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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Jan. 10th is assessing time for this
year 1876. Please make notes on all
of your belongings on that date so as
to save time and mistakes when see
you. Go to the county court clerks
office and call for tax schedule, I'LL out
or have filled out and return to me on
or before April goth, as the law re-
quires this Of you. will be in ONCE
over county court clerks every Satur-
day after April ist, 1916. You will al
ways find me ready to help you flnd
any mistakes in regard to your taxes
II there Is any. Always feel free 10
ask me any question in regard to your
taxes. Yours very truly.
Chas. n. Countiss, Co. Assessor.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
pARENT-TEACHER's ASSOCIATION

The first meeting of the year Of the
Parent-Teacher's Association will be
on Friday afternoon, promptly at 2:i5
at the school building. All members
and all persons interested in this work
which concerns every parent in the
town are invited to be present.
Mrs. Crutcher, State President has
promised to visit the Cookeville As
sociation early in this month and
plans for her visit will be made at
this meeting. Mrs. Rutledge Smith
will be in charge of the program.
Come
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
WADE-DOWELL

A quiet home wedding of interest 70
a wide circle of relatives and friends
throughout this section was that Of
Miss Emma Dowell and Downy Wade,
which was solemnized Sunday at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Burch Dowell, three miles east Of
Cookeville. on the Falling Water pike.
The ceremony was reformed by the
Rev. A. ]. Collie pastoi of the First
Presbyterian church of this city, In
the presence Of few relatives and
friends. The bride Is an accomplished
and popular young lady ana an artiss
of splendid ability. The groom " q
popular young business man Of this
city. Q
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
wOMAN,s MISSIONARY SOCIETY

On Monday afternoon the Woman's
Missionary Society met at the home OF
Mrs. Elmer Writ.
On account of the prevalent sickness
Influenza there were but few pres
ent.
A most gracious and profitable hour
was spent in devotion and recon
tion to the service Of God, conducted
by Mrs. Dowell and also the install
alton of officers was beautiful SER
vice.
During the devotional hour, the lit
lie daughters of Mrs. James Smith
voluntarily offered prayer. which was
the sweetest and most impressive fea-
ture OF the occasion. Also, one Of
them, during the social hour recited q
beautiful Christmas selection. Truly
we can say of these children-"Of such
is the kingdom of heaven" The moth
er Of these little girls is to be commen-
ded in giving them such christian train
ing. This wrld would soon be "all for
ing. This world would soon be 'all for
nest and faithful in giving their little
ones such training.
Some business matters were discuss
ed; dues and pledges paid into the
treasury.
This was a most satisfactory meet
ing. Will meet next, at Mrs. s. Stan
toms, Jan. II. A cordial invitation is
given to all ladies'.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
HIGH SCHOOLS

The High School Board at its last
meeting passed the following resolu-
tinns:
That any person over q years of
age who is a resident of the county,
and who is sufficiently qualified to en-
ter the eighth grade classes already
formed, may enter any one Of the
high schools Of this county on the pay
ment of one dollar matriculation fee,
to be paid on entering, and this to be
the only charge for tuition made.
In case OF doubt as to the qualifica-
tion of the one entering, this may be
determined by an examination given
by the Principal of the school.
J. M. Hatfield, Co. Supt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
TEACHERS MEETING

The monthly teachers meetings fol
winter and spring months will begin
Saturday, Jan. IS, when the first meet
ing will be held in Cookeville at the
city school building, at one O'Clock.
These meetings are for the study OF
the reading circle books and other sub
jects relating to school work All tea
chers who expect to convert their
certificates into permanent ones must
be examined in these books. Those
who are now applying for certificates
to be issued this year must take the
examination on these books in May.
You will not have the summer insti-
tute in which to be taught these books
before the examination, so it would be
better to attend these meetings. A
record will be kept of the attendance
There will be 20 minute talks on each
or the following Subjects in Lincoln's
Everyday Pedagogy.
4. The Teacher, T. X. Sisk.
2. The Teachers Equipment, A. A..
Taylor.
8. The School Building and Grounds,
]. N. Wallace.
Twenty minute talks on each of the
following subjects in Agricultural Edu-
cation for Teachers:
4, The Rise of Popular Education in
Agriculture, j. M. Hatfield.
2. Intensive Agriculture, T. w. Kitt-
rell.
3. Popular Scientific Agriculture,
Blair Harrison.
Be On time Respectfully.
j. M. Hatfield, Co. Supt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
REPUBLICANS TO MEET

