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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
IN AVIATION SCHOOL

Wilson c. Collie of Cookeville is
registered Aug. 27 at the Massachu
setts Institute of Technology Boston
in the school in Naval Aeronautics
established by the U. S. Government
at the Institute. He is one of fifty
naval cadets in his group, other
groups of equal size being due to reg
lister each week for some six weeks
as assigned by the Navy, the maxi,
mum number being about three hun
dred.
The courses extend ovey some
eight weeks and will include naval
specialties and work in naval and
mechanical engineering.
There will be eight weeks of inten-
sive study at the Institute and then
the young men will be sent to some
of the naval flying schools and after
practice in the air at them will be
ready for service as assistants in air.
planes of one kind or another
Mr.. Cole is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Tennessee.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
ARMY ENlISTMENTS

Cookeville, Tenn, Aug 80, 1917.
The following named men applied
at this station during the 30 days end
ing Aug. 80, 1917, for enlistment in
the U. S. Army, and were accepted
or rejected as follows:
For White Infantry-( (Accepted)
Robert J. Y. Mills, William p Erwin,
James B. Neal, Alfred T. Gooding,
Polite Garrison, Frank Oaks, Haskell
Christian, Cleveland Stafford. Robert
F. Ledbetter, Milton A. Crabtree, Dan
POlston, Sam Aired, Alfred Driver.
Floyd Waters, Perry Lee, Henson
Conley, Haskell H. Holley, Bernice
G. Bradford. (Rejected) Henry r.
Cliff, Arthur Jackson, Steven Ran
dolph, Herbert J. Copeland, William
H. Johnson, Hobson Jackson, Sam
Lock.
For Quartermaster Corps-(Accept-
ed) Even e. Stewart, Virgil Drewey.
Weaver NJ. Carroll, Henry NJ Smith.
Charles F. Oakwood, John Lawson,
John Russell, Noah Wheeler, VIM.
V. Officer, Willie L. Jackson.
For White Medical Department
(Accepted) Sampson Wright, Edgar
H. Russell, Herbert E. Medlen, Willie
H. Medlen.
For Colored Medical Department
(Accepted) Ward B. Cullom, Derives
ter Fultz, Livy Lancaster, Jewell
Reasonover. (RejectedD Marshall
Beck.
For National Guard-(Accepted
James A. Buck, Joe w. Garrett. (Re-
jected) William Montgomery.
For Field Artillery-(Accepted) Co
lumbus F. Fuqua, Walter Harden.
For Aviation Service-(Accepted)
Wesley p. Flatt.
NJ. CAUDILL, Serg. G. s. /.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
THE BIRTH OF A NATION

The one great theatrical sensation
of New York, Boston and Chicago
"The Birth of Nation" will be pre-.
sented at the Strand Theatre Sept
IA and Is. The first half of the D.
w. Griffith spectacle unrolls scenes
and incidents from the Civil War on
a scale of numbers, diversity and
vividness new to motion pictures in
America. The second half is a pic
torial chronicle of Reconstruction
days in the South, including the car
petbagger-negro excesses and the
rise and triumph of the Ku Klux Klan.
interviewer with the whole is dou-
BILE romance of the Blue and the Gray,
suggested by Thomas Dixon's "The
Clansman". A complete metropolitan
production it to be on view here. It
comprises a company Of so expert
technicians, a complete symphony
orchestra, and two baggc ge cars Of
effects.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30

%~S z@s% 81

Mt. View Lodge No. 179 l. o. o. f..
held quite a business meeting on
Aug 25, 1917, N. Billingsley, N. G.,
presiding. Bro. A. A. Reagan was re-
ported to be some better, sitting up
some now. Bro. S. NJ. H. Taylor
writes of improving very slowly
Bro. ]. H. York failed to write the
lodge this week.
The End degree was conferred up
on Bro. L. Homer Carr. The Grand
Master has been using his authority
with lodges guilty of not 'toeing the
mark"
An effort will be made for lodges
to keep in touch with their men,
bers who will be in the war. 1t is
a grand move and the matter will
very likely be taken up before the
Sovereign Grand Lodge which meets
next month in Louisville, Ky.
Our meetings are growing more
interesting and quite a lot of busi-
ness, not proper to be written, is be-
ing considered at all of our meetings
now. Come and participate.
Supt. l. o. o. F. Home monthly re-
port shows the present population to
be 1S9. the health excellent, and the
crops good
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
CHANGE IN PLANS

