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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
mo- pRuNKARps, HOME NEEDED.

AS an example of how the dry law
works in Portland, Ore, the case is
cited of woman who for several
years had been running home de-
voted almost exclusively to the care
of drunkards. She appeared before
the city council recently and, in the
course of her remarks on the work Of
the institution, said that since prohibit
ton became effective she had lost her
occupation and was now considering
a new line Of business.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
May Be Another Election.

Gov Rye's efforts to preserve and
support the traditions of the famous
old First Tennessee Regiment are
meeting with approval.
The acknowledgement of the United
States army, Gen. Mccain, has Off
cially announced that no commission
will be issued until the governor ex-
pressly approves it.
This means that Capt Hughes who
was elected colonel of the First Regi-
ment, will not be commissioned until
Gov. Rye says so. 1t is understood
that new election will be called.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
TEMPERATE ARMY.

A temperate army was something
not conceived of in the old theories Of
war;. But, in fact, drunkard is today
as much out of place in an army as he
would be on a battleship. A modern
army is a fighting machine only less
complex in its nature than a modern
navy, and equally dependent on sobri
ETY. in the ranks.-New York World.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Nashville.-The state election board
met at the capitol and, after filling a
few vacancies, adjourned
Mike Tate, a member of the Shelby
county election board, is candidate
for sheriff Of Shelby county, and has
resigned.
To succeed him, the board has a
number of applicants from Memphis.
All members of the state board were
present-James M. Brackin of Dyers.
burg, president; L. ], Pardue Of Ash
land, secretary, Democrats, and Jas.
R. Penland, Republican, member Of
Knoxville.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
Religious Work At Camp Rye.

Religious work at Camp Tom G.
Rye, conducted by the Y. M. C. A., has
proven a great success. Pastors of
different denominations are invited to
speak to the soldiers. DR.. Holmes,
chaplain for the old First Tennessee
Regiment, conducted the services. and
at the close of DR.. Holmes talk Mr..
A. r. Poster, one of the secretaries Of
the Y. M. G. A.. gave an invitation to
the soldiers to come forward and
pledge themselves to lead Christian
life. Thirty-six responded. These
conversions brings the total up to SO
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Jacksonville special train bearing
between 400 and 500 Shelby county
farmers arrived over the ~, G. & st,
L. railroad, and the visiting agricul.
tural men were taken to the West
Tennessee experiment station in autos.
The farmers were shown through the
entire farm by Supt. S. A. Rob
ct, who gave full explanation of the
growing crops, methods of planting
and culture and results of expert
ments.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
Keep Up Recruiting.

A telegram from the war depart.
ment ordering the mastering in of of
ficers Of the national guard as recruit
ing officers was received at the office
of the acknowledgement. This com.
munication indicates that the army
authorities are determined to recruit
all of the men possible for service
with the state contingents, even after
these contingents have left for the
border.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
LETTER CARRIERS DRY.

The brewers contributed 500 to the
convention of the Letter Carriers as
ISOLATION which met in Plainfeld, N.
j., and offered further to donate keg
of beer for every keg purchased. The
carriers declined with thanks. "Four-
teen bands and not a drop of beer"
was one of the slogans of the parade.
"Our first dry convention" said vet
eran carrier who has been a member
Of the association from his youth.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
TENNESSEE IN BRIEF

Ghattanooga.-Gorn, cotton and hay
within a radius Of from 81 to 80 miles
Of Chattanooga were damaged to the
extent Of approximately $1.0OO,0O0, ac-
cording to survey completed by
Bradstreet's. Thousands of acres of
corn are said to have rotted in the
fields.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
Auditor is Paid.

