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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02

ors. This $150,000 bond has nothing
whatever to do with the 100000 bond
given in connection with winding up
the affairs of the Bank of COOkeville,
and is for the protection of the pres
ent and future depositors of The
Cookeville Bank, which is extraordi-
nary security above all the ordinary
methods of banking, and affords
sound, ample and perfect security to
each and every deposition.
Mr.. W. B. Smith, President, is more
minutely spoken of elsewhere as a
member of the Smith & Davis Hard
ware Company.
Mr.. T. l.. Johnson, Vice Presid snt,
is well known farmer and timper
dealer in Putnam county, and resides
with his family at Algood
Mr. A. A. Staley, Cashier, is too well
and favorably known among our peo-
pie to need any formal introduction at
our hands-the Staley family being
one of the wealthiest, and of long and
honorable standing in our midst His
father, Mr. E. d. Staley, deceased
Dec. IL, 1879 was one of the early
settlers of this section of Tennessee,
and fought in the Confederate army.
A far-sighted business man and strong
believer in Cookeville real estate, he
left valuable estate, and passed away
after living a long life of usefulness,
full of honors, love and respect on the
part of his neighbors.
Messrs. w. B. Smith and A. A. Sta
ley, the two active officials in charge
of The Cookeville Bank, are both con-
servative, cautious and broadgauged
business men who do not indulge in
any wildcat speculations. They are
both courtly gentlemen of many warm
friends, and It will be their aim in the
future, as it has been in the past, to
serve their customers to their best ad-
vantage, and be as liberal with them
as sound banking methods permit.
Considering the condition OF the af-
fairs of the Bank of Cookeville when
taken over by The Cookeville Bank,
and the success and splendid results
achieved in winding up these affairs,
it IS remarkable instance of banking,
and probably has no parallel in the
history of the state. The management
of The Cookeville Bank not only saved
the depositors their money, but saved
the creditors of the Bank of Cooke
vile, and the people of Putnam county
should appreciate these facts and give
The Cookeville Bank at least fair
share of their business.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02

up of an entirely new and separate or
ganization. However, the outcome OF
the receivership of the Bank of Cooke
vile was that, under official instruction
from Chancellor A. H. Roberts, The
Cookeville Bank gave a personal bond
of 100000 and took over the assets OF
the Bank of Cookoville under ob.iga.
tions to return all depositors of the
Bank of Cookeville their money. These
obligations were made payable in six,
twelve and eighteen months time, with
four per cent. interest. The manage
ment of The Cookeville Bank prompt
ly met all payments as they periOdi-
cally became due-including interest.
Therefore, this 100000 bond is not
now in effect, as all the depositors of
the Bank of Cookeville have been paid
in full This was not only difficult
and wonderful undertaking, but an ex-
traordinar ly patriotic one on the part
of the officers and stockholders of The
Cookeville Bank, and not only proved
highly beneficial to the depositors of
the Bank of Cookeville, but to the COM
munity at large 1t furthermore proves
that the men in charge of The Cooke
Vile Bank are business men and finan-
ciers of the highest order, and their
uIselfish duties well performed in
tine of need sets high example OF
commercial integrity for the present
and future generations.
The home of The COokeville Bank is
located on the east side of court
square in a substantial two story brick
structure, where it has ample quarters
for all conveniences-the appoint
ments, fixtures and equipments being
first class. The vault is fire and burg
lar proof, with air space in wall con-
structior. In the vault is one of the
latest make of Victor screw-door safes,
time lock and made of manganese
steel-which brand took the premium
at Chicago Worlds Fair as being the
nearest burglar proof in the world.
The following gentlemen form the
Board of Directors: w B. Smith, T.
L. johnson, A. A. Staley. T. ]. Gregory,
c. H. Hickman, Judge D. L. Lansden,
W. Bryant, E. E. Dorman and Thos.
Finley. These gentlemen are all well
known for their financial responsible
ties and high moral standing, but in
to their individual RESPONSE
bilities and the stockholder OF The
Cookeville Bank the management
have in full force and effect outstand-
ing personal be of $150,000 as a
guarantee of safety } all its deposit
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02

