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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
MASS CONVENTION.

The mass meeting at the court
house last Friday evening was well
attended and the best harmony
prevailed. The meeting was call
ed to order by Mayor S, J.. Peeler,
and on motion, ID. j. McRae was
elected chairman and G. B. Holla-
day secretary.
On motion, committee of five,
G. M. Leslie, z. E. Fry, w. p. Nc
Gill, E. O. Thomas and L. H.. Bate
man, were appointed to select Il
ticket for mayor and board of al
dermen. The report of the com
mittee was as follows:
"We, your committee on nomi-
nations for members of council of
Camden, beg leave to submit the
following report:
"From the abundance of suita-
BILE material to select said council
we must confess that we were very
much embarrassed, but when we
take into consideration the great
progress the town has made during
the past year, we could but admit
it was to great extent due to the
prudent and careful management
of affairs by prudent council; we,
therefore, recommend the re-elec-
tion of S. l.. Peeler for mayor and
I. j. Lowry, Fl. +. Stigall, F. E..
cElyea, j. 9. Durdin and L. r..
Watson for aldermen"
On motion of w. L. Morris, the
report of the committee on nomi-
nations was unanimously adopted.
On motion, committee Of three
on resolutions was appointed as
follows: W.P. Redick, G. M. Les
lie and B. D. johnson. This CON-
mittee was instructed and author
lied to prepare and have published
their resolutions, which follow:
"Whereas, the town of Camden
has under the present administra-
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
TO CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

At the annual meeting of Camp
No. LOLA u. G. Y. of Benton
County, held at the court house in
Camden Monday, April l, officers
were elected and delegates to the
national reunion to be held at
Richmond, Va, were elected.
1t was also proposed and voted
that all the old soldiers and their
friends meet at Cooley's Landing
on Tennessee River the 9th day Of
August, 1907, for the purpose of
having a good time and being to-
gether for two days and nights.
Don't forget the time and p lace
and be sure to be there If situa-
ted so you can do 50, bring with
you q tent and necessary bedding,
also well-flled basket of good
things to eat for yourselves and
the old "Jobnnies" to eat.
We. would be glad if every Con-
iederate soldier in the county
would remember that the annual
/ dues of 10 cents is due from each
member. This money goes to the
head camp for the purpose of pay :
ing clerk hire and for stationery,
stamps, ETC., that is necessary to
carry on and support the organi-
zation. If you are one of us please
remember to send in your dues at
once, as it must be forwarded to
Fthe head camp by the Goth Of this
month. Pay or send your dues to
". A. Steele at Camden.
J. M. CASTLE,
Captain Commander.
W. A. STEELE,
Adjutant.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12

ton of it's affairs had an era of un-
paralelled prosperity; and
Whereas, the present board of
mayor and aldermen has, with a
few exceptions, given universal
satisfaction in its administration
of municipal government affairs;
and
"Whereas, our school has had 3
marvellous growth and is the pride
of our town and county under the
supervision and management of
the board of education, aided by a
united effort of the patrons; there
fore, be it
"Resolved, that it is the sense of
this body assembled, and webelieve
of the entire community, that the
administration Of our city govern
ment be commended and heartily
endorsed for their efforts in the
interest Of our school and the
standard set for the betterment of
it's morals; be it further
"Resolved, that these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes by the
recorder of the town and that a
copy be furnished The CAMDEN
CHRONICLE.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
MolLLWAIN.

Regular correspondence
The singing here Sunday after
noon was well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Cain visited
on Eagle Greek Sunday
e. S. Cain was at Camden one
lay this week on business.
Wonder if W. L. Cain didn't go
Byrd hunting last Sunday?
Rev. B. G. Scruggs preached an
excellent sermon here Sunday.
Prof. J. w. McIllwain and son,
Terrell, visited here last week.
Miss Jewel McIllwain Of Holla-
day is here on a visit to relatives.
Several from here attended Sun
day school at Flatwoods Sunday.
ID. E. McIllwain was all smiles
Sunday. Wonder what he heard
that was SO pleasing?
Mrs. Ethel Merrick of Westport
visited her mother, Mrs. Thornton,
the latter part of last week.
Melvin Cain wore happy smile
last Sunday Ofcourse Miss Bon
ME don't know anything about it.
Eulus Sanders went north last
Sunday. Wonder if Miss Minnie
can tell us what the attraction is.
Rev. A. M. G. Gossett died at his
home yesterday morning. He had
been in bad health for sometime.
We extend sympathy to the be
reaved relatives and friends.
McILLwAIN, April 9.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12

County we must first work, and,
secondly, we must work together.
Those whose names appear on
the program will, of course, be ex-
pected to be prepared, and let ev-
eryone, whether Oh the program or
not, take part in the discussions.
There will be matters to come up
of vital lm Importance to teachers, i'll
regard to the reading course, with
which every teacher in the county
should be familiar.
Camden extends a cordial invi-
tation to you, and will gladly and
royalty entertain you.
w. H. GINGLEs,
County Superintendent.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
FERTILIZER.

