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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
COTHARD TO BE TRIED
BY FLEMING MONDAY

When the case vf Il. b. Gothard,
charged with manslaughter as n result
OF the accident at Eighth and Market
streets Monday afternoon, In which the
life of 8-months-old Fairfax Chance
was snuffed out was called in police
court Friday morning, Attorney Boyd
w. Hargraves asked for a continue
ance. He stated that the father Of the
child called him over long distance
telephone from Middle Tennessee
Thursday and informed him he would
like to be present at the hearing but
that Mrs Chance, who had borne up
remarkably well, was suffering from
nervous breakdown. Attorney Har-
graves represents the bereaved family
Several witnesses were on hand to
testify, and John O. Benson, attorney
for Mr.. Gothard, was anxious for a
trial on account of 1t being inconve-
nient for witnesses to return at another
time.
Judge Martin Fleming said he did not
like to hold the matter over for week
the continuance asked for, on account
OF the worry and suspense under which
Mr.. Gothard was laboring. He stated
that the only facts he was interested
In were whether the criminal law was
violated in the accident.
His honor said he desired to be alb
solutely fair with all concerned and
agreed to hear the case Monday, At
torney Hargraves feeling sure the ia
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
TAX BOARD TO
CONVENE HERE
State Officials Call County
Equalization Board to Meet
With Them Monday.
HOWELL FEARS RAISE

Members OF the Hamilton county
board OF equalization, Of which j. j.
Mahoney Is chairman. were Friday
requested by the state board OF
equalization to convene at the
courthouse Monday morning to 90
over assessments for Hamilton
county as compiled by Tax Assessor
Randolph Howell.
The call was issued Friday after.
neon by A. V. Louthan, state statisti-
clan.
1t was reported Saturday that the
state board reached its decision to visit
Chattanooga following the sale of GER
tain East Ninth street property this
week at n figure In excess OF. the as
scssment placed on the property here.
Tax Assessor Howell stated Friday
afternoon that the session Of the state
board here meant that II would con-
slider whether or not assessments in
Hamilton county were to be raised APP
proxlmately $39, 10000 He stated that
IL this was done 1t would mean that
Hamilton would pay far more than her
just proportion OF taxes into the state
treasury.
Chairman Mahoney. OF the county
equalization board. last Friday, however,
stated that Mr.. Louthan, while In
Chattanooga on that date. had informed
him that the state board was satisfied
with the assessments made In Hamilton
county and that the only criticism which
he had to make was one OF delay in
forwarding the Hamilton county books
to Nashville.
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Jail REPORTED I
in FINE SHAPE
Foreman Of Grand Jury Gives
Clean Bill of Health to
County BastiIe.
WANT coLoRED CLINIC
Seek Out Violations of Liquor
Laws in Suburbs
OF CITY.

In submitting the final report of the
Hamilton county grand jury to Judge
s. ID. McReynolds in criminal court
Friday morning. Foreman w. II. Frazier
stated that the jury had inspected the
county Jail and found II to be In spien-
did condition so far as cleanliness and
sanitation were concerned.
The inquisitorial body. Mr.. Frazier
said, fonud that the interior OF the jail
was badly In need of paint and recon-
mended that the county court arrange
to have the painting done, as a sufIi-
cient number Of coats would do much
to insure sanitation.
Another recommendation Of the jury
was that the clinic for colored women
In the Walnut street bastile be fur
nished bath tub. as the matron de-
clared one was badly needed. II was
also suggested that the iron-barred
walkway overhead between the cells for
up conversation between the male and
female prisoners.
The Jury will meet again on Oct. 25.
Probe Drunkenness. .
~lsreat difficulty was encountered by
the jury In its investigation OF reports
of drunkenness at Fort Chatham, Sale
Creek. st. Elmo. Boyce and elsewhere.
Although many witnesses were sum-
moned to appear and give testimony
they either claimed they knew Moth
ing about drinking and liauor-sellng or
stretched the truth considerably. It was
known to the Jury that one young man
was so deeply under the influence OF
intoxicants that II was necessary to
carry him to hisihome.
As the deliberations In respect to vlo-
lations of the prohibition laws pro-
crossed Foreman Frazier and members
lof the Jury became disguised over the
efforts Of witnesses to avoid giving any
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
CTVITAN CLUB HOLDS
ENJOYABLE SESSION

