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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
HOLD WIFE FOR
GIVING POISON
TOEX-HUSBAND
Widow of Fred D. Shep-
ard Of Georgia Accused
of Murder of. Mate.

Macon. Ca, Nov. 29. - Omitted
Press.)-Detectives were working
today on a web of circumstantial
evidence in an effort to firmly en-
mesh Mrs. F. Eugene Elmer in the
alleged murder of her former hus-
band. Fred D. Shepard, millionaire
Georgia peach king.
Mrs. Elmer already has been
charged with the killing. Ernest
Hopson. her son by a former mar
rage, and Mrs. lone Henry, a sister,
were also held on the same charge.
1t is alleged that Mrs. Elmer, with
the connivance of the others ar
rested in the case, killed Shepard
he was her husband-by Civ
ing him bichloride Of mercury, and
that she concealed his will, under
which the bulk of his $4,000, 900 es-
tate went to his relatives. She took
control Of the estate herself and
later married DR.. Elmer
Some time later Mrs. Alice Gran
dali. sister of the dead man, re-
ceived anonymously through the
mails a will made out by Shepard
some time before his death. This
will cut his wife off with $4,000
and an income of-S100 a month and
left the bulk Of his millions to his
sister and his son.
Body Exhumed.
This aroused suspicion and Shep-
ards body was exhumed and exam
ined for evidence of murder. The
examinations OF the body revealed
unmistakable traces of mercury
poisoning, in the opinion of State
Chemist Everhart. DR.. Funk. q
pathOlogist, issued a supplementary
statement asserting large quanti-
ties Of bichloride of mercury had
been administered to Shepard
through the mouth.
Arrests Of the widow, her son and
her sister followed:
Upon being placed in a cell here,
Mrs. Elmer declared that she was
being prosecuted. Hundreds OF
visitors called at the Jail in an ef-
fort to see her, the building being
surrounded by crowd part Of the
time. Many gifts of fruit and flow.
ers were sent by sympathizers
Mrs Elmer was held without bail.
Jail officials frankly pitied her a.
she wept protestations OF her in
nocence and reiterated that her rel.
atives never had liked her" anG
that they plotted to send her to the
gallows. At first she refused fooi
and there was a hint of a hunger
strike. but she capitulated.
Sister in Cell.
In another cell sat Mrs. Ione
.. Henry. a sister, also held for tht
alleged murder. She is strikingly
beautiful woman, and remained ab'
solutely composed, talking freely
about the case. She said as far a.
she was concerned there was M
mystery about the will which Mrs
Elmer is supposed to have hidden
She also, without betraying an,
emotion, described the dying days o
Fred Shepard.
Mrs. Henry declared Shepard va
a "day and night drinker."
She was asked about the bichlo
ride of mercury theory. Mrs. Henr,
declared this was absurd"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
Ut DAVENPORT STREET CAR SERVICE
CONSTANTINE
DELAYS RETURN
TO HOMELAND
Prince Denies Ex.Kins
Was Pro-CeEman; Al
lied Fleets Arrive.

Athens. Nov. 2s.-(By the Asso-
ciated PresN.-It IL probable that
former King Constantine will not
return at once to Greece, but after
the plehiscite, to be held on Dec. s,
. number Of deputies and ministers
may 60 to Switzerland to notify him
OF the result Of the vote. Every Of
fort is being made to win the favor
Of France and Great Britain, which
is taken to be evidence that Greece
is disposed to remain pro-ally.
THE benefits Of the Turkish
treaty" said Demetrios Gounaris,
minister Of war, to the Associated
Press today. should in any case
come to Greece, because they were
not given her because of the per-
sonal influence Of former Premier
Venizelos."
Returns from the vote cast by the
army in the election Of Nov. II
show that it will give the followers
Of Constantine q larger majority in
the chamber. 1T is reported that
$4,000 ballots cast by the army were
fraudulent.
Squadrons Arrive.
Important British and French
sQuadrons have arrived at Phaleron
from Constantinople. So far. nc
foreign ministers have left Athens.
Prince Christopher. brother o1
Constantine, has stated in an inter
view that the defeat Of M. Venizelos
was due to the fact that because
Of his foreign policy the Greeks fell
they we're reduced to the position oi
a colony. He declares it is false
that Constantine was pro-German
and asserts he was merely pro
Greek.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29

SSPORTS
III VISA
lOIRELAND
W
- plsce No Obstacles
y Wy Of American
! Cpu1aittee Of Five.
n plvD LAWRENCE.
lasHcial to The Argus.)

