleanor Duane, of Atlanta, Ga,
arrived in the city Tuesday morning and
will be at the Hotel Gayoso for several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell Clarke,
of Clarksdale, Miss, after which she
will accompany them home, to be their
guest for several weeks. They expect
to leave Thursday, and will make the
trip to ClarksdaIe in their new car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Mrs. Hugh Halliburton and little
sons. Jess and Billie, have returned
home after a delightful six weeks stay
in Jacksonville, Fla, where they Wis
tied Mrs. Halliburton's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F.. |. Gordon, and brother,
G. M. Gordon. En- route home they also
visited friends in Atlanta and Birming-
ham.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
MEETINGS OF MEMPHIS
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

A meeting of the Woman's Missionary
society of Linden Avenue Christian
church, will be held on Wednesday aft
ernoon at 1870 o'clock, when the newly
elected officers will take charge. and
months work will be discussed.
The Cleaners class of the First Bap-
fist church will hold its regular month
ly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock in the church parlor. The
hostesses will be Mesdames Culley,
Hines and MCLeary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Schools Face Deficit.

Miss Charl Williams announced that
the county board Of education would be
gin the year with "A deficit Of SIZE, 600
This, she explained, would be taken
care OF by the $500, 900 bonds soon to
he sold. This issue Is to be expended
in improving the school buildings and
paying school debts, While the budget
is II tentative one and not complete, It
was shown that Miss Williams is ask
ing for approximately $40, 900 more than
was received last year,
According to Miss Williams figures,
the average teachers salary this year
for high schools will be S927 a Near
and the average for elementary teachers
will be $40 "A year, This includes a raise
In salaries Of teachers in both depart
mcntS.
The total asked for in the budget is
Sl5S,O0 for the high schools and S2I0,O 900
for the elementary schools, making a
total Of Si2s,OO0,
The bond issue for improvements OF
the schools, -amounting to SS00, 600. will
be open for bids at ar early date.
Miss Williams also explained that
the county school system owes the city
schools approximately Sbl 600, as It's
part of the county school taxes. This
will be taken care OF by funds derived
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Miss Virginia Doyle, of Dyersburg,
Tenn, who has been delightfully."- enter
tanned in Huntsville, Ala, for several
weeks, is now in Memphis, spending a
few days with friends before returning
home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Keel Avenue

Mrs. D. Morgan, 9SS Keel Avenue, says:
When | first began to use Doan's Kidney Pills
| suffered terribly with my back. If | bent over
| couldn't straighten without support. For
about two weeks had to hire help to do my
h%ousework. surely felt miserable. Dizzy
spells came over me, my kidneys didn't act prop
erly and was in pretty bad shape. AS soon as
| got Doan's Kidney Pills at Heinemanns Drug
Store and began taking them, relief came.
When | have used this remedy since l have al
ways received the same fine results. l always
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Capt. Albert G. Riley, accompanied
Camp Grant, and will be with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Riley, for a
15-day leave of absence. Capt. Riley
has been overseas u months with the
51st infantry, Sixth division, and will
be discharged at Camp Gordon, Ga,
after which he will resume the practice
of law in this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Miss Ada Johnson, of st. Louis, ar
rived Tuesday morning to be the guest
Of Miss Virginia johnson at her nome
on Central ven
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Mrs. Roland Green and Mrs. r. c..
Rose, of Osceola, Ark, are among the
guests at the Peabody hotel.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. StovalI, of Jones'
boro, Ark, are among the visitors in
Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Sixth Street

Mrs. W. A. Brown, $50 Sixth Street, says; Il
have suffered from kidney complaint nearly all
my life, but along last June | had the worst at
tack. | got so bad ! could hardly move because
of the pains, which felt as if someone had
stabbed me in the back. My head ached most of
the time. ! had no ambition and was in pretty
bad shape. | was reading Of Doan's Kidney
Pills, so ! got a supply at the Chelsea Drug Co.
They fixed me up in good shape and have had
no return Of the trouble since"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
North Main Street

John Tyler, jeweler, 42t n, Main street, says;
Nobody could have a higher regard for Doan's Kid
ney Pills than ! have. Six years ago, after recover
ing from a severe cold, was taken with severe
pains through my right kidney and in the small OF
my back. | couldn't move about without pain and
finally was unable to attend to my business. One
box of Doan's Kidney Pills made a great change and
after using two more boxes, was completely freed
from the pains in my back
Over nine years later Mr.. Tyler said: II can't
speak too highly Of Doan's Kidney Pills. | am always
pleased to tell anyone hear complaining of kidney
trouble about them, The cure they gave me has
heen lnRiing."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Mr.. Emery L. johnson will leave Fri
day for Chicago and Cincinnati before
going to New York city, where he has
accepted the position of assistant chief
engineer for the White Engineering
corporation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
These Memphis Users Say:
Latham Street

J. W. Drummer, proprietor of grocery and meat
market, Latham Street, says; "Doan's Kidney
Pills are certainly a fine remedy. | used them
for backache and uric acid and rheumatic pains
and they cured me in good shape. | use Doan's
now and then as a preventive and they keep my
kidneys in good condition. | have often had
pains through my back and it has been hard for
me to keep on my feet while serving my custom
ers. My kidneys didn't act right at those times.
and | knew something would have to be done.
Doan's Kidney Pills were just what l needed
and gladly give this Endorsement"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
East Georgia Street

Mrs, S. NJ, Gallagher, 389 Il, Georgia Street.
says: "My health was all run down about two
years ago and was as nervous as could be. !
couldn't sit still and in six weeks time don't
believe | slept two hours steadily. My kidneys
were in bad condition and | had pains in my
head. Mornings my back was weak and now
and then had dizzy spells. | was advised to
try Doan's Kidney Pills and in a short time |
got relief from this complaint and felt bet
ter generallW have frequently
Doan's Kidney Pills"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Mrs. John Price Burlington will leave
in the near future for Denver, Col,
where she will spend the remainder OF
the summe with her son and daugh-
ter, Maj. and Mrs. John Foster Symes,
the latter formerly Miss Cynthia Ed
riDgt0D
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08

Miss Ada Johnson, of St. Louis, ar
rived Tuesday morning to be the guest
of Miss Virginia Johnson on Central
avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
Lauderdale Street

r. A. Rodgers, ~carfenter and contractor, 80i Iau-
derdale street. says: 81 have more or less heavy lft-
ing to do while working, and this, l believe, brought
on kidney trouble, one day while at work | was
suddenly taken with a sharp pain across my back
and couldn't even bend over to pick up my hat from
the ground. For a week or ten days / was almost
past going and my kidneys were weak and acted too
frequently. l was tired and drowsy, lacked ambition
and had to use a stick to get about. AS Doans Kid
ney Pills were used in my family with good results,
| began taking them. They soon Strengthened me up
in good shape and Of late | have had no trouble from
my kidneys"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-08
HERE and THERE

Mrs. John Ragsdale has received word
Of the arrival in New York of her hus-
band, Lieut.. John w. Ragsdale, who
for the past seven months'has been in
France. DR.. Ragsdale expects to be
home soon and to receive a hearty wei
come from his little year-old daughter
whom he has not seen since she was
five weeks Did.