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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
AShOlfSketch of inc Preffy Liffie Island In inc Pacific Whose Inhabitants Have Suffered Severely From This Epidemic
ConrrLsht. 1vIN. Tne InLernational

Copyright, 1919, The International Syndicate, N NE Of the most enchanting spots M M in the world is the Island oe W m Tahiti, a French possession in " the Society Island group in the Pacific Ocean. It is a mountainous volcanic island, with a semi-lropical climate. Off the beaten track of travel 1t is visited by few people, except mis- sionaries who go to Christianize the native and scientists who are seeking some particular plant, insect or bird, although it has beauty and interest for anyone who may chance to visit it. Its inhabitants are typical POlynesians, very like the Hawaiians in manners and customs, being especially friendly tc the whites.
 The area of tho island is about 800 square miles. The rainfall is abun- dant and the foliage luxuriant on ac- count of the moisture. The scenery is exquisite The natives, who are a happy-Go-lucky set of people. live mostly on fish, fruits and vegetables and make their living by raising sugar cane and by their pearl fisheries which amount to several millions a year.
 Like the Hawaiians, they like the old grass hut, nearly always damp, and this may account for their present condition which is most pathetic.
 Flu" Breaks Out
 Early in October the flu" epidemic broke out on the Islands and by the latter part of December over one sixth of the 12,OO0 natives had died and it was still spreading. The older generation was practically wiped out and being of q highly nervous temper
 
 morale of the younger generation who were unable to cope with the disease. There are only two physicians on the Island, one of them being Dr. Thomas Layton, the United States Consul. Naturally the medical supplies soon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

of the trees. In some way the English sparrow has reached there and is a pest to the other birds and has proved such nuisance that the Government pays two dollars for everyone killed.
 There are no snakes on the Island. the most harmful insects being SCOT pions and centipedes. Of course, the mosquito is present, but not in very
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

large numbers.
 Altogether the Island is a beautiful one, a happy hunting ground for art ist, a delightful resting place for the weary traveller and a. joy forever to the lover of something different from ordinary sights. Surely the natives deserve a better fate than the scourge which is now decimating the Island.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
The Pencil Helps Puf fhe Potatoes and inc Parsnips
 In the Cellar In inc War for Food

-VIIIII IIOIIT Ng UIIEiIt.
 show that thousands of tons of sugar were saved. This saving was done by the spoonful, but the individual had the importance of this spoon thrift inn pressed upon him by the pen or at least the product of the pen in one form or another.
 Publicity put prohibition in the Con- stitution. Publicity has also put pota- toes in the cellar. It will do many
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

wright, lVlV, Iht IuteruationaI Syndicate, A NE, Of the most enchanting spots
 # in the world is the Island O.
 | Tahiti a French possession in y the Society Island group in the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
Something About This LiffIe Duchy StrangIed By inc
 Germans In inc Early Paf of inc War
,rnationaI SEndlcate

was a picturesque country with nu- merous deep cut valleys containing beautiful scenery. Its old buildings had not been marred by the restorer and for this reason the country was a favorite spot for artists.
 Invaded By Germans
 When the war broke out the natives were busy tilling the soil, the agricUl- ture is the main industry of the Duchy. Always having a cordial hatred for the Prussians they became angry when they learned that the German hordes were about to cross their coun- try to invade France. The standing army numbered about five hundred men, including officers and men. The Grand Duchess knew that they were powerless against the Kaiser's men and she did not want her land to be devastated like Belgium so she mo- tored to the border with her prime minister, who had written an address. telling the Germans that they must respect Luxemburg's neutrality. Mean while the Luxemburg soldiers had built a barricade of wagons at Port Adolf. The Germans arrived and pushed the barricade aside ordering the soldiers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
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things and Is 8 powerful weapon when rightly directed. Without taking away one particle from the credit due. Amer ica's soldiers, it is no eXaggeration to say that but for the editors, the car toonists, the artists and the writers the war could not have been won. At least it would have been a long drawn out affair, and it is doubtful if 1t ever could have been won without the sup port of the people back home, and this support was gained by the con stant- inspiration given in the press.
 Loyalty Of The Press
 There has never been any other period in the history of the United States when the newspaper editors, the cartoonists and the writers of the country responded so unanimously and so Loyalty to the call of the times They put their best into the fight. Their keenest and brightest thought was put forth to stir up the enthusiasm of the people to a little higher pitch; and how well they succeeded history will record. They were ever alert for some new idea which they could present to their readers. Any material that would help to give another blow to the Hun was welcomed.
 Food Big Subject
 Of all the subjects which they touched and illumined with their pens
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

