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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-12-14
INSTANTLY
KILLED
R. |. Ferguson Meets
Sudden Death at a
Jasper Saw Mill

A. ITUl. II. LIZ ICIRuSO1 was
instantly killed at a saw mill al
Jasper Thursday afternoon. He
was struck in the pit of the stom-
ach by a scantling which was
thrown from a saw. He and his
father-in-law, Mr.. Simmons, of
South Pitttburg, had recently
leased the Hoge mill near Jasper
and were operating it. From eye
witnesses of the accident Mr..
Ferguson was trimming the ends
of some scantlings, putting two
or three of them together before
laying them up on the cot off saw
table to be cut off. As he was
picking them up. one end of a
scantling hit the saw and was
thrown by it directly into Mr..
Ferguson's' chest, striking him
Just where the ribs meet. The
blow was terrific and he sank to
the floor and in two or three short
breaths was dead.
Prof. Ferguson achieved con-
siderable fame in this section
from the great interest he took in
choral singing in this section.
He taught many singing schools
and was looked up to as a good
leader. He was q member of the
Missionary Baptist Church, and
highly respected as an honest,
Woodworking, duty-performing
citizen. Previous to leasing the
saw mill at Jasper he farmed on
Big Sequatchie river east of here.
Interment was made Friday af-
ternoon in the cemetery near the
Little White Church in Jasper in
the presence of a number of
friends. Rev. w. D. Farmer of
the M. E. Church South, of Jas
per officiatod. He lea"es a wife
and number of children by his
first wife.
Mr.. Ferguson was formerly a
resident of Mayfeld, KY, on the
West Virginia line, coming to this
valley from tnat point and locat-
ing in South Pittsburg. He has
a number of married children in
that section, but none arrived for
the funeral.
The following is another ac-
count of the affair, taken from
the South Pittsburg Hustler:
Prof. R. L. Ferguson, former
ly of this place, but who has re
sided at up-valley points for the
year, was instantly killed at the
Hoge saw mill at Jasper Thursday
about two o'clock. 1t seems that
Prof. Ferguson and his father-in-
law, Mr.. Simmons, Of this city, |
had leased the mill and were oper-
ating same when the accident
occurred. Mr.. Simmons, at the
time of the horrible tragedy, was
rupning the carriage at the saw
and Ferguson was standing near
by. A large slab from the log on
the carriage became entangled in
the saw, striking him in the chest,
killing him instantly.
1--WE learn that interment will
take place Friday afternoon near
the Baptist Church at Jasper.
prof. Ferguson, who was a
of the Missionary Baptist
Church, took a great interest in
the singing, having taught sing
ing schools at points thruout the
valley. He was an enthusiastic
member of the Marion County
Singing Convention and had at
tended most of the meetings of
same from time to time. He was
l consecrated christian man and
sis sudden taking away will be
,ad news to hundreds of warm
friends thruout the valley"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-12-14
stOuped chlIdren's croup couob.

"Three weeks ago two of my child
rem began choking anG coughing, and
l saw they were having an attack of
Group" writes Billie Mayberry, Eek
hart, Ga. ~ got bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar and gave them a dose
before bedtime. Next morning their
rough and all sign ofcroup was gone
For sale by J, W, Simpson & Sou,
Jasper, Tenn,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24
THE DIVINE SARAH"
New Orleans Times. pieayune. ]

tNew Orleans Times. Pieayanel
The most eaptious of critics can
hardly fail 60 agree that Sarah Bern
hardt IL playing her finest engagement
In her seyenty.first year and cripple,
she has, of course, lost ali Of the bloom
and much of the elan" which we're
once hers. The Voice cannot have
perfectly retained the fiutelike tones
which made II pleasure to shut ones
eyes and drink in the eadenees of
Racine's or Hugo's verse 8ai the
spirit IL undaunted. though the flesh
is weak the soul which lifted her
acting 10 lonely heights In years long
past has acquired a novel force,
II is truly wonderful thing that
a septuagenarian woman, herself fresh
from the surgeons knife, should have
resolved Ia repeat her trinmphs on the
firing line, where the noblest cadenees
of the nobiest verse might be empha.
sized by the thunder 81 the guns, But
truth IL stranger than fiction and the
Divine Sarah made all possible haste
TO quit Paris fer VeFdun, In open iields
In hospitals aud around brigade head
quarters, she has given performances
reeitcd patriotic poems made addresses
and done all else that might cheer the
"pollus" heart. Small wonder that the
most splendid OF her prime pales be-
fore this triumph of her age To nc
audience luxuriously housed In piping
times of peace" could arts supreme
thrills be- conveyed; from no audience
So housed could the supreme thrills
be returned Spirits are not finely
toueh'd. but 10 fine issues; heroes
who face death every hour instructive
Is practice the higher criticism and
fntalllhly loathe bombast No need oi
"claqne' on the firfngline as vel
nlght an eagle be- furnished with
artificial wings
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24
a HOMEMADE SHOWER BATH.

