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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
DRAINAGE OPPONENTS
HOLDA MEETING.

1t is conservatively estimated
that $50 people we're in the circuit
court room last Monday, when
the anti-drainage meeting was
held. The meeting was called to
order by ESQ. J, A. Eskridge.
w. L. Gamer was made chair
man and G. w. Newberry, secre-
tary.
Talks opposing the drainage,
unless it can be done at lower
figure than any contracted for SO
far in this community, were
made by number Of gentlemen.
Messrs. T. ]. Taylor, D. F.
Wren and 7. H. Farmer, Of
Martin, all Of whom have given
the subject of drainage much
study, made appropriate talks.
A committee appointed at a
previous meeting was authorized
to employ counsel to represent
the organization in its opposition
to the drainage in the north fork
territory, and it was voted that
the landowners be assessed ten
cents per acre for all the land
they own, the fund to be used in
defraying necessary expenses in
opposing the organization Of a
drainage district embracing terri
tory in the north fork bottom. A
resolution was also adopted re-
questing Judge Mayo to post
pone action on this drainage dis
trict for a period Of two years.
Participating in the meeting
were many Of the county's repre-
sentative citizens and large land
owners. Messrs. Taylor and
Wren spoke in favor Of drainage,
showing the great need Of farm
ing lands in this county, while
others oppose this method of re-
lands on account Of the
great cost to the land owners. A
committee, we understand, was
selected with authority to visit
some Of the drainage districts Ia
adjacent counties, ascertain the
cost and the value Of drainage
canals and report to a future.
meeting, which the chairman has.
he authority TO call at will.
This is developing into a gigan-
lie question in this county. many
opposing and many favoring it.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10

the screams of Mrs. White ran to-
ward the place, arriving in time to
see the fleeing form ofa man whom
he took to be a negro. A general
alarm was sounded and soon a
posse was organized and the man
hunt begun. Blood hounds were
procured from Dyersburg and
Mallie Wilson was located at his
home. There were several circum-
stances which directed suspicion
toward him. One was that only a
short time before Mrs. White was
awakened by the presence of a
man in her bedroom Wilson was
seen to leave the negro pool room
with a jug of liquor, and a jug of
whiskey was found secreted in
the grass in a yard which adjoins
the White home,
Fearing mob violence, Deputy
Sheriff Ned Hatcher took the
negro to his home and hid him in a
pantry, Mrs. Hatcher trowing
some old clothing over him. II
leaked out that the negro was at
Hatcher's and body Of determin-
ed men went down there. The
negro was finally carried to town |
and locked in the calaboose, being
5aken on a corporation warrant.
Great crowds, among them some
very angery men, gathered about
he bastile, and soon word went
nut over the country that Green.
ield was to be the scene Of a lynch.
ng. Sheriff LaFon was called tc
'ome to Greenfield; but the sheriff
vas out Of town, having been in
he north part Of the county fol-
our days serving summons in the
lrainage case. However, about
loon he drove into Latham and
allied his mother, making inquiry
all was we'll at home; be was in.
1rmed Of the situation at Green.
Ield, and Immediately fastened
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
Corn Club Boys to the Fair.

Mr.. Frank Fuller, secretary Of
the Tri-State fair, has announced
that Friday, October l, has been
designated as Boys Corn Club
Day" and desires to have large
delegation OF boys from West Ten
nessee. He states that a low rail
road fare will be given, that free
pass into the ground and four
meals will be furnished free. All
boys are to wear badges and abide
BY the rules governing the club
members. Arrangements are be-
ing made whereby party Of boys
III charge of a supervisor will leave
Dresden at 4 p. m, Thursday and
return Saturday noon over tie N,
10. & st. L. Thus the actual ex-
pense will be railroad fare and two
nights lodging. All boys desiring
to take advantage Of this trip
should write the county agent at
once 90 that your name be sent in
and you may get in on this party
ticket.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
TRAGIC DEATH OF
IRVINE GLASGOW.

