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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27
Hoo Groom Prince of
Serbia Sought Hand
of Russian Duchess.

HAGUE. Oct. 27-Out Of the ruck
Of the war and the ruin Of dynasties
comes this love story. The Crown
Prince Alexander OF Serbia. who IS
now acting as regent in place OF his
aged father. the king. wanted 20
marry the Grand Duchess Olga.
daughter OF the tsar OF Russia. II
fhe had married him she might to-
day have been queen regent OF the
new and greater Serbia. but instead
she met a terrible death az the
hands OF bolshevik soldiers in the ST.
berian village Of Ekaterinoslav. II
- not often that "A royal love story is
told so fully as this one. All Of the
crown Prince Alexander side Of
the story is found IN an official rec
ord. which has just come to light
here in Holland. OIga's side has
persisted with her and with her
family. There Is mystery about
her part OF II. perhaps only Alex
ander himself could explain.
Diplomat Pleaded Cause.
A grey haired, grey whiskered old
Serbian statesman. who was minis
ter president OF Serbia In 1912. trav-
elled TO Russia 10 talk 20 the tsar
ABOUT Aiexander's love for Olga. He
was ". Pasitch. a leading statesman
Of Europe. accustomed to grimmer
matters Of European diplomacy
than royal love affairs. In the re-
cent exploration Of the archives OF
European diplomats the report OF
NJ. Pasitch on this love mission has
come 10 light The visit was made
at Petrograd on Feb. ., 1914. half
year before the European war broke
out. For half an hour NJ. Pasitch
talked TO the tsar about the Balkan
situation. The tsar, little knowing
what the grey-bearded old Serbian
had In his mind, entered enthusi-
astically into the discussion, critics.
ing Austria, criticising Montenegro.
criticising Ferdinand Of Bulgaria,
and expressing his love for Serbia
and the need OF friendship with
Greece.
Then NJ. Pasitch told Alexander's
love story to the tsar. and / am able
(seys Mr.. Shepherd). from NJ. Bo-
gitshevick's book, Causes OF the
War" to give NJ. Pasitch's report,
as he wrote IL himself
"ThereupOn / referred to the mat
ter OF the marriage Of our heir 20
the throne I'm the following words.
I pray your majesty may graciously
permit me 20 propose "a wish and
request OF our king and not to be
angry II / do so. q"
\ Request 20 the TSar
NJ. Pasitch seemed to realize that
he was asking on behalf of the
crown prince OF a tiny country
crown prince by virtue of assassina-
tiOn--the hand OF the most beautiful
maiden Of one OF the greatest and
most splendid courts Of Europe.
Our king" he continued. wishes
to marry his son to one of the grand
euchesses. The duty which he owes
his country and his successors i'm
pels him to express this wish TO
your majesty through me, for he is
convinced that no one will know or
hear Of 1t. II for any reason your
majesty should conclude that this
cannot be. our king will continue TO
cherish mis- sympathy for Russia and
his loyalty to the Slav policy. and
he would have the consciousness of
having fulhlled his duty towards
Serbia and Russia"
The tsar," so runs the report OF
NJ. Pasitch. replied, smiling. that he
was not at all ill-disposed to the
request OF the king. and IL was quite
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27
NO ACCURATE RECORDS
OF PEACE CONFERENCE

PARIS, Oct. p. - A. AuIard, one
of tie leading authorities on the
revolution. says he fears the future
historians Of the peace conference
viii have great difficulty in giving
an accurate account of the delibera-
dons Of the supreme council. or Tite
Pig rive" which framed the terms
CT peace with Germany. He con-
cluGes from statements made by
Premier Clemenceau that no COM
plcte -sCOrds were made of the de-
libraiions of the council. Notes were
taken, according to one version.
but by different persons, and in sew
eral different languages.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27
FOch to Enforce
Peace Measures

PARIS. oct. p. - The military
measures decided upon between the
supreme council and Marshal Foch
to carry out provisions OF the peace
treaty coincident with the coming
into force of that instrument Will be
carried out between Nov. . and Nov.
10, according 10 the Liberte.
The same paper states that the re-
tirement of Gen. Mangin as head of
the inter-allied mission to the Bal
tic if it becomes effective, Us due TO
Gen. Mangin's own desire, the gen
eral having manifested certain pref
erences which the government took
into consideration.
Gen. Franchet d'Esperey. former
ly commander of the allied forces in
the near east may succeed Gen.
Mangin, according TO reports in sew
eral newspapers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

