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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Alkah In Soap
Bad for the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully. II
you want 10 keep your hair looking it's
best. Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkali. This
dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle,
and ruins II.
The best thing for steady use is Null
slfied cocoanut oil shampoo (Which IL
pure and greaselessl, and is better than
anything else you Fan use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply
moisten the hair with water and rub It
In. 1t makes an abundance OF rich.
creamy lather, which rinses out easily.
removing every particle Of dust, dirt.
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and Il leaves
the scalp soft. and the hair fine and
SILKY, bright, lustrous, fluffy and easy
to manage. A.
You can get Mulslfied %oocoanut oil
shampoo Mt any pharmacy; it's very
cheap, and a few ounces will supnly
every member OF the family for months.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Bishop GaiLOr Is
Quietly Observing
Sirty-third Birthday

Bishop BGahor quietly observed his
$50 birthday Wednesday with members
.of his family The bishop has recently
returned from his summer home IN Sc
vance and Is prepared to spend some
time IN Memphis.
Like a number Of other DISTINGUISHED
Memphians, Bishop Gailor was born In
mississippi, but with his family he came
70 Memphis when he was only a few
years old n attended the city schools,
being one OF the first graduates OF the
old high school
Bishop Gailor has been at the head
OF the Episcopal church In Tennessee
since 1898, when he succeeded the late
Bishop Charles Todd Quintard, having
been elected bishop c~oadJutor five years
previously. He was ordained 10 the
priesthood in 1880, but held only one
parish before going to the University of
the South as professor Of ecclesiastical
history and Is vice-chancellor. He
declined election to the bishopric Of
Georgia, In 1890.
Bishop Gailor Is one Of the big men
Of his church in the United States. He
has frequently visited in England and
France, and has lectured and preached
in most Of the large cities Of this Il
try. He Is the author OF a score or
more of works on church history and
religious subjects.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
BOYS OPEN.

JACKSON, Miss, Sept. II. (Spll-
Millsaps college here and Mississippi col
lege, at Clinton, boys schools OF the
methodist n Baptist churches, res
peotively, opened this morning with
record breaking a~ttendances and excel
lent prospects for the session. At Mis-
sissipph college Battery. II, ta0th field
artillery, formed at the college, held
q reunion and entertained members OF
Battery. b, u Jackson organization in
the i4Gth "
Belhaven college. Presbyterian school
for girls here, also opened this morn.
ing with the largest attendance in its
history and a long waiting list.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
C%HAUFFEURS
FACE HIGH COURT

Seven taxicab drivers charged with
assaulting A. l.. Brandon. a driver for
the Yellow Cab company recently, were
bound over to the state following a hear
ing Tuesday afternoon in city court.
Brandon said he was struck three times
with a weapon resembling a blackjack.
He was unconscious for many hours, he
said. The men charged with the as
sault are Sam Lobianco, Russell Tom
P. Lake, Tom Tomusella and l.. c..
links.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
BAPTIST LAYMAN GIVES
$25O,OOO TO CHURCH

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. III. H.
Anderson, prominent business man and
Baptist layman, OF Knoxville, Tenn,
Tuesday afternoon contributed $500, 900
to the Baptist SIS, 900, 900 campaign and
In addition contributed $4,000 toward
the building Of a new church in Knox
by DIR. L. R.. Scarborough, general d.
rector.
Mr.. Anderson Is chairman OF the
campaign committee and president OF
the state Baptist convention Of Ten
nessee, as well as the layfmen's mis-
sionaFy movement for this state.
or the 5000, 900 contributed to the
campaign by Mr., Anderson $3.50, 900 is
undesignated, while the remaining $780,
900 will go to Carson-Newmap college,
at Jefferson City, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17

these pies" read the sign. 1t had a
large number OF readers eyes, y%earning-
ly, but uubelieyingly hoping for the best,
sures Its efficiency. An admirable set
Of u. T. $ might be aroused by a
a or two OF II. Alcohol Is lt;i2 what
ever that meansl by net weight That
reads cheerier than ore-half OF n per
cent,
II love pie" said a palm beach
clothed salesman, smacking his lips.
Here's how, said Btl as he touched
his pie with that OF his neighhor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
TATE Is TO HAVE FOUR
COMMUNITY FAIRS

