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The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-13
!. 5. CRUISER ORDERED TO MEXICAN WATERS
NEW YORK PAPER ENDORSES
 ROOSEVELT FUR PRESIDENT

leader that can bring victory to the republican ranks in 1916. It is peculiar, in that they make strenuous fight against him in his laat campaign. They were regarded by all newspapers as his chief enemy. The links of friend ship seem to have been clasped and
 they are losing no time in spread ing his qualifications oyer the city.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-13

Ladies, our complete line of Spring Millinery
 Now on display, consisting of the very latest in Ladies' Misses and Childrens trimmed hats
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
wEAKLEY COUNTY TENNESSEE, SEPTEMBER s, 1915
Candidates Open
Campaign Here.

DR.. B. 7. Bondurant, of Sharon,
republican nominee for direct re-
preventative, and Chas. A. Ogan,
of Dresden, republican nominee
for floterial representative from
Weakley Carroll and Henry coun-
ties, spoke here Monday afternoon
at the courthouse. Attorney Tai
bert Francis presided and intro
duced the speakers.
A good-sized crowd greeted the
speakers and they were quite liber-
ally applauded. DR.. Bondurant
was formerly trustee of this coun-
ty, a good many years ago, and is
a very popular man. He is an ex-
Confederate soldier, held in high
esteem by his comrades. Mr.. Ogan
is a member Of the Dresden bar
and deputy clerk and master under
Mr.. l. L. Banks. In their speeches
here Monday then defined their
respective position on current
events and asked their hearers to
give their claims careful consider
alton.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
c. A. Chadler ClaS-
Sigal BalloniSt.

The fair association has secured
this we'll known performer for the
fair at Dresden next month with
two exhibitions every day, or prac-
tically four performances daily, in
GLIDING both the balloon ascension
and the high dive, to be witeness-
ed as free acts at the fair grounds
in the presence of the crowds
in front of the grandstand.
The balloon ascension includes
a feature act known as the
double parachute leap, the newest
achievement in ballooning.
Special fair features may come
and 60, but the balloon goes on
forever, and it is more a peren-
NAL Joy to the little folks and the
older ones than all the tried and
untrled experiments IN the amuse-
ment world provided for the use,
the pleasure and profit of county
fairs. There is always a peculiar
interest attached to the balloon
ascension that is never dim with
age nor stale with use, and it
transcends every other novelty,
whether an aeroplane or an ancient
Punch and Judy show. The next
is the sensational high dive, from
the top of a tower ninety-fve feet
to a net below. This is done by
the balloonist, whose sensational
double performance is one of the
marvels of the day.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Want to Hold the
1916 Tobacco Crop

If the talk, which is pretty
general, materalizes there will be
a compact organization in the
county for holding the 1916 crop
Of tobacco, independent Of the
association, for fair prices.
There was general talk here
last Monday among the tobacco
growers for such move, or un-
derstanding. One very prominent
grower who has been in the game
a number Of years. closely OBJ
serving schemes for getting the
crop at a very low figure, made
the statement that he believes if
the farmers would nicely cure
and handle their tobacco, putting
it down in good shape, and hold
it for a good price the good price
would be forthcoming. He cited
last years crop, showing that as
soon as the bulk OF the crop was
sold the prices went skyward and
buyerswere falling over one anoth-
er to buy.
This years crop is said to be
an exceptionally good one, both
as to quality and quantity. In fact,
it is doubtful if the county ever
produced a finer type Of tobacco
than the present crop, which is
being housed and cured at this
time. This being true, it ought
to bring a price far in advance OF
Of last years, and doubtless would
if the farmers declined to sell.
There may be an effort made
to get the tobacco growers to
agree to hold their crop for good
prices.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
St. Louis Capitalist
Visits Former Home

