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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says DR.. Edwards. a WelI-Known
Ohio Physician

Dr.F.MEdwarcls for II years treated
scores Of women for liver and bowel all
ments. During these years he gave TO
his patients a prescription made OF a
few well-krlown vegetable ingredients
mixed with olive oil. naming them
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets. You will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder-workers on
the liver and bowels, which cause a
normal action. carrying off the waste
md poisonous matter in ones system.
II you have pale face, sallow look.
dull eyes, pimples. coated tongue, head
aches. listless, no-good feeling, all out
of sorts. inactive bowels. you take one
of DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
ior tune and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women and men take
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sue
cessful substitute for calomel-now and
then just to keep them fit. 15c and 3Oc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
FIFTEEN YEARS
OF BLACK-DRAUGH
Black-Draught Highly Recon-
mended by Illinois Man for
Liver and Stomach Dis
Orders-Used 1t for
Fifteen Years.

Singe rton, Ill-"For fifteen
years we have used Thedford's
Black-Draught, and have not as
yet found anything that could take
its place." writes Mr.. w. f. Rister.
of this town. 81 have used it for
indigestion a number of times, and
1t gives relief" continues Mr..
Rister.
For sour stomach, a heavy,
bloated feeling, 1t is splendid. And
when the liver gets torpid, SO that
when you stoop and raise up sud-
denly you feel dizzy, few doses
will set you straight.
1--WE keep it and use for consti-
patton and the above troubles, and
find 1t most satisfactory. 1 can
recommend it to others and gladly
do so. For the number OF years
have used Black-Draught now,
ought to know" :
In its 70 years of usefulness,
Thedford's Black-Draught has re-
lieved thousands and thousands Of
persons suffering from tho results
Of "a disordered liver. And, like
Mr.. Rister, many people feel that.
after using Black-Draught, nothing
can take it's place.
II you haven't tried Black
Draught get package today.
Nearly every druggist keeps ~.
ADV. i. E
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
.MAjoR EDWARD JOHNSON
IS BURIED IN ARLINGTON
Brother of Branch johnson Met
His Death Overseas Is
Months Ago.

Major Edward Harmon Johnson.
brother of Branch Johnson. OF Rich
mond. who died from hemmorhags
caused by wounds and gas received
while going over tho top in France,
was yesterday laid to rest In Airing
ton Cemetery. eighteen months after
his death overseas. Mrs. c. Il. Hall,
4 sister. residing In Richmond. and
j. L. johnson, OF Norfolk. a brother,
attended the funeral
Major Johnson was well known
throughout the State. lie was a
premier athlets, having distinguished
himself on the football field for the
ago.
lie was buried at Cochcm. Ger
many. on May -. 1919. but his body
was returned to tho United States
recently. His funeral was attended
with military honors. other rela-
tlVe5 surviving are widow and two
children and a third brother Archer
w. Johnson. OF Norfolk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
EVERY SCHOOL A LOCAL,
EVERY FARMER MEMBER
This Is Motto Adopted by Directors
OF Tobacco Growers at
Danyilie.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.I
DANyILLE. VA, Nov. 19.-"Every
school house a local and every farmer
member lis the motto adopted by
the board of directors of the State
Tobacco Growers Association. which
met here this afternoon.
Tho constitution and bylaws adopt
Cd were slightly amended and plans
Tor an intensive membership cam
paign discussed and agreed upon. In
dorscmcnt In toto Of the prog ram
adopted ut the Interstate conference
held ut Raleigh was given unan.-
lnously.
This program includes the rcduc-
ZION OF the tobacco acreage next year
OF SO l-3 percent. The future OF the
organization was discussed and the
view was expressed that the mem
Denahip goal would DO reached in
thirty days.
Methods OF putting tho program
OF crop curtailment into effect were
agreed upon and will be transmit
near future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
NORFOLK GAS STATIONS
MUST CLOSE ON SUNDAY
Chief of Police Grants Conr~ssI.n IN
church observation-disclosures
Stores Unaffected
lSpecial to The Timcs-D.Soa,ch.

