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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15
SHORT ITEMS

..,- ..-.- will speak at the
~.t.r meeting Of the Wausau RO-
.--.......r -- -.. lily water supply.
r III fred Ryan passed through
.-.-.-.. 1t St Mary's hospital
thursday Her improvement has
been continual
Hrs. &. -Ip-I received word last
...- I'll. .ha death of her father,
.-- B.rlreau. at St. Mary's hos
,-. I'd. .hawk. and departs for that
.-r this evening.
.a--. number Of paving cOntrac-
,-. Ar. in the city, awaiting a meet
the city council Wednesday
-..-r- Tor the awarding of the con-
Tract -- paving Grand avenue.
..- reported recently that Mrs.
Armstrong had gone to Colorado
.- VISIT This was a mistake as
Mr.. Armstrong is still in Wausau
and has ao intention of going west.
~..-. has been a great change in
iii. Weather. from 10 below yesterday
morning the temperature went to Is
mp LOB above and the warm weather is
.r. Drb Ms. and no one is kicking.
n~ Russell Lyon will leave this
evening for Milwaukee to attend a
clint. 1T Marquette college. From
that ..rv h- will visit Chicago. DR..
Lyon aiu return to the city Saturday.
The Marathon County Dental So
a.tv meeting which was to have been
held in the office of DR.. R. o. Busse
last evening. was postponed. The
dat. of the meeting has not been de-
rt-t upon.
A resumed session of the circuit
court WAS begun yesterday for the
hearing of court cases, but there was
singular absence of any; therefore
mi-. Reid enjoyed a respite from
his usual labors in that direction.
The Marathon County Rural Car
-l.-~ association will meet in this
city next Tuesday, February 22nd. The
meeting will be held at the city hall.
Addresses will be made by Postmaster
D. H. Ryan and Postofftce Inspector
Niles.
Mrs Fanny Kohl asked for a di-
VOICE from her husband, G. P. Kohl,
in circuit court Wednesday afternoon,
ODD grounds Of desertion. The court
has taken the matter under advise
meat in order for further investiga-
rtoa.
so. 1 squad Of the fire department
WAS called to Miss Kavanaugh's dress
making parlors on Scott street, at
$40 o'clock yesterday morning to
W.ach d fire in the building caused by
d plumber thawing out a water pipe
with blow torch. Damage, slight.
~WHt Oats" George Kleine pho
ud-ama released through Kleine-
Edison Feature service, is a power
.H. presentation of a theme interesting
90 taa general American family, es-
gr,aay in these days of so-called
fast living INDUCED in by young
mem and which so often proves dis
A~--oaS. The picture, in five reels,
MIL b. shown at the Grand tonight.
...-~5avt
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

st. Monica's society of st, James
church gave a Booster" card party
at st. James hall Wednesday evening.
Forty tables of five hundred and
cinch were played. Mrs. Joseph
Conrad, Mrs l. Livernash, d. f.
German and II. L. Vachreau received
prizes in five hundred. In cinch,
Miss Julia Wawrzyniak, Miss Mary
Feicht, A Mcdonnell and Patrick
German won prizes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

Mrs. S. S. Dingee was hostess at a
pleasant auction party on Friday
afternoon, given in honor of Mrs. S.
NJ. Dingee and daughter, Miss Din
gee, of Wilmette, ILL.,, who are
her house guests. The company in
cluded sixteen guests. The highest
score at the four tables was made by
Mrs. J. NJ. Kuebler, who received the
prize. A five o'clock lunch was
served
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The marriage of Miss Eleanor
Deutsch, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. f.
VI. Deutsch, 70 Mr.. Robert A. Allan
son Of Elgin, H., will take place
Monday, March s.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

Miss Beatrice German and Mrs. w
A. Curtis will entertain company Of
frie nds for Miss Eleanor Deutsch
next week.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

A pretty Valentine party Was given
by the Junior class of the Marathon
County Training school for the Senior
class and friends Friday evening, at
the school building. The decorations
suggested the valentine season. A
program was given, after which
games were played. Dainty refresh
mentS we're served.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The young people Of st. Johns
church gave dancing party az Guild
hall on Friday evening, which was
enjoyed very much by al in attend
2nce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The February and March circles of
the ladies Of the Presbyterian church
will give a colonial evening in the
church parlors at s o'clock Tues
day, Feb. 22nd, to which the congre-
cation and friends are invited.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The music committee Of the Presby-
terrain Christian Endeayor society en-
tertained the members Of that organ
iZation last evening. A business ses-
sion was also hello.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The January circle of the ladies
of the First Presbyterian church will
hold a parcel post sale on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

