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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
.EIGHT STARS ON FLAG
BIGbYv|LLE JUNIORS
PATRIOTIC CEREMONY HELD AT
HALL IN BlGBYvILLE COMM N.
ITY FRIDAY NIGHT.

Bigbyville Council No. 81, Junior
Order of United American Mechanics,
unfurled a service flag last night and
held a patriotic meeting attended by
large number of ladies and visitors.
The flag bore eight stars representing
the following men: Clyde Lowell,
Jos. M. Hayse, Mont Mcdaniel, Clyde
Weatherford, Virgil Moore, Walter
Prince, Frank Gilbreath, and John
Trice.
Judge ]. T. Mcknight and DIR. Geo.
o. Watts of Columbia delivered the
principal addresses and Rev. c.. B.
Belts was master of ceremonies The
occasion was one Of deepest interest
to the members Of the order and to
the entire community. Invocation
was said by Rev. ]. d. Hewgley.
An appropriate and enjoyable course
of refreshments was served.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
Red Cross To
Send Messages
To War Prisons

Persons desiring to communicate
with American prisoners in German
hands can do SO through the Red
Cross society. The local chapter has
been authorized to handle such com.
munications and Miss Elizabeth Whit
thorne, secretary. will give any infor-
nation desired about the service. AL
though 1t is not known that any sol
der from this county has fallen
into the hands of the enemy, it would
be well to remember this and take
advantage of the service offered by
the Red Cross.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
MISSIONER FORMER
HOME OF SOUTHERN
POET LOST IN FIRE
HOME OF J. ROSS BURNS AND
ONE OF MOST BEAUTIFUL
IN MAURY COUNTY.
BOOKS WERE WRITTEN THERE
C. M. A. Cadets Save Furniture From
Fire-Origin of Blaze Unknown
Insurance Considered Fairly to
Worth of Building.

"Westover," the beautiful home OF
J.. Ross Burns on the Mt. Pleasant
pike opposite the Columbia Military
Academy campus, was totally destroy
ed by fire Monday morning shortly
after o'clock, but all Of the furniture
and household goods were saved by
the prompt and vigorous efforts OF
the cadets from the academy. The
residence was built by John Trotwood
Moore about % years ago and was one
OF the most completely finished homes
in Maury county. 1t was at this
place that the famous author wrote
many of his best books and poems.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
but the supposition is that a blaze
was started by spark from loco
motive on the Louisville & Nashville
railway which passes nearby. 1t IS
thought that the flames started In
the observation tower of the building.
Being outside the corporate limits OF
the city, the municipal fire depart
ment did not respond and it was i'm
possible for the flames to be extin-
guished with buckets of water.
Mr.. Burns had been at his office
only a short time when he learned OF
the fire. He returned as quickly as
possible and with the aid of friends
and the military academy cadets
practically everything of value was
removed from the building, although
some of the furniture was badly
damaged. Mrs. Burns and son were
alone when the fire began Al
though the cost of the building was
probably more than $4,000, it is con-
sidered that the insurance OF $5,0OO
fairly covered its insurable worth
when destroyed There was also $l'-
900 insurance on the contents.
The destruction of this residence
removed the building in which john
Trotwood Moore wrote many OF MS
best known books and poems. 1t was
there that he wrote "Ole Mistis, "A
Summer Hymnal," "The Bishop OF
Cottontown," and other stories. A
!, blossom late in October protected by
a rose bnsh and the roof of the drive
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10

Florence step some. A quarter In 33
seconds was shown by the first named
while Florence reeled off a quarter in
the same notch.
The four year old black mare, Flor.
ence Direct by Slick Goods, a son of
Walter Direct was allowed to march
some. She paced the last half of her
workout in 1904, and did 1t nicely.
White Stockings, the Chestnut
mare owned by John Amis, OF Giles
county, paraded some too. She work
ed out a mile in 2:22, came a half in
1907, and stepped one quarter In 30
seconds. VI ,..s
Ess.-H .-Kay's first mile was in 2:22,
the last half being in LOG. and the
last quarter in 80 seconds. The next
time Sanders let him pace around In
q: %, coming the last half in 1907, and
the last quarter in 81 seconds, a
1904 clip. sgs.
These horses all appeared In fine
condition and none made breaks" In
their workout. ly$
w. M. Tolley and d. s. Carbon are
working number of good gamsters.
They are making speed all the time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
"SP|NSTERS' CONVENTION"
WAS COMPLETE SUCCESS
BY REQUEST PERFORMANCE
WILL BE REPEATED AT MT.
PLEASANT FOR RED CROSS.

