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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
by REV. r. O.. FULLER.

After n brief stay in other fields 1t
gives me pleasure to be back at my
desk and to extend cordial greetings to
those who have been KIND enough to
watch this column and to manifest an
interest in what we have tried to say
many thanks to Prof. W, N, Jones, OF
the city recreation department. who was
so kind as to keep things going in my
absence.
Hon. l.. X. Salisbury, retiring presi-
dent Of the Chamber Of Commerce, was
a good friend to the colored people. He
employed hundreds of them on his
farms, which are models for system
and conveniences. He Is also a liberal
contributor TO the institutions Of our
race,
The wheels Of commerce halt at the
| grave. Money is not the only thing
worth while. The dollar does not make
tho man, the m What's in the
heart rather than the pocket makes one
great and good.
Memphis lifts her head above the
canebrakes of the delta with the frosts
of 100 winters upon her locks, While
she IL the commercial queen, proud Of
her jewels, she Is modest and unas-
Stunning,
Nearly 500, 600 in cash was turned In
at the negro Methodist centenary area
council convention, which met in New
! Orleans May ?, 3 and 4. About so lead
ing Methodists Of Texas, Louisiana and
Mississippi were present to report and
lay plans for putting across tho inten-,
rive campaign In the New Crleans area.
W. A. c. Hughes. Of Washington, d.
| c., is executive secretary OF this area.
with headquarters in New Orleans.
NIL D.. C,,tan L. r,inoe poetnr
of the Tabernacle Baptist church, Sat
urday morning received a telegram an
nouncing the death Of his mother in
Dallas, Tex. His father, A. X. Griggs,
educational secretary OF the NationD
baptist convention, now in Nashville
engaged in tho work Of raising $780,
600 for y seminary, IN conjunction with
| the Southern Baptist convention, VIII
leave at ono for Dallas.
The commencement exercises Of Uni
versity OF West Tennessee, which Will
he held Mt Avery A, NJ. T.. church,
Monday night, are unique In that they
are to be held by one Of the few profess
| sions for negroes IN the United States.
Considering the exceedingly high re-
q%uirements exacted of medical. dental
and pharmaceutical schools, the results
obtained by the University OF West
Tennessee are marvellous. This IL its
10, goo, 900 negroes in the United States
with only three medical schools. Tho
need for the better equipment ana
maintenance Of these three Is apparent,
Or. NJ. V. Lynx, the president, states
that there arc over l25 medicai grad
yates OF tho university practicing In
about 20 states and three foreign coun-
tries. DR.. S. w. Broome. an orator and
thinker of exceptional ability. will de-
liver the commencement address.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
MANY MISTAKES
ARE OFTEN MADE
IN IDENTIFICATION
Memphis Provides Another
Case Where Body of Dead
Person Is Identified by
Relatives Or Friends.

That the Identification Of a close rel
atNe or lifelong friend after death
If the corpse is viewed under unusual
circumstances. is a battling tas!, aid
even parents can he mistaken, has been
thoroughly exhibited by the number
OF persons. who, after seeing the body
OF the murdered hoy at the undertake
Ing paflors of Mcdowell n Monteverde,
declared 1t to be that OF a relative or
friend.
There is but one body held. vet al
ready il has been named as being that
OF seven or eight different youths.
Men and women. after a look at the
face of the hoy-tho features are as
II the hoy were sleeping peacefully
Rave Immediately Identified it as this
or that youth.
Reporters after listening to persons.
tell exactly who the boy is, have
run down the clews only to DO con
tronted with the supposed dead person
very busily engaged and very much
alive.
The body Of the boy up until Satur-
day, had been completely identified"
as a youth who worked on the gov
eminent fleet in the Memphis harbor--
As a lad from Jackson, Tenn, VINO had
come TO Memphis TO see the subma-
rines-aTd partially identified as several
| hiher yOuthS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
HIGH SCHOOL
CLOSES YEARS SESSION

wINONA, Miss, May II. (Spl)-lhe
bmmencement exercises OF Winona
Ugh school will begin Sunday morning.
lay IS, when the sermon will be
reached by the Rev. l.. w. Rose, OF
reenwood. An operatta will be given
Ionday night by the Glee club under
he direction of Miss Antly, and the
enior play Monday night. The annual
ddress will be delivered Wednesday
light by Prof. J. W. Bell, of the State
University, who has returned from a
ears service on the Italian front. Ex-
limitations will be continued through
Wednesday, Nav 81.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
YAZOO RIVER FALLS.

