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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-15
Watch chlId,s couah.

Colds, running OF nose, continued ir-
ritation of the mucous membrane il ne.
elected may mean Catarrh later.
Don't take the chances--do something
for your child! Children will not
take every medicine, but they will
take Or. Kings New Discovery and
without bribing or teasing. Its a
sweet pleasant Tar Syrup and so Of.
fective. Just laxative enough to elm.
mate the waste posons. Almost the
first dose helps Always prepared no
mixing or fussing, Just ask your
druggist for Dr. Kings New Discov-
cry. 1t will safeguard your child
against serious ailments resulting
from colds,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-15

one ana handed uim the others. Tick.
etsr called the conductor rs he came
around for fares again. The nnsopnlS-
ticated one gave him another. Other
calls. and finally the German handed
over his last ticket. saying: "Py him.
mel. puy no more tickets | walk"
And he got off and acknowledgement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-15
Cheaper to Walk.

1t happened on three cent car line.
The car was crowded A German got
ON. He bought quarters worth OF
tickets (eishp. The conductor took
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
County Office $3.50
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TRUSTEE

HALL.-We are authorized to an
nounce Mr.. M. Hall, OF the Fifteenth
district, a candidate for Trustee OF
Weakley county, subject to the vot-
ers in the regular August (l9l6)
~ election.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
A TWIGE-TOLD TALE
One Of Interest to Our Readers

Good news bears repeating, and when
it is confirmed after long lapse Of
time, even if we hesitated to believe il
at first hearing, we feel secure accept
ing its truth now. The following ex'
perience of Union City man is con-
hrimed after three years,
j, M. Cole, retired stockman, 691
S. Fifth St., Union City, Tenn, says;
"My back was lame and / had pains
through my kidneys. The kidney
action was Irregular and the kidney
secretions were unnatural. Doan's
kidney Pills made me feel much bet
ter, My kidneys became normal and
the pains in my back left" Estate
ment given March first, 19l1).
Over three years later, Mr., Cole said;
81 haven't had occasion to use Doan's
Kidney Pills for quite awhile. My OPP
inion of this medicine has not chang
ed since | endorsed it some time ago. .
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simp'
ly ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Cole
has twice publicly recommended
Foster-Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo
n. Y. adv.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
SAVES DAUGHTER
Advice Of Mother no Doubt Pre-
vents Daughters UntimeIy End.

Ready, KY" was not able 10 do
anything for nearly six MONTHS" writes
Mrs. Laura Bratcher, of this place, land
was down in bed for three months.
cannot tell you how suffered with
my head, and with nervousness and
womanly troubles.
Our family doctor told my husband he
could not do me any good, and he had
TO give it up. We tried another doctor,
but he did not help me.
AT last, my mother advised me 10 take
Cardui, the woman'S tonic. thought
it was no use for was nearly dead and
nothing seemed to do me any good. But
took eleven bottles, and now | am able
to do all of my work and my own
washing.
think Cardui is the best medicine in
the world. My weight has increased,
and | look the picture of health. 3"
If you suffer from any of the ailments
peculiar TO women, get bottle OF Cardui
today. Delay is dangerous. We know
it will help you, for it has helped so
many thousands of other weak women
in the past SO years.
At all druggists.
Write 10. Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies'
Advisory Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn, for ,StscfSt
Instructions on your case and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women" 10 plain wrapper No las
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
SlLAGE IN SUMMER
FOR THE DAIRY HERD
Good Crops Properly Stored in the
Silo Become Insurance Against
Drought to the Dairyman.

(By c. A. Hutton, Division of Exten.
sion, University of Tennessee.)
During July and August pastures
are short and dry flies bad and the
weather hot Under such conditions
cows can not profitably yield milk
without some supplemental feed. Elk
pertinent Stations and dairy farms
have found that the summer silo best
meets this need for supplemental feed.
Many of the most progressive dairy
men consider silage as essential for
summer use as it is for winter
The dairyman who has a small silo
can be just about Indifferent to SUM
mer droughts 1t is seldom SO dry
that fair crops Of silage can not be
grown.
Let the man beginning with a small
herd and expecting to increase that
herd build a silo small in diameter, but
rather tall, Of sufficient capacity to
feed the present herd through the win
I6I. n HJll6 ldI6IJ Wien q ldl 6O1 ohO
is needed for winter feeding and the
owner has become thoroughly con,
WINGED of the value of silage, the small
silo may be filed for summer use and
"a larger one built for winter
For summer feeding it is easy to
ascertain the diameter of the silo
needed Complete tables will be sent
to any one asking for them but as a
guide now, one may think of these
facts: A silo with an inside diameter
of IL feet will accommodate 81 head
of cattle if they are fed 80 pounds per
head If the feeding is made 20 pounds
per head, Sc cattle may be taken care
of; If Is pounds, rs cattle,
Now is the time to prepare to meet
the drought of next summer Crops
of corn and sorghum may be planted
on stubble land Immediately after the
crop of wheat, oats or barley is har,
vested. Prepare the soil by the Sub
soil method, and good yields Of silage
may be expected.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
STATE SENATOR

