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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Mrs. Clark, wife of the speaker OF
the House of Representatives, enter
tanned Wednesday at Congress Hall.
There was a short musical program
given, the artists being Mrs. Charles
Bennett Smith. wife OF the Buffalo
congressman, n violinist possessed OF
high order of musical ability; Mrs.
l.enore Sherwood. daughter of General
Isaac Sherwood, the veteran Ohio rep
resentative, and who is n singer pop
ular in feminine congressional circles !;
and Mrs. Charles Brooks Smith, plan
list. The latter has been invited TO
give an organ recital on tho great new
pipe organ, which is built In the domo
of the new Scottish Rite temple, the
costliost Masonic ediflce in the world
and one of tho architectural show
places OF the capital. The organ was
formally dedicated last motnh by DR.
Fishbaugh, of Cleveland. Mrs. Smith
is to give the second recital on II, and
will he the first woman organlst to
have the honor OF playing II, The re-
cital will be given Sunday afternoon
May %,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

versity of Cambridge. He has world
wide reputation as an authority on
international law and is regarded as
having very advanced ideas.
He is expected to arrive in Toxic
within month and he will occupy
the residence near the foreign office,
which was the house of his predeces-
sor, Mr.. Denison.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

A large supply of fish has ben sent
by the bureau of fisheries to W. NJ.
Bowman, of Franklin, Pendleton
county. Mr.. Bowman applied to Con-
gresham Sutherland for supply to
restock the waters of the Potomac in
that county, and 1t was through Con-
gresham Sutherland's interest in the
matter that the shipment was Sc
cured.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14
VIRGINIA
TAKES PART in
CAPITAL NEWS

noon recess, between business ses-
sions, the members Of the association
made a pilgrimage to the tomb of
Washington. upon which wreath
was placed by the regent. Represen-
tatIves from twenty-five states were
present.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14
wOMEN'S HOTEL SCHOOL.

PARIS. May 13.-The first
hotel school for women in
France has just been opened
in the Boulevard Beausejour.
The school occupies a detached
house in which all the branches
of hotel service that a woman
may undertake will be taught.
The hygienic department is I'M
der the direction OF Professor
I4andouzy of the Paris Medical
College. The other departments
will be conducted by equally
competent authorities.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Woods from the day of their nomiua-
ton, are to be forthcoming and are
to be accepted by the clerk of the
House. An oversight of this kind
does not inyalidate an election.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Congressman Nicely left yesterday
for Wheeling, w. Va. where he will
make an address at the annual din
ner given by the Panhandle Alumni
Club Of the West Virginia University
on Saturday night. Mr.. Neely's sub
ject will be timely, and to those who
know OF his ability as an orator, there
is no doubt that it will be we'll han
died. He will speak on Prepared
ness and where to get it,, and any
congressman who has heard all the
suggestions as to preparedness that
have made their way to representa-
tives during this session. is we'll sup
piled as to information as to where
best to obtain that much-to-be-desire
and widely discussed preparedness"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

John B. Clayton has been recon-
mended for postmaster at Clayton,
Ohio county, to succeed James f.
Eiggs, resigned.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

END WASHINGTON LETTER >. :.
The last OF series Of morning lee
lures on the world war, which have
been given at the residence Of Mrs
S. B. Elkins by Miss Donelson. al
interesting and highly educated Eng
lish woman, was delivered Friday. 1t
was on American diplomacy in re-
lation to the European war. The SER
les was composed OF ten lectures,
which were reported geographically
by John B. Fenton. secretary to the
ElkInses, and will be issued In vol
umo and presented by Mrs. Elkins to
each Of her guests who attended the
series OF lectures.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

At the request of Congressman
Llttlepage the postofTlce department
has taken up the matter Of having
IN new postonlce established in Ka-
nawha county. to be called Dawes.
D. II. Hopkins has been recommends
ed by Congressman Littlepage as its
first postmaster.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Among the prominent visitors from
West Virginia in the city this week
were Virgil L, Highland, Clarksburg;
John Marshall and George q, Work.
ParkersburgI Col, James H Stewart,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Mr.. Ltttlepage has also taken up
with the department the matter OF
continuing tho postoffice at Canaan,
upshur county, which. In accordance
with the Administrations efforts to
cut down postofTicc expenses, has
been ordered discontinued.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

