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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
NICE RESIDENCE
IN VICTORIA

Mrs. G. E. Knox now has one
of the prettiest and neatest resi-
dences in Victoria. A house
which formerly was only boards
and battins, is now weather
boarded, painted, inside and out,
and papered until it is unrecog-
nizable, making a most comfort
able home. The western porch
is a work-of art, being built of
natural rock, bedded in cement.
half rock and half wood. which
is very tasteful. The design was
originated by Mrs. Knox, who is a
lady of original ideas. Another
innovation is a septic tank to
take care of waste from sink,
etc., which is thoroly sanitary
and also built after plan origina-
ted by Mrs. Knox, and her sister,
a Chattanooga lady. A large
tank catches water for use in the
household. All the fittings in
kitchen and lavatory are white
porcelain and very neat.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
I3.POUND DAUGHTER
ON FRIDAY, 18TH

Cards bearing the following
have been received in this city
from friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cushman:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Cushman
announce the birth
of a daughter, Mary Cathryne
on Friday, Dec. 18th,
Nineteen hundred and eighteen
weight, 13 lbs.
The young lady has certainly
achieved distinction at the out
set of her career, and undoubted-
ly. if she can't be president, may
sometime be the wife Of a presi-
dent. Mrs. Cushman, was Miss
Gladys Pryor, of this city, grand
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, E. S.
Haynes.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
Winners in
Canning Club

On account of the influenza epi-
deiuic in Marion couOty, it was inn
possible to hold our Club Rally at
Jasper, as we had planned. How
ever, prizes have been awarded for
records made by clubs and indvid-
nails. The Marion Trust and Bank
ing Co, of Jasper contributed $25
for prizes IN club work Gertrude
White, of Cedar Springs, made the
best record in the county among
the glrls, having gathered from her
teuth acre l,3I01 lbs. of tomatoes.
She canned 300 cans for market.
Many girls made splendid records,
in spite of The unusual drouth. The
prlze list follows:
!. Inaividual--
lst, Gertrude White, Cedar Springs,
S5.
End, Elizabeth Deakins, Sequatchie,
81.
3rd, Gertie Morrison, Cedar Springs,
t3.
4lh, Mamie Reed, Jasper, S2
Best record for marketing products
from one-tenth acre, Ethel and
Bette McCallle, Whi,well, 81 so
Best story of allow l Grew My
Crop" Muriel Scofeld, Sequat-
chic, $l.00.
Clubs
Club making best record in sewing,
$500, won by Ebenezer Club.
Club having best exhibit at Fair,
50, won by Richard City Club
Club having best club songs and yells,
SO, won by Jasper Club.
Honorable mention in. Girls Club
work -
Beth Norman, Katharine Norman,
Annabel Mitchell, Battle Creek;
Audra Brown, Eva Barker, Lucille
and Octavia Rigby, Whitwell; Le
ora Moss, New Hope.
v Poultry Club Work Prizes.
Best record for the year
1st, Frank Myers, Jasper, So.
End, Jessie Jones, Jasper, ~.
Bird, Martha Beene, Sweeden's Cove,
$3.50.
Greatest profit
LIST, Jennie Mae Meyers, Jasper, 81.
End, Mary Laymon, Whitwell, $50.
Sincerely,
KITTY McDONOLD,
Home Dem. Agt.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
TO PROVIDE HOMES
FOR ORPHAN CHI LDREk

The influenza epidemic has left
a large number of children home
less thru the death of one or
both parents. Many. of these
children have been sent to the
Tennessee Children S Home So
ciety, where they are being car
ed for until suitable homes can
be found for them. One parti'
cularly pathetic case is reported.
The mother and father both died
of influenza. leaving seven child
rem homeless, and without a rel
alive who could care for them.
Among the children were twins,
two weeks old. These babies,
now two months old, are at the
Receiving home Of the society.
waiting for someone to give
them permanent home. There
are many others at the receiving
home, both boys and girls up to
seven years of age.
The Thanksgiving season in
spired many people to extend
their love and protection and the
opportunity tor a chance in life.
to these little ones, but many are
left, and it is hoped that others
may be stirred by the coming of
the holy season of the Christ
Child, the bright shadow of which
is already seen, to open their
doors to a little one who has suf-
fered the greatest of all losses
that of it's mother.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
IN MEMORlAN.

