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Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-16
DIR. BRANN0N
SHOT WHILE
BEING SHAVED
E. S. Jimmerson Fired Five
Times at Hayti (Mo.)
Physician - Rushed to
Memphis Hospital.

Hayti, Mo-, Sept. 15.-Dr. l.. II.
Brannon was shot and seriously
wounded by T.. S. Jimmerson at s
O'Clock yesterday morning while Sit
ting in barber chair in J. NJ.
Graves barber shop getting shaved.
Five shots were fired, three TAX
ing effect, two in the left side, one
above the heart and one in the
back near the spine.
The wounded man was put aboard
special Frisco train leaving here
at 1870 a. IN. for Memphis, ac-
companied by his wife, several doc
tors and Masonic friends. Physi-
clans who gave first aid hold out
no hope for his recovery.
Jimmerson was arrested by Con-
stable Oates, carried to Charlottesville
and placed in jail He is credited
with having said that he hoped his
shots would prove fatal, that his
home was destroyed and he didn't
care what became of him.
DR.. Brannon denied the charge Of
Jimmerson that he had broken up
his home, saying that Jimmerson
wanted him to pay him $500 to
drop the matter, which he refused
to do. Jimmerson called upon the
doctor at his office Tuesday and
1t bod nr
Brannon told intimate friends that
the man had threatened his life.
At the time of the shooting both
men we're armed, but the doctor
was given no opportunity to use
his gun. Jimmerson entered the
barber shop and without word
fired five shots at his victim as he
lay helpless in chair getting shay
ed. Not word was spoken by
either party DR.. Brannon ran out
the back door, through another
building coming out at the front
with his gun in hand. but Jimmer-
son had been spirited away by the
| Officers. DR.. Brannon was then car
ried to his office and given first
aid, while special train for Mem
phis was being gotten ready.
Intimate friends of the two men
had known for several, days that
serious trouble was brewing be-
tween them. but had no idea that
such tragedy was impending,
| DR. Brannon came here from
| Oklahoma about four years ago and
| had built up an extensive practice.
He was also identified with local
politics, being at one time mayor
of the town.
| lived a few miles i'll the country,
having moved there recently from
| this city. He has lived in the
county many years and belongs to
respectable family and was never
in trouble before.
At the Baptist Hospital last night
it was stated that DR.. Brannon'
condition is not precarious and that
he is resting woll, Three shots
took effect.
HE is getting Oh all right and
will recover" said the hospital au-
thorities.
DR.. Brannon reached Memphis
shortly after noon yesterday Ht
was rushed to the hospital by j. I
Hinton G. Son. DR.. J. a. Crisler and
Dr.. NJ. b. Hendrix operated imme'
diately.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-16
SAL" BEGGAR FOR
POOR, DIES WITH $10O, 900

Chicago, Sept. 15.-"French Sal,v
84 years old, who died in dreary
little attic, was found to have $780,
900 in stocks hidden in her room.
For years she begged from the rich
and dispensed philanthropy to the
poor. Her identity is not known.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-16
Lake CITY Cotton at % Cents.

the 14th, says: Mayor John B.
Walker of Lake City is visitor In
Jonesboro today He stated that
middling cotton sold in Lake City
for 90 cents per pound yesterday
and that a large number of bales
were sold. He further said that
everybody in that part of the cOun-
try was greatly encouraged ana the
adherence was very noticeable"
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-16

Scientists assert that it is fact
that our skulls are getting thinner.
This is because our brains are get
ting bigger. This was borne out by
observations made by surgeons who
onerated on heads during the war.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-16

Wild horses are still found in
Australia and Russia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
Mira Harry vanc. Mis- winifred Morris.
NEWARK NOTES.

Newark, Dec. l0.--The condition Of
Mrs. Daniel Thompson, who was stricken
with pars'vss Tuesday night, remains
4. She is still unconscious
and il is understood that little hope ID
for her recovery.
Delaware poultrymen are losing $loO,-
600 annually ~ the result Of poultry
diseases, according to DR.. Charles Z.
Palmer and Professor E.-R. Hitchner
OF the meteorological department OF the
University Of Delaware, following an
investigation Of conditions in the State.
The new quarters of the Rehablllta-
ton Division of the University Of Del
aware, in the rear of Wolf Hall, were
formally opened last night. There were
special exerciscs with addresses by DIR.
Walter Hullihcn, president OF the UNI
vcrsity and several others. Many
friends of the ''Rehab' boys were
present. Dancing concluded the pro-
gram.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Pearce Cam enter
taincd last night at their home on Main
street.
II has been decided by the recently
organized Choral Club to place the
Community Christmas tree on the
Academy grounds instead of at "Th'
Knoll.
Rev. Edgar Jones gave the final OF {
series of talks to students of the Women
College last night. Mr., Jones will preaci
at special services at Red Mems Home
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Jane Maxwell reports the sal
OF 5000 Christmas seals TO date. IN
committee hopes to sell 10000 IN NcwarS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
NEWS OF A DAY
/ FROM THE STATE
esasord Folks Disappointed at
Delay In Starting Free
Mail Delivery.
Y. W. c. A. WORK At DOVER

