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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-09-17
C0rsets

Just received one lot of corsets for this
sale, come in high or low bust, all sizes.
Special for Saturday ............. 48c
, 1915-10-09
(Cebsored ut Jamaicn.l

london. October 7th.-A French official
communicate states "North Of Verdun, III
the suburbs of Ornesj ou artillery reached Il
German troop lrain, causing a very violent
explosion; and one Of our aerial squadron
threw down fifty shells OH the lail'""d sta
ton at Biache ST. Vaast; near Peronne' 4
bombardment of a somewhat violent nature
occurred on all sides north of Lascarpe and
east OF Arrus, and trench fighting with gre
nades ard bombs took place i'll the sectors
Of Lihons and Echy. 1u the Champagne the
enemy continued with aephyXiHtlng shells
the bombnrdment of the regions III the rear
of our new front, south Of the NavarrIn farm
and the ervilons Of Sohaln, our artillery res
p0nding very energeticnlly against the Ger
mtu trenches and works, Artillery action
has been almost continuous in the ArSonnej
in the sector from Houyette to Les Eparges'
in the forest of Apremont, in Lorraine, near
AIoncel, Arrucourt and AncervlAer. The
enemy attempted a sudden stroke against
our posts east Of Orbey, in the Vosges, but
was completely repulstd';
4 German otficlnl statement says: GA
British hand grenade attack on the foltlhca-
tuus north Of Loos has been repu.seG, aud
, 1915-10-09

against giving information, are doing so
more freq reully regarding the eShou tlOn OF
them troops and the decreasing popularity
of the war
The corr espondent of the "Moruing Post
at PetrOgrad says that the Russians recently
brought down three aeroplanes, one OF WHICH
was u rare pIlze Icing of the newest pat
tern Of German machine: 1t cHrrles nearly
a ton of ammunition for a light qick-ht1h@
gun and Two nlaxlms, aud 4 crew consisting
of Il pilot, mechanic officer and 3 artlilerymen'
A German ot1iCial statement says "Attef
extensive preparations with their nrllIlely
the Russiahs yesterday attacked IN dense
masses along almost the entire region pc
tween Posta7y aud Smorkon, but the attack
broke down with UNUSUALLY heavy losses
aud sectional operations during the night
were also without result. Southwest ot
Lennewada, on the Dvinn, an attempt by the
enemy 10 advance has been repulsed' Inc
situation remains the same with the othef
army groups"
Advices from PetIograd state that the
Russian ultimutum to Bulgaria expired with
out any answer having been received nor
have the results been published.
The 'Epoca' Of Bucharest says that 2'O'"oV
Austro-G erm4n troops, With 2,00o guns
mostly withdrawn from the Eastern front
have arrived on the Serbian frontlei unaet
Field Marshal Won Mackeusen who has MS
Lpadauul ters at Yersecz.
Advices from Athens state that the oIlcl"
organ Of the Government says: I'll Tor 'he
peseht the Government considers hsslst"nce
by the Allies premature, 1t IS none the less
10 aid Greece that they are at Salon1ra' ana
France and Euslnud enter the Balkans as
the friends of Greece and not oih'rWlse
The Government bus seized the Macedonian
railroads. two OF which ure Austrian ana one
French;
Maior-General Wing has beoh killed.
The deaths are announced OF MIR. George
Edwards, the well known theatrical nana8ef'
and SIR Thornus BucknlI, a Judge OF the
Queens Bench division III the High Court OF
Justice.
The new duties on imports apply
also to those from the overseas DomlhIous'
Nh. Mckenna being Unable 10 see his way 10
the establishment Of Il preferential t"fiM
thereon:
The "Manchester Guardian" quotes the
following statement BY Councillor Mr. Tom
Fox, with reference to a conference OF Lt-
b|odrites on Tuesday, which was addressed
by Nh. Asuuith and Lord Kitchener: "Lord
kltche er Sald tnefe ~ no i""LA ~
any pessimist. Give me the fhen ana
the anrbhuitions l want and VIII ganr-
antee ny personal reputation that we
have the war in the hollow Of ctr hands; |
know how many men | want md how t1auy
t want for munitions. / have their nntnes
and the numbers on their doors, and II they
do not come I will fetch them"
Field Marshal Sir Johu French3 IN reply
TO The Kings conylatulatory telegram; says
'.Your Maiesty's forces ore deeply grateful
for your Nlajesty's most gracious message.
There is no sacrifice that the troops are not
prepared to make to uphold the honour and
traditions of Your Nj @s'y's Army and to
secure a final and complete victory
Jamaica, Oct. 6lh.-The strength OF the
Jamaica war contingent will nuriber 700.
(Cehsored ut Jamaica.(
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25