pulled off in the United States.
In addition to managing his large
mercantile interests, Mr.. Johnson is
also Associate General State Agent of
the Missouri State Life Insurance Co.,
one of the "Ten Big Insurance Com.
panies of the c untry," and last year
wrote $146,000 worth of business-he
being under contract to write no less
than 100000 worth of business annu-
ally. This, alone, is no small task,
and is reflective of Mr.. Johnson exec
utive ability and ceaseless energy.
Rev. Johnson is minister OF the
M. E. Church, South, and frequently
delivers sermons as Christian duty.
He is president of the Gideons of Ten
nessee, is 32nd degree Mason and an
Odd Fellow. He was married June g.,
1902, to Miss Myrtle Higginbotham of
Albany, KY, and they have three sons
and three daughters TO gladden. their
comfortable home in Cookeville.
Mr.. Samuel Jared, Jr, bookkeeper in
the general Office, completes the per-
sonnel of the organization. Sam is
product of Dixie College and one of
the popular young men about town.
On March 20, 1899, Mr.. johnson
walked from Byrdstown to AlgoOd,
thirty-eight miles of rough country
road, in nine hours and ten minutes,
on a wager of 500 that he could not
walk said distance in nine hours and
eighteen minutes. The incident Gre
ated so much excitement along the
line that more than $500 was wagered
before the trip was finished. Mr..
Johnson has since had outstanding a
wager of $50 to anyone that will equal
his record, and 81 for every minute
his record is lowered.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02
.COOKEVILLE|
Has More Than Doubled Its Population and Volume of
Business During the Past Twelve Years

Cookeville is considerably ION the
map" as the largest and best town on
the Tennessee Central railroad be-
tween Hartman and Lebanon-dis-
tanceOf 1872 miles-and draws trade
from ten counties. In the territory
that looks to Cookeville as its metrop-
oils, so to speak, there are more than
100000 people. 1t has the largest
trade-drawing area of, perhaps, any
country town in Tennessee, and as
many as forty travelling men make
their headquarters in Cookeville.
Twelve years ago the population of
Cookevi.le did not exceed 1,2O0. Today
it is supposed to have approximately
5000 people-both white and colored
And it is appropriate to say in this
connection that the colored people are
thoroughly segregated in section of
the town to themselves-in the ex-
treme west end. The number of busi-
ness houses has more than doubled
during the past twelve years, and as
We then had one bank, we now have
three strong ones, and seven in Put
nam county.
Twelve or fourteen years ago there
were out Few business concerns about
the depot in West End. Today West
Cookeville claims at least half of our
business enterprises, and the manu-
featuring industries of the town, more
especially on account of being in close
shipping touch with the depot. While
we have what is known as Cookeville
and West Cookeville, there is no de-
markation of division between the two
parts, all people are under the same
town government, and e people dwell
together in unity. 1t is impossible to
benefit one part of the town without
benefitting the other, and the prospect
of any legitimate and valuable enter
prise will at once receive hearty sup
port from all the people.
Cookeville is soon to have a new
Federal Building, to cost 100000, and
the location of the same on Broad
street, midway between Ceokeville
and West End, was a happy conclu-
sion. The location not only conforms
to the rule of convenience for the ma
jority of our people, but creates con-
dition that will bring about the con-
stant mingling of all the people of the
town, which necessarily cultivates
hearty good feelings. Congressman
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02

matte sickness. The air and water
are absolutely pure, and life in this
section is joy. No day, winter or
summer, is too severe for out door
work. The summers are not too warm
nor the winters too cold 1t is between
the extremes-a happy medium.
Citizenship
The people of Putnam county are a
high type of pure Anglo-Saxon, law
abiding and moral. Churches of ev-
cry denomination are established, and
refinement and culture characterize
our citizenship.
To people of good intentions, who
wish to become identified with an en-
ergetic, prosperous and progressive
county, we ex end hearty invitation.
Come and establish yourselves in
community where peace and plenty
abound. Land sell for $40 to $50 per
acre, and is cheaper now than it will
ever be in the future.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02