Iv,oktngton, Nov. 29.-The' COM
~. & i've Americans who plan
. lg1aiisste conditions in Ireland
n hove no difficulty about their
saorta The British government
"a ielsfmined to take no official
suiaasce Of the matter and the
Sx]A Embassy here is treating
n roauest for the visa" or ap-
|svnl of passports in much the
~ vay as It would treat the re-
- sf any American citizens.
SIMILARLY the department of state
n jssue passports to the commit
= d The same routine way that
|su,crts are given to any Amer
|nao Who want to 60 to Great
|kYaIa on pleasure or business.
|nsv Has been some talk in the
II IN days that the department
6sats might decline to issue pass
M o. the ground that the visit
Z N cummission might be regard
Y y a Interference in the politics
fmHhef country but the commits
II % the other hand is an en-
|tNly psivate affair and its request
N Dassports does not differ from
IL II I've newspaper men or any
|sA9 group Of individuals who want
|twits about conditions in another
|nutry. Tho department OF state
| |xll ut be responsible for the re-
Int ee utterances Of the commits
| ~ my more than 1t is for the
wthu Of American correspond
| ah residing IN Ireland or any
nm else In Europe.
0 course, It was entirely within
10 TIT Of the British government,
tmltss approval to the passports
dAs commission.
I'm Daek Passenger.
mQssntly during the war the
Ind States government would Is.
= passports but the French ur
Mn governments would refuse
AVDFcve them and the would be
rnsasers were turned back at the
tsnen by the officers Of the ship
ss0sss none Of the steamship
f1llnies would accept passengers
ID not have their passports
ivVed In advance by the consu.
" diplomatic representatives
. ~ Cnited States of the country
| q tsstination.
ns British government might
Ave refused to approve the pass.
a'u o. the Investigating commits.
~ v'nout necessarily giving an,
Nsons but such a step, it was felt
Mh only aggravate Irish-Amer,
laas u this country and add fue,
us flames. On the other hand
u@ WIN those who have no par.
uahs prejudices on the Irisf
nstion. refusal Of passports nigh
Ie created the impression Of az
nMillnsness to let the outsid,
0n Know the truth about hap
Mnc 10 Ireland. So the British
svwnment determined to make M
.as'uent out Of the request for pass
IL Wy. ~ o
\ British Attitude.
Mattitude Of the British off cial,
I . probably an index of tn,
4. uon That will be adopted whel
~. ~ american commission reache
...L Ssaaa; l. Every opportunity will b,
Nv, !ae commission to make it
~ s.. Isestsation unhindered by th,
as!AA government.
\. ~ members of the commission
aslssent that they approach tn
Waunued on Page Fiyeo
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
VETERANS ORGANIZE.

Paris, Nov. 29.-An international
council binding together the war
veterans associations Of the allied
countries, was organized here. by
delegates from the allied countries.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
PURDUE WINS.

Chicago, Nov. 29.-Purdue uni
versity won the college stock judg-
ing contest at the International
Livestock Show.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
THE WEATHER

Unsettled weather tonight and
Tuesday, with rain or snow. Some
what colder Tuesday. Strong.
shifting winds. The temperature
will remain above freezing tonight
Highest yesterday. -; lowest
last night, 81.
Wind velocity at Z q. m. II miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
I'm. 7p.m. TAM
yester. yester. today
Dry bulb temp. - Il 80
Wet bulb temp. 20 81 81
relative humid. s. Is 81
River stage -. . fall Of / last
- houfS.
River Forecast
Only slight changes In the Missis-
sippi Will Occur. from Clinton to
Muscatine.
JIM. SHERIER. AeteorologtsG
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
HUkOR BY WIRE

Cleveland. Ohio.-Dr. William
McManus has discarded the shot
gun IN favor Of the automobile for
hunting. After missing them ell
day he ran down a rabbit while
driving home.
Erie, Pa.-Gasoline and matches
don't hitch. Leo Miller, filling his
automobile tank while a friend held
q match to direct the flow In the
darkness. found this out last night.
Tho hre department extinguished
the blaze.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
NEW SECURITIES.

Warrington. Nov. 2s.-Two new
treasury securities. q 81 treasury
savings stamp, and SIS treasury
savings stamp. will be issued dur
ing the coming year, Secretary
Houston announced.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
River Forecast.