The Dupont National Bank. OF
which Thomas Bell Sweeney. former
ly OF Wheeling. is one OF tho officials,
has completed the purchase OF a very
valuable piece Of property at the cor
ner Of Connecticut avenue and Du-
pont circle in the premises OF which
the bank has conducted Its business
since its organization on February
LIST. The property is considered a
very valuable one in Washington, tho
building. which IS OF tapestry brick.
having its first floor devoted to ex-
tensive banking Offices, while tho 9TH
ar two stories are divided into suites.
The new banking institution has
enjoyed rapid rise. At the opening
on February LIST there was S134, 1863
on deposit which showed decided IN
crease two months later, and on April
list deposits totalod $26O,OO0.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

The House this week passed spe-
cial pension bill which has been in
troduced by Congressman Sutherland
granting a pension of $40 month
to Nathan G. Martin, of Terra Alta.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Congressman Nelly has ben notified
by the pension bureau that pen
sion Of S12 a month has been
granted to Mrs. Elizabeth Hoskins, of
Grafton, W. Va.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14


Congressman-elect George NJ.
Bowers, OF Martinsburg, has been IN
the city since his victory Mt the polls
In the Second congressional district
Tuesday last, He has been showered
with congratulations by many friends
who reside In this city Col, Bowers
is widely known in tho capital IN
business, political and social circles.
He was United States fish commits
Isioner for fifteen years and, of course
maintained a residence here, He IL
director in one of the largest banks
in tho city, and among his other local
Investments, he is part owner in one
Of the best money-making candy es.
adjustments, the product OF which
has national popularity, In the
hurry of his brief campaign, Col
Bowers forgot to file the two pre-.
election expense accounts required
by law. and SO did his opponent, Sam
| v: Woods, for that matter, The law
provides a penalty in the shape Of 4
fine for failure to comply with IL.
provisions, but nothing is TO be dons
in this case, explanations having
proved satisfactory, and lists of ex
penditures covering all campaign ex
penses made by Messrs Bowers an;
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

A special pension bill introduced
by Congressman Littlepage granting
an inmrcnse TO e. P. Mathony, or
Charleston, has passed the House.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Tho Office Mt Newberne, GiImer
county, has been ordered discontin-
ucd by tho postofIlce department.
heretofore tho Office has been sup
plid by rural delivery from Cox's
Mills. and the mail will hereafter go
to the latter office,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

LEE. Ei;sa F. Leary, of WASH aE-
ton and West Virginia, was one of the
members gathered at Mt. Vernon yes
terday for the sixty-third annual
council OF the Mount Vernon Associa-
ton, and the fftieth annual meeting
held Mount Vernon. During the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

Charles J. GRAPHICAL has been cent
his commission rs postmaster ofthc
fourth class At Nemours, w, Va.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

MIR and Mrs. Isaac 7. Mann and
their house guest, Mr.. Percy Bran
we'll, OF New York, who arrived hero
yesterday, will leave today for a
week end motor trip to Luray. Va,
after which Mr., and Mrs. Mann and
family will go TO their West Virginia
home for q few weeks. before going
TO Bass Rocks, Mass, where they will
spend the remainder Of the season,
Mrs. A. G. Adolph, of Martinsburg,
who has been the guest Of relatives
and friends in Washington, returned
home yesterday,
The large and handsome home of
Judge and Mrs G. W. Atkinson al
18th and @ streets, is being made
into an apartment dwelling. Tho At
kinson home was one Of the finest old
residences Of the city, having twenty
large and spacious rooms, and lends
itself admirably to reconstruction for
apartment purposes. 1t is the intsn.
ton OF the Atkinsons to reserve g
suite Of rooms for their own use
as Mrs. Atkinson, at least, expects t.
spend the winter season in Washing
ton.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-14

The program for the forty-ninth
annual session of the West Virginia
State Medical Association, which IA
to be held In Wheeling May 16. II
and IS, has been announced as fol
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
KEEPING AHEAD