Although scheduled as military
day." todays session OF the Civitan
club resolved itself into feast or fun
for members and visitors, Owing 70
the inability OF Col Fultx to attend.
due to field day exercises at Fort ogle-
thorpe, the strictly military FEATURE
was abandoned ,u,
Judge Nathan Bachman and VIII
Shepherd led of In the fun making,
which they did TO n kings taste, sew
eral visitors were present, VINO mace
short talks about various phases OF
civic work. Two Texans. G. q, Hill,
OF Port Arthur, and 8, N, Minten, OF
Houston, spoke briefly on civic work;
Mr. min told OF how similar club In
Port Arthur had taken the town out
OF the bootleggers hands and cleaned
II up.
phasizcd the meaning OF the first let
tor OF Civitan, "There's Garden, Con.
nor and Curtis--Cleanncs Cox and
Chattanooga" he faeetiously remarked
Ivor w, Jones, Birmingham Civitan,
made few remarks, as did Prof. pa-
vid Russell Lee, Greek professor NJ the
University OF Tennessee.
A mock search for "booxe" with hu-
morous side play, was brought into
play with the Introduction OF John Nc
Cuilough, new member,
The club decided to hold Its meeting
Oct. 8 Mt the fair grounds,
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SUGGEST I. A. G. RAILWAY
REVERSE ITS SCHEDULE
Train Service Committee of
Chamber Of Commerce
Meets Friday.

The train service committee OF the
chamber Of commerce held It's first
meeting OF the\season Friday morning,
IT, II. Mahoney, chairman OF the COM
mittee, presided The purpose OF the
meeting was TO discuss the improve
ment OF train conditions In and out OF
Chattanooga relative to shopping CON
ditlons. However, II developed that
as a whole, the passenger schedules TO
towns In the surrounding territory need
very little Improvement. In most every
case Il is possible for the residents to
catch early morning trains coming TO
Chattanooga and return TO their homes
late the same day, :.
II was suggested, however, that II
would improve matters very much II
tho Il, A. @, would reverse the sched-
ule OF it's train going TO Gadsden, AS
the schedule In now, the train leaves
Chattanooga for this point early in the
morning and returns IN the evening,
This makes Il impossible for people
living at points along this line to come
TO Chattanooga, get their shopping
done and return In one day. But, on
the other hand, II II LETT Gadsden IN
the morninGA returning the same art
ernoon, theVAwould enable Alahamnns
10 make their purchases and return the
same day The train Is now run, ae-
cordlng to those present at the meet
ing,@merely as an accommodation tram
for Chattanooga statesmen gong INTO
this territory. At the present time q
large number OF the statesmen are maxi
ing this trip by automobile, however
Freight Service Criticised.
When the question Of freight service
was brought up great deal of COM
plant was entered by members OF tho
committee, the main charges being IN
the delay experienced in local switch
yards. 1t was stated that In some In
stances II took as long as forty-eig
hours 20 get car from the yards 70
a plant. -
II was also pointed out that the
freight service at and north of Oak
dale was very poor; that Il often took
from twelve TO fourteen days to yet
shipments from this point and beyond
A complaint was read from person
ut Sweetwater In which he said thnl
No, "a, going from Chattanooga 70
Sweetwater in the afternoon, did not
stop there. Since this letter was re-
ceived by the committee, about two
weeks ago. this matter has been ad'
justed; however, II was reported.
All complaints made before the com,
nittee will be taken up with railroad
off,cials and an effort made to have
some Improvement made.
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SOX WILL Be MADE in
BOOTH AT FAIRGROUNDS

II has been decided by fair officials TO
devote part OF the building formerly used
for the educational exhibit work 10 y
textile exhibit to be put on by the uhiteu
Hosiery mills. A model textile plant
will be assembled In the building IN
which Ave big machiues win he used and
during fair week II win be In full oper-
alton, In charge of w. w Gfroerer. The
complete manufacture OF hosiery from
the yarn to the finished product viii DO
shown.
A letter has just been received at the
office OF the Chattanooga Interstate
Fair association from the southern divl-
sion Of the American Red Cross In At
lanta In which was stated that three
moving picture films would be forwarded
here to be used free of charge during the
fair. The pictures to re shown are
"Armid ArchanEel SHOWS" I'm Florence
Nightingale's Footsteps" and Mrs
Brown and the High Cost Of Living.
Another matter that will add to the
interest OF the coming fair Is that school
officials in eight or ten surrounding
counties have agreed to close the schools
In these counties on Tuesday, Oct. b,
and make arrangements for the pupils TO
attend the fair at Chattanooga.
One Of the principal attractions on the
program this year In the show Hawaii
ian Nights" In charge OF ]. y. GORDON
OF Chicago. VINO mas Drought 10 thh'
tanooga during past fairs such unusual
fireworks display. But this years pro-
gram, according TO the advance notices,
Ia startling in more ways than mere
noise. There win be something like 800
people take part In this one feature. The
fair association In very anxious TO get
in touch with some church or civic
organization that can furnish about
fifty young girls between the ages OF 10
to is to take part in this event Organi-
cations DESTROYS TO make application for
this are requested to get in touch with
the fair association.
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FAIR TICKETS SELLING

