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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
SHOES TELL TALE
Criminals Tracks as Good as His
Calling Card.
interesting Story Of How Hun Agent
Who Attempted to Blow Up Mu.
nltion Plant Was Speedily
Brought to Justice

During the late war, while labor trou-
cIes, strikes end rioting were brought
shout by enemy agents. which inter
fered with The production Of war ma
'erial. a daring attempt was made to de-
s,roy large munitIon plant But the
bomb planted under a pile Of boxes in
the factory failed TO explode, says the
Boston Globe.
The criminal forced entrance through
window by the use Of q Jimmy; his
6ngerprints were found smeared all
over doorknobs and window sills; but
he had worn gloves and the prints were
useless as evidence.
Deep foot impressions pointing to
ward the factory were found on the
grounds surrounding the plant. These
were traced TO the window where the
entrance had been forced.
The deep footprints indicated that
the one who made them had been
carrying heavy object, and as he had
taken long steps. 1t showed he was
tall man. A chiropodist stationed at
a nearby army camp was called into
the case and he made several casts Of
the footprints leading to the factory.
The results of the casts showed that
the criminal had worn pointed-toed,
English last shoe, with broad heel;
the shoe had been recently half-soled,
and that there were heel plates OF
foreign make on the heels. There was
> q marked pronation Of the internal lat.
eral border and also marked abduc-
ton Of the right foot which proved
fiat right foot.
Who was this "John Doe" with a
marked right foot. wearing pointed
toed, English last shoes, recently half
soled. with foreign make plates on the
heels? What cobbler carried import
ed heel plates and had lately attached
a pair to q newly half-soled. pointed
toed English last shoe:
The rest was easy. John Doe was
apprehended within IS hours and Is
now behind prison bars.
In footprints the same ridge fOrma-
tion will he found as in fnSerTrints'
but footprints taken from the bare foot
are only found occasionally. because
most people wear shoes. Shoe ana
boot prints may az times play an i'm
portant part in the detection Of crime,
because they reproduce 'he character
iSticS Of the wearcr.
Pediatrists claim that determination
Is indicated by the feet kept in a par
allel position: n "uicuatIre aud curl
Gus person toes out considerably shift
lessness and Ec>itancy iS indNai"d in
a swaying walk: while good health -
shown by brisk gait. Sick r"op!e
drag their feet along the ground.
In the examination Of shoe or boot
prints we will be able 10 determine
the exact type Of the shoe worn. 1t
will also. show heel plates, patches,
pegs, stitches. extra nails. and where
the shoe is worn more or less.
All these marks present very strong
evidence that may lead to the appre-
hension of a criminal; as each indi-
vidual by the reason Of his own Pc
culiar gait, manner Of walking, ETC.,
wears out every pair Of shoes In the
very same areas.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
Lens Coal Mines in Bad Shape.

All Of the year 1920 wiz De required
TO complete the removal Of he debris
In the pits of the coal mines around
Lens. France. The majority of the
mines are flooded. due 10 the deStruc
ton Of the machinery. Electric pumps
arc being installed and new cement
Sd! vii be constructed. Two or
three years will be needed to pnmp out
GM the water.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
To Seek Origin Of Aztecs.

Bayard Dominick. banker and he
game hunter. has given $4,000 10 Yale
university for scientific explorations In
the south Pacific ocean.
among other things the scicrt'sta
will endeavor 10 determine Ths her
the Ipcas Of Peru and the EIte'S OF
Mexico were part Of an ent AGaHc
civilization or wheth1 Central ana
South Ac.erica were original hosoes OF
q people who spread westward sToas
the Pacific.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
POLITICAL.
Cotton Weigher at kingStree

| hereby announce to the voters OF
the Kingstree District that am a
candidate for reelection as cotton
weigher. subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
JNO. 4. SCOTT.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29

For Magistrate at Greelyville.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Magistrate of
the Greelyville District, pledging my
self to abide by the rules of the Demo-
cratic party.
MALACHI NJ. BRADSHAW.
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For Magistrate at Lane.

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Magistrate Of Lare,
pledging myself to abide by the rules
OF the Democratic primary.
JAS. NEWCOMB GUESS.
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FOR MAGISTRATE

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for re-appointment as Magistrate
at Kingstree, subject to the rules Of
the democratic primary.
J. B. GAMBLE.
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For Magistrate at Greelyville.

