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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS

Mrs. N. B. West and Miss Lizzie
Lynch were in Nashville last Friday
and Sunday.
DIR. J. L. Neil, general Sunday school
secretary for the Centenary move
ment in the M. E. Church, South spoke
at the Carthage Methodist church last
Sunday morning to a large audience,
who were delighted and edited. He
spoke at Cedar Point at night.
Mrs. Stanfield of Nolensville was
here last week visiting her daughter,
who is stenographer for Attorney j.
N. Fisher.
d. w. Yeaman of Hickman, member
of the general merchandise firm of
Yeaman Bros, was in Carthage We'd
nesdey renewing licenses for the firm.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Richardson of
Gordonsville spent the weekend in
Carthage as guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.
R. Smith. Mr.. Richardson recently
sold his property in Gordonsville to
Mrs. Hettie James of Stonewall. He
has bought a residence and lot at
Brush Creek, but will remain at Cor
louisville until the latter part of this
year or the first of next.
Miss Carrie Williams recently re-
turned from Nashville, where she un-
derwent srgical operation, and was
confined in a hospital for some time.
Mrs. O'Brien and Little Miss Mary
Cornlia Webb have returned to Nash
vile after spending a few days here
with the family of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
K. Webb.
DIR. J. K. Haynes will preach at the
Baptist church next Sunday morning
and evening.
News has been received by his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Pickering,
that Fred Pickering has arrived at
Newport News, Va, from overseas
service. 1t is understood that Fred
will reach home within two weeks.
John Richardson of Elmwood, who
recently returned from overseas SER
vice, and his brother, w. L. Richard
son, of Jacksonville, Fla, were visitors
Wednesday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. R. Smith.
Misses Mai Boze and Burkett Gam
of Rock City were guests last week of
Sheriff and Mrs. Jordan Gam.
j. R. West of Lebanon r. 10 was
among those transacting business in
Carthage Monday.
B. T. Hearn of Difficult returned
Saturday from Nashville where he has
been for the past few weeks recover
ing from a sergical operation. Mr..
Hearn is getting along nicely, and
physicians and friends think he will
soon be fully restored to good health.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
CARTHAGE YOUNG COUPLE
MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA

Many Smith county friends were
agreeably surprised to learn of the
marriage of Miss George Smith and
Mr.. Chester Midget, which occurred
at Bakersfield, Calf, on February II.
Miss Smith went to Taft, Calf,
about the last of January for a visit
to her sister, Mrs. Dewitt Petross.
About two weeks later, Mr.. Midget
also departed for the Golden State
for the sole purpose of claiming his
bride. The bridal party went from
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Petross to
Bakersfield, which is the county seat
of the county in which Taft is locat-
ed, and the wedding took place in the
parsonage of the Congregational
church of that city.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
M, unAR- E. Smith of this city. She
is ONT of Smith county's most attract
i've and accomplished young ladies,
and for some time has been numbered
among the county's most progressive
school teachers. The groom, whose
former home was in Wilson county,
has been in Carthage for some time
connected with the Carthage Produce
Company and during his stay here,
has proven himself to be one of the
community's most capable and trust
worthy young business men.
Mr.. and Mrs. Midget returned from
California last Monday and are re-
ceiving heartiest congratulations
from their many friends. For the
present they are residing with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. d. Young on Main Street.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
MRS. BEvIE MCDONALD DEAD.

Bevie, beloved wife of DR.. M. M.
Mcdonald of Cookeville, died at a
Nashville infirmary Wednesday, Mar.
II, 1919, after an illness of some five
months. The remains were conveyed
to Cookeville and inferred in the city
cemetery, after funeral services had
been conducted by Rev. E. S. Frye of
Brush Creek, assisted by the local
Baptist minister.
Mrs. Mcdonald was a daughter of
Lon Phillips of Defeated, her mother
having preceded her to the grave
about one year. She was 80 years
old, a member of the Primitive Bap-
fist church, a devoted mother to six
children, faithful wife, and a woman
of many Christian graces. Her pass
ing away will be deeply felt by many
close friends besides her relatives,
and the bereaved husband and family
have the sympathy of Smith county
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. p. Mcdonald and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Mayhem Alex
ander, Mr.. Arch McDuffee and Miss
McDuffee of Pleasant Shade, Mr..
Lon Phillips and four sons and one
daughter-in-law of Defeated attended
the funeral.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
TOBACCO BUYERS AND
FRIENDS ENTERTAINED