Whltwell, Tenn, Dec t6, 1918.
Laurel Lodge No. 90,
knights of Pythias,
Whitwell, Tenn,
We, your committee, beg leave to
submit ne following resolutions:
Whereas, God, in His infinite wis
dom, has seen fit to call from the
walks of life our brother, DIR. Jno. l.,
Seay, Deputy Grand Chancellor of
Laurel Lodge No. 98, knights of
Pythias, who died in Birmingham,
Ala, Nov. "a, 1918, and
Whereas, Laurel Lodge deeply
mourns the loss Of Brother Seay and
joins the entire citizenship of Whit
well IN rendering to his beloved wife
and children, his aged father, broth
ers and sisters, our deepest sympa
thy III their bereavement
Brother Jno. l.. Seay was made a
Knight Of Pythias June is, 1908,
and became member Of Laurel
Lodge. No SO, and had risen to the
highest honor this lodge can bestow
on member, being unanimously e.
lected to represent us in the past
session of the Grand Lodge held at
Ovoca last June, but owing TO the
stress of work, being Chairman OF
the local board for Marion County,
Member of Pike Road Commission,
having charge of all War W ork
Campaigns in the Whitwell Zone,
as well as looking after his many pa
tients as District Physician for the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and r r. Co.
be was not able to attend the meet
ing.
DIR. Seay was a true Knight
courteous gentleman, friend to
those in need of assistance, and
pro moter of the business and indus
trial interests of the entire valley,
and in his death, the loss to the en-
tire community is great, and a place
is made vacant in the Lodge Room
and home which never can be filled,
Therefore,
Be it Resolved, that a copy OF
these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes. of Laurel Lodge, No. 68,
furnished the papers for publication,
and sent to the bereaved family.
Fraternally submitted,
Fl. II. REEDER,
J. M. PRICE,
/. J. DYKES.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
M0nteagle

StrisIt0 Ae Wtws.
People here are losing their
meat on account of the warm
weather, but it is turning colder.
Others have not killed yet, but.
are wanting to.
There is not much news to
write for the FLU" is keeping
the people at home, but hope ii
will soon be so we can be out a.
gain. We have not had any
Sunday school or church in near
ly three months. 1t is very lone
some with all the boys gone to
war, but We hope they will come
back again soon.
John Ladd End Miss Mamie
Adams were enjoying a o-horse
wagon ride Sunday. Hope they
did not get cold.
Mrs. Jane Henley and daugh-
ter, Miss Ada. called on Mrs. B.
F. Wooten and family Sunday.
There were three crazy men
went hunting Saturday night,
but didn't get anything but a good
wetting.
Albert Ladd and Miss Mamie
Adams were enjoying themselves
horseback riding Saturday after
noon.
Jim Shelters and family are
having their dose Of the flu.
Hope they will be out again soon.
5 We are glad Mr.. Wilson has
landed safe over there. Hope
he enjoyed his trip.
Bob Rollins called on Hubert
Wooten Sunday.
A Merry Xmas and a Happy
New Year. Ho1lyberry.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
Jasper, Tenn.

Speaaifo isf Mans.
Fair weather seems to be the
order of the day.
We regret to pen the death of
Uncle John Dawson but we tru-
ly hope he is as rest. A large
crowd attended the funeral.
Uncle Levi Webb is some bet
ter at the present time.
Mrs. Lena Foster and Mrs.
Rose Webb and Mrs. Nancy
Warren are looking for Santa.
Hope they will find him.
K. d. Curtis went to Whit
well. Saturday.
A. j Holloway is still poorly.
The children in our neighbor-
hood are all looking for Santa
Claus. Hope he will come a.
round. Rosebud.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
DENHAM & ARENDALE'S
CHANGE OF AD

Denham & Arendale, who ap-
pear to be the most enterprising
firm in South Pittsburg, has a
change of advertisement in this
issue which is worth looking oy-
er. They are drawing lots of
trade from this section of Mari
on, and people who go there to
trade find it is more profitable
than to make an expensive trip
to Chattanooga. The firm great
ly appreciates the patronage of
the people.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
When Christmas Comes

Whom Christmas comes, never mind the
cold,
like to get up prompt an go to school,
An do my sums.
An clean the walks 'thout waitin' to be
told
Though like sieddin' better, rs ruis.
Or .buildin' forts But nothin' amt 20
bad,
When Christmas comes
When Christmas comes. I'd just as nsf
give half
Ny cooky to the baby. an take care
About the crumbs.
It's fun to make the little fellow laugh,
An don't mind his taggin' ev'yywhere.
He can't help bein' little! I'm not mad
When Christmas comes.
When Christmas comes. ! don't forget to
give
My shoes wipe. an scrub my ears .
lot
Till my head huns.
An mother says. THAT boys too good to
livei,' } e%
But I'm not 'fraid of dyin'. cause I'm
not
No different from aiways--only glad
When Christmas comes!
Abigail Williams Burton.
Ha
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
STRAYED.

