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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08
Clara Kimball Young,

49, VIHIN A1IUUdII SxUUUE. 31lss4sss4 q
In "The House Of Glass, Clara
Kimball Young will appear at the
Rex theater tomorrow in the role Of
Margaret Case, an innocent girl
whom train of circumstances con-
dennis to prison sentence. This.
picture was adapted by Charles D.,
Whitaker from the sensational stage
success by Max. MARGIN, produced I'M
der the direction of Emile ChautaTd:
and is being distributed as Eone Of
her Select Star Series releases III
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08
DANCE = A SUCCESS

OK The Red. Cross dance at the city
hall Saturday was we'll attended. A
hard time dance will be given next
Saturday and prizes will be offered
for old time waltzes. III
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08
BRIGADE TO MEET

The Boys Brigade will meet this
evening at z o'clock in the basement
of the Episcopal church and alllmem-
bers are urged to be present. 5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08
HOSTESS TO CIRCLE

49,. ~ Mrs. e. r. Getchell will entertain
the Dyer-Getchell Red Cross circle
this evening at her home. All MEM
bers are cordially invited. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Rev. George Backhurst, rector OF
the Episcopal church, will leave to-
morrow morning for, White Earth
Indian reservation, where he will
hold services, He will also speak at
Beaulieu, Wild Rice. Rapids and
Nabtaywash before returning to Be-
midi. He will he absent for about
four days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08
THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER
"A T T H E 4.
II H E "A + E r S
ION TRIAL. TONIGHT

At the Rex theater tonight, Bar
ibara Castleton will be seen in ION
Trial." supported by Sidney Aims
worth and little Mary McAlHstera
This is film Of unusual interest and
was produced by permission Of that
big theatrical producing firm, Cohan
e Harris. There will also be the sec.
ond showing of the "Broncho Billy
series, with G. M Anderson. There
will be seven reels in this program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs. Frank Smith of International
Falls is a guest at the b.. Ingersoll
home. ~,- =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Miss Ruth Edwards, formerly of
this city, now of Brainerd, passed
Sunday here, the guest Of friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

E. H. Ref, of the Consolidated Alb
.stract company Of this city, passed
Sunday with his family in Bagley: -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

>,s Pure white lead and linseed oil
house paint for sale by P. Barnell.
a. mo 429
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs. Nels Bye, Mrs. Ed Lindell
and Mrs. Earl Grinolds of .SolWay
were in the city Saturday shopping.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs. V.M. Owen of Hines passed
Saturday in Bemidji, the guest OF
friends. ,r-,-. .--.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

: $4,000 to loan on farms. Dear
Land CO, dit
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs. George Day of the town of
Northern passed Saturday in the city
on business m
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Remember, Wed. "Wheatless Day"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Miss Helen Kernbitsky, teacher in
the Boston Lake school, was the
guest of Bemidji friends Saturday !.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

- Mrs.~~L. F. .Cohenover of Tenstrike
was among the business visitors in
the city Saturday. ......
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

10y William Dennis of Bagley. was
among the business visitors in the
city Saturday. 3
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Charles Hartman of Turtle River
was in the city today on business.
He and his family will move to Pail
SADIE, Mimi, this week, where they
will make their home and where Mr..
Hartman has rented 400 acres of
meadow this year. He owns farm
of 80 acres near Turtle River.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs. Carl Bye and Mrs. Tom Miller
of Pinewood transacted business IN
the city Saturday. ~@, go -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08
Miss Amanda Anunsen Of Bagley,
who teaches in the Neving school,
passed Saturday in the city shopping.

