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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
r. w. YEAMAN SELLS TO
MCCLELLAN MERCANTILE co.

An important business change
was made in Carthage this week
when F. w. Yeaman sold his stock
of hardware and groceries to
the Mcclellan Mercantile Co. The
stock of goods is now being i'm
voiced and the new firm will
take charge of the business as
soon as inventory is completed,
which will probably be today.
Mr.. Yeaman has been in busl-
ness in Carthage during the past
several years and has enjoyed a
liberal patronage and made many
friends. He has not yet announc-
ed what he will do in the future.
The Mcclellan Mercantile Co.,
composed of E. W., T. F., w. E.
and E. C. Mcclellan. is one of the
county sstrongest businessin stitu
tons and is welcomed to the city
of Carthage. This firm is now
conducting a large general mer-
chandise store at Donoho. The
Carthage store will be in charge
of E. w. and w. E. Mcclellan.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
Mrs. Hart tntertains.

The Book Lovers Club was
entertained at its regular meet
ing last Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. E. S. Hart at her home on
Fisher avenue. Ten of the men,
bers of the club and two invited
guests, Mesdames Thos. Fisher
and A. S. Williams, were pres
ent.
Mrs. Hart entertained the
guests in a most unique manner,
the entertainment being in the
form of a school. As the guests
entered they drew a number
which designated the seat they
should occupy and in this way
selected their desk mate. Numer
Gus contests in school books were
had and the successful contest
ants were presented with re-
wards. Dainty refreshments
were served during the inter-
mission periods.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
PROF. HUFFINES BIDS OFF CARTHAGE
SCHOOL PROPERTY AT So, 10000

The Carthage public school
property, by order of the town
council, was put up for sale at
public auction last Monday.
Superintendent E. L. Hufines
was the highest bidder, his bid
being So, 100. The sale, however,
is to be ratified or rejected by
the town council, which action
will likely be taken by that body
at its next regular meeting,
which will be two weeks hence.
Since the sale there has been
much discussion as to whether
or not the sale should be ratified
and there 10 some speculation as
to what the council will do in the
matter. From the purchasers
standpoint the amount bid for
the property is a fairly good
price. but when it is considered
whether or not the property is
worth more than that to the
town of Carthage presents a
different phase of the question.
The sale of the property is
being made with a view of pur-
chasing a new location, and of
course the question as to where
the new location should be nat
urally brings on more discussion.
The Courier has already taken
the position that if a new site is
to be purchased it should be at
the end of Jefferson Avenue, adj
jacent the fair grounds. But the
Jefferson Avenue location has
never had much chance and the
new building will be located on
either the old school site or on
the property between the homes
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
CARTHAGE BEATEN IN
Ten INNING GAME

Last Saturday. the Carthage
and Gordonsville High Suhool
teams played their second game
of the season on the home field.
The Carthage team, having won
the first game, was expecting an
easy victory, but was quickly
disillusioned when the victors
began hammering the ball in
the second inning. They made
four runs in this inning and from
that time kept the lead until
the ninth, when Carthage, by a
batting rally, evened the score.
In the tenth, Gordonsvllle made
two more runs, while Carthage
was unable to reach second base.
The feature of the game was
the smuggling of the Gordonsville
team, who made more hits off
Dillehay than any other team
has done this year. The Carthage
boys also made number of hits
but they were more scattered,
Lancaster, for Gordonsville,
pitched excellent ball, and was
well supported, though a few
costly errors were made on both
sides.
The sccore by inning was as
follows:
IL s45 81 o 10 Total
C. HIS. 0 2 2 10
G. HIS. 3 o o 0 o II
A third game will be played
at an early date between the
two teams. Carthage is schedul-
ed to play Oookeville at Cooke
vile May the 8th, and Lebanon
High at Lebanon on May 10Th.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06

of Judge Fisher and H. M. Hale.
When the financial sacrifice
that will necessarily have to be
made in selling the old property
is considered the wisdom of dis
posing of it is challenged. The
present building was moved last
fall at the expense of several
hundred dollars in order to make
room for a new building. Add
this expense to what the old
building can be made worth to
the new building brings the value
of the property up to more than
twice the amount of the bid
made last Monday. The old
building can easily de converted
into a dormitory and used to
eliminate the problem of board
for boys who desire to attend
school here. Also, by using the
old site, the school fund would
not have to bear the burden of
improving the property, as a
number of the necessary con-
veniences are already provided.
Why sacrifice this property,
with all it's improvements. at on
ly a little more than $500. 90 per
per acre and buy unimproved
property, with all it's undesirable
surroundings. at $3.50 per acre.
To do so would be false economy.
The members of the town council
and the building committee owe
the people of Carthage a judi
cious expenditure of the money
placed in their hands, and the
personnel of both these bodies
assures that such will be done.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
MRS. HARRIET CARTWRIGHT
NIXON PASSES AWAY

