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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-01-29
State of Mississippi. |
Chickasaw County. I

State of Mississippi.
Chickasaw County.
To Hon. Lee M. Russell. Governor
and the Mississippi State
Board of Pardons:-
The undersigned Petitioners
would show that Will Burdine
Plead Guilty to the Charge of
Manslaughter at the April Term
1919 of the Circuit Court of the
End District of Chickasaw Coun-
ty, Mississippi. That at the
time of his said Plea the only
eye witness on behalf of the
State was dead and the said
Will Burdine was out on a Bond
Of $4,000 and was suffering
with Pellagara. Your Petition
ers believe that the 5 years
sentence under which he is Serv-
ing is too severe and that he has
been punished sufficiently. The
deceased had repeatedly threat
ened the life of Will Burdine and
was negro of worthless nature,
given to beating his wife and
the trouble grew out of the fact
that the defendant refused to
work his crop-and he was a
general trouble maker on the
Plantation. Will Burdine is a
peaceable, law abiding man and
this is the first time he was ever
brought before the Courts of
his State.
\ S. C. Jones, W. C. Chandler,
R. w. Chandler, ct al.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-01-29

grown STOPPING at last, and his I'M
trimmed white hair struggled over the
back Of his collar. He looked old
old and Invested of the world-as he
crept toward his daughter room. Her
voice was stronger, for the waiting
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-01-29

Groves TastelesS chill Tonic
;cstores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
itching the blood. You can soon feel Its Strength
ming Invisoxating Effect. Price 6Oc.
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07

we'll. 7 don't want 70 think what I
might do. Couldn't Won care enough
for mo to he my wif"'"
virgin'a's pye> dropped tn hide from
him the light of lo'" that rose tri-
umphnntly thrilling ~ gave M a
career to stay with my mother. For
the same reason must rrnounce MI
thought Of marrying I cannot leave
her"
Couldn't we take the little mother
with us. Virginia"
"She would die OF homeSicl,ncss
for she has lived here all her life
No. she would refuse TO 20. am
sure"
The doctors brow grew wrinkled.
He grltted his teeth and looked more
determined than ever. more ready for
fhr battle.
Virginia spoke 50 softly that rl"c.
tor Harlow had =" shift put Of his seat
IN the canoe to knccl beside the ..rIIu-
ing girl Say II again vlrgin'n." he
ordered
"There isn't II dentist In towri re-
peated Virsinin. smiling into hi, eyes
Copyright. 1879. Mcclure N-Vsuan syn
IIrag4
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07
GENIUS

Are you an expert accountant"
"Yrs sir" said the applicant.
"Your written references seem 10 he
all right. but tell the more about your
self"
"Well. my wife kept a household
budget for thirty days one nlshI aft
er dinner sat down and in less Than
an hour found out how much We owed
our grocer"
Hang up your hat and coat. The
job is yours"
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07
Huns Have a Town crIer.

The officers Of the regiment have
nothing on the burgomnster of Polch
when II comes to having a striker. The
only difference Is that he Is q changer,
for he rings the bell TO announce new
udings to the populsce. For Instance.
II the square-heads are not on the
square with Americans and a fine is
imposed, the tidings Of Heinie's hard
luck must be published broadcast. So
the chief mogul OF Polch crooks hi.
finger and, explains the mission to the
bell ringer, who In turn goes to each
street corner announcing that Herr
Hassenfsffer has been fined 200 marks
for not having the outside door un-
locked. All this time the hell plays a
slanxing accompaniment. - Barrage.
Polch Germany.
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07

sart.
Iighteied and indignant person, when
charge Of plagiarism against her
favorite resulted in the discovery
that most of Hector Birmingham
eifusions were Iranslations.
In the mp ime Armand Lisle had
corresponded regularly with Alma
His fame had increased and his mas
terplece won the public far ana wide
you inspired H. my dnrling.' he
said 10 Alma til" evening when he
tirst told her how hr loved her.
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07

"A heuuty doctor Is by force Of hi.
business Il philosopher. isn't he?"
"Why does he have to be-
"RecauSe. no matter what happens
he has to put good face on the mar.
ter"
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07
Runs in the FsuN

r ".Tack Grabcoin says the x,l
able Thing he acquired at colleg~. vs.,
poker face.''
Umphl happen to know soh
thing about old Mr. Grabcoin's reco'
at the same institution and it's -
opinion fhai Jack didn't acquire ~
poker face. He Inherited it."
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07
Standards OF Value.

