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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
GARDNER SCHOOL
CONTRIBUTES

Gardner, Dec. An the Earn and
Give campaign the Gardner School
children contributed the sum of
$5O.25, the following children con-
tributing:
Wallace Cloar, SIS; Everette Small
ley, IS; Pat Wheeler, IS; Walter
Wilson, SIS; Martha Smalley, SIS.
Ernest Wheelen, Rufus Mires,
Richard Bonds Gather Turner,
Richard Bennett, Paul Walker, Lou
cile Rogers, Rayford Prince, Hubert
Hurt, Leila Hurt Rebecca johnson,
Gleason McAdoo, Farris Lacewell,
Charles Lacewell, Fred Lee Johnson,
Laura Smalley, Annie Jones, Charlie
Jones, Ardelle LeGrant, Mildred lie
Grant Francis Rast, Rebecca Mires,
Velma Mires, Addie Mires, May
Bonds, J. C. Lawler, Gladys Atker-
son, Basil Moore, Daniel Lawler,
Martha Rast, Dudley Matheny, Au-
brey Hagan, Ben Watson, Annie
Mires, Clinton LIE Grant, Marvin
Childress, Annie Lee Childress, Tom
B. Wilson, Ross Anderson, James
Burdette, Rex Walker, Fred Hagar
Bonnie Lacewell, Eunice Maxwell
Oracle Hurt, Russell Anderson, Grace
Gardner Vera Ennis, Walter Gard
ner, Joe Watson, Cecil Brewer, Rus
sell Lawler, Charlie Myers Mary
Belle Elder Ruby Beasley,
The sum of 1888 has been paid II
besides the above amount, which
makes $5O.25 the entire amount
given in the contest.
MRS. J. E. CAMPBELL,
Principal of Gardner High School
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
DEATH OF HERBERT
CREWS IN FRANCE

A message was received by Jim
Crews, residing in the vicinity of
Jewell, on Tuesday afternoon from
the War Department advising him of
the death in France of his son, Herr
bert Crews, % years of age.
The young man died of pneumonia
and was buried with military hOnors
somewhere in France. He joined the
regular armw four years ago while
attending school at Athens, Tenn,
leaving Greenville, S. G., last April
for overseas service. Surviving him
are his young wife and father. He
was a nephew of Mrs. B. Jackson, of
Dresden.
The bereaved family and relatives
have the profound sympathy of many
friends in their great sorrow.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06


Washington, Dec. 4.---President
Wilson began tonight his trip to
Europe to attend the peace confer
ehee.
The President left Washington on
special tran for New York, where
tomorrow he and his patty, which in
cludes Mrs. Wilson and her mother,
Mrs. VIM. H. Boiling, will board the
transport George Washington on
which the voyage across the Atlantic
will be made.
No announcement was made as to
the Presidents itinerary or the per-
sonnet of the party accompanying
him, but it was understood that the
George Washington would steam
from New York with her naval con-
WOW some time tomorrow, probably
in the morning. About seven days
will be required for the trip and the
ship will dock at French port, pre-
sumably Brest.
The President does not expect to
be abroad for more than six weeks,
which would give him just month
on European soil. Before the peace
conference meets he will confer with
Fremiers Lloyd George, of Great
Britain. Clemenceau, of France, and
Orlando. of Italy, and probably with
King Albert, of Belgium, to discuss
the salient points of the peace treaty
While in Europe Mr.. Wilson plans
to visit England and Italy as we'll as
France, and he may go to Brussels
He also is understood to intend tc
make a pilgrimage to some OF the
battlefields in France. Great prepa'
rations have been made inLondon
Paris and Rome for the Presidents
receptions.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
TELLS OF DEATH OF
ERNEST GOLDSBY

