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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
MORE ARRESTS BY SHER-
IFF FOR DISTILLING
After Makers Of "AKade Last Night
whiskey-Bogue Chitto Parties
waive Hearing.

Sheriff r. c. Applewhite Undoubtedly
has a good line on the makers and sell
ers of moonshine liquor-0r the MADE
Last Night" kind. Three arrests made
last week and two this week with an
attendant array of distilling apparatus
as well as evidence in the way of the
kind and quality produced with a suffi-
cient number of witnesses to carry con-
victions is what the sheriff believes he
has in all of the cases he has taken
part in recently.
Last week he worked in the southern
part of the county. This week he has
gone out into the northeastern section
If the county. The men he mas arrest
ed and made affidavits against this
week are negroes, while last week the
three parties he arrested were young
white men.
Frank Moreton, living near Heucks
Retreat, a negro, was arrested Wednes-
day-charge distilling.
Nose Johnston. same address and like
color, same charge, followed in the
sheriff's line of activities Thursday.
Both Moreton and Johnston, accord
ing to the sheriff, had practically COM
plete distilling outfits. A good quantity
of what Mr.. Applewhite states was
very, very bad quality Of liquor or
mash was also taken in the raids of
the two days this week. Mr.. Apple
white says his idea of the quality is
only by smell, which he believed on
account of the vile scent emitted would
have satisfied even the most thirsty
party without taking the chance of
taste.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
TRUSTEES REPORT
ON CONVICT FARMS
mississippi Board Agrees on All Ma
terial Facts at 1Geeting-Convicts
Are Happy.

Jackson, Miss, July 6.-The peniten.
tiary board of trustees met in their
headquarters at the old capitol today
and transacted a great deal of routine
business, which included the purchase
OF large quantities Of supplies for the
convict farms.
The trustees submitted their usual
reports as to the condition of the crops
on the several farms, the health of
the convicts and the live stock gener-
ally. The cattle and the hogs are fat.
the mules sleek and the convicts as
happy and contented as it is possible
for convictS to be-even in Mississippi.
the state that treats them as human
beings, and where the death rate is
smaller than any other state in the
Union, it is claimed.
The reports were very similar, the
three trustees agreeing on all material
facts, and as are set forth in the re-
port filed by Mr.. Thames of the south
ern district as follows:-
"On the Parchman farm we have a
very hattering prospect for corn and
alfalfa crops. while the yield of wheat
Is low and disappointing. The cotton
Is the smallest that l have ever seen
on this farm at this season of the year
but with favorable weather conditions
from now on we can make a good crop.
There is no great deal of sickness a.
mong the prisoners though I found some
complaint of mistreatment.
THE backwater remained so long on
the OKeefe and Belmont farms that it
is impossible at this time to give any
kind of an estimate on either the cot
ton or corn crops. With proper seasons
there is yet a chance ON both places.
Except for two or three complaints at
the O'Keefe farm the prisoners seem to
be getting along as well as could be
expected. The cotton shipped from this
farm was damaged 20 per cent from ex-
posure to the weather. and that is suffi-
cient argument for the erection of a
cotton shed at this place. Another
pressing necessity here is sidetrack,
and I would suggest that the superin-
tendent and secretary of this board get
in communication with the railroad au-
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $3.50 BY THE YEAR

thorities at once in regard to same
The corn at Oakley farm is promis-
ing, and with continual rains a spIen-
did yield can be expected. The twenty
one convicts on this place seem to be
in good health. and made no complaint.
The stock is in excellent condition and
as soon as market conditions justify
think we should begin placing them on
sale in compliance with the recent act
of the Legislature.
There are only nine prisoners at the
Rankin farm, and l found them in good
health. OF course they are not doing
very much farming with such a few
men. although Sergeant Lilly has some
corn planted and considerable hay land
prepared. AS to stock. the same can be
said as at Oakley with corresponding
suggestions as to the sale thereof.
THE lime plant at waynesboro has
put out about fifty cars and the plant
at Okolona about three cars of lime.
The prisoners at Waynesboro plant did
not have proper and sufficient cloth
ing.
There are constantly developing cas-
es of tuberculosis in the penitentiary
and we find our institution in the sad
plight of having no place TO put them
separate and apart from the other
convicts. This condition should not be
tolerated and cannot be without my
continued and everlasting protest. We
have no right to subject in the least
other prisoners to those unfortunates
suffering from this malady. The aban-
donment of this hospital nearly two
years ago, which was erected at Oak
ley at great expense to the state, was
In my judgment, a mistake, and should
be restored and new ward for white
patinets added"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
WORTHY CHARITIES.

