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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20

TO think, III try 10 find some way for
us all TO escape
SO the others waited IN patient ST.
lehce while the ScafAcrow walked TO a
cerner and stood with his face TO the
wall for a good five minutes. At the
end Of that time he faced them with
a more cheerful expression upon his
painted face.
where Is the saw Horse YOU rode
here2" no asked the Pu~mpkinhead.
why. I said No was q jewel, and so
your man locked him UP in the royal
treasury" suid jack.
"lt was the only place | could think
OF, YOUR Majesty, added the Soldier,
fearing he had made a b,uuder.
1T pleases ms very much" said the
Scarecrow, Has the animal been fed?'
oh, yes gave him Il heaping peek
OF sawdust.h
'EAcelenti" cried the scarsSrea
Bring the horse hero at once
The Soldier fastened away. and pres
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20

Il expected this blow said the Sol.
dier. sulktly; "b6t | can bear 1t. |
shall Disguise myself BY cutting on my
lovely green whiskers. And after all,
it is no more dangerous to face those
reckless girls than to ride this fiery,
Gntaned wooden hotsei'
Perhaps you are right" observed Ms
Majesty, But. for my part, not being
4 soldier, | am fond Of danger, New,
my boy, YOU must mount first And
as possible
Tip climbed quickly TO his place, ana
the Soldier and the Scarecrow managed
to hoist the Pumpkinhead TO a seat
Just behind him, There remained so
little space for the King ,hat ne was
liable TO fail OF as soon As the horse
started,
Fetch q elothesline," said the Ring
TO his Army. and ue ~ all together.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20
|CONCERT FOR VISITORS
AT GOODWIN WEDNESDAY

The second free concert for visitors
to the Centenary celebration will be
given Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
at the GOODWIN, institute. The par
Elephants are among the best-known
Memphis Musicians and singers, includ-
ing Mr., Erin Farley. baritone; Mr..
walter Chapman, pianist; Mr.. Joseph
Cortese, violinist, and Mr.. Angelo Cor
tese, harpist. Mins Birdie. Chamberlin
will be at the piano,
The program numbers will DO:
(a) Dance Of the Gnomes ........ List
(b) Consolation, ID flat.
(c) Polonaise. II major.
Walter Chapman.
(a( La Serenate ........... Hasselmans
CD Prelude.
(c) Valse de Concert.
Angelo Cortese.
Rondo Piacevole ..o.,...s.A.,., Thomas
Angelo and Joseph Coftese.
(a) Ny Message ........... D'Hardelot
(b) Christ in Flanders Field ..,,,..,,
MISUNDERSTANDING. Ward stephens
(e) Vision Fugitive from Herodione)
Observation-Disclosures, Massepet
Erin Farley,
IA variations ,.,..,,...,,.,.. Corolll
kb) Deep River .r,.........., Taylor
te) Caprice Viennois. .......... Krelsler
Joseph Cortsse.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20
A CALLS COMMITTEE

The first meeting of the executive
committee of the Chamber of Com
merce. farm bureau was held at 1880
o'clock Tuesday upon the call of Charles
J, Haase, chairman. Mr.. Haaseg re-
turned Saturday from a six weeks trip
to California and desired to meet with
DR.. u. r. Lloyd, director; II. O.. Pate,
market director of the bureau, and the
members OF his committee, to take
stock OF the progress made. during his
absence. He received reports % the
successful conclusions of a two weeks
campaign to popularlze butter from the
tri-state ereameries In Memphis, and
the successful promotion of ~co-opera-
tive hog, cattle, lamb and wool sales in
many counties Of the Memphis ter
ritory,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20
By L. Frank Baum

reflect. Please excuse me while |
pause ana reflect
"But we also are In danger said
the Pumpkinhead, A%h&lously, III any OF
these girls understand cooking nay END
Ia not far Off"
"Nonsensel" exclaimed the Scare
crow They're too busy to cook, even
II they know howl"
But should | remain here n prisoner
for any length Of time" protested Jack,
''t'm lianible to spoil"
All then YOU would not he TT 10
associate WITH returned the Scare
crow, THE matter 10 more serious
than | suspected"
YOU" said the Puinpkinhead, gloom
lily, are liable to live for many years.
My HE Ia necessarily short. No l must
take advantage Of the few days that
remain 10 me-"
t'There, there, Don't worry" an
swered the Scarectow, soothjngly; III
youll keep quiet long enough for me
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20

