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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25
HORSE SHOW AT STATE FAIR.

The great Night Horse Show, which
takes place each night during the Ten.
nessee State Fair in front Of the nam.
moth amphitheater, win be the best
this year that has ever been held by
the Fair Association. The ring will be
brilliantly illuminated by myriads Of
electric lights. The entries are more
numerous, and, In fact, 1t win be sur
passed by none, with possibly the ex.
ception OF the New York show. Nash.
vile and Tennessee is noted for its
horsefesh, and nowhere can It be
seen to better advantage than at the
Horse Show at the Tennessee State
Fair.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25
AEROPLANE AT THE STATE
FAIR

One Of the strongest exhibits at the
Tennessee State Fair this year, and
one that will interest every man, wo-
man and child who attends the fair,
will be the aeroplane. Negotiations
are now pending looking toward Sc
curing one of the greatest aeroplane
experts in the world, who will give
daily exhibitions in the wonderful ma
chine. This means that at the ex'
pense of large sum of money the
Tennessee State Fair management
will present what is conceded to be
one of the biggest and most interest
ing attractions possible to be secured
in tt world today.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25
STATE POULTRY ASSOCIATION
WILL ORGANIZE AT STATE
FAIR.

Poultry breeders from all over the
ance at the State Fair this year, for
the purpose of organizing the Tennes-
see Poultry Association. The pur-
pose of the organization will be to so
licit State aid in order that the work
of poultry culture may be carried to
every nook and corner of the State.
Many other States are making large
appropriations for poultry work, why
not Tennessee? The poultry business
is one of the most important indus
tries in the State. Don't fail to attend
the convention of poultry people al
the Tennessee State Fair September
81 at IL o'clock noon.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25
Morrison, Tenn.

Special to the. Nea0S.
Jessie Bonner went to Faulkner, 8
factory and carried his wool Friday.
g. w. Stroud went to McMinnvllle
Monday.
Mrs. Beulah Parker of Caney Branch
visited her sister. Mrs John Turner
near Morrison Thursday.
Mrs. G.. w. Stroud and daughter
Miss Lena, visited Mrs. j. B. McAfee
Thursday.
Grover King has moved into his new
dwelling.
Frank Ramsey and family visited
Mrs. Ramsey's parents near Dibrell
Saturday and Sunday.
Arthur and Albert Anderson Of
Muncie, Ind, and Alton Anderson Of
Sparta, were here last week to attend
the funeral of their father, Jim Ander
son.
Miss Jane Darnell is visiting hel
neice, Mrs. John g. Smoot, near
Crisp.
Mrs. Jessie Bonner and daughter
visited at Mr.. Bonner's fathers las
Wednesday.
What is the matter with 'Cold
Waye''9 He must be so elated ovel
the way the election went in Marion
couny that he has forgotten to write t.
the News.
j. B. McAfee and family visited a
Jessie Bonner's Sunday evening.
Miss Bessie Myers visited relative
at Thaxton last week. farmers Wife
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25
CONCESSIONS GOING RAPIDLY AT
STATE FAIR.

Although still early in the season.
the concessions for the State Fair sep
TENDER 1924 are going rapidly, over
half the number available having been
sold already. The big free attractions
and the general policy In securing
fair features has had It's effect on the
concessionaires who are making ap'
plications early. Care is being e1er'
cised to see that only responsible par
ties secure the concessions.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25
DAIRY DEPARTMENT AT STATE
FAIR.

1t Is the purpose of the management
of the Tennessee State Fair to make
this department one of great educa
tional value. The latest methods TO
be employed will be demonstrated, ana
no one who visits the Fair this year
should fail to pay visit to the Dairy
Department
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25

The type of Job Printing we turn
out is always the best possible. Care
is always taken to make things look
right, and you know what that means
in printing-more time consumed IN
the work. Our prices are always
reasonable, and prompt delivery.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25

In buying cough medicine, don't
be afraid to get Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from it,
and relief is sure to follow Especial
ly recommended for coughs, colds and
whooping cough. Sold by all dealers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-08-25

