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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29
HlRDING's ELECTORAL
MAJORITY ASSURED
WILL EXCEED THE ROOSEVELT
MAJORITY OF 1904.

New York, N. Y, Oct. 29.-yic-
tory for Harding and Coolidge by an
electoral mapority that will exceed
the unprecented Roosevelt electoral
majority in 1904, is predicted by
Will Hays today.
Thirty-two states, Hays said, are
surely republican, additional more
probably republican, and only 9 at
most safely democratic. The mini
mum number of certain republican
electoral votes is 36S. There is very
much better than an even chance for
"a more with very probable addi-
tion of 25 more.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29

thief even sacked up several bushels
of potatoes and escaped with them.
A few night ago burglars drove up
10 the Geddes Clothing company and
were about to load clothing into a
car when frightened away. AT Wag-
ner man was arrested last week aft
er he was reported to have stolen a
valuable diamond ring from Carl
Alec.
A stranger at Armour became bold
enough to steal new automobile
from the man street. The car be-
longed to L. A. Dice and family, of
Corsica, who were attending movie
when the theft occurred.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29
N, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2s, 1920.

mont, taking money from them which
he alleged was due the county in
fines for various offenses. 1t is said
that one man paid him over $50 for
hunting illegally, and that other
smaller amounts were collected. In
lumber yard in Edgemont badge
bearing the words Deputy Sheriff.
was found, together with special
agents badge and an empty revolver
holster. 1t is believed the swindler
discarded these before he fled.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29
Daily Market Report


Minneapolis, Oct. 29. - Corn
Market / and 4c higher, mixed up
most; offerings light, demand good.
No. 3 yellow closed at 81 and S8c;
No. mixed at S5 and SEC.
Oats.-Demand brisk, premiums
VI C better; No. whites u and &c
over December. No. 3 whites closed
at 40 7s and 50ssc; No. whites at
Ats and so sc.
Rye.-Demand good; No. at 10
and lie over December: mills and
shippers buyers. No. 2 rye closed at
s1.S9 " and $1.72h.
Barley.-Market lie higher early
demand good; closing steady. Prices
closed at 78 and 97c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29
Big Jewelry Rob-
berry In ST. Paul

st. Paul, Oct. 29.-The store of A.
L. Shapiro & Brothers was entered
by four bandits at 7:45 this morn
ing and the cashier robbed of jewels
valued at between $780, 900 and $75.-
900. They escaped in a big touring
car.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29
Posed As Sheriff,
Collects Fines

Edgemont, Oct. 29.-As yet the
authorities have been unable to cap
tiire an unknown individual whO rep
resented himself to be q deputy sher-
iff and victimized several residents
in the vicinity Of Ardm0re and Edge-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29
Geddes Has A
Wave OF Crime

Geddes, Oct 29.--Many thefts
were reported In and near Geddes.
Two farmers near Armour report the
loss or their whole flocis of chick
ons. Near Geddes caves and cellars
have been entered and large supplies
of home canned fruit carted off. One
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29

Washington, Oct. 29.-President
Wilson today sent letter to Cover
nor Cox, warmly endorsing the cam
paign of the democratic nominee and
confidently predicting his election.
The president signed the letter as
your gratified and loyal supporter" :"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-29
Sioux City livestock.

Sioux City, Oct. 29.--Just enough
shipping demand developede to
swing the top end of the bulk up to
$1z.75. and furnish summit of
$12.75. and furnish summit of
I$12.90- Local packers received most
of the rough heavy and packing
grades and the low end of the bulk
went down to 1925. The quality
was not much different than that Of
the previous day.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
FOBR PAPERS REPRESENTED
AT WATTS TRIAL MONDAY