Hull has supplied us with the follow
| ing brief description of the new Fed
eral Building in Cookeville, obtained
| from the Treasury Department: "The
exterior facing for walls from grade
to first floor line will be stone; stucco
above, with terra Gotta trimmings:
steps of granite. Roof covering will
be tile and composition, first floor con-
structiOn will be fireproof, and remain
der of the building non-fireproof con-
struction. Public lobby will have GER
annie tile floor, marble base, wood
wainscot and plaster cornice. Court
room will be similar to public lobby,
except that it will have wood base"
Cookeville enjoys municipal owner
ship of electric light and water works,
and is anticipating sewerage system.
Our deep well water is very healthful,
and on account of the drainage lay of
the land, sanitary conditions are ex-
ceptionally fine.
Cookeville spreads over considera-
BILE territory, and when all the vacant
lots are filled in" with buildings the
population will be double what it is
at the present time. This is a fortu-
nate condition for the future growth
OF the town, and Is a constant incen-
tive for people to build new homes
and business houses. There are many
beautiful and comfortable homes in
Cookeville; and, happily, are distrib-
uted in all parts of the city.
CoOkeville is one of the most beau
tifully plated towns in the state; and
this, together with the fact that we
have more cement sidewalks and mac
adamized streets than most little cit
les of similar population, attracts the
attention of strangers.
Cookeville's largest growth has been
within the past ten years. It is, in
fact, just now getting its proper pace.
Give it ten years more and it will dou-
BILE its present population and volume
of business. If the public spirited
men, women and children Of Cooke
vile are proud of their little city, who
will blame them. A town or city that
is otherwise will disintegrate and de-
cay.
Cookeville was named for Richard
F. Cooke, state senator from Fentress,
Overton, White and Jackson counties
in 1851, and from Jackson, Macon and
White counties in 1854. He was a
farmer.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02
The The MECOOKEVlLLE
Established in February, 191 1--Capital
Stock O,OOO.OO-Surplus and Undi-
vided Profits 100000 - Personal
Bond of $15O,OOO.OO Security to All
Depositors.
DepositOrs.

The organization and establishment
of The Cookeville Bank In February,
1911. was the outcome of some exceed
ingly interesting history in the bank
ing circ. .es of Cookeville.. The found
ing Of The Cookeville Bank took place
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02
BIN. .JOHNSON'S CHAIN of fSTORES
EIGHT DIFFERENT STORES IN
PUTNAM, PICKETT, ovERTON,
FENTRESS AND WHITE COUN-
TIES, WITH GENERAL OFFICE IN
COOkEVIlLE-HAV HAD AN
UNUSUAL SUCCESS


Goods are Purchased by General Office
in Cookeville in Carload Lots, and
All Wholesale and Retail Transac-
tions on Cash Basis-Motto of the
Management. ."Th~ Same Goods
for Less Money"
In November, 1907, Mr. B. NJ. John
son established small country store
at Byrdstown, in Pickett county. Be-
ing man of well defined ideas, self
confident, and realizing the advantages
that were open to energy sacrifices
and capital investments, based on pro-
gressive principles. he conceived the
idea of establishing other stores at
available points. In 1909 he estab-
lished store at Okra, in Pickett coun-
Photograph by Harding
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-04-02

after the Bank Of Cookeville voluntari-
ly, but unnecessarily, went into the
hands of a receiver in 1910; and there
fore, The Cookeville Bank is not sue
ccssor to the Bank of Cookeville-its
officers and stockholders being made
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13
SPGPs0NiALN
~ PEOPLE ~
as HEY CONE AND!C ca

Miss Esta7 croSl has returned
from Pittsburgh. where she had
spent, several days.
Miss Florence Dean, who had been
the guest of friends here, has return
ed to her home in Morgantown. Z
Mrs. William Storer has returned
from Brownsville, Pa, where she had
been the guest of relatives. She was
accompanied by Mrs. Thomas Storcr,
who is her guest.
Miss Bess Durham has been Ill for
the past week at her home on State
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Wilfong and
children. of Pittsburgh. are the
guests Of Mr.. Frank Wilfong and
Mrs. L. NJ. Ilenuen OF this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13
Marquis-Brown.