1t was an American business firm
who some forty-three years ago
showed the world how to perfect the
medicinal properties of cod liver oil
and make it pleasant to take which
Immediately popularized cod liver oil
throughout the whole world
Not content with this great sue
cess, however, Scott & Browne have
continued to evolve methods and ma
chinery to keep Scott's emulsion fin
er, purer and richer than the imita-
tions which patterned after their
plans, and today every precaution
that human ingenuity can devise is
employed to keep Scott's Emulsion
the. finest and purest medicinal food
in the world.
The refining of raw cod liver oil as
practiced with the crude equipments
available along the Norwegian coast
has never squared with the ideals OF
Scott & Browne and they have just
completed a spacious refining plant
adjoining their laboratories in Bloom
field, N. j. which is refrigerated to
the climate of Norway and equipped
with unusual sanitary devices which
will forever insure supreme quality
of cod liver oil in every bottle of
SCOTS Emulsion and place it above
and beyond all commercial substitu-
tes which may contain the usual susi
picious or adulterated oils.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
MRS. MARY GENTRY

The Death Angel has visited our
community and claimed for its vic
tim John L. Gentry's wife. She had
been on the bed of affiiction for some
time. The bereaved ones have our
heartfelt sympathy.
Mrs. Gentry was true and below
ed Christian who was patient in her
illness We know Il is sad indeed.
to give our loved ones up, but they
have paid the debt we all will pay
sooner or later. May the husband
hold out faithful SO he can meet his
dear loving wife 'who. is waiting at
the gate for him. Also may the rich
est blessings be with those three lit
tie children who are left without a
mother to care for them. for what is
home without mother.
This loving wife and mother is
aone forever; the righteous shall
meet her to part no never. Her body
lies beneath. the ground, but her soul
is homeward bound She is gone hut
not forgotten, never will her memory
fade; the sweetest thoughts will lin
ger around the grave where she was
laid. A precious one from us is gone,
a voice we love is still, place is va
cant in their home which never can
be filed. May the Lord bless and
save every one Is my prayer.
NEONIA LEE.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
" = *

Mt. View Lodge No. 17s, l. o. o. r.
met at the usual hour, .. M. Nov
4th. 1916, H. v. Carr N. G. protein.
presiding. with good attendance
The usual routine b0siness was dis
posed OF. Bro. C. Bradford was re-
ported to be about as last week. Bro.
J. H. York was able to work two
days during the past week and hopes
to be able to put in full time from
now on. Bro. w. L. Stewart was re-
ported sick not seriously. Bro. C. M.
Buck departed this life at g D. m.
Oct. 20, 1916; was buried with the
honors Of the order, in the cemetery
at Algood. 1t was ordered by the
Lodge that warrant on the Treasur
er be issued for the burial benefits. A
committee on Resolutions on the
death of Bro. Buck was appointed by
the NJ G.
The End degree was conferred upon
one applicant. Bros. j. H. and E. H.
Goolsby members in good standing of
this Lodge, and residents of Hamblin,
Montana write that they live about
Az miles from an /. o. o. F. Lodge,
The 3rd degree will be conferred
at our next meeting. All that can
should be in attendance
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
cookEvILLE ROUTE

Mr.. Joe Masters and wife; Clint
Masters and wife, and little Coe; Mrs
c. GFBartlett, John Rector, Mrs. Pos
ton Smith, an Perlina Smith all
took dinner with Perry Bartlett and
wife Friday.
Health is very good in this part at
present.
Willis Martins mule was seen hit
ched at N. A, Stewards, Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Green visited
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Bart
lett Sunday.
Brice Green and Josh Bartlett
went haw hunting Sunday.
The writer and her sister, Mrs.
Floyd Laycox went to the spelling
Friday night
Estle Dickerson and Henry Moore
have moved to the Smith Farm.
Miss Nellie Barns called on her
sister, Mrs. Estle Dickerson Satur-
day night. Martha Nabery.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
PROGRAM
Teachers Meeting and Educational
Rally AZ Oak Grove School in 9TH Dis
trict, Saturday, November 18TH.