Ambulance Co. 1870, 105th San Fl,
A. P. 0. No. 755, A. E, F., France,
Nov. 3, 1918.-Mr. and Mrs. Elias A.
A, Goldsby, Mckenzie, Tenn,-Dear
Sir and Madam: It is with the deep
est regret that l write to tell you OF
the death of your son, Ernest E.
Goldsby, who died Nov. l, 1918, at
20 p. M, French time, of double
pneumonia, lobular in type. The
War Department has no doubt, ere
this cabled you the sad news. Per
nit me to state that | was with him
at the end He was a victim of in
fuenza, so-called Spanish influenza,
a disease that has laid its finger on
a great number of splendid American
soldiers. On October 49, in the early
morning, he developed pneumonia as
complication, and after fight that
one knowing him would expect him
to make, after five days the end
came peacefully. One of his last
conscious efforts was to get one OF
his friends to write you both letter,
| regret that this was unknown to
me at the time, for l would most as
suredly have added line to state
that has condition was serious. The
end was so completely unexpected
that l did not have the opportunity
| regret, to write you accordingly
Your son was assigned to nay COM
pany October 16, 1917, and / take
this opportunity to state to you as
his commanding officer that he was
splendid, loyal, true American sol
der; you'd it be possible for one IN
time like this, in a place like this
TO say more? He lived the life of a
clean, upright man, and died sol
dier's death, offering his all for his
country.
He was buried this afternoon in
grave No. TT, plot 4, section H
American Cemetery, Villers-Dan'
court, France, with his company and
officers present, the last sad rites be-
ing said by an ordained minister
who is a member of this company
assisted by the Hospital Chaplain
with full military honors. His com
pany covered his grave with flowers
If it is possible it is our intention tt
have a picture made of his grave anC
sent to you.
regret that it is impossible to sa!
more to assuage your grief in you
loss; perhaps some day ! shall sex
YOU, being a Tennessean from Nash
vile, and then be able to tell yol
in person your sons many goo'
Qualities. Very sincerely,
(Signed) ALBERT S. DABNEY,
] Captain NJ c., U. S. A
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
YOUNG PEOPLE
SURPRISE FRIENDS

The marriage on Thanksgiving Of
Mr.. Tom Bell Brasfield and Miss
Blanche Dudley came as a surprise
to their host of friends.
The ceremony was impressively
said at the home of the bride in
Greenfield by Rev. G. D. Robinson,
and after the ceremony the happy
pair, with a few friends, repaired to
the home of the groom's father, ex-
Sheriff Allen Brasfield, where a
sumptuous feast was served in their
honor.
The lovely young bride is the tai
ented daughter of Esq Jesse Dud-
ley She is one of the county's fore
most young pedagogues and a most
popular girl Tom Bell an indus
trious farmer, the son Of one Of the
countiy's foremost citizens and
member Of family with long and
honorable career.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
OVERTURNS;
OCCUPANT INJURED

When Col. Ed Alexander's fliv-
yer overturned in the big road OPP
posite Green Stoker's residence last
Saturday afternoon, one of the Oc-
cupants, Mr.. Geo. Kennedy, came
very near losing his life.
The air was crisp and cool and
Ed was hitting 'em up at a pretty
lively, though not reckless clip, and
when he attempted to dodge a mud
hole right in the center of the big
road the lizzie flopped over, pinning
Mr.. Kennedy underneath. His head
was cut and he was otherwise more
or less bruised up, and for a short
while it was feared he was fatally
injured. AN the occupants were
spilled.
Suppose we drag the mud holes
all cut of the roads, boys, and mini
rsize TIE liability of accidents,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
DIED OF WOUNDS
RECEIVED IN ACTION

Mr.. Robt. B. Parham, residing sew
eral miles southwest of Martin, was
notified on Wednesday of the death
of his son, Herbert B. Parham, in
France on Nov. II. The young man
was seiously wounded during the big
fighting on the western front, and
though receiving every attention at
the base hospital, he died on the 18th
inst. He was one of the most pOpu-
Ia young men of his, community,
throughout which there is universal
sorrow because of his death.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
THIS BOY PROUD
TODD HIS BIT