AS was to be expected a change has
been made in the plans to send
drafted men to training camps. In
stead of 80 per cent. that were to
leave their home counties on Sept.
5, as arranged last week, only per
cent are to go, and one-fifth of these
are to be forwarded each day for
five days. This means that one man
will go from Putnam county for four
consecutive days and on one day two
men will go. The reason given for
this order is that it will prevent
blocading of railroad traffic. 1t looks
like foolish order. The idea of
starting one man off alone to get
ready to whip the Germans is non
sense. Besides. according to the
daily papers it is not yet known for
certain where Tennessee men are to
be sent, whether to Georgia or South
Carolina
But, on Sept. 10, 40 per cent of the
men are to be sent to camp a sec
ond 40 per cent. Oct. 3, and the re-
naming Is per cent. as soon there
after as practicable.
These are the latest orders sent
out by the war department. Nobody
knows how soon nor to what extent
they may be changed. All we can do
is to give our readers this current
information. Such changing of or
ders does not inspire confidence in
the men making them.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
KEEP UP THE ROADS

The postoffice department has de-
cided to cut out large number Of
rural routes in the next few months
to reduce expenses. Inspectors will
go through the country in the next few
months and examine all roads which
the rural carriers travel and whenever
the condition of the roads is found
bad routes will be discontinued. Roads
which show neglect will be more apt
to be condemned than those which
have been put in first class condition.
One careless road overseer in town
ship may be responsible for the loss
of route-Ex.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
MEMPHIS TO BRISTOL

The Memphis to Bristol highway
proposition is stil with us The com
missioners recently officially located
the route via. Murfreesboro and Nc
Minnville. but have reopened the
question and will give Wilson, Smith
and Putnam counties one more chance
to secure the official route. 1t is pro
posed to have automobile owners in
these three counties to assemble on
some day in the near future and go
io Nashville in a body to confer with
the commission. Those who will go
from Putnam county are requested
to see or telephone to ]. N. Cox at
once.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to tender to our many
friends in Cookeville and Algood,
our sincere thanks for the courte-
sizes extended to us in the homes, and
the public banquet given in our hon
or at the Tennessee Polytechnic
Institute. We wish to especially
thank Miss Hanger for the beautiful
menu prepared and sekved at the
banquet
For the sacred vesper service in
the Presbyterian church yard, ar
ranged by DR.. Collie and DR.. Craig, and
the inspiring address by Dr. Boyd.
Hoping that we may each come
back, and enjoy some more of the
good things you so generously gave
us during our stay at home, and with
good wishes for every one of you
Sincerely,
DAVID LANSDEN,
JERE b. BARNES,
HARVEY RAGLAND,
SAM COLE,
WILL CRAIG,
CHARLES CRAIG.
SAM EPPERsON,
GROVER BOYD,
CHARLES COOPER.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
TOM SCARLETT SAYS

Gentlemen: When | have served
Putnam county, as it's Circuit Court
Clerk, promise you that | will not
endeavor to turn it or any other Office
over to any of my people. l will
render to you full and complete
account of my stewardship, and hand
the Office right back to the Demo
cratic party, free from any and all
membranes. l trust that my ser
vices will the more enable me to
serve the party as a whole, and no
particular faction Upon urgent ne.
cessities for the emoluments of this
office, my qualifications and ability
to fill same. and my own merits, !
respectfully beg of you, your vote
and influence.
] thank you one and all for the
have so joyously
received at your hands, and l beg to
thank you in advance for what I am
about to receive.
Yours to please.
Adv TOM SCARLETT.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
SHORTAGE is PAID

A known shortake of $4,2S0 in the
office of secretary of state for Ten
nessee has been paid by w. D.
Scruggs, chief clerk during the, period
in whieh the stealing was done Mr..
Scruggs denies any guilt. This
leaves some other clerk under a
cloud. We fail to see why Buck"
should pay the loss if somebody else
got the coin. No doubt the matter
will end here That is the usual
way with crimes against the public
of flching of public funds.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
IT is SERIOUS
Sons CookeviIie Pc op,e Fail to Realize
The Seriousness of Bad Back

