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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
JACKSON |. 0. 0. F.
iNSTALLS OFFICERS

JACKSON, Tenn, Jan. 49, (Spl.)--
Royal Fountain Lodge No. 1877, |. O.
.. r. met in regular session Monday
night with Noble Grand Williams pre-
siding Following the regular business
of the lodge the annual installation OF
officers was held and the following Of
ficers instated j. L. Wick, noble grand :,
Il. Hudspeth, vice grand. A. B. Pom
croy, recording seCrC tary; ). II. Booth,
treasurer. j. G. Smith, financial score
tary. Several committees made favor
able reports and other encouraging in
dications for the progress OF the lodge
were presented at the meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
JACKSON POSTOFFICE
RECEIPTS A RECORD

JACKSON, Tenn, Jan. Us. (Spl)--
The postal receipts from the sale of
stamps at the local postoffice during
the three months ending Dec, 81, ag-
gregated $l7625. which represents the
postage for the largest quantity of mail
that has ever passed through the post
office in three months. according to
statement given out yesterday by Post
master Oliver Benton, The postal re-
ceipts for the same period in 1918 were
almost as large but a higher rate OF
postage was in effec; at that time, the
flat rate for sealed letters being three
cents and for postal cards two cents.
1t is estimated by the postoffice author
tiles that the amount Of mail passing
through the local office has increased
approximately 30 per cent over the
amount last year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
BARRACKS BURN AT
GULFP0RT ACADEMY

GULFPORT, Miss, Jan. 1.-Two
large barracks of the Gulf Coast Mill
tary academy were destroyed by fire
yesterday afternoon at 3 O'Clock. The
cause is unknown.
After discovery of the fire it had
gained such Roadway that calls for as
sistance were sent to Gulfport and BIZ
loxi. Engines from both places arrived
shortly despite the distance OF several
miles, the departments rendered much
assistance.
Most of the students were away at
the time, but, their, belongings were
practically all saved
Estimate of the loss sustained Is I'M
available, but it was fully covered by
insurance Officials of the academy
said last night that the fire will not
interfere with the present school term.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
PLAN APPROPRIATION
FOR NATIONAL GUARD

JACKSON. Miss, Jan, -. (Spl)--
The first general appropriation bill
placed on the calendar was introduced
simultaneously in the two bodies. in
the house by Mr.. Dinsmore and in the
senate by Mr.. Perkins. 1t carries an
appropriation of $79.77l per year for the
support of the Mississippi national
guard
The Joint authors are both eX-service
men, and both served as captains of
artillery with the overseas forces. The
measure was framed after conference
with Adjt. Gen. Scales and Is in line
with the budget for military purposes
submitted by Gov Bilbo.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
DRUG STORE ROBBED.

JACKSON. Tenn, Jan. IS. (Spl.)--
No clew has been developed by the Of
ficers to date relative to the robbery OF
the z. G. Morris drug store at Five
Points which occurred ut an early hour
Saturday morning. The officers were
busy Saturday making secret invest-
cations and only in the immediate
neighborhuod of the store was the rob-
berry known.
MIR. Morris states that articles to the
value of approximately 500 were taken
from the store,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
THIEVES GET "PROPS"
FOR BANQUET TABLE

Thieves evidently are planning swell
banquet, Invitation probably will be
OUT within a few days.
H. $. Fielding. 1924 Fountain court
attended the movies with his family
Monday night. When they returned the
hauoIct had good start as they
missed a dozen and half silver spoons,
and a quantity Of salad and oyster
forks. also gravy ladies
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
SPURNS DAVID'S LOVE;
DODCES HIS BULLETS

Where the David Of biblical times en-
ployed a sling shot against the great
Goliath Of Gath. David Moore, SO, ne
gro, 500 St Paul avenue employed slugs
Of lead, spit out from an automatic
pistol in the general direction of his
Monday afternoon when she looked to
him like the vision David saw on Mr..
Uriah's roof.
But the modern Davids aim was
poor. A door suffered more than did
Maggie.
Detectives Bishop and Joyce. with
Emergency Policemen York and Oliver,
summoned on the run, disarmed David
and Jailed him on charges Of assault
to murder and carrying pistol.
Dave. they learned, shot at Maggie,
when she refused to marry him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
J. R. MURRAY RESIGNS.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 81.
Reese Murray, head OF the department
Of justice for the district embracing
Alabama and parts OF Tennessee. and
Mississippi, has rendered his resigna-
ton effective Eeh |
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
COTTON MILL SOLD