River stage q. Q fa!i Of i last
- hours.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23
4 BROAD larnpEp POLICY.

The act of President-eIect Hard
ing In summOning TO Marion lead
ers representing all elements in his
own party. and number OF his pO
iiticsl opponents as well. to discuss
the peace treaty and other issues
Is one that will appeal strongly to
the American people. II is the kind
OF thing that has been too little
done for the past eight years.
Some people think that when a
politician begins to consult with
everyone, that he thereby shows q
lack of initiative and indicates that
he has no mind of his own. There
are some people with such clear
and definite opinions on all points
that they feel perfeltly competent
to go ahead ad laf out their own
policies and they feel the need OF
asking the advice from no one.
Others recognize that there is
some merit and force in all points
of view. They do not like to under.
take decisive action. until they
have heard it discussed from all
sides, and until all elements have
had chance to outline the posi-
tive course they would take under
the circumstances A wise man
should learn something from all OF
these suggestions. He will find
that some ideas he has entertained
are not tenable, and must be re-
shaped to meet valid objections.
The people who 70 ahead so con
fidently to carry out their own opin-
Ions, without weighing objections
and considering opposite lines OF
thought are usually committed to
one sided policies that arc. weak in
practical details. Mr.. Harding il
proving his breadth OF mind by his
Invitation to men OF all opinions to
visit him and state their attitude.
A decision made after such con.
ferences. should be one having
sound sense and practical adap-
tation to the existing situation.
The president-elect is gaining con.
fidence by a course so opposite to
that of the preceding administra-
tion.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

4tiyes in Iowa
Robert George called at the Zim-
met home Saturday.
August Encley, who has been Wis
itine relatives at Ensign. Kansas.
returned recently to his home.
{ George Frazee was . Holly visitor
Friday
Mr. and Mrs r. K. Gilley and
daughters Blanche and Barbara were
in Lamar Saturday.
Harvey Zimmet and Roy (filley
hauled feed Monday ut Frank
GrueneWald
The social dance given at the Pay.
hergs delightful home Friday night
was decided success. A large mum.
Der Of friends attended and at mid
night refreshments consisting Of
cake and coffee were served. The
guests departed at late hour re-
porting an exceedingly fine time.
There vii he Christmas tree and
program at the Plains, school house
Friday night. December a.. Every
one is cordially invited to attend.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23
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A. K. JACKIE was transactine hr1si-
ness IN Holly Monday
Wheeler and Stanton of Two But.
tes were in this vicinity Wednesday
Bert Fritz and Harry Zimmct were
Lamar visitors Thursday.
Frank Gruenewald was In this
vicinity Wednesday searching for his
mules.
Mrs. Theo Neale and Buster were
Two Buttee visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Allenbough and
family were Sunday visitors at the
Robert George home.
a. r. JACKIE passed thru here Sat.
nrday selling beef
Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Grisier and
Mrs Bert Fritz were shopping in
Holly Monday.
A. r. JACKIE and family called at
the Payberg home Sunday eye.
Margaret G. Fellers spent the
week end with her sister. Mrs n
L. George.
Henry Ford and Lee Cassidy were
in Holly Saturday
The card party at the Dan Young
home Saturday night was well at
tended and delicious refreshments
consisting of cake and coffee were
served. Everyone reported an ex
cellent time.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Owens are
spending Christmas with relative.
in Oklahoma.
Mrs. Roy Gillev and daughter
Barbara spent Thursday at tht
Sophia Zimmet home
George Frazee was a Holly visitor
Thursday.
Cecil Poarch was freighting from
Holly Friday.
Harvey Zimmet and n. r. David
son made business trip to Holly
Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Young called al
the A. r. JACKIE home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w !. Sharpnack anc
son left Monday for visit with re
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23
Catholic Services for Christmas De,

Catholic Services for Christmas Day
Holy Communion will be distri-
buted in st. .Ioseph's church, Holly
at 200 A. NJ.
First mass at st. Marys Bristol
nj 500 A. NJ.
Second mass at the Sacred Heart
church. Granada at 9:l5 A. VI.
Third mass at st. Joseph's. Holly,
at HOO A. NJ.
This win be high mass. Special
music being prepared.
Benediction Of the. NJ. B. $. after
the II o'clock mass
Sermons OH the nativity OF our
Lord at all the masses
Confessions at st. Joseph's, Holly.
Friday afternoon and evening and
Saturday morning.
Everybody is ivited to the services.
Rev. d. A. BARRY, Pastor.
The American people give the
postal workers two months work
to do in six days, and then kick at
delays in forwarding Christmas
gifts
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