The "Spinsters' Convention" given
Friday night on the Harlan Lawn by
the Cross Bridges auxiliary of the
Red Cross was a complete success
more than 400 persons attending and
the net proceeds showing nice sum
for the treasury of the society. A
large number attended the entertain
ment from Columbia. So enjoyable
and successful was the program that
the Cross Bridges ladies have been
requested to repeat the convention
at Mt. Pleasant for the benefit of the
Red Cross chapter there. This will
be done.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
JOE VOORHEES,, JR, HERE
TO AWAIT CALL TO COLORS

Joe l.. VOORHEES,, Jr who has been
in vaudeville for seven years, arrived
this morning with his wife from Lam
sing, Mich, to remain here while
awaiting his call to the colors. This
is his third visit home since going on
the stage. He married recently and
his wife will remain here after he is
called into the service. Mr.. VOORHEES,
has played in every state in the Union
but two and is now one of the best
actors in big time"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
REALTY TRANSFERS FOR
APRIL SHOW DECREASE
SLIGHTLY LESS THAN SAME
MONTH LAST YEAR-lNCREASE
IN MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Realty transfers for April show an
decrease over the same month OF
last year, according to the figures com
piled in the office of County Court
Clerk Arch w. Lipscomb. There was
also an increase in the number of mar.
riage licenses. The summary for
April 1918 follows: Realty transfers,
1922, $50; mortgages, $2S,200; mar
riage licenses A.
The summary for April 1917 shows:
Realty transfers, $166,090; mortgages,
S40,S 800; marriage licenses 80.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
ia MORE FARMERS
SIGN FOOD PLEDGES
PATRIOTIC PRODUCERS OF FOOD
PROMISE TO HELP IN Gov
EMINENT CAMPAIGN.

One hundred fourteen more Maury
county farmers have added their
names to the pledges to increase the
production of foodstuffs and eliminate
waste ON their farms. These pledges
are being signed in response to an
appeal from the government through
the department of agriculture and the
University of Tennessee division OF
extension. The following additional
names have been received by ]. M
Dean, district farm demonstration
agent, in charge of the work: Post
offices without rural routes are
given:) a9a a. IA roo. H
a M Cartr's Creek 5s
w. l.. Goad, A. E. Fitzgerald, E. T
Warf, wv. W. Preists J.uR. Walters,
w. ]. Passmore, Thos. II. Taylor.
suu1i9 t4# Columbia SOS
Hardie Skelly, l.. A. tGoad, w. H
ingol. Hall Moss, NJ. l.. Hawlow
George Howell, Newt Howell. j. w
Lowell, M H. Fly, X. X. Lowell, ]
P, Whitson, Robert Lockridge. ]. E.
Wright, A. N. Hargrove. B. K. Par.
IRISH, J. J. Fleming, &C.. Vaughan
Matte B. Hickman, j. w. Perry, M
P. Whitaker, Lucy Pillow, L. v
Foster, Robert Davis, r. A. Peery &
Son, Earl Flowers, w. r. Galloway, J.
Lem Thomas, C. H. Smith, s. W.
Warfield, DR.. P. A. Wheeler, j. w. b
Thomas, Alonzo Mitchell (col,,) Will
liam Smith (col.,) Frank Amisi
(col.)
Hampshire
v. A. McClanahan, Ollie Pogue, S
l.. Whiteside, s. H. Lusk, s. A. Wor-
ley, CIV. Stately & Son, E. L. Arm
strong, ]. M. Tucker, w. p. Goodman,
+. Whitesides, ]. V. Delk, T. l..
Brown, W. A. Brooks, V. B. Smith,
H. e. Akin, G. N Patton, M. L.
Grimes, A. A. Nixon, j. H. Brooks,
Albert Leftwich, w. G. Thompson, r.
w. Akin, John S. Jaggers, Ashley
Pogue, W. B. Akin, ]. ~ Jaggers, W.
E. Kirkpatrick, T. w. Kirkpatrick.
CulIeoka
ID. w. Trousdale, A. j. Hindmah, G.
S. Dixon, j. M. Mcdonald, Oscar How.
ell Mrs. E. J. Wilburn, j. H. Cheat.
on, ]. t. Petty, w. P. Murphy, c..
Brad Patterson, r. N. Garrett, Bone
Perry (col,) Epps Ask, (col)
Mt. Pleasant
Arthur Leftwich, E. P. Sharpe, A.
e. Thompson, ]. M. Curry, w. ]. Glib
son, e. A. Nance. g. l.. Rains, B. E.
Patton, w. E. Akin, G. II. Grimes, A.
Y. Pogue, w. ]. Shannon, Ed Shan.
non, l.. H. Cothran.
Lewisburg
Mrs. ]. T. Jones.
Fountain Creek
l.. M. Hobbs.
Bryant Station
B. F. Agnew, w. b. White, M. M.
Moser, r. G.. Bryant.
Santa Fe
l.. C. Sowell.
Spring Hill
E. ii. Harmon. Mrs. Hugh Brown.
Glendale
w. w. Pinkston, ]. P. Cheek, w. H.
Mayberry
Silver Creek
w L. Parrish.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10

