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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-10-24
This Animal licked
Like Dynamite Bomb

New Yore.-A letter carrier
left for John T. Mcfarland OF
SIT Forty-seventh street, Brook
lyn, a special delivery package
about a foot square last evening
Hearing a ticking inside the
package Mcfarland became con-
vinced he had received a bomb.
He flung the package out OF a
window and promptly routed out
of the house his own and the
family ON the floor above. No ex-
plosion followed.
Mcfarland summoned Detec-
tive Joseph Mahon from the
Fourth avenue station. He
dropped the package into a pail
of water and cautiously opened
it. Inside was turtle
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-10-24
Money-Mad Folks.

"De way some folks will tusseI ar
scrap foh money" said Uncle Eben,
'is most enough to make Il silver dol.
lar look like medal foh bravery"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-10-24
Prevents Cracking.

When pouring boiling milk or water
in a tumbler or glass dish stand the
tumbler or glass on knife and the
glass will neither break or crack.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-10-24
NeWsy Notes From
Georgetown Vicinity

| SAOAs NASih VIVA A1Ao He>> -
Judge Graham transacted bust
ness 10 Idaho Springs Monday.
Mrs. Burkholder is confined to
her home with an attack of tonsi-
litis.
! Fred P. Dewey is attending to
business matters in the valley this
week.
Lynn McFadden came up from
Denver Saturday for a weekend
visit with the folks.
! W. B. Van Dusen returned to
his bone in Denver after weeks
visit here with relatives.
Mrs. Gertrude Pulsifer returned
the first of the week after short
visit with Denver friends.
Miss Ella McCreedy of Denver
was renewing old acquaiutances
the latter part of the week.
Hon. E. L. Regennitter was
attending to probate matters in
the county court Wednesday.
I Mrs. Gertrude Nelson was at
tending to business matters We'd
nesday and visiting with friends.
Miss Mary France left for Guern-
sey, Wyoming, this week to take
a position in the public schools.
Frank Patterson expects to leave
the first of the week for Cripple
Greek, where he has business in
terests.
The high winds of the last
week make it very disagreeable.
Otherwise our weather is ideal for
his time of the year.
Charles Backert, a former resi-
dent of Georgetown, returned the
first of the week to assume charge
of the Kuelsel and Anderson bak-
cry.
Fred Selak, former George
Town boy. but now prosperous
cattleman of Grand county, was
renewing old acquaintances the
last of the week.
F. o. Carlson of Chicago, who
holds large interests in the George
town Tunnel company, was here
during the week on a tour of in
spection.
Link Stephens has taken the
place of Henry Lees with the Colo
RADIO Central company. Mr.. Ste
phens is an old mill man, and his
selection looks like wise move.
Manager Bauman of the Capt.
tai mine is now prepared to prose-
cute on an extensive scale work in
the Aetna vein, as the supply of
coal for which he has been waiting
has arrived.
The mill at the portal of the
Georgetown tunnel is nearing
completion. A pipe line is being
laid from the dam to the mill
which insures an abundance of
water for all purposes.
The suit of the First National
Bank of Idaho Springs against the
estate of Adolph Nelson, involving
a large sum of money, was decided
by County Judge Graham in favor
of the defendant.
The social dance given by the
Trey of Clubs at the Opera House
Friday night was as usual very
enjoyable affair and largely attend
ed by parties from Idaho Springs,
Silver Plume, Lawson and En-
pire.
A temporary injunction was
granted this week against Morse,
Grimes and Nesbit, who are junk
the Argentine Central railway, to
prevent them from tearing up
spur put in by the Manhattan
Union Mining company.
John Hanson, manager for the
Seven Metals company, was in
Idaho Springs Wednesday settling
for large shipment from the Gen.
tennial mine. He reports an i'm
portant strike ON this property
during the week. In putting a
round of shots on the foot wall he
- zlz,..
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-10-24
Steal IWo- Story Brick.

