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Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-03
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN
ACTED AT SPARTA.
EscOl SeIby Found With
Throat Cut---Makes Die
ing Statment.

Sparta, IellIl., OepI. ZI.-One
of the most dastardly crimes
ever recorded In this vicinity was
committed in the edge of town
Thursday evening, when Escol
Selby'S' throat was cut and he
was left in the rain for an hour
or two before he was accidental
ly discovered.
After making dying state
ment alleging Chas. Dodson, II
year-old son of Johnnie Dodson
was his assailant, Selby sue
cumbed to his wound. Dodson,
who was subsequently arrested,
denies he is guilty of the crime.
Selby was l8 years of age, a
son of Jim Martin Selby, mana
ger of the Home Telephone Com
pany, and he had a splendid rep
utation.
Physicians and assistants ar
rived quickly on the scene after
the discovery was made, relieved
Selby and hastened him to his
home north of town.
He was at first unable to tell
with whom he had been, but
later his mind seemingly cleared
and he said, "Dodson," and fin
ally stated that Mr. Barlow could
tell who it was.
Later he stated that young
Dodson, who is not yet Is years
of age, got him to go to the
scene Of the crime on the pre-
text of meeting some girls there.
and that the last he remembered
was young Dodson holding a
club over him.
Young Selby died shortly after
making his statement.
Officers hastened to the home
of Johnnie Dodson, father of
young Chas. Dodson, with whom
Escol Selby was seen by several
persons shortly afternoon Thurs
day.
Young Dodson was found at
home and arrested and is now in
Jail.
When seen by your
correspondent, young Dodson
talked freely, but denied abso-
lutely any knowledge Of the
crime. He admits going to the
depot, and states that they met
a third party. with whom young
Selby did go toward the depot,
and that he transacted some bus
mess on West side and returned
and did some shopping. 1t is re-
ported that several pereons saw
Selby and Dodson beyond the
depot en- route toward the place
of the crime. Dodson accounts
for his time from about 8 O'Clock
and he is reported to have spent
some $ll, which. with the $6.75
found on his person. about covers
the amount young Selby drew
out of the bank Thursday.
Efforts are being made to To-
cate someone who can testify
as TO Dodson's whereabouts from
/ 80 to 8 o'clock.
Officers have gone over the
scene carefully and find that
selby was found a hundred yards
from where the scuffle had tax
en- place. he having crawled that
distance in an effort to attract
some passerby to his assistance.
The stick with which he was
struck was found. as was also
the razor with which his throat
was cut.
Tracks were seen but the rain
had almost obliterated them.
The entire town is shocked
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-03
Conner Huhnes Writes Of Army ie-Beliges
jackson County Will Prove It's Patriotism
By Subscribing Quota Of Bonds.
TT. Leavenworth, Kan.
Sept. 26th. 1918