10 a. m.-Devotional Exercises, Rev
~. A. Harris.
Welcome Address, Beecher
Gentry.
10:30-The Duty of the Community
to the School, H. c. Coleman.
11:00-The Duty of the Teacher to
the Community, T. X. Sisk
11:30- Community Organisations
and Social Centers, Prof. Barnett.
12:00ANoon.
1:00-The Farmer and His Home,
T. w Kittrell
1:20-The Ideal School, Austin w.
Smith.
1:40-What We as Teachers Lack
in Efficiency, Chester Patton.
2:00-Care of School Property and
Grounds, as Part of the Education
of the Child, H. D. McCulley. ~
r 2:20-The School Library and How
Best to Use it, Gilmore Gentry.
2:40-Girls Canning Club Work,
Miss Marguerite Mckenzie.
This will probably be the last meet
ing held in. the country this year.
Let every teacher attend. All peo-
pie interested in school work should
be present.. for the people placed on
this program are able to instruct you.
Respectfully,
j. M. HATFIELD, Co. Supt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
HONOLULU. II 7.

Some time about last August ! was
delighted at receiving copy of the
Herald, and thereafter I've received
1t as regularly as I did in the old
home town. To say that I've derived
much pleasure from it would be to
put it mildly, for indeed, it is like a
long letter from home; and although
this country is delightful in many
respects, with it's fruits, flowers and
luxuriant tropical foliage, it's coral
reefs, snow capped peaks, and withal
eternal spring, a perusal of the Her
aid helps me to remember hat after
all, there is no place like Tennessee
the garden spot of the earth"
With best wishes to the Herald and
to Cookeville. am most cordially
yours, ROLLIE DAVIS.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
ROUTE NINE

As like to read the Herald very
much, I will ask the Editor to print
these few lines. was born and
raised in Jackson county; moved to
Putnam county five years ago, finding
it glorious and prosperous place. in
finance, and spiritually in church and
educational affairs Our new con-
solidated school at Oak Grove is pro
crossing fine under the management
of Profs. b. c. Gentry and Maxwell.
The citizens of Oak Grove Communi-
ty do appreciate our new school
building in this district. and We thank
the county board very much Eor this
building.
Farmers are very busy gathering
corn and sowing wheat. rye and
oats.
Uncle James Philpot is very sick at
this writing. Will close with good
wishes to the Editor and Herald
readers.
Il. u. RICHARDSON.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
GO NO FARTHER
The Evidence is at Your Door

Cookeville proof is what you want
and the statement Of this highly res
pected resident will Danish all doubt:
w B. Rector, farmer and real es-
tate dealer, Washington St., Cooke
Vile, says: 81 had kidney complaint
after spell of typhoid fever MY
back ached constantly and there
was much soreness across. my kid
neys | could hardly stoop mornings
to put on my shoes and the least
work tired me, Dizzy headaches and
other kidney ailments bothered me.
too. Doan's Kidney Pills, procured
from WHY'S Drug Store, relieved all
these ailments"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Rector had. Foster Milburn Co.,
props., Buffalo, N. Y.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
BOYS PIG CLUB wINNERs

The remarkable showing of the
pigs raised by members of the pig
club that were shown on the Agricul-
tural Day on Oct. A26 was remarked
by all who saw them. Below is the
final report of the work. In award
ing the prizes two things are con-
sidered. first the number of pounds
gained; and second, the cost of feed.
perpound of gain. Close records
were kept ION the amount and kinds
of feed and the pigs were all weighed
on the same scales at the same time
on the day OF exhibit, Below are the
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
SUCCESSFUL SALE

The auction sale of the S. o. Dillon
farm held today was successful in
every particular. The sale was con-
Quoted by the National Realty Co.,
under direction of l.. M. FELTON,, with
Mr.. Harmed as auctioneer.
The land was bought by three men,
J. C. Barnes, R. l.. Maddux and NJ F..
Lee, each getting tract. The whole
farm of 325 acres brought $11,120. an
average OF $34.46 per acre.
Auction land sales are becoming
popular in this section, and are suc4
cessful when properly managed.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
FIELD DAY AT ENsoR

