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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

Orders to raise the First Tennessee
infantry to war strength at once were
received Sunday by Col. Harry S. Ber-
ry from Col. Leonard Wood, COM
mander of the southern department, at
Charleston, S. C.
The order came wholly Unexpectedly
and is taken to mean that the regiment
is intended for service in France with
the first American contingent By the
order coming so early, the officers of
the First Tennessee believe that the
time of departure for the battle front
is shorter than is generally believed.
The order to raise the regiment to
war strength was contained in the fol-
lowing telegram:
Charleston, S. C.
Commander of First Tennessee Inftry
Following war department stele-
gram May l2: All organizations of
the line will be raised to war strength" )"
(Signed) "ALVORD."
The First Tennessee is practically
ready now so far as training is con-
cerned, to go to the European battle
fields. 1t is hardly thought that an
American army can be sent over in
side of three or six months, however
Although the infantry is ready and
could be moved on short notice, the ar
tillery and other supporting branches
af the service will have to be brought
up to the demands of the war depart
ment before an army can be sent.
War strength for the First Tennes-
see will mean 2,002 enlisted men and
81 officers. Previous orders had au-
thorized strength of 100 men to the
company, but the order to go to war
strength will mean $50 to the cmpa-
ny. The regiment now lacks 7O8 men
OF being at war strength.
I'VE need seven hundred men and
need them quick" said Col. Barry
Sunday night
Gol. Berry will begin a special re-.
cruiting canipaiyn at once through the
ee anews of Alislalc 4sg Igosf 4
tc Nssg 5ies Sc veIIl "a fe'-
criits; and recruiting parties viii be
sent ont Immediately to The home
towns Of the various companies and
elsewhere to secure cnlistments.
It is thought that Memphis and
Jackson will recruit their companies to
full strength in short order. The Nash
vile companies are still below the pre-
viously authorized strength of 100 men
each, and will have to hurry to make
up their deficiencies
The present strength of the four
Nashville companies is as follows;
Company E, 101; Company F, 81;
Company G, rs; Company H, 5S;
total, 316.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
Z = neal
here Is To re 1ar SUBJ
heretofore had.
MORE LOCAL
AND PERSONAL

We give you quick delivery. Cop
pedge Drug Co.
For Sale-0ne registered Holstein
Bull, ready for service. G. N. Cooper.
Services at the usual hour Sunday
at the Episcopal church. ]. ]. P. Per-
ry, Rector.
For Sale-In the court house yard
on next Saturday afternoon at l
O'Clock, one refrigerator in good con-
dition. N. l. Lankford.
In the metropolitan cities where style
is a factor, there are thousands Of
Studebakers in daily use.
In California, Washington, Oregon
and the Rocky Mountain states, there
are more Studebakers in use than any
other car costing over $500.
Lost at the Postofice-Pictures Of
two colored men with address, "Pen-
der, Route 3, Box 56," on back. Re-
turn to same address for reward.
Roomers Wanted-New, comfortable
room for two. Bath, ETC., convenient
Light house keeping facilities if de
sired. Apply to Mrs. Sue Currie.
| Children's Day services at Lebanon
ill be the fourth Sunday Afternoon
t 2:30, instead of the 3rd Sunday al
~eviously announced. Everybody in
vited.
Taken Up.-Thursday, May 10, tw'
Jersey cows. Owner can have sam,
by proving property and paying costs
Robert Sherrod, on the Bradford farm
(the Moore place.)
In Detroit, where 80 per cent Of al
cars are made, where people know ear
the official registrations show tina
there are more Studebakers in us,
than any other ear costing over $500
Next Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clocl
the graves of the Confederate dead i
Oakwood cemetery will be decorated
An appropriate program will be give
and all are requested to go and TAX
flowers.
The Studebaker Six and Four is tn
work of great manufacturing organ
ization; it bears a great name, carrie
a splendid reputation, and it is protec
| ted by years guarantee against de
fective material and workmanship.
The selling of sows that have bee
bred is fairly comparable to KILN
the goose that laid the golden egf
Hold. on, Mr.. Farmer, don't be temp
ed by these high prices. Keep you
hogs and raise more and reap sur
enough good profit next fall or wintel
The careful, keen, shrewd buyers !
! the great Middle Western farmin
states use Studebaker cars becaus
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
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Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Matthews have
returned from a pleasant visit in Den
ton, Texas.
We are carrying the announcement
this week of n. B. Keatheley, who de-
sires to succeed himself as County
Court Clerk Mr.. Keathley has been
one of the best clerks ever elected in
Haywood county. He has kept his Off
cial records in perfect order, has been
courteous and accommodating at all
times, and, in fact, has given general
satisfaction as an official. He is al
ways ready to do his part in any work
ooking to the advancement and de-
velopment of his county and has been
especially active in educational work.
His official record will doubtless prove
strong factor in his race for reelec-
.ion, in which he has the support of
many enthusiastic friends
c. King announces in this issue
the Graphic as a candidate
to succeed himself in the Office of Trus-
tee of Haywood county MIR. King has
wen himself most faithful, efficient
nd accommodating in the discharge
the duties of his Office He is a man
Of untarnished character, big-hearted
and liberal in his dealings with his fell
lows, true to his friends and withal a
splendid Christian gentleman He is
we'll known throughout the county.
where he has lived practically all his
life, and has large circle Of enthusi-
astic supporters in his race for reelec-
tion to this important office.
There appears in this issue of the
States-Graphic the announcement of
l.. Capell as candidate to succeed
himself in the Office of Circuit Court
clerk. Mr.. Capell has held this Office
for many years, during which time he
has proven himself one of the most ac-
ceptable and efficient circuit clerks in
the state. His abality, affable and ac-
eommodating manner together with
his thorough familiarity and wide
! knowledge Of court affairs have made
for him an enviable reputation extend
ing far beyond the bounds Of Haywood
county. In addition to his ability il
! the management of the routine affair
: of his Office, he is a man of fine Christ
) m character and influence. 1t is t
credit of the citizenship of Hay
: wood county that a man Of B. L. C,
$ pelPs stamp has been allowed to f
|, rs important Office for so long
y time without opposition.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
PATRIOTS ARE
RAISING GARDENS
TWO MONTHS CAMPAIGN WORKS
WONDERS
Emergency Garden Commission Hopes
to Have Million Gardens in United
States Devoted to Raising
FoOdstuffs.