There were four daily papers rep
resented at the Watts trial last Mon
day, they are the Memphis CONNER
cial-Appeal, the New Orleans Item,
and the Vicksburg Post and Herald
Mr.. Ed. Fitzgerald, the wen known
business manager OF the Vicksburg
Herald, represented that paper, lille
the Post had its bright city editor,
Mr. Walter Hillhouse to cover the
trial for it. Mr.. Hillhouse also rerre-
sented the New Orleans Item. Capt
Thomas Fauntleroy, who has made a
record for himself renorting such
cases, came to report for the Gem
mercial-Appeal. Capt. Fauntlercv is
veteran of the late war hr- or4
we'd in the famous 30th Division IN
some of the bloodiest engagements of
the conflict.
The three reporters are jolly, fine
fellows, and the Reveille editor en-
joyed meeting Messss Ealantleroy
and Hillhouse, the latter, bv the ay,
being a son Of the well known 1 e.
byterian divine, DR. Hillhouse, Of
Vieksburg, and aeasn seeing hs friend
Mr. Fitzgerald.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
WORE NO SHOES
FOR TWO YEARS
Los Angeles Woman Lived In Bed and
PiIlowed Chair Until She
Started on Tanlac.

- had TO be cared for lust ike a
baby before ! began taking TanIac y
said Mrs. Alice Murphy. Sc 1901 Penn
sylyania Ave, Los Angeles, Cal.
Two years ago I had very severe
attack Of muscular rheumatism" she
continued, "and no one knows the pain
and torture | have suffered since. NV
hands sweled until could hardly
work my fingers and ! haven't been
able to put on a pair Of shoes because
my fet We're swollen so. | had sharp
pains through my back SO bad that
at times | simply could not keep from
screaming. Sometimes / got SO diz-
~ everything seemed to spin around
and then ! would have sharp pains
and chilly feeling afterwards.
was SO helpless that l lived propped
up with pillows in chair OF in bed
al the time and had TO be helped
from one place to another.
~ tried every medicine or treat
ment we could hear Of, but il was
money thrown away and 1 rot SO blue
| did not care to live. Then nv hus@
band read ia the papers about Tanlac
and by the time had taken It four
q five days ! saw 1t was helping me.
Now after taking several bottles, /
ccan't praise Tanlac enough. NV
nerves are 50 much better ! sleep like
2 child all night long. / am already
doing my housework again and it Is
the first time IN two years have
been able to get around at all and
wear my shoes"
Tanlac Is sold by all druggists.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
MIDDLETON PLACE
SELLS FOR $4,000
Dr Hays Of Illinois Buys Property
and win Move His Family Here ii
May Mr.. Middleton WIFI Build in
Port Gibson.


This week the formal transfer Of
the 2. NJ. Middleton place to DR.. owen
e. Hays Of Port Byron, Ill.,, was made.
This sale was practically made sever
al weeks ago. but the papers had not
been signed, and no public announce
ment was made Of the transfer.
The place contains 500 acres of land
and is situated on the Pattison road
five miles from Port Gibson. It Is
2 very attractive property and has
peen greatly improved by its retiring
owner within the past few years. a.
mong other improvements being a
very pretty bungalow. The price naid
by Dr. Hays was 10000.
The Middleton place IS part Of
the plantation Of the late David G.
Humphreys, who was the grand-fath-
er Of Mrs. Middleton
DR.. Hays expects to move his fam
nv to his new purchase about the
first Of May.
Mr.. and Mrs Middleton are at nres-
ent with Mrs. B. III. Briscoe at her
home in Port Gibson. They expect to
build a residence on the lot opposite
the home Of j. N. Brashear, which
mr., Middleton purchased about a
year ago.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
WATTS -WINBUSH MURDER
CASE ATTRACTS ATTENTION

Quite a number Of Vicksburg peo-
pie were present Monday at the open
ing Of the special term Of court to try
Jesse Watts and his alleged accom-
plice Winbush on a charge Of murder.
Locally, but little interest was mani
Tested in the case.
There is a strong arrav Of legal
talent on both sides. The defense is
represented BY Judge Pat Henry and
MT. Canazaro Of Vicksburg
and Mr.. r. B. Anderson Of Port Glib
son. Assisting District Attorney
Thames in the prosecution are Coun-
ty Attorney O'Neil Of Warren, Coun-
ty Attorney Satterfield Of Claiborne
and Ex-District Attorney J M. Glib
son and w }. vollor
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
RAYNOR -MOREHEAD WEDDING
A Big SOCIAL EVENT

