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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
LADIES AID SOCIETY

A very enthusiastic meeting
of the Ladies Aid Society was
held Monday at the home of
the president, Mesdames Ellen
and Sallie Jared being joint
hostess.
Means to raise funds for the
pipe organ was discussed and it
was decided to give a birthday
party Friday, Feb. 9, at the old
post Office building, hours be-
ing from 5 to 9 o'clock. Every
one interested in the organ is
urged to come with as many
pennies as they are years old.
There will be delicious refresh
ments and delightful music.
Don't wait to be solicited for
that IS, or $40 donation (or
even more) to the pipe organ
fund. At the meeting Monday
eight members of the Aid Pied
ged themselves to give SO
each.
Mrs. Bette Boyd. City,. $1.O0
The next meeting of the Aid
will be with Mrs. Martha Nor
gan.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
- X

Mt, View Lodge No. 179, 1.
0. O. F., met at the usual hour,
II p. m., Jan. 81, 1917, H. v.
Carr. N. G., presiding. Owing
to the inclemency of the wealth
er, there was a small attend
ance. The usual routine busi-
ness was disposed of. Bro.C.
j. Davis was reported to be still
in a critical condition. Bro.
X. M. Breeding writes he is
still improving slowly, is now
able to walk about the house
with a stick, after being helped
to get upon his feet. The
transfer certificate of Bro. H.
d. Whitson has been received,
and after he signs our bylaws
and constitution he will then
be a member of this lodge.
The Grand Secretary's re-
port shows that there are now
$40 lodges with . total OF 25,-
O55 members, and average Of
47-too many little lodges. The
consolidation of lodges should
be agitated and encouraged by
the grand officers. 1t is a fact,
well-knOwn, that there are
too many representatives at.
tending the grand lodge, draw
ing mileage and per diem,
amounting to more than their
lodges pay to the grand lodges
per capita tax. The grand
lodge is too unwieldy, too ex-
pensive. The system of rep
resentation should be remodel
ed. Every P. G.. can't repre-
sent his lodge, for lodges meet
ing weekly, have two P. Gs. a
year, and representatives to
grand lodge are elected for two
years. 1t might be best for
the order that the different
lodges pay their representative
and the per capita tax be re-
duced to a moderate rate. On
account of selfishness (the
greatest curse) this PROPOSE
tiOn would be hooted down, and
at the same time no practical
plan would be offered. Con-
solidation, or reduced repre-
sentation is about the only
in sight. If any broth
er knows Of anything better,
it is his bounden duty to make
it known, for his services will
sure be in demand at our next
grand lodge session. Speak
out. Don't criticise this, un-.
less you can show something
better. All should attend our
next meeting and hear the
Grand Sire's proclamation read
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
ERWIN-H.ASTINGS

Sylvia, N. c., Dec. 29.-i
wedding of more than usua
interest to Western North Car
olina folk was that solemnizet
in the parlors of the CONNER.
cial Hotel yesterday afternoon
when Miss Margaret Hastings
became the bride Of Mr.. John
R. Erwin, Jr. Mrs. Erwin Is
the attractive daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. H. Hastings, of
Sylvia, and has a host of friends
throughout this section of the
state. Mr.. Erwin is a popu-
lar travelling salesman Of Char
lotte representing the Davis
Baking Powder Co. in this ter
ritory. His father is a promi-
nent physician of Charlotte.
Only q few of the relatives
and close personal friends of
the young couple witnessed the
ceremony, which was perform
ed by Rev. ]. A. Cook, pastor
of the Methodist church, Of
this city.
The bride wore a green trav-
cling suit, and the young coup
le left Immediately on the af-
ternoon train for points in the
east. Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin will
make their home in Charlotte.
Mrs. Hastings, mother Of the
bride, was reared in Cookeville,
being a sister of Mike, Algood
and Dick Moore, of this city.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
BLOOMINGTON

| The writer has been visiting
in Jackson county for the past
week.
There has been singing school
going on at Senter Grove. All
report q nice time.
Empal Fox, Katie Fox and
the writer visited at Buck Bill
ingsley's Saturday.
Willie McBroom is still a
regular visitor at Henry Fox's
I wonder II Matte Swaford
still likes Green. I guess sre
does, as / saw some one going
down the road toward her
house Sunday.
Charlie Swafford is still a
regular visitor at Bennett Rec
tors.
We are all glad that Miss
Mckenzie is our teacher again
next year. We like her just
fine.
I will close by asking for a
shower Of birthday cards the
18th Of Feb. I will be 16. All
cards will be highly appreci-
ated and answered. The one
sending me the prettiest card,
boy or girl, will receive a pres
ent. Bessie Bfllingsley,
Dlooningtea 0pringS. Team.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01