With a balance of $694,50 paid over
to him, the total amount accruing to
James Cameron for conducting the
audit of the city bools and survey
of the various departments is $685.
257. He and his staff commenced
work June IA, 1915, slightly over a
year ago. During 1915 he was paid
$28,6S19S and during the current year,
previous to the last settlement, had
been paid $36,575.02.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

fered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me so nervous
/ could just tear
everything to pieces
and ! would ache all
over and feel SO sick
that / would not
want anyone to talk
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Nashville.-The electric chair at the
state prison was used for the first
time July 10, when Julius Morgan, ne,
gro, was electrocuted. The negro met
death with composure. He was eol-
Victed in Shelby county, being sent
there to prevent violence threatened
In Dyer.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Union City.-W. G. Reynolds, chair.
man of the good roads committee Of
the West Tennessee League of Bust.
ness Mems Clubs, says there are only
a few more days to get ready for road
working day and requests that all
prepare at once for the greatest road
working day in the history Of the
state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
May Nc Be- Commissioned.

Capt w. N. Hughes may not be com
missioned colonel of the First Tennes-
see provisional regiment Reports
that Hughes says he will have his
commission if he has to go to Wash.
ington. The truth is he may go to
Washington sooner than he expects to-.
His service on detached duty here de-
ponds absolutely upon the wish of the
governor. Hooper brought him here,
but Rye can send him back any
minute.
The acknowledgements office is re.
sponsible for Hughes election. 1t APP
pears now that Gov. Rye has learned
that.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Tullahoma.- With his hands and
feet tied with baling wire and his
feet tied across the railroad track,
Robert Terrell, Coffee county farm
err, was run over on the Sparta branch
of the N, c. & st. L. railroad just
east of Summittville, in this county,
and both feet severel. The engineer
of the train did not see Terrell lying
on the track until it was too late to
stop the train. Terrell states that he
was met by an unknown man and held
up at the point of shotgun, after
which his hands were tied together
with the baling wire and his feet fast
ened in the same manner across the
railroad track.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
RREwERlEs ANp cHuRcHEs.

For every dollar put into new brew.
cries and dlstilleries in 1915 there we're
$500 put into new churches.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
NATAL GRASS FOR HAY
Most Valuable Crop for Sandy
Soils Of Florida.
% Prove Successful Along
ast TO Southern Texas
Quick, Vigorous Growth
and Heavy YIelds.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
fatal grass, In the opinion Of spe-
lists Of the United States depart
6ient Of agriculture, is the most yalu-
able hay grass for the sandy soils Of
Florida that has yet been found. 1t
( should also prove successful along
lie Gulf coast to southern Texas, and
luther tests Of the plant in Arizona
and California would be desirable. The
I bay from this grass is of excellent
uualit tn Feeding purposes, somewhat
rlchar III protein than timothy, attrac-
tive IN app sarance, and very palatable.
Il those markets In which 1t is known
1t nbw hriags as much as, and some
times even more, than timothy. AS 1t
Is still unfamiliar In most sections Of
the country, however, the demand for
It can be extended only BIZ offering
hay Of bright color and well euSd.
"A quick, vigorous growth and heavy
Yields are characteristics Of Natal
grass. From two and one half t. three
tons per acre Is the average Droduc-
ton for the year, but double these,
quantities are sometimes secured. On
the other hand the grass cannot be
recommended for permanent pasture
since il does not grow well unless the
land has been recently plaWed II
uitii i he grown on many kinds Of soils,
but reseeds itself freely only or, we'll
drained sandy types. Moreover, 1t re-
ouIres long and warm season for 1t
to grow. and severe winters prevent
natural reseedlng. on this account It
Il not likely to become Of much impor-
lance rs a FIRST crop except along the
Gulf coast and perhaps In Arizona
and California, although 1t is possible
to grow it as faunorth as Washington,
d. 9,
III planting Natal grass 1t Is best to
put the ground IN the best possible
condition before sowing the seed
The surface should be made as fine.
mellow, and even IS possible. Il the
|soiI Is heavy Of tloddy 1t should be
narrowed thoroughE' and field
has been used for crd rs
Ait should be iisked
ii no trace Of these
"a comlnon prao
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Huntingdon. = The Carroll County
Farmers Union has been conducting a
general merchandise store here for
the past 10 months with success. e.
H. Dowdy, county president, has been
general manager. A recent inventory
of the business shows that the sales
for the 10 months total $3S,720.26, and
that the undivided profits after all ex-
penses were paid amounted to ST.
O8514. A rebate fund was distributed
among the customers, who were mem
bers of the Farmers Union, the stock
holders receiving a 16 per cent rebate
on trade, and those not holding stock
5 per cent; $1,732O9 was the amount
distributed.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

