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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
CO.'S FISHING
WITH A HARROW

The prize fishing story of the
season has reached here. A
farmer by the name of Ross liv-
ing near Whitwell uses a harrow
when going fishing in ponds.
stirs upthe water with the har-
row, making it muddy, and the
fish rise to, the surface TO get
above the mud and are easily cap
tured. Ross get the idea of u.s.
ing the harrow to muddy the wa
water while watching a number
endeavoring to muddy the water
of the pond with sticks SO they
could strike the fish when they
rose to, the surface, stunning
them so that they could be easily
captured. Ross said he could
beat that and went and got his
team and harrow which was In
an adjoining field where he had
been at work and drove thru the
pond and the result was there
were soon plenty of fish Topping
on the bank. He has not got the
idea patented. .
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
Camp Sewer, S. c.

! SPECIAL to the NrVs.
Putting out bunk fatigue has
been in order, as it has beenrain-
all day.
| If you want to see P. E Smith
smile. just ask him what happen
ed when he righted arms in our
tent.
Austin Wall and Geo. M. Cos
kins made flying trip to Green
vile, S. C, Friday evening. The
excuse was to get a hair cut,
Corporal Johnston shined up
his shoes this afternoon and flip
ped off to town. Don't know
who his best girl is over there.
There were lots of proud boys
in the 105th regiment of Engin-
GERS last week when they got paid
off.
Gilbert Station said he would
like to have another pass. as he
had such a good time before.
Come on, Pine Hill and Hap
py Hollow. Ye writer is not very
well acquainted with those places
but enjoys reading the letters.
If you want to see the boys
get right. just let the whistle
blow and the Sergeant hollow:
Fall out with guns and side
arms and full packs.
Come on, you girl who wears
the high top shoes and lives in
Sagetown. Think | know you.
Would like to hear the news
from that place they call Griffith
Creek. Ye writer is not much
we'll acquainted out there.
J. M. Tate was seen rending a
letter from his best girl today,
while he was putting out bunk
fatigue. 49,: -...
Wonder if Miss Matte Floyd is
still talking to tnat boy who
wears his DERBY hat when he 60
es sparkling. ..... +..
AS Saturday night is always
stunt night at the Y. M. C. A.
building | will ring off. and 60
over and watch the boys pull off a
few. Good wishes to all.
Rookie From the Engineers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
SOddy.

Special to tie Nr1Os.
Rainy weather seems TO be the
order of the day.
George Emberlin and wife call
ed on Mrs. Morrison Yesterday.
A. r. Franklin preached at the
first Baptist Church Sunday
night. There sure is lots of sick
ness here. Hope they will all
recover soon.
J.H. Morrison and John Frank
lin went fishing Saturday night
and caught a bad cold and lost
their dog.
There were three men got hurt
at Daisy Friday. and one is dead.
j. H. Morrison and best girl
were out walking Sunday after
noon. 80
Arthur Housley went to Chat
tanooga Saturday afternoon and
reported a nice time. =
l enjoy the letters from the
soldier boys and other correspon-
dents, 40 come on. Frisco Jack.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
Pryor Ridge.

Specialize lie Ne70s. ....>.-~
Pretty weather is the order of
the day.
Fred Nolan called on John
Shrum Sunday.
Frank Shrum visited Marvin
Tate Sunday evening.
Mrs. Mary Layne and Mrs
Bessie Shrum and children went
to White City Sunday.
Raymond Tate and sister. Miss
Rowena, visited their brother at
Coalmont Saturday and Sunday,
Manuel Coldwell went to Coal
mont Saturday. .:.
Mrs. Sarah Nolen and Miss Mar
tina Shrum went to the store
Thursday.
Sam Layne, called to see his
brother one daylast week.
Mrs. Hattie Brown visited Mrs.
Sarah Nolan Sunday.
Pat Bryant went to Coalmon
Saturday. '.",
John Powell passed thru this
burg one day last week. .a~
Wake up. Burroughs Chapel.
You haven't got We writer guess
ing sA.LHs ., t4.# a. e..
Misses Martha and Jane Shrum
went to the mail box Sunday.
, Mrs. Belle Layne and Matte
'Layne visited Mrs. Mary Layne
Friday. ..,.-.>
Wonder what. has become of
''E. E. c." of Whitwell, ss Ihave-
MT heard from her in a long
time. .;a ..~ a.M... -, 4,t.-
LA certain . boy said he sure
would like for Emma Campbell
to come4hac to Pryor Ridge.
Il, Ii, you want to see Marvin
Tate smile. just ask him how
well he enjoys eating canned to-
matoes. "'3a >GT Fss.~
J Come on. soldier boys, ! enjoy
reading your pieces. -"
~. .~ Forget-me.not.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02

