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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Stockings should be washed care
fully and the thin places darned before
I'll ey go into a hole. 1t is much easier
to darn a thin place than it is a hole.
These places should be darned closely
but not tight and the small holes over
a. polished stocking darner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Salt rubbed on tea cups will remove
tea stains, and discoloration on crock
cry or china will respond to the same
treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

When a cut will not stop bleeding
apply ground rice or -four. Either one
is efficacious.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
EMERGENCY REMEDIES.

Bathing behind the ears with right
hot water often relievs a headache
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Iron saueepans should be cleaned a
soon as possible after use, and If
anything greasy has been boiled in
tt EN- put in some soda and boil up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

A small onion eaten before retiring
will often induce sleep. The taste may
be removed after eating by chewing a
BIT of parsley or a few drops of eau
de cologne on lump of sugar.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

A freak of nature is the lost river
in Kentucky. 1t is known as the HID
den river, because no one knows its
origin, and it vanishes into a cave
leading no one knows where,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Miss Marguerite Ogden is one of the
Lila.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

The British government pays Quee
Alexandra an annuity of $4,000
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

When ironing table linen, iron with
the selvage and not across the grain
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

German women, it is said, have re
fused to boycott French fashions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Women are engaged in more thar
$50 Industrial occupations in Pennsyl
yGnia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
DICTATES or FASHION.

For the little girl is a good looking
winter coat of steel blue pontine the
waxed side in steel blue and the re-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
TO SAVE oILcLoTH.

pan, are met at the railway station by
a chaperon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Stale bread can be used for croutons.
Cut the bread into thin slices spread
it lightly with butter on one side then
cut into dice. Place them on a thin
Pie dish and put them in a moderate
oven until a golden brown. They are
delicious served with soup.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

New York has a "scrubwoman evan
gelist."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

When japanese women go to the
theater they begin dressing for it ths
day before.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

which cannot fail to have special in
terest for all Connecticut people
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

This volume is dedicated to the
memory of Col. John L. Chatfield of
the Sixth Connecticut Volunteers. 1t
is an interesting story of Civil war
Gays and contains some most touch
ing letters between the young man
who has gone to the front and the
young bride back at home. One of
trese which deeply impressas was the
visit of President Lincoln 10 the reg
iment's camp and later a talk which
he had with the war president while
they drank buttermilk.
The story is told in a bright and
entel Insaing manner and it is one
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
WATER AND EGG.
RECIPES,

spoonful of water added TO an egg
before beating it makes it more frothy,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

London has thirty woman tramwa
conductors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

The Vintage. By Sylvia chatpld
Bates. Author of The Geranium
Lady. Board, Sc pages, illustrat-
ed. Published by Duffield e. Com
pany, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Four of Americas richest women ar
unmarried.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Girls arriving alone in Tokyo. ia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

The housekeeper should use zinc on
all places in the kitchen where she
works For instance a working table
covered with zinc or a shelf before a
pleasant kitchen window where she
can prepare vegetables and fish if COW
cred with zinc can be kept clean with
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
"ADVlSE ANYONE WITH A COLD TO
TAKE FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE
MOTHER PRAISES
THIS SAFE
FAMILY
MEDICINE

"I have been troubled
with colds in my throat
for several years and get
bronchitis every winter.
l was advised by a
friend to try Father
Johns Medicine. l did
so and received great
benefit. I advise anyone
suffering from colds to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

Sleep with the bedroom windows
open The old superstition that night
air is unhealthy even for an invalid
is entirely false. On the contrary,
night air, especially in large cities is
purer and better than day air, because
1t contains less dust and fewer mi
cropes. To get the best ventilation
have the window open at both top and
bottom. The average healthy person
has little to fear from drafts, but the
aged, enfeebled, infants and persons
especially susceptible, must be pro-
tected from them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

An excellent remedy for coughs and
colds is made of Irish moss, lemon
juice and sugar. Put two heaping
tablespoonfuls of moss in stew pan
with one quart of hot water. Let it
simmer Is minutes. Strain and put
moss into pan again with another
quart of hot water and let that sim
rler Is minutes. By that time the
goodness is out of the moss. Strain
and to the whole of the liquid put the
juice of two good sized lemons and
Sweeten to taste. Drink syrup freely.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

The Book of Boston. BY Rooer
Shackleton. Cloth, 325 pages will
index. Published by the Fenr
Publishing Company, Philadel
phfa. Price So net.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
Insist on Strict Sanitation.

oluntown, Jan. 4, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
CONCERNING WOMEN.