Most hattering reports We're made by
the captains OF the teams In charge OF
tho ticket sale for the Interstate fair
by the Chattanooga business Women's
club at a meeting held Thursday even
ing with Miss Maude Roberts at the
Dixie Highway office.
The club Ia putting forth special ef-
forts In tho advance sale OF tickets this
week. They tell many amusing cxper-
fences OF some OF their visits, but they
are greatly encouraged In their efforts
TO assist In making the fair an assured
success.
Most OF the business and professional
men and manufacturers are generously
buying the tickets for their employees
They have reported several flrms who
are buying an entire book for each en-
ploye.
This, OF course, IN moro largely the
case OF tho smaller Arms who do not
have n large number OF employees.
As the club members who are max
ing this drive are all busy people whose
time is limited, they request that heads
OF firms check up the number Of tickets
they want 80 ms to be ready for the
club representative when she calls.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
.SHIPLEY TRIAL STILL
in PROGRESS FRIDAY

The trial OF Dave Shipley. we'll
known farmer charged with the muir
der of Landers Hunter, horse trader.
which was begun In criminal court
shortly before noon Thursday, 10 sun
in progress.
Testimony Of the state was concluded
Thursday afternoon, and when court
opened Friday morning the defendant
was on the stand
AS many witnesses are to be intro
duced by the defense, the case IL not
likely to 10 to the Jury before late to-
day or Saturday morning.
O.. Both sides are making vigorous
fight and witnesses are being put
through a rapid FIRE of cross-dues-
toning.
Shipley Is pleading self-defense and
seeking to show that he was ATTACKED
nv Hunter. who Is claimed to have had
an open knife. One witness, SAID ne
heard Hunter curse Shpley, saw the
';nife and saw that Shipley was trying
to avoid trouble.
In the difflculty Hunter was struck
in the head with brick and died al
most instantly.
Arguments OF opposing sides are ex-
pected to be vigorous. The case ha
attracted a great deal Of interest ana
n large crowd was on hand FRIDAY
morning to hear the testionmy.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
PLAN TO RUN TRUCK
LINE TO BIRMINGHAM

second attempt will be made very
shortly to establish a commercial truck
route between Chattanooga ana BIZ
bingham by the Chattanooga ware
house and Cold Storage company.
Recently two heavy trucks made the
trip. but owing to the heavy rains,
we're delayed several days. II was
necessary at that time TO rebuild about
twenty bridges before the heavy trucks
could get across. -.
The Pathe News will send. man
along with the trucks on their mex.
OF the route and OF thu difficulties met
along the roads, a.
The Dixie Highway association is
looking forward to this next trip WIN
especial interest. II 10 reported that
the roads are in very good shape but
that the bridges are toe. weak In many
places to support tho heavily loaded
trucks.
owing 10 the prevailing freight car
shortage, trucks are being used more
and more for hauls OF short. distances
where roads will permit II Ia believed
that IL win be some time before the
Chattanooga Birmingham route can be
opened up for much heavy hauling
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
ANTIKINK TREATMENT
BURNS HAIR FROM HEAD

Never agRini
Breezing into Chattanooga from the
dear farm and quiet countrywide. Sam
uel Sewers, lusty colored youth, was
attracted by glowing accounts OF how
his hair, kinky by nature, could be
made as straight as string ana ~, o.
Their ado he beat II into n barber shop,
where no was told sstisfsotion and and
nursing a badly burned head, an In
named eye and other physical all
ments.
Samuel was arrested Thursday aft
ernoon, and when he appeared before
Judge Martin Fleming Friday his head
attracted instant attention. The court
had already heard of the boys pre-
dicament and was inclined to sympa
her almost burned his head or. the
hair straigh.sner finding II way !, to
his eyes and causing considernble pain
Tho boy was charged with house
breaking and defrauding boarding
house keeper. He had been taken IN
by a sympathetic stranger and given
a home He was accused OF breaking
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
TO MEET NEXT FRIDAY
All Organizations in City Rep
resented on Body to
Aid Schools.

