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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Chief Wounded.

Detective Chief Smith told practically
the same story that Duvall told. The
second shot fired by the negro hit Chief
Smith in the left hand, just as he
was getting out Of the automobile, he
said, He saw a third shot fired and
saw the dust fly up almost in Duvall's
face, he said. Then it vas that Duvall
Brinkley and Pass broke for cover, in
the forward march on the gunman.
Chief Smith said that after Brinkley
was shot the negro whipped up his
horse and sped past him west on Jack
son into Breedlove street. Smith and
Pass entered the machine with Brink
ley and took him to the hospital, Chief
Smith said he ordered Duvall to get
Granville Heckle, another city detective,
who lived nearby, and take up the trail
of the negro. II did this when l saw
Brinkley's head fall back, and his eyes
open in a stare" Chief Smith said. II
knew then he was dying"
Frank Micci told how the negro, from
whom he and his partner, Frand Bion-
DIM, had purchased chickens before
came into the store on the morning of
June Is. The partners conversed in
Italian, and decided to send for the
police, having learned hat the chickens
l - IkaI.n
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Negro Had Run Wild.

While one engaged the negro in con-
versation, the other phoned for police,
Micci said. Patrolmen Croome and Nc
Carthy, of the Barksdale force, re-
sponded to the call. They arrested
Young. They took him outside, with
the chickens. Croome went back into
the store, leaving the negro in charge
of Mccarthy. Mccarthy permitted
Young to go to his buggy to put the
chickens in a sack, The negro got his
pistol, and opened fire. He shot Nc
Carthy's pistol out of his hand. Then
he shot Croome through the left arm
when the latter rushed out at the sound
of the shots. Then the desperate black
appeared in the grocery door, Micci
seized Croome's pistol, and the two
started a fusillade. The black mans
first bullet hit Micci in the lower fore
arm, cruised up to elbow, entered the
right abdomen, and still Is lodged in
his ninth rib, Micci said. Then the
negro fled.
Croome followed Micci to the witness
stand. He told practically the same
story as was told by the grocer.
Croome claimed to have hit the negro
once. Micci also claimed that one Of
his bullets, fired after he was wounded,
struck Young.
Burney Took Him Alive.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Chance Shot Fatal.

Going at the rate of 90 to so miles
an hour. with Chief Smith at the wheel,
Duvall said their car sped past Waldran
on Jackson, when someone shouted:
THAT looks like the negro there"
Smith clamped on the brakes, and
backed the machine to within Is feet
of Waldran boulevard, where sat To-
Young in his buggy, in front Of
a private garage, so or rs feet from the
point their car stopped.
Duvall said he was the first officer
out Of the car. Brinkley was right be-
hind him. As he hit the ground the
black man opened fire. He fired two
shots, Duvall said, when he (DuvalD
dropped to his kneers and fired one in
return. Then he and Brinkley broke for
the cover of the fence, which flanked
a private garage, in front of which the
negroes buggy stood. II was as they
crawled forward toward the street, to
get a fair shot at the black gunman,
that a bullet ployed through the fence,
scattering splinters, Duvall said, and
striking Brinkley, on whose face. a
trickle Of blood showed where the bullet
hit.
The board containing the bullet hole,
was identified by Duvall and other wit
neSSes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
WILLIAMS SILENT
BUT RECORDS ARE
ALL AGAINST HIM
CONTINUED rrcm first psEol

HSNANhhteNN NNHt a NV . f1NHH
court officials at fernando, NJ SIS state
that every word published in The News
Scimitar about this matter is the truth,
These photographs were made by pei
mission and authority Of nr, w. h.
Weissingcr, fernando, Miss, chairman
OF the board of election commissioners
OF DeSotN county, who ave his permiS-
sion to VIM. +. Wood, circuit court
clerk and custodian Of the election rec
ords, to permit their reproduction.
Every election official Of the Horn
Lam voting precinct knows that j, j,
Williams was registered, and that he
voted in the regular state and county
election in August, 1915.
The members Of the county election
board know that prior to July OF the
present year his name appeared on the
registration book. that his name also
was in that>hook opposite his regiStra-
ton number, 335, and that hts signature
also was on the sheet Of the registration
book wherein voters are required to
sign the oath, certifying to their bona
fide residence in Mississippi,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
COL. HOUSE I'LL.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1i.-Col. T.. NJ.
House, one Of the American delegates
to the peace conference, is Ill aboard
the steamer Northern Pacific on which
he is returning from, France, according
ia a radio message received today at
the state department. He was said Ia
be suffering from an attack Of grip,
but his condition vas described as not
serious.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
NEGRO I. w. w. KEN

