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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-05-29
Pleasant Hill.

Special 10 tie hesoS.
Most everybody is living fat now
on new irish potatoes and English
peas and we will soon have plenty
of white headed cabbage.
J. w. Dame was in Jasper one
day last week
Mrs. Mollie Brown attended Sun
day school Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crit Webb of Pleas
ant Grove, attended church on the
hill Sunday.
Mrs. S. G. Henderson spent few
days with home folks this week.
Mrs. B. NJ. Jones made a short
call on Mrs. G. H. Quarles Monday.
Mrs. w. r. Jones and Mrs. G. d.
Jones and sister, Mrs. S. G. Hender-
son of South Jasper, were the guests
of their sister, Mrs. A. M. Jones, of
Jasper Saturday.
Miss Mona Heron, of Cedar
Spring is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Bonnie Jones, this week.
r. V. Henderson, of South Jasper,
is spending few days with his
cousin, V. A. Jones, this week.
Bob Spangler of Ebenezer, made
a short call on w. r. Jones Tues
day afternoon.
J. w. Dame made business
trip to Inman Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Spangler,
And little son, William, were the
guest of Mrs. A. A. Rogees Sunday.
H. FL. Torbett visited relatives at
Bridgeport, Ala, Sunday.
w. r. Jones made business trip
to VIM. Spangler's at Ebenezer
Tuesday.
Mr.. ane Mrs. w. r. Jones and
Mrs. Jones parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Rogers, visited Mr.. Rogers sis.
ter. Mrs. G. A. Rogers, at Bridge
port, Ala, Sunday, Rev. A. A. Bill
Kingsley carrying them down in his.
"Tin Lizzy", going Sunday morning
and returning Sunday evening.
They report Mrs. Rogers. improving
very slowly.
Our Sunday school is progressing
nicely under the management of w.
M. Amos. We. cordially. invite
everybody to come and heip us out
in the Sunday school. The time set
to open school is $3.50 o'clock, fast
time. a4t
Mrs. Maude Miller was the guest
of Mrs.. Bonnie Jones Thursday.
Walter Miller, who has just re-
turned from oversee, is spending
few days with his brother, Frank
Miller.
/ was glad to read letter in the
News from Mrs. .Nettie B. Young,
of Flat Rock, Ala.
w. B. Rogers and wife, of North
Jasper, spent few days this week
with II. III. Torbett.
G. L. Rogers has gone to Colum-
bus, Ga. where he is employed with
the carpenters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jones visited
relatives at So. Pittsburg Sunday,
| wonder if "Tennessean," has
turned to a Baptist preacher since
he ran his "Tln Lizsy" into the river.
! see he did not write this week.
Dad.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-05-29
Graveyard Working.

There will be a graveyard work.
ing at the Pryor graveyard one
mile south of Whitwell Saturday.
June 7. Everybody is invited to
come, bring tools and a full bas-
ket.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1919-05-29

Tomorrow is Memorial Day
and the old soldiers will be here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
THE BEST sTART M LIE.

X/AY back into the beginning Of time you've had
w ancestors Thousands Of persons now long dead
and gone are your direct reaveso direct that had they
not lived and given children to the world you would not be
he today.
All these forebears, with the possible exception of the
three or four most recent Ones have done thing and
only one thing for you-heyve made possible for you
to be alive today Their blood is your veins and their
characteristics the scientists say, influence your life But
so far as making life easier for you through bequeathns
you their savings they haven't done it Unless you one
Of very small group not single dollar Of the money
that is yours today was saved by anyone farther back along
your ancestral tree than your great-grandfather
Thrift, saving. the accumulation Of money have been
habits Of mankind since Biblical days and long before
But most Of the fortunes Of today made by who
lived and died only yesterday when time is reckoned by the
innumerabIe days man has been the earth. Judging
by the worlds experience it impossible for any man to
so conserve his savings and hedge them about by law as
to keep them intact for his children and his children
children for more than comparatively few years. 1t is
not in the scheme Of things that any should peFpeuate
his fortune for long.
But it is in the scheme Of things that every man should
give his children the best start possible in life 1t up
to all Of us to save-not for the purpose of amassns
huge fortune to be as memorial TO ashes for aeons
to comc-fo history proves it is impossible to do his-but
simple and solely to give children the start in the battle
Of life that they deserve.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
'l0YlK E7z z55as9E7