YAzoo CITY. Miss, May 10. (spl.)-
Despite a good deal of rain in this
vicinity, the Yazoo river continued to
fall at the rate Of about five inches
a day. At the present time the water
is off Of practically all the roads in
the delta section of tho county, which
have been under water for nearly u
month, and all the, land which has
been covered will be ready for culti-
walton by the end Of the coming week
II rains cease. The river has reached
a point now just below the flood sta go.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
rs QUEEN OF MAY.

BLUE MOUNTAIN. Miss, May u,
~(Spl.)-Wednesday, May IA, will wit
ness the coronation Of the official
Queen of the May at Blue Mountain
college, when the crown will be placed
upon the head of Miss Mary Shannon,
of Shannon, Miss. by Miss Elizabeth
Cooper, of the senior class.
The forenoon will be given to prep
arations for the afternoon program, the
entire afternoon having been set apart
for tho May day festival. The annual
dinner, however, win probably be omit
| ted this year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
TATE COUNTY COLLEGE
HOLDS COMMENCEMENT

SENAToBIA, Miss. May IL. (Spl.)-
The fourth annual commencement ex-
~ercises of the Tate County Agricul-
tural college began on Sunday, the
18th, with the sermon by DR.. W. D.
Hudleston, of the University OF Missis-
sippi. Hon. James w. Broom. of Jack
son. Miss, assistant state superintend-
ent OF education, will deliver the COM
mencement address. There are Fl
graduates this year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
FELGER OPENS BIG YARD.

o. A. Felger, Of Grand Rapids, Mich,
is In Memphis in connection with the
opening of a large wholesale lumber
yard in North Memphis by the Felger
Lumber and Timber company. This com
pany Is ono of the largest hardwood
Michigan. c.. V. Colborn will be the
local manager of the Memphis yard oil
the company. Mr.. Felger formerly spent
some time in Memphis and is secretary
and treasurer Of the Memphis Band
Mil company,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
GETS A SENTENCE,

GREENWOOD, Miss, May -. (Spl.)
e. ]. Barker, a white IMAM, who was
fined $500 and sentenced to six months
in Jail by Judge Evans Monday in the
justice court, appealed his case to the
circuit court. He has been released
from Jail on bond. Barker was con-
victed of bringing 800 quarts of whis-
ky on a launch into Greenwood.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
DRUG BARS r

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE British
government has removed from the re-
stricted import list certain drugs and
chemicals which do not contain dutiable
ingredients. In making the announce
ment today the British embassy said
dyestuffs were not affected.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
YAZoo COUNTY SHORT.

vAZOO CITY, Miss, May II. (Spl.)-
azoo county is approximately $1S1, 900
hort Of the amount asked Of the u
in the Victory loan drive, but the
bunty districts are expected to report
hat amount or more today and the
hartman and workers are thinking
hey will be able to report by tonight
hat Yazoo county has subscribed Its
pii quota Of nearly $500, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
APPOINTED SHERIFF.

NEWBERN. Tenn. May ~. (Spl)-
! Lytle Logan has been appointed sheriff
Of Gibson county to FIJI the unexpired
term OF j. w. Davidson. Mr.. Logan
is a former stock dealer Of This section,
where he is well known.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
PROTEST HUN FLAG.

PARIS. May IL. (By the Associated
Press, )-Belgium has protested to the
entente allied powers against the pro-
posed use by the German republic of a
red, yellow and black flag which is
almost identical with that of Belgium.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
To All Residents