(This was written by Thomas Brady
of the Senior Glass of Brookhaven,
Miss, High School, and submitted by
the English teacher to judges, without
any marks of identification, and chosen
from the rest by the judges.-S NJ.
Byrd, Supt. City Schools.)
A worthy charity is one which does
the greatest amount of good with the
money that is put into it, There are
two kinds of giving promiscuous Civ
ing and an organized form of giving.
One method of giving is like Villas ar
my, an unframed, unequipped mass of
men, the other method is like the or
ganized trained, efficient unit of force
that Uncle Sans army is. Therefore
I hold that an organized charity is the
safest and best, and brings about the
greatest good for the largest number
For individual giving is usually in
only small sums and unless it is uni
ted with many others can do only a
small amount of good. While the same
small sums organized and put under the
management of Board of Trustees
can be manipulated by efficient business
men and made to reach out further and
help more benefcaries. Even large
owners like Rockefeller and Carnegie,
who give individually finally had their
charities organized and controlled. So
that as conditions change the organi-
zed work could better meet the demands
and needs of the beneficiaries. Thus
we see that only organized charities are
considered safe and effective in this day
And 1 shall only discuss them as wor-
thy charities.
Now there are a great many different
kinds of worthy charities in the coun-
try. For instance, there are the Child
Welfare Work College Settlements,
Kings Daughters, Old Ladies Home,
Charity Hospitals, Schools for the Blind,
Deaf and Dumb, Municipal Foundation,
like that in Minneapolis; and many
others. All of these are serving a good
purpose and serving well. But 1 shall
speak in detail only of the Red Cross,
THE greatest mother in the world"
The Red Cross is an organized world
wide charity. 1t knows no creed, no
nation, no cline. It's arms are opened
wide to receive all who suffer and are
in need.-It is pictured as a tall woman
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
BOGUE CHtTTO PARTIES WAIVE
HEARING BEFORE JJJsTICE.

When the cases of Jim Allgood, Hen
ry Hare and Calvin Hart of near Bo-
que Chitto. came UP for hearing Thurs
day before Justice Wiley McCaffrey,
they having been arrested last week by
the sheriff on charges of Illicit distill-
ing. all of the defendants waived their
preliminary hearing and were bound ov-
er by the Justice in the sum of $500
each to await the action of the grand
jury which meets in September.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
To our friends:-

VWA
We wish to thank you from the depths
OF our hearts for the many expressions
or sympathy you manifested to our
family in the loss OF our boy John. In
these dark hours his friends were so
considerate and did all within their
power to give every assistance possible.
The floral expressions were beauti-
ful; the good deeds were numerous, and
we are sincerely grateful to all who did
SO much to help US in our great sor-
row.
May Heavens blessings be showered
upon all.
Your friends,
George Turnbow and family.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
Bids Wantad.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
of the City of Brookhaven, Miss, will
at it's meeting on July 9th, receive bids
for one Caterpillar or other type tractor.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Chester Byrne, City Clerk.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10

If error is made in an obituary no
tice unless it is fragrant, it will not
be corrected. The wisdom of this is
apparent. Meantime, be careful in get
ting and giving facts.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10

We wish to express our appreciation
to our many friends for the beautiful
floral offerings and the kindness shown
during the illness and death of our
dear husband and father, J. R. Rat
cliffe.
Mrs. J. r. Ratcliffe and children.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10

The misery and depression caused by
a bilious and constipated condition of
the system can be quickly removed by
using Herbine. 1t purifies. strengthens
and inyigorates. Price soc. Sold by
Brookhaven Drug Store and Price Drug
Store.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-07-10
Notice.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
will at a meeting to be held Tuesday,
July 13, receive applications for the po-
sition of Stock Empounder
Chester Byrne, City Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
Do You Know That

Potatoes in Greenland do not grow
larger than an ordinary marble.
Mushrooms, worldwide product,
are as plentiful in Siberia as in the
tropics.
In Vienna there is cafe which
has been open day and night for $50
years.
Eggs of different species of birds
greatly differ in shape, but the yolks
are invariably spherical.
Switzerland shares with Scotland
the distinction of being the best edu-
Gated country in the world.
Over thousand camels are used
in Queensland as a means of trans
port across the arid districts, and the
number is rapidly increasing.
Among the Moors women do not
celebrate their birthday. A Moorish
woman considers it a point of honor
to be absolutely ignorant of her age.
Some of the finest lace in the
world is made by the women Of the
Philippine Islands from a strong,
silky fiber obtained from pineapple
leaves.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
Union MILLS.