serve the term to which the county had elected
him Nj Malone appealed from the decision of the
Chancellorto the supreme court. This case was the
first of its kind ever tried in this section of the and
created quite lot of interest.
Mr.. Gam has made most efficient officer as sher-
If during his tenure of six months and has host Of
friends who regret that he lost the suit He has not
only lost the time gwen to the office since he was
chosen by the county but has bear the
OF the suit, which has been very heavy. 1t must be
said that Mr. Gam is good looser for inspiIe of all
the expense d Inconvenience he harbors no ill
feeling toward anyone and before leaving for home
near Chestnut Mound said he going to appeal his
from the decision of Chief Justice Neil the
pie OF Smith county when election time around.
AS for Mr.. Malone it is useless to say that he has
or that he will make good sheriff. because well
known fact by every citizen IN the county that he is
one OF the most digent officers the county had
OF course the Sheriff of the proudest to hear
OF the decision last Saturday morning and in speaking
of the said he felt about the just as
did when the suit begain that is, the law entitled
him to the Office he wanted it. and if not, he did not
want It.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
Supreme Court Decides Sheriff
Case in Favor of NJ. ]. Malone

The case of John B. Gam vs.. NJ. j. Malone, which
has been in the courts the past few months deter.
mine who should hold the present Office sheriff Of
Smith county, decided by the supreme court las
Saturday in favor of Mr. Malone.
It will be remembered that this suit grew out OF
the action of special session of the county court
which convened the 18th day of September last and
elected Mr.. Gam to fill the term Of office sheriff to
which E. L. Hackett who fatally shot by Jasper
Jenkins August 20, had been elected in the regular
August election.
Through advice ofhis attorney Judge 7. ]. Fisher,
Mr.. Malone refused TO surrender his office to Mr. Cam
claiming that inasmuch Sheriff-elect Hackett had
not qualified for the Office his death did create
yancany and that he had constitutional right hold
the office during the present term Upon Mr.. Maones
failure to give possession of the office Mr. Gam,
through his attorneys l. A. Lyon Nelson Fisher and
H. B. McGnness instituted mandamus proceedings,
thereupen Mr.. Malone gave possession Of the office
rending the outcome of the suit. The case tried
Before Chancellor Roberts, who held that there
Vacancy the office and that Mr.. Gam had right to
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
Gasoline Boat Burns.

The B. M. Dean. the small
gasoline boat owned BY William
Ellis. was greatly damaged by
fire at an early hour Wednesday
morning. For the past several
months Mr.. Ellis and family
have been making their home on
the boat. but at the time of the
fire there was only one member
of the family present, Van Ellis.
who received painful burns and
finally had to jump in the river.
The entire cabin of the boat with
all of Mr.. Ellis household effects
were destroyed. It is not thought
the hull or the machinery is
damaged to any great extent.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
CHESTNUT MOUND SCHOOL
GIVES WASHINGTON PROGRAM

The primary and intermediate
pupils of the Chestnut Mound
High School gave a very pleas
ing Washington's birthday enter
tainment at the school auditorium
last Friday evening. The pro-
gram consisted of appropriate
songs. recitations and papers. A
large number of patrons and
friends of the school was presn5.
Each guest present received a
George Washington Ratchet as a
souvenier of the occasion.
The school recently organized
a basket ball team which is, now
practicing each day.
The school was h ore d
with the first visit of the new
county superintendent, Prof E.
/. Hufines, last Wednesday.
He made splendid address to
the school.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
ThOmpsOn-Vaden.

Stonewall, Feb. Miss Eta
Walden, the daughter of b. j.
Walden, and Eddie Thompson. a
progressive farmer Of Wilson
county. we're married Wednes-
day. Feb. II, ESQ. w. M. Meach-
UNI off ciasting Immediately
after the ceremony the couple,
accompanied by Mr.. Shelie
Thompson. drove to their future
home in Wilson county. They
have lots Of friends who wish
them a long and happy life. The
bride vas dressed in beautiful
blue satin.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
SERIOUS DIFFICULTY OC-
Ours IN SUILIVAN'S BEND

