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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-24
Countrywide News
Personals and Dots from Post
Dispatch Correspondents
Post-Dispatch desires correspondents in every
community and at every mill village. Let
tiers gladly welcomed. Send in your items.

Lilesville, were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L. Sullivan last Sunday.
Mr.. j. A. Sullivan has been on
the sick list for the past few
days, but is improving now.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Minor Cow
ington were visiting Mrs. Cow
ington's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Mclean, on Route 5, last
Sunday.
The mill has stopped work
here for a few days.
Blue Eyes.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-24
APPLICATION FOR PARDON.

Notice is hereby given that will
apply to Governor Beckett for par
don onSor after October 9Th, 1920. /
was convicted Of murder in the sec
ond degree for the killing of Moses
Boyd, alias George Goodman, and was
sentenced at the July Term, 1918, Of
Richmond Superior Court to the peni-
Tertiary for % years ~
This September 10th, 1920. II
JACK GIGGETTs,<
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-24

Watson Williams spent Saturday
night with his parents near Eagle
Springs.
Mr.. S. E. Kelly, from Raeford, spent
Saturday night with his son, H. J.
at H. P. Mr.. Kelly left on the noon
train to visit relatives in Arson coun-
ty.
Miss Viola Watkins visited relatives
at H. P. Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Solomon visited at the
home of w. l.. Patterson Sunday.
Miss Marie Bailey visited friends at
H. p. Sunday afternoon.
We H. P. folks would like very much
to have the seed of that huge butter
bean we read about in the Post-Dis-
patch. The bean was raised by some
of Mr.. Sip Harris people.
Mr.. Turner McCaskill visited rela-
tives at Council Saturday and Sun
day; there were other attractions al
so that caused him to go to Council.
Little Tracy Williams who was so
very sick last week, is getting on nice
ly, we are glad to note.
Little Miss Pauline Kelly, who has
been sick for long time, is rapidly
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs Temple Gipson attend
ed services at Beaver Dam Sunday.
Mrs. Temple Gipson spent Sunday
night with her daughter, Mrs. Shock
ley Peele, near Beaver Dam.
Mr.. E. w. Clark, from Charlotte,
spent few days last week with
friends and relctiyes around H. P.
Ed. Kelly visited relatives at H. p.
Sunday. Ed. is always welcome Wis
itor in our village.
| M. X.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-24
APPLICATION ron PARDON.

Notice is hereby given that I will
apply to Governor Beckett for . pat.
don for the killing OF sam McNair|
about three years ago. I was setenc.
ed to the penitentiary for four years.
This applicatio nwiii be made on Or
after the 6th day 81 October. 1920.
This September 10th, 1920.
GEORGE CHAMBERS.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-24

New shipment Of Community
Silver received this week Il the
Watson1k King grocery.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-24
Sunshine Dots.

1t seems that some of the
farmers around here are not sat
isfed with the low price of, cot
ton and some are holding theirs,
that's right Mr.. Farmer: hold it
until you can get a good price
for it.
Miss Hester Hodges spent Sat
urday night with Misses Rosa
and Anna Stricklin.
Mrs. H. r. Peele is still on the
sick list, we are very sorry to
say.
Miss Mona Smith and sister
spent Saturday night with
Misses Katie and Lottie Smith.
Misses Hester Hodges, Rosa
and Anna Stricklin visited Miss
Jennie Smith Sunday evening.
Don't forget the Sunday
school convention that will be
held next Saturday at Spring
Hill church.
If you all want a real good pa
per to read just drop in a sub
scription for the Post Dispatch.
It is well worth the price and
more too.
Brown Eyes"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
WHO is GOV. cox?
Editorial From The Parisian,
Issue of June 4th, 1920.

Among the four named as prospec-
I've Democratic presidential nomi-
nees who will probably be 'frst in
the running" at San Francisco June
%, William G McAdoo, Atty. Gen.
Palmer, Senator Owen of Oklahoma,
Governor James M Cox of Ohio, has
an excellent chance Of procuring the
nomination, and judging by his past
record, there are few men in the
public eye today better fitted to as
sumo with honor and dignity, the
presidential toga, than he.
lis supporters claim, that having
served three successive term as q
Democratic governor in normally
Republican state, having published
two Ohio daily newspapers, he is the
one man to wage Democracy's bat
ties in the coming fall campaign. They
term him "a statesman of broad and
liberal views" and laud him as lew
maker and an administrator.
The measure he fayors of abolish
ing the excess profits tax and suhSti-
tuting for it one and one half per
cent tax on volume Of business will
probably be popular campaign issue
of his at San Francisco. His fortu-
nate handling of labor disputes as
governor of Ohio have given him a
good standing with the labor party.
He is a staunch supporter of the
League of Nations.
He is a self made man, born on an
Ohio farm, so years ago, educated in
The public schools, earning his first
money as a church janitor, newsboy,
printers devil etc. and entering pol
itics from the field of newspaper ed
iting, he is representative of that
class of Superior Americans"
AS the Democratic convention APP
proaches, Gov Cox as a presidential
prospect seems to gain momentum,
and it is certain that his candidacy
will be reckoned seriously.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
TWO WATER TESTS
SHOW SAME GOOD
Complete Analysis of Paris City
Water By Different Bacteriol.
ogists Show o K.