~ HE PEN Is NIightier than the q Sword. Many of the biggest
 battles of the war were fought Ss and won with pen and ink, and many of the worlds battles are still to be fought with these weapons. This is particularly true Of the war for food. Tho battle of the United States Food Administration was fought and won with the pen. For instance, the figures
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10

Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by local applications. as they can
not reach the diseased portion of
the ear. There is only one way to
cure catarrhal deafness, and that
is by a constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an
inhamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube is infamed you
have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the inflammation
can be reduced and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition,
bearing will be destroyed forever.
Many cases of deafness are caused
by catarrh, which is an infamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaced
of the system.
We will give One Hundred
Dollars for any case of Catarrhal
Deafness that cannot be cured BY
Halls Catarrh Medicine. Cir
culars free. All Druggists, 75c.
f. j. CHENEY 6 Co., Toledo, 0. !
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10
Western Union Telegraph Com.

Western Union Telegraph Com
pany VS.. N G & St L Ry Co.
w T. Yancey VS.. Arthur Hllsman.
W f Holt VS.. M E Singleton.
Bessie Sutton VS.. Duke Sutton.
w NJ Stanford VS.. E R Cooper.
Lucian Strayhorn VS.. H r McMinn
Mrs Robbie Barnhill VS.. Hansel
Barnhill.
Geo I Murphy, Trustee ct al VS..
Virginia Fire and Marine H.
surance Company.
Gabe Fogg VS.. Maggie Fogg.
L F johnson VS.. j F Baker.
NJ A Enochs VS.. N G & St L Ry.
Tuesday, October Fl
Pearl Holmes VS.. N G & ST L Ry.
j R Breshear VS.. Cecil Coleman.
w R L Duty VS.. j A Adams and
wife.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10
OCTOBER COURT CALENDAR

The special term of circuit court
for Carroll County will convene
on the third Monday in October,
1919, and the following cases will
be called on the days and dates be-
low given. Litigants and wit
nesses need not attend court ex-
cept on such days and dates as
their cases are set, and which they
are witnesses in, until further
ordered by the court.
Monday, October 20
Western Union Telegraph Com
pany VS.. N G & St L Ry Co.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10

State VS.. Alvin Tucker and Gordie
Woodland.
State VS.. James Isaac Lipe.
State VS.. James Isaac Lipe.
Friday, October "A
State VS.. Elmer Latham.
State VS.. Walter Butler.
State VS.. Walter Butler.
State VS.. Adrain NewbiIl.
State VS.. j E Picker and Newt
Roberts.
State VS.. Joe Woodland.
All other state cases that are
filed will be placed on Fridays
calendar.
By order of the court.
This 7th day of October, 1919.
B. O. PALMER,
Circuit Court Clerk.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10

Lizzie Pearson VS.. Nath Pearson.
Kate Sneed VS.. H G Swain.
G E Porter VS.. Ben and Mays
Surber.
DR. j B Cox VS.. Andrew Horton.
Shanks, Phillips & Go VS.. W H
Lassiter & Co.
Andy Foreman VS.. Walter Butler.
Ora Bowd en- VS.. Walter Butler.
Ben Fogg by next friend, Cecil
Foog VS., Walter Butler.
S P Finley VS.. Hester & Morgan.
Daisy Woodson VS.. Ode Woodson.
All civil cases hereinafter filed
will be placed on Tuesdays calen-
dar of the civil docket.
STATE DOCKET
Wednesday, October %
State VS.. G G Costen.
State VS.. G G Costen.
State VS.. G q Costen.
State VS.. G @ Costen.
State VS.. q G Costen.
State VS.. Duke Sutton.
State VS.. Raymond Bryant.
State VS.. L G Dinwiddie.
State VS.. Joe Gordon Leach ct al.
State VS.. Mart Atkinson.
State VS.. Mart Atkinson.
State VS.. Dave Wilder.
State VS.. Dave Wilder.
State VS.. Will Coleman and L G
Dinwiddie.
State VS.. Gus McMillin.
State VS., Ben Fogg and Jethro
Jordan.
State VS.. Albert Allen.
State VS.. John Humble.
State VS.. Ohio Williams.
Thursday. October %
State VS.. Lon Kelley.
State VS.. Ross Fry.
State VS.. Duel Rushing and Fink
Rodgers.
State VS.. Andy Foreman.
State vs.. Albert Newton.
State VS.. Albert Newton.
State vs.. Hobert Algee ct al.
State VS.. Alvin Tucker and Gordie
Woodland.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10

