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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18

Mrs. j. G.. Mcmillan 'rnd SOD,
DR.. Logan Mcmillan, of Decatur.
Vile, were here Tuesday eve.
ming en- route for Memphis.
Schools dismiss next Tuesday
for the Christmas holidays and
the teachers who do not reside
here will 60 to their homes.
Miss Alice Knowles was re.
ported right seriously Ill until
Wednesday when she showed
considerable improvement.
I will sell my fine young mare
Bessie Adbcll" for 5000 leash
she is worth $500.
w. A. LAwLHB.
Whomsoever may give q
Christmas tree in Lexington, the
balance Of the town is always
cordially invited to attend and
participate.
Next Sunday will be Christ
mas Sunday at NJ. E. Church
South. ii a. m. sermon, THE
Star Of Hope" Gas p. m,
Christmas song service.
John w. Potts is spending q
greater part Of his time In Oar.
den these days. The Jedge'l
says this is some bad weather on
a painter but good on hog muir
1erer.
Prof. N. N. Norton, principal
Iof Lexington City School has two
children living with their grand
mother, at Linden and we sup.
pose the Prof.. will spend biz
Christmas there.
Judge r. A. Lancaster and
Banker II. E. Graper went to
Decaturville Monday evening
and returned Wednesday morn
ing. They were accompanied by
Congressman T. W. Sims.
Matters had reached a point Al
which County Judge Bill Apple.
by thought himself justified in
blowing" his excheQuer for .
suit Of clothers-and good clothes
are rather becoming to Judge
William.
hay Mcdonald, brakemen or
North end local was hurt st Par.
is Tuesday afternoon while do. nl
his work at that place. The par
ticulars regarding the acciden,
has not yet been heard in Lex.
ington.
L y a 81
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18
Local and Personal

4 Don talk war; talk business
or Christmas.
Valentine D. Barry spent the
first Of the week in Nashville.
FOR SALE-A pair Of good
mules, cash or credit.
JNo. +. HALL.
Ernest Moreland, cashier OF
the Bank Of Parsons, was here
Monday.
We are informed that Sanford
Rosson ia writing insurance IN
Memphis.
Eagleton Tarbet, Of Saitillo,
was here Wednesday enroute to
Memphis,
Sheriff Martin took in the
court festivities at Decaturyllle
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed Deloach has been
quite sick at her home on Maple
street since our last issue.
Henry Mccall, who has been
sick for about three weeks, at
last report was improving.
Gus Pope and o. s. Bittick
spent the first Of the week
hunting in Decatur.county
For Rent.-Five room cottage
known as the A. s, Stanford
place. Water and lights.
WE. HANCOCK.
Mrs. Emmett Sneed went tc
Nashville Wednesday-possibly
to fll an appointment with Santa
Claus.
G. Houston Partin came dnwr
from Chicago and spent Sunday
In Lexington with his family OF
jackson street.
Miss Lurline Buckner, Of Mem
phis. and Mrs. Walter Partin, O
Parsons, were CHESTS Of Mrs. q
n. Partin Tuesday.
Mrs DOME Rogers, Of Decatur
VILE, was here yesterday Thurs
day. on return from a visit 7
her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Rush
ips, In Psdueah.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18
Lecture.

DR.. Lucius r. Brown, Of Nash
vile, will lecture Friday after
noon at 2 O'Clock. Dec, Is, ~
the Picture Show building Cd
Pure Food and Drugs. 2 BE
will bring lanterns and slides Il
illustrate bic talk. This lecture
is absolutely free. Dr. Brown
considers this part OK hip work
This Is some< 6iag INA M in'
terested ID vi IN times and ".
peciaIly N tha holiday M aor
approaches. ~
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18

Some Of our citizens who are
cranky about chitterling have
been recently reveling in that
|luxury--which 10 the American
equivalent Of the extreme Lin
burger cheese and which, really,
does not give the cheese . fair
lchanoe.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18
81 ], sslssEsIii 'NlssiSl1 It'll.