PAliKERSBuRG - a beautiful
home wedding was quietly solcm-
nizcd on Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr.. aud Mrs. Il. l.. Brown
on Avery street. when their dauglI-
ter, Miss Ada NJ. Brown. was united
IN marriage TO Mr. OrvilIe Marquis.
of Fairmont. formerly of this city.
The Brown residence, which Is one
of the l,ands0mest IN the city, was
Cmbcllished by the lavish use of
palms. ferns and pink rose buds. tho
colors pink and green being utilized
IN the reception room, parlur and
dining hall. Every available point
was bedcckcd with trailing vines,
ferns and palms. In the parlor the
service took place before u handsome
background of palms ana ferns. At
available points huge vases of phil;
rose buds were placed and silver can
dclabra with burning tGpcrs of plnl,
made the scene very effective and
beautiful one. Promptly at 9:15.
the hour appointed for the service.
Miss Louise Godfrey played "Oh!
Promise Me-" which was sung in Il
sweet and. expressive voice by Miss
less Russell, to which the bridal par
~ descended the stairs. Tile maid
Of honor, Miss Mabel Spencer. came
first. leaning on tho arm of MIR. Ray
Lynch. the bride ana groom follow
ing afterwards. They were met A.
the improviscd altar by Rev. NJ. l..
Weekly. former pastor Of the United
Brethren church of this city. assisted
Ivy DR.. a. V. VOndcrsmitll. who per-
formed the impressive service. The
bride was rudlantly lovely In gown
OF white crepe meteor, with low noel;
and short sleeves made walking
length and trimmed deliberately with
DuclieSsG lace. She carried shower
Of brides roses and valley lilies and
wore single ornament. pearl
brooch. the groom's gifc. Miss Spen-
Ger was beautiful iR II gown Of pinl;
, crepe dc chine, made witIESlow neck,
short sleeves with accordion plCatcd
tunic and rhinestone trimmings. She
carried an armful of pink rose buds.
Miss Godfrey was IN handsome
gown OF blue crepe dc chine and Miss
Russell wore n blue brncadcd satin.
Following the service an Informal
reception was held. the bride and
groom being the center of loving
friends. who showercd them with
hest wishes and congratulations.
During the evening collation. was
served In the dining hail. where pink
and green prevailed In all the dccora-
lions and appointments. The dining
table was laid with handsome cen
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13
Personal Items will be found
today OH page Z, with Frater.
nal news.
SUNNY BOY MINISTRIES AT EIPp

Commencing monday the cclebrat.
ed Sunny Boy" Ministries will open
a three day engagement at the uipp.
This is an organization OF twelve
artists who will present an up,to-
date minstrel show which will he
complete in every particular.
Among the entertainers who are in
the cast are the Four Barnes, Nal
ter Brown. lyric tenor singer: the
Imperial Quartctte, Ward Bros.
singers and dancers; John Forsyth.
thee minent bass sOluist: Clinton
Barnes. the fupnny black face COM
cdian, and buck and wing DANCER,
and many others. This excellent
program will be well worth seeing
and should draw u large attendance.
The companyl carry special scenery
aud lighting effects and is one of
the Most talked Of In the vaudeville
world today. The large crowds who
witnessed the third series OF the
Adventures of Kathlyn" picture
yesterday were well pleased aud
are anXiously awaiting the next
series. Next Thursday the regular
"Pathc Weekly" will be offered and
on Friday the "Perils of Pauline.
picture is TO be continued.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13
Armstrong-shank Nuptions Celc.
hratnd


III the presence of relatives and n
small group of friends, DIR. Robert
Allen Armstrong. head of the. Eng
lish department of the University.
and Miss Myra Shank, daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. W. L. Shank. OF Au-
burn, New York, were married at the
brides home in Auburn on Thursday
evening ut s o'clock. The ceremony
was pronounced by the Rev. DIR. Sew
eli, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church Of Aurora. n. Y. the same
minister who Officiated ut the mar
iiage Of the brides parents 80 years
ago.
The wedding was most beautiful
che In every detail and appointment.
The groom and the minister marched
TO the altar, set the parior OF the
Shank home, and were followed by
Professor a. l.. Darby, OF this city.
who acted rs best man. and Miss
Edith Shank. sister of the bride.
us maid of honor. Dean F. 3. Trot-
ter. Of this city, as groomsman, and
Mrs. Emma Shank. sister-in-law of
the bride. acting us matron Of honor.
were next in the bridal procession.
The bride, unattended followed and
she took her station at the altar be-
side the groom rs the attending colt
pies stepped aside.
Following the ceremony, n we'd
ding lunch wnS served for the bridal
party and the Shank home was the
scene of Il brilliant reception for the
couple which took place Immediate
~ thereafter.
Later In the evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong left for New York where
this morning at 10 o'clock, they will
sail ON the steamer Minnchaha of the
Atlantic Transport Line. for an en-
tended tour through Europe. They
will return 10 Morgantown about
September l and go to housekeeping
IN the White apartments.
Dean TrOttcr and Professor Darby
motOred to Syracuse after the ccre-
mony Thursday evening from which
point they left Immediately for Nor
Eantown, arriving here at $40
o'clock last night. Mrs. Roy Smith,
Of this city. also attended the we'd
ding.
The marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong is the elimination of a
delightful romance which began
when the bride was an Instructor IN
the local city schools. Mrs. Arm
strong is well known in this city and
is exceedingly popular among a wide
circle of friends. DR.. Armstrong has
for a number of years past been tho
Lead OF the English department In
the university and is recognized as
one of the foremost men in the state
In educational circles.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13
Tyler-Lakin,