Send the Herald to some TREAD.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
THE REST ROOM

A well attended meeting o1
those interested in the Res
Room was held at the Wayside
Tuesday night. The work &C.
complished during the few
months the Rest Room has
been in operation was detailed
and every man and woman
present was in favor of con-
tinuing the work. The burden
of maintaining the Rest Room
has so far fallen upon a few
faithful women, and it was the
opinion of those present that
the work having proven SO
satisfactory and beneficial the
time had come to provide more
generous support, to the end
that the work may not only be
continued, but on a more ex-
tensive scale.
One committee was named
to solicit aid from the county
court, and another to ask the
city for help to maintain the
work. A general committee
was also appointed to assist in
directing the activities of the
Rest Room.
Real public service should be
one of the highest aims of So
ciety, and a properly conduct
ed Rest Room is one of the
most direct and practical means
of affording needful public SER
vice. 1t helps the country wo-
man and the town woman
alike. Its benefits do not clash.
The country women use it dur
ing the day and town women
at night, generally.
Not only this, but the Rest
Room can and will be made
the center of our civic and So
cial activities. The time is not
distant when all the larger
towns will have modern build
ings completely equipped to
carry on the work in hand, built
and owned by the towns.
Pending that happy time it is
the duty of the county and city
to financially assist this wor-
thy public utility. Every busi-
ness man in Cookeville-every
citizen, in fact, should also con-
tribute literally.
In conducting a Rest Room
the women do the work-a
condition agreeable to the men
But, they should not be requir-
ed to also furnish the sinews OF
war. That is properly a mas
culine right, one which the wo-
men will concede. Come on
with the cash, gentlemen, and
see what great variety of good
things the women of Cooke
Vile will accomplish through
he Rest Room.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
SCRAPS OF VERSE AND
PROSE
by Clara Cox Epperson

W Clara COX EpPerSOn
The good women of Tennes-
see are in Nashville this week
in the interest of the passage
of the suffrage bill. Having
already passed in the house OF
representatives, it is to be
brought before the senate, and
If passed there, only the sane
ton of the governor will be
necessary to make it a law.
Personally I do not want the
ballot, nor do I think it will be
the solution of the evils of the
present day. 1 cannot keep
from clinging to the feeling
that the men Of Tennessee are
capable of running political
affairs, and while I think that
women have been in the past,
are now, and will always be,
the power behind the throne,
and in that way have always
voted, I fear that power will be
lessened when she goes into
the public arena of life to WELD
the ballot for herself. This is
not lack Of knowledge of poll
tics that makes me feel this
way, but rather the reverse.
We grew up in a household of
lawyers and politicians, and
imbibed the principles with our
daily food, and that may be the
reason, for my being so averse
to getting into it's turmoil, tri-
ais and disappointments. In
the first place, it is a very ex-
pensive game of life. Few
lawyers who are politicians ev-
er save a penny. All they make
In law is spent in either office
seeking for themselves or some
friend, and the women of the
family have to suffer the con-
sequences, denying themselves
many things, because per-
chance, Bill or Tom must be
put into Office. Now, l am
wondering when the women
also get into this expensive
game, what will become Of the
children. If Susan and Betty
as well as. Bill and Tom must
be elected, how can the child
rem be sent to the best of
schools, and have the neces-
sary clothes and advantages.
Had it not been for our dear
good mothers economy with !
the little that the Bills and
Toms left from our fathers
too generous purse, we could
never have seen inside a COL
lege, and even then it was con-
stant self-denial for her and
for ourselves that the game of
politics might be played sue
cessfully, and through it all.
many who ate at my fathers
table and partook of his gen.
erosity in every way, voted a.
gainst him at the polls, or a.
gainst the candidate that he
was working for, and I can but
shudder to think of the future
with women and men both In
the arena, giving of their time
and their strength as well as
their funds in this treacherous
game. +
It is thought that the wom-
ems votes will purify politics.
That might be true If all wom-
en- are good women, but alas
there is another element to be
with, and a very dan
gerOus element. In almost ev-
cry instance the bad man will
vote for the protection Of his
wife and daughter and holds
his home inviolate even more
than any one else, but
what of the other faction
Will they vote for the good Of
even their own, II they are de-
liberately and willingly living
On the dark side of life? Our
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01