The death OF young Mr.. Irvine
Glasgow, about twenty-five years
1 Of age and unmarried, on Wednes-
day Of last week was one of the
most tragic in! the annals Of the
county. Young Glasgow, brother
Of Mr.. Meade Glasgow, who has
been doing brick and carpenter
work in Dresden for the past sew
eral months, left the home Of his
brother, in the TWenty-fourth dis
trict, on Wednesday, ostensibly to
hunt squirrels, but it is now be-
lieved by many that his purpose
was to take his life, since he car
eyied but one shell with him. The
further fact that he was shotin the
breast, directly over the heart.
leads to the suicide belief. A small
stick was found nearby, and it is
believed that he used this stick to
push the trigger Of the gun. 1t is
said that his clothing nor the flesh
was powder burned.
When the young man did not
return hone on Thursday Mrs.
Glasgow become alarmed. A
search was instituted for him, his
lifeless body being found not more
than 500 yards from Meade Glas-
COWS residence, the gun lying
across his body. The body was in
a bad state, flies had gotten to his
eyes and mouth and ants had eaten
the flesh about the neck. His face
was black and the body dtscolored.
The body was laid to rest Friday.
The young man had been in bad
health for some time, but outside
Of this there is no reason known
to his brother and friends why he
should have taken his life. While
some think he took his life inten-
tionally, others believe it to have
been accidental. He was moral,
sober, upright, industrious Young
man and had never been into
trouble Of any kind. Both hisfath-
,er and mother have been dead a
number Of years. His father was
the late Wesley Glasgow.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
Danger in Wearing Beard.

Huntingdon, Tenn, September
7.-E. A. Morgan. Huntingdon
postmaster, had an exciting exper-
fence Monday while squirrel hunt
ing with his son, Eugene Morgan.
The latter saw what he thought to
be a squirrels tail on a tree trunk
near the edge OF the creek. He
called bis fathers attention to the
supposed squirrel and the older
Morgan Immediately fired. They
were Mortified when they found he
had peppered an uncle, John Nor.
gan, with squirrel shot. Unknown
to them, the old gentleman was
out fishing, and from their position
his beard had the appearance Of a
equirrePs tail. Two physicians
we're called and the shot were ex-
tracted from his face, arms and
back. The injuries are not serious.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
Cholera Serum Demonstrations

The Tennessee state fair man.
agement announces another i'm.
portant educational feature for the
state fair, September 20,25. Ar.
rangements have been made with
the White Serum company to
erect an exhibit tent on the infeld
of the covered track in which are
to be given lectures on hog cholera
and actual demonstrations made
IN the use of serum on live pigs at
10 q. N. and 2 p. m. each day.
These lectures and demonstrations
will be by Dr. George r. White.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
To the Voters Of Weakley COuny.

This is my third race for the
Office Of trustee. In both former
races was only few votes behind
the winner. Itake this opportuni.
ty Of extending nay profound
thanks to my friends who have SO
Loyalty supported me in the past
and am assured of their support
in this race. The encouragement
| have heretofore received leads
me to confidently believe that this
is my time to win. My home
people are loyalty supporting me
and if my friends over the county
will stand by me | will be the
nominee. Ii am elected | pledge
you that | will do my full duty and
will honestly and conscientiously
serve all the people of Weakley
county in the Office / seek. Be-
tween now and election day | can
not see you all. | therefore take
this opportunity of soliciting your
vote and influence. II elected, no
one will appreciate the high honor
and Office nor try harder tossrepay
you by loyal service. j. P. NJ. |
Deck, Candidate for Trustee. 24-3t
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
SENATOR LEA OPENS
CAMPAIGN IN DRESDEN.

United States Senator Luke Lea
is to honor Dresden by opening
his campaign for reelection in
Dresden, and will address the demo-
cratic voters here on tomorrow
Saturday at the courthouse at
/ o'clock. The senator's advance
man, Mr.. N. H. Dye, a former APP
pointee Of Gov. Patterson, was
here last Monday arranging for
the opening, and it is expected that
the senator's host of supporters
and admires in this county will
accord him a rousing reception up
on his arrival tomorrow, but up to
this time no definite plans have
been laid for bis entertainment.
However, we feel safe in saying
the Dresden brass band will rend-
er some choice music Saturday in
honor Of the distinguished citizens
visit. q
It's quite an honor to any town
to have the senior United States
senator open his campaign there,
and Dresden, fully appreciative of.
the honor, will leave no stone un-
turned that might aid in making
the day a memorable one. Senator
Lea has a number of enthusiastic
supporters in Dresden, as we'll as
in thiscommunity, and they will
lay aside their duties and labors
and hear him tomorrow.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
WatermeIonIess First Monday.

