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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-23
THE GOSFORTH CROSS

Two and one-half miles from Seascale, on the
northwest coast of England within easy reach
of the Lake district, found remarkable traces
of prehistoric man, exceptionally fine Roman
mains and relics of history dating back to the
Christanized Viking church.
Furniss Abbey is of the sights So is
the ten-century-old Anglican Cross at Triton. But
the finest Of all is the Gosforth Cross erected
probably about 900 A D. even before 1t is
in the tiny churchyard, bearing the same name,
and is rich in the blending of Morse mythology
and Christianity shown by the emblems CHS
eled upon its surface. The base-stone is triple
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-23
OUIPS AND OUIDDITIES

The bulky man strutted into the shop and asked
to be fitted for a pair of boots After trying sew
eral pairs on he complained to the salesman that
they all too narrow and pointed.
Excuse me, sir, but, you know, they wear
ing narrow, pointed, boots this season., explained
the salesman blandly.
That may be-" grunted the bulky one, but
am wearing my last seasons feet
They were only down in the country for day
and had managed to get into conversation with
old Farmer Popcorn. The two city jewellers gazed
long at the countryside and exclaimed:
What fine air you've got out here-so much
fresher than in Chicago.
Jest SOL" replied Popcorn. That's what l
was a-saying to my wife today. Why amt all
them big cites built out in the country"
A Yarmouth pork butcher notified his
toners that he had sold out by hanging in his
window pigs tail with card bearing the words:
This is the end of our pork this week"
The customer in the barber shop suffered in
silence for a long while but there limits to
patience even in such places He asked: What
made you take to haircutting?" The war time
barber blandly replied Good money sir. Pays
a sight better than hedge trimming, which was
my last job"
company commander received an order from
battalion headquarters to send in a return giving
the number of dead Huns in front of his sector
of the trench. He sent in the number 2,001.
H. O. rung up and asked how he arrived at this
unusual figure WELL, he replied, Pm
tain about the one, because l counted him my
self He's hanging the wire just in front of
me- | estimated the 1000. l worked it out by
myself in my head that it was healthier to
estimate EN- than to walk about in no mans
land and count EN-"
Fifty thousand bottles of champagne we're pre-
scented to the poilus by the citizens of Rheims
but then bootleggers rates don't apply in France
The kaisers press agent emerged moment
during the latest offensive but saw his shadow.
Watch for another German peace offer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-23
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-23
The Journals Service Flag

In honor of the sixty-nine Atlanta Journal men
who have entered the service OF their country Inc
two white stars are in memory of Captain Meredith
Cav and Captain James s. Moore, Jr., Journal men.
Who cave their lives for our country in France
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-23

Fifty thousand bottles of champagne we're pr
scented to the poilus by the citizens of Rheim
but then bootleggers' rates don't apply in Franc
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-23

The kaiser's press agent emerged momer
during the latest offensive but saw his shadow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-07-23

Watch now for another German peace offer.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BILL
SIGNED BY PRESIDENT

The Daylight Savings Bill has been
signed by President Wilson. 1t will
put all clocks forward an hour on the
last Sunday In March and turns them
back again the last Sunday in Octo-
Der. The bill will go into effect and
be observed without the slightest dis
organization or impairment Of exist
ing conditions. Trains will run as
usual and every feature of daily life
into which the element of time en-
ters will remain unchanged.
Before retiring on the last Satur-
day of this month simply set your
clock an hour ahead and then go to
sleep and forget entirely about day
light saving until the last Saturday
in October when you can turn back
the hands of the clock an hour and
the next day the nation will again
run on "sun" time. During the
summer you will arise an hour earlier
than usual but with your time-piece
an hour fast you will not know the
difference. Thus an hour of day,
light will be conserved in the after!
noon
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
CO |. ORDERED To Be
READY TO QUALIFY
For Federal Service Immediate
ly And Boys May Leave
Soon.
EQUIPMENT ENROUTE
FROM WASHINGTON
Company Is Twenty Men
Short Of Federal Re-
quirements-

Captain j. D. Weldon has been or
dered to have Company of the 4th
Tennessee Infantry, with headquar-
ters at Paris, ready to qualify for
Federal service Immediately He
has been informed by the Adjutant-
General that uniforms and equip
ment has been shipped from Washing
ton and will be issued to Company
as soon as the company has met the
requirements Of the Federal Govern
ment.
Owing to the loss of several men
who failed to pass the physical ex-
animation, the company is short of
the Federal requirement about 20
men, who are needed at once. Sin
gle men between the ages of Is and
45 will be accepted for enlistment.
Captain Weldon has oeen ordered not
to accept enlistments with dependent
relatives
From the order it looks very much
like Company I will be called into
service in the near future.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
We HAVE FINE ROADS
BUT BAD BRIDGES
Dragging System Proves Great
Boon To Henry County
Highways.
BRIDGES ARE IN
DEPLORABLE CONDITION
Much Interest Shown In Con-
templated Government
Road in County.

