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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
TENNESSEE TRAVELLERS

The annual meeting of the Tennes-
see Travellers at Knoxville last Friday
and Saturday was the most largely at
tended and enthusiastic ever held.
Cookeville sent a large delegation, and
scored, as usual. w. A. Hensley re-
sponded to the welcome address, and
won the third prize for securing mem
bers, the first prize going to G. G. Da-
Wis. for many years Cookeville citi-
zen. Mr.. Davis was elected president
for he ensuing year, and E. f. Neal
Of Cookeville one Of the vice-presf-
dents. The next meeting will be held
IN Memphis. The Travellers were lpy-
ally entertained by the people Of Knox
ville
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
THE IMPORTANCE OF A
DEBATING SOCIETY

The ability to debate a question
skillfully and forcibly is of value
1t is desirable accomplishment
and has often been the passport tc
wealth and fame.
In the conflict of opinion prevailing in
every department of life, it is desir
able to maintain our own side in the
face of all opposition. Whoever can.
not do so may possess brilliant ideas
may originate wise plans, and even
be eloquent with pen, but he will al.
ways find it difficult to secure the CO
operation Of others. The question is
often asked can the art Of debate be
cultivated? To this question l reply,
it certainly can.
Natural qualities furnish the foun-
dation in this, art as in any other, but
comes through rightlydirected practice
l do not wish to imply that ignor-
ance adds to a debaters force. The
more he knows the better, if he has
it well n hand and understands what
to omit. The art of debate teaches
to use effectively what is already
known.
Boys and young men, it matters
not what you intend to follow in life
you must be able to think and speak
correctly before an audience if you
make a success. Then why not make
astart while young. So organize
you literary and debating society
for tobe able to tell what youknow it
half of an education. The Smith Chap
el Literary and DebatingSociety meets
Saturday night July 17,1915;so come
and be with u.s. Peyton Grinsley.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mrs. M. v. Bilbrey very pleasantly
surprised her husband, Martin v. Bill.
brey on his seventy-fifth birthday by
inviting his children to their noun.
tain home. where she had prepared a
bounteous dinner for all. Those pres
ent were, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Conner
and children, of Willow Grove; Mrs.
Alta Tays, Mr.. and Mrs w. C. Bilbrey
and children of Monroe.
The day was spent very pleasantly
by all, and everyone went away wish.
ing their father many returns of the
day. and with heart full of love and
appreciation for their mother, who lad
so thoughtfully and kindly planned
such pleasant surprise for all.
4 child.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
CHAM

Health is very good at this writing.
Mrs. Ida Stockton is on the sick list
Ed Freeman and family visited at
L. F. Stockton's Sunday.
Clint Masters and family visited
Chess Warrens Sunday.
Berthe Wright and virgie Farmer
attended church at Smyrna Sunday.
Eta Warren visited Mrs. Wright
recently.
David Norris called on Owen War
rem Saturday afternoon,
Misses BERTHE, Bessie and Maud
Wright and Vergie Farmer viedted at
Clarence Owen Saturday night.
Owen Warren and sisters Leila and
Jewel visited their uncle, p. H. Horn
er Saturday night.
Renzy Bean and children visited at
Bill Smiths Sunday.
Melvin Robertson was pleasans
caller at Chess Warren's Sunday.
oh you Three Chums on Route 1,
come again we know you You don't
have to go to the west to get marriea
here are two old jaids and am sure
we can find one more.
: Who said Jewel Warren and virgie
Farmer were looking lonesome Sun
day. ] thought they were looking
very pleasant. Jack and Joe.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
FoRp-sMiTH

A wedding of mcuh surprise to their
many trends was, that of Miss Mamye
Smith Of this city and Mr.. Clarence
Ford of Knoxville Tenn. which
took place July 3rd on Vine Street
in Knoxville at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Miss Mamye is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs J. l. Smith of this
city r. Ford is a.son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvin Ford Of South Knoxville. They
have many friends both in Cookeville
and Knoxville who wish them long
and happy life.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
REPORT OF DEBATES