A mass convention Of the Repubh-
cans Of Putnam county, Tenn, is called
to meet at the courthouse in Cooke
vile on Saturday, Jan. IS, 1916, at 4
O'Clock p m. for the purpose of elect
ing Republican county committee to
serve for the ensuing two years and to
elect chairman and secretary Of said
committee.
By order of the Republican county
committee, this Jan. 3, 1916,
Oscar CLARK, Chairman,
.Beecher Gentry, Secretary.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
"A NEW COMPANY

The Nashville Egg Case Filler Co. is
new concern made up Of Cookeville
business men. They will make flllers
for egg cases. taking over an establish
ed factory, the only one in the south.
In connection with the Cookevflle We
neer Co. complete egg cases will BE-
made and sold.
@. A. Maxwell Is president, ]. N. Cox
vice president, A. @. Maxwell manager
and R. L. Farley secretary-treasurer of
the new company. S. Hayden Young
and J.. H. Carlen are stockholders. All
are citizens Of Cookeville.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
HOTEL RICHELElJ

The Hotel Richelieu is under new
management, w. v. Jenkins having tax
en- charge Jan. 4, under lease from the
owner, A, P. Barnes. A number of i'm
provemehts have been made, in order
to better accommodate the travelling
public.
A. A. Reagan, the retiring manager.
has been in charge of the Richelieu for
nearly quarter of a century, and will
take well earned rest from active
business. He has moved his family 10
their new home on Dixie Ave.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
ANNOUNCEMENT or DEBATE

The Big Four Debating Society WIN
meet at Mt. Union. Saturday night Ian.
8. i016. Tho subject for discussion will
be Resolved that women should be
granted the ballot" The Affirmative
will be represented BIZ Prof. r. L.
Owen and Peyton Grimsley. The meg
alive by Leonard Maynard and Prof.
r. n. Owen
This win be enc or the best debatee
we havs haa. Yea re cordially n
vito1
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
BURN YULE LOG AT COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY

In the lobby of Livingston Hall, one
Of the Columbia University dormitories,
ESQ Columbia men, and Teachers Col
lege, and Barnard girls gathered last
night to celebrate Christmas night in
the fashion Of Colonial days. The cele-
brants were the 'stay-behinds," those
students whose homes are so far dis
tant that not even the two weeks win
ter furlough suff1ces to make the Jour
ney home and back feasible.
At the height of the festivities, which
included dancing, speechmaking and the
consumption of bounteous refreshments
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler, president
of the university, set fire % yule log
which four students, garbed in Coloni-
al attire, had previously laid upon the
fireplace.
Hulon ]. Capshaw, chairman of the
Hall Committee of livingston Hall,
welcomed the merrymakers. Dr. E.
Stagg Within, of the National Commit
tee on Prison Reform and lecturer in
the university, gave brief history of
Yuletide customs, including the origin
Of the yule log burning. Dr. Harlan
F. Stone, dean of the law school; Mrs.
Helen Hartley jenkins and DR.. Butler
also spoke. Messages were read from
Andrew Carnegie, Senator Luke Lea
and other prominent persons.
IN. Y Herald.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
TO A FAR PORT

Carl Dorman has secured position
in Australia with large Construction
company engaged in railroad building.
He has been employed in the auditors
department of the Tennessee Central
railroad company for several years.
This is, his second trip abroad he hav-
ing spent year in Brazil.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
A DESERVED PROMOTION

J. Z. Shipley, who has been in the
servics Of the Tennessee Central for
several years, has been promoted 70
the position Of general passenger agent
with ofilces at Nashville. The promo
tion is q deserved one. Mr.. Shipley be-
ing one of the most capable and pOpta-
lar young railroad men In the stats.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
JUDCr laeCONNELL DEAD

Judge N. w. Mcconnell died lass
week at the home of his daughter n
Kansas. at the advanced age Of s. yrs.
Many years ago he was Circuit Judge
for this section Of Tennessee. He was
appointed by President Cevelant .
chief justice Of Montana and resided
in that territory and state fer many
years.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
FARMERS FIRE INSURANCE co.

