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ions," to be staged as an entertain
ment feature by w. A. Fraser Camp
Monday night is attracting wide atten-
ton. The teams are busy preparing
strong arguments both for and against.
1t Is expected that record crowd will
attend. A full degree team Is being
organized by this camp to give the
full work during the fall season.
Alpha Camp, No. l, next Friday night
will have large amount of business
to transact On account OF not having
a meeting for eight weeks. It is ex-
pected they will entertain a number
of visitors on this occasion.
Before leaving Sovereign c. G. Stott,
OF Oak Camp, No. 4. gave to each
member present an application bearing
his name, and asked as a special favor
that they turn it in signed by a new
applicant for Woodcraft. 1t has al
ready been announced that he Is leay-
ing next week for Central America
At the last meeting OF Morris Shep-
pard Grove, No. Z, Mrs. Louise w,
Cody was appointed chairman of a
committee to arrange for a rummage
sale to be conducted by the grove in
the early fall. The good of the order
committee served the members with
ice cream and cake. The prize donated
b. D. s. Dawson was won by Sover-
eign James Freeland.
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THE CROTlO.

Monarch Charles D. Shackelford
announces a business meeting Of
kallipolis Grotto at Chamber Of
Commerce Hall on July 80. The
usual entertainment features will
occupy a goodly portion of the even
ing and notwithstanding the sum-
mer heat a large attendance is ex-
acted.
Prophet 81. W. Pickering, chair
man Of the Chesapeake Beach out
ing on August 13. has the details
Of this annual affair well in hand
and promises a day Of frOlic for the
Prophets. their wives. children and
friends. So far his program includes
a band concert by the GrOtto Band,
athletic events. grotesque parade.
swimming contests. prize dancing
and several startling. daring and
amazing features"
Past Monarch p. R. Pullman is ar
ranging for the annual pilgrimage
to Camp Good Will, the date Of
which will be announced shortly.
The Grotto drill corps requests
that Prophets desiring to affiliate
with that auxiliary. communicate
with Capt. Shulman or Adjutant
Lloyd J. HinnIan.
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THE REBEKAH DECREE.
MOnday-Esther Lodge. No. ) rehearsal
FrlLay-Miaam, No. 8. business.

Past president Mrs. Annie E.
Grigsby. Of the Rebekah assembly,
is spending a vacation at her sum-
mer home At Comorn. Va. She will
be accompanied by her daughters
Miss Emma GriEsby and Mrs. Maud
Geiger. and also her niece. Miss
Mary Murray. During her absence,
Past President Grissby. as secre-
tary Of the Odd Fellows Home As
sociation. keeps in close touch with
all matters connected with the home
and the order in general
Ruth Lodge, No. >. held a shore
session Monday evening and ad-
journed early to permit the MEM
bers to return home early to avoid
the race riots. Several visitors
were present. Capt. ". P. Pun
phrey. who served efficiently as de-
gree master. addressed the members
on degree work. At the next meet
ing noble grand, Mrs. Agnes J. Rapp,
will appoint the remainder of the
special committees. Consideration
Will be given to increasing the mem
berShip Of the degree team prepara-
tory to fall work.
President Of the Rebekah assem-
bly,. Mrs. Ella Y. Mallory. through
the secretary, Mrs. Edna Ohlander.
has sent out instructions to all Re
bekah lodge secretaries to have the
credentials OF their past noble
grands who are entitled to the as
sembly degree. in the hands of the
assembly secretary in time for her
to forward them to the committee
on credentials for action before the
night Of the special meeting Of the
assembly on August :. 1919. Past
grands entitled to the degree should
see that their certificates are fur
nished by their subordinate lodges
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WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSN
OF THE MACCABEES.