The constant aching of bad back
The weariness, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches of kidney ills
May result seriously if neglected.
Dangerous urinary troubles often
follow.
This Cookeville man shows you
what to do.
W. J. Dabbs, Cedar st, says: my
back ached SO badly could hardly
keep going and there was SO much
soreness through my sloins, that it
was all could do to stoop. It was
just as hard for me to straighten up.
The kidney secretions passed irregp-
larly and at times were scanty. pain
full and contained sediment When
a friend recommended Doan,s Kidney
Pills, / got supply at WHY'S Drug
Store. They strengthened m. back
and relieved all the ailments" y
Price Soc at all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doans Kidney PiIls--the same that
Mr.. Dabbs had. Foster-Milburn Co.,,
Props, Buffalo, ~. Y.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30

Mrs. Maggie Lee Maynard, wife of
Will t. Maynard, of this city, died at
her home Wednesday afternoon after
a sickness of several weeks. Funeral
services were held at the residence
Thursday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. R. j. Craig. Burial in the City
Cemetery in the presence of a large
crowd of friends and relatives. Mrs.
Maynard had been Christian since
she was about Is years of age; she
leaves five small children besides her
husband; she was few months over
27 years old.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
FARMERS UNION TO MEET

The Putnam County Farmer S
Union Will meet with Box Town
Local at John L. Ensor's, on Satur-
day, the Sth. of Sept 1917, the pub
lie invited Joe Jacob, J. M. Hatfield,
H D. Whitson and others will ad-
dress the people
All locals are requested to send a
good delegation.
The Sec-Treas. will make his an
nual report.
The election of county officers for
the ensuing year, also the election
CT delegates to the State Union, at
Nashville, Sept. 20 and 21, will come
UP at this meeting. Come
H. d. McCULLEY, Pres,
B. c. HUDDLESTCN, Sec,
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
CONVENTION FOR JUDGES

The Democratic state committee
met in Nashville last Tuesday and
ordered convention to be held in
Nashville on Dec. II. to nominate
candidates for judges of the supreme
court and court of civil appeals.
Delegates to the convention will be
elected in all counties Of the state
on Dec. 8, at one o'clock. There
will be one delegate for each 100 or
major fraction thereof votes cast for
Democratic candidates for president
ial election in 1916. Putnam county
will have 21 delegates.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
JUDICIAL PRIMARY

The Democratic committee for this
circuit and chancery division met in
Cookeville last Monday and ordered
a primary election to be held Dec
1. Candidates must qualify before
Nov. 1. There appears to be no op-
position, so far at least, to judges c.
E. Snodgrass and J. NJ. Gardenhire
j. R, Mitchell for attorney general
seems to be in the same happy con
dition. There will probably be seve-
raj candidates for chancellor.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
THE LOCAL BOARD

The Putnam county local exemp-
tion board has one of the most SER
ious and unpleasant tasks ever put
Upon anyone. They have conducted
all matters connected with the draft
in a careful and conscientious man.
ner. They need the aid and encour-
agement of all good citizens in this
work. The county is fortunate in
having Judge Sam Edwards, G. w.
hlcorn and DR.. 2. L. Shipley as mem
hers of the board.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
cooKEvILLE ROLLER MILLS

The Cookeville Roller Mills has
changed hands, the new owners being
p. c. Farley, H. S. Hargis, w. l..
Whitson and j. H. Whitson, each
partner owning onelfourth interest
This mill has been in operation for
about 25 years and has built up a
large business. The new owners
will put forth every effort to pro-
duce the best grades of mill stuff and
treat the public fairly in all business
matters. Mr.. Farley has been con-
nected with the mill for number of
years
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
PEACE PLAN REJECTED

The United States has rejected. the
peace plan proposed by Pope Bene-
Dict the language used indicating
that the Germans must change their
national traits of character, dethrone
the Kaiser and pull off few other
stunts before our nation will consider
terms of peace.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
NEW ELECTION OFFICERS

