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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
Death ofFal
N. ". |
Toured World with Bar
mum and Appeared
Before Royalty

Capt. Martin VanBuren Bates, one
Of the best known men of Medina
county and world-famous as a physi-
cal giant, died Tuesday evening of
this week at his home in Seville. He
was IA years of age and had been ill
for several years, the last four or five
months of which he had been confined
to his bed.
He was born in Whitesburg, KY,
Nov. 8, 1845, one of a family of twelve
children, none of the other, however,
being remarkable for size.
In height Capt. Bates measured z
feet, inches, and he tipped the
scales at 800 pounds. Until over
taken by ill health he stood as erect
as a soldier and was the complete en-
bodiment of physical manhood.
In early life his remarkable stature
and physique attracted the attention
Of the late Phinneas T. Barnum, who
persuaded Capt. Bates to travel on ex-
hibition with the big Barnum circus,
and for many years he toured not
only his own country, but throughout
continental Europe, not infrequently
appearing in person before the var
ious crowned heads by royal command.
Capt. Bates was twice married. The
woman who first became his wife he
met while, travelling with the Barnum
aggregation. She too was of giant
stature, being trifie more than 5 feet
in height. Her home was in Nova
Scotia. The couple were greatly de-
voted to each other and many resi-
dents Of Medina county and Seville,
where she and her husband resided
until her death about twenty years
ago, remember her for her kindly dis
position and lovable traits. Her
body rests in Mound Hill cemetery,
Seville, the grave surmounted by a
life-size statue Of the deceased. The
first wedding ceremony was perform
ed in the chapel of the famous West
minister Abbey, in London, England
His second wife was Medina county
woman, who survives him. A son was
born to the first union but died in In
fancy.
Capt. Bates was possessed of most
remarkable memory. 1t is stated that
he was able to name cronologically
without hesitation, the itinerary d
his circus seasons, and in most cases
give the name Of the mayor Of each
city visited in the circuit. He die
this, he claimed, without having pre-
4 3viously charged his mind with those
4 details.
His circus tours were profitable ant
he retired to private life about thirty
years ago, locating in Seville and tax
ing up the life of a farmer. He pos
sessed vast acres Of land, conducted
his work along scientific lines and wa.
active until disabled by advanced ag'
and tho ravages of disease.
Capt. Bates was a man who en-
joyed the respect of the communit!
in which he lived, and had Wild
circle of friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services will be held thi
morning, Friday, at II o'clock, from
Il the home, conducted by Rev. A. R
" Woodworth, pastor Of the Seville Bap
tist church. Burial will be made il
the family plot i'm Mound Hill ceme
terry. t
"A. more detailed account Of the lif
Of this remarkable man will appea
in next weeks issue Of the Sentinel.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
bus Giant,
ties, at Seville
LONG DISTANCE TALKS
TO COST MORE SOON

Long distance telephone rates be-
tween Medina and other Ohio points
will be advanced on Jan. 21, the new
tolls having been authorized by Post
master General Burleson a few days
ago.
In addition to the higher rates, long
distance patrons who heretofore have
enjoyed the privilege of not paying
for calls in which a particular per-
son asked for could not be secured,
must pay rs per cent. of the toll rate
for the calls. If particular person
is called and reached, the toll will be
the regular rate plus 25 per cent.
charge for getting that person. If a
particular person is wanted on tele-
phone at specific time, there will be
a so per cent. added charge.
Calls between $3.50 p. m. and mid
night will be cheaper, provided one
talks more than forty miles, and to
talk eighty miles or more the charges
will be half the day rate. Between
midnight and 4:30 a. m. the charge
will be one-quarter the day rate, with
a minimum charge of rs cents. But
night calls made for particular per-
son instead Of anyone who happens
to answer the number called carry the
full day rate plus rs per cent.
The rate to Cleveland from Medina
will be 25 cents for station, 30 cents
for person, and IS cents for appoint
.ments. To Berea, Is, 20, rs and 30
cents. From Brunswick and Liverpool
to Cleveland 20, rs and 80 cents; to
Berea 10 and 20 cents.
No appointment calls made where
the rate is Is cents or less. All tolls
are to take 5 cents extra for war tax
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
Lafayette Woman
Champion Knitter

