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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
County Service Flag.

One of the interesting features of
the Agricultural Day Oct. 25th and
one that will appeal to all the resi-
dents in the county who have hus-
bands, sons or brothers in the army,
is the raising of the Smith County
Service Flag. Its dimensions will be
1Ox15 feet, containing 42O stars; 417
blue. stars and four gold ones. At IL
o'clock Judge Gardenhire will make
a patriotic address at the close of
which the flag will be raised in the
court house with appropriate cere-
monies.
Every registered soldier who has
gone to answer his cOuntry's call has
his own star on this flag. Mrs. Wen
del, the Home Demonstration agent
has secured the names of SO volun-
teers whose names have not been
heretofore recorded and their stars
will also be given their place. These
volunteers viii have their names in
scribed in the Record for the first
time. The Record gives the names
and personal facts in connection with
our soldiers at the front.
We are making history today, as
never history was made before and
there is no better time than the pres
ent to give to our boys honor that is
their due.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
INFLUENZA RAGING.

The epidemic of Spanish influenza
which is now raging all over the coun-
try has made its appearance in Smith
county and there are few cases in
Carthage. AS a result of the cpl
demic, the Colonial moving picture
show has been closed, but will re-
open as soon as all danger has pass
ed. The school board of directors
held a meeting Wednesday and, after
some discussion, decided to continue
the school for the time being, but
sent out request that all pupils
from homes where there are cases of
influenza to remain from school for .
while. The disease is similar to a
severe attack Of grip, and the doc
tors advise that patients suffering
from it should take good care of
themselves and remain in bed unil
well.
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PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL
DAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Following is the program of the
Smith county agricultural day to be
held Saturday, October %:
Promptly at 10 a. m, the parade of
all the schools, corn clubs, pig clubs,
canning clubs, poultry clubs, commu-
nifty organizations, council of defense,
County court, etc, led by the Castle
Heights Military Band, viii begin.
Watch next weeks paper for an
nouncement of the order of arrange
ment in the parade At the close of
the parade, all will assemble at the
court house and join in the singing of
patriotic songs.
At IL a. m, our own Judge j. M.
Gardenhire will deliver patriotic adj
dress, at the close of which viii occur
the raising of the Smith County Ser
vice Flag and a handsome United
States Flag.
In the afternoon, music by the band,
and other features of entertainment
will be given.
At 2 p. m, ]. /. Finley, Assistant
State Food Administrator, Editor of
the Columbia Herald, A Practical
Farmer, a Patriot, and an Orator, will
deliver an address on Warfare in
the Furrow"
Every farmer in Smith County who
hears this lecture will feel repaid for
his effort in attending Agricultural
Day.
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country who has dollar has made
that dollar because of the vast OPP
portunities which his country offers.
He can't be neutral. He must either
support the men who are fighting his
battle, on the western front, by furn-
ishing money with which the Govern
ment wisely purchases food, and
clothing, and ammunition for those
men, or he must hide his money, and
thereby become worse than one of the
enemy, more despicable than the mis-
cradle German agent who burns our
factories, and seeks to divide the peo-
pie of this country, though unsuc-
cessfully, with insidious propaganda
The person who does not devote every
available penny to the purchase of
materials with which our boys may
drive back the Germans is directly
responsible for the lives of the Ameri-
cans who have been crucified on doors.
and horribly mutilated by the enemy,
who are suffering a thousand deaths
today that the folks back home" of
whom they are so proud, may con-
tinue to live unmolested in peace and
happiness.
Fortunately, the people of the
United States are contributing noblv
to the cause. Smith County will go
over the top just as she did in the
Third Liberty Loan. Last Friday
night the President formally opened
the Fourth Loan in New York. and
the city was one great body of unre-
strained enthusiasm and patriotism
By midnight the advance orders for
bonds amounted to many millions of
dollars. All of which proves that in
the city and in the country alike, the
people of the United States have lust
one thing in yiew-to win the war. to
get definite decision, and to get it in
the shortest possible time. And
America never sets out to get any
thing without bringing home the
bacon"
R. S. SEESE,
Ensign. U. S. Navy, (Submarine
Until
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
JOHN A. KEMP COMMENDED
FOR HIS EFFICIENT SERVICES