YAZOO CITY. Miss. Jan l&. tSplD-
The Reliance Manufacturing company
Of Chicago, has lust purchased the
Wiuona, Miss, cotton mill the price
paid being more than Sl5U,ouv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
COMMISSION MEN MEET.

CLEVELAND, Jan 13.--The twenty
eighth annual convention Of the Ma
tional League Of Commission Merchants
opened here today and viii continue
through Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
NO CAMOUFLACE
IN THIS STORY
Apply a Few Drops Then Lift
Touchy Corns Off With
Fingers

Doesn't hurt bit Drop a little
frcezone on an aching corn instantly
that corn stops hurting, then you lift
it right out. Yes, magic
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15
Mrs. j. S. Byrd Entertains
Royalty.

The card party given by Mrs. ]. S
Byrd on Thursday afternoon of last
week was forerunner of Christmas
festivities.
The pretty Buncombe home was
gay with Christmas berries, holly and
mistletoe.
The tables were arranged in the
adjoining living room and dining
room. At the close of the interesting
games, Mrs. Chas. A. Griffin and Miss
Gladys Padgett cut for the head
prize, Cutex manicure outfit, which
was captured by Mrs. Griffin.
Mrs. Herbert Smith was given a
dainty box of tinted stationery for
the BOBBY prize.
An elaborate salad course with
coffee and whipped cream, and pound
cake with block cream was served,
concluding one of the most charming
functions of the winter season.
Included in the ffty-odd guests
invited were Johnston and Trenton
players who always are such well
coined visitors in Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15
Delightful Meeting of Music
Club.

The Philharmonic Music club met
with Misses Miriam and Genevieve
Norris for the December meeting.
It was a great pleasure to have the
Nevin Musical Club present and their
selections added much to the program
for the afternoon.
). The first number was a piano solo,
"Seigmund's Love Song," played by
Mrs. H. C. Mitchell. Miss Miriam Nor
ris sang a very appropriate song,
"Winter." Miss Gladys Padgett play
ed McDowell's "Prelude," which
everyone enjoyed.
The Nevin quartette then gave
"Gondoliera," by Ethelbert Nevin.
This was followed by "The Dolls
Waltz" by the quartette. Miss Taylor,
the reader, gave a reading after
which a duet, "My Isle of Golden
Dreams" was played by two of the
Nevin club.
As the recently elected treasurer
was unable to serve, Miss Gladys
Padgett was elected to this office.
The hostesses served pineapple sal
ad, sandwiches and hot chocolate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

| Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith are re
ceiving the congratulations of theil
friends over the coming of little
son to spend Christmas with them
and may the little gentleman spenc
many, very many, Christmases with
them to brighten their lives.
Mr.. Oscar McClendon surprised his
many friends by making a journey
into Saluda county Sunday and bring
ing back his bride who was Miss
Vary Still, her father residing be.
tween Johnston and Saluda. They
were married at Ward Sunday after.
noon.
Edgefeld welcomes Mr.. Leslie M.
Edmunds and his bride. He served
in the navy several years and after
securing his discharge accepted po-
sition in Washington, D. c., where he
met Miss Rosa Hammond, who be-
came his bride several days ago. They
were married in Columbia at the
home of sister of Miss Hammond.
We are delighted that they have
come to Edgefeld to make their
home.
The Pelletier Players will be the
third Lyceum number, coming on the
3rd of January, which is Monday.
Last year we had similar number,
the Cambridge Players, which was a
delight to all who heard them. This
is even more highly recommended
and we bespeak for them an appre-
ciative audience. Unless circum-
stances arise to compel change they.
will play "The Newly-Weds." See the
in the window of
Cantelou and Mitchells drug store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15
Birthday Party Given by Mis-.
Elizabeth Zimmerman.