entity they heard the Gathering Of the
horses wooden legs upon the pavement
as he was led into the courtyard.
His Majesty regarded the steed crit
ieally.
"He doesn't seem especially grace
ful.' he remarked. musingly; hut l
suppose he can RUM"
Tile can, indeed" said Tip, gazing
upon the Saw Horse admiringly.
Then, bearing us upon his back,
he must make a dash through thu
ranks OF the rebels apd carry US to my
friend the Tin Woodnan," announced
the Scarecrow.
He can't carry four" objected Tin.
"No, but he may be Induced to carry
three" said his Majesty. II shall there
fore leave my Royal Army behind. For,
from the ease with which he was con
duered have little confidence In his
powers"
'Still, he can run" declared Tip,
laughingly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20

GIVEN PROMOTION.

Promotion iron, the rank OF lleuten-
a~nt-colonsl to colonel has been given
DR.. Edward Clay Mitchell, OF Mem
phis, who Is now in command of base
hospital No. 81.
in a letter 10 Or. Max Henning, Or
Mitchells hospital was recently declared
to be the best equipped and onerated
In the American service, DIR, Mitchell
expectn 10 return home about Sept. /.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
ENoLlsA-JUST PLAIN
ENGLISH.


To The News srimitar:
II doth appear that u present times
are '"out Of joint" as Hamlet would
put II,
Our boys will soon DO back home
again, save those who laid down their
lives for the principles involved In this
big conflict. Theirt has been an ex-
perience fraught with danger, observa-
ton, training and loyalty, No doubt
ono thing impressed them quite as
much, II not more than others, and
that was the 'jargon" OF so many dif-
ferent languages, Their ears had been
trained TO listen to tho simple elo-
quence Of the English language, and
now that. they are at home again their
very souls may take n vacation and
they may be- iulled into sweet cadence
OF rest beneath the roof where Eng
llsh only lis spoken"
| have but recently been Impressed
with quite an ado" by the heads OF
some Of our colleges at the nolse they
are making owe the fact that mod
ern French and Spanish and even the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20
INTERESTING

a document entitled, "The Chickasaw Nation: A Short
Sketch @t a Noble People" by James H. Malone, has lust been
produced as a souvenir of the Memphis centenary celebration.
t ~ a most timely and ~seasonable production, well written and
accordingly interesting to the student of the early history Of
tns secuonN 1t is IN pamphlet form OF l6 pages, and is not
only an interesting historical sketch Of the great Chickasaw
Indian tribe, but a most scholarly and valuable contribution to
Ioeal and national history Judge Malone takes up the much
discussed question, as to the exact spot where DeSoto discovered
and crossed the Mississippi river, and by quotation from the
narratives OF the members Of the expedition, and by a summary
OF ~indsputable facts shows practically beyond a doubt that the
place was the present site Of Memphis, 1t seems to be the last
word that can be said on the subject, fortified as it is with
historical facts. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20

Except for the cool and determined action of Sheriff Perry
the negroes suspected of numbering Conductor Gibson might
nave been taken from the county jail Sunday night and lynched.
We are certain that the men among whom feeling ran 80 high
Ut that time, after mature d~eliberation, are gratitied that their
hands are unstained, and that the law is to take lis course, The
criminal courts and the attorney-generals office have inspired 4
new confidence on the part Of the people in the administration
Of the law, and we should make up our minds that the day. of
Jynching has passed, and that there shall be no more of it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-20

Copyrighted by Il. Frank Baum for the
George Matthew Adams Service.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29
SOLDIERS ISSUE
MEETING CALL
Reunion Of the Twenty-iffth Iowa viii
Be Held in Burlington Next
Week, According to
Plans.

The meeting Of the Twenty-fifth
Iowa regiment in Burlington. October
and 8, is expected to be one of the
biggest events Of the month and most
certainly every veteran Will be well
come. Not only the Twenty-fifth men,
ou' others who fought IN the civil
war as well.
~ IS expected that this will be the
,asl reunion for these men, as it will
us hard TO again call them together.
Inc following notice has been sent
oul TO members:
The date for the 25th Iowa re-
union is October z and 8. All Grand
army men and other comrades are
invited Come, meet with US and
nave couple of days outing and a
meeting with your old comrades; tax
oser the stirring times or the great
.Nl war. We want a rarge turnout,
a. TINS VIII be the last reunion of
wi war veterans that will be held
~ IN, ms city. On account of age, It
", anl De almost Impossible to continue
hese meetings.
w. F. GILBER1', President.
NEAL WILKIN, Secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29