t,cm l,,sfH 'c~eninss ccrrespo ndents.
Dover, Dec. Following the meet
ms held ai the home Of Mrs William
~ ncnncy, wife ct Governor Denncy,
two weeks ago, preliminary TO the or
ANIMATION ol \. ". {. A. for Dover
and vicinity, Mrs. Dcnn,y called n
meeting, Yesterday, at the committee
she recently appointed TO further con-
icr on the subject The meeting WAS
held at the Atalsta House, on King
s,fcct, Mrr. Dcnney presided, and Miss
Mattel krall, superintendent of y. ".
&. A. work lor Delaware, again explained
The purposes OF the ASSOCIATION.
Altct full discusson OF plans, il was
dccmcd best, because Of the Christmas
holidays being so near, that definite
work should not begin until after
New Years. In connection with the
work, the Northern District of the
y. ", &. A., including Dover and nd
laccnt towns, viii assist in raising
lclawares apportonment OF $500
ior the promotion and advancement OF
the work.
Miss Ninifrcd Morris OF this towr
was elected chairman of publicity, bu'
election ct other officers was deferred.
Miss Mapill, OF the national head
quarters oi the y. W. &. A. gave word,
ui encouragement IN the progress Of tn,
wufk M Delaware.
Those present were: Mrs. II. J. Fergu
tnn, Mrs. = Warren Hall, Mrs J. A
nOwnos Mrs II &. Taylor, Miss phylli,
lhdsrlv, Mrs. Harry Mayer, Mrs. Johr
~ Hutton, Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Mis-
Emily Walker, Mrs. John &. HAYES
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
NEWS OF SEAFORD.

Seaford, Dec l6.--Mr and Mrs. Cyrus
B. Favinger are receiving congratula-
tions on the arrival of a baby boy in the
family. i
Mrs. Huston b. Almond Of Philadel-
phia arrived here, yesterday, to spend
the holidays with her mother, Mrs.
Julia G.. Stevens.
Mrs. Nettie Crawford Of Mt. Vernon,
n. y, spent part Of the week here with
her father, Henry White Baker.
The two local banks paid out yester-
day, in Christmas savings to the people
Of this town and community, more than
222 600.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16

pearance here. Twics during this week
someone bas entered ths school ho,na
and stolen nails and boards needed here
for repairs.
The Five Points Civics Association
Will Give . hot roast bcef dinner ut the
Community Building Saturday night.
H. v. Rudolph is chairman Of the com
mittee in charge.
The Armmas Frat Club Of Newport
will give dance at the Masonic Hall,
Newport, tonight. The feature Of the
dance will be the enlarged orchestra.
which will furnish music for al the club's
dances in the future.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16

dslphia to spend tho winter With her
daughter, Mrs. Oeorgs Salmonds.
Mrs. Vogel, widow Of Captain Fred
VoGel Of Rshoboth Life Station, has
rented Mrs. George Bohm's house for
the winter.
The Oitlr' Friendly met At the home
OF Mrs, W. p. Orr, last evening.
Henry w. Ennis, the mail carrier, ha.
purchased new motor truck.
Miss Julia Steele Of the telephone
Office is quite i'll with cold.
The Zwaancndael Club met with
Mrs. James X. Rowland, Tuesday.
She served chicken salad, rolls and
coffee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16

fros mall delivery for some time. i
having been stated carly his month that
tho service would bs inaugurAted the
first Of the year.
Work started 1t ono TO put the town
in readiness for tho service, many Of tho
citizens purchasing their mail boxes and
getting ready to place them in position.
The notice from the postofficc depart
ment did not state just when the service
would start.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
PUPILS TO GIVE PLAY.

