davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
ElsnAr,s slauor killed hY Mos.

Berne.- Count Areo Valley who as
sassinated Kurt Elmer, the Bavarian
premier, ut Munich, February Fl, and
has since been in 4 hospital there after
an attempted lynching by mob, was
recently dragged from the hospital by
a Spartaean crowd and killed.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
Burleson and eompers Clash.

Washington. Postmaster General
Burleson, In Il statement Sunday night,
defended his administration of the
postoffice department and his policy
IN operating government.conrolled tel
phone and telegraph systems against
harges nude by Samuel Gempers.
president OF the American Federation
of Labor,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
ukralnans g send Envoys

Bern,--The Ukranian Press bureau
announces that the Ukranian govern
ment, having received u telegram from
President Wilson, has decided TO send
delegates to Paris to begin negotia-
lions for a preliminary peace between
the Ukranians and the Poles.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
Greek Schools Closed by Italians

Saloniki. The ,Italian government
has closed all the Greek schools il
Argyrocastro, northern Epirus. and ha.
sent 100 Italian school teachers Their,
according to information received b
the HeHas, Greek newspaper.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
tlaymood o Be Released 81 Rond.

Chicago. Bonds of $4,000 for the
release of William ID. Haywood, gem
eral secretary and organizer of the /.
w. w. serving sentence in Leaven-
worth prison for violation of the
espionage law, have been signed.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
Aiohoaok,a 80 n the Rlnn.

Washlngton. With senator Hitch
cocks hat in the ring, the density of
presidential candidates. in the United
States senate has reached such a de-
gree as TO suggest the formation of the
Senatorial league of favorite sons"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
pilot Ealls h RurnIna plane.

New York; With his clothing ablaze-
and flames rapidly mounting toward
his face. Paul L. Ferron, 81. an avia-
tor in the government mail service,
yolplaned 20o0 feet to earth at Belmont
nnrk and escnned death.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
Italy Has Not Withdrawn.

Paris.-Though her main peace del
egation has left Paris and only a few
diplomats and experts remain to take
part in certain commissions, Italy has
NOT formally withdrawn from the
peace conference.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
coun,ess Leary Dies in New York.

New York.-NIisS Annie Leary, pa
pal countess, widely known for her
philosophy, especially among the Ital-
ians. died at her home on Fifth ave
nue. here April 20.
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Admirable.

81 see you have quit using long
words in your speeches.
Had to quit" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. my new stenographer can't
spell EN-"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
ro tave ! clear sweet skin.

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, il any, with Cuticura oint-
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.--AdV.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
Anerioan cemeterv h France.

Paris.-An American military GEM
atery was dedicated Sunday at Mes
es. France. few miles northwest OF
levers. in the department of Nievre.
Ierhert Hoover delivered the prin-
.ipal address.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02
Alliance Between France and U. S,

Parls.LA project for an alliance be
tween France and America actually is
under way, the Echo de Paris says.
President Wilson, the newspaper adds,
is Withholding action until he can place
the matter before the American SEN
ate.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02

Come to think of it we can't ,remem.
Der ever seeing a mudslinger with
clean hands.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02

Age sometimes brings wisdom teeth,
according to the price we can Oxford to
pay the dentist.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02

Keep your liver active, your bowels clean
by taking DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and
you'll keep healthy, wealthy and wise. A&v.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02

The water shark bites mans leg
off, but the land shark merely pulls it.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-05-02

For a merciless critic commend us
10 the successful author.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-05
LEGAL