The effort to do away with tax on
hotels in the regular session of the
legislature brought forth references
to the original taxation scheme which
was to tax every business. The coun-
ty court records in counties which now
form West Virginia show that the tax
en- taverns in the second decade of
the nineteenth century was $500 per
year. ordinaries were licensed on the
aKnawha river below the mouth Of
Paint soon after 1893, at coalsmouth
in 1900, at Lewisburg by 1908, at Sa.
lines by 1910, at Barboursville by 1914,
at Guyandotte by 1915, and at Cullo
den by 1918. The inn.keepers assum-
ed a more professional character on
March rs, 1919, one hundred years ago,
when there was a determination to
boost this business which resulted in
the opening Of improved hostelries at
Charleston. By 1926 the fine" hotels
there were Jackson Hall, kept by
George Goshorn. Charleston hotel,
conducted by John Spotswood, and the
popular brick hotel of Major Daniel
Ruhner located at picturesque place
a mile and a half above town. The
Rufner became noted as it was next
to famous camp-meeting ground. In
1884 the aKnawha House was built in
Charleston with thirty rooms" and
the early newspapers looked upon this
las wonderful progress.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28

league If il were not willing 10 throw down the gaunhet
to the whole world and Germany experience Will serve as
spirit that behind it that will give importance and power
to the league Here the United States there is vast
amount of hair splitting over the phraseOOgy of the league
covenant but some of the more competent observers who
have been studying the situation from the vantage point
Of Paris aver that Europe what is written into the
nant is attracting little OF no attention, and is altogether
probable that we would have less to fear from Japan
League of Nations which acknowledged Japans con-
tenton Of the equality of the races than under the old bal
ance Of power system without making any concessions to
Japanese pride
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
INVADING HUNGARY.

may safely be assumed that the military aspect of the
situation in Hungary is not being neglected. and it is
comforting to reflect that if the time comes for active inter-
ference that country the undertaking will not present any
hing like the difficulties that inseparabe from similar
iation in Russia.
AS matter of fact the controlling consideration is
expedency of attempting to restore order by the sword
nsary has been the scene of some mighty feats at arms
very square inch of it is familiar territory to the trained
ldiers Of Europe and from military standpoint an army
nder the command Of such man as General Mangn,
hose name was mentioned in connection with such an
undertaking. in the dispatches Of yesterday, would make
iortwork of It.
But would the mailed FIST solve the basic porbIem2
hat is the question which in the end will determine the
oicy which will be adopted with regard to Central Eu-
pe Food and work would be better agents by far than
army and the statesmen now assembled at Paris know
The Allies may get ready to invade Hungary. They
nay send the best officers and big and thoroughly equip
amy to the Balkans, the scene of so many disappont.
10 the French during the great war; but there will be
invasion until every possible other remedy is out of the
question.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28

Representatives Of the bituminous coal industry were
everlastingy right in withdrawing from further confer
ences with Secretary Redfelds Industrial board until
there is possibility of getting deal from the
Railroad administration and the other government de-
partments that buy coal The Railroad administration
is out in an official statement to the effect that the
charges of the representatives of the coal operators
not true and that may so for time with the general
public but If the operators stick to the line of policy
they adopted yesterday there will have to be show
down which will set the mining industry before the
country the light Of truth AS the matter stands the
Railroad administration probably has been observing the
letter of Director General Hines instructions regarding
the purchase Of fuel and grossly abusing the spirit 1t
is the old trouble all again Of the railroads being
in the hands Of operating bourbons who are making
the mistake Of believing that the old sharp practices of
before the war when the railroads able to
for themselves all manner of special privileges and dis
ordinations, are still permissible.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
yAPAN'S POSITION.