pHe nersQQhl IflenQe OF C0n.
s 81, gIsag!!1M " ssbl@s $|a'1S
improvements sa--ths Aaalth q
Mtn Aine, yAsFaS p : saise-si
priof6 tho {ggATs andaRt kty
elfttishH. .sRmtsi1d0 s-ol
Meat nfafksk7fsesA .gtoceries
and feedstutfa. Doihg business
on a. strictly cash bars in the
new store on Clifton street. Or.
ders thankfully received and
promptly attended to. Goods
are the best the market affords.
Gall Cumberland phone 65 r.
i f. j. AzBTIL.
1 Congressman 7. w. Sims re
turned Wednesday to Washing
ton after three days spent here
and on trip to Decaturville,
| Mr.. Sims was much gratified at
the outcome Of the unwarranted
attempt to prove fraud on the
part of bis advocates in the late
congressional primary.
| Addison Henry arrived from
the South last Sunday, hopes to
be able to establish an eating
house in Lexington and will, II
successful, be soon followed by
Mrs. Henry, who was too i'll to
accompany her husband when he.
left independence, La. 1t looks
looks like old times to have
"Ad." Henry back with us IN
1.-THE best town in the world and
we see no reason why his bust
ness should not pay .Aaswell here
as elsewhere.
Judge Joseph K. Jones, Of
Dresden, who sat for Judge N.
tR. Barham, by interchange last
Tuesday, at DecatnrVille, was
lin Lexington both Monday and
Wednesday on biz way to and
from that fieasco over which
ado had been made. It did not
take Judge Jones and his jury
long to knock the stnfflngD out
| Of the trumped up charge that
in Decatur county mohey bad
been unlawfully spent IN Mr.
Sims behalf in the conRreSsion
al primary.
Brakeman w. E. "Pink")
Johnson happened to a near SER
ious accident on train No. SOL
going south, Tuesday morning
Of this week. While walking
over his train in search Of hobos,
Mr.. johnson struck his head
against the overhead bridge Of
the M. & o., ct Jackson. Mr..
Johnson was carried to : Jackson
hospital and five stitches made
in his wound. He came home TO
Lexington Wednesday. Pink Isl
one Of the most popular Of our
railroad men.
Our old time and good friend,
Mr.. George n. Porch, Of whose
connection with the wholesale |
business Of J. 8. Reeves 4 Dom.
pany, at Nashville. we have
made more than one notice, has
been promoted from calico tol
diamonds, having accepted po-
sition with tho well.known and
popular Church Street, NashviIle1
jewelry house Of Jensen, Herzer
u jock. Mr.. Porch, ever since
his service on the road, has
known in West Tennessee hun
dreds Of people and this notice
Of his change Of business Will
doubtless be seen by many Of
them. Mr.. Porch ia with the
best Of people and kindly invites
1.-THE people Of West Tennessee
whom he may know, to call on
him when in the Capitol City.
No matter whether II may be
tearing calico, selling cigars or
shoveling diamonds, 81 who
trade with Uncle George
Porch" can be assured Of 3
square deal-and this is ) good
will" tribute instead Of an adj
uowtionp,nn4
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18

and four married children; Mrs.
n. ] Thompson, Mrs. s. q. Cur.
ley, Will and Jim EtrAtton fo
mourn the loss OF dear father
and husband. May they always
remember md reverence the "a.
wee given ~ father ID NH AK
hont IA eafths y v Cd
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. e,
Graper, last Saturday night, a
still born boy. While the loss
of the little one is deeply de-
plored, it is a matter Of gratif-
cation that Mrs, Graper is doing
remarkably we'll.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-12-18
J. w. cox
LEXINGTON, TENN,