! glad we came this
way. thought Ada
Royals as the big
touring car bowled
along the road. It's
really the best way
10 come-the short
est and the easiest.
These new state
roads are opening
IN afrrk Toe 90
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

Military aviators, Boy Scouts. mu-
nicipal. State and federal officials
and the public united to honor tie
name of Theodore Roosevelt aud to
IHke part In the opening day Of the
weeks drive to raise a fund With
which to esta blish permanent memo
rails TO the man who was q leader
~ men. who served his country as
It's President and who put Ameri-
canism before all else, Van Cort-
audt Park. New York city. was
where the Roosevelt flag was re
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

game
She let the wedding announcement
which had called forth this soliloquy.
fall UNDECIDED 10 the floor. as she gave
herself up 10 thoughts OF the past and
present The tragic protest IN An
nettes's eyes means more than mere
irritation at q ceaseless almsgiving.
The EOman's heart IN her breast re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

muttered
Annette, with an in
scrutaole smile;
let's see. | must
have spent a small
fortune on wedding
presents, and. as
far as ! can see. it's
likely 10 be all out
go and no income,
until the end OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

and Serbia have not disclosed. Per
haps To this day old Pasitch and
young Alexander are the only living
persons who know what answer
olga gave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

Lots of wrangling over rules in
that industrial conference. At this
distance the code adopted appears
TO have been "A combination of those
of the late Marquis of Queensbury
and the village church choir.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27
FRENCH WAR REFUGEES
ARE AIDED BY ENGLAND

LONDON. oct. 27.-Five hun
dred small towns and villages in the
devastated regions of France have
been adopted" by the British COM
mittee OF the French Red Cross so
ciety. The inhabitants feach of
these hamlets are being assisted in
their struggle 10 reestablish them
selves in their former homes. In
many instances they are living i'm
the cellars OF their ruined houses.
other returned refugees have to be
content with living under sheets of
corrugated iron leaned against a
bit of broken wall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

Chrysanthemums at Beehler's.
79O7-27-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27
RECOGNIZE CzECHO-MOvAKs

STOCKHOLM, oct. 27.-The Swe-
dish government has decided TO rec
ognize the independence of the
Czecho- Slovak republic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

Chrysanthemums at Beehler's.
79OT-27-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-27

Try NEWS-TIMES Want Ads.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
SERCT. |. SWEARNCEN
GASSED AND WOUNDED.

Some time back in the fall a card
was received by the family at Green
field from the Salvation Army in
France, expressing coincidence, with
reference to Sergt. Lester Swearin-
gen. The family was puzzled to
know what it meant, as no notifica-
ton from the government had been
received as to Lester being wound
ed or killed and no letter had been
received from him.
However, on Dec. IS, a letter was
received from the young man, in
which he told Of having been both
gassed and wounded. The letter
was dated Nov. %, and stated he
had been twice wounded; he had
been on the firing line 100 days
since July. A piece of shrapnel
went through his steel helmet, in
flicting painful wound in the
head. However, at the time the
letter was written the young man
was making speedy recovery, which
was cheerful news to his family at
Greenfield and many friends.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
MOST ORDERLY IN
DRESDEN IN YEARS

The 1918 Christmas in Dresden
will 60 down in history as the most
orderly in the towns history. It
has been a matter Of general COM
ment here that on Christmas morn
ing there was no disorderly con,
duct, no drinking, no hoisterousA
ness and no firing Of fireworks,
Some one, at about s a. M, tried to
start something by opening up with
his old breech-loader, but no one
responded, and that one or two
shots ended the noise Of that kind
Even the Riddles seemed content to-
eat candy and nuts, roll their toy
wheel-barrows and admire their
Santa gifts. and there was no noise
from that source.
Surely, we are becoming more
civilized as the years roll by, and
have made wonderful strides re-
Gently.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
BROTHERS FIGHT;
ONE IS STABBED

