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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
GOVERNORS DAY At.
NORMAL ON FRIDAY
Fifteen County Superinten-
dents Lead Conference
on Thursday.

Governors day at the country life
conference of the West Tennessee Nor
NAL school will take place Friday and
the feature of the day will be the pres
ence OF two governors, A. H. Roberts,
of Tennessee, and C. II. Brough, of
Arkansas, both Of whom will address
the conference. They viii speak be-
tween IL and IL o'clock Friday morn
ing.
County school superintendent from Is
OF the counties OF West Tennessee
gathered at the country life conference
Thursday morning. The chief speaker
Bruce /. Payne, president Of Peabody
college, failed to appear because Of de-
layed trains, and the superintendent
spent the morning in getting acquainted
and listening TO short addresses.
Talks were made by Bolton Smith,
Dr.. F. M; MoRee, state commissioner
OF agriculture, and DR.. Ira o. Neil,
representing the U, s. bureau Of edit
cation in Washington.
The superintendent were to be ad-
dressed at 2:30 Thursday afternoon by
DR.. A. D. Buckner, state supervisor OF
oral hygiene.
A special conference will be held at
discuss the suject The White Man
| Must Rule by White Methods" At 7,
Or. Neil will make his principal ad-
dress "Some Things the Bureau OF
Education Is Trying to do for the Rural
Schools"
The Rev. r. A. N. Wilson will make
! his concluding address later In the
evening and Col. w. ], Bacon will de-
liver an Illustrated war lecture on Ten
nessee Heroes
DR.. Wilson, who breaches that the
churches and schools must work to-
gether, and both be intelligent and
| high class, II the rural people are to be
| given incentive to remain on the farms,
Is proving one OF the strongest forces
In the conference.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
DEAR FOLKS:

r Eft me tell you about a
Wilson & Company party
- given by the members Of
the Fellowship Club Of the
New York planta at the Waldorf
Hotel last Wednesday night.
1t was given in honor of Thorn
as F. Wilson, president OF the
company, who recently re-
turned from Europe, where he
visited his branch offices there.
He made a special trip from
Chicago to, fraternize with his
felIow-workers in New York.
The New York Fellowship Club
has an active membership and
the members are very proud of
it so they wanted to show Mr..
Wilson how it measures up
alongside of the other Fellow
ship Clubs that exist in other
plants around the country.
But most of all, they wanted to
show MIR. Wilson how much
they appreciate his efforts in
grouping his $4,000 workers in
to one big, happy family where
all share in the generous distrl-
button of goodwill, rewards
and privileges.
| think it is great that one man
has the power and ability to
lead so many people into pleas
ant paths and make them proud
in his leadership.
The evening party opened with
a performance by a minstrel
troupe composed Of workers,
whose singing and acting and
conversation delighted the
members and their wives who
were present. After this part
Of the program had been car
ried out Mr.. Wilson was intro
duced and the cheers that
greeted him certified to his
popularity among his fellow
workers,
It is easy enough to detect the DIFF
ference between a genuine and a
forced ovation: one Is spontaneous,
the other shows 1t Is given because
1t is expected.
When. however, hundreds OF men
and women stand and cheer
applaud and ave handkerchieis-
and do 30 impulsively and heart
fully-then there Is no DOUBT apouP
the s~pontaneity Of II. nor Is theIe
any doubt about their liking ana
%honoring the man.
Mr.. Wilson talked to them very
briefly, but he said what was IN MS
heart to say, and he said II SO SIN
ceraly that his fellow workers knew
that he meant every word.
The secret OF MIR. wilson's success
in his great business OF supplying
neople with his company's CERT
FLED FOOD PRODUCTS--such as
hams and bacon, canned meats,
vegetables and table delicacies--all
hacked up also by the slogan THE
WILSON LABEL PROTECTS
YOUR TABLES due to the
faith no has In his fellow workers
and their faith In him. He says
so~-they say so--and that's all
there Is to it~--oxcept, of course
that all feel their responsibility IN
the preparation OF the Wilson & 60.
products lust the same as they teel
bound IN honor to play on the lever
with one another. i,
II "a out OF the question for people nv
ing in the same honsenoid 20 AZ IN an
other-and In this particular houseno,u,
dnn,t forget. there Ia absolute harmony
a. n ffectinr the spirit, the thoughts and
Inc action Of every member Thereon,
NJ Wilson remained with his fellow.
workers AZ one Of the liveliest and mos,
agreeable members OF the party un'i'
the evenings gaities ended
And no goes along merrily ana happily
the building OF a great organiaation y
matters more important than mere colo
business calculations.
sincerely yours. William c. Freeman,
$50 Fifth Avenue. New York City.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
DR.. WHITE MAY LEAD
SUNDAY SCHOOL DRIVE