APANAPHOBES will find plenty of material to
encourage their pessmism in the announcement that the
British and American delegates to the Peace congress find
nothing to object in the proposal that recognition of the
uaW Of nations and just treatment for all their nation
be written into the covenant of the League of Nations
would not be hard for the japanese at some future
a Jap violation of the spirit of that seemingly inno-
cent phrase And nations have gone to war for much less
But it should be remembered that with such league as
now proposed in full force neither Japan nor any other
nation will be able to rush into war over any incident
Even nation that feels it suffering foma racial aront
would first have to submit the matter to the tribunals of the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
RUFF STUFF

Down In Charleston the statesmen,
real and near, are talking bitterly
shout double crossing and similar ne.
iarious practices.
They are wasting their time.
The only thing the public is inter.
ested IN Is whether 1t is going to be
double crossed or not. Statesmen arc
xpected to take care Of themselves.
And Il the statesmen let sense OF
their own importance grow so great
that they lose sight of their relation
to.the dear Pee-pul there is going to be
howl.
Like Hashimara Togo, Kate, the
beautiful cloak model, inquiries to
NOW
4 the decision to stop the trips of
the dog wagon means that their tails
are to be cut on?
Tush; even then they would be able
70 Wag their ears.
Premier Hughes, OF Australia,
Gpeaks right out loud and says that he
does not believe in Japanese race
Equality.
But the more the Australians try to
them IL their place the moro the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
What People Say
and Some Side Remarks

Capt. Franz Tinney, the blaclface
comedian, springs some funny jests in
Alta Boy, minstrel show in which
the performers are all overseas veter.
ans with the exception Of Mr.. Tinney.
His observations regarding his exper.
fence in tfe army include the remark
that he could Just as we'll have been
commissioned q general as captain
but that ne decided there was not much
chance for advancement In the former
position. Tlen he pulls rich one:
"You can't win service stripes
hanging around a bar. II you could
I'd look like zebra"
At the finale Of one niger act"
Captain Tinney comes ''over the top"
and in a few minutes the stage Is full
OF deceased Germans scores OF them.
Then Tinney explains:
a used to play this with only
one dead German but changed to
give it q happy ending"
All newspaper men do not Join In
the brick throwing crusade against
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28

IN speech to the German national assembly Philip
scheidemann the German chancellor protested bitterly
against the peace which reports say to be
imposed upon the Germans Spa, he said is than
Bres-Ltovsk. Naturally the Germans have that feel
ing Is 1T too much to hope that day they will
become sane enough and contrte enough to realize that
Spa is as bad 1t is largely because BrestLovsk and
the boasng which the kaiser and his satellites ndug
ed in last spring set the pace for that sort Of thing?
If the Germans after saying they accepted the Russian
formula of annexatons and indemnities had lived
up to it in the BresLovsk treaty the treaty makers
at Paris would find themselves limited quite sharply in
some particulars in which they assuming that they
haNt free hand.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28

Japs try to get foothold in Australia.
George creel is still trying to fix
the blame for starting the war.
That surely is a waste Of energy.
Let's decide who is going to pay for
1t and let old Father Time take care
Of the previous question.
This cold spell will be all right II it
does not start the peach crop liars.
Wen say one thing for the special
session Of the legislature
It does not have any time for sub.
II there was a little more of this
the real thing or nothing" in our poll.
tics we would be happier people.
And there would be fewer frauds
and four flushers in public office.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28

It may be long time before any woman becomes an
officer in the League of Nations but who tell in this
hurry up age? Equal suffrage has made astonishing
strides all over the world in the past five years. five
years from now the parliaments and the legislatures
may be full of them and the recognition of the principle
of equal suffrage which was yesterday written into the
constitution of the League of Nations in full At
all events the recognition Of the right Of to have
voice in public affairs will have powerful influence
in spreading the actual by them of the ballot,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH %, 1919.
THE AMERICANS CREED.

