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Putnam patriot., 1920-05-14
ALL AROUND THE wOODSTOCKS

George Litchfield of South Wood
stock was the Sunday guest of his
aunt, Mrs. John Shepherd.
Prescott Hammond was in Warren
vile Sunday to attend the funeral of
his cousin, David Mathewson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wood and
daughter of South Coventry spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
Walker.
John Perrin has recently purchased
of John Shepherd twelve acres of pas
ture, which formerly belonged to the
Martin farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis motored
from Central Village Sunday to spend
the day with Mr.. Davis parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Randall Davis
Mowry Ross, well known here, is
now employed as engineer in the
Campbell Soup Co., and will reside
with his family at 53s Penn street,
Camden, N. j.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-14
POLICE TAGGING AUTOS

Captain Bulger has had tags print
ed with some of the local automobile
laws thereon When slight breach
of the law is noticed, instead of wait
ing for the owner to return, one OF
these tags is tied to the steering
wheel. If it is only a slight oversight
a warning is put on the card calling
attention to it. If the owner is want
ed in court the tag so states.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-14
WOODSTOCK

Mrs Alice Sullivan is out of town
for q few weeks.
Messrs Edward and Mary Child
were at Valleyside over the weekend.
Several from the Hill church attend
ed the union service held at North
Woodstock Sunday evening.
Miss Marguerite Burns entertained
recently her mother, Mrs. Charles
Burns, her brother, viii Burns, and
two friends, Miss Flynn and Miss Cor
mack
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-14
WEST WOODSTOCK

Howard NJ. Frost of Brooklyn, N.
Y, is the weekend guest Of Irving w.
Perrin.
Mrs Mary Armstrong called Sun,
day on friends in Eastford and Wood
stock Valley. ...usyszsssssssssI
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-14

The Grove street improvement is
practically completed. Superintend-
ent Dumas and his men are repairing
South Main street from Grove to
Front street. Crushed stone is being
used. This will be rolled and covered.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-14
NORTH WOODSTOCK
1.-THE Farmerette"

1.-The Farmerette," three-act com
edy, at Society hall, North Woodstock
May 18th, at 8 o'clock. Scenery and
costumes. Admission to hall, 35c, in.
Guiding dancing. Ice cream and cake
15c Music-Adv. 1920
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-14
WOODSTOCK HILL

Mrs. Pomeroy of Windsor spent the
last weekend with her daughter, Mrs.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
SCHOOL DAYS BEGIN FOX 5000
IN CITY SCHOOLS TODAY; ALL
INSTITUTIONS TAXED TO LIMIT
The Days | Would Like to Live Over
(BY DIR. FRANK cRANE.)


There time OF life school
days.
interest boys and over
having had all sorts OF experience would
I again.
to ones youth No matter how
boy may have he will make he
schooling No
VIII
II n
There school than anywhere
else during the between 6 and
You much likely people with
whom TO FORM lifelong friendships school than
Schools not that exist
result evolution. = ' ' '''
Time spent in school nothing by taknr
In school past The human ra. hs. az,
listed Tor long WHILE At school
experience You stand oefathers
10 try experiments they have tried
At school acquire from
which better
AT school you learn to live and to
AT school what of
me most marked difference between vulgar
is the KIND Of things o WV
At school to
he
full and happy life in O 49, Nv w "e
At school you rub of the sharp
the of life with moste enjoyment - " W p'"'
OF all the OF them was aver
sorry Tor gong to school, and
parents will send YOU to school Won e ,or,
exertions - r e" e"'o ny
To that to
sense Any boy enough Anv s
can get schooling II she is sufficiently determined - "
VI all the fools est
ooon as the biggest fool of all the go to school
prize is the girl who leaves to married ~ ~
September GoodH ousekee
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
BUILDS BRANCH MILL
AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
Monarch Mills Unable TO Meet
Trade Demands, SO En-
larges Capacity.