The month of March is always
dreaded by those who have to use
the rural roads, but they are in bet
ter condition in Henry county now,
considering the time of year, than
they have been, and this is due to
the dragging system which they have
been subjected to. The time cannot
be recalled when an auto could be
driven in March on the roads around
Sandy as they can be now. Especial
ly the mail routes have been kept we'll
dragged, and have been the subject
of much favorable comment.
Present Financial Situation.
1t is the intention of the Road
Board to try and work the roads in
such way that when warrants are
issued they can be cashed. However,
this board is starting the years work
with an Indebtedness of over $4,000.
To make the situation worse, the
bridges in Henry county were never
in more deplorable condition, and
unless the board of county road COM
missioners rally to the relief by April,
the bridges will have to go unattend-
ed, as lumber for same cannot be
bought without the warrants.
System of Working Roads.
Mr.. R. L. Hartsfeld, who succeeded
Mr.. w. 7. Young as County Engineer
February 1, formerly known as Coun-
ty Road Supervisor, has adopted the
old system of dragging the roads be-
cause he believes it to be the best
system to level and pack them. He
has he roads dragged after each rain,
and appoints overseers to keep the
worst places filled and it is his in
tention to grade the main thorofares
later, as much as there is money pro-
vided for it,
Contemplated Gravel Pike.
An increasing interest is noticed
in the government road which is
contemplated to run through this
county. This gravel pike will inter-
sect the Mayfield road, running
through Paris to Huntingdon. Gov
ernment surveyors are expected here
this month to make survey for it.
Incomplete List of Overseers.
The Road Commissioners assist the
County Engineer in appointing over
eers in each district, and they are
trying TO fill these positions with men
who are the most capable and inter-
ested in road work, which requires
from one to six men in each district.
The appointments will all be made
by the 4th Monday. Following are
those made up to date: District 8,
Messrs. Chas. Maddox, Fl. r. Winsett.
c. E. Howard, Jno. Vandyck and
Luther Bevill; District 10, Messrs.
Ed Speight, j. F. Nance, J. L. Has
tings; District Ia, j. H. Granger; Dis
trict 2, Messrs. Ed Mcclure, Chas.
Jackson. Ernest Olive: Old 4th Dis
tgict. Messrs. E. G. McFadden, Ley
ton King, C. Ray.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
.C0lORED FOLKS SHOW
GREAT PATRIOTISM
Perfect Organization at Court
house Sunday Afternoon
For Big Drive.
LARGEST COLORED MEET
IN HISTORY OF COUNTY
Prominent White And Colored
Men Make Fine Addresses.
Splendid Music.

The greatest meeting of colored
people in the history of Paris, took
place last Sunday afternoon at the
court house in the circuit court room
which was full to capacity, for the
purpose of organizing a Thrift Stamp
movement.
This mass meeting was in response
to call issued by Dr. G. L. Powers
and the colored pastors and teachers
Of Paris, following a conference held
by them a week or two before.
Inspiring talks were made by DR..
Powers, Col. O.. C. Barton, Messrs.
j. w. Aclin, H. L. Bruce, Miss Bar
tie Moore, also by several of the col
ored clergy, which aroused great
deal of enthusiasm and resulted in q
permanent organization with officers
as follows: G.. w. Hudson, chairman; !;
Choc. jenkins, vice-chairman, C. H.
Jenkins, captain of the Reds; Eugene
Diggs, captain of blues; H. C. Ed
utuiiuo, SciiSAdi oSSlCIuty' GdSh cap
tain has five lieutenants, all of whom
are busy increasing the members on
their side, which means that the col
ored people of Paris are showing un-
bounded loyalty in their Thrift Stamp
drive, Eight or ten colored men made
talks following this formal organiza-
ton an each one emphasized the fact
that as the United States is the only
country they know Of to call home,
they will express their loyalty to it.,
and the white man in every way they
can. The few white citizens present
feel convinced that the colored peo-
pie of Paris can be counted on"
in this big drive.
The colored public school choir
rendered excellent music, including
choruses, jubilee songs and patriotic
songs. This chorus was the first in
Henry county to sing "Stamp, Stamp,
Stamp" as published in The Partisan
last week. This music was under the
direction of Mrs. A. J. Hampton, col, j,
principal Of the colored schools. Mrs.
Hampton is lieutenant on the blue
side and, with the other four teachers,
is beginning to sell goodly number
of stamps.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
men WILL co To
FORT MEADE, ND.
Dates For Entrainment of Se-
lectment Depend On Trans
portation Facilities.
ORDER DESICNATES FIVE
DAYS FOR ENTRAINMENT
No More Vacancies For Volun-
teers In Amy Army De-
partment. .

