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The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Good Ground From GARBAGE.

Most cities burn their garbage, and
the expense of disposing of it is not
small. Seattle, in the state of Wash
ington, has hit upon a plan that not
only does away with the cost of an in
cinerating plant, but increases the
value Of city property. A swampy piece
of ground near the city limits was Sc.
lected, and on this the garbage was
dumped day by day and spread over
the surface. An antiseptic solution
was sprayed over this, to prevent de-
cay, and porous sand or crushed ashes
were used as the top layer. Finally
grass seed was sown over the plot, and
a highly fertilized piece of ground was
the result, instead of useless swamp.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
His Good Qualities,

"How do you like your new min
ister?"
Every much, indeed. He's the right
sort. One Of those 'man-among-men'
ministers, you know. Comes over to
the house occasionally and smokes a
pipe; plays on our baseball team;
good at tennis and golf and seems
to believe in getting pleasure out OF
this life"
"T see."
Eyes, and he's interested in the
things we laymen are interested in.
He discusses the problems Of the day.
I tell you, he's a fine fellow"
81 know, but what sort Of sermons
does he preach?"
"Well, that I can't tell you. /
haven't been over to hear him preach
, vet."-Detroit Free Press.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
WANT TOO MUCH HAPPINESS
Trouble With Humanity Is That 1t
Would Have Its Enjoyments
Come in Chunks.

We are told that happiness comes
by pieces, and that it is these small
bits linked together that make our
lives worth while. Some of us are
not content to take our happiness by
degrees or at intervals. We want it
all the time in big pieces, and if we
cannot have it that way we think we
are deprived of our natural rights and
look upon ourselves as injured beings.
1t is a rather singular expression of
human nature how happiness affects
the individual. With some of us it
makes US friendlier toward others and
anxious that they should experience
ike joys; with others it makes us
too satisfied with ourselves to think
very much of our neighbors. Perhaps
those of us who know what the Joy of
living means have experienced both
Of these attitudes at different periods
of our lives and are in position, there
fore, to appreciate varying view
point, but even so it is only after we
lose something of that joy of living
and have found out for ourselves that
there are shadows which no amount of
sunlight can dispense that we can
readily appreciate the blessing of
whatever happiness may find it's way
into our lives. The little things that
count so much in our intercourse with
each other are not always regarded
as highly as they should be, and for
this reason we pass by much that
would give US JOY if we only knew
how and where to find it.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Knew What He Had.

A newsie saw the driver Of Ger
tain make Of motor car throw q
blanket over the hood of the car. The
boy had heard all of the jokes about
this particular brand of car and de-
cided to take shot at it himself.
While the man thus carefully tucksd
the blanket down around the hood the
youngster looked at him grinningly
and remarked:
"Oh, you don't need to try to hide
&. ] know what you've got"
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

gone in for camp life during their va
cations. There are dozen good rea-
sons to champion it. In the first place,
there's no fine, expensive new ward
robe to buy. The winters half-worn-out
blue serge skirt, with few dark shirt
waists, and the winters th1ck-soled
walking boots, a sweater and wool
tam oshanter cap, with few needful
accessories, constitute the wardrobe
outfit. A crowd of happy, exuberant
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
To Break In New Shoes

Always shake in Aliens Foot-Ease,
a powder. 1t cures hot, sweating, ach-
ing, swollen feet. Cures corns, ingrow-
ing nails and buniOns. At all drug
gists and shoe stores, 25c. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Sample mailed
FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE
Roy. N. Y. (advt)
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
DON'T SUFFER FROM
Rheumatism

from this cruel disease in any stage.
Anti-Uric, made from Roots and Ber-
ries, gradually soothes away the poi
son from the system, no matter how
severe or long standing the case may
be. Send $1.50 today for a treatment
prepaid to your address. Results
guaranteed or money refunded, or sent
c. o. D. by Parcel Post. Write for
circulars and letters from those bene-
fitted. Don't put it off. Simply send
today Address ANTI-URIC CO., 1O3
Sherwood Bldg, San Francisco. (Adv.)
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
In Advance.

II want cents worth of candy"
But the cent was missing. Hole In
Arthur's pocket. The storekeeper
told him to go out and find his penny.
After short time he came back and
said:
Maybe you'll find it when you
sweep"
We'll, II I do, I'll give it to you"
do you sweep tomorrow"
"Yes, sir"
Arthur looked at the stcrekeepsr
as much as half minute and sasd:
"All right, I'll take the candy to-
day."
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Gill. McGlIl. Gillespie.