especial to Tho Times Dispatch
NORFOLk. VA. Nov. l9.-Norfolk
gnsoiine-hlling stations and automo-
Die accessory shops must remain
closed on Sunday. orders To that ef-
1ect having been issued this after.
noon by Chief Charles Il. Borlund. OF
1ha Norfolk Police Department.
These places. no holds, do not come
under tho head of works OF necessity
or charity. and therefore Sunday OPP
ration is a violation of State laws
ana city ordinances. Scores OF filling
staticns and accessory shops In Nor.
joik County. many OF them just out
oil the city limits. are not affected
ny tho ruling. and consequently will
DC open for Sunday. rs usual.
The ruling of Chief Borland is n
concession to the Norfolk Church
Federation which has been uggitatinE
Tor strict enforcement OF the Sc
called blue laws" Efforts TO make
:. test OF the validity OF the Sunday
ia VS. by suit in chanccry In tho
name OF tho city. was recently made
~ the federation. and the City Coun-
GU granted the request OF tho church
body. only to revoke In the following
week before action would be taken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
ARREST Is MADE FOR
DEATH OF POLICEMAN
Taylor Cole Implicated Ia Mine
Strike Troubles OF West
Virginia.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Nov. 10
Taylor Cole, resident of Si!ngo
county. has been arrested in conncc-
ton with the killing OF Private Err
sands, w. Va, last night. according
10 Information received at the head
quarters OF tho State police here to-
nay Thirty State policemen were
sent this morning TO Sands, where
the shooting occurred. to reinforce
tne state troopers already In MinYo
county, where strike OF coal miners
mas been IN progress since last July.
=. III. Workman. member OF the
executive OF the board OF District II.
w. Va. Photographed union hcndouar,
ttrs today that William Hatfield, who
was killed in the pistol duel with
lr!Vaie Rtppiey. was farmer and
al state police headquarters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
EIGHTY CAUGHT IN VICE
RAIDS BY NORFOLK POLICE
City Oniclals Promise Further Sers.-
tlonnl Developments to
Follow Campaign.
[ BY AssocIatcu Preys. 4

NORFOLK. VA, Nov 19.-Eirhty
persons. caught by the police last
night and early to-day In /, series OF
spectacular raids 10 rid the city Of
bootloggcrs and undcsirables, over
taxed tho facilities OF the police trial
court this morning and a majority OF
tho cases were remanded for future
hearing.
The raids. which were the result
or public clamor against the incrcas-
Ing sale OF liquor on tho streets and
In open defiance OF the law by the
underworld element, arc the fore
runner OF An intensive campaign to
been driven out OF larger cities.
city Officials Intimate that further
sensationa DEVELOPMENTS arc to fol-
low tho campaign against vice.
Tho raids were mndo In almost
every section of the city and included
taxi stands, hotels and rooming
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
BODY OF THOMAS PULLING
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Wcil-known 3IuxlcInn and Conreder-
nfe Veteran Wan Former
Richmond Rrnident.

Tho body OF ]. Thomas Pulling. aged
70. Is expected to arrive this nI-Sning
from Atlanta, Ga, where he died on
Thursday. Mr.. Pulling was widely
known printer. musician and Confed-
crate veteran, and had been resi-
dent of Richmond the greater part of
his life. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
For forty-eight years Mr. Pulling
was member Of Joppa Lodge. No
IS, A. +. d a. III. A pioneer musician
In this city. Mr.. Pulling was former
ly connected with Felix Iradella's
Band. He was also an old member
Of Richmond Typographical Union,
No. 80, and had worked In many of
tho printing establishments of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

nfteon directors were chosen. Of
hcers OF tho organization will be
IN Lynchourg. w. II. Glenn. of Pros
pect, Is president. Efforts will be
made to expand the association to
include tho tobacco growers OF Ken
lucky.
Under tho agreement reached. IL
will become valid when IL is signed
by growers OF tobacco representing
81 per cent OF the 1919 crop, or ap-
nroNimatsly 24.o00.000 pounds OF to-
oacco. Members agree to accept tho
rrccommendations OF the directors as
TO tho maximum acreage they Will
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
FUNERAL OF RICHIE DENOON
WILL BE THIS AFTERNOON
Lifelong Resident Of Richmond
Died Early Yesterday Mt the
Memorial IfOsuitaI