SENATOBIA, Miss, Sept. II. (Spl.)
IN. ID. Gurrey, county farm agent, and
Miss Dora Wood, home economic agent,
have arranged for four community fairs
to be held In the county and one big
have been completed and substantial
premiums have been offered for the
best along all agricultural and home
economic lines
I The dates fixed are as follows: Stray
horn, Oct. 3; Independence, oct. g.;
Arkabutla, Oct. 10: Thyatira, Oct. IA,
and senatobla, Oct. n, 1t is the hur-
pose to make these fairs the best ever
held In the county. The exhibition OF
improved farm machinery will be one
of the important features of these fairs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
CRAWFORD PLANTATION
BRINGS OVER MILLION

YAZoo CITY, Miss, Sept. II. (SplD
The plantation holdings OF J. A. Craw-
ford In ard around Heathman, Miss,
embracing more than 1000 acres OF the
richest alluvial soil, have Just been sold
Paepcke-Leicht Lumber company, Of
Chicago. and F. N. Robertshaw, presi-
dent Of the Citizens Bank, of Green
vile.
The price paid was considerably more
than q million dollars, The plantation
Is said to yield annually more than
1000 bales of long staple cotton, In
addition to corn and other crops in good
proportion,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
LEAVES FoR OXFORD.

RIPLEY, Miss, Sept. II. (Spl.)-
Capt. William Finger, former University
of Mississippi student, who enjoys the
distinction of being a Rhodes scholar
from Mississippi, has left for Oxford,
England, where he goes to finish his
course, he having given up his studies
In the school there last session to enter
the world war. He Is a. son of M. L.,
Finger. a prominent and wealthy bust
ness man OF Ripley.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Mrs. A. r, Everett.

HUNTINGDON, Tenn, Sept. II (Spll
Mrs. Anzonetta r, Everett, wife OF
James Everett, died at their home
about Az miles west OF Huntington,
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, after q
weeks illness following a stroke OF
paralysis. She was go years old and
a member of the Baptist church and
a. good woman. She was born and
reared In this country. She is survived
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
URGE 2.CENT COIN.

NEW YORK, Sept, IA campaign
urging the government to reissue the
two-cent coin withdrawn from circula-
tion ~ lS74F the new coin to bear on
the diverse side a has relief portrait
OF the late President Roosevelt, was
Memorial association. The new coin, il
is pointed out, would be useful in the
payment for war taxes on small artl-
Giles. newspapers and street car fares,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Mrs: Mat Johnson,

HICKMAN. KY, Sept. II. (Spl.)-
Mrs, Mat johnson died at her home
health. She was 70 a old and one
of the best-known ladies Of this sec
ton. Burial was at the City cemetery.
She is survived by her husband and
one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Creason, sew
eral grandchildren and great-grandchil-
dren,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
HTMeeDeaOU
Mrs. z, T. Grayson.

CAMDEN, Ark, Sept. II. (Spl.)-
Mrs. a., T. Grayson, aged II, died at her
home neal Chichester. Mrs, Grayson
had been for 40 years a member of the
Presbyterian church. The Rev. ]. E.
Anderson conducted the funeral ser
vices and the burial was at Parker's
cemetery. Mrs. Grayson is survived
by her husband, six sons, four daugh-
ters and a number Of grandchildren.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Mrs. Jesse Wells.

PONToTOC, Miss, Sept. IS. (Spl)-
The death of Mrs. Jessie Wells occurred
Tuesday morning at the home of her
son, Joe M. owens Funeral services
were conducted the following forenoon
at 10 o'clock at old Cherry Creek, where
the larger part of the deceased's so odd
years were spent. 2
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
GIRLS! USE LEMONS
FOR SUNBURN, TAN
Try III Make this lemon lotion
70 whlten your tanned or
freckled skin.

Squeeze the Juice OF two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces OF
Orchard White, shake well, and YOU
have a quarter pint Of the best freckle,
sunburn and tan lotion. and complexion
whitener, at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will SUNNY
three ounces of Orchard White for 4
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands and see how quickly the
treckles, sunhurn, windburn and tan
and how clear. soft and white
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Flowers DUNCAN,

NEWBORN, Tenn. Sept. IL. (Spl.)-
neorse Flowers, who has recently re-
beu buheEan, aged is, daughter OF The
ave w. VI. Dunegan. who resided in
lnls section FOR many years, were mar
req IN this county In the presence OF
a few close friends. ="
They viii reside on the brides farm
m~Gihson county near F%ruitland, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
FLIGHT ABANDONED