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b Mrs. George OAKS, VINO mas .Ylsa.eu
relatives IN Grant Vailey ior sonie
time, returned NED 70 ner nome ~ - p 'in
-, -.
Mrs. :. =. Hines ana son, drovei,
returned saturday from Hines, WILEY
they passed a week Win W.T. < a''
Mrs. William Hines: T.. : .z..
~ Mrs. john keenan, OF A3erueen'
$. D., was IN the CITY Saturuay III
route to Turtle River Wnere she Will
spend the summer months.
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Misses Ella Ehlers, lngrld Olson
Saturday IN the CITY -: MISS rAAlei .
teaches IN the NeVlng SCI, scno C''1l:
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

~ One of these nice days you ought
: to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken. > l4t1
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs. Arthur Davis of Portland
Ore, is the guest of Mrs. William
Abel, 416 Irvine avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08
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PERSONALS AND
NEWsY NOTES

-. $4,000 to loan on farms. Dean
Land Co. 7d1lt1
>., Pure white lead and linseed oil
house paint for sale by P: Barneu.
,-- .-, 1 mo 429
Mrs. Frank Smith of International
Falls is a guest at the e.. Ingersoll
home. e.. a. u.
Mrs. m. Owen of Hines passed
Saturday in Bemidji, the guest OF
friends. ,f-.- .--. -
q; Mrs George Day Of the town of
Northern passed Saturday in the city
on business. = t1G
William Dennis of Bagley was
among the business visitors in the
city Saturday.
~. One of these nice days you ought
:. to go to Hakkerup's and have your
<nict,Ire taken. - 14tf
= MRS. l.. F. Cohenover of Tenstrike
was among the business visitors in
the city Saturday. .....
Mrs. Carl Bye and Mrs. Tom Miller
of Pinewood transacted business II in
the city Saturday. ~~@ $50
Mrs. Arthur Davis of Portland,
T. Ore., is the guest of Mrs. William
Abel, 416 Irvine avenue.
- Miss Helen Kernbitsky, teacher in
the Boston Lake school, was the
guest of Bemidji friends Saturday.
r Es
E. H. Ref, of the Consolidated Alb
stract company of this city, passed
Sunday with his family in Bagley: ~.
Miss Ruth Edwards, formerly of
this city, now of Brainerd, passed
Sunday here, the guest Of friends.
Mrs. Nels Bye, Mrs. Ed Lindell
and Mrs. Earl Grinolds of Solway
were in the city Saturday shopping.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

s.3% Mrs. John Keenan, Of Aberdeen,
S. D., was in the city Saturday, en-
route to Turtle River where she will
spend the summer months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Misses Ella Ehlers, Ingrid Olson
and Mabel Barber of Leonard spent
Saturday in the city. Miss Ehlers'
teaches in the Neving school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs P. L. Hines and son, Grover,
returned Saturday from Hines, where
they passed a week with Mr.. and
Mrs William Hines. =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

3. Miss Ella Stensgaard of @Ada5
Mimi; was in Bemidji Saturday, en-
route to Gully, where she teaches
school. She passed Easter vacation
with her parents. 3D. s&ssgy.sss = r.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Arne W. Aamodt, federal county
agricultural agent, was called to st
Paul, Saturday night by the death
of his mother. He expects to be alb.
sent from the city for a week or ter
days. 70.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

- Miss Freda. Haugen, who has been
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. R. q.
Richardson, and ! husband during
Easter vacation, returned to-. her
home in Bagley Saturday. i
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-08

Mrs. George Oaks, who has visited
relatives in Grant Valley for some
time, returned to her home in Brain
erd Saturday.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
KILLED IN FRANCE
LinZy Austin Goodwin Victim OF
Railroad Accident

The news of the death of Linzy
Austin Goodwin, which occurred
somewhere in France recently, was
received here the latter part Of last
week. The message came to Sheriff
S. G. Alden, father of Mr.. Goodwin's
wife, Mrs. Goodwin at the time be.
ing with her sister in Nashville.
The message stated that Mr.. Good.
win was accidentally killed while
working on train in the government
service. He arrived in France sever
al months ago, having volunteered
from Nashville.
The young man was a son of L. E.
Goodwin, of Camden and is survived,
in addition to his wife, by his father
and brother Hite Goodwin and sister,
Mrs. Minnie Tally. His bereaved wife
has the sympathy of our entire peo-
pie in her sad loss.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
AMERICANS IN ITALY
The Number Has Not Yet Been
Made Public

