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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
DUTY TO TELL
PEOPLEWHAT
MERITONE DID
Does More Good Than Any
Other Medicine He Ever
Took.

~ feel it is my duty to let the peo-
pie of Nashville know what Meritone
has done for me and III be glad to tell
my friends about it also, said r. NJ.
Felts, a carpenter, of 1903 1-2 Chariot
avenue, Nashville.
GIVE been taking Meritone for two
weeks now and it has done me more
good than any other medicine / ever
took in my life" said Mr.. Felts.
LIKE NEW MAN.
Il was weakened and run down
when | got over the influenza but now
feel like a new man. I've Gained
five pounds on the bottle of Msritone
have taken and Pm just starting in
on the second bottle.
Il was nervous, too, before | took
Mcrtone and couldn't SLEEP or get
my rest like l should. Now can go
TO bed at night and sleep right through
to morning.
Weakened, run down victims of in
auenZa or pneumonia should take Mer-
itone and get back their normal
strength. Mcritone also is rco6m-
mended for stomach. liver or Kidney
trouble, catarrh, rheumatism sleep-
lessness. lack of appetite and<the like
Meritone is sold exclusively in Car
thage by CARTHAGE DRUG CO.; in
Gordonsvillc by GWALTNEY g. WILL
SON
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
NEW MIDDLETON.

Our entire community is grieve1
over the death of Sam Thomas. Miss
Lena Bradford has returned from a
few days visit at South Carthage
Misses Bartie Moore, Minnie Nicolas
son and Lena Bradford opened school
here Monday. Mrs. Charlie Patton of
Nashville has been visiting relatives
here. Mrs. Hattie Windell was in
town last week. L. Ferguson was in
Carthage Thursday. Bob Vantreas e
and family have recovered from the
au. Mrs. Bob Gill of Alexandria is
here. Mrs Thomas Bradford has re-
turned from Rome. Mrs. Emery Car
penter visited her mother at Brush
Greek last week Miss Maureen
Woods of Smithville was the guest of
Miss Lena Bradford recently Mrs.
Earnest Baird has been i'll with the
iiu. Mrs. Minta Bass was in Gordons-
vile last week. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Thomas, Miss Ada Thomas have re-
turned to Alexandria Miss Annie
Edwards of Cherry Valley spent the
week end with friends here. Miss
Minnie McGlasson returned to
Middleton Saturday. Coleman, Dallas
and Jake Stevens are confined to their
rooms this week with flu.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says IS year Old Kentucky Lady Who Tells How She Was Relieved
After Few Doses Of BlackD-augh4.

MeadOrsville. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
HigginbOtham. of this town. says: AT
my age. which is s.. the liver does
not act so well as when young. A few
years ago. my stomach was all out of
xix. was eonstipatsd. my liver
didn't act. My digestion was bad, and
It took 80 little to upset me. My ap-
petite was gone. was very weak. /.
I decided would give Black
DrauEpt thorough trial as knew It
was highly recommended for this
trouble. began taking it. I felt
better after a few doses. Ny appetite
improved and / became stronger. Ny
bowels acted naturally and the least
, troubls was soon righted with a few
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
BLUFF CREEK.

Born on a recent date to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jim Petty, a girl. Luther Allen left
the 9Th for California He was ac-
companied as far as Nashville by
Taylor Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Ova Ma
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Courtney. Miss Carrie Harel has
recovered from measles. Richard
Stallings received the sad news last
week of the death of his son, Kye,
which occurred Jan. %, somewhere
in France. He had pneumonia. The
entire community extends sympathy
to the bereaved parents in the loss of
their dear boy. Taylor Allen has re-
turned from few days stay at Nash
vile and Franklin. Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
lie Allen of HelPs Bend visited rela-
tives here recently. w. G. and L. III.
Gibbs were in Carthage Friday on
business. The death Angel visited the
home of Jim Wilkerson Tuesday
morning and claimed as it's victim,
his wife. She was buried the follow
ing day at Denney's Branch. We ex-
tend heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reaved ones in the loss of wife and
mother, and ask them to commit them
selves to Him who doeth all things
well. Miss Eva Courtney spent few
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
Ella Rollins of near New Middleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Pope and son Of
RawPs Greek have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. NJ B. Beane of this place.
The family of Lem Shelton are re-
covering from measles. Miss Lille
Harel has measles.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
A POOR wAYFARING STRANGER