Starting Sunday the Reformed con-
gregation at Silver Run, Rev. John S.
Adam, pastor, proposes to put across
a drive to raise fund of $4,000 for
new pipe organ and church improve
ments. Four hundred shares or GER
tiffcates of $40 each will be sold to
cover the amount, and an effort will
be made to complete the drive be-
tween the and 18th inst.
James NJ. Shriver and John W. Hum
bert, Union Mills, and C. Irving Kroh
and Arthur w. Feeser, Silver Run, at
tended the canned goods convention
at Cleveland, Ohio.
Louis E. Shriver had one of his sor-
rel horses, which was afflicted with
an incurable disease, killed last week
John Thomas Koontz, who now re-
sides in the West, son of the late
Absalom Koontz, Silver Run, called on
old friends. in this locality last week.
George w. Bankert, who has been
a clerk in the store of George w. Yeis-
er for many years, has accepted a po-
sition with. the B. F. Shriver Co. and
is now on. duty at the Union Mills
plant.
Mrs. Leslie w. Brennan, Utica, ~
Y, visited her father, B. f.. Shriver,
the first of the week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
NO WHISKY, MAN. 1O1, is SICK
Enjoyed Good Health Until PrOhibi-
ton Came. Saws Centenarian.

1UA NdMCS says OOAAONA@S&~sSA-S
It has long been argued that
whisky shortens mans life, James
Read, 1O1 years old, Of Oakland, Cal,
is afraid prohibition is going to
shorten his. The centenarian had
been enjoying good health until pro-.
hibition went into effect. But few
days ago when his supply of whisky
ran out and he could no longer take
his daily drink he was forced to ask
assistance to go to the hospital, as
he was suffering from rheumatism
His description of the national proh1-
bition measure is that sit is the most
despicable piece of legislation ever
enacted"
Other than drinking whisky, Read
has no code for attaining old age.
He ate whatever he liked, worked
every day for 80 years, chewed and
smoked. tobacco as much as he pleased
and let the days come and go with
out worry. And at 1O1, when ne was
forced to go to the hospital, he re-
luctantly gave up his job as a sheet
metal worker.
Mr.. Read has seen most of the
world. He was born in London, spent
the greater part of his life in Aus
traIia, made a -five-year visit to the
Fiji Islands, sailed before the mast,
toured most of the countries OF the
world, then settled down in California
80 years ago.
At the time of the Franco-Prus-
sian war Read visited his old home
in London. He. recalls seeing Ma
poleon. = ;.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
ID UBLIC SALE
L OF Valuable
Personal Property