Last Monday was the first Mon.
day in September in a long num-
Der Of years that there we're no
watermelons in Dresden. The
crop seems to have PLAYED out
entirely. Heretofore the first
Monday in September has been a
big wetermelon day in Dresden,
but there were none here last
Monday.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
SHOE SALE
BEGINS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER II
AT
D0dd 6 Sons.

And will continue until many lots are closed out including
all slippers and Oxfords for men, women and children and
many lots OF Shoes There several lines that we are 90
ing to close out to discontinue and several odd lots to close
at same price You money by coming to US for
Shoes and Slippers We also have some exceptional values
IN Ladies Suits just from the Eastern markets. of the very
$2o Excellent lot of Mems and Boys Suits and Odd Pants
fine values in Boys School Clothing Chdren's Wash Suits
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
Band Concert at County Farm.

The Dresden band boys went
out to the county farm Wednes-
day evening and played a number
of choice selections for the old
people who seemed to enjoy the
music greatly. It was a nice treat
for them and the band boys de-
serve commendation for their
kindness to these unfortunates.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
ORDERLY MOB WREAKS
VENGEANCE AT GREENFIELD

nome, going from here to Green
field, accompanied by Judge Jones
and Deputy Finis Summers. 1t
was the intention OF the sheriff and
the Judge to take out a state war
rant for the negro and bring him
here to Jail, but upon arriving at
Greenfield thew learned he was be-
ing held on corporation warrant
and had had no trial; that no one
was willing to swear out a warrant
for the negro. The situation look
ed ugly to the two Dresden officers
and they decided to bring the negro
here anyhow. With this in view
Sheriff LaFon entered the Gala
boose, put the handouts on the
negro and started out, when
"clickp went to the door and the
sheriff found himself a prisoner
with the negro. Through the bars
Whit made a nice little talk to his
captors, which Judge Jones, talk.
ing from the outside, told 'em what
they might expect at the December
term of court. The sheriff was soon
liberated, and he and Judge Jones
held a conference with citizens,
who told the Dresden officers that
the negro was not going to be taken
away from Greenfield. Jones and
LaFon must have been pretty we'll
convinced that they were not go
ing 10 get the negro, as both got
into their car and drove back to
Dresden, both sore and disappoint-
ed over their failure to save the
black devils life. Before night the
negro made full confession,
claiming that he entered the White
nome for the purpose of robbery
md that he was drunk at the
ime.
AT about s o'clock the negro was
AIKEN from the calaboose, his |
lands tied behind him and a grass |
cope placed about his neck. He
vas carried to a telephone pole
md one end of the rope thrown
)ver a cross-arm, and the word
given to pull" but there was no
me in the large crowd willing to
rive the pull. About this time
some one ran in, cut the rope and
old the negro to git" He got"
is nothing more was seen OF him
live. The next seen of the negro
vas when his lifeless body was
ound suspended from a telegraph
)ole half a mile down the railroad
rack in the negro settlement Of
he town. The body was cut down
Saturday morning about 10 clock
nd buried, his old mother, who is
me Of Greenfeld's best liked neg
oes, refusing to allow the body
to her home.
After returning to Dresden Fri
ay afternoon, Sheriff LaFon made
n effort to get in communication
18th Gov. Rye to ask for state
'oops, but was unable to reach the
nief executive. Again on Friday
light, about 10 o'clock, Sheriff La
on went back to Greenfield, after
arning Of the failure to hang the
egro on main street, hoping that
. would be able to save his life.
9th Sheriff LaFon and Deputy
ed Hatcher deserve to be com.
ended for doing their full duty
officers Of the law. They would
I've saved the negroes life, but
9 odds were against them.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10
To the Candidates for Trustee.

This is to notify y0t 4e 4h1ee >all
all, that | will no longer be in your
way, and withdraw from the race
for trustee with the best Of feelings
for all. take this method of
thanking my worthy opponents
for their kind and courteous treat
ment; also wish to extend my
sincere thanks to those who had
pledged me their support at the
polls, and to the good women who
have been nice to me in their
homes | am deeply grateful. With
absolute good will to all and malice
to none, | leave the race.-Green
Maness.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10

For Sale-One bicycle in good, re-
pair, $3.50, cash.-Gardner Smith,
Dresden.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-09-10

Don't overlook the Importance of this Shoe and Slipper Sale
just at time when you may need Slippers and will soon
need Shoes The object of this ad is to call attention to sim
pers and Shoes at prices not to be equaed eseWhee-but
we have fine values in all other lines now in demand We
call attention to our stock OF Overas and Working Clothes
Don't forget we carry Carhartt Overa We handle Sor.
ghum Stock Peas Poultry, Eggs Feathers, ginseng, etc.
We handle Butterick Patterns and the Delneator Don't
overlook the fact that Shoe Sale begins September IL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-28
ADMIT DU POINT BUYING
FOR BALDWIN CONTROL
Bankers Say New Interest
Does Not Yet Rule-StOck
Leads in Market.

