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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
THE CLIFF
BY Lillian lAUFERTY.

lTH dream
NN little maid resds
But the straight highroad Of of sham.
~ life and love and all they a
With the vision unframed
How shall
h mother has feared corned In
shah she dream of the Jagged elm mouth of Hell,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22

This a red Indian and his This is white and his
squaw. wife
The white thinks greatly the superior
1t would do him good know what the white be-
hind him thinks would also do him good IL white
could vote
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
STATE AUDITOR
George M. Clark fias Been APP
pointed to New Office

The legislature has created the
office of state auditor and Cover
nor Hooper last week appointed
George NJ. Clark. of Chattanooga,
to I'll the Office.
Mr.. Clark will have two assist
ants, but he has not decided on
these as yet, and will probably
look into the needs Of the Office
before appointing his assistants.
Mr.. Clark is so years old and
has followed the business of &C
counting since attaining his major
ity. He was a member Of the
county court for six years. He is
a republican in politics and a
friend of Governor Hooper, whom
he supported in both of his races
for governor.
The duties of the Office include
the investigation Of the accounts
of the several state offices and
state Institutions.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
SENATOR WEBB INDICTED
Takes Oath Of Office, Replacing
Newell Sanders

Tennessee's short Germ senator,
Prof. w. r. Webb, of BelIbuckle,
took the oath Of office shortly after
the noon hour Monday, and thirty
minutes later Newell Sanders, Of
Chattanooga, appointed last April
to serve in the senate untikthe leg
islature elected a successor to fill
out the unexpired term of the late
Robert Love Taylor, left the cham
Der minus the toga which he has
worn for nearly ten months. Prof.
Webb was presented at the pre-
siding officers desk by Senator
Luke Lea.
Senator Webb was the recipient
of the usual senatorial welcome.
Before be left the senate cham
Der Senator Sanders gave each of
his colleagues a farewell hand
shake. He left Monday night for
Chattanooga, where he will devote
most his time to personal business.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
EDWARD HALL
An Aged Citizen Passed Away az
Westport

At no time during the changing
! scenes of life can we find a consis-
tent time for sickness, sorrow and
death.
We see it on every side, almost
every day. and we are never will
ing and ready when our loved ones,
who seemingly have served their
allotted time on earth, are taken
from us.
On the morning of February 4,
1913, at O'Clock Edward Hail
died at his home in Westport, after
an illness of three weeks. His
death was caused by old age and
ills incident thereto. He was Sc
years, 6 months and 5 days old,
and had lived an active and useful
life.
1t is claimed that no man ever
lived in his community who was
more honorable or held in higher
esteem by the people generally
than was the deceased.
He had been a member of the
Baptist church at Mt. Comfort for
half a century or more, and was a
true, upright man, and his charac-
ter and work in life we're benef-
cial to all who came in contact
with him. He had lived long
life and a life of usefulness. His
utter devotion to honesty and up
Brightness had won for him the con-
fidence and high esteem OF all who
knew him.
He leaves ten children, eight
girls and two boys. His wife hav-
ing passed away about nine years
ago. Since the death of his wife
he has made his home among bis
children, and at the time Of his sick
ness and death, was with his son, A.
S. Hall, of Westport. where he US
ually made his home during the
winter months.
The burial occurred Wednesday
at the Mt. Comfort graveyard,
after funeral services conducted
by Rev. E. NJ. Joyner, in the pres
ence of an immense crowd, evil
dencing the love and high esteem
in which the deceased was held in
the community.
A good man is gone, a long and
true life ended, but his splendid
character and many good deeds
will live long in the memory of
those who knew him.
A RELATIVE.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
GROUND HOG
1t Is Claimed That lie Saw His
Shadow Sunday

According to that old supersti-
ton, which is so fiSmly grounded
that it amounts to a belief inmany
homes, there will be six weeks
more Of winter, for the ground
hog, it is claimed, saw bis shadow
Sunday, when he came out to look
at the weather conditions at noon.
According to the weather re-.
ports Old Sol put in his appear
ance at 1890 and, after looking
down for thirty minutes, went be-
hind a cloud, where he remained
until two minutes of twelve. So
at noon, when the ground hog
came out, there was Old Sol ready
to fix that shadow and it was all
off!
Whether there will be six
weeks more of winter remains to
be seen, but from appearances, at
this writing, it would seem that
the ground hog is on the job.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Welcome to Pastor

