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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
!ALIMONY OR JAIL

Carl Fish. in contempt OF court for
failing to pay alimony. was arrested
near Sheldon. yesterday. by Under
sheriff Alden and locked up III the
county Jail for neglect to observe the
courts order, and until such time as
the money is forthcoming or he can
show cause at Il hearing.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
CREW OF TEN MEN
PUTTING UP ICE

The Ladysmith Ice Company is en-
gagged in its second annual harvest of
its cold commodity stock The ice is
fourteen inches in thickness and of
good quality Ten men are busy filling
the Zig ice house in Brooklyn. The
company intends to store some outside
and this will be removed first.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
CHARGED WITH DESERTION

4 warrant has been issued for the
arrest Of f. NJ Herman, who is charged
Iy his wife. Verona Herman, with de-
sertion Of his family. They have four
Young children. Thomas Z, CleOra ),
Deloras 3. and Kathleen l year old.
The complaint was made Jan. y.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
RED CROSS CHARITY
BALL FEBRUARY

The Rusk County Red Cross will give
Il charity BALI at the gymnasium Mon
day evening. Feb. I. LeVeille's or
chestra will furnish the music and the
dancing will be from s 80 until y
o'clock.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
TRUANCY CASE ADJOURNED

The case in municipal court in which
Louis Shaffer is charged with neglect
ing TO cause his son. Charles. of school
age. to attend school as provided by
law. was adjourned last Saturday to
Feb I. for the purpose OF procuring
witnesses. Shaffer pleaded not guilty
to the charge made against him.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
CHAMBER or COMMERCE. MEET

The regular meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce will be held Wednesday.
Feb. 9.
Four of the very best chefs Of the
club will serve the usual popular lunch
with trimmings at o'clock
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04

\ deputy sheriff of st. Paul came
out here and arrested Walter Wolf on
the charge of wife desertion. He was
taken back to st. Paul. where his wife
is living. on yesterdays noon train.
Wolf is Il young man whose home was
formerly near Crane
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
MATERIAL FOR NEW GARAGE

III. w. True has most of the cement
blocks necessary. the beams. roofing
and other material on hand for the
erection Of new garage to be erected
in the spring just east of the Standard
oil filing station The exact size of
the proposed building has not been de
ermined. This garage will be the
headquarters of the Nash auto distrib-
tors, III. w. True & Son.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY

Pat Cannon. a wOOdsman. was ar
rested Wednesday and taken before
Justice f. a. kirvan for being drunk
and disordcrly. He acknowledged the
truthfulneSS Of the charge and paid a
fine Of 81 and costs amounting to S3
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
ON PROBATION

In the case of August Schrieber.
Milwaukee man charged with adultery.
sentence was suspended and the man
placed on probation. upon his payment
of the costs of the case which amount
cd to about 800.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04

Miss Hattie VOs was married to Peter
q. SOrensOn at the Congregational par
sonage Wednesday afternoon, Rev. &.
V. Clark officiating. Both young peo-
pie have lived near Bruce for some
time and. are well known in that vicin-
ity. They will live on farm two miles
southwest of that village.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
Minneapolis Team Coming

\ team from the International
Christian Bible College, Minneapolis,
will play the Ladysmith alumni team
Saturday evening. Fred Sawyer, now
occupying the pulpit of the local Chris
tian church, is Il member of the Mime
apoliS team and will play III the game
here
Superior normal has agreed to play
another game here March >.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
NOMINATING JUDGES

Nomination papers are being circu-
lated in behalf of James Wickham for
circuit judge of this district, and Aad
John Vinje for state supreme Judge
The election will be held April ).
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04

George H. Martin and Miss Vivian
V. Martin. both Of Ladysmith, were
united in marriage 1T the Methodist
parsonage Thursday forenoon. They
will reside in this city.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
WOLVES HAVE RESPITE

Nate Jones. the famous wolf hunt
er of the town of Washington, is seri-
ously i'll at ST. Marys hospital, where
he was operated on last Friday for re-
m0vfl of gangrenOuS appendix.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
THE GHOST WALKED

1t is reported that the ghost walked
in the sulphite mill one night after mid
night recently, and that the envelopes
he passed out were deep indigo.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
MARRIED

Guy Fl. Letson and Miss Madeline
Mary Morrison, both of Ladysmith,
were united in marriage ut the Meth
OdiSt parsonage Jan. -. They will re-
side in Iadysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
WANT DRAINAGE