NashYille.-Under instructions from
the state board of elections at meet
ing here, the constitutional conven-
ton referendum will be conducted in
the same voting places and by the
same election officers who held the
general August election.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
Ion. Hubert Fisher, Of Memphis,
tea States district attorney for

est tennessee and Democratic can.
sdidate for eaminee for congress In the
Tenth district, aNs the guest Of honor
and the principal sp5sler at the regu.
lar meeting Of the Nashville Business
Mems Association. The prime object
Of the meeting was to consider TIA
question Of a new constitution. which
Is soon to come before the voters Of
Tennessee, and the entire evenings
session, save Tor brief routine bua-
ness, was devoted,to addresses on that
Ianblect
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
sociahIlltv.

II hope you are not one of tho
men who go home and find fault VIII
the dinner"
no" answered Mr.. Growcher; my
wife and l eat at restaurant where
we can botns t"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Memphis,-Taxpayers will have to
shoulder the cost Of total issue Of
$3,O00,0OO of lighting bonds and the
interest thereon, If the plans Of the
city commission are carried out and
new municipal electric lighting plant
is built.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
vERMlN IN CHICKEN HOUSES
Both Young Chicks and Sitting Hen
Are Likely to Be Attacked by
Pests During Summer.

q
.(By e.. P, CLAYTON, Mississippi Ex-
pertinent Station)
Healthy chicks, develop into the
moneymakers of Vie flock. If the
young chicks are dropping around and
looking sick. examine them Tor lice
and mites. Both the youDg chicks and
the sitting hen are likely to be- at
tackled by these pests at this time of
the year.
If lice are found, pull theQAosa
the fingers and kin them, /
little grease on top Of the
under the hroat. Be care
get too muchAas sauch grea
gerous for the young chick
hens and roosters may b.
solution Of liz pats
parts water. -
TO get rih
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Memphis.-A tri-state meeting OF
druggists, which more than 1900 phar-
macists Of Tennessee, Mississippi and
Arkansas are expected to attend, was
assured for Memphis in 1917 by the
action of the Tennessee Pharmaceuti.
cal Association, in session at Mont
eagle, Tenn, in agreeing to meet in
Memphis next summer with the asso-
Citations of Arkansas and Mississippi
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
Leaders in Fitness.

The Chickasaw Guards, officially
known as Company I, Second separate
battalion, takes first rank among the
companies physically fit for army
81 ice. This company totaled 1913
md OF this number 10 men quail
in the medical examinations
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

The chronic borrower has one re-
deeming feature at least-he never
strikes man that is down.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21
lowe
MY HEALTH
To Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound,

Washington Park, Ill. al am the
mother of four children and have suf-
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Hnmboldt-Many growers in the
tomato districts of Tennessee are now
receiving the free daily market re.
ports by mail from Humboldt, or are
reading them in the columns of the
daily and weekly papers. They find
them very useful and interesting in
watching and comparing the daily
prices that Tennessee tomatoes are
bringing in the big markets of the
United States alongside of those from
other districts.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

Friendship-Ed Griggs. aged rs.
was struck by lightning while in a
field on the Johns farm. southeast Vt
town. He had been hoeing cotton and
went to the shelter Of a tree when a
storm came up. Lightning splintered
the tree.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1916-07-21

M bern. The Dyersburg district
cQ sece convened at Friendship. In
Crockett conpty, July II, for a three
days session. The persiding elder.
1r. w. G. Wstsrs, npyersburg. de-
Iiysred the welcome
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
Registration Notice

Notice Is hereby given that the Registry
Books for the General Election to be held
on November z, 1916, are now open at
my Office in Alpha Precinct No. z, Eureka
County. State Of Nevada, for the registration
of all qualified electors. Said books will re-
main open on all legal days until 6 o'clock p.
date set for the closing of the books for
this election. said books will be open from
z to 9 o'clock p. m, in addition to the hours
above stated. PETER CARLETTl,
Registry Agent for Alpha Precinct No. z,
Eureka County, Nevada.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
Water Notice

