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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Mrs. S. L. Rowan.

BALDWIN. Miss, Jan. 20, (Spl)--
Mrs 8 l.. Rowan died at her home
saturday after an illness of only a
few DAYS. Surviving her are her hus-
band. two sons. Leon Rowan and Mer-
ritt Rowan. also two brothers, DR.:
Frank Merritt. OF Blue Mountain, and
w. r. Merritt, Of Clarendon. Ark, and
two sisters. Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Bry-
son, Of Blue Mountain
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Dozier Skaggs.

NEWBERN, Tenn. Jan. 20, (Spl)--
Jack Dozier, OF Nebovllle, and Miss
Myra SkaEgs, Of the Tatumville commu
nifty, were quietly married at the home
OF Squire f. A. McCorkle, near Church
ton, Monday. In the presence of Turner
Akin and Miss Bernice Waldron, who
we're also married at the same time,
The bride is the daughter OF Mrs, ]. NJ.
Sksggs, of Tatumville, and Mr., Dozier
is a progressive young farmer of Gibson
county The couple will reside in Glib
son county,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
N The Dead VIZ
Frank Figures.

HELENA, Ark, Jan. 90, (Spl)-
Following several days illness and an
operation in hospital in St. Louis,
Frank Figures, 80 years old. died, and
the body was forwarded to the Eng
ures home near Lexa for interment. He
leaves his wife, four children, Mrs
Bryan Frazier, Of Forrest City, Mrs.
Il, l.. DuBose. Of Bartlett, Tenn, Mrs.
phillips. Of Camp Dix, n. j.. and w.
O. Figures. of Helena.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
George J. Jones.

pADt1CAH Ky. Jan. 20. (Spl)-
George ]. Jones, 81 years old. died ut
his home in Paducah, Death resulted
from paralysis Surviving him are his
widow. Mrs Annie Jones, -four, sons and
five daughters The funeral will be
held from the residence with burial at
oak Grove cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
KN0XVllLE'S BANK
CLEARINGS A RECORD

KNOXVILLE Tenn, Jan. 90 (Spl)
-knoxville's bank clearings for the
on record in the history of the Clear
ing house association They show
gain Of $LSS5,s67.96 over those Of the
same period Of last year The com
parative figures show ASS, 1898 for
this year, over $2,732 2S307 for the
same week Of last wear.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Mrs. MANDY L. Churchwen.

HUNTINGTON, Tenn Jan. 20. tSpl;I
Miss Mandy Little Churchwell 80
yesterday at the home Of her SON. john
son Mac, who lives about three miles
southwest of Huntingdon. She Is sur
vived by one son, one brother and two
sisters The burial took place Monday
at Liberty funeral services being con-
Quoted by the Rev Thomas Orman.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Lipscomb Davis.

HELENA, Ark. Jan. 20. tSplD--
The wedding OF Miss Hortense Lips
comb. daughter of n. f. Lpscomb, of
this city, and Harold Davis, OF Mem
phis, Tenn, occurred here Sunday, the
Rev. Charles r. Blaisdell rector OF St
Johns Episcopal church. officiating.
The bride was attended by Miss Jane
Mcdonald
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Will H. Williamson.

HUNTINGDON. Tenn. Jan. 20. (Spl)
The body of Will H. Williamson was
brought to Huntingdon and buried at
New Liberty, his death having occurred
at Bolivar at the West Tennessee asy-
lum, where he was taken several
months ago when his mind became de-
ranged He Is survived by his wife and
one or more children, He was 81 years
Of age.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Mrs. Nettie CASTOR.

CoIJ fMBJ'S.. Miss, Jan. 20. tSpl)-
After 81 years Of useful life Mrs. Net
lie CAST on. one Of the best known and
Oldest ladies' Of this city, has passed
away. ~. CASTOR, who was born in
London. England, came to America
wher about six years Of age and soon
afterward located in this city When
quite young she was married to the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Mrs. Alice N. Hawkins.

PADUCAH. Ky, Jan. 20. (Spl)-
Mrs. Alice Eudora Hawkins, widow of
John NJ. Hawkins, died early Sunday
morning, death resulting from pneu-
monia. Mrs Hawkins had made her
home in Paducah all of her life Sur
viving her are three sons and four
daughters The funeral and burial win
take place here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Mrs. Jack Case.

