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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-03-31


/ Judge N. r. Barham left last Sat-
urday night to visit his sister, Mrs.
| A. M. Mitchell, at Grayson, Louisi-
ana. Judge Barham's mother, is
also visiting Mrs. Mitchell.
We have received from our friend
W. r. Hawks, a barrel of Florida
Yam sweet potatoes fit for a king
and Esq. Hawks has thousands more
bushels. Notice his ad in Progress.
Ralph Hughes and Miss Lillian
Lancaster, of Clifton, were here in
the last weekend and remained until
Monday, assisting Miss Beatrice
Hughes in her musical recital Sat-
urday night.
John A. Jones is putting a cold
drink, cigar and candy stand in a
part of the l. H. Pearson grocery
which has been partitioned off, M.
R. Gibson, the jeweler, will occupy
the room with Jones.
M. A. Johnson and wife, Of Men,
phis, will spend all next week here
doing resident photo work. They
will call at your home during that
time and will be pleased to make
phographs that you may want.
Give the Shumate Safeguard Ra-
Zor a trial-full size blade, can't
cut your face-eyery razor guaran-
teed. Sold by Stewart Drug Co.
The Shumate razor advertises and
makes good every claim for the
goods.
NoTIcE-The well-known Holstein
male owned by John F. Hall and
mpself, from this date will be at my |
place at the A. Griggs farm, south
west Of Lexington.
Esco DERRYBERRY.
The musical recital given last |
Saturday night in College Hall by |
Miss Beatrice Hughes and her pu-
pills, was favored by the presence of |
an audience of fair proportions and
was enjoyed by those who attended. |
Miss Hughes has already proven
her capability as a teacher of mus
ic.
We have the Earliest, Big, High
Class Strawberry grown. Also the
Best one are the Everbearing Kinds;
bears the best favored berries from
spring until snow flies. Free Book
let.
WAKEFIELD PLANT FARM,
Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Second Quarterly Meeting Of
the Lexington Circuit, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, will be held
in Lexington, Saturday, April LIST.
at II a. m, by the Dis
trict Superintendent. The official
members of each church are expect
ed to be present at II a. H., Satur-
day. Come and bring a good re-
port from all the churches.
S. B. STEPHENS, Pastor.
Blytheville, Ark,
3-27-16.
DEAR PROGRESS:
Arrived Saturday, 3p. m, after
a long ride of lis miles; the last
Is through a drenching rain. My
steeds (mules) got so they would
stand without hitching and |
without sitting.
Yours truly,
JAS. A. HENRY.
Subject of sermon at M. E. Church
South, protracted meeting Thursday
night, Hiding Among the Stuff"
Friday night the subject will be
"Worldliness." There will be ser
vice for children Saturday after
noon at two o'clock instead of the
regular service at three. Regular
service Saturday night at usual
hour. Regular service Sunday at
eleven o'clock, sermon especially
to ladies at two o'clock, brief ser
vice at depot at three thirty, and a
sermon especially to men at the
Sunday evening hour. Everybody |
invited to all of these services.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-03-31

We have the Earliest, Big, High
Class Strawberry grown. Also the
Best one are the Everbearing Kinds;
bears the best favored berries from
spring until snow flies. Free Book
let.
Williams news., 1916-06-08

past and how incomplete was its observance!
 Except for the activity of the veterans Of the great civil war, would the day have been observed at all? And that suggests the query: When the last veteran shall have gone to his final rest, shall we commemorate their deeds and sacrifices by observing the day set aside for that purpose? God for bid that it should not be so.
 It is for us who had no part in the struggle to preserve our nation, to perpetuate the custom of pay ing annual tribute to the memory of the civil war heroes. It is a disgrace that we should place upon them the burden of Memorial-day observance. It is for us to deny that "after reveilIe for the final bivouac Memorial-day shall be for got"
 The Fourth of July was set aside to commemorate the most venture some political act of history: The declaration of the independence of the American colonies. Shall we let the significance of this momen- tous act be lost thru perfunctory observance of the day?
 Christmas commemorates, the birth of Him who lived to point the way to life eternal and died to save a sinful world. Fortunate for this day that the Church has it's observance in its keeping. Were it left to the spirit of the secular ism of our day it would share the impending fate of the other days.
 We need a revival of the spirit which prompted the setting aside of certain days to be given up to a consideration of matters of inn port to our higher life. We need to re- mind ourselves, not only individ ually but nationally, that gross materialism leads but to decay; for life, it must be leavened by that spirit of altruism which causes us to forget our own selfish ends and remember only the greater good of the many. -....t ..-...,.
Williams news., 1916-06-08
''SIS HOPKINS" AT
 THE SULTANA