Reports in Wall Street OF heavy buy
ing by the Du Points OF the stock OF
the Baldwin Locomotive Company were
confirmed yesterday by bankers close
to the property. The stock has been
bought largely in the open market.
II was said that the Du Points had
been studying large Industries as fields
for the investment Of their great profits
In the powder manufacturing business.
Though the purchase OF stock In the
Baldwin company by the Du Points does
not amount to complete control, accord.
ing to the bankers, 1t Is of such proper.
ton as to give the new interests a
strong voice In the company's affairs
that will be exercised, 1t is thought,
through membership on The board.
The common stock of the Baldwin
market yesterday, II advanced 1871
points to a new high record. ll4%.
This came Oh top of a Is point advance
last week.
II was reported that the relncorpo-
''N'F'' f'''' ~ 49, NNA''l'AANt ll'NfR -
tated by a provision in its charter that
limits 1t to the making OF locomotives.
include a distributor 10 stockholders Of
the stock Of the Eddystone Munitions
Company, the recently organized sub
s,d!ary, The Eddystune company was
Incorporated to handle the "a contracts
for ammunition and rifles.
Pierre :. du Pont, president and chair
man Of the board OF the f.. /. du Pont
de Nemours Company, who is the leader
In the reported big purchases of Bald
win company common stock. was quoted
In dispatches from Philadelphia as say
ing that he would neither confirm nor
deny the rumors of stock control. Re
ports that Charles NJ. Schwab has been
buying the stock are considered to be
without foundation.
Interests that entered the General
Motors Company board with the Du
Points denied yesterday hat they We 4
definitely allied with the Du Fonts in
the purchase of Baldwin stock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-28
RUSSIA IMPORTS VIA SIBERIA.
Explorer Notifies Government He
Has Cargo on Northern Route.

PErRoGRAp. vita London, Sept. 27.-
The following press message dated on
boari the steamship Hoy gastel has been
received from the Norwegian explorer
and pioneer Jonas Lied, with whom
Nansen made a Siberian voyage last
summer:
After CRUISING from A%rchangel along
the north Siberian coast through the
Straits of Kars with my two ships, en-
countering no ice trouble, we are now
proceeding 10 m our cargo to the
river mouths OF the oh and the Yenisei.
All is we'll"
Jonas Lied is now leading in person
the last ~ the seasons venturesome
voyages To the Siberian rivers instituted
by the North .Asiat!c Company OF Arch
angel Owing to the great congestion
caused by war traffic along the Trans
Siberian Railway, It is very difficult to
supply the urgently needed heavy min
ing and other machinery by rail, 50
that sea and river transportation Is
sought.
The Russian Government is aiding
lded's enterprise by permitting the free
importation during the war OF locomo-
tive parts and gold mining machinery
II they are brought up the rivers oh or
Yenisei The lloygastel probably will
tie IN az K~rasnoyarsk all winter when
overtaken by ice. Lied returning by
way of the Trans-Slberian Railway.
The members Of the Russian Arctic
expedition under Rusanow and Brusilov
are believed to have persisted, leaving no
trace, as they are three Years overdue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-28
RUSSIA NOT ALARMED.
Press Thinks B%ulgaria's STAND
won't Prevent Allies Victory