By the way. does any one over
there attempt to "sympathize'
with you because you "have a
son over there" If they do,
please inform them that sympa-
thy because we are over here is
not in order. Nor are we to be
pitied. We are not poor bOys!"
as some might think. We are
glad that we are volunteers and
that we are here to get a 'rst
crack at the Boche. The ones to
be pitied are those who would
shirk enlistment. or the mothers
who are not willing for their
boys to enlist. The time will
come when a little slab or white
stone at the head of soldier S
grave in France will be prefera-
Bile to tie odium of "shirker" at
home. Then just think when we
come marching home" where
will those poor boobs" be who
lodged the draft or sought some
safe and easy place? Their own
mothers will be ashamed of them.
No, am not keeping diary.
Memory and Imagination will
hold enough. Oh, yes. you can
be prepared to hear some won
derful things, as wonderful as
those found in the Arabian
Nights. And without much EN-
bellishment But if we want to
embellish. the poor little fell
lows who stayed at home can
only listen and envy us-they
will have no way of knowing the
difference.
Well, mother dear, l have
scrubbed until it is time for
eats. Also must close lest |
spoil by adding more than is nee
essary. Love to all.
Devotedly your son,
HOWARD.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
South Pittsburg.

Speaal 10 khf Nraos a.. . .-,.
!. Lewis Holloway is looking
pleased because he! didn't have
to leave his wife for the army.
j, Miss Biddie Holloway enjoyed
a trip over to the lock and dam
Sunday. .,
Walter Young has returned
from Camp Gordon. -
Jennie Holloway and Ed New
som called at Walter Young's
Sunday. s..,,.a
lam sorry to see the boys leave
for the army. .a.
Mr.. Gamble called at Walter
Young's Monday. ,.,.,
Come on. all you writer's. ! en-.
joy your letters. Red Rose. b,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
WHlTWELL LADY
SUSTAINs BAD FALL


Whitwell, Apr. 30.-Mrs. |. r.
Jordan, of this place, sustained
a severe fall from the platform
of the N. c. &. st. L. Ry., Sat-
urday of last week. She had
just mounted the steps when she
tainted and fell off backward to
the ground. She received severe
injuries to her hip, which will
keep her in bed a month at the
home of her mother, Mrs. S. C.
Graham, whittier she was remov-
ed. She is under the care of
DIR. ]. l.. Seay. q
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
SUDDEN DEATH Uf
MRS. A. |. M cCULL0UGH
Former Popular Teacher Of the
County Answers the Call.

Mrs. A. L Mccullough died at
her home about one mile north of
Jasper very suddenly Monday
night about 10 o'clock. She had
been afflicted with asthma for
years. but was in her usual health
when the summons came and she
answered the call. She and her
husband had just retired when
she suffered a hemorrhage and
her husband was aroused by her
call for assistance to find the
blood gushing from her mouth.
Before medical aid could be CIV
ed, she died in the arms of her
devoted husband.
Before her marriage she was
Miss Phoebe Ables and was for a
number of years a successful
teacher of the county, and hence
was we'll known thruout the coun-
ty. She was about a. years of
age, and besides her husband,
leaves three children, two girls
and a boy. besides several sisters,
one of whom is Mrs. Geo. Mark
Brown of Chattanooga, who with
her husband, attended the funer-
al. ....
Services were held at the home
yesterday afternoon at 100 by
Rev. Grower, of the M. E.
Church, and intermept made in
Rosewood cemetery beside the
body of her child, who preceded
her about year ago. A large
number of friends were present
to testify to the esteem in which
she was held. Of a retiring dis
position, she was devoted to her
kome and family, and was kind
and considerate to all. .-
S. H. Alexander, whose man.
agement of the Marion Trust &
Banking Co.. is the foundation
on which the steady growing sue
cess of this institution rests,
kindly pays subscription for cur
rent year.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02