1THE greatest event in the history of Memphis and
Shelby County will be the celebration of the one
q hundredth anniversary of the birth Of the city and
the county, May 1924. 1t will attract not less than lO,-
600 visitors.
Every Memphian should lend his or her cooperation
in order that we may provide for the pleasure and corn-
fort Of our guests. They must necessarily be furnished
with sleeping and eating accommodations. For this rea-
son a complete record must be compiled OF all hotels,
boarding houses, rooming houses and private homes where
accommodations may be obtained. Please fill out the ques-
tons below and return promptly to celebration Headquar-
tiers, "a North Second Street.
Very truly yours,
MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION, INC.
Bv NJ. II. Rosenthal and r. II. Mcknight,
Chairmen Of the Hotel and Information Committees,
Respectively.
Phone Main 3047.
Name
Street Car Service
Can accommodate =. ,.... People. How Ions. .......Days
| Men ........., Women ....,...., or Couples .........
Rooms, .............., Rooms with Board ..............
Rooms with Private Bath $3.50, Rooms, Bath, Board go.
Rate Per Day, Rooms Only
Rate Per Day, Rooms and Board. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Phone ............... Hours for Meals ..............
Breakfast ........., Lunch .........., Supper ..........
write Plainly in Filling in Above)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

from the central part OF the state and
completely identified the body when It
was exhumed as his son. .
The body was taken on Its second
journey, that carried 1t from western
to central Kentucky, in the original
| casket, covered with the floral tributes
that came from friends OF the boy who
is living today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
County Directory.
CIRCUIT COURT

CIRCUIT COURT
Warren B. Kittle, Judge
w. Bruce Talbot, Prosecuting Atty
w. D. Corder, Clerk.
COUNTY COURT
gsmael Haddox, President,
VIM. scrimgeour, Commissioner.
@. G. Williams, Commissioners.
S. f. Hoffman, Clerk
County Court conveaes:
Second Monday 2 January,
First Monday i April,
Regular council Meeting LIST and
Second Monday IN June,
First Monday in October.
E. w. S. Kennedy, Sheriff.
E. A. Barte, Deputy Sheriff.
w. Scott Simon, Assessor.
Cleo. Swecker, County Engineer.
Isaiah johnson, County Surveyor.
E. A. Hunt, Supt. Free Schools.
COURT HOUSE, hilippi, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
ONLY A SUNBEAM.

Only a stray sunbeam Yet per-
chance it hath pierced some wretch
ed abode, gladdened some stricken
heart, or its golden light found its
way through the leafy branches of
some wildwood, kissed the moss
covered bank where the tiny violet
grew and caused shades of beauty
to adorn its lovely form.
Only a gentle breeze! But how
many aching brows hath it famed,
how many hearts cheered by it's
gentle touch.
Only one stray bullet that pierced
the noble soldier-boy as he trod the
lonely midnight round, faithfully
guarding the precious lives intrusted
to his keeping, and the life blood
slowly ebbed out, and the sunbeam
fell ON the cold face of the dead
Only a drop of inkl And yet it
carried the news of death to anxious
ones at home, and caused the tear
of anguish to trickle down the fur
rowed cheek of widowed mother.
Only a frown! But it left a sad,
dreary ache in that child's heart,
and the quivering lips and fearful
eyes told how keenly he felt it.
One of the queer epitaphs in the
graveyard of Old St. Paul's church
at Norfolk, Virginia, reads:
"Behold my grave, how low | liel
AS you are now, so once was |.
AS | am now, so must you be,
Then be prepared to follow-me I"
It is said that during the Civil
war soldier was responsible for
scratching on the tomb with his sa-
Der the additional lines:
"To follow you I am not bent
Until I know which way you went"
God bless mother-in-la law, old maids,
small brothers and bald-headed men!
The world would be so sad with
out them.
The up-to-date orchardist will
know what each spray application is
intended to do and will realize the
Importance of spraying at the proper
time and in the proper way.
Let down one window in your bed
room an inch or two at the top even
when the weather stands below zero.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
Church Directory.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Rev. H. A

