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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-17
CLASSIC 40. 10

Get the hanger habit.
Never leave your clothes
lie in a heap. Use
hangers and use them
freely.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-17
Wllispers
offers all that the most exact
ing reader may require. 1t
grips, thrills and entertains,
and never oppresses.
William Johnston

the author, skilled in this class Of
writing, has transplantcd the atmos-
phcre and weird happenings of an
ancient castle to ultra modern sur
roundings. He has located the mys~
terry in that most unusual of all places
for such an abodc--a fashionable New
York apartment house. 1t chal-
lenges the best detective, legal and
newspaper brains in the unraveling.
1t will challenge yours, unless you be.
come too anxious and turn to the
closing chapter. DO not spoil your
pleasure in that manner, but follow it
through from the opening install.
mcnt II is
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-17
Citation for Letters OF Administration.
State Of South Carolina,

County of Laurens.
BY 0. G. Thompson, Probate Judge:
Whereas II NJ. Shell made suit to
me to grant him Letters of Admins
tration OF the estate and effects Of
lGlosc w. She'll
There are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said <Eloisc w.
Shell deceased, that they/bc and ap-
pear before me, in the Court Of Pro
hate bate, to rn be held at Eaurens re-, s7 Court
of March, 1920, newt, after publication
hereof, at | ! O'Clock in the forenoon,
to show cause, if any they have why
the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand this 18th day
Of March, Ammo Domini 1920.
0. G. THOMPSON,
33-2t-A j. p. Il. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-17
Our Coming Serial!
Starts Next Week

Piles Cured In 6 to Id Days
Druggists refund moncv if PAZO OINTMENT fails
70 cure ltch.nG. EiinG, l'ccdi,G rrotrudns Piles
rcstful sleep after the first application. Price Coo
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-17

the poultry from mcddling with the
valve. This outfit will save lot OF
work and also insure constant sup
ply OF fresh water If the cistern is kept
rcplcnShcd with n couple Of pals OF
water once in awhile, according to the
number of chickens
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-17
OBTAINING EGGS IN WINTER
Supply of Bone Meal or Beef Scraps
Should Be Kept Before Hens
at All Times.

The farmer who wants winter eggo
should keep a box Of bone meal OF
beef scraps before the fowls, or give
them a feed of freshly-cut bones ev.
cry few days. In addition. supply
them with vegetables occasionally,
make tenn scratch for all their gram
Feed, and keep the fowls warm at
night,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-17
When the Right Time Comes Let the
Girls Be Shown How TO Plant and
Care for the Beds.

above, will withstand considerable
81 month before the average date for
the last frost.
Take a Chance on Early Planting.
Irish potatoes are easily injured by
freezing, but they require about
month to come up and may be planted
at about the same time as lettuce and
radishcs. 1t pays to take chance
on the early planting of certain Of the
more hardy garden vegetables. II
they are killed or severely injured
they may be rcplanted a gooA meth
Od is to make about three paintings
ut intervals Of two weeks, ana If the
first planting is killed the later ones
take its place; If not killed, early veg
etablcs will We produced and the sec
ond and third paintings provide
continuous supply.
Keeping up the gardening interest
throughout the season is Just as I'M
portant as making an carly start.
About the time the more hardy vcgc-
tables are planted In the garden The
seeds OF tomato, eggplant, and pep
Dcrs should be started in window
box indoors. BY the time the ground
and the air are warm these plants will
he of good size and ready TO set in
the garden. In The meantime few
"frOstproof' or hardy cabbage plants
may be set out. Next will come the
planting Of snap or string beans Then
follows the planting Of Lima beans,
summer squashcs, melons Of all kinds,
and other of the more tender vcgc-
tables.
Remember the Greens, Too.
And don't forget the green's. We all
need more greens In our diet. Spinach,
kalc, and turnipS will keep YOU sup
Piled With green's during the late fall
and early winter, but YOU should have
n bed OF spinach planted now, In the
Gulf Coast region, for early spring
greens. Early turnips and bccts are
excellent for use as green's and later
you can have delicious Swiss chard.
BassclIn withstaDds heat and makes
satisfactory summer green's The
main point In getting the most out OF
your garden Is to begin early ana keep
going throughout the entire season,
making every foot Of land produce to
the limit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hughes enter
tanned Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rogers, Mrs. Kate Wilt, Miss Helen
Grimes and Mr.. Frank Grimes, OF
'Woodbine, Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Hook
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Con-
ner and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jordan had as
their guest Sunday Mr.. Wiley Con-
don, OF Taylprsvi1le.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Muller had as
their guest Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Arch
Porter, Of Taylorsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Shauck had as
their guest Sunday Mr.. Albert Jordan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Davis and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Stem enter
tanned Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Upton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Glass Of Hampstead.
Mrs. Birdie Sitting and son, of Bal
timore, who spent several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Stem, returned
home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Wagner had
as their guests Sunday Mrs. Emma
Zepp, of Carrollton, and Mr.. Jennings
Zepp.
Miss Marie Schmidt, Baltimore, and
friend, Miss Addie 'TolbeTt and Cath
crime Sitting are spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs: Murray Stem.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. p. Wilhide had as
visitors Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lee Haines and Mrs. Laura Haines,
MIR. Guy B. Smith and Raymond Ow-
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Lynch had as
guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. VIM. HaT-
man and son and lady friend, of Bal
timore; Mrs. Mary e. Rickle, Misses.
Maggie, Jennie, Nellie and Pauline
RickIe and Edwin Beaver, of West
minister; Mrs. Ina Shipley, Jennie
Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bauerline
and family, George Owings, Evan
Arnold and others.
Miss Susanna Caples, of Westmin-
ster, spent few days with Mrs. Mar
garsk Caples.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Freyman were
Sunday guests Of Mrs. Catherine
Rupbert.
Nh and Mrs. ]. NJ Hook entertain
ed Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Engleman
and friends, of Baltimore.
MISS Marie Polster, who was spend
ing some time with Mr.. and Mrs.
joseph Ditman, has returned home.
Ms. Harry Hughes is on the sick
list.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-07-09
CLEAR DALE.


