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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-01
Criminals Fatal SIip.

A curious error, due to the crfmi-
nails ignorance of science, actually
kept the evidence ofeone murder in
tact for IL months. The murderer
after killing his victim, woman.
placed the body in a dry cellar and
covered it with chloride of lime. He
thought the lime would destroy the
identity of the body, whereas it did
exactly the opposite. The body was
in such good state Of preservation
q year after that the medical experts
had no difficulty in establishing
through it the vital clue to the crime
and the criminal. If the man only had
mixed some water with the lime he
might have escaped detection.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-01
Fire Detector.

Ihere has recently been introduced
compact fire detector which NAV be-
installed anywhere in conjunction
with simple electric bell and q few
dry cells. The device is highly
sensitive automatic fire detector which
quickly acts when the temperature
rises above the ordinary. 1t is adj
Unstable, can be tested, is so simple
that 1t cannot get out of order, and
can be installed by anyone. The de-
tector may be installed in the cellar
OF the private house, the attic, the
kitchen and elsewhere, either in single
or multiple arrangement, so as to
give warning Of fire at the moment
such fire breaks out. Again, it may be
installed in the office, shop, factory or
American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-01
DIVORCED LONG-DEAD WIFE
Chinese Merchants Action Due 20
Belief That Her Spirit Caused
New Heipmate's illness.

How Chinese merchant divorced
his wife after she had been dead for
several years is the gist Of story
which appeared in the Chinese press
recently.
A SoOchew tea merchant, the mar
Tatlve says, by the name Of Lyuh, had
taken q second wife some time after
the death of his first. AS a result
or the second union a daughter WIS
born. Several days after giving birth,
the .young mother was taken III and
grew worse and worse as time went
by.
All sorts Of healing methods were
tried without avail and it was feared
Chat the young wife would die. At
last woman was called in and gave
the opinion that the spirit of the
mans former wife was causing the
illness. Prayers were then offered to
the dead wife, but still there were no
signs of the living wIfes recovery.
The woman then suggested that the
husband draw up a deed divorcing
the dead Wife just as If she were
alive. This the husband, for time,
refused to do, but wss later prevailed
upon to do SO in order to save his
second wife's life, The deed was
then taken to temple and burned
on the altar.
Immediately aferward the living
wife showed signs of recovery and
was soon her normal self again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-01
Wisconsin Popular Tourist
Resort.

At the present rate of increase Wis
consin will soon rival states of the
far west, such as California and Col
orado, in providing camp sites for
tourists. Three years ago tourists
camp sites were practically unknown
in Wisconsin, and now before this
year is over there will be more than
eighty such camp Standard
Democrat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-01
Sometimes II Is.

Two Florida darkieS were watching
q balloon ascension. The younger
darby looked up at the big bag In
amazement and then said:
~ wonder what keeps that balloon
'up in the air that-a-way?"
WELL" replied the older darby, ''it
is caused by various causes. Some
fines it is caused by one cause and
tten. again, il is caused by another
cause"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-01
A Little Patriot.

The other day a parade headed by
old soldiers was passing a Terre
Haute Qnd.) schoolhouse. The primary
teachers started to march their little
pupils out to see 1t. All kept in line
except one little fellow who dashed
into the cloakroom after something.
His teacher started after him to bring
him back into line.
But he insisted On going into the
room. please, Miss A, want to
get my hat" he begged. II always
like to hold it in my hand when old
soldiers and flag are passing me-"
Oh!
"How old are you, BuddyY
"Sk years."
"And what are you thinking Of ben
cOming?"
Seven years."
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
TOBACCO ORGANIZATION
PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY.
Editorial.