The local exemption board has re-
ceived orders for entrainment Of 81
selectmen, beginning Friday, Maren
29th. There will be eight white and
Sd colored men to leave for Fort
Meade, Nd, entrainment lasting for
five days. The colored men will
probably all leave together one day
during this time. The exemption
board is informed that the days for
leaving will depend entirely upon the
transportation facilities and at this
time the exact days for departure
can not be given.
The board has been informed that
no more voluntary enlistments will
be accepted as there are no vacancies
in any Of the army departments.
The following men will entrain,
commecing Friday, March 90:
White.
Thomas Paul Shea, Dave T. Taylor,
Kenny Porter Taylor, Walter Carl
ton Luckey, Ernest B. Watkins,
Frank C. Barnett, John E. Throgmor-
ton, Lloyd e. Thompson.
Colored.
/ Pearl Thomas, Win Greer, George
II. Haynes, Hester Phelps, Horace
Copeland, Hanccy w. Craven, Roxie
Tharpe, Elmos Collins, Phillip Green,
Jasper Duncan. Phillip Caldwell, VIM.
H. Lockeridge, Harris Atkins, Manuel
Tharre, Chester Page, George Brown,
Alvester Phelr ;, Jas. McGehee, Chas.
B. Reynolds, l.unca Cornet, Solomon
Cooper, Sannto Martin, Jas. Key,
Robt. L. Freeman, Homer Clark, Geo.
Porter, Jno. ". Wilkins, Otie B.
Howard, Geo. D. Riggs, Chas. Harts-
field, Nose Jol nson, Jim Hicks, Wv
ian j. Blaker ore, Richard Hudson,
Jesse D. Cowan, Wayland Brown, Err
nest Fitzgerald, Alfred Ridgway, Jas.
w. McWhirtel, VIM. McCehee, Con-
ME E. Martin, William Lewis. Brooks
Cody, Geo. C. PERKINS, Jno. w. Harts-
field, Nolan Collins, Alta Jackson,
VIM. Clark, Thos. Todd, VIM. A. b.
Dunlap, Duke Tharpe, Leman w.
Page, Frank p. Page, Barton Travis.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
WILL OBSERVE APRIL G
AS LIBERTY LOAN DAY
Rally To Be Held On That At
ternoon.--Brass Band Will
Feature.

Mr.. S. P. Fitzhugh, Director OF
Speakers from this county for the
Third Liberty Loan Campaign has
just returned from a meeting held
at Memphis. At this meeting there
were present directors from Arkansas
Mississippi and Tennessee.
At this meeting it was definitely
decided by the speakers department
Of the Eighth Federal Reserve Dis
trict that Saturday, April 6, which is
also the anniversary of our entrance
into the war, should be observed by
each and every county in the District
as Liberty Loan Day. On this day
business houses of all kinds in the
respective counties will be requested
to suspend business for at least two
hours on the afternoon Of that day
and all residents urged to assemble
for a big rally.
AS Director of Speakers for this
county Mr.. Fitzhugh requests that all
patriotic men and women make ar.
rangements to be in Paris on Sat.
urday afternoon, April 6, for the
purpose of holding an opening rally
at which time excellent speeches vii
be made.
On the Sunday following April 6
pastors Of all churches in Henry cour
| ty will be requested co lead theil
congregations in observing the da!
as Liberty Loan Day.
| A brass band will play patriotic
music for this occasion which vii
aid greatly in stirring up our enthu
siasm.
It is very likely that SUDDEN
aviator from Memphis will make
flight on Liberty Loan Day from
Memphis to Paris and make flights
during the day. Let this day be thu
biggest day in the history of Henr!
| county. We will show other countie
! what we can do.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
|RED CROSS MAKES
APPEAL TO FARMERS