Two archaeological examinations
reports on the city water received
this week from the state bacteriolo-
gist, DR. Litterer at Nashville, and
from the Physicians Laboratory at
Memphis, respectively, both show
no presence in the water now OF
the deadly colon bacilli, or the ex,s-
tarce Of which all tests for the in.-
purity of water are based, as tn s
organism indicates sewage contamina-
ton, and it is generally accepted thai
if water shows the presence of the
colon bacillus in quantities of l c
or even less, it should be regarded as
suspicious. Hence the recommenda-
ton of the state health department on
May 7, of filtration and disinfection
of the water, when the bacteriologic
analysis indicated "the average ba.
cillus coli to be per 100 C and
the total content to 81 degrees c, bac-
terra to be $40 cs."
DR. Litterer's report is to the effect
that "the water taken from the els
tern before entering the mains
shows few acid colonies, no coli.
and he remarks that ii comes well
within the limits of potable water. "
The only uncertain consideration
of this report is, that the American
Public Health Association recon-
mend that in collecting from city
water supplies the sample for ex-
animation should be secured directly
from the mains. However, the au-
thorities here had this in mind when
they sent one of the above samples
for analysis, having taken the watet
from the main in front of the city
hall.
In the different tests recommended
by eminent American psychologists
and santorions, the Physicians Lab-
oratory at Memphis found no colon
bacilli to exist now in Paris city water
and discovered even less than thJ
permissible number of bacteria.
However, they also found gas, tn
largest amount 25 percent, which
shows conclusively that though the
city water, for the time being ap.
pears to be pure, it will demand cor.
stant and close watching to keep ii
pure and healthy to drink.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
MARTIN NEIGHBOR TOWN
TAKES COMMUNITY STEP
IN PROGRESS; PLAYGROUND

Paris kiddies by the scores are be-
seeching dad to move to Martin where
they will have an ideal playground
to romp and have gay and joyous
time, The playground cost the city
of Martin $4,000, which money is well
and profitably spert. 1t is located
in the | C R R park opposite tn =
custom house and is supplied with
every modern device for the amuse-
ment of Martin children-a wading
pool, swings, see-saws and slides etc
Also there are many cages with ma
tive fowls and animals, band
stand, plenty Of seats for the older
people, and a supervisor in charge all
the time to look after the youngsters,
settle their childish disputes, tie-up
hurt fingers, etc.
Last Wednesday the playground
was formally opened to the public
with an elaborate program featured
by band music, a carnival, an address
by the governor and which large
and appreciative crowd attended.
The playground is hig step in
community progress and puts Martin
in class by itself in this neck of the
woods as far as looking after its
kiddies goes.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
A LONG line UP
With POLL TAXES
Tuesday Last Day to Pay, And 3,4Os
Voters Take Advantage of
Privilege.

That 3,408 poll taxes were paid
into the office Of county trustee, d l.
Jackson, at the court house before
Tuesday night, indicates that Paris
and Henry County will poll credit
able vote in the approaching primary
on August 5th. Under the election
law, the poll must be paid 80 days
prior to a primary in order to vote
in that election, and Tuesday was
he last day.
Even though the women viii not
be allowed the suffrage in this election
of the governor, state legislators and
railroad commissioner, there are a
goodly number who are not required
to pay the tax, and the votes of
these will advance the total vote sew
eral hundred.
Another indication that the voters
of Henry will poll big vote in the
primary next month is shown by the
large number who have legally reg
istered. Although these figures
have not been exactly compiled, es-
Inmates indicate an unusually large
number
Several theories are advanced for
the renewed interest generally in ell
ections and voting. Of course the
fact that this is presidential election
year has turned the thoughts of
many to other elections and made
voting unusually popular. Then the
fact that the women will shortly be
granted full suffrage in the state,
and indirect results of tl.is new
amendment have quickened the ap-
probation of voting in many mas
culine mind. Alsoy the community
interest that the war stirred up has
had something do with this increas-
had something; to do with this incrt )
which by 10 means is limited to Palls
and Henry County.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
MARRYING SQUIRE GETS
BEAT OUT ANOTHER JOB

Our gifted marrying squire"
whose reputation of tying tie knot
most securely makes him doubly
popular was muchly put out" on
last Sunday afternoon when he ac-
costed an obvious prospective bride
groom who descended from the Ais
N & c and as usual offered his SER
vices, to be told by the aforesaid
young man, "Why yes, this young
lady and | came down froll Kentucky
to get married, but we brought q
preacher with us. Can you tell me
where to get the license?"
Nov if that didn't beat ALL" de-
plored the Hon Pink Erwin, "it ought
to be against the law for them to
come way down here from Kentucky
to get married, and to bring q preach
or with them, and beat us 'squires
out of the job" Of course we IA
greed with the squire. I
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
SUCCESSOR FOR
HILLMAN MOODY
Grove School Board Announces Some
Faculty Members That Are
Selected.