BAPTIST CHURCH-Rev. H. A
Stellar, pastor. Sunday School at
e:45 AN. M. Terrell, Supt. Pray
er meeting Wednesday night of each
week.
ME-. CHURCH-Rev. RIA. Skaggs,
pastor. Preaching every Sunday.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday even
ing. Sunday School every Sunday at
$3.50 A. M. ]. L. Ernest, Supt.
NE. CHURCH, SCUTH-Preach-
ing End and 4th Sundays of each
saonth. Rev. C. B. Morris, pastor
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
Sunday School at 9:45 A. M. How
ard Price. Supt.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Preaching services at II A. M. every
first and second sunday, and at IL A
M. and 7:30 P. M. every third Sunday
Rev. John Mckenzie, pastor Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 800 T. M
Sabbath School at 9:45 A. M. J. r
T7bbets, Supt.
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH
Rev. H. D. Farmhouse, Pastor
Preaching every Sunday at IL a. m
and 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening of eack week.
Leader. L. E. Gamer. Sabbath
School at GAS a. m.-Frank Luzader
Supt
CHURCH OF CHRIST-Chas. R
Jones, Elder. Preaching first ant
third Sundays of each month at 2:3'
p m.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
ow TO STOP THE FLU

This inexpensive Remedy is highly
recommended as a preventative, obtain
from your nearest Druggist small
bottle of Deth-O-Lene Destroys
Germs) Put two or three drops Of
this antiseptic liquid on sugar, let
ting it dissolve in the mouth, this
simple III
Home Remedy is Endorsed by
Eminent Physicians
and has been used for years in re-
leiving GROUP AND PNEUMONIA.
Accept no substitute, Distributed by
VALLEY CHEMICAL CO.
Elkins, West Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
It is characteristic Z

L is characteristic of
folks after they pass the allotted
'three score years and ten," TO look
- back over the days that are gone
and thoughtfully live them over.
/ find myself, at seventy one, frequently
drifting back q quarter of a century, when
see myself in the little drug store owned
at Bolivar, Mo-, making and selling o
vegetable compound to my friends and
customers - what was then known only MS
DIR. Lewis Medicine for Stomach, Liver
and Bowel Complaints.
For many years while was perfecting my
formula ! studied and investigated the
laxatives and cathartics on the market and
became convinced that their main fault
was not that they did not act on the bowels,
but that their action was too violent and
drastic, and upset the system of the user;
which was due to the fact that they were
not thorough enough in their action, some
simply acting on the upper or small intes-
lower or large intestines, and that they
almost invariably produced o habit re-
curing augmented doses.
! believed that preparation TO produce
the best effect must first tone the liver,
then act on the stomach and entire alimen-
tary system. II this was accomplished, the
thorough elimination of the waste without
the usual sickening sensationa, and make
the user feel better at once.
After experimenting with hundreds OF
different compounds, at last perfected the
formula that is now known as haturs's
Hemsar. which truly believe goes further
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
Dreadful Cough Cured.

A severe cold is often followed by
a rough cough for which Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has proven es-
pecially valuable. Mrs. F. w. Olsen,
Narysville, Mo-, writes: about two
wears ago my little boy Jean caught
a severe cold and coughed dreadfully
for days. / tried number Of cough
medicines but nothing did him any
good until 1 gave him Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t relieved his
cough right away and before he had
finished taking one bottle he was
cured. I think it is just fine for
children"
Sold by all dealers (adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
WHAT ARE YoU WORTH,

(By f. d. koontz)
It's not what you're worth in dol
lars and cents,
Nor the thousands you figure in pelf;
That counts in the game where the
world calls for men,
It's hinged on the value of self.
If your brains in skull that's just
two by four,
Your mind must measure the same;
Your opinions are like the mold of
your chad,
And there's no great value in name.
If you think more of self, than you
do of your God,
And worship the thing of the earth
At the end of the game, when you
cash in your Chips"
You'll be paid for: Just what you're
worth.
The world does not weigh by avoir-
dupois,
But by your ability to do,
If in markets of men you deliver
the goods"
The scales of the world will be true.
If you're meeting the world, with a
kick and a knock,
Self interest the mark of your goal;
If you're doing your work by the
tick of clock,
With Dollar the price of your soul;
In the markets of men its just what
you're worth
The world pays only your due,
For men as a rule are equal at birth
And your future is conferred in You
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20

There is more Caiarrfl in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
TO cure with local treatment, pronounced
1T incurable. Catarrl Is a local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-.
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by T j. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward Is offered for any case that Hail. 8
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 15e.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
What to Pray For.

Oh, do not pray for easy lives. Pray
to be stronger men. Do not pray for
tasks equal to your powers. Pray for
powers equal to your tasks. Then the
doing Of your work shall be no miracle.
But you shall be miracle. Every day
you shall wonder at yourself, at the
richness Of life whith has come to you
by the grace of God.-Phillips Brooks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
Getting Rid of Colds.

