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Iron County register., 1919-12-25

meeting was held in the courthouse
Saturday afternoon, About the only
concerted opposition to the road bonds
was among our friends along Marble
Creek, who are disappointed because
the State Highway isn't coming down
their way.n 1t is not because the
Highway isn't coming down Marble
Greek, but because it is going where
it viii do the county no good. The
REGISTER further says: awe can not
blame the good people for being dis
pleased, but do not think because of
their disappointment they should give
'black eye to all the good roads all
over the county" We are not oppos-
ed to good roads all over the county,
but we do oppose building roads where
they are no benefit. "Come on, boys,
vote for the bonds. Well build YOU a
turnpike down Marble Creek soon.o
! do not say this is "lie,' but only a
whim of the brain. You have no In
tention building turnpike road down
Marble Greek. Now this ends the
discussion. The INDIVIDUAL.
[Yes, let this end the question. You
have writ yourself down so complete
Iron County register., 1919-12-25
Gems From "The Doctor"

Here are some of the outstanding
sentiments from "The Doctor" the
novel on which William Farnum's
new William Fox picture, "The Heart
of Lion," is founded:
Doing a good turn out of q sense oil
duty is of little Importance.
Love is paramount when accompa-
MED with a good deed. 1t multi
plies the effect.
You cannot always deceive persons
with selfish deeds. To make them
more effective, the deed must be ac-
companied by true feeling thai
that emanates from the heart.
Garry an air of cheerfulness with yor
wherever you Emay be. 1t leaves
pleasant memories.
1t is not always the gift bestowed tha
leaves the most happiness. 1t is The
spirit in which it is given.
At the Academy Theatre, Ironton
Thursday, December 25th.
Iron County register., 1919-12-25

visit and take the opportunity OF en-
joying hunt in the Ozarks aud re-
gretted very much that I could not
get away conveniently fon account of
rush Of business"
Newt Warren, a son of John Warren,
of Chloride, this county, is in the GUS
tody of the federal authorities at Muir
physboro, Illinois, charged with vio-
lation of the Mann act. Until month
ago Warren was engaged in the res
tuerrant business in FredericktowD.
On November Goth he disappeared
from that town, taking with him a
Maxwell car he had leased from w. L
Scoggin of Glover. Simultaneous
with Warren's departure was noted
the absence from Frederiektown of
Ella Pinkley, IS years old, daughter
of Jacob Pinkley, of Glover, who had
been employed in that town. Moth
ing was heard from the missing man
and girl until the latter communicated
with her parents at Glover about two
weeks since, stating that she was in
the neighborhood of Murphysbero,
Ills. Mr.. Pinkley and Mr.. Scoggin at
once departed for Illinois, the former
to find his daughter and Mr.. Scoggin
to search for his car. After few
days Warren and the girl were located
at Carterville, not far from Murphys-
boro, and it was ascertained they had
represented themselves to be man
and wife. Warren was turned over
to the federal authorities and will
have preliminary trial on December
9th on the charge of violating the
Mann act. The girl came back home
with her father and Mr.. Scoggin, VIII o
arrived here last Friday night. Mr..
Scoggin recovered his car. Warren
is 36 years of age and has wife and
one child, whom he deserted on leav-
ing Fredericktown.
Iron County register., 1919-12-25
His Bill Of Particulars.

Inotice that the REGISTER calls on a
"certain individual" from Marble
Creek for particulars in regard to the
assertions he made while in the west
end OF the county that the REGISTER
"lied." Now the individual does not
deny the assertion and states most
emphatically that the REGISTER did
lie. / will again state wherein the
REGISTER lied. "A very interesting
Iron County register., 1919-12-25
PERSONAL.

VIM. Sutton of Vulcan was in Iron
ton Monday.
James Shea of Graniteville was
caller Friday.
Bob Edgar is home from st. Louis
for the holidays.
John A. Law of Belleview was a
caller last Thursday.
Geo. Gillian is visiting his mother
and sister in Ironton.
Sam Gay arrived home from Culver
last Wednesday night.
A. s. Allan of Graniteville was a
caller last Wednesday.
Miss Minta Stewart of Be llevieW
was an Ironton visitor Monday.
Robert Riggs arrived from War
rensburg Friday for the holidays.
Bryan Ringo is home from Wash :
ington University for the holidays.
John l. Marshall, B. I'll. Blanton and
Otto Rieke went to st. Louis Tuesday.
j. W. Harral and DIR. Harrai from
st. Louis were Ironton visitors Tues
day.
Mrs. Mayfield Huff and daughter
left Tuesday on a visit to relatives in
Springfield, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. O. Kaths, of Tope-
ka, Kansas, arrived Sunday to spend
Christmas with relatives at Pilot
Knob.
Mrs. Wesley Langdon and Wesley
Jr., arriued from Dunklin county Mon
day to spend Christmas. Mr.. Lang
don will be here to-day.
DR.. and Mrs. Blanks of Mexico, Mo-,
and Herbert Kaths, wife and baby of
Kansas, are Christmas guests of Mr..
F. Kaths and family in Pilot Knob.
Iron County register., 1919-12-25