Washington, May 1S.-Two months
of campaigning for million gardens
IL the United States arc estimated te
he ye turned 81 asteasiona s.lars zi.sI'
= ~
1Ths people are rot Only endaavor-
ing to produce food themselves" said
Charles Lathrop Pack, president Of
the Emergency LaIuen Commission to-
day, "but they are learning the value
Of land as never before"
Mr.. Pack said hundreds Of organiza-
tions were cooperating with the COM
mission, including the General Feder-
alton of Women's Clubs, the Christian
Endeavor Society, the Rotary Club of
America and the Gardens Club of
America, suffrage associations, bank
ers, insurance companies and educa-
tional institutions.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

his people as race. In part he says,
under the caption, "The Negro Must
Fight"
"The negro is ready and willing to
enlist. 1t would not be the slightest
trouble in securing for the service Of
the country 100000 able bodied, loyal
NEGROES.
"The negro must not let the white
man go to war for this country unless
he goes with him. The white people
cannot win the war without the negro,
because he is the one citizen that is in
no way mixed with any foreign ma
ton. 1t is for the concern of all, the
negro especially, that he gets upon the
ists of those who are to defend the
Ntry.
"There are some fools who stop to
talk about discrimination that has
been growing against the colored race
in this country, but this is no time to
talk about that. What interests the ne
gro most Of all is the fact that there is
an influence at work to keep him out
Of the war.
This is our country, but it matters
not whether she has always been just
} us. 1t should be our province to
uphold her and defend he flag. 1t
would be foolish to predict that racial
discrimination would be any less for
e negro being a Stacker, The only
way for the negro to be assured of
mans chance is by showing himself
man, and there is no better way to
show his qualifications than upon his
country's battlenelds.
"To hell with the American citizen
who sulks in his tent at such time
as this, and this applies to any man,
white or black"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