zone of the summer boarders o.
ours is regular protiteer. ey-irn.o
Farmer COrntossel.
"Why he's the W. th.
money" 10
yes. RuLi =, an.
meal 10 puNf him ahead ! or the xsm.
Tor the ca of Me week.
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07

Bug Postman-I wish these fosl
hugs would have their houses nUG
bered. How do l know whsrs TILE
belongs7
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07
15le
Tuft Hunter
BY
AMALIE ELIZABETH COBB

tcspyrIxht. 1913. by the Western News
paper union.)
The Lamar register., 1920-01-07
The ARMY DENTISTS
BY EMMA p. WILLIAMS.

sSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSS'
Hyder Alaska miner., 1920-11-17
TERRITORIAL TATTLE

l Police court fines in Ketchikan
 for the month of August and Sep
 tember last, amounted to over $1 800 1t is said, or mora than was collected in twelve months last year.
 Quartz regulations have been changed in the Yukon Territory and hereafter no mining recorder will be required to record a docu- ment transferring less than a quar- ter interest in any claim.
 The first pack train carrying SUD- plies for Interior mines in more than a year, recently left Valdez for Quartz Creek. The shipment con- sisted of 30.000 pounds of supplies for the Flint Mining Go. ReOpening of traffic to Interior points is antic- ipated with the opening of the trail north from Valdez Wilson Creek.
 A trio of big game hunters who recently arrived in Anchorage re- port having witnessed terrific battle between rival leaders of two big moose herds on Kenai penin- sula. One band of more than 100 moose was sighted which was ap- preached by another band of about 30, led by buN with 7O-inch spread of antlers. After the usual preliminaries, the bulls charged each other with terrific force, the leader of the lesser herd being thrown back on his haunchs with deep Aash in his forehead. He later arose and accompanied by one lone COW staggered away but was hot by the sports men"
Hyder Alaska miner., 1920-11-17

Members of tho train crew oper- ating between Seward and Anchor age recently captured a poung goat on the track between Potter and Rainbow. The animal will be taken to Anchorage to be tanned.
 The assessed value of property in Ketchian has been fixed by the tax equalization board of that city at $2,024,865. This represnts an in- crease of over $i,OOO,G0O over the valuation of last year. This years tax rate has been fixed at 2 cents the full rate permissible under the Territorial laws
 With funds allotted, Territorial Road Commissioner James E. Wilson of Valdez is opening up road to the Hurdle Creek Company's prop erty nnorth from Valdez The road taps the Richardson Highway at Mile 5S, and officials of the com pany announce that work w,ll be, carried on during the winter, SUD- plies to be freighted in as soon as possible.
 A vein of high grade coal in suf- ficient quantity to warrant develop ment on large scale has been un- covered in the working of the Hea- Fy River Coal Corporation, at the junction of the Healy and Nenana Rivers on the line of the Govern ment Railway south of Nenana The vein is reported as having a thickness of seven feet, ideally sit uated for mining.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1920-11-17

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22
IN
BIG BLIZZARD

CHEYENNE, wyo. oct. 2o.-Less
than an hour after reaching here in
a dazed condition after 24-hours ex-
posture in a terrific blizzard following
the collision of his mail aeroplane
with a mountain Pilot James G.. Muir
az received word Of the death Of his
.athes tn Norwich. Conn. Murray le+s
today b. rain for the east to attend
the funeral.
Murray, who was on an air mail trip
from salt Lake city to Cheyenne had
been missing since Monday. He re-
lated a thrilling story Of his escape
from death when his mail ship coll
llded with snow mountain. 100 mi.as
west ct here.
Murray spent Monday night on top
of Snow in a bowling biz
Yard. Cropping his way bllndly through
more than a foot Of snow he finally
reached human h%abitation after a "a
hour struggle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22
POSSE HUNTS


WARNER. y. H. Oct. 22.--An armed
posse Of more than 200 citizens. rep
resentins practically the entire male
population of this town began beating
the woods and hills here today for two
men answering the description OF
George J. Stivers and Marcus Bassett.
escaped Sing Sing %convicts.
All women and childrenrin town were
ordered indoors. Citizens armed with
shot guns. rifles. pitch forks and other
were stationed at every cross
road. a party Of dead shots" carrying
rifles and led BY expert ~woodsmen
went into the Mink mountain region
where the bandits are believed trap
ped.
shoot 70 Kill. get EN- before they
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22