Middletown, Dec. 49, Middletown
High School will present "The Dcacon's
Second Wife," a comedy in three acts,
at the Middletown Opera House. Wednes-
day evening, December 21.
This Is AN all-star comedy. The
setting is = farm home filed with sum-
NOR boarder. Tho parts are taken by
the high school students and the pro-
ceeds are to be for the benefit Of tho
school
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
MIpDLEToWN-

Middletown, Dec I6.--Jsmcs r. Shall
cross, has sold the G.. J. Fireman house
on South Broad street 10 Mrs. Laura b.
johnson OF Colt, Md. The Standard
Bearers OF Bethesda M. H. Church were
entertained at the home Of Margaret
Tyler, on South Broad street, this week.
The COZ rittec on refreshments com
prised He,en CIesver, Margaret Denny
Winfield Belts and Raymond Duhada-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
LEGION ELECTS OFFICERS.

Dover, Dec. lo.--Walter L. Fox Postj
No. 2, American Legion, has elected the
following officers for the next calendar
year: commander II. H. Hanson; vice
commander, John Argo; adjutant, G. W.
Wightman; assistant, Marvel Baxter;
chaplain, Rev. g. Ashwesth Burslem;
finance officer, II. X. Mcdaniel.
These officers win assume their duties
January /. Retiring Commander
II. Il. kenncy was congratulated on his
good work during the past year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
LEwEs NOTES.

Lcwes, Dec. 16.--Thomas Wiltbank X,
an attorney OF Philadelphia formerly
Of Lewes, was in town last week, attend
ing the funeral OF his brother.
The committee on fancy articles for
the bazaar for the Bebec Hospital IL
receiving many donations. Mrs. II. V.
Lyons, with the help of two Of her
friends, made twenty-four quarts OF
mayonnaisc dressing for the salad.
Mrs George Bohm has gone to phila-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
PROBING GIRLS DEATH.
Thrown In Water Before She Wss
Dead, With Throat Cof.
BY Associated I',r~ 70 Every E,eninr.

BY Assocjatod Press 70 Every E,eninr.
Johnsonburg. Pa, Dec. 1G. Mas
Margaret Warmbrodt. z2-yesr-oli
clerk, whose body was found floating
In branch Of the Clarion river near
here "Wednesday. apparently was
thrown into the water while stil silvs.
Coroner Gleason said today. a gash
in the throat would have caused death
II drowning had not, he believes.
Miss Worrnbrodt's pOcketbook has
been found In the creek. The small
amount Of money she carried was in
tact
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
FREE DELIVERY DELAYED.

Scaford, Dec l6.-The work OF MAX
ING organizations for the free mail de-
livery, which has been gong, on here
all this week, was gwen setback yes
,erday. when Postmaster o. W. Short
was notified by the Postoiice Depart,
ment nj Washington that the free mail
delivery in Seaford would be deferred
until some future time. The news was
A great surprise, as it has been known
that the town had been entitled to
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16

held in Dover Armory, Friday evening.
Decembef 20.
Following are the pAtronessss: Mrs.'
william d. Dcnpsy Mrs. 8. Warren.
Hall, Mr.. A. B. Richardson, Mrs. h. ]
Bcsrs, Mn. Walter Morris, Mira Paul
Walker. Mn. William Pcnnewill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
DELAWARE DECEMBER

William X. jefferson Of BLADES killed
= hog, this week, which weighed 800
pounds.
Several members Of the local Masonic
Lodge visited Salisbury, Md, last night,
TO attend . meeting Of the Tall CsdArs
Of Lebanon, big class Of members be-
ing taken in ut the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
HonecEer Branch Meet. Tonight.

The Hoffecker Branch, Y. p r.. v'iii
meet this evening at the home II
Charles Price. 905 West Seventh
street. All members are urged % be
present as rehsersal for the play
will be neld after the business meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
RICHARDSON PARK.

Richardson Park, Dec. Building
material thieves who were fired upon
while stealing water and light fixtures
from bungalow at Elmhurst, several
weeks ago, have again made their ap-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-16
CHRISTMAS DANCE.

