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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-10
PARIS.


The closing exercises of the Paris
city school will be held at the court
house May 23rd and oath. On the
23rd the Red Cross Operetta, includ'
ing the Contest Of the Nations. In
this operetta sincere patriotism is
brilliantly displayed and Germany
decidedly convinced. The Boy Scouts
and the Red Cross girls are potent
factors in this most thrilling senti-
ment of the times On the oath, the
class exercises. The mass meeting
will be held at the courthouse Sun
day at 8 o'clock, May 18th. A large
patriotic crowd is expected. Mr.. G.
w. Hudson, president; Mr.. H. c. Ed.
munds, secretary. Mr.. Joe Mosby,
one of our prominent citizens,
bought this week five hundred ($500)
dollars worth of Liberty Bonds.
thereby showing his patriotism and
loyalty to the great cause that con-
fronts us. And in doing so he also
reiterates the patriotism of the whole
race. When it comes to loyalty to
the stars and stripes, the black man
has never been Stacker. The sacred
concert at the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church was quite success. Also the
barbecue and concert at Quinn
Chapel A. M. E. Church last Saturday
and Saturday night. The A, M. r.
Church has divided it's membership
into two clubs, the men and women,
respectively, who will oppose each
other in the coming rally, which is an
effort to raise $500 on the indebted
ness of the church. Every member
will be at work and we feel that the
rally will be a success. Rev. T. w.
Hampton of the A. and I. State Nor.
NAL preached at Quinn Chapel Sun.
day at II o'clock for Rev. A. j. Rus.
SELL The quarterly conference was
held last Friday, Saturday and Sun
day. They report successful con
ference Rev. Vann, the presiding
elder, was at his post. Rev. f. w
Johnson, pastor. Miss ]. l.. Waddy
has returned from her extended trip
to Hopkinsville, Ky. Rev. A. J. Rus
sell preached at o'clock Sunday al
the NJ y. Church in carrying out the
| rally, which was a success.
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citizen of this town. He had been
a deacon of the Primitive Baptist
Church for number of years. He
is survived by a wife, two daughters
and several grandchildren, who have
the sympathy of their many friends.
A creditable number of representa-
tive people witnessed the funeral
Many and beautiful were the floral
offerings, He was laid to rest in the
city cemetery. Messrs. Hezekiah
Winston, Eugene Robinson and Jas.
Marbury have gone beyond Nashville
to work at the governments big
munition plant. Mrs. Sallie (Jones)
Conner has gone to Sheffield, Ala,
to Join her husband, who has been
there for several days. Mr. Robert
c. Wallace of st. Elmo, Tenn, was
the guest of the A, M. E. Zion con-
gregation last Sunday, Rev, c. H.
McFields, pastor. Mrs. Minnie War.
rem of Dante, Va, is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. jamie Stapler. Mr.. Billy
Robinson was called to Stevenson on
account of the death of his brother
at Hollywood, Mr.. Buford Martin is
here from Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs
j. j. McElroy and Mrs. Mary Doug
lass were at Cowan at the Baptist
womens quarterly educational meet
ing. Rev. ]. T. Martin preached the
18th anniversary sermon of Rev. W.
C. Crutcher, ScottsbOro, Ala, Sun
day, May 5th Mrs. ]. NJ. Hawkins
is in North Alabama at this writing.
Mrs John Mobley is able to be up
again. 8. MIR, and Mrs. George Gaines
gave dinner Sunday complimentary
to Mr.. Robert C. Wallace of st. Ell
mo. Miss jamie A. Lightfoot, Miss
Lucille LambersOn, Mrs. John Nun
nelly. Mrs. Emma Brown and Mr..
Will Petty are convalescent. Mrs.
Lizzie Brooks, Mrs. Emma McCamp'
bell are still on the sick list. Rev.
j. T. Martin is at Nashville on the
Sth in attendance at the commence
ment of Roger Williams University
and trustee meeting of the same in
stitution. Rev. w. ]. Hancock
preached two splendid sermons al
Bethel A. NJ. h. Church Sunday
Rev. Mr.. Hatcher has been on the
sick list the past week, but was able
to fill the pulpit at Randolph Chape
at II a. M, Sunday to the delight Of
a large congregation.
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BUFORD.