New York has "scrubwoman evan
gelist."
London has thirty woman tramway
conductors.
Four of Americas richest women are
unmarried.
More than $1,000 women are now
with the French Red Cross.
Many railway ticket agents in ia
| pan are women.
German women, it is said, have re-
| fused to boycott French fashions.
The British government pays Queen
| Alexandra an annuity Of $500
! Women are engaged in more than
$50 Industrial occupations in Pennsyl-
yania.
| Miss Marguerite Ogden is one of the
most successful attorneys in Caiifor-
| rIia-
| When japanese women go to the
! theater they begin dressing for it tho.
/ day before.
49, V~Ir
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
FARMINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hill of Nashville
are here visiting relatives. Mr.. Roy
Robinson, of Mckenzie, is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Mary Robinson. Mr..
Will Holt, was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ural Johnson Sunday. Prof. j.
B. Jones and Mr.. H. Brown were the
guest of Mr.. Sam Gentry Sunday even
ing. Quite large delegation from
this place attended services at Belfast
Sunday. The singing contest between
the Junior and Senior choirs, Satur-
day night resulted in a victory for
the Juniors. A large crowd was out
to hear them. Mr.. Edgar Dysart was
in Shelbyville Saturday The patrons
of the Pennington Public school met
at the school building Wednesday
night in "a mass meeting to consider
means to remodel the school building
here. Mr.. z. Boren was elected
Chairman, Newton Dysart, Secretary,
and James Laws, Treasurer. About
thirty dollars was given by those pres
ent. The next meeting will be held
at the school building, Aug 21st.
Perhaps never before was there so
much interest manifested in school
betterment as shown by the people
here last Wednesday night, short ad-
dresses were made by Messrs Bowen,
j. Smiley, Sherman Dysart and Prof.
]. B. Jones. The public school here is
arranging to pull off big concert in
the near future.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
HALEY.

The rally given by st. Michael
Lodge proved to be quite a success.
$4,000 was realized. A large number
Of people were present Sunday to wit
ness the sermon which was preached
by Rev, J. B. Foxall, he chose for
his text, Behold / set Before you an
Open Door" Rev. 3:S. The speaker
held the people at a high rate for
about forty-fve minutes. Rev. Fox
all is a great speaker. Mr.. ]. H.
Smith will leave today for the Elk
River Association which will convene
at Decherd. We wish for her a pleas
ent trip. Mr.. Henry Peppers from
Shilo spent Sunday evening with Mrs.
l.. F. Rogers. Robert Preyer is live
wire in the church when it comes to
taking up money. Rev. T. j. Stokes
made trip to Rucher Saturday morn
ing still looking for the pearl of great
price. Mrs. Amanda Shaw, who has
been sick for several weeks is much
improved. Mr.. g. E. MCGOWAN from
Elkton, XIX, formerly of this place
is welcome guest here. Mr..
Charley Burdette is expected to be
called to the U. S. Army at any time
now since passing physical examina-
ton Thursday at Shelbyville. Mr..
Henry Nelson and family, from Bell
Buckle were here Saturday and Sun
day, shaking hands with old friends.
They spent the night with Mr.. James
Davidson. Mr.. George Moppins was
in orr town Ouitn q nioa orowd oo,,o
up Saturday night from Wartrace to
the entertainment given by the
Masons. Among the many were Mr.. J.
B. Buchanan and wife. Rev. J. B.
Foxall and Miss LOWE Murphy. If
you want to know the many good
things that the Negro is doing, read
the Nashville Globe. Mrs. VIM.
Knight and little family spent the
week end with Mrs. L. F. Rogers.
Mrs. Ben Hodge has returned from
Murfreesboro. Mrs. Ethel Preyer is
quite ill. Mrs. Ola Swan is sick. Mr..
George Ramsy has purchased fine
Jersy COW from Mr.. Elias Murphy.
Mr.. Charley Murphy passed the ex-
animation at Shelbyville and is ex-
pected to be called to the U. S. Army
at any time. Mrs. l.. F. Rogers is pre-
pairing for the cold winter days she
has put up one hundred cans of fruit.
She says that she is putting up fruit
for her self first. and her neighbors
children. Mr. Johnnie Frazier from
Fosterville were in our town Sunday.
Rev. ]. p. Seabastine will begin his
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
SHELBYVILLE.