Notice of Application for Permission to Ap-
propriate the Public Waters Of the
State of Nevada
Application No. ALPS.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day
of August, 1916, in accordance with Section
50, Chapter l40, OF the Statutes of 1913. one
Charles w. Williams of Duckwater, County
of Nye, and State Of Nevada, made applica-
ton to the State Engineer Of Nevada for per-
mission to appropriate the public waters Of
the State of Nevada. such appropriation is
to be made from Lower Davis Spring in Davis
Canyon on Easterly slope of Hot Creek
Mountain range, Eureka County, Nevada, at
q point from which the SW corner of Sec. IS,
I. is north range 81 E., N. ID. b. & NJ,
bears south Is deg. II min. west 6522 feet dis
tant, by means of u dam and one cubic feet
per second is to be conveyed to the SW4 Of
SEA of Sec. rs, T. Is north range 81 f., NJ.
d.. b. & NJ. by means Of bitches and there
used for irrigation, stock and domestic pur-
poses, from April until November of each
year. Water not to be returned to stream.
Signed: w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
Social Life Long Ago.

The stately danes of the court OF
Edward ". rose with the lark. dined
ut II a. m. and retired to rest at 8 In
the evening. Henry VIII. went back
TO 10 In the morning for dinner and had
supper at A.. In Queen Bess' days her
maids Of honor began the day with a
round of beef or red herring and a
fiagon Of ale for breakfast mt about
$50 and dined at II and then went to
the playhouse in the afternoon not
later than 2. sometimes rs early as
1890, according to the order Of the
play and the day.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
WATER NOTICE

Notice of Application for Permission to Ap-
propriate the Public Waters of the
State Of Nevada
Application No. 4164.
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd
day of September. 1916, In accordance with
Section SO, Chapter lao, Of the Statutes Of
1919, Humboldt Land l. Cattle Company, a
corporation of the State of California, and
doing business ut Beowawe, County Of Eu-
reka, and State of Nevada, made application
to the State Engineer of Nevada for permits
sion to appropriate the public waters of the
State Of Nevada. Such appropriation IL to
be made from MAJ Creek, at n point in the
SCI of northeast !. Sec. Is, T. SO north, X.
80 E.. M. d. B. q NJ, by means Of dams,
and 1.6 cubic feet per second is TO be convey
ed to the 81 northeast /, north 4 northwest 1,
Sec. 1S, T.. 33 north. X, 80 E., NJ. ID. b. 4
NJ. by means Of dams. bitches and troughs,
and there used for irrigation aud stock water
ing purposes. from April to September Of
each year. Water not to be returned to
stream.
Signed: w. M. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication September 80, 1916.
Last publication October %, 1916.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
Re9istratIon Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Registry
Books for the General Election to be held
on November 2, 1916, are now open at
my office in Prospect Precinct No. ., Eu-
reka County, State Of Nevada, for the regis
tration Of all qualified electors. Said books
will remain open on all legal days until 6
o'clock p. IN. on October 20. 1916. for ~registra-
ton for the General Election. For ten days
prior TO the date set for the closing of the
books for this election, said books will be open
from Z to 8 o'clock P. m, in addition to the
hours above stated.
E. AFFRANCHINO,
Registry Agent for Prospect Precinct No.
8, Eureka County, Nevada.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
Water Notice

Notice of Application for Permission to Ap-
propriate the Public Waters of the
State of Nevada
Application No. 4161.
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day
OF September, 1916, IN accordance with Sec
ton 90. Chapter 140, of the Statutes Of 1913,
one Flora Dean Hobart of San Mateo. Conn
ty Of San Msteo, and State Of California,
made application to the State Engineer OF
Nevada for permission to appropriate the pub
lie waters OF the State of Nevada. Such ap-
preparation is to be made from Willow
Springs, at a point in h enortheast 1 Of north
west /. Section 20. T. 26 north, II. 40 f.. NJ.
ID. b. & NJ, by means of dams and bitches,
and 10 cubic feet persecond is to be conveyed
to the northwest Of northeast /. northeast /
Of northwest /. Sec. 20, T. 26 north, r. 40 T.,
NJ. ID. b. & NJ, by means of bitches, and
there used for irrigation, domestic and stock
watering purposes, from April to October OF
each year. Water not to be returned t.
stream.
Signed: w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication September 30, 1916.
Last publication Octo Der %. 1916.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
WATER NOTICE