A two-story brick structure at Al
bany, N. Y, with fixtures, bricks and
everything, was carried away by
thieves.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Leo Oppenheimer, vice-president of
the famous Messenger lunch rooms,
is one of the coming men of Chi.
cago. He is popular, able and pro.
gressive.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
HEADS Of CITY DEPARTMENTS
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
AND JUDGES OF MUNICIPAL COURT

Mayor
William Hale Thompson, Mayor.
Charles G. Fitzmorris, Secretary.
Room 507, 9Th floor, City Hal.
City Treasurer
Henry Stuckart, Treasurer.
Room 203, End floor. City Hall
City Clerk
James T. Igoe, City Clerk.
Edward j. Padden, Chief Clerk.
Rooms 107-1OS, LIST floor, City Hall.
City Comptroller
George F. Harding, Comptroller.
Louis e. Gosselin. Deputy Comptrol-
Ter.
Room SOL, 9Th floor, City Hall
City Collector
VIM. H. Wesley, Collector.
George Lehman, Deputy Collector.
Department Of Health
John Dill Robertson, M. D.. Com.
missioner.
Gottfrisd Koehler, M. D.. Assistant
Commissioner.
q. r. Pritchard, Secretary.
Room TOT, 7th floor, City Hall.
Bureau Of Engineering
John Ericsson, City Engineer.
VIM. J. Roche, Chief Clerk.
Room 4o2, City Hall.
Water Department
W. J. McCourt. Superintendent
Geo. ]. Feser. Chief Clerk.
Rooms 101.102, City Halliday
bills here).
Water Pipe Extension-
Hugh l.. Lucas, Superintendent.
Thomas F. Herman. Asst. Superiu-
tendent.
Room 4o4. 4th floor. City Han.
Bureau Of Streets
Felix Mitchell, Superintendent.
8. J. Fisher, Inspector in Charge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Bureau Of Sewers
George e. McGrath, Superintendent.
Edward F. Cullerton, Chief Clerk.
Bureau Of Maps and Plato
John ID. Riley. Superintendent.
T. C. Philips, Engineer OF Surveys,
Bureau Of Gas and Electricity
william ]. Keith. Commissioner.
John q. Bradley, Chief Clerk
Rivers and Harbors-
Richard O'Sullivan Burke. Asst. En-
gineer.
Smoke Inspect Department.
william H. Reid, Inspector.
Room COS. City Hall.
City OIL Inspector
Paul Henderson, Inspector.
Charles Vavrik. Chief Deputy.
VIM. F. German, Assistant
Bureau Of Statistic
Francis A. Eastman. City Statisti-
clan.
Frederick Rex. Librarian.
City Architect
C. w. Kallal.
Purchasing Agent
Virtus C. Rohnf. Business Agent.
p. c. Schafer. Chief Clerk.
Department Of Compensation
II. v. McGurren. superintendent.
inspector Of Weights and Measures
Norris Eller. City Sealer.
w. F. Cluett. Chief Deputy.
Board Of Examining Englneers--
Room 1908. City Hall.
Edward r. Miller, President.
f. r. Moore. 1st ice-Prssident-
James N. Spencer. I'd Vice-PTssi-
dent
Board Of Examining Plumber
Charles x. Todd, Master Plumber.
III v. Q1hsAe, AsAznsyman Plumb
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Board Of Examining Macon contrac.
tors
Chas. C. Stewart.
Two others to be appointed in
compliance with law In force
July /, 1915.
Chief Of operstIno Engineer
John G. Hayes.
In paseA-aat.
Department q, s-sxass Welfare
Mrs. Louise osborne Rowe, Com.
missioner.
James w. Galley, supt. Of Employ.
ment.
Room sos, City Hall Square Bldg
Civil Service Commission
Percy B. Conn, President
Chas. e. Frazier.
Joseph p. Geary.
Mark II. Place. Secretary.
Room e10, 9Th floor, City Hall.
Board Of Local improvements
M. J. Faherty, President.
Jos. J. Elias.
David M. Clark.
Oscar Wolf.
Irne Pease Mantony.
Edward j. Glacken. Secretary and
Superintendent Of Special Assess.
ments.
Room 207. End floor. City Hall
Gas Supervisor
Philip c. Delofontaine.
Room COS, City Hall.
Room Ill, City Hall.
Inspector Of Steam Boilers
Geo. e. Nye, Inspector.
Harry A. Grannis. Chief Clerk.
Building Department
Charles Bostrom, Commissioner.
Robert Knight, Deputy Commis-
sioner.
Peter C. Hoay, Secretary.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
soard Of Election commisslonsrs-