Thos. Payne, Whitwell. orders
the News continued to him.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
Sblemazd Presentation ).
of|"P1zmcess Chrysankhevum'

The presentation of the 3act Operea Princess Chrysanhe
num- given by the students the High School Jasper Tues
day evening" excellent The music catchy, and
unef Japanese character and the stage decorations
all to that effect The costumes pretty and
sented varied effect olcoo There excellent talent mani
tested and the chorus work splendid.
under the direction of Misses Michael and Meyers of the
faculty, with Joe Leland pianist and Mrs Wood voins
tanning with Instrumentation . 1... ..., 49, -.
The following the cast but the part of Saucer Eyes,
taken by Miss Willie Deakns short notice Miss Beulsh Nc
CouQh forced part owing the sudden death
of relative Miss Maggie Mccullough also had her part
in the chorus. E
Princess Chrysanthemum the Emperos Daughter Nell Leland
To To, y p. ..fliazel Cannon
H. IN u Maidens attendant the Prncess yn1 SI W
Tulip eOtye Brown
Fairy Moonbean The Princess Good Genius Hacwprth
Emperor What mercfu - Monarch Lynn Clyde Pryor
Pn So s In love with the Princess ade ad
Top Not The Court Chamberlain, Verna Taylor
, "a ,l.ts =, Grace Williams
Spres Of the Night s, Muna cYnora
u Gladys Price
81 Thora Duke
Fo;r;os Z; willie May Smith =
us.n GlsSss Gssa|s Mss Mss Movers
(Aine Haskew. Ruby Prigmore, Caytie Hackworth
lf Edna Ament. Lucy Morgan. j. Frances Conatzer,
Chorus Nellie Keners Margaret Bull Jessie Jones' y
~ Ihelma Brown Rose Cannon, .. Eyoyne Wynn IL
Dixie Williamson Maggie Mccullough. z
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
h0TtcE.

The County Union of the r. E.
4 C. u. ipf A.swil meet at: Oak
Grove Saturday, May IL, 1918.
All are requested ID attend.
C. H. TALLEY. Sec.
Ap. 25,2t Victoria. Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
LIEUT.. HRvR0N
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED
Letter from Former Marion
Boy, New In Service In
France, TO His Moth
Ell in Tullahoma


The following letter from Lieut.
Howard Taylor Havron, son o1
T. A. Havron, formerly of Jas
per, but now editor of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Banner
Tullahoma, will be of interest t.
our readers. 1t was sent to us
with request for publication by
Mrs. M. E. Walker, Jasper
Lieut.. Havron has since been
wounded in action. and this was
his last letter before his injury,
which we understand was not
very severe.
France March 2l, 1918,
Dearest Mother Mine:
Now, here am attempting tc
write YOU a letter when there is
absolutely nothing about which
to write.
Pm in the best of health. That
is. suppose | am. | don't know
how much | weigh. but | do know
all my clothes are refusing to fit.
The ways land means" commit
tee held a meeting yesterday
morning to find a way to make a
certain garment fit, and the
means by which it could be ap-
piled with a slit and a piece OF
string.
1t seems. like an impossibility
for me to get enough to eat; but,
of course that is nothing unusual.
Not that we do not have enough,
but because we have such an e.
normous appetite. lsuppose my
he slth is o X. | am still very
adverse to work some kind. SO
YOU see | am still the same boy
no change only | can ask for a
couple of eggs in a cafe now
without getting a roast pig or
something along thatline. How
ever, | have never learned e.
nough French to fall in love with
any of these French maidens.
I've said, "Wee-wee' so much
rthatI've almost begun to think
'I'm a pig. Solve decided not to
attempt conversation with a
Frenchman until | know what |
am saying or he is saying.
{ This is a great war with great
meanings. III never in all my
life forget my first night under
fire. Ny knees played Home,
Sweet Home, " while my chatter
ing teeth brought up the rear
with Home Was Never Like
This. -. E.. r. l'l<
: Now, mother DEAR because i
write lightly and cheerfully !
don't want you for minute to
think that ! do not consider
these things seriously. for | do.
but there is no earthly reason
whyI should sit down and write
you a letter giving Bous the i'm
preston that we aret at deaths
door all the time. Whileitl tries
grit and nerve and callsfor hard
ships, it is not all the time a
life and death situation. | am
sure we are more" comfortable
than those spineless young fel'
lows back inthe States who are
afraid of the draft.r' And those
who say, "I'll go if they need
emen -. i, So -
81. Quite naturally there are times
fwhenwe feeftthe full force of the
danger but L would not change
places with any Of those ''deah
,boysr back ghome who hardly
know'there ha war. The only
way to, look at this. gafneis that
if the Boche has a she'll with
your nameron it. and it is fred,
you are a "goner,;,'@s - or must take
whatever it brings. II not. you
are perfectly safe. Very soon
one begins to look at the whole
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
sCur THIS ur-lr is WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with five cents to Foley
& Co., 2935 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago,
I'll writing your name and address
clearly You will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound for coughs,
colds and Group, Foley Kidney Pills
and Foley Cathsrtic Tablets. SOLD ev-
erywhere.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Leland and
sons Paul and John, witnessed
the cantata at Jasper Tuesday
night, in which Miss Nell Leland
and Master Joe Leland took
prominent parts.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02
Quarterly Meeting.