For Sale--A residence on College
street, Arcadia. Six room house.
Two acres Of ground. Also Bunga-
low on Arcadia Heights, and 4O-acre
Farm. Apply to G. w. Durfee, Area
dia, Mo.
Iron County register., 1919-12-25

Strayed or Stolen One red COW
about 8 years old; marked two splits
in the right ear and one split in the
left ear. | will pay for information
leading to its whereabouts.
w. H. RoEHRs, Belleview, Mo.
Iron County register., 1919-12-25
an ass that further discussion would
be inexcusably superhuous. ED. REG
IsTER.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Belleview Valley Bank
for the election of directors to serve
during the ensuing year and the trans-
action of all other business that may
come regularly before said meeting
will be heldat the bank in Belieview,
Missouri, on Monday, the 5th day Of
January, 1920, beginning at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
s. e. BUFORD, President.
q. #. SHELTON. Cashier.
Iron County register., 1919-12-25

For Sale-1s17 Ford, Come In and
see 1t. WENDELL BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
WILL PRESENT ROBIN HOOD
Chautauqua Company Has Cast of 50.
Able Address Last Night by
Mr.. Vile.

The first half of the evening al
Chautauqua last night was contr:5ut-
ed to by the 1919 Revue company ccn-
sisting of 6 young ladies who proved
themselves artists of eceptiorral ahih-
ty in the playing of the piano, violin
and cello and in song and dancing.
Their costume effects with the strsk-
intg changes made so quickly as 70 be
highly effective in bringing out diff
ferent features of the setting were IN
deed up to the standard Of high grade
productions usually offered in much
larger circuits. This company was fol-
lowed by the European Statesman,
Frederick Vile who brought mes
sage of information vital to all pat
riotic Americans, all told in his in
imIitahga way yet eloquent withal. A
the latter part of his address he laid
the meeting open for the purpose OF
answering any questions relative to
the European situation and many Of
the audience took advantage of the
opportunity to ask questions and the
good Mr.. Wife gave prompt and salts
factory answers to them all. Tonight
will be given the opera "Robine Hood
with a cast and chorus of th:rty-five
people and the matinee and night
performances tomorrow will finish ou'
q season of wonderful entertainment
and instruction as an outcome of the
event Of Chautauqua in Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
RoGERs-WA WALKER NUPTIALs

A pretty wedding was solamnized
at the residence of Mr.. William
Rogers yesterday afternoon when
Miss Marie Rogers and Mr.. Charles
Walker were united in marriage by
the Rev. Dr.. John LIE Allison. The
bride wore a gown of robins egg
blue georgette crepe with hat to
match and a corsage bouquet of
cream rose buds. The couple was
attended by the groom's brother
and sister. The latter wore gown
eff blue georgette and corsage bo-
quet of pink rose buds. After the
ceremony TIE guests were served
with delightful refreshments.
The happy couple left mid show
ers cf rice on the Norfolk steamer.
On their return they will be at
home to their friends at Lloyds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
NOTICE

The Baraca Class held picnic
tuesday night at the residence of Mr..
!. NJ. Martin. Franconia. Va, and at
ended by about 45 guests. The affair
vas big success in every particular.
John Schafe, president Of the class,
delivered an address followed by the
teacher and other members of the
class. The class contemplates to give
another fete in the near future; also
an excursion to Marshal Hall on Aug
ust 19. 1919. The teacher and men,
bers of the class wish TO thank Mr..
and Mrs. Martin fer the invitation
and welcome in which they were re-
ceived and also to the members who
furnished their services and Automo-
biIes for this occasion.
169-1p. +. K. ALLEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
REMOVES CELL u.
DOOR AND. ESCAPES
Prisoner Weary Of Clos
Confinement Plays Hou-
DIM On Police
HELD FOR TREsPAsf
Takes Out Pins Holding Cell Door
and Places, Door Beside Cell and
Dashes to Freedom.