4 1 beLeve IN the United States Of America as govern
9ert Of The people by the people, for The people. phosc
jest pODers derived from the consent Of The governed;
4 democracy N republic, sovereign Nation of many
sovereign States: perfect Union. one and irscpard5le
established upon those principles of freedom, equality jus
ice. and humanity for phch American patriots sacrificed
tsr lives and fortunes Therefore believe il /, MY duty
70 my country 10 love il; 10 support lis Constitution: 10
obey lis ldvs; 10 respect its flag; and TO defend against
al enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28
tiers. The Grafton Leader has got.

posters. The Grafton Leader has got.
ten out one sheet poster which is
being used TO decorate the windows Of
empty store rooms and for use in some
windows of occupied stores which
Other Papers, The
Grafton Leader, Just News and Views
mo Bull" These posters are placed
in empties and one dollar in adyertis-
ing space is given for a weeks show
ing, or longer. In empties the agent
OF the building gets the space and in
pool rooms and other places which do
not often advertise in the newspapers
an exchange of advertising is hoped
to awaken interest. 1t is an idea Of
E. E. Meredith, who is just now en-
gagged in resurrecting dead" newspa-
pers in West Virginia, He puts It:
ITO succeed in ones own field,
1t isn't necessary to make q corpse
Of the other fellow"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28

The West Virginia legislature seems to be cracking
under the strain of the struggle the state police
and the gas and oil tax measures at all events this
is written these two measures are in terrible tangle
and senators talking about being double crossed.
But at that there is hope that the two will get
adequate consideration upon their own merits.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-28

Identified graves OF American SOL
diers in France will be photographed
and forwarded to relatives in this
country by the American Red Cross.
About 1000 such photographs will be
distributed every month. Relatives
are reminded that II is unnecessary to
send in requests for such photographs
as the matter win be attended to by
the Red Cross under the authorization
from the War Department. Each pho
tograph is mounted in q cardboard fol-
der containing the name, rank a4d
place Of burial Of the soldier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-16
Ed. c. Mutt Tent Show.

The Ed. C. Mutt Comedy Players
started in on the second week of their
engagement last night in the big tent
and We're greeted by another large au-
dience which enjoyed Whitney Collins
play, The Girl Without a Chance"
The members of the cast drew round
after round of applause for their eff
forts. The vaudeville numbers also
came in for their share of applause.
The big tent was heated and in spite
of the cold, the audience was kept
warm and comfortable. The company
has made many friends here and the
people of Pensacola have given the
company the patronage they deserve.
It an amusement enterprise that is
clean, clever and one teh management
should feel proud of.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-16
BETTER THAN
WHESKEY FOR
COLDS AND Fill
New Elixir, Called Aspiron
al, Medicated With Lates
Scientific Remedies, USE
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Arm.
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent CoInpli
cations. . ss,sxssSs,s<
Every Druggist in U. S. III
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
er IF Relief Does Not Com
Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immediate
Relief, Quick Warm Up.

The sensation of the year in tho
rug trade is Aspironal, the two
minute cold and cough reliever, aU
horitatively guaranteed by the labora
cries; tested, approved and mos
enthusiastically endorsed by the high
st authorities, and proclaimed by
he common people as ten times as
quick and effective as whiskey, rock
md rye, or any other cold and cough
remedy they have ever tried. q
All drug stores are now supplied
With the wonderful new elixir, so all
you have to do to get rid of that cold
to step into the nearest drug store
land the clerk half dollar for a bottle
# Aspironal and tell him to serve you
wo teaspoonfnls with four teaspoon
suls of water in glass. With your
vatch in your hand, take the drink
1T one swallow and call for your money
back in two minutes if you cannot
eel your cold fading away like dream
within the time limit. Don It be bash
tul, for all druggists invite you and
Expect you to try it. Everybody IS
LONG it.
When your cold or cough is re-
ieved, take the remainder of tho bottle
lome to your wife and babies, for
tspironal is by far the safest and mos
: Elective, the easiest TO take and the
,ost agreeable cold and coug. remedy
;afa,ts and childrep-Advl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-16
OUCH! ANOTHER
RHEUMATIC TWINCE
Get Busy and Relieve Those Pain.
With That Handy Bottle Of
S!oan's Liniment