The effort to procure cooperation in marketing among
the growers of tobacco being favoaby received by the
growers all parts the country II should be trouble
convince the that the present method Of selling
bacco wholly deprves him Of opportunity for voice in
the price All the crop that is produced whether be
large small dumped upon the market in few weeks
This frequently results in embarrassing the purchaser
not only acquiring sufficient to handle the in
short period. but makes il difficult in procuring and
vdng space for the and at the tire makes
expensive the purchaser in preparing the in
short time for storage, such redryng. Casual thought
everybody that the present auction system of dis
posing tobacco should be changed because does give
the producer chance what his aacle worth. Agree
that the system of selling should be changed
the grower asked consider the plan offered for the
operative marketing of the tobacco
We invite the tobacco who readers of the
Record study the plan and to become interested in it. II
opinion that all who give fair consideration will be
avoraby impressed The not the only interested
this for both business and professional
dependent largely for the fortunes Of
the tobacco wherever this industry has become fea
in the agricultural districts The plan suggested in
cludes the holding of tobacco until the purchasers
need Of the material for consumption
Another feature that the organization is not built upon the
idea of profit except the and only
become members of the organization The
will be paid for his delivery than he would
probably receive If there organization and the net
realized 10y holding the product off the market and furnishing
the trade demands will be paid to the each
grade finally deposed Of The of tobacco should
avail themselves of opportunity to hear the plan discuss
ed until is fully understood the tobacco growing
districts Of the country.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
WORK AND SYSTEM
Required To Rid Farm
OF All Weeds.

There j. no short cut 10 weed
prevention or determination. both
hard work and system being requir.
ed. according to =. &. Vaughn, a
member % the Botnany Department
Of the Kentucky Agricultural Experi-
ment Station. who has estimated that
there are more than 1875 varieties Of
weeds in Kentucky which should be
destroyed An occasional crusade
will give only temporary relief but a
systematic campaign lasting through
every month and every year will sue
cecd with less expense IN the long
run.
Bearing IN mind the fact that pre-
vcntion 10 better than cure. the far
mer should be very careful in the
purchase ~ seeds and should make
an earnest attempt to get those that
are free from noxious weed seeds,
even though the cost may be much
CRATER In case Of doubt as to pur
i,y. samples should be sent to the ~.
pertinent Station for analysis. and
judgement should be based. not on
the per cen, % pure seeds. but on the
per cent and character % weed seeds
contained in the sample.
Care should be taken 90 prevent
the introduction - Objectionable
seeds by thrcshing machines. clover
hulIcrs. used grain bags and screen
ings All implements and machinery
that could possibly carry seeds should
be carefully clean.cd before moved
from one farm 10 another. Screen
ings containing weed seeds should b,
boiled II used Tor feed or burned 4
useless.
weeds should no; be allowed 10
ripcn on the farm. Some. sucn a.
amaranth. have inconspicuous flower,
and produce seeds before their pres
.nce Is suspected For this reason
weeds should be cut a. coon a. pos
sible after their appearance.
Some weeds may be crowded out
by quick growing. ,hickly seeded
crops especially II the soil i kept in
good condition Most ~ them may
be held in check by good rotation
including one closely cultivated croT
every three or four years
Land should not be permitted e
be idle. bu, some useful crop should
be KEEP, growing whenever possible
, The task is not ended with harvest
for some weeds mature later in III,
fall and the seeds. scattered about
IN various ways, produce weeds III,
next spring.
I, will be found profitable. from
the standpoint, u weed prevention
alone, 10 keep somesheep Thes,
animals are useful in the advantag,
% being profitable in other ways.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Why Not A
Tobacco Factory?

One Of the most feasible possibi-
liiies Of Lancaster is a tobacco fac
tory A number Of years ago the
late Andrew Cunningham manufae-
,ured in Lancaster twist Of tobacco
which attained an enviable reputa-
ton on the market and proved good
seller. Since that time the market
for twist tobacco has grown consider
ably. although the quality Of the
brands offered are far inferior to the
famous old Cunningham twist. "
Right here where the best hurley in
the state is grown, and where there
10 labor skilled in the manufacture
Of this article. il seems perfectly
feasible that a factory would succeed
from its ineipieney. The outlay to
establish a factory Of this descrip-
ton would be small and We believe
would prove q money maker to some
one who would take hold Of il.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Silas Shelburne Dies.