A sleighride party consisting Of the
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor 20
ciety will 60 TO NKeIly this evening,
and enjoy a program and refreshments
at the Kelly chapel with the young
people Of that place.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

Mrs. D. F. German was hostess to
the Auction club Friday afternoon.
The highest score was made by Mrs.
John Mathie. Following the card
playing a lunch was served. Mrs.
Michael Kavanaugh is entertaining
the club this afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The Auxiliary to the Children's In
Urinary held its regular meeting at
the Inirmary this afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The Marathon County Federation of
Ctholic societies will hold its an
nual meeting in this city Tuesday.
February 29th, at the Knights of Col
umbus hall. The election of officers
will be held, and plans discussed for
the state convention of the Federation
to be held here in September.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

Mrs. Michael Cawsey entertained at
I've hundred last Tuesday afternoon.
Prizes went 10 Mrs. Fl. l. Vachreau
and Mrs. J. p Werle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

Last evening Circle No. of the
Ladies' Aid society of the First Uni
versalist church gave a progressive
bridge party III Cyrus Yawkey hall,
which was attended by over 100 ladies
and gentlemen. Cards were played
until 1920, when refreshments were
served in the dining hall. 1t was a
very pleasant social affair. The prizes
were won by Mrs. NJ. II. Duncan and
Glen BalesOle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-15

The Junior Sunshine club Of the
Presbyterian church had a pretty
valentine party at the church Friday
evening. Valentine decorations were
used extensively. Games were played
and a good time enjoyed by all
going. Dainty refreshments we're
served.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-11
INSANITY MAY
EXPLAINPLIGHT

Hints of insanity OF the prisoner
and the promise OF nice long jauut
for some Honolulu police officer To.
Akron. o.. are tOday's developments.
in the sensational arrest Saturday
By the local police OF William y.
Burns. on his honeymoon here.
charged with embeZzlement IL.
Mrs. Burns admitted 10 the police
today that she feared her husband vas
"a little bit off from the number OF
conflicting, incoherent stories he has
told in attempting to explain his
plight .>.>..... ... 49,. .. -. ..-... = .
Deputy Sheriff Asch received a. mar
conigram this morning from Chief of
Police John Durkin of Akron asking
that Honolulu officer start back with
Burns on the first boat 49,. ~. +. II
Aseh says some local officer, not vet
named. will leave with the prisoner
on the Matsonia Wednesday. Trans.
portation expenses" will be wired here
from Ohio before that time ~.>....
When Burns was first arrested he
said he would not fight eXtradition il
a Honolulu officer went home with
him at once. One of the stories he
has told is that the $1,000 which he is
alleged TO have embezzled was only
borrowed money. ~. g.. -. -. III.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-11
VIA l1m AnQ
x9,sEsS |Els'ls l4.:lN!gs.
WEAVI-A~O
LOST
ANNOUNCEMENT.

BY request Miss Jessie c. Shaw and
Miss J. May Fraser will continue their
exhibition at Bingham hall, Oahu Col
lege, through Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoons of this week.
Open from to 6. 6654-lt
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-11
DAILY REMINDERS
,ert manicurist, Union barber shop.

Expert manicurist, Union barber shop.
ADV. ",~.5..@a- .s.:
Don't forget to call 1431 today TO:
Loves delicious Cream Bread.
Make some OF today's want ads
serve YOU-by answering a few Of
them. 49,. H.. ! II
For that hungry feeling nothing
satisfies like Loves Cream Bread.
Try it! ....:: -.
Wanted-Two more passengers to
make up motor party around island.
Lewis Garage, phone 2141.-Ady.
For Distilled Water, Hires Root
Beer and all other Popular Drinks
try the Con. Soda Water Works Co.
ADV. ~~..:. E. ~: ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-11
TOGO MAY BE NAMED

Especial Cable to Nippu Jiii)
TOXIC, Japan. Dec. lit is re-
ported today that Emperor Yoshihito
may appoint Admiral H Togo, the
hero of the Japan Sea fight, to sue
coed the late Field Marshal Oyama
as the lord keeper of the priYy seal.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-11
ORDERS TAKEN
CHRISTMAS TREES