Citizens of the town of Big Bend
have petitioned for the establishment
of Il drainage in the northwestern part
of the town. just west of the Tom Tos7
land farm.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-02-04
PROTEST MEETING
SHELDON, FEB.

y taxpayers protest meeting will be
Saturday evening. Feb. ). at S o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15
WOE UNTO THE PEACEMAKER
At Least That's The Way In This
Hungry Hollow Case

The Book assures US that the peace
maker shall be blessed, but when this
portion of Holy Writ was set. down
the effects of "moonshine" liquor upon
the human system was evidently not
considered.
Tuesday Fred. Sewers was convic-
ted in the criminal court in Oakland
on the charge of giving a minor Ii
quor. To celebrate the event, it is
alleged by Mrs. Ray E. Cogley, that
he, in company with her husband,
who is minor, loaded up with the
stuff that is outlawed and about nine
o'clock that evening, upon returning
to the Sewers home in Hungry Hol-
low an outsider was found there in
company with Sewers wife. Sewers
Immediately saw red and grabbing a
butcher knife, according to Mrs. Cog
ley, he declared that it was his inten-
ton to carve the non-member of his
household. Cooley, as a peaeemaker,
stepped forward just as Sewers made
a lunge at the stranger with the knife
and received cut in the leg and an
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST

Mrs. Daniel Houck spent last Sat-
urday in Cumberland shopping.
Mr.. Charles Fulk, of near Gortner,
visited Oakland on business Satur-
day last.
Beautiful line of presents for
Christmas at Hamill's Stationery &
Book Store. Advertisement 40 st.
Born, on Saturday, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph W. McComas, at their home
in Oakland, daughter.
Special for Observation-Disclosures, -
cents per pound. W. A. GONDER,
Oakland, Acknowledgement.
FOR SALE-Ford sedan; new;price
right. Address P. O. Box 262, Oak
land, Md.-Advertsemene 34-tf
For sale-One heating stove; in use
only two months. Apply to Clarence
Sanders, Observation-Disclosures.
FOR SALE-Charles NJ. Steiff
Player Piano. Apply to Mrs. Scott
Jones, Oakland, Md-Advertisement
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hammond re-
turned to their home in Oakland Tues
day, after spending a week in Balti-
more.
Beautiful selection of all the latest
box papers for Christmas presents at
Hamill' s.-Advertisement. 40 st.
Miss Ethel McGreavy, of Western
port, was the weekend guest of Miss
Helen Helbig at her home adjoining
Oakland.
Mr.. Richard Custer, of near Swan
ton, was in the city on Saturday when
he made The Republican Office a>brief
business visit.
Cigars, Cigarettes, Tdbaccos put up
in special Christmas packages; also
large line of Pipes. w. A. CON-
Observation-Disclosures.
MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage. Renninger & Offutt, attorneys,
Observation-Disclosures If.
Mr.. W. o. Davis returned to his
home in Oakland Saturday afternoon
from Cumberland where he had spent
several days on business.
FOR SALE-One new stove bowl
for Spray No. 1. Apply to John R.
Bowman, Oakland R. D. 1, or at C.
N. McIntire advertisement 1t
Toilet and Manicure Sets, Toilet
Articles, Fancy Box Stationery, gift
and other Books for Christmas. W.
A. GONDER, Oakland.-Advertise-
ment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15

WANTED-Young women between
the ages of IS and 35 years to take
Nurses Training Course at W. S. H.
Graduates eligible for state examina-
ton for registered nurses. Remun-
Grafton $35 monthly during Junior
year. For further information ap-
ply to Superintendent, Warren State
Hospital, Warren, Pa-Advertisement.
FOR SALE-Farm OF 100 acres;
about so acres under cultivation; To-
Gated about IA miles south of Oak
land on old Gortner road. Apply to
Mrs. Florence Porter, lis Third street,
Oakland. Md.-Advertisement 17-tf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15
Holiday Recess for the Schools.

