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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
Nude Body Of Slain
Woman Is Found In
Trunk at NeLU York

NEW YORK, July 23.--The nude body
or a woman. jammed In trunk, was
round today by employees of the Ameri-
can Railway Express company among
pany's East Ferty-fOurth street ware
house: The trunk had been received
here from Detroit June IL
Believing the trunk contained perisha-
bic merchandise. one of the eSpressmen
opened Il and found the woman's body.
The body had been jammed into tho
trunk and the clothes apparently had
been thrown in afterward,
There We're no marks OF violence on
the body, express company employees
said The police Immediately took pos
session of the trunk and its contents
for investigation
The trunk was shipped through the
American Railway Express company to
this city by a man giving the name OF
"A. a. Tieturn. Of los Harper street,
Detroit" according TO the records ac-
companying the baggage. police say. II
was addressed to James Douglas, New
York CITY," they declare.
Express company officials said they
held the trunk at the depot baggage
room several DAYS, but when 1t was
unclaimed they sent II TO the store
room.
Police say they win Immediately re-
quest the Detroit police to hunt the
man mentioned in the record as the
sender of the trunk
The body which had been covered
over with feminine wearing apparel 81
good material. had been crammed into
the trunk. which II 2h feet high and
feet long. The trunk. which was bound
with a clothes line. was so crowded by
It's contents that II hulged at the side.
The woman was apparently "a TO So
years old, police say and weighed
! a bout 1870 pounds. had blue eyes and
had been fairly good looking two up
| ner teeth OF her left jaw slightly pro
truded. but this is believed - be
| natural deformity
The woman WAS brunette, the ToNce
say. Her body. which had been JInmed
into the trunk with her head thrown
| hack and her knees crowded closely
| against the chin, was wrapped In news
| papers and long piece Of cloth. The
newspapers were all detroit editions
| of June 2 and 10.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
GOVERNOR ROBERTS
SPEAKS At PULASKI

PULASKI Tenn, July %. tSpl)-
Gov Roberts, who opened his campaign
in Giles county Thursday night Mt
Lynnvlle. is, speaking this afternoon at
Pulaski. The county court Is also In
session here today to fix the tax rate.
big crowd Is here for the speaking.
Gov. Roberts and his party drove over
this morning from Lynnvile, and were
met by a reception committee composed
Of about 200 leading Democrats. the
committee including Mayor X, b. Dadc.
w. b Romines, Newt II White, w. T..
English. Judge ]. G. Hannah and Sen
ator X. L. Blackburn.
At the speaking Gov. Roberts was
introduced by John II. Stevenson.
member OF the county court and prom
inent farmer. In his speech the gov
ernor cited much Giles county tax data.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
C0LDWATER WILL ELECT
CITY DADS" AUGUST 8

COLDwATER. Miss. July %. (Spl)-
The executive committee of the town
of Coldwater has ordered an election
held on Aug. for the purpose Of elect
ing a mayor, marshal. treasurer and
thus far announced for any Of these
positions. The present mayor and mar
shall have served for several terms with
out compensation, and they are both
on the school board, the members OF
which all serve without pay.
Only one case has come up for trial
before the mayor In. the past IL
months and the calaboose, or town jail,
has been in disuse so long it has rot
ted down. Several minor offenders
against the peace and dignity Of the
community have recently had the strap
vigorously applied by Town Marshal
Daily, who believes this is a better rem
edy for petty thefts than the imposing
of heavy fines for relatives 70 pay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
MEMPHIAN KILLED in
KENTUCKY BURIED HERE

The body of c. b. Proctor, Jr, son
Of c. b. Proctor. chief claim agent
for the Memphis Street Railway com
pany, reached Memphis Friday and de-
tails OF his death became known. II
was learned that Mr.. Proctor, who was
superintendent Of the Big Mac Coal
company, in the mountains OF valley
county, Ky. had been waylaid and
murdered by three men. Telegraphio
advices from Lexington. KY, near
where the killing occurred. stated tnat
the men shot him three times aud
choked him Proctor. the dlspa tches,
stated, lived long enough to tell the
names Of the three men.
MIR Proctor had made his homo with
his father at 20S2 oliver street, pre-
vious to moving to Kentucky Funeral
services were said Mt the grave in ELM
wood cemetery Friday at noon, Rev. r.
". Jones officiating Active pallpear-
ers az the funeral were: Sam =. Wal
kcr, Roane Warning. Mckinney Barton,
w C. Walker, John Monteigh, J. u.
Brooks. w. H. Adams and f. W. Ford
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
POLAND ASKS U. S.
MORAL SUPPORT