The local Red Cross chapter here
by make an appeal to Henry county
farmers to bring few extra ears Of
corn TO town when they come, and
throw them in the barrel placed in
front of j. w. Blanton's grocery on
the east side of square. The farmers
are also asked to bring a bushel, or
less, of any farm product to Madoie $
grocery on the west side of square.
These things will be. sold at public
auction in front of the court house,
and the proceeds will be for the sup
port of the chapter.
The farmers will no doubt be glad
to help in this.smal way.
The w. c. T. U ladies have very
kindly donated 157 yards of material
to make into hospital shirts; also $50
hospital bandages.
A shipment of goods was received
Wednesday and there is now plenty
of work for all who will come.
The benefit at the Dixie last Thurs
day evening netted the chapter $24.35
which will be used for local support.
These women are doing wonder
full work, but could do much more
if the men would back them up in
the several ways they can. Surely
they will do their bit when called
upon.
An urgent appeal has come to the
Red Cross from France and Belgium
to send them clothes for men, womer
and children. If you can help relieve
this need, call at Red Cross headquar
ters in the City Hall, or call phone
No. 101.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
Paris Lodges Buy
War Savings Stamps

Maple Camp, W. o. W. No. 45, has
owned a $50 Liberty Bond for some
time but its members being rather
timid, the ownership had never been
mentioned in The Partisan. Since
their buying $500 worth Of Thrift
Stamps we will now give the whole
deal away.
Mr.. r. s. Scott, banker for the
lodge has purchased $3.50 worth Of
War Savings Stamps from Alex Irion,
and $3.50 worth from j. L. Holland.
The w. o. W's. don't say much but
they get there just the same.
Close on the trail Of the w. o. W.
order are the Odd Fellows who have
already bought $500 worth of War
Savings Stamps.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
BIG RALLY ON
WAR SAVINGS DAY
Fine Program Will Be Render
ed In Dixie Theatre March
%, at 2 p. m.
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
FROM A DISTANCE
Stores Will Close For ! Hour.
Other Meeting Held Over
Henry County.

1 III Will De clearly TO the ulScreuil
of Henry county if there is any
Stacking" in connection with War
Savings Day, Saturday, March %, set
apart by the governors Of three states
as time to bring the necessity OF
savings and lending to the govern
ment as the chief contribution of the
masses toward winning the war. Ten
nessee Arkansas and Mississippi are
acting in concert in this enterprise
and indications point to a most en-
thusastic rally which will be held at
the Dixie Theatre at two o'clock on
Saturday afternoon, March %.
To make the day success, there is
duty for everybody. There must be
organization, preparation, finances
and publicity. Local pride should in
fiuence all Henry county citizens to
aid the committees financially. The
program to be given at the Dixie
viii be splendid one and is as fol-
lows:
america" by Audience.
Allegiance to Flag, by Audience.
| pledge allegiance to my flag and to
the Republic for which it stands, one
Nation indivisible with Liberty and
Justice to all.
Brief explanation of Thrift Stamp,
Hon. I. B. Tigret, Jackson, Tenn.
Chorus, Matinee Music Club.
Address, Judge John E. Mccall,
Lexington, Tenn.
Speeches Over County.
Prominent men and women, resi-
dents of Paris and Henry county will
hold meetings at various points in the
county and be prepared to tell the
people all about War Savings Stamps
and the great need OF the govern
ment for labor and materials which
we, as a people, must, through the
Thrift movement, release for use in
equipping and transporting our army
and the millions of tons of supnlics
necessary if we are to successfully
meet the hordes of the kaiser. Here's
to the greatest rally ever undertaken
in Henry county. Following are the
names of speakers and where they
will address the people:
Buchanan, J. Fl. McSwain, W. l..
Dale.
Elkhorn, Prof. Arkiey Wright, DR..
j. w. Storer.
Manlyville, Mrs. ]. P. Peoples, Rev.
Peoples.
Cottage Grove, 0. c. Barton, H. L..
Bruce
Center School, Prof Joe Routon.
Como, Prof. D. M. Clements, Joe
D. Atkins, DIR. H. B. Johnston.
Henry, Prof M. M, Phillips and
Mrs Phillips.
Ppryear, J. w. Ae!'a, Miss Gartie
Moore.
Sprngville, Rev. T. W. Astles, Prof.
F. w. Chunn.
This is every persons war. The
men are vitally involved. The won,-
en- need think only of the outraecs
in Belgium and children need only to
be told of the thousands of war or
phans in devasted territory by the
Huns. If the United States wins the
war it will be because all the people
recognize it was their war and help
to win. Any person able to help ard
refusing is either a German sympa-
thizer or a Sinking Stacker. Let
the brand be indel;hlv placed upon
the brow Of every person IL Henry
county. It is yolr patriotic iusy to
attend yourself and take the Whole
family to the meeting place most con-
venient.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
DEATH FOLLOWS FALL
into CRATE FIRE
Little Vera Cole Falls From
Chair And Dies Fro m Burns
Received.