way at this home was the inspiration
for that exquisite verse, ITO Sweet
Pea" which first won for Mr.. Moore
national recognition as a poet.
Mr.. Burns probable will rebuild on
the site where the residence burned.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
A TECHNICALLY

Now, gentlemen Of the jury, the
defendant sold eight bottles OF whis-
ky. We have proved that so ! say
we have made a case" IN
Nothing to it," declared astute at.
torney for the defense. ut takes
twelve bottles to make case" M
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
THE USE GOD HAS
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
SERMON TO SENIORS
DR.. e. C. DARGAN OF NASHVILLE
DELIVERS BEAUTIFUL AND
WISE SERMON AT HIGH.
BApTIS1S ARRANGE PROGRAM
Glass Day Exercises Next Thursday
and Delivery Of Diplomas Next Fri
day-Prof. r. L. Jones to Deliver
Commencement Address.

The use God has for young people
was the theme of beautiful and wise
commencement sermon delivered Sun
day morning by DR.. e. C. Dargan of
Nashville, editorial secretary of the
Baptist Sunda yschool board, to the
graduating classes of the Columbia
high school and a large number OF
friends of the school who filled the
auditorium of the building.
DR.. Dargan preached from a pass.
age of the Psalms in which 1t is
prophesied that in the day OF Gods
call the young people Of the land
would voluntarily enlist under his
banner, would be appropriately equip
ped and would refresh him as the dew
of the early morning. He said that
they had reached the point in life
when they are to choose what they
are to make Of themselves, and he
counseled, as one who has been Over
the road Of life, that they enlist under
the banner of Christ The answer Of
each of them should be that of SOW
ereign soul to the cal of a sovereign
Lord, he said, which is the solution
of the age old problem of the will.
DR.. bargains sermon was one of op
timism and full appreciation of the
beauties of youth He said that he
would not suppress one particle Of the
bouyancy and freshness Of youth, bat
he believed it possible for boys and
girls to be cheerful and youthful with
out emitting their serious considera.
ton of life.
| Touching on the great war, Dir Dar
gan made numerous comparisons of
that struggle to the life of every per-
son. He said that he prayed that
with the victory that Is to come from
this war the present generation will
make it impossible for another such
war to occur. ..--s.ss.e-..--.,.. -.ua,,-
Enlistment, equipment, encourage
ment were the three words that
should be kept before the young pco-
pie as they' begin the fseriohs part 81
life. The development Of each OF
these words was sermon in itself
and one that should make lasting
impression upon the minds of the "a
boys and girls who are to graduate
next Friday,
The program for the commence
ment sermon this year was arranged
by the congregation of the First Bap-
list church. The choir Of that church
led the singing and also gave
beautiful special selection, Miss Mary
Ashton was piano accompanist. Prof.
John B. Dodge, music director of the
High school, also sang solo in his
usually pleasing manner. The invo
cation was said by DIR. w. T. Ussery,
pastor of the ministry in Maury coun
ty and one of the most beloved min
listers of the Baptist faith.
Prof. r. l.. Harris, superintendent
of city schools, announced that the
class day exercises would occur next
Friday at the school auditorium, when
Prof. r. l.. Jones, of the Middle Ten
nessee Normal will deliver the ali
dress.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
TO GIVE Entertainment
FOR Y.M.C.A. AT CULLEOKi

Miss Matte Tomlinson has an
nounced that she will give an enter
tainment at the Culleoka school house
sometime within the next two weeks
for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. army
work.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
HE'S AN AUTHOR, NOW

"Hurrahl Five dollars for my lat
est story, "A Modern Husband"
Congratulations. young ban. From
whom did you get the money!"
From the express company. They
lost it"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
"Corn.L ess Day"
for Feet, Every Day
Use "Gets-It," tho Great Corn Dis
coveryl Makes C0rns Peel Right or!