Notice of Application for Permission to Appro-
pirate the Public Waters Of the Stste
Of Nevada
Application No. APT.
Notice 10 hereby given that on the 25th day OF
August, 1916, In accordance with Section SO. Chap
ter 140, Of the Statutes of 1913. one Charles W.
Williams, Of D~uckwster. County Of kye, and
Engineer OF Nevada for permission TO Appropriate
the pubic waters Of the State Of Nevada. Such
appropriation 10 to be made from Number Four
Spring about . mile southerly from Davis Canyon
Mountains In Eureka County, Nevada, At . point
from which the sw corner Of Bee. 80. T. l6 N. X.
81 f.. N. d. b. l. NJ. bears North IA deg. "a min.
Of one cubic feet per second 10 to be conveyed TO
the SWA Of W Of Section q, T. Is N. r. 81 e.,
NJ. D. b. 4 NJ, by means Of bitches and there
be returned to stream.
Signed ". N. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
WATER NOTICE

Notice of Application for Permission to APP
propriate the Public Waters OF
the State of Nevada
Application No. 4l24.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
Of August, 1916, in accordance with Section 59,
Chapter 140, Ut the Statutes Of 1913, one
Charles w. Williams. of Duck water, County
Of Nye, and State Of Nevada. made applica-
ton to the State Engineer Of Nevada for per-
mission 10 appropriate the public waters OF
the state OF Nevada. Such appropriation is
to be made from Upper Davis Spring in
Davis Canyon on Easterly slope Of Hot Creek
Mountain Range, in Eureka County, Nevada,
at . point from which the Sc corner Of Sec
"a, I. 16 north, Range 81 T., Nj. ID. b. q NJ,
bears south 8 deg. % min. East l548 feet dis
tant, by means of a dam and one cubic feet
per second is to be conveyed to portions Of E4
Of Ell Of SEA Of sec. "a and NW4 of SW4 oil
Sec. 50 and 81 of NWt Of Sec. 80 T. l6 north
range 81 E., NJ. u. b.. 4 M. by means OF
bitches and there used for irrigation, stock
and domestic purposes from April until No
vember Of each year. Water not to be re-
turned to stream.
Signed: w. M. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
WATER NOTICE

Notice of Application for Permission to Ap-
propriate the Public Waters of the
State of Nevada
Application No. 4l26.
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day
of August, 1916, in accordance with Section
50, Chapter lao, of the statutes Of 1918, one
Charles w. Williams, of DuckwHter, County
of Nye, and State of Nevada, made applica-
ton to the State Engineer of Nevada for per-
mission to appropriate the public waters OF
the State of Nevada. Such appropriation is
to be made from Kinkead Springs, at q point
zoo feet east of the SW corner of Sec. 50, T.
10 north range 81 E.. NJ. d. b. 4 NJ, by
means of dams an IL of one cubic feet per
second is to be conveyed to portions of the 81
of 81 of SW4 Sec. 81, T. Is north range 81
E., and north of north ! of north west of
Section 2, T.. 15 north range 81 f., Nj. ID. Il.
Il NJ, by means Of bitches and there used for
irrigation and stock purposes from April un-
til November of each year. Water not to be
returned to stream.
Signed: w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1916-10-07
Realisation Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Registry
Books for the General Election to be held
on November z, 1916, are now open at my Of
fee in Palisade Precinct No. 5, Eureka
County, State Of Nevada. for the registration
of all qualified electors. Said books will re-
main open on all legal days until Il o'clock p. M.
October 20. 1916, for registration for the Gen.
eral Election. For ten days prior to the date
set for the closing of the books for this cleo
iion. said books will be open from z to 9 o'clock
D. NJ, in addition to the hours above stated.
III. +. EBERT,
By n. A. Whitmore, Deputy.
Ex-Oficio Registry Agent for Palisade
Election Precinct. Eureka County, Nevada.