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company Of Putnam County held its
second annual meeting at the court
house in Cookeyille Jan. 4, 1916 for
the purpose of electing officers and
to receive the reports of the Secreta-
rf and Treasurer and to have the
Secretary's books audited by the Ex-
ecutive Committee, which was done
and found to be entirely satisfactory
and correctly kept. The President
B. C. Huddleston then called for the
minutes of the last meeting which
was read by the Secretary ]. N. King
and adopted. After which the said
secretary made his annual financial
report for the past year which show
ed Sit5,O00OO of insurance on our
books in force, with las farmers as
policyholders and not a single loss
since we organized is months ago.
The report also showed the Company
entirely out OF debt and balance in
the treasury Of S22.41 He also re-
ported that he had issued 62 policies
this year amounting to fees of $ii6.37
to the company. And showed $4,000
assets to the credit Of the credit Of the
company and orders on ne treasurer
for the year of sii6.59, leaving the
above balance in the treasury Of
922.lf. The Treasurers report showed
the same $22A.
B. C. Huddleston was elected Pres,
B. p. Pointer, Vice Pres, J. N. King,
Sec., E. H. Buck, Treas, H r Shipley
and d C Whitaker, Agents.
The executive committee, auditing
committee, fire loss committee and
committee appeals were all elected
from among our best farmers of the
Association. We close by asking and
inviting every farmer in the county to
enlist with Us in our honest effort to
help you bear your burdens we have
one Of the best and cheapest compa-
MES in the state right at home In your
own county where 1t will help your
neighbor II he loses and not strang-
er in New York. 1t only costs $3.50 to
insure a $i500.00 policy In our company
now for five years, but in any of the
old line companies 1t would cost you
at least $500 or $500 for one year.
So you see with us you pay $3.50 in
stead Of about 10000 for flve years.
B. C. HUDDLESTON, Pres.
]. N. KING. Sec
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
DID GOOD Bu)eINEsg

The Putnam Overall Mfg. Co. Sepcrfs
that their business for 1915 was ths
largest ever done, by a nice margin,
and strong effort will be mads to
make 1916 still better year.
Like other Cookeville enterprises
this is growing concern, ever pneh-
ing for more business.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06

Snllins College, a Methodist sahsol
for girls at Bristol, Tenn, was burned
out last week. The loss was about
s200,O 1000 with little insurance Fsrfu-
nately none Of the students were in
the buildings. The college win prob
ably not be rebuilt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
enOR COMPANTES CONBTNE

The Murray-Dibrell Shoe Co. and
Richardson Bros. Shoe Co. Of Nashville
have combined their business. Both
are old and successful concerns and the
new company ~ strong enc,
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
REPURLIcAN .CONyENTION

me republican state COMMITTEES net
last Thursday and ordered stats Con-
vsntion 10 meet In Nashville on May 3,
70 nominate candidates for governor
senator and railroad commissioner,
and name delegates to the national
convention.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
no TIE READING PUBLIC

The Tsnnessetan and American b Of
1ering their paper ct big reduction
to people living on rural routes. Any
time during January you can get Il for
0ns year for $500. daily and Sunday.
6se }. A Little. local agent CookevilJe,
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1916-01-06
GALL AND GET A FREE BOOK

We are .pleesed TO announce that Ne
are distributing free Of charge Q pref
IL vest pocket memoranda book. paoH-
Cd fun Of useful information Our
adult readers are invited to call as this
ofass and get one. before they run out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
NiOtlCNt Teddy SncRka.