When her country's soldier boys are
in need Mrs. M. C. Stowe Of Lafayette
doesn't allow little thing like the
weight of seventy EIGHT years of age
Y to interfere with her doing her full
share to supply those needs.
Mrs. Stowe claims to be the cham
pion knitter Of Medina county, and
the Sentinel shares in the belief that
she may justly do so. Mrs. Stowe is
not boastful in her claim, but after
submitting a statement of her
achievement S as knitter, modestly
asks, "Who can do better -
But whether she may enjoy the title
Of champion or not, her record for
the past six months is positively
amazing, as the readers Of the Senti-
mel will surely agree when they learn
what it is:
Five sweaters and rs pairs of socks
since June, 1913.
Two Of these sweaters were knitted
in Ave and one-half days, one in two
days Of ten hours each; nine socks
in six days, one sock In six hours, il
I pairs in November and December,
and, merely to satisfy herself that
she can, if necessary, "speed up,'
took So stitches in one minute.
Mrs. Stowe lived at time when
the knitting machine was unknown
and when it was necessary that girls
be taught the art of making the fami-
w stockings and mittens with their
own fingers, as well as to acquire per
haps that even greater art, now swift
ly passing, Of making bread.
1t is plain 70 be seen that the pro
ficiency as a knitter shown BY thi'
aged Lafayette woman was not gain
"a in recent Years, 1,1t that 1nets de1
faritu At the age Of nearly four scor'
years is the result Of the Nlong ant
tedious hours Of practice IN the day
Y Of her youth.
n While "heeling" and "toeing" he
\ 25 pairs of socks during the past si'
months it is probable that tn
thoughts Of this energetic and loya
ladv ofterl reverted to the other tim
when. seated beside her mother, sh
faok her first lessons Ia the construc
fion of fathers and brothers socks.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
C. E. OVERS, LODI,
WOUNDED IN ACTION

The casualty list last Saturday con-
tanned the name of Charles E. Overs,
of Lodi, as slightly wounded. Overs
was wounded several weeks ago and
his relatives received the information
from him direct before notified by
the war department. He was in q
hospital when he wrote, but stated
that he had nearly recovered and
would be able to join his company
in a few days. Overs parents are
not living, but he has brother, M
o. Overs, and sister, Mrs. Vande-
mark, residing in Lodi. Overs is 25
wears old.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
C1ReciUMsTANCEs K ALTER CASES

One of the first acts OF the new
state Legislature was a proposal by
Floor Leader r. r. Beetham, Of Har-
rison county, that the house appoint
seven additional clerks. The pro-
posal carried.
Beetham, at the last session Of
tho legislature, was one of the bitter
est opponents to a similar proposal
made BY Democrats.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
1919 COUNTY FAIR
SEPTEMBER 9-1O-11

Inc MeQlna COQnCy Agricultural
Society held it's regular annual meet
ing last Saturday to receive the
Secretary's statement for the year as
audited by special committee for
that purpose, and for the election Of
officers and superintendent for the
ensuing year; also for deciding upon
a date for the 1919 fair and for a
general discussion ofplans for further
ing the association work.
The Medina County Fair will be
held on Sept. 9, 10 and II.
Don L. Crawford, A. M. Baugh-
man, R. M. Albert, John Pierce, W.
E. House and Morgan Meath are the
new directors of the association who
were Officially declared as such at the
meeting on Saturday, and the officers
for the coming year are as follows:
President-Don l.. Crawford
Vice-President-Abe Rohrer.
Secretary-F. M. Plank.
-Treasurer--H. E. Aylard. s%
Executive Committee-H. S. Orr
and w. ]. Anderson.
Superintendents of the several de-
partments of the fair for 1919 are:
Horses-A. M. Baughman, Morgan
Meath.
Races-H. S. Orr, A. S. Garfield.
Cattle-H. N. Patterson, G. w.
Hintz.
Sheep-H. C. Hubert, C. C. Fens-
termaker.
Swine-A. W. Nettleton, L. R.
Wideman.
Poultry-F. j. Kndig, W. D. Briggs.
Grain, Seed and Garden Products
Ray Ferriman, R. M. Albert.
Fruits-J. T. Mayer, E. M. Gan
yard.
Preserved Fruits and Provisions
w. E. House, Mrs. A. w. Nettleton.
Halls-W. ]. Anderson Sidney
Cady.
Ornamental Work Mrs. H. S. Orr
Domestic Work-Mrs. E. M. Gan
yard.
Knitted Fabrics, Etc.-Mrs. D. S
Longacre.
Hand and Machine Sewing-H. C.
Hubert.
Children's Work - Mrs. Morgan
Meath.
Fine Arts, Painting-Mrs. w. E.
House.
Plants and Flowers-Mrs. Dor
Crawford.
Gates-Abe Rohrer.
Grounds+W. J. Anderson.
Forage and Stalls-John Whipple.
Mechanical and Manufactures
Way Knapp.
| Rents and Privileges-President ant
Secretary.
! Printing-Secretary and Treasurer
Chief of Police-John Pierce.
i Marshals-H. E. Jenne and assist
ants.
i Educational Exhibits-S. M. Sails
bury and d. W. Pearce.
Previous to the 1918 fair it wa
announced by the management that ;
certain part of all premium none,
would be paid in thrift stamps. Sine
the accounts have been audited it wa
ascertained that the total amour
paid in thrift stamps was $96.
Ten per cent. of the gate receipt
were to be turned over to the Medin
County Chapter of the Red Cross, an
this amount is $197.97.
II The financial statement Of the as
j sociation for 1918 appears elsewher
, in this paper.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
REcoRDER,s MONTHLY REPORT

