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The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03
MONIES BIRTHDAY TOMORROW

Tomorrow, April 4th, is Nome's six
 teenth anniversary. dating from the day back in '99 when the firing of a shot
 gave the signal for the stalking of town lots. Many and varied experiences have come to the burg since that day and singular changes have developed during the interim. Thousands of new people have come and gone and many uf the Oldtimers who were identified with the early history of the camp have vanished from our midst. We have had good times and hard times. times of superabundant prosperity and times when things were pretty derned tough but on the whole We have gone right along doing first rate all the time and there are mighty few of us who have any kick coming and if we have it is largely against our own selves that We should kick. Nome is a pretty good old place and it don't take many glances
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

The report of the Territorial canvas sing board for the November election has been received by Judge Adams and discloses several interesting items concerning the Second division includ- ing the throwing out of the entire ko- bulk precinct vote because of the failure of the commissioner to give the requir ed sixty days notice of election The order and notice according to the report was dated September 23rd. The report also states that the votes re turned from Bluff. Bangor and Hobson creeks were invalidated because of no precinct having been establisl T. number of irregularities in the voting precincts of other territorial divisions are also noted In the fourth division no returns were received from AnVik. Delta or Kaltag although precincts were established Tolovana also made einct was not allowed owing to the commissioner order being dated Sept 2S The report of the Board contains a number of recommendation as to needed changes in matters pertaining to the handling of the returns and also recommends that proper form books for registering the votes be furnished he cOmmiSSiO of the various pre- cincts. The report is signed by Gov strong; Chas. F. Davidson. Surveyor General and I F Pugh Collector of Customs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03
Verestchaeuine's great war portraits illustrated in Tho Retreat from Moscow.
FEDERATED CHURCH.

Sunday Services: Bible school, Il A M Christian Endeavor Society meeting ' r. M. Mrs Ross. leader Evening wor- ship service. o'clock.
 This will be a special service with the Scottish Rite Club of Nome as the guests of the evening. An appropriate musical program will be provided by the chorus choir. assisted by MT. J. II Scott. The program will be; Anthem. Lift up Your Heads" by Adams; Guar tette, Consider the Lilies" by Sud sung by Miss Baker, Mrs. Rawel MT .Gowden and Mir Saxton; Anthem. Thou Wilt Show Me the Path Of Life" by Adams; Solo by MT. Scott. from Staine "Crucifxion; Anthem, AS il Began to Dawn" by Vincent The pas lor will give a short address on The powen of the Endless Life"
 Strangers and those without achlrei. home are most cordially invited to those services.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03
GROMNIES X TLRICH.

James protopapas, who is now in kokrines sends the following interest ing data: Met Rudolf Meyer who has just returned from Marshall City. He states that about fifty men have been prospecting in that section during the winter but have found nothing. Most of them have now left, only ten or twelve remaining there now Meyer states that last seasons gold produc-
 ton was about eight thousand. Frank Waskey and man named Frager are said to have staked the whole country. It is reported that there is some good quartz and Bobby Hendeson is said to
 have q ledge. assaying sixty seven dol
 lars to the ton Bishop Rowe was at Gibbon while I was there. He was in-
 tending to go to the Koyukuk but got
 as far as Gibbon and turned back on
 account of soft weather. It is reported
 the natives along the lower Yukon are
 starving and are killing their dogs. It
 is said that starvation extends to the
 coast Am leaving tomorrow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03
SAYS HE WILL
 WIN THE BIG FIGHT

HAVANA, April 3--Eyerything i. now in readiness for the Johnson vii lard championship battle day after to- morrow and hundreds of fight fans from all parts of the United States are arriving daily. Both principals will cease training today according to re-, ports from the training camps.
 Johnson is generally favored in the betting although many of the fans are of the opinion that the big smoke is not the gladiator of other days
 Johnson is extremely confident and asserts that he will be returned the winner, after which he will retire from the roped arena for good. LII Arthur states that he has his eye on a small farm four miles out of Paris that he intends to purchase and settle down To the delights of rural existence
 Ia get the news read the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

