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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
HUNT YEcGS HER[fFOR THREE SAEE-BLOW|NG JOBS
GOVERNMENTTAKES
HAND IN STRIKE
OF RAILROAD MEN

Washington held the stage today wide
railroad strike ~ - - 'N
by President
pes OF MS cabinet assembled
sion since the nations head vas lIasta
Whhe the days chief parley being
meetings
uhe tieup affecting the nations -
meeuh OF all strike leaders the Pacific be
pua IN san francisco while In City,
e new YORK district assembled
ing staged. '' ~ S "e NC
While these efforts
railroads IN all sections
resulting from the wakout Morning
west the peak had been
York district roads had difficulty
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14

establish Headquarters for the river
service and was paying business visit
here when he was drowned
Mr., havanauglt is survived by his
wife, MFA H. Z 4 kayanangh, one son,
Talbert kavanddsh, and dotghter,
Mrs. W. Lyle Mckee
According to officials OF the govern
ment fleet Wednesday afternoon, the
negro who escaped death managed to
swim to the side of the federal snag-
boat and pull himself TO safety Men
who Witnessed the. overturning of the
skiff threw Il rope from the snAgboat
to Mr.. kavanaugh The rope fell close
beside him in the water but he evi-
IDENTIFY was too weak TO grasp it and
was swept down stream until he dis
appeared beneath the surface near the
bridge, When the accident was OBJ
served a launch was started out from
the snagboat but before the launch
could reach the doomed man he had
sunk from view
Capt Hilliard of the government
fleet, has assumed charge OF the efforts
70 recover Mr. Kavanaugh's body. The
entire government fleet with tugs and
larger boats was Wednesday afternoon
dragging the river in an effort to Sc
cure Mr.. kavanaugh's s body before the
swift current sweeps 1t far downstream.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14

ringside will find more dignified and
settled occupants than ever before
On theafternoon of the opening day a
boat ride, with refreshments, dancing
and music by a 15-piece orchestra, will
be given. The palatial steamer Ma
jestiC has been chartered and the
guests will leave the wharf for an up
river trip at 430 to return about 7.
The days entertainment Will be fin
iShed with a grand ball at the Hotel
Chisca, with plenty of refre reshments
no time limit being provided for those
who attend
Practically all the forenoon Of the sec
ond day viii be occupied by the serious
work of the convention, but in the aft
ernoon the ladies attending the meet
ing will be given a reception at the
Country club, while for the men there
viii be putting contests on the golf
| links Of the club, with a number of
handsome prizes for the winpers.
In addition to the features outlined
above, the committee has arranged for
free admttance to any of the picture
shows and LOew's thcatcr for all who
wear official badges of the convention.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
THIEVES ROB STORE
ON RALEIGH ROAD

Mrs. Frank Solly, who conducts a
store on the Raleigh road near the
workhouse, had an experience Tuesday
night that she win not soon forget.
Finding an auto standing alongside
her store, as she, with her children,
returned about o'clock from Il trip
20 Memphis, she stepped to. the side
door, where man with a pistol con-
fronted her, and held her at bay while
a companion in the automobile, moved
out a stock of goods from the store
tobacco. groceries and other articles,
including the penny peanut machine.
The highwaymen then went into Mrs.
Solly's living apartments behind the
store, and carried off a quantity of
her clothing including a new dress,
for which she recently paid $S5. A
woman companion was with the stickup
nen while they. committed the rob-
berry.
The great ter quantity of Mrs. Solly's
wearing apparel was taken and loaded
into the car with the loot from the
store, The trio then fled in the car,
which Mrs. Solly thought looked like
a Studebaker.
Mrs. Solly informed Deputy Sheriff
w. Il. Goswick Of the robbery, and he
reported il in turn to Sheriff Perryg
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
SEEK TO TRANSFER
FOUR DAMAGE SUITS

Application for writ OF certiorarl
We're filed with A, Grant Mathews. fed
eral court clerk, Wednesday, by Frank
$. Elgin and r. s. Tutwiler. receivers
for the Memphis Street Railway in
four damage suits The petitions ask
that suits, for damages alleged to have
been received by Jack Givens, Joe
MandelmaIb Raphael Mandleman and
Fred Miller, he transferred from the
shelby county circuit court to federal
court.
Si9, Injuries were received, II is
alleged, in an accident on Dec. 25, 1919,
at the intersection of Vance avenue and
Turley street. Roane Waring is at
torney for the receivers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
RECORD TOBACCO SALES

