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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28

The Fourth Annual Short Course
of the Division of Extension and
the Polk County High co -operat-
ing will begin at Copperhill on
Wednesday February II and end
in Benton on Saturday March g.
These short courses will be held
for one day in ten communities of
our county. Their purpose will
be to meet the problems of farm
ing and home life that every com
munity must face, and discussions
by anyone upon topics of flaming
and home life will be desired.
Pure bred cattle representing
our three beef breeds; pure bred
poultry, draft horses and farm
products will be taken around to
each community; specialists from
the division of extension will give
us talks on various lines of agri-
culture; demonstrations in cooking
will be given for the women.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
liver DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says IS year Old Kenuey Lady, Who Tells How She Was Rsvsd
After Few Doses Of Nack-Draughk
sGeadorsvflle. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia

Meadorsvflie. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
Nigginbotham, Of this town, says: "At
my age. which IL e5. the liver does
not act 30 well as when young. A few
years ago. my stomach was all out of
fix. I was constipated. my liver
didn't act My digestion was bad, and
It took 20 little to upset me. My ap.
petite was gone. I was very weak. :.
decided would give Black
Draught thorough trial az knew It
vas highly recommended for this
trouble. I began taking IL I felt
better after few doses. Ny appetite
improved and 7 became stronger. Ny
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon Fightsd with few
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. X. Bacon
)ent Saturday and Sunday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Fet zer
near Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. p. BeetS visit
ed Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Kimsey
Sunday,
B. NJ. CaSada has returned to
Washington d. c.. after few
days visit with homefolk.
Bryon Schumacher spent the
week in Etowah.
Mr.; I. A. Wilson of Charleston
is visiting her son Robert Wilson
here.
Don't forget Rev ]. +. Fogle-
mans appointment at Mt Herman
the second Sunday of March.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
Land Sale
Benton Banking Company

V. A. Garrett, r. L. Ramsey ct al.
No. $50. In chancery court al
Benton, Tennessee.
In obedience to decree OF the
chancery court at Benton. Tennes-
see, made at Chambers, in the
above styled case, l will on Mon
day the 4th day of March, 1918,
in front of the court house door in
Benton, Tennessee, sell to the
highest and best bidder the prop
erty in said decree described, be-
ing certain tract or parcel of
land lying and being in the old 9th
civil district thew 2nd) of Polk
county. Tennessee, AMI described
as follows:
A certain tract of land contain
ing 220 acres more or less, and
bounded on the north by Dunn, on
the south by lands of Merrell, on
the east by lands of Merrell, and
on the west by lands of Dunn.
Also another tract containing 2
acres, more or less, situated in the
same district, county and state,
and bounded on the north by the
lands of Dunn; on the east by the
lands of Campbell; on the south
by lands of Campbell; on the west
by the lands of Campbell, contcin
ing in all 227 acres more or less.
Said sale will be made subject to
the homestead of said X. L. Ram
sey and wife, but in bar of the
right of redemption and OH a cred
it of one aud two years. notes with
approved personal security, with
interest from date. will be required
and lien on the land until the
purchase money is fully paid.
February 1918.
Al. Williama
Clerk and Master.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
Non Resident Notice.
Clerk and Master

Estell Davenport VS..
Will Davenport.
No. 1885, In chancery court al
Benton, Tenn.
1t appearing from the allega-
lions in compartments bill which
is sworn to that Will Davenport
is non resident of the state of
Tennessee and a resident of the
state of California so that the or
binary process Of law cannot be
served on him. 1t is ordered that
publication be made for four con
secutive weeks in the Polk County
News. a newspaper published in
Polk county, notifying said non
resident to appear at the March
rules of said court to be held at
the court house in Benton on the
first Monday in March 1918, the
same being rule day of said
court, and make defense to laid
bill or same will be taken for CON
tessed and the cause set for hear
ing Elk parte as to him. This
January l4th. 1918.
A. J. Williams, c & M.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
need BIG HERDS
Europe's Meat Supply Must Come
From America.
Warning Nations Have Depleted Live
Stock at Enormous Rate, Eve,
Killing Dairy Cattle For Food.