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1l.-Government
agents announced today that assisted by
local police, they had arrested a negro
named L.-Fort Whiteman, who accord
ing to the officials, admits that he Is
an /. w. w. organizer, Just previous TO
an address he was about to make laas
night. Eleven white men to whom
Whlteman was about to talk were also
taken into custody and held for the
United States authorities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
NEGRO SULLENLY
HEARS STORY Of
OFFICERS MURDER
Continued From First PaEe1

up to the killing Of Brinkiey and the
w%ounding Of Chief Smith, Patrolmen
Mccarthy and Croome, and Frank
Micci. grocer, one Of the proprietors Of
the Overton Park market. at Poplar
avenue and Mclean boulevard, where
the negro started on his wild career
as a gunman.
The drawing of the scene by Mr..
Brooks was used throughout the
mornings examinations. to permit each
witness to describe locations.
Sergt. Claud Duvall was the second
states witness. He told how he. Sergt.
Brinkley, Chief Smith and Assistant
Chief Ed Pass. drove out in search of
the negro, after they got word that two
officers and a civilian had been shot
at the overtan Park market by a negro,
who drove AWAY In q buggy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Burney Took Him Alive.

Dan Mccarthy. whose gun was shot
from his hand by the negro and the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
Stripped Naked On
Main Street! Not
Man, But a Dummy

A display dummy in front of the !,
Weisbery Clothing store, 492 South
Main street, was completely divested
of its hahiliments by a negro thief Fri.
day morning. Mr.. Weisbery completed
waiting upon a customer just in timn
to see the black scurrying down the
street with the clothing tucked under
his arm. lie at once sought redress
through police channels
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
PLANT TO CLOSE.

PORTSMOUTH. o.. oct 1t.-All de-
partments Of the Whitaker Glessner
Steel plant with the exception Of the
blast furnace, will be idle after tonight
it was announced today by General
Manager A. J, Mcfarland, The plant
employs 5000 men. Shortage of ma
terlal is said to be the cause Of the
shutdown.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11
SLEEPS: ROBBED.

j. NJ. Mergcson, Front street and
Poplar avenue, reported TO the police
that he was robbed early SATURDAY
morning while asleep on a bench at the
Grand Central station. He furnished
the police with a description Of a man
he suspected of robbing him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-11

1T is A PLEASURE FOR Me TO
add my testimonial to the hundreds
that bespeak the praise OF DR.. Burk-
harris Vegetable Compound. which is
undoubtedly the greatest medicine
known to the present age. Not only
what | have experienced with this
confidence to declare its great virtues,
but my acquaintance are more elo-
quent In It's praise. ! was cured OF
lumbago and govt in 80 days.-E. S.
Crowef. Urbana, Ohio. adv
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
Came Here About
Time Town Started

Located on Columbia street is the
growing business of G. Sinopoli, who
came to Bogalusa about twelve years
ago. Mr.. Sinopoli has worked in the
city for a good many years and two
years or more ago started in bust
ness for himself at the present loca-
ton. Starting in a small way, with
only limited capital the future of the
business seemed uncertain, but by
persistent efforts and close attention
to business he has built up a splendid
patronage which is growing and in
creasing all the time. Mr.. Sinopoli
is wide-awake and progressive man,
which is reflected by the splendid
business he has today.
The store is well stocked with
fancy and staple groceries, tobaccos
of all kinds, fresh fruit, vegetables
and cured meats. The stock repre-
sents the best of supplies and is sold
at reasonable prices.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
One Of Bogalusa's
Best Known Stores

