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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-09
School
Study
Sports

Funny thing about the new bas-
ketball sweaters. about three mem
bers OF the team are wearing theirs,
the rest are adjoining the fair sex.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-09
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81 "My," and ME" Letters.

II Try 70 make my letters inter
esting for I believe my friends de-
serve IL. know have received
long ones from nv cousin in New
York and all she tells me IL what
she is doing. What do 7 care for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-09
OLD LADY RIDDLE

When is a ship in love
Answer % yesterdays Painting
rabbits on bald heads IS a profitable
business because the rabbits are
taken for hares and the painter is
making money rabbit-ly (rapidly).
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-09

WAUKFGAN, IIls.-Albcrt Gerry
caught n 12-pound pickerel but was
30 excited he nearly swallowed a
lighted cigar. lie stuck the cigar
I'm his pocket ard when his clothing
blazed nc jumped I'm the iakc-but
hc saved the fish.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-09
d. ID. c. CLUR MEETS.

The Boys Debating club will hold
the hrst business meeting Of the
year Thursday at 1880, In room 225.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-09

II is significantly observed that the
hip pocket is retained in fall and
winter styles for trousers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
THE REAL ISSUE.

When it is a question whether
prohibition shall survive in this
country or a political party con-
tinue in control for a downhill
pull, it is best to unite forces
against the political party and
let the prohibition issue wait.
1t is always possible to arrest
the whiskey dealer or the whis-
key drinker, but it is not posi-
BILE to remove "a disrupting poll
tical party, except when the
elections return. During that
time it can work all the iniquity
it desires and there is no recourse,
but the whiskey adherent can be
jailed at any time. Hence the
biggest question before the peo-
pie of this country now is to make
a selection of officials who will
work for America and Ameri-
cans.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
TRACY CITY VERY QUIET.
To the News:

To the News:
This morning finds me still alive
and enjoying a reasonable portion of
health. My many friends have ask
ed me time and again why | quit
writing Well, | hardly know, but
it was not of any ill-feellng toward
the News. You know some times 1t
is best to let people have a rest, so
they have rested three years or more,
but there has been great change in
that length of time. Death has cut
down many, disease is playing havoc
with the people. There is no repen-
lance. Strife and confusion is ram
pant. Men and women are afraid to
protect their own corn cribs and
smoke houses. Thieves and liars
have the right of way. 1t did not
use to be So People have told me
they were afraid to go out to their
own corn cribs and try to prevent
their corn from being stolen. This
is an awful condition. Tracy City
has not sunk that low yet, that they
are afraid to stop a thief, but the
liars are loose and plying their trade
with all the energy they possess.
1t seems any man who favors law
and order becomes target for the
liar to shoot at. That is the chief
trouble here at Tracy City. If it
wasn't for few notorious liars we
would have the best town in the
state. We had the most quiet and
orderly Christmas that Tracy ever
saw. | have been here over a year
and can truthfully say l have not
seen a drunken man and have not
heard of more than three or four, yet
some declare whiskey is being made
and sold all over the mountain.
don't believe it, for I've seen no signs
of it, and it's like a polecat, easy to
detect.
| am not writing this letter to
bolster up the liquor traffic at all, for
everybody knows the old man is a
gainst all lawlessness, but do it to
uphold the truth. Liars pro con.
are the curse of our mountain town.
wish such were all banished from
the mountain.
Never, since | have been residing
in Tracy City have we had as much
quietude as now. These are facts
and all the friction we now have is
caused by just a few worthless, no
account specimens of humanity.
Well, | guess you know what kind
of characters | am talking about.
Exaggeration is an article that some
have in plenty. Well, am here
at Tracy and want the News, so
find the spondulix enclosed.
UNCLE TOM.
Route /, Tracy, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
'LONDEN CUTS
TAXES THIRD
IN TWO YEARS
Illinois Executive Shows That
Business Methods More Than
Counterfeit High Prices
A RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Executive Departments Consolidated
Business Men Put In Office
Sound Financial Policy Ap-
piled to State
Affairs.