American stock breeders are being
asked to conserve their fiocks and
herds In order to meet Europe's ire
mendous demands for meats during
the war and probably for many years
afterward-
The United States food admins
tration reports that American stock
raisers have shown disposition to
cooperate with the government In In
creasing the nations supply of live
stock
Germany today is probably better
supplied with live stock than any 9TH
er European nation. When the Ger
man armies made their big advance
into France and then retreated vir-
tually all the cattle In the invaded
territory - approximately 1,sO0,000
head--were driven behind the German
lines.
But In Engiand--where 100000
acres Of pasture lands have been turn
ed into grain flelds--the cattle herds
are decreasing rapidly. One OF the
reasons apparently is the declining
maximum price scale adopted by the
English, as follows: For September,
s17.78 pcrnl00 pounds; October. $17, 2S;
November nnd6 December, s1808; jan
larry. S14.40. The effect Of these prices.
was to drive ,baelb animais on tlsa mar
ket as soon as Possible, y.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
Non Resident Notice.
Benton Banking Co. VS..
w NJ Harrison, ct al.

w NJ Harrison, ct AL
No. -, in Chapcery at Ben
ton. Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from
the bill which is sworn to that
Baxter Harrison, Dan Harrison,
Ben Harrison, Joe Jenkins, Henry
Harrison and other UNKNOWN
heirs of Noah Harrison. deceased
whose names and residences are
unknown and cannot be ascertain
ed upon diligent inquiry are all
non residents of the State of Ten
flesscc. sosthat the ordinary pro-
cess OF law cannot be served on
them. it Is therefore ordered that
publication be made in the Polk
County News. newspaper pub
llshed in Benton, Polk county,
Tenn. for four consecutive weeks
requiring said non residents and
unknown defendants 10 appear
before the clerk and master of
said court at his office in the court
house in Benton on or before the
first Monday in March, 1918, and
make defense to said partition
bill or the same win be taken for
confessed and the cause set for
hearing OK partc.
This January 20, 1918.
"a. j, Williams, c. & M.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
Short Course In Agriculture

Each community is expected to
furnish music and take part in the
program
Every body is invited to attend
these short courses and make them
of some benefit to some one else,
watch for the program for your
community.
Time and places of meeting will
open daily at 9 100 and include the
whole day. Dinner will be served
on the ground. The dates are as
follows:
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
doses Of Black Draught"

Seventy years of successful use has
made Thedfords Black-Draught Z
standard. household remedy. Every
member. Of every family. at times.
need the help that Black-Drausht can
give in cleansing the system and 10.
lieving the troubles that come from
constipation. indigestion. lazy Liver.
esc. You cannot keep we'll unless your
stomach. liver and bowels are in good
working order. Keep them that Iway.
Try lack-Draught. II acts PROMPTLY.
gently and 10 natural way. ri you
feel sluggish. take a dose tonight.
You will feel fresh tomorrow. FIrics
ssc. q packase--ons cont lose
ALI druggists. j. - N
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in
f1uenced by constitutional conditions, and
IL order to cure il ycu must tax" al
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh heidi
cine is taken Internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians
in this country for years. 1t 10 COM
posed OF some OF the best tonics known.
combined with some of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination Of
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials, free
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo o.
III Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28

! Joseph Sullivan was visiting al
Etowah, Saturday.
S. L. Higdon was here or
business Thursday,
J. c. Higginbotham made a
business trip to Etowah Friday.
The Company boarding house
at Gee Springs is nearing COM
pletion.
Crumbley and Woody have put
sawmill in operation up Coffee
Branch, south of this place.
Mrs. w. ]. Mahoney and chill
dren of Etowah spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Scog-
gins.
Aunt Nancy Blackwell has re-
turned from a tep-day visit with
Etowah friends.
Several of our people attended
the Washington's Birthday Enter
tainment at BENTON Friday night.
Bessie, the four days old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. C.. Stand
ridge. died Saturday and was
buried Sunday at Cog Hill.
Will Scroggins has moved toI
Wetmore.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
SIX TRANSPORTS REACH U. 8.
Bring Many Troops and welfare
Workers Home. and 500 Sacks
Of Mail

New York-Wounded American SOL
diers who arrived here Dec. 10 from
overseas on the steamer Kroonland
lande Wednesday when the troopship
reache, her dock after spending the
night down the bay. The Kroonland.
which left Liverpool more than a week
ago, brought sixty-three officers and
1,1sO enlisted men and 1O6 civilians.
The United States transport Gala
mares, carrying fourteen officers and
1.472 men. all navy personnel, reached
quarantine here. Another transport.
the Guantanamo, also arrived.
The Tenadores. an American vessel.
one day overdue. also arrived with sS2
troops and l49 civilians, and including
welfare workers and sos sacks OF mail
as did the British transport Ascanina
with 1.44l officers and men.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
MeApoo URGES RAIL CONTROL
Director General Would Extend Pc
riod Until Jan. I, 1924.

