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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
JAMES N. AKERS DEAD
AFTER A USEFUL LIFE
Well Known Big Sandy Mer-
chant passes Away AT
Old Age Of 73 Years

James M. Akers, 70, senior
member of the mercantile firm
of j. M. Akers & Son of Big
Sandy, passed away at his home
in that city Sunday night after
a long and useful career.
Mr.. Akers was one of the best
known and most popular citizens
of Big Sandy and at the time of
his death was the oldest mer-
chant in the prosperous little
Benton county city.
He is survived by his wife,
four sons and a daughter w.
B. Akers and H. w. Akers, of
Big Sandy, R. L. Akers, of
Princeton, KY, John Akers, of
Oklahoma, and Mrs. Matte Bur-
ton, Of Mayfield. KY.
The burial was at Sugar Creek
cemetery near Big Sandy Tues
day afternoon.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
Elder Thompson to
Preach Two Sermons

q -
Elder 7. B. Thompson, of
Murray, KY, will preach at the
courthouse, county court room,
on the 9Th Lords day in this
month, services at II O'Clock a.
M, and 2::30 p. m.
Elder Thompson preached a
series of Gospel sermons here
last November and made many
warm friends while here and we
feel sure that there are many
who will be glad of the opportu.
nifty Of hearing him again. Ev-
erybody invited to attend these
services.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
ROBINSON WILL QUIT
EDUCATIONAL PAPER
UNLESS MADE CENSOR
w. R. Bourne Charged With
Discriminating In Favor
OF High Schools.
GENERAL SHAKE-UP PROBABLE
Rumored That State Depart
ment May Request Resig-
nation OF Bourne.
GENERAL SHAKE-UP PROBABLE

y k Z
Trouble apparently is brewing
in the educational ranks of Ten
nessee. Details at this time were
difficult to obtain.
w. t. Robinson, principal of
Grove high school and one of the
leading educators of the South,
has rendered his resignation as
editor of The Tennessee Educat-
or, q school publication, unless
all editorials are submitted to
him for censorshipbefore printed.
A far reaching investigation
by the State Department of Edu-
cation and the requested resig-
nation of w. R. Bourne. state
high school inspector, and manag-
ing editor of The Tennessee
Educator may result from the
bomb thrown into educational
circles by Prof Robinson, accord
ing to report.
1t seems that The Tennessee
Educator was founded last Sep
tember or October as the official
organ of The Tennessee Depart
|ment cf Education and that the
paper is not expected to discrim-
mate in favor of any class of
schools as against any other class
or classes, and the charge made
by Prof. Robinson and the reason
given by him for rendering his
resignation as editor is under
stood to be that Mr.. Bourne is.
trying to turn the paper into a
sponsor for the high schools only
and in doing SO neglecting the
interests Of the various other
classes of educational institu-
tions. *
According to what could be
learned Mr.. Bourne has recently
sent out to the teachers of the
state and the stockholders Of The
Tennessee Educator q circular
letter, the exact contents Of
which are not yet known, to
which Prof. Robinson took vio-
lent exceptions.
In connection with the rumor-
ed resignation of Mr.. Bourne as
managing editor Of the publica-
tion, it is said that Prof. Robin
son is slated as his successor.
However, unless Mr.. Bourne
does resign or all articles for
publication in The Tennessee
Educator are submitted to Prof.
Robinson for censorship the
latter will no longer be connected
with the paper.
Prof. Robinson's connection
with The Tennessee Educator
began with the November issue.
In that issue the following in
regard to his connection with the
publication appeared. I'VE an
nounce with pleasure the Eaddi-
tion of Mr.. w. T. Robinson to
the editorial staff. His work
will commend itself to the school
people Of the state, and your
cordial support for his depart
ment is requested
Thus, things started off: per
fectly harmoniously, but it was
not long, so it is understood
Prof. Robinson claims, until Mr..
Bourne was using the columns of
| the paper to boost the high
schools of the state and high
school work in general to the
lhurt of the other schools. Mr..
Robinson was determined that
all the schools be given a square
A.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
New Term AT Grove
High School Begins

Prof. w. 7. Robinson. princi-
pal Of Grove High School, an
nounces that the 1916 school term
will begin at Grove Monday,
when those promoted from the
Atkins Porter school. as we'll as
the county schools, should enter.
When the new students are en-
rolled Grove wiIlhave the largest
enrolment in its history.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
Mrs. Jennie Scott