Henry May & Co. are taking orders
now for green Christmas trees, ship
ments of which will arrive just before
the big holiday-Ady
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10

man, as matron, wore yellow and car
ried yellow chrysanthemums. The
bride entered on the arm of her broth
er, Rev. Howell Taylor, who gave her
in marriage. She wore white crepe
de chine with lace trimmings and her
veil was fastened with valley lilies.
Her bridal bouquet was of valley Ill
les and roses. They were met at the
altar by the groom, who was accompa-
MED by his brother, Mr.. Will Thomas
of Tupelo, Miss. Rev. B. J. Russell
performed the impressive ring cere-
mony, After the wedding the bridal
party and relatives drove to the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Taylor, where an informal re-
ception was held for the bride and
groom before leaving on the evening
train for their future home in Mem
phis, where they will be at home to
their friends at 224 Garland Place.
On their arrival in Memphis they were
complimented with a dinner party by
Mrs, Dr.. Hunt The array of beau
iful presents attested to the popular
ity Of the couple. The out of town
guests were Mrs. Ada Thomas, mother
Of the groom; Messrs. Ohio, and viii
Thomas, John Everett, Misses Pet
Thomas, Annie Thomas of Memphis,
Miss Helen Evans of Clinton, Ky.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL
Taylor Thomas.

The historic little church of Taber-
nacle, some miles from town was the
SceNe Of pretty wedding on Tuesday
afternoon, Nov. 7, at 4 o'clock, when
Miss Beth Taylor and Mr.. Elliston
Thomas were united in marriage. The
church had been decorated for the &C.
cas.aE with holly and streamers of
Whit crepe paper, which formed
graceful festoons from the corners Of
the ceiling to the wedding bell, which
hung over the chancel where the cere-
noHy was said. The rays of the set
tim sun shone through the windows
a1 .,st a mellow light over the
sy's- and seemed to add a blessing to
5ha aasrothal Of the happy couple.
Ms Helen Evans presided at the or
gen md accompanied Mrs. STRAIT Thom-
s. she sang Believe Ne if All
Those Endearng Young Charms" and
Loves Old Sweet Song" At the
strain Of the wedding march the bridal
party entered; Messrs. John, Everett
and Ohio Thomas, ushers; Miss Lidie
Kate King in blue crepe de chine and
carrying pink chrysanthemums, served
as maid of honor; Mrs William Chap
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10
Halloween Party.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. O.
Bond last Friday evening, the young
ladies of town entertained with one of
the most attractive parties that has
been given this season. The house
was decorated with autumn leaves and
pumpkins, the lights were shaded with
yellow paper and cast subdued shad-
ows in every nook and corner. The re-
ception committee was composed Of
ghosts who invited the guests in and
the merry faces of jack-o'- lanterns
babe them welcome. Every one was
en- costume and wore mask so it was
not an easy task to distinguish the
guests. Misses Coppedge end Anderson
were the chaperones and to them is
due the credit for arranging a series
of entertaining games and contests
appropriate to the Halloween season.
A delightful and bountiful menu was
served about II o'clock, and it re-
mains to be seen how many of the
young ladies will entertain at the next
Halloween Leap year, and how many
of the same young gentlemen will be
favored with invitations.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10

ternoon at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. >and Mrs. ]. M. Cox, on
Washington street. The house had
been prettily decorated for the bcca-
sion with chrysanthemums and green
cry. Rev, E. L. Atwood performed
the ceremony, only the relatives and
close friends being present. The bride
wore a tailored suit of blue with hat
and other accessories of gray. They
left on the evening train for south
ern trip. Mrs. Lay is the attractive
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Cox,
while Mr.. Lay is the junior partner of
the firm of J. A. Lay & Son, A host
of friends wish them much happiness.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10
Bridal Luncheon.

Dlludl LuiiCIltOH.
Miss Beth Taylor, charming bride,
elect was entertained most delightfully."-
last Friday with a fve-course lunch
con given by Miss Lidie Kate King, at
her home on West Main street. Those
at the table were Misses Beth Tay
lor Helen Evans Mesdames ,Crowdet
Chapman, STRAIT Thomas, and William
Chapman, Misses Ethel Taylor, Lizzie
Williams, Lidie Kate King.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10

November LIST. The study for the af-
ternoon was Midsummer Nights
Dream" A delightful program was
had. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. James Bond on November Is.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10

Mr.. Earl King Of Memphis was at
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ragland were in
Memphis this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Shaw spent Sun
day at Open Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap Cannon were
in Memphis this week.
Mr. Jim Taylor of Dyersburg was
in Brownsville this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kinney are camp
ing at Open Lake this week.
DR.. and Mrs D. l. Dupree spent sew
eral days at Open Lake this week.
Mrs. J. A. Chambliss arrived today
to visit her son, Mr.. R. M. Chambliss.
Mrs. Will Wilson of Somerville Wis
tied relatives in Brownsville last week.
Mrs. Floyd Murray, formerly Miss
Pattie Battle, is the guest of Mrs.
Henry Dupree.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10
Engagement.

