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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
OVERCOME BY GAS

William Devine. of 193 Parrott ave- nue. returned horne from work, last evening to find his 64-year-old mother lying unconscious on the floor in a kitchen filled with escaping gas. He irnrn ediateiy notified the emergency hospital, and the woman was remov- ed in the ambulance to t. Vincent hospital, where she Is today reported to be in an improved condition. Mrs. Devine was overcome when she aeci- enta1ly disconnected a tube from a gas cooker and failed to notice the leak until 1t was too late.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
E FAIRCHILD SUING
 HEIRS OF PLUMB

Samuel w. Fairchild of New York has brought suit in the superior court against the heirs of Benjamin Plumb of Stratford, to clear title to piece of property in Main street in Stratford valued at about $3,000. Benjamin Plumb died in 1878, his es- tate. 1ntestate. was probated, but there never was a distribution.
 There were several heirs, and vari- ous transfers of interest in the prop erty in question, but the records of the property are involved. Clearing of the title and perfection of the records of the probate court of Strat- ford are claimed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
COTTON STATISTICS.

Washington, Nov. 21-Cotton gin- ned prior to Nov. fl, amounted to s.559,3s0 running bales of 500 pounds each, including 152,5z7 round bales. counted as half bales, and 6S,161 bales of sea island cotton. the census bur- eau announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
APPEAR FOR EXAMS.

Notices have been sent to tlas re- maining 5 per cent. of the first quota for the new national army, instruct ing the men to report at the State armory tonight to have their teeth examined and treated by dentists of Bridgeport who have volunteered their services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

An earthquake of unusual fntens ity was recorded at Melbourne ant also at Sydney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Five German submarines were de- stroyed by the Allies last Satur- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

General Pershing reported tn from natural causes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

The Norwegian steamer Havo raced to an Atlantic port after the discov- cry of fire in the hold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

In the fight off Helgoland the Brit ish naval forces destroyed one or two German raiders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Children of 12 years old are report ed forced by the Germans to work under fire on the Yser front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Syracuse's first soldier killed i. Howard Rawlings. His death was re. ported by General Pershing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Mounted Patrolman William Eggers, of Jersey City. was suspended from the force on disloyalty charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Material amounting to $3,457.00t will be purchased in the immediat. future by the American Red Cross.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
LOSS OF APPETITE.
 LOSS OF WEIGHT, SLEEPLESSNESS, ETC.

e are all overcome by Recupertabs, they are made after the formula of Dr. AL bert Robin. the famous French pa1ysi- clan, and are being used very largely in Paris and other European capitals. When taken for short while they will give positive relief fin all cases of nervous exhaustion, mental depression. lack vitality, general debility, an4- mia, etc.
 The Glycerophosprates of which Recupertabs are composed, contain the element necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now being prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreign coun- tries as the best, quickest and surest nerve and blood tonic tIlat they know Of
 Recupertabs are for sale at all drug stores at soc and $1.00 per package or will be sent direct upon receipt Of price.
 Curtis Chemical O.. No. 414 West 23rd St., New York Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity byAJ. D. Hard- gan. No. s1 Fairfield Avenue--Adv.
 RI tfs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

visit the, United States on special mission in the spring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

army is in need of 500 chauffeurs for immediate service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

The names of two Americans killed and six wounded appeared on the Canadian casualties list.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

o. D. stands for Olive Drab, the color that Uncle, Sam has for his sol diers.
 Thus it gives these smart little over i coats for juniors military air which is emphasized by the high buttoned collar, buckled belt,5 slash, insert pockets and the slant of the front fastening -all pat termed after a regulars" overcoat.
 Specially Priced at $7.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Y. M c. A. war work fund reached a total of $4,735.s55.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

An American ambulance section o1 25 autos were rushed from Paris to the Italian front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Major Evelyn de Rothschild, son of the late Leopold de Rothschild, was killed in Palestine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

The extremists are in complete pow CT in Petrograd. Chancellor of the Elk chequer Andrew Bonar Law an nounced in the British House of Com mons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Organization of American negroes along lines that will prevent massa- cres and riots such as occurred in East St. Louis was decided on by the American Federation of Labo at Buff falo,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Premier venizelos. of Greece. vii
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Farmer Want Ads. one Cent Word,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

Only four of the first 2s talesmen examined had been found acceptable by both sides and to Justice Manning for the murder case of Mrs. Blanca de Saules.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

R. c. Jenkinson. of New York, was appointed Fuel Administrator for New Jersey and Arthur T.)Wf1liams of Jacksonville. Administrator for Flori- da.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21
Duofold Union Suits for Boys.