Following is County Recorder
Rice's comparative statement for busi-
ness transacted in he's caHce,- for sthe
month Of December respectively for
1917 and 1918: ss
1918--Deeds recorded ~, mortgages
recorded AL, oil and gas leases re-
corded 18, mortgages cancelled 35, oil
and gas leases cancelled 5; total re-
ceipts for the month $285.5S.
1a1f--Deeds recorded 68, n1ortgag-
as recorded rs, oil and gas leases
recorded 19; mortgages cancelled ~,
|oil and gas leases cancelled s; total
receipts for the month s216'66s
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
FORMER BURBANK BOY
LOSES LIFE IN FRANCE

James Stevenson Of Cleveland was
killed in action in France on Octo-
ber IL. He was born and raised in
Burbank, and was well known in the
southern part Of the county. He was
"a years of age.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-01-10
ASSISTING FOR FARM LOANS.

hi an effort tto as assist -faff6ers to
obtain short term loans, the College
Of Agriculture has recently published
a credit statement intended to help in
furnishing banks with a detailed
statement of their resources and the
condition Of their business. "a blank
illustrating a desirable form for sub
mitting this information is included.
It may be had without cost ON appli-
cation to the Agricultural College Ex-
tension Service, Columbus, Ohio.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
LARGEST WHEAT CROP

A wheat production of 1886
100000 bushels this year. COM
bining the winter wheat and
spring wheat crops was fore
cast today by the Department
of Agriculture from the con-
dition of the crop June 1.
Winter wheat production is
forecast at 803,000,O0O bushels
compared with S09,915,0OO
bushels forecast last month
making it the largest ever
grown. Condition of winter
wheat was 94.9 per cent of a
normal, compared with 1905
last month and 1913 last year.
Spring wheat production is
forecast at 363,000,000 bushels
compared with last years pro-
duction of 359, 100000 bushels.
This also is a record crop.
Acreage this. year is 22,593,O00
Condition of the crop June 1
was 91.2 per cent of a normal
compared with 95.2 a year ago.
,,Tennessee's wheat crop shows
a decided decline in condition
on June 1 from that shown on
May 1, this was brought about
partly by the late April freeze,
which ruined quite a number
Of fields on the highland rim
and some low lands in the
eastern part of the state, the
heavy rains throughout May
caused a further decline, to-
gether with rust which was
prevalent in all parts of the
state, much of the rank in
growth is becoming badly
tangled.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Baptist Church

Sunday school meets at 10
a. M, Prof. Simmons, Supt.
Preaching at IL a. m. and
$3.50 p m., Sam Edwards, Pas
tor.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
$3.50 p. m.
Subjects of discourses next
Sunday, at morning hour, "The
Church, Captive" Elk. 81, at
evening hour, "The Doctrine
of Sanctification." 1 .Tno. 1:8;
3:9.
If the doctrine of sanctifica-
tion has ever been a question
in your mind one way or the
other, come out and let us see
what the Bible says about it.
The Bible will stand after all
human isms, and doctrines,
and practices have been swept
away. 1t is dangerous to take
things for granted. We should
bestir ourselves, and take heed
to the doctrines of the Bible.
Come; you are always well
come.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Church of Christ
(DiScipIes)