Death, the great reaper, visit
ed our home two miles north of
Carthage last Saturday, May 5,
1915, and claimed as it's victim a
dear wife and mother. Mrs. Sam
uel Nixon.
She had been i'll for many
months bat bore Affections with
Christian grace and patience.
She had been a member of the
old Bagdad Christian church for
many years but some. years ago
she moved her membership to
Carthage.
She was born April Is. 1841.
and was married to Samuel Nix
on, who survives her, in Deem
Der of 1876. Three children were
born to them, one girl who has
gone to the great beyond, and
two boys who survive her. =. S.
Nixon of near Carthage, and
Marvin Nixon of Knoxville.
Her lovable disposition and
noble characteristics won for her
many warm friends who will re-
greet to learn of her death. But
we must not weep as though we
had no hope, for our loss is her
eternal gain. Contributed.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
MRS. r. c. RICHARDSON
SUCCUMBS TO TUBERCULOSIS

Mrs. r. C. Richardson, SO
years of age, died at her home
in Gordonsville last Monday
morning about $50 o'clock. Mrs.
Richardson had been a sufferer
from tuberculosis for the past
four years but had only been
confined to her room with the
dreaded malady during the past
six weeks. She had been a de-
vout member of the Methodist
church since her girlf.ood and
was one of Gordonsville's most
beloved women.
Mrs. Richardson is survived by
her husband, one sister, Mrs. A.
J. Redditt of Nashville, and five
brothers, J. H., d. F. and C. w.
Smith of Stonewall, ]. w. Smith
of Gordonsyille and r. r. Smith
of Carthage.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at New Middleton at 10
o'clock Tuesday morning by
Rev. FARES and the remains
were laid to rest in the New
Middleton cemetery.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
The COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE
TO MEET HERE LAST WEEK IN MAY

The 18th annual Institute for
Smith county teachers will con-
vene in the court house. Monday,
May oath at l p. m. The follow
ing will serve as a basis for the
daily programs:
Algebra. E. F. Liggett.
Geometry, E. S. Frye.
Secondary Education and
School Management. j. j. Hen
erickson.
Industrial Education and His
tory, A. S. Williams.
Writing, Miss Alma V, Ford.
Domestic Science, Miss Ethel
Drane.
The Teaching of Geography,
Miss Lucille Hale.
Recreation and Play. ]. w.
Bradley.
English Composition, Miss Es-
telle Welty.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

The schedule for examination
for teachers devotes one hour
each to reading and writing.
These two subjects are being
stressed by the examination COM
mittee, and it will be we'll for US
to prepare for these as well as
others. If you do not have any,
thing on Reading, send 25c to
the Ball Publishing Co., Roches-
ter, N. Y. for IA years exami-
nations in Reading.
| hope to make the Institute of
practical value TO all and will
have particular stress put on the
three RS" 1t will be well for
all to take 1st examination. This
will license you in time to con-
tract with your School board.
while perhaps the second exami-
nation will not be heard from un-
til late in August or the first of
September.
All teachers who do not at
tend a summer school will be
present at the Institute for al
least 3 days, and even if one is
going away to a summer school
it is his duty to be present and
aid his fellow teachers in every
way possible.
Our program, appearing else
where in this issue, is unusually
well divided up between Special
lists. while not near all who are
worthy of a position on the same
have been placed on it. Never
theless, all who are on it will
render splendid service for lou.
In addition to the regular pro-
gram, many other features will
be introduced, such as Round
Table" discussions. Special pro-
gram for the first day will be an
nounced next week.
E. L. HUFFINEs, Supt.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06

r. w. Mccormick of Pleasant
Shade, salesman for the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. for Smith
county was here last Saturday.
Mr.. Mccormick is making a sue
cess in his new line of work and
for the past several weeks has
led all the other statesmen in the
state in sales and collections. He
was accompanied by his young
brother, S. o. Mccormick, who
is learning the sewing machine
business preparatory to taking
charge Of Macon county as agent
for this famous brand machine.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
BONDS SOLD AT A PREMIUM.