One of the pleasing features of the
County Court last Monday was the
unanimous adoption of resolution,
introduced by Esq. Webb Allen, com
nending the retiring county court
clerk, John A. Kemp, for the faithful
and efficient services rendered by him
in his office during the past eight
years. At the conclusion of the read
ing and the adoption of the resoIu-
ton every one in the court room join
ed in the hearty applause. Smith
county never had a more faithful SER
want than Mr.. Kemp has been, and
it was due him that this cOmmenda-
ton of his services should be spread
upon the Minute Books and becone
one of the county's records. Mr..
Kemp responded to the resolution with
few well chosen words, and express
sed his heartfelt appreciation of the
kind expressions. He is one of the
most competent and popular officials
we ever had, and large number of the
friends from every section of the
county join the members of the court
in wishing him every thing good in
his endeavors. Mr.. Kemp has not yet
his avocation viii be.
Following is the resolution:
Whereas, on the first day Of Sep
TENDER 1918 John A. Kemp ended
eight years of service as County Court
Clerk of Smith County, and, whereas,
during his whole term of his office
the said John A. Kemp rendered TO
the County of Smith loyal, efficient
and competent service; now
Therefore, be it, and it is, hreby re-
solved by the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, that as some
slight token of recognition of his
kindness, courtesy and efficiency that
the thanks of this Court be, and the
same are, hereby rendered to the
said John A. Kemp; and be it further
Resolved that we regret that we
are no longer to have the benefit of
his services, and that our best wishes
go with him in any new field of en-
deavor that he may undertake.; be it
further
Resolved that this preamble and
resolution be spread upon the Minutes
of this court, and that the Clerk of
the County Court furnish to John A.
Kemp a copy of same
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CHILD wELFARE CONTEST.

President Wilson says, Next to
doing everything possible for the sol
diers at the front, there could be, it
SENS to me, no more patriotic duty
than that of protecting the children .
This being the second year of the
war, it is also to be Children's Year.
and the Children's Bureau is striving
to reach the goal of saving one hun
dred thousand lives of infants and
young children during the year.
On Agricultural Day, there will be
Child Welfare Contest, and it is our
wish that every mother in Smith
county will have her child presented
for a thorough examination by COM
petent physicians. Children between
six months and three years of age
only will be eligible.
Those desiring more information on
the matter will please call
MRS. SAM PICKERING, Chairman
Child Welfare, Carthage, Tenn.
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New York, N. Y.
Oct. 1st. 1918.

