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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
PLUNKETT's CREEK.

Farmers are busy threshing wheat
and oats. Andy Williams and wife
were at Rome recently. Mr..
and Mrs Arthur Parker visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Shad Parker
near Sulphur Springs Saturday night
and Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Enoch visited at the home of Bill
Enoch last week. Mrs. Lima Daw-
son died at her home on Plunket's
creek Sunday night, July 18th, and was
buried near her home OH the follow
ing Monday afternoon. She is survi-
we'd by her husband and four chill
dren, a father, three brothers and
three sisters. Mrs. Jesse Enoch of
New Middleton visited her daughter,
Mrs. Eva Wilkerson. Mrs. George
Enoch of Commerce died at her home
July End and was buried at the Will
son graveyard on Plunket's creek the
following day. Jake Reasonover re
Gently visited his sister, Mrs. Ike
Wauford. Carter Wallace and u
Their Wauford were at RawPs creek
Saturday night. Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
McClanahan and sons d. p. and Geo,
visited at the home of w. j. Baker
Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs.
Bell Bradley visited at the home of
her parents last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rob Mofeld and children spent Sat
urday night and Sunday at the home
of Andy Wilkerson. John Parker
and wife of New Middleton visited
their daughter, Mrs. Phocian Daw-
son Wednesday night.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
CHESTNUT MOUND

The nice rains which have fallen
during the past few days will prove
beneficial to the crops which were suf
fering on account of the long dry
weather. Bro. Stewart will begin a
revival at New Macedonia Sunday,
School at ST. Mary, under the eff
cient management of Prof. Maggart,
is progressing nicely. Mr.. and Mrs.
SnOden Fitzpatrick have been visiting
relatives near Lebanon. Misses Bir-
die Petty and Oracle Glover have re-
turned from a visit to friends and
relatives at Cookeville. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. l.. Glover were recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Fitzpatrick. Her
shall Overstreet and Jordan billiard
went to Carthage Monday. Mrs. Kate
Fitzpatrick was a recent guest of
Mrs. Nancy Glover. George Fields
killed a rattle snake with rattlers.
Our Sunday school is progressing
nicely. DR.. F. C. Hargis and family
of Murfreesboro have been visiting
friends and relatives here. Rev. j.
L. Smotherman of Carthage is con-
Quoting revival at Jack Apple
Memorial this week. Hurrah for our
nominees, Judge Roberts and Gov.
Rye.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
PLEASANT SHADE

The long hoped for rain at last,
however, the crops are damaged very
much. Several from this place at
tended preaching at Mace's Hill Sun
day; also there were few who went
to Russell Hill. Camel Jenkins, mem
or of the firm of Heson, jenkins &
Co., spent a few days in Nashville
last week. Lon Russell went to Red
Boiling last Tuesday. Several of the
late registrants of this place have
been examined recently. E. E. Sloan,
prosperous merchant of this place,
has bought a light plant. Prof. c. j.
Gregory. our late teacher, is assist
ing o. w. Stephens in the Bank
Rev. Calvin Gregory is carrying on
a protracted meeting at Mace's Hill
Robert Piper and Casper Oldham
were guests of L. B. Thomas Sun
day Levi Thomas, in connection with
others, attended the examination al
Carthage last week Levi left Mon
day for Bluff Greek to teach school
at that place; his leaving caused a
vacancy in the loafing society, but il
is planned to substitute George Herod
as his farm work is about over.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
MAGGART

The good rains that we have been
having were needed very badly.
Crops now are looking very well. j.
B. Massey visited his brother, n. B.
Massey, at Carthage recently. Clay
Robinson of Red Boiling Springs was
a recent guest of his grand father,
Uncle" Peyton Massey. Charlie Mas
sey and Eldon Dickens are visiting at
Macon county. Mrs. Richie spent last
Friday with Mrs. Fannie Robinson.
The young people of this place en-
joyed an ice cream supper last Sat
urday night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Massey; there was large
crowd present. R. A. Massey made a
trip to Carthage last week. Mr..
Roscoe Maggart of this place was
married recently to Miss Agnes Rob-
inson of Carthage; we wish for them
much happiness through life. Rev. j..
L. Smotherman of Carthage preached
at Ellis Chapel Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Richie is conducting a revival at
Green Valley this week.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
FAIR VIEW.