2-year-old heifer, red with
white spot on forehead, natural
muIey, swallow forkin left ear.
Last seen near the Dallas Dixon
place in Sequatchie Cove. Re-
ward offered for recovery.
r. H. ROGERS,
Victoria, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
eeeat for Flu and "Grlp, couahs.

81 had an awful cold that left me
with a dreadful cough" says Mrs. M.
E. Smith. Benton, La. Bought Foley's
Honey and Tar of our druggist and It
cured me completely" This grand
remedy should be in every household
coughs and colds are 80 prevalent.
Contains no opiates. Sold everywhere.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
R0BT. DYKES
DIES IN CAMP
Was Assistant Cashier OF
Bank Of Whitwell When
Called to Colors.

Friends of Robt Dykes. of
Whitwell, were shocked Friday
morning to learn of his death in
hospital at Boston, Mass, of
pneumonia, following influenza,
whIlher he had been removed
from camp twelve miles from
Boston when seized with the dis
ease anew. HIS father, j. J.
Dykes, of Whitwel, was apprised
of his serious condition earlier in
the week, and made haste to go
to the bedside OF his son and be-
fore he could get started on his
journey, received second mes
sage that haste was imperative,
as his son was worse. lnforma-
tion, however, reached WhitweA
by wire Friday morning about
900 that Robt. Dykes had died at
4:SO that morning.
AS assistant cashier of the
Bank of Whitwell for a consider
able number of years Robt.
Dykes was held in nigh esteem.
and his friends were numbered
as all with whom he had dealings.
He was also secretary of the Re-
publican Executive Committee.
having been so honored by the
Republicans of the county last
spring. He was a most exem-
plary young man, and held in the
highest esteem.
He leaves a wife. formerly
Miss Nina Grayson, of Whitwell,
to whom he was married about a
year ago. He leaves father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Dykes,
of Whitweil; a brother, Oscar U.
Dykes, now in camp IN South
Carolina. Mrs. Ed Mantz, OF
Chattanooga, and Mrs. William
Tolliyer Of Chattanooga.
At the time of his illness he
was doing provost duty with the
u. S. Army in camp near Boston.
The body was brought to Whit
well Sunday evening for inter
ment, being conveyed by auto
mobile hearse from Bridgeport.
Interment was made Tuesday
morning at II o'clock. The fun
eral was conducted from the C.
P. Church by H. A Seagle of
Chattanooga, who delivered a
splendid eulogy. The interment
following was ct the Walker GEM
etery. and the exercises were un-
der direction of the Woodmen of
the World, of which he was a
member. The f1neral procession
was very long, some 80 automo-
biles being in line. 1t was the
largest attended funeral ever
held in Whitwell, about 700 peo
pie being present, and it being
impossible for all to enter the
church. There was a profusion
of floral tributes heaped upon
the grave of a young man who
had friends only and not an ene-
my. His homecoming was sad
for he had not been home since
being called to army, not even on
furlough.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
For Group, .FIuv and Grip Coughs.

NJ. t Davis. leading merchant OF
Bearsville. W. Va, writes: "A few
nights ago one of my patrons had
small child taken with Group about mid
night. Came to my store and got Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound. Be-
fore morning the child entirely rnrov-
cred. Parents can't say enough FOR Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. Sold everywhere.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-12-19
Pain Kept Vim Awake Niahts.

J. W. Peck, Ceroopolis, Pa, writes:
"I suffered terrible pain; unable to lie
down at night. Tried three different
doctors, Three weeks ago began TAX
ing Foley Kidney Pills; Improvement
in my condition is really wonderful"
Use Foley Kidney Pills for kidneys,
bladder trouble, bachache, rheuD4tlsm.
Sold everywhere.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
TRANSPORT PLAN
OF THE BRITISH
(By Associated Press)