women say they cannot infiu-
ence men to pass the laws
they want passed. What about
influencing that element, my
sisters? Can you hope to in
fluence them whom you know
that they resent even your at
titude Of goodness?
! 1t seems to me that the wom-
en- of Tennessee have always
gained the ends they desired by
sending representatives before
thelegislature and asking for
the passage of such bills.
| When the Hermitage, the
home of Andrew Jackson, was
about to be taken from the con-
troll and care of the women of
Nashville, Mrs. Lindsey went
before both houses and plead
for it to be given to the wom-
ems organization, The Hermit
age Association, to be kept in
tact as an historical spot for
ever. One old Judge in the
senate was opposed to this plan
and was working to defeat it.
Mrs. Lindsley's husband went
home and told her that Judge
would defeat her bill, if
she did not get him on her side.
He went with her to the capi-
tol and sent for the Judge.
When she appealed to him, he
said: But, Mrs. Lindsey, l
have openly worked against it,
how can 1 now changer" II
am not going to suggest to as
intelligent man as you, how
to get around that, just know
you can," she replied with her
sweetest smile. And he did,
by just saying: Gentlemen, l
have opposed this bill, but the
women must have something
to keep them occupied, so let'.;
just give them the Hermitage
for a plaything, and maybe
that will keep them from both
ering u.s." And is it not a pity
that the Polk place could not
have also been given them "as
a plaything"; the towering
flats would not be now occupy
ing that historic home-place.
That seems to be still the at
titude OF our men, even in CIV
ing us the ballot. "Just give
them the right to vote for the
presidential electors, ETC., etc,
and perhaps they will be salts
fed and let us alone" So they |
are even now trying to give us
what We want, or enough toI
satisfy, but will not this play
thing prove a very disappoint-
ing, burdensome, expensive
one? 1t seems to me so, but l
could not put my opinions a
gainst those Of such women as
Jane Adams, Elizabeth Cady
Stanton (who worked for wom-
ans suffrage SO many years.
and our own Maria Thompson
Daviess, Anne Dallas Dudley,
Ada Cooke Settle and Libbie
Morrow. l am only telling you
how it seems to me, and ] am
sorry that I cannot see nor feel
hat we will better things by
,eing given this toy of the bal
OF as a plaything. May it not
prove the toy dangerous that
will destroy the woof and warp
II the fabric Of our state and
ts craftsmanship. i
Give us power-but give US
grace
To know w.at power to use,
In the selection of real pow
er, Il
Do not our minds confuse. |.
The lever of all good we'd Z
be-, ID
But this levers often the one
That in life's great machin-
cry
Is welded behind the throne.
BLOOMINGTON +
The writer has been visiting
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01

at the hands Of the fast recov-
ering T. p. I. quintette. The
local aggregation is fast round
ing into form under the able
direction of Coach Russell and
each game finds them doing q
little more toward atonement
for the defeat met at the Begin
ming Of the season. which
seems to be evidence only Of
lack of practice at that stage
of the game. The teams rapid
progress is remarkable and ex-
pectations are running high
for a whirlwind finish. The
contest with Carthage was in
teresting throughout. The Wis
ILOrs s.saa .vu sIrUn1 xno Is
seemed as though they were
sure to take home the scalp.
However, after the grand "en-
tree" Lynch and his mighty
heroes sailed forth and the A.
nal count showed 80 to IA. Nc
Cormick shone like an aurora
and deserves much praise foy
his aggressive style.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01

tNouNAhcE AND NEATLY
FcR fet7
have . sooA list sf 3arns
roR sAlE. It'll viii pay ysu 70
sec nas before you bay. I also
have . COED list sf Houses and
Lets FCR GALE. l write Fire
and Cyclsne iNeURANck, also
Steam Boiler and Labfhty IN.
9URANcR, and look after COL.
LEcTloNo AND RkNYALe.
,Ones IN Dryaat DuiidiAgL ~,
Ne. aee. 18th PAonaA
j. W. NIcMARneDN
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
BROTHERTON

Rev. Fred B. Cox preached
an interesting sermon at Doug
lass Chapel last Sunday even-
ing.
Misses Alma Cooper and
Mary Elmore spent Sunday
with Mrs. S. D. Bilbrey.
Wonder why Dona West
wasn't at church Sunday?
will close by asking for .
shower of birthday cards from
all my friends and Herald read
ers. My birthday is Feb. 10.
OLAR PHARIS,
Brotherton, Tenn, Route 1
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
DEATH OF MRS. ADDIE
DAVIS