= Messrs. w. B. Ford and Lee Duke,
owners and proprietors of the Upper
Cumberland Loose Leaf Tobacco
Warehouse Company at Carthage, en-
tertained the tobacco buyers of the
local market and number of friends
with banquet at the Walton Hotel
last Thursday. There were about fifty
present to partake of the delightful
feast which was elegantly served in
several courses by Mrs. j. B. Chap
man. Divine blessings were invoked
by Rev. Fred B. Cox, and Hon. L. A.
Lyon pleasingly served as toastmas-
ter. Hon. r. B. Draper, mayor of
Hartsville, and one of the buyers, was
the spokesman for the visitors, and a
happy speech was also made by Hon.
L. B. Flippen of this city. The occas-
ion was thoroughly enjoyed by all
those present.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
CARTHAGE EASTERN STAR
CHAPTER WILL GIVE PLAY

At 8 P. M. on Wednesday, March
the 26th at "The Colonial the ladies
of the Carthage Chapter, Order of
the Eastern Star will present a play
brirn full of interest and of rare beau
ty.
This Chapter, though just organ
lied something over year ago has,
under the very able and enthusiastic
leadership of Mrs. Julian Fisher,
grown very rapidly and bids fair to
be one of the strongest in this section.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to be present at this, their initial
appearance before the public, and the
Sister Chapters of the county are CIV
en- an invitation of especial cordial
ity.
Popular prices of 35 cents for adults
and % cents for children will be
charged.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX
PAYERS.

BY special order of Judge David
Hodges, hereby make the announce
9aent that all unpaid taxes for the
year 1918 will be placed in the hands
of Constabies in the various districts
for collection on or about April the
1stI
Permit me to insist that you make
an effort to make settlement before
/ am forced to put them out. It's
much easier and cheaper and more
pleasant to pay me than it is to pay
Some Constable.
Every man that has not paid his
taxes knows it, of course, and if you
let the time pass, as above suggested,
you have no one to blame but your
self.
n have both phones and am in my
Office every day to serve you. Call
me up and / will take pains in advis-
ing you the amount you owe.
IN am thanking each and all of you
fo(rnake settlement on or before April
1st and avoid the extra cost.
Your friend,
&C. H. MATHEWS, Trustee.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
BELOVED FRIEND PASSES
INTO GREAT BEYOND

Miss Calva Hatcher of Rock City
was called to her reward March 6,
1919, at the age of &c years, IL months
and Is days.
She was consistent and true mem
Der of the Baptist church of this COM
munity, exemplifying the highest
type of Christian womanhood. She
leaves a father, two brothers and
many other relatives and friends to
mourn their loss. Funeral services
were conducted at the home of her
father by Hon. w. C. Wilson.
At the age of Ia, Miss Hatcher gave
her heart to Christ. She was a faith
full and devout Christian with great
love for Sabbath school work, being
faithful in the Plunkett's Greek Sun
day school when her health would per-
NIT. Her life had an influence that is
still going on in the minds and hearts
of her friends. In her long months
of declining health, she exhibited great
patience and wonderful confidence in
her Redeemer.
The remains were carried to the
family burying ground and laid to
rest before a large circle of mourning
friends. The family has the deep
sympathy of the entire community.
Dear Calva will be missed, oh, so
much in our homes. She suffered
much, but the best is to know now
that she is resting with her angeled
mother. God knows best, and one by
one He calls us from time to eternity.
"Not now but in the coming years;
1t may be in the better land,
Well read the meaning of our tears
And there sometime We'll under
stand.
Well know why clounds instead of
Were over many scarce begun.
IT'S there sometime we'll under
stand"
By two loving friends,
MAI BOZE,
BERKETT GAM.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
RED CROSS MAGAZINE
SOLICITORS NAMED