RIO JANE1R0, Sept. i7.-Lieut. Lo-
catelli, Of the Italian aviation mission
to Argentina, who started last week on
a flight to this city from Buenos Aires
and who encountered bad weather and
engine trouble on the way. has aban-
cordinE TO advices from Porto Alegre
lie Is rnnNiNr 20 RlN ~1NnntmN ~. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17

The Internal revenue officer In his
shifting about for the fiery fluid has
undoubtedly missed this seasons best
bet.
A mince pie stew.
II ear be done and very simply.
Evidently a Commercial drunk" IL
,ermissih'e because the alcohol in the
nince pies is sold for commercial"
imposes.
The pies were on exhibit At the hotel-
mems show at the Chicago Coliseum,
rhey vrre exhibit "A
~h. Alcohol and sherry wine IN
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
SENAT0BlA MAN BUYS
AlRPLANE FOR TRAVEL

sENAToBIA, Miss, Sept, IL. (sn,)-
r. H, Bell, former depot agent here
has purchased an airplane and will use
II Tor commercial purposes, MIR. Bell
purchased the plane In Dallas, Tex,
and viii drive It home In a few DAYS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Mrs. Julia Cane.

HICKMAN, Ky. Sept. IT. (SpL)-Mrs
Julia Cape, wife of James Cape, died at
her home in West Hickman following
q long. illness Of tuberculosis. She had
lived here about three years. coming
here from Gardner, Tenn, to which
point the remains were sent for inter-
ment. She was 80 years old.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Mrs. L. M. Tidwen.

NEWBERN, Tenn, Sept. II. (SpL)-
Mrs. l.. NJ, Tidwell died Monday at the
home of her husband, J. Tidwell, in the
western part Of the county after a brief
Illness.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Miss Blanche Beal.

JONESBORo, Ark, Sept. II. fSpl)-
Miss Blanche Bealtdied at st. Bernard's
hospital yesterday as the result of ty-
phold fever, The body was sent to
Monette for burial.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
]. II Adams.

'JoNEsBoRo, Ark. Sept. II. (spl.)-
]. H. Adams, aged "A, died yesterday.
He is survived by his wife and several
children.
Burial took place today at Pleasant
GrnNn remninrN. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
John Bryant.

NATCHEZ, Miss, Sept. II. (Spl.)-
John Bryant, one of the largest cotton
planters Of this section. died Sunday
following an operation for appendicitis.
MIR. Bryant had extensive interests in
Louisiana.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Willie Madge Sledge.

PoNTOToC, Miss. Sept. II. (spI)-
Willie Madge, the three-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Sle6ge, of
East 'Pontotoc, died Tuesday morning
at 4 O'clock and wa buried in the
cemetery at this place that afternoon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
.ElMNSlEEESSM
Cochran Alexander

BALDWIN, Miss. Sept. IL. (spll-
thul Reginald Cochran, son OF Mr. and
MIS-, ~ w, Cochran, OF Baldwin, and
Miss Fannie May Alexander. da,lrhIer
o. mr., \ Mrs. Bruce Alexander, Of
6~oonevllle. We're married Sunday al
ating. ~ 'ie
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17

by her husband and a son, j. II. Chand-
Ter. The interment will occur at Union
Academy cemetery. W
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17

were married on Sunday. Squire Flana-
gan oliiciating, The young couple will
make their home in BALDWIN, "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Strange Shell.

BALDWIN. Miss, Sept II, (snl)-
Tess strange and Miss Maggie Shell
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-06
Ell PaSOanS To
Drill Well On
O-agfOrdRanCh
Form Cooperation To Test
Ground In New Mexico
Near City.