Best Percales, the yard ..... 35c
Good Shifting for work shirts, the yd. Csc
Best heavy blue shirting, worth Ace. Soc
Outing Flannel, big assortment of light
and dark fancys and solid coors, yd. Csc
Best Grade Outing, worth 40c, yard. Soc
1895 red bordered Huck Towes, good
quality. ........... .......... 25c
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10

Yard wide BIeached Domestic, the yd. Zoe
Yard wide Brown Domdstic, the I'd. !. 18c
27-inch Good Dress Ginghams, the yd. 23c
200 pieces Best Fancy Bingham the yd 3Oc
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-10-10

The store is full of bargains, and
it will pay you to come early, be-
fore all the best bargains are gone.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
Ladies' Temple Auxiliary,

1t Is far cry from 1.-The tumult and
the shouting" that seems to be wars
aftermath to the spirit that pervaded
thursdays meeting of the Ladies Tenn
pie auxiliary The meeting was a bark
ing back to things spiritual, to things
permanent, to things founded upon the
Rock of Ages,
The opening number was the beauti-
ful greeting by the newly elected presi-
dent, Mrs. Harry Lewis. After an
nouncing her committees for the year
and definitely outlining their respective
duties, she declared that now that the
war was aver the Temple auxiliary pro-
posed to turn its attention to the duties
OF peace. The pre- eminent duty being
a newly awakened religious spirit. To
this end the opening program had for
its subject "The Sabbath Eve," as OBJ
served by our fathers and mothers. The
blessing of the wine was given by Mrs.
William Fineshriber, while the two lit
tie F4neshriber boys gave the wine and
bread blessing, DR.. William Finshriber
preceded the services with an expana-
tory talk. The program was supple
mented with beautiful musical numbers
by Miss Emma Kuhn and Mesdames.
Tindall and Johnson. Mrs. .Fineshriber
also gave reading appertaining to the
subject.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
Alleges Conspiracy
To Defrdud Hin, Of
Bachelors Domain

Claiming conspiracy to defend him OF
his half interest In the Bachelors Do
main apartments, Third street and
Union avenue Bryant l., Guice, through
his attorney, Ernest Bell, Friday filed
bill in the chancery court, seeking
to enjoin II, M, Glib, his former part
her In the apartments, gibbs wife,
Miss Annie Gavin, and Others, from
dlsposing of the property involved and
asking for an accounting and for the
appointment Of receiver for the part
nership.
Guice and Bib last February entered
into an agreement of partnership to
operate what Is known as the Bachelors
Domain apartments, It Is charged.
Guice says that Glib sold out his part
nership In the partnership to Miss
Annie Gavin for a consideration of
s., 900, the sum OF 81 900 cash and lot
at the corner of McLemore avenue and
South Fourth street, Guice alleges then
Glib put the $1,000 in the Memphis De-
trot Battery company and had the
title to this lot put in the name Of his
wife. placing a mortgage on the lot
and falling to account to him for any
If the money.
Guice alleges that the defendants
are conspirlng to beat him out of his
partnership in the apartment and asks
that an injunction issue, restraining de-
fendants from selling the lot or rescind-
ing the contract of sale made with Miss
GAVIN and also asks that an attach
ment issue against gibbs interest In
the battery company.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
QUOTAS FOR "Y
CAMPAIGN FIXED

The quotas which the 81 counties Of
the West Tennessee district will be
asked to raise in the South-wide Y M.
c, A. campaign, Oct 2O-3O, were fixed
and accepted by the county directors OF
the respective counties Thursday at the
conference of the district campaign
committee at Jackson, Tenn, and gem
eral plans outlined for conducting the
campaign Tennessees quota for the
state, national and foreign work of the
y NJ. G., A. for the year 1921 is $3.50, 900.
The county quotas as announced are;
Shelby, $4,000; Benton, $780, Decatur,
Crockett s6O0l Dyer, $2,56O. Fayette,
$500; Gibson, $500; Hardeman, $500;
Hardin, $500; Haywood, $lO0O Hen
derson, $500; Henry, $1,000; Lake, $500;
Lauderdale $4,000, McNairy $500; Mad
ison,, $4,000; obion, $1,000; Upton, $1,000;
Weakley, $1,000.
=, In addition to the general quota for
Shelby county, 1t Is proposed to raise
budget sufficient to pay Off all out
the local association and provide local
working fund to maintain the associa-
ton for the entire year which will
amount to a total Of $3.50 900
During the South wide campaign 1t Is
the purpose Of all cities having Y. NJ.
G. A. buildings to raise similar budgets
to free all associations of debt
In the boys work department 1t Is
proposed to establish three boys camps
In Tennessee at a cost of $4,000.
The next step in the preparation for
the campaign twill be the organization
of county campaign committees which
VIII be taken UP at once.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
UNITARIAN PASTOR IS
PLANNING NEW CHURCH