Russell E. Gardner, a leading
capitalist of st. Louis and presi-
dent OF the Chevrolet Automobile
Co., spent several hours in ORES.
den on last Monday, the guest of
his uncle, Esq. A. E. Gardner,
and other relatives.
Mr.. Gardner came down to see
the old town, about which he has
heard so much during recent
months, and wanted to verify
these claims. He had heard that
Dresden was being made one of
the prettiest towns in the uni
verse, that it had a superb sys-
tenn OF waterworks and electric
lights, that new buildings were
springing up all over town and
that there was a spirit of uni
versal prosperity and of civic
pride here. He wanted to see
with his own eyes these i'm
provements in his old home town.
After driving over our beautiful
little city, Mr.. Gardner expressed
himself as astonished, charmed
and gratifed at the wonderful
Improvements made here.
Why" he said, Il had no
idea it was possible for a town to
make so many substantial and
pleasing Improvements in so
short a number Of years, and it
shows that you Dresden people
have the proper spirit. My hat
is off to youP'
Mr.. Gardner thought the court
yard one of the prettiest places he
ever saw and was charmed with
our many beautiful, well-kept
lawns. While here he visited his
mothers grave and the Gardner
old home place, west Of town. on
the Sharon road. He left on the
noon train for Union City to see
his father, Mr.. W. H. Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
ChaS. A. Ogan in
Pictorial Race.

Hon. Chas. A. Ogan, a we'll
known attorney land newspaper
MANI of Dresden, Weakley county,
was in Paris Tuesday and stated
that he was candidate to repre-
sent the hoterial district composed
Of the counties Of Henry, Carroll
and Weakley in the next legis-
lature.
Politically Mr.. Ogan is a repub-
lican and will no doubt have The
endorsement Of the republican
in the three counties.
However, he has hundreds of
democratic friends and many of
these will probably go to his sup
port. He is a gentleman of good
address and will no doubt make a
strong race. Paris Partisan.
advertisement
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Republican Ticket
For the legislature

A convention of the republicans
of Obion county was held here Sat.
urday for the purpose Of nominal.
ing a representative for Obion
county. At the same time was
held senatorial district conven-
ton for this district. The county
convention nominated Vern For
cum of Obion, a graduate from the
Lebanon law school, and a very
popular young republican of this
county.
At the district convention Prof.
G. M. Mathis, for more than year
principal of the Obion city schools,
and prior to that head of the
Union City training school, was
nominated. He is a successful edu-
Gator and is interested in farming.
He was for a number of years
president of Bellevue Female col
college Of Memphis. Prof. Mathis
was born and reared in Henry
county, is highly respected by both
republicans and democrats who
know him, is a splendid speaker
and will prosecute a vigorous cam
paign,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Notice to Tobacco Growers.

We, the committee, desire to
say that if the tobacco growers
wish to have an association that
there must be $4,000 acres pledg.
ed in the dark tobacco district,
composed Of about twenty-five to
twenty-five counties, and that this
amount or the balance Of it, in our
opinion, should be pledged with
in the next few weeks.
Ii you want an association do
not wait for some one to ask you
to pledge your tobacco, but call on
your district chairman or some
one who has a pledge and place
your name on the list, so you can
cooperate together in the sale of
your tobacco and thereby get a
better price for it.
Done by order Of the committee
in session at Dresden, Sept. 4,
1916.
]. II. Foley, Chairman,
FIJI. Holster, Sec'y. Protein.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

Umbrellas, For the best value
buy one Of our $1.00 or 1.25
Al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Primary Called.

The republican county executive
committee met at the court house
last Wednesday and called a pri-
mary to be held Friday, Septem-
Der is, to name a candidate to re-
present Carroll county in the next
session Of the Tennessee legis-
fture. Several members Of the
Sommittee were present and we
understand that the action of the
committee was harmonious.
The committee endorsed Mr.,
Charles A. Ogan, of Dresden, for
floater. Mr.. Ogan has received the
endorsement of his own county
and it is believed the republicans
of Henry county will give him
their endorsement. Carroll Coun-
tv Democrat. advertisement
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
An Example Of
ProgressivenesS.