Mrs. Addie Davis, wife o1
Alvin Davis, died at the family
home near Balch, Texas, Sat
urday afternoon and was bur-
led at Spring Creek Sunday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs
Davis is survived by her hus-
band and six weeks old baby,
also two brothers and three
sisters, one of whom lives In
Tennessee. She was a Miss
Nicholas and had only been
married about fifteen months.
She was once a resident OF
Cookeville.
ALGOOD CIRCUIT NOTES
Preaching at Shipley sun
day morning, Feb. 4, at IL a.
clock.
The second quarterly con-
ference will be held at Shipley.
Feb. "a.
FRED B. COX, Pastor.
a.~A +h> YJarold Tn anna friSmd
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
SOME T.. p. l. NEWS OF LO-
CAL AND GENERAL
INTEREST
Society

Society
r Miss Vena Mai Martin de-
, lightfully entertained the fac
ulty club last Saturday at her
home, 615 Dixie Avenue. Each
guest was costumed to repre-
sent song. During the even
ing progressive heart dice was
enjoyed, the prize falling to
Miss Griffin, and the BOBBY to
Miss Gore. Miss Dow played
songs which represented the
), plots for the song story writ
ten. Later in the evening an
enjoyable salad course was
served.
! The Sherwood Society held
its regular meeting last Friday
afternoon.
| The Domestic Science Class
V. will give a Valentine lunch
con next Thursday which prom
ises to De one CT the most elab-
crate affairs of the school term
Last Friday afternoon the
Palladian Literary Society met
and the business affairs Of the
club were transacted.
Important business quest
ions and talks of an interest
ing character, in addition to
several interesting numbers
composed the program of the
meeting Of the Bellies Lettres
Literary Society last Friday af-
ternoon.
| After a business meeting last
Friday afternoon, the Upper
Cumberland Literary Society
entertained the Palladians with
a highly interesting program.
The Bellies Lettres Literary
Society will entertain Friday
in honor Of the new members
Locals
Professor Walshe, who is
conducting a night school in
Cookeville has been a frequent
visitor on the campus this
week, and delivered several in
structive talks to the students.
Several members of the TIP.
l. faculty and a number of the
students have fallen victims to
the bad weather during the
past week, but we are glad to
say that they are recovering.
The long looked-for flag day
exercises will be held as soon
as the clouds seal themselves
up long enough for the pole to
be raised.
We are sorry to relate that |
Mr.. Lowrey, of the mathemat-
les department, is confined to
his rooms. That he will soon
grace the campus with his pres
ence again is the hope of all.
President Early is in Nash
vile for a few days.
Roy Beasley of Riddleton.
who has been spenling a few
days at home returned Tues
day.
s. B. McDearman and Lynn
Gaines, both of Jackson ccun-
ty, returned home this week. Il
Prof. and Mrs. Sheriff. have
returned from Nashville. j
Prof. Netto was sick for a =
few days. but is back at work !
again.
Jokes
, Mr.. Flat (teaching in Mr.. +,
place)-"Mr. PedigO,
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-02-01
Athletics

On Saturday last the Garth
ago basket ball Ave paid us q
visit only to receive . druhbiag
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-14

Hindenburg line TO the north of st.
Quentin, the British forces are following
closely oil the rear of the retreating Teu-
ton forces, not giving them time TO hole
in at any point. The total number Of
prisoners taken Yesterday amounted to
IA 600 metz, including ESQ officers, and
also 12s machine guns and ITO cannon.
The advance yesterday Melted three miles
along a twelve mile front.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-14
NENANA
STEAM
LAUN DRY
by Ralph Williams.
ED PARKS