Smith county is asked for 231 SUBJ
scriptions to the Red Cross magazine.
1t is one of the best magazines pub
lished and goes at the low price of 81
per year. rs cents of each 81 is al
lowed to club raisers on subscriptions.
The following are appointed to take
charge of the subscription work i'm
their communities and organize the
school children for a quick subscrip-
ton campaign:--Prof. A. G. Duggins.
Prof. J. w. Alexandr, Miss Clio West,
Miss Era Key, Miss Kate Moore, Miss
Lena Jones, Prof. G.. w. Goad, Mrs.
Homer Ashley, Mrs. r. L. Young, Miss
Era Allen, Miss Grady Kelly, Miss
Ruth Petty, Miss Ruth White, Prof.
o. M. Maggart, Miss Sadie Massey,
Miss Sallie Thackston, Miss Virginia
Purnell, Mrs. Ovid Neal, Prof. A. s.
Hunter, Mrs. Walter Garrett, Miss Luz
la Ford, Miss Beulah Betty, Mrs. T.
X. Ford, Miss Bartie Moore, Miss Luz
la Oakley, Miss Alberta Young, Miss
Eva Downs, Miss Cora Russell, Miss
Willie Lee, Miss Bulah Kirby, Prof.
Gene Canter, Prof. L. b. Mathews,
Miss Kate White, Miss Matte Trous-
dale, Prof. Jno. A. Kemp.
Please get these subscriptions
quickly and report 'to Miss Helen
Fisher, Carthage.
E. [. HUFFINES
J.. M. COX, Committee.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20

G. S. Baker, from now on, will give
portion of his time representing the
Carthage Motor Co. as salesman. C.
s. will use his own handsome and at
tractive Elgin Six in demonstrating it's
superior qualities.
Attorney David C. Lee is in Jack
son, Tenn, on business trip.
Rev. and Mrs. M. N. Ford recentlv
sold their property at Elmwood to
Charlie Armistead and have moved to
Gallatin to occupy a handsome resi-
dence bought in that city by their
son, w. B. Ford, of Carthage. Rev.
and Mrs. Ford's removal from Elm
weed is ditinct loss to that commu-
nifty and to Smith county.
Don't fail to come and hear DIR. j.
K. Haynes at the Baptist church next
Sunday morning and evening. He will
give you something to think about.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Young and
children were recent guests of rela-
tives and friends at Watertown.
The date of the commencement ser
mon and address at the Carthage High
School will be on May 18th.
Mrs. Maud Burrows of Greenville,
S. c., is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Allen of Dixon Springs.
DIR. S. E. Ross of Dixon Springs was
in Carthage Saturday.
The Morning Tennesean six davs
and the Sunday Tennessean and Amer
can one year, $500. The Evening
American six days and the Sunday
Tennessean and American one year.
$500. With either annual subscrip-
ton, where the subscriber or any
member of his family is a member of
the Red Cross, a years subscription
to the Red Cross Magazine, worth 81,
will be given free. Proposition good
until April 1, 1919, but is not made
to people living in towns where papers
are delivered by carrier.
2-2O ct j. M. cox, Carthage.
T. T. Kemp of Difficult was in Car
thage last week looking after bust
ness. Since Mr.. Kemp sold his mer-
camille business last fall to L. A.
Duke, he has been givingMhfs aSten-
ton to live stock and farming inter
ests. During this time, Mr.. Kemp has
also greatly improved his dwelling,
and he now has one of the most at
tractive buildings on the Greek.
Fred Cleveland, druggist in the big
store of r. H. Cleveland at Pleasant
Shade, was transacting business in
Carthage Wednesday,.
. Frank Cox, former Smith county
man, now with Burk & Co., clothiers,
Nashville, invites Smith county people
to call on him when in Nashville.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
DR.. W. s. Farmer Re-AppOinted.

DR.. w. s. Farmer of Putnam coun-
ty was appointed superintendent of
the Middle Tennessee Hospital for the
Insane at Nashville under Gov. Rye's
administration, and was recently re-
appointed to succeed himself by Gov.
A. III. Roberts. The appointment came
to Dr. Farmer both times without his
solicitation. His many friends in Smith
county are all gratified that this de-
served honor should again come to
him. Gov. Roberts has not made a
stronger or more popular appointment
since he has been in the governors
chair. We congratulate him on the Sc
lection, and the unfortunate people
in his charge are also heartily con-
graduated.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
SUITS AND OVERCOATS
A SOURCE OF DISEASE

Physicians who keep in touch with
the advancement of medical progress
and those who make the science of
hygiene the-st1dy of their lives are
aMalfe-to the face that vast POSSIBLE
tiles for harm are found in dirty
clothes, and unquestionably a large
PROPORTION of the zymotic diseases
that. are prevalent find their origin in
the bacteria and minute germ like
that find breeding places in clothes
that do not receive proper care.
/ROBERT w. DICKERSON,
The Practical Dry Cleaner and Dyer,
Carthage, Tenn, back of Read Bros.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
Little Lorraine Bush Dead.