The marriage last night Of Miss Theima
Morehead to Mr. /. 6. Ra, nor was the
most gorgeous social functicn
PORT Gibson folk have witnessed in several
1 years.
| The marriage was soamnized ia the
Presbyterian church in the presence Of a
very large crowd Of relatives and friends IL
The bride and groom The large edifice
was magnihcently decorated for the occa-
sion, and myriads Of candles added their
light 10 that Of the electric lights.
Long before the hour appointed for the
ceremony. the church was well filed with
eager guests. While thess waited, an ex-
celcnt choir composed OF Mrs. d. H..
Smith, Mrs. A. Berger, Miss Sarah Spen-
Ger and Messrs VIM, Herlitz and G G.
Unuerzaet rendered several beautiful Sc
lections
Just before the bridal party came ia
Miss Ouiliie SchiIiig, who has made such
an enviable reputation in New York as
vocalist sang the beautiful prayer ARnus
Del by Bizet This was the irst time
Port Gibson audience has had an oppor-
tunity OF hearing this young woman, who
was born and reared here. and ii enjoyed
to the fullest this selection, SO spendidly
rendered
Then, 10 lhe straits of a wedding march
played by Miss Norine SchilIig. the bridal
party marched in in the following order:
Ushers: Messrs. Lomax Anderson and
Wilmer Rogers, ]. w Heath and John w
HerAitz; attendants: Miss Cecelia Free
land and Mr.. W. c, Raynor, Miss lula
Marie Johnson and Mr.. Carl Biomqnist,
Miss Roberta Moseley and Mr.. Charles
Morehead, Miss Vernon Hackett and Mr.
Robert z. Huey. Mrs. b. H. Morehead,
mother Of the bride. aud Miss lack More
head, sister Of the bride and maid Of hon
Or, each came alone The groom was ac-
companied by his brother, Mr. Edgar
Raynor, who was best man. and the bride
came ia With her father Mr. B. H. More
head.
The ceremony, which was double ring
service was performed by Rev. II. w.
Wells rector Of the Episcopal church.
Immediately after the service the bridal
party and large number OF friends and
relatives repaired TO The family residence
where the happy couple enjoyed an eIe-
CANT reception and received the best wish
es Of host Of friends.
The bride wore embroidered tulle over
white satin dress with train Of real lace,
and carried Bouquet Of white roses and
orchids while the bridesmaids wore cloth
OF silver and tulle and carried green fuIle
mufts. The mother Of the bride wore
white beaded georgette.
The bride and groom left on the north
bound train last night to visit relatives in
several towns in North Mississippi before
going TO their home in Washington county
where the groom is manager Of large
plantation.
The best wishes Of host Of friends fol- |
low them on their journey through life.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
MRS. FLORENCE. c. MARTIN
DEAD.

Mrs. Florence Calhoun Martin =
native Of Claiborne County and ona
Of its most hihgly respected residents
passed away at her home in Port Gin
son Monday night, after an illness az
more than week.
The deceased was a representativa
OF one Of the Oldest families Of the
county. Her father, Chambliss Cal
aoun, was the possessor of the Beard
en- plantation near Pattison more than
naif q century ago. Her husband the
late w. ]. Martin, was a prosperous
merchant at Bethel, and later at Rod
ney, before the Y. & M. v. railroad
was constructed, and did thriving
business. Rodney at that time was
prominent shipping point for this
section of the state.
Mrs. Martin was a member Of the
Episcopal church, and Rev. II. w.
Wells, rector of st. James church,
ofiiciated at the burial Tuesday at
three o'clock.
The deceased leaves two sisetr, Mrs.
W. X Hughes, and Mrs. Rowan, both
Of this place, Besides these, she
leaves q nephew and three nieces in
st. Louis and nephews, Messrs. L.
X. Calhoun, T. B. Rowan, marshal of
Port Gibson, and John Hughes of Ar
kansas.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
WATTS -WINBUSH CASES
SET FOR NEXT MONDAY
Judge Oyerrules Motion for COntinu-
ance and Sets Case for Next Mon
day. Special Yenire of 125 Jurors
Summoned.