The Society met Saturday night
June 1895 at Smith Chapel The
subject for discussion was, Resolved
that The Fear of Punishment Has
More Influence on Ones Character
than the Hope of Reward The af.
firmative was represented by Messrs
w. M. Crabtree and A. H. Grimsley
the negative by Messrs. Bryan Grims-
ley and Thomas Welch. The mega
tive Won the decision. The house ad-
jourDed to meet Saturday night,
July 1915 at which time the house
met pursuant to adjournment. The
sugject for discussion was Resolved,
that the Louisiana Purchase has been
of more Importance to the United
States than has Steam Navigation
The affirr ative represented by Messrs.
w. L. Maynard, Bryan Grimsl ~ and
Lilburn Owen the negative by Messrs,.
Peyton Grimsley, T. H. Owen and a.
ma Philips. The negative won the
decision unanimously.
The house then adjourned to meet
Saturday night July II, 1915 when the
subject for discussion will be "Resolv-
ed. that Foreign immigration into the
United States Should be Prohibited".
The affirmative will be represented by
Messrs. T. H. Owen, w. M. Crabtree
and Peyton Grimsley; the negative by
Messrs. w. L. Maynard, R. L. Owen
and H. H. Grimsley.
These debates are being held at
Sr'ith Chapel. The crowd is increas-
ing. The Society Is meeting with
greater success. Such a society
should be organiged at every school
house. Come on boys and get in lins
Reporter
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
MONTEREY, ROUTE I

Health is very good at this writing.
Wonder il Billie Buckner has been
crazy any more, as his girl said she
run him crazy?
John Robinson and Fletcher Henry
aregoing to 4(ashville ca business
trip.
Come again you writer on Route 2.
think l know you. Would like to
see you very much.
Wonder If Bretha r. enjoyed life
yesterday, as her best fellow was with
her,
Miss Lola Burnett visited Bertha
Robinson Saturday night and Sunday.
Bunk Welch filled his regular ap.
pointment at George Buckner's Sun
day.
Several people from Rocky Point
went to Shady Grove Saturday and
reported good time.
Hershell Henry will coon learn the
way to Italy as he makes a trip once
a week.
George Randolph and family visited
J. M. Henry's Sunday.
Sunday School at Rocky Point ev-
cry Sunday evening at 2.30.
Lonesome Boy.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
ASHLEY, ILL.

Dear Editor Herald, If you will
allow r space in your good little pa
per / will try to write few words
from this place. We are having lots
of rain and farmers are behind with
their crops. Wheat is already cua
and some of ii in the stack. The
hay crop is fine and will be ready to
harvest in a few days This is great
place for Timothy hay.
The writer and Clarence, Mary,
Ruthy and Floyd Wilson attended the
celebration the 3rd at Waltonville,
and had q nice time.
You writer from Whitson Chapel,
come again, your letter was just fine
I wonder If James Thompsons little
boys still Ike to 60 to the Chapel.
OF course Riley Haney like to go and
l shouldn't wonder.
have been rambling around quite
a BIT, If thought it would be Of inter.
est to the Herald readers would tell
them about some Of the countries
have rambled in.
May Code blessings on the Editor
and all the Herald family. am
friend to all. Albert Malone.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
cooKEvILLE, ROUTE 2

Hurrah for the Brown Eyed Girl on
Cookeville, Route 2, Think know you
Wonder why Eugene Gentry is run
ming up and down the road so much
Guess he is in trouble some way.
Zella Farley said let anyone talk
about her that wanted to, for talh
was cheap.
think someone ought to help Lucy
Stone haul coal.
guess Henry Carr was running fol
matrimony.
vallie Carr said she would like to
know how they all knew what she was
studying about.
Miss Zella Farley spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss Neomi Lee
Wonder If Wade Bray still likes to
go to Mitchelltown?
guess Wade Bussell has good
reason for carrying his straw stack
The protracted meeting will begin
at Lee Seminary the 3rd Sunday and
also at Cane Creek the 4th Sunday.
Everybody is invited to attend.
Wonder where that little boy 1s
that eats with his left hand
Mr. and Mrs. Trent England spent
Saturday night with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs J. M. Bray. Lonely Girl
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
LYNCH, NEBRASKA

