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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
l.. M. Rhodes Here

Hon. L. M. Rhodes, who holGs
a splendid. position in Florida, has
been here for the last week. He
spoke at the courthouse Monday
afternoon to the farmers union
and the public generally. The
county union held a session in the
forenoon and the speaking oc-
Cured at l o'clock. He spoke on
the war, patriotism and the union.
He had a good crowd to hear him,
and his speech was very much ap-
preciated by his old-time friends.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
MANY OVERSEE LETTERS
Millions Received From Soldiers
in France

The amount of mail being re-
ceived in this country from SOL
diers in France is enormous, and
when we take into consideration
the amount that goes over there,
we get some idea of the amount of
mail handled BY the postofice
department, and 1t is not surprising
that mistakes are sometimes made.
More than 1000, 700 letters were
received since July 20 from SOL
diers in France.
Railway mail clerks worked up
80 per cent of this mail at ports in
France for cities and railroad
routes inthis country. The other
20 per cents arrived at the ports
in France too late to be worked
and was shipped to save time and
worked atthe New York postoffice.
On August Q there were received
on one ship 2,823,OO letters, and
on the same day a transport
brought in 100000 at another
port. On August 5 there arrived
on one ship 2,OS1, 900 letters.
This entire mail was Immediately
dispatched, the last of it leaving
before the expiration of "a hours
of the arrival Of ships in port.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Flee From Moscow

Lenine and ssTrotzky, premier
and foreign minister of Russian
Soviet government, the leaders in
bringing about the alleged peace
between Russia and Germany,
have fled FROM. Moscow and are
somewhere in hiding. Russia is
displeased with conditions and q
reign of terror by social revolu-
tionists was feared by the leaders
of the Bolshevik government, and
they left for Germany for protec-
ton, it is claimed. A very bad
condition of affairs obtain in Rus
STA, but no one will object to any
that may come TO Len
inc and lrotzky.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Teachers Institute

On Saturday, August 81, the
teachers of Carroll county will
meet in the first day OF their ms
titute work. Every teacher Of the
county is not only requested to
be presant, but BY order of the
State Superintendent is ordered
to be present. The public school
law of the state requires all teachers
to attend the institute of their
own or some other county and as
we did not call our teachers to
meet in a five or ten days institute
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
primary we're:
Enlistment Stops

Voluntary enlistment in thearmy
and navy were completely sus-
pended Friday to prevent dis
rpption of industry pending dis
position of the bill proposing to
extend draft ages to include all
men between IS and 45 years.
Orders we're issued by Secretaries
Baker and Daniels directing that
no voluntary enlistments be &C.
cepted until further orders.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
A PATRIOTIC OCCASION
A Large Crowd attended Exer-
cises at Courthouse Sunday

Chancellor j. w. Ross, of Jack
son, was the principal speaker in
the patriotic meeting held in the
courthouse Sunday afternoon for
the registrants Of 1918. under the
direction of the local board at the
instance of the Provost Marshal.
General E. G. Crovder. Mr.. j.
Sam johnson presided and DR.. j.
B. Cox, chairman of the board,
read the letter of greetings to
the registrants of 1918" from Gen.
Crowder. The invocation was pro-
nounced BY the Rev. G. G. Hines,
and music was furnished by the
Hico Community Band, directed
by Mr.. Doran, of one of the u. S.
A. regiment bands, who is on leave
Of absence, and who has four sons
in the service. Mrs. j. T. Peeler
made an interesting talk on the
MAP of Europe"
The heat was intense, the court
house was crowded and the reg
istrants satin body; but everyone
listened to the scholarly and fer
wildly patriotic address Of the bril-.
liant young Judge of this chan
Gerry division. Judge Ross said
that while present conditions we're
encouraging, that Americans must
not be willing to think peace or
write peace, much as they loved
it, till an honorable peace could be
written in Berlin or Vienna; that
the French front was only small
portion of the battle line and that
the enemy already held too much
conquered territory. He said it
was incumbent upon every loyal
citizen to put the matters of the
nation first; that it was no time to
criticise the administration; that
Germany deliberately forced the
United States into war, as could
be proven by the medals given men
who sank ships and war must be
made until right prevailes.
The chancellor's speech was one /
If the best our people have heard
m war questions. and 1t did much
rood in setting the people right on
hese questions. The courthouse
gas too small to accommodate the
arge crowd that was in town. a
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Died From Poison