Mr. and Mrs. John Myers and daugh-
ter, Ada and son, Harry, Mrs. Eliza
Abeth Morelock and Miss Mabel Eas-
ley, of Hanover, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Myers.
Messrs. Newton and Franklin
Stear spent the weeks end with their
sister, Mrs. Lucy Cole, Of near
Stonesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shoemaker, of
near Lift town; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Myers. and sons, Nevin and Preston,
of near Harvey, spent Sunday with
Mr.. oliver Hesseu and family, -
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Easlery and.
dauBhters, Ruth andaN dine. and Bur-
cess and Mrs. John Mumper, Of Ham
over. were guests of Mrs. Easley's
sister, Mrs. Calvin Myers
Mr.. and Mrs. John Matthias, Of
Litklestown; MI. and nMrs A.
j. Il Weimert and daughters,
Emma and Mary, of near Pleas
ant Grove: AIF. and Mrs Elnaul1ell
'Wanicls and danghtel Catherine and
sons, Aea1illa and Leroy 81 near Lit
tlestown Miss Geraldine Baughman,
of Hanover and airs. & Ipward
WHEREBY and sons Thurman Geo.
'Waerley Ral phi Heiser NJ and Mrs.
Thomas Champion and laughters,
Grace, Pauline. Irene and Mildred.
and son, Earl; Mr.. and Mrs. john
Bowman and daughters, Ethel and
Helen and Miss Mary Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs Calvin Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Div
er FIesson and Miss Esther Bair were
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Weisensale on Sunday
evening, Miss Pauline Myers accom-
panied them home after spending the
week at the Weisensale home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blizzard and
Mr., and Mrs, VIM. Shade had as their
guests on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Car
roll Yingling and daughters, Jessa-
line and Hazel and son, Clifford of
Union Bridge; Miss Adelta Loehner,
of Taheytbwns MIR and Mrs. Oliver
ReAFer and daughters, Edith, Rose,
and Charlotte and son., Lewis, Mr.oand
Mrs Edward 1Dehoff and daughters,
Evelyn and Ethel, Of near LittlestoWn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-07-09
BLACKS CORNER.