COCHRAN. We are authorizedto an
nounce Hon. IL. Cochran, of Union
CITY, candidate for State Senator to
represent Weakley, Obion and Lake
counties in the Senate OF the Tonnes
see legislature, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
CALDWELL.-We are authorized to
announce Hon. D. P. Caldwell, OF
Union City, a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for State
Senator from Weakley, Obion and
Lake counties, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
McREE. We are authorized to an
nounce DR.. F. NJ, Mckee, OF Union
City, candidate for the State Senate
to represent Weakley, Obion and
Lake counties in the Senate OF the
Tennessee legislature, subject to the
action OF the Democratic party.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
Notice to Subscribers.

We have many subsrcip-
tons on our list which are
falling due or have already
fallen due, and these must be
paid in the near future. Ow-
ing to the extreme rise in the
price OF paper, We must col
leet closely, and we trust all
our subscribers will meet our
collectors half way and pay
promptly. In fact, it is a los
ing venture, and we cannot
have our collectors to make a
number Of trips to collect the
small sums due. We want all
our subscribers to continue
with US, and we are trying to
give the very best county pa
per in the state-the largest
amount for the price paid.
This can only be done by the
strictest economy and the
smallest losses. Kindly help
US, and you will get the bene-
fit in the service we can fur
nish.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
BRICKS CHAPEL,

Quarterly meeting was held al
this place Saturday and Sunday
Burnie Orr has been sick, but
is better at this writing.
Katie Mays has malarial fever.
One Of Mr.. Ben Brooks boys
has Aux.
The party at Andrew Harrisous
was we'll attended and they all
report an enjoyable time.
The death angel visited this
vicinity last Tuesday night and
took from it Claud, the three year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hulon
Earls. Bro. Barker and Bro.
Griffin conducted the funeral ser
vices, and intermedt at the Brock
cemetery. The bereaved mother
father, grandfather, grandmother
and other relatives have the
sympathy Of a host of friends in
their deep sorrow.
The death of Jeter Grooms Of
Kinda was quite a shock to his
many friends in this COM
munity. Brown Eyes.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23

The Enterprise and Commercial
Appeal both one year for only
$1.25. tt.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23


Mr.. Eugene EzeIl is visiting in
Paris this week.
Miss Ruby Jackson has been
visiting in Gleason,
Work on the new brick house
being built for Mr.. Bowsrs by Jack
Freeman on the north side Of the
square is progressing satisfactorily,
and the building is nearing COM
pletion. 1t is one story and is
divided into three entirely separate
apartments. These will be oc-
cupied by LAWYERS shoe and
harness shop, Edwards & Hays
pressing establishment and MatheY
Boyd's barber shop.
Mrs. Duke G. Bowers and little
daughter, Ida May Bowers, and
niece, Katherine Thomas left Dres-
den Thursday night for Chicago
where they will join Mr.. Bowers.
Mr.. Bowers has been in Chicago
since the republican convention in
that city which he attended as a
delegate. They will remain in
Chicago for several weeks, and
will then probably go to some
place in Canada for the rest of the
summer. At the time of their
departure it had not been definitely
decided where they would spend
the summer months.
Mrs. Mary Brinkley, residing
three miles southwest Of Dresden,
died of heart troubleiSaturday at
her home. She was buried at the
Dresden cemetery Sunday after
noon, when large crowd gather
ed to do honor to her memory,
She leaves a son, who lives in
Memphis, and two grandchildren
who have been living with her,
Mrs. Brinkley formerly resided
in Dresden. Years ago she moved
to the country. By her industry
she bought and paid for a good
farm on which she has since
lived.
George Washington Mailing, a
young negro Of Dresden who has
been in trouble before, had run
in with Mr.. Allen, the superinten-
dent Of the water and light plant,
who is also deputy city marshal,
when the latter attempted to arrest
him at the railroad station Sunday
night. The negro was drunk and
Mr.. Allen placed him under arrest.
He broke and ran away, and
Mr.. Allen pursued him. When
Allen saw that the negro was
gaining on him, he shot twice to
scare him, but Mailing kept on.
Allen made a short cut through
the spoke factory yard and caught
up with the negro, who then
turned and made fight. He struck
at Allen twice and the latter hit
him over the head with the butt Of
the pistol. The sheriff came up at
this time and the two officers over
powered the negro and put him in
jail over night. He was arraigned
in Squire T. A. Lewis court
Monday morning and fined $25
and costs.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
LACONICS
Continued Story of Local Happenings That Are Of In
terest to Our Many Readers.