The easiest and quickest way to
get rid Of cold is to take Chamb-
erlain's Cough Remedy. This prep
aration has been in use for many
years and its value fully proven
No matter what remedy you use,
however, care must be taken not to
contract second cold before you
have recovered from the first one,
and there is serious danger of this.
A man of middle age or older should
go to bed and stay in bed until fully
recovered. 1t is better to stay in
bed three days at the start than
three weeks later on.
Sold By ell dsalass- (AAy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
TO OUR READERS.

We appeal to our readers in all
parts of the county to get the stories
Of every community form the store
houses of memory, from the old cit
idens Of your community-some day
these stories, which seem common
place now, Will be history-the annals
Of the past-cive US the data and We
will put it in form. A few years in
the future and it will be too late in
fact much important local history has
already persisted. Do not wait until
next year do it now.
EDITOR PROGRESSIVE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
That Terrible Headache.

Do you have periodic attacks of
headache accompanied by sickness of
the stomach or vomiting, a salIow
SKIN and dull eyes? If so, you can
get quick relief by taking Cham
berlain's Tablets as directed for bill
BUSINESS, and you may be able to a.
void these attacks if you observe the
directions with each package.
Sold By all dealers lady.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
CUT PRICES LOOK!

boxes black draught go cts, Car
dui $100 now rs cts. LIE Gears stock
poultry powder 25 ct size 20 cts. LIE
Gear Medicine is low and 20 per cent
off on the dollar. Come and buy as
long as stock lasts. Don't know how
long this offer will last.
T. B. LANTZ
Philippi, R. F. D. No. 3
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20

FOR sALE:-Four Farms, in and
near Stringtown, ranging from S
to 135 acres. Suitable for farming
or grazing. For further informa-
ton, inquire or address
w. d. PARSONS
Belington, w. Va. Route a.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20

Farmers wanting information on
spraying can get it by writing for
Bulletin 1877 form West Virginia
University, Agriculture Experiment
Station, Morgantown, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
Indigestion.

Take few doses of Chamb-
erlain's Tablets as directed for indi-
gestion, and you will soon forget a.
bout your stomach troubles Try it.
Sold by all dealers (adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
City Directory.

j. A. Viquesney. ............. mayor
w. w. Thomas. .......... Recorder
Councilmen:
A. F. Rohrbough,
L. J. Wilson,
Chas. w. Williamson,
L. D. Kittle,
W. S. Grimes,
w. G. McCloud,
Lloyd Ballah,
NJ r. Keyser.
Geo. w. Price. $500. .Chiet-of-Pollce
Meetings of the city council held
ard Thursday evenings of each month
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
FOR SALE

In City of Belington, One 9 Room
House on corner, Cellar and Bath
Good Barn, extra lots adjoining
8 minutes Walk from Depot or
Post Office Good Terms.
Mrs. Margaret E. Scott
Box No. ~295.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
Fellowship

Those who follow Christ are blessed
with the fellowship Of Christ. Where
there Is fellowship there u tsAswship.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-02-20
Their Medicine Chest For 20 Years

and does more than any laxative on the,
market today. The thousands OF letters
from usets have convinced me / was right.
and that the user Of Natures Remedy as q
family medicine, even though he may have
used it for twenty-five years, never has
to increase the dose.
My knowledge of medicine and tho re-
suits OF its use in my own family and
among my friends, before ever offered IT,
for sale, caused me to have great faith ia
Maturs's RemSdy from the very first.
And now as find myself nearing the see
when must bow to the inevitable and 20
to another life, my greatest pleasure 10 to
sit each day and read the letters that each
mail brings from people as old or older
than /, who tell OF having used Natws's
Remedy for ten, fifteen and twenty years,
and how they and their children and
grandchildren have been benefited by Il.
1t is q consoling thought, my friends, for
a man at my age to feel that aside from
his own success, one has done something
for his fellow man. My greatest satisfac-
ton, my greatest happiness today, is the
knowledge that tonight more than one
million people will take Natsss's nsmody
(NR Tablet and will be better, healthier.
happier people for it. hope yon viii
be one OF them.