The sunday night offering at the Dream will contain an unusual feature in the two part drama "The Retreat From Moscow" than which no finer example of the film producers art has been exhibited in Nome The story is based on the historic retreat of Ma poleons army from Moscow in 1872 and the film was constructed with the aid of many companies of the Imperial Russian army on the exact locations where the events occurred The scenes are based on the famous paintings of the celebrated painter Nerestchaguine which portray all the historic events of that disasterous journey The com edy- drama Papa Puts one Oyer" will also be shown. The pleasing program of Thursday will be shown tonight for the last time
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

during mid week, the details of which have only just come to light While hoisting a ten-ton section of the ma chinery during the course of dismantl- ing the big dredge scaffoling on which Jack Wegardt and John olsen were standing gave way, owing to the heavy strain on the tackles precipitating the men from the top deck to the barge and causing severe injuries, Weigardt suffering crippled arm and Olsen sus- taining several cuts about the head. According to the statement. had the men fallen few inches farther in one direction both would have inevitably been killed hy the heavy machine on which they were working
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Interest in the All Alaska Sweep stakes Queen contest is rapidly becom- ing lively and the friends of several of the popular contestants are busy get ting votes for their favorites Donation boxes labeled with the name of some flair candidates are in evidence in many public places and the contest is creat- ing an interest almost equal to that concerning the election Mrs Harry Riley and Mrs Leonard Seppala are prominently mentioned. although there are said to be a number of others who ire still in the dark horse" stage and whom is said will make strong bid for the honor of representing Nome at the big Frisco fair
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

The ladies in charge of the card social which will be given at St. Josephs
 hall Easter Monday have secured some handsome prizes for the winners, the councilmen elect being the donators Dainty refreshments will be served and an evening of merry entertainment is assured. It is said that the ladies have several unique surprises in store con- corning which the admission cards alone tell-for the ladies won't. The small admission fee of fifty cents will be charged and the doors will be open at S:SO. The prizes are oh display at Roses Candy Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

The first count of the votes in the Alaska Sweepstakes Queen contest made at one D. m today reveals Miss Kiondy Nelson leading the eight con testants hy q substantial margin, her count being 1900 Mrs. Sophie Clark and Mrs. Harry Riley are second and third respectively with totals of 1925 and 1900. The remaining entries and their votes are as follows; Holly Jones $50, Mrs Seppala S65. Ruby Martin 700, Mildred Lehman $50. Katie Ginnivan 625.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

at the columns of the outside press to convince one that we are pretty well off in our little ice bound hamlet even if we are deprived of many of the pleas ures and advantages of the efrete out side.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Interest in the Polet Voting Contest is steadily growing and several popular ladies have made long jump toward the coveted prize. Miss Rowena Lewis is at present in the lead with a total of l7,9S5 votes. Mrs. J. r. Jones is second with 14,9T0 and Miss Helen Allan is third with 13.6S6.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

The strikers, playing a rather tame game, won from the Submarines by a score of 23S6 to 2272 in the Friday night clash at the bowling alley Both teams played a poor game, the average of each player being lower than any game with one exception so far played Bartholo- mew made tho high score, 225
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

A lusty malamute got into the Pros ser chicken ranch yesterday and killed about thirty of the lady chickens. The miscreant made his escape and had not been captured up to the hour of going to press.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Harry Ray, of the Kimball dred. e, solomon river, will start preparations for the summer season about the nid~ ale of the month. The dredge will 2e given thorough overhauling and placed in readiness to commence opera tions at the earliest possible moment.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Mrs. Chas. Ross gave birth to a bouncing baby girl this morning. The mother and child are doing nicely.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Council is today In the throes of the annual school election and excitement K said to running high.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

The following telegrams have been exchanged between the Nome Kennel Club and Grommes t& Ulrich. of Chic ago Nome. Alaska, March 91. 1915 Grommes X Ulrich, Chicago. Ill
 Your assistance will be much ap- preeiated. Alaska Sweepstakes April fourteenth NOME KENNEL CLUE. Chicago, III. April ?, 1915 Nome Kennel Club. Nome Alaska Ne are pleased to donate one hundr- cd dollars
 CpnAIAIINC, TT I1TT,IU
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Dan Jones and Galen Frye will arr noon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Pete B'oomherg left for the Dick creek sa'l !, today and will continpa mining oparations during the coming summer
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Father Bernard arrived in Council cnroute to Nome, last evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