At the conference which was held at
the Chattanooga High school, Sept, ., 10
devise ways and means for improving
educational conditions In the city schools
of Chattanooga, the following committee
was appointed whose function Is TO In
quire into the educational needs of the
city and to cooperate with the depart
ment OF education in devising ways and
means for the general Improvement oil
school facilities;
Chamber Of Commerce, G, w. Howard
and j. w. Bishop; Kiwanis club, ID. O.
Peglar; Rotarians, Morris Templei FAR
ent Teachers, Mrs, II, Ferger; Vivitans,
members to be appointed: kosmos, mrs
III. Lacey; Chattanooga Womans ciup,
Mrs, II. c. Betterton; Manufacturers as
ISOLATION, Morrow Chamberlain; Chatta-
nooga Business Women's club, Miss F'loy
Mcclure: Judge David Campbell chapter,
ID. A. X. Mrs, c. c. Nottingham; Cen
trail Labor Union, II. M. Cook; American
Legion, All J. Law: Junior High civic
league, Merriam; Daughters Confeder.
acy. Miss Mollie Kavanaugh: National
League for Womens Service, Mrs. Mary
q, Howard; Jewish Women's council.
Mrs. Adolph Mathis; Nancy Ward. ID. A.
r., Mrs. l. ID. Steel and Mrs. Charles
Hall: Retail Merchants association, ID.
A. Landress: Clearing House associa-
ton. +. A. Nelson: Pastors association
DIR. Tom McCallie; Chattanooga Busl-
ness and Professional Women's club,
Mrs. Boyce; Y. NJ. c. A., DR.. Kelley;
Y. w. C. A.. Mrs Frances Magill; Y. M:
II. A., Harry Wise; Women's Relief
corps, Mrs. Rachael Marshall: Junior
Order, Dave Barker; MasonsA G. H.
Houston; Elks. j. p. VIM; Writer'S
club, Mrs. G. r. Milton; Bar association
Foster v. Brown; Medical association
DR.. Fancher; Dental association. DR..
Meacham and DR.. Bylngton; Pro Re
Bona, Mrs. ]. w. Gift; Jewish Aid
society. Mrs II, Goodman; Newspapers,
l.. G. Walker. G. F. Milton. VIII Shep-
herd.
This committee will meet In the office
Of the Commissioner, Fred d, Frazier
Friday, Sept. a.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
RAILWAY OFFICE MOVED

The division superintendenta office OF
tho Southern railway aystem viii be re-
moved from Danviile to Somerset, ac-
oording TO word received by u, 8. Abor-
pathy, executive agent for the South
ern. The change IL to he effective the
first of next month. The change viii
take about sixty families from Dam
vile. Trainmaster, roadmasters. dis
patchers and office forces will be In
ouded In tho movement. The change In
expected To effect saving for the road,
since dispatchers at Oakdale will he cut
out Large shops Of the company are
located at Somerset,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
VINE DAILY AT HEAD OF
GOOD VAUDEVILLE BILL

vinie Daily. formerly Of the Hammer
headline act at the Bijou for the last
half of the week. The artist sings sew
eral selections and then gives several
limitations Of dances Of different sea-
sons. The act proves quite popular with
the audience. Halliday and Burns offer
a travesty in oil entitled 1.-THE Pros
pectors." The offering brings many
laughs from the audience. The three
Bohemians have an unusually good
singing and instrumental act. Byron
and Price are featured lin a bright little
comedy skit. The bill is opened with
Henry and Adelaide in a dancing act.
The usual pictures are enjoyed.
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Their Of Fairfax Chance could be here
then.
Expressions regarding the splendid
character and reputation OF Mr.. Go
thard have come TO Judge Fleming
ton to his family, his sense OF hon
esty and right, his faithful service "a
the Gulf Refining company, where ne
has been employed for several years,
and his deep grief over the terrible
tragedy, have been mentioned, The
sympathy OF practically all who are ia
miliar with his circumstances and his
qualities as man and citizen ~
being extended him,
The fact that MIR, Gothard has little
children OF his own makes II doubly
hard for him to bear up under the
strain. and friends fear he will break
down. He was seriously Ill for some
time and has only been back at work
few months.
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in tho atranger's door and taking some
clothing Ills story was that he Knew
nothing about the clothing and was
asleep when Officers Parrish and Bran
son came to arrest him,
Judge Fleming, after questioning the
defendant, said the barber who worked
on his hair ought to be arrested Tor
assault and battery aud requested the
officers TO bring him In.
al Field would like to have you JUST
as YOU are" his honor laughingly re-
marked to Sewers. Speaking seriously,
no warned the boy TO 20 TO work. the
case was passed until Saturday ana
the Judge instructed that samuel be
taken 10 a doctor and treated.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
HELEN SPANN ARRESTED