Dear Sentinel Readers:
Probably a few of you, if not
all would be glad to know just
where | have gotten too.
Am glad indeed to say that
am yet with the colors.
We are located in the very
heart of our grand old U. S. A.,
upon the shores of that broad
and lazy stream, the Missouri.
often go down and gaze upon
her unsettled waters, as she
slowly makes her way southeast
ward toward, as the Iedians ex-
pressed, the father of waters,
the Mississippi.
Ft. Leavenworth being one
among the oldest forts of the
United States, affords many
points of interest, as well as
thought.
IT'S here Uncle Sam has locat-
ed one of his great prisons. One
among the largest in the world,
and by the way they are yet en-.
larging it, you see there is going
to be plenty of room for all those
unfortunates who disobey. Just
few days ago they landed nine
ty-three of the |. W. w. gang
behind her strong and impassa-
BILE walls. Some to grind out a
sentence of twenty years.
There is another prison here
nearer our quarters, which is no
small affair, when you wish to
speak of a prison. 1t is used as
a diciplinary barracks, or the D.
B. prison.
Just a few words about army
life. Will say in the beginning
that it isn't as soft a life as
some might suppose. You are
not priviledged to do this or that
as you think it ought to be done,
but as your superiors say do it,
and after thinking closely that
is the only course to pursue.
Without system there can't any
thing exist long. The worlds
were formed and set going in
one great system. Uncle Sans
mighty army is rapidly forming,
and on Sept. 18th along the
Alsace Lorraine sector was set
going, and | dare say will n OF be
stopped until the infamous Hun
'yells enough, or Old glory is
hoisted above the Potsdam cas-
tie, and the word Kaiser is for
ever blotted from world remem.
brance.
Havn't said the good things
about army life yet. In many,
many respects army life is just
grand. We are so we'll treated,
can scarcely believe there is a
war going on. We get the best
there is to eat, good clothes to
wear, and are located in quarters
that are kept strickly sanitary in
every respect. We've got to
keep them so. About the tough
est job I've struck since have
been in the service is X. P. duty.
If you don't understand thor
oughly what K. P. duty means
just ask any private when you
have chance. and he'll explain
in detail.
| am on as room orderly to-
day, that's the reason have this
chance to write.
Can't close these few remarks
without saying something COM
plimentary about Y. M. c. A.
activities. A camp never gets
so small. but what you'll find the
Y. NJ. c. A. workers busily en-
gagged. holding christianity, NOR
ality and right living ever before
the boys in khaki. teaching them
what il means to be a real man.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-03

Buy Liberty Bonds Of The Fourth Issue,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22
MARSEILLES
BY Special Correspondent

The annual Junior reception to the
Seniors OF the Marseilles high school
will be held in Wilson's hall this even
iuE
Shortly after six o'clock last even
ing tire alarm was sent in from the
Horace Bovard residence on Fairyiew-
The damage was slight, the fire con
timing itself 70 the lawn and board
walk. The tire probably started from
the burning OF leaves.
A large and appreeiative audience
heard the Rev. Bradfield. pastor OF
the Congregational church. who spoke
last evening al the regular meeting
Of the Home Defense League Mr.
Bradield spoke about his trip 10
Camp Funston. Kansas, where he Wis
tied his two sons, who are in the
service and are stationed at the above
camp.
The social affair planned for last
night by the Eastern Star and Masonic
orders proved TO be a very en- oyablc
one About one hundred were pres
ent, Various card games We're played,
including the popular five hundred A
tiooyerized lunch was served late in
he eyenins.
The funeral service Tor the late
;aylord States was held at 2 80 this
afternoon at the family home Rev.
NJ. G. Linton oilicated. Burial was iii
Riyeryiew cemetery.
Frank Bcftel, OF Joliet, is visiting
relatives here today
Geo. Brown. of Ottawa. Mas trans
lcting business in MarseilIes today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22
First Springs Used on Railways.

The first record Of The use OF springs
on railways is George Stephensun's
patent Of September, 1916 The first
locomotive with steel springs was the
Agpn0rla. built by Foster and RaStrick
In 1870. and now in South KenSingt0n
museum, London. This hal lamnated
springs ON the leadin. "heelS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22

Many regard the roots Of a tree MS
its most important part hut This is not
the case. The top or crown is Of ma
ior importance for there the processes
Of reproduction take place and there
the digestion of its food takes place
The crown contains the lungs and
stomach of the tree.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22
A Sad Case.

Visitor---"What has become of your
living skeleton"
Showman--"Oh, he is dead, poor
chap Drank himself to death"
Visitor--"Dear me, how sad"
Showman--"Yes. he married the
two headed woman. and what with
Two mouths nagging at him and two
hats to buy, it broke him all up"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22
Perfection by Degrees.