HNKEt q 3 7 INFNIINs :
Mr.. and Mrs. Caruthers Ewing of
Memphis announce the engagement
and approaching marriage of their
daughter, Miss Estelle Ewing, to Mr..
Eugene Frederick Rowe, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Casper H. Rowe of Cincin-
natl. The marriage will be solemniz-
ed in the spring. $50
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10

CoX-Lay.
A wedding which came as a surprise
to host of friends was that of Miss
Hattie Cox and Mr.. Carey Lay, which
was quietly solemnized on Tuesday af-
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10
Kill Kare Klub.

/ Kill Kare klub.
Miss Ruth Bumpass will entertain
the Kill Kare Klub on Saturday after
noon at 8 o'clock.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-11-10

Twentieth Century Club.
Mrs. B. P. Boyd, Jr., was the hostess
of the Twentieth Century club on
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28
Federal Soldier
Spilled Coffee On
Book Years Ago

In the Office of County Reg.
lister W. L. Manning there is an
old book deed record book, page
632-on which a federal soldier,
W. A. Sherman, wrote and
spilled some coffee over fifty
years ago.
The writing states that Nv. A..
Sherman writes A. Sherman and
says he belongs to 52nd Indiana
regiment. in O Captain Dike's
Company H." The communica
ton is addressed to Mr.. Alpheus
Sherman, Cornersville, Ind,
Fayette county, and is evidently
a letter started by w. A. Sher-
man but never completed. The
coffee stains can be plainly seen
on the old book. Dates appear
ing just before this inscription
show March %, 1854"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28
Lightning Demolishes Porch AT Home Of Guy
Poyner, Near Fair Grounds. Paris Is Visi-
ted By Terrific Electric, Hail and Wind Storm.

Lightning entered the home of
Guy Poyner, near the Fair
grounds, through the chimney,
escaped through a window and
demolished the front porch, on
Thursday afternoon of last week.
This is the only reported dam
age done by the fierce wind, hail
and electric storm which swept
through Henry county on that
date.
At the time the lightning
struck his horne Mr.. Poyner and
several members of his family
were in the building and some of
them suffered a rather severe
shock. Mr.. Poyner's mother,
who is i'll, was lying on a bed at
the time and did not feel the
shock at all.
The storm was one of the
worst that has visited Henry
county for years. and it is sur
prising that more damage was
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28
M0ONSH|A|NG CHARGE
AGAINST TWO CARROLL
FOUNTAINS; ARRESTED
Deputy u. S. Marshal Maxwell
Captures Doss Bateman
and Alvin Hampton
BOUND OVER UNDER BONDS
OF $500 BY COMMISSIONER
Preliminary Hearing viii Be
Given Alleged Distillers
Late Next Week

Deputy United States Marshal
]. E. Maxwell, of Paris, went to
Carroll county a few days ago
and placed under arrest Doss
Bateman and Alvin Hampton,
residents of the Eastern section
of that county, near the Hender-
son county line, on charges Of
illicit distilling and selling whis-
key without government license.
Revenue officers have been in
vestigating that section of Car.
roll county for sometime and it
is said that they have collected
sufficient evidence to convict
Bateman and Hampton, although
the stills were not discovered by
i Aer the officers or Deputy
Maxwell. so far as known. For
many months it has been sus-
picioned that moonshining was
going on in the Eastern part of
Carroll county, which is very
billy.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28
HOUSES RAZED FENCES LEVELED; TREES UPRO0ED WHEN WIND
STORM SWEEPS OVER NORTHERN SECTION OF COUNTY THURSDAY
Salmon School Building and Number OF Barns
In That Vicinity Are Wrecked By High Wind,
Accompanied By Torrents OF Rain and Hail.

Sweeping through the North
ern section of the county at a
late hour Thursday afternoon of
last week, a wind and electric
storm. accompanied by rain and
hail, destroyed the Salmon school
house; barns belonging to
James LaFever, Sam LaFever
and Mrs. John McSwain; leveled
fences and uprooted trees in
great numbers.
Other sections of the county
were visited by the cyclone, al
though little damage was done
outside the Salmon school house
vicinity. In this section several
persons are reported to have
had narrow escapes from falling
timbers and branches that had
been blown from trees and car
ried q great distance by the high
winds.
According to information
from the Salmon school house
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28
SCHOOL RALLY DAY IS
HERE AT LAST; GREAT
TIMES ARE PROMISED
Annual Contest in Debate To
Be Held at the Dixie
Theatre Tonight
HOME TEAM CROSSES BATS
WITH HUNTINGDON THIS pm.
All County Schools To Be
iRepresented---Barb
On Campus atNoon
Today is THE day.