1t was delightful day to all who
attended the field day at Ensor
schoolhouse in the 18th District on
Friday. Nov. 3, 1916 The weather
was ideal-one of those balmy days
such as none other than the month
Of November can give Some eight
or ten schools were in attendance.
They came in at intervals and made
their arrival known by enthusiastic
yells which attracted attention from
all that were on the grounds.
The forenoon was taken for inte-
Hectual contests and a display of do
nestic science. Prizes were awarded
to the following Spelling, grades l,
2, Harvey Phillips of Ensor School.
Grade 5, Bird Heron of Thomas
school. Spelling. Grades s. Z. 8, Miss
Vivian Patton of Baxter school. Ar
'ithmetic, Grades s, 7. 8. Miss Jennie
Wilkerson of Ensor school.
Then short addresses were made
BY Prof. J. M. Hatfield and the wri
ter Prof Patton made announce
ments and we passed into the noon
hour; took lunch until all were salts
fed.
At one o'clock we went into the
Athletic field and our boys and girls
showed themselves heroes and hero
ines in the field Prizes were award
ed as follows so yard dash for
girls. Jewel Terry, Oak Grove school,
SO yard dash for boys, Herman Will
kerson, Ensor school. Boys rs yd. dash
Charley Mitchell of Silver PIT. school.
Relay Race, Ova Thomas of Thomas
School beat Enson School, and Pen
mock Maxwell Of Baxter school beat
School,
Shoe Race; Jesse Harris of Baxter
school, Sack Race; Pennock Max
well of Baxter school Gran SO yds. in
4 sack in 13 sec.) Potato Race; En-
gor and Oak Grove schools tied.
High Jump; Willard Harris, Baxter'l
school. / think no one could criticise
a field day spent so profitably for our
young people. !
j. A. HARRIS.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
HOLLADAY SCHOOL NOTES
Tho HO1ladav School is nrOHracci r,

TT 11oISe1U1y ocff0o1 10 Pr r0SrC1rfHB
nicely with Mr.. H. d. McCulley as
principal, and Misses Notie Proffitt
and Kate Davis assistants. There
are SO pupils enrolled. The Holiday
Literary Society met Friday after
noon and discussed the question. 'Wo-
man Suffrage, the negative side win
ming.
Mrs. |. X. and B. H. Carr visited our
school Friday afternoon and we were
glad to have them with us
Misses Maria Smith, Bessie Gen
try, Amanda Bussell, Ila Hix, Ora
Hawkins and Harriet Burlington Wis
tied our school Friday afternoon
The Holiday School wishes to ex-
tend their thanks to DR.. WHEY for
the nice flag he gave us.
NALLIE CARR, Sth Grade
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
4 MASS MEETING OF FARMERS

Hon. H: X Bryson, Commissioner
of Agriculture has requested me- to
Ii mass meeting of the farmers of
Putnam county for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the Middle Ten
nessee Farmers Institute, which
meets in Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 6, z
and s, 1916 hereby call said meet
ing to be held in the Ghancery court
room in the courthouse Saturday,
Nov. 11th, 1916, atone O'Clock P. M,
for the purpose of selecting said dele
gates. desire that every district in
the county be represented at this
meeting.
b. G. HUDDLESTON, Pres.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov g. 1916
To the people of Tennessee who supported yesterday
contest desire profound thanks gratitude
am deeply conscious of the fact that the splendid majority Civ
en- not personal to myself but is the expression conf
dence and of the principles for whch party stands
To the press the state and those charge headquar
Nashville including the official force abored so
ndusrousy for the the party local organ
zaons desire express thanks and grateful
Tom C. RYE
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-11-09
BOYS CORN CLUB AWARDS

In the corn club exhibits Of the
Agricultural Day the following boys
made the best ten ear exhibit in their
respective clubs.
Algood Community Corn Club, Gas
kel Gragg. Salem Community Club,
Whitley Buck Pleasant Valley Club,
Elton Richardson. Shipley Club,
Martin Pippin.
One years subscription to the Pro-
pressive Farmer will be given these
boys. The corn clubs made an exhib-
it of high quality and it showed to
over that shown by the old
er men of the county.