1.-The third quarterly meeting of
tberM.' e. Church. will be held
at Mineral Springs Saturday and
Sunday, May, 4th and 5th. All
officials requested. TO. be present.
ets E. R. LEWIS, P. C.
i 8. p r..-s,r-ta = L. l.ra 10 .m- = e.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-05-02

F. A. Kelly, the pleasant cash
ier Of the Marion Trust & Bank.
ing Co., Jasper, pays subscrip-
ton for current year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-10

eighty percent tax of war profits. In time of peace, the existence of an 80 percent profits tax would be an absOl- ute evil, for the perpetuation or con- tinuance of which no sufficient reason has or could be given"
 For 1920, the report estimates a re- duction of $1,400, 100000 by eliminat- ing the 80 percent war profits tax, re- duction of the excess profits rates, and reduction of from 12 to percent in the normal rate on individual i'm comes and corporation tax. A further reduction of about $50O,0OO,O00 it was estimated will occur from miscellan- eous sources and shrinkage in bever- age revenues.
 "The main outline of the program proposed by the committee thus be- comes clear" the report states. For the fiscal year 1919, it is planned to raise nearly $4,600, 100000 from income and profits taxes and something over $1 ,400, 100000 from other sources, for the fiscal year 1920 it is planned to raise somewhat less than $3,0OO, ,000,- 900 from income profits taxes and about $1,000,000,000 from other sour- CcS. <AUouC LAC 6cucIql WlSuOIu Ol SuCH program we entertain no serious doubt. It is imperative that profits and income for the year 1918 be heav- fly taxed. This is not only necessary but it is equitable and in accordance with sound public policy.
 The profits realized during the year 1918 in large parts, were large profits, they are now in the pockets of the taxpayers; they should contri- bute heavily before they have been dissipated or reinvested toward the payment of the expenses of the war to which in large measures they are attributable.
 But it is equally important. that these special taxes should be reduc- ed as the occasion which inspired and justified them recedes into the past. To fail adequately to tax the war profits of 1918 would constitute a manifest miscarriage of fiscal just ice. Not to provide now for the re- duction of the war profits tax would be equally incxcusable.
 tContinued on page six)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-10
SEVEN AND ONE HALF BILLION DOLLARS SPENT BY GERMAN PROPAGANDIST IN
 THE UNITED STATES.
1M HEARST PAPERS ARE NOT TO BE CLASSED AS BLIND CHAMPIONS 0F GERMANY
uThere is No Evidence that Hearst Received Profits From the German Gov ernment, or Anv One
 Acting for it, Declared Mr. Bielaski.

we believe, shows conclusively that the emsassby knew intimately of Pasha, and probably knew of his ac- tivities"
 Other testimony given today by MT. Bielaski dealt with the activities of Labor's national peace council; Captain Franz Won Rintelen, sent to this country to stop shipments of mu- nitions to the allies; and the Hans Lebeou Relief Bureau, ostensibly philanthropic organization but in req lity formed MT Bielaski said, to keep Germans and Austrians from working in munitions factories.
 Samuel Uttermyer of New York, whose name MT. Bielaski mentioned in connection with efforts of the Ger man agents to purchase newspaper in New York, today asked Senator Overman that he be permitted to tos- tlfy. The request was srnted, but no date was set for his appearance has been set.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-10
 GOVERNMENT
 |MMATURFD
Very Little Accomplished to Work Out Plan of Ec- o11omical Socialism.