The Board of Education has au-
thorized the close of the public schools
of Garrett county for the holiday sea-
son beginning on Wednesday, the 21st.
inst, to reconvene on Tuesday, jan
uary 3rd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15

Mr.. c. E. Shillingburg, of near
Steyer, was in the city on business
yesterday.
Mr.. James A. Sincell, of Grafton,
spent few hours in Oakland Tuesday
on business.
Mrs, Anna Kemp, who had been in
Bloomington for several days, re-
turned to Oakland last Friday.
Money to loan on first mortgage
on improved farms. Apply to Edward
H. Sincell, Attorney, Oakland, Md
Advertisement 36-tf.
Mr.. Charles V. Harvey, of near
Deer Park, where he is engaged in
farming, spent "a few hours in Oak
land Tuesday when he visited The
Republican and became a subscriber.
| County Superintendent of Schools
F. E. Rathbun returned to Oakland
Monday from Baltimore where he had
been for day or two attending a
meeting of the State Board of Edu-
cation.
Mr.. Harry Porter, of San Antonio,
Tex, en- route from that city to New
York, stopped off in Oakland yester-
day to visit his brother and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Porter, for a
few days.
Money to loan on first mortgage
on improved farms. Apply to Edward
H. Sincel, Attorney, Oakland, Md
Advertisement 36-tf.
Call on me for Mixed and other
Nuts for Christmas. A big supply at
extraordinarily low prices. W. A.
Gender, Oakland, Md-Advertisement
Mrs. John Ault, of near town, who
spent several weeks in Pittsburgh
with her son and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Smyth, returned here on
last Thursday.
,, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. McComas.
OF Baltimore, who have been here
for some time for the benefit of the
formers health, returned to Balti-
more Tuesday morning.
Go to W. A. GONDER'S for your
Chocolates and Mixed Candies. Think
OF it. Chocolates, 16 cents per pound
and other candies in proportion. Big
shipment of candies just received;
shop early-Advertisement.
EXPERT PIANO TUNING AND
REPAIRING. S. Elliott, associated
with the Elliott Music Store, Oakland,
Md.-Advertisement 22-tf.
One of the largest wild cats ever
captured in Garrett county was the
victim of hunter down near Swal-
low Falls recently. Those who saw
the animal declare that it resembled
a panther in size.
Mr.. Willoughby Harrison, who
spent the summer on his farm near
Oakland, left here yesterday morning
for Washington, d. c., where he will
reside during the winter months, ex-
pecting to return to Garrett county in
the spring.
Mr.. Robert Garrett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick j. Garrett, of Deer Park,
who has been employed in the office of
the general storekeeper of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad in Baltimore
for several months past, has been ap-
pointed clerk to Road Foreman of
Engines M. A. Carney at Keyser.
FOR SALE-Desirable dwelling in
excellent condition; centrally located;
possession Immediately. For particu-
lars call at this Office or address P. o.
Box S4S, Oakland, Md.-Advertise-
ment 37-tf.
Mr.. J. NJ. Crane, Of Kingwood,
w. Va, spent the weekend in Oak
land with relatives, returning to his
home Monday. He will leave there
for Long Beach, California on Sat
day to spend the winter with Mrs.
Crane, who has been in Long Beach
for the past two years or more.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15
PROTECTION FOR SALE-

When you want bond, patronize a
home" company that operates here
in our own State. As agent for the
Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland, l am prepared to execute
all kinds of judicial and surety bonds
promptly. F. A. THAYER, JR., Oak.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Soft.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15
other across his forearm, both of
them severe and painful.

them severe and painful.
No arrests have as yet been made
but it is understood that Sewers will
be taken into custody as soon as his
victim is able to appear against him
unless in the meantime he is given a
"going-away' sentence by the Court
for having given liquor to minor
upon which charge, as above stated,
he was found guilty by the Court on
Tuesday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15
Commissioners Meeting.

The Board OF County Commissioners for
Garrett County, Maryland, will meet in their
ONCE in the town of Oakland, on
Monday. January 2, 1922.
For the purpose Of appointing Road Super
visors and Constables.
By order Of the Board,
W. G. MEYERS, Clerk.
Subscribe for The Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15

Subscribe for The Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15

Mr.. C. E. Shillingburg, of neal
Steyer, was in the city on bushes:
yesterday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1921-12-15

: Mr.. ]. NJ. Crane, Of Kingwood,
w. Va, spent the weekend in Oak
land with relatives, returning to his
home Monday. He will leave there
for Long Beach, California ON Sat
day to spend the winter with Mrs.
Crane, who has been in Long Beach
for the past two years or more.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-12-24
KATONkAS' ARE
MOVED; POLICE
FEAR VIOLENCE
Feeling Running High Among
Friends of Men Couple Is
Accused of Numbering