PADuCAH Ky. April a. (Spl -
Tobacco sales on the Paducah market
today were the heaviest recorded this
year II ia estimated that approximate
~ 200 loads OF district weed were rolled
into the city, Many loads were Of
fered for sale on the street market
The prices remained unchanged Deliv-
cries were heavy at Sthl & Hayden s
warehouse. with IS loads brought in
Sales on the loose floor at the Broad
way warehouse totaled $4,000 pounds,
bringing fairly good prices.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
DOCTOR INFIRM CLAIMED

Luna,g fuquisltion to determine the
sOundnos VI mind of DR. + b. Cook.
ncsday before Ed Creushaw. clerk nf
the probate court Mr. cook socks
to gain administration Of the aged doe
tor's affairs, claiming that due tu his
age and nfirmitles. he Is able TO
tend 90 them
She declared a court gave her slmi
lar right when they liyed in Poinsett
county. ARK, In 1917
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
FARMER MANCLED
BY STALK CUTTER

TUPELO. Miss, April IA. (Spl)-Nir-
gil Ballard, prominent young farmer,
residing 10 miles east OF here, was has
tened TO Memphis Tuesday afternoon
was driving team of wild mules
hitched TO stalk cutter. when they be-
came frightened and ran away vita
him. He became entangled in the ma
chine, and was unable to eXtricate him
self, One of his legs was bVoken and
his body was badly cut In several places
He was brought tn Tupelo in an auto
mobile.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
KILLED ARKANSAN; =
CAUGHT IN CANADA

HARRISBURG. Ark, April IA. (Spl)
fled hat W W M Tit0 Green 'SS has 'fea been "G ar
rested and put in Jail at Red Deer
Canada, Green is charged with killing
n man named W. w Craig about six
miles northeast of this city last year,
Sheriff Shelton is now waiting to re-
after him.
1t is not known how the officers in
Canada located him. They say he was
going under an assumed name, but aft
er being arrested acknowledged TO his
right name,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
ENGINEER LOCATES HERE.

Location in Memphis OF w B. Ed
wards, expert ventilating and mechan-
ical engineer was announced Wednes-
section of the Chamber of Commerce
Mr.. Edwards, who left Memphis in
1906 has spent several years on the
Pacific coast, where he has installed
ventilating systems In various indus
tries there.
willA i've attention TO this Temporary
offices have been located at 116 South
Front street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
GIRL SHOOTS HERSELF

BRISTOL Tenn, April r. (SpI)--
BESSIE Little, aged 16 years. attempted
suicide here by shooting herself In the
lung with revolver She is said to
have been led to commit the act follow
tor trips the young girl is said to have
taken She is the daughter OF MIR, and
Mrs, Henry Little, of Barytes. near
here The girl was employed at local
hosiery mill.
Although in serious condition, ply.
clans believe she will recover,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
FEUDIsT MAY GET PARDON

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April Il. (Spl)
--lilbert Reap. OF Cleveland county, un-
der ,five-ycar penitentlary sentence
for killing Hunt Bankenship. st Rye,
Cleveland county and which was a
result OF "A family feud. was given q
stay Of execution until July rs by Gov.
Brough today The stay was to give
more time for an investigation Of re-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
IN OFFICE 16 YEARS.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. April "a. (Spl)
When WIN A. Lee was sworn IN as
city clerk Monday evening he began
his 18th year In the office. Charles
A Gordon was sworn in as alderman
for the Second ward 20 succeed ]. II.
Means. who WAS not a candidate.
Armstrong Barrow was sworu In
Tuesday morning as municipal clerk.
succeeding DewOody Lyle, who was
filling an uneXpircd term.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
Niger 'GECCER" IS
SHOT IN The LEG

FLORENCE. Ala. April u. ,Spll--
Hunt McNay and Manuel Prewitt. two
negro booueggeCs. met a warm rocep-
ton from Deputy Sheriffs Mitchell and
Freeman out on the Waterloo road as
they were nearing the city Tuesday. Nc
Way made an attempt 10 get away, so
the deputies shot him iH-Ihe leg, break
ing "a hone They captured the men.
the horse and buggy and five gallons Of
whisky
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
MAY IMPLlCATE OTHERS
I'm J0NESB0RO R0BBERlES

JONESBoRO, Ark, April "a. (Spl)-
The grand jury being in session the case
OF the Jonesboro, Lake City & Eastern
railroad freight depot robbery. when
Dave Cavinder, NJ. c. Beauman and
James Henry We're charged with steal
ing large amount of merchandise from
freight depot was taken direct to the
grand jury without Il preliminary trial.
1t is reported that there are a number
Of other prominent people implicated
and more arrests win be made before
the case goes to trial.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
PADUoAH TO CLEAN UP.