Look at the illustration below.
See the two fingers peeling off o
corn as though 1t were a banana
peel! And the man Is smiling while
he's doing 1t! All done painlessly,
joyfully. The moment "Gets-It"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
A HABIT

81 love you; adore you; dream
about you"
Twill you always feel that way?"
well, ! always have-about some
girl or other
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10

touches a corn or callus the growth
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onds to apply "Gets-It." The corn
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at your desk or walk about. dance.
think, love and work with absolute
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veniently almost anywhere where
you can take your shoe and stock
ing off for a moment or two. "Gets-
It" dries at once; then put your. shoe
and stocking on again. There's no
further excuse for suffering from
corns and corn-pains.
"Gets-It," the guaranteed. money
back corn-remover, the only sure way.
Mfdby e. Lawrence & Co, Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Columbia and recommends
as the worlds best corn remedy. b
SMISER DRUG CO.-(Advt.)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-05-10
THE LOST LENoRE.

About the lost Lenore
The poet means.
Her loss he doth deplore
In fearful tones.
I understand his cry;
His woful look.
In some such boat am !,
I've lost a cook.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
EIGHT HOUR LAW HEARINGS ARE
 CONTINUED FOR TWO MORE DAYS:
 LABOR SUPPLY DECIDING FACTOR
Especial to The Citizen)

JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb 7-After three days of arg,,- mens pro and con- Governor Strong this afternoon general eght-hour law for two days great ot information has been presented the governor by both sides, but additional data has been called for before dec sion will be arrived at by him.
 It is locally believed that the governor will not suspend the operation of the law whole unless there shown to be undoubted and serious labor shortage He is bought to favor the enforcement of the law stands esdes the representatives of various corporations and in eeSts and the laborerS, there have been representatives territorial legislature present the hearings and they have declard themselves in favor of the law without any ange modification.
 The workers to man in this section are against the sre modification of the law, and claim that the wage scale will be reduced by the employers if the law is aged that longer shift than eight hours can be orhed They declare that such change is made wage; will be that both overtime and regular wages will ot exceed the present wage scale.
 Representatives ot mining companies logging Id sawmls from this section asking for total
 sion of the law, but that it be modified so that er1- o.ees be worked more than eight hours day. but wi
 titled to overtime after eight-ho,r shift has been ,rNed They deny that there is any intention cutting e wage scale They declare that their years output will greatly reduced unless longer shift than eight hours ernsslble They unable to workers to fl eStra shift which is required under the present law.
 Representative Murray and Senator Hubbard appeared il behalf of the legislature and fought against modification or change III the law. They that if is modified dn arbitrary rule fixing the present wage scale in all lions should be adopted basis for eight hours work and substantial overtime pay based sliding scale
 Both Hubbard and Murray made strong speeches against any change and presented facts against modified on It now appears certain that changes will be made by Governor Strong.
 The decision hinges upon the labor supply, and elusive evidence has yet been introduced showing any like hood of labor shortage It stated by the workers that there is plenty of labor available at Anchorage Valdez Juneau, ketchikan Wrange and all other affected lhe labor unions throughout the territory making strong fight prevent changes and their chances for sue cess are now apparently very bright.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
ARTILLERY DUEL
 GROWING HEAVY

NEW YORK, Feb. 7-The Asso- ciated Press summary states that the artillery bombardments along the western front are growing in in- tensity, with the German big guns roaring almost continuously. In the American sector the engage ment rages about even on both sides, with the American gunners landing shell for shell with the enc my. No casualties have been re- ported today. A heavy fog is still hanging low over the American sec tor, making the visibility uncertain.
 In the Champagne. Arras. Cam brai and Flanders sectors the Ger mans are pouring a heavy fire on the allied lines, indicating that in. fantry activity may be renewed at almost any minute. With the ex- ception of a few minor raiding par ties. the infantry has been inac- tive the past forty-eight noura
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
TEXANS AVENCE CRUEL MURDERS
 BY KILLING E
Associated Pressl