- f-eJty is on the sick list.
Mrs. Della Harris died. July Is, at the
home of her father, Isaac Gibbs. Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Stewart and son, Bray
don, of Martens, Texas, are visiting
friends and relatives here. Mrs. John
Fields and children visited her sister,
Mrs. John Denny, recently. R. l..
Ingram and w. w. Phillips were at
Elmwood Saturday. Bob Fields was
at Carthage Friday on business. Mr..
and Mrs. Hayden Fitzpatrick, of Club
Springs, and Mrs. Minnie Fitzpatrick
and children, have returned from
Huntsville, after visiting Mr.. Writ
Scruggs and family. w. w. Phillips
was on Ninth Avenue Sunday. Mrs.
r. L. Ingram and Mrs. Hershell Dill
lard and little daughter were at Club
Springs Sunday. Lets send in some
more good news to oar paper.
Aunt Sallie Uhles, an old woman
90 years old, living alone at Chestnut
Grove, had the misfortune of having
her burying clothes stolen from her
several days ago. They were found a
week later near the home of Nan
Uhles, by her son, Will, who took
his mother. They were at outs with
Aunt Sallie and so burned her
clothes before witnesses. Aunt Sallie
had made part of her clothes several
years ago and friends made some for
her. 1t is not known yet who took
her clothes, but every effort will be
made to find the guilty party and to
get damages for her clothes.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
PUNCH.

Misses Ola Mai Mckinney and Rob-
bic Pope spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Miss Linnie Mai Mofield
Misses Rosa and Pearl Litchford
have returned home from Nashville,
where they have been visiting their
uncle, Cage Haley. They were &C
companied home by Miss Willie Mai
Bennett, who will spend several days
with them.
Frank Manning has returned to
Camp Gordon, after sixty days
furlough.
Miss Ruby Rigsby spent last week
with Miss Amy Manning.
Mr.. Sam Barnett and family, of
Lebanon, spent Sunday with ms. Ina
Denton.
Earl Mckinney and Charley Haley
have gone to the Powder Plant
Mr.. Tom Harper and family and
Mrs. Nat Mckinney spent Sunday
with Mr.. w. M. Mckinney and family
Miss Rosa Litchford had letter
from her cousin, Hodges Manning,
last week. He has been in France
and doing fine and will be of some
interest to his friends if he ever gets
! back
Mr.. w. P Denton and family spent
Sunday with r. L. Moore and family.
Several from here attended the
funeral of Mr.. Thomas Moore, of
Enoch. We were sorry to learn of his
death, and we extend our sincerest
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Miss Sadie Haley had letter from
her brother, who is at Camp jackson.
He says that he hopes to come home
before he sails for France
Mrs. Lizzie Malady, of Chicago, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ira Denton.
A wedding of much interest to this
community was that of Dewey Man
ming to Thelma Young, which occurred
last Sunday A large crowd was
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01

As I haven't seen any news in the
Courier from this place for some
time, viii write a few lines.
Bro. Stone filled his regular ap-
pointment at Union Hill with good
sermons and large crowds.
A service flag presented by w. T.
Jones was unfolded in honor of our
boys who are in camps and those who
have gone across the seas in defense
of our country.
Misses Ethel Taylor and Nova
Blackburn were recent visitors here.
Miss Alma Ellsworth of Smith
vile was visiting relatives here.
A series of meetings. began at the
Church Of Christ of this place July
Il, conducted by Geo. w. Farmer of
Lebanon. The services will be con
tinued indefinitely, and everybody is
invited to attend.
j. F. Aahley and wife were recent
guests of w. f. DedInon and wife.
School is progressing nicely under
the management of Professor Frye
and Miss Alberta Young.
I. P. Hall and family motored to
Sykes Sunday.
Miss Jennie Tubb spent Saturday
with Misses Winnie and Patsy Tubb.
Mr.. Harrison Davis and Mr.. Floyd
Myers made their regular visit near
Sykes Sunday
Long live the Courier.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
NEW MIDDLETON