Silas Shclburne pioneer loose leaf
tobacco warehouseman, was stricken
with apoplexy Friday morning at his
warehouse in Lexington and died inn
mediatcly. In the passing Of Mr..
Shelburne not only the tobacco inter
ests Of the state but Of the nation
surrendered one Of the most out
standing figures, For the past TWEEN
~ years MIR. Shelburne has been one
Of the leading figures Of the Lexing-
ton tobacco market and is one Of
the men most responsible for its
growth. He was a native Of Nir-
ginia. He came TO Lexington in
1914 and built the second ware
house in that city. Although rs
years Of age Mr.. Shelburne was very
active and looked after his ware
houses in Lexington and North Caro-
lima as IL he were twenty years
younger. The body Was taken to
Washington, n. c.. Saturday for
burial.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Miss Frost Honored.

Miss Margaret Frost, former com
munity nurse here, has been selected
by the Red Gross as teacher in
Western Revenue University summer
school. in Cleveland. q. Miss Frost
is assistant supervisor, educational
department. Cleveland Chapter de-
partment. Cleveland Chapter Amer
can Red Cross. during this course.
Her duties are teaching the principles
and their practical application to the
work Of the Red Cross nurse instruc-
tor and to the public health worker
in rural communities. Miss Frost's
many friends here will be glad to
know that she stands so high with
the Red Cross as 10 be- selected for
this position.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09

Information was received from a
sanitarium in New York recently to
the effect that S. F. Ysntis. so famili-
arly known in Paragould as Frank"
is at the point Of death and is not
expected to live but a few hours
Mrs. Yantis received a message stat
ing that the end was near last night.
bu, this morning another telegram
came. However. later in the day
third telegram was received. mention
ing another relapse, and judging from
the tone Of the message. absolutely
no hope is held out for his recovery.
Frank left Paragould on the eigh-
teenth Of last September enroute to
Montreal, Canada. where he had been
offered a position with one OF the
largest Canadian railway systems.
Prior TO that time he had been gen
eral manager for the Jonesboro. Lake
City and Eastern railway. with Of
fees at Jonesboro. With the sever
ance Of his connection with that line.
he came to Paragould and remained
for only few days, then left for
Canada. In st. Louis he experienced
a complete breakdown and remained
there for some time, receiving medi-
cal treatment. then went on TO Cana
da. but after two or three weeks
doubled back to New York. where he
has been since.
Mr.. Yantis' many friends in Para
gould sincerely hope that a quick
turn for the better will come. and
that he will pull through the threat
ening shadows Of the valley just
as he pulled out Of a great many
tight places before. Paragould has
never produced a more genial. whole
souled citizen than Frank Yantis.
He had his faults and they were many
and so has the rest Of mankind, but
he held a high conception Of honor
judged from his self-will viewpoint.
and he was not the kind Of critic
who consigned others TO perdition
because they failed TO agree with
him. He was an original. unique
character. possessed Of a wonderful
intellect and a splendid personality.
fearless from almost every angle.
and lifelong friend to those he
chose to mingle with.
A message was received just as
the paper was going to press, stating
that Mr. Wants died at $3.50 this az
ternoon. Paragould Messenger.
Mr. lantis was born and raised in
Lancaster and was well known here
He was the son Of Mrs. Mary Daniels
Wants. and nephew Of Mrs. Theo.
Currey. Mrs. Carrie Davidson and
Mrs. W. J. Romans, Of this city. all
OF whom have the heartfelt sym-
patty in their great bereavement.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
LAST SUMMONS
FOR LUKE M'LUKE
Famous Humorist Pass
es Away After An
Operation For
Appendicitis.