The Rev. Walter M. White. d. D.,
pastor Of the Linden Avenue Christian
church, Is being urged to accept the
direction Of the summer Sunday school
attendance campaign, which the Prot
estant churches Of the city Will in
augurate on July 6. A director is to
be elected at the Sunday school mass
meeting to be held at, Court Avenue
Presbyterian church Thursday night at
s o'clock.
Tho naval bard will provide music
for the occasion. A very strong pro-
gram has been prepared, including ad-
dresses by the Rev. w. D. Buckner,
the Rev. w. L.. Carson. Joseph r. Hyde,
Dr.. r. L. George and Or. White.
The Sunday school workers OF the
city are taking great interest in the
campaign, and a very large attendance
at the Thursday night meeting is ex-
| pected. Complete plans for the cam
naien will be outlined at this meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
NEW COUNTRY CLUB
MAY SOON BE BUILT

The formation OF a new country club
Ia being proposed by q number OF tho
leading Jewish people OF Memphis and
a meeting OF those interested probably
will be held early next week. The
suggestion Is said TO have met with
instant approval by all who have been
approached about the matter and the
Is said to be very favorable.
The high standing OF the men back
OF the movement insures Its success
Il they decide TO 20 on with Il.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
gNfARREAGESm
Ereeman. Trimm.

rnIIrNBTS Miss, lune vs.. aSPLI--
,,htoGrtt Freeman and Miss Erline rrinm'
both s,2S'' Of EKeaasdy, Ale were m n'rIdSa
a. , s1o nieht, the ceremony having
hc"n reformed by W NJ, Eumm,nSfS T.
Justice Of the peace the EepnS oy'cIlarck
rearhtn W gSoptthSsrn railway and Justice
, %Vyr ana ]. T. stephenson, circuit
N,ml' we're summoned from tnTlr
homes. Mr.. stephenson issued C tag
license and Mr.. Cummings pronounen55
the words that united the hearts anu
hands Of the couple.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
Turley- Goodwin,

pruE MOUNTAIN Miss, lnne 20;
,SniGLIlhridgo e. Hurley, cashier Oh
NE Bank OF Coldwater, co
Miss, and Miss AnniG lee %rssI dent Of
thc Rank Of Blue Mountain, were unltsa
ms in mGrriagc Tuesday afternoon at the
home of the bride here, Or, H. A, N'"-
Nj and Mrs. Turley left Immediate
" after the nnptials for chicago b n"p
% retnrn south they win reside IN Cold
,,+at,t Miss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
Mrs. Emma White.

HELENA. Ark, June g. tspl } The
funeral for Mrs, Emma White. wto OF
NJ white was held Tuesday after
noon at 4 O'Clock, at the First Baptist
church, the services being conducted
bv the pastor. Rev, T. M, Plemmans.
Mrs, White was g. years OF age and Is
survived by three daughters, Mrs. 4 y
Houston, Of water valley, Miss, Mrs.
| Cora rittmau. Of Helena; Miss Ma
S. White, OF Helena,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
GREATER EFFICIENCY
Is URGED BY HINES

Walker D, Hines, director general OF
railroads, has issued an appeal to all
railroad employees for greater efficiency
In their work and greater economy in
the use OF materials and equipment and
reminding the men OF what the rail-
road administration has done for them
through increases in wages and i'm
proved working conditions, The circular
was received here Thursday, An In
crease In railroad transportation rates
is suggested by Mr.. Hines as being
necessary to offset deficits a%ggregating
S62, 900. 900 per month for the first four
greater economies and increased bust
ness.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
R AUTOS STOLEN.

Police continued their search Thurs
day for the automobiles Of ]. D. Mar
tin and Martin Dunscomb. Mr.. Mar
tins car was stolen Monday and that
of Mr.. Dunscomb wednesday night
from Front street and Monroe avenue,
Mr.. Martins car was taken from West
Court avenue. The police recovered the
car owned by J. X, Mathis, stolen from
80 South Front street Wednesday. 1t
was found In OYertnn mark.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
COTTON IS BACKWARD.