WASHINGTON. July %. tBy thu As
ISOLATED Press)--Poland has asked the
state department to formally Announce
to the world the moral support Of
the United States to Poland In its bat
tie with the Russian Bolsheviti.
The suggestion also was made that a
similar expression from Pre- ilent VIII
son would be welcomed and would do
much to stiffen the morale Of the Pol
ish people.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
MERIDIAN PHYSICIAN
Is WOUNDED BY NEGRO

MERIDIAN, Miss. July 23 (Spl)-
Or. b. l.. Robinson, prominent physi-
clan, was shot In the face and serious
ly wounded by Jesse d. Edwards, negro,
last night.
The bullet passed through his face.
lodged in the back of his neck The
shooting followed an argument over
piece OF ice at the factory of the Rep
sher Ice company. The negro escaped.
Feeling is running high over the shoot
in
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
SUBC0MMITTEES NAMED
IN UNIVERSITY DRIVE

\ number Of new subcommittee were
added to the Southwestern Presbyterian
university campaign organization at
meeting OF the executive committee,
held at the Chamber OF Commerce on
Thursday. and reports Of most en-
couragtng nature were made oil all de-
partments Of the campaign. which is
IN open in October to raise fund OF
$500 900 to make possible the location Of
the college at Memphis.
The chairmen OF the various suhcom-
mittees announced are: g. r Farms
worth. finance: r B. Clinton. listing
w. c. Johnson. initial gifts; w. l.. Holt
organization; Milton h. Hunt publicity;
II X. Chears, hospitality.
Thursday night 10 be gone several days
In the interest Of the campaign outside
Of Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
BURGLARS ROB PREACHER.

CRENSHAW Miss. July 90 tSpij
Burglars broke the large plate glass
window In the front door OF Crawford
& Fitzgerald's store with a three inch
coupling taken from pipe lying in the
street. They were evidently fright
ened away as there was nothing miss
ing
However, the Methodist preacher did
not fare so we'll. The burglars entered
his dwelling and procured hts watch. SO
in cash, his garage KEY and keys to
the switch on his car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
RECOVER GOODS
BELIEVED STOLEN

brushes and miscellaneous supplies. al
legged to have been stolen from Van
Nleet Mansfield Drug company. was
recovered by police Thursday night
when two clerks. employed by the con-
charge Of larceny and receiving stolen
property They were c. S. Cook. Court
avenue, and c. l.. Dickerson, Orleans
street.
The two were TO face city court FRI
day afternoon. According to the Off
GERS Dickerson, who has an alias u
Dickson. confessed Police declare
systematic stealing Of supplies has been
going on at the drug concern for some
time,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
POISONED CANDY FATAL.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, July 23.--Mrs,
Lizzie Brooks is dead and Mrs. Susie
Littrell. Mrs, Dora Borders, Miss Willie
Caffey and Mrs John Ivey are recov-
ering from the effects Of poison placed
in candy sent to Mrs, Littrell at the
Middle Tennessee Hospital for the In
sane
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
RAIL WAGE OFFER
ACCEPTED BY ALL
EXCEPT ONE BODY

CHICAGO, July 23.-Railway union
executives left Chicago today, following
a three day conference. at the concur
sion OF which II was decided by all OF
the recognized te unions, except one.
the Order OF Railway Teiearaphers, TO
accept under protest the railway labor
boards wage award, seven vot1no for
a referendum OF the individual unions.
The tlegraphers referred the award
to their membership with a strike prop
osltlon, The other IS unions expressed
intention OF renewing their cases before
the board.
II was estimated today by union lead.
ers that the tabuiated returns on the
referendum would not be made before
Sept. I,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
ISSUE PERMIT.

A permit was taken out Friday by
the James Alexander Construction COM
pany for the erection of the big Iren
Biscuit company's new factory, which
will be located at 1870 Florida street.
II will be nine story brick and re-
inforced concrete building, costing
100000. The permit to erect the build
ing cost S601
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
PoILU INsULTED.

PARIS, July pa French soldier was
insulted and attacked by crowd OF
Germans in Berlin and forced to take
regufe In a motel, according to a dis
patch to the Paris newspapers, received
today. An inquiry into the incident has
been begun, the dispatch sayA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
FIX REEDS BOND.

