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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
TEACHERS MEETING HELD
AT DIXON SPRINGS

The people at Dixon Springs have
the educational spirit so well devel-
oped that the heavy rainfall Saturday
failed to dampen their ardor. While
the disagreeable weather kept many
away, the sunshine of enthusiasm con-
tinued in the meeting from the time
Judge Webb Allen delivered a cordial
welcome to the time the benediction
was said.
Supt. E. L. Hufines, Prof. A. C.
Duggins, Mesdames S. c. Bridgewater
and S. NJ. Young, Misses Kate and
Bartie Moore, and Lieuts. Rhea Gar
rett and Blake Thackston had talking
parts on the program, each handling
his or her subject well. Master How
ard Allen, Jr., three years of age, and
the little Misses Beasley greatly
pleased the audience with recitations
and songs. This being the first OPP
portunity the people had had to do
public honor to Lieuts Garrett and
Thackston, everyone rose to their feet
and stood at attention as a mark of
appreciation for their service over
seas and gratitude for their safe re-
turn. The appreciation and honor was
extended so as to cover all the soldiers
living and dead from Smith county
and to include recognition to Prof.
SbCA4lllS OACO0ACC1 WIN SO1NCu Il4S
country in the camps as Y. NJ. G. A.
secretary.
The school taught at Dixon Springs
by Misses Kate Moore and Alma Ford
is one of the best and most progress
i've schools in the county. A new
piano has been bought by popular SUBJ
scription and installed in the school
building.
Resolutions were adopted commend
ing the efficiency of the Superintend-
ent and his able corps of teachers.
Miss Addie Crouch Read, who presid-
ed at the piano with such marked
talent, and commencing Prof. Albert
j Williams to the consideration of Gov.
A. H. Roberts for appointment to the
position of State Superintendent, and
/ to the good ladies of the community
for unstinted hospitality and the most
excellent dinner served. Some one
was heard to remark that the dinner
served was but an earnest of the way
the people in that splendid community
/ lived all the time. They have no
| latch strings on the doors. All visit
ors need to do is to go to their homes
and go in.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
]. p. LANCASTER ADDS
TO HERD OF HEREFORDS

]. P. Lancaster, ]. w. Davis and r.
w. Laycock returned recently from a
few days trip to Louisville, KY. While
there, Mr.. Lancaster bought two fine
registered Hereford heifers, paying
$500 for Lady Perfection 9th 628OS1
and 1915 for Lady Opal 637586. These
cattle only add to Mr.. Lancaster's al
ready splendid herd of Herefords,
some of which are first premium win
ners at the state fair. Among the
particular types of Herefords owned
by Mr.. Lancaster are the Beau Don
aid, Fairfax, Britisher and Wilton, and
it is recognized that these are super
ior stock of cattle. For long time,
Mr.. Lancaster has been gradually in
creasing his herd of Hcrefords, and
he now has ready for market a few
choice young bulls and heifers, and
the kind that he raises always find a
ready sale. Mr.. Lancaster takes a
just pride in showing his cattle to
those interested.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
GRANT.

Riley Arnett of Texas is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. H. c. Bridges. Miss
Bartie Moore attended the teachers
meeting at Dixon Springs last Satur-
day. Mrs. ]. p Ward has recovered
from two weeks illness. Allen
Gore was called to Nashville Thurs
day on account of the illness of his
nephew, Virgil Gore. Miss Sallie
Douglas is again with Gill Bros. for
the millinery season. Miss Lula Oak
ley of Commerce opened school here
Monday with a large attendance. Miss
Ona Frye of Brush Creek spent last
week with her aunt, Mrs. L. B. Kent.
Jim Gill has gone to the Powder Plant
to work Miss Amanda C. Gore and
George Tribble were at New Middle
to Saturday. Newell Vantrease and
Carson Gill were at Brush Greek Sun
day. j. Gore of Gordonsville spent
the weekend here. DIR. and Mrs. j.
E. Smith were called to Livingston
on account of the. serious illness of
his sister.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
MONOvILLE.