PApUCAH Ky. April H. (SplJ-
Arrangements Tor clean up campaign
10 be conducted in this city the first
week IN May were arranged az meet.
ing here today Of representative mem
bers of ar the civic organizations On
ganizaticu to conduct the campaign wa 2
perfected and definite work viii he
begun at once. Mrs A. c. Edwards.
chairman OF the CiVcg department OF
the Paducah women's club, is leader in
the campaign work.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
WILL SUIT DISMISSED.

PINE BLUFF. AAk., April IL. (Spi.)
The suit brought some months ago
in an efofrt to break the will OF the
late Mrs. Mary Ports a wealthy Pine
Bluff woman, in order that several
heirs might participate In the estate
was today dismissed at the request OF
the contestants. In her viii Mrs.
POrtis left the bulk OF her estate to
Miss Mary Holland her adopted daugh.
ter
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
OFFICERS NAMED

Appointment OF William LaCroix as
election officer and IL. G. Humes rs
auditor Of the arnuat Chamber Of Com.
mercc election. April "a, has been nado.
Volunteer workers from the local chap
ter Of the Institute OF Banking will
assist Mr. Humcs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
WILL CHANGE NAME.

Or. aud Mrs. Otis $. War; filed papers
IN probate court Wednesday, and OH
tained permission 10 change the name
OF Ella May Eaton. who they recently
adopted from the Leath orphanagc, 10
Doris WAR
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14

sun sets today 6:Sl M: rises tomor-
row 5.2S am Moon rises 3:lt am. to-
night No precipitation.
- -----
Tennessee-Fai with rising tempera-
turc.
ArkansAs-Fair and warmer.
Mississippi-Fair with rising temperay
turg.
Kentucky--Fair with rising tempera-
ture.
Oklahoma Partly clondy, warmer IN
east and central portions,
L0uisisna-Faira and warmer.
North and South Carolina and Georr.
Is-Fair and slowly rising temperature.
Florida and Alabama Fair with ris-
ing temperature
East rexas Partly cloudy, warmer
except IN extreme northwest
haudie.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
BANK
AND . ARKANSAS
STORES VICTIMS

Memphis police Wednesday afternoon were
this city fol-
at points in
the in the
thousands II
the Corova Bank Trust compans
stated
had 81 900 The secured from Arkansas robberes
Wass smaIe In cash and a gold watch
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
NAMED EXECUTRIX.

Ida Butler was granted letters testa
mentary. AS executrix Of the estate OF
Isaac Smith, by order of Judge f. NJ.
Guthrie, Of probate court. Wednesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
FINESHRIBER TO SPEAK.

Or W. H. Fineshriber win address
the mems club Of Grace church, Vance
avenue and Lauderdale street Thurs
day night His subject will be "Bolsh-
cylsm' Dinner win be served at 6;30
O'Clock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
SUES FOR pIVoRC,

Suit for divorce from Charles II Ry-
der was filed in chancery court We'd
ncsday by Carrie + Ryder The papers
N the case we're withdrawn as soon as
ftIrd
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14

The Republican national convention
this year viii be a long drawn out af-
lair OF many ballots, and tho Republican
candidate for president will be chosen
by tho delegates TO the convention after
they arrive IN Chicago, Joseph r. keal-
ing. Of Indianapolis, for many years a
Republican whcehorse iu Indiana and
the nation, recently predicted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-14
Weather Forecast

Fair, with
temperature.
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01

A clear thinking, broad visfonedt
man Is Bob Winston. He is one of few
public speakers who invariably goea
over the top" in his lectures. His
enthusiasm is as contagious as theI
measles and his lectures are as inter,
ssting as his enthusiasm is contage-
aus. Everyone who hears Bob Whis-
ton Is Impressed that his brain is a
human dynamo.
we want you to make q particular
Effort to hear Winston on the first
night. His remarkable command of
language. his power OF analysis, the
logic Of his reasoning, his keen md
trenchant wit, his eloquence and hu.
NOR have brought him fame and
standing.
Whiston's lecture, American
Ideals" deals with the labor problems.
bolshevism. comparison of American
Ideals with those of foreign countries.
1t Will be an hour of great privileges
and profit to all in attendance,
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01

The Wanaka Camp Fire Girls
will give a dance Monday night
July 5th. at the Princess Theater
after the Cnausauqua exercises.
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01