JACKSON, Tenn, Jan. 20. .(Spl)-
A number of out-of-town friends came
to Jackson Monday to attend funeral
services for the late, Mrs. Jack Case,
formerly of jackson. who died Friday
night at her home In New York.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs Charles Allen, of Corinth. Miss.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tendall, of
Memphis.
The body arrived in Jackson at noon
and services in Hollywood cemetery
were conducted by the Rev. J. e.
Brown. of the First Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Case died following a
short illness.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
James Mulvin.

PADUCAH. KY Jan. 20 GSplD-
Following a prolonged Illness OF tuber-
culosis the death OF James Mulvin, 81
years of age, a resident of Paducah.
occurred Sunday at Mount Rose sani-
tarium, ST Louis, where he had been
for the last two months. The funeral
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Mrs. Elizabeth Brewer.

NEWBERN, Tenn, Jan. 20. (Spl)-
News has reached relatives in Newhern
announcing the death of Mrs. Elizabeth
Brewer. Of Clarksdale, Miss. Mrs.
Brewer was the mother of DR.. J. D.
Brewer, leading physician Of Dyer
county. who has been practicing in
Newborn for a number of years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Atkins Waldron.

NEwBERN. Tenn. Jan. 90 Spill
Turner Atkins and Miss Bernlce wal
dron, popular young people OF the Ia
tumvile community. south Of town,
were married at the home of Squire Ed
A. McCorkle Monday afternoon, in the
presence Of few friends, Squire Nc
Corkle officiating.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Miss Alta B. Carneal.

PADUCAH, Ky. Jan 20. tSpl. y
Following brief illness Miss Alta
Blanche CarneaL "A years old, died
sunday at her home near Paducah.
Funeral services aud burial took place
nt McKcndree cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Rhodes Bruce.

HUNTINGDON, Tenn, Jan, 90. (Spl)
News has been received here of the
marriage of Lucien Neil Rhodes, of
Jacksonville, Fla, to Miss Lille May
Bruce, OF Quincy, Fla. Mr., Rhodes was
born and reared in this county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20

OF Phillips county and later being in
the cotton business here is widely
known in Eastern Arkansas. Shortly
after the wedding they went 10 their
plantation home at Lake Providence,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
g III 6
Edwards Higgins.

HELENA, Ark, Jan 20. tspl)
Mrs. Nancy Virginia Edwards Of Rick
mond, Ky, and H. Il. Higgins, OF Lake
Providence, were married In Memphis
the latter part OF the past week. Mt;
Higgins was formerly deputy sheriff
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Ratliff- Carmack.

BALDWIN Miss, Jan, 20. tSpl)--
Roy Ratiff and Miss Cleo Carmack
were married here, the ceremony be-
ing said by Elder r. u. McCorkle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Damaree Perry.

HELENA, Ark, Jan 20. (Spl)--
Miss Mabel Damaree and Purvey Perry,
both OF westover. Ark, were married
at the home OF the bride, on the A. c.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
For Your
Kitchen

w GOD LIT
BOXES, substantially
cons ru cted, with
hinged cover; zoe
value, on sale at 100
each.
w GOD re LLIN
PINS, made of best
hardwood; will last q
lifetime; regular 25c
value, in this sale at
19c each.
GOO ID q u A l. 1T Y
Ii II T. A ID BOARDS
bound on edge to pre-
vent warping; 75c
value csc; soc value
for 49c each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
G. York.

NEWBERN. Tenn, Jan. 20. (Spl)-
c. York, a well known citizen. near the
Crockett county line, died at his home
after a brief illness He was the son
of the late DR., York. Surviving him are
three sisters
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
SKIN THE CAT"
But if you won't exercise
vigorously you must
take "Cascarets."

cises, taking long walks or chopping
wood to keep the liver and bowels ac-
tive, but most folks take their exercise
in an easy chair. Such folks need Cas-.
carets, else they suffer from sick head
ache, sour. acid stomach, indigestion
colds and are miserable. But don't stay
bilious or constipated. Feel splendid al
ways by taking CascaretS occasionally
They act without gripping or inconven-
fence. They never sicken you like Gallo
mel, Salts, oil, or nasty, harsh Pills
They cost so little too-Cascarets work
while you sleep. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20

| late Trisdand CASTOR. She is survived
by one nephew by marriage, d. T.
CASTOR, Of this city,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20

will take place here. Mulvin Is sur
vived nv one sister. Kate. and one
brother, John Mulvin, OF Chlcago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20