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Magistrate Of
the Greelyville District of Williams
burg County, subject to the rules of
the Democratic party.
]. B. BRYANT.
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FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDU-
CATION.
Subject to the rules of the Demo
cratic party, l hereby announce my
self a candidate for the office of SUP
erintendent of education Of Williams
burg county.
NJ. F. MONTGOMERY.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
VI. L. MITCHUM.

| hereby announce myself for re-
election to the office of coroner, SUBJ
ject to the rules Of the democratic
party. H. j. BROWN.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29

People used to rely on God; now
they rely on the government to help
them out when they get into trouble.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29

For Magistrate at Greelyville
1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Magistrate for
Greelyville District, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
A. F. GRAHAM.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for appointment to the office Of
County Superintendent of Education
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
FOR CORONER

Pledging myself to abide by the
rules Of the Democratic party. here
by announce myself a candidate for
the office Of Coroner Of williamsburg;
County.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
VI. +. SNOWDEN.

hereby announce myself candi-
date tor Judge of Probate, Williams
burg County, subject to the rules of
the primary.
B. E. GARRISON.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29
FOR SHERIFf
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself a caro-
late for the office OF Sheriff of vii
liamsburg County. pledging myself t.
abide by the rules OF the Democratic
party.
THOMAS ". CHANDLER.
Ex-Sgt.. Co. F.,11Sth Inf, 30th Div.
Subject to the rules and regulations
of the Democratic party, | hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for sheriff
Of Williamsburg county.
w. ]. COCEFIELD.
hereby announce mycelf a candi-
late for the office of sheriff OF Will
Iamsburg County, subject to the
Democratic primary.
HENRY s. GAMBLE.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of sheriff OF Viii
liamsburg County, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic primary.
HAROLD L. KINDER.
Subject to the rules of the Demo
cratic party, l hereby announce my
self a candidate for the office of She
riff of Williamsburg County.
P. NJ. BROCKINTON.
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FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Probate Judge
II Williamsburg County. pledging
myself 70 abide the rules Of the Dem
0cra'ic party.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29

Nature yields nothing without Ia
Dor.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-29

date for Magistrate in the Lane dis
trict, subject to the rules of the DEM
ocratic party.
J. I. NORRIS.
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G. w. STUCKEY.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-11-25
notice For Publication.
Department Of the Interior.

Department OF the lDteI4or.
y. S, Land Office at Baton Rouge. La.
October ", 1920.
Notice is hereby given that Benton
Oliver Bickham, whose post" otice
address is Clifton, Louisiana, did, on
the goth day OF February, 1920, file in
this office Sworn Statement and APP
plication, No. Osa5o, to purchase the
Lot Two ~, Section % and Lot -Four
al, Section Il. Township l South,
Range 10 East, st. Helena Meridian,
and the timber thereon, under the
provisions of the act OF June 3, 1878,
and acts amendatory, known, as the
Timber and Stone Law" at such
valae as might be fixed by appraise'
ment, and that pursuant to such ap'
plication, the land and timber thereon
/, have been appraised, One Hundred
& 76.10O Dollars the timber estimated
80, 900 board feet at $3.50 per M, and
the land SPOTS; that said applicant
will offer final proof in support OF bic
application and sworn statement on
the Fifth (5) day of January, 1921
before Clerk of Court, Franklinton
Louisiana.
Any person is at liberty to protes
this purchase before entry, or initiate
contest at any time before paten
issues, by filing corroborated afida
Wit in this Office, alleging facts whicl
would defeat the entry.
z. D. G1ANELLoN1,
! Register,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-11-25
Child Injured by Gravel
Truck.