Board Of Election Commissioners
August Lueders.
Frank X. Rydzewski.
Bernard Norwich.
Morals commissio on
Third floor, City Hall.
John Dill Robertson. NJ D.. Chair
man.
Rev. ]. McNames
Dr.. Anna Dryer.
DR.. Emil G. Hirsh.
John Koelling.
Track Elevation
Fannie spectsr. Secretary.
Chief Janitor-cIty Hail.
James Connors.
Basement.
Fire Department
Thomas O'ConnOr, Fire Marshal.
p. ]. Donahoe, lst Assistant.
Edward ]. Buckley, I'd Assistant
Frank w. Swenis Chief Operator.
Transportation Supervisor
r. f. Kelker. Jr.
City Physician
DR.. NJ. J. Purcell.
DR.. A. Lewis. Asst City Physician.
DR.. Clara Suppel, Asst. City Ply.
sician.
Bureau Of Fire Prevention and Public
Safety
]. c. Mcdonnell. Chief.
Police Department
John J. Clarity. General Supsrin.
tendent. Room sos.
John Alcock. First Deputy Supt..
81 Mayer, Secretary Bureau Of Po-
lice Records. Room 1901.
p. J. Ward, Vehicle Bureau. Room
1p<.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Edwin r. Landon, president Of the
Standard Fire Escape Company Is
one Of the solid men Of Chicago. His
company is noted for the reliability
Of its output.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

p. J. Sibley, the popular proprietor
OF The Fountain Pen Shop, at 81
North Dearborn street, has host Of
friends in the business community
The best people in Chicago buy pens
from him and his customers are al.
ways boosting him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
ABOLISH this JOB
The Department of Public Ser
vice Is an Unnecessary Hard
ship on the Taxpayers.

The city department Of public SER
vice should be abolished.
1t is an unnecessary nest OF sine.
cures.
The biggest sinecure In it is the Job
of commissioner.
A visit to his office may disclose this
fact.
This department cost the weary
taxpayers Of Chicago, s76,9lo last
year.
It pretends to receive, investigate
and adjust complaints regarding SER
vice, rates, products and other matters
relating to the health, comfort, con-
venience or safety of the public as
affected by public utilities.
Let us laugh.
Everybody knows what a Joke this
department is and how little 1t does.
Charles L. Ummach, as president
of r. Williamson & Co.. is at the head
of the largest maker of lighting fix.
lures in America.
William c. Niehoff would make
good County Commissioner. No man
is better posted on public affairs.
Dixon c. Williams should be elected
to the constitutional convention In
the sixth district.
Adam Ortseifen, one of the best OF
Chicago's City Treasurers, would
make a good State Treasurer.
~aUA
Coroner Peter NJ. Hoffman ig one
OF the most popular public officials In
Illinois.
Messengers restaurants which can
be found all over the city are very
popular with everybody. They are
clean, wholesome, sanitary and bright.
The food is Of the best quality and
the service is excellent.
William r. Fetzer the popular
Seventh Ward alderman, is in line
for higher honors.
Jacob Levy, the we'll known TWEEN.
ty.frst ward Democratic leader, would
make a good county commissioner.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
SWEITZER CALENDAR