Misses Birdie Neal and Era Key at
tended the taacheEs meeting at Dixon
Springs Saturday. MARITIME, the lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs H. C.
Taylor is on the sick list. Benton
Heart Bridgewater of Riddleton was
in Monoville Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. t.
B. Allen are in Nashville, where Mrs.
Allen will take treatment "Uncle'
Tom Hackett is very sick at this time
Richard Patterson of Pleasant Shade
was here Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. E. T.
Morris, Jr., gave a supper at their
home one night last week in honor of
the soldier boys who have returned.
Also Mr.. and Mrs. Will Baker gave
dinner in their honor. Last week
T. E. Hackett & sons sold a large
bunch of sheep to Mrs. Josie Rey-
nolds of Carthage. On Friday night,
the 21st, an old-time spelling match
will boz given at the school house, be-
ginning at z p. m. The words will be
given from "The Progressing course
in Spelling. A 25 cent fine will be i'm
posed on all spectators present who
do not spell.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
ENTERTAINs FOR MISS WEBB.

Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. w.
E. Myer entertained a number of
friends with luncheon and card
party in honor of Miss Lena Webb of
Nashville.
The rooms were beautifully deco
rated with spring flowers, yellow be-
ing the color scheme. Baskets of
buttercups made pretty centerpieces
for the luncheon and card tables. A
delicious salad course was served and
a pretty effect was carried out in
the desert course which brought out
the colors as did the whole menu.
Odd and attractive score cards
brilliantly tinged with yellow were
used. After the games were finished
Miss Webb rendered beautiful piano
solo, which was greatly enjoyed. A
pleasing feature of the afternoon was
a reading by Mrs. r. S. Seese. A
pretty hand painted picture was
awarded Miss Webb as prize.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
JOHN B. HIGHERS, FORMER
SMITH COUNTIAN, DEAD

While at work in a mine at Cleaton,
near Central City, KY, Mr.. John B.
Highers sustained a broken leg and
arm from a falling slate on the 9Th
day of March. The physicians ampu-
tated his leg, and the shock was so
great that death resulted the follow
ing day. Mr.. Highers was born and
reared in Smith county and his many
friends, relatives and acquaintance
will be grieved to learn of his untimely
death. He was 81 years old, and a
well respected citizen. He leaves a
number of children, all of whom are
grown except one, and he has one son
serving with the u. S. army in France.
Upon receipt of the news of the ac-
cident, his brothers, S. G. and B. S.
Highers of Dixon Springs and Henry
Highers of Rome, and his nephews,
Banks, Jr:, and James Highers, OF
Dixon Springs, hurried to his bedside,
and some of them arrived in time to
see him alive.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
ENIGMA.

The health of this community is
very good at this writing. w. v. Au-
trey has sold 200 barrels of corn at
1925. Misses Annie May, Emma and
Winnie Cowan were recent guests of
Miss Rubie Aubrey. Misses Bethel
and Florence Lambert were recent
guests of Mrs. Maggie Apple. Sum
day school at this place is progressing
nicely. w. v. Aubrey was transacting
business in Granville last week. The
little daughter of Mr.. Don Mcdonald,
who has been sick with the flu, is inn
proving nicely. School opened at this
place Monday with large attendance.
Come on with your Sykes news. Last
week was the only time the Courier
was ever issued without Willie Hell
montaller's name.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
SIXTY-DOLLAR BONUS.
FOR DISCHARGED SOLDIERS

Under the revenue act approved
February ID, 1919, each officer, sol
der, sailor, field clerk, or nurse, who
entered Federal service on or after
April s, 1917, and who has been hon.
orably discharged, is entitled to a
bonus of $4,000. This bonus is pay
able only upon application Of person
entitled thereto, and is not payable
to heirs or representatives of those
who may have died in service; nor to
those who were given an extra
from service. Those who are dis
charged after this act took effect, will
receive this $4,000 in their final pay.
Those entitled to this $1,000 should
make formal application over their
signatures, stating the date Of in
duction, and separation from military
service, and the place to which il is
desired that check be sent, and in
closing their honorable discharge,
which will be returned with the check.
Soldiers should address applications
to Zone Finance Officer, Lemon Bldg.
Washington, ID. c.
Sailors should address applications
to Naval Bureau of Supplies and Ac-
counts, Washington, d. C.
Marines should address applications
to the officer who settled their ac-
counts, unless his whereabouts are un-
known, or he was a naval supply Of
ficer, in which case claim should be
forwarded to Marine Corps Head
quarters, Washington, d. c., and if in
the Coast Guard, application should
be made to Coast Guard Headquarters,
Washington, d. C.
1t is estimated that at least one
million and a quarter persons have
been discharged from the service who
are entitled to the benefit of this act,
and while payments will be made as
expeditiously as practicable, it will
manifestly take considerable time to
write and mail this many checks.
Your very truly,
RUTLEDGE SMITH,
Chairman and Field Secretary.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
DEFEATED.