Mrs. Jennie Scott, wife of
jerome Scott, died at the Baptist
hospital at Memphis Tuesday.
She is survived by her husband
and five children, The family
formerly lived in Henry county.
The body was brought to Paris
and the burial was at the Looney
cemetery with services by Rev.
D. T. Spaulding.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21

DR.. L. L. Alexander, Henry
county member of the eighth
district congressional committee,
has received from Hon. H. E.
Graper, Of Henderson county,
chairman, a notice for a meeting
of that body to be held at Lex
ington, Friday January 28.
The purpose Of the meeting is
to order a primary for the nomi-
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
Chairman Graper Calls Meeting
of Eighth District Congressional
Committee; vii Order Primary

nation of a Democratic candidate
for Congress. The primary will
probably be held on the date of
the regular August election, as
in the past. There are two an
nounced candidates for the nomi-
nation Hon. Dudley Porter. of
Paris, and T. w. Sims. DR..
Alexander will attend the meet
ing of the committee.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
Mrs. M. E. Crews

At the Gallon flats Sunday
night at 10 O'Clock, Mrs. N. E.
Crews, age 81, died Of pneu-
monia. She is survived by three
daughters, one of whom is Mrs.
L. M. Payne, of this city. The
body was carried to Greenfield.
Tenn, Monday for interment.
Funeral services were conducted
at the Greenfield Baptist church,
of which she was the Oldest
member.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
Mrs. Henry P. Lowry.

Mrs. Henry P. Lowry, aged
"a years. died Saturday at the
family residence, near Manly
vile. She leaves her husband
and many other relatives. In
terment was at Pleasant Hill
cemetery.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-01-21
AS Others See Us

----
The Paris Partisan, under
the editorial management of
Eugene Travis. is about the
livest sheet that comes to our
exchange table. Friendship
Tri-County News.
Eugene Travis. editor of the
Paris Partisan, is trying to.
make a country paper equal to
a city daily; and we believe he
will succeed, too. He is MAX
ing the Partisan one ofthe best
weekly papers in the state.
and the merchants and people
of Henry county ought to give
him their loyal support. Dow
er Courier.
The Partisan of Paris, Tenn,
has set a standard to country
newspapers as we'll as for it.
self for 1916. The Partisan
with its owner, new editor,
and outfit is a classy looking
paper, new life having been
injected into it. Typographical
ly, it is a beauty. Its reading
matter and heads are snappy
and If it is kept to the stand
ard set it is bound to be a
winner. = Murfreesboro Home
Journal. All ss agss
We have just received a
copy Of the Paris Parlsian of
January 7th. 1t is a superb
paper in every respect edito-
rally, locally and typographi-
cally. If, as the paper says,
this issue is a standard set by
it for 1916, it will work great
er things than the great works
it has already wrought for
Paris and Henry county both
of which are live wires.
Here's to you, neighbor, and
may your highest ideals and
fondest ambitions be realized.
-Covington Leader.
Among our exchanges is
The Partisan, published at
Paris, which has been a good
paper all the while, but il we
are to Judge by the first issue
Of 1916 she will be a Hum
Dinger' this year. She puts
ON all the airs Of a city daily,
with those snappy head lines
and spicy editorials. We are
always glad to note the i'm
provement in any OF our ex-
changes. 1t is an inspiration
to us. We wish The Partisan
a happy and prosperous year
for 1916. Greenfield News.
The last issue Of The Pari-
sian of Paris came to us last
week with bran new clothes"
on-every line being in new
type and handsomely made up
lin fact cannot be improved.
The reading matter contained
therein cannot be better. The
proprietors and editors pro-
pose to keep in the front rank
in the future. Unfortunately
The Partisan will make all of
its country cousins" jealous,
we are afraid. We heartily
wish it great success as the
days 60 by. -Waverly Senti-
mel. fl...
The initial number of The
Partisan, published at Paris,
Tenn, for the year 1915, is a
splendid product in the form
of a weekly newspaper. con-
tanning eight pages of all home
print, devoted to Paris and
Henry county. Its news col
umns are complete; it's edito-
rial department is unexcelled
and it contains a liberal amount
of advertising which goes to
prove that the business people
f H enry county know
where and how to obtain re-
suits. The Partisan merits a
splendid patronage, both in
advertising and subscription.
and here's hoping that its
fondest anticipations may be
realized. - Houston County
News
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1916-12-19
Searcy Hearing Testimony
Is Gipen to the Public
Times Special Correspondent at orbdge Secures Sunop
sis Of What Witnesses Told at The Preliminary
Trial.
Times Special Correspondence