The name Of Gill is probably older
than that of McGill as the prefix Mac
signifies "son Of" and the name would
therefore in olden times be borne oy
one whose father was a Gill. It is
extremely doubtful II there is any
connection at all between the above
names and that Of Gillespie. In Gaelic
this name is Gilleasbuig, translated In
English by Archibald. For example,
the earl of Argyll, who was famous
in the wars of the seventeenth CEN
tury, was known as Gillespie Grunach
or Archibald the Grim
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

CuS0 Cu01u Ol 6O-
ing husband hunt
ing under the pre-
tense Of leaving
home for a sum-
mer outing. They
would go in for a
season of camp
life with all its
free, life-giving
joys, letting the
girls who dawdle
around hotel piaz-
zas catch the
weak fish who are
as eagerly intent
upon b ir Q 8 8
catching.
It's only within
a very few years
that girls have
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
SmokeIess Conflaaration.

Omar-Hello, Heiny! Are you still
working at old SINNERS store?
Heiny-Not me. Old Skinner had
a big fire last week.
Omar-Much of a loss?
Heiny-I should say so. He fred
me.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

Something there is more needful than
expense,
And something previous even to taste.
'Tis sense,
Good sense, which only is the gift OF
heaven,
And, though no science, fairly worth the
seven.
If nine girls out of ten could have
their way about it, no one should ac-
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Sometimes Apply It LiqhtIy

For cuts, burns, scalds, sores and
open wounds always apply Hanford's
Balsam lightly, but be sure that it
covers and gets to the bottom of the
wound. A few light applications are
generally all that is NEEDED to heal
this class of difficulties. Adv.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
His Start.

I hear, Miss Gladys, that your
brother is ambitious to break rec
ords."
We'll, he's begun practicing with
the most expensive ones we bought
for our Victrola."
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
The Real ThInu.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, what is
faith?
Paw-Faith, son, is something that
VIII induce bald-headed man to buy
a bottle of hair restorer from a drug
gist who hasn't hair on his head.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Sparing His Pride.

Pa, why do
you always send
me out Of the
room when you
and mother are
about to have an
argument?"
Il hate to tell
you, son."
"But I'd like to
know, pa"
well, I guess
it's because no
man likes to ac-
cept defeat in the
presence of his
son."
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
HOmer-NOt a dollar.
Strange Behavior.

Doctor regret to inform you, Mrs.
Tightwad, that I fear your husband is
suffering from softening of the brain.
Mrs. Tightwad - Goodness gra-
cinus! What makes you think that?
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

passed her eightieth year, says early
to bed and early to rise makes old peo-
pie young. Charles r. Flint, the we'll
known captain of industry, says that
sunshine and not moonshine Is the
real thing.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

Pneumonia? Apply Hanford's Bal
sam. Rub it on and rub it in thor
oughly, until the skin is irritated.
Adv.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

Pimples, boils, carbuncles, dry up
and disappear with Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. In tablets
or liquid-Adv.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

and iron as a tea towel and they cost
so little they can be easily replaced
when they wear out.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Hia Finish.

Trotter-When left here five
years ago old Graspit was worth
nearly half a million. How much has
he now?
Homer-Not dollar.
Trotter-What! Did he fail?
Homer-Not exactly. He died.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

For frostbites use Hanford's Bal
sam. Adv.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

Star in THE Red Circle" Pathe
serial which has been one Of the big
gest attractions of the movie world.
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Sore ::"::ss ::s;: 4: tsss: :: ;;;: :;
Eyes :: i! z: s:::' s:; :: :;: (:

Your Druggists SOC per Bottle. Murine Eye
Salvein Tubes25c. For Book ofthe EyeFreeask
Druggists O Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The Parker post., 1916-08-19
Extremes Meeting.
THAT was q re

THAT was a re-
markable idea Of
contrasts the ami
NAL painter had
in his latest ZOO
picture"
What was it?"
HE painted a
laughing hyena
standing under a
weeping willow"
The Parker post., 1916-08-19

Doctor-Well, he insisted on paying
me in advance.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
MANY VISITORS
 ARE EXPECTED
Island Towns to be Mecca of Large Crowd of CeIebrators
 on the Fourth of July