A. G. Maxwell and H. S. Barnes
have been appointed as Democratic
members of the Putnam county elec-
tion board. They succeed L. F.
Stockton and Algood Moore, whose
terms have expired. The Republi-
can member has not been named.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
T. P. |. BUYS LAND

Tennessee Polytechnic Institute has
bought so acres of land from Jere
Whitson, paying $4,000. The tract
adjoins the campus. 1t will be used
for various purposes, athletic field.
truck growing, farming, etc.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
ALcooD LADIES AID

For two Mondays the Algood La
dies Aid has met to can vegetables.
etc. for use in time of need, next
winter, and in the two days they
have canned more than one hundred
cans. They will continue to meet
until they have enough to store. for
all need in the coming winter, which
may be very hard one on those
who may be sick or out of work.
IF you have anything you would
like to donate from your gardens.
send to Mrs. Moore or Mrs. Henry
Pointer, on Monday.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
HoNoRRoLL FOR VADEN SCHOOL

Following is the honor roll for the
month of August
First Grade-William Ferrell, Cora
Lambert, Eva Bockman, Floy Web
ster, Brooks Crowell, Cordell Robin
son.
Second Grade-Allie Lambert, Cor
dell Webster, Fred Leftwich.
Third Grade-Robert Bockman, Bob
Taylor Lambert, Robert Leftwich.
Fourth Grade-Ernest Webster.
Fifth Grade-Lena Lambert, Henry
Ferrell.
Seventh Grade-Claude Huddleston,
Donald Ferrell.
Pupils making the honor roll must
not fall below 80 on any subject, 80
on department and 100 on attend
ance.
LOLA HUGHES
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
SALE OF DOW PROPERTY

The auction sale of the D. l.. Dow
residence properties in Cookeville
will occur next Monday, Sept. 8. be-
ginning about one o'clock. This
comprises some of the most desir.
able places, in the city, and the sale
should attract all who contemplate
owning homes in Cookeville.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
FARMERS UNION RALLY

The Farmers Union rally at the
fair ground last Saturday was not
very largely attended, but the meet
ing was very much enjoyed by those
present. Practical addresses were
delivered by various gentlemen who
knew what they were talking about.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
ENJOY BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mrs. Allie Wilcox celebrated her
10th birthday anniversary last Tues.
day. The family of Geo. w. Norris
of Route l prepared bountiful
dinner which was brought in and
served. to the great surprise and
pleasure of Mrs. Wilcox. The oc-
casion was most pleasant one to all
concerned.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
NOTICE TO PARENTS

Parents who have children to en-.
ter school this term, as beginners
need not buy books for awhile, as
wish to use the STORY Hour Meth.
od', primer charts, perception cards
and board work, for six or eight
weeks, at least.
MISS LEONA BYRNE.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
CITY SCHOOL OPENS

The city school will open next
Monday, Sept 8. 1t is expected that
the attendance the coming year will
be he largest in the history of Cooke
vile. The school at Algood will al
so open Monday.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
NEGRO SOLDIERS RIOT

Negro soldiers started riot in
Houston, Texas, one day last week
in which II white people were killed
and 40 wounded AS one probable
result no colored troops will train in
southern states. They will likely be
sent to California. as that will cost
several million dollars unnecessarily.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
DoaToN

s. M. Farris, Addie Norris. Jessie
and Tom Farris, went to Crossville to
meet Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Farris
Everything is looking fine in this
part.
What has become OF Evert Cole
He left Peayine Wednesday
Jimmie Norris is liking army. life.
fine think.
Cousin Cora, why don't you write
to me-
GRAssHoPpER.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
MEN CERTIFIED

The district exemption board has
certified the list of SO men that was
certified last week by the Putnam
couny board last week as printed in
the Herald. These men are now
ready for army service.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
MUSIC CLASS

Mrs. R. J. Craig's music class will
begin Monday, Sept g. Those desir-
ing to take lessons are requested to
report at the Parsonage Monday. or
as soon as possible.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
SCRAPS OF
Verse and Prose
YOUR FLAG AND MY FLAG
BY Wilbur d. Nesbit
by CLARA COX EPPERsoN