Washington.-Exten of the pc
riod of government control OF rail-
roads for five years. until Jan. 1. 1924,
was recommended to Congress by Di-
rector General McAdoo.
Advantages of this, Mr. McAdoo
said, are that it would take the rail
road question out of politics for the
present. give time for carrying out an
extensive program of Improvements,
and provide opportunity for a fair
test of unified control to indicate the
permanent solution of the railroad
problem
THE President has given me per-
mission to say that this conclusion
accoris with his own view of the mat
ter" Mr. McAdoo said in concluding
letter addressed to Senator Smith
Of South Carolina. and Representa-
tive Sims. chairmen respectively, of
the Senate and House Interstate Com
merce Committees.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
AMERICANS ARE ON THE RHINE.
French Enter Mayence. Yankee
Reach cobIenz and British
CoIoone,

London, Dec l2.-The three bridge
heads to be occupied under the terms
of the armistice are now in the hands
OF the allies.
French troops entered Mayence
CMainz) Tuesday. Previously the
Americans had reached Coblenz. and
the British Cologne.
A large proportion of the west bank
of the Rhine is now held by the allied
armies. The Belgians and British are
along practically the whole course OF
the river from the Dutch border
southwark to Bonn The Americans
are on the Rhine in their whole zone
of occupation, from Rolandseck to
Trechtinghausen tabout sixty miles).
Their main force. however. still has
to move forward about four miles to
complete occupation of the sector i'm
mediately west of Coblenz. The
French have yet to reach the west
bank in a wide sector between Karls-
ruhe and Mayence.
Belgian advanced infantry marching
toward the Rhine mas reached the
line Viresen-Dulken. southwest of Gre
field. Light elements are at Kempen-
millem, northwest Of Crefeld.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
U. S. CROP VALUE
$12,272,412,00O
REPORT SHOWS ALL PRODUCTS
EXCEPT WHEAT AND CORN
sURPAss RECORDS.
INCREASE IN ACREAGE
MOST CROPS WORTH MORE De
CAUSE OF HIGH PRIcEs PAID
TO PRODUCERS.

wsstsrs Newspaper Union News service
Washington-Witha Q total value Of
&l2.272.4l2.000 the nations principal
farm crops this year were worth more.
based on prices paid to farmers Dec.
l. than in any year in the history OF
American agriculture. December crop
estimates OF the Department OF Agri-
culture showed that this years total
exceeds that OF the former record
year. 1917. by s614.3s0.oOo. There also
was marked increase in acreage. the
355.s95.722 total exceeding that Of last
year by lO.70O. 900 acres.
The nation will be in even a better
position TO fulfill its pledge Of 20,OO0.-
900 tons Of foodstuffs to Europe next
year than had been expected.
Most OF the crops are larger than
the five-year average and some OF
them established records. particular
ly spring wheat. barley. rye and to-
bacco. Corn. however. fell below the
five-year average.
The wheat crop is larger than the
five-year average and almost 300 .000.-
000 bushels larger than last years
crop, but it is more than 100000. 900
bushels smaller than the record crop
Of 1915.
Almost all of the crops were worth
more this year than in any previous
year because OF the high prices paid
to producers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
Colorado.

A good force is employed on the
Santiago mine in East Argentine in
development work
Rear Georgetown the Cole Mining
Company is operating the Broadgauss
lode ON Griffith mountain.
The Golden Age mine and mill 1t
Springdale are both working two
shifts and are seeking men to put On
the third.
At Idaho Springs the Chamberlain
sampler, which has been in operation
there for the past thirty years. is .
thing of the past
A Boulder report states that G. W.
Gordon Of Springdale has opened up
. splendid vein Of silver on the Durias
claim, near his mountain home.
In Clear creek county the reported
finding Of molly bdenum ores on Bard
creek is creating no little excitement
among property owners of the claims.
In Gilpin county Ress & Co., leas-
ing on the Frontenac, are taking out
the pillars in the 400foot level. The
ore is averaging from $40 to $25 . ton
and is found in fair sized punches.
a spite of winter temperature, ore
strikes continue in the Boulder coun-
~ camps Manager Beckwith OF the
Philadelphia Mining Company at Vic
tor has discovered an ore shoot fifty
feet in length and carrying a streak OF
80 per cent tungsten from eight to
thirty inches wide at the 137 level OF
the Philadelphia shaft
The November output Of the Grip
pie Creek district Ii the lowest for
any month thus far In the year. the
tonnage treated at the several plants
aggregating 68,476 tons. having an
average value Of S10.14 per ton. and a
gross bullion value Of $694,963. This
is falling off from the previous
month of about 10000 tons and
100000.
The production made by lessees ct
the United Gold Mines Company for
the month OF October totaled forty
broad-gauge cars with q gross content
of 1890 tons. The average value Of
the ore shipped to and treated by the
Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction
Company at Colorado Springs was
about one ounce gold. or $40 to the
ton.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
WESTERN
MINING AND OIL
NEWS
Denver Metal Prices.
Arizona.