We can give you the best fertil-
izerfor the money that can be had
We can sell you good fertilizer for
from so cents to So 90 per 100
pounds. We handle the Read
Phosphate Co.'s goods, and it
makes plants grow. They have
devoted thirty-five years to their
business, and are always making
experiments with their goods in
order to give their patrons the
best results.
Call on US for prices of different
grades.
Yours truly,
PAFFoRD & CUFF.
In case of our absence from
town call on Holland Bros.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
TO BENTON COUNTY TEACHERS

In this issue of The CHRONICLE
will be found program of the
Benton County Teachers Associ-
alton. Let me urge and insist
that every teacher in the county be
present, and let's make this, the
first meeting of the association, a
success. In order to raise the
standard of education in Benton
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
INVALUABLE FOR RHEUMATISM.

"I have been suffering for the
past few years with a severe attack
of rheumatism and found that Bal
lard's Snow Liniment was the only
thing that gave me satisfaction
and tended to alleviate my pains P"
John @. Degnan, Kinsman, ILL.,,
March "a, 1902. 25c, SOC and 81. 90.
Sold by the Fry Drug Go.
Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
III. q. l.. CLUB.

The Ell. G l.. Club met with
Mrs. G. r. Finley Thursday after
noon of last week. The program
consisted of music and recitations.
In the contests the prize winners
were Miss Vera McElyea and Miss
Lucas Wyly. Delightful refresh
ments we're served. Mrs. j. I.
Hall will next entertain the club
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12

Farmers who need funds to car
ry them till crops are made, can
get the accommodation Of six
months without renewal at the
First National Bank.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-04-12
TO LOAN.

Farmers who need funds to car
ry them till crops are made, can
get the accommodation of six
months without renewal at the
First National Bank.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Not Always Smiling.

Men should remember that women
can't always he smiling who have to
cook the dinner answer the bell half
dozen times and get rid of neighbor
who has just dropped In. tend to q
sick baby, tie up the cut finger of IL
two-ycar-old, gather up the playthlngs
of four-year-old, tie up the head of
n slS-year-old on skntes and get IN
cight-ycnr-old ready for school. to say
nothing of sweeping. cleaning. etc.
says woman writer In nm exchange
a woman with all these to contend
with may claim 1t n privilege to look
aud feel little tired sometimes. and
n word of sympathy would not be too
much TO expect from the man who
during the honeymoon wouldn't let her
carry as much ns sunshade.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
servina Fruit.

Fruit may be served on II large, round,
fiat dish or In fruit bowl or fruit
dish. 1t IS very pretty to use the nat
nral leaves. If they can bc procured. for
garhishing the dish. The fruit should
be passed and each person be given q
fruit plate and fruit knife and finger
bowl. The finger bowl is placed on
the fruit plate and should be lifted anu
set to ones left before helping oneself
to fruit. y nice way to eat un orange
Is to cut 1t in halves and eat with Il
spoon. Plums, peaches and pears are
eaten from the fingers. Bananas arc
eaten from the skin. Pineapple Is
usually pared. the eyes taken out, the
flesh picked apart with silver fork,
placed In fruit dish and sugared and
then served In n dessert plate and eat-
Ell with spoon or fork.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
WOULDHAVE DIED
But FORCUT|CURA
Five Children Sffered With Fearful
Skin TroubIt-0ne Little Girls
Eyeslght VS. Endangered "A
Grateful Wonn Writes of
FIVE PERFECT CURES
BY CUTl0RA REMEDIES