The Alexandria police severa,
days ago thought that they had
Houdini in custody.
It happened in this way. A col
ored man was arrested in the yards
of the Southarn Railway Company
on a charge Of trespassing several
nights ago.
His case was to have been inves-
tigated the next day. Nothing more
was thought about the prisoner.
An hour afterward however, the
officer on duty thought he h, ard
someone slip out. Sure enough upon
investigating he saw the feeting
form of man and gave chase. The
fugitive. however, ran like a deer
and soon outdistanced his pursuer.
When the policeman returned to
headquarters the delivery was dis
covered.
The big iron door Of the cell had
been removed by the prisoner. The
prisoner accomplished this feat by
placing his arms through the mar
row iron grating. This done he
deftly removed the pins holding the
door which acted as a hinge.
Then he walked out and placed the
door beside the cell, and again
walked to freedom.
Since then no trace of the prison
es has: been found. ---r---2
This is the first time in the his
tory of the Alexandria police that
such means has been used by a
prisoner to make his escape. That
the prisoner was a veteran at the
business was the opinion expressed
by veteran members of the force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
CHARMING HOUSE PARTY AT
ssROSEMONT" BY MRS. SMITH

Mrs. WiaElahn Morgan Smith enter
tanned a Charming house party at
t'Rosemont" last week. A number
of her young friends from Alexan-
dria, Washington and other places
were the guests. : !
Saturdayta Number of young peo-
Pile were invited to meet Mrs. Smith 5
guests and for, a dance. The dss'ce
was held on the wide veranda in the
moonlight, and made beautiful pic
ture. Punch was served under one
of the big oaks infthe lawn. Supper
was also. served. on the beautiful lewr
There were thirty couples dancing
Mrs. Smiths guests at the house
party from Alexandria were:
Misses Sara Bowie Cox, Caro-
LeaIdbeater, Nina Car'lin Fulton, Luc!
Andenson, Collins Mackay Jones, Ma!
Mcrroe.
Mrs. Smith is wife of DR.. William
Morgan Smith Of Alexandria.
DR.. Smith will leave this week t.
1oin Mrs. Smith at "Rosemont' fer
few weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
GAME SUNDAY
Cardinals Will Cross Bats With War
Department Team

The Cardinal Athletic Club base
baTl team will have the strong Wa
Department rine fer their opponent!
cn the High School diamond Sunda!
afternoon at o'clock.
The Cardinals are now playing win,
ming baseball, but lost their game 8
Annapolis, Nh, last Saturday - 20 Z
by rank decisions, seven tallies on
the base-on-baIl method helped tc
defeat them.
The fans who witnessed last Sun
days game between the Garfield
Athletic Club ard the Cardinals had
treat as the contest was exciting
from start to finish. Cardinals wor
s to 7.
Doug" Merchant, who has been If
France doing his bit to help Uncle
Sam win the war, is expected to ar
rive home in time for Sundays game
He has been playing fine baseaa!
with the 3Gth engineers baseball team
while in France, and his appearance
in the Cardinals line up will greatly
strengthen the team.
Manager Robert E. Mcdonald vi
probably use the following line ul
making changes when necessary:
Merchant, first base; Dreifus, sec
ond base. beavers, third base; Swcen
ey, short stop; Alexander, right fed
Jeff Williams. left field; Strunlie
center field; Jimmy Quayle ar
Lefty White, pitchers; Schaffcr an
Summers, catchers; Dawson, Franz
Owens, Joe Overs, and Allensworth
utility players.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
NOTICE

In connection with the completion
of the Filtration Plant of this Com
parry, ana the extension of the 20 inch
effluent main from the Filters into
the Reservoirs, it IS necessary to draw
down the water level in the Reservoirs
about six feet which will reduce the
|pressure over the city about 2.5 lbs.
This work is in progress this week.
Until it is completed and the high
water again restored in the reser-
i'voirs. CONSUMERS OF the higher levels
lof the system may experience some
temporary inconvenience, which we
regret, but which is unavoidable. We
will restore original conditions at
the earnest possible moment.
Alexandria Water Company
1850. ess,9 ;t.4s 5r e<l,Hs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
SLAY|NG WAS A
DELIBERATE ACT
Prosecuting Attorney Ha.
Surprise Evidence
Against New
WILL BE KEPT SECRE
Story of Slayer Of Beautiful Frieda
Lesser in California Said to be
Reversed.