| am a poor, wayfaring stranger,
While travelling through this world
of woe;
Yet, there's no sickness, toll nor
danger
In that bright world to which | go.
I'm going there to see my fatberi
I'm going there no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan,
I'm only going over home.
know dark clouds will gather
round me;
I know my way is rough and steep;
Yet, bounteous fields be just before
me
Where Gods redeemed their vigils
keep.
I'm going there to see my mother.
She said she'd meet me when l
come.
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home.
I'll soon be freed from every trial,
Ny body sleep in the church yard;
I'll drop the cross of self denial
And enter on my great reward.
I'm going there to see my class
mates,
Who've gone before me one by one;
I'm only going over Jordan
Pm only going over home.
/ want to wear a crown of glory
When get home to that good land;
want to shout salvatiOn's story
In concert with the blood-washed
hand.
I'm going there to see my Savior,
To sing His praise forever more;
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home.
"A SONG Sent in for publication.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
RAWLS CREEK.

The farmers are blowing during
the pretty weather. Several from this
community attended the birthday cell
ebration of Mrs. Sallie Enoch on Feb.
L. Mrs. Enoch has seen rs birthday.
There was large number Of friends
and relatives present on the occasion
and there was plenty to eat, and all
seemed to have a good time. Mrs.
Enoch received many nice presents.
Mrs. A. B. Pope visited her mother,
Mrs. Beane at Bluff Creek. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bedford Marks and little daugh-
ter recently visited at the home of
Hatton Enoch. Joe Winfree visited
his sister in this community last
week
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
McCLURE's BEND.

No deaths or marriages to report.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ballanger visited
relatives at this place last week. Mrs.
Fannie Anderson and Mrs. Sallie
Hoffman are on the sick list at this
writing. Mrs. Dixie Martin has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jerry
Ballenger. Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Girls
ham visited in Jonesboro last week.
Misses Vallie Johnson and Susie Can
non are in school at Carthage. Mrs.
Ada CornweH visited relatives in Elm
wood last week. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Powell were in Chestnut Mound last
week. George Kent and Tom Russell
of Brooks Bend were the guests of
Lester Powell and family. John Muir
raw visited relatives in Jackson coun-
ty last week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Thompson and daughter, Little Miss
Virginia were in Chestnut Mound re-
Gently. J. w. Hines has returned
from Nashville on a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bascom Duke have been
visiting Ira Powell and family. Miss
Verna Woodland visited Mrs. George
Powell recently. Mrs. Stella Powell
has returned from Red Springs. Bro.
holland spent Saturday night with
Mrs. Harvey Hoffman were on
Defeated Creek recently. Walter
Robinson was here last week. Miss
Mai Robinson has returned from Buff
falo where she has been visiting rela-
tives. Mrs. Grover Andrews has been
visiting on Defeated Greek. Brooks
Robinson made business trip to Car
thage last week Mrs. Brooks Robin
son of Huntsville is visiting relatives
here. Miss Leslie Murray visited
Miss Bertha Andrews recently. Mrs.
Fora Hines has been visiting relatives
in Huntsville recently. Walter Corn
well went to Elmwood last week.
Quarterly meeting was held at this
place last Saturday and good crowd
attended.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20
FARM LOANS.