London, April IS (By maiD-The
British government, through a new
department known as the ROAD
Transport Board, is about to intro
duce "van power scheme" for the
control of every kind of road trans
port in the country.
The object Of the plan, it is stat
ed, is "to enforce every conceivable
economy in rducing the duplication
of all delivery services. to put every
vehicle engaged in road transport to
the best use in the essential trade
interests of the country, and to pro-
vide emergency transport for mill
tary purposes by using the surplus
vehiclese thus secured"
The country is being divided into
thirteen districts, with divisional
board in each, composed of experts
in the transport trade. Every road
vehicle will be registered and full
particulars taken of its carrying ca
pacity and character, and licenses
will be issued showing the purposes
for which each vehicle may be used
The whole scheme will go into op.
GRAFTON about June 1.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
MILLIONS Of
AMERICANS ARE
NOW UNDER ARMS
Secretary Bakers Statement That
There Are Over a Half-MilliOn u.
S. Soldiers in France Is Cheering
News to Every Resident of This
Country.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 9.--The United
States has now more than half q
million troops>in France.
Official announcement to this ef-
feet was made by Secretary of War
Baker late this afternoon. He said:
"In January told the Senate COM
mittee thera was strong likelihood
that early in the present year 100000
American troops would be dispatched
to France. cannot even now or
later discuss in detail further move
ments of troops to France.
81 am glad to be able to say that
my forecast in January has been sur
passed."
2,25O,O0O Americans Under Arms.
While it cannot bes tated what the
exact number of American troops
abroad is at this time, the follow
ing figures as to the total force both
in this country and in France were
obtained today from authoritative fig
urese:
The number of troops in arms May
Il, 100000; number under arms when
May mobilization is completed, 2,250,-
900; the number of drafted men in
service, 1,250,0O0.
Troop movements to France in the
last few weeks, under the spur of
events connected with the German Of
fensives in Flanders and Picardy have
exceeded in volume the most ex-
aggerated hopes possessed by mill
tary men six months ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
MOTHERS DAY
PLAN ARRANGED

Camp Kearny, San Diego, May 8.
Plans for the celebration of "Mo-
thers' Day" grow apace here, under
the direction of the Young Mems
Christian association, which has UNI
dertaken to have the occasion OBJ
served here as it never was before.
Already offers of more than $4,000
white carnations have ben received
and it is eXepcted that no difficulty
will be found in obtaining one for
every man in the camp to wear that
day.
Committees are at work to induce
the men to write a telegram or tele-
phone to their mothers in time for
the messages to be delivered on the
morning of May II, the designated
day. Probably two or three nights
will be set aside at each Y. NJ. C. A.
and Knights of Columbus building
in camp here on which there will be
no programs and the men, instead
of hearing a lecture or seeing an en-
tertainment, will be asked to write
to their mothers.
Several replies have been received
from the wives of prominent men,
who are also mothers, and will be
read at a mass meeting on the after
noon of Mothers Day, when Major
General Frederick S. Strong, COM
mander of the doth division, will
preside. Other exercises will be held
on the morning and evening of the
day, at the latter Of which choirs
from a number of San Diego church
es will sing. The morning exercises
will include services by regimental
chaplains at each Knights Of Coum-
bus of Y Mr. c. A. building in camp.
with regimental bands furnishing
the music.
Plans being put into effect here
recently attracted such favorable no.
tice from officers of the western de-
partment of the Y. M. c. A. that To-
cal officials of that organization
were asked to forward synopsis Of
them for use in other camps.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
HAMILTON OUT
FOR TREASURER
IMPERIAL COUNTY

Walter o. Hamilton, one of the first
citizens to take up residence in Ell
Centre and for years in business here,
yesterday issued the announcement
that he was to be an active candidate
for the office of county reasurer. The
announcement follows:
"To the People of Imperial County:
"After consideration of the matter,
l have decided to announce that will
be candidate for nomination for the
office of country treasurer of Imper-
ial county. The primaries come in
August. In the meantime l hope to
enlist the good will of my friends,
and make race that will win. / in
vite the cooperation of all other can
.didates for this office in order that
the people and the candidates them
selves may enjoy the contest as much
as possible.
"WALTER o. HAMILTON"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
MAURICE CHARGES
STILL UPPERM0ST
(By Associated Press)

London, May 9.--Although indicat-
ing that the government will weather
the storm brewing over the Maurice
charges, for the first time in the his
tory Of the Lloyd George administra-
ton inspired intimations appear in
the press supporting Asquith that an
alternative government is ready to
step in if the administration is de-
feated. In some quarters it is de-
clared the ministry's days are num-
bered even should it survive today.
On the government side, it is claimed
the premier has a complete answer to
the Maurice accusations; that debate
will not turn on technical procedure,
but will be what is described as an
open discussion of the merits of the
case, with certain important disclos-
urese relating to the extension of the
British front in France by the Fifth
army.
Lloyd-George was cheered when he
rose to speak. He said he had been
treated unfairly. He declared it was
the business of General Maurice to
come to the cabinet and show where
the ministers had made a mistake. He
said if the motion carried Asquith
would again be responsible for the
conduct of the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
CONGRESS DISCUSSES
BAKERS STATEMENT 7
(By Associated .Pressl