Richie Dcnoon died at the Memo
RAJ Hospital yesterday morning at
O'Clock, after All illness extending
Tor over a period OF several years.
lie was the son OF the late Samuel
- ana Elizabeth Seldcn Denoon. and
The funeral Will he held from his
iate residence. l01 West Main Street,
this afternoon ii 3 o'clock The
Or. Russell Cecil. pastor Of Second
Presbyterian Church. Iaterment viii
be In Hollywood Cemetery.
MT. Denoon was n widowcr his wife
who was Miss Maria Louise Allen,
having died several years ago. In
addition to his nephcws. who Will act
as pal!bearer5. he is survived oy sew
eral nieccs. among them arc Mrs
Robert NJ. Pulliam and Mrs Eniir
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Fire Destroys Kin. George store.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Nov. 10.
The general merchandise store OF
William II. Alien. Jr., and Bran, Ell
iictt. at Port Conway, King George
county. was burned TO the ground on
"Wednesday night and contents were
loss, The two-story house contain
Cd the post-ofiice for Port Conway
The pos;-oihce safe, containing gov
ernrncnt money and stamps, and the
hrms safe containing about $500 in
currency. were not damaged by the
lire. The building and contents were
valued at $4,000. An Insurance of
Sl,5e0 was carried on the building
and 100 on the stock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
NIrn. I.ncx Leo Jones.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Nov l9.-Mrs.
Lacy Lee Jones. aged So. widow OF
w. A. Jones, died II her home In Mad
ison Heights. Wednesday evening. Sho
Is survived by tho following children:
William Jones, Lynci,burg: Rev. !. S.
Jones. Madison Heights; Miss Lillian
Jones. Charlottesville; Miss Iva Jones,
Mrs. r.. l. Goggin. Lynchburs: Mrs. w.
II. Blanks, Gladys: Mrs. l.. z. Win
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
SELL CLERKS PROPERTIES
TO WIPE OUT HIS SHORTAGE
inspectors Find $4,000 of 81. 900 Al
legged to Have been Stolen in
An Automobile Tire.
IRy Associatel prcss

HENDERSON, y. c., Nov. l9.-Post-
office inspectors said here today that
with the nearly $4,000 found in his
automobile tire, the sale OF his au-
tomobile. his talking machine, and
other Costly properties recently pur-
chased by him. the shortage charge
CLERK In the Henderson post Office Will
have been almost wiped out.
Following his arrest Monday night.
graves made complete confession
70 the amount of approx imately $50
QUO, the inspectors said today. He viii
DC tried In Federal court at Raleigh
next week. :
A large part OF the amount taken
by Graves is said TO have been en-
route from a North Carolina bank to
mond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
DENIES PARTICIPATION IN
HUN SMUGGLING OPERATIONS
American Firm Processes Ignorance Of
.thcSed Removal of H0henxoilerp
fortune From German JurfsdIctiop

By Associated Press.l
AMSTERDAM. Nov. 1S.-Reports
from Berlin. which have Implicated
Inc hrm of Cruiser and Phillipson
with alleged smuggling operations h..
which the Hohenzollern fortune has
neen removed from German jurisdic-
non. were denied hero tonight by
had never dealt In smuggling CAPITAL
ana that the whole story, doubtless.
mad mors been sh,d based on exaggerated ru.
arisen from the fact that personaiitIes
OF princely houses had accounts with
tho CRUISER frm He did not Indicate
VINO these Personalities were
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
school Hoard Resign. In nod.

PULASKI. VA. Nov. Nv. b.
Wyatt, IL. c. Gilmer and T. IL. Painter,
members OF the Pulaski district school
board. have resigned. prompted BY n
desire TO be relieved Of this duty
e. T. Howard and 81. u. Lands have
been elected by the trustee electoral
board as their SUCCESSORS. The new
board met this afternoon for organi-
cation and the formulation OF plano
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
NEWS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF VIRGINIA

Roger. of Roanoke, Va; Mrs. Thomas
Il. Stratton, with whom he has made
his home for many years, is also i
near relative.
The pallbearers will be Messrs. L.
NJ. Allan ID. and Frank Crutchficld.
William NJ. Carter. G. L.. Hugh and
IL. l. Denoon, Harry FitZhugh and
Arthur G.. Denoon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Hurry ]. Grubh.

PURCELLvILLE. VA. Nov. Is.-
Harry J. Grubb. 43. son OF Mr.. and
MIS-. John I. Grub, died at his home
here Wednesday,. Before his retire.
mcnt from business several years ago
on account OF Ill health he was well
known in insurance circles In North
err Virginia and washington He
Is survived by his parents. his wife,
one brother and one sister.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
TWO PULASKI TOTS
MEET VIOLENT DEATH
One Fatally Burned While Attending
Funeral OF other Who
"na Shot.

lopcCisi On no Times DlSpitch.l
ICLASkl, VA, Nov. ia double
enid tragedy IL reported from the
extreme lower end Of Pulaski Coun-
". A email daughter Of john Simp-
kins was fatally shot by a little son
OF George Harris. Il ncighbor, while
playing. the load taking cfiec, i'm
the hip and the body. She lived for
two days. on sunday. while attend
inI the funeral of the little girl, 4
4-year-old child of Sir. and Mrs Har-
fis, lett III the care OF older children
WAS 20 severely burned that she died
the following afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
MIL Declares Dividend.