Farmers, F-have the latest and best
loan proposition Uxer offered you.
Can furnish you mop6Y as soon as you
can furnish title Doa't fail to get
If FRANK G. BRADFORD,
Carthage, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20

ever before, seeing that our friends
and neighbors are falling by our side
daily. May the blessings of God rest
on all the bereaved and broken fani-
lies is the prayer of your committee.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20

Following are a number of obitua-
ries on the death of members of the
Defeated Creek Baptist Church as
prepared by committees appointed by
the Church:
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20

The coming session of the Italian
parliament is expected to grant wo-
men legal equality, in recognition Of
their services during the war
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1919-02-20

Wanted to sell orrfarm one nice
steel-gray, coming tbfee-year old jack.
In fine shape, and 9ffuli brother to the
jack sold last Styling for $500. Come
and see him. n 2-13-tf
JOHN B. WILSON, GOrdonsville.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
GRIEVANCES or EX-SERvICE REIN
 ARE CONSIDERED
Wickersham Says There Is Too Much Red Tape
 Used.

Washington, Dec. Is - Grievances of former service men against the governments vocational training methods were laid before the Ameri- can Legion conference here today by Cornelius W. Wickersham of New York, who demanded that definite and concrete action be taken to re- ueve the situa tion.'
 Fewer than 25,00O of 1S0,000 par tiaIly disabled ex-service men have been able to derive benefits under the present voca tionaI training laws. MT. Wickersham said.
 He submitted statements of men ceiving their maintenance fees ir- regularly and in some cases none at all, as one of the reasons the men entitled to the training could not take advantage of it.
 Prom the information I have, MT. v7ickersham said, 'it appears that the whole thing is badly manag- ed Men who desire to take the training are misplaced in so many instances tha. others are discouraged. Red tape is twined all about the or gantzation. There is general dfssat- isfaction among the men because the maintenance pay is so small they cannot live.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
ROTHn'ELL SAYS WIFE IDENTIFIED
 ACID THROWE:R
Woman Corroborates His Testimony-TriaI
 Continued.

That his wife identified Mrs. Annie Maxfeld as the woman who threw the acid in her face, was the testi- mony of William Rothwell in the criminal superior court this morning when he took the stand at the trial of Mrs. Maxfeld, who is charged with attacking Mrs. Rothweu on a Stam- ford street last May.
 The husband said he was summon ed to a paint store where his wife had been taken after the attack. He was there when Mrs. Maxfeld was brought in and questioned by a police officer The officer pointed to Mrs MaxfieId and asked Mrs. ROthwen. ''Is that the woman?" Mrs. RothwelI answered in the affirmative, the wit ness declared.
 Before Ihis question was asked her Mrs. Maxfie!d exclaimed. T haven't seen Mrs. RothweH today" the wit ness said He said Mrs. Maxf1eld de clared T didn't do it. after sha was identified and thereupon Mrs. Roth well repeated that the accused was the woman. You'll have to prove it" Mrs Maxfield is reported to have re- piled to that.
 Hannah Coren1o of Stamford. who was also in the store when Mrs Max field was brought there to be con fronted by Mrs. RothweII, testified to practically the same effect as William RothweIl. The trial was resumed this afternoon.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
BILL DEFINING
 RADICAL.ISnl
 BEFORE HOUSE
Designed to Force Depart ment of Labor to Deport
 Reds"

Washington. Dec. 16-A bill defin- ing radicaIism and designed primar- ily, Chairman Johnson said, to force the Department of Labor to arres- and depOrt all alien members of the I. W. W. and the kindred orga niza- tiOns was reported to the House to- day by the immigration committee.
 Under the bill any alien who is a member, contributes to, loans money to or is affiliated with any organiza- ton preaching, advocating or forward ing the teaching of sabotage, the overthrow of organized gover9ment the killing of or assault upon any government official or the. unlawful damage to or destruction of property will be liable to arrest and deporta. ton.
 No overt act must be proven in or der to bring about deportation as the bill provides that mere membership p in or any affiIiation with radical or ganizations shall be deportabIe of fense.
 ExpIa ming that the purpose of the meas1re was to make the letter and intent of the law plain and unmis- takabIe Representative Johnson in trOduced letters and records to show that Secretary Wilson had ruled that under existing law mere membership in the I. w. W. did not constitute grounds for arrest and deportation.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
ASK PERMISSION TO IGNORE PUBLIC
 UTILITIES ORDER
Connecticut Go. Asks Court To Set Aside
 Decision.