American fighting troops are now
in Italy. They have arrived in force
from France but the exact numbers
is not known. These troops are in
addition to the hospital and sanitary
units, whose arrival was made known
some time ago. This announcement
was made by Gen. Payton G. March,
chief of staff.
The greatest significance Of the de-
parture Of our troops for Italy is the
fact they can be spared from France.
This is considered proof that the
western front situation is absolutely
satisfactory. The dispatch of our
fighting men to the Italian front also
means a wonderful effect on the
morale Of the Italian people.
The Italians have been doing some
great fighting and have badly damag-
ed the Austrian army that was sent
against them. With the assistance OF
the American boys the Italians are
greatly encouraged and strengthened.
Maj. Gen Eben Swift, Of the
American military mission to Italy
was the first to greet the newly arriv-
ed Americans. He had already made
arrangements for their comfort. The
Italians greeted them with enthusiasm
and rejoiced at the splendid physical
condition which the American soldiers
showed. The Italians appeared great
ly astonished when the overseas men
Immediately sought out bathing
place and then started several games
of baseball.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
(Contiaued on page 81
TURKEY SEWERS RELATIONS
Germany Would Not Divide Spoils
of Roumania

The relations between Germany
and Turkey have been severed, ac-
cording to direct information from
Constantinople.
This announcement was made by
the Copenhagen correspondent of the
Exchange Telegraph Agency and re-
ceived in this country Monday night.
The excitement against Germany,
the advices further say, has been
growing particularly after last weeks
events. The Germans recently de-
manded the cruiser Hamidieh, the
only large ship then in possession of
Turkey as compensation for the Bres-
lau, the former German cruiser, which
was destroyed in the Dardanelles
while under the Turkish flag. Des-
pite Turkeys protest the Hamidieh
has departed for Sebastopol with the
German flag flying.
Germany would not divide up
Roumanian booty equitably and Tur-
key and Bulgaria became dissatisfied
and Turkey severed relations.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
A GOOD MEETING

A protracted meeting was in prog
ress last week at the Methodist church
in Trezevant. The meeting was I'M
der the management of Rev. Under
wood, the Methodist pastor, assisted
by Rev. R. H. Jackson, the Cumber-
land Presbyterian pastor and Rev.
Walker, of Hazel, KY, the latter do
ing the preaching. The christians of
the town took an active interest in
the services and much good was
accomplished. Many regretted that
the meeting had to close when it did,
but the preachers had to go to other
points.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
carroll Boz HopefuI

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Kennon,
of the Nineteenth district of this
county, this week received a letter
from their son, Joe Thomas Ken
non, who is in the navy. Young
Kennon has made two trips across
the Atlantic, conveying troops
transports. Kennon. who has beer
sick in the naval hospital at Brook
lyn for several weeks. stated in bis
letter that all the boys would be
home for Christmas dinner, as
they have the Huns whipped.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
ORDER CANS NOW

Housekeepers who have not laid in
their canning supplies should do SO at
once, advises the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. Reports
from the states show that already
some sections of the country are hav-
ing difficulty in securing containers
for home canning. The shortage of
tin cans, glass Jars and rubbers,
coupled with delayed express ship
ments, makes it imperative to place
orders for supplies Immediately if the
needs of the next two months are to
be met.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
PEAY,s SPECIAL TRAIN

The special train from CIarksville
containing one hundred business men
arrived here one hour late Friday
afternoon. 1t was jolly crowd Of
boosters, and their enthusiastic work
for Austin Peay made the guberna-
torial candidate some friends here.
Judge Collision was the principal
speaker. They were accompanied by
an excellent band. The crowd at the
depot was small but those present en-
joyed the occasion.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02