by Ralph Williams.
Thomas Barclay. miner in the Jumbo
mine at Kennecott, fell from the top OF
| the stope in which he was working rec.
emily, breaking one OF his legs and having
his side caved in, from the results Of
which he died few hours later. He was
buried at Mccarthy.
Mort O'Connor. a resident of Fairbanks
in the early days, and who is we'll known
to many oldtimers. is reported to have
been released from an English prison
recently. where he had been serving q
ten-year term for participating in the re-
cent Irish rebellion.
The Nome chamber of congress. which
Is boosting for the establishment OF
pioneers home at Knuzagamappa Hot
Springs. is IN receipt of a letter from
Governor Strong turning down the prop.
osition. stating that the home at Sitka is
filling all requirements.
Andy Garbin. who some time ago 10.
Gated FL claims on Central creek, in the
Nome district, is reported to have struck
rich pay OH the ground. The ground has
been prospected before, but nothing was
found worth stalking. Central creek is a
tributary to Squirrel river.
Mulligan Brown, camp cook located
at King river. was arrested recently as
lie was about to take the train ncrth from
Seward His suitcase was found filled
with alcohol. diamond dyes, sulphuric
acid and other ingredients, with recipe
for making squirrel whiskey.
Sergeant Demster, of the Royal North
west Mounted Police. arrived in Dawson
recently from Rampant House. having
made the 400-mile trip over al unbroken
trail with the thermometer ranging from
80 to 70 below. He was accompanied by
Mr.. Strom and two natives.
Word was received at Anchorage BY
the townsite officials recently to cancel
the ownership of two valuable lots there
belonging to Mrs. Alafar Dunlap. The
lots were declared forfeited because Mrs.
Dunlap violated the teynis of her con-
tract of purchase by selling Intoxicating
Liquors on the premises.
With the collapse of two main stringers
and dozen piles from beneath the ware
house on the dock belonging to the Ju-
neau Perry & Navigation company. at
Douglas recently, practically 200 tons of
coal dropped with the warehouse floor
into the channel. The loss amounted
to $500.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-14
THE NENANA NEWS

war by Offering their services voluntarily.
If the required enlistments are not forth
coming voluntarily, however. 1t will be
necessary to resort TO consumption.
Washington: A colossal campaign to
break the German submarine campaign
is torecasted thru the announcement i'll
shipping circles today of the plans of the
government shipping board to construct
a great feet of wooden vessels to carry
food, clothing and ammunition to the
entente allies. II is planned to con-
struct these vessels at the rate of one q
day.
Chester: Latest reports of the Eddy
stone munition factory explosion state
that the number of dead has been reduc.
ed to liz, with III injured. The cause
of the explosion has not yet been deter
mined, but the testimony of one Of the
injured employees states that a shrapuel
was seen lying close TO a radiator shortly
before the explosion. Experts assert
that the heat from radiator is sufficient
10 explode a shrapnel. Whether or not
the sEell was Intentionally SO placed is
not known.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-04-14


sued orders this morning that all nation-
al guardsmen having dependants are en-
titled to an honorable discharge il they
desire it.
:, Washington: Advices from Guatemala
and Peru indicate that those countries
will Join with Cuba and Panama IN sup
porting the United States in its war with
Germany.
: Washington: The Puget Sound navy
yard will build %, and the Mare Island
navy yard Is of the new submarine chas'
ers recently authorized BY the navy de-
partment.
San Diego: 1t 10 reported here this
morning that Chile will maintain her
neutrality so Tong as she is not made the
object of direct attack Ivy any of the
nations at war.
Petrograd: The new government has
announced that it has renowned all
claim to Constantlnople, az formerly
maintained by the old regime, and that
1t does not aim to subjugate or humii!ate
anyone. 80 -, q
New York: Reports from all over ehe
country indicate that men of wealth are
almost unanimously indorsing President
Wilson's plan to place high rate Of tax.
alton on large incomes to defray the ex-
penses OF the war as they are incurred:
San Diego: Naval authorities here
this morning admitted the truth OF a
rumor that two U. S. divers captured
and sank a schooner off the lower coast
Of California yesterday. She was bound
for a point on the west coast of Mexico
and had on board Is, 600 rifles and 4. 500,.
600 rounds OF ammunition.
Washington: Plans are being perfected
tor the establishment turnout the country
of training camps where civilians outside
the age limit prescribed for compulsory
military training may be given three
months course of intensive training. at
the expiration of which time they will
be graduated with "a rating of second
lieutenant.
Nome: A fierce storm is raging on the
Seward peninsula. saad,it isreported thai
the dog teams participating in the annual
sweepstakes derby are unreported since
leaving Solomon yesterday. 1t is sur.
missed that they may be tied up at Timber
road house. sixty-four miles from Nosue.
and will remain there until the storm
moderates.
Washington: The American liner New
York struck floating mine about rnidnite
last mite at point nine miles from, Liv.
erpool, evidently laid tor the purpose of
sinking boats which, succeeded in passing
thru the barred zone. The passengers
and crew were taken off in patrol boats
and landed in Liverpool, four of the crew
remaining aboard the liner and bringing
her into the same port under her own
steam.
Londou: Without pausing to celebrate
their recent successes in turning the