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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-03

stick Of dynamite ana removed the
jaws of the victim. So there could he
ne chanc" of using the teeth To idcn-
tify the murdered mun aS Russell. The
laws and other parts Of the head have
never been found. BESIDES his own
clothing, Erumhrld is alleged to have
placed his own ring on the dead mans
finger.
Mrs. Brumlield. after viewing the
body of the murder victim ana until
her husband was captured "A month
later, perSiStcntly maintained that the
murdered person was the dentist.
Whether She knew differently and pre-
ferrcd that her three children should
remember their father as murder vic
tim. j. unknown. The state roniended
that financial difficulties was the real
motive. II was charged that Brum-
field tried 10 make II appear that he
sas the murder victim So that his wife
could collect S2GOOO In insurance.
Brumiield. 10 the last. maintained Il
rigid silence. Insanity was the defense
Plea
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-03
SOUR STOMACH
INDIGESTION
Thedford's Black-Draught Highly
Recommended by a Tennessee
Grocer for Troubles Re-
sulting from Torpid
Liver.

East Nashville. Tenn The efiIc-
iency OF Thedford's Black raught. the
genuine. herb. liver medicine, Is
vouched for by Mr.. W. n. Parsons, a
grocer OF this city. 1T Is without
doubt the best liver medicine, and
don't believe could get along without
It. take 1t for sour stomach, head
ache. bad liver. indigestion. and all
other troubles that are the result OF
a torpid liver.
81 have known and used II for years.
and can and do highly recommend It
to every one. won't go to bed with.
out II in the house. II will do all It
claims to do. l cant say enough for
It."
Many other men ard women through
out the country have found Black
Draught just as Mr. Parsons describes
valuable in regulating the liver to
its normal functions, and in cleansing
the bowels of impurities.
Thedford's Black. Draught liver medi-
cine is the original and only genuine.
Accept no limitations or substitutes.
Always ask for Thedford's. E@
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-03
PERFECT" CRIME
PROVES FAILURE
CIews Left Behind by Oregon
Dentist Brought About
His Arrest.
BOASTS ARE FUTILE
Convicted Of Killing Raneher, Then
Exchanging Identity With Victim,
Doctor BrumfieId May Be
Sentenced to Hang.

RoSeburg. Ore.-Dr H. VI. Brumfield
first degree in connection with the
death of Dennis Russell. In Oregon the
penalty for first degree murder Is death
by hanging The verdict brought to
q close one OF the Strangest murder
cases in the West. Brumfield, n dentist.
known to have been an avid reader Of
lurid crime and detective tales. is al
legged to have boosted that he could
commit perfect" crime, leaving no
clews.
But. having now been found guilty,
Brumfield undoubtedly realizes the fall
lacy of his belief in his criminal Gbil-
ity. He did leave clcws, and they
brought about his arrest and convic-
ton. Brumfield disappeared the night
of July l3, when Russell was muir
dered He was captured August II.
while working on a ranch near Cal
gary. Canada under the assumed
name of Norman Whitrey.
Lingerie Led to Arrest.
desire to obtain possession of box of
wOmcn's lingerie which led to his ar
rest. II had been learned Brumiield
shipped the dainty garments To Seattle
on the afternoon preceding the muir
der, addressing the parcel to Mrs. Nor
man Whitney"
The authorities had no idea Brum-
field himself would venture TO recover
the box. but hoped il might eventually
put them on his trail but while safely
hidden on the Canadian ranch. with
the chances all in his favor of being
able to maintain his new identity in
definitely, Brumfeld betrayed himself
by writing TO the Seattle express office
for the parcel of underwear
The prosecution showed that Doe
tor Brumiied visited the cabin of Den
mis- Russell who was II rancher living
near RoSeburg piled Russell with
drugged liquor, took him out for
ride" in his roadster, beat in the
skull of the ranchcr and then Shot him
twice in the back 10 make sure he
was dead II further declared Brum-
field exchanged clothes with the dead
man and ran his car over an enhank-
mcnt, attempting to make II appear
THAI Doctor Brumlield had been killed
in the wreck
The state further contcndcd that the
dentist, following the wreckng of the
roadster, blew of liuSeSl's head with
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-03
Shirks Both Ways

Shirks Both Ways.
One man plus one wife equals
homework
One man plus two wives equals
workhouSe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-03
79s Vacant Flats in St. Louis.

