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OLDEST SENATOR CALLED TO REST Death Marks Passing of Last Confederate Soldier From Upper House of Congress. k Washington, March 1.?John H. f "X>ankhead of Alabama the oldest * jn^mber of the United States senate and the last veteran of the Confederate armies to serve in it, died today at his home in Washington of myoodermitis. His colleague, Senator Underwood, announced the fact to the senate, to. recocmizine him as the "foremost fig ure in Alabama for the last quarter ? a century." The senate adjourned immediately as a mark of respect. l Later Vice President Marshall ap' pointed a committee of the senate to attend his funeral, consisting of SenST ators Underwood, Nelson, Pomerene, jm. Townsend, Ashurst, Fernald, McKel^ iar, Harrison and Ball. The body, accompanied by members j of the family, will leave Washington ' ' * - T A 1? I tomorrow mgni ior wasper, where the funeral will be held. Senator Bankfcead's death came as a surprise to his official associates k though immediate members of his family had been concerned for some time over his health. He contracted - J ? ' nnWi n<*A ^nriniy n I ra coxa tttvuiu ncc&o WW....D _ period of inclement weather at the capital, while escorting a delegation visiting Washington in the interest of tfte United. States Good Roads association through a round of official calls. With him at the time of his death were his wife, his son, Representative William B. Bankhead, who serves in congress from the Tenth Alabama district; his daughter, Mrs. Arthur G. ' Lund; Mr. Lund and Dr. Sterling k Ruffin. Three other children also K survive him. Senator Bankhead was born in 10 in j r? ? kol* ^ontimr JIHR 1046 2U1U XVI U?ci a uau been a dominating figure in public affairs both in his state and in the * nation. Enlisting as a private in an Alabama regiment during the Confederate war, he was three times wounded and rose to the rank of captain before its conclusion. After serving in the legislature of his state several terms, he was elected to congress, where he filled out ten terms, later being appointed to the senate to fill a vacancy. Elected by the legislature I to that office in 1907, he was reelect^ ed twice by popular vote, the last time in 1918. In congress he was conspicuous for his work on public buildings and river and harbor im TX~ moo +Via anfVirvr proVUIlCUWk lit ncu vuv uwvmw? the law for federal aid to post roads now in effect, and the Bankhead national highway planned to run from Washington to Los Angeles- was named for him. Montgomery, Ala., March 1.?News Bankhead at Washington today was of the death of Senator John Hollis 1 received with profound regret, in all parts of the state. As soon as advisy *?d that the senior senator from Ala| bama had passed away, Gov. Thomas * Xilby wired messages of sympathy to the widow and members of the family, ordered the state flag at half mast -until the funeral and issued a proclamation to the people calling attention to the death. In political circles it was rumored Frederick J. Thompson, published of the Mobile Register, will be named to mi the unexpired term in the senate. KVnm .Tncrxvr Aln tonight John H. Bankhead, Jr., eldest son of the deceased, informed the Associated Press correspondent that the funeral would be conducted Thursday morning from the Methodist church of that city. Prominent men from all part3 of the state will be in attendance. # 9 ''The Luck of Geraldine Laird." One scene which will interest everybody in "The Luck of Geraldine Laird," the Robertson-Cole Superior picture, at the opera house Friday. 1 shows a church bazaar. Every feat-1 k A 11 ? * ! : i ure ot tms universal American m&u-i tution was caught by Director Slo-1 man's camera. j The quaint little stage, the arrival j of the town characters, the tittering ? interest of the children, and the j waves of applause which greet the favorite performer all are vividly shown. The favorite, in this instance, is Bessie Barnscale, who, in her character of Geraldine Laird, makes a great hit at the church bazaar, one on which, in a later moment of trouble, she bases her great success on the New York stage. Miss Barriscale in this picture, which is from her own studios, is supported by Nilas Welch, the young ? * ? V ? hai. ieaamg man vrnu woo 'Beckoning Roads," by Boyd Irwin, who is second man, by William Mong, the noted character actor, Nannine Wright, the famous "movie mother," *nd others. 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C. i'small bottle costs 30c.; a mi t- larger one, containing six times i- ' much, $1.20.?Adv. > Out? je is upsetting your | 3, don't let the matTind outt Change o . I ( nt ! 1 ?stum Lting table beverage > with a bit of whole'ostum has adelightlikQ a high grade re no coffee troubles a Reason" ! Co., Battle Creek,, Mich. 1 J CASE TRACTO I j I have a 9-18 Kero; with new motor and i hasn't run over 48 hoi parts and gears are in 1 Will pull two disc plo harrow, 5 tons on road p. on crest. Pully woi shaft. Sold party lar; anteed to be in first ch dition and will bear cl sell for $600.00. The cost $550.00. A grea same WOrK its new une J. W. I Cross Hil I _ Do You Wai I will take good middlin] Bonds, first issue, at par. Will discount any mail 01 States. SEE ME AND Si i J.L BOWLES, at G. B. Sumi I GOIN< Lrrective Mar< all mc i CHEVROL will ad ~ $65 * All Bona-JFide < i with us befoi -1 will be protect ae * ed | Central 3U! Prosperity, S, C. sy, ph. inS THINK! >ur me ,ch This $450 Piano for* as $355 at your Depot. Mahogany, 10 year guarantee, by Factory, Write me or come and see me at G. B. Summer & Sons J. L. Bowles Factory Agent 1 i? GOING IT TOO HARD? t | | Overwork, worry, overeating and . I lack of exercise ar^d sleep are responsible for much kidney trouble. If iyour back aches and the kidneys | seem weak, rest up and use Doan's I Kidney Pills. John W. Boozer, RFD No. 2, Prosperity, S. C., says: "I was afflicted for three yearc with, kidney trouble! I had pains in my back and twinges when stooping or lifting. My : back ached at night and was lame in the morning. I tired easily, was languid and often felt nervous. I had headaches and dizzy spells and my sight blurred. The kidney secrctions contained sediment and were too frequent in passage, obliging me to get up during the night. Finally, I began using Doan's Kidney Pills and I they made me much better in every ' way. I now able to work all the j time." ; Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't R FOR SALE sene Case Tractor nagneto, the motor urs, and all other first class condition, ws, 6-foot tandom I, and develop 20 h. *ks on end of crank ger tractor. Guarass mechanical conose inspection. Will i new motor alone t bargain. Will do i y *OPP i, s. c. - i it a Piano? ; cotton at 40c; Liberty der prices in the United VVE MONEY Factory Agent mer & Son | SUP :h 10, 1920, 1 1 >deis ,ET CARS vance .00 >rders placed re this' | date ted. Garage Newberry, S. C. i $95 Saved //"fiOl KJ U^bzirrrttT', ) is wfcxfflnipft w,itK.,r> _ jMio'f //9j7 VKKM mo'A V/KJ simply ask fo-fl Doan's Kidney, Jill^-^sa^,^, Mr. Booaer h^, Mfgrs., & \TBf(! P.?'>nbo3d'jh ma fma .ylmrui'j IJUHIIW^s. IT# K8 sbrrod 9d3 o) abnooaai lo Jnerfi 1M W?B"?(irae? is racked with pain. Every?ftft5^/M worries and lllU becomes despondeiii^d?dawo!B44rt^d. To 1 1 -?-l- fiA-? AmuulcTkL y 0x?dg'veti?jfc*(rrc suiraiiujic tone. GOLD MEDAL ft: ,o ,r'k i'. 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