One dollar gets the News one year.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

nothing 10 be desired unless II be his over
anxiety TO continue firing after the cease
fire" has sounded In direct opposition to our
English methods. the noncommissioned off,
GERS have power to hit a man for slackness.
stupidity non-obedience OF orders whereas
one soldier striking another is most severely
dealt with. especially as Spaniards Invariably
fight II OUT with the knife.
The officers are keen and well informed.
and their care for the mems comfort is not.
able. Here is an example: We had Just re-
turned from convoy duty and on returning to
camp were glad TO find an excellent cold soup.
prepared with oil, water. vinegar and vege-
tables. The officers of each company stood
around seeing that the men got their due por.
tion. first having tasted II TO assure themselves
Of the quality Of the food.
Some of the Spanish methods In the field
are unusual. The firing line. for instance.
starts with rife yard but the advance in
stead OF being conducted In line. follows this
plan: Each squad OF six TO 10 men under
corporal. on the signal TO advance being given
wheels around and doubles toward the next
cover in Indian file. extending into line as the
cover is reached; in this way the whole line
may advance simultaneously or squad by
squad. the advantage claimed being the small
ness OF target offered to the enemy during the
rush forward.
AS by force OF experience we learned in
South Africa the absolute necessity OF using
all cover. so the soldier here. after his first
few fights in which the losses were SO alto
gether disproportionate to the successes
gained. found that to compete with the Moors
required all his cunning and was no mere field
day Now during the advance he makes full
use OF all stones and depressons In the
ground. The only fault note is that he is too
prone TO make OF the kneeing position
from behind cover. thus exposing the head and
shoulders to FIRE.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

lieyed 10 be in league with the devil. The
turnpike from Sing S,rg to Sodom Four Cor.
ners passing through the village was the route
OF the rumbling stage coach and the farmers
wagons with their produce The toll gates
were unpopular and frequently destroyed. prob
ably for consideration. Finally Luther
arraigned In court and the indictment read
charging him with cutting down the turnpike
gate. He answered Not guilty. | did not
touch the gate; only sawed of the post. the
gate hung on" and walked out OF court At
another time noted criminal lawyer asked
him what made his face so black He said
"My face is not as black your character. for
you put your sister in state prison"
In the Presbyterian church. near the center
Of the village built before the memory of any
one now living. DR.. Ebenezer White was tried
some 75 years ago for heresy because he re-
fused TO accept the doctrine OF election. The
clerk OF the presbytery was one OF the judges.
and after reading the charges said he believed
him guilty. Judgment before trial. The pres
bytery found him guilty but the courts subse,
quently reversed the ecclesiastical tribunal
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27
SPANISH SOLDIERS UNDER FIRE
Method OF Advsnee-DisepIIne More Lax In
Camp than on the Field.

The Spanish soldiers behavior under nre is
admirable. Only yesterday. as were were re-
firing down the slope OF q hill under a desul'
tory fire a sergeant quietly stop In the
open. roll and light cigarette, and then pro-
ceed deliberately TO retoin his comrades. writes
a correspondent OF the London Mail
Discipline is somewhat lax in camp, though
I believe that with the material which the Off.
GERS have 20 handle little more strictness
would be advisable. for the soldier Of Spain Is
a cheerful. independent. devil-may-care fellow.
On the field. however. his obedience leaves
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Yes. That's right We live here. each OF
us owning share OF the property, and piece
OF ground, which we cultivate or superintend
the cultivation OF. We can dispose OF the prod
nce as we like. and all we are allowed here
is the barest food. II comes in very handy We
are Just about due to elect our three wardens.
NO, there is no abbot here. He is only appoint
cd IN those monasteries where there is every
thlng In common. There are about hundred
and forty OF us, We used to be nearer three
hundred but times are growing harder Our
young men are emigrating and who knows
what may happen in Athens"
Then YOU are not allowed to marry"
NO. only the lower orders of the clergy are
permitted. We meet but death here Come
with me-" and we descended into the ossuarv
where the dead bones OF the monks of yester-
uaE were piled In rude heaps Many good men
lie here, and here |, In Gods good time will
leave all that is frail OF me- How many CEN
turies look us in the face. silent and vet elo-
queht He knelt and prayed a moment "You
are young and life before you, but there is
none that may not profit by this sight and I
often offer prayer In this dusty chamber"
See this is the wall-l2 feet thick II Won
come to this bastion you will get snland,a
uew-mind your feet Yes, It is cannon. We
stooa siege here from the Turks, and though
they rolled rocks down upon our roofs from,
the height above. they fell always clear ana
Iprahaim Pasha had to retire unsuccessful So
you see we are men of war as well as OF peace
ua' was IN 1927. hope to end my days in
peace here, but these are unsettled times ana
rumors creep within our thick walls from the
world without However. we always have our
cave TO fail back upon" 1'
What would happen II the cave fell in,.
asked. va i"'
oont know. There's nothing between rho
wooden roof inside and the rock. but dom,
think there's any fear of that"
was led to bed at an early hour and rousea
early The brothers were up before me and
service was on. The photo shows the three
va pens surrounded by the brothers. emery.
Ing from the church hade Brother s,snhne.
,areweil. and recovering my pony and boy. who
nau peen hidden In some part OF the building
! cropped my Offering into the offertory bos
which serves the purpose of the ONCE found
IN hotel, and rode down the mountain.
But still wonder what would hapnen I, IN.
cave fell In. ~
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27
wi |