No better piece Of work, done in
the right way and at the right
time, can be found anywhere than
the field worked in tobacco on the
Dresden and Martin Highway,
owned and cultivated by Esq. Har-
rY Butts. 1t will be recalled that
this time last year the piece Of land
referred to was without fence and
in timber. This four acres was
purchased by the present owner,
Mr.. Butts, last fall and through
out the winter rapid work OF
clearing and an economic use OF
the timber products was under
way. The very first blowing OBJ
served on this highway of the new
year was done on this piece ofland,
the very first plant bed of the sea-
son was burned on this plot, and
the first tobacco set in the COM
munity was found to be done there.
Throughout the entire period of
preparation and cultivation this
field stood out as a model of
promptness, quickness and neat
ness OF cultivation. Not single
phase seemed to have been omit
ed and everything done in the
right way and at the right time.
Furthermore it was among the
first field of tobacco to be cut. The
next day after cutting the field had
the appearance Of a we'll prepared
clover seed bed, not a crust nor
stubble to be seen, and two days
later the field seeded to crimson
clover. | venture that this farmer
laborers under the theory that if a
piece of work is worth doing at all
it is worth doing right.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Revival Meeting at
Baptist Church.

There will be a revival meeting
at the Dresden Baptist church
Sunday, September 10. 1916. And
will continue for several days, at
the usual hours.
The church has secured Rev.
H. A. Todd, formally OF Green
vile, ILL.,, but at present he is pas
tor of the Baptist church of Union
City, who will conduct the services.
Rev. Todd is one Of the strong
est men the Baptists have. He is
a master in the pulpit, a man of
power, fine speaker, depending
absolutely on the power Of God for
results.
Dresden people do not often
have the opportunity to listen to
a man of Rev. Todd's, ability,
therefore, the public is cordially
invited to come and be in the meet
ing and help all they can, that all
christians may have a spiritual
feast as they listen to this gifted
divine. We ask all who can to help
US in the song service. Lets make
it the best possible. Dresden
Baptist Church.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Popular Jeweler
WEEDS Martin Girl

Dresden's expert iewelry and
watch repairer, Mr.. George Turn
er, and Miss Bette Moore, Of
Martin, were married in Dresden
Tuesday night at 11:30. The
ceremony was performed by Ed
er Jim Thomas at his residence
in east East Dresden. The groom
went to Martin on the 7 o'clock
train, and he and his bride re-
turned to Dresden at II, where
they we're met at the station by
Mr.. f. D. Madden who took the
couple in his buggy to the home
OF Elder Thomas. The wedding
took place Immediately.
Georges friends in Dresden have
known for some time that he has
been going to Martin frequent
ly-and not On business. But the
Tuesday night came as
a surprise to all except a limited
number of friends and confdents.
The groom has been we'll known
in Dresden for many years, Of
which town he is a worthy citizen.
We understand that the bride has
lived in Martin for some time.
She is a very estimable young
lady and we'll deserving of all the
happiness that we are sure is in
store for her. The Enterprise
congratulates the happy couple,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
To my Friends.
prices.

To my friends and customers:
/ am now associated with AL
Gardner, the live wire dry goods
store, MARTINI | feel that l am
better situated now than ever
before and know that | can serve
my friends to better satisfaction.
/ only ask you to call and see me
and get our prices. Thanking you
all for all past favors, | am
Yours very truly,
w. f. AKERs.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
NUMBER "a
New County Of
ficialS Sworn In.

On last Monday Trustee Moore
and Sheriff LaFon were sworn
into office. The oath of office was
administered to Sheriff LaFon by
Judge Mavo in his office in the
presence of number of friends
assembled for the purpose both
OF witnessing the administration
OF the oath OF office and to sign
the sheriff's bond. This bond is
one of the best ever made by any
county official. All the room left
for that place on the blank bond
and all the margin was covered
with the names of some of the
county's best men.
Clerk Jeter administered the oath
to Trustee Moore in the clerks
office, where, also many friends
of the popular official had gather
ed to see him indicted into office
and to sign the bond required by
law. This bond is said to worth
at least $500,000, having upon it
some of the wealthiest aud best
known men the county affords.
Mr.. Moores bond was $45O,OOO,
the largest bond ever required
of any trustee in the county.
Mr.. Jeter also administered the
oath of office to the newly elected
constables who were in town on
that day, but many failed to
reach here.
These new officials are good
men and will do their duty as
they see it in every particular.
/ I'm hrollou For Lbo Lo,I .,o1,o
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Methodist Pastor
Highly Honored.