Cobb plantation. the Rev. J. w, Por-
ter pastor Of the First Baptist church,
officiating. Mr.. and Mrs, Perry will
reside at Westover
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting
trunk several years ago Doctors said
my only hope OF cure was an opera
ton. Trusses did me no good. Finally
| got hold Of something that quickly
and completely cured me. Years have
passed and the rupture has never re-
turned, although | am doing hard work
as a carpenter. There was no opera
ton, no lost time. no trouble, have
nothing TO sell. but will give full In
formation about how you may find a
complete cure without operation, II you
write to me, Eugene NJ Pullen, car
penter, 52OF Marcellus avenue, Manas-
uuan, n. j. Better cut out this notice
and show It to any others who are rup-
tured-you may save a life or at least
stop the misery OF rupture and the
worry and danger 81 an operation
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
WHEN RHEUMATIC
PAINS HIT HARD
Have Sloan's Liniment ready for
those sudden rheumatic
twinges.

~ ONT let that rheumatic pain or
ache find you without Sloan's
Llninent again. Keep 1t handy
In the medicine cabinet for immediate
action when needed II you are out OF
II now, get another bottle today, so
you won't suffer any longer than nee
essary when pain or ache attacks you
Apply II without rubbino-for II
notwithstanding prompt relief OF SCI
atica. lumbago, neuralgia, lameness,
soreness, sprains, strains, bruises. BE
prepared-keep II handy
An druggists--35c, roc, $40
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Bath Room
Fixtures

24-INCH GL SIS
SHELVES, with nick
ell lat e d brass
brackets; specially
priced at $1.63 each.
1S-INCH GLA IS
SHELVES, with nick
e -pla t e d brass
brackets; priced for
this sale at $1.49
each.
24-INCH TO Ell
BARS of highly nick
el-plated brass; we'll
made and a remark
able value at $3.50;
priced for this sale at
CSC each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Alarm Clocks

America" Alarm Clocks-one
of the "Westclox" family-guar-
anteed a perfect timekeeper; high
ly nickel-plated; regular S1.75
values, on sale at $1.49 each.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20
Rheumatism

is completely washed out OF the system
by the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water.
Positively guaranteed by money bSclt
offer Tastes fine; costs a trifle. De
livered anywhere by our Memphis
agents, oliver Finnie Co. Phone them.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-20

NATIONAL THRIFT WEEK-The first step
toward your Own Home is a Savings Account
Evening star., 1920-12-19

me: But it is impossible for Germany
to make war again..
Nonsense! She may lack money in
one sense of the term. but Russia.
Poland and Turkey also all lack
money and yet wage war as we talk
here. Does Germany. in order to make
war. need money which will pass in
New York city? No; she needs that
which will pass in Germany and that
she can manufacture by the tens of
billions. The bolshevists have had no
difficulty in printing tons OF Russian
rouble notes which poss readily in
Russia.
."At this very moment Germany is Civ
ing officers and troops to the bolshevists
Could they have lasted as they have
without her help? Neveri Indeed, they
were born Of Germany's clever scheme
for the disruption Of rich and powerful
Russia, whose steam roller was making
allied victory certainty.
II do not believe, as do some qualified
experts. that Germany already fully has
organized Russia for her purposes. but
1 do say that unless the world shall stop
her she will do exactly that, and that
she prepares now. BerTlfardi's new book
repents only of German failure. not of
German sin, and says that she pre-
Evening star., 1920-12-19

ing. The Russian people spend their
capital That helps toward that Ger
man domination which the Germans
work for, and, indeed. have got.
DO not let the Russian situation
mean anything but German domfna-
tion to you. That is its truth. Rus
sian leaders are not Russians-they
are Germans. And while bolshevism
Is called Russian philosophy. 1t
really is a German propaganda-a
German poison gas for Russian minds.
The United States must not per-
NIT itself to go to sleep in fond
dream Of world peace. We are farther
from that now than we were in 1914.
There are perils for America, as for
the rest of US. perils where wonderful
armaments exist. wonderful armies
are in readiness. wonderful technique
in every part of the complicated art
OF war making has been perfected.
perils In Russia, and. above all. perils
In a Germany uncompelled to keep
her word. America must not be slum-
brous. but on her guardv'
There had seemed to be note Of
pessimism in some things which the
world-famous Frenchman had de-
clared about his country early in our
talk. I asked another question. His
answer was most reassuripg.
France" said he. "is in a practical
situation. She asks no favors now of
any one; she asks only consideration
such as a friend may properly expect.
She asks no loans: she asks good will.
She does not decline help from her
Evening star., 1920-12-19
BY THOMAS NELSON PAGE