In the belief that oil exists in the
regions Of Fl Paso the Mesilla Valley
I Oil company has been organized with
capital Of 100000 to drill on the L
n Crawford ranch in New Mexico.
situated about u miles northwest Of
FL Paso. The announcement was
made by c. P. Crawford, son Of l. ~
Crawford. owner Of the Crawford the
alter. and z. f. Maxwell, trustees The
company will be organized on the
common law corporation plan, with SO
percent Of the shares invested in the
public
The tract Of land, according to c. p
Crawford. consists Of $3.50 acres, for
which his father paid 100000 several
years ago, and which he AYERS IS TO-
day worth S350,000, because or I'M
provements. This land viii be leased
on the usual oil royalty basis, and IN
addition. a fifth interest in II VIII be
given by Mr. Cr5 wfOrd TO the share
holders Of the oil company, in the
event that oil is not found This IN
terest c. p. Crawford asserted wiz
be equal 10 the money the share hold
ers viii invest, thus insuring tnem
against loss
Il. ". Crawford's interest in the
company Will be 1ll2 percent OF the
capital stock while the interest OF
the trustees. C. p. Crawford and F. F.
Maxwell. viii be 22iz percent. all by
virtue Of owner and lessee. These in
reresrs. however. are TO be placed IN
escrow. until oil is found, after which
they will be turned over 10 their re-
spective owners. or. in the event that
oil is not found. 20 be returned in tull
To the share holders
A biologist viii be employed 10
survey the land. which was said by
Mr Crawford TO be part OF the
Pennsylvania formation. Drilling VIII
be started as soon as the company
is financed.
The company VIII open offices IN
the Crawford theater building, SO
Fast Main street. within day or two
and viii offer the shares to the pupllc
Al 81 each. there being $4,000 for tne
market
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-06
North Central
Fields Produce
161,000BarYeIS
Wichita Falls and Ranger
Show Heavy Gains In
Oil ield.

The north central Texas oil fields
produced an average Of 16l. 900
barrels Of crude per day last week.
an increase Of 1000 barrels.
The Wichita Falls or northern dis
trict showed over 1000 barrels in
crease. practically all Of which came
from Burkburnett field, thus bringing
the production up TO nearly $4,000
barrels daily. Electra, PetroIia. and
Holiday remain about like the prev
Gus week. Iowa Park made a small
increase
The TO Il for the Ranger territory
both in Eastland and stephens coun-
ties showed good increases. the grand
total being nearly 10000 barrels. OF
this Eastland produced $1,000 barrels.
a gain Of 1000 barrels over the week
previous. stephens had a 1000 barrels
N daily increase bringing the total up
70 $4,000 barrels. Comanche county
produced over 5000 barrels but showed
a slight decline from the week prev
iOue
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-06
STOMACH TORTURE
GONE; FIRST SLEEP
IN THREE MONTHS
M. Heinricks Was Ready to Give
Up, Then He Found How
to Regain Health.

The first sleep I had had IN three
months was on the second night after
I began using Milzs Emulsion I had
had bad case Of stomach trouble and
constipation for years and was ready
TO give up. I was troubled with gas
dizziness. bloat after eating. gnawine
sensation and cramps in the stomach
Nilks Emulsion was a GOd-send 70
me, and I want everyone TO know
about a medicine that will cure cases
like mine-"-C- F. Heinricks, 702 S
Alabama St, indianapolis. Ind.
Mr.. Heinricks and thousands Of
other former sufferers from catarrh
OF the stomach. Indigestion and bowel
troubles, have found that Mnks
Emulsion gives prompt relief and
real lasting benefit
Miik's Emulsion IS a pleasant. nu-
tritive food and a corrective medicine.
Il restores healthy, natural bowel
action. doing away with all need Of
pills and physics. It promotes appetite
and quickly puts the digestive organs
IN shape to assimilate food As q
builder Of flesh and strength Milks
Emulsion is strongly recommended 10
run down nervous people. and Il has
cases OF tuberculosis OF the lungs
Chronic stomach trouble and constf-
patton are promptly relic ed-usually
in one day.
This IS the only solid emulsion
made, and so palatable that Il is
eaten with a spoon like ice cream A
truly wonderful medicine for weak
sickly chilCren.
No matter how severe your case,
you are urged TO try NILS Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six
bottles home with you. use II accord
ing TO directions and f not satisfied
with the results your mOnr will be
promptly refunded Price soc and
Sl-20 per bottle. The Milks Emulsion
Co, Terre Haute, Ind. Sold and
guaranteed by all ruggists.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-06
DEVELOPMENTS IN PECOS
VALLEY OF NEW MEXICO