y wedding of practically state
wide Importance and interest was
that of Miss Charlotte Beverley Ty-
Ter and MIR. Finney L. Lakin. at the
pretty little town OF Pullman, a
short distance from Point Pleasant,
morning at eleven O'Clock.
when. in the presence of host OF
friends Of both bride and groom. the
Rev. Charles MCGEE, D. D., pastor of
the Episcopal church of Point Pleas
ant. said the words that Joined in
close relation not only two happy
hearts, but two of the Oldest and
.best-known families Of the state.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13

hand has prospered and grown rich
under the protective tariff. Every
one of It's important Industries have
been benefited by protective legis,
lation, and confidently look for
Nest Virginia TO prove her loyalty
to the Republican party in the elec,
ton this fall"
Who do you anticipate will be the
Republican candidate for president
in 1916" asked the reported.
We'll, that is something in tho
distance. ANN good strong Republi-
can is going to win the election In
1916. From nil surface indications
am convinced that Theodore Roose-
welt hopes that he will be the Re
publican candidate. Mr.. Roosevelt;
undoubtedly recognizes that the Pro-
grgsivc party as party, has gone
forever. His ambitions cannot be
satisfied by the Progressive party.
and he is doing and will do all that
he can to keep himself in line for q
possible Republican nomination.
Senator Borah. of Idaho; Senator
Knox, Governor HadlCy, Senator
Root. Senator Cumnlins, and many
other good men can win as Il straight
cRpubIicsn. but II is entirely too far
IN the future to say with any de-
gree of certainty which will be nom
mated. Four years of Democratic
rule. however. think is all the
American people want. and they will
find Il ready aud effective means o!
ending the Wilson administration.
the next time they are called upon TO
elect a president"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13
King George To
Go 1t Alone
IF sUFFRAGETTEs DON'T BE
HAVE QUEEN MARY IS GO.
ING HOME.

by ASSOCIATED PREss.l
LONDON. June 13.-Qucen Mar.
has decided in case of further sui
fragette demonstration in the vicla-
ity Of Royalty to quit London
abruptly and leave King George &c
finish the season alone, according tt
4 source in close touch with court
and the government. The queen is
reported us being in a state OF nerv.
GUS tension MS to when and where
the next suffragcttc outbreak will
appear. She has, it is said, no in
tention OF allowing her existence tc
be made unhappy by those she Ia.
,bitually calls the "furies." Should
the queen be forced to carry her
threat into execution the step will
create an unparalleled social sensa-
ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13

MIR. and Mrs. J. w. Polling, Miss
Martha Fleming and Mr.. and Mrs
Gay Downs, Of Rivesville, left this
morning in an automobile for Hut
tonville, where they will spend Sun
day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-06-13
District
Candidates
Are Named
DEMOCRATS NAME GEO. M. ALEX.
AMBER AND C. f. SMITH FOR
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
DELEGATES ELECTED TO STATE,
SENATORIAL AND CONGRESS
SIGNAL CONVENTIONS.

The Democratic mass convention
of the voters Of Fairmont district me,
this afternoon ut the court house for
the purpose Of nominating candidates
for district offices and selecting dele
gates 10 the various conventions to
be held later.
Deputy Sheriff u. S. Wilson called
the convention to order and named o.
S. Mckinney MS temporary chairman
and Ed. p. Holbcrt as temporary see
rotary. This organization was after
wards made permanent.
Geo. NJ. Alexander, the present
president of the board of education
OF Fairmont Independent district,
was renominatcd over DIR. H. h. john
son.
c. +. Smith was nominated over
Or. Lee LeNIastcrs for member of the
board of education of Fairmont In
dependent district.
In Fairmont district, F. d. Ten
nant was named for president Of the
board of education and D. d. Straight
aud Arch Fleming were named for
the long and short terms, respective
ly. MS members of the board.
w. Il. Riggs. the present constable
who holds the office at present, by
appointment, was renominated for
the office over W. a. Hurdway and
James d. Smith.
The convention named the dele
gates to the state, senatorial, con-
sressiOnGl and county Democratic
conventions which will be held later