Sunday school at 10 a. m.>
The following services will
be held at Christian Church on
Sunday, June 18th. Preaching
at both morning and evening
hours by the minister, Chas.
L. Talley. Subject for IL o.
clock service, 1.-The Golden
Chain" Subject for $3.50 p.
m. "A Change of Heart"
Do not allow the warm even
ings to cause you to neglect
the House of God. Remember
He says, THAT He is a jealous
God" The church needs your
cooperation, the minister your
influence, the community your
good citizenship. Let us all
pull and work together for the
betterment of our town, and
leave a rich eritage for our
children's children.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
~ - - X

Mt. View Lodge No. 179 I.
o. o. F. met at the usual hour,
$50 p. M, June z 1919, Algood
Moore, N. G.. presiding with a
good attendance. Quite a lot Of
routine business was disposed
of. A petition for Initiatory
was presented, read and refer
red to a commottee Of investi-
cation. The 3rd degree was
conferred upon Bros. Benton
Worley, and l.. r. Williamson.
Bro. Williamson contemplates
a trip to Texas in the near flu
ture. The following are the
officers elected for next term
H. d. Whitson, Noble Grand;
H. F. Sparks. Vice Grand, L.
r. McClain, Secty. and John
A. Countiss, Treas. The In
stallation will take place at
1st meeting in July, the begin
ming of next term, at which
time the Noble Grand will ap-
point his subordinates. Me-
mortal services OF Mt. View
Lodge will take place at our
next meeting, 14th inst, at
which time a full attendance
is desired and expected.
Several good talks for, the
good of the order were made.
The regular routine business
will be disposed of at our next
prior to the memori-
al services. All who can should
be sure 10 attend the next
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Cumberland Presbyterian

Sunday school at 10 a. m,
every Sunday. Supt S. B. Ca
ruthers.
Preaching every third Sun
day by Rev J. R. Goodpasture,
the pastor. All are cordially
invited to attend Sunday school
and preaching.
On June Is the pastor will
lecture at $3.50 p. m. on "The
Herod Family" in addition to
the regular morning and even
ing sermons.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
ANNOUNCEMENT

On Sunday, June %, Rev. A.
p. Welch of Monterey, will
preach in Cookeville, at the
City School building. In. order
to accommodate the people
that will come from other
towns and from the country,
the first service will be at 10
As a. M; and the second SER
vice at 2:30 p. m. Everybody
is invited to attend and have
the privilege of meeting with
people from all parts of the
country and different towns
and enjoy a, good day in the
service of the Lord. Rev. A.
p. Welch is to bring some gooL
singers. and in the number
will be some small children
we'll trained for gospel songs.
Let every one that comes from
a distance prepare and bring
their dinners in order that you
can stay for both services, and
help us have a great day.
.s..4s IL
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
First Presbyterian Church

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Supt. Prof. o. G Kirkman.
The pastor, Rev. A. j. Cole
will preach at II a. m. on "The
Elder That Rules Well" Fol-
lowing the sermon a congrega-
tional meeting will be held for
the purpose of .lecting some
additional elders and deacons.
Every member Of the church
is urged to be present.
A vesper service will be held
on the church lawn at 7:3O
o'clock, closing a. S:15. Sub
ject of the sermon, "A Good
Scout"
The Summre School students
will be heartily welcomed to
these services.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Methodist Churhc

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Glasses for all, and everybody
cordially invited. D. w. Moo
dy, Supt.
Preaching Sunday morning
at II o'clock, by the pastor and
also at S::15 p. m. All cordial
ly invited.
Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday at 8 p. m. Come.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12

Think we'll of your town and
twill think well of you.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Joe Dewese Meets Death

Joe Dewese was killed in an
automobile accident in Nash
vile last Sunday morning, and
brought to Cookeville for bur-
ial Monday afternoon. He
formerly lived in Cookeville.
but for several years had been
an employe on the Tennessee
Central railroad, being an air
inspector at the time of his
death.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Monterey High School

Monterey High School clos
ed successful year this week
with appropriate exercises.
A class of four was graduated,
Misses Dorothy Ruth Brown,
Lenora Lawson, Nell Castle
man and Mr.. Harry Jones.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
COMING

The Whitney Shows will be
in Cookeville next week, open
ing Tuesday the 18th, with
their carnival shows and will
occupy the city lot opposite
postoffce.- They come here
highly recommended and pro-
mise clean, moral shows. and
attractions. See big adv.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
L. P.I. COMMENCEMENT