Sunday was an ideal day and the
greater number of our vanity were
seen on their way to some place of
worship. Rev. D. w. Wells filled
the pulpit here at II a. m He dwelt
largely on the war and the training
of girls and boys for citizenship. We
are always glad to have Father Wells.
A nice sum was collected for Turner
College. After service a meeting was
held from which was effected an
organization known as 1.-The War
League" The officers being as fol-
lows: Mack Buford, chairman, John
Bills, vice; E. B. Buford, secretary;
Maurice Martin, assistant; Mrs. M.
X. Buford, Treasurer; Mr.. George
Bills, Advisor. Those pledging a
dollar and the support of the League
are as follows: George Bills, John
Bills, Gray Bills, Andrew Bills, Mack
Buford, E. B. Buford, Monroe Martin,
E. B. Branch, Beaureguard White,
Anthony Powell, Emmett Ordway,
Henry Fitzpatrick, with the Ladies
Relief Club as an auxiliary. Several
! Of the above have taken Liberty
Bonds, also donated to the Red Cross.
A striking character Of the League is
Mr.. George Bills, brother to the late
Fletcher Bills, he is blind and rather
advanced in age, yet he says he can't
afford to sit still, needless to the
crying needs of the present crisis and
that he Is going to render to the
different organizations what assist
ance he may be able to give. Quite
a number are expected to join at the
next meeting. Mrs. Mary Bills IL
improving slowly. The two youngest
to match. Rev. E. S. Rose officiated
who owns a farm here, was thrown
from a young horse and sustained
broken leg. After calling the doctor
he was taken to his home in Pulaski
His relatives are anxious about him
He is not young man. Mr.. BAN
Bills, son of the late Rev. F'oste
Bills, was united in Wedlock to Mis-
Viola Maxwell, April 28th, at tn
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George Maxwell. She was beautiful
ly gowned in white satin with shoe
children of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bran
let are very sick. Mr.. Willis Martin
Mr.. and Mrs. Bills are with hi
mother. He looks after the farm an
his mother. We wish for this coupl
prosperous and happy life. Severa
persons from here attended the clos
ing exercises of Pope Chapel Schoc
taught by Miss Ellen Upshaw, the
report a good time. Mrs. Franci
Ezell attended the annual foot wash
, ing at Pulaski.
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sent him at Camp Meade. Mr. Henry
Davidson and family have moved to-
Nashville to live. All regret their
leaving. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dy-
sart and family were visiting in West
Shelbyville Sunday. The teachers
reading circle met Saturday at the
public school building. Profs. Laws
and Purdy have charge of the class
es. A patriotic tea in honor or Lieut.:
B. Tillman was given at the home Oh
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Campbell. The
beautiful dining room was handsome
" decorated with the national colors'
Those present were: Lieut.. and Mrs.
Tillman, Mrs Emma Cartwright and
Prof. ]. c. McAdams. The occasion
was greatly enjoyed. The barn at
Turner burned last week, with all the
feed. The horses happened to be
out. 1t was of incendiary origin.
Bishop Lee, on hearing Of the occur
renee, sent subscription of So to
assist in buying feed. Mrs. Idella
Boggs was in town Saturday. Dr.
Randolph is the name Of our new
physician. He is located in the
Costing block. Messrs. Floyd Ray
and Robert Frazier have Joined the
Hadley's Bend brigade. Mrs. Lucille
Bailey has joined her husband at
Nashville. Mr.. j. o. <eeble of Muir
freesboro, the expert pensman, was
in town this week. Mrs. Carrie Lit
eAeq uoos HIN eM Su!oS ueeq eAgq
tie is very sick at this writing. Mr.
Zion will furnish the news for the
next issue If things keep on as they
a manless town.
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FLAT ROCK