A reception was given last Friday
night at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
Porter Rodgers, of Mckenzie, to
welcome Rev. ], w. Dishman and
family. A large crowd was pres
ent, all denominations being pres
ent. Welcome addresses were made
by Rev. G. S. Wynne. in behalf
of the ministers, Rev. p. f. john
son, for Bethel College, and Rev.
George Burrows, for the students.
Rev. Dishman comes to Mckenzie
from Greenville, Tenn, where he
has been for the last ten years, to
accept the pastorate Of the Cumb-
erland Presbyterian church, and
last Sunday preached his first SER
mon.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Governors Governor

When the late Senator Taylor,
of Tennessee, was governor of that
state he was interrupted just as he
sat down to luncheon at home one
day by a message from the capitol
to the effect that two men from an
outside town wanted to see the
governor at once.
The governor said to Sam, his
negro butler, who brought in the
message: Sam, tell them I'll be
right down."
Yes, sir" said Sam.
Sam" broke in Mrs. Taylor,
you tell them the governor will
be down in half an hour after he
has finished his luncheon"
Sam" said the governor, SAY
I'll be right down."
In half an hour, SAM" said
Mrs. Taylor.
Oam, SAID the governor 90
you know who is the governor of
TENNESSEE"
Yes, sir" replied Sam: "Fll
tell 'em you'll be down in half an
hour. Saturday Evening Post.
This shows the real condition of
affairs. What bosh is this wo-
mans equal rights stuff. Nash
vile Banner.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Benton Road Bonds

The Benton county court met in
extra session recently for the pur-
pose of discussing road bonds and
appointed a committee to assist in
drafting a bill enabling the county
to vote on the question some time
in April. The court will meet
again February 81 for the purpose
of arranging details for the cleo
ton in April. This looks like
business. The only way to have
good roads is by bonding the
county for money sufficient to
build roads that will hold. Is
Carroll county going to let her
neighbors get ahead Of her on the
road propositions
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Leila Hester House

The grim-visaged monster has
again visited our midst, and this
time left the husband widowed,
and the three little children moth
erless.
On Friday night, January "a,
1918. Mrs. Luther House, together
with her husband and children,
were visiting with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hester.
Mrs. House was at the evening
meal, to all appearance in the best
of health and in her usual happy
mood. Soon after, however, she
complained Of not feeling well.
Her condition from this time grew
rapidly alarming and the family,
being unable to relieve her suffer
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

ing with the remedies they had at
hand, summoned her physician.
On Saturday it was decided that
an operation was necessary, and
she was hurriedto Nashville, where
she was operated on Sunday after
noon. But 10 spite of all loving
hands or medical science could do,
she passed away Just one week
from the time she was taken i'll.
The deceased was 81 years of
age, and had lived a consecrated
christian life since she was 10 years
old, at which time she united with
the Methodist church at Carter's
Chapel. She is survived by a
mother and father, one sister, Mrs.
lille McCollum, one brother,
Barney Hester, her husband, Luz
Their House, and three little boys,
aged 2, 6 and 8 years. Her re-
mains we're laid to rest in the Car
ter's Chapel burying ground Sun
day, after appropriate services.
Leila Hester House was rich,
not as some men count riches, |"
but what is far better, the sunny
sweetness of her disposition, her
seif.sacrificing devotion to her
home and family, her ready, help
ful sympathy to the distressed, her
loving ministrations to the needy,
and her willing service to her God.
By her cheerful, happy disposition
she has brought sunshine into the
lives of many, and made of her
own home a happy nest in which
to rear her little ones. She had a
bright, pleasant word for every
body and was ever ready to lay aside
her own worries, troubles and vex-
ations to share with others their
burdens on life's weary way. All
who were associated with her
found a friend true and sympa-
thetic and were made better and
stronger by such association.
Sucn women do not die; and
Leila House is not dead; she has
only passed from her labors to her
reward in that sweet Elysian,
whose portal" we have named
Death" A FRIEND.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
ELECT STATE OFFICERS
The Fusion Nominees Win a
GREAT Victory