Les Angeles, July l7.-Evidence tt
1rove conclus;vsiy that the Staying
OF beautiful Frieda Lesser by Harry
S. New, Jr., said to be son Of United
States Senator New of Indiana, al
Topango Canyon on July ), was de.
liberate act, has been discovered by
the district attorneys detectives.
This evidence will be KEEP. secret
until New goes to trial for the mur.
der of his sweetheart, it was official
ly announced.
Deputy District Attorney Hayes af-
f:rmed report that the prosecution
has the surprise evidence"
That an insanity plea may not be
entered fcr Harry New is strong
probability, the alternative beirg the
creation of doubt in the minds CT the
jurors as to responsibility for tn
shooting of Frieda Lesser.
While attorneys for New would
discuss any feature of the case, nor
indicate what the defense will be, i,
is understood there has been diff.
Guilty in finding alienists of stand
ing that would declare the prisoner
insane.
One of the theories said to be un-
der consC ~ation is the following:
New, the victim of heredity, made
love to a girl as his father had done.
The girl, finding herself in the way
of becoming mother, wanted ths
father of the unborn child to marry
her, and he refused.
This reverses News story. He sad
it was he who wanted the marriage
ceremony, but that Miss Lesser re-
je:ted this suggestion.
She seized the weapons according t.
this theory, and threatened to ccm-
NIT suicide, and in the struggle for
possession of the weapon it was dis
charged, the bullet entering the girls
head. ~.
If this is the theory, selected %:itzis
assumed that enough doubt may ere
created in. the jurors minds to:spre-
vent them. from altogether Rejecting
It. And once a, doubt errtefss there
can. be no :verdiSt but. aeqaittal: - ),
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT

Benjamin Franklin Peake, late of
this city, and Washington, D. C.,
died Tuesday in Baltimore. He was
in his seventy-ninth year.
Fer years past he had resided
with his daughter, Mrs. James c.
Phillips, of 2506 n. Calvert street
Baltimore, Md, and his body was
brought to The Plains, Va, ycster-
dsv and buried in the family let at
Rockdale Farm, the place CT his
birth.
Mr.. Peake was a Confederate
veteran, having enlisted in J. E. b.
Stuart Cavalry at the outbreak OF
the civil war and was in many en-
gagements, beginning at Bull Run
He is survived by a daughter
Mrs. James C. Phillips. two grand
children, Misses Mary P. and Anne
C. Phillips, three brothers, John W.
and J. Milton Peake, of Washing
ten, D. c., Warren NJ. Peake' OF
Alexandria, and three sisters, Miss
Rebeca Peake, and Mrs. W. H. 1cat'
man. of Alexandria, and Miss E!izS
Peake, of The Plains, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
Anti-Saloon League Must
Approve All Bever-
ages
WAR ON BOOTLEGGINC
Attorney Urges Necessity of Taking
Possession of Liquor Which May be
Found in Pockets.

Fixing the alcoholic content CT beer
at one-haf Of one per cent. and strict
er enforcement legislation, which will
permit invasion of private homes in
search of "speak- will be ne
cessary for the success of the prohi-
biton enforcement laws, Wayne b.
Wheeler attorney for the Anti-Saloon
League, yesterday told TIE proh'bl-
tion suR,-ceYnnittee. os tircs5enate JIfi-
ciary Committee.
Mr.. Wheeler made clear that with
the reformer's zeal he would crush
the ertire manufacture Of beverages
except those of the low alcoholic con-
tent approved by the Anti-Sa:oo'
League.
The most drastic proposal made b:
the dry chief was his demand for a
stricter search and seizure provision;
wider powers under search warra n'ts
weae advocated. Even the abolition
of warrants was advised in order to'
authorities to be freed of the neces-
sity to present evidence in order tc
obtair warrant to- enter a mans
home in search of liquor.
Mr.. Wheeler justified his claims on
the grounds that such laws were re-
cessary to break up bootlegg!ng
which otherwise would exist extcn-
s:vely. Unless it is made easier to ee,
the warrant for suspected speak
easy" Wheeler said, the bootleggers
would be warned of the impending
raids and would remove their supplies
of liquors.
Bitter contests between vets ana
drys when the search work starts I'M
der the enforcement law was antic;-
pated by Mr.. Wheeler when he asked
that the Senate consider the aboli'
ton of the penalty that is imposed by
the Volstead bill for making search
for liquor without probable cause. Ur
less this is done he fcresaw a seri
Gus handicap % tracking down hidder
liquors. Where the sentiment j:
strongly wet, parsons obtaining war
cants and then calling to find liquor
will receive a htavy penalty, Mr.
Wheeler feared.
70 further block the bootleggers
Wheeler urged the necessity for Law
making the possession of a bottle O
nroxicants in the pocket unlawful
The storage of liquor in the home
would also be made unlawful if Mr.
Nheeier's idea are carried out. Thi
would not apply, he said, to the liq
TORS put in storage before July /, bu
he declared that under the law whic
makes it legal to keep liquor IN tn
homes for private purposes, the bcot
le@gers will use their residences a
7 storehouses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
STORM VISITS DANyILLE
Lightning Strikes First Baptist
Church and Residential Section
is Rendered Dark