Some very important news in the
way OF prospective development in the
Dayton field Of the Pecos valley in
Eddy county. New Mexico. is expected
this week. Otherwise than this. IL
appears that the Illinois Producing
company. which has reached a depth,
Il is said. OF POO feet a mile north
. ward from lakewood and six miles
south from Dayton. has taken over
the leases OF the concern composed Of
Home Refining company interests and
which had started drilling at Dayton
The latter concerns derrick blew
down some time ago and had not been
rebuilt The Illinois concern has ac-
quired the holdings mentioned since
II shut down drilling at lakewood.
where il is said to still have its crew
and is keeping any results OF drill
Crockett & SprouIe. Of EIdora. Kan
sas, are drilling on the Henry lay
mon place in section 3, township 20,
south, range %, east, New Mexico
principal meridian. and about %
miles southwestward from Lakewood
on what IS known as "Gyp" creek or
Gypsum creek Rock on the surface
which smelled OF oil has been known
there for years.
On what is known as the old
CriaEie place property OF Mrs John
Murra on South Seven rivers and
about eight miles southwestward from
lakewood, some kanAas oil people are
drilling.
Eastward from the Brown wei and
on the east side Of the Fecos river. q
considerable acreage is said to have
been gotten together for what Is said
to be the Carter OIL company q sub
sidiary Of the Standard
The Lincoln wei westward from
Lake Arthur in Chavez county, New
Mexico. and about IS miles north
ward from Dayton. is said 70 be down
over 1000 feet and whatever results
obtained are carefully gurded from
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-06
-Four New Properties
Begin Producing Oil
In Oklahoma Field

Tulsa Okla, May 6.-The follow
ing wells were completed IN Oklahoma
last week:
The Magray Oil and Gas company
has completed a test in the north
east quarter Of section 9-16-s. five
miles northwest OF Bristow in Creek
county, which is making around 49,
600. 900 cubic feet OF gas from eight
sands. This test viii be the cause Of
other attempts 10 reach pay sand in
this vicinity.
The Empire Gas and Fuel company
has a 150-barrel well in its fifth test
on the Eiser land. n section 1865.
Butler county, Kan Il topped the pay
at 2f64 feet
The Philips Petroleum company has
a 75-barrel we'll in section 1910.
Usage county Il is the ninth com
pletion on the property and got pay
sand at 2015 feet.
The Maryland Refining company has
a well making 100 barrels on the Hill
land in Ponca City district I'm Kay
county. Pay sand was reached at
1870 feet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-06
FLOWING WELLS
BOOM OKLAHOMA
Country Southeast Of Town
Of Lawton Is Scene
Of Development.

Lawton, Okla, May 6.-The recent
producers brought IN southwest OF
here are forerunners Of much devel-
opmeut and created a great deal OF
interest They are listed here;
The Chapman well in the south
west corner of the southeast quarter
Of section 80. is making 500 barrels
The Standard well. in the southeast
OF the northeast section $3.50, which
came in as an oiler and gasser. is
making 500 barrels.
The Walker Valley Well No. I. N
the southeast corner Of the southeast
Of northeast Of 4-2s-1Ow. IS making
$50 barrels.
The Cosden and company's test nine
miles northwest Of Chattanooga is
down 20 1920 feet Until the new
drill stem can be secured operations
have stopped on this test The drill
raised through 500 feet Of hard lime
stone. getting out Of the rock al lly9
feet, and is now % feet in blue sna4e
NIfstIetoe No. .. 500 feet north OF the
No. ] location in the southeast OF
northeast Of section 3-2s-11w, is drill
ing at 500 feet This company GOT
showing OF oil in IT'S No. I at Zl5O feet
me 81 llhEE allEl N'IA com pans
No. . Patterson. in the southwest OF
the southwest Of the northeast OF
4-os-1Ow. is drilling at 700 feet
The Walker valley oil company s
No. Patterson. in the southeast OF
the southeast Of the northeast OF
f-2s-1 0V. is leaning ont AT 2160 feet
with a hole fun Of oil
The Grub Stake oil company's No
I CooEan. in the center OF the north
west of 26-2s-9w. is being cleaned out
al 2016 feet
The Empire Oil company is setting
the 6ss to 2115 feet in the No. I VIII
kerson in the southeast Of f-2s-low-
lannon's No. Godfrey. in the north
east Of the northeast Of S-2-lOw, has
q showing of oil at PISS feet
That Walter Field OH coupany's
40. ! Pilkron. in the northeast OF the
southeast Of 7-2s-10w. is drilling at
The Humble OH company's No. /
Patterson. in the northeast Of the
northeast Of 4-2s-19w, is drilling at
1880 feet
The Gladstone Oil company's No. 2
Fireman. in the northwest Of the
southeast of 5-2s-10w, IS drilling at
500 feet