Eastern League ..--.--..New Haven
Southern Association ...... Little Rock
Pacific Coast League ...-..-.-. Vernon
Central League ....--.. Grand Rapids
Three-I League ......--.. Bloomington
Western League ...+.--.-.... Tulsa
Texas League (hrst hnIf) FIT. worth
Texas League (second haIf) FIT. worth
south Atlantic League $1,000 Columbia
Piedmont League Gst hAIf) Greensboro
Piedmont League end haIf) Raleigh
Western ASSN (hrst halo .okmuIgec
Western Assn (2nd hnIO ...--..- Enid
MichIEan-Ontnrlo League LONDON
Pacific international League Victoria
NirginIn League ..----.. Portsmouth
West Texas League Ust half Abilene
Nest Texas League end half) Ringer
Dakota LenEue ..-... Mitchell
Blu Ridge League ...--. .Hagcrstown
West'n Can. LenEue Ctst haIfD Regina
West'n Can. League End half) Calgary
Florida state League Tampa
Delta League BelzOni
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22
Says Pile Remedy Worth
$4,000 a Boz

I have had itching piles ever since
my earliest recollection. 1 am 80 years
old and have suffered terribly. I have
tried many remedies and doctors. but
no cure. About s weeks ago I saw your
ad for Peterson's Ointment. The first
application stopped all itching. and in
three days all soreness. I have only
You have my grateful. heartfelt thanks
and may everyone that has this trou-
bic see this and give your ointment
that is worth q hundred dollars or more
. box. a trial. Sincerely yours, a.
Newth. Columbus. Ohio.
Peterson's Ointment for Piles. Ecz-
eIna and old sores is only 50 cents a
large hoN at all druggists. Mail orders
6lled by Peterson Ointment Co, Inc.
Buffalo. \. Y-adV.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22
ON TRIAL FOR
EXTORTION

ARTHUR, Ill. oct. 1.-TWO men.
one a former soldier. are being held
the grand jury at TuscoIa today
charges of having attempted to ex-
tort $4,000 from James T.. Morris, pres
ident of the First National banlx ~
4 rthur. The men are Noble Watts. et-
cram OF the world war. and o. e. Fer
guson. q telegraph operator.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22

Morris had been ordered to deliver
p package at a certain spot in the
" oods east of Arthur a decoy pack
age vas left at the place designated
and Watts and Ferguson were ar
rested as they came out after the
package. ono carried a shotgun and
the other a rife.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22

set you was the sherir's orders to his
men.
Three keepers from Sing Sing were
earoute here to take charge OF the con-
victs should they be caught.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22

regular meeting next Monday night
when another big class viii be given
initiation work \ big time" Is be
ing planned and an urgent invitation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22
Gary Elks Plan
Another Big Initiation

Gary Elks' membership campaign
viii swell its membership roll an ad-
ditional 40 new b.. P. @. rs at the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22
1920 n n Winners

Here are the p%ennant winners in the
more important baseball Ieagues-ma-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22

is extended to Eits to be present t,
help the new brothers along.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-10-22

ior and minor for the season of 1920.
National League -.......... brooklyn
American League ...--..... Cleveland
New International League. Baltimore
American Association ...-..St Paul
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
BLACK TRAITOR WEARS
REBEL UNIFORM

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. l.-Wearing
a coat Of Confederate gray. William
Mack Lee, an alleged preacher, pulled
off an Uncle Tom stunt before the
House OF Representatives here last
Tuesday evening. Among other things
he said that he was the only Negro
minister in Virginia who voted the
Democratic ticket, and that he had
perfect faith in the white man of the
South doing the right thing by his
race. His statement that he was the
only Negro in Virginia voting the
Democratic ticket is indicative OF the
fact that he is the only Negro who
has confidence in the Democratic
party of the South doing the right
thing by the race. Fortunately the
Reverend is not to be taken serious
ly, because he represents that lass
OF preachers whose ranks are fast
being depleted An explanation of
his antics may be found in the fact
that he is trying to sell a book to
Southern whites.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
SHOT THRU HEART BUT
RETURNS FIRE