Do YOU need a largc-sizc hero
In your plan?
Would YOU put some modern Nero
Under ban
Where, when we are sinful. We Io?
Where the weather is not zero?
I'm, your man.
Common enterprises bore me
Very much.
So pray you'll not implorc me
To try such.
For refusing Jobs might floor me.
Greatly. how these folks adore me
Beats the Dutch)
But. if worlds you'd have Tended
And made free,
Every rank injustice mcnded
Finally,
IL you'd see Famc's heights assembled
Ey Il lad with head distcnded,
Call OH me-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
"NnN PopmIi, NoN Bci"

I@ broad sense, all republics realize the
/ Sruth Of the doctrine embodied in ,h.
pllfase "NoX populi. voX Del and all rulers
are. forced to recognize ii sooner or later
BUT this assumes that Tho voice OF the people
which is as the voice OF God, cries from an
und Outstanding hear ana mind. Given time
and opportunity, the heart and mind OF the
peaple will understand. vii! find the truth he.
neath any fabric OF deceit. faschood ana
hypocrisy. That Is expressed in another ana
homeiier phrase. You cant foot AL the
pesple all the time"
NEVERTHELESS. the great mass OF Tho people
mSH be and often is, miscd for time biz
fafSe gods and even falser prophets who pro.
claim themselves invested with ali righteous
Moss and wisdom. CUnningy. they dstor,
ithe-truth and confuse the people and befuddle
their conception of right and wrong, that
fora time. the voice of the people is nothing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

but clamor. unthinking and unjust. This is
well illustrated in an anecdOtc recalled by
lions Herald, which tells how John Wesley
once earnestly maintained the doctrine. "Nox
popul voX Del with his sister who disputed
il AT length the preacher cried. II tell
YOU. sister. the voice of the people is the
voice of God Yes She replied mildly,
lit cried Cruelty Him. cruelty Him."
The voice Of the people prevailed. because
the people had had no time to think. and lie
was cruciticd. But now they have learned
understanding. and millions and millions wor-
ship Him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

WoKps Of praise spoken E%s'eT nii COL OF
leagues OF the House OF Delegates, were well
deserved AIR. Houston is entitled TO i large
share OF the credit for the fine record the
House has made Il has been hard
working House and he has been hard
working Speaker. He has shown himself
able. just. impartial active and progressive.
Those who have not agreed with MN
have conceded his absolute fairness. Viz
ginia would do VOL 10 keep eye political
on this attractive young gentleman from
Hampton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
4 Minnie With thr Con.

The COP on Main Street crossing had re-
tailed bit OF gossip to the cit. who remarked
You say Cascys wife has left him. didn't
know Case was married. You surprise me"
so was the woman he married. answered the
cop Now ease away, young Teller: hear
that iool around tho corner. and the chap that g
Workin II is liable to give YOU another sur
prise. You arc liable 20 be sent home In an
ambulance most any time, but ! don't wan, to
have to call 1T
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

Ia district in Virginia the Congrcssman
prof"rs To alter his view Of the preparedness"
leg jsiation TO accord with tho wishes his
constituents Could such be worthy to
represent amy district" MISS O.
AS tho Congressman - the paid q
tho people Of his district he ought in honesty to
resign the day nc cannot do exactly the thing
you appear TO rcprchend. Could the peoDle or
district &C, Instantly ana unit. they
would no more keep Representative who was
plant TO their wishes than n dcvout ca III
olc would retain n cook who declined 10 serve
fish Fridays. The matter is complicated
with any exceptions in the case OF questions OF
right and wrong and matters OF conscience -
because Il iG exactly in such matters that tI,e
sense "f the mass is likr!; to DO ,rucr than
tho sense Of the individual: and the Rcpresep
tative who has conscientious scrupIes against
CARRYING out tho wishes or the great majority
OF his constituents may he pretty well assurcI
from the very circumstances they right ana
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
BARRING Critics From thr Thc.,,r.