s l.. Curtiss, Miss Lula Hurley and
Masters Claud and Ernest Curtiss.
Carol Buck will depart today for
Fort Madison, where he has position
with the Garden Tool company
The farmers in this vicinity are
busilv engaged in fall blowing, in
order that they may retain Iowa's
record next year as producer OF
bumper crops.
The second month of our school
term begins today, with indications for
successful school year IN the MOI
trose school
Mrs. R. l.. Reid, accompanied by
her niece, Miss Helen Sawyer, re-
turned last night from Colorado, where
Mrs. Reid has spent the last several
months owing to i'll health. Her conol-
ton at present is considered rather
sario,1s. Mr.. Reid accompanied by
Mr.. Adams, are returning by auto.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ballinger and Miss
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29
Charles j. Smith Gets First One in
Lee County and Can Write c. S.
r. After His OFFICIAL Title
Now
MUST PASS EXAMINATION
Cour. Stenographers Now are Placed
on Same Basis as Other Profess
sons by Enactment of
Legislature.

Charles J. Smith, official court re-
porter, may now write the initials
G. S. r., meaning Certified Short
hand Reporter" after his name.
The last legislature passed an act
providing for board of examiners of
shorthand reporters, and the chief
justice of the supreme court appointed
as the members of such board J. L.
Parrish, leading member of the Polk
county bar, and former shorthand re-
porter, Robert G. Turner Of Grand
Junction, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Iowa
State Reporters association, and
Frank c. Walrath of Des Moines,
chairman of the associations legisla-
tive committee, and the board held its
first sessions during the meeting of
the association at Des Moines, July
"a and o. The certificates have just
been issued to those who passed the
examination.
The new law provides that no per-
son shall be appointed to the position
of shorthand reporter Of any district,
superior or municipal court in this
state, except he be a certified short
hand reporter who has been adjudsed
competent to report court proceedings,
references, commissions or proceed
ings of like character. 1t also pro-
hibits, under penalty, the use of the
Authorization C. S. R., or any other
letters or figures of similar purport,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29

Tacoma. Washington, arrived Friday,
having been called by the serious HI
ness of Mrs. LAWYERS mother, Mrs.
Esther Ward.
The Civic club will meet THIS even
ing with Mrs. Bell Curtis.
Clarence Wardlow and family VIII re-
turn from Denmark and again take
nm their residence in Montrose.
The Warner families of Montrose en-
tertained at family reunion sunday
at Bluff park. An elegent dinner was
served in the Bluff park dining hall,
and the following enjoyed the good
things served: Mr. and Mrs. j. II.
stanwood. Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot Har'
don and HerscheI Warner, Of Mason
CITY Iowa, Mr.. and Mrs. Leono Ottowa
and family. Fort Madison, Ia, ana
Messrs. and Mesdames Louis Warner,
Louis r. Warner, A. s. Maxwell, Ralph
WRIGHT Elmer Trimble, E. WARNER and
daughter, Vera.
The Denmire canning factory has
for tho last several days, been putting
nm a night shift to take care Of the
large tomato crop.
Mrs Esther Ward who has been
dangerous i'll for the last several days,
is reported to have passed compare
lively comfortable night and hopes are
now entertained she will soon be on
the road to recovery.
A weiner roast was enjoyed by sew
eral of our young people, Saturday
evening.
Henry Gerboth, one Of our oldest
settlers. is confined to his bed and
under a physicians care. This Is the
first time within Mr.. Gerboths mem
ory. that he has ever had to call a
physician.
We noticed the following enroute
Saturday to the city of the big dam:
Mesdames Chas. Miner, o. Ballinger,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29