81. Louis. There are T9G vacant
apartments, Hats ana houses in 81.
Louis. according TO u police canvass
completed. The CANVASS was made at
the request If the National Asso
ciaiion of Real Estate boards, who
ars compiling statistics from ten ~
th. largest cities.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-03

Some people seem determined to
stand their own ground, even though
they haven't any.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05
WANTED--Roorns

YOUNG BUSINESS WOMAN wants
steam or furnace heated room in good
location, lowlands. Permanent; no sick
Address E. care journal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05
MONEY TO LOAN +

MONEY TO LOAN--On watches, dia-
monds. guns and everything valuable.
Mr.. B. Marcus, 213 South First.
MONEY TO LOAN on diamonds. watches
and gold jawelry; liberal. reliable. con.
identical Gottlieb a Beer. 1o5 North First
CONFIDENTIAL loans on jswelry. dia.
monds. watchers. Liberty Bonds. pianos.
automobiles. Lowest rates Rothman.s,
III South First. Bonded to The state.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05
FOR SALE---Furniture

FOR SALE--Fifty-two-i round fumed
oak dining table; also reed baby
stroller, In excellent condition. 1l14
West Central.
FOR sALE-Cosl range, Perfection heat
er, oil cook stoves, roli-top desk, ivory
dressers, china closet, large amount of
first class used furniture. S25 South
First.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05
KingslbuHsy's
E@lulaaIll
GOOD BUY

SOOO pb Il
Four rooms, modern; close in.
in Fourth ward; good sized lot.
Price is only $2,750, and can
make some terms.
RANCHES.
We have some very fine ranches
close in. located close to good
school. and can DO bought on
very good terms. II in the mar.
ket for good ranch, either
large or small, let US show you
what we have.
FOR RENT.
Highlands.
Broom house, furnace heat,
completely furnished. $500
3-Room apartment, with
porch, furnished ......$45.00
4-Room apartment,
furnished $4,000
Lowlands.
4-Rocm apartment,
furnished $1,000
WANTED
$4,000 CD good first mortgage.
Tell us what you want--we may
nave 1t.
D. T. KINGSBURY,
REAL ESTATE.
Loans and Insurance.
30 w. Gold. Phone 9O7-W
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05
LEGAL NOTICE


NOTICE.
Last Will and Testament of jose
phine Dolan, Deceased.
To John Dolan, Jr., Kansas City;
Frank s. Dolan, Kansas City;
Katherine Conway, Albuquerque,
New Mexico. and to All to Whom
1t May Concern. Greetings:
You are hereby notified that the
alleged Last Will and Testament
of Josephine Dolan, deceased, late
Of the County Of Bernalillo and
state Of New Mexico, was produced
and read in the Probate Court of
the County of Bernalillo. State of
New Mexico, on the 22nd day of
September, 1921, and the day of
the proving of said alleged Last
VIII and Testament was thereupon
fixed for Thursday, the 27th day
Of October. "A. ID. 1921, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon of said day.
Given under my hand and the
seal of this Court, this 2Sth day Of
September. A. d. 1921.
(Seal) FRED CROLLoTT.
County Clerk.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05
-EVERETT-ZAPF & CO.,
REALTORS.

LEVERETT-ZAPF & co,
REALTORS.
MOVE RIGHT IN
FURNISHED
Five-room frame, glassed and
screened porches, fire place, gas,
electricity, lot 3IiaXlt2 east
front, located nice part of
Fourth ward.
MIR. AND MRS. PURCHASER
We have one of the most COM
plete listings throughout Albu-
querque in homes and vacant
lots. When anticipating the buy
ing or building Of a home SEE
Js--ALWAYS AT YOUR SER
VICE.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
WHERE THE WELL PEOPLE
DWELL.
Why not a SAVINGS ACCOUNT
HERE-You will never miss
$1,000 down and $1,000 per
month. Lots are always salable.
Go see the amount of building
being done up there or come into
our office and We'll take you up.
Let's tell you more about our
building and budget plan. With
Mr.. e. G, Morgan, our architect
and builder, we can build you
very nice bungalow, any type,
brick, frame, or stucco on easy
payments,
Six of these are being started
now in University Heights.
let's tell you more about 1t,
Several Houses for Rent.
Second Street and Gold Avenue.
Phone $40.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05
LOST AND FOUND
WANTED--Salesrnen