A serious difficulty took place
on the farm of Snode Thackston
Tuesday of last week about snoon
when Mr.. Thackston and Abe
Dickens. an employee on the
farm, engaged in a personal
difficulty which is reported to
have risen over a financial SET
Element. The exact details Of
the affairs are not know. There
was only one eye witness, Mr..
Woodland, who was working close
to the scene of the difficulty.
Large shovels were used in the
encounter, Mr.. Thackston in-
fiicting several serious wounds
on Mr.. Dickens head and arms.
Mr.. Thackston received a slight
injury on his shoulder, which,
however, is not serious. AT the
last report. Mr.. Dickens was. in
a very precarious condition and
doubt is expressed as to his re-
covery.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
GOOD ROADS MEETING RECOMMENDS
PASSAGE OF STATE HIGHWAY BILL

The good roads meeting whic h
was called to meet here last
Monday by County Chairman
Ashley was well attended by
representatives from every sec
ton of the county. The meeting
was called to order by Mr..
Ashley and j. n. Brim of Riddle
ton and Jere Gardenhire of Car
thage were selected chairman
and secretary, respectively.
The principal action of the
meeting was adoption of reso-
luton recommending the passage
of the State Highway Bill which
is now before the legislature.
Representative Key was present
and at the beginning of the
meeting made few remarks
saying he felt that something
ought to be done toward the
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE
TO GIVE SPECIAL PROGRAM

The following is the program
to be given by the Baptist Young
Peoples Union at the Baptist
church at the usual hour next
Sunday evening:
Subject, At Our Own Door.
Scripture reading, Romans 10:1-
Is. Song. by the little girls.
Introduction, by leader. A
Lesson in Arithmetic, Virginia
Flippen. Talk. The Work of
the Board. Song. by Mrs. Highs
class. Penny Sad and Penny
Glad. by Mary Flippen and
Louise Robinson. Paper, Perils
For Southern Baptists. Song. by
little girls. Missions and Mind
ing, Clara Day. Don't Believe in
Foreign Missions? Virginia Fish
er. Scripture Quotations. Talk,
A Day Of Hope. Song, by Mrs.
Highs class. Bread For the
Hungry, Daisy Aust Hart. TAX
ing Up the Collection. Walden
Flippen. Song, by Willing Chris
tian Soldiers.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
FOOD SALE BY METHODIST
LADIES MOST SUCCESSIVE

The food sale by the Ladies
Aid Society of the Methodist
church at he Carthage Drug
Co. last Saturday was a most
successful on e gfleir good
things to eat were in such de-
mand that the supply was ex-
hausted long before a number of
anticipating purchasers arrived
on the scene.
The ladies, however. have an
nounced that they will have an
other sale at the same stand next
Saturday and that they will en-
deavor to supply the demand on
this occasion. In addition to
the food sale sandwiches and
hot coffee will be served from IL
to l O'Clock at the small price of
five cents. So yeu need not
worry about having to eat din
ner at home next Saturday, just
drop in at the Carthage Drug
Co, and let the ladies serve you
with the choicest of viands. And
don't forget that there will be a
large lot of cakes pies, buildings,
bread and other things used to
formulate a good meal offered
for sale in addition to the sand
Wiches and coffee.
The members of the Aid So-
ciety will continue to have these
f 90 d sales every Saturday
throughout the springs months.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
SMITH COUNTY BOY
IS MAKING GOOD

Thad Key, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. o. Key, of MonoviIle,
has recently joined the Navy.
at Seattle. Washington. H e
is serving as Srd engineer which
carries a salary of $44.OO per
month, which is very compli-
mintary to a beginner. But this
is to be expected when we re-
member that Thad is a young
man of exceptionally fine PHI
temperate habits and rare me-
chanical ability. Thad is one of
Smith county's most promising
young men, and we predict for
him rapid advancement in the
naval service.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
CARTHAGE LOOSE LEAF FLOOR HAD
BEST SALE OF SEASON TUESDAY

The Carthage Loose Leaf Floor
held the best sale of the season
last Tuesday, the prices being
strong on all grades. Good bids
were made on lugs and leaf,
both showing substantial gains
over former sales. Louisville,
Gallatin. Franklin, KY. Bowling
Green, Richmond, Va, and
other points were represented
on the floor. The local floor is
looking for a steady market the
balance of the season on all
grades as the floors are closing
out for the season at other points,
which will give this floor tie
benefit of more buyers.
Everybody seemed more than
pleased with the prices paid last
Tuesday and the fact that no.
600 changed hands with but few
reflections speaks words of
courage. There win be another
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25

Improvement of our highways,
and that he would like for his
constituents to give him some
Instructions as to what they de
sired in the way Of legislation,
OF the subject.
wv. E. Myer, president of the
State Highway Association. spoke
at some length explaining the
Highway measure which was
recommended for passage The
bill is designed to give state aid
to! continues and viii be of great
assistance to counties desiring to
improve roads. After the meas
urie had been commented on by
several in the audience, the reso-
luton favoring its passage was
adopted without a dissenting
vote.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
Surprise Birthday Party.