HOLLY BAPTIST CHURCH
sunday School ..... 1000 A. NJ
u. y. r. L. .6:45 p. NJ.
Preaching Hoo A. N. and 7::30 p. NJ.
Sunday evening second chart lec-
ture on the Great Tribuia:iOn.
A reception for new membrs CON-
ined with watch-night service will
be- held Dec. 81.
You are invited to all the services.
r. NJ. GRAHAM, Pastor.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23
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anry P,ingle was Holly visitor
arylay
Mr. and Mrs Pike and children
spent Saturday evening in Holly
Nick Tiestine who has been here
visiting his brother Frank and fam
lily, left Saturday for his home in
StrattOn.
Harlan Steele arrived home Thurs
day from trip east. He has Wis
tied different places in Kansas To-
wa and the nOrthen part of Colo
RADIO.
Miss Ena Fowler of Holly, spent
Saturday and Sunday with IrOne
Hopkins.
Frank kimmel has had 2l00 bush
els of grain threshed the past week.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Tierstine and
children called at the Chas. Stock
ton home Sunday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs Frank Carter were
Holly visitors Saturday
Mrs. Bert Lewis of Holly. was a
caller at the home of her sister. Mrs.
Walton Sunday afternoon.
Myrtle and Blanche stockton
were Holly visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs farley Kennedy and
son Neal, were Holly visitors Sater-
day ----
j. H. Houlton was transacting
business in Holly on Thursday.
c. W. Stockton has been having
his corn shelled the past week. Earl
Hinton is doing the shclling
Geo. Parks took a load OF wheat
to Holly Friday afternoon, return
ing Saturday
There will be Christmas dance
at District No. so. December 25
Albert HOpkin and Trone spent
Monday night and Tuesday at the
Stockton home.
Mark Hurley and family left Mon
day for Oklahoma where they will
spend Christmas with relatives and
friends.
O. Il. Baugher. one of the first
settlers on the south side. is
threshing his kaffir corn this week
and it is making from 50 to Is bush
els per acre
There will be preaching at Pleas
ant Valley school house every night
this week. w. A. Moore and others
will preach. -
Cecile poarch was hauling grain
to Granada for Mark Hurley
Mrs. w. NJ James of Holly spent
Will Wis. tftfdIIeS
ClaypoOl
There will be IA box social at Dist
rict No. 50 Christmas eve
Mr.. and Mrs Devro of Holly spent
Sunday evening at the Allen Walton
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Wood OF Long
Beach, Calif. arrived here Sunday
morning and are visiting with
their daughter. Mrs. Tom Wiggers.
The Mcconnell Brothers came in
Saturday from Kansas where they
have been working for some time.
Mr.and Mrs. J. H Cheney Of Wich-
ita, Kansas. formerly OF Cheney
Center, are the proud parents Of a
baby boy born November q.
The Henry Wakelnan children who
have been sick with the chicken
pox. are reported much better.
The funeral OF the little baby OF
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Hinton, was held
Saturday afternoon at the fiarbar
cemetery.
Mrs. Bueker of Holly. attended
meeting at Pleasant Valley school
house Sunday afternoon and even
ing.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23
METHODIST CHURCH.

METHODIST CHURCH.
Sunday School ... 1000 a. IN.
Morning Worship ...... l1:OO a. IN.
Epworth League ..... $40 pm.
Evening Worship ....... 7::at D. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even.
ing.
The Sunday School preparing
an excellent program for Friday
evening. AT the conclusion of the
program an Offering will be receiv-
ed for the Starving Children" Of
Bible lands.
g L II,(.AS MiniStar
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

Bread 3 small lOaves or 2 large
loaves for 25 cents at Cox {: Stand
lee Cash Grocery.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

-Pure-bred White Leghorn cocker
els from 275 egg strain. 500 each.
Mrs. Norton Wheeler, Cheney Center
Colorado. Star Route. 2S-3t
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23
Want Ads

% Buff Rock and rs
Buff I.eghorn roosters. Mfs..-J:-h.
Dempsey. One-half north and one
half mile east Of Amity. est.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

FOR SALE Two Hereford bull
calves. 8 months old. still on COWS
Each are tilree-quarter blooded.
horned and one polled on both sides
o. G. Craven, Coolidge. Kansas.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

Giant Bronze Turkeys. vigorousl
range stock, extra large Toms $800l
Mrs. T. NJ. Amcrinc. p263tj
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

FOR SALE One Hereford bull cali,
S-inonths old, still on COW. Three
quarters blOOded. o. G. Craven.
Coolidge. Kansas. pS-2t.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23
J PLACES or SUNDAY woR-
S11f n HOLLY.