hhNN 'ptcHl correspondence
AT 10 o'clock Monday, December IL.
1916, Justice of the Peace. j. A. Jewell
opened court and proceeded to ex-
pam TO the prisoners that they were
mere for preliminary hearing only
and asked them if they had secured
council. Each of the three answered
that they did not desire any attorney.
Then the judge read the complaint
which accused the men of killing Fred
NJ Searcy on Tuesday evening by
shooting him with pistol in the head.
They were not required to plead. The
witnesses for the state were then call
Ell and sworn and requested to remain
outside the hall until called to testify
me names of the witnesses for each
OF the defendants was then asked for
and all such witnesses were request
ed TO leave the hall and remain within
call. An officer was given a list of
names of the witnesses and stationed
at the door to see that thev remained
outside.
The district attorney then gave the
court a brief outline of the law as
applied to the case.
The first witness called was ]. Scott
Fleming, who said that he was the
postmaster at Jarbidge and had been
since May "a. 1912; that the murdered
man, f. NJ. Searcy had been driving
the first class mail stage since the
twenty-third of November aud that be-
fore that for some time lie had been
driving parcel post wagon; that he
mail stage usually arrived At The post
office between 500 and $50 p. IN.
that he knew the road was bad ana ne
did not think much about the stage
being late until about 1000 o'clock
when he heard that a team supposed
to be the mail team had passed the
lower end of town some time previous
ly, then he began to have some sus-
picion that all was not right as it
was well known that considerable
money was expected on the stage that
trip, and he got a few men to 20 with
him to make a search of the river bot
tom between the pOstoffice and the
lower end of town. They went to the
bridge and then spread out and went
across to the flat near the lower end
of town, where there are some cabins
and tents and where there were some
freighters camped, these parties had
seen the stage go by them about $50
so the men turned and went up the
river bottom searching through the
brush and found the stage about 200
feet from where the road turns to
cross the bridge and near the old road
which used to ford the river some 400
feet above the bridge There was
man on the seat in a hunched up posi-
ton and he could not see any mail
sacks under his feet. then it was that
he became sure that there must have
been foul play and he left everything
as it was and left some of the men
to guard the team and came to tow
for the officers. The constable and
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1916-12-19

member what time it was that he saw
Kuhl
Harry G. Allison, witness for Kuhl,
said that he saw Kuhl sit in the poker
game in the Log Cabin and the dealer
put in $3.50 with him, that the game
started about 6:15, that Kuhl started
to play about one and half hours
later, that Kuhl took the seat vacated
by cook who got up to go to the
picture show.
Oscar Walker, witness for McGraw,
said that he opened a poker game in
the Success saloon with McGraw and
Tex Kelley, that he saw McGraw in
the saloon for twenty minutes before
the game started, that he thought the
game started about eight o'clock and
run till about nine o'clock.
Eugene Cole, witness for McGraw,
said he saw McGraw playing poker
but did not notice the time.
p. L. Woodgate. witness for Nc
Graw said that he ate supper about
6:15 and then walked around town,
remembered seeing McGraw in one
of the saloons but could not tell when
nor where.
Tex Kelley, witness for McGraw
said that he was playing poker In the
Success with Mr. Walker, that he
thought the game started about 5:45
p. m, that he played till 7:45 when
he left to go to the show and that Nc
Graw was still playing.
l.. ID. Mink, witness for McGraw,
said that he saw McGraw in Success
and gave him $500 to play poker with,
that the game started about p m.
and thought it broke up about 500
o'clock but did not know as he went
to the show, that he was positive the
game started before 500 o'clock,
thought Kuhl sat into the game about
eight o'clock and thought that Nc
Graw played all the time. that he ID
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1916-12-19
ened another game at 7.25.