Duofold Underwear doesn't scratch. Soft cot ton the inside, next the skin and wool outside-a double fabric construction that is com fortable. Style No. 302 in sizes to 14 priced at $1.75.9 In sizes 16, priced at $2.50.
 Style No e22 in sizes to If yrs. priced at $2.5o. In size 16.g priced at $3.
 Tan and Gray Lined Dress Gloves for Boys, $1. In sizes 6 to 16 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-21

also at Sydney.
 General Pershing reported the death of three men in his command from natural causes.
 In the fight off Helgo1and the Brit ish naval forces destroyed one or two German raiders.
 Material amounting to $3,457.000 will be purchased in the immediate future by the American Red Cross.
 The Quartermaster's Corps of the army is in need of 500 chauffeurs for immediate service.
 New England subscriptions. to the Y. M. c. A. var work fund reached a total of $4.7s5.s56.
 Major Evelyn de Rothschild, son of the late Leopold de Rothschild, was killed in Palestine.
 An American ambulance section of 26 autos were rushed from Paris to the Italian front.
 The names of two Americans killed and six wounded appeared on the Canadian casualties list.
 Premier Venizelos. of Greece. will
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-18
APPREHENSION

Two friends, an Irishman and
Scotchman, happened to be lunch
ing together. The latter kept turn
ing round to see that his hat and
coat remained still on the peg where
he had left them.
'Ye're a suspicious mon, said the
Irishman. who do you think is go
ing to walk in here and steal our
coats?"
81 can't say" said the Scot, "but
I'll take good care that nobody gets
mine. Yours went ten minutes ago"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-18

The other night she got off a train
at San Diego and went to her hotel
She was very tired. She had recent
Iy come from a hospital. But a big
crowd, with a band of music, was at
the hotel to greet her. There were
shouts of welcome, cries for a sight
of her.
Then Schumann-Heink stepped
forth and sang The Star Spangled
Bannerw
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-18

HER HYPHEN. - She is a great
artist and public favorite, but she is
a hOme-loving woman and, first of
all, a good mother.
She was born in Germany, but
loves America.
She has a great shining face, with
a generous smile for every one, any
one, but her soul shivers and her
heart writhes in torture.
She stands up before thousands
and sings jOyously, gloriOusly, and
for the thOusandth time reddens IN
der the applause Of the delighted
throng; but over her head, its awful
presence always felt, hangs a sword.
You've heard her sing "Mein
Sohn" and she took your soul into
the Valley of the Shadow of Death
to recover those you'd loved and
lost awhile" You've heard her cry,
Death, let me in!' and wondered
that the tomb didn't open to a moth
er's appeal
She has a beautiful home; but it's
under pail, a pail of powder smoke
and blood. The little boy, who yes
terday chung at her left knee and lis
tened and smiled at her folk songs, is
in the German navy; the lad who lis
tened and smiled at her right knee
is in the U. S. navy, and, tomorrow,
or next week, or next month, the
message may come that they have
met and killed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-18

THAT SWEET TOOTH.-Would
it not be a good thing now to curtaiI
the use of sugar and other sweets?
The sugar consumption iI-the United
States is now about 8,00O,00O,QOO
pounds, or 80 pounds per capita, an
nually. This is one of the great ex-
travagances of the. American people.
In war times we all ought to ecOno-
mize.
Incidentally, it will help to reduce
the price of sugar and cuTtail the
swollen profits of the sugar REIN
cries. The American Sugar Refinery
Co. reported profits in 1916 Of
$9,756,579, as compared with $2,991,-
465 in 1915 and $2,714,623 in 1914.
That is an increase of over 300 per
cent. And the man who works for
81 day and the girl who works for
$6 a week have paid a large share Of
this excess profit.
Isn't it about time for each Of us
to. curtal our consumption. of sugar?
By doing so we will save our teeth,
improve our health and help to bring
down the price of sugar.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
Delta Theta Epsilon