The well known grocery establish
ment conducted by E. P. Ogden at
LOG Main street, Richardsontown, re
ceives liberal patronage from the
people of this section, as well as the
surrounding territory. The store is
modern and up-to-date in every re-
spect and completely stocked with a
well selected line of fancy and staple
groceries. This might well be classed
as a general merchandise establish
ment, for the stock is very compre-
hensive and includes dry goods,
shoes, hats, caps and notions. The
quality of the merchandise is of I'M
questionable first grade and the
prices are reasonably moderate.
Mr.. Ogden has won high reputa-
ton by honorable and fair dealing
and makes an unusual effort to
please and satisfy everyone. The
business has grown materially from
the start and while the year just end
ed has been a most successful one,
it might be predicted that the present
year will be even more resultful. He
gives personal attention to every de-
tail of the business and is ably assist
ed by Mrs. Ogden, who proves to be
a great help in the business. She has
gained very broad business expert
ence while assisting Mr.. Ogden and
her pleasing manner has been the
means of gaining many new Gus
toners.
Mr.. Ogden was formerly in bust
ness in Bentonia, Miss, where he con-
Quoted first-class grocery store and,
since locating here, he has been very
successful and has gained high
reputation by fair dealing and cour-
teous service. He has been in bust
ness here five years and has built
up a substantial business from
small beginning. He ranks as one
Of the successful men Of the town
and commands the esteem of all who
known him.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
|Sances' Store
Very Busy Place

The grocery establishment of ]
Sances, which is located on Columbia
street, is gaining a very liberal pa
tronage because of the high quality
of merchandise sold, as well as the
courteous treatment extended to
every patron. The business was. es-
tablished here several months ago
and in this short time a liberal pa
tronage has been gained. The store
is up-to-date and fully stocked
with fancy and staple groceries, in
Guiding the well known brands of
canned goods, also fruits, vegetables,
cold drinks, cigarettes and tobaccos.
Mr.. Sances is active in the man
agement and is ably assisted by his
daughter, Frances. Mr.. Sances also
does shoe repairing and has an ex-
tensive trade in this line which has
been developed by high-grade satis-
factory work.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
Company to Build
100 New Homes

One of the especial problems con-
fronting every fast-growing manu-
featuring community, such as Boga-
lusa, is that of housing the influx of
workmen and their families. The
problem was here from the first, but
was as promptly and thoroughly
solved as the hundreds of other diff
ficulties to be overcome when con-
verting forest into modern city.
A group representing various bus
mess interests met on November 20,
1918, and organized the Columbia
Road Land Company. Those partici-
pating in forming the company were:
w. H. Sullivan, D. I. Cushing, NJ.
Marx, H. Greenberg, Elias Berenson,
j. t. Williams, Mrs. Robbie F. Viii
liams, o. j. Sherman, H. H. Wilcox
and J. A. Spekenhier. M. Marx
was elected president and ]. A. SpeA-
enhier, secretary-treasurer.
Under the able direction of these
officers, pubhc-spirited enough TO
serve without compensation, coop
Grating with very efficient board
of directors, the business of this COM
pany has been wonderfully success
full.
Over one hundred houses for the
colored population have been erected
and, on a different tract of land,
many dwellings, comfortable and
modern, are being constructed for
white residents.
The company recently purchased
more than one hundred lots in the
Pleasant Hill section and will start
Immediately on the construction of
modern homes for newcomers, this
district being one Of the choicest resi-
Dental parts of the city. About
fifty-five thousand dollars have been
expended by the company to date
and the stock in the corporation is so
highly valued that standing offer,
an advance of so per
cent above par, is no inducement to
sell.
At the annual meeting, held Feb |
ruary 8, 1919, the old officers were
retained and a board of directors
elected comprising: w. H. Sullivan, +
M. Marx, D. T. Cushing, Mrs. Robbie
F. Williams, H. Greenberg, ]. A.
Spekenhier, Charles M. Warwick, C.
]. Wade and o. J. Sherman.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
Greenberg Makes
Big Success Here