Miss Elizabeth Zimmerman cele-
brated her fourteenth birthday very
delightfully."- on Saturday afternoon,
December eleventh. Quite a large
number of little friends enjoying
the afternoon with the little hostess.
Christmas decorations were used
pi ofusely and merry games made the
home resound with merriment.
Pound cake, gelatine and whipped
cream was served during the happy
function.
A number of gifts were showered
on the honoree with the very sin
cerest of wishes for many such happy
returns Of the day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15


Mr.. Minis Walker of Blackvill,
spent the weekend in Edgefeld visit
ing friend(s).
Mr.. John Bones has given up hi!
position with Yonce & Mooney to &C
cept one with an automobile com
pany in Columbia.
A Christmas Cantata will be giver
in the Baptist church Sunday night
You will regret it if you fail to hear
this beautiful music.
W. w. Adams & Company an.
nounce a special sale in their adver-
tisement in this issue. 1t will pay
you to read what they say.
Messrs. Quarles & Zimmerman Of
fer some great bargains in their ad-
vertisement this week. Read what this
popular store says to the holiday
shoppers.
Mr.. A. S. Tompkins has been great
ly missed by his friends from his of
fee and from our streets, having
been confined to his home with an at
tack of grip. We are glad to announce
that he is steadily improving.
Mr.. w. H. Turner announces in his
full page advertisement in this issue
that the second death blow to high
prices is still on at the Corner Store.
He is offering some great bargains.
Mr.. Albert Darlington is in Edge
field visiting relatives, having stop
ped over here while en- route from
Texas to his home in West Chester,
Pa.
A piece of Miss Eliza Minis beau
tiful handpainted china would make
a very appropriate Christmas gift.
Where can you find a person who
would not appreciate gift of that
kind?
In half-page advertisement this
week Dorm & Minis announce they
have reduced everything in the store,
absolutely without reservation, to
half price, which gives the holiday
shoppers a rare opportunity to make
their limited funds bring large re-
turns.
In spite of the financial depression
Santa Claus will make his usual an
nual visits into the homes, of Edge
field county. The Advertiser hopes
that no children will have their hap
piness curtailed. Let's make them
happy. They are children but once.
Let the older people deny themselves
in order that the children may be
made happy at the Yuletide.
MI. and Mrs. Foy A. vause enter
;ained the directors of the hotel with
an elaborte oyster-turkey dinner
Tuesday night, proving themselves
20 be delightful entertainers. Some
If the directors were unavoidably abb
sent but those present were Ex-Gov.
J. C. Sheppard, w. A. Strom, J. n.
Reel, Belts Cantelou, M. w. Shive,
J. W. Stewart and j. L. Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15
FOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. A. H. Corley has been spend
ing the past week in Conyers, Ga.
visiting her mother.
Mrs. L. W. Cheatham went to Bal.
timore Thursday to be at the bedside
of her brother who is seriously i'll.
Rev. P. P. Blalock will preach in
the Presbyterian church here on
Sunday morning at 11:15. Subject,
The Birth of Christ.
By the end of the week our college
students will be returning home and
thsn the town will be gayer than it
has since they left in September.
Bishop Guerry will make his Wis
Ttation to Trinity church, Edgefeld,
Monday evening, December the 20.
The public is cordially invited to be
present.
I Two Christmas trees are being
prepared for the members of the
Baptist and Methodist Sunday
schools to which the young people
are lOOhlllS 1OIWdTu.
Mr.. T. A. Hightower is in Boston
on business. He makes several trips
every year to Boston and is enter
tanned royalty by the owners of the
Addison Mills while there.
Smith-Marsh Company announces
this week tnat they are conducting
a special sale to move the winter
merchandise and the people will seize
upon this opportunity to supply their
cold weather and holiday needs.
A box party will be given at the
Morgan school house Wednesday
night, December %. Everybody is
invited to attend. The money is being
raised for very worthy cause and
we trust that large sum will be real
lied.
MIR. J. D. Holstein, Jr., was carried
to Johns Hopkins hospital in Balti-
more Saturday for special treatment.
His friends are delighted that he
stood the trip splendidly and trust
that he, will soon return home fully
restored to health.
Little Miss Katherine Thompson
and Master Thomas Mann Thomp-
son leave for their Christmas vaca-
tion Sunday to be spent at their
Southport home, after which they
will return to "Hill Crest" for their
spring school work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15
D. A. r. Meeting.