GREENVILLE, s. c., Nov. 19.-Fol-
lowing the annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the American Spin
ming Company. one of the largest cot
ton mills in this section. announce
ment was made today that the mill
does not contemplate n reduction in
either operating time or wages in the
dividend OF per cent. payable De-
cember 81. While the control of the
mill Is owned by Northern capital. tho
Greenville mill executives and bank
crS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
PRESENCE OF MIND SAVES
COTTON GIN OPERATIVE
Az Clothing Catches In RevolvinE
SHAFT. boykJn Nun Inrtinctively
Sehcs Seur-Dy Post.
Special on The Tines-Dispat

iSpecial on The Times Dispatch.l
BOYkIN. VA, Nov. l9-H- V
Thornton was tho victim OF an acct
dent Wednesday morning which
might have been fatal but for his
presence OF mind and sheer strength
HIS clothing was caught by set
screw III a revolving snaft at cot
ton gin. He Immediately held TO a
nearby post. keeping himself from
revolving about the shaft, his clothes
were stripped entirely from his left
side, and he received numerous
bruises and abras!ons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Alabama Citizen DIsnppcar,.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. Nov. l9.-The
mystery surrounding the reported
nnuinE OF mans body on Cedar
Mountain by two small boys, but
which had been removed when search
ers arrived at the scene. was deep
ened today when police were Informed
that Frank Turner. weil-known citi-
zen OF Lincoln village. had disap-
pearcd from his home three weeks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Loudoun Editor III,

PURCELLVILLE, VA, Nov. Ia
Ii. 7. Harrison. editor Of the Lou
doun Times, was taken suddenly III
Wednesday evening while at the sup
per table. His condition Is some
what improved at present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Free Bible Lectures

Mr.. A. II. zilmer, of Waterloo
Iowa, Will deliver n series OF inter.
esting Biblo lectures In the Madison
School Auditorium. Madison and Cary
Streets. November 10th. 18th and 18th
21st. at p. NJ. A cordial Invitation
Is extended to all to attend these
lectures,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Mnss-,Ieetins at Harrisonburr

The Harrisonburg Chamber of Com
mcrce has called n mass meeting for
Monday night of all tax payers OF the
city for the discussion OF problems
confronting tho city. School needs,
public health. light and water re-
Qulrements are among the topics
which will be discussed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

LYNCHBURG. VA. Nov. lo.-Mrs.
Harrison b. Jones. aged So. died
Tuesday ut tho home OF her son-in-
law. j. Ii. Whitehead. at Chatham.
She was native OF Massachusetts
and had been living In Chatham
twenty years. Two daughters, Mrs
j. r. Whitehead. Chatham, and Mrs
Shilie Jones. Norfolk, survive her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

south Carolina Merchant n Suicide.
GREER, S. c., Nov. 19.-Cheney
president of the Bank OF Sreer COM
United suicide this morning by shoot
ing himself In the temple with q re-
Tolver: Ill health is supposed to have
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
TOBACCO GROWERS TO
POOL CROPS IN 1921
Planting Will Be Limited to MAXI
mum, Which Will BE
Fixed Later.
IRy Associated Press. /

LrNCHBURG. VA. Nov. 1o.--An
agreement to pool their tobacco crop
LOT tho next hvc years and to limit
their planting to a maximum to be
hNed yearly was reached here today
oy eighty tobacco growers OF the
dark-tobacco belt of Virginia
Organization OF the American To-
bacco Growers Protective Assccia-
ton was effected at the meeting and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

1890 w SAAAk
b a v @ p al n 5
across my kid
neys and lum-
bago pains in
the lower part
OF my back, and
when l would
8 I o p over !
could scarcely
straighten up.
Then at times 1t
WAS impossible
for mo tn gfanp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
John w. Harricl,.

John w. Barrick. of Wake, Va. died
!, ednesday at the Retreat for the Sick
and four children, John H., OF Port
norfolk; Ernest l., OF Newport News,
anu J. Ashton Barrick. OF Wake. and
one daushter. Mrs. Isaac Z. Mercer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Richard remu,. D,,,o,.

EDERICkSBURG. VA. Nov. 10.
Stafford County. died in this city Of
typhoid fever while here for treat
mcnt- He was 81. widower, and is
survived by six children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

at all, and I became 30 bad that I was
almost down and out when I saw DR..
Pierce's An-uric advertised and de-
cided to give 1t trial. 1t was only
necessary for me TO take one bottle
TO completely cure me and I have not
felt a trace Of kidney trouble since"
Il r. SMITH, 300 D. ct
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
DEvlER is BADLY HURT
Iiarrisonburg Mum Caught In Power.
Irnnsmission Belt and Sc
riOusiy> 3IutiIated.
Especial to The T,mes-Dispatch.