ICARE Is Registered Percheron
Stallion No 1859, black with white
star in forehead.
Young Henry is registered jack
No. 1889 with white points.
This horse and jack will make the
season Of 1920 at my farm every day
in the week except Saturday afternoon
and Sundays
TERMS Sl2 for either horse or jack
to insure mare in foal.
Care will be taken to avoid accidents,
but will not he responsible should any
occur. Service fee becomes due and
payable at once If mare is sold. traded
or removed from county. a
Claus Beck, Owner
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01
Public Trustee Sale

Whereas Arthur L Bowe whose address is
Cheyenne Wells Colo. grantor by his Trust Deed
dated August s. 1918 and recorded in the office of
the Clerk and Reborder of Cheyenne county. Col
orado in book Sc Mt page 54 of the records of said
county. conveyed to the Public Trustee of said
county the following land in said county to-wit:
The north half (Nla) of section seventeen l7)
township sixteen Q6) south of range forty-four,
(44 west of the sixth principal MERIDIAN coat,iin
ing three hundred and twenty (32O) acres, more
or less according to the UuitedStat Government.
survey thereof. in trust to secure the payment Of
one principal note of even date with said Trust
Deed for $l00O.O0. payable to. the order of The
Commerce State & Savings Bank. after date. with
interest thereon from date Mt the rate Of eight
per cent annum. :.
And Whereas. Default has been made BY tha
said grantor in said Trust Desd in the perform.
ancs of the covenants nnd conS ifpns imposed up-
on him by the terms Of said Tsust Deed in this, 10
witt That said Ersntor has, failed to pay said prn
cipsl note when due and has, failed to pay the in.
terest due on said principal note. .
And Whereas. The legal hsldsr Of the indebted.
ness represented by said note has filed with saii
Public Trustee notice and. demand in writing, d..
clarns said default and eiecting to declare the
whole debt represented hs said note and interest
SheEcoh " uate VI suit 0ue ana pAyADle, and Q9.
manding the sale Of said land under said Trust
Deed. 1
Now Therefore, Public Notice is hereby given
that pursuant to said notice. election and demand
| and under and BY virtue Of the authority vested
in me by said Trust Deed and the Law, l. Jack
, Tinsley Public Trustee Of said Cheyenne county.
will sell the above described land for cash at pub
lie auction. to the highest bidder at the south
front door Of the County Court House. in Chey-
| enne Wells. Colo. in the eounty of Cheyenne and
State Of Colorado. on the 10th day Of July A. d.
1920 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose
of paying said note interest to date of sale and
the expenses of this sale. and will give the puI
| chaser thereof certificate Of purchase thereof
| as provided by law.
Dated June a. 1920 Jack Tinsiey
| Public Trustee Of Cheyenne county. Colorado
First publication June II. 1920
Last July 8 " It
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01

JOE is dark iron grey Jack, with
white points, Reg NO. 1853. he is good
foal getter
! This horse and jack will make the
season OF l97O at my farm, miles
north Of Cheyenne Wells, every day in
the week.
TERMS KOnteur $l3 to insure liv-
ing colt. JOE $l2 50 to insure living
colt Care will he taken to avoid ac-
jesdents, but will not be responsible
should any occur. Service fee becomes
due, and payable Mt once, If mare is
sold. traded, or reno, ed from county
Z E. Plessinger, Owner
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

Department Of the Interior, u. s. Land Cnsee at
Lamar Colo, June z. 1920
office hereby given that Ray Fl Neal Of Sheridan
~ Lake. Colo. who on February l4th 1917. made
Homestead entry serial No. Oe2o54 for SEA sec
ton % township les range a3w 9Th principal me
ridian has filed notice Of intention to make firaI
three year proof &c establish claim to the land above
eseribed before the cert Of the District Court at
Cheyenne Wells Cole. on the l6th day Of July 1920
Claimant names as witnesses
Andrew Martin, Sheridan Lake. Colo, Meade G
Denson Charles Pfost Dan Barnes. all three
Of Arapahoe Cello
Jun 10 jul is Ct AL Beavers REGISTER
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior U Land Once at
Hugo. Colo, June 8. 1920 rl ~
Notice is hereby given tia. Guy BEEN. of
~ Arena. Colo. who on February 26. 9l7maoe
homestead entry No 4eol for Lots s-s-lo-1-l2-15
l4-l5 and l6 (N'2) section township | IS range
46w 9Th principal meridian has filed notice CT n an
ton to make final three year proof. to establish
claim to the land above described. before the Clerk
of the District Court OF Cheyenne eoSnty. at Chsy-
enne Wells. Colo en- the i7th day of July 1920
Claimant names witnesses
Ben Brown Of Arena. Colo, George Barr. Fred Kst
ties. Wiltred Hubbard. all Of CHEYENNE Wells, colo
Jun 10 jul S Ct J r Eeavsrz, Register
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01