Ed and Herschel Melton, Is and
IL years of age, respectively, and
sons of Mr.. Len Melton, Of Sharon,
engaged in difficulty at their home
on last Monday, when Herschel, the
younger, plunged a knife in the side
Of Ed. The blade entered below
the ribs, little to the side, going
entirely up to the handle. The I'M
jured boy was given immediate ned
ical attention. His condition was
reported favorable on Wednesday
night. Following the stabbing Her
schel left home, but returned the
follow ing evening.
The boys grew angry over gun.
Both wanted the gun to 60 hunt
ing and became involved in a boy
ish difficulty.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
TOBACCO BUYERS
IN THE FIELD

On Monday morning the tobacco
buyers Of the county began riding
purchasing the 1918 crop Of tobac-
GO, which is said to be exceptionally
fine though small crop. ! the
spring, at setting time, plants were
scarce and it seemed difficult to
get good season for setting plants.
II is understood the price being
paid generally averages around ST
and $18, some few crops selling for
the latter price. A number Of loads
came through Dresden Monday en-
route to Gleason, where the weed is
being loaded in cars and shipped to
a stemmery at Springfield. Mr..
Tom Dinwiddie bought all this to-
bacco.
Farmers, Il is said, are slow to
sell at the prevailing prices.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
BLANK TELEPHONE
LINE TO SHARON

Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Taylor, who
have Eiven exceptionally satisfac-
tory service as operators and man
ayers Of the Dresden Rural Tele-
phone exchange, have just been cleo
ted for another year, and Mrs. Con
Hunt, Of Sharon, will assist Mrs
Taylor at the board. This exchange
now has $50 subscribers.
Wire has been ordered for blank
line from Dresden to Sharon, and
those who are interested in this much
needed line are asked to show their
interest by each putting pole On
the ground at once, as it is desired
to construct the line upon recent
Of the wire. Also new blanks are
to be run to Palmersville and Ore
Springs. With the Sharon blank
line Dresden will have in operation
eight blank lines. These require 4
great deal Of labor in up-keep and
in answering calls No other ex-
change in the county has anything
like this number of blank lines ana
some plan ought to be hit upon IL
aid the Dresden exchange in caring
for this service. This exchange han.
dies calls for the entire county.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
MOTHER AND HER BABE
ARE BURIED TOGETHER

Hyndsver, Dec. 31.-On Friday,
Dec. 20, the beloved wife and infant
Of Mr.. Ben Bonds were tenderly
laid to rest at Walnut Grove. Both
we're placed in the same coffin.
Mrs. Bonds was Fl years Of age,
She was the daughter Of Mr.. Geo.
Speed, residing north Of Hyndsver,
and leaves husband and two small
children. On the same day Mrs.
Bond was buried her grandmother
was laid to rest.
Mr.. Glenn Gardner, one Of our
hustling young farmers, has Just
bought the John Hester farm, pay
ing $1,000 for rs acres.
Bob Hicks has sold his farm to
Mr.. Claud Gardner, Of Water Val
ley, KY, who comes back to Gods
country.
Roy Cassidy got his finger caught
in the machinery at the saw mill
the other day. The injured member
was amputated, blood poison set up
and another amputation was nee
essary.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
LOWER LIP TORN
OPEN TO THE CHIN

Master Woodrow Wilson, five
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Keith
Killebr>w, was painfully injured on
MONDAY before Christmas, when the
lad, while reaching on the mantle
piece, fell, the lip catching on a
hook, decorating the lower lip clear
down under the chin. Six stitches
we're required to close the wound.
The little fellow was after some
thing on the mantle piece; there was
a hook in the side of the casing used
to hook a fire screen to, the hook
being turned upward, and as he fell,
this hook caught his chin, tearing
clear on through, rent of two or
more inches. Physicians were has
tily summoned, the wound dressed,
and Old Santa brought little Wos =
row double portion,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
HOUR
CONTINUOUS RAIN

The biggest rainfall of the entire
year began here on Monday just at
night and continued all day Tues
day, all Tuesday night, and at this
writing, Wednesday noon, is still
falling.
All small streams have overlooked
their banks and river bottoms are
covered with water. The roads, hav-
ing had no attention all during the
year, are all but impossible, many
bridges are damaged. The weather
continues warm and it is quite likely
that much of the meat killed during
the past week and on Monday Of
this week will spoil. Already many
who killed in December have found
their meat spoiled.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
LOSES MIND FOL
LOWING INFLUENZA