Scientifically Practising
Suggestive Therapeutics. Ai
system Of drusless Healing.
Chronic and Nervous Dis
eases a speciality. Office IN
residence---old parsonage
on College Street. Cum.
Phone 90.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

the supreme court of Tennessee, treated as being such. Suit was brought by plaintiff against the ex- ecutor of one R. H. Woodfin on ac- count of libel against plaintiff con- tained in testator's will. The declara- tion averred that the testator in his will. out of malice, and with inten- tion to defame plaintiffs reputation, referred to her as an illegitimate child. The court held that there was no reason why the action should not lie. It is libelous per SC to charge one in print or writing with being il- legitimate. No more effective means of publishing and perpetuating libel can be conceived than to secure the inscription of such matter on court records, as by probate of a will" The court. in answering the contention that the action abated with the death of the testator, said: "The right of action here asserted never had any existence during the lifetime of the deceased, Woodfin. It did not accrue until the publication of, the libel made y the probate of the will after tes- tator's death. If. as insisted by the counse. for the executor, there was publication of his libel during Wood fms lifetime by dictar1on of the will to a stenographer, still this is not the publication complained or in this suit. The suit is founded on the republica- tion of the libel by the probate of the will So the tort upon which this suit is based was not com mitted until after the death of Woodfin. This right of action arose after Woodfin's death, and could not have been buried with him. The case therefore falls without the let ter of the old rule" The court re- manded the case to be tried on this theory, and says: "If relief be de- nied to this plaintiff in this suit, she is indeed in bad plight. There is no other way in which she may vindicate the virtue and integrity of her moth CT and establish for herself the posi- tion in society which she is entitled to occupy. It cannot be said that the law affords no remedy for a wrong such as the one perpetrated by this teStatOr''
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
The Ascension of Smith.

The stage setting for this little drama, or rather comedy tragedy, according to whether one is looking from the point of view of the gaping bystanders or the unhappy Smith, happens to be primarily the race track of county fair grounds, and incidentally the air and atmosphere in the neighboring vicinity. A ball loon ascension is the proximate cause of this report. Smith was att tracted to the aforementioned fair grounds, where it had been adver- tised that a balloon ascension free of charge would be presented for the ap-
 proval of the general public. The balloon was placed on the clear space
 of the race track for the performance of the preliminary details preceding
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
Interesting Law Gases Called
 From Dockets 0fUbper Courts
Owner of Place of Entertainment Must Have Place Safe for Public Use and Must Warn Public of
 Any Dangers

Murder By Stabbing Causing Pneu-
 InOnia.
 A stab in the back which pierced the left lung caused one Miller's re- moval to the hospital. Two days thereafter his temperature shot up, his pulse became rapid, and pneu- monia developed, which caused his death a few days later. His assail- ant was convicted of murder in the second degree, the jury finding that the disease was caused by the wounds Expert testimony showed that pneu- known as pneumococcus, getting into the lungs from outside, either by 1n- halation or by infection through wound. The supreme court of Minne- sota, in State vs James, IA North western Reporter, 216, in discussing the evidence said: ''We, have given careful consideration to the evidence, and reach the conclusion that we ought not to say that the verdict find ing that defendant caused the death of Miller is based on the mere possi- bility or probability that the bacillus reached Miller's lungs through the wounds inflicted by defendant. or upon We have already men, toned, in the statement of facts, some If the considerations that lead us to reach this conclusion. Miller ex- hibited no signs of having inhaled the dreaded fpneumoccoccus, before forty eight hours after defendants knife
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
Evidence of Habit.

What is the rule in regard to ones habit to do or not to do a. particular thing as evidence of whether the thing was done? Tn Chabott V. Grand Trunk Railway company. 88 Atlantic Reporter, 995, plaintiff was run over and killed by defendants train. He was walking in the center of the track at the time. and the question subse- quently arose as to whether he had used due care to look and listen for the approach of cars. To support Gh4s contention, 1t was sought to intro tNce in evidence his habit to look and listen under such circumstances. The supreme court of New Hampshire, in dlsposing of the question, said that, while it is not admissible to show general carefulness, yet "evidence of this character has been admitted to show whether the person did or did not do particular act at the time in question upon the ground that a per- son is more apt to do a thing in a manner in which he was in the habit of doing it.''
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
Untruthful Antenuptial Protestations s.f of Love.