FL PASO, Feb. 7.-The order of the American state department for an investigation reveals the fact that a troop of Texas Rangers killed fifteen Mexican bandits aclo oss the international border several weeks ago. The Mexican cons ul here al leges that the rangers crossed the border and went into the homes of the Mexicans, dragging the men out and killing th-m without any for nality of any kind.
 The information Id by the state departm nt shows that the killings occurred near PorI nir, Xas, on January 13 last. The Mexicans were suspected of having participated in an unprovoked raid on the Brite ranch Christmas night, during which two Americans and a Mexican stage dri.e We're majsac.ld.
 The rangcrs admit the killings and state that they were juatified in doing so. Thy trailCd the ban dit5 from the SC nc of thlii crime at tn Dit .tnch, and when they accu d th n of ha ing hand in
 ! Llu r, tho NJ Xicans attempt d to shoot tn il way through the ranger guard In the fight which .oilow d the entire fifteen suspected bandits were killed.
 In telling of the inc.d nt tonight the Ranger leader declared that no attempt was made to keep the affair secret The Mexicans, he states, were killed resisting arrest upon a charge of having murdered two Am ericans and there was nothing left to do but bury them. It is said that an official report was made by the rangers to the governor of the affair. The Mexican consul, at the request of the Carranza government, requested the American state de- partment to make a thorough inves- tigation of the circumstances sur. rounding the affair.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
ROOSEVELT IS
 RESTING WELL
l.NSSnciaieh PI.sS,


 NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Theodore Roosevelt, who was yesterday ope. rated on for an abscess. passed very comic. table night last night and is resting easily today. He will be confined to the hospital for sew eral days. No visitors were allowed today, but if his improvement is as marked tomorrow, few persons will be admitted to the sick room. The speaking engagements of the ex-President have been cancelled, and it is uncertain when he will again renew his war activities. Hun dreds of messages have been re- ceived by him expressing wishes for a speedy recovery.
 FURTHER OPERATIONS NEW YORK, Feb. 7-Roosevelt is still resting easily tonight in local hospital, and the attendant physi- clans are hopeful that no further operations will be necessary. This cannot be definitely determined un- til tomorrow, when thorough ex- animation will be made. Bulletins are being issued every few hours regarding the ex-President's condi- tion. If further operations are nee essary, it will be serious, but not necessarily fatal.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
BELIEVE FIGHT
 IS DEVELOPING
 ON WILSON BILL
t.\SSu,.iarel Pr.

t.NSSt't'lst IG'i fFtSSl
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. IT, It is confidently expected that a bitter fight will develop against the reorganization proposal of President Wilson. There is every indication that organized opposition is now be- ing formed in the senate which may extend to the house.
 It is believed that the Republican senators are preparing to oppose it solidly. Republican senators will hold a conference next Saturday to consider the measure. This will be the first caucus of the G. O. P. senators since the war started, and is considered significant. It is also asserted that some of the Demo- cratic leaders are against the pro- posal.
 The reorganization proposal is con- tained in a measure introduced in the senate this morning by Senator Overman at the request of the Presi- dent. It proposes to give the Presi- dent blanket authority to reorganize and coordinate departments and government agencies, officials and personnel. This measure is designed to replace the war cabinet legisla- tion introduced by Senator Cham berlain several weeks ago and which is bitterly opposed by the President. There is strong belief that the President can muster enough strength to force the bill through despite the opposition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
LABOR DEPT TO
 HOUSE WORKERS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. T. The entire control of the problem of housing the workers of war in. dustries has been delegated by the government to the department of labor. Secretary of Labor w. B. Wilson stated this afternoon that he would appoint a director of hous- ing soon who will be given admin istrative charge.
 The government has purchased land near shipyards and other vital industries upon which 1t is building homes for workmen. The erection and management of these places will be turned over to the director when he Is appointed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-11
LAL CE 1 C MES
 ASSURED ROADS
 BY GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. r. Under the governmCnt railway mca- sure. it is proposed to guarantee a total of s945.000 to the roads while they are operated under government control. This sum represents a re- turn of five and thirty-two-one hun dredths per cent upon the invest ment of the roads.
 Chairman Smith, of the senate in- terstate commerce commissions rail road committee. reported this mea- sure to the senate today. It is framed in accordance with the suggestions made by Director General McAdoo and will receive almost united sup port. It's passage is expected to be but a matter of few days.
 The measure will greatly deter mine the success of government ope- ration. It carries with it a proyi- sion for the appropriation of suffi- cient funds to secure a large amount of badly needed equipment and money to keep the roads operating and running until the problems are strengthened out.
 The income which is insured the owners is believed to be just, and will probably be accepted by them without any demands for more. It is equal to the average returns earned by the roads during the past two years.