The special term Of circuit court,
called to try Jesse Watts and Reuben
Winbush for the alleged murder Of
DR.. D. S. Alverson Of Vickshure, con-
vened Monday and dragged wearily
through the day.
Quite large crowd Of Vicksburpers
came down to witness the proceed
ings, but there was no local interest
whatever manifested. With the ex-
ception Of the men summoned for
jury duty and the court officials, there
was not half dozen Claiborne coun-
ty people in the court room. MANY
had read of the case, but all parties
connected with 1t are unknown here.
hence the lack of interest.
Practically the whole day was tax.
en- up by the defense lawyers in an
effort to get the case continued. Di-
rectly after the calling of the names
Of the witnesses, Judge Henry of the
defense asked that the case be con-
tinued because of the absence Of some
Of the defense witnesses. District
Attorney Thames asked that the mo-
tion be put in writing, and it took sew
eral hours for this to be done. At
two o'clock the motion was argued be-
fore the judge behind closed doors.
Late in the afternoon Judge Brien
overruled the motion and ordered that
q special venire Of 1876 jurymen be
summoned. In order to give the Of
ticers time 70 summon these men and
to get the defaulting witnesses, court
was adjourned over to next Monday.
While the sparing between the law
yers was going on, these interested |
in the case and the jurymen found |
time hanging heavily upon their hands |
Watts was brought here Sunday !
afternoon and Winbush Monday morn .
ing, but they were sent back to Vicks-
burg Monday afternoon.
Because of the unsafe condition Of /
the local jail, Sheriff Bagnell and
several deputies spent Sunday night
IN the court house.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
IS NOW IN TROUBLE

Jackson, Miss, March I7.-DecIar-
ing that "the office Of the state high
way engineer is in such rotten condi-
ton that it smells to high heavens r
and Offering to furnish conclusive
proof Of his charges, Mr.. Lee Of Choc-
taw, sprung the biggest surprise Of
tne Legislative session this morning
wnen ne offered resolution pro-
wong for the appointment Of spe-
cial committee of five members to IN
vestigate the affairs Of the state high
way commission,
have made a careful personal in
yesslgation and find that the state
highway engineer has grossly violated
tae law in many respects" continued
Furthermore, stand ready to fur
nish az the proof and more too, that
Is needed to snbstanite these charg-
ea, and to present it to the committee
within three days
The address Of the member from
cn9ctaw was brief but fiery and lib
orally punctuated with applause. His
tesoiNsion was adopted with only one
small dissenting voice.
There is now pending before this
legislature, for action within few
days, bill carrying an appropria-
ton Of 100000 for the support Of
the state highway department" !" con-
tinued Mr.. Lee.
4 insist and demand that this APP
preparation be not granted until we
have exposed this rottenness and had
thorough house cleaning, andI am
willing m atoxx hare All xTao,s if ,.ar
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
MR. 9. 9. pARpEN nEAn.

Last Monday Mr.. G. c. Darden
quietly passed away at his home east
Of Pattison, and the remains were
laid to rest IN the family buryinq
ground at the old homestead.
Mr.. Darden had been in a critical
state Of health for several weeks, and
his death was expected.
The deceased was 67 years Of age
and unmarried. His entire life had
been spent at the place Of his birth
where he was known BY the commun-
ity for his big heart and many kindly
deeds.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. e. j..
Davenport and Miss Bette Darden,
and three brothers, Messrs. w. r.
Darden, J. H Darden, and c. ? Oar
den.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
BISHOP GREEN TO
De HERE SUNDAY

The Right Rev. William Mercer
Green, lately elected Bishop Coadju-
tor, will make his first visitation 10
St. James Parish, Port Gibson, on next
Sunday, Morch 81, at eleven o'clock.
He will preach and administer the
rite Of Confirmation The Service
Flag Of the parish will also be demo-
bilized formally at this service. The
service should be an impressive one,
and the widest invitation extended.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
new POWER PLANT AT
WORK YESTERDAY AFTERN yOA