Gov. Frank o. Lowden's great rec
ord as war executive of Illinois has
made him one of the leading candi-
| dates for the Republican nomination
| for president. 1t is a story of admin
iStrative achievements. Every pledge
to the people has been redeemed.
Despite high prices and unsettled
conditions due TO the war, Gov. Low
den, by the practical application of
business methods to the management
of the states affairs, reduced the tax
rate in Illinois 80 per cent in two
years. His friends are certain that he
can do for the nation what he has
done for Illinois in the matter of good
government and lower taxes if he is
given the opportunity
When Governor Lowden assumed of
flee as executive of Illinois in Janu-
airy, 1917, the state treasury was prac-
tically bankrupt. There was only $3.50
to the credit of the general fund,
when outstanding bills had been paid.
One of his first official acts was to
abolish many political jobs by COM
biDing the work of 125 different de-
partments and bureaus into nine COM
pact central departments. Gov. Low
den also had the state adopt budget
system which he thought would be a
model for other commonwealthS. He
placed business men and trained ex-
perts in charge of each of these de-
partments with gratifying results to
the taxpayers.
The cost of conducting the state
government was reduced hundreds of
thousands Of dollars year while the
quality of service to the public showed
a marked Improvement The effects
of business administration In the
state were manifest in a short time.
The state gradually built up cash
balance and was able to discount Its
bills.
AS q practical Illustration Of what
good government means 1t Is officially
estimated that Illinois will have a
cash balance of $9,S77, 225 on hand
July l, 1920, in spite of a reduction Of
SO per cent In the tax rate. This Is
what Gov. Lowden's business admins
tration has done for Illinois.
In addition to these things Gov.
succeeded in accomplishing
these concrete results:
Began work on the states $60,0OO.-
900 good roads system. Two hundred
miles of good road were built last year.
One thousand miles will be completed
In 1920.
Authorized the beginning of work on
the last link Of the states system of
waterways, which will connect the
Great Lakes with the Mississippi river.
Obtained needed tax reforms for the
people.
Reorganized the states penal and
charitable institutions on a humane
,asis.
Brought about a constitutional con-
-ention for Illinois. which is now in
ession forming a new basic law for
he state.
Friends of Gov. Lowden believe that
Ictions speak louder than words, and
hey point to his public record as evil
lence that he is the type of man need
d for president in this critical period
# the country's history.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
PROGRESSIVE PARTY
CHIEFS BACK LOWDEN
SENATOR MCCORMICK, HAROLD
ICkES AND OTHERS PUSH
ILLlNoISAN IN RACE.

The closest friends of the late Col
Theodore Roosevelt and former lead
erS of the Progressive party in Hi
nois and other states of the middle
West are enthusiastically supporting
Gov. Frank O. Lowden's candidacy for
the Republican nomination for presi-
dent. United States Senator Medill
McCormicll is one of the most active
workers in Gov. LoWden's behalf, both
In Washington and in Chicago.
Other former Progressives who are
hghting for Lowden in the present
campaign are; Harold l.. Ickes, form
er chairman of the national committee
Of the Progressive party; Congress-
man Ira c. Copley of Aurora: b. f.
Harris of Champaign Frank II. Funk
OF Bloomington, Progressive party-
candidate for governor of Illinois In
1872; George H. Porter of Chicago,
and Thomas d. Knight former presi-
dent of the Chicago Progressive club.
Col. Roosevelt was the guest of Gov.
Lowden for three days at the execu-
tive mansion in Springfield ILL.,, in Au-
gust. and again in October, 191S.-
If nominated for president Gov.
Lowden WILL in the opinion Of the
leaders, unite all factions of the party.
He Is perhaps the only candidate men,
TONED acceptable to the old leaders
- wei a. 30 the Progressive slsmeet
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
AT WHITWELL
Shirley Building Destroyed
Tuesday Night.