A very simple. convenient aad In.
expensive arrangement for home.
made shower bath has been devised
for country homes. and In considered
TO be especially useful nj homes where
there are many children, II Is made
as follows;
A hole In punched In the bottom of a
tin bucket, Of about ogallon capacity,
and piece Of pipe | u TO inches long,
soidered In this opening. A piece Of
rubber hose, feet 10 & feet In length.
II attached 10 this and a sprayer
from watering can or a nozzle placed
on the end Of the hose, A rope IL tied
to the handle OF the bucket and run
through a staple, driven In the vail at
the desired height. making q pulley By
which the bucket may be raised or
lowered 10 suit the convenience Of the
person taking a shower, A hook
may be placed below the staple and
the bucket held In place by fastening
the rope TO IT, A elothespln may be
used 90 clamp the rubber hose and cut
of the flow Of water.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24
ECONOMY or WOMEN,
tIiaton Rouge State. Tlmesl

A magazine writer claims 10 have
discovered" that women are more
economical than men. AT least he
writes an article upon the subject, just
as II he had made an important dis.
cogery. Hut the truth II, every man
who thinks at all or who understands
somen, knows that they are more
economical than their brothers or
husbands
II appears extravagant to q man
that woman will pay SIS or $40 for a
hat and IL Is extrapagant Dat II IL
no more extrayagant than many OF the
things which men do Besides, the
average woman saves 80 much on
other purchases that she should be for.
given for her indulgence In headgear,
Further she generally works over" a
high priced hat for several seasons,
and eventually gets mere wear out
OF II than a man gets oat of hats that
cost him the same amount
But II liz not the purchase Of any
one commodity that makes Tor economy
or extravaganza. A big manufacturers
told bis manager the ether day that he
didn't care anything about the big
items about the place. IF you viii
prevent the waste Of little things,
| don't care II yeu dump sle,o0o In the
sewers occasionally" he told the fell
low who was complaining about the
! ineurrenee OF several thousand dollars
expense In one item.
That's the way With women they
prevent so many "llttIe wastes which
a man would overlook that they can
afford TO Indulge In expensive MILL.
merry. There isn't one man out OF a
hundred who would go To the trouble
OF eeonomizing in little things as does
the average woman. Why. he doesn't
| even ask the price Of a tie or shirt
when he goes TO purchase such apparel,
A woman not only wants TO know Che
| price In advance. but she isn't going
to make the purchase until she knows
that the price Ii a little less than she
can obtain the same article for at
| some other store She has plenty OF
time; she can walt for sale" or she
can so all over town making inSestiga-
tons. And she does so and saves
moaey In running the household by 50
doing. She effects the savings in small
things and she can afford to dump
thousands in the sewer, al the manu-
faetnrer expressed H.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

We regret We have 10 forbid all tres.
paSslns Of every kind. including passing
through woodlawn Farm.
]. s. Me1kHEE,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

An hunting with dey or sun, Or driving
through or off Of any cattle. Oh the
eRenaleu plantation Sithous special per-
n.lasaon, ia positively prohibited AL ssee
acts viii be regarded az trsspasalns ana
prosecuted as such.
MRS. &. r. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

From and after this date all hunting Of
ANY kina 0n Ambrosia and Independence
plantation 10 positively prohibited anasf
penalty vi trsspasslBg, Any one fohhd on
these Places without permission win ss
considered trespassing. and prosecuted w
the fIn extent of ths aS.
Mis-. 3. IT, BARROW,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

Al tfeapassing is prohibited on hlli and
Slaughter. Lake Bfeese. GTayneid. aud
Glass place plantations, such as hunting,
pecan gathering. etc, and will be pross
Gated le fun extent OF the law.
RACCOuRCf COMPANY.
per i. L. DoheFty. AgeaL
smllhIaad Ldg. and t. u, la
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

prom and after thls date all haatink Of
any klaI on ReHeaown. Haaelwoed aad
Inheritance plantations Is positively pre-
hibite,l under penalty OF tTeapasslng.
THIS public 10 warned against bnSias
fire weed. pests OF timber from tenaats Ut
llosodoWn, Texas. HAselweoa and lahsri-
tssuea plantations,
JAS. r. BOWMAN
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