F. D. Thomas Of Denver. . geolo-
gist representing the Carter OIL Com
pany. is investigating the Holbrook
oil field
The United Pacific property at Su-
perior 10 shipping about 1000 tons OF
ore a month to a smelter, with very
satisfactory returns.
A plan to stabilize prices and out
put of copper has been outlined BY
the leaders In the industry and 1t IL
now practically certain that all tho
aid possible will be given BY the war
industries board
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
Montana.

Montana Power Company has de-
clared . quarterly dividend Of IN pef
cent, payable Jan. 2 on stock Of rec
ord Dec IA.
Kennecott Copper Company de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend
of 81 a share, payable Dec. 81 to stock
of record Dec. 10.
The Ophir plant Of the Butte-De-
troit Company's contract with United
States Steel Corporation for delivery
of manganese concentrates runs up
to July 81, 1919.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
New Mckee.

The hoist for surface tsamway be-
ing put in ut Mogollon by the Oaks
Company is being installed and CON
struction of track will be pushed rs
fast as material arrives. Lumber d.
liveries have started
It is announced at Ration that q
company Of mining men from Denver
has taken = bond and lease on the
claim Of the Western Molybdenum
Mining Company and an adjoining
mill and that they are now looking
for miners, though they have . force
Of forty men under contract, to imme-
diately develop the property and get
out the product.
A Silver City report states that re-
gardless Of the lessoned demand for
manganese because of the cessation
of the war. 1t IL announced that the
operations ON Boston Hill will be con-
tinued for some months at least and
the regular quantity Of manganese
ore win be mined. There Ii . possi-
bility that operations will be kept up
as long as the supply lasts. The out
put has been worth many thousands
of dollars to that section the last few
months.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
WyomlnS.

The Glenrock Oh Company brought
IN q we'll in the Pilot Butte field with
4 flush production Of $50 barrels, the
new hole being one Of the best in its
initial yield In the field.
The Ohio OIL Company has complet.
ed q well on Kirby creek that viii
produce in the neighborhood of 100
barrels, and about fifteen wells are
drilling or starting as . result of the
Kirby creek strike. Early this sum
msr three test wells were put down
ON Kirby creek and all proved fail
uros.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
Peruxians Quit Chile.

Lima, Peru.-A Peruvian steamer
has arrived at Mollendo with 400 Pc
ruvian citizens who had been living in
Chile
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-13
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
a N" 80 I MO"
COMING EVENTS

ss -sl-fn NV ~ I ItI"h .SF~s sssfs'cs
COMING EVENTS.
Dec 9-I3-Colorado Farmers and Fafm
Women's Congress at Fort Collins
Dec. susi-siiu- winter meebnB ot
Colorado Editorial Association al
Denver.
Jan 2i-2s-western Stock Show as
Denver.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-17
GAMBLER