Love and especially avowals of love are usually matters of confidence ex- cept to those benefcially involved. Often it may be evidenced by facial expressions or by disregard of rain or cold. but, even so, courts will not recognize untruthful protestations of it as matter of which they are to take cognizance. In the case of Schaeffer V. Schaeffer, LA New York Supplement- Reporter, TIA, the court dismissed a complaint for an annul- ment of marriage. From the com plaint it appears that the complain ant met the young man at dance. He called at her home about twice week and they went out for walks and strol1s. The young man insisted upon their marriage, and said that he had fallen in love with her at first sight. After about two months they were married, and later he told her that he did not love her, never did love her, never intended to love her, and insisted that she should get divorce from him. The court says: 'The case is a cruel one on it's face; in
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

struction company offered to do tl work for $2,4s9, and Baker Lasher's bid was $1,926.
 This work, for which NJ. o. Bak' has been awarded the contract, col sists of concrete steps, pavement, r taining walls and coping. These a1 only a part of the improvemen which the park commissioners ha' planned and when the work is con pleted the city will possess beaut full spot of which it's citizens may fe proud.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
Imputed Negligence.


 Clover Creamery Co. V. Diehl (Su- preme Court of Alabama) 63 South ern Reporter, 196, presents new twist to the question of imputed neg ligence. It appears that Grace Diehl, three year old infant, was serious ly maimed by the dangerous, alluring machinery of the creamery around which she was accustomed to play, and that her father was manager of fhe creamery and knew of her habit of playing near such uncovered ma chinery. The questions arose: Was the fathers negligence in allowing his daughter to play about the danger ous machinery imputed to his three year old daughter; could the cream cry company in this case excuse itself by setting up the negligence of it's ser- want, the manager of the creamery and father of the infant? The court in brief held that the contributory neg ligence of the father of three year old child is not available as a de- fense to an action for injuries re- ceived by the child; corporation is liable for injuries to the child caused by the negligence of it's manager, even though the manager vast the child's father, since the child is not responsible for the negligence of it's parent.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

opened a hole in his windpipe and rierced his left lung. At the time of the assault he was apparently in robust health. While it must be conceded that it is not impossible that he had inhaled the germ, the coinci- dence is remarkable that the symp- toms of pneumonia should develop only after the stabbing. and at about the time they would be expected to develop had the germ been introduced t1to the lung on the blade of defend e r1 knife. The fact that the disease atff cked the wounded lung only is en- titled to weight. as is also the absence of the chill and the feeling of lassitu de which are ordinarily the preliminary symptoms when the germ is inhaled y
 Defense to Removal From Office.
 In State vs. Baughn, 143 North V estern Reporter, HOO, it appeared that the mayor of an Iowa town par took of beverage on a certain even- ing to such an extent that he rem dered himself subject to removal from office on the ground of intoxication. Of this state of affairs he was ap- prised by an attorney, who, on the following day, threatened removal proceedings. but before they had been begun he resigned, whereupon the town council reapp pointed him again to office. Removal proceedings were then instituted because of the intoxi- cation of which the mayor was guilty before resignation. The supreme court of Iowa held that the councils maneuver in reappointing him to office could have no effect upon the removal proceedings
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

fact, cruel enough to tempt dis turbance of the judgment of those who are fathers of daughters. But I think we have not yet arrived at a legal stage which requires an annul- ment of marriage because one party or both parties were untruthful to each other in their mutual protesta- tions of all-consuming and undying love. Marriage is yet status on which depends the idea of a family, and on which, in turn, has arisen the structure of civilization as we know it :"
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
CONTRACT AWARDED.