Indications are that large crowd will be here from outside points on the occasion of our big celebration and it is up to our committee on sports to see that all corners are well entertained, That they will be, goes without saying as the committee is not overlooking anything that will tend 10 make the day a hummer Even a tug of war IS being arranged for, something that has not been on previous programs, and, while it is a game that is played sitting down, it is by no means a lazy man's game.
 It has leaked out that Treadwen thinks she will corner the baseball bacon but if she does, she will know when she gets it that it was not won in a walk or from a bunch of cripples. In fact, if the Douglas boys play as con- vincingly as some of them talk, Tread we'll will do we'll if she is not shut out entirely. It has been said that the only hope Treadwell has for defeating the Douglas team is that the latter borrow and wear the uniform of the Thane team.
 Invitations have been sent to the people of Skagway, Whitehorse, Haines, and Fort William H. Seward to join us in our celebration and, as Skagway al- ways celebrates on the Saturday near est the 4th, there is a likelihood that a crowd will be here from upper canal points and from "beyant" the bouud- ary line.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Oppressive Baseball

The Perseverance Thane baseball teams met on the Treadwell grounds Tuesday evening when the game, dur ing the nine innings of it's duration, passed through many stages First, it was funny; second, it was monotonouss third, it was oppressive; fourth, agoniz- ing, and fifth, pathetic. And all be- cause the Thaneites played as though they belonged to the Corn Flowers Union. At the conclusion of the ninth inning the score was l5 to in favor of the Perseveiers. However, it can be said of thane that her condition is probably without parallel on the Amer ican uontinent. She has ball team but DO grounds on which to practice, She deserves credit for the former and she can't help the latter. If town were to build on Pike's Peak, it could not have baseball grounds, either
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Labor Union Active

The Douglas leland Labor Union held a regular meeting Monday night and after adjournment a social session was held when whist was played and refreshments served. A number of ladies were present and most enjoy able evening was passed The Labor Union has decided to feature it's regu- lar meetings henceforth with social functions afterward, and to all mem bers Monday night will hereafter be something to anticipate. On the oc- casiou of dances and cards the ladies will be invited, but when smokers hold the boards the ladies may devote the evenings to fancy work at their homes. Picture show parties will also be fea ture of the Monday night doiugs.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
At the Lyric

"Opeu Shutters" four part Gold Seal classic, featuring Herbert Ra"lin- son and Anna Little, will be the stellar attraction at the Lyric Sunday. This is an exceptional feature and the stars will be remembered for their clever work in the Black Box Serial.
 A special Billie Ritchie comedy that is guaranteed to drive away all sorrow, care and sour faces, will provide the mirth
 A baritone solo by E. J. Dyer will be au added feature.
 Friday and Saturday the third epi- sode of the "Brokeu Coin," showing Grace Cunard doing a leap for life that holds one breathless.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
DOUGLAS KIDS
 NOW CURFEWED
City Fathers Hold Short but Busy Session at Chambers
 Monday Night

While the city fathers do not take upon themselves the respon- sibility of going from house to house putting children to bed, kissing them goodnight and tuck ing them in. they have gone on record as decrecing that children, unaccompanied by their parents or guardians. must not be on the streets after g o'clock, and to en- force that decree the city marshal will ring curfew at that hour and James Whitcomb Riley's goblins will get any child found on the street unattended after that hour.
 The mayor and all the members of the council were in their seats at the regular meeting Monday night. whom the usual order of bus mess was pursued All chairmen of standing committees reported their departments running smooth ly. The treasury was reported as being S4.294.2O better than solvent. The pipeline on Third street has been relaid, leaking sewer on St. Ann Avenue was ordered re- paired. all work on the City dock will be completed in a few days more. and the street work is com ing on swimmingly-or was dur ing the rainy weather.
 A committee of ladies from the W. c. T. U. was present and re- quested that curfew be inaugur- ated. which request met with unan- imous favor with the council.
 Mayor O'Connor suggested to the ladies of the committee that they use their influence with par ents residing on and contiguous to st. Ann avenue to instruct their children regarding the practice of running in front of autos on that narrow thorofare.
 A list of delinquent tax payers was submitted by the treasurer, which list was ordered published in this weeks issue of this paper, together with the statement that proceedings for the collection of all delinquent taxes will be insti- tuted one week after such publi- cation, or on Friday, June 30.
 Bills amounting to $I336.46 were ordered paid
 The council generousl voted the sum of S2OO to the fund for the Fourth of July celebration.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
In Commissioners Court

In Commissioner John Henson's court Albert Lidbreacht on Saturday filed suit against Campbell Lecrois for S7Ol5 alleged to be due for board. At torney II. II. Folsom, of Juneau, repre- sents the plaintiff
 On the same day the will of the late Nick Vavich was filed and accompany ing it was the application of the widow, Stana Vavich, for appointment as ad- ministratrix.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Once More Victors.