The members and friends of Pat
terson Chapel NJ, e. Church. with
their beloved pastor, Rev. f. w. Wat
kins. was particularly pleased on
Sunday, April IS, 1918, with the
presence of Rev. John Franklin of
Madison, Tenn He preached a soul
stirring sermon from the 3rd chapter
of St. John the 18th verse, For God
so loved the world that he gave his
only begotten SON" Rev j. X. Chill
dress, pastor of st. Luke A. NJ. E.
Church, West Nashville, Rev. Burke,
pastor of Vine Glen Baptist Church
of this place and Rev. A. r. Cooper,
pastor of Adams Chapel A. NJ. E.
church and a part of their congrega-
lions were with us and rendered
great service. We welcome them
back again. Our rally proved a sue
cess with a collection for the day
and night of $50.35. Rev. a. T.,
Cooper preached for us at the night
service. His sermon was full of
thought. 1t was from the 63rd
chapter of Isaiah the 18th verse. 81
that speak in righteousness mighty to
save" Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne Orrar
of Whitsitt Avenue is still on the
sick list. Mr.. Ben Ogleton, son of
Mrs. G. w. Davis, left Monday to
serve his country, also Mr.. George
Davis. We pray that God will take
care of them. On Monday evening,
April 30, 1918, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip H. Hyde, Foster
Ave, Flat Rock, DR.. Everett Word
worth Cadenhead, a Senior Dentist of
Meharry was delightfully."- entertained
at dinner. The table was a pretty
scene with a bowl of peonies and
roses. Seated at the table were Mrs.
Hydes sisters, Mrs. Carrie l.. Black
man, Miss Elise M. Peoples and little
Miss Matte B. PEBBLES, Dr.. Caden-
head and Mrs. Jimmie l.. Hyde. A
two course menu was served. Bro
Ben Emerson of Foster Avenue is
still sick.
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SOUTH PITTSBURG.

Our town is quite sad over the de-
parture of our noble young men who
left Monday 10Th on 9:15 a. m train
for U. S. Army training camps. At
1880 a. m, Monday, Wilson Theatre
was well filled to give farewell
demonstration to the brave sons of
Marion County's colored population.
We did not get the names of the
speech makers on this occasion but
we can not overstate, when we say it
was well done. We will also publish
the roster next week The process
sional parade was arranged by Messrs
j. ]. McElroy and w. l.. Pullen. This
was carried out in very satisfactory
manner The four colOred churches
prepared an overplus of lunches and
these were augmented by relatives
and friends of individuals, but all
were given to the boys who will
shortly be called in khaki uniforms.
Patriotic songs were sung at the
passenger depot, when a throng of
both races had gathered. Mrs. b.
M. Oliver principal of colored school,
her assistants and student body turn
ed out and she led the singing as
only Mrs. oliver can do. Favorite
patriotic songs were sung and very
appropriate yells were given by the
pupils OF city school. Many tears
were shed. Rev. w. H. Lamply,
pastor of c. c. P. Church, Hunts
vile, Ala, spent two days here in
attendance at the c. =. Presbytery.
He is secretary of Board of Educa-
ton and was looking after that in
terest. He preached great sermon
Saturday morning to a large and al
preciative congregation. Rev. Lamp
L. was house guest of Mr.. ana Mrs
Howard williams, while here. lie
dined with Mrs. J. M. Hawkins and
her delegates on Saturday and left
on p. m. train for Chatta oga
DR.. f. C. Greer, senior class, Mebar-
| ry Medical College, Nashville, was
here on 9th and Goth, seeing old
4 friends. DR.. j. NJ w. DeShoug
preached a splendid sermon at rht
night session Of Presbytery, Friday
to well filed house. He left fol
Nashville, Saturday at noon. Hiwas
see Presbytery, which had been il
session here since Thursday 25th
closed Sunday night 2Sth. The in
troductory sermon was preached will
great power by Rev. E. f. Meie
(white), c. P. pastor, this city. Rev
w. s. Bishop, presided as moderate
in his usual dignified way. Othe
strong and forceful sermons were ais
preached by DR., j. NJ. w, DeShong o
Fayetteville, secretary of Board o
Education, Rev. w. H. Lamply 0
Huntsville, Ala; Rev. Martil
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KNOB CREEK.

A snow furry struck our commune
ty last week. Old residents say it
is the first April sno VITO fall in this
section since 1872. Some say it is
a sign of a good crop year. 1t was
believed that the cold weather has
damaged the wheat crops but the
farmers say not. Prospects are still
good An increased acreage was
sown last fall. The farmers thought
they would have to call in their
neighbors to sit up with the corn
they planted when they saw ice last,
and their irish potatoes bitten down
by the frost. It was cool last Sun
day but the Sunday school was well
attended. The fine brood mare Of
Mr.. John Kennedy has a., beautiful
colt. For q safe way to raise chick
ems see Mrs Amanda Kennedy. She
has two hundred and fifty young
chicks. Mr.. f. D. Collier and Mr.. r.
c. Collier went to Leona Sunday to
visit friends. The farmers of this
section are giving old-fashioned log
rollings A deal Of new ground is
being cleared for fine geese. Nr. NJ.
L. Woodson lost three fine hounds
Saturday night. A reward Of $500
will be given for their return. The
pastor, Rev. Taylor is expecting to
be present Sunday at Hickory Grove
c. VI. p. Church. Mr.. Thomas Wal
lace was visiting his mother, Mrs.
Lucy Wallace, last Sunday. She is
nearly a hundred years old and still
active. She has a great grand son
twenty-three years old.
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BRENTWOOD.