w, A. Thornton, OF the Monarch
mills OF Chattanooga. who has been in
Jacksonville, Fla. for several months
past, supervising the erection OF a
branch feed mill at that place, In In
the city for a few days, Mr.. Thornton
will have charge of the Jacksonville
branch, which will begin operations
about Nov l. This plant win consist
Of an elevator. OF 10000 bushels ca
pacity and feed mill Of 5000 bags
daily capacity. II, Nj. Stegall win have
charge OF the Chattanooga mill. but
Mr.. Thornton viii of course come back
here occasionally to look after his
interest
The decision TO build branch Of
the Monarch mills at Jacksonville was
made necessary to meet the plans for
tho extension Of the company's trade
The Jacksonville mill will cater espe-
cially TO exports to South America and
the Cuban and coastwlse trade.
Mr., Thornton. In talking of the ad-
vantaRes of the mill at Jacksonville,
said that the rate from Chattanooga to
Washington via rail was SO more per
ton than from Jacksonville by water.
The company has built UP n large ex-
port trade and the Chattanooga plant
has been running on fun capacity, but
In order TO meet the increased demand
the Florida mill\was decided upon.
Mr.. Thornton's family has already
taken up its residence In Jacksonville,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
WOMAN Who HAD
SPELLS AND FITS
IS WELL NOW!
Mrs. Laura Price, Of ChiCka-
manga, Ga, Gains 40 Lbs.
on Bottle OF MendoI.
Mr.. Price Says One Bottle OF
MEN00L Cured Her.

'T dd not think 7 would see my wife
alive few hours longer" said Mr.
Price. ~ ChickamRuEa. Ga. when I
went and got bottle Of MENDoT, for
her from Rowland Drug Co. Of Ross
Vile. GA However. she had not taken
but few doses ~ MESDOL when she
started feeling better Before she took
MENpOL We tried nearly everything
that was advertised and recommended
Hut nothing did her any good She
was dsathly sick she had been that
way for years. She had smells, abe
had n's she used 10 jerk 10 death. Her
skin hnd turned yellow. her nerves had
all give out. She could not cat. she
could not sleep. she could not walk.
life was burden To her. But since
she started taking MENpOL she IL
feeling fne, she IN well now. She can
do anything, She can eat we'll she
can sleep good she ran wash. cook,
dig. work IN the garden and stand up
and iron all day long Things that
were unusual for her 20 do before.
wish you could see her Che does not
look like the same woman. She has
gained 20 pounds on one bottle 81
fENDOL MENDOL has done her
more good than any medicine We ever
tried one bottle Of MESDOL CURED
HER That's Rll. tell this 10 every
bodv"
MENDnI. n sold by an lending drug
gists Manufactured bv Dr.. v. A.
Avakian Co.. Rossvills Ga.--tAdvl
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13

|, that of last year. For this reason,
while IL Is impossible to tell Just what
the increase will be, he does not believe
1t will be as great as that of last year,
as the town was combed throughly at
that time.
Barely Enough Teachers.
The schools had barely enough
declared Mr.. Jones. On the other hand,
he said thatthey could employ with
profit a few~ more teachers, providing
they could secure those having sufff-
cient training and equipment The de-
partment desires that the elementary
teachers have a high school education
and at least two years normal school
training, however, Supt. Jones said that
successful experience might DE accepted
in lieu Of the normal training.
Attendance Officer p. C. Pennebaker
full enrolment may be obtained as
early as possible in the session, 1T will
be very helpful" declares Supt. Jones.
If the interested public will inform the
attendance officer of any children who
come within the provisions of the COM
pulsory attendance law, who are not In
school. This law applies to pupils from
the age of to is inclusively."
The teachers cannot aid the truant
officer in keeping up the school atten-
dance until the children as en- !
consider 1t of the utmost importance to
have the full cooperation OF all inter- !
ested in education at the commencement
Of the school year.
Capacity Attendance.
Prospects were this morning that |
every school in the city will be crowded |
to its capacity. and that 1t will either !
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
YOUTH NABBED;
BICAMY CHARGE
UpchurCh Said to Have Two
SpouseS-0ne Here, One
in North Carolina.

Roy Upchurch, a mere youth, was
arrested Sunday afternoon by Deputy
Sheriff FAIRY Lawson on a warrant
charging him with blgamy. He made
bond for his appearance before Squire
II. h. Caultins "Wednesday afternoon.
Upchurch was also taken into Gus
tody Sunday by Patrolman Jesse Clin-
ton on n charge of disorderly conduct.
He arranged bond In this case.
Clinton, aware OF his bigamy case,
informed Judge Martin Fleming when
Upchurch appeared before him. The
young man was thereupon discharged.
Officer Lawson was informed Up
church has two wives, No, residing
here and No. 2 in North Carolina.
According to Mr. Lawson. the youth
admitted 1t, claiming he did not know
what he was doing. He was married
TO both girls at Rossville, II was
claimed. He is said TO have been
separated from the wife here.
When registered at police head
quarters Upchurch gave his age rs II
years. His parents conduct n board.
Inghouse In South Chattanooga.
The matter has come to the ntten-
ion Of Atty Gen. @. w. Chamlee.
ind It was intmated that the grand
Jury will investigate. The inquisitorial |
body Is now in session.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
FAREWELL TRIBUTE Is
PAID GOV. R. B. COOKE