Sealed bids were opened last
Monday for the purchase of the
SIS, 600 high school bonds which
were carried in an election held
on April II. There were fifteen
bids submitted by buyers, the
successful bidders being John
Nuveen & Co.. of Chicago. The
bonds were sold at 1O4, or at a
premium of $500 net, the certifi-
Gates, etc.
The sale of the bonds is most sat
isfactory and those in charge of
the sale should be congratulated
upon being able to secure such
attractive figures, which makes
the total amount to be received
SIS, 800.
Now that the bonds are sold
plans will be worked out for the
erection of the handsome new
building. 1t is expected that the
contract for the erection of the
structure will let in the near
future. Architectural plans have
already been agreed upon and
when completed the building will
be one most commodius school
structures in this section of the
state.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
DELEGATES TO STATE SUN
DAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

Delegates to the West Tennes-
see Institute, at Milan, June 3-4,
who desire entertainment are
requested to notify Mr.. Fred
Dickey, Milan, Tenn, Chairman
of Entertainment Committee.
The delegates to the State Con-
vention. Knoxville. June 1910,
notify DR.. Charles A. Perkins,
1547 w. Clinch Ave-, Knoxville,
Tenn,
Each school is entitled to one
Delegate for every twenty-five
members. Pastors and super
intendents are ex-oficio dele
gates.
The entertainment is on the
Harvard Plan: the delegates
are given breakfast and lodging.
They will provide for their own
dinner and supper.
The railroads have granted re-
duced rates on the certificate
plan.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
SPRING TERM or CIRCUIT
COURT IN SESSION THIS WEEK

The spring term of the court
convened last Tuesday morning
with Judge C. E. Snodgrass of
of Crossville presiding.
There were a large number of
cases docketed for this term of
the court. In the list were sew
eral appeals from Justices deci-
sions, a good number of which
have been dismissed, they hav-
ing been compromised before the
converting of the court.
The damage cases of Lonnie
Akin. Frank Davis and Ernest
Parish against Esq. Robt. Brad
ley, and Paschal S. Williams
against the Cumberland Tele-
phone Co., were continued until
the next term of court on ac-
count of sickness of Nelson Fish
er, who is counsel for the plain
tiffs in these cases.
A very important case which
is set for today is J. 1. Ash and
wife against L. L. Bush and
wife, in a damage suit.
James Parker, an attorney
from Alexandria, was attending
to business in the court Tuesday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06

Grammar, Miss Birdie Neal.
Civics, D. M. johnson.
Mental Arithemetic. G. w.
Goad.
Written Arithemetic, T. E.
Boyd.
Model Work in 1st and End
grades. Miss Lena Douglas.
Model Work in 3rd grade, Miss
Lula Ford.
Methods in general, Miss Viii
burn.
Reading, ITO be supplied.
/ have the assurance of a visit
by the state Superintendent, and
Prof. Jones promised me an in.
structor from the Normal for a
part of the time. Also, Supt.
Caplinger, of DeKaIb County,
will be with us. AS arrange
ments are made, others will be
announced.
E. l.. HUFFINEs. Supt.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06

In this issue of the Courier you
will notice the advertisement of
sweet potato slips for sale by
James Baugh. As usual. Mr..
Baugh is earlier than anyone
else with the plants of the yam
family and he announces that he
has a good variety to select from
this year. Mr.. Baugh is consid-
cred one of the best truck farm
ers in the county and this must
be so for inspite of his small
acreage of land he has some
product to offer for sale most
every year. This fact proves
clearly that it is not the acreage
that necessarily counts, but the
knowing how to make it produce.
In addition to vegetables, Mr..
Baugh usually has a supply of
fish, meet, and lard for sale.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06

Sam Patch Wilson of Rock
City was ia Carthage first of the
week on legal business. Mr..
Wilson reports that he killed a
vicious rattlesnake near his home
last Thursday. The reptile was
of unusually large size and car
ried nine rattles and a button.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
Little Boy Dead.

The little eight year old son of
R. B. Lawrence of Brush Greek
died on the operating table of a
Lebanon infirmary Sunday. The
little fellows leg was broken
several weeks ago and had not
healed just as it should and the
operation was to correct this.
Death was due to a weak heart.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
Lebanon District Conference.