A very sad and deplorable acct
dent occurred in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. James Yarbrough, near
Macedonia, last Sunday. Their
little two-year-old daughter was
suffering slightly from bowel
trouble and the father gave her
some mild remedy to relieve the
trouble. In securing THE medi-
cine he left a door IS the re-
ceptable, in which be kept his med
icines, open, and on a lower shelf
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16

was a bottle containing a small
quantity of carbolic acid. The
child secured this bottle and drank
the acid. Mr.. Yarbrough saw
her as she swallowed the poison,
but too late to prevent it. In an
instant the child fell to the floor,
timber as a rag, and completely
unconscious. 1t regained con-
sciousness a short while before it
died. Death came about 3 o'clock
in the asternoon.. The burial oc-
cured Monday at Shiloh.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Over the Top

Twenty-Five counties in Tennes-
see have gone over the top in
the war savings campaign, ac-
according to the reports from
CHATTANOOGA. OF these counties
only two, Weakley and Upton,
are in West Tennessee. The coun-
ties that have gone over the top
have subscribed $l8 per capita,
which is the amount allotted to
each individual in the state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
BUYS DRUG STORE
w. E. TOwnes Purchases the
Priest & Patterson Business

A deal of more than ordinary
interest was made last Tuesday,
when Joe Priest and Mrs. j. T.
Patterson sold the Priest & Patter-
son stock of drugs and business to
w. E. TONNES. The death of Mr..
Patterson and the inability of Mr..
Priest to secure registered phar-
macist rendered it necessary for
some change to be made. Mr..
Townes, desiring to come backn
to his old love, secured the stock
and splendid business. Mr.. Priest
will remain with Mr.. TONNES for
a while.
Mr.. Townes, for many years,
was very popular and successful
druggist at this place. He is
registered pharmacist and will fit
right into the business. He has
many friends all over this section
Of the county who will be delighted
TO see him back in business.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
VICTORY IS NEAR
So Believes Lloyd George the
British Premier

Premier Lloyd George, of En-.
gland, ia statement made at
Meath, Wales, the latter part OF
the week, declared that the END OF
the tunnel" through which the
allies have been travelling for four
years was getting nearer.
Mr.. Lloyd George made no
apology to any man, he said, for
any part he had played during the
war.
And | propose to fight on to the
end" he added.
Some people had complained,
continued the premier, that he was
too optimistic in the view he took
of things.
Il don't think I am" he In
sisted. II was not one of those
who thought it would soon be
over-never. ! thought it a long job
and a terrible job, but l have
always been confident we would
get throught, for | knew we were
fighting for the right and that the
God of righteousness would see us
through"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Exchange Of Prisoners

John w. Garrett, American
minister at The Hague, has been
designated to represent the State
Department and to head the mis-
sion of the United States, which
will meet German delegates at
Berne, Switzerland, within month
to discuss the treatment and ex,
chance of prisoners of war.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
To Quick Conclusion

The enlarged war program was
explained to the senate military
committee by Secretary Baker in
urging enactment as soon as pos
sible of the administrations man
power bill extending draft ages
so as to include all men between
Is and 40 years. He said the ex-
tension was essential to provide
the men needed and bring the war
to a quick conclusion.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Our Fleets Ready

1t has been said that the Ger
man fleet is planning to come out
of its safe retreat soon and engage
the British and American navies
in sea battle. Some are inclined
to believe that a battle of this kind
might end the war. 1t is safe to
say that when the German navy
comes out the navies of the allies
will give satisfaction.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Union Academy rleeting

A splendid protracted meeting
was held at Union Academy, in
the Nineteenth district, last week.
The services were conducted by
Rev. J. G. Cooper, the pastor, but
the preaching was done by Rev.
p. s, Brinkley, of Oklahoma.
Good crowds attended and much
interest was manifested. There
were thirteen additions to the
church and six baptisms. The
ordinances of baptism was admin
istered Saturday morning at Kings
levee.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
JOnes--DOutin

Rev. Sam Doutin and Mrs. Ell
nora Jones, of the Atwood COM
munity, were married last Friday
night. The ceremony was said at
the home of the bride in the pres
ence of a few special friends.
These are prominent people of their
community and their many friends
wish them we'll in their married
life.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16

during the summer. so we are call
ing them to meet one day at the
time during the school term.
The program is not vet made,
but will appear in the papers of
the county. In the meantime be
preparing something special to say.
d. /. BARNHILI.,
County Superintendent
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
MUST HAVE JOB