To-Day Is The day.
Before the sun rises Saturday
morning the students of Grove
High School expect to have es-
tablished, for all time to come,
the fact that Friday is lucky
rather than unlucky.
Grove students are confident
of winning the baseball game,
the debate and the contest in
defamation over the Industrial
Training School, of Huntingdon.
All of these events will be staged
in Paris today.
The town is decorated for the
occasion. Flags and other deco
rations are displayed by every
business house and practically
every residence. The long await
ed day has arrived.
In addition to the annual con-
tests with /. I. S., contests of
various kinds are to be held by
the students Of the Atkins Porter
and Lee schools; a big barbecue
and basket dinner is to be served
on the Grove school campus, and
teachers and students of all the
schools of Henry county will be
on hand as the invited guests of
the Paris schools.
Every school. large and small,
in Henry county will be repre-
sented.
Those in charge of the great
rally day and school celebration
have completed all plAAs. Every
body is anxious for the fire.
works" to commence.
The Huntingdon students.
about 300 in number, will arrive
this morning and the students of
Grove, Atkins Porter, Lee and
all the county schools, as well as
Continued on Pages
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28

vicinity the storm there resem-
bled a small tornado, cut a path
of good width, demolishing near
ly every fence in the neighbor.
hood, in addition to wrecking
the houses and barns. Howev-
er, no loss Of human or animal
life has been reported from that
section.
From Springville comes the
report that a terrific wind storm
visited that section, although
little damage was done.
As telephone connections were
destroyed and the wires down it
was not until noon Friday that
news of storm reached Paris,
and it was many hours before it
was learned positively that there
had been no loss OF human life.
Residents of the Northern
part of the county were kept in
terror for several hours, and
many in the vicinity where the
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28
HARRY Stokes, CUSTER
ATTORNEY, SHOT DEAD
BY CHARLES c. TRAbUE
Popular Nashville Lawyer Is
Killed In Own Office By
Attorney for City
HAD BEEN MENTIONED FOR
GOVERNOR, OTHER PLACES
Made Big Reputation In Suits
Of Nashville Taxpayers
Slayer In Jail

Harry s. Stokes, who during
the past few months has made a
statewide reputation as attorney
for taxpayers in the Nashville
city hall probe, was shot to death
by Charles G. Trabue, a special
attorney for the city, In the
formers Office at the capital city
about l1:30 o'clock Wednesday
morning. Three shots were
fired, two of which entered Mr..
Stokes head and neck. He died
instantly.
Trabue was arrested q few
minutes later and locked up at
the county Jail. He later made
a statement claiming self-de-
Tense. There were no witness
es to the tragedy.
Stokes was 80 years of age, q
graduate of Vanderbilt Univer.
sity and a lawyer with a wide
reputation. Following the sensa.
tional developments in the city
hall investigation, during which
former Mayor Howse and some
members of the commission were
ousted Mr.. Stokes became very
prominent. He he'd been re-
peatedly mentioned as a possible
candidate for Governor, Congress
and Mayor of Nashville, although
ne had never encouraged those
who have boosted him for polite
al honors, evidently preferring
his profession to the game of
politics.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-04-28
GOVERNMENT OFFERS
BIG REWARD FOR MAN
H0ROBBED us. MAIL
H. Grady Webb, Birmingham,
Thought to Have Unsigned
National Bank Bills
THOUSAND DOLLARS UP FOR
ARREST AND CONVICTION
Held UpB. & 0. Train In West
Virginia Early In Last
October

Uncle Sam offers a reward of
81, 900 for the arrest and ccnvic-
ton of H. Grady Webb. who held
up and robbed the B. & O. train
at Central Station, w. Va, on
October 8, last, taking a number
of unsigned national bank bills,
among other things.
A notice of the reward has
been posted at the Paris post
Office. 1t is stated that Webb
probably has some of these un-
signed national bank bills in his
possession. He is described as
about SO years of age; s feet 8
inches in height; weighing 100
pounds. with dark hair, small
eyes and smooth face.
Webb is said to have left
Birmingham on March 20 and to
have been seen in Atlanta on the
dav following. The officials have
obtained no further clew to his
movements.