A story of the growth and devel-
ment of Bogalusa and it's rapid ad-
vancement in recent years would
hardly be complete without more
than passing notice of the notable
success attained by H. Greenberg,
who conducts a general merchandise
store on Columbia street, corner of
Third street.
Mr.. Greenburg came to Bogalusa
about thirteen years ago and engaged
in business in small way, with only
limited capital, and for a number of
years plodded along, giving his best
efforts and attention to the business
and at the same time studying mod
ern merchandising and applying the
principles to his business. From year
to year the trade increased and many
new patrons were added to the long
list Of satisfied customers. From the
very inception Of the business Mr..
Greenberg made it a point to give
everyone a fair and square deal and
established a reputation that is
known far and wide in this vicinity.
The Greenberg general merchandise
store is known as ga one-price store"
because every patron receives the
same goods at the same price.
AS the business grew it became
necessary to make many improve
ments and engagements, and as re-
suit the Greenberg store today is one
Of the largest and best stocked gem
eral merchandise establishments in
Southeastern Louisiana. The store
occupies large salesroom and is well
stocked with a general line of mer-
chandise which includes ladies' and
mems ready-to-wear, as well as chill
dren's; laces and embroideries and a
complete line of jewelry.
The "Bostonian" shoes are handled
exclusively at this store and are well
known for quality and style.
Mr.. Greenberg is the proprietor
and actively manages the affairs of
this growing concern. He has shown
business ebility and has
always taken a deep and active in
terest in anything calculated to bene-
fit the town or community. He is a
man Of ability and enter
prise and ranks among the leading
business men Of the city. He is a
member of the Masonic Lodge No,
244, is well known and highly es-
teemed by his many friends and pa
irons.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
Lorio Always
Keeps Very Busy

Among the more recently estab-
Iished businesses of Bogalusa is the
grocery conducted by Tony Lorio on
Fourth, near Columbia street. The
business was established about three
months ago and has in this short time
gained a substantial patronage of the
people of this section of the town.
The proprietor, Tony Lorio, is pro-
gressiye man of experience and has
made a great effort to please and
satisfy each and everyone of the
trade. The store is well stocked to
repletion with fancy and staple gro
ceries, fresh fruits, vegetables, flour,
butter, cured meats, bread, cold
drinks, kerosene, cigars and cigar
cites, etc. The stock is well selected
and displayed to@adYantage and rep
resents only the best, which is sold
at moderate prices.
Mr.. Lorio gives personal attention
to the business and has shown what
can be accomplished by close appli-
cation, coupled with fair and honor
able dealing. He came here from
Tallisheek and established business
that is growing to large proportions.
He is ably assisted by his wife, who
is a very pleasing lady and devotes
considerable time to waiting on the
trade.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

istered pharmacists in this work 81
guarantees the quality of the inrl
dents as well as absolute cOrrecu,i
in compromising.
A large fountain and ice cs,I
department is a feature of this st,n|
with experienced dispensers 81
drinks of all kinds, ice cream 81
pure fruit syrups, handled in d
most sanitary manner, have mad
this one of the popular refreshme
places of the city.
The line of cigars, cigarettes 81
tobaccos includes practically 81 /
the well known and popular brsn
with a display second to none ii
section.
A cordiality and promptneN
meeting patrons, a spirit 81 aesan|
modation in giving information Il
transients who know no other pta
to make inquiries, attractive disph
of best goods and an apparent dsss|
to have all customers satisfied bia
accounts for the popularity and
dent success Of the City Drug Stat
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
BOGALUSAM MOVIE IS ONE OF BEST
MANAGED TEIEATER IN THE STAT

The people of Bogalusa are par
ticularly fortunate in having an up
to-date playhouse, such as the Magic
Theater, located in South Bogalusa.
Mr.. R. Blanchard, the proprietor,
came here from White Castle, La,
about eight years ago and opened the
first theater here on Pleasant Hill.
1t was quite treat for the people
of the Magic City to visit a theater
where the best of pictures were
shown, and it was not long before
the house was filled to capacity at
nearly every performance. Just as
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

agement to the business and endslF.
ors to give the people here The b
in high-grade motion pictures, So
makes trips to New Orleans sAa
month to keep in touch with lAs
latest pictures that come out als
select the best to be shown the pse
pie of Bogalusa. For this reason !
large patronage has been gained st
the increase in the year just pass
is the greatest tribute possible to las
capable and efficient msnagsmea
It is not only necessary to show go'
pictures to gain a liberal patrunsgk
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
Square Dealing
Builds Big Trade