The canning demonstration given
by Miss Mabel Myers at the public
school building last Saturday was one
of the most timely and instructive
affairs that has come to our commune
ty. A large number of ladies, old
and young, took advantage of the &C.
casion. All who were present ex-
pressed themselves as having spent
a very profitable day. Rev. A. Ran
,som and DR.. y. A. Rainey were the
only gentlemen present. Miss Myers
is engaged in a philanthropic work.
!, The state has made no mistake in
her selection. Prof. H. n. Robinson
of the State Normal spent part of
two days in town in the interest of
his6school. Prof Robinson impresses
every one by his frankness and suavi-
ty. I'm his canvass he wastes no time
but ZONES directly to the point He
adVltes that If a person wants a COL
legqt course to go to Fisk; if medi-
cir1 is wanted to go to Meharry. He
tells just what it is to be had at the
Normal, giving it's advantages without
any exaggeration. Several persons
have applied for admission We thank
Prof. Robinson for this awakening
The Bedford County fair is on the
boards this week. The management
is expecting great fair. DR.. Suggs
is to deliver series of lectures at
the public school on the care of the
teeth. Rev. e. F. Gooch is teaching
the Cedar Town school. Mrs, Mag
gle d. Key is in Quincy, ILL.,, visiting
her sister, Mrs. Annie Nichols. Miss
Mary Davis of Nashville is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Willie Sims. Mrs.
Johnnie Bell is still indoors. Rev
w F. Gardner is spending few
days at home. When at home he sets
an example of industry which is wor
thy of imitation. He is no Stacker
Rev. ]. w. Howard, who was drafted,
hos been exempted because of his
ministerial duties. Mrs. Annie Gill
Ferg son of indianapolis is here on
business trip. She is stopping with
Mrs. Emma Cartwright. She will re-
main for the Fair. The teachers have
begun to paw in their subscriptions to
the Whitesides monument fund Mr.
and Mrs. Archie Brazier have return.
ed from Texas and have decided to
remain in Shelbyville. Mr.. Brazier
says the liberties of the Texas Negro
in some parts are below par.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
FAYETTEVILLE.

Miss Vina Commons and Mr..
Arthur HickmOn left for Knoxville,
Tenn to represent the odd fellows
Lodge No. 2O96 and House Hold of
Ruth respectively. They returned
Friday evening and report pleasant
trip. Miss Sallie Commons Of Louis
vile, KY, formerly a teacher of Tur-
ner College, Shelbyville, is visiting
home folks this week. We were all
Very glad to see Miss Commons again.
Mrs. Maud G.. Woods, went TO Chatta-
nooga to spend week or so, we wish
her joyous trip. Mr.. Raymond Ran
som, is back from Ohio, and says its
good place for single man, but
married man is better off in old
Fayetteville, therefore he prefers to
kinder stay close around the old stand.
Miss Orlean Scott, of Normal, Ala, is
taking vacation at home among her
many friends. Miss Scott seems to be
progressing nicely in school. We
predict for her bright future. Mr..
Sam Thompson died at the home of
his mother, Mrs. Ann Thompson on
w. Market street, Sunday night, Aug.
18th. We are told also Mr.. Bubin
McDonald,'s little infant whose
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