The December meeting of the
D. A. R. will be held with Mrs. Leslie
Kernaghan on December 21st at $3.50
o'clock.
A very pleasant program has been
arranged according to the Year
Book. Miss Margaret May will give a
vocal selection as the musical num-
ber.
Paper, "The Stamp Act Congress"
Mrs. w. C. Tompkins.
civilian Pitts Statue Ma
mie Tillman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15
sfow To Give oA1nIne To chndren.

FEBRILINE Is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. Itisa Tasteless Syrup, pleas.
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take it and never know Il Is Ouinine,
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
AXE ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try
pose. Ask for 2.ounce original package. The
same FRRRUINE is blown in hottie. IS Sents
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

WANTED: Men or women to
take orders among friends and neigh
bors for the genuine guaranteed ho-
siery, full line for men, women and
children. Eliminates darning. We.
pay rs cents an hour spare time or
$4,000 a week for full time: Expe-
rience unnecessary. Write
international Stocking Mills,
Morristswn, Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

EF.EETgtE Tho Best Tonic,
!anx psmMnS sisG Mild Laxative
E5ESEHS Family Medicine
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

Mrs. A. H. Corley has been spend
ing the past week in Conyers, Ca,
visiting her mother.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

Only One "BRomo oUININE''
70 get the genuine, cni1 for full name. Lax.
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of
e. W. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. Stops
cough and headache. and works of cold. 2sc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

Mrs. L. W. Cheatham went to Bal
timore Thursday to be at the bedside
of her brother who is seriously i'll.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

Rev. P. P. Blalock will preach in
the Presbyterian church here on
Sunday morning at Ills. Subject,
The Birth of Christ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

By the end of the week our college
students will be returning home and
thsn the town will be gayer than it
has since they left in September.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

A Christmas Cantata will be giver
in the Baptist church Sunday night
You will regret it if you fail to hear
this beautiful music.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

w. w. Adams G. Company an.
nounce special sale in their adver-
tisement in this issue. 1t will pay
you to read what they say.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

Mr.. John Bones has given up his
position with Yonce & Mooney to ac-
cept one with an automobile COM
pany in Columbia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

Mr.. Minis Walker of Blackville
spent the weekend in Edgefeld visit
ing friend(s).
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-15

Bishop Guerry will make his Wis
Itation to Trinity church., Edgefeld,
Monday evening, December the 20.
The public is cordially invited to be
present.
Evening star., 1920-01-04
j. S. STEEL CORPORATION
TO HOLD TO OLD PRICES