C G Smith, who this past term was
principal Of the Farragut High
School at Concord, Tenn, has been
elected by the high school board. to
head the Agricultural Department of
Grove School next fall, filling the
vacancy Cf Hillman Moody, who
goes to East Tennessee. Mr. Smith
is 32 years of age ard is a graduate
Of A & NJ and stands well in educa-
tional circles. Mrs G Smith has
likewise been elected by the board
as a member of the Grove faculty
for next term. She holds an A B
degree and is said to be splendid
teacher.
Miss Made Caperton who has
been the popular and capable science
teacher at Grove for two years will
return to again head that depart
ment.
Miss Martha Campbell, the Domes-
tic Art teacher at Grove last year
will not return as she has accepted a
position elsewhere. Her successor
has net yet been selected by the
board.
Other members of the faculty have
not yet been chosen though the board
expects to complete the elections
soon.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
OPPORTUNITY FOR
CHICKEN FARMERS
Local Hatchery Will Install New
Machine; Plans Take Eggs From
Poultry Raisers.
(by j A PATRICK

Starting a few years ago with a
small flock of Ancona hens and no
equipment at all, Mr. S B Lasatcr has
developed a very successful poultry
f.m. His success has interested
several people in this county in better
poultry. His equipment and meth
ods of handling have demonstrated
the most practical and profitable way
OF handling pouFry. MIR. Lasater
has accomplished "hinGs in raising
poultry that many of US thought inn
possible.
His past experience ;tas revealed
to him new fields of development in
the poultry industry, The baby
chick business is unGeveloped in this
section. NJ Laspter realizes the
opportunities of thu baby chick bus
mess. When properly organized it
will be big thing not only to the
parties dil ectly interested in tie pro-
ject undel1G,.el, tut wonderful
stimulus to the poultry industry in
Henry County,
The plan is this: Mr. Lasater pro-
poses to install large hatchery here
at PHrjs. His plan is to procure eggs
from farmers of the county. He has
two plans in view. Ona IL to con-
tract the eggs at a stipulated price
during the Matching geason. Anoth-
er is to guarantee Che farmer ten
cents per dozen above the market
price. The eggs furnished need not
be of fancy breeding, but must be
of good standard, nule bred poultry.
1t is necessary for Mr.. Lasater to
know right away how many eggs the
poultry raisers in Henry Cornty VIII
be able to furnish in order that he
may equip his new machine to the
necessary capacity. Those interest
ed should therefore communicate
with the county demonstration agent
at once, as the order for the required
equipment must be sent in at once.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
COX Is READY TO
STUMP ALL STATES
Democraey's Candidate For The
Highest Honors Ready For A
Long Speaking Tour.

James M Cox, CT Ohio, chosen as
presidential nominee by tie Demo-
cratic convention at SGn Francisco,
on the fo2ty-fourta ball0t at 2 m
Monday July 5, has amounced that
he will carry his campaign into the
communities near to- thc homes,
where is Che shrine of the govern
ment." He will actively begin his
campaign ut once from his home in
Dayton, Ohio.
As running mate CT Cox, Franklin
d Roosevelt of New Yorl-, present
assistant secretary of /: e navy and
a relative of tie late Col Theodore
Roosevelt, but q stlLnch ard loyal
Democrat, was selected by the con-
vcYtion after Gn extra thirty-six
hours consider. tion.
AS the Republican nomi ZEE for
president is also from Ohio, this
makes the buckeye state one grand
battle ground. Also, both' Of the
nominees are newspaper publishers.
Massachusetts is pitted agaiYct New
York in the vice-presidency, as the
Republican nominee, Coolidge is now
Governor Of Massachusetts.
The Tennessee delegation at San
Francisco favored McAdoo for the
nomination, but divided on various
bnllots, until the forty-thhd ballet
wien they voted solid for Davis. The
last ballot of course was unanimous
for Cox
Mr. McAdoo expresses hirnsclf as
"defglted and relieved that tie call
did not coGle to him." alGhouph many
ardent McAdoo supporters are hard
losers.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
SEVENTY-FIYE PER
CENT AVERAGE CROP
Mr.. Kennedy's 5bacco Report For
Past Week Gives Above Esti-
mate On Planting.
(By w B Kennedy