Washington, May 9.-Congress is
widely discussing Secretary Bakers
statement that his prediction that
the United States would have half a
million soldiers in France early this
year had been surpassed. 1t is not
disclosed how much more than that
number are in France. Secretary Ba-
ker requested that the statement be
printed precisely as given. The state
,ment permits of no amplification, as
to disclose the actual number trans
ported during the first third of the
present year would be to disclose the
rate at which troops are moving.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
IF AMENDMENT TO IL
QUOR LAW is FINAL
LY PASSED 1T WILL
MAKE CITY DRIEST
OF MUNICIPALITIES.
1t Will Be a Crime to Have
Any Amount of Beer,
Whisky, Wine, Etc, in
Ones Possession, Except
Branded as Prescription.

DischardiIg the "barrel of beer ard
81 .tn OF whisky" amendment, as pro.
"sed at ;l,a former meeting, the city
trustees last night passed to its Sec
"nd readine an amendm ont to the IL
aucr Ordi1sree which VII prol.i, t
any person from having in his pos
~ ssion anv LIQUORS whatever, exc ut
,iey be branded as prescript on
'."m the dug stores.
A delegation from the FL Cen r,
Chamber 'e Commerce, besides sey.
raj citizen@ Ortside that Organ;-,.
ton, waited upon the city trustees
and offered suggestions regarding the
proposed ordinance. City Attorney
Larew prepared the amendment, as
Instructed by the city trustees. who
favorably received the suggestions
from the citizens present.
The new proposed ordinance pro-
,idts that no liquor shall be dis
'p";sed Of kept by any person, club
or firm except drug stores, which are
allowed to keep not to exceed three
gallons, and to dispense it only ppo,
:. written prescription. 1t also would
provide that no common carrier staI
transport or deliver any liquors cx.
ccpt to drug stores.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
MANUAL TRAINING
EXHIBIT ATTRACTS
Excellent Work of the Pupils of the
Manual Training Department OF the
Grammar Schools in the Imperial
Valley Hardware Company Win
dOws Received Favorable Comment

The exhibit of the work of the
manual training department of the
FL Centre grammar schools now in
the windows of the Imperial Valley
Hardware Company is revelation to
those who are not familiar with the
work.
Here are various intricate articles
of furniture turned out by the boys
and girls in the Wilson school. Ar
tistic workmanship is evident in each
Iiece. Library tables, cedar chests,
chairs and various other articles are
turned out in way that speaks we'll
for the direction of manual training
in the schools.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
V0N H|NOENBERG
OPPOSED BY Won
HERTL|NG CROWD
Western Front Operations Have Not
Been Successful, Say Enemies of
the Chief, Hun Butcher-kaiser,
Though Wavering, Inclines to Won
Hertling and Ludendorff.
(By Associated Pressl

London, May 9.-SuppOrters of
Former Chef of Staff Won MOltke
are agitating against Won Hin
denburg on the ground that Ger
man successes on the western
front have not receached expecta-
tions, according to reports to The
Hague transmitted under reserve
by the correspondent of the Daily
Mail.
Another report, which, accord
ing to the correspondent, appears
to have some foundation is that a
sharp conflict of opinion has aris-
en- between Won Hindenburg, Lu-
dendOrff and the Crown Prince, on
one side, and Won Hertling and
Foreign Secretary Won Kuehl-
mann, on the other. The emperor.
after considerable wavering, is re-
ported to be inclining to Won Hert-
ling's side, although hesitatingly.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
PRESIDE TRAINING
CAMP OPENS JULY |
{By Associated Press).

Atlantic Port, May 9.-Officers of
a United States warship reported
sinking German submarine with a
shot which lifted the submersible out
of the water and severed it. The crew
of the ship were given an additional
furlough of ten days because of the
gunners' fine work. The warship,
which German sources previously had
reported wrecked, sighted three sub
marines. The gunners fired at the
nearest and the third shot was eff
fective The other submarines dived
and disappeared
Imperial Valley press., 1918-05-09
MCADOO TO PRUNE
R.R. WAGE INCREASES
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 9.-It is expect
ed that Railroad Commissioner Nc
Adoo will act on recommendations of
wage increases for railroad employees
aggregating $3OO,OOO,O0O annually
within the next ten days.
The indications are that he will not
entirely accept the recommendations
of the commission.