ON It's face The recent decision OF the New
- OH Court OF Appeals that thcatcrs in
mat state may exclude any dramatic critic
who incurs their displcasure would seem 10
preclude the possibility, hereafter of any nm
favorable criticism OF dramatic or musical
performances i'll New York newspapers Per
haps II would mean Just that il all thcater
managers were devoid OF sense They could
bar all critics from their thcatcrs hut in thai
case they would cut themselves off from their
prIncipal income producer-ncwspapcr uub-
hcily For no selfrcs pccting newspaper
would agree TO publish only complimcntarv
notices OF theatrical wares. and an attcmpt
10 compel such an agreement would result i'm
Il refusal To print any theatrical news al all
newspaper recognizes It's duty to the
public TO publish honest and unbiased reviews
al thea rical performances which are the
only species Of merchandise that tho DubIc
cannot Judge for Itself without paving for
INC priNll"g" in advance Thca,cr managers
KNOW mat newspaper publicity is absolutely
essential 10 Tho successful conduct of their
business, and they know. further that indis-
'lmIhatc and Unwarraitcd praise is not only
NaiNelcss but injurious. both to The public
ana IN tn" end 10 themselves
The Now y DIRK decision may be souud law
hu' 1T will not alter the policy OF thcatcrs or
newspapers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12

DR.. Charles a. HcXamer is the directing
genius of the German alliance forming in
this country to elect President who will be
persona Grata to the Kaiser. Doc. has his
board and keep in Philadelphia, but at
present he is in Chicago modifying the
hyphenates. 1t is due TO Doc to say that
lie denies the existence Of any propaganda
such as named. Somebody has caught Doc
mapping and applied binders to his optics
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12


Amos Stamsbcrry. ono OF our rooG fri,,i VS.
Kontr J. was up Monday for tho purpose of
anyway brought along bucket comi:,Inina.
seven dozen eggs 10 apply on his s,ibscripiio,S
Nice, wasn't it, ''''''
last week played havoc with the ncocI, c cm,n
through TINS section. Mr.. Click who is MAJ,
Hg"r OF the ishl"nd orclnrd the Rnshy
al least ninc-tnnths Of The pc,rbes j., 'S i nt
orchards killed " ''c''
the Durham and Southern folks have ,IeS SIcG
not To build their road to Mount on. 'r.u
suppose we shall have 10 way along with the
Coast Line and the Central Carolina whi,h H.
coming this way from Ellington We new ~ ~
very piGEish. anyway
The Danhury Reporter says: "rhc new county
porter looked il this week FittcI ~, l.
every modern convenience and luxnry-jtot q nd
cold baths on ever! floor. lighted with acc1ylen,
like handsome hotel. aud will bc "a comfo,I
and JOY to the countys poor and a Dlace
DAYS as much as thought VIC woulJ -" ''>'
The Hickory Record says '"rhc Catauh,
county Sweet Potato Growers Association whjr,,
rs demonstrating that ii Is profitable 10 co.
Mt tic Chamber Of Commerce Saturday a; moo,
for the purpose or organizing under n state
charter secured several days ago The record
Of tho local association has been such rs +"
commend 1t to tho thinking people cvcrvwhcrn
!, good idea cannot be- hidden under a bush,
any moro than a light
The Raleigh News and Observer says: Craven
and T.cnoir Counties have recently organized
boards Of agriculture. made UP from the most
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
War. Etc.

What is tho approximate number Of men
Killed ia Il day in the great war What por
cent OF the population OF the United states Is
foreign born and from what countries do they
come" MISS L.. u.
There is no answering the first query. The
census Of 1910 reports thar i'll April OF that
Year there 13.545NS6 forciEn-horn people
ia this country coming from about every com
the globe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
His prchcrlptiuIi.

Here was a man in our town
That all thought very wise
ll"'d fallen heir 10 that rcnowu
~ showing no surprise.
i;ui turning loose an owlish rroxn
Md turning up his eyes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-12
Remembrance.

For The Times Dispatcl1
Come to my hearts sunny garden,
III show You blossom fair,
1t blooms In lifc's darkest corners,
IL shines through our saddest care;
II ofttimcs Will tighten our burdens,
And brightest of JOY it brings
When VIC touch, just with Iightcst OF
fingers.
The chord OF dear momorys strings.
This blossom so sweet is Remembrance.
The choicest OF all earthly flowers, .
FAIRY gold OF Incredible glistcn and
CLEAN
POURING out OF tho past like the
moons silver sheen
It's radiance and splcndor and fra.
GRANGE sublime.
Comes the sweetest OF comfortcrs-
Remembrance divine
DIR. Helen -Boissicu,.