"Cuticura nscdics saved my two
children. My dc girls face was so
covered with SOS that she could not
see and l thougl at one time that her
eycsight was nc for good. After
two doctors hadaicd to do her any
good friend asd me to try the Cuti-
cura Remedies. did so and in two or
three days we cid see great change
and in four wcclshc was well and her
face was smootllnd had cured nicely.
She had been 50 for three months so
that she could IT rest night or day.
My little boy Is sOro all over. His
head was solittab. First we tried
doctor who didirn no good, but the
first time | batll my sons head with
Cuticura Soap d put Cuticura Oint-
ment on it heistcd better at night
and the next orning his head was
much better. five weeks ho was
well. l cannosay enough for the
Cuticura Rcmces for if | had not used
them my babyotild have died. MY
little sister. Nos - had n terribly
sore face. l Il my mother Of tho
Cuticura Rcmics. She used them
and tho child'scc soon got well after
tho best docs had failed. Pcnrl
b - used Ccura Soap. Ointment,
and Pills for so on her body and facc.
and little PiTy S - had soro
head. Her m,cr used Cuticura SOM
and OintmentI it and she was soon
well. Mrs. NJ Hicks, Sutherland,
Dinwiddic Cola, Apr. 10, 1907"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Don't Be Jealous.

Jealousy is such mean. small pas
Sion. 1t is n recognition of the su
pcriorlty of some one over ourselves
Perhaps TINT Is why 1t hurts so.
1t Is not pleasant TO feel that another
has more charm. more power to ut
tract But IL this Is so perhaps some
fault lies In us. Are we ns charming,
Ms gentle, as gracious, as we can be2
The thing to do Is not to wnste tirno
and nerve force In resentment, but to
make the most of ourselvcs-to cult
vntc whatever charm we have by JOY
BUSINESS. cheerlness. good temper pa
thence and kindllncss.
Friendship is good for us. We all
need 1t to broaden npd round out our
lives. Conpnnlonshlp Is wholesome
and helpful TO every one.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22

matchmaker. whatever men may
say. they like Il woman who has not
lost the ability to weep in true fem.
mime fashion. In spite of their alleged
strength men always want some one
In whom they can confldc. What sym.
pathy can they expect from woman
who knows not how to weep and re-
CARDS tears as undlgnilicd? No man
really likes TO see woman cry. but
nll men prefer n woman who can and
does cry-a tender hearted creature
who. although brave enough, does not
try to incnsc herself I'm kind of addi-
tional outer skin or suit of mail that
renders her proof against sentiment.
1t Is very questionable II this stocism
is good for women IN any way. 1t is
relief to shed tears, and many man
would be glad II II were not regarded
MS cowardice for him TO weep"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
MISS GLADYS BRYANT SMITH.

Navy. Miss Elsie AincComber, who
chrlstened the Des Molnes; Miss ANN
Hoch, sponsor for the Kansas; Miss
Mary Campbell of Birmingham. who
christened cruiser named after her
city, and Miss Boil. sponsor for the
Vermont, are among those eligible.
The youngest member of the proposed
society Will he little Miss Webster OF
Broollinc, Mass, ngcd twelve, who
christcned the submarine sea fighter
Octopus. This society Will Include In
Its membership many of the prcttlest
and most prominent women and girls
in the country who have had the honor
of christening Uncle Sans warships.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Tho New Cure.

The peace cure appears to be fast
superseding the once popular rest cure
as panacea for all the Ills of man.
kind, or, rather, womnnsind. to be
more precise. This new cure Is main.
ly matter of mental discipline and
to take 1t one need not 20 into exile
or even drop ones worldly affairs. In
this novel course of personal treat
mcnt there is much excellent common
sense In some of the rules.
Taking the peace cure begins with
your meals. You must cat slowly and
think pleasant thoughts. You Will
not need great deal OF food, for the
food you eat nourishes you. You sit
down at the table. eat slowly, relax
your muscles. clear your mind. think
only of your food and grow peaceful
in contemplation.
The woman who takes the peace cure
begins with nerve relaxation.
She forces her lips to smile.
She orders her hands to lie still In
her lap.
She Tits back her head until the CEN
ter of gravity is reached and the head
supports itself naturally upon the mus
cles of the neck.
She places both feet upon the floor
and keeps them there.
She rests her bncit against some
thing. so that she Is comfortable.
Then she thinks pleasant thoughts.
The peace curists believe that the
first hour of the day is the most i'm
portant hour of the twentyfour. your
thoughts for the coming day, your tenn
per. your serenity, your very health
itself. depend upon your waking
thoughts" Is what they teach, and
they add that very few persons have
any idea of the extent to which the
day Is governed by the waking
thoughts. Your waking thoughts con-
troll your day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Game Of Critical Revlew.