The Delta Theta Epsilon Club
was given an enjoyable entertain
ment last Friday night by Miss
Opal jolly. The house was bright
with flowers of the season and can
dies were used for illumination.
The central ornament on the lunch
con table was a basket of jonquils
with a bow of yellow ribbon.
The hostess was assisted in do
ing honors of the occasion by
Misses Elah Sanders and Erline
Dowdy, who presided at the lunch.
con table, BY her mother and Miss
Clements, of Gleason, house guest
of the family.
A miscellaneous contest was fea.
tured, first hOnors being carried
off by Miss Addie Mccall and Sec
ond by Miss Erin billiard, each of
whom were presented with pretty
silver spoons.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
City Ice Delivery

Beginning April the ice wagon
will make the entire town daily,
and all parties wanting ice will
please display their cards for the
amount wanted. BY SO doing they
will greatly benefit the service.
Owing to the high cost of every
thing and the fact that we have
not advanced the price of ice, we
are forced to demand cash for all
ice on delivery; also for coupon
books. The retail price is so cents
per hundred, the same as last year
For prices on large amounts tele-
phone Is.
Any complaint to make please
report to the manager, as we are
going to try to give as good SER
vice as can be had, and if the peo-
pie will cooperate with us and dis
play their cards and try to have
the change to pay the driver when
ice is delivered, it will consume
less of his time, with the result
that he will get around sooner.
HUNTINGDON Ice Co.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
To DeIinquents

The Democrat will have to in
sist on those who are in arrears
with their subscription to make
settlement at once. Especially
does this apply to those who owe
as much as a year or more. We
cannot afford to permit subscribers
to run indefinitely without making
settlement. To retain our right to
have the paper entered as second
class matter we must conform to
the rules of the postofice depart
ment, and the rules forbid the
sending Of the paper longer than
one year on time.
We hope those with whom we
have been Ienient will show their
appreciation of the paper by max
ing settlement at once.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
BoOkIovers' Club

Mrs. w. E. Haley was the gra-
cious hostess of a delightful enter
tainment for the Booklovers' Club
Wednesday afternoon of last week.
Mrs. J. H. Bayer was honor guest
and Mrs. A. +. Hall and Mrs.
Bruce Cooper assisted the hostess.
The home was decorated with
spring flowers, a bowl of jonquils,
tied with yellow tulle, forming
the central ornament on the lunch
con table.
In an interesting contest con-
corning Statuary, club honors were
won by Mrs. B. G. Dodds, and
visitors honors by Mrs. w. N.
Estes, of Martin, the prizes being
beautiful marble busts.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30

Have you been vaccinatedl If
not DIR. Cox is ready to serve you.
HAY FOR SALE Baled Japan
clover, also Herds grass, see James
w. Wilder.
Mrs. Frank Tobey was called to
Memphis last Friday by the illness
of her mother
Good corn and cotton land for
rent, Eugene Hawkins, Hunting
dos, Tenn. 9-2t
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Traywick
are the proud parents of a fine
daughter, born this week.
| have three jacks / want to sell
or trade one of them Tor other
stock. j. E. Breeder. 9-2t
A. w. Dodson is spending a few
weeks in LobeIville looking after
some property interests ne has
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernie Patterson,
Of Mckenzie, were over Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. I, Pat
terson.
Will L, Gooch and son, Lem, of
the Clarksburg community, were
in Huntingdon on business last
Monday.
J. Wesley Williams and wife
spent last Wednesday in Nashville,
looking after some business and
shopping.
Mrs. Dorsey Morgan spent the
first Of the week with her mother,
who remains quite sick at her home
in McLemoresville.
Edward Olson has come in with
his household goods and is To-
Gated on the Blair farm, which he
recently purchased.
w. I. Scott, a leading business
man of Holly Leaf, was in town
on some business with county
court clerk last Saturday.
Lyndal Patterson, who is in
school at Bethel College in Nc
Kenzie, spent Saturday and Sun
day with thefamily of his uncle
Joe I. Patterson.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
Town and County News