Danville, Va, July 17.-Danville
was Tuesday night visited by a
storm of tropical violence. the
worst experienced here for many
years, much monetary loss result
ing. Watchers of three heavy banks
of clouds say that they converged
on Danville at 1880 o'clock and a
tempest of unusual severity broke
a few minutes thereafter.
One of the first bolts of lightning
struck the First Baptist Church,
shattering the terra Gotta coping
over the porch. Trees in the me-
mortal grounds and .on the lawn OF
Bellevue School were struck and
stripped of bark, one of the oaks
being set on fire. North Danville
and the residential section were III
complete darkness during the early
part of the night when cables were
struck and short circuited, others
being. broken by branches OF trees
carried away in the first rush OF
wind
Reports from the country indicate
that the storm was severe in rural
parts. At Mount Cross w. R. Cole
man suffered heavy damage. The
chimney of his house was blown
down, a tobacco barn laid on it's
side, a basement roof and stable
roof carried away, wheat stacks
caught up and scattered far and
wide, while hail battered $4,000 to-
bacco plantsto pieces. The storm
passed almost as suddenly as it
broke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
Chamber of Commerce Com
mittee Will Discuss Mat
ter Tomorrow
SIX LIGHTS TO SQUARE
Plan Provides For Removal of all
Wooden Poles-Will Be Presented
to Council For Action.

The committee of the Chamber Of
Commerce in charge of the plans for
what is known as ''The White Way
which is proposed to have on King
street Will hold a meeting at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the
rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce.
At this meeting final plans will be
mapped out for the submission OF
the proposition to council.
Promoters of the movement de-
sire to have all of the wooden poles
removed from the area on King
street set apart for the "White
Way" and the present electric lights
on the designated area will be taken
down and attractive lights on or
;namental brackets will take their
place. 1t is proposed to have six
lights to each city block.
Cost incident to the lights is to be
borne by the merchants on King
street, the public utilities and the
city of Alexandria.
A majority of the members OF
city council it is stated heartily ia
vor the proposition and it is believed
that the measure when presented to
CITY council will be adopted WITH
out any parleying.
The question of the establishment
of a "White Way on King street,
the main business thoroughfare Of
the city, has been under considera-
ton for some time past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
80 STORIES HIGH

New York, July 1.-THE highest
church in the world, and probably
one of the most expensive, will be
built in this city by the Fifth
Church of Christ, Scientist.
The site is OIL Madison avenue.
extending from Firty-th!rd to
Forty-fourth streets. The site cost
S3,500,000 and the building will cost
about S4,000,000
The auditorium will be 100 feet
square and will be capable of seat
ing 1900 persons. The building will
be equipped wit hexpress and LEGAL
elevators and will be thirty stories
high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
ON TRIAL FOR LYNCHTNG
Lcnis Bishop Charged With First
Degree Murder for Hanging
of Frank FOukal.


Bayminette, Ala, July 17.-Louis
Bishop, brother of the man who was
killed by Frank Foukal, and the Sec
ond defendant to be tried on the
charge of murder in the first degree
for his part in the lynching of Fou-
kal, was placed on trial here yester-
day morning.
When his. case is concluded an
other of the murder cases will be
tried separately, and by that time
court officials say they believe the
defendants will be willing to have
the cases tried in groups.
Bishop, like Andrews, who was
convicted Tuesday and sentenced to
ten wears, entered plea of not
guilty because of insanity. He is
charged with :nurdcr in the first de-
gree by having shot Frank Foukal to
death.
The Jury was selected after much
dclav. due to the special venire be,
mo almost exhausted because of sc
MANY relations of the Bishop fam,
ilv being drawn as jurymen. Among
these drawn from the jury bcN wa:
Wiley Bishop, a brother of the de
fandant. who was of course excused
Sim Andrews, who is in Jail, vii
not appeal his case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-17
WOMEN OGLE HIM.
SAYS AGED PASTOR

St. Lcur;s, July 17.-"Morality is
nermeY on the downward trend" Dr.
Howard Billman. associate secretary
Of the Church Federation of St. Lorls
declares.
Gwen an! old gray-hafred man lika
myself is ogled by women" he said
The condition is not confined to one
class or. one age. Old and young, rich
and moor, are doing the same things
Sometimes l think the presen'
fashions are at the bottom of 1t all