Each player is provided with n pen
ell and long piece OF paper. He
must be cautioned to use his paper
carefully, as much space Is often re-
quircd IL the players are bright and
original At the head of tho paper the
players write the title cs u book. 1t
must be original and as funny as pos
sible 1t may also have n subtitle. ms
Tho Merry Maids OF Athens: or. a
Tragedy of Yc Olden Times" This IL
then turned down and passed on. The
next Is written quotation. supposed
to ut In with the title, though of course
it never does. Then this IL turned and
passed on. Next Is the author OF the
book. generally the name OF one OF
the players; then dedication. 1t
should be dedicated to one of the play
crs or to we'll known person. LASTLY
Is half serious. half comic criticism
of the book. AS each player has had
n chance Mt each paper the dIsconnect-
cd items are very funny when rend
aloud after the criticism is flnIshed.-
Washington Stnr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Airinq Linens.

Linens should be given thorough
airing every now and then. most thor
oughly of all, Of course. just after they
have come from the laundrcss. Plenty
of light and mir as well as soap and
water are necessary to keep them In
spotlcss condition, for what occult rea-
son only some one wise In the law OF
physics can tell. But the results Will
tell their own tale. Airlngs are the
best prcvcntlves of 'freckles" and
mold and mildew.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
FOR THE CHILDREN
Black Art,


A funny trick. while not new. is
very amusing IL dcftly performed.
Two OF the players must know the
game. Ono sits In chair and the
other stands behind him. The COM
pany is asked to write n word or II
quotation or question on slip of pa
per previously given to each one.
When this Is done all the slips are
collected 10y the player who stands
behind the chair.
Now, before the game begins, this
player has written and given to tho
one In tho chair quotation which the
ono In the chair holds hidden In his
hand.
The player behind the chair then
takes slip he has just collected and
presses It against the forehead Of
player No. 2. After an apparent cf-
fort he calls of the quotation that
player No. had already given him
and which he has hastily read.
'NNho wrote thnt?" asked No. 2.
And then No. l. who In the sight OF all
pretended TO write paper at the time
they NIL did. says. ~ did" and handed
the paper pressed agaoist the fore
head TO No 2. hut YOU VIII see the
paper held against the forehead was
really written by ono of the circle.
so No. has one paper ahead each
time which hc reads and then asks.
"Who wrote that?"
If this is deity done It puzzles a
company for n long time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Tho ProdlaaI's Return.

TN lioosier boy dialectl
Ono limo said an awful word,
I really die,
An paw was angry when he heard.
An SO hid
An they was huntin' everywhere;
An my. gave 'em such scnrel
Don't be mad. cause didn't care:
was 1ust kid.
But when 1t got all dark an cold,
Why. was scared:
For ZEN l wasn't overbold,
An ZEN cared
l could sec lights dnncin' here an there,
An they was huntin' everywhere.
An when they found me- didn't caro-
II had sweared.
But when nav called me her poor child
An didn't scold.
An paw looked mad. hut soon got mild,
Cause I was cold.
An nav got clothes cause mino was wet,
For It had roincd-why. EN-. you bet
i was sorry / sweared. an I'm sorry yet,
30 don't you scold
st. Nicholas.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
ouestlona About a rree.

Did you ever see tree walk on its
iimbsf Are there interesting stories
to be found between the trees leavcsY
Does trees heart ever brenk2 Did
you ever hear the bnrk of tree2 Can
tree bow (bougM gracefully? Can n
tree spin Its top? What does q tree
put In Its trunk? Do fishes ever swim
In trees branches? Should n tree got
offended If you should call It nutty =?
Are trees sad when they sigh in the
brceze2 What is tree after when it
roots into the ground?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Green Corn chowder.

This is n savory mixture of green
corn. green peppers and tomatoes. To
half dozen ears OF corn allow five to-
matoes. Ave green peppers and five
small onions. all minced. Cook the
onions golden brown In n little bacon
fat, then add the other vegetables. hay
Ing the corn cut from the cob as nearly
whole as possible. Cover with boiling
water and simmer for an hour. Sea-
son with salt and pepper and serve.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Conundruma.