were FIVE converts. Baptizing at Bar
toms Creek Sunday. Mrs. Louise
Wright of Nashville was the guest OF
Mrs. Missouri Atkins last Friday
Rev. Tom Belcher of Cookesville con-
Quoted the revival at Cedar Point
this week. Mr. Robert Hughes has re-
turned from Alliance, o. Mrs. ]. P.
Pennington and little daughter, Dor
ris, spent Monday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Ramsey, and
Mrs. Sarah Davis spent Sunday at
Baird's Mill. Mr.. Hampton Hughes
spent the weekend in CaTlhage, Tenn.
Mrs. Major Pennington is improving
nicely. Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Winters
dined at supper Saturday evening
with Mrs. Minnie White. A delicious
menu was served at 1880 O'Clock,
after which they went to church. Mr..
Henry Hughes is improving after a
long illness. Those who were hap
tized at Barton's Creek were as fol
lows: Mr.. Clay Winters, Wilson
Hughes, Sallie Winters, Mack Smith,
Lillard Hughes, Matte Rec Pennipg-
ton, Dallas Oliver, Garland Bitty ami
THEME ]. Allen. Mrs. Missouri At
kins and little son, Howard, spent
Monday with Mrs. Wayman Price
Mrs. ]. w. Pettye was in Nashville
Saturday. Mrs. ]. p. Pennington
would be glad to take your subscrip
ton for the Globe.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
NEGRO PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Invitations have been extended all
superintendent of Sunday schools
one other representative of all
churches, irrespective of denomination
to meet at the library Thursday,
August goth, at 1880 sharp. If you
have not received your invitation it's
due to wrong address. In order that
no superintendent may be omitted we
are extending this public invitation.
We are expecting every superinten.
dent of Sunday schools in the city.
If you are interested in the welfare
of the child we expect you.
We are glad to add to our club
directory the Pierion Club. We are
always anxious to serve all clubs that
work in interest of all the people. If
you havn't registered at the library
yet, come, see and be convinced.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
DISTRIST CONFERENCE.

The Memphis District Tennessee
Conference NJ. E. Church closed with
the record of the best in its history
1t convened at Friendship, Tenn,
Aug. 7-12, 1917. Rev. w. r. Smith
d. S, was at his best. Peace, love
and harmony prevailed throughout the
session. Quite a large delegation
was present. Every charge on the
district was represented less one
There~'were from one to three dele.
gates from each charge. Reports
were good and showed an advance
over the preceding year. The papers
read by the young people We're
splendid and showed that they had
given time and study in preparing
them. Those reading papers We're
Misses Rohelia Martin and Willie b.
Williams, of Martin, Tenn; Miss Vora
Atkins, of Atoka, Tenn; Mrs. Lille
Lloyd, Of Memphis, Tenn, Warren
Chapel. Mr.. Chas. Bugg of Mason,
Tenn, and two young ladies of the
Friendship charge.
The conference was delighted with
the presence of Dr. J. c. Sherrell
held secretary of Foreign Missions,
and Rev. Jesse p. Price of the Nash.
vile District, who stayed with us
throughout the session. Their pres.
ence gave inspiration to the confer
ence. And, too, this being the home
of DR.. Sherrell caused quite gather
ing Of both colored and white, far and
near, to see him and listen to his soul
stirring lectures, which were full of
power.
Brother NJ. c. Mercer, of Centenary
NJ. r. Church of Memphis, Tenn,
served as an electric fan in the con-
ference. He kept the atmosphere
rure and sweet breeze constantly
Sowing with his sweet disposition and
Jolly savings which quite often caused
roar of laughter Would that more
of our laymen would attend these
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

mother preceded it about two weeks.
We extend our sympathy to both
families of the deceased. The Lord
giveth and the Lord hath taken away,
let us prepare to meet them in the
glory land. Mr.. NJ. c. Clanton and
wife an officer of the A. NJ. E. Church
at Kelso brought some very pala.
table food to Rev. and Mrs. w. H. l..
Reynolds Friday. They ae asking
them to come again. Mrs. Matte
Blake of Jefferson, Texas is visiting
Mrs. Mary Lue Taylor on w. Market
street
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
MONTEAGIE