Here is a taxpayers calendar for
taxpayers compiled by County Clerk
Robert M. Sweitzer.
In brief II is as follows:
Jan. General taxes become due.
March 11-All general taxes and
special assessments payable to county
collector except Chicago special as.
sessments.
April 1--General taxes and special
assessments are delinquent and ad.
vertised. Chicago special assess.
ments advertised after Aug. 1.
May Interest at / per cent added
to delinquent taxes.
July term--Application for judg.
ment and order of sale Of property Of
delinquent taxpayers.
July 1-Objections to judgments in
writing received.
Aug. Tax sale of real estate be.
gins.
Penalty for redemption tax sales
may be as high as per cent added to
taxes or assessments each six months
after sale. Property may be re.
deemed any time within two years
after sale at office Of county clerk.
owen O'Malley, popular former
county commissioner and leading cigar
dealer at 1877 North Clark street, is
making good record as commissioner
Of the Forest Preserve.
~
Louis J. Behan, the well known
lawyer and popular master in chanc.
| cry, is frequently mentioned for n
place on the Superior Bench. Every
one who knows him believes that he
would make Il fine judge.
Among American music educators
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Deis are In the
very front rank, On principles Of
psychology and modern pedagogy they
conduct the work OF their school where
piano playing as an art Is taught eX-
clusively.
The Edmund T. Perkins Engineer.
ing Company, First National Bank
Building, are reclaiming in central
Illinois several thousand acres Of rich
farm land, part Of which they offer
for sale at low price.
Julius F. Smietanka Is making a
splendid record as collector Of in
ternal revenue.
Peter Reinberg has made splendid
record as president OF the county
board.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
NATIONAL SCHOOL OF
MULTIGRAPHlNG A
Business NECESSITY

The National School of Multigraph.
ing, at 1903 Lytton Building, is of
great value to the business commu-
nifty. The service that it gives saves
hundreds of thousands Of dollars to
firms and individuals who use multi
graphing in their business. And the
number who use multigraphing is con-
stantly on the increase.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
ILLINOIS congressman

District.
At iarse--*William e. Mason, Rep.
Richard Yates, Rep.
1-+Martin 3. Madden, Rep.
2-*James r. Mann. Rep.
3-|William W. Wilson, Rep.
+sJohn w. Ralney, Dem.
5-'Adolph J. SABBATH, Dem.
6-*James MeAndrews, Dem.
7-'NleIs JUL, Rep.
8--'Thomas Gallagher, Dem.
9-*Fred A. Britten, Rep.
1o-cari r. chlndblom, Rep.
Ultra c. copley, Rep.
12-*Charles e. Fuller, Rep.
13-"John C. Mckenzie, Rep.
14-"WlllIam J. Graham, Rep.
15-"Edward J. King, Rep.
16-scIlfford ireland, Rep.
17-Frank L. Smith, Rep.
18-sJoseph G. Cannon, Rep.
1s-'Willlam B. Mckinley, Rep.
2o-"Henry r. RaIney, Dem.
21-sLoren e. Wheeler, Rep.
22-sWllllam A. Rodsnbers, Rep.
23-sMartln D. Foster, Dem.
24-sThomas 9. Williams, Rep.
2s-'Edward E. DsnIson, Rep.
siNdleatss rs-s,sstsS.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

owen O'Malley, popular former
county commissioner and leading cigar
dealer at 1877 North Clark street, is
making a good record as commissioner
Of the Forest Preserve.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Michael Ready. the popular presi.
dent and treasurer of the Ready &
Callaghan Coal company, Is one OF
the most highly respected business
men In Chicago. His company stands
high In the coal trade.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
EAGL.ETS.
City Clerk James T. Igoe gives sat.
tsfaction to the public.