A pitiful accident occurred on
the good roads construction work
Tuesday near the Lawrence Creek
bridge, when the ten year old
deaf and dumb son of E|diidge
Mapee, colored, was run over by
a. Gravel truck. The child was
hrnised about the body and legs
but it is not known yet whether
|or not the accident vii! be {ata!
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Burris
spent the first If This week in
New Orleans,
Burrjs Bros, Ltd. will give
away five cash prizes, totaling
$4,000, on December %.
Mrs. J. f. Bateman visited
her daughter, Mrs. Joel Ma&"e
at Spring Hill Thursday.
| J. D. Kerr Of Covington greet
ed Franklioton friends this week
while on a short business trip
here.
Silverware and Jewelry OF
guaranteed quality, suitable for
Christmas gifts.
Ideal Drug Store.
Jess johnson of New Orleans,
visited bis family here Sunday
and spent Monday and Tuesday
with friends quail hunting.
Trade with US and ask for
tickets on the $4,000 III cash
prizes We are giving away.
Burris Bros. Ltd.
Chief Yoeman Noel Bickhs m
Of New Orleans, returned this
week after a weeks visit with
his sister, Mrs. Nike Bablngtou.
| Beautiful two tone chItfJn for
evening and afternoon gowns,
with handsome gold nj silver
lace for trimming.
| Beard d Thompson.
Mrs. 0. r. Monk with E. Frank
and little Mandeline, left Sunday
|for Bolton, Miss, where they
!, will remain thru the Christmas
holidays with Mrs. Monks par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Farr.
I S. E. Morris left Tuesday TO,
; Baton Rouge to file his tax roll
and reported the total valuation
of Washington Parish propert.
F., this year to be $40, 105,300,00, al
! increase of more than two mi
}. lion dollars over last year.
S. G Beatty con cluded hi
work for The Credit Mems Asst
It citation with The Darlington Stor
d Inc. and returned Sunday
b New Orleans where he will b
y engaged for the winter, afte
, which he is to accept perLsLtn
|ty the clerical work On a Ia,g
plantation near Baton Rouge.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-11-25
Stock Taken Up.

Strayed to my place about the
middle Of August, one pale brown
Jersey COW about eight years
old, no mark or brand, flap in
nose. Owner can reclaim same
by proving properly and paying
for this ad.
D. W. Adams,
Isabel, La.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-11-25
For Sale-Two good milk COWS.
G, S. E. Babunston.

For Sale-IWO gOOd milk COWS.
G. S. e. Bablnston.
c. c. Fortinberry was called to
.Tylertown Tuesday, by the
death Of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. e. Kealon
and. daughter, Miss Ivy heaton
of Bogalusa, spent Tuesday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W, McDou-
gall of Route 8, visited their new
niece Sunday, Miss Corrie Ellen
BAbingt0n.
A large crowd ot Young PEG
pie att, ded the class play aIu
uu>ic,;I at the Enon Scboni and
report a splendid entertainment.
Mrs. 10. Brumheld while Wis.
itiug her sister, Mrs. J. P. Seal
| at Bogalusa, had an attack of
plurisy from which she is suffer.
ing acutely.
Boys, we have wrist watches
; for your girls, also best Commu-
nifty siIverware and cut glass
from which you can select your
Christmas gifts.
Ideal Drug Store.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-11-25
Tylertown Negro Lynched,

An exciting scaua Was witness.
cd in Tylertowu >Tuesday when
the special term Of court conven-
ed for the trial Of the negro who
50 trutal!y assaulted a white wo'
uan living near Tylertown 2 few
weeks ago.
A mob of armed men gathered
from the surrounding country aud
broke into the court room where
the negro was locked in, and over
towering the guards seized the
prisoner and roped him to the
axle of an automobile waiting at
the door and dragged him thru
the streets Of the town till life
was supposed to be extinct. Stop
ping the car and nndlug Inc Dlack
still living he was dragged to q
post near the big bridge in the
|outskirts of the town and swung
up by tho neck and the body lit
orally riddled with bullets.
In the firing one man, Strange,
received an accidental shot in thu
abdomen which is believed vii
DO fatal. Strange was hurried t.
tbs McComO :an'tariuM cut ii.!l'
hope is entertained Of his recov
cry,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-11-25