When working man in England
leaves his occupation and desn't find
another in fourteen days he is auto
matically in the army. Such a rule
as that in the United States would
soon put an end to strikes and might
mean the employment Of more peo-
pie than now have jobs.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
Only Half Crop

1t is claimed that in the western
end of this county. especially 10
the Atwood community, the cot.
ton crop will be cut at least one
half by the dry, hot weather and
red rust. 10 fact, the entire
county is suffering from these
causes, and there will be a decided
cut in the yield promised a few
weeks ago.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
REGISTRATION CARDS

Major Rutledge Smith of the State
Council of Defense will in few days
begin sending out registration cards
for the Forthcoming registration of
all male citizens between the ages of
Is and as. Local boards have been
requested to estimate the number of
men in each county who will be regis
tered and to notify the State Council
of the number Of cards required.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
EIGHTH DISTRICT
Result OF Recent Primary in this
Congressional District

F. E. Bryant, Of Henry county,
and H. E. Graper, of Henderson
county, were elected democratic
state committeeman in this dis
trict, The vote was: Bryant,
5000; Graper. $500; Morris,
5,207.
This is governor Rye's home
district, and he carried it by 1904
votes. Peay carried it by 240.
The returns in the congressional
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-08-16
VANDERBILT INcLIInFn

The Vanderbilt University has been
added to the list of educational insti-
buttons asking for special army train
ing camp units, emitting them to uni
forms and rifles and army instructors.
The University of Tennessee is also
included in the list.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
LighiWeighis Now Hold
Spot in Fans Hears

Battling Nelson was a rugged fighter,
o glution for punishment, and q wick
cd punlsher himself Ad Wolgast fol-
lowed the footsteps Of his predecessor
as an assimllator Of punishment and a
hitter Of ability. Ads demon-like ag-
gressiveness won him q place all his
own among the ranks Of the lightweight
champion. Called the Michigan bear
cat. he was fully equal 20 the monlcker
up 10 the time be went against Willie
Ritchie and was beaten so badly he
fouled his conquerer 10 save himself
the ignominy Of a knockout. Wolgast's S
ability TO take poundlngs has resulted
dlsastrouly for him, FOR he is merely
she'll Of the wonderful fighting
physique so remarkable a few years
ago.
Then came Btchie and Welsh-the
former a real fighter with the heart Of a
lion, the latter already an old man with
a flghtlng heart, but willing 10 take the
punishment n necessary.
Then there IS Benny Leonard prob
ably the greatest OF them all. Time will
settle that issue. It already has settled
the fact that the lightweights have
provided a line Of champions OF rea
discrepancies in the buleted
game Of pusilism.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
BY PAUL PURALAN.

A tradition will hang to a bah club
Back in 1859 the Cincinnati Reds went
through sn entire season without a
defeat, winning ST straight games.
Since 1869, almost half a century ago,
the annual question In baseball has
been-"llow about the Cincinnati Reds
tnis season2'
In those 40 years not a Red club has
won a pcnnant yet the question is al
ways esked
Last year there was more hope, the
great Matty had taken charge Of the
club.
How about the Reds for 1887
We pick the Reds for third place
in the National League race. They
have lost q pitcher who was good for
95 or more games O season, which is
a serious loss to the best Of ball clubs,
end Matty must m his place with
youngsters. We pick the Reds for third
place because we believe fatty will
be able to use his six pitchers TO the
best advantage.
When we read about Hughie Jennings
having twenty pitchers in training
camp, six pitchers looks rather ludi-
crous. but Mstty has seven and prob
ably will keep six Of them.
The loss Of Fred Toney was a seri'
Gus blow to the club Toney was goos
FOR 25 more wins year. At the heat
of the pitching stan viii be Pet
schneider, a Highlander who coult
be one OF tlIe most effective pitchers
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
United press Sian Correspondent.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
NEW YORK, April ii-Compared with
the heavyweight. middlewelght and
other classes among the boxers, the class
Of the llghlweights stands out In bold
relief as O class Of boxers and fighters
who have held their places Of endear-
ment IN the hearts Of boxing fans ever
since boxing came TO be recognized as
a real, live sport.
From the days Of Jack McAuliffe and
others Of the old school right up to TIE
present champion, Benny Leonard, there
has hardly been a time when the crown
wasn't held by a remarkable lighter
come Of the time by a boxer Of class.
Freddie Welsh offers one blot on the
card Of years that have past. The Brit
ish fighter was really thab-all Of It.
some years ago. but the rctroercsslon OF
boxing into no decision contests Of
fered Welsh a shield that he could not
resist. Many times within the span OF
years during which he posed as the
worlds lightweight champion, Welsh
was beaten Surely, had laws and rules
Of that particular bout permitted de-
cision. Welsh's crown would have
slipped from his head long before
Benny Leonard delivered the wallop
that finished him as a defensive hulk Of
q champion.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
OUR LITTLE
ALIEN FRIEND