City Clerk James T. Igoe gives sat.
tsfaction to the public.
]. w. Deer, the popular president
OF the American Sewer and Drainage
Construction Co., at 2816 N. Wash
tenaw avenue, is one Of the progress.
sive men Of Chicago. Always inter-
ested in the city's welfare, he IL .
booster OF its interests and Is always
ct the fore front Of every movement
for lettering the condition OF his fell
low citizens.
Dixon G. williams, ono of tho finest
orators in the Democratic party 10
growing in popularity. He would
make an ideal member Of congress II
he would consent to run for the once,
The leading msmosrs OF every -
sisty and club in Chicago read The
Eagle.
Edwin r. Landon, president Of the
Standard Fire Escape Company Is
one of the solid men Of Chicago. His
company is noted for the reliability
Of Its output.
e. w. Martin, one of the most pop.
Ular men in the financial and business
world, Is Chicago manager for the
big house of Charles Stoneham &
Co., dealers in securities, with offices
at 17S West Jackson boulevard, and
branches in nine leading cities Of the
country.
Michael Ready, the popular presi.
dent and treasurer of the Ready &
Callaghan Coal company, Is one OF
the most highly respected business
men In Chicago. His company stands
high in the coal trade.
%G5sA>
p. J. Sibley, the popular proprietor
OF The Fountain Pen Shop, at 81
North Dearborn street, has host of
friends In the business community
The best people in Chicago buy pens
from him and his customers are al.
ways boosting him.
~
Frank A. West has been appointed
by Mayor Thompson and confirmed
by the city council as a member of
the board Of stationary engineers. A
better appointment could not have
been made. Mr.. West, who served
with credit on the state board eof
equaliz' .tion is one Of the most popu-
lar citizens Of the north side.
Leo Oppenheimer vice-president Of
the famous Messenger lunch rooms,
Is one of the coming men of Chi
cago. He Is popular, able and pro.
gressive,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Henry l.. Hudson, Examiner Of Pub.
lie Chauffeurs. Room COZ.
Law Department
Samuel Ettelson, Corporation Coun-
sci.
Charles y, Francis, City Attorney.
Joseph Sullivan, Chief Assistant.
Charles ]. Peters.
Room COZ, City Hall.
Harry P. Miller, Prosecuting Attor.
ney.
Daniel Webster, list Asst.
l.. r. Pequett, Chief Clerk.
Harry T. Atwood, Special Assess
Dent Attorney.
George ]. Frazer, Chief Clerk and
Attorney for Board Of Local I'm
provemepts.
Board of Br.deweii inspectors-
Ralph e. Esau, Chairman.
Joseph ]. Janda, Secretary.
John J. Sloan.
Brldeweli--
26th 81. and California Ava
Bailitf Of the Municipal Court
Denis J. Egan.
Municipal courts--cIty o. Chicago.
Chief Justice
Harry Olson.
Room GIG, City Hall
Associate judge
Geo. B. Holmes.
Caverly. John r.
Trude, Daniel p.
Fisher, Harry NJ.
Cook. w. M.
Fry, Sheridan e.
Gemmill, William N.
Graham, Frank H.
Heap, Arnold.
Swanson, ]. A.
Jarecki. Edmund K.
La Buy. Joseph 8.
Richardson, John.
Newcomer, John r.
Prindiville. John X.
Rafferty,, Joseph p.
Stewart, Hugh r.
Doyle, Leo J.
Barassa, Bernard P.
Hass, ]. r.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29
Announcement.

The Oscar Deis Piano School, &C.
credited, elementary to teachers Ger.
tificate and graduate courses. School
year begins September 10th. For bull.
letin Of information, apply Oscar Deis
Piano School. Miss Betty Lyons, sec.
rotary, studio 925, 21S South Wa.
bash avenue, Chicago, Ill.
"As an educational subject, music
is essential. and every boy and girl
should have the opportunity to study
music; to ennoble and refresh his men.
tai and spiritual self, sensitizing q
keen appreciation Of the beautiful
through the beautiful"
~
Thousands or Chicago soldier boys
need jobs. What's the matter with
giving them places in the City Hall.
Some Of the barnacles have been
there too long. They think tho city
belongs to them.
~4e&A
Harrison b. Riley, president of the
Chicago Title & Trust Company, Is
one Of the foremost citizens of Chi.
cago; always progressive and patri-
otto.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Otto Kerner, the we'll known lawyer
and popular master in chancery is 20
frequently mentioned for Judge Of
the Municipal Court that his fxiends
who are legion are hoping that he
will make the race. No man Is bet.
ter equipped for the place, either BY
training or ability. His proven cour-
age, uniform courtesy and judicial
temperament fit him for the bench.
Charles Appel, the popular proprie-
tor Of the North Side Turner Hall, has
built up one of the finest restaurant
trades in Chicago by his general meth.
DDS and strict attention to business.
People who have patronized his pop
ular restaurant at 800 N. Clark street,
are never tired of praising the good
cooking and splendid meals.
~
II the Aldermen would investigate
the Department of Public Service
they might discover one cause for the
very high tax rate.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-11-29