The election of state officers by
the Tennessee legislature last Fri
day the fusion nominees were elect
ed on first ballot by decisive major
tiles. The Independents had placed
in nomination w. P. Hickerson,
of Coffee, for state treasurer; H.
r. Sneed, of Madison. for secre-
tary of state, and George p.
Wooden, of Dyer, for state comp
troller. The regulars had nomi-
mated belong Rice, of Davidson,
for state treasurer; HalIum w.
Goodloe, of Crockett, for secretary
OF state, and H. T. SUratton, Of
Robertson, for state comptroller.
The vote stood as follows:
For state treasurer, w. P.
Hickerson, n; belong Rice, 80.
For secretary of state, H. r.
Sneed, Il; Hallum w. Good
loe, 81.
For state comptroller, G. P.
Wooden, "a; Fl. I. Stratton, Ak.
Necessary to elect, 81.
Two of the offices came to West
Tennessee, secretary of state and
comptroller. Mr.. Wooden has
spent eleven years ii the comp
troller's Office and is thoroughly
and trained for the work.
He was born III Carroll county and
went from here to Dyersburg 10
his early manhood. He is a fine
man and will make a good officer.
Mr.. Sneedis a young lawyer of
one of the Independent
democratic leaders of Madison
county and is a nephew of Judge
E. L. Bullock.
We know nothing of Mr.. Hick-
erson, but he is said to be man Of
very fine business qualifications.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Bankrupt Stock Sold

The bankrupt stock of goods of
w. r. Smith, of Whitthorne, who
recently filed petition in bank
ruptcy, was sold Saturday by the
trustee, t. M. Harwell, of Hunt
ingdon, at public outcry to the
highest bidder. The stock of
goods brought 81 cents on the dol
lar and was sold to Sid Britt, Of
Huntingdon. The creditors of
Smith will receive in payment Of
their debts against him about
40 cents on the dollar. Mr.. Britt
will either move the stock to
his store in the Tenth district or
bring them here. We understand
Mr.. Britt contemplates going in
business soon at the Conyers stave
factory near the depot.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Douglas Holder

Baxter Douglas, a promising
young farmer of near Whitthorne,
and Miss Bette Holder, daughter
of John Holder, of the same com
munity, drove last Sunday, in
their buggy. to the home Of John
Addison, uncle Of the groom, and
were married in the presence of a
few relatives and friends by Esq.
M. z. Bryant. This was Gretna
Green marriage. They returned
to the home Of the groom's pa
rents, and a reception was rendered
them.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
A Valuable Cow

Mrs. Geneva Park, wife of Rural
Carrier Jack L. Park, Of Hollow
Rock, has one of the most valuable
COWS we have heard of in quite a
while. During the month Of De-
cember Mrs. Park sold from this
COW, after supplying a family Of
three, buttermIk, 54!, gollons, at
10c a gallon, $5.45; sweet milk,
five gallons, at 20c a gallon, $1.00;
butter, 80 pounds, at zoe a pound,
$3.50; total, $l4.25. For the
month Of January she sold butter
milk, 65 gallons, at 10c per gallon,
$3.50; sweet milk, 81 gallons, at
zoe per gallon, $l,05; butter, 43
pounds at 20c per pound. $3.50;
total, $3.50. Total for the two
months, $50. 40. 1t is safe to say
this COW had good attention. 1t is
worth something to own a COW Of
this kind.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

ton. She was woman highly
esteemed in her community, was q
devoted member of the Christian
church and her death is regretted
by a large circle of friends. She
was about 36 years old and is sur
yived BY her husband and one
child, a daughter. The bereayed
family have the sympathy of the
entire community. The burial oc-
Cured Saturday at the Sellars'
graveyard. Being unable to Sc
cure a minister, Tom Wilson, a
neighbor and friend, conducted the
burial services, making Il very APP
propriate talk.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Birthday Reception

A brilliant birthday reception
was rendered Monday evening
of last week, by Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Chambers at their pretty home
near here, in honor of their beau
tiful daughter, Miss Ivy Mae.
The hours were Z to 12; during
this time a number of about 125
guests gathered to enjoy the hos
pitality of the evening. The rooms
we're gally arranged with cheerful
decorations.
After enjoying games Misses
Lucy Holiday, Ivy Mae Cham
bers and Messrs. Ed Mcdowell
and Joe Vaughn rendered some
splendid music, after which re-
freshments were served BY Misses
Dolly Vaughn, Mary Butler and
Ivy Mae Chambers.
Miss Ivy Mae received many
nice birthday remembrance, among
them was a beautiful gold watch,
given by her parents 1t was an
evening to be long remembered.
Assisting the hostess in receiv-
ing we're Mesdames I. NJ. Hamp-
ton. B. f. Chambers, HI. I. Kirby
and A. 9. Stow.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
A BROKEN LIMB
Mrs. Tom Ross is ! Victim of
Painful Accident