The Shirley Building at Whit
well, a tWo-story frame building,
owned by C. c, Shirley. was de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday night.
The lower floor was occupied
by r. o. Deakins, general mer-
chandise, and his large stock
wbs total loss.
The upp&.story was occupied
by George Wampler, physician,
who lost everything he had. even
his clothing. w. H. White, who
had a law office on the same
floor, lost all his books and papers.
The building was erected by
Mr.. Shirley about ten years ago
on the site of a building occupied
by him, which was also destroy
ed by fire.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
WhitWeII Mt.

Shreini 10 the NtaOs
Mr.. and Mrs. James Morrison
gave dance Saturday night and
everybody seemed to enjoy it.
If you want to see Will Ruth
erford frown ask him if he found
his hat.
Wonder if Jim Oliver will
smile when he sees his name in
the News.
Heard a certain girl say she
would like to see Luther Bowlen.
If you want to see Crockett Kill
gore smile ask him who he ate
with Saturday night.
Wonder if Miss Bell Kilgore is
still going with her pretty fell
low.
Tatum Kilgore is crazy over
dancing.
Wonder if Homer and Shelby
Coldwell are dead.
If you want to see Miss Abbie
Higgins smile ask her if she ever
heard from her fellow at Palmer.
Hester Cox called on Miss Alb
bic Higgins Monday.
w. H. Cox, of Longs Ridge,
was at WhitWell last week.
Miss Hester Cox said she
would like to see a certain boy at
Tracy City.
Come on, all you writers. |
enjoy your pieces.
Honeysuckle.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
Soddy, Tenn.

Special 10 the Nr70s.
Fair weather seems to be the
order of the day.
Mrs. Mary Troutman, of Sale
Creek has been called to Ohio to
the bedside of her son.
Mrs. Robt. May is improving.
Porter lies took dinner with R.
C, Pickett Sunday.
Mrs. Grover Jones has been on
the sick list.
Sunday school is doing fine.
They have just closed the
Quarterly Conference of the M.
E. Church.
Lena Pickett spent Saturday
night and Sunday with friends
at Sale Creek.
The aeroplanes are getting
very common now.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Crawley
called on Mr.. and Mrs. R. c..
Pickett Sunday night.
Mr., and Mrs. Foster Pickett
spent Sunday with John Gross
Hiss Laura Gibson went shop
ping Saturday.
Miss Ella Pickett spent Satur-
day and Sunday with homefolks.
Old Maid.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
Paris, Texas


Special 10 the NtzOs.
am hard to satisfy in my sub
ject this week. This is the third
attempt. Yesterday | wrote a
masterpiece on who should run
for president. would take one
up and pick him to pieces and
then another and then another,
but none would square up to the
ideal had in mind. So ! got
disguised and quit. Then | tried
out Mexico. could never set
tie which wanted, to reform or
kill the whole bunch. To kill
the greasers out and go to take
the country and annex it to Tex
as, would raise a kick from the
rest of the u. S., so | decided
to discharge my army and let it
all go to the bad. Just at that
point my daughter announced
dinner, and after eating a big
dinner | was not mad at anyone
and had no desire to pick the
winner in the National campaign.
After dinner | went down town
and by night | was just one citi-
zen of the U. S. in getting down
and out. | will say the people
of the u. S. are as good as the
best and better than the rest.
We are the biggest and richest
nation, and | don't like for the
counts and no-counts to dictate
our method of doing business for
US. ! think we have man in
every county and every state
who can head our business just
as good as farmer.
In the afternoon mail yester-
day | received a letter from my
friend, D. M. Dame. Of Crisp.
Texas, telling me of his trip to
Jas. B. Danes in Oklahoma. |
would liked to have been with
him on his trip. | would like
very much to see Jim, as | have
not seen him for nearly 80 years.
We could have had a jolly time
together.
Farmers are all behind in get
ting prepared to make another
crop. There is lots of corn and
cotton in the field yet. 1t stays
so wet that they can't get it out;
neither can they do anything at
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12

starting new crop for the same
cause.
What is the matter with all
the reporters back there and ev-
erywhere else. Seems they have
all got so busy they can't write.
Would love to hear from "Old
Tennessean. He has not re-
ported his woes and Ford rum
away for a long time.
Hope to hear from many in
the next paper. Lone Star.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
Candidate for Trustee.