they have found that Studebakers give
constant service on rough country
roads, day in and day out, at the least
possible maintenance and repair ex-
pense.
The meeting of the Brownsville Co.
operative Club has been postponed
from May II to Thursday night, May
"a, on account of the commencement
of the High School, 1t will take place
in the Circuit Court room and Miss
Bessie Murphy of Memphis will ad-
dress the club at that time.
There has hardly been a day this
month when fire was not required
for comfort. This continued cold
spell has been a great hindrance to
farmers and gardeners. Plants which
are up have taken on sickly, stunted
appearance and nothing will bring re-
lief except warm weather and good
rain.
Hog cholera is reported from various
sections oil the county and many hogs
have been lost. The percentage OF
deaths, however, has been greatly
lessened through vaccination. Hogs
are already very scarce in this county
and every effort should be made tC
drive out the disease before warn
weather.
\ Squire S. H. Mathews returned Mon
day from Denton, Tex, where he ha:
been for the past two months visiting
his son, Alvin Matthews. The Esquir,
! reports a splendid time and is full o.
\ news on conditions in the Lone Sta
! State. He is glad, he says, to be a
home again and thinks Haywood coun
ty the best place on earth.
} News from various sections of tn,
, county give a most discouraging view
of cotton prospects this season. 4
-ge part Of the acreage already plan
ted will have to be planted over. Ell
| ther no stand has been obtained or tn,
] plant has died since coming up, is tn,
too general report The trouble is du,
II the continued unprecedented coli
. weather.
( | have just recently visited Triun,
! and find the women there wide-awak,
. and deeply interested in communit.
! work relating to the food preparedness
; campaign They are thoroughly or
ganized and have ordered eight can
: ners in preparation for the fruit an,
: vegetable. season. They are certainl,
S preparing ito live at home" Mrs. j
: mas Sternberger, President Commun
: ity Cooperative Club.
Their is urgent need for 100 femal
n power sewing machine operators a
2 the Charleston navy yard. The rat
!. Of pay is 1924 for eight hours wit
: time and a half for overtime worl
I The age limits for this position ar
e eighteen years to forty years, exeep
!. that women over forty who have ha
n more than one years experience a
z a power sewing machine operator ma
G be employed if otherwise suitable.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

Citizens of Brownsville and Hay
wood county have determined to turn
for one day from talk of war and toll
for food to the essential question
whether we are really a patriotic peo-
pie. In this spirit a great, steel flag
pole eighty feet high has been set in
concrete on the county court house
square, to carry a handsome wooden
flag, 9XlS feet. On next Tuesday, May
%, in the afternoon, all the people of
the county and the town are called on
to meet for the unfurling of that flag.
The pole and flag are here and paid
for. A good band for the day has
been engaged. A great man has ac-
cepted the invitation to come and talk
to us all in his big, open; honest and
powerful way-Mr. c. P. j. Mooney,
editor of the Commercial-Appeal.
Committees on finance, program, pa
rade and every interest are at work.
Nothing will be left undone to make
the expression of our common inter-
est and friendship for one another and
our loyalty to our land and its flag one
Of which we and our children will
lcver need to be ashamed
The very men in town and county
who have been most active ard urgent
in the campaign for food production
before the crops were planted are now
among the most earnest in this ap-
peal for the open declaration of our
patriotism.
The business man, farmer, or family
rho should lightly fail to unite with
IS neighbors in this American occa-
sion will have to ask themselves about
ahe charge of "the Stacker. Anybody
Who misses the event will be emphat-
ically unfortunate.
Following is an outline of the pro-
ceedure for the day from the commit
tee on program
There viii be a great parade for
: ~ inhabitant Of the county stcxtiri !,
~ The ASsoaice paerast1y upSu y,
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
HAYWOOD COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT |

The sixth commencement Of the
Haywood High School has been the
center of interest during this week,
beginning with the sermon Sunday
morning, which was delivered by Rev.
c. A. Waterfeld at the Methodist
church. He selected for his subject
the fourth commandment, which was
also suitable to me commemoration Of
Mothers Day. Patriotic music was
used for the hymns.
The first program at the High
School chapel was the opera "Mikado,"
which was arranged and staged by
Miss Marion Anderson, assisted by
Mrs. ]. R. Ellsworth, accompanisS.
The stage presented garden scene
at Titipu, Japan, during the season Of
cherry blossoms and wisteria. The
characters were we'll represented by
the Students Of the school and the cos
tunes were unusually attractive. The
handsome new velvet curtain and rug
added much to the, ent s~tainment. The
rug was given by the school board and
the proceeds of the evening were used
to pay for the curtain. 1t has been
requested that the opera be repeated
Friday evening. The admission will be
reduced.
The oratorical contest Wednesday
morning proved of especial interest
the gold medal offered by Mr.. John
Dupree being won by Charlie England
Bain-W Wellington Co. gave So for the
best essay on "The Use of the Case
line Engine on the Farm. This was
won by Dow Tobias.
The domestic science class, undel
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
REGISTRATION
WILL BEGIN
Nashville, Tenn. May IA, 10!