Charley West has purchased Ford
Car. Born on March 9Th to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll Smith, girl; to Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Anderson, boy on the
same date. Thomas Cothern of Car
quietly married Sunday morning. We
wish them a long and happy life.
Miss Minnie West is visiting relatives
in Nashville. Alfred Kennedy and son
were in Carthage Monday on bust
ness. Ernest Petty, Misses Willie Pet
ty and Altha Kennedy attended the
singing at the home of Lonnie Knight
Friday and report a nice time. Aunt
Lottie Beasley, who has been on the
sick list for some time, in reported
better. Ed Smith of Monoville passed
through here Monday en- route to
West Point. Baxter West and wife
are on the sick list. Miss Bulah Kit
trell was recent guest of Miss Viii
lie Petty. The school at this place
is progressing nicely. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Cothern and Mrs. Gertrude
Beasley visited relatives at Donono.
Miss Lille Martin recently visited her
sister, Mrs. Dee West. Mr.. and Mrs.
Allie Kemp and little son, Julian Fish
er, of Beasley's Bend spent Sunday
here with his father, j. H. Kemp.
Mrs Sallie Kemp of Monoville is Wis
iting at the home of ]. H. Kemp
this week. Alfred Kennedy has pur-
chased a fine red COW. He is getting
ready for the cheese factory. The
mail carriers are still having hard
time over the rough roads. We all
want good roads.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
SMITH COUNTY SHORT OF
QUOTA FOR ARMENIANS

Smith county is $65O.12 short of her
quota asked for>the Armenian suffers.
The districts that have not yet fully
met their quotas are: 1st, 9th, 9Th,
7th, 10th, 18th, 10th, 18th and 18th.
We have not heard of any activity
at all from the End, 18th, Goth and
23rd districts. Smith county was
asked for only $500 for this merito-
rious charity, and if some one will
take it upon themselves in those dis
tricts to ask the people for the money,
it would be forthcoming. The 1st and
5th districts have given assurance
that their balances will be raised. viii
some one kindly give US the names
of people who will interest themselves
in this great work so that their names
may be published in next weeks Cou-
rief as members of the original COM
mittees to secure the money to help
save the lives of starving people.
J. M. COX, Chairman.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
WIFE! WIFEi

A man coming home one night
rather late, little more than half
seas-over, feeling thirsty, procured a
glass of water and drank it. In do
ing so, he swallowed small ball of
silk that lay in the bottom of the
tumbler, the end of the thread catch
ing in his teeth. Feeling something
in his mouth and not knowing what
it was, he began to pull at the end;
and, the little ball unwinding, he soon
had several yards Of thread in his
hands and still no end. Terrified, he
shouted at the top of his voice, wifeI
wife! / say, wife! come here. am
all unrayeling Contributed.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Ebert Orange of Gordonsville spent
the day yesterday mixing and ming
ling with Carthage friends. It will be
remembered that Ebert was the first
Smith county soldier to get wounded
in battle in France, receiving a dan
gerous wound in the leg in March of
last year. He remained in various
hospitals until recently when. it was
thought by attending physicians that
he had sufficiently recovered to re-
ceive permanent discharge. Ebert
saw the man who wounded him aad
the hun was promptly killed by one
of Elbert's comrades. He talks of his
experiences in an unusually inteili-
gent and interesting way, and his
visit to Carthage was enjoyed and zap
preciated. He suffered long and in
tensely with the wound and his friends
are rejoicing that he has about re-
covered.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

for your soldiers who have more mo-
ney than our soldiers and everything
they needed. So they were only writ
ing nice letters, and had with them
the kindest relations without any
other thought than the one to pay
them kind of thankfulness.
And your dear boy being one of us
received his due attentions.
Now, if you want to write to me
for anything you want me to do; any
thing you ask or want will be no
trouble. You can ask me to do any
thing you want.
Do not thank me for anything ]
have done, or anything you want me
to do in the future / shall only be
too glad to attend about the best
among my friends. / remain, Dear
Madam,
Yours very respectfully,
JEAN DURY,
Now French Interpreter, Head
quarters at 4O2 Telegraph Battalion,
Co. E, Signat Corp, A. P. o. 708, A,
r. T.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