trusted myself and my IOTtuhes 20 tHe uushJ
one carriage. and putting engihs. In company
with several other pilgrims. My destination
was Zachlorou. some eight miles away. We
did nothing more than crawl up the rocky
gorge OF the Kalavryta. with the stream toss
ing and tumbiing below us popping In and out
OF tunnels which magnifed the gurgling OF the
locomotive to a weird laundering Soon the
ravine took on a friendlier aspect as It began
to widen. and the pine clad tops OF the noun
tains began TO appear.
Now and again. a native would exchange
courtesies with our driver. his fustanela or
kilt white against the rock. From Zachloron
II was two miles TO the monastery, and after
nearly disocatisg my arms in the effort TO
express my desire for pony-l luckily recol
lected-"hippos' which worked A pony and
boy appeared seemingly from nowhere. and
we commenced to climb the steep bride path
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Ida Lewis. the well-known life-sav
Ing lightkeeper on Lime rock of New
port. has been made an honorary M,
member OF the Newport Yacht club
and is the first and only women mem
ber OF that organization. The latter
fact is remarkable. as yacht shippers
In eastern waters include many wo
men who are experts at the helms OF
sloops and schooners. There are also
women owners OF yachts and the New
port Yacht club must be an exception
nj organization with It's almost exclu
sively male membership.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27
SOMERS VILLAGE
The Hamlet Of Harvey Birch, Of cooper's "spy"
and Other Famous Characters

In the early part OF the last century somers
Village. or somerstown Plain. as II was then
called where the two roads TO the Hudson
river branched on one to Sing Sing and the
other TO Peekskill. was busy place, with
three hotels three stores. a newspaper, the
Somers museum hat shops and other indus
tries.
Hackaliah Bailey built and conducted the
Elephant hotel a substantial three-story brick
structure. which Is in good repair to-day. In
front OF II stands granite shaft, on the top OF
which is a model OF the first elephant brought
20 this country. "Old Bet" Mr. Bailey bought
the elephant OF his brother. who was captain
OF n sailing vessel Securing partner, he put
them on the road, travelling from place to
place at night and showing in barns In the
daytime.
Not hearing from them In some time Mr..
Bailey started on horseback to look them up.
Finding the elephant and man near Boston and
asking for an accounting. he was told that the
show did not make any money. Then said Mr..
Bailey. II win shoot my half and you can do
what you like with your half
From this small beginning the menagerie
business grew to large proportions under the
management OF the Cranes. Baieys. Junes. An.
gevenes and Tituses. all residents OF Somers
or South Salem. The long barn on the Gerard
Crane farm was built to house the animals In
winter,
er's Spy" married a widow Somers vii.
lage. She was buried at Mount Zion beside her
frst husband and he at Gilead
Luther Kinnicut. one OF the strange. eccen.
tric characters Of those early days. was be.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27


guide. | nodded my head and We pegged on
up TO the gate, which now that was close to
Il, matched the rest of the building in squalor
and ruin. which distance had hidden. ring
at the bell brought the porter.brother. who
greeted us gravely and delivered us into the
hands OF the butler. His smiles were welcome
itself and he led me into the reception room.
bustling about as he brought sweet STICKY cof.
fee. which | could not refuse. The coffee was
followed by Brother Stephanos who luckily
knew English. constituting himself my guide
right away.
1T is lucky you arrived before sundown. The
gates are shut then. and no one goes out or
in. But you must be hungry. Allow me"
here he poured water over my hands in the
Homeric fashion-"Im afraid you must put up
with bread. cheese. beans and mastika-it
takes a little to get used to the resin in the
wine"
reassured him on that point and We ate In
one OF the dining rooms.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The man who as engineer ran the
John Bull. the first railroad locomo
tive brought to this country. before
American engine builders had caught
on" has just died. Those were the
days OF small things in railroads. But
what a transformation had been
wrought within the span OF this one
mans lifel
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The authorities OF Washington hav.
ordered the Punishment of rooster.
from the city. In view OF the e1pe
Renee Of ancient Rome the goose will
be permitted to remain In the swim
st the capital
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Thieves in Amsterdam. ". Y. have
q sense OF humor peculiar 10 the Amer
lean temperament. They lately looted
the Offices OF the district attorney. sit
mated In the police department
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