There's a little
Guy, even though
lie is German, we
Don't think everybody
is really down on
Him, and that's
Little Fritz
Dachshund, the
sad eyed little
Gink. He amt
Never done noth!n'
TO nobody, he amt.
Look at his shape.
It's even been
Kept under the
German iron flsi,
or heel. As low
Down as they could
Get him. Don't you
Kinda feel soft
For the little
Rascal?-So all
You little Fritzies
over here, don't
Go snooping around
So dOwncast ana
Hunted looking You
Amt IN the Naterland.
Turn around and
Bark at 70
Nobody has anything
Against you, even
II you are a little
Low down German.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
Bv PAUL PURAIAN.

After three years in the cellar. willy
old Connie Mack appears ready for a
jump into more pleasant surroundings.
For the FIRST time since he broke up
his wonderful Athletics In 1914, Mack
has a well balanced club. a club that
can hit and field, club which must be
counted as dangerous opposition
The Athletics Of 1918 have but one
Shortcomings Mack has a weak pitch
ing stan unless his rockies are able to
show some big league pitching other
wise the Athletics look capable Of caus-
ing trouble for several other American
League outfits.
Ncan Gregg. the old Boston and
Cleveland pitcher had a great season
With Providence last year and looks
nc for another good season. Larry La
ioie told me that in 1917 Gregg was as
good as he had ever been In the Ameri-
can League. George Foster. the Red
soX sensation Of couple Of years ago,
has been added 10 the club. and should
win many games. Myers In a clever
right handler and should have a good
season. But that's about the end OF
Macks pitching possibilities. The
youngsters arc Perry, Adams, Geary
Fahey and Watson, none Of whom ap-
pear very sensational.
Forrest Csdy and McAvoy will do
the catching. Young Perkins proba.
bly, will be carried for bullpen duty.
The Athletic infleld Is very good. de
/ fensively, but lacks the wallop with The
stick. George Burns will be at frst
/ shannon at second. Dugan at short anC
| the great Larry Gardner at third. Du
/ gan is one Of the greatest yuong infleld
/ ers in the league. Il Is being freely pre-
dicted that In this youngstsr Mack hal
made another Of his sensational finds
! shannon Is a very fair keystone sacker
The Mackian outfleld will be made NJ
OF Tilly Walker, Merlin k0pp. anC
/ Jameson, with Rube Oldring as utilit!
outfolder Kopp and Samieson werl
among the promising outfelders devel
oped last year. kopp batted aroun,
800 in the international League. afte
he had been turned back by Boston
and Jameson hit about 260 with tn
Athletics.
The club may not be the powerful
hitting aggregation which Mack bull
Up last year, but Il is better balancel
In all departments.
One Of the surprising things abou
the Athletics is the feeling on the club
Il was generally supposed that IN
members Of the Red Sox sent 70 Phila
delphla would be soured by bein
/ transferred from a second place tear
TO q tallender. This. however, is 4
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
HOW ABOUT THE REDS?


in the league If he tried. Eller had
good season last year and should do
better. Mike Regan is in the same class.
Matty will depend upon Rube Bressler.
formerly Of the Athletics, and Dutch
Reuther for his southpaw pitching
The wonderful Hal Chase will be at
FIRST this year. There Is no better in
ltial sacker in the league. At third the
Reds have the best bet Of the league in
Heine Groh. The mid-section Of tho
diamond is a problem Lee Magee will
play second. Lee may be good OF bad,
as he Is Cincinnati bred and has al
ways wanted TO play ball with the
Reds, better work may be expected OF
him than last year. Lena Blackburn
viii be at short. lie has been up once
or twice but there has always been
someth ng lacking.
The Cincinnati outneld will not have
10 don its chapeau to any club IN the
league. Ed Rouch, the leagues lead
ing batsman and one Of the best neiders
in the game, will be in the center gar
den Greasy Neole. wonderful fielder
and a 300 hitter, win occupy left and
the steady. hard-hiiting Tom Griffith
will be In right.
Sherwood Alagee win be the main re-
lief for the outheld while sam Crane
a rookie Of promise, will act IN the
utility role for the outneld.
The attack Of the club should exec
every other club Of the Natona
/ League. Third position IS as low q,
the Reds should fall this year.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

Cronsy 49,. .--... il6 465 i76- 5s7
Totals 49, .--.. go soc 756-2252
ATLAS POWDER RESERVES.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
NURSES FROM FARM
MAKE BEST BOXERS
BY L. II. BLANCHARD.