What is stated as being d near trag- edy occurred oh the Anderson dredge
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Joe Ernst is prospecting in the nelghborhood of Jess creek in search of some likely ground for the Ernst AL aska dredge.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03

Fred Ayers returned from Counci last night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-04-03
NEWS NOTES

Paul Xavier is expected al solomon tonight.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
LONE OAK

To One And All. As. the decora.
tion at the Judd Cemetery which was
set for Augas. the 18th was a dis !,
pointment on account Of the inclem-
ency Of the weather which OF cou,ae
was alright, as the. Lord seat the rain
Many people wsre disappointed,
SO we will recall the decoration at said
place and on Saturday, Oct 9Th. at
1870 p. m, If nothing. pre- vcnts the
same will be carried out as, originally
intended. It has been disappoint-
ment but II we expect to get to Heav-
en- and miss it.. that would be worse
one. The ground was. not prepared
for a respectable decoration. was
not able to fx it as / did last year
The friends and. relatives forgot 10
come, was disappointed. We hope
that Bro. Tinnon win be on hand as
It was expected before, We very
much thank him form his willingness
to come, for we had good baked
chicken for him. Respectfully,
Rev. M. Judd.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
LIBRARY DAY

The process of the School Library
Movement in Tennessee during the
past few years is indeed notable and
highly encouraging for the future
Past progress and presentn needs
have combined to make future effcrr
more fruitful by the observance oi
an annual Library Day in every public
school in the State.
State Superintendent Sheriff. has
declared Friday October 1, 1915, Ii
brary Day.. The State very genes-
ously aids in this important factor of
educational work by giying dollar for
dollar for sum of not less than $40
or more than $4,000, during any one
year, for the establishment or main
tainance of school library. The Sc
lection of books is restricted to list
approved by the State Board of Ed
ucation.
The Division Of Library Extension
Of the State Department of Public In
struction. of which Mrs. Pearl will
liams Kelley is the Director, has fer
its slogan this year" A Library IN
every public school in Tenn IS ,ee".
On that day every public school in tn.
State is expected to raise funds to es-
tablish or supplement the school IT,
brary. From the unusual interest e nd
enthusiasm with which many oh-
ers are already waging the campaign
for more and better schools !, 7-es
It shall not fall far short Of the m ark.
! The most imperative duty Il the
State is the education Of the future cit
zen, The business of the school is to
give inspiration, as well as informa-
tion. An educational system which
contents itself with teaching 10 read,
and then fails to see that the best
reading is provided, is as inconsistent
and absurd as to teach children the ex-
pert use Of the knife, fork and spoon
and then provide them with no food.
Present indications point to state
wide observance Of Library Day."
and that the year 1914-15 will be not
ed for the more systematic use of well
established libraries: for improving
poor ones; and 'or placing new H.
brary in every one of the lonesome
schools that have been waiting so
long for someone to bring in the
books"
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
) alYEAReAN-sIowERs

A wedding of no little interest tc
Cookeville citizens was that last week
at Hartman, of DIR. Reagan L. Year
gan and Miss Edna Mildred Showers,
of that city. DR.. Yeargan has a host
of friends here who extend felicita.
tions to him and his bride. The fol-
lowing is taken from the Hartman
Record Of last week:
Miss Edna Mildred Showers and Mr..
Reagan Lawrence Yeargan were unit
ed in marriage at the beautiful home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. Showers, at 8 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. w. F. Pitts perform
Ing the impressive ceremony.
The rooms were attractively deco
rated for the occasion in gold and
white, golden rod and asters, with a
background of maiden-ha fern pre-
dominating. The stairway was espec.
tally admired, white ribbons extending
from the foot of the stairs to the arch
between the double doors, under which
the vows were taken. h tfv
Promptly at o'clock, Rev. Pitts
came down the stairs, followed by the
bride and groom, who were unattend-
ed. Mrs. E. B. Showers played ''The
Bridal Chorus" as they entered, and
also played an idylle softly during the
ceremony. sae g $50 6tgn
The bride wore very becoming blue
travelling suit, with hat and gloves to
match, and carried bride roses. At the
close of the ceremony and congratula-
tions, an attractive ice course, mint and
almonds were served by Miss Anna
Showers, sister of the bride, and Miss
Margaret Allies. The guests were rel
atives Of the. bride and groom, and a
few girl friends of the bride.
L Mr.. and Mrs. Yeargan are we'll
known and highly respected young
people and will receive the best wishes
Of p host of friends. They left on the
Royal Palm" for southern wedding
trip. Upon their return they will re-
side for the present with the brides
parents. t, Il. ,..,s Y,e
pr. and Mrs. Yeargan, were, the
quests Of his parents. Prof, and Mrs,
IS. 3. Yeargan, last Saturday and Sun
day.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
ALoooD