Mr.. and Mrs Paul II. Krumrine and
chfIdren. Melvin, Mabel John, Ruth
eta, and Claud, Of near the New
Church Mr. and Mrs Mervin j. Har-
ner, Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Wolfe, Of
Markers Mill; Mrs. Annie e. Harner,
of Hanover, and Mr.. Robert Resser. Of
near Bethel Church, spent Sunday
visiting at the home of Mr.. James J..
Harner and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wolfe, of Mark
ers Mill, and Mrs. Mabel N. Copen-
haver and son, Ralph, of this place,
spent Saturday at Hanover.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel H. Myers and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer J. HI. Mayors, and
daughter, Miriam, spent Sunday visit
ing among relatives in Hanover.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry d. Harner and
daughter, Ruth, of near Pleasant
Grove, and Mr.. Cletus Reinaman, of
near Walnut Grove, spent Sunday
evening visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. M. J. Harner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Moreloek and
son, Monroe. Of Hanover spent Sun
day visiting at the home of Mr.. George
Mayors and family.
Mrs. Annie E. Harner, who spent
the past week visiting among her
children and relatives in this place,
returned to her home in Hanover on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brine Reinaman and
son, Brine, Jr., of near Walnut Grove,
spent Saturday evening visiting Mr..
and Mrs. M. ]. Harner.
Harvesting and hay making are the
orders of the day in our community.
Cherries are very plentiful in this
section.
Another very heavy thunder storm
accompanied by great down pour
of rain passed over this place on last
Friday afternoon
Mr.. Raymond Reinaman, of near
Walnut Grove, spent several days
last week at the home of your CORES
pondent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-07-09

The swiftest ship on the ocean is
said to be the Olympic, which crosses
the Atlantic Ocean in 4 days and 20
hours. 1t took the t4A1ayflower1 from
Ang. 8 to Oct IL, SO days, to make the
trip four hundred years ago.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18

three-baggers and arguments. Lynch
was ordered from the game by UNI
pire Mcfarland following an argu-
ment over the question of whether
q ball was a strike or a strike a
ball. Red waXed real indignant but
the Doc easily won the argument.
Plenty of heavy hitting character
lied the game with the Indians TAX
ing 1 hits and the Bronx 6. John
son, Zoeller and Bliss for the locals
each grabbed three-bagger for
themselves and Mclaughlin took
one for two. Zoeller's came very
near being a home run, but little
speed on the part of right fielder
and Fallentine of the Indians took it
away from him.
Pocatello scored two runs in the
first inning but things didn't look so
bad when the Bronx also put one
over the first time up to bat. Anoth-
er score in the second ended the
scoring for Blackfoot until the ninth
when amid many and loud cheers
Johnson came across on Slattery's
sacrifice fly after knocking himself
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
SENATOR JOHNSON
YFTPr c.E r'I;HE
Keeps Quiet Attitude
on Third Party
Overtures

Observation-Disclosures Hiram
Johnson left Washington Thursday
without breaking his silence on his
attitude toward the overtures made
to him to become a candidate for
president on third party ticket. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Johnson.
1t was stated at the senator's Of
flee that he had left for his home in
California. In view of the statement
given out in Chicago yesterday by
his son, Archibald M. Johnson, that
the senator would arrive there Fri
day and then go to the coast, 1t is
presumed that he is on his way to
Chicago.
Senator Johnson did not see Sena-
tor Harding, the Republican nominee
for president during his three days
stay here. So far As could be learned,
Senator johnson did not go to his
office in the senate office building at
all, but spent a short while In the
room of the Cuban relations comnsp
tee in the capitol Tuesday afternoon.
He is chairman of this committee.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
M'KAY.O'DOWD GO
TO Be live EVENT
Both Men Topnotchers
and Fans Promised
Fast Bout

When Gordon Mckay of Pocatello
and Mike O'Dowd of st. Paul meet
in the ring in Pocatello July 3, the
Pocatello boy will be afforded the
| opportunity of annexing the middle
weight championship of the world
a goal he has had in mind constant
ly during a remarkable ten years
ring record.
With due credit to Mike ODowd
as one of the greatest champions the
middleweight class ever has pro-
duced, friends of Mckay who have
been watching his development, be-
lieve the time is ripe for the bios
soming of new champion.
Since Mckay hurtled his sturdy
body into the fight ring ten years
ago, he has participated in forty
two battles in which he has won
twelve by knockouts, seventeen by
referees decision, three by newspa-
per decisions, and lost only one and
that one of decidedly disputable char
acter.
Mckay has won seven of his last
eight bouts by knockouts. During
his pugilistic career, Mckay has met
many real fighters, ket he holds the
extraordinary record of never hav-
ing been knocked off his feet. Car
rying a deadly wallop in either mitt,
his ring victories have been decisive.
Clever, q ring general, with a !
wonderful physique, a mule-kick
puncher and yet a defense phantom,
Mckay has won his present right to
contend for the championship by
putting brains behind his muscles,
by assiduous development of those
fighting qualities which make cham
lions, and by meticulous avoidance
Of every bad habit or practice which
would handicap him in his path to
he championship goal.
The McKay-O'Dowd fight will not
develop the slightest question of
patriotism which has blotted the es-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18