and the money received for such privilege
shall be paid into the treasury of such dis
Sec 4 should the owner of any land, or
easement therein, lying outside Of but ad-
jacent to any drainage district construct
any ditch or drain SO that the water ea
such land or easement will be drained into
the drainage system of any drainage DIS
trfct or fnto any natural depressiou draw
or wHtercourse that drains into sHeh drain
age system, without first having entered
into a written contract with the board OF
be deemed to have made voluntary appli-
cation to be included In such drainage dis
trict and receive the benefits thereof. and
thereHpon the board of directors of such
drainage district shall file bill OF pa rite
ulars before Justice of the peace in the
county where snch land or easement IL
located, which bill of particulars shall state
the name OF such Cwner, description of the
Land and Of the ditch or drain leading into
the system of such drainage district The
Justice of the peace shah Issue a symmans
for such owner, and a trial shall 'be had
err for the amount of such benefits as said
justice OF the peace may find just and
equitable in the premises All proceedings
before such justice Of the peace and appeals
therefrom shaII be governed I'm all res
spects as other trials In civil actions he-
Of sny Judgment so rendered may be MEL
IN the office Of the clerk of the district
court OF the county. and become A lien on
shch land IN like manner as other judg-
ments. All money collected by proceedings
under this action shall be paid into the
thVdsefy Va stfcH 10 ne USED as oCnPF
funds thereof. -
Sec. 8. That this act shall take effect
and De In force from and after its pub1ica-
ton IN the official state paper -.
hereby certify that the above Bill orig
mated in the House, and passed that body
February J, 1910.
u. A. N. CHASE
Speaker of the House Pro ITEM
CLARENCE W. MILLER
Chief Clerk of the House. -
Passed the Senate February 25 1910 Is
CHAS. s. HUFFMAN -
President Of the Senate
EMMETT ID. GEORGE.
Secretary Of the Senate.
approved February q. 1919. .s
HENRY J. ALLEN. Governor
l State OF Kansas
Office Of Secretary of Starr--
L, L. J. PETTIIOHN, Secretary Of Stat,
OF the State Of Kansas. do hereby esrtifs
that the above and foregoing is corncet
copy OF the original enrolled bill now ION
file In my office.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF i haze
hereunto subscribed my nsIisse
| - and affixed my official seal,
lseaLl This 2sth day Of February,
l.. j. PETTIyOHN.
Secretary of State
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BUSINESS CHANCES.
EXTRA GOOD
INVESTMENT

An established, going Topeka finan-
ciaI concern requires additional CAPT
tai to take care of business already
offered it. The class of business it
handles, it's methods, its standing in
business circles. and its officers and
directorate invite the closest inspec-
ton.
A limited amount of preferred stock
in this company is now offered the
public. 1t is guaranteed to pay Z per
cent dividends. payable semi-annually.
and in all probability will pay more.
We will take great pleasure in pre-
senting our proposition in full detail
before asking you to invest. Address
"V-100," care Journal.
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WANTS
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

BAnvERTISING RATES. The rate eoI
inserting Want Ads III The Topeka STATE
journal is | cent Il word each insertion :
minimum 10 cents: by the week . cents
word minimum ~ cents. -
COUNT THE WORDS of your al lnclhu
ing four words for State journal address
When address IL used count each Initial
letter and each number combination OF
CLOSING; HOUR: Want Ads to be
classified proDerly must be in Tie stare
Journal office before - 30 O'Clock W ant
Ads received after IL % till 10 p. m Will
be inse rtet under the head TOO Late TO
Classify
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must pc
accompanied with cash or check IN inH
puyInent of the same. Note the foregoinS
Instructions about counting the words anu
the rate per word for The Topeka state
Journal
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PUBLIC SALES

ADMINISTRATORS PUBLIC SALE.
1 will sell at public AUCTION on my farm,
two miles southeast of Silver Lake. on
THURSDAY, MARCH 20. 1919.
the following described property: I pair
gray horses; 1 pair mules, years old,
weight 2400; 1 brown mare mule, weight
1900; 1 black mare, weight 1900. in foal to
jack; 1 black horse. 4 years old, weight
pony, 2 years old: 2 milk cows. fresh in
July; 1 milk COW, fresh in June; year
ling steers. yearling heifers, 3 calves, )
brood sows, II dozen r. 1. Red chickens.
shOats.
B FARM IMPLEMENTS riding listers, 1
grain binder, 1 walking lister, 1 hay rake.
1 stock cutter, hay sweep 1 corn planter,
lumber wagons, 5 riding cultivators. 1
cultivator. 1 GROW Cyclone, 1 buggy for
Shetland pony, potato planter, sets dou-
BILE work harness, l walking pillow, set
single pony harness, 1 elevator potato dig
ger. 1 mans saddle, disc harrow, boy 8
saddle, common harrow, stock tanks,
moving machine, 1 wheat. drill. I Samson
windmill and tower, refrigerator, 1 ware
house scales. capacity 500 pounds, 1 water
separator, 100 rods 26-inch woven stock
hay racks, 1 sulky pillow.
The usual amount of small implements
and articles that accumulate on a farm
will be included in this sale. ~
Sale commences at 10 O'Clock sharp
Lunch on the ground.
Terms of sale: All sums Of $40 and I'M
der cash. All sums over $40 n credit of
months will be given with per cent in
terest from date of sale. purchaser giving a
MRS. AGNES NEISWENDER,
Administrators of Grover c. Neiswender
C. NJ. CREWS. Auctioneer.
Phones 80, 5o1S J. 1852
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I.EGAL