The management of the Sul- tana has arranged with the Reel" California Girls Con- pany to present Sis Hopkins" to Williams people next Satur- day night. This company travels by auto, which they use as a ballyhoo winch always interests the people of the towns in which they appear because of it's novel, ty.
 The Vaudeville number that creates the best impression is the quick char acte1 change work where the changes are made on the stage before the audience. The production of the Reel" California Go. is of this charac- ter.
Williams news., 1916-06-08
THE GREATEST NAVAL BATTLE

The naval battle fought by the English and German navies May 31 and June 1, is claimed to be the greatest naval battle of history. The two fleets came together the evening of May 51 and fought far into the night. A large number of warships on each side were des- troyed and several thousand men lost their lives.
 Both of the contestants in this great battle claim the victory. It would seem from the latest reports that the British held the field, the Germans retiring behind their Notifications. Conflicting claims make it difficult to determine which experienced the greater loss. It is evident, however that the loss on each side was nearly 20 war ships of some class.
Williams news., 1916-06-08
To Salute The Veterans

Washington, D. C., June S-The pretty custom of rendering an officers salute to all veterans of the Civil War when they are re- cognized on the street, started by enlisted men of the United States Marine Corps, may be made com pulsory for all enlisted men of whatever service arm, if the joint resolution introduced into the House by Representative L. c. Dyer, of Missouri, passes.
 It would be a very pretty cus- tom all right, to salute the veterans of the Civil War, but, compulsion! There is too. much eompulsion or attempts .toecompef people to ex- tend courtesies. It's 9 matter of education. As rule, cempulsion does more harm than good,
Williams news., 1916-06-08
AT THE SU[TANA

Tonite: Red Feather Drug ged Waters, Gloria Fonda.
 Friday: Triangle Plays, "The Edge of the Abyss, Mary Bo- lond.
 Saturday: The Reel" Califor- mia Girls Co.,, Sis Hopkins" Ethelynda McMullin.
 Sunday: Paramoun Picture Corp, "The Cheat, Fannie Ward.
 Monday: Metro Picture Corp. "The House Of Tears" Emily Stevens.
 Tuesday: Paramount Corp, Temptation" Geraldine Farrar.
 Wednesday: Paramount Corp. Jane" Charlotte Greenwood and Sydney Grant.
Williams news., 1916-06-08
Shall MemoriaI-Da Be Forgot?


 Ours is an iconoclastic age and on the whole it is we'll that we should engage in the destruction of traditional idols, but there are instances when an observance of the forms of idolatry may serve a good purpose.
 The people of the United States have set aside fewer days for the expression of sentimental regard, be the object what it may. than any other people on the face of the earth. There are, excepting the Sabbath day, only four days des- ignated by national legislation as holidays (holy days). States des- ignate other days, but only four days out of 315 for national ob- servance: Washington's birthday, Memorial-day, the 4th of July and Christmas.
 The observance of these days is not essential to our national we'll being, and yet it is essential that the spirit in which these days were set aside fer observance shall be fostered. It were just as well - probably better that it should be fostered by a religious observance of these particular days.
 There needs to be a revival of the spirit of observance of our holidays. Washington's birth day, set aside for the observance of the birthday of him who has been named the father of his country and who was a distinguished and disinterested part in the struggle for our liberties, is being neglected by our thotless generation. Can we afford to so neglect it? Were it not well to revive the observance of this day lest succeeding gener- ations shall think it no great mat ter to have served fait hfully and well in freedoms cause.
 Memorial day set aside to com- memorate the sacrifice of millions to preserve our nation, has just
Williams news., 1916-06-08
A. R.. MONTGOMERY
 FOR SUPERVISOR