What Sloan's does, it does thorough
1y-penetrates without rubbing to the
assailed part and promptly relieves
all manners of external pains and
aches. You'll find it clean and non
skin-staining. Keep it handy for neu-
ralgia, sciatica. lumbago. over-exerted
muscles, stiff joints. pains, bruises
stains, sprains, bad weather after-ef-
fects.
For 3s years SIoan's Liniment has
helped thousands the world over You
won't be an exception. 1t is unequaled
in producing results.
All druggists-35c. roc, $1.40.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-16
SIM. KELLY CHARGED
WITH SELLING LIQUOR

Sim Kelly, white man, proprietor
of an alleged notorious resort in the
eastern part of the city was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Whit
taker on a charge of selling liquor.
Kelly is said to have sold drinks over
his county and also bottled goods. He
was brought to the county Jail by the
sheriff and put up a cash bond of $500
for his appearance in the court of re-
cord.
whom County Solicitor William Fisher
has instituted injunction proceedings
to force him to discontinue his present
business. This instrument was filed
yesterday in the court of record and
an early hearing by Judge Jones is
anticipated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-16
p AL ACE c. AT
Good Things to Eat
Opposite Post Office
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
DOCTORS USE
CALOTABS FOR
COLDS AND FLU
Influenza and Grippe. Like Ordinary
Colds, Require calotabs. the Purified
and Refined calomel Tablets That
Are Nauseaiess, Safe and Sure.

Physicians and druggists claim that
the great epidemic of influenza has
conclusively demonstrated that the
quickest relief for cold and the best
preventive of influenza and pneumo-
MIA is to keep the liver active SO that
the digestive organs may be IN per-
:ect condition. For this purpose Gallo
tabs, the new nausealess calo.nel tab
lets that are free from the sickening
and weakening effects. is the most
thorough and dependable. as well ~
the most agreeable laxative.
Calotabs have the special advantage
of not making the patient sick and
weak. as they do not upset the diges-
ton and appetite. One Calotab at bed
time with a swallow OF water-that.s
all. No salts, no nausea, nor the slight
est interference with your eating.
pleasure or work. Next morning your
cold has vanished. your liver is active,
your system is purified. and you are
feeling fine with a hearty appetite
for breakfast.
For your protection, Calosabs arc
sold only IN original sealed packages.
price thirty five cents. Sold by all
druggists and your money back Il you
are not delighted with thern---.Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-16
Mildred Austin's Opening in Stock

Mildred Austin's Opening in Stock.
The premier of Mildred Austin S
Dramatic Stock Company's season at
the Liberty. was both from an artistic
and attendance point of view a dis
tinct and decided success. The medium
of her offering is THE Grill Across the
Way" Miss Austin, as the girl F'lot-
one point the artistry of Miss Austin
was so gerat as to move her audience
to tears.
The present company at the Liberty
theater is beyond a doubt the best of
fering in dramatic lines that this city
has had in years. Yesterdays per-
Torrance while there were few
waits. yet it ran as smoothly as if 1t
had been running for months. The
supporting company are far abvoe the
average and sustained their parts very
well.
There were some vaudeville numbers
of lighter vein between the acts and
they were also of a pleasing kind. The
scenic effects and properties were carr
ried out completely every piece being
mad specially for this production
On Wednesday matinee Miss Austin
gives a benefit for the st. Nicholas
Girls Toy and Doll Fund.
Thursday night she will present
The Little Hoyden," play in four
acts.