Heen Spann, the young woman VINO
recently figured in q white slave case,
was picked up Thursday afternoon by
PlaincIothesmen Duggan and J. n.
Gouldy following the receipt OF ChieI
w. L. Baker OF numerous complaints
regarding her conduct.
When the mater came to the attention
OF Judge Martin Fleming Friday morn.
ing ne promptly placed her under $1,000
bond. Arrangements will be made for
caring for her baby. She said her hus-
band was in Florida.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
new ENTERPRISE
OPENS FOR BUSINESS
Guy Lands, Former Banker,
Enters New Line of
Business,

The Lime Cola Bottling company. OF
which Guy lands recently accepted
Che managership, opened for business
at s35 Market street Thursday. This
is one of Chattahooga's newest enter
prises and the. prospects are good for
successful career. The delay in OPEN
Ing was due to inability to secure ma
chinery, but this has been overcome,
and the plant is ready for work.
This plant Is branch of the Mer-
chants Lime Cola Bottling company.
who operate plants In several of the
largest cities In the south.
Mr.. lands announces that the plant
is always open for inspection of the
public and he Is sure every one will
be interested in q visit.
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information that would be OF any value
In returning indictments.
II was decided that the best means
to break up the disgraceful conditions
was TO place officers In the places In
question with instructions to make arr
rests for violations.
The grand jury has been highly COM
plimented for Its fine work. As re-
suit OF its investigation, q big batch OF
true bills have been returned.
Sheriff Nick Bush appeared to be
much pleased at the report about con-
ditions at the jail and said he was go
Ing to keep the big bastile clean,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
PROGRAM GRADED UNION

The Chattanooga Graded union of
Sunday school teachers viii have their
regular meeting with the usual program
Saturday at gao pm. in the Manufac-
turers' association rooms There will he
tlonai services, second year beginners
and third year primary graded lessons
Rev. win Johnson will lecture on First
Kings and ], II. Milligan will have
charge Of adult department Lessons.
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HIGH MASONS OF STATE
ATTEND CEREMONY HERE

Two OF the highest Masonic officials
In Tennessee were present at the third
degree work at Temple lodge, 43O. in the
city last night.
They were Thomas Williams Peace,
OF Madisonvilles Tenn. most Worship
full grand master OF the State OF Ten.
nessee, and Seth NJ. Cain, OF Nashville.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-17
WE OFFER SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE
NORRIS AND COMPANY

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Notes regterabe principal only In In
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part date sixty days notice Inter-
payable without deduction for normal Federal Income Tax
in Of per cent
Sinking provided beginning September l, 1892,
retire semiannua installmen an'amoun OF these
notes aggregatng $5,OO0,0OO0O before maturity.
PRICE % - AND INTEREST, YIELDING - PER CENT
Temporary negotiable certificates exchangeabe Tor dehnve
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ESCAPES WITH FLOUR

Police officers ran across man on
Fort street Thursday night with lot
of packages under his arms, and his ac-
tons quickly aroused their suspicious
When he proceeded to beat a retreat
1--WE shots were fired at him. In his
flight he dropped a sack OF -four
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most wornhipful grand secretary o. the
state OF Tennessee.
About 100 local Masons attended the
limitations. which were followed by re-
Treatments, The state officials made
inspiring talks to Temple lodge. which
were roindly applauded.
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Attention. Business Men

Members Of the Chattanooga Business
Women's club will DO around TO see you
this week. They are selling fair tickets.
BE ready (AdyD