DR.. A. B, Jones, the much be-
loved pastor of the Dresden, Meth
odist church, received the fol-
lowing communication last Tues
day, notifying HIM of his appoint
ment to a colenelcy on the staff
OF the commandments of the
Confederate veterans:
New Orleans, La, Sept. 1, 1916.
Col, A. B. Jones.
Dear Coll am directed by the
comander-in-chief, Gen. Geo. P.
Harrison, to notify you that he
has appointed you a member of
his staff, as colonel and aid.de-
camp. He hopes that you will
be able to accept the position and
be one of his military family.
Please let me know as soon as
convenient, as be wishes to make
announcement in orders.
With best wishes,
VIM. E. MICKLE Agt. General.
This is a very distinguished
honor and his legion of friends
congratulates Bro. Jones on his
The ENTERPRISE and Home and
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
WEAKLEY EXHIBIT
At TR|-STATE FAIR
Farmers Urged to Send in Samples Of Best
Products. Time is Short for
Preparing the Material.

Last week announcement was
made to the effect that the plans
for making exhibits at the Tri-
State fair are under way. Some
products have come in and more
are being needed. Think this mat
ter over and gather something
from your crop to help with this
good cause. Get some tall sam
Piles Of Japan clover, four inches
in diameter. There will be prize
offered for the best single stalk OF
Japan also. See about getting
some large heads Of sorghum,
some nice ears OF corn with shuck
attached, samples Of clover seed,
vegetables of all kinds, pumpkins,
large sunhower heads and prod
ucts OF any kind that would be
attractive.
Another collecting place has
been added. Mr.. W. R. Hawks
and the Gleason Bank will take
care of all products brought in to
Gleason. The committee feels that
the enterprising farmers in the
Gleason territory will come with
their share of the products. They
have always Joined in with all
moves that are good.
The Dresden Bank and the
Martin Land Company will con-
tinue to take care OF products
brought to those towns. Mr., Jack
Roberts, of Sharon, is working on
Vim extensive collection Of apples,
pears and other fruits. Parties
in that section of the county de-
string to help Mr.. Roberts by
sending apples and other fruit
will kindly see him. The county
chairman, Mr.. A. Sharp, will care
for any products furnished from
that territory. The committee
would like to have collection
from around Dukedom. Who will
represent that section of Weakley
county?
Each town in the county should
arrange to have some facts per-
tanning to the opportunities found
in the towns and surrounding ter
ritory drawn up and printed on
card for distribution. Also each
town is requested to have a pen
nant with the name OF town ready
to be sent with other material to
constitute a part Of the decoration.
This display Of products from
Weakley county is going to bel
one of the greatest advertisements
for the county and towns that has
ever been launched &nd deserves
a helping hand from every pro-
gressive citizen.
II you have the developing in
terest Of your county and town
at heart, feel around and see if
YOU can't do something to help
with the good move. Civic pride
should inspire US to do this, Re-
member, all material must be at
the collecting pieces by Saturday
noon, September Is.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

The Enterprise and Home and
Farm only SIPS. If.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-09

A surprise party was given last Thursday by
Miss Louise Weber in honor of her sister
Emma, in observance of the latter's 18th birth
day number of school friends were entertain
ed with music and games, and ice cream and
cake were served. Miss Emma was the re-
cipent of some very pretty gifts.
Miss Edna Curtis entertained last Thursday
night at her home in Miller street in honor of
Vaughan Hayes, who is soon to leave for the
south to spend the winter. The house was
prettily decorated, and there were fifteen
guests. Games, music and dancing were en-
joyed and refreshments were served.
Apple canning at the plant of the Saco Val
ley Canning Co. was delayed last week be-
cause of the non arrival Of two cars of cans
ordered from New York. They arrived Satur-
day night. and were delivered at the plant Sun
day and work was resumed Monday. The
company is having good pack and will take
all the apples that are brought in.
WEST BELFAST MRS. James Sanker has
been sick with bad throat trouble. She was
ATTENDED by DE- roster " ouiaii' .ooSsiuo
Hamilton has gone to Haverhill, Mass, to visit
his mother. Miss Sabra Is. Dyer returned to
Boston last week. Leslie Miller and family
moved into town last Friday for the winter
and are at II Union street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred j. Taber of Boston visited Capt. and Mrs.
Geo Mahoney Saturday and Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs Ralph Hayford have 81 pound boy,
which arrived Nov 1st :. Mrs. Nora McCorri-
son entertained the Boys Club at the farm last
Tuesday night
The Republican journal., 1916-11-09