DURANGO, Colo, Dec. 23.-Fearing
threats of violence against the lives
of Frederick KatOnka and his wife,
Alice, charged with the Staying of
William Kelly and Samuel Groy. taxi
drivers, Sheriff ]. G. Wynn or Aztec,
n. NJ. tonight removed the prisoners
to this city. Tehy are confined in
the county Jail.
Feeling is running nigh among the
friends of the two slain men. whose
bodies were found Wednesday by
posses guided by the Katonkas. Kelly
and Groy disappeared several months
ago, after leaving Gallup, N. NJ, for
Pennington, N. NJ, in an automobile.
The preliminary hearing of the Ka-
trokas was held this morning at Az
tee, both entering pleas of not guilty.
They were held to the grand jury,
which will meet April A. Blame for
the crime is laid to each otner IN
statements made to the police by Mr..
and Mrs. Katonka.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-12-24
Of
DEbS SAYS HIS
TRIAL WAS FAIR
Man Who Represented Gov
ernment Sees No Reason For
Harding Pardoning Him
PROTEST WAS IGNORED
Trial of Socialist Leader in
Cleveland Is Recalled; Ac-
cused Pleaded Own Case

CLEVELAND. Dec. 23.-On hearing
that President Harding had commut.
ed Eugene ". Debs' sentence, United
States District Attorney Edward S.
Wertz, who prosecuted Debs, an
nounced tonight that he had formally
protested against releasing the so
cialist leader when consulted by At
torney General Daugherty several
months ago.
Il wrote that was opposed to free
ing Debs," Wertz laid, because he
had had an eminently fair trial, was
found guilty of serious charges at a
time when the United States had to
set a premium on loyalty, and had
been duly sentenced"
Debs' trial, according to federal
court officials, will be remembered as
one of the most dramatic that has
ever taken place in Ohio. chiefly be-
cause Debs was permitted to argue
his own case to the jury. Il deny
nothing; | retrac. nothing" Debs said
in finishing his argument.
When Debs heard the sentence read
he simply bowed and said:
In Gods time, 1t will come right
l have no word of complaint for jury
or court"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-12-24
WILDCATS ARE
IN GOOD SHAPE
Wind Up Training and Start
For San Diego to Battle
Centre Team Monday

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 23.-Accom-
panied by Coaches McKale and
Pierce, and Trainer Kerns, 70 Uni-
versity of Arizona football players left
this afternoon for San Diego, where
they play Centre College on Decem-
Der &c.
The players will stop over IN Los
Angeles tomorrow, where they will
hold one workout on the University
of Southern, California field: The
Wildcats plan to arrive in San Diego
a day before the game.
After spending the past two weeks
il practice for the contest with the
Praying Colonels" the Arizona team
is reported to be in the pest possible
condition for the fray.
Following are the players:
Captain Wofford. Climer, Wiley,
Smith, Barkley, Clark, Mcclellan,
Slonaker, ManZo, Broderick, Hobbs,
Witten, Thomas, LaShelle, Forch,
Connel, Marshall, Sweet, Gould, Nc
Laughlin, Van Dusen, Etz., Seaman,
Crowell and Enfield.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-12-24
REFUSES To GIVE
kLAN TESTIMONY.
Attorney General Threatens
to Jail Oklahoma Man For
Failure to Speak Out

ARDMORE, Okla, Dec. 23-(By
the Associated Press THE prelimin-
airy hearing, or examining trial." of
six men charged with murder in con-
nection with the fatal shooting of
three men at Wilson, Okla, on the
night of December Is, was adjourned
late today until Tuesday, December
q. John Smith. of Healdton, one of
the men originally accused in the IN
formation, was released on order of
the court late today, after s. p. Free
ling, attorney general of Oklahoma,
had told the court that there was
nothing to indicate participation by
Smith in the affair.
Adjournment came after Attorney
General Freezing had announced vi
court that he would seek the incar-
ceration in Jail of Frank Bourland, a
former justice of the peace here. for
refusal to answer questions concern
ing the Ku KluX Klan.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-12-24
DECISIONS IN Z
SUITS AGAINST
CITY APPEALED
Hirsch and Thomas Cases to
Be Heard Again Soon in
State Supreme Court
$4,000 WAS AWARDED
Appeal Cases Will Be Set For
Hearing When Calendar Is =
Called in January
$4,000 WAS AWARDED