Gambler, Jan. 16.-Mrs. Chas. Fl.
Mathews has returned home from a
three weeks visit to her sons in Jack
sonville. She was accompanied home
by Master Francis Mathews, who will
make his grandparents visit of in
definite duration
Mrs. Mary Elliott and son, Duncan
of Ocala, spent part of the past week
as guests of Mrs. C. w. Quick. This
was their former home and their
many friends always give them a
warm welcome.
Mrs. Henry Sylvester is at home
again, after a ten days visit to her
mother, Mrs. Holly at Rochelle.
Mr.. Ed Caldwell was summoned to
the bedside of his brother at Fruit
land Park Sunday. Mr.. Caldwell has
returned, reporting his brother inn
proved.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. MartsoH of
Beaver Falls, Pa, are domiciled in
their cottage for their annual visit,
the former looking after his extern
sive property in CaRdler.
Messrs. Lester and Elmer Hall of
Rochelle, who have been visiting their
brother-in- law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Sylvester, have taken their
departure, the former going further
south and the latter returning home.
The men of Gambler, wishing a
place away from their own hearths
and homes to congregate and toast
their soles while enjoying the .com-
forts of smoke and discussing the
topics of the day (other than) which
we forgot to mention, the irnproviseu
seats in the sunshine south of the
postofice. But the suns rays have
been very modest here of late, neces-
stating change, consequently as
their forefathers of old, they arose to
the occasion, and have converted the
main room of the cigar factory into a
club room. A good stove provides
warmth and other furniture provides
the necessary comfort; literature is
provided for those whose converse
tional powers do not feel exhuberant.
Messrs. C. H. Mathews and j. H.
Mathews drove their market hogs to
Belleview Thursday where a car was
awaiting them, they having been sold
before leaving town.
Mr.. James Rexwinkle is expecting
his parents and brother, Master Dom
aid Rexwinkle from Vandalia, Ills,
this week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-17
WEIRSDALE

We1rSdale, Jan. 1--we are glad
to report that no serious damage was
done by the had wind storm which
visited Us last Friday night. Some
of our western friends tell US the
storm reminded them of the winds in
Oklahoma. If so, we are thankful we
don't live in Oklahoma.
Mr.. Ford of the Thomas Advertis-
ing Service, in Jacksonville, was a
mess caller here Monday morning.
Mr.. Holmes Walters, travelling sales
man of the Jake Brown wholesale
grocery, also paid US visit Monday.
Mr.. w. II. Buckley went to Jackson
vile last week as delegate from Ok
lawaha to the Masonic grand lodge
convention there.
Our excellent sportsmen, Messrs.
E. B. Lytle and J. r. Altman returned
yesterday from hunting an the Dun
Mellon hard road with the limit in
quail.
Mr.. George Altman from ChatEa.
nooga, Tenn, is visiting his parents
here, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Altman.
We are glad to report that Mrs. NJ.
E. Albertson is improving.
Mr.. NJ. E. Albertson was caller in
Ocala yesterday.
Mr.. T. A. Peterson has been sick so
that his family has not moved into
Weirsdale from their country home
since the beginning of the winter
term of school.
Little Misses Geneva and Thelma
Coggins are on the sick list this week.
We were also sorry to learn that Mrs.
"A. NJ. Reed was quite sick Sunday,
but is now improving. Mrs. c. S..
Gates, postmistress at South Lake, is
also recovering from a few days
sickness.
Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Kelsey were in
Ocala Tuesday afternoon.
S Mr.. j. III. Douglas went to Ocala
in the rain last Wednesday afternoon,
Jan, 9Th.
Friends of Rev. n. C. Nation will
be sorry to know that he has given
up his charges at WeirsdaIe and
Gambler.
Mrs. Harvey Kimball, formerly
Miss Grace Simpson of this place, is
reported to be quite sick m OcaIa.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rheinauer
motored to Weirsdale yesterday eve
ming to call on Mrs. R. L. Lyle. s
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-17
Advertise in the Star.
aEa4 plenty o. Hard Food.y

There are three things to keeD :a
mind when considering diseases OF the
teeth-frst, that soft food is injurious,
and that plenty of hard food should be
eaten; second, that infection in the
gums and tooth cavities may cause dis
orders by the pus being swallowed and
so conveyed 10 the stomach and in
testines; thirdly, that the pus. may
cause more serious trouble by being
absorbed through the lymphatics..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-17

Patsy Gillen returned from Jack.
sonville yesterday afternoon and re-
surned his former occupations. Patsy
has shown plenty of pluck in trying
to get into the service, and now that
he has been turned down he will try
To serve the country at home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-17

The hne-ups for the basket ball
game tomorrow viii be as follows:
Sanford Forwards Ocala
Mae Thrasher Callie Gissendaner
Cora Lee Tillis Loureen Spencer
Helen Peck Kathleen Leitner
Helen Hand Louise Spencer
Guards
Dorothy Rumph Ruth Simmons
Mertie Blalock
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-17

The order of the fuel administra-
ton does not affect Ocala. None of our
industries burn coal. Most OF them
obtain their power from the city
plant, which burns either crude oil or
wood.