sGASPELAEON-vER' wonder
full" was the full extent OF
my hosts nodding acquaintance
with English. and as he said 1t
ten times in one hour, while he
fumbled with the rosary which
every Greek carries as an aid
TO conversation. ! In despair
looked up my guidebook.
What | read there. scanty as
II was. inspired me to brave the
double terror OF tbe heat and
the rack and pinion railroad
which has its origin in Diakop-
to. with a longing look at the
glittering gulf of Corinth. en-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The government has not raised the
price OF dolls. which will rejoice the
hearts OF the little ones. II has of
ficially been decided dolls are not
toys. Evidently. they are to be treated
as necessaries OF life. for what is life
to the little future mothers OF the
country without their dolls to nourish
the maternal instinct?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The most tangible evidence OF bad
luck in connection with that Hope dia
mond comes from a man in Paris
who, after the jewel was reported 10
have rivaled McGinty. comes forward
to remark mournfully that he has II
having been deceived into paying hard
cGsh for II. and being unable to worl
Il on on anyone else
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

We learn from one OF the trade jour
nails that noiseless street car wheels
viii soon be in use. The world wouio
20 crazy with Joy II anything like
that were to happen.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Art should be not only welcomed
out also invited. Art wandering about
seekins for a home is not a creditable
spectacle for any up-to-date commu
oity TO be proud Of
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Berlin has Just heard Zeppelin
symphony with an auto horn as an
instrument. As the sirship is de
stroyed II is presumed the wind sec
ton dominated
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The United States manufacturer
es50.ooo.00 worth Of shoes every
year. and this doesn't take into con.
sideration the fact that many peopls
stili wear boots.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Perhaps women got the habit OF
reading the last page OF novel first
from receiving love letters and having
a natural desire to find out whom
they could be from.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Suddenly my guide stopped
and crossed himself. pointing
TO the cliffs. There with an
amount OF imagination. We
could make out dimly three
crosses formed by natural
assures in the rock. Under
them apparently clung to the
cliff q white building, which
with it's many towers and
turrets suggested the caves
Of a house with its hanging
swallows nests.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The ultimate csnsumer may be par
toned for the opinion that the exclu-
sion -ct ought TO be extended TO cover
those eggs from China.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Although those Chicago girls have
been refused permission to sell kisses
tor charity. there is no law that can
prevent them from giving them away
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The young king OF Portugal. who DID
avooing go. failed 20 win an English
bride. But he had plenty Of fun by
way OF compensation.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Now that the football and hunting
seasons are over. there won't be 80
much work for the undertaken. but
better outlook for the census taker.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The deer season" f. ended and
deer may browse In peace. not being
eaIlSd TO witness hunters shoot down
each other.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

You would hardly believe you were H.
in cave now except from the light. IL "
is the case though. The biggest part
OF the monastery is in a great natural
cavern. 100 feet deep and 200 feet ~
broad. Why. within It is the church. H.
numerous oratories. our living cells. III
storehouses the kitchen and a great III
cellar. where have some choice IN
wines. some over a hundred years old.
in huge casks"
You have a good many rooms out
side. too. should imagine"
Yes We have. to. The monastery is
the most famous in Greece and pilgrims come
10 pray before the holy relic of st. Luke. and
we lodge them here"
Il thought that"
Images were forbidden. Yesl But this is
not a craven image. II is but picture in re-
lief. and may adore the saints and relics
! sometimes wish music were permitted. but It
is not Come and see the church. | daresay
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

A Phfiateiphis pastor e using gi-i,
ss sshers- A cisver scheme % get the
nsn 20 church
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

That order 70 the Ice man 70 begin
his daily calls again may now Be
counterr1anted
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Auto racing. deer hunting and foo,
bali come in for similar censure. But
the harvest goes merrfly on
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Storms on sea and land prove that
puny efforts 10 Withstand them.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Noted Painting IN suit- says .
headline We have seen a lot oi paint
inEs that weren't
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Maybe tie bread trust knaass the
dough
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

A college president wants 20 put
ban on spooning. Suppose he would
use Lovers lane for a cattle drive.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

winter overhead and sprng under
foot
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Castro 70 Zeiaya I'D rather - out.
side looking in than Inside lookiDE
out"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Shooting Americans is very danger
Gus sport for any nation.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

The natural presumption f. that the
man Who married his landlady Is er
eeptionally fond OF prunes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Nov for gun that wiil PIT The
sirship destroyer out Of Business.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

Won would find our services long. tney
last hours and are very elaborate. Inc
carving on those silver doors is rather
fine. Wait-I will open them. Ihls
image of the virgin and child was made
by blessed St Luke and found by 81
Euphresyne. one Of the founders OF the
monastery, about the fourth century. or
course. this building was rebuilt about
300 years ago. but II is commencing TO
tumble down. and our revenues are de-
creasing year by year, though we own
land N many parts"
Il notice you said 'we,' said"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-01-27

European rulers are cutting merry
eAperA. Cspers often iar thrones