Hunting of amy Kind. cattle driving %
fishing on Nj Vernon plantation 10 posl.
lively prohibited uideF penalty of the Aaw
of lreapass No exceptions
Z. ~. BALL
MRS. 81. HAMILTON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

Frem and after this date all hunting Of
any Kind Oh the Greenwood plantation 10
positively prohibited under penalty Of tres
passing Ans one found oa this piaea
without permission viii be- considered
trespassing and prosecuted 10 the fun
extent VI the aaw.
MRS. j. 4. VENTREas.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

Trespassing vi all kinds lie hereby pre-
hlblted. under penalty Of tbs aw, ea aas
lands ia the ninth ward. recently PUP
chased from DE, W. IL. Taylor.
ALBERT Ia sout.E
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24
CATTLE BRANDS.

| VIII appreciate any information lead
ing 10 the recovery Of cattle branded n
that may have strayea from the pastures
near PlattenbsER
r. g. PERCY, Agent
Paetleasbefs. La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

II you have something yen want 10
sell, try Little Ad.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

Ny cattle mark is w. NJ. on hip and
tag In one ear Public is requested not
20 purchase or drive CT any cattle No
marked. LUCY l.. MATTHEWS.
iOct. 2a-eml
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24
pusLic NOTICE.

Notlee In hereby given Of an act 10
be- introduced In the Legislature au.
ihorlzing the undersigned TO bring suit
against the State of Louisiana 20
title to certain lands in West
Felielana Parish,
(2TM3odl w. III. q C. M. AEkLEN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

Crossing the rear oi property below
True Democrat office Ia 50. Franelavllls
Ii hereby prohibited andvr penalty OF
treApaas, rersons found crossing these
pfemises % damaging tbs fences viii be
prosecuted. MRS. AZ. b. ROBINSON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

Ny plsss il hereby pested against aA
forms ef tfsspasRlag, hunting. ilsains.
agents % all descriptions. and all cattle
driving. h. B.. MERWtN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

MRS. A. p. BARROW, Chairman, J
Have you baby In your homeY
If SO, read this announcement,
Object Of Contest

II so, read this announcement,
Object Of Contest.
The Better Babies Contest liz popu-
lar yet scientific movement TO insure
better babies aud a better race. II con.
sists Of entering. examining and award.
lna prizes to children Of FIVE years or
less on exactly the same basic prinei'
pies that are applied TO live stock
shows. Mere beauty does not count.
Physical aud mental eselopment only
are considered. The Better Babies
Contest Insnres a better race OF Amer.
leans. because II teaches parents how
TO improve the physical condition OF
children already born and 10 protect
those yet unborn II arouses interest
In the conservation Of child life and
health and In all forms Of child wei
fare 1t forges connecting link be-
tween parents and teachers, between
the home and the scientific study OF
child life. II promotes civic interest
In children of the community.
Division A.
Glass, LIST prize,
/ Boy. 6 months TO "a months
Of age, ,..,.,..,...,..... Diploma
2, Girl, 9 months to ~ months
Division o.
| Boy, 25 months 10 rs months
of age. ................, Diploma
.. Girl, 25 months 90 rs months
OF age. Observation-Disclosures. Diploma
nivlsla. C.
aay ~ months ~ Az months
~ aya Dlploaa
n,,, AZ no.ths IN Az manths
-, ara nIploma
e.i,a,a, = uanths mr. lass and 40
mo,,hs mr. nare mn, alIylhle far entry
swssnstak,s
ty,.has, scorsne hov s,onihs
Ia Az mon,hs Bronze Medal
u,ghes, scoring girl months
IA az monfhs Bronze Medal
r. 80. AHA o.,aIuaa !, ,ha ran.
,.a, d.. pahia. ror,ts.a,a ~ Nv,
amina,lan
Rules.
coptes, omen Ia nil hahles of Yves,
PellcIana. between 6 and As months.
All entries close ON October LIST,
Entry blanks mailed on request
Appointments 'of examination VIII
De mace To the oraef ~ "h'eh app''e"'
lions are received
Notice OF uate ana heor OF appoi"'.
meat TOT examination VIII ps i'ai'ea
IN ample time before the contest epe''S
All questions oii oiahKs s"on'it'ea U"
parents must Do answered
No child suffering from any acute,
constitutional or contagious disease
may be entered, To prevent danger
from eontaglon, ali children viii be
examined by physician or trained
nurse before being admitted 20 the
reception room.
EXAMINATIONS VIII begin ~ ! D. ~
on pet' L. u ana ~ at FAIR GROUNDS
Awards viii be made on oetooer ~
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24