BOSQUET Will make the Iseason
of 1920 at my farm, 16 miles south OF
Arapahoe, on SH of section 30l3 ~
Bosquet is pure-bred Draft Stal
ion weighs 2OO0lbs in present breeding
condition.
TERMS 80 to insure mare in foa',
money due when mare is known to he
in foal. Care will be taken to avoid
accidents, but will not be responsible
should any occur.
8 E. Petty, Owner
Cheyenne record., 1920-07-01
Gladys Magwire and Ruby
Bogert spent the latter part Of
last week in the B. ID. Piatt home

D. Hollander. of S. Dakota. ar
rived in Cheyenne Wells the lat
ter part of last week and will
make his sons, Phil and Jake an
indefinite vsie.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-25
S|VAPPY SIGNS AT
 SERvii,E STATIONS
 MIN MANY FRIENDS

The following are in use. and help business wonderfully. There is noth- i ing copyright about them, so use any you wish.
 You get a full gallon each time you call herei" Have you ever wondered if you have when the coil has been hung up quickly? Well, this relieves you at once.
 s'You don't have to call again, But i've want you to do sol" A big pen nant, a smiling man who mods whether he knows you or not-presto. Are you going to pass by such place No, sir.
 ssService-and-All It Means," A big sentence. all in five words, that grips when carried out with its dyna- mic meaning.
 My service station men are specially system. They have to be tactful. courteous and know how to smile. Jones nsly drive in feeling grouchy, snTly look won't help him any, but a smile and a cheery nod will-every time. So he leaves in better humor, or, at least, he has no reason to kick about our service
 t'My men stick, and do three things first, they make friends, by trying to remember names, and calling people by name instead of Sir, or Madame Sec ond, they ask about lubricating oil as we'll as gas, and also try to create an | interest in accessories. We have num- bers, even new model lamps and wind 1 shields Third, they work on a small salary and commission basis-by pre- ference-and this keeps them on their tiptoes in many ways
 'sThey sell everything on it's merit. no falsifying of any kind. They ask I if a car needs any repairs, if so, wherf would it be convenient to send a man ! ont ha 1r-txy S7r-ixv fhn r.rar- in to be looked over. This they make definite-a point of salesInanship. easily mastered. Each one is also responsible that his place is kept look l ing neat and tidy. He's in full charge. in other words. which means that he 1 has to keep his stock moving, do all ordering, look after the bookkeeping, and hire necessary help Before we started this idea, a man drawing $3,000 a year visited each place daily, he doesn't any longer-and the men are on their mettle. -
 | friendly wayi" says big dealer in St. Louis. ssWhy try to say anything l against Bill across the road? We should be more like the new type of hotel men who boost each other. For instance, if a tourist wants something we haven't got, send him to the man who has. I'd just as soon help the man just starting in as the man higher
 up,'' continued this wealthy dealer.
 .'The time is not very far off when automotive dealers will be having their
 own town meetings and conventions
 mark my word. We need to meet eacl
 other to discuss lots of little questioSs
 which keep cropping up. We may think them insignificant little details. but they're no such thing. Two heads are better than one. let's combine and pull together-'
Arizona republican., 1920-07-25

shorter hauls where the motor truck IS going to get in it's entering wedge.
 For quick distribution and general farm use it seems particularly desir- able that the motor truck be equipped with pneumatic tires Greater trac- tion is possible in mud or sand, and trucks so equipped can readily nego- tiate fields otherwise impossible to the truckfitted with solid tires. The pneu- matic tired truck also will make pos cause of the high speeds possible. Furthermore, high speeds in this case spell economy. because speed on the farms means vastly more than just so many trips day or week.
 The pneumatic tired truck by its versatility means a big national saw ing at time when the work curve peaks and when labor IS scarcesr. con servation of the time required in haul ing represents just that much saving in man power
 Good roads, of course, will play ar important part in the program of nov ing the country's crops. but the genera application of the motor truck to farm use should not be held off pending the building of roads. Good roads are needed, to be sure, but we need motor trucks whether the roads are good oI not.
 Motor trucks of today can travel SO called bad roads and do it more eco nomically than horses. Naturally. z truck will operate better on good roads but the point to remember is that : we'll designed and built truck. adapted