The District of Columbia Union
Guard team met Thursday evening
with Mount Vernon Review and
perfected plans for the Port Huron
trip. Nearly every member was
present and an excellent drill was
conducted by Capt. Patrick Regu-
lar meetings for drill will be held
on the second and fourth Friday
evenings of each month in the w.
B. A. hall, Seventh and Eye streets
northwest. and every guard is ex-
pected to be present. Tho services
OF a military man have been Sc
cured to assist in the drill.
National Review No. held a
meeting Friday evening with a fine
crowd in attendance despite the
heavy rainfall. This review or
ganized for the Pacific Coast trim,
The captains appointed are Mrs,
Hattie Palmer. S13 Upsur street,
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IMPROVED ORDER OF
REDMEN.

The degree team Of Logan Tribe,
under the leadership of Degree Mas
ter ]. A. Madison, jr., journeyed to
Alexandria, Va, July "a, on the in
vitation OF Seminole Tribe of that
city and conferred the degrees upon
class OF candidates. They made
the journey on several five-ton
trucks.
The Great Chiefs paid Redwing
Tribe a visit on Monday evening
last. Great Sachem Madison gave
them some good advice. Among the
chiefs present were Great Senior
Sagamor Bergman. Great Sannap
Emory, Great Prophet Boyer. and
the great chief of records. all OF
whom made short remarks. This
tribe increased its membership dur
ing the term ending June and has a
few applications pending.
Osceola Tribe on its last meeting
had chiefs installed by Past Great
Sachem w. c. White. as follows:
Prophet, F. Bangerter: sachem. ].
Neidfelt; senior sagamor, H. c.
Dean; Junior sagamor, G. z. Gus
tard: first and second sannaps, w.
]. Carol. D. p. Wells: guards, w.
FIGHTER and c. Knowles; warriors.
Parks. Chaney. Voight and Walth-
ers; braves. Donaldson. Entwisle,
FIGHTER and Holzwar. Brother White
made an excellent address on the
duties of the newly installed chiefs.
Others made short remarks. G. Z.
Custard. who has but recently re-
turned from overseas. has resumed
his old position as press representa-
tive for the tribe. The tribe is
holding enthusiastic meetings and is
beginning fall boom in member
ship.
1t was stated by mistake on last
Sunday that Past Great Sachem c.
r. Fuller of Logan Tribe, No. S, had
resumed his usual work in the navy
yard. the fact being his physician
Will not permit him to resume work
for several weeks.
At the conclusion OF the meeting
OF Usage Tribe Saturday night the
members held a card party under
the leadership of L. H. Bergman and
Frank D. Seiffert. the losers to
pay for refreshments for the tribe
on their meeting Of Aug 2, to which
all visiting Redmen will be welcome.
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MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