NEW YORK, January 3. - The year
closed with steel comparatively quiet.
but with considerable heavy tonnage
held in allegiance. Some interest at
taches to the announcement of the
United States Steel Corporation that 1t
will adhere to the price schedules es-
ablished last March. Independent nfllls
have been selling considerably higher
The steel companies are all heavily SOLD.
There is a shortage of bars. plates,
sheets and wire products.
Demand for iron has slowed down
during the last few days. but consump-
ton for the next four months is eX-
pected to heavily tax the capacity OF
iron have been sold during the past
week, but offerings were exceptional
Prices did not advance but are firmly
held. Considerable tonnage due in De-
cember has been carried into this year.
Production during 1919 is estimated at
80, ,051, 900 in 1918.
Up to a few days ago there was
fairly brisk demand for copper, and the
statistical position is stronger than
month ago. Producers have been con-
servative, but the market has advanced
to 10 and 1914 cents for the first quarter.
For the second quarter 1919 cents is
quoted and for export as much as 1874
cents is asked.
The consumption of lead has been eX-
Ceeulng the pTOductloH anu lHeTe Is
very little offering.
Zinc continues to move freely for eX-
port and the market has advanced slow
ly during the week.
Tin has been fairly active and. follow
ing London. has advanced sharply dur
iEg the week. Some importers now ask
591a cents for spot and 60 cents for ship
ment from the far east. The actual
market for nearby tin. however, is about
59A to 59& cents Anthony continues
very active and strong at 9a4 cents.
Evening star., 1920-01-04
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO. January 3.-Corn under
went setback in value today, largely
owing to belief that the crop move
ment would be on a broader scale next
week. Prices closed unsettled, y to
11a cents net lower, with January
134ss to 1.34A and May 1875 to
131a4. Oats lost a to y cent In
provisions the outcome was to 25
cents advance.
At first the corn market showed an
upward tendency as result of below
zero weather and of continued scanti-
ness of receipts. Later. however val
ues began to respond to predictions of
rising temperature and to advices
that cars were more plantiful in parts
of Illinois and Iowa. Bearish senti-
ment due to the inference that rural
shipments would, therefore, increase
was further emphasized by a falling
off in export demand for oats. In
this connection gossip was current
that the seaboard was reselling to
the west oats which had been pur-
chased for Europe. Under such cir
cumstances week end covering by
shorts failed to rally the corn mar
ket to any great extent.
Oats, like corn. were weak, except
at the start. Selling was led by
prominent speculator. who unloaded
about 100000 bushels.
Higher quotations on hogs gave
firmness to provisions. Demand
though. was light. Offerings lacked
volume, too, despite weakness of
Evening star., 1920-01-04
ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
DISTURB ABROAD
Central Europe Conditions May
Compel Further Credit Expansion
by England and United States.

(From Financial Dept. of y. Y. Evening Post,
, LONDON. January 3-The complex
ity of international economic prob
lens is enormous as the new year be-
gins America and England. consid-
er;ng only their own self-interest,
would probably concentrate on a
gradual def1ation of credit and cur
compelled, because of European con-
ditions. to pursue course involving
further credit expansion.
There is some apprehension. too.
lest the approach of your presidential
election occasion too strong revival
q time when it is essential that both
America and England conduct their
international operations without re-
gard to domestic politics.
1t is considered necessary that both
the federal reserve and the Bank of
England exercise much discretion
concerning their official discount
rates 1t is recognized that specula-
tion. whether in commodities or Sc
curities, should be checked.
An increase in our railway freight
rates. which has now been announced.
was inevitable if the companies were
again to become self-supporting. 1t
is considered. however. that if the
best efficiency is to be secured from
the railroads England should de-
clare against INSTRUMENTATION ana IN
favor of private ownership with prop
er competition.
The labor outlook is variously re-
garded. Unless carefully dealt with
it might easily degenerate into boil
sheviSm.
Emphasis is laid by financial peo-
pie upon the fact that America and
England alike must realize the dis
astrous condition of central Europe
Neither America nor England will be
out of danger financially or politically
until European civiliZat ton is restored
Evening star., 1920-01-04
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.

oA>AA' 0.-RoDOrtS
that exporters had purchased between
10000 and 10000 bags of coffee out of
the local stock. believed to be for
shipment to Scandinavian ports. were
accompanied by increased activity and
sharp advance in coffee futures here
today. The opening was 12 to 10
points higher and the more active
positions sold 80 to 33 points net
higher during the earlier trading on
trade buying and a moderate demand
from commission houses with Wall
street and cotton trade connections.
The close was few points off from
the best under realizing. but showed
a net advance of % to 33 points May
sold at 1890 and closed at 1884 bid.
Closing bids: January. 1880; March,
1856; May, 1884: July, 1904; Septem-
ber. 1883: October, 1886.
Spot was reported in better demand
and firmer at 1512 to 15&4 for Rio Is.
and 241s to 25A for Santos As. Firm
offers based on American credits were
reported unchanged. while. London
credits were unchanged to a shade
higher.
The official cables showed an ad-
vance of $50 reis in the Rio market,
but a decline of 1-32d to II 21-32 in
the rate of Rio exchange on London.
The Santos spot market was unchang-
ed to 200 reis lower. The early cables
quoted futures 25 reis higher to 25
reis lower and a special cable re-
ceived later showed an advance of
70 to $50 reis.