Joe E. Kigore, of Whitwell,
announces in this issue for trus-
tee. subject to the will Of the
Republican voters. in their prim-
airy, March 6. Mr.. Kilgore is
not unknown to the voters Of
Marion county, having been be-
fore them before, only to lose bv
a hair breadth margin. He en-.
tiers the race, hoping that his
friends will rally to his support
in as strong force as ever. and
push him over the top this time
He is a strong republican and has
ever been lined up with the par
ty on all questions. He prom
ises the best of attention to his
duties if nominated and elected.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
Announces for Reelection.

Readers Of the News will re-
member statement from S. L..
Rogers in this column, recently
published, relative to his candi-
dacy. Mr.. Rogers has yielded to
persuasion of a large number Of
friends, and is now a full-fedged
candidate, out for reelection.
There is no doubt he has made a
most excellent official and his
books are a credit to the office,
besides the business of the office
being conducted in a most court
eous manner. He asks the sup
port of the voters in the repu j
can primary. March 6.
w. E. Picquet left Tuesday for
Cleveland, Tenn, to look after
timber interests.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
Catarrb Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Catarrh is local disease, greatly In
fluenced by constitutional conditions, and
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is taken iiternally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by o2e of the best physicians
in this country IT years. It Is COM
posed of some o. he best tonics known
combined with s, Re of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination Of
the ingredients IN Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
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All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
NEW GRIST MILL
AT CR0SSVILLE

Crossvilie, Feb II. w. But
tram will engage in the milling
business at Crossville. He has
contracted for Is barrel flour
mill plant, and has recently pur-
chased the Quarles mill, grind
ing corn and feed. He expects
to be making flour by April 1.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12

We are authorized TO announce 5. l..
ROGERS as candidate for Trustee of
Marion County, subject to the will OF
the Republican voters in primary, Mar
6, 1920.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
ANN0UN

We are authorized to announce JACK
SMITH as candid lte for trustee of Ma
rion County. subject to the will OF the
Repu blican primary, Mar q, 1920.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12
Goat Owners Attention.

Goats from the mountain have
strayed into Pryor Cove, and the
owner can find them there, a
nanny and two kid. Owner
will please look them up. This
is not a campaign joke
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12

A dollar now pays for the News for
i. only months, but we can't help that
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-02-12

We are authorized to announce JOE
<. KILGORE as candidate for Trustee
of Marion County, subject to will OF
Republican Primary, Mar. 6, 1920.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-02-19

the work. handling that lad. am
going now"
"He Is colored. Is he not--a SLAYER
"We can only guess as to that. But
he does not look to me like hard
proposition. II l can only reach the
bont without being seen the rest will
be easy. Now is the proper time.
while he is busy tinkering with the
engine. You will stay herer'
ayes. Of course; II could be Of no
help"
She suddenly held out her hand. as
though impelled to the action by some
swift impulse. and the warm pressure
Of her fingers meant more than words.
| could not see the expression on her
face. yet, knew the slender body was
trembling nervously.
"Surely you are not afraid?"
"0h, no; 1t Is not that-I-I am all
unstrung. You must not think Of me
ut ALL"
l realized the gravity Of my task,
and my eyes were watchful Of the
shrouded figure / was silently ap-
preaching. | drew nearer inch by
inch. advancing so slowly and snake
like that not even the slightest sound
OF movement aroused suspicion. Ap-
parently the fellow was engaged In
olling the machinery. for he had
placed the lantern on deck and held
a long-spouted can In his fingers. His
back remained toward me as I drew
near the stern. and consequently I
no longer had a glimpse Of his face.
The wooden wheel Of the boat. a
clumsy-appearlng apparatus, rested al
most directly against the bank. where
the water was evidently deep enough
TO float the vessel, and the single rope
holding II In position was drawn taut
from the pressure OF the current
Waiting until the man was compelled
to bend lower over his work, utterly
UNCONSCIOUS OF my presence, l straight
ened up and, pistol In hand, stepped
upon the wooden beam supporting the
wheel. He must have heard this
movement, for he lifted his head
quickly, yet was even then too late /;
already ! had gained the afterdeck.
and my weapon was on a level with
his eyes.
Don't move or cry outw / COM
manded sternly. "Obey orders and
you viii not be hurt"
He shrank away. sinking upon the
bench. his face upturned so that the
light fell full upon 1t, for the instant
too greatly surprised and frightened
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-02-19