Mr., AMI Mrs. Tom Shirley returned
recently from Knoxville where they
have been visiting friends.
Miss Martha KittrelI returned .tc
her home this week, at Inglewood
Calf. to assume her duties in school
work. azs8s 4
G. @. Speck was in Brotherton last
week on business N
Prof. T. w. Kittrell was in Cooke.
vile Saturday. on business,
Uncle. Crockett Hyder Of Brother.
was in Agood Saturday.
Mrs. Kittrell. who has been very
Ill at her sons home, r, W.. Kittrell,
her friends win be glad to learn she is
convalescent.
Willie Pointer who has been sick for
some time is improving slowly,
Esq. H, T Gragg and Miss Gladious
spent several days in Watertown last
week. FD as sye.s a
Mi' anu MAA5. JUN Foeh D! near
Sulphur, are guests of Ward and Peek
this week. saa
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Boatman are
guests Of uncle Billy Pitts this week
Rev. F. B. Cox and Rev. Fount
Smith closed a very successful revival
at Salem last week,
Rev. F. B. Cox will preach two ser
mons at Paron the fourth Sunday in
this month.
Miss Estelle verble spent several
days with friends in Overton county
last week,
Verble Richards Of Oak Hill was
the guest Of Walter verble last week.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
cHAs.. kliRsv

Charles Burton Kirby died at his
home in this city Saturday morning
after a prolonged illness with tuber.
culosis. Burial took place Sunday
morning at the Burnt Stand cemetery,
Rev. J. F. Tinnon conducting the last
sad rites in the presence Of a large
concourse Of friends. Mr.. Kirby was
only about rs years Of age and leaves
q wife and three small children be-
sides his mother and a brother. He
was member Of the M, e. Church,
South; he was honest and Industrious.
and had the respect Of all who knew
him. Those left to mourn his depart
ure have the sympathy Of the entire
community.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
DAVID LiNNAEus DOW

David Linnaeus Dow was born at
Carlyle. Clinton County, Illinois, Nov.
10, 1890; married Emily NJ. Harris.
Dec. 20, 1S4S; diedsAug. IL, 1915.
Mr., Dow moved to Putnam county
in 1854, where he resided until his
death with the exception of the three
years from 1868 to 1866, during which
time he lived at New Middleton.
He was contractor and builder,
and also mill man for many years.
Among the public buildings he erect
ed in whole or in part were the flrs.
courthouse in Cookeville after the Civ
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
W 1s3; ss3;SH'

Mt. View Lodge. No. 17s, /. o. o. y.
held splendid meeting Sept. 1lth,
1915 ]. M. Quarles, N. G.. presiding
with a good attendance. Quite lot
of routine business was disposed Of.
Bro. c. Bradford was reported to be
getting along reasonably we'll though
he is very feeble yet, Bro. Norman
Massa is still having a great deal OF
trouble with his ankle, IS thinking
seriously of having it amputated since
after three months treatment Will NO
satisfactory Improvement.
The Initiatory was conferred upcn
two applicants. There will be, work
in the first degree, mex. meeting,
Five delegates were electe to rep
resent this Lodge in the as associatlon
of Putnam County Lodgs or the 18th
inst. with Martins Creek Lodge. A
very elaborate program has been Is
sued. An all day entertainment with
dinner on the ground" u
There are now 1873 children at the
Home, Clarksville. It requires greas
deal Of money to board. clothe and
educate so many children. therefore
all brothers knowing of the great
good being done at the Home should
hustle and settle dues account thar
there may be no brother dropped this
term for N. F. D.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
ANDERSON SLOAN /.