Rembrandt says: Learn to do well
what Won already know, and you WI
find In time the unknown things that
yon now inquire about.s
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22

Camp Logan, Houston, TeX.-Old
<aiser Bin get his here every day
The boys on the rifle range have ar
'anged moving etlieies of the Hun
eadel, They use them for targets
one OF them was shot so full Of holes
t was entirely camontaged in the dis.
ance and looked like seive, The
mage lends a certain realistic touch
o the practice that rings a cord Of
oy in every heart of the soldiers
whenever they score direct hit. A
eW days ago one of the boys hurled
\ hand grenade at the figure 1t land
I'd squarely and after the explosion
III that could be seen was the hole
II the ground,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22
HIGH SPOTS IN THE CAN.
TORMENT NEWS
Z q . q q Z zee q q . q q Z

Camp Dodge, Des Moines. la
There are now tWentyfaur complete
wards in the base hospital here Two
lew ones We're recentely opened Al
houhg there are 100 patients only a
ew Of them are considered serious
" the camp surgeon The health
condition Of Camp Dodge is better
han it has been at any preionsy per
od the officers declare
o
Camp Grant Rockford. IIl.-F0r
ontlnued good health take long hikes.
NTH this as his slogan Brigadier Gen.
rial Charles II Martin is keeping his
Infantry brigade here in perfect trim.
lie is an ardent admirer Of the walk
NJ exercises and even during the Sc
crest cold weather last winter kept
lis men at it with the result every one
if them is robust, strong, healthy
oldiof. The hikes have been increas,
d in frequency and distance with the
indian like summer weather, the men
rampline over miles of open country
II open warfare exercises and in
rench work
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Miss Lois Bray has just received a
letter from her brother. Corporal
Marion Bray, with the First Pioneer
Infantry, which was on the western
front when the armistice was signed.
His letter was dated Nov. 10. four
days after that event. He was well
and hoping for some orders soon. He
had just seen Howard Hurst, Roscoe
Hilton, Lewis Smith, Willie Hayes,
John Saunders and Laurie Benjamin,
all with him ex-members of Company
A, but transferred to other organiza-
tions, and pronounced them all well
and cheerful.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
What They Asked Him.

tired Of hearing the name Of q small
car of popular make. His name is L.
g. (Baron) Rothschild. It all hap
pened like this: On Monday morning
the baron, in his haste to get to the
Jewett Inauguration, as some say, slip
ped ON the sidewalk and broke q bone
in his wrist and tore loose two nga.
ments in his right hand. He has since
been carrying the hand around in q
plaster cast. Since then, whether in
the club or on the street, nine &C
quaintances out Of ten asked him the
question, Were you cranking a.
(name deleted to avoid giving free adj
acknowledgements News
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Concluded from First Page)

for assistance read and referred to
Commissioner earn.
Letter from VIM. F. Cooke, COM
missioner, relative embargo on build
ing material being raised. read and
filed.
Letter from Ernest Amos, comp
troller, relative license, taxes, ETC.,
read and fled,
Letter from Ernest Amos, comp
troller, relative county and county
school repositories, etc., read and
filed with copy of agreement of the
surety company bond copy
Communications from the jStrande
Mak-a-Tractor Company and the state
tax commission read and filed.
Receipt by J. S. Bitch, superin-
tendent state farm, for George John
son, read and filed.
Communications from w. A. Nc
Rae, commissioner of agriculture. rel.
alive lagrippe; from the board OF
commissioners of state institutions
relative payment of rewards for es.
capped convicts; from Farmers Ma.
tional Congress; from Florida State
Auto Association, and from McGehee
& Vogt, with prices of tractor, read
and filed.
Report of licenses issued by ta1
collector for November, 1918, show.
ing $500 collector for state and $31(
for county, read and filed.
Communication from w. A. McRae
relative to furnishing additional men
read and filed.
Bond for license to carry pistol by
J. w. Hood, with w. w. Stripping ano
R. E. Yonge, sureties, read and ap.
proved.
Copies of leases sent J. H. Secki-r
ger, F. w. Bishop. Lee L. Priest, L. L
Horne, Mrs. M. Horne, Florida LAND
Co., Dutton Phosphate Co., for execu.
tion;S covering dipping vat locations
read and filed. Lease by Henderson
Bros for dipping vat location proper
ly executed, read and filed.
Plans and specifications for dipping
watts filed by Mr.. T. M. Mclean.
1t was ordered that board advertise
AOA~ OAuo W SOloCI uC % OIpp1uR VdLS
according to specifications and loca-
tions to be furnished by Mr.. T. M
Mclean.
Reports of Inspector of marks and
bran brands Is. for s, districts Nos 1'2o and 81
Reports of justices of peace show.
ing fines and costs imposed for No
vember, filed by justices of peace fol
districts Nos. 2, 3, 16 and 10.
Reports of T. M. Mclean, state
live stock inspector, and H. Black
burn, county demonstration agent
read and filed.
All bills approved and audited or
dered paid.
Board issued warrants as follows:
Agricultural fund, Nos. $50 to 692
inclusive, $343.33; general fund, Nos
7166 to 7415, inclusive, $3639. 40; road
and bridge fund, Nos. 1854 to 1886
inclusive, $4240.O5; road fund, u. s.
appropriation, Nos. 456 TO ATT, in
elusive, $387.89; fine and forfeiture
fund, Nos. 6195 to 62O1, inclusive
$4,000; Marion County Guards fund
No. 972, $500; outstanding indebted
mes fund, Nos. 81 to 70, inclusive, &c.
1899.
Their being no further business,
the board adjourned.
w. D. earn, Chairman.
Attest: P. II. Nugent, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Among the pleasant observers of
Flo Flo last night were Mrs. D. E.
Davidson, Mrs. ]. B. Gaines and
others FROM Leesburg, Mrs. Robert
Vann and a party of eight from Dun
Mellon, and DR.. Reeves and another
party from Inverness.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