Johnson City National Sanitarium,
Sept, 13-Spanish American men OF
the Soldiers home turned out WITH
great enthusiasm as farewell tribute
q ex-Gov. H: b. Cooke. =,
\Following CHEEKY greetings. and q De
lghtful luncheon. Commander J: B.
Gray presiding. introduced Past Com
mander james Bond of McCorkle camp
No. 2, United Spanish War Veterans.
who in turn addressing the guest oil
"Honored Sir: 1t ID with deepest
pleasure that respond 10 the request
OF comrades to express to you their
sincere appreciation of the many KIND
nesses and consideration you nave
shown them during your mcumbency
as governor of this home
II is unfortunately true that when
"the shouting and the tumult dies
many are apt TO forget the sacrlhces
that were made by the men who rlsked
their lives in defense OF our mas
II is even more unfortunate. that
sometimes under the influence OF per-
sonal prosperity some of their former
comrades In arms are also forgetfut
1t must, feel sure, be source OF
profound satisfaction TO you 10 Know
that the members OF this camp reaihe
that you do not belong to this cate
We wish you God-speed. sir, and
long and happy life.
Governor Cooke being very appro-
prately introduced by .Comrade James
Bond, among other things, said:
at is needless for me TO say ] am
deeply touched by this hearty express
sion OF your good will, and ] can not
conceal from you my deep regret nj
parting from you ana severing the close
les OF genuine friendship that have
,een accorded me by you during my
experience among you. We all know
hat during the war with Spain you did
iour part nobly toward placing Amer.
ca In the forefront, and In her proud
,lace among the nations. Previously
o that war Europe had no Intelligent
opinion OF our great power ms re-
public, and never had realized how
treat our power was till this oppor'
unity was opened for US 10 achieve
or others the same degree Of freedom
md liberty that We enjoy, ana we
tartled the world by our voluntary act
I freeing Cuba from the tyrhnnicnl
ule Of her oppressors. Every part OF
ur country responded al once to the
all Of humanity In Kidding Cuba OF n
OF hundreds Of years, and II
WITH 4 feeling OF justihnble pride that
assert that never did war pay
reater dividends In honor and glory OF
his Rreat commonwealth"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13

be necessary to rent additional rooms,
or adopt the two-class plan IN some OF
the schools, unless some other decision
is reached at the special meeting called
for Friday OF the school committee re-
Gently appointed on which Is represented
every civic and business rganization in
the city.
Hundreds OF children, most OF whom
had happy smiles on their faces, gath
cred at the book stores In the city Mon
day morning after they had been sup
Piled with their lists, for the purpose
Of purchasing their new books for the
coming season. The rush came all at
orce--around about II o'clock, just after
they had received their first instructions
for their winters work, The stores
were ready to meet the demands.
1t was stated at T. ii. Payne & Co
that this store, which is the largest
book store in the city, had a large sup
ply. Of school books on hand and that
with the exception of one or two orders
of books. which had been delayed by
express, they would be able to hll all
orders, there will be no book shortage
here this year.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
Seventeen Schools 0pen-Pu-
pills Assigned to Glasses. y
Book List Given Out.
MORE TEACHERS WANTED
overcrowding Certain, Assert
Observation-Disclosures 10
Be Enforced.

Those melancholy days have come
the saddest Of the year." In
N otner words school opened today.
IVA each o. the seventeen city schools
opened Its doors to the pupils who
VIII this season tax the seating
capacity and the teaching stan to
the utmost.
y, At $3.50 am. young Chattanooga
y etarted to school; fully 5000 or perhaps
more VIII this year learn the three
from the city institutions. ac-
Eoruing TO estimates of school authors
kles, an increase IN enrolment OF al
most a thousand over 1919. No definite
figures can be obtained for a few days,
20 the exact amount Of increase is as
vet undetermined.
No Glasses Today.
VA Today there were no classes, the main
portion of the time being taken up with
distribution of book lists. assignment to
classes, and announcement Of tomor-
flows lessons, when work will begin in
Earnest. Yet the baseball diamonds
fairgrounds. and back lots" which have
witnesses so much fun and enjoyment
This year from the young folks were bid
hdieu to with many a sigh ;playtime was
pver, ana work In earnest was about to
begin.
So pupils. teachers. and education off,
cials turned to this years task with q
Sigh. The pupils because vacation is
over; the teachers, because there are
30 many more of their charges than they
can competently handle because of their
pwn depletion in ranks, and the officials
because they realize to the utmost the
problems of overcrowding and of
shortage in teachers that confronted
them.
5000 Should be There.
Approximately 5000 children in Chat.
|tanooga should have been in school to- |
day. as was estimated by Supt. r. l.. |
Jones. however, 1t was impossible to |
gain any approximate total even as to |
the number that did register this morn
ing. I
Supt Jones pointed out that the in
crease In enrolment last year was nearly
] 1000 over that OF thepreceding year.
But that this year the school census
shows that the increase in the school
population Is only about 200 more than
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
SETH WALKER TO SPEAK
IN ROBERTS INTEREST
State Committees of Two Par
ties Launch Active Work
of Campaign.