Yesterday afternoon the new en-
gine at the power house was put in
operation for the first time, and it
worked magnifcently Supt. Mcclure
is as proud Of the engine as hild is
with his first toy, and he has a right
to be.
Messrs. B. F. Minnis and w A. Nc
Clure have given the town plant
which would do credit to any city, and
it has already demonstrated that it
will save about half of the fuel bill.
We believe that no town in the state
is better equipped now than is Port
Gibson.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
NEGRO CHARGED WITH
NUMBERING ANOTHER

Thomas Powers, colored, was Jail
ed this week on charge Of murder.
Several days ago he is accused of hav-
ing shot another negro named Jack
son on Or. R. A. Segrest's place in
the Fifth District The wounded
man was taken to Natchez for treat
ment and has since died.
Powers had a preliminary hearing
before Justice H. H. Hartley of that
district Monday and was committed
to jail without bond to await the
action Of the grand jury.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
The Great Danish VioIinist to Appear
April 10th.
Left Hand Insuredd for $4,000.

%4r@N AA&NtfNA AAtt7tAA N&@+& Va FQHbvRvf
A rare treat is in store for the low
ers Of superior music on April 10th,
at which time the famous Danish vio-
linist, Skoygaard, viii appear at the
Port Gibson Female College at $3.50
|P. M.
Skovgaard's musical education be-
gan at the age Of five and has c0ntin-
ued ever since. He has occupied some
of the most important positions in the
musical world, as leader and instruc-
tor. Since 1903 he devoted himself
to the concert platform Of America
and Europe He has played before
kings and emperors and in the great
musical centers Of the world His
left hand is insured for $4,000 His
violin is a Snadivarus, with a ro-
mantle history, which cost him S13,-
600.
His accompanies is Madam Skov-
gard, whose skill on the piano is a
marvel. To enrich the entertainment
still further, Mrs. Edmund Wiley, a
gifted Southern woman, who has been
styled the Southern Nightingale
will render vocal selections, consist
ing Of arias, operas, folklore and ma
tional songs, correctly costumed.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
THE BEST LAXATIVE.

'sMy sedentary habits have necessi.
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Hardwick, VI. Mr.. Daniels is propri-
etor Of the HardwiclS Inn, one OF the
model hotels Of New England
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18

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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
CONSIDER

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ence is as much an asset as either.
Do you insure your life? Why not /?
You, taken from ybur business, takes
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Eventually, why not nowG .sTo-
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know not what tomorrow has.
The lamar Life Insurance Co. has
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lars new business since Jan. 1, 1920
J. G. SPENCER,
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
HAS HAD STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR SEVEN YEARS.

Theodore Sanford Of Kenmore Mich.
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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18

te5lfpr.ls;es; 5l that he has failed to devote
all OF his time to the duties Of Ms of-
nee, and that he has failed to annor-
tion federal road funds among the
counties as required by law.--,Jackson
correspondent to Vieksburg Post.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18

line reached the cars Of the leagne
teams, and he has been besiered for
some time to sign up. Finally he de-
cided to try one season al the national
sport. and his friends firmly believe
he is going to make a record Of which
his home county win be proud
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT
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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18

Rub MY -Tism Is a great pain killer.
II relieves pain and soreness caused
by Rheumatism, Neuralgia. sprains,
etc. (Adv)
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18
special Agent.

To The Honorable pardoning Board Of
Mississippi
The undersigned, respectfully petitions
you 70 grant a pardon 10 Willie Pelimore
who was convicted Of the crime Of murder
in the circuit of Claiborne County
and sentenced 70 Life Imprisonment The
reasons upon which this petition is based
act Of petitioner. the crime was. IN fact, no
more than Manslanghtef and the convict
has served sufficient punmishment.
m4-ss WILL PELLMORE.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1920-03-18

FOR SALE Zen bushels Of pansave
Lespedeza seed Seven dollars per bushel.
MRS y + MccAEEB,
Carlisle Mississippi