The News has learned that MT. A. R. Montgomery of Will Hams intends to make the race for the nomination for County Supervisor at the primary on the republican ticket. The west end of Coconino will, naturally, be interested in MT. Montgomery's s attempt to secure this nomina- ton. The West End needs a Supervisor, and for that matter is entitled to one. MT. Mont gomery would make an excell- ent Supervisor and having been identified with the interests of the West End for many years, he could be depended upon to see that the West End got what was coming to it.
 MT, A. R. Montgomery has lived in Williams for more than ten years and during practically the whole period of his residence here he has been employed by the Saginaw & ManisteeLum Der Go. He has acquired property interests in Williams and is, therefore, taxpayer, and in ttis respect fulfills the require ment of the law.
 MT. Montgomery is a public spirited citizen who believes most heartily in the development of our public institutions. He is especially interested in the public school as is evidenced by the fact that two of his four sons have been graduated by the Will Hams public school and are now taking advanced work in other institutions of learning, one being a student in the Los Angeles Polytechnic and the other student in the Pclytech- nic at Riverside, California. His younger sons are now in the Will Hams school. " =
 The nomination of MT. Mont gomery would be entirely satis- to the republicans of Williams, the News feels sure, and his election would be very cheer fully accepted by the repuhli- cans of the county.
Williams news., 1916-06-08

MT. and Mrs. Charlboise welcom- ed boy baby Wednesday night. Mrs. Charlebois was Juan:ta Reese before marriage.
 MT. Claud Thomasson of Red Lake district was in town to-day Thursday, and reported the birth of 9-9 pound boy at his homo this morning.
 Mrs. Fred Ramey who has been with the Lebsch Refreshment Par Tor for some time will leave for the Canyon next Monday. Miss. Lois Trimmer will take Mrs. Ramey's place in the Parlor
Williams news., 1916-06-08

Our idea of preparedness is to try to be legislatively efficient. Our national legislative body has been very slack in this respect. While other nations have been profting by American inventions, we have permitted nay, forced our in- ventors to go abroad for apprecia- tion of their genius. America air-ship and submarine have been built by the nations of Europe by the hundred while we have practic. ally none and we are not sure the few we have will work.
Williams news., 1916-06-08
Rates Reduced

PHOENIX, June 5.-Sweeping reductions in the rate on flour and grain within the State of Arizona are prescribed in an order issued Saturday by the Arizona corpora tion commits. ion. The order, W hich affects all the important railroads of the State is effective July 1.
 A distance tariff o from 5 to 55 cents per 100 pounds for flour in carload lots and from 5 to AS cents per 100 pounds for grain is pres- cribed by the commission. The rates increase according to distance. the average increase being one cent per 100 pounds for each five miles increase in the distance moved. The order made applies to the Arizona Eastern, Arizona & New Mexico, A. T. & s. F., Fl Paso & Southwestern, and South ern Pacific railroad companies, the other carriers having been exempt ed by the commiss1on's order. The reduction on flour, it is estimated will amount to 50 per cent, while rates on grain in carload lots will be reduced from 15 to 20 per cent by the commission order.
Williams news., 1916-06-08
Sweet Clover Does We'll In '>. : Cochise, Why Not Here?

In the University Weekly Press Letter report of the Farm Adviser of Coehises county on the growing of sweet clover in that section oi the country. Sweet clover, accord ing to this report, outdistances alfalfa by far in growth and pro- duction. The clover grew to a height of 3 feet and yielded en- ormously. There was no trouble in getting stock to eat it.
 Sweet clover has been known to grow thriftily near Williams, but as far as known to the News, it has not been cropped. Sweet clover will grow with much less moisture than alfalfa and it will do we'll on a much lighter soil. The Williams man who will experiment with sweet clover will be a public bene- factor. He may add to his own success IS farmer, but what is really more important, he may open a way for other men to make farming a success in semi-arid countries. ,;
Williams news., 1916-06-08

The United States ought to have 1000 air-ships and not less than 100 submarines at once. This would be a good start toward the preparation we should make for national defence. The expensive dreadnaught and the super are go- ing to be eliminated as important agents of warfare. Let's keep up with the procession in our pre- paredness plans.
Williams news., 1916-06-08
INSTRUMENTS FOR RECORD