ElIensburg, Wash.-The Death An
gel visited the home of Mrs. Virgie
Bush Friday evening, February %,
1919, and called her only baby girl,
Lorraine, to a better home. She was
born March 8, 1916, and leaves a
lonely mother and one brother to
mourn their loss. Weep not, be-
reaved ones, the little soul has gone
to a better home beyond the sky.
Funeral services were held by a
Baptist minister and the little re-
mains were quietly laid to rest.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT.

Editors The Courier:
Gentlemen:4Willy you permit me in
a brief way to cali attention to the ad-
vantages to tha fafmers of the FEEDER
al Farm Lol AZ ~ j. l am not pre-
Stunning that the peoPSs of SSHaita and
Putnam counties are ignorant of the
advantages of this great law for the
farmer, but some may not know the
channel through which loan may be
so easily acquired.
For instance, some may not know
there is a Federal Farm Loan Asso-
citation with headquarters at Chest
nut Mound, Tenn, through which any
farmer who may be interested may
secure a loan.
The Chestnut Mound Federal Farm
Loan Association of Chestnut Mound,
Tenn, is a chartered organization, and
can assist any farmer in securing a
loan from The Federal Loan Bank of
Louisville, KY. Mr.. John Bellar is the
president of the Board of Directors,
and the writer of this article is the
Secretary treasurer. This Associa-
ton operates in Smith and Putnam
counties.
Any one interested can get in touch
with the Federal Loan Bank of Lou
isville, through The Chestnut Mound
NaClOnal Farm Loan ASSOcIdLIOn,
Chestnut Mound, Tenn.
Who May Borrow?
my one actually engaged in farm
inje9Aor who is actually operating
farm in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, or
Kentucky can secure loan from the
Federal Land Bank of Louisville, KY.
But in our immediate territory in
GLIDING the counties of Smith and Put
nam a loan may be secured through
the association named above.
What is required of any farmer to
enable him to secure a loan? The
farmer must furnish an abstract, Civ
ing the history of his farm for eight
years, showing a clear title to his
farm. He must give a first mortage,
that is with all other claims against
his farm cleared off. He can borrow
approximately half the value of his
farm. This is as much as any Loan
Association will lend on a farm. The
rate of interest is 1-2 per cent.
You may pay annually, or semian-
nually, to suit your convenience. You
can pay off the entire loan after five
years, or you may settle before the
expiration of FIVE yeaFs-by-agr
yourself the limit of thirty four and a
half years to settle in full.
Any one interested may receive as
sistance by writing the undersigned
enclosing stamp, or by calling on the
Chestnut Mound Exchange. Home
phone.
Respectfully yours,
j. p MCDONALD.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20

Clarence Monk Vaughn of Dixon
Springs, Will Stott of Riddleton, Ed
Owens, Will (Hip) McClarin and
John (Oldfolks) Nixon of Carthage,
some of Smith county's finest colored
soldiers, recently returned from over
seas service. These boys went
through some hard fighting, having
gone "over the top" a number of
times, and it is interesting to hear
them tell of their experiences and
narrow escapes. It is known that
McClarin finished four Germans and
it is understood that the other boys
sent a number of Germans west"
The colored people here gave them a
royal welcome and their white friends
extended to them the glad hand.
Henry (Coddie) McClarin, another col
ored Carthage boy, who is expected
to arrive home within a day or two,
and who was captured by the Ger
mans, has been mentioned in the Paris
newspaper dispatches as having been
the prime mover in the organization
of theatrical troop that furnished
amusement to the Germans at Rastatt,
Germany, and other places.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
LAST TOBACCO SALE TO
BE HELD ON APRIL BIRD

Announcement has been made that
the last tobacco sale for the present
season of the Carthage loose leaf
floor will be held on Thursday, April
Bird. It is stated positively that this
will be the last sale. The farmers are
advised to place their tobacco in bulk
and have it ready to bring to Carthage
just few days before the above mem
toned time, as by that means the to-
bacco will be in better condition for
marketing. Don't forget the date of
the last sale.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
Pigeon Roost.