Somewhere in France, October "a.
Dear Mr.. Holbrook: am writing
YOU a few lines during my spare
time to let you know that another
Weakley County boy has landed
safely in France. Just two months
from the day | left home for the
training camp I sailed for France. |
am proud to be over here, with so
many American boys, doing my part
in bringing this great conflict to a
close.
| will tell you something about my
trip across the pond. We got aboard
the ship August "a, and were showed
our cribs, as we called them, and
say fellow was lucky to get ham,
mock. These hammocks swung from
iron hooks, which were driven in the
ceiling, and believe me, when | got in
my little hammock there was nc
room left for anything.
After we were a good way from
the harbor we were allowed up or
the main deck, where we stayed most
of the time. | will tell you here,
mad a funny feeling to see the lane
drifting away.
The sixth day out the wind begar
to blow stronger and by night the
waves were rolling high and made
the old boat do some funny stunts
The storm lasted about three days
It was a miracle if you came across
without getting seasick. Some OF
the boys had to anchor themselves tc
keep from leaving with the rest OF
their belongings. 1t was funny tc
see the boys run to the edge of the
boat to feed the seafish, but my time
finally came.
After travelling on the water lOI
twelve days we came in sight OF land
and every boy rushed to the upper
deck when someone called out that
we were in sight of land.
The American boys are showing
the greatest courage and bravery
row, more than ever before. When
they start over the top you can bet
the is something doing, and a Ger
man can't stand when he sees an
American coming towards him with
abyOnet.
Some day when the Dove of Peace
flies over all the land and Old Glory
waves once more in peace, and the
General gives to command for us all
to retun back to America, there will
be many glad hearts. Yet there will
be some sad hearts, for some Of the
American boys have already given
their life for their country.
Well | must bring my letter to a
close. Yours very truly,
ROY F. ESTES,
A. P. O., 1852 Amer. F., Division
Gardner's Office.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
LEWIS Inflow IS
LAID TO REST.
Died at Training Camp, Laid to Rest M0Rtsy.
Goes 10 Bedside Of Son. Other Items
Ofnterest from the Metropolis.
Special to the Enterprise.


Martin, Dec.3.-TheremainsOf Jas.
Inflow, who died on Thanksgiving
day at Camp Upton, N. Y, reached
Martin Sunday and were laid to rest
Monday, services by Revs. Penick,
Scott and Steigler. The deceased
was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. P. A.
Inflow. He was model young man
and loved by all who knew him. Our
people deeply sympathize with the
bereaved ones. Only the great Com
forter can console their breaking
hearts.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
DROPPED DEAD AT
HOME IN MARTIN

Mrs. C. C. Brooks died very sud
denly at her home in Martin Monday
morning, death being due to heart
failure.
Mrs. Brooks had just finished a
telephone conversation and had
hardly gotten away from the tele-
nbone when stricken, expiring at
once She was the wife Of DR.. c. G.
Brooks, optician, and is survived by
Mr.. Brooks and one daughter, Miss
Jsppie Miller.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
WILSON'S PARTY
LEAVE FOR FRANCE
Grave Problems are Discussed Before The
President Departs. Paris Now
Ready for Farley.

Washington, Dec. AUST before
President Wilson left Washington
tonight en- route to Europe an
nouncement was made that the APP
pointment of a Secretary of the
Treasury to succeed William G. Nc
AdoO will be made tomorrow in New
York. There was no reference to
a Director General of Railroads, and
the inference was that this official
has not been determined upon,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06
JUDGE ELK|NS HOLD
ING FIRST COURT.
Abe Charge 10 The Grand Jury, Of Which !
?. RsWbS is Foreman. Clerk House
Sworn in. Light Docket

Judge Elkins is holding his first
term of Circuit Court at his home
town this week, converting the De-
cember term Monday. Gen. Morris,
full of life and vigor and an ambi-
ton to truly represent the State, is
on hand with his Customary happy
smile and hearty hand-shake. Clerk
House, as usual, is at his post keep
ing the minutes, swearing witnesses
and juries and doing the several
hundred odd jobs between times.
This also is Sheriff Thompson's
initial term, but he spent several
hours out in the woods last Sunday
morning practicing the language to
use in opening court and so far has
gotten along ,splendidly. Assisting
Sheriff Thompson are Deputies S. P.
Eaves, Burk Thompson and j. l..
James.
Judge Elkins' charge to the grand
jury was along the usual lines of
such documents, and it is stated that
the charge was framed in especially
prepared language and yet so plain
that the jurors will have no diff
Guilty interpreting it.
The docket for the present term
is an exceedingly light one. There is
not a case on the felony docket re-
curing a jury, and only one divoce
case likely to come on for trial at
the jresent term. Heretofore the
average number of divorce cases for
this court has been ten.
Clerk House at this term enters
upon his second term, being sworn
in Monday for the second term and
making four bonds.
The grand jury is composed of the
following gentlemen; T. P. Rawls,
foreman; M. L. Gardner, W. L.
Smith, w. C. Hamm, J. W. Crews,
C. R. Davis, L. L. Osteen Albert
Byars, Sole StalIcup, Jack Waters,
Bud Wagster, D. A. Case and j. G.
Stoker, with Burk Thompson officer
to the jury.
The trial jury is as follows: E. A.
Malone, Ben Freeman, L. H. Weldon,
Arthur Somers, ]. S. Tuck, L. f.
Miller, R. W. Eskridge, Will Morris,
E. A. Bowlin, Sy Grubbs, T. j. Eaves
and Geo. Gibbs.
The case of Duke McWherter VS.
W. L. McCaleb, growing out of a
mule deal, was tried the first thing
Monday, resulting in a mistrial.
In the suit of O. j. Hoffman VS.
Ed Bivins verdict was rendered IN
favor of Hoffman for 800.
The case of Eta jackson VS.
Frank Hollinsworth is dismissed.
C. C. Highfill sued Bob Fowler for
damages in horse trade, being
awarded damages in the sum OF STD
The trial jury was dismissed on
Tuesday until next Monday, there
being no jury cases for the inter
ening days. This is one of the re-
suits of the court calendar, as pub
lisbed last week in these columns
and results in saving to the tax
rayers of $4S per day, besides lib
Grating the members of the jury
who are needed so badly at home
lust at this time. The plans seen
to meet the approval of all
Il
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06