CINCINNATI. o.. June 9Th
Jane. S. Hastings luke McLukeJ
widely known ss a newspaper man
and humorist. died at midnight az
Cincinnati hospital. He was 80
years OF age.
Mr.. Hastings was operated upon
last Saturday for appendicitis. and
his condition was considered favor
able until yesterday. when he suf-
fered a relapse. Mr.. Hastings had
been on the staff Of the Cincinnati
Enquirer for twenty years.
He is survived By a widow and
four children.
Mr.. Hastings individual style OF
humor. his quips az modern foibles.
and his quaint philosophical say
ings turned out duly in his column Of
Bits Of Byplay," have helped 20
carry the name OF Luke McLuke"
into practically every corner Of the
country.
More recently he had conducted
his work through a syndicate ar
rangement.
Mr.. Hastings was born at Lowell,
Mass After engaging in newspaper
work in that city he held positions
on newspapers in Boston. Philadel-
phia. and Washington before he be-
came a member Of the Enquirer stuff
two decades ago.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Livin' High.

Verify this is the season Of the
year when We can live high in spite
Of old II. {. l.. Many folks have
already had peas" and beans and
potatoes are just about ready with
corn and tomatoes coming apace.
The fruit crop Is an utter failure,
but the blackberry crop gives won
derful promise, and this taken with
the fact that We are having fairly
good honey year, gives W something
for which 10 be thankful
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
A Serious And
Deplorable Loss.

Miss Belle Leavell. who lives near
Hysttsville. and who Is among the
champion turkey raisers Of the coun-
" suffered severe inroads on her
fock from some unknown cause last
week: something presumably a var
mint 81 some description. made way
with 90 young turkeys IN one night.
The loss is a severe one az the young
turkeys were about the size ~ n
frying chicken. and as they had pass
ed their mos, critical stage. Il IL reas-
enable TO suppose that the bulk Of
them would have reached the market
this fall where they would have net
ted Miss Leavell a neat sum.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
A Visit To
The Old Home.

Mr.. Joseph =. Sandifer. Of Fort
Thomas. ny, Is enjoying weeks
stay in Lancaster With the excep-
ton Of one day Mr. sandifer has not
been in Lancaster for thirty-two
years. He il connected with the
Union Trust a Savings Co.. in Gin
cinnati. but resides in RI. Thomas.
Mr.. Sandifer spent his younger
days in Lancaster; was originally
with the National Bank. but went
with the Citizens Bank upon oryani-
zation Of that institution. and re-
NAMED with il until he left here for
Middlesboro.
Mr.. Sandifer is receiving a warm
welcome from his legion Of Laneas-
ter and Garrard county friends.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
BY All Means,
Let's Have Ii.

A movement is on foo, to organize
and place on sound basis good
base ball team in Lancaster, and We
sincerely hope the plans will material
ize. And while you are at it boys
put some kind Of seats and shelter
in the park. so that when people 90
out there and pay so cents to see
a game, which by the way is a pretty
steep price, they may be comfortable.
There are number Of lay fans"
in Lancaster who would attend every
game. but are prevented because they
connot 20 out there and stand
throughout the game in the hot sun.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Oiled Streets.

We are at present in the throes Of
our annual street oiling. and there
is oil, oil everywhere. Loud lamen-
tations are going up from housewives,
Automobiles and the public in gen
eral. However. We must take the
bitter with the sweet and the amour,
Of dust we will miss during the re-
mainder Of the summer will more
than make up for the inconvenience
We are now enduring from the oil
so let's grin and bear IL.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Announcement.

take this opportunity to notify
my friends and patrons Of the re-
moval Of my office.
You will find my new quarters
over the Garrard Bank and Trust
Company. next door 10 DIR. Hatfield.
(6-2-2t) J. A. Anon.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Persistent Builders.

Mcssrs. James ". Smith and Thee.
Currcy are each building new resi-
dcnecs on Water street. These two
progressive young men have done
much toward the Improvement Of
Lancaster IN the building line. each
having erected several nice residences
and have as often been tempted by
handsome profits TO part company
with them when completed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
of To Charity's.

Notwithstanding the dire threats
made by the members Of the Rock
castle fishing club TO eNpel Saufley
Hughes from its membership because
of his reputed catch Of wounded
whale in Florida. he forms one Of a
bunch composed Of John Farra. IVES
ley Dickcrson and Webb Kelley. who
went TO Charity's Monday for "A
weeks fishing.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09

his person all Of these unusual and
splendid qualifications Of State
Senator. and this district will have
a Senator who is a farmer, lawyer,
a successful business man and a cap
able and eloquent speaker IL he is
elected. We think the opportunity
TO secure the services Of this man is
a great one for the people Of this
district. and commend his candidacy
to Democrats and Republicans alike.
Advocate.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Candidates Galore.