Yesterday afternoon about sixty peo- pie, including the baseball team, left TreadwelI for Perseverance, via Ihane aud the tunnel. After an early dinner a ball game was played and the Tread wellers again knocked the persimmoD, the score being l3 to & The visitors returned about 10 o'clock, every ooe having greatly enjoyed the trip. There is a Likelihood that Jack Henson will invade Perseverance with his team of Douglas fremen some evening next week
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Labor Union Picnic

President Jack Wilson of the Doug las Island Labor Union, has issued a proclamation to all mem bers and their families that there will be a picnic at "Dutchy's Ranch at the lower end of the island next Sunday. The first boat will leave Douglas at 7:50 aud Tread we'll at aud the second boat at one hour and fifteen minutes later Take baskets of lunch but no coffee, sugar or milk
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Small Blaze

A fire which started, presumably from defective hue, caused the de- pertinent to make a hurried run to the home of Alex. Killoh, opposite the Natatorium, at 1l:55 today. A chemi- cal subdued the fire. The loss will be in the neighborhood of S50
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Northern Fur

At Goldstein's Emporium thie week is being shown fur from Yukon and northern British Colum bia to the value of S35,OOO, the finest collection of high grade fur ever seen in Southeastern Alaska Chas. Goldstein secured most of the big stock when on trip to the interior recently.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Shame on Him

One merchant did not come across with a ceut for the Fourth of July cele- bratiou but all the others "pouied up" like men. The name of the derelict is Mail Order. He keeps all he gets and never contributes bean toward help tug out the towns of his customers.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
CELEBRATION
 ARRANGED FOR
Islanders to Fittin9lY Remem- Der Birthday of Worlds
 Greatest Rebublic

There never was any doubt about the Fourth of July celebration sen timent on Douglas island. All the residents want is a chance to reg ister their sentiment on the subject and that chance came last Thurs day night when a duly advertised mass meeting was held in the Nat atorium. A few minutes before 8 o'clock both the Douglas and Tread we'll bands appeared on the streets and when the hour for calling the meeting to order arrived there were several hundred persons in the hall.
 Mayor O'Connor called the meet ing to order. stated its purpose and placed in nomination for chairman William Stubbins. who was unani- mously electer. Jack Henson was made secretary and M. J. O'Connor treasurer. The following commit tees were selected by nomination:
 Finance-Henry Erie. M J. O. Connor. B. R. Lelyers, Jas Chris toe. F. J. White. John Richards and Paul Bloedhorn
 sports-Tom Macdonald, Jack Wilson. Jack Henson, Ben Leam- ing. Barney Conrad. R. Coughlin, P. Bloedborn. Monte Benson.
 Music-D. J. Kinzie, Dr. Maule, Paul Kegel F. Wasterlain, and Prof BerruttO
 Arrangement-G. P. James, D. J. White and M. F. Simpson.
 orauon-P. R. Bradley A. E. Gurr and M. J. O'ConnOr-
 Dance-R. G. Datson. R. Cough lin. J. Zimmerman. M. F. Thomas, F. Christoe
 Decorauon-M. V. Sully E. E. Smith. Ed Andrews Ed Fox, B. R. Lievers. E. J. Dyer
 Printing-E. J. White. Jack Hen son. Frank LeNoir.
 Marshal of the Day-George B. James.
 In adiourning tbe meeting Chairman Stubbins requested the duance com mittee Co report at a meeting to be held Tuesday night On Monday Messrs. Erie. O'Conuor and Lievers of the osponduicllsn committee sallied forth and in a short time had raised S1, 300, in which was included $500 generously donated by Manager Bradley of Tread well and s20O just as generously given by the city council, which amount the committee reported Tuesday night.
 Another meeting for the purpose of apportiouing the money raised will be held at the Natatorium tonight at 8 o'clock
 Already full-sheet posters have been printed and sent out and indications are the celebration will be a success in every detail The complete program of events will appear in next weeks paper.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Islanders Prepared

Douglas and Treadwell will not have a Preparedness" parade. None is needed. Every ybody here is prepared and, headed by the Treadwell Rifle club, is ready to start for the Mexican border-aye, for Mexico City-any time good scrappers are needed. Even the Island babies are in arms.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21