Editor 1.-THE Courier"
Carthage, Tenn.
Every man who has entered the
military service in the present war
has received lasting impression in
some direction, depending on his own
observations. The thing which has
struck me most forcibly since coming
east is the deadly efficiency of the
great American war machine which
is preparing TO crush the forces of un-
lilarism. If every American could
see the wonderful work being done in
constructing and organizing the re-
sources of this country into armies
and navies, he would get a new idea
of what it means to rouse the Ameri-
can people. No one can conceive with
what unlimited patience those at
Washington bore the insults and I'M
warranted atrocities of the Germans,
until, after every international law
had been broken, we at last realized
that the sole aim of the German
Empire was to rule the world by force
of arms, recognizing neither humani-
ty, nor principle, nor the laws of
right and justice.
Now that the American people re-
alize that they, as well as the Euro
pean nations are in deadly peril, they
nave become unit IN the vigorous
prosecution of the war. Never before
has the United States been so COM
pletely united in one single purpose.
Millions upon millions of dollars are
flowing into the great financial dis
tricts of the East, and from them is
evolved a vast fighting organization,
almost beyond the comprehension of
the human intelligence. When you
have seen great ships slip quietly
out of the North River, laden with
precious cargoes of fighting men and
the materials of war, past the statue
of Liberty and into the open sea,
presently to make the Hun know that
the greatest country in the world has
taken issue with linn in his career of
crime and butchery, you will be
prouder than ever before that you are
an American.
1t is no longer necessary to tell
the people of this country why they
should contribute to their utmost to
the winning of the war Our boys in
the trenches are the only Americans
who are making a sacrifice worth
mentioning. Every citizen of this
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at home are supposed to buy? Surely
there are not any, but unless we get
busy and put the county over the top
some one will have to buy the Bonds
for US. Smith county has about 500
boys in this war and Smith county
is not going to sit idly by and let
these boys buy her part of the Bonds.
If these boys can endure the hardships
of war and do the fighting, we who
are here at home living in ease and
comfort can buy the Bonds with which
to feed, clothe and supply them. Let
everybody get busy and put Smith
county over the top.
Here is the allotment:
1st. Carthage, SO, 900; Subscribed
SO, 500. End. Defeated, $1,000; no
report. Bird. Monoville, $7,1O0; no re
port. 4th. Dixon Springs, SIS, 700;
no report. 5th. Difficult, So, 300; no
report. 9Th. Pleasant Shade, $7,70O;
no report. 7th. Sykes, $4,000; no re-
port. 9th. Chestnut Mound, 5000;
no report. 9th. Lancaster, SO 400; sub.
scribed $12, 800. 10th. Club Springs,
$4,000; no report. 18th. Maggart,
$500; no report. 18th. Rome, $1O,-
400; no report. 18th. Rock City,
$1,000; no report. 14th. Rewoda,
$4,000; no report. 10Th. Gordons-
vile and Hickman; $22, 200; no report.
10th. Elmwood, $500; no report.
18th. New Middleton, $500; no re
port. 18th. Grant, $8,4O0; no report.
10Th. Brush Greek, $4,000; no re-
port. goth. Horseshoe Bend, 50 1900;
no report. 21st. Riddleton, $500;
over. 22nd- Stonewall, $500; no re
port. 23rd. Donoho, $1,000; no re-
port.
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TRAVIS-JARED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jared of Buffalo
Valley have recently announced the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Hal
lie, to Mr.. w. G.. Travis, which was
solemnized in Nashville on Wednes-
day, September IS, by DR.. N. T. Hag-
gard. Mr.. Travis is cashier of the
Bank of Buffalo Valley and is one of
Kat sections most prominent bust
hess men. The bride is one of Put
nam county's most accomplished
young ladies, and is well and favora-
bly, known in Carthage where she has
visited often. Mr.. and Mrs. Travis
were recently in Carthage as guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. r.
McGinness.
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Let the Answer to This
Question Be,
No! No! No!

Workers in every section of the
county IN the Fourth Liberty Loan
are becoming active and by Saturday
night it is expected that every district
viii be well on the way toward rails
ing its quota. The table below shows
that the First and Ninth districts
have already gone over the top with
their quotas, and the Chairman from
the Twenty-first district teIephoned
this morning that his district had
gone over the top.
A number of meetings in the inter
of the Liberty Loan campaign will
be held Saturday and Sunday through
out the county and the drive to put
Smith county over the top with her
allotment will be pushed to the limit.
So let every loyal and patriotic cit
izen of the county become active and
see that the county does do her part.
Smith county always has come to the
front with every thing called on her
for since this war started, and she
will do so this time if everybody will
go to work and see that each district
be raised in just few of the districts,
therefore each district must do it's
part if the county is to remain in the
front ranks of war activities.
Our boys who are in France fight
ing have signed a statement saying
that if their people at home would
not buy the Bonds that they would
take the $50 a month that they re-
ceive and buy the Bonds themselves.
Now, how many people are there in
Smith county who want those boys
who are doing the fighting to take
their small pay of $50 a month and
buy the Bonds that we who are here
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(b)-Apric0t Pits.
(cl-Prune Pits.
(d)-Olive Pits
(e)-Cherry Pits.
(f)-Brazil Pits.
Hickory Nuts She'll
(h)-Walnut Shells
DTin Pail
G-Tot tn Paste Tubes.
Smith County will be divided into
school in the county
representing a district with the 'prin-
cipal of the school as chairman in
that community. Collecting centers
viii be announced later.
This Campaign is under the aus
pieces of the Red Cross, but il will
need the hearty cooperation on the
part of individuals, business firms
and organizations of all kinds.
E. RUTH DAVIS,
Chairman-"Fruit Pits and Nut Shell
Campaign, Smith County.
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VIM. Dawson Commits Suicide.