Upon the ground that tho removal of trolley tracks from. the side 10 the center of Hope street, Stamford, would cost at least $5S 000 and would not benefit nearby residents. the Connect icut Co. asked Judge Webb in the Su- perior court today to set aside the de cision of the Public Utilities Commis- sion which ordered the company to move the tracks.
 The tracks in question run from Stamf0r1 to Springdale and at present are located at the side of the road The Town of Stamford filed a peti- ton with the Public Utilities Commis- sion asking that the tracks be ordered moved to the center of the road.
 It was alleged that this change would make the highway safer and would be a public improvement. Thereupon the commission ordered the removal of the tracks.
 Attorney Seth w. Baldwin, coun- sel for the Connecticut Co.,, told the court this morning that if the tracks were placed in the center the Con- 71ecticut Go. would be compelled tC pay about $30.O0O for paving and that the cost of moving the rails would be about BPS, 900. The court reserved decision.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
SALOON MEN
 ROT ARRESTED
 SAY OFFICIALS
Admit Arrests Up to 175 May Be Expected In
 Short Time.

Denial was made here today by In- ternal Revenue officers that any ar rests of saloon keepers in the city had been made but they admitted that any number of arrests up to 175 might be on a charge of violating the wartime prohibition laws as the result of evi- dence gaained here yesterday by a corps of workers.
 It was admitted today that internal revenue men from New Haven and Hartford had visited practically every saloon in me city and many private clubs and taken evidence of the sale of liquors in these places.
 United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery said this morning that the procedure would be to take this evi- dence and have it analysed and then if it was proven to be intoxicating they would make arrests of dealers who sold it at once.
 The Internal Revenue men in Bridgeport this morning stated that they could not say just who had been supposedly caught with the goods but admitted that a large amount of evidence had been gathered. It is thought that 90 per cent. of the sa- looms in Bridgeport and about 25 per cent. of the clubs were caught selling liquors.
 When the arrests are made the men will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Lavery and then held for the United States courts.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
0f Safeguards
 Is Charged
Borland Alleges Rail. roads Sacrifice Safety
 to Expediency.
LAWS PURPOSES
 ARE DEFEATED

Washington, Dec. t6-Eva- sion of laws to promote the safety of passengers and em- ployes was charged to the railroads of the United States today by w. P. Borland, Chief of the Bureau of Safety of In terstate Commerce Commission Ill his annual report.
 In the case of the hours of the ser vice law, which prohibits train oper- atives from remaining on duty more than 16 hours except in extraordin- ary circumstances, MT. Borland's re- port declared managing officers ap- 2arentIy had given their sanction to evasions to such an extent as to de- feat the purposes of the law He charged that safety had been sacri- feed to expediency.
 Railroad companies were said to have paid "comp paratively little atten- tion" to the maximum requireme ent of the law regarding safety appli- ances. They were said to have con tented themselves with meeting the minimum which orders that S5 per cent. of the cars in any train shall be equipped with power brakes, dlsre- garding the maximum requirement that all cars so equipped must be con- nected and the brakes in operation. Hand brakes also were alleged still to be in use on some railroads for controlling trains on mountain grades. .lthough the law specifies that trains must be controlled by power brakes.
 On some roads employing the man. ual block signal ystems, it was said, dangerous practices are followed and rules violated to such an extent as to render the block signal systems en- tirely useless.
 Long trains which are exempted from safety appliance regulations are being operated over main lines in Georgia and Florida without any brakes except Cn engines and ca booses, which MT. BorIand said was fully as dangerous, because of the ne. cessity of passing other trains. as running passenger trains without such safeguards.
 The investigation of accidents by this bureau has disclosed several cases Of employees who. although they had had sufficient time off duty to conform to the requirements of the hours of service law, had not had suf- fcient rest. or rest Of such character, to place them in proper physical condition to perform service required by them.'
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
TO
 PLACE EMBARGO ON SUGAR EXPORT
House Committee Orders Favorable Report on
 Sugar Board.

