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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-26
PLEADS FOR DEMOCRATS

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct 26-DS-
claring that a change in the poiiti-
cal complexion OF Congress -woui7
certainly be taken everywhere. By
friends and foes alike. as a repudis =
ton of the President" Judson Har-
mon, former governor Of Ohio, in =
speech here urged the election OF =
Democratic Senate and House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-26
700 ROADS ACCEPTED

Director General McAdoo has ap-
proved the form Of contract TO be en-
tered into between the short line rail-
roads and the railroad administration
This action cleared the way for more
than 100 short lines TO be taken under
the protecting wing OF the Government.
Representatives OF the short lines as
ISOLATION had already agreed 10 the
contract
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-26
ESCAPED AVlAToRs SAFE.

The State Department has been ad
yised that three American aviators who
escaped from a German prison camT
have reached q neutral country. The
aviators are: John o. Jangier. r. Alex
ander Anderson, and T. z. Dillinhas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-26
PREACHER ARRESTED

GREENvILLE, $ C.. Oct 26.-Rsv.
]. NJ. Gosnell, a mill operative and
itinerant preacher. has been arrest
ed on the charge OF making disloya1
utterances and seeking to hinder the
sale OF Liberty bonds In default OF
81 900 bond he was remanded to the
county Jail. He is alleged TO have
quoted scripture against Liberty
bonds, saying they taught one to love
ones enemies instead OF lighting
them and bonds made lighting pos
sible.
Thrift Stamps bought for yourself
or your children cultivate the right
spirit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-26
MRS. HORACE ALLEN,

MRS. HORACE ALLEN,
Former Washington girl, and now
q member OF the American Ambu-
lance Hospital, decorated by the
French government for devotion and
bravery under FIRE"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-10-26

Buy war Savings Stamps today and
provide for your future.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
Attention!

We wish to call the attention
of the public to our large ard
complete stock of general mek-
cHandise at New Middleton; also
Our line of buggies, wagons ard
farming implements. We wiIl
buy vohr produce at the highest
market prices. You are cordial
ly invited to visit our store ard
get our prices. Operating our
business on a cash basis enables
us to sell goods on a small mar
gan and we can make it to your
interest to see us. Investigate
eur goods and prices.
NEAL. & TUGGLE,
New Middleton, Tena.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

A. T. Williams. Mrs. D, p. SeaS
Mrs. w. K. Puruell, Miss Ger
trude Denney.
18th dist. j. B. Williams. Mrs.
Wade Lester, Mrs. Kelly Wilson,
Miss Leila X. Haynie.
14th dist. David Hodges, Mrs.
Will Denton. Miss Eliza Hodges,
Miss Bessie Winfree, Miss Sadie
Gwaltnes.
18th dist. j.. F. waltney,
Mrs. ]. e. Gold, Mrs. Woodson
Wyatt, Mrs. W. B. Whitley.
10Th dist. (Hickman), Mrs. j.
w. Nixon, Mrs. Robt. Gwaltney,
Mrs. DIV Yeaman, Miss Louise
Baird.
10th dist. DR.. B. j. High,
Mrs. B. 81. Walden, Mrs, Reggie
Jellicorse. Miss Alma Ford.
18th dist. E. @. Smith. Mrs.
Il. IL. Lltchtord, Miss Birdie
Neal, Miss Florence Reeves,
Miss Alma Thomas.
18th dist j. Z. Ward, Mrs.
Arnold Neal. Mrs. T. 81. Hinson,
Mrs. w S. Bridgewater. Miss
Tabitha Barbee.
18th dist. j. B. Craighead,
Mrs. William Courtney, Mrs. r.
re-. Lawrence, Mrs. L. Robinson,
Miss Lillian Smartt.
Goth dist. Joe Wright, Mrs.
Dewitt Petross, Mrs. James
Boze, Mrs. J. d. Farley, Miss
Verde Evans.
21st dist. e. w. Chambers,
Mrs. Rachel Rose, Miss Mary
Brim, Miss Cassie Duke, Miss
Maggie Payne.
22nd dist. @. W. Smith, Mrs.
w. A. Scruggs. Miss Ina Per
kins, Miss Sadie Smith, Miss
Matte Trousdale.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
farmers Bank Changes Gashiership.