Candidates are a numerous now
adays a. the provcrbial fiddler in the
place where the bad folks 20, and be-
loved voter j. having his good right
hand shaken so often and fervent-
Is tina, We fear he will grow shy Of
the office seeker before his services
can become useful.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
w. G.. T. u.

June 9th. il Flower Mission. The
local Union will observe Saturday
a. three o'clock a, Mrs. J. b. Kin
naird's Please bring all Of the flow
,rs YOU can get.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Chautauqua Week.

The dates Of the Redpath Chau,au-
qua in Lancaster this year has been
fixed for July 9th. to llth I, prom.
iscs TO be the best ever sent out by
this bureau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Chautauqua Coming
Get Ready.

The advance men are heralding the
coming Of Chautauqua early in July.
The streets have been oiled and it is
nov time to begin cutting weeds,
whitewsshing and making our prem
ises look as presentable as possible
to the many visitors who are with US
for this most enjoyable annual event.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09

LOST:-A large size Cameo pin.
with four pearls. two pearls miss
ingl Lost Sunday. June 9Th, be-
tween my home and public square or
the square and Brooklin Bridge, via
Buena Vista. Reward II returned 10
me. Mrs 4 u. Joseph,
Lancaster. Ny.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
Tax Notice.

All persons who do not pay taxes
due the Lancaster Graded Common
School between now and June 18th.
will be advertised. This is BY order
Of the board Of Trustees. These
taxes have been due since Dec. ist..
1890.
J. Z. sToRMEs. Pres
w. II. CHAMP. See'y.
(s.2.st)
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-06-09
ARMOUR'S
HEIREss
Is To Wed Simply.


Chicago.-Lolita Armour. heiress
to the millions Of J. Ogden Armour.
Is TO have a most democratic we'd
ding June 18th. when she will be
married to John j. Mitchell. Jr.. heir
TO the millions OF John J. Mitchell.
banker.
Just why some Of my friends
should have said that ] am going TO
trim my wedding dress with lace is
mystery TO me-" she explained.
"And a, $1,000 yard! guess I'm
old-fashioned There won't be any
lace at all. I'm going to wear a
trousseau made up Of left-overs' when
! leave on my honeymoon. think
extravaganza. ne displayed by some
brides. Is horrid. My things are go
ing TO be very simple, and SOS the
wedding We think an elaborate
ceremony would be quite foolish.
None Of US want Il. No fuss for me.
thank you.
Not To Wear Jewels.
Moreover. am not going to wear
single jewel at the wedding. At
least. don't expect to. But, Of
course. one ought TO do everything
to please ones husband don't you
think? guess I'll have TO ask John
about IL.
"Oh yes. You might say that
am going TO wear some lace. fashion
ed from bits Of the wedding gown
worn by my mother. But II has no
intrinsic value; just little senti-
ment. that's all
I'VE are going travelling and will
no; carry a car full Of trunks. You
see We are both connected with the
army. Mr.. Mitchell is a flyer and
we are disciplined to hiking without
much baggage.
when We come home again-ah.
that's different" she laughed. I'm
going 20 start housekeeping and sup
ervise everything. Then I'll buy
some nice new clothes"
Was "lneubstor Baby"
Some twenty years ago Miss Ar
mour was known as the Incubator
baby" The only heir to the many.
Armours seemed fated to infantile
death or chronic invalidism. But
trained nurses and special diet car
ried her 10 the age Of eight. Then
DR.. Lorenz, a famous Viennese sur
geon. made two trips to the Armour
home and the child's hips, dislocated
from birth, were Strengthened.
During the war she went through
two women's training camps, sleeping
in tent. cooking, washing and po-
licing the camp. She made a big
success in war work and Liberty bond
drives.