Mr.. VIM. L. Wilson, of Gardner,
left last week for Camp Stanley, San
Antonio, Texas, to see his son, Will
liam, who is very sick at the base
hospital. His condition is reported
greatly improved.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06

Mrs. G. A. Martin, who has been
visiting her daughter in Greeley.
Colo, returned home Saturday,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06

Latina, Miller, of the Mail force,
died at his home in Martin Monday.
He had been in declining health for
some time.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06

Miss Lavergne Chandler, daugh-
ter of Mr.. 0. E. Chandler, who is
teaching school at Clarksburg, W.
Va, is reported sick with influenza.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-12-06

Mrs, Lottie McAdoo was called to
Arlington, KY, last week to attend
the burial of relative.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
Prominent Visitors
Here This Morning

Greeneville had the pleasure of en-
pertaining for a short while this morn
ing some very distinguished gentle
men, who were ell route to Asheville,
N. C. In the party was Thomas A.
Edison. the inventor; H. E. Fairstone,
a capitalist; John Burroughs, the
wOrld-famous naturalist; Henry Ford,
the automobile man, and S. A. Bel
walch, The party is travelling in a
couple of big Packard cars, with two
or three large white trucks to haul
their camping equipment and belong
ings. The trip was started from Mr..
Edison's home town about ten days
ago. The party spent Monday view
ing the beautiful scenery in the gorge
above Elizabethton. The night was
spent in camp two miles this side of
Jonesboro. The party expect to reach
Asheville tonight and expect to spend
several days there.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
Local Odd Fellows
To Entertain
Grand Master

Local Odd Fellows will have the
pleasure of entertaining the state
grand master, Hon. R. A. Gardner,
this evening. Arrangements are be-
ing made to give the grand master
"a hearty reception here. Members of
Unaka Lodge, together with Odd Fell
lows from other lodges throughout
this section, viii give banquet this
evening in the Unaka lodge room,
corner of Depot and Irish streets.
The banquet will be served in the
lodge dining rooms, and will come
Immediately after the comforting of
some degrees.
The grand master will address the
members of the order during the
evening, and a special invitation is
extended to all visiting members. The
meeting will be a social event for all
Odd Fellows.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
New Officers Will
TakeOath Monday

All the newly elected officials will
be indicted into Office next Monday.
Mr.. Meas, the newly erected circuit
court clerk, and Mr.. Renner, who
succeeds Mr. Remine, as sheriff, are
the only two changes that will occur
here in the official family at the
courthouse.
Hon. 0, B. Loyette, the newly
elected Encouragement, viii hold his
first court at Mountain City on next
Monday. This will also be Judge
Vines first duties on the bench. Dis
trict magistrates, constables and other
district officers win all take the oath
next Monday These proceedings
should attract many people to Greene
vile.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
Government Sends
An Urgent Cali

The President Of the Civil Service
Commission recently wired:
Need for stsnographers and typ.
lists at Washington grows more acute
daily. Increase effort ell possible"
The Government and business con.
Germs are short five hundred thousand
bookkeepers and stenographers, and
are offering beginners salaries never
before heard Of.
The Government drafted our civil
service bookkeeping set, and about
EIGHTY-FIVE per cent Of the Gov.
ernment's stenographers write the
Shorthand system that we teach
THE BEST evidence that our courses
are THE BEST.
Take, BY MAIL, our eight weeks
Civil ervice-Mercantile- Bookkeeping
Course or our Simplifed Shorthand
Course, the latter course consisting
Of THIRTY LESSONS, and we guar
lntee you from $s5 to SIPS a month
as soon as you qualify. Money back
if not satisfied. Two hundred thou
sand satisfied, money-making former
students. Clip, fill out, and send us
the following coupon:
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
Sparks Circus
Coming Sept. 18th