ertcheon Of other pueilis's. Boil
Mckay and O'Dowd were enlisted
in the army and did their fnn dutr
to the country in her time Of. mood
Mckay became a sergeant ~ the
Thirteenth Infantry.
The life history of Gordon Mckay
shows him to he a man OF eXeep-
tionally strong character. Mckay
has a clean record His slate con
tains no blots incurred in police
court or by law or association with
questionable women.
In the ring, Mckay has developed
his head, his muscles and his eyes
to function in lightning flashes,
synchronized and with highest speed.
Mckay is not flashy, snowy, spot
light fighter. His moves count, his
energy is always conserved. When
he rusbes, his left then his right
shoot powerful well-timed and
well-aimed triphammer blows.
After going the complete route
over fistic obstacles, after forty-two
contests, he has earned an undisput-
able right to participate in the world
event July 5, when the champion
ship in the middleweight division
will be involved.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
RUSS TRADE PACT NOT
OBJECTED TO. BY U. s.

ONDON.-Robert Underwood
Johnson, the American ambassador
to Italy, was in attendance at the
allied conference in San Reno when
the decision was taken to enter into
commercial relations with Russia,
and no protest in this connection has
been received from the American
government. Premier Lloyd George
told the house of commons Thurs
day evening. The Washington gov
eminent, said the premier, had been
kept Informed of the progress of
the conversations and it had nomin-
ated an expert to take part in the
economic discussions.
Mr.. Lloyd George added that Japan
and Belgium had intimated their
intention Of participating in the con-
versations being held with Gregory
Krassin, the Bolsheviki minister of
trade and commerce.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
Washington Girls
Appear at Work
Wearing Half Hose

WASHINGTON.-War may be
what Sherman said it was, but the
bureau of war risk is the other ex-
IRENE.
Following a general understand
ing" so to speak, most of the 5000
girls employed in that government
department appeared at work Thurs
day in half hose. And as their skirts
were far from the austere length
their grandmothers wore, those who
boosted a dimpled knee would have
had considerable difficulty in con-
cealing that pleasant fact-had they
tried
Encouraged by the ease with
which the war risk girls "got away
with it, those of other departments
are planning to do likewise The re-
suit is that Secretary of State Colby,
Secretary of War Baker, Secretary of
Navy Daniels and other department
heads are due for a test of their
broadmindedness.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
STERLING

Mrs. Tom Alvoid of Blackfoot is
spending a week here visiting with
her sister, Mrs. Alya Nugent.
Mrs. Bula Wells of Springfield
was in Sterling Wednesday after
noon.
William Kellar was a Moreland
visitor Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs Austin Shaw and
children of Ogden arrived in Sterling
Mcnday Mr.. Shaw left Tuesday for
ReXblrg. Mrs. Shaw will remain
here iog a two weeks visit with her
father, l. c. Brown.
Mrs. Creaseys hand, which was
cut severely last week with bottle,
is healing rapidly. Mrs. DR.. Note
removed the stitches this week.
The ball game between Groveland
and Sterling played at Sterling
Played at Sterling Wednesday after
noon was an interesting game, the
score being to 9 in favor of
Sterling.
Robert Groves, one CT our local
merchants, was in Idaho Falls Tues
day on business.
Deputy Sheriff George Ezell of
Rlackfoot was here Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Robert Stone of Springfield was
a Sterling visitor Wednesday.
Miss Louisa Herbert went to Wa
pello Wednesday afternoon to see
the ball game between Rich and
Wapello.
O. W. Andelan and Mr.. Passey of
Idaho Falls were in Sterling again
Thursda, selling stock for the new
sugar factoG' which is to be built
at Aberdeen.
Miss Edna Kellar of Illinois, cous-
in of Phil Kellar, was the guest at
the Kelar home two days this week
Miss Kellar left Thursday for brief
visit at Blackfoot after which she
will continue her journey to Port.
land
Mr.. Packard of Shelley was here
Wednesday and Thursday on bust
ness.
The girls canning club with
Mrs. Vangeason as leader met
Thursday afternoon and planned
their work for the summer.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
Judge F. C. Bale