LOST-Black purse between Ocala
and the Kirby farm Wednesday night
Contains four one-dollar bills and two
50-cent pieces. Finder return to Star
Office or to Helvenston's store. Helen
Hardee. 12-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

We are now showing pretty line
of Ladies' Handkerchiefs for Christ
mas presents. Style Hat Shop, M. &
G. Bank building. LIT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

= A years subscription for good
magazine makes much appreciated
Christmas Gift. Leave your orders
with us. THE SPECIALITY SHOP, A.
E. Gerig. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

PERSONAL NOTICE-If the party
who sent me the, anonymous letter
will call at my place of business it
will be absolutely confidential. Bring
this notice. J. E. Allemand, N. Main,
Ocala, Fla. 12-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

The most complete line Of BABY
CAPS in Ocala is now on display and
the prices are extremely reasonable.
Style Hat Shop, NJ. & C. Bank build
ing. LIT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Just in, asplendid. selection Of ladies'
stationery Cranes and Montag'sl in
great variety of tints, at the Court
Pharmacy. 13-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Those odd pieces of Ivory toilet
articles would be appreciated by her
for holiday gift. The Court Pharm-
acy, south of the square. 13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

BUY your CUT GLASS early for
holiday presents. We are now show
ing an elegant line. Tydings & Co.,
opposite Harrington Hotel. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

D'Oliver Davis, the popular young
restaurant man, who has been in Jack
sonville all summer, is here for brief
visit to his Ocala friends.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

We have just received, special fol
the holiday trade a pretty line of cut
glassware, vases, water sets, rose
bowls, etc. The Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Accurate and prompt prescription
service is always at your command
here. Ask your doctor. Tydings &
Co., druggists. Phone 80. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Onion, beet. lettuce and collard
plants now on sale at 20 cents per 100.
Biting & Co., North Magnolia street,
phone IA. 12-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

The most complete line of proprie-
tary remedies in Central Florida is
always to be found here. Tydings &
Co., druggists. Phone 80. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
OCALA OCCURRENCES

A special meeting of the Royal
Arch Masons will be held at their hall
| at 7o'clock this evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Paper Drinking Cups. rs to pack.
age, ten cents at Gerig's Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
For expert piano tuner phone 427

A large line of Thermos bottles,
pints, quarts and carafes. We always
keep supply of filters for ALL
The Court Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

A letter from T. D. Lancaster Jr.,
serving in the navy, causes that pop
ular young mans friends to hope he
will soon be home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Paper Drinking Cups, % to pack.
age, ten cents at Gerig's Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
HEMSTITCHING