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 23.-The city
of Bisbee today filed appeals in the
state supreme court from two deci
sions by the superior court of Co.
chise county. The cases will be set
for hearing by the supremer cour;
when the calendar is called in Janu-
ary.
The city is appealing from the de-
cision of the lower court IN the Surt
brought by Frank w. Hirsch and his
wife against the city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hirsch asked for damages of $4,000
and secured a judgmen, or $4,000
against the city as result of in
juries which they claimed were sus-
tanned when they fell down a stair
way which they claimed was unsafe
and which, they alleged, was main
tanned by the city. F. J. Flanagan
who was counsel for Mr.. and Mrs
Hirsch when the case was trier, now
is justice of the supreme court.
The city also appealed from the de
oision of the superior court who
allowed Charles N. Thomas judgment
fer $4,000 against the city for injuries
he claimed tc have sustained in an
automobile accident. He claimed I
accident wasd tie to the condition OF
the city streets. He sued for $25,000
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-12-24
VOLATORS OF WAR
LAWS TO BE FREED
ON XMAS MORNING
Harding Lberate Debs While Admitting There Is No
Question of His Guilt and That He Actively and
Purposey Obstructed The Seective Draft
Ausrans and Germans Who Aided Enemy While Americans
Were Dying in Trenches to Enjoy Liberty Again by
Hardngs Order Some Will Be Deported

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Eugene
". Debs, former socialist candidate
for president, serving a sentence of
10 years at Atlanta penitentiary for
violating the espionage act, and %
other persons convicted on various
charges of hindering the government
during the war with Germany, re-
ceived today from President Harding
communications of sentences to become
effective Christmas day. xr r&e same
time, five former American soldiers
serving life sentences pronounced by
military court for the murder or a
British officer while serving with the
American army on the Rhine. re-
ceived full pardons, effective Christ
mas day.
The action was taken after the de-
partment of justice had studied sepa-
rately the cases of 1877 persons serv-
ing sentences for violating war-tim
laws and after Attorney General
Daugherty had discussed the situa.
tion at length with President Hard
ing, who was said to be desirous, IL
possible, of granting some pardons
for Christmas. The combinations, il
was SApidiueu, 10 uOt operate 10 re-
store citizenship lost by the felony
convictions hut the pardons do. Sew
eral of the civilian offenders will be
dcported to the European countries
C1 their nativity, two are under OBJ
servation at hospitals for insane and
others are now out on paroles, which
were granted by President Wilson.
Five Soldiers Pardoned
Announcement OF the action taken
was made by President Harding per
sonally late today. The list loIIows {:
The five soldiers given full par
dons are Carl j. Bryan, James A.
O'Dell, Roy YcTngblCod, George Van
Glider and J. 9. Richardson, all serv-
ing life ter'uC to which they were
sentenced whils with the American
army on the Rhine.
Other prisoners released included
Grille Anderson, convicted at Dead
wod, S. D., October 5, 1918, under
the espionage law, and sentenced to
four years; Giovanni Baldazzi, SEN
fenced to 10 years after espionage
act conviction at Chicago; David f.
Blo6gett, convicted at Des Moines, Ia.
and serving 20 years on charges of
opposing the selective servirce act
who is now i'll St. EliZabeth's hos
pital for the insane for observation.
Others given communication were J.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-12-24
STORM SWEEPS
ARKANSAS'T0WN
Seven Negroes and One White
Killed as Store Wrecked;
Score Are Injured

MEMPHIS, Dec. 23. - Seven ne
groes and one white man are re-
ported to have been killed, and ap-
proximately a score injured in a
storm which struck the town of Clark
dale, Ark, II miles northwest of
Memphis late today, and swept
through several nearby farming set
Elements.
Payne Harrison, clerk in the gen.
eral merchandise store of Banks and
Dana. at Clarkdale, which was demol
ished, was the only white person
known to have been killed. Mrs. B.
B. Booker. whose home six miles
north of Clarkdale was blown from
it's foundations, was among the in
jured.
Twelve of the injured. all negroes
were brought to Memphis hospitals
tonight.
In addition to the eight persons re-
ported killed in the immediate vicin
ity of Clarkdale. unconfirmed reports
were that several persons were miss
ing and believed to be dead on the
Kennedy, Willard and Booker plan
tations, west of Clarkdale.