A crowd of the younger set en-
ioyed an outing at Lock Z Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Smith gave a
lawn festival at their home last We'd
nesday night in honor of the Red
Cross; the proceeds amounted to
500 Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Young have
returned from Livingston. Miss Lena
Bradford is in Lebanon. Mrs. Sallie
Chapman of Lewisburg is the guest
of w. H. Carpenter and family. Miss
Maude Dow has returned to Cooke
vile. Mrs. d. K. Reeves has been
visiting her daughter, Miss Florence
Reeves, at Donelson. Misses Pearl
and Hattie Baird spent last week
near Mt. Juliet. Miss LOWE Mai HUFF
fines of Carthage was the weekend
guest of Miss Irene Thomas. Miss
Hicky is visiting in Hickman. Mrs.
Mary Jones of Hickman is with Mrs.
Bud Thomas this week. Miss Kath-
creme and Charlie Moore Gill have re-
turned from Huntsville. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bill Barrett and Bob Vantrease
and family motored from Livingston
Friday where they spent several days.
Bob Stewart is i'll with typhoid fever,
Miss Matte Lou Betty of Gordons-
vile was here Sunday. The revival
meeting will begin at the Free church
Sunday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
NEWBELL'S BRANCH

Mrs. Ona Bradley has returned
home from Greenville, S. c., where
she has been with her husband. Mr..
Bradley is expecting to leave soon
for overseas. Mr.. Roy Nixon can be
heard singing low, sweet lullaby
from early dawn until sunset-it is
a boy. Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Reason
over, Mrs. Laura Agee and daught-
er, and Miss Edna Nixon motored to
Mt. Juliet last Thursday where they
attended an association and visited
relatives, returning home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Gwaltney visited
at Gordonsville Sunday. School, is
progressing nicely under the efficient
management of Miss Frogue; 20 pu-
pills are enrolled. Mrs. Eliza Ligon
of Denney's Branch is with her
daughter, Mrs. Eoy Nixon. Mr. and
Mrs. Lon Cheek spent the weekend
with rela ives at Bluff Greek. Mr.
Lloyd nixon and sister, Mai, attend
ed church at Sykes Sunday. s.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
COUNY COURT LAND SALE.

By virtue of decree of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
in the case of A. T. Ballard, ct al VS..
Elsie Denton ct al, Friday, August
%, 1918, on the premises, at 1
o'clock, p. M, will sell to the highest
bidder what is known as the Alex
Ballard3 col, deceased, lands, situated
in the 22nd. Civil District of Smith
County, Tennessee, and bounded as
follows:
North by the lands of w. A. Ash
ley; South by the lands of Harvey
Grips and George Petty; East by the
lands of L. R. Harris, Fate Apple,
John Wade, Jim Wade; and West by
the lands of Charity Farley, John
Scruggs and Van Thompson, contain
ing 80 acres, more or less.
Terms of sale: Cash sufficient to
pay costs and expenses of sale and
the remainder on a credit of twelve
and twenty-four months, taking notes
in equal installments for the deferred
payments, with, approved security,
drawing INTEREST," from date, and re
tanning lien on the land for further
security.
Minimum price $S,375.OO.
The purchaser will not get posses
sion of said land until January 1st,
1919, nor will he get the rents and
profits of said land for the year 1918.
This, July 22nd, 1871
J. A. KEMP, Clerk.
w. V.fLEE, Solicitor for COmplnts.
H. NJ HALE, Guardian AID Litem.
Note-For satisfactory reasons to
the Clerk, the date of the above sale
has been changed to August %, 1918.
j. A. KEMP Clerk.
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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
CHANCERY LAND SALE
KITTIE BALLARD ET Az

CORA FARLEY EFT AL.
In ChaAcery Court of Carthage,
In obedience to a decree of the
Chancery Court at Carthage, Ten
nessee, made at the July adjourned
term, 1918, in the above styled case,
] will, on
Wednesday,, 18th Day of July 1918,
at one o'clock, p, NJ, in front of the
Court House dooFy sell to the highest
and best bidder the property in said
decree described being a tract of land
known as the AZ j.. Farley land, being
and lying in the twentieth Civil Dis
trict of Smith County, Tennessee.
For a more particular description
of said land see plat and survey filed
in the cause, being the remainder in
terest of the homestead and dover of
Emeline Farley, of about Sc acres,
and the lands outsideS the homestead
and dover of IS acres. more or less.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said sale will be made for cash suf-
hcient to pay cost and expenses; re-
mainder in one and two-year notes in
equal installments, with personal Sc
curity, with interest FROM date, and
lien retained on the property.
This 23rd day of July, 1913.
]. H. GARDENHIRE, c. and M.
L. A. LIGON and G. C. GORE, Soils.
Minimum Price, 100000.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
MoNovILLE