vEsss ssuauuauuuaHzsw M~
Mr.. Arthur White was in Milan
Saturday,
Mrs. J. H. Henry Of Lexington
is visiting ner niece, Miss Beulah
Irvine.
Registered Holstein bull, fol-
service at Jim billiards. farm,
three mile west OF Dresden. So.
cash. Doyle Brooks q Go. 1926.
Miss Elsie Ezell has returned
to her home in Paris, after spending
several weeks here, the guest OF
Miss Agnes Ezell.
All parties owing me, please
come and settle your account at
once. T. 0. Phillips. 1927
Dewey Pinkston was kicked by
a mule last week and painfully,
though not seriously injured.
Miss Mary Lee left Monday for
Kentucky where she will spend
several days,
For Sale.-One three-year-old
Jersey COW, with heller calf,
splendid conditions. Will sell at a
bargain iltaken at once Apply to
J. P. Baltimore, Or Mrs, H. B,
Jones, Dresden, Tenn.
Locust Camp 1.-THE Dresden
LODGE Of the Woodmen of the
World Sunday afternoon decorat-
ed the graves Of all deceased
Woodmen in the Dresden ceme-
terry. Many beautiful flowers were
placed on the graves Of those who
had passed away.
June 27, has been set by the
citizens living near Frazier cross
ing, where Dresden route No. 4
crosses Cyprus creek, as the day
for general work on the levee at
that point. In high waters, the
levee is frequently covered in part
by the water, though it rarely be-
comes impossible. The intention
of the people is to build it up so
that the water will not cover it at
any time,
DR.. Walter Bobbitt had a very
narrow escape from lightning last
Wednesday. He and Jim Moran
had been hunting on the latter's
farm south OF Dresden. They
had separated when the storm
came up, and DR.. Bobbitt took
refuge from the rain under a small
tree. A tongue OF lightning struck
the wire fence and went into the
ground about ten feet from him,
throwing dirt and leaves high into
the air.
Bun Copeland, Bill Bowlin,
Finch Steele, Ewing Henderson
and Albert Sandeler left Thurs
day night for Lansing, Mich,
where they have obtained posi-
tions with a wheel company at
good wages. This is the con.
Germ to which the Dresden spoke
factory sells its spokes, and the
bows obtained their positions
through the influence Of Mr.. 7.
NJ, Little. Nine boys have gone
from Dresden to Detroit and
Lansing in the last two months.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
EOR FLOATER.

WHITLOCK. We are authorized to
announce Hon. T. H. Whitlock, OF
Henry county, candidate for Flo
terial representative from the counties
of Weakley, Obion and Lake, subject
to the action fthe Democratic party.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-06-23
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. A. B. Jones, Pastor.

Rev. A. B. Jones, Pastor.
Services each Sabbath morning at
Il and at 7 p. m. Sunday School
each Sunday morning at 9:45. DR.. J..
L. Jones, Superintendent.
MISSIONARY TISTFCHURCH
DR., Anderson, Pastor.
Preaching Services First andsSecond
Sundays, at II a. m. and p. m.
Sunday School each Sunday morning
at 9;45 D. G, Lawler, Superintendent.
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
William Etheridge, Minister.
Preaching Every Third Lords Day
at IL a. M, and 7 p. M, Sunday
School each Sunday at 10 a. m,
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
HANNlE {. BALL

In the proper column this week
will be found the card of Hannie
E. Ball, who has authorized US 10
announce his candidacy for the
Office of sheriff and collector of
Hampstead county, subject to
the action of the Democratic
party.
Mr.. Balls anative of the coun-
ty and has been living here prac-
tically all his life, now residing
at Doyle in the north part of the
county; he has never held or been
a candidate for Office before, tho
he has always been one of the
staunch Democrats of this cOun-
ty.
Mr.. Ball is a farmer and busi-
ness man, has had some expert
cnce in handling county affairs
as deputy, and has qualified him
self to ill to the ;tisfaction of
his fellow citizens, the position
he seeks.
Mr.. Ball feels sure if elected
he will give the people of the
county a businesS-l like admins
tratiOn, and keep the business of
this Office in such shape that
every one having business with
him will be satisfied, and he
promises to treat all men alike
and to be honest, impartial,
prompt and fearless in the dis
charge of all of his official du-
ties. He is making this race on
his merits alone andnot upon the
demeritS of any opponent he NAV
have, and does not claim that the
Democratic party owes him any
thing.
The Telegraph asks its readers
to give the candidacy of Mr..
Ball their careful! consideration
when making their ticket for
sheriff and collector of this
county.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
P. 7. Stages