Miss Annie Winstead, a young la
day of the Tenth district, and a
daughter of the Widow Winstead,
was carried THE hospital at Boil
var on Monday, Dec. %, her mind
having become entirely deranged
following severe attack Of influ-
enza.
Prior to this illness Miss Win
stead was considered young lady
of unusually bright mind. She had
been in Nashville training for a
nurse, but came home sick and de-
velOped influenza. Being a young
it is believed that her mind
will be restored in time with the
proper treatment.
This makes the second case of the
kind to happen in the county in re-
cent months, Mrs. Vinson Wright,
of the vicinity of Sharon being Ia
ken to the hospital during Novem-
Der. Mrs. Wright lost her mind fol-
lowing influenza.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
DEARTH Of CHRIST
MAS WEDDINGS.
HymeR's Altar Not So Well PatToRled as
iRYears Gone By. Not a Ma1iagslcsDss
Issued Christmas Day.

Has Hymen's altar lost it's SAVIOR?
It would seem so, from the rec
ords in Clerk Jeter's office, where
the fact is disclosed that neither on
Christmas eve day nor Christmas
day proper was there a single mar
riage license issued.
This, perhaps, establishes rec
ord without parallel in the annals
of the county. Both in December,
1916 and 1917 the number Of mar
rage licenses issued for those two
days was large--and even as far
back as we can remember large num-.
bers Of coupling papers have been
issued by the clerks on those two
days.
Even for the week preceding the
two days specified above, the num-
Der Of marriage licenses issued shows
decided falling off. Discussing
the matter in the, clerks office one
day last week the falling off in APP
plication for these blissful papers
was accounted for by the absence
from home Of so large a number of
the county's young men, there be-
ing something like 1900 young men
in the service of Uncle Sam from
this county. Out of this number it is
safe to say that so would have be-
come. benedicts on this glorious
Christmas had they been at home
and free to exercise their wishes in
the matter.
But even with so large number
Of our young men away, it is still
singular that no one applied for a
marriage license on either the day
before or on Christmas day. 1t
establishes new record.
The total number of marriage
licenses issued during 1918, includ-
ing white and cplored, was 397,
while the number for the previous
year, 1917, was sci, a difference Of
ia in favor of 1877.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
BAPTIST CHURCH
ASSESSED $4,000
Bsulah Association Asked to Contribute
$4,000 to The DeROmi1sionaI Educational
Fund. Martin Church Richest.

Announcement was made from
the pulpit of the First Baptist Church
at Martin last Sunday morning that
the assessment of Beulah Associa-
ton for the UNCONVENTIONAL educa-
tional fund was $4,000. Of this
amount the Martin Baptist church is
assessed $4,000, or nearly half the
amount of the entire association.
Beulah Association takes in the
western part of this county and in
cludes So churches in Weakley, Obi
on and Gibson counties, but the
Martin church is the wealthiest in
the entire association. The entire
amount to be raised is $500, 900 for
the state.
The two West Tennessee denom-
national schools, Union University
atJackson and Hall-Moody Insti-
lutte at Martin are to raise an amount
equivalent to $15O,O0O, and the cam
paign has already started.
The campaign began Wednesday,
when those in sympathy with the
move were asked to pray for the sue
cess of the campaign.
Weakley county Baptists have
been liberal in their responses to
all demands, and, as this one is a
family campaign, the entire amount |
will be subscribed,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
$6.258.6o AUTO
TAX. COLLECTED

The total amount of auto tax col
lected by Clerk Jeter in Weakley
county for 1918 was $6,258.69.
The number of automobiles and
trucks registered in the county was
$50.
The largest registration month
for the year was March, when the
sum of 50, 943.53 was collected from
auto owners. February was a close
SECOND, auto owners paying in dur
ing that month $1,3O5.22.
A very large portion Of this money
remains unexpended, because roads
were not got in condition to re-
Ceiye it, the state highway commits
sion very wisely refusing to spend
the money where it will be wasted.
BY instructions received from the
department, the clerk has closed his
1913 account, and is now prepared
to register automobiles and motor
cycles for the year 1919.
In making application for 1919
registration, the county court clerk
must be furnished with the serial
motor number of the engine, and the
number of your 1918 registration
plate The law makes it impera-
tive that all motor-driven vehicles
be registered before being operated
on any street or public highway,
and provides penalty for any vio-
lation thereof.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
DR.. COPELAND IS
MADE DIRECTOR