Dr. r. p. Crump, prominent Missis-
sippi planter, owner 81 Nitta Yuma, is
at the Hotel Peabody. Or. Crump says
80 backward Is the cotton crop In his
section of the state that he at least
viii be satisfied with half a crop, The
where labor has been plentiful, but the
cold and wet weather OF the past two
months has greatly hindered the
growth. Higher prices only A make
the planter get a normal return this
year. Is DR.. Crump's opinion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
Warshavsky- Steinberg.

FORREST CRY, Ark June 20; lSpIl
Mr. and Mrs. =, j WarshaHsky an
no,mcr the engagement Of their aausnf
fer. selma, to Nose steimo'IN, Az
omaha, Neb. The p~roSpcnI,t' IN the
SW t9p~, yslIy home In this city, MI
W"%tuEare is a prominent dealer In turil-
tnre and fixtures in Omaha
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

these will be of Court square, showing
the Exchange building, one of the Mem
phis Terminal Corporation buildings and
the other of the river front. With the
extensive article which will accom-
pany 1t, Memphis will occupy three
pages In the Americana. The article
and pictures were furnished by tnt
Chamber of Commerce.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
RAINS STOP HARVEST.

COLDWATER, Miss, June &c. tSpl)
Farmers are having difficulty in ~.
ing their crops Of wheat and oats as
the frequent rains make the harvesting
of the grain almost impossible. Some
Of the grain already cut has been lost
and hogs have been turned in the
fields. The acreage In these crops ID
considerably larger than usual.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
no TheIrDe80L
Mrs. Sarah Rogers.

HELENA, Ark, June %. tSpl.)-The
hodv Of Mrs. sarah Rogers, who died
here Monday, was sent to faaoo CITY,
Miss. for mtermCnt,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
AMERICANA GIVES SPACE
TO SCENES IN MEMPHIS

The new edition of the Encyclopedia
Americana. which is being issued by
the Scientific American, will carry three
pictures OF Memphis scenes. One of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

|Rise. Fall.
Correction Memphis river Wcdncs-
day, ia. OF,
The river In the Memphis district
will fall for two days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Bannon Coal & Ice Co.
Bohlen-H use Coal & Ice Co.
Bridges Coal Co,
Broadway Coal & Ice Co.:
Burton Coal Co.
Butler Lumber & Coal Co.
Choctaw Feed & Roofing Co.
City Coal Co.
A. ]. Cook & Co.
conley Coal Co.
Consumers Coal & Ice Co.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Mitchell Coal Co.
North Memphis Coal Co.
Pittsburgh Coal & Coke Co.
Powell & Graham Co.
Rhea Coal Co.
Southern Coal, Coke & Mining Co.
Streuli Coal Co.
Tennessee Ice & Coal Co.
Turner & Turner, Inc.
Valley Ice B Coal Co.
John White & Son.
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
99 YEARS YOUNG
Mrs. Mary A. Blodgett of Pitts6eld
 We'll Known Hereabouts

Mrs. Mary A. Blodgett of Pitts field, Mass, formerly of Falls Will lage, celebrated her 99th birthday last Thursday in that city. She reads the daily papers and is in excellent health. A number of friends called in the afternoon and extended their best wishes. Mrs. Blodgett was born at Salisbury, March G., 1920. Her father was Capt. Charles Wright an officer in the civil war, who was wounded at Gettysburg, and she nursed him back to health.
 During her early years Mrs. Blod- gett' was school teacher at Wash ington, Conn.,, and walked five miles to school each day, carrying her din- ner. She received $5 week. Mrs. Blodgett has three daughters, Mrs. Fred W. Kingsley, with whom she makes her home in Pittsfeld; Miss Mary Blodgett, also of Pittsfeld and Mrs. Frances Green of Hartford. She also has seven grandchildren. nine great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter.
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
BROTHERHOOD SUPPER
Rev. Harry F. Miles Speaks Interest
 ingly on "Y" Work