Your flag and my flag!
And how it flies today,
In your land and my land
And half world away
Rose-red and blood-red
The stripes forever CLEAN;
Snow-white and soul-white--
The good fore-fathers' dream.
Sky blue and true blue. with stars to
gleam Alright,
Tie gloried guidon of the day; a
shelter through the night.
Your flag and my flag!
TO every star and stripe
The drums beat as hearts beat,
And pipers shrilly pipe.
Your flag and my flag,
A blessing in the sky;
Your hope and my hope,
1t never hid lie
Home land and far land and half the
world around,
Old Glory hears one GLAD salute and
ripple to the sound!
Your flag and my flag!
And Oh, how much it holds!
Your land and my land
Secure within its folds!
Your heart and my heart
Feat quicker at the sight;
ST. n-kissed and wind-tossed,
Red and blue and white,
The one flag-the great fiag-the flag
for me and you,
Glorified all else beside-the red
and white and blue!
sssss
LADDIE
"Laddie, Soldier Laddie, call comes
over the sea,
A call to the best and bravest in the
land of liberty,
To shatter the despots power. to lift
up the weak that fall,
Whistle song as you go Laddie, to
answer your Country's call"
sssss
The above poems were sent in by
one of the brave mothers of one of
cur brave boys-Mrs. Lansden, whose
son, David is now on the sea, going
to France to answer the call of the
flag and his country.
Our other dear boys have each gone
tc his post of duty, ready to go fur
ther into danger when called. May
God be with them. and give the
mothers the courage to whistle also
bravely, in their absence.
"Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me,
And may there be no moaning at the
bar
When go out to sea-"
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30
ICE CREAM SUPPER

The Ladies Aid Society will have
an ice cream supper on the city
school grounds next Friday, Sept. z.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30

Before you forget il why not
subscribe for The HERALD.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-08-30

rs cents gets the Herald 20 weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

Rev. Robert r. Caverlee, formerly
of Huntington, w. Va, was Installed
as pastor of Fairmount-Avenue Hap-
fist church yesterday afternoon. He
has been doing church work IN West
Virginia for several years until no
came to Richmond college last fall
to take some studies there. He has
been supplying in the FAirmount-Ave-
nue. pulpit for several months, and
recently accepted call rendered him
there.
Installation services were conducted
yesterday by Rev. w. l.. Ball, assisted
by Rev. A. NJ. Fox and C. L. Palmer,
chairman Of the board Of deacons Of
the church. Special music was rem
dered on the occasion and q number
of local Baptist ministers witnessed
the ceremonies. The connection of
the young minister with the Fair
mount church has been most sue
cessful during his stay there, and the
church Is said to have grown consid-
erably in membership during this time.
The new pastor came to Richmond
college to receive his A. b. degree,
and is said to have been one Of the
leaders in the class work there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
viWTER ENTfnIlINS At
HOME WITH ANECDOTES
shows where Fatal Bulletes struck
Walls Of Hsase. sad Discusses
school Days In Quiet. Even
Tones.

Christiansburg, Va. May 6.-"There's
where the bullets struck" Professor
Charles Il. Nawter. on trial for the
murder of Stockton Heth. Jr.. was
pointing to two Jagged holes in the
"alf on the second floor OF his home
on the beautiful campus of the Vir.
GINA Polytechnic institute. at Black :
purg. va, His voice was quietly even
The extended finger was steady. The
holes were made by two bullets th1t
passed through the body of stockton
Heth on the night OF March 49,
Prof. Vawter fred those two shots.
He fred three shots--three shots that
ended the life of a man who had been
called "a robber OF homes" and a
damned libertine"
Prof. Vawter is apparently already
making plans to quit Blackburg, for
he mentioned he would like to sell his
dining-room furniture for which he
paid $500
men today. 1t was about a drunken
Did you ever hear the story of the
drunken American In the cataco,nbs
of RomeT he asked.
Being answered in the negative, he
continued
Well. with party of American.
friends this fellow was in the catl-
combs when he fell asleep. To give
him scare his friends decided to
leave him there. When the fal,ox
awoke he looked about him. saw the
skulls and skeletons lying around and
yelled:
Hooray, Judgment day and Amer.