This follows closely the release of
hotels, restaurants, clubs and dining
car services from their pledge, effec-
tive August l.
No change has been made, the Food
Administration announced, in the half
and half rule and purchasers of wheat
-four will be required to continue the
purchase Of an equal weight of wheat
substitutes. Bakers, still are required
to make victory" bread, containing
at least Is per cent wheat substitutes
Coming in of he new wheat crop has
made it possible for the release of
voluntary wheat saving pledges, the
Administration said.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Interesting Statement About the
Huntingdon School

The Board Of Education of Hunt
ingdon begs leave to call your atten-
tion to the change of management
Of the school here for the coming
year For the past several years
we have had a splendid school, one
that has met the needs Of our peo-
pie very satisfactorily; but schools
like everything else have undergone
wonderful changes and new demands
are now being made Of them and to
educate our children rightly we must
give audience to these demands and
avail ourselves Of every opportunity
to make our schools more efficient,
and thus prepare our children to
meet life's duties and responsibilities
more successfully.
The history of the Industrial and
Training school is too well known to
the people Of Carroll county to need
reciting here. Under its manage
ment the patronage has been fine.
Many young men and women not
only Of this county but from all over
Tennessee and adjoining states read
lily attribute their success in life
largely to the training they received
while attending school here. We re-
peat with quite good deal of empha-
sis that we are proud Of our school
history, and suffice it to say no back
ward step shall now be taken. Due
consideration has been given to
every feature that will tend to make
our school better than it has ever
been, and we ask the cooperation of
all the people that we may have
every assistance needed in carrying
out our new plans for the school.
Some Improvements viii be made
in the school plant which will add ma
terially to the comfort Of the students
and teachers, but until the war has
ended we must ask the people to bear
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
THE PUBLIC SALES

The personal property of Prof. j.
H. Bayer was placed on the market at
public sale last Friday and the sale
continued until Saturday at noon.
Quite a lot of stuff was sold, some of
it at bargains but most of it brought
verv fair prices. The land was bid
IN BY Prof. J. ]. Hendrickson and L.
L. Pettus, the latter getting the Beas-
ley place and Prof. Hendrickson the
13 acres back of the L 7. s. build
ing. The IS acre tract brought
$3.50 the other $500. Saturday
afternoon the personal property of
the late Miss Ida Doherty was sold.
The sale proving very satisfactory.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
CONGRATULATE WILSON

The executive committee of the
Tennessee Law and Order League, or
ganized this year to suppress mob
violence, following the burning of a
negro who had killed two white men
at Estell Springs, has sent telegram
TO President Wilson congratulating
him on his recent address as follows
"The Tennessee Law and Order
League, organized in March to COM
bat mob violence iii this state, re-
joices in your noble and stirring adj
dress to the American people on this
monstrous evil. The executive com
mittee is urging local representatives
to hold public meetings at which your
address, will be read and steps taken
to inaugurate a campaign of publicity
in accordance with your ideas. Such
public sentiment will, we trust, have
its effect on state and local officers to
whom you appeal. We pledge our
cooperation in all that you may do
to make our democracy what it claims
to be-"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
HoLMEs-YoUNGER

Mr.. Hardin Holmes and Miss Dol
lie Mai Younger, clever young people
of Irrelevant, were married last Sun
day afternoon. Together with a
few friends they drove to the home
Of Squire R. A. Newbill, who said
the ceremony. The groom is the son
of L. H. Holmes and the bride is the
daughter of the late R. A. Younger,
and they have large circle Of friends
who wish them much happiness in
their married life.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
THE JULY DELIVERY
Over 300,O 900 Yanks Have Crossed
the Past Month

Three hundred thousand American
soldiers safely landed overseas during
the month of July Last week over
$4,000 embarked for overseas, and it
has been authoritatively announced
there are now 1,253,000 American
fighters overseas. This great army is
over there for service and many Of
them are in the front ranks of the
fighting.
1t is exceedingly gratifying to the
American people that such a large
number Of men can be taken across
with so few mishsps. 1t is certainly
a compliment to the efficiency of the
war department in its method of pro-
tecting the conveys that carry the
boys across.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
BIG TENT MEETING