The Parent-Teachers Association met
ct the Williamson County school
Thursday, April 25th. After reports
were made from the different COM
mittees, Rev. Crenshaw, the pastor
of the NJ. e. Church, made an excel
lent talk. Mrs. Brown and Mr.. w.
d. Ericsson are able to be out again.
Williamson County School closed
Friday, April 26, with eXecrices at
church, the excellent program render
ed by the young people showed the
efforts and pains Mrs. Owens had taken
with them. Miss Birdie Watkins re-
ceived her diploma from the eighth
grade. The rally at Mt. Lebanon
church was quite a success, collection
being 1888. Mr.. Oden is on the sick
list. A banquet was given Sunday
afternoon at Mt. Lebanon Church in
honor of Mr.. Henry Hunt, who left
Monday morning for camp Meade.
The following program was rendered.
Scripture reading from Phil. 2:l-lO
by Rev. l. w. Easley.
Song-"hWat Friend we have in
Jesus"
Introductory remarks were made by
Miss Bessie Johnson.
Remarks in behalf of M. e. Church
Rev. w. B. Crenshaw.
In behalf of Mt. Lebanon Church,
Rev. T. w. Watkins.
In behalf of Ladies Missionary So
ciety, Miss Johnson.
In behalf of citizens of Brentwood,
Rev. Alex Merritt.
Solo-"Mother's Prayer" Mrs Oscar
Owens.
In behalf of B. Y. P. u, Mrs. Brown,
In hehalf of Community Builder,
Mr.. G. w. HILL
Mr.. Robert Hunt made short talk.
talk.
A purse Of $2.35 was presented to
Mr.. Hunt by the Methodist Church and
$2.52 by the Baptist. Mr.. Henry Hunt
thanked the people for the courtesy
shown him promising to make good
afterwards singing, "I'm a child of
the King" and Where shall I be when
the Trumpet sounds" The B. o.
Society. No. 1902 had its installation
of officers Saturday night, quite a num-
Der of out of town visitors were
present, among them, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Reddick of Franklin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pickett Johnson Of Winnipeg, Prof.
w. R. Davis, the Grand President, DR..
Ford.
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TO CROW LONG,
STRAIGHT HAIR


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Do not accept any substitute. but
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ones and at night there was a
large crowd to hear him. We want
to say to Prof. Shockley we would
like for him to make quarterly visits
instead OF annual. He brought with
him the goods and certainly did de-
liver them. He met the Eastern Star
Monday at 900 o'clock, much BUSH
ness was transacted. He left them all
smiles. Mrs. Ashley and Mrs. Marcus
Scruggs spent Sunday visiting their
mother and father. Mr.. and Mrs.
Manuel Smith and Mrs. Sallie Jackson
spent several days in our town.
While here they were the guests OF
Mrs. Hattie White and Mrs. Maggie
Erwin. Mr.. c. C. King spent Sunday
with his family. Mr.. Henry Jones is
at home this week. Mrs. Neil Sim
mons of Kentucky is visiting her
mother and sister, also daughter,
Pearl. Mrs. Ray certainly looks
happy this week over the arrival Of
her little granddaughter. Miss En-
ina Tillman spent a few days in our
town. Mr.. Bob Short and family left
Friday for Dayton, Ohio, also Mrs
Emily Pipus. Miss Ella Erwin, Mr..
Stuard Neil, Jr., left Monday for
Dayton, Ohio. Miss Katherine
Scruggs, Mr.. Neil have gone. There
was a grand concert given at Mt.
Zion Church, Saturday night, under
the management of Mrs. Annie Davis.
A nice little sum was raised. Richa
Little and Wesley McLain were
united in holy matrimony, May ord at
i3 o'clock. The bride was gowned in
white crepe trimmed in shadow
lace. The groom wore serge. The
room was very beautifully decorated
with flowers. A few of her friends
and few guests from town were rep
resented. Mrs. Adell Sutton and Miss
Tonne Ashley of Bell Buckle. Mr.
Robert Cooper is improving. Ethel
Myles and mother were seen on the
twest side of town Sunday afternoon
visiting the sick.
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RICHARD CITY HONORS THEIR
BOYS