The farmers of this section are
much encouraged over the recent
rains. The canning demonstration
siven by Mrs. Wendell, the County
Agent, was largely attended last Fri
ay afternoon. The many friends of
Ir. Stradder Baker and Miss Maggie
dai Payne were surprised to hear of
heir wedding which occurred at the
rome of the bride last Saturday.
henry Ferguson of Tullahoma is
listing relatives here. T. D. Key
las returned from visit to relatives
It Columbia Mrs. jamie Haynie
pent the past week with her daughter
n Nashville E. T. Morris, Jr., car
ried a fine bunch of hogs to Nashville
asst week. Misses Rachel Farley and
kittie Baker of Horseshoe Bend spent
he weekend with Miss Gladys Shout
.ers. Henry Key and family have
eturned from Mt. Juliet. Ed Wood
lrd, who has been at Camp Green
eaf, for the last two months, has
)een at home on a furlough for few
lays. Isaac E. Register died at his
nome on July % after a few weeks
mess. He was 81 years old and a
tightly respected citizen of this com
3unity. The remains were buried
he following day at the family. grave
ard in the presence of large crowd
IF friends and relatives.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
LAND SALE.
JOHN BALLARD EFT AL.
VS..
DEMPSEY BALLARD EFT AL


In Chancery Court at Carthage,
Tennessee.
In obedience to a decreeo fthe Chan
Gerry Court at carthage, Tenn, made
at the July adjourned term, 1918, in
the aboveS styled case, / will, on Sat-
urday, the oath day of August, 1918,
On the premises, sell to the highest
and best bidder the property in said
decree described, being tract of
land, known las the John NJ. Ballard
arm, lying and being in the 10th
Civil District of Smith county, Ten
nessee, and described as follows:
Bounded ON the north by the lands
If Ballard Brothers; east by the land
Of John Ballard and Joe Maddux; on
the south by the lands of j. E. Evans
and William Apple; and west by the
lands of Peter J. Ballard; containing
215 acres, lmoreA or less.
Terms of Sale.
Said sale will Nbe made for 10 per
cent cash; notes for remainder on IL
and "a months time in equal install
ments, bearing interest from date
with good personal security and lien
retained on land as further security
Said land will offered in three sepa-
rate tracts, and then as a whole and
the sale reported the way it brings
the most money.
MINIMUM PRICE \s7, 100000.
This, the 10th day Of July, 1918
J. III. GARDENHIRE, c. & M
L. A. LIGON and w " LEE, Soils
H. M. HALE, Gd'n AID Ditem.
Mrs C. r. McClarin and\ son, Will
Miss Margaret Rucker\ of Muir.
creesboro and Miss Corine Turner Of
Nashville visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. B
Turner the weekend.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
To Whom Il May Concern:

This is to notify the public that
will not assume any further re-
sponsibil'ty for the debts and solli-
CATIONS Of my wife, Garlic Over
street. Any persNl1k Selling to her
or CONFERENCE.-The her in any way
does 50 Independent of my orders
and ut his o|n risk
Hetschell Lee Ovcrsire T..
I'LL st
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

WILSON-We are authorized to
announce w. g. Wilson as candi-
date for Representative in the Six
ty-first General Assembly from
Smith county, subject to the action
Of the democratic party.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
LOUISVILLE MAN
CA AND GOT WELL
TOOK YIN HEPATI-
Says He NSw Feels Like An
Entirely New Person.

Mr. o. Har sin,N hard-working har-
ness maker Of 21O5 Maple Street,
louisville, KY, says:
Il suffered FROM backache, general
rundown condition,l loss of appetite,
indigestion, rheumatism, and loss of
sleep, but after taking the Vim Hepat-
lea prescription which was recommen-
ded to me, I now sleep well, am able
to do my work as usual, and feel like
u new per- SON."
This famous Vim Hebatica prescrip-
ton is composed of eight of the most
powerful all-vegetable remedies
Known to medical scieAce. It goes
at once tol the very seatS of the trou-
Die, cleanses the SYSTEM of impuri-
les, tones up the nerves and vital or
organs, and makes you feeA like new
person.
We recommend it to anyone suffer
ng from sach troubles. It is truly
| wonderful medicine Come in and
get bottleN and try it. It\will dc
you good.
Carthage Drug Co., Carthage;
Gwaltney & Wilson, GordOnsville;
C. l.. Reynolds, Lancaster;
w. HI. Betty, Hickman.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01

present at the supper and an enjoy
able time was had by all. We wish
the young couple a long and happy
life through the years to come. M Is
Eta House and Louise Manning. of
New Middleton, attended the Man
ming Young wedding.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
IN SMITH COUNTY
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
FOR SENATE.