Preaching at the Methodist church
Sunday morning and evening. There
will be services at Cedar Point and
South Carthage at 800 p. m. March
16. These services will be in the in
terest of the Missionary Centenary,
and the entire membership is urged
to attend
Prayer meeting at Carthage church
Friday evening at TOO o'clock; Sun
day school at 9:45 a. m.
FRED B. COX, Pastor.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
ANOTHER TOBACCO SALE
TO BE HELD AT CARTHAGE

Owing to the fact that there is yet
much tobacco through this territory,
and following our custom of using
every possible means to accommodate
our patrons, we have arranged for
the buyers to return to Carthage for
one more sale to buy all the tobacco
yet unmarketed. This sale will be
held as soon as we receive enough
tobacco and the season will permit.
If you have tobacco on hand bring it
in at once.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

A number of communications were
received too late for this weeks issue
of the Courier, but they will appear
next week. In particular are the
articles by Geroge Mckinney of De-
feated and ]. P. Mcdonald of Ches-
nut Mound, bearing on the subject of
good roads. Each of them is merito-
rious and worthy of consideration, and
it will be a pleasure to publish them
next week.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
NOTICE.

You farmers does not pay to
churn butter to sell/at 35c to 45c per
pound, when you cah> make more out of
your cream by shipping US. Write for
complete proof Of this >or start this
week by shipping US a cantor trail.
Cumberland Valley Butter Company,
Nashville, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Misses Lena Douglass and Lena
Webb have returned to their homes
at Nashville after being guests for a
few days of Carthage friends. Many
courtesies were shown these popular
young ladies on their visit here, and
their friends are looking forward to
the time when they will repeat their
trip.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
FOR SALE

One Pop Corr Pepper and Peanut
Roaster-just the thug for cross
roads or country store. SAMSON
& McNELLIS, Carthage, Tenu.
Mrs. Ballington Booth of tho. Vol
unteers of America las gone overseas
to spend the winter with tie American
soldiers in France.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Jordan and
little son, Doyle, returned Tuesday
from ten days visit to Mrs. Jordan's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Thompson,
on Hogin's Greek. Mr.. Jordan is just
recovering from long and severe at
tack of flu and pneumonia, and his
friends are glad to see him out.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

DIR. j. K. Haynes, who is regarded
as one of the most effective preachers
in the state, will preach at the Bap-
fist church in Carthage both morning
and evening on the fourth Sunday in
this month. He should have good
audience.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
A FISH FRY.

The Woman's Missionary Union of
the Hickman Baptist church will give
fish fry at Hickman on Friday night,
March Ia, from o'clock to $3.50. The
proceeds will be used for seating the
Baptist church. Everybody is cordial
" invited.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
Carthage High School Notes.

DIR. C. e. Dargin, d. D., of NASH
vile, will deliver the commencement
sermon June 18th at the Carthage
High school. DR.. Didcoct Of Nash
vile will deliver the baccalaureate adj
dress at night Of the same date.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Mrs. John Petite carried her little
son to Nashville this week for treat
ment for a nervous trouble.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

A large steer belonging to Mr.. G. w.
Hewitt of South Carthage, while graz
ing on top of the bluff above the de-
pot, lost his footing and fell over the
bluff, breaking his neck and other
bones.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

J. E. Beasley, merchant of Riddle
ton, passed through Carthage Satur-
day enroute home from a few days
business trip to Nashville.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
TAKEN UP

A nice shoat came to my place be-
fore Christmas. Owner>will identify
the shoat, pay all expenses and get it.
At. HENRY KEY, Monoville.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

All departments of the school are
doing excellent work. They are NOV
ing along quietly and gracefully with
good attendance and adding new pu-
pills continually
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
Red Cross Magazine $1.OO Per Year