United Press star lorresp spOndent.
CHICAGO. April ii.-Camp Custer.
Mich, today has 100 boxes who have
dropped wand drills and dumb bell exer-
ciscs FOR the more strenuous glove
game. They are nurses with the base
hospital attached 10 the cantonment OF
tho S5th division.
One knockout and nine decisions was
the result Of their first card here, one
boxer succumbing to the deadly left OF
a co-wOrker.
Charley White. Chicago boxer and
former instructor here. said almost
every pupil in the nurses class had
wicked left.
"Their uppercuts are good-sort OF 4
natural blow" said Charley. "Their
lefts are more natural FOR them than for
men, but they can't land a straight
one. When they try that the result Is
always a 'haymaker.' "
"The girls from the farm are huskier
than those from the city and that may
explain why eight out Of nine decisions
at our first show went TO country
girls"
White started tho nurses boxing
class more than a month ago. the young
women asking for IL on the grounds
that they could protect themselves
against atrocities as the Germans have
/ perpeirated IN Belgium and France.
Posing rope skipping. shadow boxing
bag punching and short boxing bouts
constitute the training program. only
four OF the number beginning the woIL
have dropped out.
ITS been good Tor them" said
White "Some OF my star pupils could
give boys from the other classes q
tough battle"
Evening journal., 1918-04-12
! THE EVENING JOURNALS DAILY PAGE OF SPORTS +
IN
TIE BEST SPORTING PAGE IN WILMINGTON.
Connie Mack Has Chance TO
Pull Athletics Out OF Last Place

the case. They seem perfectly salts
fed, mainly. 10 is said. because they
got away from Harry Frazce. who was
not very popular with his men last
year.
u viii not be al an surprising 90 see
the Athletics pull out OF their cellar
position this season.
Evening journal., 1918-04-12

WHY THE BIRDS COME NORTH.
&c big league mgr's
Are onldent OF
Coping the two
Pennants. All the
Hurlers are IN
Nldseason form,
And the off-pitcherB
OF last season
Are back in their
Old form. The swatters
Are slamming the
Pill all over the
Southern map.
New recruits are
Showing big time
stuff. The inaelders
And outnelders are
Displaying their
Finest samples, etc.
10 huml It's the
Annual spring
Training salve.
What We were going
To say-Why Is 70
They always do
Such real Dali
Playing before
The season starts
And then lay OF
10 when you pay
To soc them? ~a-,
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1918-07-19
$50 .Ameryka1ski'clhE 'lE aeropla
... now weFfancyi.

Waszyngton, u lipca :Pomi-
mo, re produkcya aeroplan6w jest
u mas nieco sp6zniona, jednak Wy
s}ano ,juz do Frallcyi $50 nowych
wojemych maszyn. .DeHailand a
ME wiadomo, czy.:. owe aeroplany
sa juz na. fro11cie:. ezy8 jeszeze W
portach, lecz MONA przypuszczac
re transporty 1lie' zosta}y 'bynaj.
mniej uszczuplone przez niemiec.
kie .llury: @Sekretarz Baker oswald
czy}, ze 5go lipca wys1ano do
Francyi 100 nowych aeroplan6w
a: okofo $50 ich czekafo " porcie
ia podr6z "a Ocean. $50 Hpc1a Wy
s}ano takze 2,514 motor6w Lii.
berty''7 do Departamentu wojny
we Francyii. Subkomitet inwesty.
gacyii ;aw'iatycznej jest gotowy zlt
zyc swoje raporty " spraWie Sic:
dztwa q aty5ic:zhhego, y: sklStt6re sic cia:
gnie juz p,tzeszfo diva miesiace
faporty te 5 y :Watykaza, cry fabryki
aeroplan6w tutejsze ffuinkcy ooniIujj;s j.
jak sic nalezy. SIS