PErRoGRAp. Sept. 20 delayed Rus
sian newspapers view Bulgarian mobi-
~lization seriously. but do not express
apprehension that Il will endanger the
ultimate victory OF the Allies. The
Djcv says there is no doubt as TO what
nations the mobilization is directed
against. but II Is not clear whether
bulgaria intends to take action against
Serbia Immediately or whether the o
is only a threat TO induce the Allies TO
hasten Serbia's cession OF the territory
desired by Bulgaria.
The Norar Vrcmyd comments IRON
ically on the Westminster Gd,rtte's sur
mise tina Bulgaria intends to thrust
It's mailed fist into the face OF the Ger
mans should they attempt &c go to the
aid OF Turkey. II says that the British
journal is evidently very simple. The
petrograd kuricr in n long editorial
entitled "On the Eve OF a New War
s.. that as soon as a Bulgarian soldier
sets DOT on Serbian territory the Rus
sian, British. Italian. French. Belgian
n japanese Ministers will be recalled.
W know" Il adds. that a consider
able portion OF the Bulgarian people are
not pleased with the action of King
Ferdinand and Premier Radoslavof's
Cabinet in ordering mobilization"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-28
WAR TAKES COMPEL
: BRITISH TO SELL ART
Masterpieces Of Romney and
Raeburn to Be Brought
to America.
Special Cable Despatch 10 Tur srs.

LONDON. Sept. 27.-The heavy 'axa,ion
budget is causing many old English
families to part with masterpieces o.
art which have long been heirlooms
Louis Ralston. the New York art
dealer. has been in England taking ad.
vantage OF the circumstance which has
forced many rar paintings on the mar.
ket and Will sail for America September
% with such valuable masterpieces as
Lawrence's portrait Of Lady Mulgraye
from the collection OF Sir William Ross
Romney's portrait OF Mrs. Meyrick.
Hoppner's portrait OF Mrs. Fuller and
R~aeburn's portrait OF Lady Pitm.lly.
Mr.. Ralston says that the demand for
the work OF master painters IS as rrea,
as ever in America and that In his he
lief the operation OF the new bulge,
will make possible the purchase Of many
rare paintings which hitherto have been
held from the market
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-28
COREY ELECTED HEAD
OF MIDVALE STEEL
Percy Rockefeller and Samuel
+. Pryor Placed on the
Directorate.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27.-William e.
lis Corey, mead OF the new Independent
steel combination which Is being organ
lied. was elected president of the Mid
vale steel Company. to succeed Charles
j. Harrah, at a special meeting of the
company's directors to-day. Percy
Rockefeller and Samuel +. Pryor were
elected members Of the board.
Mr.. Corey and a party Of New Yorf
fnanciers associated with him in the
ACQUISITION Of the Mldvale company con
ferrei during the day on the plans for
the capitalization OF the independent steel
combination.
II was again reported that the Schwah
and Du pont interests are In control Of
the Baldwin Locomotive o Bald
win stock advanced many points on the
local market as the result OF the report.
Reports that Camhria Steel within the
next twenty-four hours would pass into
the hands u new owners, reported to be
the Schwab or Corey interests, resulted
In heavy sales OF Cambria stock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-28
GREEKS SEIZE VESSELS.
Com mRndeer Twenty for the
Transportation of Troops.

PARIS, Sept, 21.-Twenty merchant
vessels were Communicated to-day by
the Greek Government for tho transpor.
tation OF troops, according to dispatches
form the port OF Pireus. Among the
vessels reQuis!t.oned are the transatlau-
tie liners Themistocles, King Constan-
tine and PATHS.
Mobilization OF twenty classes OF
Greek troops, which is the official figure
given by the Greek War Ministry yes
,erday, viii call to the Co!ors 400, 900
men. According to advices from Athens
there is an abundance Of munitions and
supplies for these men.
1t is not yet known in the Greek capt.
tai, the dispatches state, whether King
Constantine will tax personal command
OF his troops. II he does not his brothe~,
Prince Nicholas. will he the supreme
commander.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-28
ALLIES CHECK r
General Attack Expected-Airmen
In Action on GalIipoIi Front.

Special Cable Despatch 10 The Sun.
LONDON. Sept. 27.-The Official Press
Bureau tonight gave out the following
statement with regard to the operations
at the Da~rdanelles;
Recent operations on the Gallipoli
Peninsula have been confined to air
craft attacks on either side n ar
tillery bOmbardments as well as min
ing. On one occasion the Turks opened
heavy artillery fire on u front from
Suvla Bay to Anzac. which appeared
TO be the prelude to a general attack.
1t was followed by an attack by a
small force only on the right and
entire at Suvla. The enemy was
dispersed by rifle fire. Twice sub
sequently the same thing happened.
More h once enemy ~aeroplanes
attacked our aircraft base. The bombs,
however, did no damage. our aero
planes counter attacked and did
damage among the shipping at Bur-
gaz. During the night OF the cath the
Turks let some w~atchdogs loose
against French patrols. The dogs were
shot.