Bill of Sale, Chas. E. Burton to Yoder & Melick Cattle Co.
 Location Notice, Garage Placer, w. Hubbell ct al.
 Location Notice, Garage Placer No. 2, W. Hubbell ct al
 Bill of Sale, N. H. Marley to Chas. F. Quayle Chattel Mortgage, Chas. F. Quayle to N. H. Marley
 Agreement, Between Jos. John ston and Rabbit Bros. Co.
 Affidavit of Labor, Little Daisy, White Mesa Min, Dist. J. w. Francis
 Affidavit of Labor, Ohio, White Mesa Min. Dist. J. w. Feancis
 Deed, Chas. J. Rabbit ct ux to Saginaw & ManiStee Lumber Co. BE-
 Dissolution of Copartnership, A. G. Bader and B. E. May
 Release of Realty Mortgage; Anna K. Bendedict to Frank w: Payne
Williams news., 1916-06-08
100 Automobiles From
 .... Fla gstaff Sunday

Flagstaff people will come to Williams next Sunday in 100 auto mobiles for the purpose of creating an interest in the Chautauqua which they have arranged to hold
 early in July. Services will be
 held in the NJ. E. church at o'clock. Everyone will be welcome and a good attendance is hoped for.
Williams news., 1916-06-08

B. F. Riordan, driving from Flagstaff to Williams, last Saturday took notice that the wind was severest at the divide, Riordan. He had to tussel with the wind to stay in his car. It was quite a relief to reach Williams where it was comparatively calm.
Williams news., 1916-06-08

More noise is being made over preparedness than circumstances justify or can even excuse. We are all for it. Why make 1t an issue? .,.
Williams news., 1916-06-08

Germany seems perfectly will ing to meet everybody half way but the British fleet.
Williams news., 1916-06-08

For Rent room house with bath. Apply F. M. Gold.
Williams news., 1916-06-08

Some difficulty to believe in a German-Irishman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
REGIMENT LOST AT SEA
Steamer, With Russian Artillery on
Board, Sunk by Mine.

The Finnish steamer Oihonna, of
1910 tons, with a regiment of Rus
sian coast artillery from the Aland is
lands on board, struck a mine and
sank in a few minutes, according to
a dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung
from Copenhagen. All on board with
the exception of so persons are said
to have been drowned. The steamer
was bound for Helsingfors. In addi-
ton to the men lost, 1000 horses went
down with the help.
According to the same source, an
other liner plying between Abo, Rus
sia and Markham likewise struck a
mine and large number of persons
who were on board her are missing.
The accidents according to the news
papers, are attributed to badly an
chored Russian mines belonging to
the Finnish bay mine fields.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
PLANS BOND ISSUE
20 MEET DEFICIT
Of NEW YEAR
President Practically Agrees ii is
Necessary
FOR ARMY AND NAVY NEEDS
President Wilson Will Send Special
Message to Congree Covering
the Question.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Tentative
approval has been given by President
Wilson to plans for a bond issue to
meet a part of the prospective deficit
at the end of the next fiscal year
and the administration leaders in con-
gress are preparing to bring in their
revenue bill as soon as possible after
the holiday recess. 1t became known
today that they have urged that the
president should deliver a special
message or adopt some other means to
spur both houses to prompt action so
that the necessary legislation may be
passed before the end of the present
session.
1t has been agreed that any bond
issue shall be charged to the account
of extraordinary army and navy ex-
penditures. Representative Hull of
Tennessee. author OF the Income Tax
law, outlined today plan he has
drafted for consideration of the Ways
and Means committee for separating
preparedness accounts from the ordi-
nary expenses and receipts of the
government. He estimates that ordi-
nary expenses this year and next will
be less than the ordinary receipts.
and that special taxation and bond is
sues will be needed only to cover ex-
cess disbursements for various pur-
poses, including army, navy, and forti-
fications extensions.
Mr.. Hull's plan contemplates the
issuance of $125 100000 of Panama
Canal bonds for army and navy ex.
penses,$ $40 100000 under the Shipping
act and for the proposed nitrate
plant, and $25,OO,OOO to pay for the
Danish West Indies or total of $780,
100000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
AR MY AIRM{N FLY.
FROM MANHATI TAN
TO QUAKER CITY
Greatest Military Test in History
Of aviation in United States
BEST TIME I HOUR, 81 MINUTES
Fastest Trains Between New York
and Philadelphia Require Two =.
Hours for Trip.