A Urge number Of members OF Co
lumbia Camp witnessed the initiation
OF three candidates in Pythian Tenn
pie. F. Z. Reppert, who was injured
some time ago in an automobile ac-
cident, once more Joined in the cere.
monies OF the camp. Thomas LYLE
was reported confined to his home
w. H. Cole told of his pleasant va
cation. Two applications for mem
hership were received. The member
ship activities of the camp as report
Cd by the committee have placed it
within striking distance of the third
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Canton Washington, No. l, will
hold regular drills twice each week
until the middle of August when
the drills will be increased. At the
last meeting of the canton it was
decided to take part in the Centen-
NAL exercises in Baltimore in Sep
tember and it is the intention of
Capt. Oscar O. Daumer that Canton
Washington. No. l, shall win the
first prize given in competitive
drills.
Phoenix Lodge will consider ar
rangements for holding meetings of
the lodge in their new hall at their
regular meeting on Thursday even
ing. The report Of the building
committee shows that the hall will
be ready for use by the lodge at an
early date.
Metropolis Lodge. No. 16, will con-
tinue degree work during the month
of August Past Grand T. B. Green
street. who has served four terms
as noble grand. has left for Lynch
burg. Va, where he mas a contract
for building a large bank building.
Mr.. Greenstreet will be absent from
the lodge for the next term. The
membership regret the loss of his
council and presence with them.
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largest camp, and determined effort
is being made TO surpass the latter.
An interesting communication was
received by Central Camp from Lieut..
B. c. Getsinger, u. S. n. r. F.. To-
Gated at Norfolk. who expects to re-
ceive his discharge shortly.
n plan was proposed for debating
teams within the camp, and as soon
as cooler weather comes an attempt
to interest the members will be made.
DR.. J. X. Duncan and NJ. r. How
land entertained the camp.
Despite the inclement weather the
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fourth annual excursion OF the Mod
ern Woodmen and Royal Neighbor
was held at Chesapeake Beach, about
400 Journeying TO the resort A pro
gram OF sports In the afternoon re-
suited as follows: Running broad
jump-First, II. n. Ball; second. J.
Z. Jones. Ball-throwing contest -
First, Miss NJ Smith: second Miss
Schaller. Standing broad jump-Ftrst
r. Overbee; second. w. J. Cragr
Girls race-First. Margaret Smith:
CONTINUED ON PAGE TEN
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bursh, Pa; John S. Stewart Post No.
!, Denver, Col; Gen. Jacob H. Smith
Post No. 50, San Francisco, Cal.
A letter was drafted by the COM
mittee and sent to national headquar-
tiers, at present in New York, inform
Ing headquarters Of the action taken
at the previous meeting.
A circular letter from headquarters
will be read announcing that one and
one-third cent fare had been proIn-
ised by the Railroad Administration
to all delegates, comrades and MEM
bers of their families attending the
Convention
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PYTHIAN SISTERS.
WednesdAy-Ffiendship Temple, No q
FGiday-Rathbone Temple, No. s.

The service class initiation to be
held in the early fall promises to
be a big event, much interest in the
CrdeY being shown by the boys who
lately returned from overseas. AL
ready applications are being re-
ceived by many of the local lodges
and the class is expected to be the
largest ever initiated in the grand
domain of the District of Columbia.
The rank to be conferred will be
the friendship or page rank.
Excelsior Lodge, No. IA, con-
ferred the esquire rank on a num-
ber of candidates at it's convention
Tuesday night. Capital Lodge, No.
"a, assisted in the work The lat
ter lodge has called of it's meeting
calendared for next Tuesday.
Webster Lodge, No. Z, at its
meeting next Tuesday night. ex-
poets to transact much business of
Importance, including action on an
amendment to the bylaws and re-
ception by transfer card
The Pythian Directory, which
contains the name, address, phone
number. occupation or business and
lodge number of every local mem
Der of the order, mas been distrib-
uted and is meeting with much IA
Yorable comment from those receiv-
ing copies. The work was done
through the ways and means COM
mittee. the directory being COM
piled by Edward Saxton. assisted
by subcommittee headed by
Harry Nichols.
Washington Company, No. l. Uni
form Rank. is busily engaged with
drills and in recruiting new men,
bers. Capt. R L. Glsding, lately
mustered out OF the service of the
national army. is regarded as a
strict disCiplinarian and recognized
as an Instructor of ability. The
company hopes to win a prize AT
the annual encampment, which will
be held at Cleveland. Ohio, next
July.
Lieut. A. NJ. Scott, of the Aviation
Corps. who has been a frequent
visitor to Webster Lodge during his
stay in this city, was the winner of
a silver cup in a recent flight TO
New York City. Lieut.. Scott set a
new record for speed
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MASONIC.

Anacostia Chapter. No. u, r. A. M,
will confer the royal arch degree at
its stated convocation on Monday.
July ., 1873.
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WOODMEN OF THE
WORLD.