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct 3.-Both
pastors and laymen in Louisville are
centering their attention on the First
Unitarian church, where the Rev r.
Ernest Akin 81, has accepted the pull
pit, AMI announced innovations In
church conduct Rev. Akin steps from
the Methodist pulpit to the Unitarian
church, his recent charge having been
the largest Methodist church In De-
troit, located near the Ford automobile
plant.
Pastor Akin attracted attention upon
taking over the Unitarian church here
by the announcement that he intended
building up new church solely for
young folk as he did In the Detroit
church
II believe he emphasized that the
best way to do this Is to have a state~
~ religious service each Sunday morn
ing, and that the evening Service
should be Turned over to the voting peo-
pie A picture show with moral les
son and little talk on The subject
by the minister community singing,
followed by a supper served by the
women of the congregation in the par
lors Of the church, are part of my
plans. All of this would be free TO the
young folks of the city"
Members of his congregation have
asserted that the directing board OF
the church will stand by" the minis
ter In every way possible to carry out
his ideas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
INTEREST IN MADISON
HEIGHTS REVIVAL GROWS

The revival at the Madison Heights
Methodist church grows in interest with
every service.
The Rev. e. s. Lewis spoke at a
meeting for children Friday afternoon
at 80 O'Clock, and at the regular morn
ing service at 0:30 o'clock
The Character Builders Bible class
will have charge of the Friday meet
ing. j, r. Hyde, the leader of the big
mems class will make short talk. Mr..
Lewis will preach the sermon. Music
will be provided by the Bible class or
chestra and quartet.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
Entertainments
POPULAR cogsLE eeLE %, :

FiFTlETH ANNlNERSA
The Holly Springs Reporter carries
a pretty story Of the celebration OF
the 60th wedding anniversary Of Mr.
and Mrs Henry S Dancy. which took
place in that city on Tuesday evening
Mr. and Mrs. Dancy have many friends
in Memphis.
The old Southern home, with its CO.
lonial columns. red brick walls and
green blinds. was decorated for the oc.
casion in autumn flowers With palms
and ferns artistically arranged Golden
rod was used profusely TO carry out the
color scheme OF yellow white In the
rear parlor the figures lS69-l9l9 In
flowers were conspicuously displayed
The quaint wedding invitation Of 50
years ago and n fun account OF the
beautiful affair In one Of the little city's
papers were proudly exhibited by the
happy couple,
Only two Of the guests OF the long
ago were present. Mrs w A. Ander-
son, a bridesmaid, and Mrs. W. IL
Anderson, who was small child
The children and grandchildren, who
were MIR. and Mrs lSppert Dancy, Mr.
and Mrs. l.. II. Dancy. Mr.. and Mrs
Miss Roberta Dancy, Cora Cary, Nell
Mary and Master Luclus Dancy, formed
the receiving line Two attractive
young great grandchildren, sons Of Mrs
Jeffreys we're also present.
During the evening Mrs. Wall Doxey
sang Il Love You Truly and Mrs
l.. r. Anderson sang "Silver Threads
Among the Gold"
Rice and clippers were thrown at the
couple, one of the slippers having been
brought from Egypt many years ago,
inside the toe OF which was an appro-
pirate verse.
Mrs Dancy was Miss Mary J. Jones
one OF Holly Springs fairest daughters
She has retained her beauty and she
and her popular husband number their
friends In the hundreds.
delicious wedding menu was served,
the cakes and ices suggesting love,
happiness and good luck
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
.CLUBDOM
Mrs. Fraser Custodian.