If the world hate you, ye know
that it hated me before it hated you
Jno. 1913.
AS our Master was hated without q
cause so let it be with us, so far as
possible, that the hatred. malice, en-
Wy and murder which may be poured
out against us may be wholly unmerit
ed by us-that our lives shall be a.
nearly pure as possible; that so fal
as we are able our thoughts and words
and deeds may show forth the praises
of our Lord, and speak OF our love fol
all men, especially for the household
of faith.
By and by, when the Church shall
have been glorified and new dispen
sation inaugurated, those who hate US
now, largely because they are blinded
by the Adversary and misled, will bow
before us, az, the Lords anointed and
we shall have the great pleasure Of
lifting them up, blessing them. en-.
couraging them and assisting them
back to the full image and likeness
of God.
We are troubled on every side. yet
not distressed; we are perplexed but
not in despair; prosecuted but not for
saken, cast down but not destroyed;
always bearing about m the body the
dying of the Lord Jesus. Cor. 4:S, 9.
Those who joyfully endure for the
Lords sake, the Truths sake, the
greatest trials, the greatest persecu-
tions in this present life,and thus have
experiences most like those Of the
Master and pattern, we may be sure
will in proportion to their faithfulnese
manifested in such sacrifices, have a
future great reward; as the Apostle
has declared, " star differeth from star
In glory
A few words to friends then win
stop.
Hello you Route writer's your let
ters are sure fine.
All of you writers in the far wes-
tern states wake up and give us more
news.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
SILVER POINT, TENN.

Mrs. Kate Stewart spent the nigh
with Mrs. Ella Mitchell Friday.
Miss Ruby Smith Of Nashville /,
visiting her parents at this place.
Miss Falby Sewell of Baxter has re
turned home after visiting Miss Vel
ma Mitchell of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casio Mitchell ant
sister, Velma have returned home af
ter few days visit with friends, and
relatives of Nashville.
Misses Mary D. Smith and Chris
tine Saddler spent spent Friday night
with Miss Lena Jones.
Miss Alta Carr who has been visit
ing Mrs. Ella Mitchell has gone tc
Buffalo Valley for a few days visit
with her sister. Mrs. Grady Maddux
Miss Gertrude Mitchell wha has been
in Montgomery, Ala, for the past year
In school has returned home to spend
the summer with her grandmother
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsey has returned
home after few days stay at Bob
Maxwells near Maxwell's Chapel.
Misses LENA and Brunette Jones
Christine Sadler, Velma Mitchell are
planning to attend the protracted meet.
ing which will be held at Wolf Creek
this coming week.
Miss Eta Helms is spending few
days at Baxter with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Crownover ano
children have returned home to spend
vacation after spending the winter at
Memphis.
P. E. Sadler went to Baxter Monday
] to see friends and relatives.
Mrs. Ella Mitchell has returned home
from Baxter after visiting friends.
Miss Cordell Sadler Of this place is
visiting friends and relatives at
Double Springs for the weekend.
Misses Brunette and LENA Jonee
and jamie Mitchell spent the day with
Misses Mildred Anne and Sallie Carr
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dow Wallace spent
the week with Mr.. wallace's parents.
Two Cousins.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
- = ~

Mt View Lodge, No. 17s, l. o, o, r,
held splendid meeting on July 3rd.
1915, w. o. Watson. N. G. presiding
with some 25 or more brothers in at
tendance, a great deal Of routine. and
other business was disposed Of
Bro Dank Garrison is about as usuaa.
Bro. J. H. York seems to be holdin.
his own. Bro. Norman Massa had an
operation on his ankle 8 or 4 weeks
ago and is not doing well.
The usual assessment was ordered
on the death of the wife of Bro. d. L.
High.
The report of Secretary for the term
ending June Both was read and adopt
ed. 1t showed the lodge membership
'hasheld its own, there being 8 ad-
ditions and dropped, deaths and /
transferred, leaving the membership
the same as at the beginning OF last
term 174. The Lodge now has nonbesa
efcial members-24 Past Grand. The
receipts showed considerable fall
ing of, yet notwithstanding, tho
treasury shows a slight gain, even az
ter paying the per capita tax Of
$137.60 to the Grand Lodge. sWhile
the expenses have been heavy they
were lighter than the previous term.
Bro. J. M. Judd our d. D.G M. then
appointed his Grand Oficers and pro
ceeded to install the officers elect for,
the ensuing term. Bro. w. o. Watson
was inducted into station Of p. g.
Bro. Jas. M. Quarles was installed
Noble Grand, brother Jas. H. McGul-
ley, Vice Grand, L. R. McClain, Secre-
tary, H. v. Carr Treasurer.
The following snbordinates were ap-
pointed and inducted into their sever
al stations, as follows:
H. F. Sparks, Warden and Host,
Clay Barr, R. S. N. G., Geo. s. Watson,
L. S. N. G., w. S. McClain, Conductor,
A. N. Bowden, Chaplain, H. W. How
ell, r. 8. v. a., D. h elagle, L. 8. VIC.
s. B. Caruthers, R. s. S., B. c. West,
L. S. s., ]. M. Haynes, I. G.Robt. L.
Ray, o. G.
The new p. W. was then given to
all present they each being entitled
thereto. All should attend next
meeting there will be work in the LIST.
degree.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
NEW GARAGE