The Lebanon District Confer
ence will convene at Elmwood,
on the GordonsvilIe charge, on
Friday, May %. at $50 a. m.
The Rev. j. D. Robins will preach
the opening sermon on Thursday
night, which will be followed by
the sacrament of the Lords Sup
per.
The following committees are
appointed to serve during the
session of the Conference.
Orders, Admission and Read
mission into the Travelling Con-
nection.-T. H. Hinson, G. D.
Byrne, j. Webster.
License to Preach. L.
Lyle, S. M. Keathley, F. B. Cox.
Quarterly Conference Records.
w. F. Springer, C. H, Rick
man, T. w. Goodner.
Spiritual State of the Church.
M. N. Ford. H. C. Myers,
Edgar Green.
Missions.-J. F. Tinnon, N. B,
Taylor, N. G. Robertson, Elijah
Robinson, w. M. Lantrip.
Epworth Leagues. j. w.
Estes, S. M. Ensor, A. M. Smith.
Sunday Schools. John Edger-
ton, w. b. Ray, w. f. Collier.
Local Prea hers.-J. w.
Swami, M. L. Smotherman, w.
ID. Cook.
American Bible Society. -B. j.
Rochelle, j. S. McMinn. S. D.
Bilbrey.
Lay Activities. John Edger-
ton, James T. McSpaddin, w. H.
Pettross, j. B. Estes, j. ID.
Robins.
Financial System. "A. Algood,
E. E. Adams. Homer Adcock, III.
B. Blue.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
Box Supper AZ RewOda.

A box supper will be given at
the Methodist church ia Rewoda
Saturday night. May s. Every
body is cordially invited. The
proceeds will go for the benefit
of the church.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06
Lost Gold Watel<

Lost,Alast Sunday at Sfo1eyall
or between StonewaH apd the
home of MrAAAXant, ap/open
faced 15-jeWe1 Kaltha1/ gold
watch with lob attacEl ad Finder
will please return to Nd Pres
ton at Gordonsvile, apd receive
$3.50 reward.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Either Jones of
Nashville spent last Thursday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. e. z.
Turner.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-09
WESTMINSTER.

F. c Chaplin has been in town a few
days.
Fred Fem has been spending a few
days IN Springfield, Mass
Mrs 0. p Fullam is spending the week
with her daughter, Mrs. Carroll Loomis,
in Putncy-
Mrs Merle Harris returned to Palmer,
Mass today Her aunt, Miss Mary Fem,
went with her.
Miss Brill teacher in the village school,
has been i'll a few days. Miss Jene Das-
comb substituted for her.
4 robin was seen about the village carly
Friday morning The bird was SO close
at hand that there could be no mistake.
The next meeting Of the Mems club viii
be held this week Friday evening DIR
John IL Blodgett of Bellows Falls vii
/ give an address on the Teutons and Slavs
Ralph Gibson Of Richford, who Ina,
| been employed by the Fort Drummer ant
Bellows Falls Cow Testing associations
was guest at w s. Fem Saturday an,
Sunday.
Byron y Clark Of Burlington, secretar,
Of the State \. NJ. G. A., met the boys o
this place Monday evening at Kurn Hat
tin Home to make arrangements for organ
Iizing Y VI. {. \. class here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-09
JACKSONVILLE.

Miss Louise Temple is visiting relatives
in Colrain.
H. Clarence Buck Of Brattleboro spent
several days at Will Mays last week
Mr.. Mckcnsic Is moving to Dorr
Sprague's house near the Henderson mills.
Mr.. and Mrs Levi Langlois of Monroe
visited relatives III town the FIRST of the
week.
Mrs. George Shippce is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Nye johnson, in Brattle-
bOro.
Joseph Leonard and his daughter, Mrs
Pellerin, and her young son visited at
John Leonard's last week.
The friends of Warren May gave him q
surprise party Friday evening, it being
| his 18th birthday anniversary.
| Ernest and Ira Pierce attended the Uni
yersalist fair in Brattleboro Thursday, re
manning with friends until Monday.
|, w s. Allen and Minerva Allen visite'
lat G. A. Aliens in Brattleboro Thursda,
land attended the floral bazaar given b,
the Universalist society
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-09
Worse and Worse.

When Madame Calve was travelling
In the South, so the story goes, her
temperament sometimes would not per-
NIT her to keep her engagements. Her
manager, not o native, found these oe-
easions trying. On one Of them, St.
Louis being the city, he found himself
obliged to apologize at just the time
scheduled for the concert to begin, and
he did it in this wise:
Ladies and gentlemen: ] greatly
regret the prima donna is unable to
make appearance. She is Il leetle
horse (hoarse).
The audience Uttered. Covered with
confusion, he attempted TO retrieve:
'Ah, ladies and gentlemen, what
would say is, the madam cannot sing
Itinight-she has leetle colt (cold)
l-Harpers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-09
BRATTLEBoRo LOCAL.