Dover, Dec. 18-Thc young men Of
Dover have issued invitations TO their
annual Christmas dance which will be
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05
---Read tho Ads
START HOTEL BUILDING
Meeting Last Tuesday Night Instruct
ed Collection Committee 10 Gather
i'm All Subscriptions
and Start Work

The hotel meeting held at the city
hall last Monday evening was quite
well attended. A very complete report
presented by the managing committee
Messrs Burridge, Mason. Webb and
Reynolds, showed that there Is lacking
SO, 800 In pledges to make up the 300
600. This is but small sum and will
be assumed by the business men Il
those TO whom allotments have been
made do not come across with their
share of the necessary funds.
A committee to collect in the second
payment OF the subscriptions was ap-
pointed, the committee consisting OF
r. B. Webb, James III. Saunders. Ira
Odgers, Jas. f. Corcoran John r. Stol,
berg and r. Notes. ole M. Olson was
added as secretary and l.. A. Henry to
help out In emergency.
The committee met Immediately fol-
lowing the meeting and decided upon
its campaign. The work OF collecting
the installment was started Wedncs-
day and Il Is hoped TO have all ~ the
money in by tonight.
Work will be started Just as soon a.
the money is all in. 1t was decided a.
organize company Immediately and
let a contract for the building this
winter 80 that the contractor MAJ
have the opportunity to get all OF hi.
material on the ground this winter and
make speedy work In the spring.
II was decided that the prices OF
materials have dropped sufficiently
now 10 allow OF the hotel being built
at q figure we'll within the amount Of
the subscriptions
All that is necessary now 10 have a
new hotel In Crystal Falls by Nov1
1922 Is for those who paid tneir FIRST
subscriptions 20 come across With
their second contribution.
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05
AFTER THE SCRUB BULLS
County Agent Instructed to Complete
Census OF Scrubs OF County ut Once

The county agricultural commission
at its meeting last Wednesday after
noon instructed the county agent "a
complete at once his census OF the
scrub bulls OF the county. Mr.. Man
by has a census started and Is fairly
we'll along with It. He has on the list
80 scrubs that have been running at
large In the county. This number
has been diminished to some extent
but there is quite a portion OF the
county that hasn't been canvassed yet
and the agent was told to cover that
portion this month and present to the
commission at its next monthly meet
ing complete census of the scrubs.
II is the intention OF the commission TO
devote the winters work to an eradi-
cation OF these scrubs. III the bulls
can't be done away with the commits
sion will take steps TO see that they
are not allowed TO run at large and
contaminate the herds OF those who
are trying to get good stock
Another matter taken up was the
question Of furthering the building of
silos and securing of exact data on the
different kinds OF silage. Ii is under
stood that couple Of siIo manufac-
turing companies are thinking of en-
tering the county this winter to make
a canvass with view to placing lot
OF silo orders for next years construc-
tion. The commission is doing all II
can to help this move along.
One drawback has been in the past
the question of filters. The commits
sion is to take steps to make sure that
amy man who erects silo will have
the use of machine for filling the
same. There are half dozen filters in
the county now, but II necessary in
order TO accommodate all who want
service, the commission will make ar
rangements TO get as many large sized
filters as will be necessary TO serve
all who have silos.
A carload OF picric acid was secured
during the week and all OF II has been
distributed 20 the farmers. This is
the third carload OF explosive that the
commission has brought into the coun-
~ In the past year. A ] OF this ex-
plosive has gone into blowing out
stumps.
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05

John Meyers, Sr.. a pioneer resident
OF Crystal Falls died last Tuesday
after lingering illness OF several
months duration. The affliction was
leakage or the heart. During the last
few weeks he was cared for AZ the
Crystal Falls General Hospital
The age OF the deceased was some
where In the neighborhood OF rs years.
Tie was one Of the oldest OF our resi-
dents In years OF continuous resi-
dence here as he came to this section
in the early eighties.
lie ia survived by six children. i've
boys. Gorge. William, John, Frederick
and August and one daughter, Mrs
Henry Dishaw
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05
FARMERS GET 100000
That Sum Was Paid Them by Crystal
Falls Creamery During the Past
Year
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\ Tom Wills, manager OF the Crystal
Falls creamery. tells US that he has
figured up the amount of money paid
out by the creamery TO Crystal Falls
farmers and IL totals the sum OF
$4,000 during the past ten months,
The money has been paid regularly
every two weeks. Farmers who sell
their cream 10 the factory have no
wait. They get their money every two
weeks and are thus enabled To pay
their store bills In town and the help
that they employ on their farms.
There are about 500 cows contrib.
nting TO this factory now. There ought
TO be 1000 and there would be 1000 II
the business interests OF the commun-
ity awoke to the great advantage that
this creamery affords, said Mr.
Wins.
The Crystal Falls creamery has been
moving along SO quietly that many
people will be surprised 70 learn OF
the money that IL pays out to support
the community.
Adolph Suttcr Is the butter maker
Mr.. Sutter has done exceptionally we'll
since he took hold OF the factory anc
tho business Is prospering.
Read the Ads
Among the Halloween social func-
tIons,in Crystal Falls last week was
reception at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Fritz Moberg where a number Of their
frien dswere very pleasantly enter
tanned last Saturday evening.
-Read The Ads
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05