The famous Sparks Shows will ex-
hibit in Greeneville on Wednesday,
September 18th, and will pitch their
tents on the Ripley field, on the Tus-
culum boulevard, according to pres
ent arrangements.
The Sparks Shows are said to be
larger and better this year than ever
before. They carry fourteen 70-foot
cars, one solid train. There are said
to be many new features carried with
the show this year that will no doubt
draw a large crowd to Greeneville.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
ROUTE TWO.
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The health of this community is
very good at this writing.
Rev. G. saulmon filed his regular
appointment Sunday night at Loves
Memorial church.
Miss Fay RAIDER was the pleasant
guest of Mrs. Sam Evans Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Mullendore
and mother spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lauderdale
on the south side Of the river.
Mr.. Bruce Love and family were
the pleasant guests of Mr.. Horace
Mulhndore Sunday night.
Mr.. Tom Shields and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. Jake Meas near
Caney Branch.
Mrs. Ella Bryant called on her
aunt, Mrs. Susan Evans, Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John MUIR were viss
iting on the south side Of the river
Sunday.
Mr.. Herman Hauk attended church
at Luther Memorial Sunday morning.
Mr.. Carl Thomas called on Miss
Lena Belle Smith Sunday.
Miss Mary Blazer spent Sunday
with Miss Lille Mae LuttrelI.
Mrs. Florence Rhea called on Mrs.
Della Hinkle Sunday afternoon.
Well, I'll ring off. Will come again
if this don't go in the waste basket.
of the Sun.
Among those that called on Miss
Grace Love Sunday were Miss Byrd
Bacon Madge Hogan, Fay Mullen
dore, Organ Hogan, Messrs. Minis
Bacon, Stokely Bacon, Henry Shelf
fey, Hugh Alexander and Coy Hinkle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy Masnor called
on Mr.. Rome Smelcer Sunday.
Mr.. Lawrence Renner and family
spent Sunday on the south side of
the river.
Mr.. John Smelcer and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. Kent Smelcer, from
Warrensburg.
Miss Maud MUIR and Miss Bertha
were visitors at Miss Emma
Lou Kiker's Sunday.
FROM TWO CHUMS.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
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The school at Bibles Chapel is
progressing nicely The teachers are
Mr. U. S. Fry and Miss Elizabeth
Summet.
The sick of our community are
not improving very much.
Mrs. Fife Kildean, who has been
sick for the last four weeks, is not
expected to live very long.
Mrs. Ellie Ragon is not very well
at this writing.
Little Ellermae Tailor, who has
been on the sick list, is better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Marion were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Mar
ton Sunday and Sunday night,
Mrs. Sallie Reynolds and daughter,
Nora RAIDER, were the guests of Mrs.
Reynolds sister, Mrs. Ellie Ragon,
Sunday.
Misses Marie Bible, Pearl and Fora
Ragon were the guests of Misses Cora
and Minnie Ragcn Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Henry had as
their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
Tailor and three children, Ellermae,
Frank and Guy, Sunday.
Miss Pearl Ragon was the guest
of Misses Claudia and Marie Friday
afternoon.
Messrs. Earl Ragon and Adrian
Bible made a trip to the power dam
Sunday on Earl Ragon's motorcycle.
May God bless our boys in khaki.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-08-27
SCHOOL GIRLS.
MRS. H. M. HARRISON.

Mrs. Martha Caroline Harrison
wife Of H. M, Harrison, died at her
home south Of the river last night at
10 o'clock, after an illness of several
years. For more than seven years
this good woman had been an invalid,
but throughout all her suffering she
was cheerful and patient. While her
death was not unexpected, it has East
a shadow of gloom over the com
munity in which she had resided for
so long, and in which she had labored
so industriously for many years in
her efforts to do good unto those who
were less fortunate in life.
She is survived by her husband
and seven children, three daughters
and four sons. Funeral services will
take place at Harrison's church, near
the home, Wednesday afternoon at
3 o'clock, and will be conducted by
Rev. /. B. Leonard, Of Greeneville,
will take place in the Gem
etery nearby.