The undersigned, having sold his
tarm and intending to engage in 9TH
er business, will sell at public auc-
zion, on the premises, situated in the
4th Election district of Carroll coun-
ty, / mile south Of Finksburg and adj
joining the lands OF the late David
Bosley, Frank Stocksdale and others,
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1920,
at 10 o'clock, a. m. sharp, regardless
of the weather, the following personal
property, viz: head of horses and
mules, consisting of 1 bay horse, eX-
.ra good driver, l tine sorrel mare, l
handsome black mare, fine driver;
/ pair black mules, one a good lead
er, l sorrel mule, a good leader, l
Brown mule, good worker; 20 head
0f extra fine mich cows, 6 just fresh,
will be fresh by day of sale, 5 heavy
springers, 1 extra fine 2 year old Ay-
shire bull, II tons Glover Hay, 5 tons
Timothy Hay, 100 barrels. prime yell
low Corn, S-foot cut Deering binder,
ideal low down manure spreader, Nc
Cormick mower, Mccormick horse
rake, steel beam, No. 40 o. c. pillow,
No. 40 wood beam o. c. plows, John
Deere riding pillow, springtooth har-
rows, disc harrow, smoothing harrow,
3 sulky corn workers, 2 walking corn
workers, Wheelbarrow, 2 double
shovel plows, 2 3-tooth cultivators, Z
iron age cultivators. Superior 8 hoe
grain drilE farm roller, hay fork, rope
and pulleys, 2 farm wagons, and 5
ton capacity, 2 hay carriages with side
boards for hauling sweet corn, top
milk wagon, 2 dump wagons, spring
wagon, buggy, runabout, sleigh, two
horse double decker sleigh, heavy
wood sled, light wood sled, corn she'll
er, grindstone, set Fairbank scales,
Black Hawk corn planter, corn grind
err, potato digger, stonebed, wagon and
body, Ross ensilage cutter ana Dlot,
er, H. P. International gasoline en-
CINE, circular saw table, milk cart,
2 sets breechings, 6 sets lead harm
ess, set milk wagon harness, set bug
gy harness, wagon saddle, check lines,
housings, collars and brides, halters
ETC., lot of 5, and 10 gal. milk cans,
2 milk buckets, Davis swinging churn,
forks, hoes, picks, chains, single ant
double trees, etc. Also some House
hold and kitchen furniture consisting
of one piece parlor suit, bedsteads,
2 coal oil stoves,3 large chunk stove
chairs, tables, stands, ETC., and many
other articles too numerous to men
ton.
Terms of Sale:-All sums of $40,
and under, cash; over that amount &
credit of 6 months will be given, pur-
chasers giving their notes with ap-
proved security, bearing interest from
day of sale. Notes payable at Refs |
terstown Savings Bank.
N.B.-No goods to be removed until
terms are fully complied with
HERBERT WILSON, Owner.
Finksburg, Md.
Caleb s. Hobbs and Sons, auct.
Beb7-2t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
MILLERS.

The grounding didn't see his shad-
ow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brilliant and
Miss Ruth Miller, who were i'll with
influenza, are convalescing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Miller and
daughter visited Mr.. and Mrs. George
Lippy, near Grave Run, Sunday.
Mrs. Noah Warner, of Baltimore,
visited. he. daughter, Mrs. Jonn nlne-
hart, Sunday.
Miss Minnie Hoover is visiting at
Hanover, Pa.
S. H. Hare is on the sick list.
William Berkheimer spent a week
among relatives at Baltimore.
Our school is without a teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lfppy and
daughter, Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Graf and son, Vernon, of Man
chester, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lippy Sunday.
Mrs. John K. Miller was called to
the bedside of her father, George Hof-
facker, at Manchester, on Wednesday
who is very low, with no hopes for his
recovery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
BLACKS CORNER.

The flu has put in Its appearance in
this community. Nearly every fam
lily is afflicted, while some whole fam
lilies are down with it. 1t seems
to be in a milder form than what 1t.
was last fall and winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Krumrine and
daughter, Ruthetta, of near the New
Church; Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wolfe,
of Markers Mill; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
w. Study and son, John, and Messrs.
George Mayors and Mervin ]. Harner
spent Sunday visiting at the home OF
Mr. James J. Harner and family.
Blacks school is again closed on
account of the resignation Of the
teacher, Miss Clara McGinnis, of Lit
tlestown. 1t Is too bad that COM
munity like Blacks should have their
public school house closed. Where
care our children to get their educa-
Gtion from? The taxes must be paid,
sand why are we not entitled to at
least some of the benefits derived
>from them. But who is to blame
why some of our patrons themselves.
No one else.
Mr.. and Mrs James Crabbs and
son, of Union Mills, spent Sunday Wis
sting at the home of Mr.. George May
~ers and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson H. Study
spent Sunday visiting at the home
Of Mr.. David L. CrabDs and family.
Mrs. George Bachman, of this place
is spending this week at the bed side
Of her son and daughter:in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Brook 'Wirdasin, of George
town, who are down with the flu.
We are having some winter
weather at this writing The ground
hog did not get to see his shadow on
Monday, but we can count on six
weeks more winter yet and then some
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
New Yorker Does Not Know Where
LinuOr Is Hid.