Mr.. Fred Triggs of Nashville Tenn
was the guest of Miss IRA Boyd, last
week. Mr.. Theodore Brown and Miss
Lillian Banks, and Huburt Carter and
Annie Bates enjoyed delightful din
ner at sunset Rock Saturday. Mr.
Huburt Carter, took a flying trip to
Swanee Saturday Mr. Thomas Fitz-
patrick, of Nashville, is spending the
week end here with friends. Mr.
Shealy Williams, will return to Nash
vile Saturday Miss IRA BOYD will
return to Nashville September 1 where
her many friends will greet her Miss
Lillian Banks will return to Nashville
the 18th of September where her many
friends will greet her. Miss Lillian
Banks gave a delightful tea in honor
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meetings and make themselves active.

meetings and make themselves active.
We were favored with the presence
of Mr.. Robert Parker (white) of the
town accompanied by several of the
leading citizens of his race who spoke
to us in commentator Of the worth
and rapid progress of our race.
The Rev. DR.. Swoop (white) evan
gelist, who was conducting a meeting
in the city, preached one sermon
during the conference.
1t being the aim of the conference
to save souls as well as carry on
the routine of business, fourteen souls
were happily converted and six addi-
lions to the church.
The new features of the district
were the organization of the District
Epworth League, Sunday School Insti-
tute and Ladies Aid Society.
The good people of Friendship with
their pastor, Rev. Edward Taylor,
spared no pains in making everything
pleasant for us while there, Total
collection during the conference, $73.
(Mrs) L. V. Dowell, Reporter,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

may be mentioned Father Johnson,
Father Carter, Father Black and
Mother Roundtree. Much credit and
many thanks are due the pastor, Rev.
w. l.. Harris, and the good people of
Lavergne for the kind and hospitable
manner in which they received and
entertained the visiting ministers and
delegates. Long live Lavergne and
may the good work bear fruit to the
advancement of the kingdom OF
Christ.
A Delegate.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
GALLATIN,

Mrs. Minnie Woodland Winston and
little step daughter of Chicago, ILL.,,
who have been the guest of their
mother, Mrs. Charlotte Winstons and
other relatives, left Sunday for their
home. This being the first trip south
for the little grand-child, she became
sick and had to be under the treat
ment of Dr. James Rucker She was
stranger when she came but be
came a social favorite and made many
friends and enjoyed a round of socia
functions among the friends of the
family.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

of Mr.. Fred Triggs, of Nashville, the
house was beautifully decorated, and
a four course menu was served. Mr..
Fred Triggs and Miss IRA Boyd en-
tertained with beautiful Solos while
Mr. Huburt Carter was at the piano.
A prize was given to the best card
player. Mr.. Fred Triggs won the
prize which was gold pin.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
NORTH LEBANON.

Miss Maude E. Woodfork has re-
turned home from Kansas City, Mo-
The revival closed at Cedar Point Sat
urday night with much success. There
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
THE LADIES THIMBLE CLUB.

Mrs. Emma Gibbs Hyde will be
hostess of the Ladies Thimble Club
at her home in East Nashville Sep
TENDER 7th. All members are re-
quested to be present.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
TULLAHOMA.

A new doctor is in town, DR.. Jones
Of North Carolina has arrived and has
taken up the practice where our late
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

Mrs. Thos. Frazier was the week.
end guest of her mother, Mrs. Henry
Berry at Franklin.
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Misses Ida NJ. and Alice V. White
have returned from Spring Hill,
Tenn, where they spent a very
pleasant week attending the District
Conference of the c. NJ. f. Church
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revival here Sunday. Mr.. Harry Pat
ton came in our town last night
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MISS MARY E. BOWLING AT
ROCK CITY SCHOOL,

Coming as quite pleasing distinc-
tion is the appointment of Miss Mary
E. Bowling as teacher of Rock City
School. The many friends of Miss
Bowling, who is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Washington Bowling and
who have watched her grow and de-
velope into splendid young ladyhood,
delight to know she is to teach in the
community where she was reared.
Miss Bowling is an accomplished
member of the younger set, with a
brilliant, promising future.