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Weakley County
Bank was held in the office of the
bank on last Monday, when all the
old officers we're elected, as follows
J. R. Thomson, president; R. A.
Elkins, vice-president; w. 7. Kille-
brew, cashier. Mr.. Chas. Kilgore
was elected first assistant cashier
and Mrs. Nell Tucker, second as
sistant cashier.
Or. H. S. Copeland was made q
director. The statement Of the
sank, Is shhwn by e cashiers
soks, was satisfactory to the board
q directors. The Weakley County
Bank has made steady strides for
the past several years, and today
stands one Of the strongest finan-
cial institutions Of the state.
Mrs. Tucker enjoys the honor
and distinction Of being the first
lady assistant cashier Of bank in
Tennessee. It is a compliment which
she richly merits, and the Enter
prise extends congratulations.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
ATTEND TO 1T
NEXT MONDAY

At this time, Jan. /, the sub.
scription of many subscribers
has expired, and we must in
sist upon payment in advance
of all subscription accounts.
We are too busy to make out
and mail statements to all
those whose subscription exs
pires the first of the year, and,
therefore, take this method Of
urging all to attend to this
matter while in town next
Monday. Or, if unable to
come, send in your renewal
by a neighbor. If your neigh
Dor does not come, then send
your check or money order.
We are offering the Enter.
prise and the Weekly CONNER.
cial Appeal both one year to
subscribers getting their pa.
pers in zones one and two
which embrace radius of $50
miles of Dresden, at sits.
Beyond that the rate is high
er, as shown at the masthead.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
1,167 ARE INDICTED
IN MILITARY SERVICE
Local Board Closes Office, But Will Remain
Organized for Convenience Of Registrars.
Report Of Board

While the office of the Weakley
County Exemption board, which has
been in continuous session since
July /, 1917, is now closed, the or
ganization Of the board will not be
dissolved at present. Secretary
Suddath informs the Enterprise re-
porter that all the records have been
packed and will be shipped at an
early date, but that the board will
not disorganize, remaining intact for
the purpose Of rendering services to
the returning boys and those dis
charged from the service. This SER
vice will include that of securing
employment for the men, etc.
From the report below, furnished
the Enterprise by Mr.. Suddath, it
will be seen that the board has In
Quoted 1,167 men into the service.
This does not include the large num-
Der Of volunteers, which, it is safe
to say, will total at least $50. Thus
ii will be seen that Weakley county
had nearly 1900 men in the army.
The report is as follows:
On June S, 1917, 1854 men reg
istered under the selective service
law. Of this number 297 were
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
WEAKLEY COUNTY
VITAL STATISTICS
Typhoid in 1917 Cost WsakIey CONTAINS
$4,000 And the Permanent Loss Of 70
Citizens. 4 RreVGRtabIs Disease.

A study of the vital statistics az
Weakiey county for the year 1917
dlscloses some very interesting as
Well as deplorable facts, chief among
which are so many unnecessary
deaths from preventable diseases
FROM all causes 400 people died in
TINS county last year. Tuberculo-
sis claimed 66, diarrhoea and enter
Ills (bowel trouble in children nm
der two years old, SO, typhoid fever.
~ and malaria II, making a total Of
lSo deaths, for which there is no
reasonable excuse.
1t is estimated that 18 cases Of
typhoid fever have occurred for
every death from that disease, and
that each case of the disease costs
IN loss OF time and money, an aver
age OF 5000 So with 20 deaths we
had total of $50 cases of typhoid
fever, with an expenditure Of
$4,000 and the permanent economic
loss Of 20 citizens.
Our people have a right to pro-
lection against these preventable
diseases, and they should demand
that right. If we own a bunch Of
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1919-01-03
THE POWER PLANT
SENDS OUT S. o. S.

The Dresden Water and Light
Plant was competed to send out the
5. o. s. call on last Monday, when
Mr.. Frank Snider, who had been
operating the plant during the ill
ness Of Harry Chandler, was strick-
en- with influenza and forced to take
his bed.
The committee got in touch with
Mr.. Herman Shannon, an expert at
Sharon. Mr.. Shannon came over
late in the afternoon, driving through
the mud and slush and rain, put the
plant in operation, and with the aid
of a fireman, kept the town well
lighted. Our people feel under last
ing obligations to Mr.. Shannon.