Jess Rittenhouse, witness for Beck,
said that Beck played poker about an
hour and half and that the game
broke up about HOO p. M, that he
came up town about 2 p. m. and that
he was with Beck more or less all the
afternoon and evening, that they were
around together a good deal all night.
that he sat in poker game in the Mint
about 500 or $50, that he was in the
Log Cabin about $40 and saw Beck,
time was told him by another man
who said he had to go to supper right
away, that he did not think there was
over half hour during Tuesday even
ing that he did not see Beck, that he
played poker from $3.50 to GAO but
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1916-12-19

that Beck was not there, that the
game broke up and he went into the
Log Cabin where he saw Beck and
they returned to the Mint where he
sat into draw game, that on the way
Beck told him about getting a gun for
fellow in trouble, that Beck sat in
to the game and played about an hour
and half
Carlin Gaulen, witness for Beck,
said that he saw Beck playing poker
but did not know what time it was.
State in rebutal.
Newton Crumley, said that he saw
kuhl in poker game about 500 p. m.
in the Success.
9. J. Werner. miner. but just now
Continued on Page 81
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1916-12-19

GENERAL ADVERTISING
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1916-12-19
GENERAL ADVERTISING

Continued on Page 81
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27

wart, which means to stand straight
No prefix or affix has ever been at.
tached to define his Republicanism.
A larger exemption is advocated by
the Devils Lake man for the income
tax, which should be graduated to
bring the burden of taxation upon
those most able to bear it.
If elected he promises to spend no
little time In the interest of a worka-
BILE rural credits bill, aimed to wipe
out the excessive interest rates which
have proven a detriment to North Da.
kota.
Mr.. Cuthbert has come out strongly
against the Socialist. w. w. agitators
who have bred discomfort through the
land. He holds that the Socialist prin.
ciples are unworkable and undesira.
Bile. Incidents where the American flag
has been insulted are outrages against
the country. he insists.
In a striking manner Mr.. Cuthbert
has said:
II believe the average American
loves fair play and wants nothing
more. The protest of the people the
past few years has been against I'M
fairness in business. The cry has
been for bread, and the false prophets
have been giving them a stone. The
people have demanded simple justice,
and have received 'isms' and 'schisms.
The demagogue with his clamor must
70. The OfficehOlder who deyotes his
time to organizing hyphenated politi.
cal leagues to perpetuate himself in
power must be supplanted by the pub
lie servant who will give his time to
get beneficial and wholesome laws"
political ADVERTISEMENT
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
SCIENCE SCHOOL NOTES

President Smith is in Bismarck
attending a meeting Of the State
Board of Regents.
The Misses Miles, ZuiIl and
'Oistad entertained the Ladies' Aid
Of the Congregational church on
Monday afternoon at Burch Hall
Mrs. Hodgson Herman. Mimi
spent Easter Sunday with her
daughter. Ida. at Burch Hall.
The English class in argument
tation and debate held a debate
on the Philippine question, Tues
day. 4. NJ.
The first game of the season on
Smith Field will be played with
Park Region College, Friday, p.
NJ. April 2Sth.
The big annual band concert
Will be given under the direction
of Prof. Warren May 4th in the
Science School Gymnasium. A
playlet and other features will add
variety to the program.
Mary Antin, the famous Rus
Slan-American Author will lecture
IN the congregational church May
5th. The admission is greatly re-
duced from what is usually charg-
ed so that this will afford an ex-
cellent opportunity for all the stu
dents to hear her. Students of the
education and history classes are
especially urged to hear her.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

DR.. Stearns was unable to be
here last Sunday as announced.
Mr.. Ehlmer, member of the Far
go College Faculty who came in
his place gave very interesting
talks both morning and evening.
Special mention is due the double
quartet whof furnished such ex-
cellent music at the morning SER
vice.
Prayer meeting tonight at eight
OclocN. After this meeting there
will be meeting of the Sunday
School Board. The meeting is i'm
portant and every member is re-
quested to be present.
Next Sunday the services will
be as usual, morning service at
1890, with Reverend Mr.. Albert
of Crookston as speaker; Sunday
School at 1900; Christian Endea-
vor at 200 and evening service
at 500. Mr.. Albert will also speak
in the evening.
The Ladies' Aid was very en-
entertained Monday after
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
METHODIST CHURCH