EoR SALE-A few bushels im.
ported White Spanish Peanuts for
seed, the cheap hay feed, $1.5C
bushel, He. Winnerholdt, route 1.
Style, Satisfaction and Sensa.
tional Savings Secured in Spring
Shoes if you buy from US. We
bought before the advance. Ross
Bros. & Go.
w. T. Scott, Of Holly Leaf, sold
a farm on the Irrelevant and Holly
Leaf road recently to viii 9.
Moore, the consideration was
$1,000
have secured the agency for
the Robertson McGill Buggy, and
anyone desiring to secure one will
find me at Cedar Grove. Jim
Butler. l0.4t
}. B. Thomas and T. Z. Thomas,
prosperous farmers of the Ninth
district, were in town last Satur-
day and purchased a couple of
Ford cars from K. Z. Ware.
The following parties were here
last week looking after properties
for sale by Fred Tate: w. p.
Rogers, Union City; j. H. Stew
ems, Alabama, and Milton Roberts,
Minnesota.
Rev. p. F. Johnson, of McKen-
zie, will preach at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church next Sunday
at i a. m. and $3.50 p. N. Every
body is cordially invited to attend
THESE services.
Let US make your Spring Suit.
We have a large range of patterns
and styles from which to make
your selections, and we guarantee
satisfaction in every way. Ross
Bros. & Co.
r. L. Gooch, Of Yuma, is in
Nashville. in a hospital being
treated. He recently underwent
a very critical operation. This is
the third trip he has made to Nash
vile for Treatment.
A 5-weeks-old infant of Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther T. Hill, out on route
No. /, died last Monday. The
ause of death was indigestion.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30

exercises, the first night by the
students of the school and the sec
ond night BIZ the young people of
the neighb0rbood. The exercises
consisted Of plays, dialogs. reci-
tatiOns, etc. The entertainments
were given under a large tent, the
schooihouse being too small. An
admission was charged the last
night and $17.45 taken in. Miss
Hassie Spain taught the school.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
}. SAM JOHNSON. President
4. " DoDsoN. i
q. w PARISH, cashier
Farmers State Bank
HUNTINGDON TENN
u I. NoLns. - cashIsr
March 26 y 1917.

March 26,N 1917.
TO the Deposit0rs of the late C1t1zins Bank
We take great pleasure in announcing
to you that we have this day set aside an
other dividend Of 20d Of your original de-
post in that institution. This is the
fourth dividend we have paid you since tax
ing charge Of the 11Quidation Of the liza
b111t1es Of that bank, ana makes a total
amount paid you on your original deposit in
that institution Of 9o%, or NINETY CENTS on
the DOLLAR.
This result, we feel confident, is
very agreeable to yOu ana We assure you
that it affords US much qualification to BE-
able to serve you in such a subs tant1al way.
1t has cost us much labor, but we dedicated
our best efforts to the task Of bringing
order out of chaos and Transforming into
live, commercial assets Of intrinsic value
what at first seemed dead and Valueless. Ne
asked your cooperation in the outset. We
have had it,, and thank you. We have tried
20 prove ourselves worthy Of the trust re-
posed in US. IT our efforts, thus far, have
proven satisfactory to you the first de-
sire of our hearts is grat1fied, and We re-
spectfully solicit your confidence in the
future We cordially invite you to do your
banking business wi tn US, assuring you OF
our appreciation of any business, great or
small.
Very truly
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
Woman's Club

A very interesting meeting Of
the Woman's Club was held last
Saturday afternoon with Miss
Olive Wright. A fine discussion
Of THE Short Story was given
by the president, Mrs. w. E.
Townes, after which came the
round table talks. The next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Neill Wright.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
Pasture for Rent

have 100 acres of good pasture,
we'll watered, about six miles from
Huntingdon. (the Dicky farml
which willrent. Prices reasonable
I0.4t ABE YoSs.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-30
Very truly,