Berlin, Dec. 8. Sunday (By The Associated Press.)-The commission appointed by the present government to work out plan for economic so- ciahzation has held it's initial session, but beyond organizing it has adopted no specific program of procedure. The Berlin Bourse and banking and in- dustrial circles, so far as the corres- pendent has been able to ascertain, do not expect the immediate enact ment of radical measures. The i'm pression prevails that the Ebert Haase government is convinced that the present political and economic situation is insuspicious. This seems to have been confirme0 yrecent ut terances of the leaders of both wings of the social democracy. s
 Eduard Bernstein, who represents the revolutionary government in the national ministry of finance, and who, with Harl Kautsky, under secretary of foreign affairs in the soldiers and workmens government, shares the in- tellectual leadership of the independ- ent socialists in a speech last night, said the most urgent problem at pres ent was maintenance of the nations economic system. Herr Bernstein said he was opposed to cOnfiscatiOn or ex- propriation. Our present situation is most critical-more so than most Of us realize,' he added. eve are lack ing in raw products, foodstuffs and our commodities, to procure which we shall require immense amounts Of money, We cannot seize the wealth of the rich people, for then the whole system of production would become paralyzed. Our state railways, which in by-gone' years, netted surplus or six billion marks, now show deficit of one billion marks. Our credit abroad is undermined, the Dutch and Swiss banks refusing us accomoda- tions because of the instability of our economic conditions"
 Herr Hirsch asserted that a dista- torship was undesirable as 1t would be incompatible with the principles both Os socialism and of democracy. He predicted that the Rhenish indus trial classes would not hesitate to call on the entente to restore order If the present condition of suspense was per- mitted to continue.
 The speaker said he opposed as ar- bitrary the attempts of Adolp Hoff- man, former editor fthe socialist ar gon, Vorwaerts, to disestablish the church as an issue of far reaching consequences which should be left to the determination of the ministry.
 Emil von Strouss one of the lead- inp directors of the Deutsche Bank said he was of the opinion that the government would be slow in carrying out. its program for economic radicali- zation and that the final deciSion would be rendered by tho people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-10
ROADbU|LD|NC
 DISCUSSED AT
 CHICAGO MEET
Closer Relations Between Federal, State and Coun- ty Authorities Labor Considered

Chicago, Dec. S-America's road building problems were discussed from all angles before the American Association of Highway Officials here today. and plans outlined for meet ing conditions during the coming year when construction will be resumed on broader scale.
 Speakers at the opening session summarized conditions in their re- spective districts, giving particular attention to projects delayed this year by the war, the amount of work in 1918 as compared with previous years, the cost of labor, the public sentiment concerning good roads, plans for 1919 and proposed legisla- tiOn necessary to develop the plans. From these summaries officers of the Association expect to prepare com prehensive report showing the ex- act national highway situation and also showing the steps taken in all sections to meet the emergency"
 Closer cooperation between feder- al, state and county authorities was urgd by speakers at the afternoon session, which was devoted chiefly to discussion of administrative prob lems confronting highway officials in their efforts to construct and main- tain highways. Speakers on the program included A. R. Hirst, of Wis consin, Alexander w. Graham, 'Mis- souri, F. R. Rogers, Michigan. Clin- ton Cowan., Ohio. Charles M. Upham. Delaware. Clifford Older. Illinois, and John H. Mullen,- Minnesota.
 Special study will be given the question of convict labor on the last day of the five-day convention.
 Tomorrow joint session will be held with the Highway Industries Association.
 "1t is certain that road building will be taken up with renewed effort during the next year. but to what extent it will be developed will de- pend largely on labor conditions," said one official.