NAYCROSS. Ga, Sept Med
ical men here are discussing with
much humor the incident OF a mem
ber OF the Waycross police. Walter
Brakes. who is claimed to have been
shot through the heart by Tom
Smith, colorcd. but who continued TO
fire at the colorcd man after reeciv-
ing this wound. which usually causes
instantaneous death, with the result
that the colored man is also near
death in the city jail here.
Ihc shooting occurred in colored
hotel known as the Ford House on
Reed street. The story goes that
officers approached the place to make
a raid aud were greeted by a fusillade
Of bullets from the merrymakers
there. Brakes is said to have been
shot through the heart by the first
bullet. but continued firing until he
had wounded Tom Smith, colored.
The presumption among our people
here is that Brakes attacked Smith,
wonndng him and was then shot
dead by the colored man.
An interesting feature OF the Incl
dent is the fact that although prob
ably fatally wounded, Smith has not
been placed in hospital but is con
fined on a cot in the city jail
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
CUTTING FRAY
YELLED IN
MYSTERY

Mrs. Minnie Gatewood, said to re-
side at 3233 So Park Avenue,
was alleged TO have cut some woman
on last Monday night or early Tues
lay morning. which lady is supposed
10 reside at 1923 South Park avenue
The name OF the woman could not be
learned. Occupants OF both resi-
dcnces closed up like clans and de
MED any knowledge OF the affair
No Record at the Station q
Effort was made to learn the
identity OF the woman in the case"
II the Cottage Grove avenue police
station. but the arrest slips showed no
uch names A call over the phone
on 6223 Douglas brought a response
from the lady who refused to give
her name but said the trouble was
due to intimacy on the part OF the
unnamed woman with Mrs. Gate
woods husband. When pressed for
the name OF the woman in question,
the lady hastily hung up the phone
Neighbors Protest Conduct of the
House
The neiRhbors in the community
siege that the house numbered 1928
has been visited by the police and is
a house OF all nations by
reason OF the various racial groups
who are constantly entering the
house at all hours OF the night 1t
was said that on one visit by the
police that police officer was caught
in the raid No one seems to know
what disposition was made OF his
case
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
LYNCHINGS OF THE
WEEK.

DURHAM, N. C., Sept. l.-Sheriff
c. B. Storey and six deputies, while
in lonely spot near Burlington and
Graham, turned their prisoner, John
Jeffries, over to a mob of $50 men,
who shot him to death for alleged as
sault upon 4-year-old white girl.
The assault is said to have consisted
of Jeffries speaking to the little girl
as he..passsd The house. She wen wen,
back and told her mother that a
strange colored man had spoken to
her. The mother gave the alarm; the
mob gathered. In the meantime JET
fries had been arrested by the sheriff
who apparently conveniently travelled
the same path as the mob, and the
victim was executed according to the
Claws OF the South"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
NOTED DIVINE PASSES
AWAY

Thousands OF people wcnded their
way to Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Thirty fifth street and Dearborn ave
nue., Monday last to pay the last
tribute of respect to Rev. John
Thomas. ID. D., their pastor and
friend. DR.. Thomas had passed the
age Of seventy-seven years, and for
thirty-three years had pastored dif-
ferent Baptist churches in this city.
He was no doubt one OF the most
prominent divines in the United
States and played conspicuous part
in working against the |. w. w.
propaganda in the late war.
Civil War Veteran
When the Civil War threatened the
destruction OF the states in l86l-l865,
the then John F. Thomas answered
the call to arms and marched away
amid the din of battle, serving in sew
eral engagements, once wounded for
the perpetuation of the Union. Dur
ing the period of his ministry, Dr.
Thomas was instrumental in building
up several large churches and was
regarded by his congregation as be-
ing a man of the highest Christian
morality. and a positive force, who at
all times labored for the advancement
of the race.
DIR. Thomas is survived by a wife,
three daughters and a grandchild, who
reside at 1920 Vernon avenue.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04

OKLAHOMA CITY AN ARMED CAMP
Brutality of Paris Lynching
Comes to Light

CBy ". a. A. c. P. Press Service
PARIS. Texas, September An
example OF the unparalleled brutality
and the truth of its commission in the
case OF Irwin and Herman Arthur,
oversee war veterans. who were
lynched in this city recently has just
come to light. Herman and Irwin
Arthur had answered the call OF their
country; returning to their homes,
they settled down on farm with
their parents where they were work
ing on halves Tor a man by the name
OF Hodges. white. 1t appears from in
formation that Hodges sought to
force them to work Saturdays all day.
and as a result OF their refusal, went
to their house, taking all the clothes
OF the mother and three sisters at
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
NEGROES NOT IN AC-
CORD WITTY GARVEY
lRv Snner Press Service.

NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 1.-The
Garvey movement III this city has re
ceived a jolt from the Rev. f. Dan
els, OF the p. Z. Church at l34th
street and Seventh avenue.
DR.. Daniels, before large congre-
cation last Sunday morning, de
aounced the Garvey plan for the re
demption OF Africa as being impos-
sible, reactionary and born OF mer-
eenary motives. He said: I'VE are
allowing ourselves to be misrepre-
.ented by the speakers of the Garvey
movement Both races by their joint
effort have made this country the
land OF hope and our concern is not
primarily with Africa. but with our
development here in America
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
MARCUS GARVEY IN
DIVORCE SUIT

NEW YORK CITY, Sept. L
Marcus Garvey. well known head Of
the Universal Negro Improvement
Association, has filed suit for divorce
from his wife, Amy Garvey, in the
Supreme Court of the state of New
York. Mr. Garvey alleges IN his bill
OF complaint that his wife, Amy, evi-
denced indiscreet action with one
Allen Cumberbach, OF Panama City.
and that she also INDUCES in intoNi-
eating liquors, having a weakness for
looking upon the wine when ii is
red"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
DOOMED FOR TIPPING
HAT

DANVILLE, Va. Sept. IA
strange colored man passing through
the city tipped his hat to two white
ladies who reported the same to a
mob of white men. The unknown
visitor was promptly overtaken and
lynched here last Thursday, accord
ing to the time-honored Southern GUS
hon,
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
ORGANIZE COOPERATIVE
STORE

GALVESTON, Texas, September
IA cooperative store capitalized at
SIS, 900 has been perfected in 500 shares
at SIS each, and all subscribed for, in
this city The institution is headed
by the Rev. A. w. Williams. pres;
w. b. Lewis, vice-president and
William Ellis and Charles Harris,
Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
Organize Negro Colony in Arkansas
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
DUAL LYNCHiNG AT
CORINTH

CORINTH, Miss, Sept. 1.-Blutch-
er Higgins and Dan Calcut, both col
ored, who escaped from the County
chaingang, surrendered to the authori-
ties last Friday and were Immediately
turned over to a mob and lynched
in the jail yard. They were charged
with attempting to escape while
working out fine OF twenty-five dol
lars for disdemeanor.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
LYNCHED FOR MAKE NG
HOME BREW

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Sept.
Claude Chandler. colored, was
taken from the jail late last night by
masked mob of thirty men and
taken to Council Grove, eight miles
from, here and lynched. Chambers S
alleged offense was resisting officers
who were attempting to search his
home for "home brew
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
APPOINT COL0RED FIRE
Fighters

CAMDEN, N, j. Sept 1.-The fire
committee OF the city council has ap-
pointed five colored men, one from
each ward, as members of the fire
department of this city. The new
members will first serve at different
engine houses in order that they may
properly receive their instructions
concerning the duties as members of
the fire department.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
WHITES LYNCH EACH
OTHER

TULSA. Okla. Sept Tom
Owens, age "a, white, alleged slayer
of Homer Nida, was taken from the
Jail here August %, by a mob of 200
other whites and hanged to a bill
board, 3 miles out OF the city. More
than thirty shots were fired into the
,ric+;,,,
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04

the point OF gun, and ordered them
to return to work, giving as reasons
for taking their clothes and belong
ings that they were in debt to him.
Resent Insult to Mother and
The stripping OF their mother and
sisters of their clothes was resented
by the two brothers, who went into
the house, returning with guns, kill
ing both Hodges and his son. For
this the two boys were burned and
their bodies dragged through the
streets followed by regular F 'ade
of seventeen automobiles and t, / /,
loaded with white men. \ number
of the city officials took part in the
parade.
Continued on page g.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
THREE KILLED In MOON
SHINE RAID

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Sept.
HI. Adren, Stanley F. Waiss,
white, Federal prohibition officers,
and Charley Chandler, an alleged
moonshiner, were killed here in an at
tempted raid by government officials
upon Chandler's home. \
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-09-04
Fred Douglas
is Hanged in
Texas

DALLAS Texas, Sept. IA col
orcd man by the name OF Frederick
Douglas was hanged in the county
jail here last Friday, for an alleged
murder on July 5. About 200 Tex
ans witnessed the execution