In our announcement column
this week Will be found the card
of p. T. Stages of Hope, who
has authorized US to announce
his candidacy for Representa-
tive from Hampstead County.
Mr.. Stages is farmer and law
yer, lives B miles south of Hope,
having removed to--that- place
from Columbia county when
about four years of age; he COM
menced teaching school at the
age of nineteen years and taught
in the public schools of the coun-
tv about twelve years, and hNs
now been engaged in the prao-
tice of law for several years.
Mr.. Stages is eminently quail
fled for the position he seeks,
and if elected he feels that he
can represent the people of this
county in Ia way that will be of
advantage to all and reflect cred
it upon himself. Mr.. Stages has
been bin close touch with the
people all his life, knows the
things that are necessary for the
benefit of the great mass of peo-
pie, and is in a position to learn
new conditions as they arise, and
what is more. has made close
study of such matters; he has al
ways been honest and fearless in
the discharge of every duty, and
if elected will be sure to put
forth his best efforts in behalf of
the people he represents.
Mr.. Stages has alway. been
a Democrat, and has been in the
ranks of the workers of the par
ty, doing the best he could for
the interest of Democracy; he is
well known over the county,
makes friends wherever he goes,
and if elected will represent the
whole people, and no particular
class or portion of the people.
We ask the readers of the
Telegraph to give the candidacy
of Mr.. Stages their careful con-
sideration when the time come to
vote for representative.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
LOCAL FIRM
INCORPORATES
WASHINGTON HDWE. &
FURN. co.
CAPITALIZED AT $2S,OOO
Officers Elected---F'irm En-
joys a Splendid Pat
rOnage.

Articles of incorporation for the
Washington Hardware & Furni-
ture Co. of this city, capitalized
at S25, 10000, we're filed with the
secretary of state thisweek. The
corporators are l. l.. Pilkinton,
C. N. Trimble, K. G. and Dorsey
McRae, IT. j. Garner and A. N.
Stroud. At a meeting of the
stockholders held in their sales
room recently, K. G. McRae was
elected president, G. N. Trimble
vice president and l. l.. Pilkinton
secretary and manager.
This firm opened uD for bust
ness early last fall and is enjoy
ing a splendid patronage. Their
business house is one of the most
modern in this section of the
state and a complete line of hard
ware and furniture is kept in
stock.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
THREE OF SANE FAMILY
DIE Within few DAYS

Mrs. Birdie Rurie of Lacey
Ark, sister of Mrs. F. w. Harvey
of this place, died Tuesday, fol
lowing the death of her 7-year.old
son, Menefee RUrie, who died on
Monday. Members of three gen
eralions of the family have died
within the past ten days. Mrs.
F. F. henefee, mother of Mrs. Ru-
rie, having died o f pneumonia
last week. The Rev. F. F. Mem
efee has been seriously i'll, but it
is now thought he will recover.
Mrs. Harvay went to Lacey last
week when the illness Of her
mother was announced and she
is still attending the bedside of
her father.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
news OF SPRING HILL

Spring Hill, Jan. 26-Friday
was rainy day in this neighbor-
hood.
Uncle George is again with you
for a short visit.
Uncle Buck Barham was the
Sunday guest of Mr.. Yocom.
Leon Williams visited Hope last
Thursday.
Basket ball playing will soon
be the order of the day here.
There are more sufferers from
colds and lagrippe here than for
quite:a while.
Now is the time to prune your
fruit trees for the 1916 crop.
Right now is the time for the
farmers to bed their ground for
the 1916 crop.
Mrs. Lou Tarpley and family
are sick with lagrippe and colds.
Miss Fay Tarpley is the nurse.
Mr.. Yocom and three members
of the family were sick with la
grippe this week. We learn some
are SonvaleScent.
The place for the county seat
is at Washington, Ark, and we
do hope the Supreme Court will
decide in it's favor.
The people raised more corn
and potatoes and other foods in
1915 than in many years, and this
year-1916-the people should
double the crops of foodstuff and
let cotton go-We can't eat cot
ton.
Better roads leads TO better
times, and better times means
still better roads. If every road
in our county were a better road
our county would be more pro.
gressive. Progression travels
along the route of the better road
Uncle George.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
news OF JAKAJONES