Washington, Dec. l6 - After ap- proving an amendment which would retain in force the provision Of the food control law giving the President authority to control the prices and regulate the movement of sugar the House Agriculture Committee today ordered 9 favorable I+port on the Senate Dill continuing the United States Sugar Equalization Board through 1920.
 Legislation to place an embargo against exportation of sugar was urg- ed by several members of the House before inc interstate commerce com mittee, which deferred action until Friday.
 Representative DaIlinger. Republi- can, Massachusetts, also urged an em- bargo on commodities containing 10 per cent. or more of sugar.
 The sugar equalization board tells me- said MT. Da1linger. that whole salers, instead of supplying the re- tail trade, have been selling their stock ct high prices to confectioners, condensed milk manufacturers ar.d chocolate nG&nufa cturers and that a large I'art Of the finished product is being exported
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
Contempt Gases Go
 Over
Cases Against 84 Officials of Mine Workers Post
 poned Indefinitely. PRODUCTION IS
 NEARING NORMAL

Indianapolis, Dec. 16-Charges of contempt of court against S4 off cials of the United Mine Workers of America, with one exception, were continued this morning by United States District Judge A E. Anderson until such a date as it is deemed ad- Visable to bring the charges again be- fore the court. The exception is the charge against Alexander Howat. President of the Kansas district mine workers, who is charged with con tinued violation of the courts ;njunc- tlon against furtherance of the strike.
 Washington, Dec. I6-Virtually normal conditions in the distribution of coal have been restored The raif- road administration today began de- livering all coal as billed, except in some few emergency cases where diversion will be necessary. The or der reducing by 25 per cent. the amount of coal permitted to be coked was also resCinded.
 Chicago, Dec. l6-Throughout the country reports indicated from 90 to 95 per cent. of the miners either at work O. ready to enter the mines as soon as they are put in shape for operation. In only Q few insta nces were locals reported as still idle wait ing for a further adjustment of Wa ges.
 Of the large producing fields, h. diana appeared to be closest to nor maj in the matter of coal mined, al- though reports from Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, showed that production was rapidly on the increase.
 Virtually all restrictions on use of fuel made necessary by the 40-day strike had been relaxed today. While other cities resumed normal business hours and factories began full time work, Spokane, Wash, and Boise, Idaho, found it necessary to main tain the fuel saving rules.
 Severely cold weather, noderating however. still prevailed over most of the middle, south and northwest
 In the middle west shipments of coal from the mines today were made on express train schedule. After nine o'clock this morning even passenger trains gave way to the rush of coal filled gondolas.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
SHEA IS STILL UNCONSCIOUS
 FROM INJURY
Mystery Surrounds Case of ManSFound Lying on
 Sidewalk.

Cornelius Shea, formerly a clerk at The Stratfeld, was found lying on the sidewalk at the corner of Arch street and Washington avenue in an unconscious condition shortly before s o'clock last night by q pedestrian. The man was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital, where it was stated at 12:30 o'clock this afternoon. that he had not yet regained consciousness. It is believed he is suffering from g frac- tured skull.
 The police were notified of the mat ter this morning, and at once started a rigid Investigation into the cir cumstances. It could not be learned whether Shea was the victim of foul play with robbery as it's purpose, or merely slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk. The man will undoubtedly be able to give some information on the happening when he regains his senses.
 No information could be obtained at The Stratfield this morning, and it was stated at the hotel that Shea is no longer attached to the establish ment. The case has the police mysti- Sad at tho nrasant tima-