Sullivan, Dennis w.
Hayes. Howard.
Stelk, John.
Trude, Samuel H.
Mckinley, Charles.
Williams, Charles A
Wells, Hosea w.
]. Kent Green. Legal Assistant,
Roy e. Miller, Chief Clerk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
PASS HALF
WAY MARK IN SALES

With the rapid selling at the booths
Thursday afternoon added to $50, 900
more secured by the Cotton Special in
the morning and the 1898, 900 signed the
tlrst three days Of the campaign, the
w,omen's division for the Victory loan
IS easily over the half-million mark and
probably Will be nearer the three quar-
ters OF a million by the time all Of
thursdays sales are tabulated, The
record of $l55, 900 secured at the booths
with the aid of the Belgians on Wednes-
LAY promised to be surpassed as the
afternoon wore on Thursday and as
the sales will continue far into the
night the total Is expected to break
the record of the week.
The first flying squadron Thursdav
was headed by DR., w. D. Buckner as
speaker and Mrs. Dudley I'D, Saunder
leader. Mrs. Henry Hayiey and six la,
dies had DIR. w. H. Fineshriber as
speaker Both s%quadrons visited each
selling booth in rotation. Other fea-
lures at the booths included stunts by
local players and vaudeville bits by
players at the local theaters.
sales at the booths Wednesday were:
Main and Jefferson, Mrs. Raphael
Bryan, captain, $40, 500; Court Square,
MRS; Dave Stewart, captain, $45, 900;
Bank of Commerce, Mrs. A. G. Jacobs,
captain. ST., 1850; Hotel Gayoso, Mrs. G.
J, washington, captain, $50, $50. Second
ana Madison, Mrs, ]. L. Manire, cap
tain, SIG. $50; Union and Planters, Mrs.
Ernest Adams, captain, $34,SO0; special
team composed Of Mrs. r. +. LeCroix
ana Mrs. l.. S. Perfryman, $500.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
ANOTHER VAUDEVILLE
HOUSE IN PROSPECT

Memphis may have a third play
house connected with one of the big
vaudeville circuits, II plans for the
erection Of a theater by Alexander
Pantages are carried out.
Mr.. Pantages Is the head of a vaude-
vile syndicate which owns and con-
trolls a big string of heaters in the
west, which he has almost dominated
in that field for years, just as does
the Orpheum in the middle west and
south n the Loew interests in the
east and south.
1t Is known that Mr.. PantaRes. be-
sides visiting Memphis twice during the
present menth, has had an architect
inspect a number of possible sites in
the Main street business district. He
has had some negotiations with ]. F.
Hoist, regarding the Hoist building. on
the east side Of Main street, about 100
feet south of Monroe avenue, which
has been vacant since the Van Wee
Mansfield Drug company moved to its
Second street building.
MIR. Hoist Thursday declined to make
any statement as to the progress of
the deal, saying that the negotiation
were not far enough along to make
anything public regarding them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-24
Packing House
Plant Viii Be
Erected Soon

Thornton Newsum, president Of the
Memphis Packing corporation, has
called q meeting for Friday afternoon
70 discuss the site for the proposed
new plant.
The new million dollar corporation
Tor Memphis Is already assured, for
nearly S600, 600 Of stock has been placed.
mostly In Memphis and It's territory,
The stockholders are among the hest
known business men and planters in
the. tri-states and the officers are men
OF Known business ability.
The organization of the corporation
followed as a natural consequence q;
the campaign for the raising OF better
cattle and hogs which was ]inaukurated
throughout the Memphis territory live
years ago by the Chamber Of Conn
meree, through the bureau OF farm
development The growth Of the live
stock industry in this section has been
marvellous during the past few wears
ana VIII be further stimulated by Great.
tig an Bll-round live stock market in
memphis through the building Of the
packing plant, "
II is intended by tho men AZ the
{ OF the organization to begin the
construction OF the plant as soon as
possible and 10 have It in readiness
Tor operation during the coming fnil