Misses Hester and Halle Xix
were hostesses to surprise
birthday party which was given
at the home of, their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. /. Hix, near
Dixon Springs last Saturday. IL
was the fouthteenth birthday of
Miss Hester and about q half
dozen young friends in the neigh
borhood surprised her by coming
to her home for the occasion.
The young lady was the recipient
Of a number Of beautiful presents
and at the. noon hour a delight
full dinner was served.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
BY MUSIC AND Ex-
PRESTON PUPILS WELL RECEIVED

The recital given by the music
ard expression pupils of Miss
Ethel Fischer was we'll received
by a large audience at the High
School auditorium last Friday
night. The program of about 25
Numbers was composed of piano
solos, trios and duets, and read
.ings, and the pupils showed that
they were receiving efficient in
stfuctions at the hands of Miss
Fischer. The audience seemed
.toIbe especially pleased with TIE
numbers rendered by the ex-
PRECISION pupils, three Of whom.
little Misses Daisy Aust Hart,
M4dora Maddux and Frances
Fisher, were encored. The pupils
appearing on the program were
Misses Louise Moore, Addie
Crouch Read, Lucy Swope, Mar
geret Ligon. Myrtle Frogue,
Henrietta Nixon, Annie Wright
May Nixon, WiIhelmina Webb.
Almeda Kennedy. Flossie Fisher.
Creola Petross, Geraldine Dono-
hos Anna West. Lorine and
I.ncile West. Mary Flippen,
Jessie Smotherman. Julia Viii
.ians, Vallie Mcclellan an d
Louise Robinson. The express
Isicn pupils taking part IN the
entertainment were little Misses
FIances Fisher, Medora Maddux
and Daisy Aust Hart, and Mas
tegs Thomas Kennedy, Cecil
Dixie and Glenn Bradford.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
SIxTEEN MULES PURCHASED
HERE LAST MONDAY

j. B. Davis of Riddleton. rep
resenting the Atlanta Live Stock
Co.. was here last Monday buy
ing mules for mis- firm. He pur-
chased sixteen. the prices rang
ing from SIS to 1920. The $40
mule was purchased from Sid
Thomas of New Middleton. The
prices paid by Mr.. Davis last
Monday were better than were
paid at previous sales and this is
taken that the price of mules is
steadily advancing.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
Preaching at MOnOvilIe.

There will be preaching at the
Free church at MonoYille next
Saturday night and Sunday
morning. Rev E. w. chambers
will have charge of the services
at IL a. m. Sunday. his text be-
ing selected from Hebrews 10; 9
and 10. The song services will
be in charge Of Bro. 6. W.
Hesson, Everybody is cordially
invited to attend both of these
services.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
CARTHAGE FAIR DIRECTORS
HELD MEETING MONDAY

The board Of directors of The
Carthage Fair Association held
an enthusiastic meeting here last
Monday. Committees were APP
pointed and other steps taken to
begin work for another success
full exhibition. The. dates for
the fair this year have not yet
been annouced.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
Mrs. ". NJ. Baird Dead.

Mrs. w. NJ. Baird died at her
home near New Middleton last
Monday afternoon after a ling
ering illness of several weeks.
She is survived by her husband
and seven daughters besides a
number of other relatives and a
host of friends. Funeral ser
vices were held Tuesday after
noon by Revs. Hurst and Estes.
Interment took place in the fam
lily cemetery.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
RURAL ROUTE EXAMINATION
TO BE HELD MARCH 18Th

The United State Civil Service
Commission has called an opez
competitive examination sor rural
route carrier. to be held at Car
thage Saturday. March IL. The
examination is called to fill the
vacancy caused by the resigna-
tim of John Smart, carrier on
route 2 from Brush Creek.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
SMITH COUNTY TEACHERS TO
HOLD MEETING MARCH 9Th

The first meeting of the Smith
county teachers for the year will
convene in Carthage Saturday.
March 6, at lib o'clock. Follow
ing is the program:
Devotional exercises, LIS to
.1:3O. The teaching of geogra-
ply. 100 to 2:10, by Miss Hale.
Examples of industrial education,
Prof. a. S. Williams. TIE. Amer
lean secondary school, Prof. J..
j. Hendrickson. Play and rec
reation. Prof. Bradley. Infor-
nation regarding examinations,
etc. by Superintendent. ORA
matte reading. Miss Neal.
All teachers are expected to be
present at lis.
E. L. HUFFINES,
County superintendent.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
r. A. GIBBS GETS $3.50
FOR ONE PAIR MULES

R. A. Gibbs of Elmwood sold
last week to a buyer in Lebanon
one pair of mules for $3.50. This
is the highest price that has been
paid for any mules around here
this season, and Mr.. Gibbs
mules were considered the best
in this section of the country.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
A wonder Party.