Anderson Sloan died in Cookeville
on Sunday. seft. IL, 1915. after a
long Illness. The funeral was held on
Monday at o'clock in the Methodist
church, services being conducted ny
Pastor Tinnon. Masonic rites were
held at the cemetery.
Mr.. Sloan was the oldest man ID
Putnam county, being nearly 81 years
of age. He was born in North Caro-
lima Oct. 10, 1919. While a yodng
man he moved to East Tennessee, and
came to Cookeville about the begs M
ing Of the Civil war, where he had
since resided. He was for many years
engaged in the mercantile business.
Mr.. Sloan was supposed to be the
Oldest Mason in the state, ana took
great interest in Masoncr work, es-
pecially that of the Order of Eastern
Star.
He was also probably the oldest
church member in the state. having
been faithful follower nf the Master
and member of the Methodist church
for 81 years. His church connection
thus exceeded by several years the
biblical three score years and ten.
Such long term of christian activity
Is given to but very few men.
During the past few years Mr.. Sloan
was blind and could not get about
much. but he was always cheerful
With the exception Of sight he retain
ed his faculties to the last.
Anderson Sloan was an honest man
the noblest work Of God. He was a
christian in the truest sense of the
word. His life was an inspiration to
those who knew him. A father in Is
rael has fallen asleep; another pure
soul has taken its flight to realms Of
eternal bliss. May the memory of his
sojourn among us remain while life
Is ours. s
Mr.. Sloan leaves two sons, w. D.
Sloan of Nashville and Benz. f. Sloan
Of Cookeville, Route g. His wife died
many years ago.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
cooKEvlLLE, ROUTE ;

Hello J. B. Of Oklahoma. How are
you all. ! will answer your letter
soon.
Health is very good at this writing.
Pulling fodder and cutting hay is the
order Of the day.
Mr.. Curt Mills, also Mr.. and Mrs.
Haskell Bray spent Saturday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Taylor.
There has been a big meeting going
on at Shackletown by Mrs. Mary Trog-
len, but did not seem to do Huch good
as they would not quit their snuff and
wild cat. g. R. Green.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
MONTEREY, ROUTE I

Health is very good in this part.
Mrs. Alice Watson, who has been
poorly is able to be out again. Mr.
James Richard is improving.
There was singing at MT. Union
Sunday with a small crowd but good
singing; also a, singing at James
Halls Sunday night. ia. aes bsf
The prctracted. meeting will begin
At Mt, Union the first Sunday in Octo-
Der and we hope to have good
meeting. II :, !. ,.9 \, ~
!. Mrs. ,Mealia Bishop visited her sis
ter, Mrs Dannie Watson of Monterey
Friday. IN j NJ. u
Miss Pearlie Henry visited the
writer Sunday. o,r. at h,s.c
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. San Hall. a
boy. ~ g
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lee are the
happy parents Of baby boy,
The death angel has again visited
our neighborhood and claimed for it's
victim. Mrs. Darthula Brogdon. the
widow of James Brogdon, who depart
ed this life Jan. 27 They were two
loving old people and are badly miss
ed in their home. They leave six
children and host Of friends to
mourn their loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Jackson visited
her mother one night last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs, A. Robinson
a girl.
Mrs, Laura Jacksopn of Calf Killer is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A Robinson.
this week,
Arthur Watson has bought the store
Of Geo. Jackson at Void is doing a
very good business with lazy mans
bench on each side Of the door and
his chair in the middle.
Miss Pearlie Henry and the writer
visited the Walnut Grove school
Friday evening and enjoyed the visit
dne
! will close by asking for shower |
of cards Sept. rs. when l viii be 20
years old. Address. Mrs. Minda Bross
ion. Monterey, Tenn, Route 1.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-16
THE STORY TELLERsI Z LEAGUE

THE STORY, TELLERsL LEAGUE
The Story Tellers, League was call
ed, together by the President, for the
purpose of planning the, years work.
Instead of having one story each Fri
day, it was decided to have one for
primary grades, another for the Inter.
mediate.
Drs. Cole and Cate entertained. the
children delightfully."- with Bible stories
last Friday afternoon. !, ,,,s
There are now twenty members Of
the league and hereafter the new
members will be elected by the Lea
que.
The children Of the school will be
encouraged to take part in the story
hour and during one story hour, a
month, the children win be entertain
ed by little story tcllers Of which there
are already quite a number.
Mrs. Algood Carlen and Miss Leona
Byrne will be the story tellers for
Friday afternoon. Mrs. Eta J. Dyer,