Why cannot you send any more let
tiers TO Washington? Because he is
dead
What sort of coat is finished and
put on wet2 A cont of plaster.
Why isn't the government going to
have the bayonets any longer in the
army? Because they are long enough.
Why is wornout cont like an empty
spool? They are both threadbare.
When are potatoes like baby's nnn-
mel petucoatl When both are seal
loped.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22

Little sambo'5 Essay on o Watermelon.
De water million nm do Sweetest
fruit on earth. II Am Swetcr dan Hon.
oy an twicet as JUICY. 1t hnscnt no
Laigs ner Hans ner feet, fer It is belly
All over It. 1t Is Dutiful red inside an
trimmed with little sbinin black but
tons comminly Kallcd seads. II Eel.
lab gifts lonesome all lie Has Q do is Q
I'm water million patch An Then no
has the bes' company in the Worl It's
catln and drinkin and slccpin nm plny-
In All in One. Water Millions grow
In patches Mt nre hidd nwny inside
big corn Fiels with fearce doags n
watchin them. But Cullnd boy can
suttenly I'm n water million Patch any
whur without disturbn the doags
Gather. De only Trubblo about water
Millions is dat dey am scarce an
Small. But dey am Always with dc
time nn danger spent a gittin en-
Washington Post
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
pon'ts For Hostess.

Don't invite more guests than you
can seat comfortably ut your table. a
space of two feet should be allowed
for each person.
Don't SEND your plate away or ap-
pear TO have done eating till your
guests have all finished.
Don't discuss politics or religious
matters unless you know your guests
are all In sympathy with you.
Don't notice lf your guests drink wa
ter They may or may not be teeto-
tolers from principle, but In any case
they drink what they like and prefer
80 do so without attracting attention.
Don't press your guests to take more
or TO pnrtake of any special kind OF
food. They know they are welcome to
all they want, and such pressing is
embarrassing.
Don't betray anxiety If the servants
nre awkward or not quite up to their
work and, above all, don't correct them
Their error will probably escape no
ticc. but the correction would attract
the attention of your guests Whcp
my little contretemps occurs don't APP
pear aware of 1t, but by chatting on
composedly divert peoples attention
from It.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
W Drnlarl'sW Grid
MISS GLADYS BRYANT SMITH
Ono of tho Many Pretty Girls Who
Have Christencd War.bipa.

There Is to be new society OF wom
en-at least such a society Is In con-
tcnplation-the members of which are
to he women and young girls who have
stood sponsor for some war vessel that
the United States government places
III Its navy Miss Gladys Bryant
smith, who stood sponsor for the st.
Louis, Is eligible to membership In this
society, and Miss Cockcril. now Mrs.
Galiaudct. who stood sponsor for the
Missouri. 1t is to be called the Society
OF the Sponsors of the United States
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
ECZEA ON FACE
Cured BY tlCuficIra Pen1edie

II had ecza in very bad form all
over my face the past four months.
Physicians inyeral towns prescribed
for it withdrawing me any results,
but four wcchgo ] commenced using
the Cuticuraemcdics. consisting Of
one cake of lcura Soap, one bottle
OF Cuticura lolvcnt, and two boxes
of Cuticura dmcnt and to-day am
perfectly welNcttie Hclgcson, Ridge
way, Iowa, /. 4, 1907"
Cutieura Soap J to Cleanse the Skin. cutlcura
ointment tbucD Heal The skin. and Cutle,ltn
Itesoivent GDc Dln the form OF Chocolate Coated
PiiiA Csc. per M COZ To Purify the BIood' are
eold thIoughont world. Potter Drug x Chem.
Corp. Sole Pro Boston. Mass.
pz-kailed Frtlueura Book on Skin Disease.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Do IL smiiinaIy.

Speaking to the Boys brigade Mt the
Albert hall, London. Major General
Baden-Powell said
do your duty always, and, above all
things. do 1t smilingly. When you meet
with difficulty tackle 1t laughing. and
then you're sure to get over 1t. I've
tried it myself, and ought TO know"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Why, lndecdI

Arthur. six years old. gave to the
little mnidcn of his choice candy on
which was printed In pink letters.
why do you keep me In suspcnsc!'
Il gave Millicent candy with read
Ing on It," he said shyly to his mother.
What did the reading say?" asked
his mother
why do you keep me In suspend
ersT repeated Arthur proudly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
Onion Juice For FIavorinq.

If you want spoonful of onion juice
for navorlng. cut the onion In two and
press 1t In n common lemon squeczer
kept for the purpose. If YOU need only
q few drops. cut slice from the onion
and scrapc the surface three or four
times with sharp knife. holding 1t
over the dish you wish to flavor.