Very interesting Easter services
were held last Sunday. In the
morning the church was we'll fill
de. Two of the Sunday school
classes under the guidance of
the teachers had decorated the
church with potted plants, lining
the whole front of the choir lott,
besides a large bank of flowers
in front Of the pulpit.
The sermon thcne was EFT
Resurrection of the Dead" The
choir rendered good service IN
leading the congregational sing
ing md in the special music that
srcatly added to the Attractive
ness of the service.
In the afternoon the knights
Templar attended i'm uniform and
held their Easter service. using
the beautiful ritual for the oc-
casion. At this service the choir
rendered two special numbers,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
INDIAN SCHOOL ITEMS

: On Monday. April 18th occurred
the death of Mary Goku. The
funeral was held from the Catho-
lie church OH Wednesday. Mary
was eighteen years of age and be-
longcd to the Chippewa tribe.
Her home was at Bayfield,. Wis.
She had completed the 9Th grade
at the Carlisle Indian school and
was attending the Wahpeton
High School this year. Mary
was one of our good reliable girls
and is greatly missed by both
students and employees.
Our clerk. Mr.. Hart is spending
his vacation in Canada.
The carpenter. Mr.. Azure. has
been transferred to Standing Rock
agency and Mr.. Jensen grom Mas
sachuSctte has been appointed to
take his place. sc is new man
i'm the service.
We are preparing a program
for American Indian Day. which
will occur the second week in May
4 special Easter program was
rendered Sunday evening. 1t con-
sisted Of special music by the
choir. recitations, etc.
All are looking forward to the
closing of school which will occur
June 2tst. As the course of
study has been changed there viii
be no graduates. but closing ex-
rrriSrs will he held.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
TO the VOTERS OF RIcHLANp
COUNTY


Because of the fact that l am
at present Deputy Sheriff and am
acquainted with the economical
management of that office and for
the further reason of the express
kindness of the voters asking me
to become a candidate for the
office of Sheriff. I desire to be a
public servant always carrying out
the will of the taxpayers, there
fore place myself in your hands
believing it is not necessary for
me to enter into the details con-
corning my ability, l therefore
thank you for your kindness and
will rely upon you to support me
at the coming Primary Election,
June 28th, 1916.
Most Respectfully.
Robert v. McMichaal
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN
CHURCH NOTES

Services next Sunday at the St.
Johns church. Services will
commence at 1890.
Services at Mooreton next Sun
day afternoon at 800.
Young Peoples Society of the
Wild Rice church will meet next
Sunday evening al 1880.
English services at Galchutt,
Wednesday. May 3rd. Services
will be held at 1880 p. m.
Registration OF confirmation
class at the Bethany church, May
3rd at 400 p. M.
The Young Ladies Aid Of the
Bethany church Will meet at Tho
home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Herm-
unslie. Saturday. April goth.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
Church Announcements
All Notices MUST be by Tuesday Evening
were Greatly enjoyed.

were greatly enjoyed.
The bake sale held by the Ladies
at the store Of Paul, Oliver &
Purdon on Saturday was very sue
cessful and added neat sum to
the treasury Of the Aid.
The Ladies Aid was entertained
by Mrs. Voves and Mrs. Miner at
the home of the latter on 2nd st.,
on Wednesday Afternoon.
You are cordially invited to the
services next Sunday. There will
be special music at both services,
morning and evening and you will
find welcome if you come.
Also you will be welcomed to
the Sunday school and the Ep-
worth League. Prayer meeting on
Thursday at 1880 p. IN.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-04-27
(POlitical Advertisement


There are two great factors in
the realm Of education.
First: The teaching power.
Second: The Superintendency
Of Mind Effort.
/ Looking at the noble and pro-
ductive years of service given by
superintendent w. E. Hoover Of
Fargo. the people Of this state
know the man, not as politician,
or a mere money seeking official,
but a man who has sought out
the best method in teaching and
who has studied how to superin-
tend-guide the mind Of individ-
ual pupils, in their efforts to Sc
cure thorough and practical ed
ucation.
Hoover believes in individualism
He devotes his energy to the in
dividual. needs Of each student.
He looks at the public school,
whether rural or city, as one great
work and he meets the country
and city pupil within indiidual
experience and helpfulness for the
undivided needs o fevery pupil in
the schools Of North Dakota.
TO know Hoover. it not merely
read about him; but just meet
those who have been taught and
educated by him. His manhood,
methods and character, are all
impressed on the hearts Of his
scholars. If you ask them. then
with thousands of non-partisaE
educational voters you will vote
for W. E. Hoover of Fargo for
superintendent Of public instruc-
tion for North Dakota.