Bond Of $4,000 was fixed for Bruce
Reed, hy Judge +. NJ. Guthrie in pro-
bate court Friday. following habeas
corpus proceedings instituted by At
torneys McI.ain and Bejach. Reed il
charged with having so badly stabbed
Il. Grisanti Saturday night at Main
street and Talbot avenue. that the lat
ter died later from the wounds inflict-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
COMMISSION MEET

A meeting Of the water commission
was TO be held at the office OF the de-
partment Friday afternoon. While only
routine matters were said to have been
docketed for discussion, the increase in
water rates TO become effective Sept
was expected to be discussed. al
though no action in the matter was
expected at this meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
No Relief From
Heat Predicted

No relief from the present temper
ature in Memphis is promised in the
weather prediction for Friday. with con-
tinued fair Friday night and Saturday.
No change is predicted for the Mis-
stage Friday morning was 1873 indi-
eating a rise Of ! OF a foot during
the last "a hours
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
WANDERER PLEADS.

CHICAGO, July 23.--Carl Wanderer.
confessed slayer Of his wife and a
ragged" stranger, who was used as
a dupe 10 stage fake holdup. yester-
day entered a plea OF not guilty when
his case was called. and Judge Pam
set the trial for Sept Ia
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
FILES SUIT AND GETS
DIVORCE IN 20 MINUTES

KANSAS CITY. July % "A record in
obtaining a divorce In Kansas City was
made yesterday Twenty minutes after
her petition was filed. Judge G. A. Bur
ney in circuit court. granted Mrs.
Neva McCauley a decree,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
FRENCH ENTER SYRIA.

BEIRUT, Syria, July 23-French
troops, In view Of the failure Of King
Feisal of Syria TO begin execution OF
the ultimatum terms. have began a
march on Damascus. They encountered
no opposition and are proceeding to-
ward Aleppo.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
ia XMIEA ;iEEsS

Twenty-four hous to noon July IS:
II euIperature--
Hour. Dry bulb. Wet hnlb. HuLGd'y
I pm. yes'day.S4 II ~
am. today IA "a 81
Noon today ..,SI II 65
Maximum 30 =.
Minimum .....f4 o.. =.
sun sets today 7:1O pm. Rises to-
morrow sos am. Moon rises 1906 am.
tonight Precipitation 90 inches.
-
Tennessee-Frai
ppi-Fair.
Arkansas-Fair.
Alabama-Fair.
Kentucky-Fair.
Louisiana-Cloudy.
Oklahoma-Far
North and South Carolina and
Georgia-Fair
Flnrida--Showers
East and West Texas---Cloudy
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

AdvIees Friday afternoon from Chi
cauo stated that Miss Ora Walters, 81,
OF Memphis, formerly employed as
waitress at ths Hotel chIsca and JAMS
tained by the police In that Illinois city
the coroner's inquest Into the
death Thursday Of Max c. Polndexter,
former Mississippi land owner. whicn
occurred In the Lexington hotel there.
The telegraphlc advlees. however,
gave indications that the Chicago po-
lice were now inclined to accept as
a fact Miss Walters statements that
death was self inflicted,
especially as the circumstances sur
rounding the mans death apparently
bear out the girls statements to the
police regarding the affair. ,,naa III
There are still some unexplained clr-
cumstances, however, the advices say,
and police frown at statement by
Miss Walters that she wanted TO throw
the man over but was AFRAID OF MIN;
The Chicago police Friday admitted
has been making her summer home in
South Haven, Mich, has stated that
she knew of her husbands having em-
ployed Miss Walters as his secretary,
Life History Shown.
Additional details as to the identity
of Miss Walters became known FRI
day when IL was learned that she mao
retained Attorney Edgar Webster In
attempts to secure custody of two chill
dren Of hers by former marriage, Mr
Webster stated Friday that when she
talked to him she was living at 37l
Talbot avenue, and that she last saw
him in his office on June 10, and then
told him TO delay bit as she was going
to be out OF the city.
Attorney Webster, at the woman s
direction, secured papers from the
chancery clerk at oxford, Miss, which
revealed that the woman had been
married twice, was the mother OF thret
children, and that her mother is Mrs
William Crow, who lives near Oxford
These papers show that she was mar.
ried in Lafayette county, Miss. Ma5
8, 1904. to Amos X. Hawkins Twc
children, a boy and a girl. were born
The Hawkinses were divorced May "a
1910, in Lafayette county, the decres
giving her custody or the two children
About six months after the divorce
she married Sebe Smith, in Lafayett,
county, Miss, in November, 1910 One
child was born to them In September
1912, the Smiths separated and shortly
afterward she filed suit for divorce ii,
did not contest it.
Attorney Wehster's papers show tina
Hawkins got the custody OF the two
children the court decree first gave Il
her on June IA. 1918. Mr.. Webstel
stated Friday that II was these tw,
children the woman planned to trc
and get possession of again The on
child that resulted from her marriag,
to smith is now living with his mother
The papers from OXFORD further show
that Smith, following the divorce grant
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