Mrs. Ross, wife Of DIR. Tom
Ross, was the victim of very
serious accident last Saturday
night. She is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Below, in the
Seventh district. She had gone to
Phelan Milam's, a short distance
from Mr.. Bellows, to attend a
party, or gathering of some kind,
Saturday night, and while in the
yard near the door she, in some
way, slipped and fell, and fall
ing across a two-by-four piece
of timber, her left thigh bone near
the upper joint was broken. She
was carried to Mr.. Bellows and
DIR. Gray called to treat the in
iured member When last heard
from Mrs. Ross was getting along
as well as could be expected.
DR.. Ross has just located for the
practice of medicine at Mason's
Hall and he was there when the
accident occurred. He came at
once and is with his wife. Mrs.
Ross would have joined her bus
band at Mason's Hall in a few
DAYS.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Amos Anderson Dead

Amos Anderson died at bis home,
six miles south Of Huntingdon, in
the Thirteenth district, last Friday
morning. He had been sick nearly
a year with tuberculosis. He had
a brother to die with the same dis
ease two years ago. He was the
son Of Jack Anderson and was a
splendid young man. He was
about 80 years old, a member of
the Methodist church, and he had
many friends who regrethis death.
The funeral and burial services
were conducted at the Hampton
graveyard, Rev. K. G. Douglas
officiating.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
MRS. ]. P. CANNON
Death OF a Most Excellent Lady
at Mckenzie

Mrs. Cannon, wife of DIR. j. P.
Cannon, died at her home in Nc
Kenzie last Tuesday night, after
four weeks of serious illness. Her
health had not been good for some
time. A complication of diseases
caused her death.
The deceased was a most excel
lent christian woman, a neighbor
and friend that commanded the re-
spect and love Of everybody. She
was a devoted wife and mother and
helped rear a most excellent fam
lily Of children, who were ready to
attest their love and sincere devo-
ton to their mother at all times.
She lived an exemplary life and
presided over a home in which
everybody found a warm welcome.
She will be missed in many ways.
Mrs. Cannon was Sc years old,
a member of the Methodist church
and is survived by her husband
and five children. She had been
a resident of Mckenzie over thirty
years and no one was held in higher
esteem. The funeral services were
conducted Wednesday at 2 o'clock
at the Methodist church, the pas
tor, Rev. Wynne, assisted by Rev.
Pickins, officiating. A large crowd
attended the services. The burial
followed al Mt. Olivet.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Ward Goes to Prison

L. I. Ward, former preacher
and bank cashier of the Bank of
Colliersville, entered plea of
guilty of wrecking the bank by
Withdrawing $4,000 from the in
stitution, and received a sentence
of three years in the penitentiary.
Mr.. Ward, in his confession, in
volved Rev. w. E. Thompson, a
former Memphis pastor Of much
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Harp Smith

Harp Smith, brother of Berry
Smith, died at his home in Henry
county last Sunday, and was buried
Monday at Ephesus. He was IS
years old and good citizen. He had
many friends in Carroll and Henry
counties who will regret his death.
He was a member of the Christian
church, and lived a devout life Til
death. He is survived by three
children. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Denton, Of
Paris.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Edwards McIver

Carl Edwards and Miss Eva Nc
Iver, of the Landlord community,
we're married Thursday Of last
week, while seated 10 their buggy
in the public road. by Squire /.
j. Compton. It was a runaway
affair. No one was with them.
The groom is a prosperous young
farmer, while the bride is charm
ing and most estimable young
lady. Their many friends wish
them happy journey through life.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
RIBS BROKEN
Nath CawthOn is Injured While
Driving Cattle

Nathan Cawthon, a prominent
citizen of the Twenty-fourth dis
trict, suffered a painful accident
Wednesday Of last week. Mr..
Cawthon and Bob Order we're
driving some cattle, Mr.. Cawthon
riding a mule. The mule in some
way fell with Mr.. Cawthon, break
ing two of his ribs and knocking
his cheek bone down.
The first of the week the injuries
we're getting along nicely and Mr..
Cawthon hopes to be out again
soon.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Montgomery-Hurt