The committe on the class initiation
announces that this event will be
held Thursday night, July 81, instead
Of today, as previously announced
1t will take place in the large hall
] in Old Masonic Temple, Ninth and
F streets northwest. at s o'clock p. m
| All clerks of camps have been noti-
! fed to have the candidates on hand
there will be 80.
This Will be a unique event for
many Washington Woodmen, as there
has been no class initiation in the
District for several years, and this
time it will be exemplifed by the
team which won the $50 cash prize
at HaEerstOwn. Nd, last March
It was said at the convention that
the work of this team far surpassed
that of any other which has appear
ed for many years. Lieut.. Col Geo
! c. Wilsher. of the Uniform Rank,
will have charge of the degree work
1t is hoped that all WOodmen will
make special effort to be present.
The publicity manager announces
that he will be out Of the city the
greater part of August. During his
absence the work will be in charge
IF John W. Sanders, editor OF the
Stump.
T. G. Brown. sovereign delegate for
Maryland and the District Of Co
lumbia. is in Chicago attending the
biennial convention Of the Sovereign
Camp.
At the meeting of Elm Camp. No.
s. July II. Sovereign Wade. chairman n
of the side degree" committee, re-
ported progress. The uniform rank
of this camp expect to exemplifv this
in the near future. A letter is being
written to all members urging them
to support Capt. Wade and the COM
pany, and it is expected that Elm
Camp will shortly have one of the
finest companies. Sovereign SeeIy re-
ported over 100 tickets for the ex-
Cursion distributed.
Sovereign Burdine, chairman of the
board of manager reported the camp
clear Of debt. A rising vote OF
thanks was extended to Clerk Will
lam NJ. Mcdonald. This canp has
number of monuments to unyeiI in
the near future. which they expect
to unYeil with elaborate ceremonies,
The debate on The League OF Ma
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

honday-Calanthe No II.
Tuesday-Wehster, No. 7; Excelsior. No. II;
Capital. No. "A, called of; Myrtle. No. 3.
Wednesday-MoUnt Vernon. No. s
Fhday-Syraclsians. No. 10
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ODD FELLOWS.

Mocday-LAngd0n, No. %. degree; Beacon. No.
Is. and Union. No Il. rehearsaLs.
Tuesday y-Washington, No. s. degree; Golden
Rule, No. q, degree; Amity. No. 2. degree
Wednesday-E Eastern, No. 7, rehearsal; liar
m0ny. No 9. rehearsal; Columbia No 10. de-
ree: Covenant No. d. degree; salem. No z
kdsEer: Phoenix. No. 3 business.
FTiday-Cent-aI. No. l. degree: Metropolis, No
deg7ee: FeIeral City. No. %. rehearsal
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chairman; DR.. Chas. /. Griffith, DR..
VIM. Z. Pairo, Andrew /. Hickey, vice
chairman; Chas. Conner. secretary,
and Percy Brady, treasurer. Refresh
ments. Lieut.. Kavanaugh; tickets. DR..
]. O'Donoghue, w. Auldridge, W.
O'ponoghue. Program, T. A. Can't
well, d. E. Barry, J. Rooney. Athletics.
c. E. Edwards, J. Kavanaugh, J.
Haska. Reception. E. J. Maley, ST.. J.
Riorden, r. Lamb. ]. Stanton. Trans
portation, J. E. Reilly. Arthur Small.
B. O'Leary, William Sullivan. Com
fort, DIR. ]. Flynn. Amusements. Chas.
Connor.
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X. of c. at Walter Reed Hospital.
Monday evening, when an order
went forth restricting all men to the
post because OF the riots, K. of c.
workers got very busy on the phone
with the various service clubs, and
by O'Clock had more than 200 girls
with their chaperones, transported
safely to the K. of c. hut in GOV.
cred army trucks.
By special permission dancing wa,
permitted until midnight. This affair
turned out to be one of the most
successful dances given under K. Of
c. auspices.
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THE ACTIVITIES OF FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

and certified by the secretary of the
Rebekah lodge of which they are
members.
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ENCANIPMENT.

w-ine-day-columDian. No. l. deTss
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PATRIARCHS MILITANT.
saturday-C Canton W ashington. No. !. dri
and buanssA
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T. G. Brown. sovereign delegate for
Maryland and the District Of Co
lumbia- is in Chicago attending the
biennial convention Of the Sovereign
Camp.
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Webster Lodge, No. Z. at its
meeting next Tuesday night. ex-
poets to transact much business of
Importance. including action on an
amendment to the bylaws and re-
ceptiOn by transfer card.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
HAY WANTED.