L. p. /. COMMENCEMENT
The Tennessee Polytechnic
Institute closed its third years
service this morning with the
exercises of the senior classes
in the college, technical high
school and academic high
school. Diplomas were award
ed by President T. A. Early to
the following students: Mis-
ses Elise Davis, Naomi Ensor,
Lillian johnson, Notie Proffitt
and Alva Wright and Mr.. B. H.
Murphy of the senior college
class; Misses Liza Anderson,
HIKE Brown, Mayme Fox,
Dorothy Gregory, Katherine
Jared and Johanna Noonan Of
the technical high school, and
Misses Valeria Burton, Louise
Cox, Ruth Gwaltney, Mary Is
bell, Vera Lancaster, Ida Lans-
den, jamie Lowe and Dimple
Ray, and Messrs. G. G. Cloyd,
T. w. Kittrell and Pagan White
of the academic high school.
Miss Emily Sue Dow was Civ
en- diploma in music.
Rev. c. l.. Talley gave the
Invocation. G. G. Cloyd rep
resented the high school and
B. H. Murphy represented the
college, both speaking for a
vocational education and cur
riculum. DR.. James I. Vance
of the First Presbyterian
church of Nashville delivered
the commencement address,
taking as his theme, "The
American Dougbboy, the Flo
wer of the Army" speaking OF
him as the real hero of the ar
my.
Monday evening the girls
literary societies, the Bellies
Lettres and the Palladians,
had a literary contest. Miss
jamie Lowe won the medal,
which was given by the First
Bank of Cookeville.
Other contestants fer the med
al were Misses Mamie Fox, Lu
cile Gaddis, Frances Maddox,
Dollie Smith and Bessie Penn.
Monday morning the Upper
Cumberlands and the Sher-
woods debated for the boys
and Cleborne Hatfield
won for the SherwoOds. Other
medals were won by Miss Sal
lie Myers, for best essay; Miss
Ensor, scholarship, and
the mathematics medal is yet |
to be heard from. The G. E.
Wilson medal for the greatest |
number of honors won by the |
of the literary socie-
ties went to Bellies Lettres and |
Sherwood.
Summer school will open at
the Polytechnic Institute Thu
rsday, June 12, and last until
July %. Following are the
teachers and their subjects:
T. A. Early, agriculture; G. D.
Daniel, English; F. c. Lowery,
mathematics; A. w. Smith,
history; O. G. Kirkman man.
lal arts; A. Barnett, rural &C.
T. X. ,Sisk, educa-
ion; r F. Schoolfield, science;
Lura Robinson, domestic art;
Vena Mae Martin, domestic
science; J. M. Hatfield, mathe-
natics; Mrs. O. c. Kirkman,
elementary school methods;
I. Hawkins, English; W.. Ev-
ms, English; M. Harden, for
,ign' languages; E. Brandewie
public school music; w. e.
simmons. agriculture; Mrs.
}. Dyer. demonstration school
Alice Hanger, matron; T. w.
kittrell, bursar; Miss r. En-
or, public school dlawing.-
|
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
COOKEvILLE, ROUTE 2

Mr.. Elmo Allen and Miss
Myrtle Bull were married last
Sunday.
Misses Lille Smith and Eel
ma Mayberry visited at Per-
ry Bartlett's last Saturday.
Allen Lynn and family Wis
tied at ]. 0. Green's last Sun
day.
J. O. Green robbed his bees
last week and got a fine lot of
honey.
Lee Stewart used to work
in the broom factory, but now
he works in the new ground.
j. 0. Green sold DR.. Fowler
two head of cattle last week.
You Johnstown gi1ls better
have on your best looks next
Sunday for a bunch of Broad
way boys will be there
If anybody wishes to know
anything about the Home Tel
ephone Co., just ask John Car
rington.
Ben Brown has bought a
new Ford.
SIDE KITCHEN.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Notice

AS l have sold my entire in
terest in, and am no longer
with the Cash Produce Co.,
and desire to thank my many
friends for the business they
gave me while in that FIRM
(Advt.) J. r. MOTT.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
Cheaper Postage

Beginning July letter post
age will go back to two cents
and postal cards one cent.
This is the first instance we
know of where anything has
become cheaper since the war.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12
SUMNER COUNTY FARMS

Do you want a Sumner
County Blue Grass Farm. We
have some of the best farms in
Sumner County listed and that
means the hest farms in the
world. Write us and make ap-
pointment to look them over.
BROWN &. WALKER,
-(Advt.) Gallatin, Tenn.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1919-06-12

Daniel Harvey Morgan is
here from Washington to at
tend chancery court. He is
connected with the Office of the
custodian of alien enemy pro-
perty.