The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-12-20

Nashville-Maj. Rutledge SMITH
chairman of the State Council Of De-
Tense, sounds a timely warning with
reference to solicitors who may at
tempt to secure funds for various war
activities, and suggests that the pub
lie cali upon them TO exhibit their ere
dentials before going very deep in the
pocket.
Numerous reports have come to
the office" said Maj. Smith, "of In
stances where attempts have been
made to raise funds for various war
activities, and all persons approached
should ask for the credentials of the
solicitor At present only three organ
iEatIOns are recognised, and they ara
the Red Cross, Allied War Relief and
Belgian Relief. Regardless OF how
worthy the object may SEEM" COM
tinues MAI. Smith, there are those
who will seek to impose upon a gensrN
Gus public, especially at this time, and
] merely throw out this Suggestions
Ask for his credentials"
Ma solicitor can produce a permits
signed ~ the State Council OF De-
tense. the proposition has been passed
on and found not to be in conflict with
other war organizations sanctioned bN
the government"
~WAtch out for the fakes" is Mat
Smiths warning to the people Of Fem
nesses.
Knoxville-A bill TO change the city
charter, so that candidates for the city
commission will be permitted to rum
for a particular office may be intro
ducod AZ the next session of the Leg
islature. Under the existing law, the
persons desiring election to the city
commission enter a general primary
election. The eight candidates receivN
ing the highest votes then go into the
general election, the winners being
left to make the assignments Of the
offices among themselves.
Bartlett. - Persons without visible
means OF support, or are not possessed
OF a gainful occupation had better not
loaf around the town Of Bartlett or
they will be fined $25. The city coun-
ell passed on third and final reading
a real war loafer ordinance, which wilI
remain a law until the city sees fit
to repeal It.
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Memphis-Despite the desperate ussI
OF steam and carbon bisulphite, coal
pitch soliditying in the main gas pipes
at the plan Of the Memphis Gas & Elec1
trie Co., choked down the pressure to-
such an extent that the supply went
out" entirely shortly after p. m. Dec.
"a Service was resumed the next
day.
Memphis-IAeut. VIM. s. Parkers
better known as "Bill' Parker, who
had been rumored as dead from
wounds received in action, has recov-
cred, and is marching into Germany
with the Fourth Division, according to
word received by relatives in Mem
phis,
Chattanooga Gen. VIM s.
Scott has been detailed as commander
OF all units at Fort Oglethorpe, accord
| ing to information frvm Washington,
| Gen. Scott is a member of the regular
| army, and has served on the general
staff with the expeditionary forces In
France.
Knoxville-John T. O'Connor, presi1
dent Of the Tennessee Federation OF
Labor, will hold at Nashville a confer
ence with the secretary. treasurer and
| chairman of the legislative committee
| of the federation regarding legislation
TO come before the next general as
sembly.
/ Paris-The executive COMMITTEES &C
the Western District Baptist AssociaI
ton, at its meeting held here, which
was presided over by Rev. ]. 7. Up
ton. OF Cottage Grove, decided that
the NEXT fifth Sunday meeting VIII
be held with the Baptist Church nc
Puryear.
Jackson-a4eut Henry d. Hays, PSF
haps the youngest Jackson officer ON
the western front. was with the First
Division Of the United States army &C
sedan, when the end OF hostilities
came, and he writes his mother. hrsI
6. d. Hays. that he is on his way 70
Coblsnz, Germany, as member Ok
the army Of occupation.
Lieut.. Hays has BEEN with the divf-
sion ever since that memorable day
vhen II went into action against the
Hun. He has seen some Of the fierc-
est fighting on the western front and
he states that 1t is nothing short OF q
miracle that he has come out without
. scrach.
| Humboldt-The Humboldt chapter
and suxiliaries Of the Red crose
worked to enlist big membership in
the Christmas roll call.