Among the well known business
men of Bogalusa who have exercised
good influence on the town in its
steady march Of progress and devel-
opment is w. L. Smith, who conducts
first-class grocery establishment on
Columbia street. Mr.. Smith came to
Bogalusa about thirteen years ago,
when the town was in its infancy and
has made his home here ever since.
He takes a deep interest in Boga-
lusa and its development and any
thing calculated to benefit the town
or the community. He is a progress
sive man of ability and enterprise
and has made a success of the busi-
ness he conducts from its inception.
Starting in a modest way about
two years ago in a small store on
Columbia street he has, by close at
tention to business, been able to in
crease the trade very materially and
as result of the large business done
in the past year it was deemed adj
visable to seek larger and more spa
cious quarters, and as a result mod
ern frame building was erected and
fitted up especially to accommodate
the business. The store now occu-
pied by the Smith grocery is modern
and up-to-date in every respect.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

Located on Austin street, opposite
the depot, at the busiest corner in
the city, is the City Drug Store, of
which Mr.. W. Emmett Hall is pro-
prietor. This store was formerly
conducted by Mr.. D. o. w. Afford,
who was succeeded by Mr., Hall in
June, 1917. It is considered one of
the best appointed stores in this part
of Louisiana, carrying very complete
stocks in every branch of the bust
ness, drug, pa lent medicines, per-
fumes, toilet requisites, druggists
sundries, stationery, candies, koda1s,
films and most excellent prescrip-
ton department.
A special agency for the Norris
candies has been secured and very
attractive display of this celebrated
line will be found always
fresh.
Mr.. Hall is an Albanian by birth,
having been a resident TO Bogalusa
about nine years. He is graduate
Of the Simon's School of Pharmacy,
New Orleans, takes personal super
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27
THIS INSTITUTION HAS DONE FULL
SHARE IN DEVELO PMENT OF CITY

ton to consult with the officers of
this bank, and should they desire to
open an account, every courtesy will
be extended, no matter how small the
transaction may be.
The Christmas Cash Club, con-
Quoted by this bank, is attracting
considerable attention, as it has done
much to encourage and teach thrift
and the saving of the trifling sums
each week which at the end of the
year supplies the Christmas cash
needs.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

but also have an operator w -.
render continuation Of the Dle'l' !.
without interruption, and g nas
truly said that the Magic gag - =.
alter has one of the most eIs' S
operators in this section. ma.a Is.
furnished during evry pefAs.
by Miss Inez Blanchard, dausa's
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Blanchard.
With such high-class ples0
so modern a building It seems
usual that the prices are 90 -
ate. in fact, are much more -. 4.
able than charges made by !
ture houses of similar charas'
larger cities.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

the theater was winning its own and
being so well patronized it was swept
away by fire about one year after it
was started. But seeing that the peo-
pie of Bogalusa appreciated an
amusement house of this kind, Mr..
Blanchard Immediately looked about
for new location, and soon after
this catastrophe erected the building
which is now the home of the best
motion pictures in this section of the
state. The theater is large and spa
cious, having a seating capacity Of
about five hundred. The building is
comfortable in winter and summer.
Mrs. r. Blanchard gives active man.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

Be sure to send this weeks issue
of the Enterprise to the boys "Oyer
there" They viii enjoy it.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

Be sure to send this weeks -
of the Enterprise to the boys
there They viii enjOy +
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-02-27

Be sure to send this weeks issue
of the Enterprise to the boys cover
there" They will enjoy it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-22
Skirt Shop
Third Floor.
See Thursdays
. Papers
Here and There

Mrs. William Dermott Casey, Of
walls, Miss with her three children,
IS the guest of her parents, Or. and
Mrs. Joseph W. Peete.
Harry Bund, vice president of the
rewly organized STANDARD Rug and
Shade company, has returned from New
York and Eastern markets, WHERE he
went to purchase merchandise for the
company.
Mrs. David b. Cummins and Miss
Ella S. Cummins, of Coyington, Tenn.
were guests of their sister, Mrs. Holmes
Cummins, Tuesday night, having come
down to the Woods Cummins wedding.
=
DR.. Eugene Taylor is attending the
national dental convention in New Or
leans.
Miss Frances johnson left Monday
for Little Rock to attend the wedding
of Miss Mary Leiper and Mr.. Jennings
Foster, which takes place this week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred G. Furry and chill
dTen, Of Chicago, are guests Of Mrs.
Furry's mother, Mrs. William r. Larry.