Nashville, Tenn, May Ia, 1917
Editor States-Graphic:
The president of the United States
will within the next few days issue a
proclamation calling upon all male cit
izcns of the designated military age
in Tennessee to assemble at their ac-
customed voting precincts throughout
the state and register.
The law prescribes that registrars
will be appointed by the sheriffs, or in
cities of 10000 or over, by the mayor,
to take this military census. The reg
istration will be open from Z a. m. to
p. m. on the day designated by the
president, on which day and between
these hours, every citizen in the United
States of the prescribed military age
will be registered.
- It is desired that patriotic citizens Of
Tennessee who are interested in serv-
ing their country in this, the gravest
crisis in its history, volunteer their
services to the sheriffs or mayors, as
registrars.
We know there will be enough pat
riotic citizens volunteer to do this work
so that the Volunteer State can pre-
ent to the nation a registration with
out cost. Suitable record will be kept Of
The name of each volunteer, by the wal
department. at Washington, as part Of
the permanent history of the country
ask the newspapers of the state tC
cooperate in every way to bring about
this reSdTf. Respectfully,
- RUTLEDGE SMITH,
| ~ Disbursing Officer in Charge o.
! u Registration in Tennessee.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
AUCTION SALE
OF Desirable Property in Brownsville
to be Held Soon.

Several acres of the Moses land,
fronting East College street and rail
road Avenue, being north and east of
Mr.. John w. Moses home, is now be-
ing developed and subdivided and will
soon be placed on the market at auc-
ton by the United Realty Company of
Wilmington, North Carolina. This land
is conveniently located and when sub
divided will make desirable property
for the man who wishes to build q
home or to make a good investment.
The date of the sale will be announced
later.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
o j H. MEac IT., ;iI';,:

SOUTH sue OF Vne square VIII pc reSS,I-
ed for our colored people.
Mr.. Moneys address will be pre-
ceded by program Of National airs,
America" etc, by the band and by
the people in voice. Hiram S. Brad
ford Bivouac, U. C. ", will have seats
in a body and will at the close of the
address unfurl the flag to the music
.of "Dixie" and the "Star Spangled
Banner" Other items of the program
will be announced at the hour.
Don't miss it. Don't let your sor
miss it, nor your daughter. Come anC
bring the wife of your youth and sing
your country's songs, and meet anC
greet and go home to be better mar
and better American.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
CONFEDERATE GRAVES
TO Be DECORATED

The graves of the Confederate dead
in lockwood cemetery will be decorat-
eded Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The following program will be Civ
en-:
Prayer, Rev. c. V. Crabb.
Quartette.
Reading, by Mrs. J. C. Hutchinson.
Address, w. M. McLaurine.
Hymn.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
INSISTS THAT NEGROES
HAVE CHANCE TO FIGHT
Editor Of Negro Paper Voices Spirit
Of Patriotism

Hopkinsville, KY, May 13-Phil
Brown, editor of the Saturday News,
published here, is continuing his ed
itorial demand that the United States
give the colored people a chance to en-
list and fight for the stars and stripes
in the present war. In an editorial Of
more than column in the current is
sue of his paper, Editor Brown voices
spirit of the highest patriotism
which he says is the same as is felt BY
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

n .I*
A large number 9
very same men who ]
seriousness and fode
provided for a week G1
instruction and good !
mer in Brownsville 4.
The first que'
Chatauqua man here
citizens was: Do you'll
prepared to make thiH
everything in connect
feet harmony with tht
country at this time n
tion's need be clearly
every meeting and thi
this early hour to say
from being a discorda
the key of the great iss
qua is going to stimuli
riotism. The big tent VI
and the colors, of cour
the national songs.
which will be by Vice-I
stitute a daily institut
American life under t
1t will be a misfortune
to miss the spirit and
2-The pee aple are
hot summer is ahead.
and temptations, on ol
inefficient fear on the
steady, normal, neighb
8 1-S cents a piece, BY
people have hours Of Il
reation and instructiol
sembly, serving as a &
for all classes.
e. n. xxTooly
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
Ghalrta,rqlta AgaiH
aara 4)s5itiselg Better