MIR. aud Mrs. Harold Minckler
were Crescent City visitors thru
the first of this week.
Miss Leila Varnado i in Plea.
yune for q weeks visit with MIR.
and Mrs. David Varnado.
Levy Hennesy Of Nav Orleans,
came up for the week vud with
his parents, Mr.. anu Mrs. NJ. |.
Hennesy.
Mrs. Otto EurriS and infant
daughter Of Pickwick. Mis- $.
spent this week with Franklin
ton relativcs.
Mr.. ,alb.rt Hunt and Mss
Violet Moak Of Bngalu>a, were
married at the Fern hotel Tues.
day, {. e. Simmons. Justice Of
Peace, officiating.
Mrs. W. s. i}urris and WHEY
Jr., and Mrs. ". j. Dubsor re-.
turned Saturday from visit
with Hammond relatives.
Mrs. B. Fl. Bass and young
son of Summit. joined Mr.. Bass
here Friday and will remain thru
the winter at Mrs. J. p. Woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. l.. Pope,
Misses Beatrice Buryis and Dean
Bickham spent Sunday in Boga.
lu,a with Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Burris.
Miss Doris Magec who is still
D:ir-ling her business course 1T
Sua..'S in New Oh leaps, is at
hnu.y FOR q weeks visit md il
lnu!iirg tine.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Vol Brock,
Misses Myrtle Denman and Ellen
Brock visited McComb friends
last weell and attended the Bap.
fist State Convention.
Miss Edith Bickham complet.
ed her business course in Boga.
lusa Friday, and is at home again
with her mother for a few weeks
before taking a position.
We are il sympathy with Mr..
and Mrs. J. Y. Rabb in the sor.
row that came to them thru the
death of Mr.. R,bb's father at
his home in WUuIv'lle last Friday.
Gold Cloth il, yellow. blue, iav.
cudar, wh,lu and black TOR
! fame. vent. :,.r t.itsnr..h coat :
and Cn;,tt, sMs'uI T.. also USED
| III ;i1n1SUiu-' l.: iii.>LiIS
beard & Thompson.
Mrs. L. W. Beard and her
niece, Miss Zelma Travis of Ty.
Ilertown visited the Misses Pope
and Payette Tuesday afternoon
land were guests for the evenins
LOT Mrs. M. H. Holmes.
| The marriage of Miss Ruth
| Magee to Dr.. A. G., Smith is in
formally announced to take place
lin the Methodist church Mon
day, November 20, at 6 P. M.
all friends expected to atten'
without formal invitation.
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The .Era.Leader.
e,.nslinton, La, Nov. rs, 1920.

! Willie Pearl Fol! spent the
i ,ssk.eud With Miss Tessie Jones
4 81 BDOn
! Cotton Crepe, standard grade
] tr underwear-Reduced price.
Beard & Thompson.
/ Mrs.M, ". Oft very acious'
! i entertained few friends at
4 SgHundred on Friday evening.
Boru-To Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
/ N, Darlington on Friday. Nov
amber 18th, a daughter. Corrie
1 Ellen, weighing 8 pounds.
/ The local basket ball team met
/ he Coviugton High School team
i IN an interesting game Friday,
4 10 which our ooys won the laurel.
i Rev. G. 7. .Corkern returned
i Saturday from a week spent in
4 attendance upon the Mississippi
1 Baptist State Convention at Nc
/ Comb.
/ Gold knives, buttons, collar
/ pins and other novelties in good
/ PEelry suitable for gifts for
1 neu aud boys.
Ideal Drug Store.
/ Mrs. Henrietta McCarty who
% chief stenographer and ac'
tcunsant for B. n. Bass & Go. is
here for the winter with he,
dice and residence with Mrs
Up. Wood.
Rev, Willis Corkern of Kerens
Texas, is visiting his parents
Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Corkern ant
Preached to an overflow congre
CATION at the Baptist churcl
sunday night.
Atotal of $4,000 in cash-1s
p'lse SIS 90, End prize $1,000, 3r
lrse $500, 4th prize $500, st
Ptsa S3.00-will be given ava
hour store. Thursday, Deceu
@sS, to our customers.
Burris Bros, Ltd.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-07
MEXIOAN NO WASHINGTON.

MEAiOltN To WtioItIN NTION.
MEXICO CITY. April George
T. Summerlin or the United States
embassy, will leave for Washington,
where he has been called to confer
on conditions in Mexico, IL was said
at the embassy today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-07
NIGHTIE NIGHT.

a berroOmless farce comedy sue
cess describes "Nightie Night" an
Adolph Klauber- Selwyn production,
which. with a phenomenal all sea-
son run already standing 10 its credit
IN New York, will be seen at the
Oliver theater for one performance,
April 15th.
Mr.. Flauber IS associated with the
Selwyns. makes no attempt 10 hide
the almost senSa tional reputation
that "Nightie Night" enjoys as a
comedy At for the whole family 20
see, although a little bit OF spice is
furnished by the fact that one of the
principal figures in this drma Of
domestic nightmares, innocently APP
pears in a fetching suit OF pink pa
jamas. This innocuous outbreak OF
mirthful misadventure, written by
Martha NJ Stanley and Adelaide
Matthews, will be performed here
by the original Princess theater
cast, headed by Francis Byrne, who
has taken rank as one Of the lead
ing farceurs on the American stage
Dorothy Mortimer, Susanna Villa,
Grant Mills and George W. Pier
pont are also prominent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-07
CHARGE WIFE FAILED
TO PREPARE MEALS