A great revival Of religion is in
progress at Lavinia this week. The
meeting is being conducted by Rev.
Burrough of Milan and large tent
is being used to accommodate the big
crowds that attend the services. Much
interest is manifested in the meet
ing, large numbers attending from the
communities around. The meeting
commenced last Sunday and will con-
tinue through the week if not longer.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
observation-disclosures

Miss Bessie McMackins, of Hollow
Rock and Ernest Rose of Nashville
were quietly married at the home Of
the officiating minister, Rev. Mr..
Jones, pastor of the Hollow Rock
Methodist Church. Both are employees
of the n, c. & st. L. Railway and
will make their home in Nashville.
The bride is ore eff Hollow Rocks
best families and has host Of friends
who wish her well in her married re-
lations.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
MRS. MoLLIE NoWLIN

News reached this county early
Monday morning of the death of Mrs.
Mollie Nowlin, wife of Rev. James
Nowlin, at her home at Martin. She
was reared in this county and besides
her husband she is survived by her
two brothers, DR.. G. T. Newbill and
Albert Newbill; and a sister, Mrs.
James A. Webb of Trezevant. Mrs,
Nowlin was a member of the Missi-
onary Baptist church, in which church
her husband has been a minister fol-
many years. Her remains were in
tered at Martin.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
CARRIED TO CAMP
Failed to Answer Call and Got
in Serious Trouble

William E. Woodland, of the Cedar
Grove community, was brought in
Sunday by Sheriff Kirk and placed in
Jail. Woodland was in the call to leave
last week for camp but ignored it
and we understand was in hiding to
prevent being indicted into the SER
vice.
full deserter and he was arrested under
The local board declared him a will
direction of the board and sent to
Camp Oglethorpe for trial before :
court martial. He left in charge Of
Sheriff Kirk.
Registrars who wilfully refuse to
respond to the call of the local board
are likely to get themselves into ser.
ious trouble.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-02
CROP BEING CURTAILED
Cotton Standing Well in Some
Sections

The cotton crop deteriorated. 6.s
during the condition period ended
July Is, and on that date stood at
1910 per cent, as compared with nor
NAL, according to figures compiled
from information sent in by Com
mercial Appeal correspondents.
This compares with condition of
s5.8, given by the government as of
June 25. 1t indicates yield, accord
ing to the government method Of
computation Of 100 pounds Of lint
per acre, against an indication of
approximately 200 pounds on June
rs.
The average deterioration during
the July period for 10 years has been
2.S, the greatest deterioration S.S,
in 1916.
The lowest end-July condition re-
ported officially during the past 10
years was 7O.3, in 1917, and the
highest 1871, in 1911. The 1O-year
average for July is ITO per cent.
Texas, according to Commercial
Appeal figures, shows a loss of IA
points in condition. Elsewhere the
crop has held up fairly well. The
1O-year July average condition in
Texas is IT'S and the lowest during
10 years 60 per cent which was re-
corded last year.
Deterioration everywhere it has
occurred in the west is attributable
entirely to drouth and high tempera-
lures, and to dry weather and cool
nights in the eastern belt.
Boil weevil seems less numerous
than month ago, and has not been
active.
Picking has become general in Tex
as coast counties, and well into Cen
trail Texas Louisiana has ginned some
new cotton.
Except where farmers are continu-
ing cultivation to preserve moisture
and to combat the boil weevil the
crop has been finished and has been
laid by with fields clean and well
worked Labor with some difficulty
has been sufficient to meet the de-
mand, but the greatest need will not
occur until picking becomes general
throughout the belt.
In Tennessee the most Of the month
was little too dry even for cotton.
Nights were zoo cool. Early plant
ings are in excellent condition, but
younger cotton is not of good color.
Recent rains have been highly bene-
fetal, The plant generally is free
from insect enemies, has been well
cultivated and was laid by with clean
fields and excellent soil conditions
Rust has caused some damage, but
otherwise there has been no COM
plant except for the drouth.