Francis X, Bushman and Beverly Bayne, the
famous screen stars, will appear in a Metro
photoplay. "Man and His SOUL" today, Thurs
day, at the Colonial. his is a tive-act won
derplay in which sublime alegory and su-
preme human drama form marvellous con-
trast.
North BELFAST. The Sunday school of the
North Belfast church has been growing with
great rapidity through the summer and now
numbers over 80 in the Junior school, where
fine work has been done Last Sunday,
seven boys and girls received rewards for faith
full attendance for three months, August to
November. Each of the seven was given either
a Bible or story book. The following received
books: Bertha Bartlett. Grace Hatch, Margaret
Laid, Beatrice Bartlett, Mary Bartlett
Wifred Howie, George Bartlett Several
have also received pictures for learning the
books of the Old and New Testament or Psalms.
The complete list will be published later. The
subject for the talk next Sunday evening will
be, Snap Shots Samson
The Republican journal., 1916-11-09
The universalist Social Aid will meet this.
inur 'day, afternoon with Mrs. Frank 1. Will

Inc Universalist Social Aid will meet this.
ihur'day, afternoon with Mrs. Frank 1. Will
son.
IN another column real estate in Crescent
oity' Florida. is advertised for sale or rent.
Inc Jacksonville Times Union saws: Cres
zen. lily has been very aptly termed "The
"aroen City of Florida. A visit to that pref
" and progressive place will convince any one
Ihat 1t is re-eminently the garden city of the
'.a'e' IL mas one of the most superb locations
of any city in Florida"
The WoMAN's CLUB. The repnlar MONTH,
meeting of the Belfast Woman's Club WAS
was held on Monday. Nov. 9Th, Mrs. Carrie
presiding. The reports of the secretary and
the treasurer were read and confirmed, Voted.
10 SO amend the bylaws that the two-vears
limit shall not affect the office of custodian.
voted. that Mrs. +. w. Brown act as historian
for the club; voted. that Mrs. Effe Clifford
Simmons be admitted to membership, Mrs
earle reported visiting the office of the French
Relief Bureau in Boston and was gratified to
observe, upon LOOKING over the DOCKS. tnar rne
contributions from the Belfast Woman's club
compare very favoraby with those sent by
other small clubs. The manager stated that
wash clothes are still desired; but suggested
that comfort bags are especially welcome
These bags are made of cretonne, and are
about eighteen inches wide before hemming.
The draw string is Of white tape. In the bags
are put various articles, such as pencil and
pad, tooth brush. Christmas cards, chewing
gum and harmonious. These last two articles
are very popular. The list might be extended
indefinitely and include a small American Flag
Anyone making comfort bags should have
them in Mrs. Carries hands Nov. 18TH
The Republican journal., 1916-11-09

The Daughters of Veterans Afternoon Club
met last Sa turday afternoon with Mrs. Emma
Brown with IL present. picnic supper was
enjoyed by ALL
The next meeting of Seaside Chautauaua
Circle will be held Monday afternoon, Nov.
18th. at the PIERCE school building Roll call,
Current Events; lesson from chapters five and
six of the C. l.. S. C. book, 1.-THE German EN-
pire Between Two Wars" All are invited
who are interested in G. L. S. C. reading
BELFAST OPERA HOUSE. Tonight, in addi-
dition to the regular program, 1.-THE Romance
of Augusta" picture acted by Augusta peo-
pie in Augusta will be shown. This is de
cided novelty. as it shows the results procured
by amateurs. The Paramount feature farce"
the celebrated Frohman comedy drama, the
Hearst News and some comedy cartoons will
round out this big offering. Friday evening,
besides the current episode of "Glorias Ro
NANCE" with Billie Burke. the World Film
Corporation offers the well known star George
Nash in 1.-THE Cotton King" an elaborate film
version of the stage sensation of the same
name. Saturday, matinee and evening, the
daintest of movie stars. Violet Mersereau, is
offered in beautiful and heart appealing Red
Feather feature,"1he Path of Happiness" An
L-Ko two reel comedy will also be shown Sat-
urday. For remainder of the weeks attrac-
tive program see advertise ment in another
column new motor generator set has been
added TO the equipment of the Opera House
and patrons are now assured of real 'sunlit"
pictures.