Miss Beauty Rollins was a recent
guest of Miss Nell Barnett Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Campbell and children spent
Friday night with Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Frye. Mrs. Hobart Frye's brother,
Braden Prentice, has returned from
France. Geroge Rollins wishes for
him woman, so any lady wanting a
man, see him at once. Geroge will
buy him a car when he gets married.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Frye spent
Thursday night with the latter's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Prentice, of near
Brush Greek. Mrs. Asa Fryesand Miss
Ona Frye were shopping at<New Mid
dleton Saturday. Mrs. Barnett and
daughters, Misses Nell tEnd Attic,
spent Thursday night with Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown Denney. Miss Nell Agee
Allen Gore of Grant were recent
guests of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Denney. Miss Grace Barnett
was recent guest of Miss Rossie
Denney. Misses Lena Mai Bell and
Lydia Cross of Commerce were here
Saturday. George Rollins, one of our
best farmers, sure does like singing.
He spent one of last weeks prettiest
plow days at the home of Mr.. Denney
listening to Misses Rossie Denney and
Ona Mai Frye playing the organ and
singing. His favorite tune is "Mov-
ing Day" Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Frye
and daughter, Miss Dale, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Virgie Frye and sons, Haskell
and Sam, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Hunter of near Gordons-
vile. Frank Dowell, Robert and Hor-
ace Newben of Sykes were here Sat
urday. School will open Monday at
Sulphur Springs with Miss Willie
Stevens in charge. We are all sorry
to hear of the serious illness of Mr..
Bill Baker, and hope he will soon re-
cover. Cecil Nixon of Sykes was here
Sunday. Keep writing on good roads.
Please publish this. Pigeon Roost is
half way between New Middleton and
Brush Creek.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
MUSICAL RECITAL AT
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL

The pupils of the Grammar school
of the Carthage High School, under
the direction of Miss Mildred Gil
breath, will give piano and violin
recital at the high school building
Friday evening, March 81, at o'clock.
1t was enormously announced in last
weeks paper that the date was March
%. The correct date, however, is
March 21, as shown above.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
TRUSTEE CHARGED WITH
$86,816.42 FOR 1918 TAXES

Smith county's tax for the year
1918 charged to Trustee C. H. Math-
ews is $86,816.42. Of this amount,
approximately 100000 has already
been collected The interest and pen
anty on unpaid taxes went on March
the 1st, and about April the 1st, all
unpaid taxes will be placed in the
hands of officers for collection, as is
announced by the trustee elsewhere
in this issue of the Courier.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
DEFEATER CREEK
CHEESE FACTORY

Mr.. G. N. Toby, Cheese Specialist
of the Division of Agricultural Ex-
tension, visited Defeated Saturday in
the interest of the cheese factory to
be built there, and he reports bright
prospects. He will return to De-
feated first of next week to assist in
laying the concrete work for the
building.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the good peo-
pie for their many kindnesses ex-
tended during the recent illness and
death of our beloved father, James A.
MRS. ROBERT CLAY,
MRS. w. P. COPAS,
S. P. THOMAS,
MRS. LEE DUKE,
MRS. w. E. MCCLELLAN.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
MILLINERY.

A~<beautiful and full line of milli-
nery~now on display at r. w. Ander-
sons Good quality and right prices.
Ms Anderson, who is in charge of
this department, viii see that your
wapts are carefully supplied. Mail
orders given prompt attention.
e. w. ANDERSON, Lancaster.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
Methodist Church Services.

Preaching at Cedar Point Sunday
morning March %, at IL o'clock and
at South Carthage at 800 p. m. Sum
day school at South Carthage at 200
o. m. at Carthage GAS a. m. Prayer
meeting at Carthage Friday evening,
TOO o'clock.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
OLD MAIDS CONVENTION
AT DIXON SPRINGS MAR. 21ST

An Old Maids Convention will be
given at Dixon Springs Friday night,
March 81, by local talent. An admis-
sion fee of Is and % cents will be
charged and used for school purposes.
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20

F. F. Durham, member of the gem
eral merchandise firm of Landlord &
Durham of Defeated, was in Carthage
first of the week,
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20

Harrison Leach returned Friday
with a permanent discharge from SER
vice overseas with Uncle Sam.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-03-20
Respectfully yours,
j. P. MCDONALD.

S. T. Davis and little son, Henry
Horace, of Macon county were in Car
thage first of the week.