One of the country's foremost
lecturers. Formerly of the Ju-
venile Court, Columbus, Ohio.
Hear Judge Bale by all means.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
McAdoo Wires
Delegates Not
to Vote for Him

SAN FRANCISCO.-William G..
McAdoo sent a message Thursday to
the western delegates to national
Democratic convention, instructing
them not to vote for him under any
circumstances las he had fully made
up his mind not to accept the NOM
ination for the presidency.
The message is a verbal one and
was brought by a western delegate
who received it from McAdoo per-
sonally in the east. The delegate,
who declines to have his name quoted
has been busy circulating among his
fellow western delegates delivering
McAdoo's message to each in person
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
Paul Pereira

Prominent Portuguese violinist,
formerly Court Violinist, and his
string quintet. Two Concerts
Fourth Day.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18

thEee-bager. Mclaughlin up next
singled very nicely to right field
and came home on Zoeller's near
home run, also in right field.
The Indians scored internationally
turnout the game, but to make the
score sure they put two over in their
last time at bat.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
The Parnells

Two of the cleverest musical en-
tertainers on the platform. They
will strike twelve" with you in
two programs the sixth day.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18
BRONKS CLINCH
HOLD ON CELLAR
Pocatello Indians Take
Game From Locals
by IA Score
LEAGUE STANDING

The Pocatello Indians admins
tered gentle little scalping to Kel-
ly's Bronx Wednesday afternoon at
the Fair grounds when they slipped
1t over with to score. 1t was
quite some ball game, full of thrills,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-18

Summary-Two-base hits, Fallen
tine, Moves, Steifel, Mclaughlin;
three-base hits, Adolph, Johnson,
Zoller, Bliss; stolen bases, Bourne,
Lynch, Adolph 2, Kilburn; sacrifice
hits, Fitzpatrick, Phillips, Kilpat-
rick, Hardy, Slattery, Zoller; struck
out, by Howard 5, by Kilburn 6;
bases on balls, by Howard 2; by Kill
burn /; wild pitch, kilburn.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
Quick Way to Whiten
DiscoIored Teeth

While the cleansing of the teeth seems
fairly well assured by regular use OF the
tooth brush. this can by no means be
depended upon 10 maintain the white
ness and lUstre OF the enamel. This is
only too we'll appreciated by thousands
Of particular men and women who, in
spite Of the liberal use of various tooth
powders, pastes and liquids, seem unable
20 remove the tinge Of yellow or gray
from the front Of their teeth. or BLACK or
brOTnisn fringes about the edges.
Il will be welcome news to all such
that every stain and discOloration can be
completely and quickly removed by the
use OF "Once-a-Week Tooth Polish" the
discovery of q well-known dentist. If
used regularly, the dlsagreeable hnts
will not reappear. and the teeth will al
ways have that spOtless milky wilderness
and sparkling beauty so much admired
but so seldom seen. Its effectiveness is
all the more remarkable because IL is so
perfectly harmless. Instead OF scratch
ing OF eating into the enamel or injuring
the gums, it helps keep teeth, gums and
mouth IN a healthy state Used by the
little ones it viii do much to prevent
ehiIdren's ailments. Druggists sell Once
a-Week Tooth Polish in convenient
packages. with simple OBJECTIONABLE
vertisement-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-29
SKATER STORY
YOUTH TOLDOF
GIRLS MURDER
Officers Get New Confession
From Suspected Slayer of
Phone Operator.
PRISONER UNDER GUARD

PONTIAC. Mich, April 29.-Anson
Best, %, Flint (Iich) youth. who on
Wednesday confessed he murdered Vera
Schneider, 10, telephone operator, be
cause she wanted him to-" today admit
ted he had slain her while attacking her
and that she had "died fighting"
This new confession was obtained from
Best after ceaseless grilling by the au-
thoritles here, they declared, and while
the courthouse jail, where he is con-
fined, was heavily guarded to prevent
a possible attempt at lynching
Bloodstains discovered on handker-
chiefs found knotted about the girls
neck led to Best making a full confes-
sion of the crime, it was announced.
Confronted with this evidence, Best de
clared, according to a disclosure Of his
statements by the authorities, that he
first struck the girl over the right tenn
pie and then choked her until blood
came.
This he wiped away with the handker-
chiefs, later knotting them in such fash
ion as to conceal the stains.
The remainder of the first confession
made by Best, in which he told OF go
ing with the girl to the unfinished house
where the crime was committed, is not
seriously questioned by the police and
prosecutors office here.