Philadelphia, Dec. 30.-Privates
Salmon and Coyle. who together with
10 other U. S. army aviators left
Memstead, l.. J., this forenoon on a
test fight to this city arrived at 11.32.
Both we're numb from cold. Salmon's
time for the flight was hour and 81
minutes. The fastest trains between
New York and Philadelphia require
two hours for the trip.
At 1890 eight of the aviators had
passed over Camden, N. j., and their
arrival in this city is momentarily
expected.
Twelve aviators started from the
aviation field at Hemstead at 9.3S in
the greatest fight from a military
standpoint ever attempted in this
country. Two of the airmen, Lieuls.
Balling and Bagnall, were compelled
to return to Hemstead because of en-
eine trouble, but the ten remaining
continued toward Philadelphia.
The fight was made for the purpose
of testing a number of appliances
that have been perfected by American
inventors.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
PEACE MOVE GAINS.
NEW PUSH FROM
SCANDINAVIA
Norway, Sweden and Denmark
Follow Vii. .0n
SEND NOTES TO The ENTENTE
Ambassador Gerard Has Sent a Long
Confidential Report to
Washington
SEND NOTES TO THE ENTENTE

The state department made public
at Washington yesterday the peace
note from Norway, with which those
from Denmark and Sweden are iden-
tical. The text follows:
ut is with the most lively interest
that the Norwegian government has
learned of the proposals which the
president of the United States has
made with the purpose of facilitating
measures looking toward the estab-
lishment of durable peace, while ct
the same time seeking to avoid any
interference which could cause pain
to legitimate feelings.
The Norwegian government
would consider itself failing in its dut-
les toward its own people and toward
all humanity if it did not express its
deepest sympathy will all efforts
which could contribute to put an end
to the ever increasing suffering and
the moral and material losses. 1t has
every hope that the initiative of Presi
dent Wilson will arrive at result
worthy of the high purpose which in
spired it,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
news CT the Town sad vn.sas ,ToI0
Briefly foT Busy Readers

James A. Parker of South West
Harbour Maine, and Mrs. Addie
Loucina Elwell of Bennington, were
united in marriage at the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. p l.. Dow Satur-
day, December 80. 1916.
At the Methodist parsonage Satur-
day, December 80, George Clinton
Hover and Lillian Mae Adams both OF
Pittsfeld, Mass. we're united in mar
riage by Rev. p l.. Dow.
Walter S. Cook has resigned his
position at the Bennington Wax Paper
company and will leave Monday for
Springfield, Mass, where he has ac-
cepted a position with the Bassett
Printing and Book Binding Co.
Remember the equal suffrage tea
at the home of Mrs. Putnam, South
street, New Years day from to 5
o'clock Short items of current suf-
frage interest will be read and brief
talk on political convictions will be
given.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-30
CHAMPION BOY PIG RAIsERs
Merle Carpenter OF Colchester Wins
SWeepstake Prize.

Burlington, Dec. 2s.-The special
committee appointed by the Vermont
State Bankers association to have
charge of the boys and girls pig rails
ing contest has approved the awards
made and the winners have received
the prizes.
OF the 175 boys and girls invited to
participate in the contest 100 took
part. Forty-six completed all of the
requirements and 80 of these sent in
stories in addition to the necessary
reports.
These 46 participants raised 14.1S6
pounds of pork, valued at $1552. the
net profit being $23296.
The sweepstake prize of $40 was
awarded to Merle Carpenter of Col.
chester; second, 5, Reginald Manley
of Northfield; third, 81, George f. Nc.
Allister of North Hyde Park.
The winners in Rutland county
We're: lst, Ray Leonard of Brandon;
I'd, Ralph Leonard of Brandon: Sd.
Frank Plumley of North Clarendon,
Addison county: 1st, Philip X,
Hooker whose postoffice address is
Brandon; I'd, John Hall of Orwell.
Bennington county, 1st. Walton F.
Harrington of North Bennington.
Windsor county, lst, Clyde Clogs
ton of South Royalton; I'd, Earl Cleve
land of West Woodstock: Sd, Alma
Leland of North Springfield.
The county prizes were SO, 50 and
81.