My hemstitching machines have
been removed to the residence of Mrs.
Mary E. Williams, Is Orange avenue,
corner Fifth street, where this work
will in future be attended to. Phone
408.
11-4t BESSIE RUTHERFORD.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

The business and social meeting OF
the Friedship Society, which was to
have been held at the home of Mrs. L.
N. Green this evening, has been post
poned.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

RAGS WANTED-At once. Cotton
rags; table or bed linen, underwear,
etc. No sewing room scraps. Must be
well laundered. The Star Office. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
UNCLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS

RATES:-Six line maximum. one
time Csc; three times Soc; six times
75c.; one month SO. Payable in advance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Have your Greetings Cards engrav-
ed, giving them a touch of individu-
atty. See samples at THE SPEC.
IALTY SHOP, A. E. Gerig. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Paper Drinking Cups, 25 to pack
age, ten cents at Gerig's Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

RAZOR BLADES SHARPENED-
1 sharpen all makes of safety razor
blades. All hair tested. Durham
Duplex doz. soc; other double-edge
$35c; single-edge, 25c. T. C. Peacock,
TOT Franklin St., Tampa, Fla. 9-1m6
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13
PAINT !! DECORATE +!

We paint your signs, be they large
or small. This is the seasone to hav
your interior decorations renewed
Paper hanging is our speciality.
lift SWAIN SIGN SYSTEM.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Carlyle Blackwell and Evelyn Gree
ley in Hitting the TRAIL" will be the
feature at the Temple this evening.
The names of this couple always go
with first-rate pictures. The Pathe
News will also be shown.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Miss Mae Stein, who is spending
the winter in Washington, has recent
ly been the guest of Miss Music Bull
lock in New York city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

w. K. Lane, M. 4
Surgeon, specialist
Throat, Law LibT
FlOfida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

We are pleased to note that Mrs. I.
w. Troxler is improving, although
slowly, and we sincerely trust that
she will soon be able to resume her
place where we know she is so great
ly missed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Smith and
daughter, Eva and Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson and daughter. Mary were
among the representative people
from Mcintosh yesterday interview
ing Santa Claus and remaining over
for the play at the Temple.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Mrs. j. M. Thompson has as her
guest for the winter Mr.. and Mrs.
Cole of Indiana. Mr.. Cole will be
pleasantly remembered here, having
spent one winter at the residence of
Mrs. Thompson eight years ago, and
is back in the land of sunshine, re-
newing old acquaintance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-13

Mrs. Harry Wilmington was hold
ing quite little reception up town
yesterday afternoon. Her friends were
indeed glad to see her out again aft
Ter her recent severe affection. Mrs.
Wilmington still has her eye band
aged, but will soon be freed from it,
with the happy knowledge Mat her
sight is not destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
THE WORLDS MARKET
Weekly Financial

New York, September S.-Restraints upon speculative activity. which are as- suming nationwide proportions, were imposed this week by the action of the stock exchcange. That institution, at the suggestion of the federal reserve board and local money pools, authorized close control over the call and time loans of it's members.
 Prior to- What development the market bore surface signs or a continuance of the previous week s advance. Gains of to points soon crumbled away, however, reducing many leaders to their levels of the previous fortnight.
 Conservative Wall street realizes that drastic actions are necessary if the financial, commercial and industrial in- terests of the country are to retain their present unassailable position. Advices from every section stress the increasing curtailment of loans, save for absolute essentials.
 In the unsettlement created by repres- sive credit measures, acceptance of the revised government contract by the rail- road executive received scant attention. Concessions have been made by both sides. but the right of appeal to court of claims is regarded as a distinct vic- tory for owners of securities.
 News from abroad was the most influ- ential factor next to the monetary situa- tion, the disorderly retreat of the Ger man forces finding unmistakable re- sponse, not only in the strength of do- nestle issues, but in foreign war flota- tions and rates of exchange to this coun- try's allies,
 There was a further weakening of ex- change on the northern European capi- tals, where latest political developments. as viewed by international bankers, in- clined more favoraby to the cause of the entente powers.