William Dawson of PIunkett's
Greek, aged 81 years, committed sui
eide September 80 shortly after get
ing up from bed that morning. He
was found hanging by a rope in his
barn. Ill health and an unbalanced
mind, due to grieving over the recent
death of his wife and war troubles.
Is SAID to be the cause of the rash
act Up until the death Of his wife.
MT. Dawson was considered a man
OF sound mind and good Judgment and
one OF that sections best citizens. The
remains were laid to rest in the home
DuryIhg ground. -Four sons, all with
IN the draft age, three brothers and
four sisters survive him, all of whom
borhood. ~ > ~
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LIBERTY LOAN sPEAKINGs.

Hon. Harvey H. Hannah will speak
at New Middleton next Sunday, Octo-
Der 10, instead of Hon. j. L. Weber.
Hon. L. A. Lyon will speak in the
interest of the Fourth Liberty Loan
at Difficult at l o'clock Saturday, Octo
Der IL, and at Pleasant Shade at $3.50
O'Clock p. m. of the same date. Pri-
vate Hacker will appear at all the
above appointments.
Judge ]. M. Gardenhire will speak at
Rome Thursday night, October 10, at
o'clock p. M, and at Lancaster Sat
urday morning, October IL, at 10
o'clock.
Hon. H. B. McGinness will speak at
Rewoda Saturday afternoon, October
IL, at 1 o'clock.
Don't fail to come out to the above
appointments.
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ANOTHER GOLD STAR FOR
SMITH COUNTY'S FLAG

A message from Washington Sun
day to Mr.. w. v. High of Monoville
brought the sad news to him and all
Smith countians that his son, Ben
High, had died of pneumonia in a hos
pital in France September 16. Every
body mourns with Mr.. High and his
family in the loss of his son. Ben was
a splendid young man and well-liked
by all who knew him. Let Smith
countians stop at no good thing to
help win and preserve the liberty for
which this young man gave his life
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VIII Soldier Boys Have Buy Bonds For Smith Count
Mrs. MOrehOuse Dies at Hickman

Mrs. Amanda MOrehouse of Hills
0OrO, Illinois died at the Hickman
lOtel last Sunday afternoon from an
attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Morehouse
5ame to Hickman several days ago
% visit Mrs. t. j. McClarde and i'm
mediately afterwards was confined to
her bed. The remains were returned
to her home in Illinois last Monday
and were taken in charge by the
Eastern Star Lodge of Hillsboro for
burial For some time Mrs. More
house lived in Carthage and for a
time was in charge of the Riverside
Hotel. During her residence here
she made many friends, all of whom
are sorrowed to learn of her death.
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Buy Homes In Nashville.

Sam Cox and Clair A. Merryman
living in Nashville, have found it very
difficult to rent a place to live in, so
each one has bought home there.
Mr.. Cox buying at 22O4 GrantIand
Ave, and Mr.. Merryman has bought
and moved to 7O8 Setlif Street. The
prOfteering in real estate matters is
so great that the real estate men
preferred to sell than to rent proper
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
STAMP PLEDGERs.

The name and address of every one
IN Smith county who promised to buy
war savings stamps and the place he
or she promised to buy same is on file
IN i. X. Prcston's Office at Chattanoo-
ga. and the government will take Wig
orous steps to have every one kee,
their pledges. Uncle Sam is some
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
STANTON WEST COMMITS
SUICIDE BY CUTTING THROAT

After several attempts at various
times, Stanton West succeeded in tax
ing his life by cutting his throat in
Nashville Sunday night. The remains
were shipped to Difficult and inferred
IN the grave yard at that place Tues
day. Mr.. West was raised near Kemp
vile. 1t is understood that he had not
been of sane mind for the past three
years, having received injuries by be-
ing thrown from a car near GaIiatin.
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Carthage
GordOnsville
MILLINERY AT A BARGAIN.

Desiring to close out my stock of
millinery before bad weather sets in,
/ am Offering for sale quite number
of real good hats for SO cents each.
/ also have a new fresh line of hats
and all kinds of new trimmings on
hand at reasonable war price. Come
and see them before buying elsewhere.
MRS. J. F. THOMAS, New Middleton.
1910 At
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OF INTEREST TO MAsoNs.