Women Teachers OF Crystal Fails
Schools Brought -Thumbs Down.
on Hunting Vacations


A petition was presented to the
board OF education at its meeting last
Tuesday evening. signed by twenty OF
the women teachers OF the Crystal
Falls schools asking that they each be
granted weeks vacation In which TO
hunt deer.
| The girls gave as their reason for
making the request that last year the
men teachers were given week In
the woods. Reasoning from analogy,
the girls figured that as the Nineteen
IN Amendment has leveled all dis
tinctions between the sexs at the polls
they ought likewise be eradicated
from the Crystal Falls schools.
But, 0 Boyl What a commotion
that petition caused!
Pres. Holmes had TO request a
second reading of II in order to grasp
its significance In all its details. Lean
ing over to Secretary Poyseor after
the second reading he inquired II the
girls had been informed that there is
a lone buck law" these days.
The Rev. Secretary passed the
buck to Frof. Hin, who was Just then
catching glimpse OF his annual
buck turning into dough. Calling to
his aid the extent of his diplomacy
the superintendent informed the board
that. due to extenuating circum-
stances and to the heterogeniousness
OF the many aggrevating resultant
consequences II was in his opinion
necessary to differentiate the concord
ant issues from the superimposed
heterogeneous ones In order that the
decision finally arrived at might ride
in perfect homigenity and stable Con-
cinnity. therefore he had not"
"Bir" Nesbitt was set in his opinion
that the head dress worn by the aver
age young lady nowadays dulls the
ability TO Judge with accuracy any
protrusion from the head, especially
ears or horns, and he didn't propose
to be the cause Of Gust Lethin having
to lug a blushing blond from tho
woods in hand cuffs because her i'm
paired perceptive faculties caused her
to mistake a spike horn with a S1s
inch protrusion for one with full
blown four-inch antler.
Sam Bridges demurred. He thought
that the girls ability 20 "lamp'em"
correctly had not been impaired,
But, said Mr.. Bridges, "Have you
considered what might happen if one
or all OF those twenty fair damsels
should become so excited In the chase
as to dash hurriedly into blackberry
patch with 'em rolled"
Erick Anderson had Just then got
his imagination into focus. So far as
the horns were concerned, that -argu-
ment wasn't weighty one with HIN
for the very latest and best methods
advise dehorning. But,tatooing was
another matter. II is a custom that
rightly belongs TO the South Sea Is.
landers and In his opinion the Ameri-
can people slote plenty from the
Southern Hemisphere when they
filched the tango. therefore he was
to letting the fair ones take
any such chances. Chairman Holmes |
after listening TO the arguments, cut |
the discussion short and at the same
time slipped an icicle, down Prof
Hill's spine with the remark Guess
they had better all stay home. What's |
the next order Of businessT
Therefore hunting season will hc
one OF diligence and renewed appli-
cation to work In the Crystal Falls
schools.
Read The Ads---
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05

The regular meeting OF the womans
Club will be held Thursday afternoon
in the City Club Rooms. Regular
business at 1900 O'Clock and at $3.50
Or. BovIk will give lecture on can
Ger.
Each member may bring a guest by
payment OF % cents.
Coffee will be served az 4:30 o.
dock.
Next week In the High School. Dr.
Larson will give a talk on his trip a.
broad illustrated by slides. The
date will be announced later.
The Club has decided 10 give milk
TO under nourished school children
In the primary grades This work
will begin Just as soon as all arrange
ments are complete.
Read the Ads
HOUSE TO Rents Inquire OF Mrs
r.. u. Ball.
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05

Several of the 81. Paul ofici a.
mong them Mr.. Stewart. traye'ir~ pas-
senger and freight agent. Mr. John.
son, division superintendent yers In
Crystal Falls Thursday. Ttey came
here in their private car and were
driven by r. p. Webb 10 the Triangle
Ranch in thu forenoon. returning n
time for dinner at the Rotary Club.
The diamond drill., 1921-11-05

HOUSE TO Rents. Inquire OF Mrs.
+. ID. Ball.