WANTED--We have splendid position
open for man Of good appearance and
pleasing personality; must be over
twenty-five years of age and should
have at least high school education.
Previous selling experience desirable but
not necessary; must be of good character
and unquestioned integrity; references
required: pleasant outdoor work. Any
inquiry will be held strictly confidential
Address B. T. T.. care Journal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-05

Four rooms, modern; close in.
in Fourth ward; good sized lot
Price is only $2,750. and can
make some terms.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
FEDERAL HELP Is GIVEN
on PROBLEM OF MARKETING

Nearly 200 demonsratio!ns@ OF ap"
proved practices of preparing farm
nrof,ncts for market were made. ard
more than 700 lectures on the pack
ine grading, handling, storage, and
sale Of such products were given IN
the last fiscal year by specialists OF
the Bureau of Markets. United States
Department of Agriculture.
instructions as to the most Sue
cessful practices for marketing sweet
notatoes were given to producers and
SINNERS in most Of the Southern
States and in one Of the far Western
States. In one State alone plans and
specifications for sweet-potato stor-
age houses were furnished, leading to
the erection Of So such buildings.
In a number of States the field
agents, through State agencies, were
instrumental in bringing about the
adoption of Federal standards for
farm products and containers. In all
States assistance was given to the
county agricultural agents in solving
difficult local marketing problems.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
GREGORY-BITTLE.

" Miss Gurrie Gregory and John
Bittle. were quietly married last Sun
day evening, February q, at 2:3o, by
the, Rev. J.. W. Oxner, pastor Of st.
Dapid's church, at the home Of the
brides father. Only few close
friends being present The wedding
was simple, but beautiful in every de-
tail. The house was attractive in Its
decoration. The ceremony room
being in bridal white and green -
arch being arranged by ivy, hanging
from the center Of the arch was q
large white bell. The bride wore a
most becoming dress Of white geor-
gette crepe and tulle veil most be-
comingly arranged and carried an
arm boquet of white carnations and
fern.
The groom is son Of Mr.. A. e.
Bittle of McFarlan, N. c. The bride
is daughter of John W. Gregory
of New Brookland. After the cere-
mony delightful reception was held.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
AGED FORK CITIZEN
HAS GONE TO REST

Susannah Elizabeth Frick, daughter
.,,:s% the. late Adam ,and Elizabeth Frick,
born May 9, 1914, died February %,
1921, aged 76 years. 9 months and Is
days.
Out OF a family OF Ii there, remain
only four brothers, Job, John Elisha,
and. Bennett. With these there are
many other relatives and friends who
mourn her departure.
She was baptized in infancy, and at
the afe OF Is, became u confirmed
member Of st. Peters Evangelical
! Lutheran congregation, having been
confirmed by the Rev. D. Efird. She
remained q faithful member till
death. ~. s3..s,>:
Some four years ago the deceased
suffered a slight stroke Of paralysis,
in October, 1919, she had a second
stroke. Four weeks ago she became
much worse, pneumonia set in and
was the immediate cause of her death.
During her last days she suffered in
tense pain. But always she main
tanned an abiding faith in her God
and the church.
Aunt Susie, as she was familiarly
known, was loving sister, an affec-
.tionate relative, kind neighbor, a
Christian woman. There remaineth
therefore rest to the people Of God.
Funeral services were held from
the home, near Little Mountain, con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. B. l..
Stroup, assisted by Rev. J.. J. Long.
The burial was in the family ceme-
terry.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
SHERIFF ROOF GETS
ONE MORE STILL

On Friday afternoon Sheriff E.
Austin Roof added another still to
his list Of captures. This latest still
was found on the place of George
Harris, about three and one-half
miles from Lexington. The outfit was
made Of a wash pot, wood tub and
copper worm, and had a capacity of
about 20 gallons Something over a
half barrel Of mash was destroyed
by the sheriff, and some one. about
the house broke two quarts Of whis-
key before the sheriff had the oppor-
tunity to take it into his possession.
No arrests have been made so far.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
AT THE LEXINGTON
BAPTIST CHURCH.