FARMERS STATE BANK.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-12
E0UALIZING EXPENSES AND
 REVENUES IS DIFFICULT

Little Rock, May 12.-The city ad- ministraton is finding it most diff cult problem to make the expenses of the city and the revenues equal. In order to do this the expenses must be cut and the revenue must be raised. One is about as difficult as the other The people are demanding service and protesting against the payment of more taxes, and there appears to be no golden mean. One thing has been practically agreed upon, and that is that all salaries must be cut, and that every possible expense must be eliminated that is not absolutely necessary. To raise the revenue, it IS being proposed that the city take advantage of the state law passed in lSO9 permitting cities to place tax or SlO a year on each male citizen between the ages of Is and 45, or permit them to work the streets ten days in lieu of the tax. This will apply to all alike, and is considered fair and equitable.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-12
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.

Washington, D. C., May 11.-A summary of the May crop report for the State of Arkansas and for the United States, as compiled by the Bureau of Crop Estimates (and trans mitted through the Weather Bureau) U. S. Department of Agriculture, is as follows:
 Winter Wheat-State, May 1 fore cast, 2,36O0OO bushels; production last year (fnal estimate), 2,040,000; two years ago, 2,750O00; 1910-14 average, 1,219,OOO bushels.
 United States-May 1 forecast, 366, 6,0OO,OOO bushels; production last year (fnal estimate) 4S1, ,744,00O; two years ago, 673,947 0OO; 191O-1914 av- craze, 494, ,654,0 ,000 bushels.
 Rye-State, May 1 forecast, 11,000 bushels; production last year (fnal estimate) 10000; two years ago, 10,- 900 bushels.
 United States-May 1 forecast, 60, 700, ,000; production last year (final estimate) 47,3S3,OOO; two years ago, 54,050,000 bushels.
 Meadows-May 1 condition, 94 per cent; compared with the ten-year av- craze of S9 per cent.
 United States-May 1 condition Ss.7 per cent, compared with the ten- year average of S7.9 per cent.
 Pasture-State. May 1 condition 93, compared with the ten-year average of S9,
 United States-May 1 condition '81.9, compared with the ten-year av- craze of S5.2.
 Spring PlOwing-State, per cent done to May 1, 1917, estimated 87 per cent, compared with s4 May last year, and 7S per cent the ten-year average.
 United States-Per cent done to May 1, 1917, estimated 72.4 per cent, compared with 70.4 per cent on May last year and 69.3 per cent, the ten year average.
 Spring Planting-State, per cent done to May 1, 1917, estimated 78 per cent, compared with 76 per cent May 1 last year and 66 per cent, the ten-year average.
 United States-Per cent done to May 1, 1917, estimated 58.7 per cent, compared with 56.7 per cent on May
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-12
GERMANS GAINS ON
 SOUCHEZ RIVER LOST
They Succeeded Temporarily in Driving British Back-The Germans Suffered Heavily in the Fighting.

London, May 1.-The Germans re- turning to the attack today, against the new British positions south of the Souchez river, forced the British to give ground and withdraw from a portion of the front, says the British official communication issued tonight. Later, however, in a counter-attack, the British regained all their old posi- tions, the Germans suffering heavy casualties.
 The communication says:
 Early this morning the enemy launched third attack, in which they again employed fammenwerfer, upon our new positions south of the Sou chez river.
 After severe fighting, lasting some three hours, the weight of the enemys repeated assaults compelled our posts to withdraw from a portion of the front attacked. This afternoon our troops counter-attacked and recap tured the whole of the lost trenches. As a result of his three attacks the enemy suffered heavy losses. Our positions remain unchanged
 "The activity in the air continued yesterday. Three German airplanes were brought down in air flights and three others were driven down out of control. Two of our machines are missing"
 The morning statement reads:
 Early last night the enemy at tackled our positions east of Arleux and south of the Souchez river. He was repulsed in each case by our ar tillery and machine guns. At the latter point the enemy made another attack later in the night, assisted by fammenwerfer. He was again driven off.
 "We made a successful raid last night east of Ypres.
 "There was considerable artillery activity on both sides during the night at a number of points on the battle front"