More than fifty men gathered in the parlors of Pilgrim church last Wednesday evening to partake of the annual supper given by the brother hood class. The supper, served shortly after seven o'clock, was a most delicious repast-due 10 the efforts of the ladies of the church.
 After supper Rev. Harry F. Miles of New Haven, who has just return ed from a years work in France as a 'Y'' secretary, spoke of his ex- perience. MT. Miles also showed a number of steroptican views of various parts of France, showing the mode of living as we'll as some of the devastated areas. Before entering the "Y" service MT. Miles was pastor of Dwight Place church of New Haven, of which Mr. Tim berlake was associate pastor before coming here.
 At the conclusion of his remarks, MT. Miles showed a picture of Major Whittlesey of Pittsfield, com mander of the 'lost battalion" who, when asked by the Germans to sur render, told them ito go to help. MT. Miles also told of the efforts of the Y. M. c. A. as we'll az the army commanders to get supplies to these men who were cut off from their division.
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
STORAGE BATTERY AND
 ELECTRICAL FIXTURES
New Store to Be Opened by C. M. Benjamin
 April 1st

A new business enterprise will be opened to the public about April 1st, when Clayton M. Benjamin will open store for the sale of electrical ap- pliances and recharge storage bat teries for automobiles. The new store will be located in the Rhoades building, which the Exemption board now occupies.
 MT. Benjamin is we'll known to the majority of the people of Ca naan, having been in the electrical contracting business for several years. He is one of North Canaan's younger business men whose pro- gressiveness and ability together with irreproachable business deal ings,, have won for him a constantly growing patronage in this and sur rounding towns. He is also a mem Der of the board of selectmen, and has taken a keen interest in town affairs.
 Automobile owners have long felt the need of an up-to-date storage battery repair station in this town and the new enterprise seems assur- ed of success from the start. MT. Benjamin is now in New York where he is taking a special course which will aid him in giving efficient ser vice to his patrons.
 MT. Benjamin will continue his contracting business as heretofore. As part of this business he will add a complete line of electrical fixtures and appliances to suit the needs of the people of this vicinity.
 It goes without saying that the many friends of MT. Benjamin wish. him success in his new business venture.
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
BALDHEAD' BANQUET
Will Be Held on April 23rd in New
 Haven

At a meeting of the executive board of the Baldhead club of Amer ica recently, it was decided to hold the deferred annual banquet of the club at the Garde, New Haven. We'd nesday evening, April 23rd.
 Those present were President George C. Woodruff of Lltchfeld, former Congressman P. Davis Oakley, Hartford; Executive Committee Chairman, John Rodemeyer, Green wich; Secretary, W. W. Norton, Lakeville; Auditor, F. E. Egleston, Canaan and T. I. Ferguson, Bridge port.
 Committees were appointed as follows: Banquet committee, P. Davis Oakley, Chairman, John Rodcmeyer, Philip Troup; W. A. Warner, c. E. Damn, committee on speakers, P. David Oakley, John Rodemeyer.
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
MEDALS FOR LOAN WORKERS
They are to be Made From German
 Guns Captured by Our Troops

Medals made from captured Ger man guns will be awarded b. the treasury department to all Liberty Loan workers who participate active ly in the coming Victory Liberty Loan campaign. The treasury an- noGnced that the medals would be distributed to all members Of local liberty loan committees who dc con- spicuous work in behalf of the next loan, such as serving on volunteer soliciting committees.
 The medal was described as about the size of half dollar. On one side will be reproduction of the treasury building and the words "Victory Loan"; the other face will bear a certificate with a blank space for engraving the name of the re- cipient. Treasury officials said the medals were now being made from German cannon captured by the at Chateau Thierry.
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
EVENING SCHOOL
Fifteen Pupils Enroll Dvr:rg thc 4 " Opening Wecl- ~e v-a 'ss

The evening school which was or- ganized at East Canaan by MT. s. J. Brown, State Director of Evening Schools, and Supervisor ". N. Tea que has an attendance of fifteen pupils.
 There will be three sessions each week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening. Miss Catharine Finnegan will have charge of the school. All those who desire to read, speak and write the English language are urged to attend.
 The importance of this work can not be fully appreciated unless it has been actually observed To see the intense interest and eagerness with which these night school pupils set themselves to the task of mas tering the rudiments of the English language is an inspiration. The in fuence of this work not only upon the night school pupils but also upon the community will be far reaching,
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
Orange Tea