public spirited citizens, the
I've urged the campaign of
fconservation-have again
Chautauqua entertainment,
nowship for the early sum-
] Haywood county.
Jon asked of the advance
Dis week by those earnest
|eople propose and are you
business-the program and
6n with the affair-in per-
Whole state of affairs in the
Will the note of the ma
and emphatically struck at
3ughout? 1t is sufficient at
q all our people that, so far
81 side affair, a singing off
le of America, this Chautau
fe enlighten and direct pat
II be decorated with the flag
se The people will unite in
And the messages, one of
'lesident Marshall, will con-
al community life and
Ile call of the present hour.
toany family or individual
llessage of this great rally.
sing somewhere. The long,
llgre will be trips, expenses
ID land, and hysterical and
0tSer. The call now is for
\ living. Here for about
Yng season tickets, the
y purest and best rec
Eether with a daily as
common clesrng house
y Yer, assurance will
witT-4k--l F-nusphsrSf areriisti
ging thin, enemic women
Observation-Disclosures
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

and TouIon, with many neiehbof's ad-
jacent thereto, came to our aid and
placed their strong arms of love
and help beneath us. We thark YOU
again and again, and but seek an on
portunity to prove our apprecatian IN
more befitting way than til mere
thank you. Sincerely,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Bridgewater.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
THE MERCHANT USUALLY
GETS HIS CASH DISCOUNT

If he pays his bills in ten days.
Is it right for you, Mr.. Customer,
to pay spot cash and get no better
price than your neighbor who prob
ably buys on a credit at the same
store?
BAIN-WEDDINGTON CO.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
Flag Raising for
Haywood County

TUESDAY. MAY g. TO BE GREAT BROWNSVILLE AND
HAYWOOD COUNTY: EXCELLENT PROGRAM PREPARED FOR
THE DAY: FINE BRASS BAND AND NOTED SPEAKERS FEA.
TURES OF THE DAY: EVERYBODY INVITED
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
Full War Strength
For First Tennessee

MEANS SERVICE in FRANCE WITH FIRST AMERICAN ARMY. RE-
cRUITNG CAMPAIGN is LAUNCHED TO RAISE 7Os MEN NEED
ED: WILL PROBABLY GO TO FRONT IN ABOUT SIX MONTHS
MEMPHIS AND JACKSON COMPANIES NEARLY FILLED
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18
DON'T KEEP YOUR MONEY
IN THE BANK

And buy from us on q credit.
Your credit may be alright, but
then it will pay you to give us a
check on your bank account for
your merchandise when you get it
and get profit sharing certificates.
BAIN-WEDDINGT0N co.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

EXPRESSION OF THANKS
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-05-18

Ner, assurance will
witrrx-Lh h-nusHntSs arernsts
ging thin, enemic women
1T f3rowlsville9aas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-31

New York, Aug. 3O.-William D.
 Perritt, one of the galaxy of pitching stars who have helped to keep the New York Giants at the front in the National league race this season, re- ceived the congratulations or his team mates today on the occasion of his 'twenty-fifth birthday anniversary. Perritt halls from the town of Area dia, La, and started his baseball ca- reer some six years ago with semi professional team in his native balli- wick. His first professional engage ment was with the Vicksburg club of the Cotton States league in 1912. Lat
 CT in the same year he was admitted to the big show as a member of the St. Louis team. After performing
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-31
QUEEN OF HOLLAND
 HAS BIRTHDAY TODAY
Wilhelmina, Idol of Subjects, Spends Time Quietly at Country Seat
 At Het Loo.

The Hague. Aug. 30.-The h::th- day anniversary of Queen Nilhelmina will be celebrated throughout the kingdom, Friday, tho the joyous fes- tivities and gay decorations of the years before the war were lacking.
 The great conflict has entailed many hardships on the Netherlands and it's people and no small share of the burden has been borne by the Dutch queen. Prince Henry, consort of the queen, is a German by birth and sympathies, which fact has not helped to elevate him in the esteem of many of the Hollanders.
 During the past three years Prince Henry has found it convenient to spend much time in Switzerland on elsewhere outside the Dutch domain. His majesty resides most of the time at the royal country seat at Het Loo, with occasional short visits with the little Princess Juliana at Katwyk, a quiet little seaside place only a short ride from Tae Hague.