q Topeka, Kansas, will be closed at 10 90
O'Clock p. m.,. Thursday, March IL. 1919
Election April 1. 1919.
OFFICE HOURS.
Registration office open from go O'Clock
a; m. until 1900 o'clock p. M. including
IseaI.I ETTA NJ covELL. City Clerk
LFirst published in The Topeka State
Journal, Wednesday, March 5, 1921
In District Court in and for Shawnee Coun-
ty, State o. Kansas.
Ne. 32147.
Jennie Maude DeLong, Plaintiff.
VS..
Arehangei Dean, Louisa NJ. Curtis, Charles
J. Dean, Rosa A. Spencer, John P. Dean.
bsrSe ssssph Resn John
swin6urhe- prudence H. Hopkins, K.
Herbert Swinburpe, Caroline May San
Swinburne, and the unknown spouses OF
each and all OF the persons named above
as defendants herein who were or are
married persons, and the unknown heirs
devfsees. executors, administrators, trus-
tees and assigns OF each and all of the
parties named above as defendants herein,
spouses OF said parties who were are
married persons. DEFENDANTS.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
The State of Kansas to the aboye name,l
and mentioned defendants:
You, and each of you, Will take notice
named court by the above named plainttff
that plaintiff filed her petition in the above
named court on the list day of March, A. d.
1919; that the said defendants must answer
the said petition on or before the Dist day
Of April, A. d. 1918 or the same will BE-
taken as true and Judgment rendered as
prayed for In said petition decreeiBg that
plaintiffs claim and title In and to the fol-
| lowing described real estate situate IN
shawnee County, Kansas, to-wtt: The
North one-half of the Southeast Quarter OF
Section Five to-, Township Ten (10), Range
Fourteen 40, is, valid and perfect; that
7 Ia. S1o40 10 ha~~ .fo~IN IL
claim, interest or estate in or to the saft
real estate or any part thereof, that The
said defendants. and each of them, and any
and all persons claiming under them, OF
any of them, be forever barred and en-
Joined from asserting any claim whatever
| to the said premises adverse to the eIafmi
of the plaintiff thereto; that the title o.
| the plaintiff to the said premises be quiet
! ed. as against the claims Of the said defend
| ants, and each of them, and that the de
PENDANTS pay the costs of this action
| HURSH & SLOAN,
ISeai.1 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest: MARY +. CHAPLIN
! q, Clerk District Court.
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FUR SALE-I.IvESrOCK

WORKING DAIRY HERD-For sale. Is
cows and heifers and % calves. thigh
registered Guernsey bull. Will sell part or
all. Come and see them. A. Z. StrattOn,
X. .. Topeka. Kan. Phone 1897 MI.
FOR SALE-Three milk cows, two coming
fresh soon. E Cooper, 240O East 9Th.
TWO teams work mares. years old,
weight 400. Phone SEQ F.
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WANTEL-MALi1 HELP


Young MEMS and over desiring rail-
way mail and pOstoffice clerkships. Sy2
month. write for free particulars of March
examinations. ]. c. Leonard former civL
service eXaminer), 1902 Kenois building
Washington.
WANTED-Mnrried farm couples; single
farm hands machinists; carpenters: fry
Md head cooks; white janitOr; Rorters;
kitchen help: short order cooks; pan wash
er, $40 mo. Il. & r.: dairy hands; dish
washer. Furmans Labor Agency, 106 w. Sth.
RAILWAY mail clerks wanjed. 81 month.
SAMPLE examination questions free.
Franklin Institute Dept 133 n. Rochester,
n. =.
WANTED Names men. 1910 wishing be-
come railway mail clerks. $l,l0 year.
n31 NJ. this office.
WANTED-First class mechanic. West
Motor Car Company.
WNNTED-A first class coatmaker. Ad
dress 4. Journal
WANTEp-Roy with wheel; must be 16 or
over. Hall Lith0. Co. 62S Jackson
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

s-f~---->---~>->s.'-->~~--
YOUNG married man wants steady work
on farm: can give references u. X
Patton. General Del, Topeka
BOY SCOUT free employment bureau can
supply you with competent boy help
Call Mt 100 Ea. Sixth st. or phone i4O
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iOSI AND FOI ND


LOST-Pair nose glassrs. IN Lewis case,
between 1881 Tyler and ZIG Kan. ave
Phone 15i1. Reward.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

f g. Hardick and wife to NJ Cooney,
pit sw- 4 3-21-16; also pit. NV a mn
.
A. McKeevecr to II. Rrinker, lots f6- go
A Evelyn st, Holmans sub...---- I,uoO
II. +. Mctiil aHd wife TO Z. A. Price, 900
sw. u 2412-1+- 1'-oo
w W Newman and wife to L. ID.
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SERVICES OFFERED.
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE


$500
Three rooms, shed kitchen. IL lots,
cement walks. well, outbuldings, within
walking distance of shops. Price $500;
500 cash. Balance $40 per month.
$1,000
Five rooms, electric lights. gas, cement
walks. city water, on car line, l block to
pavement, dinner distance to shops. Price
5000; 500 cash. Very easy terms.
$4,000
Cottage, we'll located on West side, on
pavement, 1 block TO car, close to school,
. rooms, 3-piece bath full cemented base
ment. combination furnace connected to
gas, IL lots Price 1890; $500 cash. Bal
ance like rent
The Shawnee Investment Co.
5S4 Kansas Ave. Phone $3.50
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The Shawnee Investment Co

SANTA FEE SHOP LOCATION.
435 CEDAR lots. rooms, bath, fence
around the place. nearly new. Price $4,000.
$1,100 cash. balance terms.
ROOMS. BUNGALO-2 lots, bath tub,
reception hall. Price $210O $3.50 cash,
S21.5O month. blocks of shops.
52S WILSON, COTTAGES rooms, III
lots cement walks, electric lights barn, etc
Price $3.50. $3.50 cash, 1920 month.
NORTON STREET, rooms. lots
grape arbor, fruit; coy home. Price
$500. $50 cash. SIS n month
1913 +. CRANE-4 rooms, . lots fruit
well. Price $1.350 $50 cash. SO month.
313 BRANNER, ) rooms, / lot, electric
lights, city water. sink. barn, cement walks
Price 81 400. 500 cash. SIS a month.
517 LELAND. Z rooms. modern except
furnace. 115 lots. beautifully decorated.
Price $2.750 $3.50 cash, SIS month.
Look these over, then come in and talk
business. These places are going-sold 10
last mon tn --ia~a==
Not many to pick from-getting less ev-
cry day.
See me at once.
J. L. HERsH. 5S4 Kansas Ave. Phone 907.
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LEGAL

[Ffrsr published IN The TOPEKA State
Journal, Wednesday, March 5, 1881
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ELMHURST STOCK
A few shares for sale. Make offer. Ben
nett. New England building, Topeka Tel
ephone 277.
FOR SALE-Rooming house of &c rooms.
near center of Topeka, low rent. steady
business. established business. 500. A L.
Furman. Real Estate. 1o6 West Sth.
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FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

~ CHESTNUT. 4 rooms: 1881 Harrison.
8 rooms; 100 Quincy, 6 rooms: 1854 Bin
ehanan, 4 rooms Better Realty & Loan
Co.
FOR RENT-Seven- room house and 6or7,
TWO lots. 1O41 Brooks ave city water
electric lights. S15. See Mr.. Munson. first
door south or Merriam Mortgage Company
FOR RENT-1+13 Polk, rooms pIectric
nghts, gas for light and heat; city water
clstern. Phone Red 1856.
FOR RENr7-S-roOm house. strictly mod
=-! ern. close in. T. $. Thomas. Phone Dos
Tux hENI-F1ve-roOm modern house zoo
Taylor INQUIRE Jo4 Taylor I ~"
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SPECIAL BARGAIN

SPECIAL BARGAIN
Two good 3 room cottages and 81 lots.
East side. block line and paved street
Price 1870 but will consider offer. Phone
1914.
THE sHINGETT LAND COMPANY.
FOR SALE 800 a. good bottom land, two
sets of improvements, miles from Il. Il.
town, 200 a., so a. u miles r. r. town,
good improvements, 30 a. alfalfa. 800 a. T0a.
wheat, 20 a bottom land, 120 a. grass, small
improvements. Can give You possession of
either farm this spring if sold right away,
and good terms. Buyers let me hear from
you. 1. L. Buzbee, Della. Kan.
OUR RESIDENCE for sale, 1872 West 9th
avenue. modern except heat, large rooms.
good cistern, cement walks. lots, good
garden spot. large barn. all in good re-
pair. Sacrifice price, $4,000. Leaving city.
HIGHLY improved 91a acre tract, subur-
ban tract of the city of Burlingame. All
in cultivation. Can give immediate pos
session. f. II. Fast, r. f. u. No. 1, Bur-
ngame, Kan.
S. f. COR. 18th anu Jewell ave. 1O0x150
Box 11S. Newton. KAN
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KANSAS FARMS

Good wheat, corn and alfalfa land with
growing wheat in north central Kansas,
where one crop often pays for land: rare
opportunity before 1919 wheat crop is har-
vested For particulars call on or address
VIM. WELLS.
Hill City, Kan.
GOOD 5-room house. large closets. cellar
gas, sewer connections. 13 lots. 3 blocks
east of shops Price 81 900; on terms
Phone owner. 2496 NJ
5-RoOM modern cottage, conVeniently To-
Gated, West side He'd 1881.
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plcrtRr. FRAMING