A special meeting OF the advisory
council and the executive board OF
the home bureau Of Hancock county,
was held at the court house In inns
city Wednesday. September "a.
There was very good attendance,
there being about thirty ladies pres
lent in ALL Many topics were Gls'
cussed, as to the good and welfare OF
the bureau to the people Of the
county. 1t was decided to have the
annual meeting OF the bureau on TIE
22nd day of October, at Warsaw, ljl,,
the same to be in the nature OF a
picnic. Mrs. Hammill Graham. prssi
dent of the home bureau, Mrs. June
Crawford, Mrs. H. X. Sack OF wal
saw, and the home adviser, MISS
Wilder, were appointed to arrange a
program for the picnic, which we all
hope will be made a success. Many
prizes will be given Oh that day. An
automobile parade win De one OF the
main features of the day, and prize
will be given for the pest decorated
car. A speaker will be secured and
all effort that can be made to make
the day success, will be given by
the committee. In the morning the
business meeting will be held. and
the Afternoon given entirely to the
entertainment and picnic affairs. Ihis
picnic is for the entire community CT
county and to all who wish to attend
as well as for the home bureau.
Mrs. T. W. Davis went to Hamilton
Thursday evening, for weeks Visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Bert Corbln,
and family.
Henry j. M. Luedde Of Warsaw.
ILL.,, was in this city Friday In the IN
terest of the Woolbrink estate, wni:a
will was probated in the county court
on that day.
Louis Lamet OF Warsaw, transacted
business in this city on Friday.
County Judge Warren H. Orr went
to Chicago, Friday evening on Il shot
business trip.
Miss Grace Williams, went 10 Chi
cago Friday evening to visit over
Sunday with friends.
The following chancery cases come
on for hearing in the circuit court
of Hancock county, Illinois, at the
October term, 1919, which will con-
vene the third Monday in October:
Emma Blanche Cunningham, by her
attorney O'Harras, Wood and Walker,
VS.. Charles Frederick Cunningham
Divorce.
Leon J. Helms, by his attorney
Charles Grassland, VS.. Minnie V.
Helms.-Divorce.
Charles A. Bolt, by his attorney
Plantz C Lamet, VS.. Maude M. Bolt.
Cleola May Ketcham, by her attor-
neys, Scofield, Hartzel1 e. Califf, vs..
Clarence H. Ketcham.-Divorce.
Gay Harrison, by her attorneys,
IO,Harras, Wood & Walker. VS.. Arch
Harrison. maintenance.
Frank Herbet, by his attorneys,
IOHarras, Wood & Walker, vs.. Maria
Agatha Arens, ct al-Partition.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29

James M. Kilgore. by HIS attorney
Warren II. Orr, VS.. ira Kilgore.--
| Partition.
| Lucy Richey, by her attorneys
Scofield, Hartzell & Califf, VS.. Roy
F. Corr.-Bill separate maintenance
Harry j. Schenk, by his attorneys
Scofield, Hartzell & Califf, VS.. Ethel
l.. Schenk.-Divorce.
Efie Maude Seaton Sapp, by her
attorney, Frank j. PennrcK, VS.. joe
Florida, ct al.-Bill to quiet title.
Donald A. Califf, by his attorneys
Scotield. Hartzell & Califf, VS.. George
Califf-Divorce.
Jennie 6. Hupp, by her attorney
Edwin Coombs, VS.. Richard II. Hupp
Divorce.
! Robert T. Secrest by his attorneys,
Scofield, Hartzell & Calitr, VS.. MAT
tie Secrest-Divorce.
Alibe B. Mcneil, by her attorneys,
Scofield, Hartzell & Califf, VS.. Hugh
iC. McNeil.-Divorce.
The north Illinois annual confer.
ence of the Methodist Protestant
church, by it's attorneys, Sullivan and
Rust, VS.. H. E. Claycomb, ct al
Foreclosure.
Julia Mulch. by her attorneys
O'Harras. Wood & Walker, vs..
Charles Mulch.-Divorce.
Geo. V. Strom, by MS attorneys,
Scofield, Hartzefi & Calif, vs.. kat1'
crime Strom.-Divorce.
Luella Phillips, by her attorneys,
lO'Harras, Wood & Walker, VS.. Luke
Phillips-Divorce.
Frank Johnson, ct al, by Mack &
Mack, his attorneys. vs.. George b.
Mcknight, ct al.-Bill to quiet title.
verna MCGEE, by her attorney,
Warren H. Orr, VS.. Minor e. MCGEE.
Divorce.
Frank E. Sharp, by his attorneys,
Plantz & Lamet, VS.. William Smith,
ct al-Bill to quiet title.
Joseph Fry, by hrs attorneys,
Plantz & Lamet, VS.. James H.
Mathews-Bill to quiet title.
Louis A. Wehner. by his attorneys,
Plantz & Lamet, VS.. Charles b. Mud
gett.-Bill to quiet title.
Henry j. Weber, by mis- attorney
Warren H. Orr, VS.. Rosie Weber,
Divorce.
James Arthur Quick. Jr., by his at.
torneys, Plantz & Lamet, VS.. Richard
IF, Barrett, ct al.--Bill to quiet title,
Rice Harris, by Mack and Mack,
his attorneys, VS.. John j. Uffes.--
bill to quiet title.
Jas A. Quick, Sr., ct al, by Plantz
& Lamet, VS.. John Frame.-Bnl to
quiet title.
Bernard Van Pappelendam, by his
attorney, j. w. Williams, VS.. unknown
heirs at law, ct al.-Bilr to quiet title
Carthage Savings Loan & Building
association, corporation, by James
d. Baird, its attorney, VS.. James H
Wood, ct al.-Foreelosure.
! Katie Fecht, by her attorneys, SEQ
field Hartzell & Calf, VS.. William
Fecht, ct al.-Partition.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29