Hon. ]. F. Davidson of Nashville. a
district lecturer for the Masonic
lodge, was in Carthage Tuesday and
Wednesday. He was present at the
regular meeting Tuesday night of
the Carthage Benevolent Lodge No.
IA, and his lecture was greatly en-
Ioyed by all who heard him. While
Mr. Davidson is in his 8Oth year, he
mas the appearance Of a man of so,
and IS embued with the spirit Of
Masonic brothely love and has The
interest Of masonry at heart.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
TYPHOID FEVER CONTROL
MEETING AT DEFEATED

At 2 p. M, Tuesday, October 18th,
D. M. Galloway, County Agent, and
Mrs. Hattie F. Wendwel, Home De-
mOnstration Agent, together with
local physicians, and DIR. E. L. Bishop,
of the State Board of Health, will hold
a public meeting at Defeated to dis
cuss ways and means of preventing
TYPHOID fever.
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SERGEANT HUFFINEs ILL.

Sergeant Lester HufFfnes, son of Mr..
and Mrs. e. L. Huffines of this place
is i'll Of influenza at Canp pike. All
A wire from Sergeant Hufines to-
day states that his condition is favor
able, and it is devOutly hoped that he
VIII speedily recover. Before going to
camp, Sergeant Huffines was the eff
Gent clerk of the local exemption
board
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
WILLIE WEST DEAD.

Willie West, aged about % years,
and son of Ridley West of near De-
feated, died Monday night of typhoid
fever. Burial took place Tuesday at
the home grave yard, where his sis9
ter, who died only short time age
of typhoid, was buried. The bereft
father and the other members of the
family have sincere sympathy among
their neighbors.
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Box Supper Friday. October IL.

The Carthage High School will give
a box supper on the court house
grounds Friday evening at eight
O'Clock. A cake will be auctioned to
the most popular girl in the commune
ty.
The proceeds will go to help defray
expenses on Food Conservation and
Service Flag Day, October %.
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Progran
DEAD.

A daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. George
Cook Of near Defeated died Tuesday
of typhoid fever. She was about II;
years old, and the remains were laid 10
rest the following day.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
FARM LOANS.

Farmers, / have/the latest and best
loan proposition kever offered you.
Can furnish you money as soon as you
can furnish rIyGe.>>Qon't fail to get
If FRANK G. BRADFORD,
Carthape Tenn
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FOR SALE.

House and lot<4n South Carthage
for sale; also good sfarna. one-half In
cultivation, balanceA in grass. VIII
sell worth CHI MONEY!. I$Fo1- further
information, sAe.lora Write
"a C. WTNFREY,
2t-pd. NR.2, Carthage, Tenn
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10
CARTHAGE HIGH DEFEATS
GORDONSYILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Last Friday afternoon, Carthage
High School played GordonsvilIe High
School game of basket ball, the
score at the end of the game being is
to 8 in favor of Carthage High. The
game was played in Commute halves
Following is the lineup:
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THEo. BOYD WOUNDED

A message was received in Car
image Monday night stating that
Lieut.. Theo Boyd was severely wound.
ed IN action in France September IL
Lieut.. Boyd was teacher in the Car.
image High School when the II. 8
declared war. He left immediately
Tor a training camp and was amonS.
the nrst to be sent overseas. where he
received deserved promotions. and he
mas been flying over the enemy line
Tor the past several months W.
sincerely hope chat this popular Young
man Will soon be fully recovered
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FOR SALE.

Good cloveF>and@ti Timothy hay for
sale. If you waRts1t cheap. buy now.
E. w. DUKE, Middleton. Tenn.
1910 ct.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-10-10

J. G, Hale of Barnett,s Canfn
Ground was in Carthage first Of the
week. Mr. Hale stated that he had
5ust finished making about $50 pal
IONS OF good nolasses and the scarcity
Of sugar didn't poster him.
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FOR SUE

Practically ~aew Tennessee Wagon
and a set of NoA> 1fHarness for sale.
Will sell worth the money.
A. M. THOMAS, hickman, Tenn.
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oOlored Teachers Meeting.

The colored Smith county teachers
meeting will be held in the public
school building at Carthage October
IL, 1918. All teachers are asked by
the chairman to be present at this
meeting.
Program
Music,
Invocation by tho Chaplain,
Welcome Address. Prof G. E. S.
Payne.
Response. Mrs. G. III. Register,
Making up the mind, Miss Irene
Allen.
Heredity and Environments of the
clnid-as teachers, how should we
deal with them !? Prof. c. s. Manner.
Music.
Needed rural improvements, Miss
Alberta Sanders.