The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-03-15

the Methodist chdka. Mr.. Peoples is
one OF the most Snrofnising young
preachers Of the Mef6s.his conference
and 4. splendidly equiisea for Y. NJ, c.
A. work. M
Miss Ethel Side Of Delnar, Iowa;
Mr. Wm. c. Jones Of Conway Springs,
Kansas; MIR. Ray ]. Rheaume Of Rhine
lander, Wisconsin, and Dir. Phillip
Shea of Hoosic Falls, n. Y, have
come to Brownsville to continue their
flute studies under the guidance Of
Mr.. Emil Medicus, who, With his wife,
are staying indefinitely NsitA the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. F. B'*Ragland. All
Of these young folks were studying
with Mr.. Medicus in Chicago, and it
speaks highly Tor his art that they
should travel so far in oraep to con-
tinue their work under his guidance.
The remains Of Rev. Wm.J. Naylor,
who died at his home at Whitehaven,
Tenn, on Wednesday OF last. week,
were brought to Brownsville fol ihA
terment on Thursday. Rev. Naylor
was pastor Of the Longstreet and Ca
pleville Methodist churches at the
time Of his death and was 5s years
old. He was secretary Of the board of
church extension Of the Memphis Con-
ference for many years and was a
man Of splendid character and deep pi-
ETY.. He was reared in Haywood ccun-
ty and leaves a large circle of relatives
and friends here to mourn his pass
ing.
There was held at Jackson Tuesday
a good raods conferen.. under the aus
pices Of the state Highway department
Addresses were made on the Proper
System and Methods for Maintaining
Earth and Gravel Roads. Mayor
Keathley Of this Qlly attended the con-
fenence and repp5ted a good meeting
With much intefest shown. The Sub
ifet of government aid for state and
20 4 roas buiidiag wae dlscussea
and Explained at fengtffst Tire AiasscT.
thinks that Haywood county can be
much benefited by securing this aid.
The splendid weather during the
past week has given our farmers an
opportunity for sowing oats, and they
have not tailed to take advantage Of
it.
The Presbyterian church and the
entire community were fortunate in
having Dr. William Grove OF Memphis
visit the church Wednesday night. DR..
Grove spoke on our responsibility in
view Of the present crisis. lie first
stressed our patriotic duty to-
ward supporting the government in
all its interests. Then he dWelt on
cur duty TO The soldiers in camp. DR..
Grove could give first hand information
along this line, for he held the position
OF general director of religious work
at Camp Sewer for three months. He
spoke most convincingly, interesting
ly and feelingly of what the Y. M. c..
A. is doing to uphold the moral and
spiritual condition Of the camps. In
conclusion the speaker dwelt on the
church's duty in this crisis Of keeping
alive the fires of spirituality ana OF
summonng the members to deeper
conservation. DR.. Grove is favor
ite in Brownsville and he was greeted
by splendid audience.
The farming season is here again
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, ty-the number of acres being plant
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