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The Holly chieftain., 1920-12-23

This mild winter and the coal
shortage ought to be appreciated
by Santa Claus. The chifney won't
be so hot when he slides down in
the wee hours Of the morning.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
THREE PUPILS ARE
 HEARD IN CONCERT

Before an appreciative audience last evening Miss Cordelia HuIburd pre- sented three talented pupils in a very interesting and well-arranged program. The playing showed fine training in technic phrasing and musical under standing.
 Mss Rachel Warden gave two groups Her ability as a pianiste was shown by her playing of the Theme and Variations' by Schubert, while the contrasted numbers of the second of fering were given with splendid ver- satility. Miss Warden was recalled and responded with delightful rendition ot Chaminade's "F1atterer."
 The Peer Gynt Suite" by Grieg, of fcred Miss Deborah Brown an oppor- tunity to display fine musical appre- clation. Morning" was individual. One could feel the somber tragedy of The Death of Asa" And the Hall of the Mosntain King was full of humor and imagination. As an encore, "The Little Bird.' also by Grieg, rippled with a light and dainty touch.
 Mrs. Helen Kisselburgh was the art ist of the evening. Possessing a lovely personality. combined with a fine stage presence. she rendered a most satis- tory conception of the Beethoven So- rata Op. 13. Mrs. Kisselburgh knows how 10 produce a light and also a heavy tone without using force. Her playing was well balanced, with a thor cuEh knowledge of phrasing, rubato snd pedaling. The rhythm, which came from within. was especially worthy of note.
 Talent must be cultivated, therefore Miss HuIburd deserves the credit for tfe work of her pupils last night.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
Disposition Of
 Cables Threatens
 Split In Meeting

fContinued from Page One) least a half interest in the Guam Yap cable as well as in the Yau-Dutch h. dies cable.
 A proposal of the American delega- ton that the German cable in the pos session of France and extending from New York to Brest via the Azores be diverted from the Azores to Genoa, Italy. and divided between Italy and Tho United States, is said to have met with the determined opposition of France. It also has been proposed that the cable between South America and Africa. the Monrovia- -Pernambuco ca bie. be jointly owned by the United states and France.
 So far as .he transatlantic cable from Halifax to Penzance is concerned, Great Britain. which now controls it, has acreded to the desire of the Amer lean goVernment that this line be re- stored to its former connection between New York and Emden, Germany, in consideration of the transfer to Great Britain of one of the American trans Atlantic cables between England and Canada
 Senators said that Secretary Davis had informed them, however, that a disposition on lhe part of Great Britain to obtain operating control of the Ger man cables. now worked under its au- thority. formed another phase of the situation.
 Some of the senators who heard MT Davis expressed hope that the com munfcation's conference might yet reach an agreement. Senator Lodge and other members said the differ ences had not reached an acute stage, but they were informed by MT. Davis that a recess of the conference was planned soon. that the representatives might return home for conference with
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
MAN |S REPORTED
 SHOT BY ACCIDENT

Edward Harwitz, 31 years old, plumber, was shot through the ab- domen and seriously wounded about II o'clock last night at a house near Seventh street near the Indian school, according to the meagre reports avail able. He was taken to the Sisters hospital, here he was operated on by Dr. Orville Harry Brown. It was said he will recover.
 The only version of the shooting which could be obtained was to the effect that Harwitz had been scuffling with some one, supposedly in play and had been shot accidentally with .25 calibre automatic. The occur rance was not reported to the sheriffs office or police, however, and what little information was to be had was what Dr. Brown had gathered in at tending the wounded man. The iden- tity Of the person who was scuffling with Harwitz was not known. nor was even the exact location of the place at which he was shot.
 At o'clock this morning the police were trying to find where, how and by whom Harwitz was shot.