Few cars Of hay wanted. Those hav-
ing hay to offer, wire or WITHDRAWING
prices.-J. ID. Porch 4 Co, Waverly,
Tenn. J-Sp.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
80 DAYS GRACE.
Owners Of Property in Sherin-s Sale
Have 80 Days 10 Redeem Same

ON the 10Th day II March. 1910
sheriff Walker by virtue 0f his ola.
offered for sale AZ public oufcry az re-
court house door ia Hickman. XIV. az
ter having duly advertised same. prou-
erfy. consisting Of farm lands and
town lots. owned by about 100 persons
who failed 10 pay their taxes on tbe
property. There being no bidder for
the sale Of said property. II was bought
I'M bv said sheriff ana tax collector r.,
the state and county
Under Section 1885. KY Statues
Vol. 3. II becomes my duty to nofify
said property owners Of the said sale
and Won are hereby notified that r.
days hence proceedings will be insti
tuted against You for the recovery OF
this property. and You viii be barrel
from retiecming the same thereafter
unless an additional cost is added.
Therefore you are urged To redeem
this property within so days from tbi.
date.-Dee l. Mcneil. County Attor
ney. Fulton County
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

Rucker Bros, grocerymen Of Fulton,
have sold their business 10 X. W
Lewis
Mrs. J. o. West is spending several
weeks at Tampa and St Petersburg,
Florida.
DIR. J. III. White Is In Paducah. at
tending the Dental Association meet
ing.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
MUSICALE IN FULTON.

Glen Ellison. the popular Scotch
baritone. will be heard in an unique
recital an the Opera House on the even
ing Of April 22nd-
There are few men who have made
such a success both in concert and vau-
deville as Glen Ellison. In Europe and
Australia he Is better known as n sing
er of baritone opera roles. Whatever
he sings il rendered with a wonderful
understanding of the requirements of
the selection. deep feeling and in a
wonderfully appealing voice. IL is
when he sings the lovely old songs of
his native Scotland that Mr.. Ellison
rises TO artistic heights He sings
them with rare effect. He has sung
leading roles in grand opera in Eng
land and Australia. His concerts are
generally entirely different from the
stilted orthodox kind for he generally
includes a few rollicking tunes that
appeal 10 everybody.
Admittance 10 the recital win be by
card only. Apply ut once for tickets
TO the undersigned
Rice Furniture Co. Fulton, Ky
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
CAYCE NEWS.
Interesting Items by the Couriers
Special Correspondent.