j. E. Evans who. for the past
several years, has been cashier
of the Farmers Banking Com
pany at Brush Creek, has re-
signed and will leave the bust
ness June LIST. Mr.. Evans will
move to near Buffalo Valley
where he owns a farm of 400
acres and will devote his time to
farming. While acting as CASH
Ter of this bank. Mr.. Evans made
many warm and staunch friends
who will regret to give him up.
He retains only small interest
in the bank, having sold 25
shares to D. D. Martin of Pleas
ant Shade who succeeds Mr..
Evans as cashier. Mr.. Martin
was former postmaster at Pleas
ant shade, but resigned that
station some time ago, and also
Justice Of the Peace from the
3rd district. Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin will move to Brush Creek
where he will take up his new
duties June 1st.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

No one connected with the
County Chapters is receiving or
expecting to receive one cent for
his or her services. .and the
Government expects those de-
signated for Committee service
to give their time generously
and clieerfully to this work.
There will be much rivalry
between Counties and Districts
to excel in subscriptions.
We feel sure every District
Committee will do it's full duty
and thus maintain the pride we
have in our good county.
1t will be JOY to our hun
dreds of soldiers, we now have
in service to know the people at
home are with them for ending
the war at the earliest moment.
II for any reasons Committees
do not canvass their districts, it
will be necessary to send can.
vasSers in from other places to
do the work, but we know the
Committees would prefer to do
their own soliciting.
This is not q membership
campaign, however members
will be accepted at $1.O0 each as
q seperate matter.
1t is planned to have speaking
IN everY district, Sunday after
noon. May. 18th, Preachers,
Lawyers, Teachers and others
are asked to volunteer their ser.
vices.
Mr.. FL. B. McGinness is chair
man of Speakers Committee.
Mr.. q. Ell. Mathews is secretary
of War Fund drive, May Goth to
9th, Committees are requested
to report daily progress of work
to Miss Annie Lee Myer. Gar.
ftthsge.
J. NJ N. COX, Chairman,
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
School Directors to Be Appointed.

No elections have been called
for directors in the school dis
tricts which are not co-extensive
with the civil districts. hence
it becomes my duty to appoint
three men for directors in each
of the following districts 1st,
End, 3rd, 4th, 9Th, 9Th, 18th.
18th, 18th, 2Srd, oath, 18th,
9th, 28th and Both. / will be
glad for those who are interested
in the schools to let me know
who would be acceptable for di-
rectors. You can do this by hold
ing school meetings the fourth
Saturday or you can write or
phone me. Please suggest five
or SIX good men.
E. L. HUFFINES,
Co. Sup't. Smith County.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

The Committees are requested
to meet Sunday afternoon, May
10Th, in their several districts
to perfect an organization for
work. They are authorized to
invite and have associated with
themselves as many workers, as
is necessary to properly divide
the districts into sections for can
vassing, TO the end that every
home NAV be visited and every
Individual, white or black. in
every station of life be asked to
contribute amounts great or
small to this Life Saving Fund.
Tue Committees and their CO.
workers, are urged to begin can
Vassing Monday morning, May
10th. 1918, and continue. emerge
tically until the work is com.
pleted.
Fifty Five Hundred Dollars is
the Minimum sum asked in this
county. The people are able
and should subscribe many times
that sum. The flower of our
youngmanhood are offering their
lives that we may continue to
enjoy liberty. that being true,
we should esteem 1T privilege
to show our love for righteous
ness and devotion to country by
making liberal contributions. to
send the Red Cross with its
trained nurses to take the place
of mother, wife or sister 20 our
boys in the day when sickness
or wounds shall overtake them.
Two of our Smith county boys
wounded in battle are now be
ing nursed by these angels of
merry. Your boy or your neigh
bors boy will get the benefit OF
this fund.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
Chester SirCy Hurt in Wreck.

G. w. Sircy of near Kemp
vile, accompanied by DR.. C. IW.
Robinson of that place, passed
through Carthage en- route to
Camp Gordon to see Mr.. Sircy's
son. Chester Sircy, who was
seriously hurt in a train wreck a
few days ago. Chester is one of
Smith county's sons who was
drafted into the army service
and left Carthage in September
of last year, during which time
he has been at Camps Jackson
and Gordon. He, together with
other soldiers, had started from
Camp Gordon to Camp Sewer
when the train wrecked which
killed a number of them and
seriously hurt some of them. It
is deVoutly hoped by his friends
and family that Chester will
soon be recovered.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

23rd dist. E. @. Mcclellan,
Mrs. Ernest Sircy Miss Beulah
Kirby, Miss Lille HALEY.
The American Red Cross As
ISOLATION Is the greatest organ
ration dedicated to alternating
human suffering in the world.
It is authorized by Congress. has
President Woodrow Wilson for
Trs Chief Officer, its disburse-
ments are direc.ed. by W. g.
McAdoo, Secretary of the U. s.
Treasuary, and it's accounts are
regularly audited by the War de-
partment-no graft, no salaries,
no expenses. 1t Feeds the Starv-
ing. Clothes and Naked, Nourish-
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
]. w. Walden Dead.