The public 10 hereby notified that hun,
ing on, crossing over. or any other form
Of treapaSs IL prohibited oa a piece Of
ground west u the Y, n n, v. Railroad,
beginning al the north boundary OF u, IL.
stirling and extending TO whitman plat
form. on the property OF Mrs, y. T. Al.
lain. Also on all property Of Mrs. G. "a,
Lewis, Mrs J. A. Mheoi,, and H. IL. HsiS.
ling r. II. STIRLING. Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-06-24
To Mothers In General.

DO you want healthy. happy babtesY
Would you like to see your baby
wellnourished. Arm of flesh. smooth OF
skina prize baby
Then come 10 the Better Babies
Contest. Have your baby tested by
physicians who know what 100 per
cent baby ought 10 be,
II your baby Ii up 10 the standard.
he will win prize.
II he Is not. you will be told how to
make him q prize winner next year
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
The Election of Yesterday.

The Advertiser publishes a tabulated
statement of the votes cast in this
county yesterday, the returns being
complete from all of the 16 boxes.
The Advertiser received complete re-
turns by nine o'clock last night. A
study of the figures show that Mr..
Nicholson has been reelected to the
senate; Mr.. Cogburn reelected clerk;
Mr.. S~wearingen reelected sheriff, and
Mr.. Walker and Mr.. Evans elected to
the house. There will be a second ace
for county supervisor between Mr..
Edmunds and Mr.. Broadwater and slso
a second ace for two county commits
sioners between Mr. Herin. Mr.. Cheat
ham, Mr.. DeVore and Mr.. Griffis.
Among the State officers, there will
be a second race for governor between
Mr.. Blease and Mr.. Manning and a
second race for railroad commissioner
between Cansler and FAINT. The la
test reports show that Mr.. ,,Blease has
received 49, 925, Mr.. Manning SO, 1898
and Mr.. Cooper 25, 1876, with about TO-
600 votes yet to be heard from.
MIR. Byrnes has been reelected to
congressfrom this district and incom-
plete returns indicate that Mr.. Tim
norman has been reelected solicitor.
The county Democratic executive
committee will meet Thursday to tab
ulate the votes and officially declare
the result.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
"There's Many a Slip"

Few, probably, know the history OF
There's many a slip 'twixt the cup
and the lip" which is a translation of
a Greek %proverb. Ancaeus, an an
cient king Of Samos, was fond OF
gardening, and planted some vines in
his garden. But he was told by a
prophet that he would never taste
wine from them.
Time went. and the wine being duly
made, Ancaeus was lifting a cup of
it to his lips, at the same time asking
the prophet mockingly where his
prophecy was now. There's many
things between the cup and lip" re-
piled the prophet. AS he spoke a loud
tumult was heard outside, and An
caeus was told that a wild boar had
broken in. Hurriedly putting the cup
down without drinking, he rushed
out to join the hunt against the boar,
and was killed. And the prophets re-
mark, turned into a heXameter verse,
passed into a proverb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
DUTIES OF OUR SOLDIERS
Strenuous Training and Discipline at
the Army Posts Teach Men Love
of Country.

A soldiers day is from the first note
Of reyeille to the last note of retreat, a
writer in the National Magazine OBJ
serves. In the gray light of daybreak
the bugle calls him from sleep. From
that moment until retreat sounds at
sunset the day is one Of strict routine
and discipline.
A rough outline Of a routine day at
Fort Myer is: Rise, roll call, break
fast, groom horses, fall in line for drill,
which lasts several hours or until time
for the MONDAY dinner. For the after
noon there are various designated du-
ties for officers and. men, which may
include attendance at lectures, or dem
onstration work, board meetings, court
martial, training for extra drills, at
tendance at military funerals and
other services, either obligatory or vol
untary. At sunset again m roll
call, followed by one of the most i'm
pressive ceremonies CT the day.
The troops assemble, facing the col
ors; the band plays the Star Spangled
Banner as the colors are slowly low
cred, every man standing at attention
till they reach the ground. The sunset
gun booms across the field; the bugle
sounds retreat, and the garrison work
day Is over.
The strenuous routine and spirit Of
patriotism that pervades post life
teaches reverence for the flag as moth
ing else can do. To the man on the
outside the flag mean much, but to
the trained man of the army it is his
colors! He will live for it or die for
it as needs be-and he will do it un-
questioningly!
And so it Is "They bend the bow and
make ready the arrows within the
CULVER"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
A Good Game.