NJ. Q. Baker Will Complete Concrete Work at Summit of Walnut Hill Park.
 Concrete work at the summit of Walnut Hill park will be completed by M. o. Baker, who has been award ed the contract his price being $1,590. The Westville Concrete company of New Haven put in a bid at $2,7S0, the New Haven Engineering and Con-
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

the ascension, where 1t became so restless and uncomfortable that the performer in charge was forced to holding the obstreperous article to it's moorlngs. Smith, among others, re- sponded, taking hold of the designat- ed guy ropes, but on seeing the bal
 loon continue to perform graphic imi- tations of Eva Tanguay, doubtfully withdrew his services, as by this time his pedal extremities were becoming little chilly, or, in street language, he was getting "cold feet.'' Too late thoughs now, for the balloon with one big leap, jerking rope around Smiths sturdy left foot, shot like rocket towards the sky, with Smith going toward heaven feet first. An action at law was instituted for the injury, which proved to be mostly mental. Smith was nonsuited at trial, but the supreme court at North Carolina reversed the judgment, and in its opinion said, in effect, that the owner of a place of entertainment, such as fair association, was charged with the obligations of knowing that the premises were safe for public use, and of furnishing adequate appliances for the prevention of injuries which might be anticipated from the nature of the performance, but he is not an insurer of the safety of those at- tending the exhibition, though he must warn the public against dangers that can readily be foreseen.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

ExecutOr Liable For Libel By TostatOr
 A case of first impression is always of more or less interest. The case of Harris v Nashville Trust company, 162 Southwestern Reporter, 584, is, by
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
Husband As a Visible Means o
 Support.

A conviction of vagrancy was re- versed when the court of appeals of Georgia reviewed the case of Brown " State, 79 Southeastern Reporter, 1133. It>appears that the accused was married woman, but it seems that her husband was not properly supporting her. The court held that she had that visible means of support the al legged absence of which was the ing of the case, it was said: Tt is punishment enough for a woman to espouse a man unwilling to support her. Certainly she is not to be c1assed as a vagrant merely because she re- lies upon compliance by her husband with the obligation imposed upon him by law. Married women are often compelled to supplement the income which the ostensible head of the fam fly can earn; but they do this from stern necessity, and not because the law compels them to do it. In the present state of the law, the burden of supporting the family falls upon the husband, in return for which the law crowns him with the proud, but sometimes meaningless, title of head of the family. If he would wear the crown, he must bear the burden. Some day all this may be changed; but we are dealing with present-day law, and sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-22
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-22

authority away. His letter to a Local
newspaper follows:
There seems to be a general be-
lief and impression throughout the
Creek tribe of Indians and the pub.
lie generally as well that the failure
to have a meeting of the Creek tribal
council for the past several years is
due to my not having issued any call
for such meeting
Under the old tribal form of gov.
ernment the chief was clothed with
authority to assemble council in eX-
traordnary session at any time, ne
cessities and the conditions might
call for. And there was also under the
laws of the tribe regular annual ses-
siOns of the tribal council.
Under the acts of congress, 1906,
no further sessions of the council
could be held and members receive
pay for their services and mileage un-
less such session was held under au-
thority and approval Of the secretary
of the interior Two years ago con
gress took this authority away from
the secretary and under now existing
law there is no way by which there
can be held any session of council
by the Creek tribe, or any of the five
tribes, and the members receive any
pay or mileage for their services.
Congress could by proper legisla-
ton authorize sessions Of the council
and provide pay and expense for same
cut of tribal funds and since the Ok
lahoma delegation in congress caused
to be taken away from the five tribe"
the power or authority to meet in
council and receive pay therefor
suggest that all efforts to have this
right restored to us be directed .to
those who are responsible for its hay
ing been denied us, and ! will con
tribute of my best efforts towards this
end