'enty-four hous to noon July IS:
II temperature
ur. Dry bulb. Wet hub. HuIa.d'y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
Weather Forecast

Generally fair, with
little change in tenn
perature probable.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-09-10

Since Mss Teubner, Lexing.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-09-10

Miss Edith Davis of Kansas
City, is spending a few days here
with relatives.
FANSHON Hard Wheat Flour
at Warder & COnnOr's. Phone
1853.
Miss Vera May Campbell re-
turned Saturday from Chicago,
ILL.,, where she attended the
summer session of the UNIVERSE
ty of Chicago. Miss Campbell
will return to the University in
October.
1t can be arranged for those
entering any time next week or
the Monday following to enter
the new classes which were or
ganized at the big Fall Opening
of the Chillicothe Business Col
lcge September 7th. AID.
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conveyed from both of said tracts
also the northwest quarter of the
southwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter of Section l6, Township 81.
Range %, in Lafayette County Mis-
souri,.
Which said action is r~eturnable on
the hrst day Of the next term of said
court to held at the court house in
the City Of lexington, in the county
and state aforesaid, on the 11th day
OF October, 1920, when and where
you may appear and answer or other
wise defend such action; otherwise
Plaintiffs petition will be taken as
confessed and Judgment rendered ac-
cordingly.
w. T. TUT, Circuit Clerk.
By FELIX G. YOUNG, Deputy.
A True Copy From The Record.
Witness my hand, and seal of the
Circuit Court of Lafayette County.
Missouri, this 31st day of July, 1920.
w. 7. TUT, Circuit Clerk.
By FELIX G. YOUNG, Deputy.
(SEAL) August 20.1920
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-09-10

tons nurse, has left, Miss Kidd
will have charge of the clinics.
The colored clinic will be held
at the regular time on Wednes-
day morning at DR.. Balls office,
The clinic at Red Cross Health
Center will be held Wednesday
afternoon from 8 to 5 instead of
Thursday morning. Mothers are
urged to gring their children.
Examination and advice free.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Simmons
OF Kansas City, enroute to Chi
cagO, by auto, stopped here Sat
urday for a few days visit.
Miss Margaret Blee of Kansas
City, arrived Saturday evening
for a few days visit with rel
atives.
Mrs. Frank Murphy of Kan
sas City, arrived Friday ev-
ening for a few days visit here
with relatives.
Judge William H. Field of
Louisville, KY, is visiting the
family of his uncle, Judge Rich
ard Field, in this city.
Emil Schenck returned We'd
nesday evening from Kansas
City driving a new five passen-
ger Hupmobile. He will have it
on display at his garage and will
be glad to demonstrate it to all
who are interested in automo-
biles.
Felix Buellens, Jr., went to
Chillicothe, Mo-, Monday, where
he enrolled in the Chillicothe
Business College.
Burden Burgess son of Mrs.
Annie Burgess, has entered the
Chillicothe Business College,
Chillicothe, Mo.
Miss Frances Myers, grand
daughter of Judge and Mrs.
Richard Field, who spent the
summer here, has entered Agnes
Scott College at Decater, Ga.
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DoELLING
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that Letters
Testamentary on the estate of John
Quincy Plattenburg, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the
18th day of August, 1920, by the Pro-
bate Court of Lafayette County, Mis-
souri,. All persons having claims a
gainst said estate are required to ex-
hibit them for allowance to the un-
dersigned within six months after
the date of granting said letters, or
they may be precluded from any bene-
fit of said estate; and if such claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of granting said letters, they
will be forever barred.
Witness our signatures on this 18th
day of August, 1920.
HARVEY WATSON PLATTENBURG
HENRY c.. WALLACE,
Executors,
Attested by Stephen N. Wilson Judge
of Probate for Lafayette County
Missouri.
(SEAL) Aug. 20, 1920.
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Trustees Sale.