The second game of base ball be-.
tween Golfers and Edgefield was
played at the county fair grounds
Monday afternoon, and was wit
messed by a large number Of people.
The stores closed during the game
in order to give the clerks an oppor,
tunity to attend. From start to
finish the contest was full of inter-
est, both sides playing good ball.
The score stood 10 TO s in favor of
the Edgefeld team. Those Golfers
boys are splendid young fellows and
are always welcome visitors in
Edgeield. Golfers is Justly proud
of her young men and of her base
ball team.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Capsules for oiling Machinery.

The operation Of oiling machinery,
especially where it is desirable that
the oil should be kept from the hands
and clothing of the operator, has been
devised recently in making use Of col
lapsible lead capsules, widely used for
artists colors, druggists products,
paste, etc., in the United States. The
capsules are provided with a screw
thread, which is screwed into an adapt
er, which in turn is fastened to the
part to be fabricated. The lead cap
sule and the brass adapter make a
tight joint, and all that is necessary is
to apply pressure from time to time,
as desired. When the grease capsule
is emptied, one merely unscrews it
and puts a new n in its place. No
refllling is necessary, and the pressure
of the fingers is usually sufficient to
force the grease into the bearing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
"BLUFF" DECEVES NO ONE
Foolish Pretensions of Means Beyonc
Command a Stupid Though Most
Common Fault.

Trying to make people believe that
we possess more than we really do is
what keeps most of US in debt.
It is far better to have a less preten'
tious home, and eve to entertain less
lavishly than our peighbor, than to be
constantly harassed by collectors
whom we are unable to pay.
1t is a foolish idea of living which
prompts US to spend more than we
make.
1t may be that you have never been
thrown out Of employment when you
did not have a few dollars ahead.
If not and you are making no prep,
aration to meet such a contingency,
the sooner you get some experience
along that line the better.
The earlier in life you learn the les
son which it teaches, the more profit,
able it will be to you, and the effect
may not be so disastrous as in later
years.
Other men with just as firm hold as
you have lost their jobs, and it is fool
ish for you to think that you have a
life interest in your place. Better be
prepared for the changes which are
sure to come to most of US, and never
mind what other folk think about the
way you spend or do not spend.
Be sure, anyway, you are not fooling
them much, for the foolish spender is
always easy to detect.-Chicago Exam
liner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Card Of Thanks.

To My Fellow Citizens of Edgefeld
County:
I am indeed proud of the very
hattering vote which l received at
your hands in the primary of yester-
day. By your vote you have placed
me in the second primary with my
worthy opponent, the present in
cumbent. | have endeavored to
conduct my campaign on a high
plane, and will make the second
campaign in the same manner. /
am still asking at your hands your
support, and will promise you if
you will place the affairs of our
county in my hands that | will so
administer its affairs that you will
never have cause to regret your
choice between us. | wish to thank
you from the depths Of an apprecia-
tive heart for the compliment you
have paid me, and will respectfully
ask your further support.
Very truly yours for the job,
R. N. Broadwater.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
All Honor, All Praise to President Wilson.

ALI Honor, All Praise to President Wilson.
There are now fourteen nations of
the earth at war and no power or COM
bined powers under heaven can put an
end to it at this time. Each nation
feels and claims that it is fighting a
righteous war, one for national exist
ence, and for that reason NJ heed is
given to p%roffers of peace from any
source. Not until the resources of
some of the leading belligerents are
entirely exhausted will an end come to
the deadly struggle.
The one hundred millions of people in
the United States should be profound
ly grateful to President Wilson for his
refusing to be drawn into this cruel
war, and at the same time he has pre-
served the honor and dignity of the
American flag. For this reason, if for
no other, the people should elect him
for another four years. The crisis has
not passed and he is needed at the
helm of the Ship of State at least un-
til the cruel war is over. He has prov
en- over and over again his ability to
cope with the situation.