Jakajones, Jan. 26.-Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Wood are visiting the
latter's parents this week, Mr..
John A. Johnson.
Miss GoodleJt of Ozan, who has
been sick for the past three
weeks, resumed her duties at
the school Monday. but later
suffered a relapse and was carried
to Little Rock to undergo an
operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Merrell
of Hope spent Saturday and
Sunday with their son, Mr.. S.
w. Merrell.
Willie Cox of Fulton visited
relatives last week.
Robert Mccormack of Emmett.
visited Jakajones Monday.
Zan Ray of this place return
ed to Fulton Sunday.
Mrs. l.. w. Spears was on the
sick list last week.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
news OF COLUMBUS

Columbus, Jan. 26th-Mr j.
r. Robbins, Of Ozan candidate
for Sheriff, was here a few days
rgo shaking hands with friends
in the interest of his race.
Mrs. Major Williams Johnson,
mother of Mr.. John j. Johnson,
has been dangerously i'll for the
last few days, but the last re
ports are that she is improving.
The inclemency of the weather
for the last few days has pre-
vented the farmers from doing
much work. MANY of them have
been improving their farms by
putting in tiling.
II. G.. d. Hill and Mr.. Allen
were calling on customers this
week.
Ed SheppersOn made a bust
ness trip to Hope last Tuesday.
n. H. Darnall and his little
daughter were in Hope last Tues
day and Wednesday.
Mrs. Norma H. Conway has
returned home after an extend
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
Bald dismissed.

Ball-dismissed.
Lewis Weaver VS. E. l.. Doug
las, CommisSioper-deed approx
ed.
Tom Mckay VS. Lilly M. Smith
deed approved.
A. Goldsmith ct al VS. Henry
Muldrowet al-deed approved.
c.. H. Kuhn VS. j. l.. Foister-
deed approved.
Boyett Routon & Co. VS. Vissie
Williams ct al-decree for plain
tiff.
Millard Holton eX-parte-dee d
acknowledged and approved.-
Grace Cox VS. Frank NJ. Cox
decree for plaintiff.
Kate S. Williams ct al VS. Viii
liam Webster deed approved.
w. j. Arnold VS. Lille Douh-
decree by consent.
A. Goldsmith VS. Juba Stuart
- decree by default.
Carrie Williamson VS. Gussie
Williams decree for plaintiff
w. B. Waller VS. Sam Cham
bless ct al answer fled.
John Sampson VS. Beulah
Sampson-decree for plaintiff.
G.. E. Bailv Commissioner VS.
G. NJ. Conway ct al-deed ap-
proved.
j. w. Wood ex-parte proof of
publication and affidavits filed.
Minerva Carter VS. Edward
Carter-Report of attorney filed.
Irene Robertson VS. G. M. Rob
erson decree for plaintiff.
Fred Mitchell VS. Bessie!Mitcb-
ell-decree for plaintiff.
Andrew Parsons VS. Nealie
Parsons-decree for plaintiff.
A. l.. Black VS. Jack Yocom =
decree for plaintiff.
Chas. P. Senter ct al VS. Wes-
lev Alexander ,JoneS-deed ap-
proved.
Fannie Jones ex-parte-peti-
ton granted.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28

FOR SALE:-One thoroughbred
Red Pole calf. bred in the pur-
pie and for sale t hard time
prices. There is none BETA to
be had. He is by my prize sin.
ming bull, Brigham Young No
24709 out of Glenwood No. 39374
Brigham Young was bred by DR..
Clifton of Waco, Tex, one CT the
leading Red Pole breeders i'll the
United States, and is by that king
of Red Pole bulls, Banker Nc.
14202 out of Missile No. 2O133. This
calf was dropped May s. 1915,
and will be ready for delivery at
once. The first check for S65. GO
gets him. l am selling because
l do not want to inbreed anC
therefore | cannot use him.
G. K. Benson, Washington, Ark.
Washington telegraph., 1916-01-28
IN THE CHANCERY COURT

Judge James d. Shaver held
an adjourned term of chancery
court at Hope January oath and
25th.
A number of important cases
were disposed of at this term
and all business that was ready
to be acted on is shown in the
docket given below:
N. B. Norton, Trustee, VS.
Brice Williams ct al-decree for
plaintiff.
j. r. Autrey VS. Will Graham
deed executed and approved.
w. E. Carter VS. Ruth Polk
Williams ct al mortgage reform
ed and foreclosed. a
H. E. Ball ct al VS. Ellma Viola