Miss Tavern Hurt and Mr.. FINS
Montgomery we're married at
Irrelevant last Sunday. The bride
is the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Hurt Of that place. and
the groom is the son of Mrs. j. l..
Montgomery, also of Irrelevant.
and is employed by the Cumber-
land Telephone company at Hum
boldt. Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery
left Immediately after the cere-
mony for Humboldt, where they
will make their future home.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Sunday School Convention

The annual convention of the
Tennessee State Sunday School
Association will be held at War
trace, Bedford county. on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, June
3. 4 and 5, next.
Each. school is entitled to one
delegate for every twenty-five
members. Pastors and superin-
tendents are ex-officio delegates.
Application has been made to the
railroad companies for reduced
rates, of which due notice will be
given. A splendid program will
be arranged.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

Rev. S. B. Ogle was called to
Nashville last Tuesday night on
account of the death of a sister.
She had been operated on and it
was thought she was getting along
nicely, buta change came and she
died suddenly. He will be back
Saturday and I'LL his appoint
ments Sunday.
Bate Bond, of Brownsville, was
attending court this week.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07
Mrs. w. G. Tosh

Mrs. w G. Tosh died last Fri
DAY morning. at her home in the
Thirteenth district, after an illness
Of nearly two years with consump-
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

Cbancery court convened We'd
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-02-07

Democrat 80 weeks for $l.Oe,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-08
LEADERS TAKE THE
 DECIDING GAME
LOCAL '. M. C. X. BASKETBALL, TEAM WO NFROM STUTTGART
 FIVE LAST NIGHT.
Ho we'll Starred in Basket Shooting Won Out in the Last
 Half.

Stuttgart, Feb. 7.-(SpeciaD D-Play- ing in fine form the Leaders basket ball team of the Pine Bluff Y. M. c. A. took the final of setie: of three games with the High School team of this city tonight by a score of 40 to 32.
 The visitors gave a much better eX- hibition of ball than they did on their previous visit. They worked together almost like one man and it is due largely to the excellent team work and signal plays that the locals were beaten.
 At the end of the first half Stutt- ga1t was in the lead, 19 to 15, but the little fellows from the Bluff City played ring: around their opponents in the second half.
 Howell, for Pine Bluff, lead his teammates; in basket shooting. Quinn, who formerly played forward, was shifted to guard and played good game.
 For Stuttgart Tindall and Dunne starred. The teams lined up as fol- lows:
 Stuttgart-Pettit and Dunne, for wards; Tindall, center; Adams and Calvin, guards.
 Pine Bluff-AleXande and ThOmp- son, forwards; Howell, center; Quinn and Long, guards.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-08
BEACH EXPECTED /,
 HIS ACQU|77AL New York Man Adjudged Not Guilty By Jury at
 Aiken, s. c. NOTHING TO CHARGE Jury Was Out But Short While Shakes Hands With Jurors
 and Judge.
NOTHING TO CHARGE

Aiken, s. C., Feb. 7.-'I have never for a moment doubted that when twelve men heard the testimony upon which the prosecution based tn ridiculous charge, they would quickly render a verdict of no5 guilty It was cruel case and 1 knew you jurors would qu ckly detect it.
 This is tae statement made by Frederick O. Beach this afternoon a few momen,s after the verdict was rendered.
 The case was given to the jury at 1:14 p. m. and most of those packed into the court room expected a yer dict to be rendered before 1:30, she time for dinner recess-that the jury would on the first ballot declare Beach not gu lty. Mir. Beach's law yers expected this and Beach 1nd his wife showed absolute unconcern. The 16 minutes passed, However and Judge Spain had tie foreman of the jury called, directing him if an agreement were reached before o'clock to place the verdict in a sealed envelope
 It was exactly one m mute before 8 o'clock when the jury filed out of ;he room and took their seats in the box, having been out one hour and 45 minutes
 Neither Beach nor his wife were present and the court waited until 3:05 when MT. Beach not having as- rved, the forman was asked if the jury had read.ed 9 verdict and he answered it had. A tense moment during which one could have heard pin drop followed before Clerk of Court John w. Dunbar read the yer dict:
 We, the jury, find the defendant not guilty"
 MT. Beach came in a moment aft- erwards, and when one of his lawyers told him of the nding of the jury, smiled his satisfaction and relief.
 He shook hands with each of .l.is lawyers and the jurors and then ad- vanced to shake hands cordially with Judge Spain.