Bertha Miller failed 10 realize
that it was her duty TO her husband
to cook his meals and keep their
home clean. Such is the charge OF
Oscar l.. Miller the husband. who
filed SUIT for divorce in circuit court
Tuesday.
Miller charged that since their
marriage Aug. 30. 1919, until the
time they separated. Jan. Is, 1920,
his wife had repeatedly failed TO
cook his meals or make any attempt
to keep their home clean and in
a habiv4ble condition.
After working all day Miller said
he had been forced TO come home
OF several occasions and cook his
meal and then clean the house. His
wife would absent herself all day
and stay with her mother.
Instead Of taking care of her
household duties Miller says his
wife would continually talk of di-
vorce and how much money she
could get out Of him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-07
The BEST
ON EARTH
Says Mrs. Staples of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Taunton, Msss.-'1 could not eat
br sleep for six months, had fainting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-07
AUDITORIUM.

Constance Taimadge is some little
elm Der, as you will see in Two
Weeks" tOday's attraction at the
Auditorium. Miss Talmadge takes
the part Of a chorus girl. she is in
her tiny fat trying 10 escape from
the viii collector. when a wealthy
young clubman calls. She knows
this means a good dinner and she is
hungry. SO she climbs on the fire
escape and slides down four stories
TO the basement. where she tells the
young man she has just got back
from Newport but alas, she has
forgotten her kitchen apron and il
is discovered under her coat. How
ever, she gets a square meal just the
same. Miss Talmadge is one Of the
cleverest condolences on the screen
and there's a laugh in nearly every
foot OF 1.-TWO Weeks" Snub Pol
lard in a comedy called Rent
Profiteers," Mutt and JEFF and the
Fox News OF current events will al
so be shown. The bill will be re-
peated tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-07
BOY SEEKS SERVICE
UNDER FOURTH FLAG
Youthful Aviator Goes to Riga
TO Enlist in Lettish
Forces.

WARSAW. April 5.-Mai Joseph
Q. Stehun. "a 23-year-old aviator OF
Brooklyn, " Y, who already nas
fought fra three armies, has gone -
Riga 10 enlist under the Lettish flas
in the war against the Russian boz
shevikL II his services are &c
cepted ne will have served under
four fiass IN four years. The Col1rs
OF France, America, Poland and
Letvia. in turn, have Won his si-
legiance.
Since last fail Maj stehlin has
been lighting IN the aviation branch
Of the Polish army and in that
service took part in the Polish
drive which threw the Bolshcviki
out Of Dv!nsk.
Formerly n Life Guard.
SteLlln, who was formerly a life
guard at Sheepshead bay. Brooklyn,
went TO France in January. 1917.
and Joined the French flying corps
where ne won two citations and was
promoted 10 be sergeant for aiding
fellow GyiatOrs attacked by German
planes.
When the American army came
over to France Stehlin transferred
hts allegiance 10 the American flag.
received a commission as first lieu
tenant OF aviators and took part in
actions in the Champagne. Verdun
and Scissors sectors. After the
arnistice he returned to the United
States and IS said 20 have joined the
aviation section OF the New York pO-
lice as a captain.
Last September he Joined the
Polish forces recruited IN New York,
was commissioned as captain, came
70 Poland and was assigned to duty
on the northeastern front. He spent
four months with a Polish flying
squadron, the only American with
the Poles on that particular front,
and participated IN all the aviation
work preceding and during the
Polish attack on the bolsheviki in
the region OF Dvinsk.
Life Guarding Too Prosaic.
Stehlin has flown over parts OF
France. Belgium. Spain, Russia, Po-
land, Idthuania and the United
States and has hopes soon OF seeing
Letvia and Riga from the air in his
service with the Let's
Maj Stehlin says he has no idea
what vocation he Will take up If
the war should end over here but
he feels certain that he can never
go back 20 the prosaic duties Of a
life guard at the beach. That game
is not exciting enough for a man
not yet "a who has fought under
four flags.