Vera, the little four year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cole
who reside in West Paris, died Sun
day from the effects of burns which
she suffered Friday when she fell into
CRATE.
The little one was sta lding on a
chair while attempting to place some
flowers ON the mantel when the chair
tipped over, throwing her into the
flames which burned her severely
about the hands and face. She leaves
besides her parents two year old
brother.
Rev G. B. Clayton, pastor of the
West Paris Methodist church, concuc-
ted the funeral services Monday at
Bethesda church and cemetery.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
NO DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
NAMED FOR CHANCELLOR

The Democratic Judicial Committee
met on Wednesday last at jackson,
Tenn, for the purpose of formulat-
ing plan to nominate a Democratic
candidate for chacellor. Out of IL
members of the committee, there
were only four present in person and
seven others represented by proxy.
A former clerk and master held sew
eral proxies and introduced a resolu-
tion which was adopted by seven to
four that the Democrats not put out
a candidate or make a nomination for
chancellor this year. Thereby hangs
a tale.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
HENRY 4. 5 BUYS
5000 THRIFT STAMPS
Many Stamps Are, Purchased
By Patriotic Pupils And
Teachers.

The following report from the Hen
ry High School is indeed worthy of
notice, and while these teachers and
pupils should be congratulated for
their proof Of patriotism, it is no
more than Uncle Sam expects of
them. Who will be next ohave
a report as good, or better, for pub
lication?
This record no doubt means much
sacrifice and extra work on the part
of each one.
Following are the names and num-
Der of stamps as purchased by them
Floy Cate, L; Ruth Cate, L; Lorene
Cate, l; Edgar R. Edmonston, 3; Don
Bowen, 4; Lou Frances Burdette. 1;
Jesse Algea, IL; John Newell Joyner,
6; Eugenia Jones. 8; Miriam Jones,
6; Reginald Peoples, 10; J. B. Pee
Piles, Jr., 9.
The following named purchased
War Savings Certificates:
K. B. Chrisman. 1 Bomar Taylor,
1; Elizabeth Wright, 90; John Ed
Reynolds, 1; Frank Norton Walton, 1:
Charles Wright, 20; Herman Rev
nolds, 8; Noel Stroup, 2; Hubert Bow
den, 3; Marshall Hallum, 2; Mary
Lee Hallum, Q; Dora Rorie, q: Whit
mel Reynolds, 1; Mrs. Susie Mai Sul-
len, teacher. 4; Miss Mable Joyner,
teacher, 9; H. T. Hays, principal, 20.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
Help Knock Helm
Out of Wilhelm

Monday, April /, will be abig day
in more ways than one. 1t will af-
ford the local National War Savings
Committee an excellent opportunity
to get in touch with the rural resi-
dens of Henry county and there will
be thirty scouts working that day to
tag everyone.
Therefore, to wear Thrift Tag
April 1st will mean that you have
spent at least twenty-five cents tow
ard knocking he helm out of Will
helm.
Arrangements are on foot to get
some noted speakers to address the
masses from the Court House steps.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
PARIS WILL HAVE A
cHAUTAUQUA THIS YEAR

Everyone in Paris and Henry coun-
ty will no doubt be delighted to know
that Paris will have Chautauqua
his year.
A contract with the Redpath Chau-
tauqua Association calls for high
class talent costing $1,750, and the
dates are June 1927. Arrange
ments were perfected Thursday by
Mr.. s. E. Blackwood, southern rep
resentative for the association.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
HIGH COMPLIMENT PAID
TO J. J. B. JOHNSONiUS

The Henry County Jack Club which
was organized at the H. v. Somer-
vile barn on Wednesday of last week
bought jack down in Middle Ten
nessee which they consider the best
lack in that section. The former
owner asked Mr.. J. J. B. Johnsonius
to come to Wales, Tenn, to insure
the animal. This is quite an honor
to Mr.. Johnsonius.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22
BUFF WYANDoTTE EGGS
E0Rs SALE

will take orders for eggs now. for
delivery after April LIST, 1918, Of the
Buff Wyandotte strain, Price: SOC.
at yard or 75c. deliyerfd. Phone
1t T. K. DOTY,
Spfingville, Tenn.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Dumas Of
Memphis were week end guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Don Dumas.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-03-22

Some kinda Of sdvertisins rsminds
me Of man throwing kissss to kis
girl In the dark. He knows what
be is doug but she does not
William Jenninss Bryan.