Drew Luten. wife and daughter. Miss
Mabel. and Mrs Canta Mai Rodgers.
of Union City. visited Miss Mamie Luz
ten Satur,lay.-MrS. W. T. Holly was
called Saturday Ia Charleston. Mo. on
account Of sickness in the home of
her sister-Miss Lizzie Davis visited
Misses Annie and Allie Thomas Mon
DAY afternoon.-Hugh French. wife
and daughters. attended services at
the Methodist church and visited Miss
Ora Mayes Sunday.-Dr. and Mrs. C
A Wright were in Fulton Saturday,
Miss Alice Lunsford visited Mrs. Eliza
Wall Sunday.-Mrs. Rob Johnson and
Miss Effie Asbell were in Union City
Monday.-Dr. Joe Luten and wife of
Fulton visited their sister Miss Mamie
Luten Sunday.-Prof. Joe Wall. OF In
Center visited home folks Saturday
and sunday Bill Asbell left Wednes-
DAY for Hailcwcll where he will make
his hOmc-Mr. and Mrs. &. \. Bondu-
rant came Wednesday for a visit to
relatives.-Mr. and Mrs. :. F. johnson
received telegram from Portland.
Oregon. telling Of the death Of then
daughter. Annie Zimmerman. who
died on Tuesday night. April sth of
pneumonia Her many friends viii be-
EIlGNNl anu rl'fAfN At n'A SUNNI
death She had only been home from
her visit here about two weeks They
have our heartfelt sympathy
Christine Bolton left Monday for her
home I'm Memphis-We are glad the
Hickman play. The Deestrick Skule
will be- given at the school building
Friday night-Mrs. Eliza Wall and
Mrs Eta Mailing were In Hickman
Wednesdays Bondurant went e
Cairo Thursday To visit his father
Mrs Hugh Cruce and son Horace. came
Friday for short visit 10 Mr.. and Mrs
Harriet Burnes-Ed Bondurant came
home Saturday from Cairo very mucf
Iimproved--Mrs- Eta Mailing and hel
sunday school class viii give an Eas
ter hunt Saturday afternoon on ths
church grounds AT O'Clock All little
children are invited and requested e
bring an uncOOked egg They thinl
they are the banner class in Sunda.
school and they may be as they have
26 on roll and good Attendance eaci
Sunday-Mr. and Mrs. Frank WADE
ATTENDED Singing at Harmony Sunday
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

Word was received this week from
Jodie Langford. stating that he had
landed in New York on the 18th. and
that he was well He was I'm the last
two battles before the armistice was
signed. attached 10 the 9lst. or Wild
West division
Jack Harrison. son Of Til Harrison.
OF near Cayce. had a farm tractor turn
over with him Monday. the machipe
landing in spring branch. Jack sus.
tanned number of bruises.
Fresh sausage Tuesday and Friday.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
EASTER EGG HUNT.

willing workers Of the Baptist Sun
dav school are going 20 have an Eas-
ter Egg Hunt al the home OF Miss Mary
Tempo Burnett. Saturday afternoon
from to .. All children are cordially
invited TO attend. Admission Toe.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday (Easter) the choir will
render a select musical program, con-
sisting of anthems. quartets. trios and
solos. by some of the best local talent.
The morning subject will be The Hero
who Stood Alone" The musical pro-
gram will be continued at the evening
service Services at IL a. m and &
p m Sunday school at 10 a. NH.
NJ. Grain. Pastor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17

The many friends OF Miss Inez Roper
are clad 10 know that she Is rapidly
recovering after undergoing an opera
ton for appendicitis last Friday al
ST Thomas Infirmary. Nashville
Madame Rumor says there are 70 De-
two Easter weddings-contractin pa
ties residing In Hickman ana east OF
Hickman.
carry a big line Of Johns-Manvilie
asbestos roofing-fire-proo and water
proof. y. Gregory. Hickman, ny.
Mrs. II. II. Burnett has returned
from a visit with Mrs. Bailey Huddies-
ton. at Fulton
Durell Brooks. Of Fulton, Is visiting
Hickman relatives
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-04-17
A. L. MITCHELL DEAD.

A. T. Mitchell. one Of Fulton's pho
neer settlers. died suddenly OF heart
failure Yesterday morning In his room
AT Hotel Fulton. az : O'Clock
Mr.. Mitchell has been In deciinins
health FOR some time and his condl-
ton grew worse Sunday. He had got
ten up and dressed for breakfast ana
was sitting In chair In his room
when he died.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-02-01
COTTON M EN-
NAME FEB. IS
AS SAFE And
s A N E D A Y

Memphis, Jan. 28.-Telegrams
have been sent by the Memphis Cot
ton Exchange to others in the south
and to governors Of the cotton grow
ing states, urging February 18th be
designated as Safe and Sane Farm
ing day, and that it be proclaimed a
holiday for the purpose Of getting
the farmers, merchants and bankers
together in meeting at the county and
parish seats to effect an organization
pledgin gthe members to reduce the
cotton acreage and increase in the
production Of foodstuffs.