tie old # ssdSdsS sGg THERE ; IS .ys ls : said that in
rri sad the beliefs Of childhood It
we he9e sha1sed We have light that
1s' Se still hi:
h0mff @ f su, and md make. @ we have
freshness which in childhood creates
owls hSs s ss .d Of bricks aas
ii s.ssaS ssss
@ a By
Tsn Blocking
Are brutal material facts the only Are
sn e sls mans o child s
and learn wi dom a @ GO r. se5 s sss
the shops full blazing dazzling There the people huy,ns
Il ,ssfs s, by M
spirit created these outward signs
sweets, .hs
y. ~ sssss sss s'::
s ts ss s; ss
them sa S *. 6 .s wss ss' Ben s ie
savior xhon they ~.s
81 s:: I'd q % ::;
HI. H.~s mss ss s.ss ss
and in dd % ts.sq .ss Is IS. Christina.
spirit SAINT. Claus the Of the golden oppor
OF course believe in Santa Claus sorry for
l. sp light They st
e Blind n" I
tae Try s
:y: ss !; s;
hsppsst sSid,sa
for
N 'nep ....-s 80, sr.e.azsat nm. . 3:
Evening star., 1920-12-19
THERE is A S ANITA CLAUS!

HERHAPS it is because have written book about
- Claus that asked whether
still believe in Santa Claus, and, if DO why believe
in him.
OF course believe in Santa Claus and if any one should do
away him. attempt SOL feel that would be
unpardonabe for would be crime against childhood
believe in Santa Claus becauebecaue have always believed
in him since used up morning the little
Claus had really been there during
night filled stockings with real Christmas presents
then have several
tons of ehidrentwo in amybeieve in him as others
when generation after
little children. who know the deep things OF life who
with absolute certainty decide questions that the and
perfectly definite faible choice where right and
wrong concerned believe who am not to believe?
brought up believe in Santa Claus in
day wa-gray little belly Sleigh reindeer chimneys
cling fondy beliefs where they kind
s hss up e elders
and we1e not out to to- na ams
people different such Kris
latter formal and pefeEred the more friendly name
GREAT preparations made against his coming In fact
wa. ss
s eve na with his w ast for
til: % the ss III: ~s4 s @ sc
gSn h azs sss e 5 ts & e S auM12 All had . e
in those days perhaps among other reasons for the special
OF knew that Santa Claus brought
Sleep and By alchemy sleep .sG
him the nstul.y thGusht ESod II the
und1esmsd that
s: :: ?s ss: is s s:! s. If t;
Sss yisaa Sind IT, s tie b s No. he
@ sst .a % ns % % e s % % u;
Of ssTs Ess.ss sas put .s.y "''
that Santa Claus n ads Joyous every
Evening star., 1920-12-19

!, Germany has kept no promise
nothing that she says is Trustworthy.
Germany today is quite as great a
liar as was Germany in war time. A
few months ago she cringingly an
nounced that she had reduced her
naval Rersonnel to 10000 men. In
vestiga0on proves that she not only
holds in, reserve her full old strength,
disguished as police and otherwise,
but that she steadily enlists new men
for various bodies with the distinct
understanding on their part. the Ger
man governments and German peo-
pies, indeed'on everybody's part save
that OF the kind-hearted allies, that
they are of the navy personnel and
presently may have to fight for the
glory of the fatherland.'
4 + i X
today, has nothing to
lose and everything to gain.
One must admire her solidarity. All
Germans know the situation: all Ger
mans play the game.
81 am amazed when l see reputable
American newspapers giving space to
propaganda Of her weakness.
"Some allied friends have said to
Evening star., 1920-12-19

friends; she begs from nobody on
earth.
She bears heavy burdens. Her be-
re-the-war budget was five billions:
now tits twenty-five billions. Premier
Leygues told me before I sailed that
France had raised the tax rate to
her own citizens from i20 to 400. But
OF four thousand of our factories de-
stroyed. more than three Thousand
have been restored to better than
their old activity. -
1--WE can pay our taxes. for we are
at work. II Germany would work as
we do she would be far less danger
Gus. Striving. she might have won
a place among good nations. She
chose otherwise and must suffer.
France needs Americas market to
keep her rebuilt factories in opera
ton and Is sure that she will get Il.
The commercial balance must return
and. therefore. she hopes that the
United States may pass n tariff law not
too high to permit trade between the
nations.
France needs the good will and
the understanding OF your business
men and hopes that they will cross
the sea in constantly increasing num-
bers so that this may be secured
through actual acuuaintanceship. We
need exchange of men as well as that
of trade
And we need exchange OF knowl-
edge about world affairs"
Copyright. 1920, by Edward Marshall Syndi-
cate. Incl
Evening star., 1920-12-19
A Bit Raw.