On next Sunday, March 9Th. will
preach, both morning and night, on
"The Communion Question" Those
who want to know the Baptist posi-
ton on this question, may have the
opportunity at these two services. The
discussion will be characterized by
the most tender courtesy towards
other denominations and we believe
and hope that much god will be the
result Of our knowing each others
viewpoint on this subject. The public
is cordially invited. The hours for SER
vice are: 1900 a. m. and 7:45 p. III.
+. II. FCNDERBURK;
Pastor.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02

Every county in South Carolina
Except Richland, which is not in the
contest) is. busy selecting it's most
attractive and popular young woman
to go to Columbia during the week
of March 28 to April 2 as represen-
tative to the big Palmetto State Fes-
tival, one Of the most elaborately
planned weeks Of pleasure and social
gaiety ever held In the South.
The young ladies selected by the
various counties will be sent to CO.
lumbia as the special honor guests Of
the Palmafesta association and the
capital city. They win be royalty en-.
tertained for the entire week and all
expenses will be paid. There will be
dances, ,parades, a grand ball at the
State house, and many other features
arranged in their honor. They will
be filmed by one Of the big national
movie services and their pictures viii
be thrown on the screen far and wide
as an advertisement of the old Pal
metto State.
While these 45 representative
young women are in Columbia. there
will be held a general election to
determine which will have, the. SUI
preme honor of ruling as Queen of
Palmafesta. This election promises
to be the most interesting and excit-
ing feature of the big week. Richland
county and the city Of Columbia will
have no candidate, the people there
casting their ballots for the young
women from other section. The
grand prize awarded the Queen will
be a complete and elaborate spring
outfit, from head to foot. -
The big feature parade will center
around the young ladies now being
, chosen to represent their respective
counties in the Statewide contest. A
flower decorated automobile will be
provided for each county in the State,
the name of the county being worked
out in, flowers in the decorative
scheme. In these cars will ride the
As young women representing the 45
South Carolina counties
The Palmafesta association has
closed a contract with the world fam
Gus Scotch Kilties band of As pieces.
This organization will lead the auto
mobile parade of county delegates for
Queen, and will furnish two pro-
grams OF music daily during the big
week.
National manufacturers, and auto
mobile dealers throughout South
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
SWANSEA WOMAN DIES.

Mrs. JAMIE Hutto, wife Of J. w.
Hutto of Swansea, died at the Bap-
fist hospital at 2:l5 o'clock yester-
day morning. after being burned four
weeks ago when u kerosene can ex-
.ploded in her hands. She was in the
hospital just "a hours.
The remains will be taken tozSwan-
sea this afternoon for interment, the
funeral services to take place this af-
ternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Besides her husband She leaves
many friends who will mourn her
death-
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02

Earl II. Hipple, wizard of the
xylophone," is the manager Of the
IIipple Concert company. Each Of the
other members. Of the company is
thoroughly experienced in concert
work.
The sen1I any's program, as usually
given, is both Classical and popular
in character although a strictly classi-
cal program viii be given on request.
The. Ripple Concert company have
ssaarasd d aspll endid reputation as enter
tainefs and enthusiastic words OF
conrrnendatiou have beer written con-
:ceruing them by people in all parts Of
the United States.
Thes personnel Of the company is
as; follows: .i.y& 5,...a :
Earl H. Hipples manager, xy1o-
phone Boloist trombonist, drums,
traps and novelties
8 Azel a.. Osborne, violin soloist and
saxophone.. ,4sssr
Mrs. Earl II. Nipple. piano soloist
.pianologues, .xylophone and saxo-
phone.
Christ Knudson, flute soloist and
cornetist. ~
The, Ripple Concert Company will
be the. last attraction on the current
lyceun course, Patrons who have ex-
pressed themselves have been en-
tirely pleased with the other num-
sbers on the course, and it is safe. to
say that they will be more =. than
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
LYCEUM ATTRACTION
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT

pleased after witnt ssing the coming
concert. In fact, the lyceum COM
mittee is 80 confident Of this that
they are quite willing to refund the
price Of the entire course to those
holding season tickets who are dis
satisfied with their investment If they
Will but appear before the commit
tee and make that statement.
The concert will begin promptly at
eight o'clock, and patrons are re-
quested to kindly be in their. seats
by that time. The school auditorium
has a limited seating capacity and it
Is quite probable that it will be filed
early in the evening az It is seldom
the case that a saxophone quartet
and q xylophone number are incIud-
ed in the program Of any lyceum or
other attraction visiting Lexington
and besides; this there, are the traps,
drums, :cornet, violin, trombone,
piano. and pianotognes to be remem-
bered.,
To those not holding season tickets,
the, price to this, probably the best
number Of the entire course, is just
the same as that charged for other
attractions, viz. seventy-five cents for
adults and thirty five cents for child
rem. and it is hoped by the commit
tee that this effort on their part to
provide for music lovers in the COM
.nlunity a rare treat will be rewarded
t,v "a generous response.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
LAST WEEK CONTEST
PALMAFESTA QUEEN