Cookeville Is to have another auto
garage, the vacant room in the Smith
building opposite the depot being fit
ted up for that purpose by G.. N. Guth.
rie and r. L. Townsend who will con-
duct the business. They have secur-
ed the agency for the Buick, well
known and very popular car. We un-
derstand they will have a carload OF
them in right away. They will also
do auto repairing.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
N o T l c E

In accordance with former CUSTOMS there will be DEMO-
CRATIC PRIMARY held in this County during the latter part
the for the purpose nominating candidates for Sheriff.
Assessor Trustee and County Attorney and nasmuch
County organisation only elected fill
pired term, it is proper and
THEREFORE, hereby call mass meeting of all the Demo-
of Putnam County, the Courthouse COOKEVLE
SATURDAY JULY 17h at for the purpose of eecting
Chairman calling County Primary and transactng
other business may legally before said meeting.
This July 9Th, 1915. JAS. N. cox Chairman.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
cookEvILLE, ROUTE 2

We are having lots of rain now
Health is not very good in this COM
munity Jesse Montgomery is very
poorly at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Montgomery
visited at Richie Bray's Saturday
Might
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Palk visited his
mother, Mrs. Sissie Vickers, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Grimes visit
ed Mansfield Grimes Sunday.
l see whore Zella Farley is right in
not going with just anything.
What has become of the Jay Bird,
! haven't seen him lately?
A. B. C. was looking so lonesome
Sunday. l guess she has never got
we'll Of the heart trouble.
Ina Grimes said she liked all kind
Of cloth, but liked jeans best Of ALL
Wonder why Wade Bray was looking
so lone ome at Shackletown Sunday7
Ether Montgomery said he didn't
know why it was that he could not
stand in with the girls. He said he
had three stands Of bees and II that
wouldn't make enough of honey he
had enough on his face. You girls
had better talk up. guess the most
Of you like honey
Who said lima Scott likes the Mitch
ell wagon?
Levester Bray said he wonders why
the girls were crazy about him. He
always carried fan. He said that
If they would talk right the good one
might get fan and string of beads.
Who said Edgar Clouse said he was
going to move to the hills?
I will close by asking for a shower
Of birthday cards for Mrs. Florence
Montgomery July 18th. All cards
will be highly appreciated. Address
Cookeville, Tenn, Route 2.
Dogwood Blossom.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
NEW COOK BOOK

Mrs. Bette Lyle Wilson has gotten
out handsome new cook book, which
can be bought in Cookeville from the
Ladies Guild ofthe Presbyterianchurch
1t is filled with delicious recipes and
every housekeeper should possess the
book especially for the refreshing ices
contained therein. Price $3.50.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08

Hello Cousin Orville, wish / could
come down and help you eat green
beans and peas. And you think
might change my name as well as my
address. pshaw! my luck isn't that
good.
Hello Gretchen Henry OF Oklahoma
your letter was fine. Come again az
l like to read letters from you. Thank
you Gretchen for your nice compli.
ment
Hello Pauline, are you sick or mad !
I can't hear from you through the
Herald or by private letter. Guess
you have got married, haven't you?
Henry ,rter of New Mexico, write
again as your letter was interesting.
Stephen Davis was my great grand
father.
We are still having plenty of rain
here, crops are looking good now, or
at least most Of them are. al
Blue Bell of Route 2 your letter was
certainly fine. Write again as l en-
joy letters so much from my old
home town.
Chat Wellman visited F. B. West
Sunday.
J. M. Clinton and family visited F.
B. West and family Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Johnson and three
girls, Eveline. Vivian and Thelma
visited at Mrs. N. s. Vests Monday
afternoon.
Miss Ethel Clintin visited Miss Mat
tie West Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Everett Clinton visited Mr.. e.
mer West Monday.
Mr.. Jim Casscon and Miss Pauline
Fisher were married Thursday the IT.
They left on the tran FOR visit at
several points in the west part Of the
state
Eta Walker, hope you received a
lot of nice cards.
Good wishs to all. Lola Lee West.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE

The teachers institute for Putnam
county met Monday morning for a two
weeks session, closing with an exami-
nation for those desiring to take It.
There is' an attendance Of over $50,
and the work is being enjoyed by all.
Supt. J. M. Hatfield is in charge of
the institute, assisted by Profs. T. K,
Sisk, s. N. Jared, T. w. Kittrell and
S. D. Maddux.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
ROAD COMMISSIONERS

]. p. Romines was elected road COM
missioner for the eastern division, j.
M. Dowell, middle division, and Dolph
Sullins, western division of Putnam
county by the quarterly court last
Monday. Road overseers were also
named for the county, under the new
road law which will be printed in next
weeks issue of the Herald.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

The Ladies Guild OF the Presbyte.
rian church have arranged to furnish
dainties and deserts to any busy
houee keeper during the summer at
reasonable prices. For ices and salads
telephone Mrs. Rutledge Smith-foa
caks and other delicacies, Mrs. c. p.
Wilson. The Guild have pledged
themselves to assist in the building
of the new Manse and they hope to
raise neat sum Of money in this
way.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
! CIRCUIT COURT JURORS

Following is the list of Jurors for the
July term of Circuit court: DockWhite-
head, 18th district; Arch Darlington,
18th; John Davis, 18th; Dee Maxwell,
Goth; ]. B. Dowell, 1st; D. Huddleston,
End; E. P. Stacey, 3rd; Joe Sparks,
4th; j. M. Jackson, 9Th; w. w. Brown,
7th; John Jones, 9Th. Court meets
Monday, July 26.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
A GENEROUS ACT

WHY'S Drug Store has very gener-
ously given the Presbyterian Church
full charge of their fountain Thursday
July 18th. Call and help the ladies
meet your neighbors and help a worthy
cause. Open from A. M. till 10 P. M.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08

Constipation causes headache. In
digestion, dizziness, drowsiness. For
a mild, opening medicine, use Doan's
Regulets. 25c box at all stores.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08
APPRECIATION

To the Citizens of Cookeville.
AS president of the Tennessee Wo
mans Press and Authors Club, l wish
to express my thanks and deep appre.
citation of the many c6urtesies extend
ed our members during the recent con.
ventiOn.
From the lovely automobile ride
from Bloomington, through the elabo.
rate and beautiful banquet at Dixie
College, followed by the delightful
hospitality of the homes for the night;
the automobile ride to the station in
the morning; and free transportation
to Bloomington Springs Station; it
was hospitality perfected, and in be-
half Of the Tennessee Woman's Press
and Authors Club and myself, I ex-
tend to you grateful and sincere
thanks. Clara Cox Epperson.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08

Il
Dear Sir:
The Tennessee Woman's, Press and
Authors Club wish to extend, through
you, hearty thanks to the citizens ol
Cookeville for the many courtesies
shown them on the occasion of the
seventeenth annual convention held
at Bloomington Springs, June II, 1S, 19
Certainly, Cookeville not only sus
tanned but surpassed, her justly de
served reputation for hospitality, and
the banquet rendered at Dixie College
to the Tennessee Woman's Press
rand Authors Club and to the Tennes
see Press Association, was not only
a triumph socially, artistically, and
edibly, but marked compliment to
the writer which was fully appreciat
ed.
The Tennessee Press and Authors
Club members who enjoyed the courte'
sizes extended on this occasion do not
feel that the citizens Of Cookevil1e
can be over-praised for their individu.
al and collective efforts in behalf OF
the convention. We are in grateful
debt to you Aor the drive from Bloom
ington to Cookeville through that at
tractive section of the county, for the
elegant banquet at Dixie College, the
cordial greeting and welcome Of the
citizens of Cookeville, the "open doo''
of the beautiful homes, entertainment
at the hotels return transportation t.
Bloomington.
1t is source of pride to the Club
that permanent home is theirs in
the progressive community Loyalty
and friendship for it's citizens is fur
ther strengthened and will always
endure.
II you will find a way to communi-
cate the Clubs thanke and apprecia-
ton for all these courtesies, 1t will be
but another grateful obligation which
we owe to you individually. You play
ed an important part in the success
and entertainment of the convention,
for which the clubs collective and In
dividual thanks are extended to yos
personally.
With best wishes Of the Club for
the future success and continued
progress of Cookeville, the Home Of
Polly, we are,
Yours cordially and gratefully,
The Tennessee Womans Press ana
Authors Club.
Della Yoe, Corresponding Secretary.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-07-08

Meet me at WHY'S Thursday to gel
a cool drink.