Cultivate a good habit by dropping into Smiths, the Front St. Druggist, for an Ice Cream Soda, Sundae, Banana Special, Skatarena Float ryour favorite Drink, and here you will find any thing you want in the Drug Line, as well as Victor, Col
 umbia and Edison Recrea.
 ton of Music and Voice.
 Have your favorite Record
 played while at Refreshment
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Hole No 2

Lynch Bros, diamond drill men, have left tbe first hole after reaching a depth of TOO feet which, toy the way, is considered a good indication, as they were to go down 1900 feet unless gold was sooner found. They are now at work on hole No. 2 on the beach near tbe sawmill
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Dance Tonight

The Swedish population of the island will hold a midsummer dance tonight at Mayfower pavilion. Good music will be provided and good time is promised.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Mining Experts

II. c. Perkius and Hennen Jennings of Washington, D. C., mining engineers of worldwide fame, will arrive here in a few days in connection with the pro posed consolidation of the various Treadwell ompanies, mention of which was made in this paper some weeks ago.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
For Sale

One l5 foot, round bottom, cyprus plauked boat with 259 b. p. Outboard motor. The first man with S75.00 gets it. Inquire at bank.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Church Notice

Congregational Church-Rey. E. s. Bolliuger, pastor 10 a. mY Sunday school; p. m., Worship, "The Large ness of the Christian Life"
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21
Lively Interest

Interest is daily growing in the Treadwell Rifle club, the membership of which is steadily increasing.
Douglas Island news., 1916-06-21

"SITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom-. modations, American or European plan, For terms apply to Dr. l.. F. Goddard, Sanitarium Alaska.-Advertisement.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-14

Vote for G. r. RUSSELL Tor Trustee.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-14

A. Saksr a Hurricane spent tbs
weekend Nth hin brother. ESQ.
Henderson, Balter, and iainily.
We are TORY to report Ioha IFiel.
der on the slck lie. this week.
Miasss Irene and Clstie Redden
we're the Weekend quests Of Misses
Lima and Matte Donegan.
Mf. arid Mrs. Jimmie Steel spent
Saturday and Sunday Nth the lat,
isr's parentp. iGr. and Mrs. Huiord
Bowen.
Misses Nellie and Roxie Fields OF
Duck River spent last week with
relatives in this vicinity.
Dr.. ]. I. Bryant has been ON tho
siek list for several days.
Miss Leona Donegan spent last
week with Mas Bessie Bowen.
Miss Charlie Fielder, who has
been spending q few weeks here
with her parents, has returned TO
Hurricane,
Joel Fuqua OF Tumbling Creek
spent Saturday and sunday with
friends aad relatives 10 this vicinity.
Sam Fuqua spent the weekend
with his uncle. Ben Holland. OF
Humphreys county.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-14
EAST PiEEY.

Mr., and Mrs. Herbert McElhiney
and little son have been yisitips
Mrs. McElhiney's parents. Mr., and
Mrs. Jason Futrell. at Dickson.
Tom Simpson Of Blue Creek il
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Steph.
me-.
Mr., and Mrs. Allen Grimes and
children are visiting relatives and
friends at Hohenwald.
Floyd Futrell OF Dickson visited
his sister. Mrs. Herbert Mckinney,
Sunday and Monday.
Mrs, Mandy Clifton has been viz
iting her %sister, Mrs. Eta MoCorpin.
Miss ETA Russell spent Saturday
and Sunday in Dickson.
Little Miss Myrtle Stephens spent
Sunday with little Miss Fordie Nc
Corpin.
Ben mckinney has gone to
Cleveland. Ohio, where he will re.
side,
Mrs. Pat Cuniff has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Tom Petty spent Saturday at
Slayden.
Crops are looking fine consider
Ing the continued rains.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-14
Double Branch.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weaver are
visiting the latter's daughter, Mrs.
&c. NJ. Holland.
Miss Dosia kimbfo ia visiting
her sister, Mira. Eta Hsssell, on
Spring Creek.
Mrs. J. +. Dudley visited her sis
ter, Mrs. w. B. McCord, Tuesday.
W. N. Kimbro and wife visited
the latter 9 parents. Mr., and Mrs,
J. NJ. Yates, Saturday night and
Sunday.
NJ. J, Myatt and wife visited the
lstter's parents, Mr.. aad Mira. Riley
Frazier. Saturday night.
Ernest Herbison OF Bear Greek
was the guest Of Miss Tina Dudley
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Freddie Frazier is spending
this week with her sister, Mrs. Hes.
ter Myatt.