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will Serve one of their famous orange teas on Monday evening, March IF, in the church dining rooms, from 5 80 until 8. The menu which is being prepared by the women of the Society is as follows:
 Baked Salmon Loaf
 Scalloped Potatoes Cabbage Salad
 Pickles
 Rolls Coffee
 Orange Short Cake
 With Whipped Cream
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
FOUR-MTNUTE SPEAKING
 CONTEST AT TOWN HALL
Held Under Direction of State Board of Education on
 Friday

The junior four-minute speaking contest held in town hall Friday under the direction of the state board of education was well In the high school con- test Esther Bounds of Sharcr won first honors and Samuel Winakur of Salisbury was second. In tire ele- mentary school contest Frank La Gratta of Warren was first and Flora Winters of Canaan second. MT. Light of Hartford gave an address on Some Improvements in School Work"
 Following is the speech that won first place in the elementary contest by Frank LaGratta.
 United War Work
 The United States has been in many wars but the greatest and most expensive war is that in which 1t has been recently engaged.
 Millions of men have beer sent across the seas, so we must Ill help by giving money. And why do we need to give money? We need money to train, feed, arm and clothe, also to pay our men over there and here in the camps.
 Are you alone helping? No. There are seven associations which are all united as the United War Work. And what are these seven associations? They are the Y. M. c. A., the Y. W. c. A., the Ameri- can Library Association, the Jewish Welfare Board, the Salvation Army, the Knights of Columbus and the War Camp Community Service And what do they do? They furnish stamps and paper for the boys to write home with, and chocolates and other luxuries which they enjoy. Others have accommodations for lodging and bathing.
 These seven associations are help ing all they can. Are ycu true American? If not, be one and give and help our boys. You are in a free country and a government of the people, for the people, and by the
 "A Continued on page S)
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
TAX RETURNS MUST BE
 FILED BY SATURDAY Deductions Allowed-Corpora- tions Muot Make Tenta-
 tive Return

Contributions which may be de- d1cted in computing the net income of an individual taxpayer includ not
 only donations to incorDorated in stitutions, but those given to similar associations which are not incorpor- lated. Contributions to War Chest funds, War Camp Community funds, and similar funds which were raised solely for organizations supporting and furthering war relief, are like wise deductibl2 items on personal returns, within the limit named in the law.
 All gifts and donations to churches are deductible, it being held by the Bureau that every church constitutes a religious cor poration or association for the pur- poses of this deduction. Donations to missionary funds, church build ing funds, or for church activities. which are intended for the further Iance of church work, constitute de- Iductible items.
 There can be no departure from the restrictions defined in rhe law. that the dedactbility is limited to icontributions to institutions no part of the earnings of which insures to the benefit of any private stock holder or individual, and tha5 the total deduction may not exceed 15 per cent of the taxpayers net ;n- Icome as computed without the bene- fit of this edd2ction!
 Individual members of a partner ship may include in the deduction for contributions their proporticnata shares of such donations made by the partnership. In each case, how ever, the limitations defined in the law must be observed.
 1t. is absolutely imperative that n tentative return be filed by all cor operations before March 15. The regular forms are not yet ready and will not be until after March 15. hence the necessity for filing the tentative return. This form can be obtained by corporations which have not received them at the Collectors office"
 Commissioner of Internal Rev. 'enue, Daniel c. Roper, has issued am appeal involving the aid of the hon. est citizen in bringing to justice tho tax dodger. The Bureau is planning the organization of a huge dragnet for bringing into camp all delin- quents.
 In justice to the man who honestly, and promptly meets his income tax obligations the heavy penalties pre- vided by the new revenue bill 10 failure or refusal must and will b strictly enforced", said Commis sioner Roper. Congress has care fully differentiated between the per son who fails and the person whs 'wilfully refuses to file his return and pay his tax within the time lirD- it prescribed by law. Offenders of the first class are subject to ? fine of not more than $1,000 and thosd of the second class to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for one year, or both, together witA the cost of prosecution.
Connecticut western news., 1919-03-13
Glynn Going to France

Congressman James P. Glynn, of Winsted cxpect3 to leave for Trance this week to make a general ;nspec- tion of the Connecticut troops "Over There, look over the region dcvasted by the Huns and go into the general situation over there thoroughly, says a Washington dis patch. He will probably join party made up of Congressman Connolly, of Texas; Ashbrook, of Ohio, and Hastings, of Oklahoma, who expect to leave New York for France on the transport Leviathan on March Is.