Whereas. John ]. Pollard tnow more than
nine months dead and Julia B. Pollard. his
wife, by their certain deed Of trust dated
the 9Th day Of August. 1918. and recorded
in the ofice Of the Recorder of Deeds in
Lafayette County, Missouri. in Book 244
page 1913. conveyed to the undersigned as
trustee the real estate hereinafter describ-
cd to secure the payment Of the note in sad
deed Of trust described; and whereas, de-
fault has been made in the payment Of the
principal of said note and the interest due
thereon. and there is a sum Of money due
thereon which remains unpaid Now there
fore. 1, the said trustee, at the request of
the legal holder Of said note. hereby give
notice that L will on
TUESDAY,. SEPTEMBER 14th, 1920
between the hours of nine o'clock in the
forenoon and five o'clock in the afternoon
of that day, at the Court House door in the
City Of Lexington. Lafayette County. Mis-
souri,, proc eed to sell. and will sell. at pub
lie vendue. 70 the highest bidder for cash
in hand the real estate In said deed Of trust
described. situate In Lafayette County, Mis-
souri, to-wit: The east half Of lot number.
ed three I'D and all of lot numbered -four
"a all in Block numbered two (2), in Pom.
eroy's Addition to the City Of Lexington.
Missouri. for the purpose Of paying the a.
mount due on said note and the costs and
expenses Of this sale.
Given under my hand this the 18th day
Of August. 1920.
AuOnsf On 1924
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Monroe Butler of Kansas City,
spent Sunday and Monday here
with homefolks.
Miss Mary Martin of Kansas
City, arrived Saturday evening
for a few days visit with friends
and relatives.
Miss Frances Shelton and Miss
Marie Hale left Saturday morn
ing for Salt Lake City, Utah,
where they will teach in Row.
land Hall, a school for girls.
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Dance FRIDAY Night.

There will be a dance at the
Maple Grove Park Friday night,
September 10th. Admission 81,
plus war tax. Dancing will start
at $3.50. Everyone cordially in
vited.
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ORDER oF PuBLIcATIoN.


OF LAFAYETTE.
In the Circuit Court Of Lafayette County
Missouri, October Term, 1920. at Lexington.
In vacation August 9th. 1920.
james Horner Plaintiff
vs..
Samatra Horner Defendant.
e'aw tn $ day comes the plaintiff here n
by HIS Attorney and files his petition his
auidavt having been heretofore filed, alleg-
'nR, among other things. that defendant Sa-
matra Horner is a nonresident of the State
OF 'Mlssou ri, or has abseonded or absented
herself from her usual place of abode in
this state Whereupon. it is ordered by the
Clerk Of sad Court in vacation as follows
To the said defendant Samatra Horner. you
are hereby notified that the plaintiff has
:ommeneed a suit against you in this court.
the object and general nature Of which is
TO obtain a decress of divorce from the
bonds of matrimony heretofore contracted
between plaintiff and defendant on the
grounds of adultery, and that unless sad
Samatra Horner be and appear at this Court,
at the next term thereof, to be begun and
holden at the Court House in the City of
Lexington. in said County, on the 18th day
OF October next, and on or before the sa' d
first day answer or plead to the petition in
sad cause. the same will be taken as con-
( sed, and Judgment will be rendered ac-
cordingly.
And it is further ordered, that a copy
hereof be published, accordingly to law in
the Lexington Intelligencer. a newspaper
published in said county of Lafayette, des-
ignated by the plaintiff and his attorney of
record, for -four weeks successfully, publish
ed at least once a week. the last insertion
q be at least fifteen days before the hrsl
day Of said next October Term OF this Court.
W. T. TUTT, Circuit Clerk.
BY FELIX G.. YOUNG. Deputy.
A True Copy From The Record.
Witness my hand, and seal Of the Circuit
Court Of Lafayette County this 9th day of
August, 1920.
w.. T.. TUT, Circuit Clerk.
BY FELIX c.. YOUNG, Deputy.
(SEAL) September q 1000
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-09-10
You Can Increase Your Yield
3 to Bushels per Acre

Severalfarmsin California
got 8 to 6 bushels; Illinois,
S; Kansas, 81, and Iowa 9
bushels more per acre by
drilling small grain instead
of broadcasting.
Here is the big advantage
in drilling which we want all
of our customers to understand
only one trip over the field is
necessary to plant the seed. The
drill completes four operations
it makes the seed burrows,
drops and covers the seed, and
pulverizes the soil. Not neces-
sary to drag a harrow over the
field afterwards.
You will always need a
machine Of some kind for