The Banquet given by Dixie Port
land Cement Co., on the 26th in
honor of their bows who left on the
Doth for y. S. Training Camp was an
elaborate affair. 1t was given at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs P. P. Jones
Rev. w. C. ,CTutcher Master
Of Ceremonies, superintendent w. H.
Klein, Mr.. Ben Spearman and DR.. w.
]. Astrap. made approDripte speeches
for the occasion, Supt. Klein spoke
Of the congenial feeling existing be-
tween the cOlored bows and the big
company, etc. Mr. Spearman spoke
Of his knowledge Of them being al
ready disciplined and nothing to
learn but the military, etc. DR..
Astrapp spoke of their physical abil-
ity and the medical side generally.
A three course menu was served to all
present. Bridgeport, South Pittsburg
ND Stevenson were represented. The
latter by a speech from Rev. w. c.
Crutcher which was simply fine.
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HENNING.

On May End, Mr.. Henry Reaves de-
parted this life. He had been in a
critical condition for better than
nine years, having had stroke Of
paralysis on December 25, 1909,
which so affected his mind until at
times he could not express himself
as he wished. He could and would
20 anywhere he wished to go, espec-
tally to town. He was member of
the First Colored Baptist Church Of
Dunhamville, and was prompt go
ing member up to the time of his
illness. Rev. Bowers, his pastor
preached the funeral. Mr.. Reaves
leaves a wife, three sons and one
daughter. Mr.. w. A. Reaves who
lives at home with his father. Mr..
G. w. Reaves of PAP Tippicanue
Avenue, Terre Haute, Ind. Mr.. Rich
ard Reaves of Memphis, Mrs. j. G..
Fisher, all were present. The out
town boys stayed with the mother
two or three days Quite number
of relatives came from Ripley to the
funeral. He was laid to rest in
Bethlehem Cemetery. A good man
gone as all who knew him will say.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Atkins were WISH
tors in the home of j. G. Fiolur, Sun
day, also Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Clay
and Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Parker were
guests Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
lass Lake of Haywood County are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lake
their parents, this week. Mrs. Ber-
tina Palmer is home from school, all
smiles. Mrs. E. w. Mosley attended
the commencement at Lane College
Get the Globe and keep posted.
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awaiting their call. but volunteering
even when still under age.
Mr.. Tillman of the Sophomore
Glass was called home to attend the
funeral of his grandmother. Both
the student body and faculty extend
to the bereaved family their heart
felt sympathy.
Talladega College ended its stay
in Atlanta by losing to Morehouse,
the score being IA to 5. Taladega
was able to score in only one inning
and that was the first. Bryant pitcn
ed fine game while his teammates
batted out the victory. Taladega
used Cox and Brothers, but they
were ineffective in addition to the
fact that they received poor support.
Thursday was great day for
Morehouse. A large number of men
were permitted to canvass the bust
ness section of Atlanta for the pur-
pose of selling tickets for the Allan
ia y. NJ. c. A. on Butler street. II
has not been stated how much mon
ey was raised in this manner, but
it is felt that a large sum was raised
as one team Of Morehouse Chat is,
two mem raised $50. All of the col.
/ leges of the city took part in this
movement.
The Morehouse Y. NJ. c. A. is Civ
| ing q matinee musical for the pur
pose of raising funds on Saturday
for Kings Mountain Conference.
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SOUTH PITTSBURG.

The funeral of Mr.. Albert Pull
liam, age 50 years, was preached a.
Mt. Bethlehem Baptist Church by
Rev. j. Y. Martin, assisted by Rev.
E. w. Williams, on Thursday, the
End. The remains of the deceased
were shipped from Chattanooga on
an early train, same date, by j. H.
Trimble, undertaken and embalmer,
and accompanied by Mrs. Minnie
Warren and Miss Eliza M. Charles
ton, daughter and granddaughter OF
deceased. Mr.. and Mrs, Alex Stapler
step-children of Mr.. Pulliam, awaited
the reception Of the corpse and II
was conveyed Immediately to the
Baptist church, where 1t lay in state
until 3 p m, when the last token .ol
respect was given to all that wal
mortal of Albert Pulliam, once {