L. B. Fippen left Wednesday
of last week for Oklahoma to
join Mrs. Flippen who had pre-
viously gone there to be with her
father. J. w. Walden. during his
last illness and death which oc-
Cured several days ago. Before
their return, they will probably
visit a number of Oklahoma and
Texas towns. The death of Mr..
Walden was learned of with re-
greet in this section, and his an
nual summer visits to Carthage
and surrounding communities
will be greatly missed by a
large number of warm friends
and relatives.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

es the Sick, Shelters the Home
less and Saves Life, and Asks no
Earthly Reward.
1t has spent and is spending
under the judicious direction of
Government Officials Millions Of
Dollars in War Stricken Bel
GUM, France. Italy. Seryia and
Roumania, for the relief of their
Women, children, and wounded,
and for the comfort and welfare
of our soldiers at home and
aboard. in fact, 80 great, strong
arms reach out to carry he
badge of mercy through oceans
of unspeakable pain, caused by
war.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

The following Committees have
been appointed to serve in tie
Red Cross War Fund drive for
Smith county, week May 1927.
1918:
1st dist. Il. B. McGinness,
Mrs. Sam Pickering, Mrs. Mary
Hackett.
2nd dist. W. D. Wright. Mrs,
E. s. Mckinney, Mrs. L. B. Pet
ty, Mrs. Grover Andrews, Miss
Minnie West.
3rd dist. NJ. d. Hackett, Mrs:
Tom Taylor. Mrs Fl. T. Key. Mrs.
FL. Q. Taylor.
4th dist. g. w. Allen, Mrs.
Tom Beasley, Mrs. Conner Hail
ey, Mrs. w. A. Jordan.
9Th dist. J. l.. Russell. Mrs.
Chester Mccall, Miss Ossie West
Miss Pearl DIXIE, Miss Call5e
Jones, Miss Lellie Canter.
9th dist. II. NJ. Alexander,
Mrs. Fred Cleveland, Mrs. Tom
Sanderson, Mrs. Chas. Kittren.
7th dist. w. T. Jones, Mrs.
Clarence Nixon, Mrs. E. A. Bas-
kin, Mrs. Q. H. Wright, Miss
Emma Evans.
8th1 list. Lee Crowell, Mrs. N,
Cooq Mrs. L. II. Young, Miss
N.Y. g fitzpatrick. Z
n g. J, w. Davis, Mrs. ~
III Mrs Robert HeAin.
Irregular Russell, Miss Pearl
JateCt We last
10th dist. Reggie Laycock,
Mrs. Wayman Bellar. Mrs. Has-
~ Fisher. Miss Ruth Petty.
18th dist. s. Fl. Mcdonald,
Mrs. S, T, Rogers, Miss Sadie
Massey, Miss Emily Jellicorse.
Miss Sallie ThackstoD. i
18th dIst. G.. o. Moore, Mrs.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
Mrs. Oscar Gass.

News has reached here Of the
death of Mrs. Oscar Cass which
occurred last Saturday at her
home in Harlowton. Mont. Her
husband, two children. her
father. six brothers and three
sisters survive her. Mrs. Cass
was a daughter of M. p. Nc
Donald of near Chestnut Mound,
and a sister to Mrs. c.. III. Clark
who was with her when she
died. Friends and relatives OF
deceased and her family will re.
greet to learn of her death.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
River Farm FOR Sale.

148 acres-1Os acres in /culti-
walton. 40 acres in grass This
land is in high state Of cultiva-
ton. level with theN exception of
grass land. Nice young orchard
ready to bear fruit. and improve
ments fair. The produce on this
farm last year sold for about
$4,000. Will pay for itself in
three years. II
Home phone. ]. C. NICHOLS,
Elmwood, Tenn
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
Arrive in france.

John Jordan of Dixon Springs,
Baxter Key of Monoville and
LeOlin Mckinney of Defeated,
who volunteered their services
to the army and left Carthage
March %, have arrived safely in
France, according to cards re-
ceived by their parents. This
is about the quickest transporta-
ton we have heard of.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
1sth Failed to Get Credit.