Carolina are working together with
the object Of making the auto, truck
and tractor show the largest ever put
on in: the South. Interest in the
Better Babies" show Is being mani
tested in every county Of the State,
and the "Baby Parade" will be one
Of the most interesting attractions.
The committee in charge of the Style
Show promises some surprises In the
display of gowns and other fashion
able spring apparel for women. New
York models viii be used In display
ing the new spring wearables. The
auto show. style show and fireworks
display will be staged, at the State,
Fair grounds. where elaborate decor
ative arrangements costing; nearly
$4,000 are now being made.
More than $4,000 viii be spent by
the Palmafesta association in the
various features planned for. the
week. More than $4,000 raised in a
little less than one hour at an en-
thusiastic mass meeting at the Rich
land county court house gave clear
evidence that the people Of Columbia
are not pessimistic as to the future.
and also showed that they are deter
mine dto provide for. the people Of
South Carolina week Of fun, enter
tainment and ,.gaiety such as has not
heretofore been enjoyed in this Sec
ton of the country.
Every speech made prior to the re-
ceiving of subscriptions for Palma
fiesta rang with optimism and cou-J
idence, and when the call for actuaE
subscriptions came, the money was
subscribed quickly. The chairman OF
the finance committee, w. A. Cole
man, set as the goal $1,000 and the
crowd came across with the amount
asked for, and went little beyond
it. $4,000 will be spent in addition
to the $4,000 raised by public sub
scription.
The voting coupon is printed today
for the last time, Those desiring to
express their choice for Lexington's
representative are asked to fill in the
coupon and mail or bring to The Dis
patch-News Office before the. next IS
sue of the paper. The winner Will
be announced next week.
Following is the standing to date: !
Miss Pauline Hook. ...... 1900
Miss Pearl Lorick ......... .603
Miss Annie Caughman. -. :,.504
Miss Vera Corley. ........ .s0z
Miss Cathryn Berly.. ........ .5ol
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
IlMl BANK
ll) IN OPER TON
clock ia the evening.

for six OF eight months, since insti-
stution of the case to test the consti-
tati is,saiity of the land bank act. The IN !
issni of loans was suspended and. an !
the inst tuition has been unable to ex-
tend 81 aaaaeial aid TO the farming in
sterests &, SEE u
1t is stated that many applic ations,
fols loans are on hand, and with the
decision in the case rendered. 3. the
bank can at once take action on these,
wi Slew to tending loans. The
approval OF the land bank idea, will
be taken as good news throughout the
entire country, especially at this time
when the agricultural interests need
all the help possible. ..3si
Mr.. c. M Efrd, secretary-treaslrer
of the Sake Gotha National Farm
Loan association, through whom ap-
plications for loans are filed, is away
FROM town for several days, but Mr..
Carroll stated that In all proba bility
the association would be in position
to. receive at once. applications from
farmers in the territory served by it,
and that those in this comnlupity,de de-
string loans from the bank should
come to the Office of Efird & Carroll
as soon as possible and file their ap-
plicasions, SO that the services Of an
appraiser may be had before the rush
comes.
Numerous inquiries have been made
reeently asyto when the bank would
resume operations, and this is
notice to those interested that the
bank is now declared constitutional
by the highest authority In thes land,
and is ready to render its best service
to The farmers.
After applications are filed, it us
ualiy takes from thirty to ninety days
for the completion of the loan and
the disbursement Of funds, so that
those aesiring money for use this
sprins should not delay in fling their
applications. q:
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
WORK BEGUN ON DAM
AT GEORGES MILL.

The material for the new dam to
be built at Georges Mill has been
placed on the ground and the task of
building the dam will start at An
early date. Mr.. George states that he
will shut down his mill on Saturday,
March l2. and will not resume op-
erations for probably thirty days or
more. Those having corn to be ground
are asked to bring it along before
that date.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-03-02
LEXINGTON STORE HAS
CHANGED MANAGEMENT

The mercantile business formerly
owned and operated by Mr.. A. j..
Matthias has been bought by Judge
Sim Z. Hendrix and will be contin-
sued at the same stand. Mr.. Matthias
will devote his time to farming the
coming year. Mr.. Hendrix is nlagis-
trate here.