~ tu0u0O oeekIu0 % Ue20 tne
Meaning of Ny Sudden Action.
have discovered already our means Of
escape and procured boats. My prin.
cipal hope is that they may take II
for granted that we have chosen the
easier way and gone downstream. II
SO we shall gain 30 much more time
to get beyond their reach"
"But why have you chosen the
northern routei Surely you had .
reasonr
Certainly; It was to deceive them
and get out Of slave territory as quick.
" as possible. There are friends in
this direction and none In the other.
II we should endeavor to fee by way
Of the Ohio we would be compelled to
run thousand-mile gantlet. There
are slaves In Illinois-lt has never
been declared a free state-but these
are held almost exclusively In the
more southern counties. North of the
river the settlers are largely from
New England. and the majority Of
them hate slavery and are ready to
assist any runaway to freedom"
'But you have spoken of a man
Amos Shrunk-who Is hef"
you have certainly heard rumors,
at least. that there are regular routes
Of escape from here to Canada7"
"Yes; 1t has been discussed at the
house. I have never clearly under.
stood. but do know that slaves dis
appear and are never caught. I was
told white men helped them"
ut is accomplished through organ.
lied effort by these men-Black Abo-
litionists, as they are called-haters
Of slavery. They are banded to-
gether In secret society for this one
purpose and have what they call sta.
tions scattered all along at a certain
distance apart-a nights travel-from
the Mississippi to the Canadian line.
where the fugitives are hidden and
fed. A station keeper, l am told, Is
only permitted to know few miles
Of the route, those he must cover-the
system Is perfect, and many are en-
gagged In 1t who are never even sus.
pected."
"And this man-is he oneT
"Yes-a leader; he operates the
most dangerous station Of all. The
escaping slaves come to him first"
She asked no further questions. and
after a moment turned away. resting
back against the edge Of the cockpit
with chin cupped In the hollow Of her
hand. The profile Of her face was
clearly defined BY the starlight re-
fiected By the river. and / found 1t
hard to withdraw my eyes. A move
ment by the negro attracted my At
tention.
There Ia a small creek about four
miles above the Landing. SAM" / said
shortly. do you think you could
find itf
"On Dc Missouri side. sahi Al
reckon All cud."
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-02-19
rhe llghts slovly faded away in ths

The lights slowly fAded away In the
far distance. finally disappearing alto
gether a. we rounded q sharp bend In
the river bank. The engine increased
its stroke. giving vent to louder chug-
ging. and could feel the strain Of the
planks beneath ~ as we battled the
current. This new noise may have
aroused her. for Rene lifted her head
as though suddenly startled and
glanced about In my direction.
I'VE have passed the villager' she
asked. rather listlessly.
"Yes; II Is already out Of sight.
From the number Of lights burning l
imagine our escape has been discov-
cred"
"And what will they dor:-an echo
Of dismay In her voice.
All fear Of any treachery on tho
part Of the negro had completely de-
serted me. and slipped down from
my perch on the edge Of the cockpit
to Z place on the bench at her side.
She made no motion to draw away.
but her eyes were upon my face, a.
though seeking to read the meaning
Of my sudden action.
1--WE can talk better here" I ex.
planned. THE engine makes 90 much
noise"
"You have mot yet explained to me
what we were to do. Your plans for
tomorrow
Because / scarcely have any" / re-
piled. 'This has all occurred 90 sud-
denly / have only acted upon impulse.
No doubt those back at the Landing
win endeavor to pursue M: they may
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-02-19

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