Warsaw, Is here visiting relatives,
her husband being in Texas where
they expect to locate, but Mr.. Hill
has not yet secured a house because
of the great oil boom.
M. S. Hammond and son have re-
turned from the new oil fields OF
Texas. Mr.. Hammond owns farm
near Delhart, which is right in the
centre of the oil fields.
Warsaw's football team went over
to Memphis, Mo-, to play a match
game with the team there. but the
latter were too muscular bunch
and defeated our boys, the score
being Memphis SO, Warsaw O.
Rev. G.. w. Humphrey, the new
pastor of Trinity M. e. church, was
rendered reception at 8 p. m, Fri
day, Sept e. A program was rem
dered and refreshments served, and
delightful evening spent.
Mrs. Joseph Fry returned home
Tuesday evening from a six weeks
visit spent at Michigan summer re-
sorts and on the lakes. Miss Laura
Fry was with her and on closing the
trip entered Northwestern university.
Mrs VIM. Sack OF Rocky Run, gave
miscellaneous shower at her homo
! last week in honor of Miss Geneva
Quick who will be united in marriage
october 1 to Mr.. Ora Whitmer OF
Rocky Run. Refreshments were
served in the dining room which was
prettily decorated with pink and
white flowers. Miss Quick received
many beautiful and useful gifts OF
silver. china and linen.
| Rev. j. w. Kettle, pastor Of Jack
son street NJ E. church, will be sue
ceeded by Rev. ]. NJ. Nash. Rev.
Kettles new charge will be in Co.
| lumbus, III.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-29
KNIGHTS TEMPLER
70 HAVE MEETING
.1,k commandcry officers Will go
TO burlington Tomorrow for Pur-
pose Of Holding Special
Work There.
WILL CONFER DEGREE
our,inoton Commandery viii be Host
an This Occasion and Many
Iowa TempIars viii be
Present.

officers of Damascus commandery
IN ( knights Templar, VIII go to
harrington tomorrow to take part in
conelaye of Templars from Iowa.
sso conclave will be for the purpose
~ instruction and for comforting the
.nrder Of the Temple" in the evening.
The conclave has been called by
nrand Commander John x. Eldwell,
n hos Moines, who will be here in
rerson and will be assisted by e. w. f.
Holler, past grand prelate. as instruc'
IN. c. G. Clark, grand captain gen
sral. t. H. wellington, grand standard
bearer, and by the officers OF Damas
srs commandery No. 5, Keokuk, Jeru-
salem commandery No. Z, Mt. Pleas
ami and Delta commandery No. 81,
n Madison, as well as by the officers
ana members of st. Omer COM
msndery No. Is, Burlington.
The day will be taken up by in
sruction in the ritual, tactics and
drill with Il view of having all the de-
cree and floor work done uniformly
and with the same Interpretation. Sup
nor will be served at and at the
impressive order of the temple Will
BE- conferred to full form.
courteous invitation Is extended
10 all Knights Templars to meet with
81 Omar commandery on this occa-
Bon
The order of knights TemDlar or
knights of the Temple as they were
originally known is one of the oldest
and most influential in the world
today, founded over 500 years ago it
las passed through all the trials and
vcissitudes incident TO fraternal or
CARNATIONS and now counts among its
members many Of the strong men OF
the day, thinkers and doors.
The capture of Jerusalem from the
Turks in 1917 was an event of espe-
eial significance to the Knights Tenn
rlars. as 1t was for that purpose the
driving Of the Saracens from the Holy
City the recovery of the Holy Sepul-
cher from the Moslems and the pro-
lection of the pilgrims that the order
was founded-during the crusades-
over 500 years ago