At a meeting Of the executive board
OF the Nineteenth Century club on
Wednesday, Mrs. Walter Fraser was
unanimously elected the custodian of
the club to I'M the vacancy left by
Miss Bessie Shanks, who resigned be-
cause of Illness
Mrs Fraser has held many offices
in the club and has ever worked en-
Enthusiastically in its behalf, during the
years which she has been a member
The appointment Of Mrs. Fraser as Gus
todian OF the club at the beginning
Of what promises TO be the most bril-
liant year In its history is a fitting
tribute to her splendid cooperation and
her efficient work along all lines, The
executive board of the Nineteenth Cen
fury is fortunate in having secured her
services.
Mrs W. W. Farabaugh was elected
secretary to succeed Mrs, S. A. Wilkin-
son, who resigned as she will be out
of the city the greater part OF the
winter
Several proposed changes in the by
laws Of the club will come before the
members at the meeting Of the entire
membership on Monday, Oct 20. when
plans of the activities for the year will
be fully discussed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
TICKET MEN CHANGE.

A number OF changes In the force at
the local passenger ticket offices have
been announced since the beginning OF
the present month,
Il. II. Jordan leaves the ticket office
to become chief clerk In the division
passenger agents office Of the Frisco,
succeeding L. W, Mclean, who re-
signed TO enter the banking business
at 0kmulgee, Okla.
Joseph Walpole has given up selling
tickets TO accept q position in the
Union and Planters Bank & Trust Co.
Charles H. Steel resigned TO go with
Sledge 4 Norfleet Co, cotton factors
Edward A. Neil, Jr., has beer
transferred fro mthe Birmingham con-
solidated ticket office to Memphis e
fill one OF the vacancies In the local Of
flee
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
Announcements
Mrs. Williams Appointed.

The charming maids and matrons who
have been appointed to represent Ten
nessee at the Confederate veterans re-
union at Atlanta may well be proud Of
the fact that they win be Chaperoned by
one OF the most popular women In the
state-Mrs Evander Williams, regent Of
the Watauga chapter. ID. A. r., who
was officially appointed chaperon for
the Tennessee division.
Mr. Williams win accompany Mrs,
Williams and her party when they leave
for Atlanta, After the reunion they viii
be entertained by friends in Atlanta be-
fore returning home,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
Lamar Magnolia Civic Club.

Fairgrounds are life-savers for the
Riddles. Just stop for few minutes
and watch the crowds of happy little
fellows swinging, climbing, sliding and
Wadlng, and then you will realize what
a playground means to those who are
crowded into small tenement houses or
the poor little rich children.
The Lamar Magnolia Civic club will
entertain on Friday evening at s o'clock
with It's regular monthly entertainment
and dance which is given for the benefit
OF the playground fund. All those in
terested in Fairgrounds and friends of
the club are cordially invited.
Mrs. K. s. Dimmock has arranged an
interesting program which will be rem
dered by Mrs. e. e. Carr, Mr.. A. l..
COOK, Mrs. White and Miss ,Mable Nc
quinn. At the close OF the program
dancing will be enjoyed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
LINES CHANGE.

Ed Crenshaw, the elongated deputy
probate court clerk, used to get to work
early In order to keep things straight
in the office, but since he bought HIM
self car he gets to work late to let
everybody see It and Strengthens out
the office affairs after the chickens go
TO rost.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
POLITICIANS GO TO
CHICAGO TO SEE GAME

John c. McLemore, county court
clerk; Ernest r. Parham, of the reve-
nue. office: l.. r. Griffin, associated
with Mr. Parham, and several other
courthouse attaches, are en- route to
Chicago to see the Cincinnati Reds and
the White Sox play in the Windy City.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
Sallie Wills Sunbeams

Owing. to the illness of the lady man
ager Miss Annie Wills, the meeting of
the. Sallie Wills Sunbeams Missionary
society will be held at the church in
stead of her residence on Saturday
afternoon at o'clock Mrs. Grace Nj
Driver win be in charge.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03

Walter Chapman, concert pianist and
teacher, who has made Memphis his
home for the past two or three years,
will leave Friday night for New York,
where he will live hereafter. Mr. Chap
man Is an artist Of brilliant promise,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
MEETINGS OF MEMPHIS
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

The St. Josephs linen band will have
an all-day sewing and meeting at the
hospital on Tuesday, Oct, Z,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
Here and There

Miss Mary Margaret Chesney left
during the week to enter Blue Noun
tain college, at Blue Mountain, Miss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-03
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

DR.. Elizabeth C. Kane has returned
Consultation by appointment, 1894 Ex-
change Bldg, Main .62i adv,