News comes from Nashville that boti
republicans and democrats are planning
for the Inauguration OF active cam,
paigns for governor and the national
tickets. Nelson Fisher, chairman OF
the democratic committee, has opened
headquarters in the Maxwell house and
assumed personal charge today. He
will be assisted by John Green and
Senator f. II. Haston. Mr. Fisher says
that Gov. Roberts win make an active
canvass OF the state especially In those
counties where he did not speak dur
ing his primary canvass. Hts first ad-
dress will probably be delivered In
Middle Tennessee,
Other speakers who will take the
stump for Gov. Roberts are: Speaker
of the House Seth Walker; T, r. Pres
ton, Senator ]. b. Frazier. ex-Gov.
Malcolm II. Patterson, Senator X, y
Mcclellan, ex-Gov. Tom c. Rye and
Gen. Charles r. Gates.
The republicans also began active
work OF theif campaign today and John
J. Gore, chairman OF the state COM
mittee, opened headquarters In the
Stahiman building. Col A. A. Taylor,
republican nominee, Is also preparing
for an active speaking campaign.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
JUSTICE BREAKS
SPEED RECORD
Taylor Neal and C.. J. Jackson
Indicted In Few Minutes
After Grand Jury Meets.
FOR MURDER AND ASSAULT

Only a few minutes after the grand
jury had been In session Monday morn
ing they had returned indictments
against Taylor Neal and C. J. Jackson.
the two oolored boys who recently con-
fessed to the murder OF Abe Baron and
the attempt at assault on his compan-
ion, Miss Jennie Pearlman.
In few minutes after tho indict-
ments were returned they were on their
way TO Nashville to be served on the
defendants. who have languished in the
Davidson county Jail since being rushed
there for safekeeping Immediately after
their confessions Aug. 2s, q week after
the crime.
The warrants were sent 20 the Da-
wilson county sheriff. who will, accord
ing to law, read them TO the negroes,
II is the idea OF criminal court officials
to give the negroes as speedy trial
as possible and this will be done the
minute the limit OF the law allows II.
Each Charged With Crimes.
The indictments were drawn by Gen.
George w. Chamlee and each defendant
Is charged with the murder of Baron
and attempted assault on Miss Pearl
man as they were both together during
the murder and attempted assault. The
indictments against the negroes Is prob
ably the quickest ever returned by q
grand jury in this county. but as Gen.
Chamlee and court officials are anx-
icus TO see speedy Justice melted out
to Neal and jackson the indictments
were hurried.
Neal and Jackson are charged with
and have confessed TO numbering Abe
Baron and then attempting to ravish
his companion on the night of Satur-
day, Jan. Fl, while Baron and the young
lady were out riding and had stopped at
Citlco avenue to put up the curtains
when the negroes, drunk and armed, |
came along and Neal fired the shot
which ended Baron's life. Then, while
Neal held the girl Jackson attempted
to ravish her. However, the noise OF
an approaching car frightened the me-
groes away before they accomplished |
their purpose. Later both negroes were |
arrested In connection with the robbery |
OF the home of Mark Wilson and 1t was
then when closely questioned they con-
fnnrnA a Ahnir dnnlln nrlnna
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
"FLU" KILLS SQUIRRELS

Finding squirrels exceedingly scarce
In the places whore they once were
plentiful, we'll known local hunter
So out 10 discover the reason In his
investigation he talked to y number of
rlvcrmen nj Bridgeport. Ala. the lock
and dam and elsewhere and they were
Of tho opinion that the. terrible influenza
eridcmic cut short the lives NJ thou
HArds ~ squirrels.
when this hunter. whose pack ~ dogs
numbers about thirty. FIRST heard n riv-
ormnn attribute the squirrel shortage
10 tho "nu" he was amazed and decided
there must be a mistake. for HurelyNthe
epidemic had not extended 10 the ami
maj kingdom.
lie went 70 several other rivcrmcn
and they bore out the statement 81 tho
fret man he talked 10. He was told
they had seen scores Of the little ami
mails come down 20 the river bank and
die
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
why SHE WROTE UNCLE
SAM OF FREEDOM RIDGE