% cents on each subscription allow
ed club raisers. Send IS cents and
the names of subscribers to Red Cross
Chapter at Carthage. Smith county
is asked to furnish 231 subscribers to
this good magazine.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

The school this year has the largest
senior class of its history, and the
entire class is doing good work.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

The Manual Training department is
turning out some splendid furniture,
and the parents are invited to visit
the school and inspect this and all OF
the other departments.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Misses Leila Eddington, Ruth Gray
and Margaret Wills have been in
Nashville this week.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Curry Wilson, successful farmer
and stock raiser of the 18th district,
was in Carthage Tuesday. 1t will be
remembered that Mr.. Wilson bought
the j. B. Norris farm and moved his
family there from near Rome.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

The school has a good library and
it continues to grow. They have re-
Gently subscribed for a number of the
best magazines.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Whitley and
johnnie Hesson of Pleasant Shade
were in Carthage Monday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Mrs. T. J. Fisher of Carthage r. 2
has gone to Missippi on account of the
serious illness of her mother.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

The pupils of the Grammar School,
under the direction of Miss Mildred
Gilbreath, will give violin and piano
is cordially invited to attend.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

c. N. Crazy of Cookeviile, with the
u. S. Revenue department, was in
Carthage first of the week looking
after income taxes.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Lieut. H. B. Thackston has re-
turned from business trip to Nash
vile.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

W. B. Wooten of Nashville, repre-
senting the Missouri State Life In
surance Co., is in Smith county this
week
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

w. F. Cothern was in Nashville
last week making purchases for his
grocery store.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Frank Jeffreys of Gordonsville ha!
bought an interest in the Bass & Va
den undertaking BUSINESS.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

N E. Oldham and N. T. Petite of
Pleasant Shade were in Carthage last
week.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

J. L. Bass and G. w. Tuggle of
New Middleton were in Carthage first
of the week transacting business.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13


The Mcclellan Mere. Co. is proper
ing to install hot air heating plant
in their store building at this place
The Beasley Auto Co. has enlarged
their office space in their garage on
Bridge Ave. and added a more COM
plete line of accessories, tires, ETC., to
their stock. Their large volumne of
of business necessitated the improve
ment.
The Walton Hotel, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. ]. B. Chapman, prepared
a special dinner today for the manage
ment of the Upper Cumberland Loose
Leaf Tobacco Warehouse to honor the
buyers and the force of the house.
1t goes without saying that the Louis
vile and other buyers and all those
who are guests will have one feed, as
Mrs. Chapman knows how it's done
DR.. and Mrs. j. H. Chism were in
Nashville this week.
Revs. Grin Lynch, j. L. Smother
man, F. B. Cox and Mrs. J. L. Smoth-
erman attended the Missionary Cen
tenary District Meeting at Cookeville
Monday and Tuesday.
]. S. Monday of Buffalo was among
the Smith countians transacting bus
mess in Carthage. Wednesday.
Allen Taylor of Pleasant Shade was
in Carthage Wednesday.
Baxter Key of Monoville will leave
Friday for Atlanta, Ca, where he will
probably undergo a second operation
on his ankle.
Judge" A. Dean returned home
last week from Defeated Creek, and
has been confined to his bed for few
days, but is improving.
Floyd Robinson and daughter, Miss
Louise, and Sam A. Robinson and
daughter, Miss Mercile, were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R. r. Robin
son of near Nashville. They drove
through the country in a car and spoke
of the fine roads in that section of the
country.
Herbert Russell and w. G. Mccall
| of Defeated Creek were in Carthage
Friday
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13
LOCAL ITEMS

LOST-Three So war saving stamps
Wednesday or Thursday of last week
somewhere on the road between Car
thage and my home, about 1-2 miles
above Monoville. Willing to pay for
finding them. A. S. CHAMBERS, R.
l, Carthage.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Postmaster F. P. McGinness is re
covering an attack of the flu.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

r. C. Austin of Pleasant Shade wa
in Carthage Tuesday having dents
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Herbert Russell and w. G. Mccall
Of Defeated Creek were in Carthage
Friday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-13

Baxter Key of Monoville will leave
Friday for Atlanta, Ca, where he will
probably undergo second operation
on his ankle.