A millionaire of New York. bought
a lifetime supply of liquor before
July 1, and quietly smiled as ne
pictured a wet oasis in dry world.
Having enough, for immediate need
in his wine cellars, he shipped his
choice wines, Scotch. .whiskeys and
liquors to- his country estate in Long
Island, with instructions to his gard
nerer, William. Bones, to bury the
stuff in the ground, somewhere on
the estate. Bones buried the chests
of treasure on the island, and then
he died.
He failed to leave any map mad the
secret remains. buried, like the Ii
quor itself. 49,
The estate is large, almost any
where on it these fine autumn days
one, may run across groups Of men
theoretically attacking the ground
with a spade and shovel, digging up
the earth to a reasonable depth and
then going on to another spot.
A reward is certain for the finder.
He at least will get a drink.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Owing to the icy condition of the
roads ON January rs, midwinter com
munion was not held on that date
but will be held this Sunday morn
ing, ebruary 8, at 10. o'clock. C. E
Society at p. M, topic, "A Worth
While Life
Our young people are preparing a
play for the benefit OF the church,
which will be held in the near fu-
ture. Further notice in next weeks
issue.
Mrs. Edward Hahn, Mrs. Frank
Kaine and Mrs. Elmer F. Kindig are
home after spending some time with
relatives in Westminster and Balti-
more. Mrs. Kaine also attended the
funeral OF Mr.. Temanas, of BalCI-
more.
Mr.. A. L. Wagner, who was con-
fined to, the house for the past seven
weeks, we are glad to say, is walking
out again.
Mrs. Hollie Myers, of this place, is
working in a sewing factory in Lit
tlestoWn, for the past three months.
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Phone 222.
.urSeryman.

l will sell at private sale the follow
ing: 1 Barrel Sprayer, High Power,
good as new; 25 feet new lead Hose, :?
feet, bamboo with nozzel, 40 bushels
Mccormick seed Potatoes 1 disc Har-
row, good; 1 Surrey, good leather
seats, in good condition, most new; 1
Rubber tire Runabout with top, good
as new; 1 set of single harness for
buggy, good shoats, weight 40 to 60
BIS; l dark roam Mare, in good order,
sound, pull anywhere; 1 bay Horse,
good worker, good single cultivator
horse.
J. f. StOner
Nurseryman,
On Gorsuch Road. Phone 222
feb6-4t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
gambler.

There will be Christian Endeavor
at Providence Methodist Protestant
church February 8, at 7.30 p. M, top
ic, A Worth While Life" Leader,
Flora A. Barnes. All are welcome
The Gambler Base Ball team viii
hold an oyster supper in the Jr. o. U.
A. M. Hall, Gambler, Md, February 81.
All are invited to attend.
Mr. Franklin Pool has returned to
his home from the hospital.
Miss Evelyn A. Barnes is spending
a few days with her sister, Mrs. Yves
ley Duvall.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua L. Barnes and left
them a fine II pound baby boy.
Miss Hilda M. Ford spent Sunday
evening with Flora A. Barnes.
Miss Edna B. Barnes is spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. J. l..
Barnes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
February and
March are wins
who cares for storm, sleet and wind
IL he has coal enough in the bunker.
Try our wind-defying Egg coal.
Smith 6 Reifsnider
For the Children.

Too much care cannot be exercised
IN selecting cough medicine for
cnlldren. 1t should be pleasant to
take, contain no harmful drug and
most enectual in curing their coughs
ana colds. Long experience has shown
tnat Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
meets these conditions. 1t is a fav-
or1te with many mothers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-02-06
PLEASANT GROVE AND REESE.

Sunday school at regular time on
Sunday and remember that this is
regular missionary, Sunday for the
month of February. =: Come prepared.
Preaching by pastor after. Sunday
school. -, ~.
The w. C. T. U. will hold its Feb
ruary meeting at, the home of the
President, Miss Nettie Ebaugh, Thurs
day afternoon at p. m. Members are
urged to come out to this meeting,
the Willard Memorial meeting. Wealth
er .incIement, the first fair Thursday.
Miss Gladys Magee, of Walbrook,
spent the weeks end with her cousin,
Miss Stella Green.
miss Ida Green was in Baltimore
last week visiting her sister, Mrs. N.
Evans
Mr.. John A. Shipley, of our village,
is with the Delco Light people and at
this time is working in Alexandria,
Va
Mr.. Denton Lester is back from
the hospital, recovering from an OPP
Grafton.
Colds and grip seem to be the style
at this time.