The 10th district failed to get
credit for $500 worth of Liberty
Bonds bought by the Farmers
Banking Company and Major
Beard. colored, this amount
having gone to the head Office at
Atlanta. With this $500 added
to the amount subscribed as
shown in the table in last weeks
Courier, brings the 10th up to
within $3.50 of its quota.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
DEMOCRATIC K. COMMITTEE
CALLED TO MEET MAY 1STH

A meeting of the democratl
executive committee is hereby
called to meet at Carthage SAT-
urday. May Is. at 2 o'clock p.
M, for the purpose of selecting
the members of the board sof
county primary commissioners,
provided for by law. and for
the transaction of such other
business as may properly come
before the committee.
L. B. FLIPPEN, Chairman.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
More Workers Wanted.

We need more workers at oar
sergical dressing room. atlanta
has sent in cur allotment for
May. We are asked to make
500 contagious disease masks,
600 large cotton pads and $50
five-yard rolls. In order to do
this amount, we MUST put in
more time, we MUST sacrifice and
make this number. We MUST
realizeithat this is not a matter
of few DAYS. but work fol-
months, perhaps. years. EveFy
Tuesday and Friday. we shal
expect a full room.
MRS. w. E. MYER
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
W. S. Jones Sells Farm.

w. S. Jones of the 7th district
has sold his farm of BOG acres to
John Stewart for $125 per acre.
1t is understood that Mr.. Jones
has bought farm of 500 acres
in Sumner county which cost
him $55. 10000 and he will move
his family there the latter part
of this year.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
floyd James Resigns.

Floyd James has resigned as
agent at the T. C. depot at
Hickman and it is reported that
he will continue with the T.. G..
as brakeman. Mr.. James has
served as agent at Hickman for
the past three wears. Lois
Baytes will succeed him.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
A Correction.

1t was enormously stated in a
recent issue of the paper that
Ira Agee was connected with a
produce firm of Hindsley &
Agee. Mr.. Agee wishes US to
state that he owns and operates
the business and that Mr.. Kinds
ley is not a member of the firm.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

DIR. A, H. King & Sam Apple
sold their farm in the Goth dis
trict to Lon and Jim Phillips for
$4,000. Prof. j. G. Nichols sold
his home place at Elmwood to
Sam Apple. Prof. Nichols has
another farm in the 10th dis
trict which he has advertised for
sale. Andrew Ford sold his place
Of about so acres at Elmwood to
Will Farmer.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
+ Over The County

Many friends will be interest.
ed to learn that Prof. G. S. Nc
Duffee of Pleasant Shade has
volunteered his services to the
Y.M.C.A and is now doing his
part in the great war. For
some years Prof. McDuffee has
been one of the county's most
efficient and popular school
teachers. He is now with the
Army w. M. G. A. at Fit. Cas-
well, N. c..
Fred Shepherd and Casey
Landlord were driving last Sun
day when their horse became
frightened and ran away, doing
considerable damage to the bug
gy and horse. but did not hurt
the boys.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
RED CROSS PATRIOTIC Rally /
AT RlDDEETON FRIDAY NIGfsT

The Middleton Auxiliary of the
Red Cross will have a patriotic
rally at the RiddIeton school
building Friday night, May IL.
The public is cordially invited.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
Rome billiard in france

Jerome Beasley of Pleasant
Shade recently received the
following letter from Rome Dill
lard who is now with the Ameri-
can Army in France:
My Dear Friends Thought !
would write you a short letter to
let you know / am well and think
of you quite often. Everything
has gone we'll with me since
writing you in the states.
Worked very hard before we
left in February. Had a good
trip across the waters without a
a single mishap. Have been on
this side about a month and no
letter from any one. Like the
English people fine. They sus-
pected me having humps and
left me here when my Company
left. Hope my mother gets to
pay you a visit this summer.
Will write you again in a short
while. Hope Uncle Sam can put
enough men over here to end il
this year. Give my best regards
to all.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

Tom Highers and Robert Dean
of this city, representing the
branch house of Robinson-McG Gill
Carriage Co. report good sales
since the beginning of the bug
gy season.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
Methodist Church Services.