Bingham chapter, O. f.. $, will give
q military whist party for the benefit
CT the Masonic and Eastern Star home
fund Feb. %.
The Philathcu class of the Baptist
church will hold silver social with
Mrs. Il. J.. Knowton, Is Central street,
Wednesday afternoon from ) to >
u clock.
A call ha, come to the Associated
Charities for a mattress for a double
spring bed. Any person having such
Il mattress which he is willing to
donate 60 the cause is asked to COM
munieatc with Mrs. J. NJ. Tyler.
Two large audiences at the Priu-
cess theatre yesterday saw Charming
rollock's romantic comedy, Such Il
Little Queen, in five parts with Mary
Pickford in the leading role, support
cd hy an all-star east. Continual waves
Of laughter swept over the audience
alternating with deep silence in re
Spouse TO the varying emotions stirrc,
by tie working out of the story. Il
started with snap and was crowde,
with incident, the unexpected Away
happening. Maclyn Arbucklc in Georg,
AIDES comedy, The County Chairman
TO Ice shown tomorrow, is the next hi,
production.
The no-lircuse supporters in Hrattle
horo are planning to make this yea
the same active campaign as IN year
past to keep up the no-hccnsc maJorit
IN the March town meeting, and OF
fcers have been elected to have tn
matter in charge. \ no-license rail-
will be held in the Auditorium SUI
day evening, Feb. -. to begin at
o'clock instead of 7.30 as heretofor
The plan is to have musical prograI
oC half an hour, the speaking to b
yin at 7.30.---The present activity wi
concern solely the question of licen'
or uoliccnsc for Brattleboro, and wi
have no relation whatever to the que
ton of state prohibition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-09
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H

Miss Nellie Davis Of Dummerston has
been visiting her grandfather. L. ID, Farr,
this week.
The snow roller was out for the FIRST
time this winter Wednesday, Feb. 3, and
with the new street lights is much appre,
ciated,
T. A. Morse. who has conducted small
store in the f. y Carey building. has
closed out his stock in trade and is pre-
pairing TO leave town
The schools closed the winter term Fri
day for the spring vacation. No specia
exercises were attempted the last day
but the record Of the schools is that o.
mutual benefit and progress. The teachert
were c. Is. Strout in the grammar depart
ment and Miss Winnie Davis i'll the pri
mary department They are efficient ane
are popular with the school children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-09

Miss Margaret Wilcox returned frsn
Albany Sunday and is caring for Mrs.
E, j. Ward
!. H. Convey went last week Thurs
day TO Hill for short visit, return
ing home Tuesday.
Miss Ruth F. Wheeler, who is hav-
ing q vacation from school, is visiting
relatives In Newfanc.
Miss Cora Winchester is visiting IN
the home of her brother, Perley Win
chester, in East Franklin.
T. A. Dewitt attended the Pomona
Grange meeting At Putney Saturday
He is the worthy master.
| Mrs. f. J, Ward is critically ill., He
nephew, nr. Frank Cahill Of Hoosicl
Falls, has returned to help care 70
her,
/ Miss. Matte Fisk and Mrs Harric
Martin of Springfield, who are summe
guests in Newfane. came Friday an,
were guests at the Inn, returning hom
Tuesday.
In the next meeting of the Newfan
Grange Wednesday evening, Feb II
ladies' night will be observed. Fac
member IS requested to bring som
friend who Is not . member.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-09
Men S Underwear
AT CLEARANCE PRICES

Lot mems heavy fleece lined Shirts
ard Drawers SOC quality
CLEARANCE PRICE ..... Soc
Lot mems soc heavy Jersey ribbed
Shirts and Drawers in blue, black and
ecru colorS
CLEARANCE PRICE ........35c
Lot 75c Random fleece lined Shirts
and Drawers
CLEARANCE PRICE ..... 400
Lot mems 81 wool underwear in red,
gray and camel's hair, all sizes
CLEARANCE PRICE ..... ..79c
Lot mems S1.25 double breasted
Shirts and double seat Drawers
| CLEARANCE PRICE ... $50
Lot mems $3.50 Glastonbury under
wear, both double and single breasted
in red, gray and camel's hair
| CLEARANCE PRICE %1.29
Lot mems Contoocook (A) Shirts
and Drawers
CLEARANCE PRICE ...... S1.17