ISpeCIHI 10 the Tlmes-DIspatch1
liARRISONBURG, VA, Nov. ia
j: Devier. aged 61 years, is in a hos.
pital hero with an arm fractured in
rib broken. his nose crushed and an
ear nearly torn from his face as a
Jesuit OF being caught by power
transmission belt. lie was attempt
ing pulley on the bark cutting ma
Chine at the plant OF the ]. P Houck
Tanning Company here when his
glove caught
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

To Cure n Cold in Ono oay
Take GROVES LAXATIVE BRONO
QUININE tablets. The genuine bears
the signature of Z. w. GROVE. 30c.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
N-orkmen Find sE.,e,on

workmen Find Skeleton.
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Nov. 10.
While excavating for n water pine
on the National Boulevard, two work
men dug up portions OF human
skeleton, skull leg and arm bones
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
staunton Down. Aururtn.

: STAUNToN. VA. Nov. 19.-In the
tsw s ,,s annual Eridiron contest
Augusta Military Academy here Sthis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Mrs. Harrison II. Jones.

Ocean City, n. j.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
THAN
WHISKEY FOR
COLDS AND FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspi-
ronal, Medicated With
Latest Scientific Rene
dies, Used and Endorsed
by European and Ameri-
can Army Surgeons to
Cut Short a Cold and
Prevent Complications.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

Mothers. be careful with baby's
tender skin. Apply this salve, on
warm flannel cloth. Get 1t from
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
Awful Pains!

fredericksburg. Vat suffered
with Kidney ailment for about four
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20

AINOERCORNS Removes corn. c.,.
Iouses css. stop, All pain, ensures comfort TO the
tsct. makes yNlking easy i5c. BY mail or at Drur,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-20
$4,000 Needed!

To
do full and go
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-12-18

Judge Ralph $. Latshaw Of the Kan
sas City criminal court sentenced
three other mon to the penitentiary
last Thursday making total of ten
men sentenced by him in one day to
prison. Paul Kelly 25 years old, said
10y the police to be the most arrested
man in Kansas city" was allowed to
plead guilty TO a charge Of attempt.
ing to steal a motor car from Arthur
Arzberrer, 2322 Cypress avenue. lie
was sentenced to two years imprison-
ment.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-12-18

PossumlcsSs possum hunts are now
all the rage I'm Missouri. A bunch OF
central Missouri school teachers trot-
ting about the woods the other night
and wound up by frying bacon; while
fifty Odessa X. P.'s staged their an
nua possum hunt the other night.
Neither party secured a possum, but
otherwise the local papers speak of
them as being grand successes.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-12-18

George w. Day says he recently
brought a calf hide to town and sold
it for S2.31," says the Pilot Grove
Record. He than purchased a pair
of shoes for his baby for S2.50. The
calf hide weighed fifty pounds, the
baby shoes only a few ounces, and
allowing one calf pound to pair OF
shoes, 11S pairs of chiid's shoes could
be made from the calfs hide and at
$3.50 should have made the hide
worth $295."
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-12-18

A child is dead and two adults are
I'm dangerous condition from hydro
phobla and third is believed to
have been infected. Lawrence Col
bert, S-yoar-oid son of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. c, Colbert Of New TruNton, died
Saturday aftor being bitten by a pet
dog which went mad. Colbert was
also bit by the dog and developed
hydrophobia. Mrs. Colbert was bit
ten by the child. Clifford a. Terry,
a relative, who attended the child is
believed to have been infected. Ply
slcians attending Mr.. and Mrs. Col
bert said that they probably would
not recover,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-12-18

Tho new officers Of tho Platte
County Fair Association are az fol-
lows: w. r. Hope, president; IL. l.,
Dillingham;, vice president; j, o.
Johnson, treasurer, ana }. f. Sexton,
secretary. The board Of directors in
cludos Wilson Murray Ilarol Miller,
Ham Knighton, c, c. Cockrill. w. u,
Jones, nillard Baker, c. IL. Settle, J.
p. Roberts, C. IL. Eckert, Motley Pep
per. They are asking the farmers TO
save their best ears Of corn from the
1920 crop to display next fall, as the
fair occurs before the 1921. corn Is
matured, and corn Is q good ad for
that county,