FRAMING. rezflding. mat making B.offht-
ing done by Sullivan Art Store, 2-124w 8.
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| State of Kansas, Shawnee County.
| In the Matter of the Estate of Martha A
] Laycock. Deceased, late of Shawnee Coun-
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MONEY TO LOAN on
FARMS
FARM MORT}A IE TRUST COMPANY
Topeka, Kansas.
INCOME INVESTMENTS safe, prJfitabJs
ana permanent: also farm loans S 10 70
years II. a Heath & Co. Cot. Bldg oi,eks
LOANS MADE on personal security: also
to salaried persons L Disroe. 20: X
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MONEY

MONEY TO LOAN ON ALL KINDS or
PERSONAL PROPERTY :
Horses. CATTLE, pianos diamonds, aoux-<
nohl goods. librHrieS typewritsrs aufos.
cnrrlaRes, machinery. and to sataried peo-
PIE u; s. Thomas. SO Kansas avenue.
The vidette., 1919-10-30
L. T. Gaines Elected President
of Bank at Calhoun City.

A dispatch from Calhoun City.
Miss to the Commercial Appeal
says
Calhoun City is to have a new
bank, which will open its doors for
business Jan. /. Stockholders met
here to-day and elected the follow
ing officers L. I. Gaines, Iuka.
Miss. President DR.. w. II. Har-
din, vice-P President Arthur Rowe,
Okolona, Miss. Cashier. They have
applied for charter under the name
of Citizens Home Bank, capital
stock $4,000. AT the meeting the
stock was over-subscribed by $751;
600. All the stock in this bank is
to be owned by Calhoun County cit
izens. Mr.. Gaines, the President,
is recognized as one of the best
bankers in Mississippi, having been
in the banking business for more
than 80 years. The contract is let
for a modern building to be equipp-
ed with electric lights, water and
steam heat.
We are glad to be able to state
that Mr.. Gaines viii continue in the
bank here and will continue to make
bic home here.
The vidette., 1919-10-30
lyceunl, TishOmingO, Missy Nov 6, 1918, 8PsM.
The Lombard Entertainers

EXTRAORDINARY costumes Of them imported
Chinese chimes something used the platform be-
fore; arenarkabe snged cello and Gypsy camp fire
ting few novelties which make unique compelling
the consisting Of Harry Lombard
LEILA Faichld Lombard his wife
Cosmd sketches from such popular The Bohemian Girl
and the Fortune Teller striking Of program which is
brmu character and novelty songs readings whngs and
ogues is repte with good musical material given
teraning and delightful way.
u ARRY LOMBARD baritone is known only singer but
- also his ability comedian Of high rank Mr. Lombard
probably has few equals in musical comedy Lyeeum artists
He has had long the and operc stage.
eight English Leila
child Lombard formerly with the Fachd Ladies Quartet has deep eonts
10 and IS also talented reader and mpeonator
The ohr Of these unusually
al affords placing
heir courses Of real and high aekisysmsnt.
The vidette., 1919-10-30
HON. E. d. CAVETT DIES
AT MACON HOME.
Only Confederate Veteran lr
Mississippi Legislature.

Special to the Commercial Appeal J
MACON, MISS, Oct. 25.-Hon
e. d. Cavett, sole Confederate il
the Mississippi House of Represent
atives, hrigadier general OF the or
ganization of veterans in this Stat'
and prominent factor in the politi-
cal and business circles OF Easi
Mississippi, died here to day at tie
age of IA. His death brings to
close career OF unique vigor in the
service of his State.
Gen. Cavett spent practically hi
entire life in Noxubee County
When but 16 years of age he enlist,
ed in the army of Lee. A state
ment on his discharge, now filed in
the State archives, certifies that he
was in every march, skirmish
battle in which his company partic-
ipated and that he displayed on all
occasions conspicuous gallantry
The skill of the young Mississipiar
on horseback is evidenced bv his
winning second place for horseman.
ship among the entire army OF
Northern Virginia. in tor raament
held in 1863 at Orange Courthouse
From the reconstruction period
until his death Gen. Cavett had
been an influential membor of the
Democratic party. He was the at-
knowledged leader OF the forces
which wrested the State from negro
control. He was the first planter
to contribute in 1912 a bale of cot.
ton for the election OF President
Wilson. For nearly two decades
he has represented Noxubee in tn,
Lower House Of the Stats Legisla-
ture, having been reelected in the
contest this fall by the greatest ma
jority he ever received.