a dinner. apropos Of The base ball
bribery scandal:
'The thing was SO raw that IL re-
minds me of, the Maori millionaire.
The Maoris, you know. are great
gamblers and intensely fond Of horse
racing. Well. this millionaire set mp
a stable and did well. One day,
though, just after horse Of his had
w6n.,A race. he rushed mp to the
Judges stand. yelling. ~.
7 prote6tt 4 protests? .s
!. ".But your horse won.' sxid the
Judge. .ssl.sss
=" I ,know. said tho Maori million
.aire. That's why I protest. didn't
want It to win"
Evening star., 1920-12-19
Urgently. Needed.

MRS GEORGE GOULD. at . New
AA York reception. was praising to .
friend the toilet of a beautiful young
woman nearby.
Mrs. Blank certainly looks stunning
tonight" said Mrs. Gould.
MRS. Blink? She isn't Mrs. Blank
now" her friend answered. Don't you
remember she divorced Blank In June
and she Is now Mrs.. Brown!''
'Oh. dear. yes,' Mrs. Gould replied;
'T forgot But I'd like to know how
any one can keep in mind all tho
matrimonial changes now adays. Why
doesn't somebody get out . new ref
erenee book to help us?" she added.
smiiing-one entitled who's Whosa
Evening star., 1920-12-19
RoF. FRANK JEWETT MATH-
J Err. JR.. Of Princeton Univer-
sity. the authority on primi-


sity. the authority on primi-
: tives, tells In Arts and Decora-
ton how Christian artists have cre-
ated. the Birth of Christ" He says:
At different times the Christian ar
tist has treated the Birth of Christ"
very variously. And indeed the theme
offered difficulties. What to the outer
eye is merely the birth OF any babe
on any journey. and of humble par
ents,, must seem a momentous event
enlistfng reverence and solemn joy.
It is easy to let the spiritual impress
siveness Of the subject escape in hu-
man tenderness, and, conversely, it is
easy to lose the beauty Of the theme
as such in dogmatic or other false
emphasis. There are such expressions
Of operatic ecstasy as Correggio's too
famous ''Night at Dresden" there are
such rugged assertions of the fact as
Ribera's admirable picture at Madrid.
The early prosecuted Christians.
whether from delicacy or fear. grasp
ed at the legendary detail that the
OK and the ass worshiped thepChild
as He lay in their manger. In fres-
Goes Of the catacombs and on Chris
tldu EdlNOPhA6AN yVu eAAS
faithful animal heads peering into a
manger before them. in which lies a
swaddled baby. Very likely the early
Christians wished to imply that all
nature joined in alteration when God
became flesh. and surely they con-
trasted the devotion of these mute
witnesses with the hardness of heart
Of. speaking men. Around this nucleus
OF the worshiping beasts was grad
ualiy built up the fully peopled scene
which satisfied the Christian artists
well through the middle ages. Always
at the. center you will find the ador'
1 Ing abSHStY hSfding modestly their
itfaditkona3 post eof honor. behind the
manger.
r ~ **
The Byzantine. form Of Nativity
which dominated the dark ages mere
,ly, asserts a solemn fact. Mary. in
we'll bred oblivion of her Child. is
propped up on a pallet. Two mid
wives. at once guarantees Of gentility
and,expert witnesses to Mary's intact
virgfnity, wash the Child in the fore
ground. The Child appears again in
the manager with the attendant beasts.
Old Joseph impassively occupies an
obscure corner. Above the grotto in
which the scene is usually laid angels
announce the good tidings to disin-
terested shepherds, and sometimes for
Evening star., 1920-12-19

STRANGE Things Happening EuropGemany Stronger and Busy
According
Russia Strange Discoveries Officers Occupied
Believes Only Way Avoid Greatest Conflict
Evening star., 1920-12-19

Christmas Eve night should like have child
America LETT in any doubt Whatsoever that Santa Claus still lives
the light Of the gows the soul aud touches the world
beauty that reflected limpd chldhood long
love children grandmoers and
grandfathers love their grandchildren and their childhood
their long childhood little
hearts that have been
by brar and hornby the of this world and the deeu
of by too practical mind
Evening star., 1920-12-19

uCERMANY won great victories as
well as lost great battles. Who
can regard the Russian downfall as
other than a German victory? Ac-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-02
DAIRY INSPECTOR
IN MONTHLY REPORT

The milk analysis for the month
If February as given by the city
larry inspector is as follows.