PERRY-We are authorized to an
nounce Jno. f. Perry as a candidate
to represent Wilson and Smith coun-
ties in the Senate, subject to the &C
ton of The Democratic primary.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01
FOR SALE

Cherry Heights Stock Farm,
near Oliver, Sipath County, Tenn, on
Plunket's Greek. lone hundred and
sixty acres Well improved. Terms
of sale, .1<3 cash, balance>A 2 and 3
years, with interest from date, lien
retained. Call on Kelly Wilson, >who
viii show you the place, or write TO
JOHN B. WILSON,
Cnrdn1,rriIlo Tnnnnssno
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01

GordOnsyille, Tenl
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-08-01

7-25-14.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
High-Grade Wilton Rugs

This splendid rug is perhaps the
nearest approach to an Oriental that
it is possible to get; the designs are
copies of beautiful Persian effects,
and the soft, rich colors are wonder
fully good reproductions Of the gen.
uine Oriental rugs.
We carry all the best makes, and in
the various sizes, ranging from 2212x
Sc inches to 12x15 feet. j.
Prices from $3.50 to $195.00.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
Plain Color Rugs

If you have never used q plain-color
rug try the effect in at least one room
in your home and you'll be delighted
with the result. We have plain-color
rugs in a variety of qualities that
will suit every possible purpose and
at extremely moderate prices.
The sizes range from 1896 inches
to 12x18 feet.
Prices from $500 to $1s5.O0.
Evening star., 1918-12-01

Fl0In Color C0TpeSS
Over 800 different shadings in an
extensive variety Of qualities and all
widths, such as q, Sc, 81 inches and
9 feet.
Prices from $1.s5 u.
Figured Carpets
We carry in stock the largest as
sortment Of figured carpets to be seen
In Washington.
80 and 81 inch runners for halls,
and n boxders to match carpets
where bordefed rooms or rugs are
desired.
Axn,isster Rags
A moderately priced rug that viii
wear well, q deep rich pile with at-
tractive colorings in good Oriental
effects.
An sisss from 27x64 inches to
12x16 feet.
Prse.s m. ss.se to @llese.
Evening star., 1918-12-01

The colorings embrace all Of the
shades usually found IN these splen-
did rugs, and in addition some special
shades Of our own.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
Carpets and Rugs

Braided Rag Rugs
Braided Rag Bags, in the round and
oval shapes.
Evening star., 1918-12-01

Real Maderia Hand Embroidered Linens;
beautiful table cloths tea cloths, scarfs, napkins,
centerpiecee, tea sets, bread-tray covers handker
chief cases, baby pillows Of rare design and fine
workmanship on pure linen.
Genuine Mosaic handmade table covers, tea
cloths, scarf sets, centerpeces napkins and pillow
cases, on fine, pure linen; new designs.
Real Cluny Lace-trimmed pure linen center
table covers, tea cloths, centerpieces, tea and
luncheon sets and scarfs; antique and modern de-
sign; Of pure linen.
Fine Bleached Pure Linen Table Cloths and
Napkins, In an sizes, from to yards, 21x to S
yards and yards square; with napkins to match
IN wanted sizes in various qualities. Designs to
conform to all periods Of furniture, both antique
and modern; prices consistent with quality.
Hemstitched pure linen huck towels; Turkish
bath towel sets; pure linen sheets and cases; pure
linen tea napkins, tea cloths and tray covers pure
Enen huck toweling, plain and figured; fancy bath
mats, bath gloves and cloths.
Fine Cotton Sheets and Pillow Cases, in all
Dies; heRmed or hemstitched; domestic and i'm
sorted cotton.
Evening star., 1918-12-01
Drapery Department

:'..,.'..''''' Curtains
quality vone and Swiss; cors,
WHITE ivory eru; $1.7b TO $500 pair
bobhn, trimmed with real linen
uny cs insertion white and Pair $3.50
Paor and Living Point and Brus 2 and
sak yards long white and ivory. Pair, $500
all coors and combinations;
plain selfc border Pair, $3.50 and $4,000.
Table Runners
SPLENDID Table Scarfs IL
to IS inches wide Each $3.50