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Baptist church will give
Wonder Party at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ". Lee Friday
evening, March 5. Do not fail
to go and enjoy the fun with the
large crowd that is expected.
Hours, z 80 to IL.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
N otice.

On Saturday. March 20. 1915,
at Stone Bridge. / viii sell to the
highest bidder. foF cash. one
poplar log 34inches in diameter
and 81 feet in length, branded
circle Il, to ply Tor catching and
taking care<of same
II. r. BOULTON.
ElmMood, Tenn.
---
Fee d the chickens a vaiety.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25

sale next Tuesday at which time
there will be a full floor and
strong competition on hand
The management Of the local
house desire to tn ank the
growers for the business given
them and continue to insure the
farmers that their interest is
considered first. The house has
already sold more tobacco than
was expected this s e a son,
although there is a large bulk
of the crop to be brought in.
The following were the prices
Ia =
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25
County Superintendent

Yellow watermeions from
France have been introduced in
California.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-25

Fee d the chickens a yanety.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-26

Resolutions settinu out viQor-
ous protest against the bill 20
abolish the port commission
were adopted at the monster
mass meeting held al the Seat
tie theatre at noon today.
The meeting was addressed
by Robert 8. Boyns. president
OF the Seattle Commercial
Club: L. D. Lewis. president OF
the Municipal league: Dean
John T. Condor. president OF
the Home Consumers assoeia-
tion: Judge Richard Winsor
and Former Mayor Geo. =. Cot
terili.
Kenneth c. Kerr. editor Of the
Marine Gazette. was booted by the
crowd which packed the theatre
when he started TO read a paper
attacking the port commission.
In the midst OF his speech Bob
Bridges. member OF the commits
sion. entered. Tho crowd gave him
an ovation. and Kerr sat down,
greatly discomfited
The resolutions declare that the
attempt 10 place the duties OF the
port commission In the hands OF
other officials. who are elected 10
perform other duties. would re-
suit in weakening port regulation
and Improvement.
We deny there Ia widespread
among the taxpay-
ers OF the port district with the
policy Of the port commission In its
work OF harbor development" the
resolution addressed to members
OF the legislature reads. "On the
contrary, the voters have year aft.
er year shown their approval by re-
electing the present members Of
that body and uniformly voting in
favor OF such changes in program
as the commission favored.
"The attempt 10 n1islesd mem.
bers of the legislature into the be-
lief there is general dissatisfaction
we CHARGE TO be the result OF a
CAMPAIGN OF MlSREPRESEN.
ThTloN ON THE PART OF OWN
ERs OF PRIVATE DOCKS. to
uether with other special interests
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-26
a BUSINESS TALK
NHIs is plain business talk.

rINHls is a plain business talk
i Suppose planned build let Us
$500 for the
500
Of
eight h be een a mont
What
Would
would the other $500 and
turn2 You'd complete the house
That's situation The
Pile intended build railway
100000
A.
D
ion A to Ballard.
DIVISION A. BEGINNING NOWHERE ENDING NOWHERE
is LOSING $1,000 MONTH. is 1T GOOD BUSINESS TO
CITY SHOULD THEREFORE QUIT DEAD AND NOW
WHOLE 100000 ORIGINAL lNVESTMENTf WOULDN'T E
souNoER BUSINESS JUDGMENT SPEND THE 100000
AND COMPLETE THE RAILWAY TO 6AILARDf
be
explained Municipal
Of which
today. Give railway
COMPLETE YOUR RAILWAY. IT'S GOOD BUSINESS.
FOR PROPOSITION EtTEND DIVISION A BALLARD A
VOTE PROPOSITION q is A VOTE TO SAVE MONEY.
A REAL ECONOMY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-26
AURORA FIEND
KILLS ANOTHER


AURORA. III. Feb. &c Picked
up unconscious on a sidewalk Thurs.
day night. with her skull fractured
and jaws broken. Emma Peterson.
%. died soon after In n police ambu.
lance. She is the third woman
murdered In Aurora under the same
circumstances during the past year
Plain clothes men and police to.
day arrested 20 negroes and Is
white men I'm their hunt for the
murderer.
Bloodhounds we're brought from
Decatur and put on the trail
The body OF the girl was found
near the home Of Ex.United States
Senator Albert J. Hopkins. II was
lying In a pool Of blood.