when wrote Uncle Sam OF Free
dom Ridge IT was because ] could not
help writing IT," saiG Miss Margaret
the author. "'fhe story was written
partly ms plea for the league OF ma
tons. of which ! am strongly In favor
although do not object to reservations
that would make II more generally ac-
that the present leap.'e Is by any means
perfect, and no doubt IL will need
amendments OF various kinds to make
II effective. But my reason for writing
this story was because 1 deeply de-
plored the party squabbling that the
country fell into over the treaty and
which seemed to me TO DO killing the
high mindedness which the war had
generated. II was because ! could not
stand this, that 1 could not help writing
this story.
Uncle Sam. 10 my mind. was him
self--thnt is, as real ms any imaginary
character can be. Bat he was also NOR
tn nhimSelf He symbolizcd the high
and 1918 when the whole country was
working together for great end. This
spirit gradually melted away All hui
man iSaalism has, | suppose, It's ebb
and flow; tho little self always Kills
the large self. IL always born again,
stronger than ever, Uncle Sam killed
himself ms an atonement for what he
the sins OF the country ana
the betrayal Of his dead sons. That his
ntonement did some good by bringing |
home TO his countrywide friends fresh |
spirit OF patriotism. ana n feeling OF
remorse for his death, | have tried to |
bring out In the end Of the story"
THE story IA propnRanda--propa |
Fanda for strong and united Amer |
Icansm." Miss Montague continued. |
and I am delighted Mt the opportunity |
10 have the propaganda spread Jy mo- !
ion pictures. Uncle Sam In the story |
liz so real 10 me. something that lives |
and breRthes and means 80 much TO me,
hat the opportunity To see him before
me on tho screen In like nm answer TO
my deepest wishes
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
COL. W. R. CRABTREE
REPORTED SERIOUSLY I'LL

Col, w, r Crabtree continues Heri-
ouslv III At his home, Belvolr farm, on
the Birds MIN road. and while his at
tending physician holds out hope for
his early recovery, his family and
friends are very much concerned over
his condition.
Col Crabtres has been M since he
concluded his campaign Of the state for
tho democratic nomination for governor
but was able 10 come into the city oc-
casionaiiy until last week. whom his
condition grew more serious and he has
since been confined 70 his beh.
Col Crabtreo was far from being we'll
during the latter DAVIS NJ his campaign.
nnd the tax on HIS constitution was too
great and caused n general breakdown
soon after ha returned home; he has
been gradually FrowinF weaker untii
forced TO take 90 his bed
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
First Day at School.

Today I started to go to school.
learned some words and a
number rule;
l drew some pictures with COL
ored chalk. II
And teacher told me mustn't
talk.
When recess came ana We
learned some games,
learned most all of the fellows
names,
And lots OF them seemed to be
all right,
But one big boy tried to start a
fight.
1t makes me tired to keep 30
still.
l don't like school and / never
will.
But the girl that sits right in
front OF me.
Is just as pretty as she can be.
New York Tribune.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
Pure, Rich Blood Will Keep
Your Body Vigorous and Healthy

IWrities about twice q year. It In an
excellent idea TO take this precaution
/" keep tho system in a vigorous con-
dltion 30 as TO more easily resist dis
onse to which everyone 10 subject.
y. \. n. II without an equal as q gem
eral tonic and system builder. II Inn
proves the appetite and gives new
strength and vitality 10 both old and
young.
Full information and valuable lit
erature can be had by writing 10 swift
Specific Co. $40 Swift Laboratory, At
'anta, Ga.--(Adv.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-13
Judge McReynoIds Instructs
Grand Jury to Break
Up Evil Habit.
COURT BEGINS GRIND
GRAND JURY.

The September term OF the criminal
court began its Grind Monday morning
with ,hs .al.c,ion a, IN. 800 a.,
50 ~.
for the term and two petit iuries who
VIII serve Tor two weeks each.
The charge OF Judge >. d. McReynoids
10 the jury was sn unusually strong
one especially regarding the sale and
mo keepins Tor the purpose OF sale OF
any KIND OF nre arms, with the excep-
,lon OF navy and army pistols, ana the
,st.er sre only TO ne sold soldiers and
sailors who ware them In plain view
me court charged the jury that store
keepers and pawn shops who displayed
pistols oould DC ana should be indicted
anu the ieot that they had firearms was
prins laela evidence they were keeping
.neh LOT SAFE. me merchant or pawn
broker who sells a pistol and that pistol