There will be no preaching
service Sunday morning on ;ac-
count of the commencement SER
mon at the HighSchoOl building.
Sunday school at 9:45. Preach.
ing at Cedar Point at 8 O'Clock
and at Carthage at 8:15 p. m.
FRED B. COX, Pastor.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
J. H. Parker of New MiddIas

J. HI. Parker of New MiddleS
ton and P. F. Dawson of Plunh
ett's Greek were in Carthage
Tuesday on business. Mr.. Par
ker states that his grand daugh-
ter. Little Miss Alberta Wilker-
son. is seriously i'll with malarlal,
and it is devoutly hoped that the
little girl will recover.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

Sid Hudson and John Davis of
Algood spent a day or two in
Carthage last week. Mr.. Davis
was the guest of his brother.
Chas. Davis.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16

Taylor Terry and two sons of
Jennings Creek were in Car
thage Tuesday returning from 8
trip to Cookeville.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-05-16
Your friend.
Jerome C. billiard,

Co. F. 7th u. S. Engineers, A.
E. F. via New York.
Rome is the son of Mrs. Mary
billiard and was born and raised
in Carthage. removing to Biz
mingham, Ala. with his mother
a few years ago. He has many
friends in Smith cyunty who will
be pleased to hear from him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-16

done; but at the present time the food
products are piled up at the places of
embarkation and the only way that the
conditions could be relieved was to let
down the regulations, as has been done.
This will probably remain in force until
the government gets more shipping,
which will not take place for a few
months. In the meantime the people OF
this nation are getting the benefit OF the
release on changed regulations of food.
While Mr.. Hoover is in Europe, arrang-
ing the work of supplying food to the
starving nations, his second assistant is
to be in charge OF the work here. Mr..
Hoover is undertaking the biggest piece
of work he has ever attempted in the
food work, exceedingly greater than the
work done here. He win remain in Eu-
rope about six weeks on his first visit.
The killing of doe in East Montpel-
Ter is being investigated by Game War
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-16
MONTPELIER

The incorporators OF the Montpelier
Industrial corporation met IN city hail
last evening and organized, for the opera
tion of the new shirt industry. The fol-
lowing directors were elected: q. L.
Blanchard, Fl. j. Volholm, j. G. Brown,
T. f. Callahan, G. d. Pitkin, g. X. Bian-
chi, Louis Gould, f. Ii. Tracy and E. Il.
Deavitt. The directors elected as Off
GERS: President, Mr.. Blanchardi vice
president, Mr.. Yolhom; secretary and
treasurer, E. NJ. Harvey, outside the di-
rectorship. The officers were authorized
to buy the Green Syrup Of Tar building
at the option price and to make con-
tract with Peck Brothers for the new
heating plant, with committee com
posed of Messrs. Blanchard, Nolholm and
Callahan to supervise the work. com
mittee, composed of Messrs. Blanchard,
Deavits and Harvey, was named to close
the contract with DaLue & Co, Inc, Of
Boston. 1t was voted that one-half the
stock be paid by Dec. !. Bylaws were
adopted, and the present directors and
officers were elected until the annual
meeting. which viii occur in January,
Seventeen of the incorporators were
present
The Lane Manufacturing company
have made the repairs which We're needed
after the fire which took place two weeks
ago Sunday morning. 1t cost the com
pany about 81 400 to put the building
back into shape A new roof had to be
put on the building, and the back Of the
core oven had to be repaired.
Gov. Fl. +. Graham has appointed as q
member Of the executive committee OF
the Vermont public safety committee H.
b. Howe of st. Johnsbury, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation OF Rev.
Fraser Metzger.
/ Harry Pratt of Proctor, who has been
lieutenant colonel Of the first regiment
Of Vermont volunteer militia, has pre-
scented his resignation to Gov. Graham,
which has been accepted. Col Pratt has
recently accepted an appointment in Red
Cross work in Boston and, therefore, re-
linuuishes his work in the regiment. His
successor has not been designated.
The Victory boys and girls of Mont
pelier have gone over the top, total OF
524 having signed to do their bit in
earning and saving and have subscribed
total of 81 .208. Those who have signed
enjoyed a parade Friday afternoon on
the principal streets of the city, carrying
appropriate banners, setting forth what
they have accomplished and are going to
do. They were led by a fife and drum
corps.
+. H. Brooks, state food administrator,
has returned from Washington, D, c.,
where he attended a conference of the
food administrators and those closely as
sociated with the work. Herbert Hoover,
the federal administrator, conducted sew
eral conferences and, incidentally, Presi-
dent Wilson spoke to an assembly of the
representatives, giving an interesting adj
dress in which he showed his apprecia-
ton of their efforts during the war and
urged them that they will have to put
forth greater efforts now. The incon
sistency of the new food regulations can.
not be understood by some, but it is Mr.
Hoover's purpose when there is chance
to let up that this be done, and if he has
to put regulations back again it will bt