Sales of loose tobacco on the loose
floors and through the chutes have
dropped off considerably during the
past week, but buying in the country
has been general and quite good
deal of the crop was contracted for
during the week.
Deliveries to the factories from
the barns have kept up fairly well
and dealers are well supplied with
stock.
Prices for low and common gra-
DIES especially have been very strong
showing a considerable advance. In
fact all grades have shown more
strength during the past week than
for some time. This will apply to
both leaf and lugs and sellers gen
orally have been satisfied with prices
although they are below their earlier
expectations. Practically all of the
large buying interests are represent
ed in the buying.
The Planters Protective Associa-
tion have started business and are
receiving, good deal Of stock. In
dications are that they will control
several million pounds Of tobacco in
this district. This tobacco is being
received and priced in storage ware
houses for future selling. We can't
tell at this time just what quantity
of the 1919 crop will be controlled
by the Association, neither can we
tell to what extent farmers over the
Dark District will enter into a three
year contract which the Association
is endeavoring to get pledges for, and
it is understood if they do not get
a sufficient number Of signers to con-
tro! the crop for three years the OBJ
legations that they are now taking
will not be binding.
Weather and Crop Conditions.
The weather has been very ho.
and dry with local showers. Last
night we had a good rain in Nc
CIacken county and can't tell yet
whether it covered the entire dis
trict or not. No doubt farmers
will do some replanting, but | don't
think the crop will be increased any
appreciate percent.
Farmers have taken advantage Of
the favorable weather conditions and
have their crops well cultivated and
the crop has made nice start of
growing, and we estimate the present
plart;ng at about rs percent of an
average crop.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
PLAN CONFERENCE
ON EDUCATION WORK
At Monteagle August SIS Called By
United States Commissioner
of Education.
To the People Of Tennessee:

At the request of His Excellency
Governor A II Roberts and the Hon
orable Albert Williams, State super
intendent of public instruction, | ann
as United States Commissioner of Ed
ucation, calling a conference in Ten
nessee, to meet at Monteagle on Au-
gust and 6, 1920. The first meeting
will be held at $50 m Friday,
August 5,
The purpose of the conference is to
bring together representative citizens
men and women from all parts of the
State, county and city officials, far
mcrs; laborers; merchants; manufac-
truers; home makers; lawyers; physi-
cians; ministers; editors and other
publicists, educators and others to
confer On the states most important
interest--the education of it's people
and to consider the needs Of edu-
cation in the state from the stand
point of craftsmanship and the public
welfare. The theme of the con-
ference will be "The Present Crisis
in Education and How to Meet it,"
The discussion will relate directly
to the pressing problems of education
in Tennessee, the principles upon
which they are to be solved, and the
formulation of a program of action
looking toward more liberal and
definite policy for the State.
All citizens who are interested in
the educational welfare of the State
are cordially invited to attend this
convention and participate in same.
The General program, to be issued
soon, will give details as to subjects
and speakers.
Yours sincerely,
? ? ClaXton, commissioner.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
ENGINES CRASH ON
L & N NEAR PORTERS

Tuesday morning, 9:13 o'clock two
freight trains on the L & N collided
head on just beyond the siding at
Porters, six miles north of Paris.
There were no personal injuries of
consequence, and aside from two
cars of fresh tomatoes being wrecked
the damage was slight to the engines.
No 1872 northbound was in charge
of Conductor Hetfernon and Engin-
eer Connor. 1t is said they had a
wait order at Porters for No 121
southbound, and complied with the
order then proceeded. No 12l was
in charge of Conductor Williams and
Engineer L Schmittou, and from
the preliminary investigation it seems
they failed to make Porters within
the allotted time. No 103, fast pas
senger southbound was delayed three
hours.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
new ASSESSMENT
LAW IS EXPLAINED
Gov A H Roberts Speaks To Full
House in Paris, And Explains
This Law.

Some four hundred people, well
filing the circuit court room, heard
Gov A II Roberts on last Tuesday,
present his claims to the voters in
his candidacy for re election in the
August primary. DR. A F Paschall
of Grassland introduced the speaker
in a highly complimentary manner
and commended him for the loyalty
to his promises and pledges made to
the people two years ago.
The Governor arrived about one
hour late from Cottage Grove where
he had filled an appointment at II
o'clock Tuesday morning.
The tax laws which have been a
source of much confusion and mis-
understanding on the part of the
voters Of the county were thoroughly
explained. and it was insisted by the
Governor that Henry County's as
sessment has heretofore been APP
prCximately 30 percent. which is a.
bove the average in the state; some
of the East Tennessee counties being
assessed as low at Is percent and the
majority running around 80 percent.
By these figures it was pointed ont
that Henry County has Eeen paying
more than its Just portion of the
tax burden, and the Governor said
that by uncovering many million dol
lars worth of property in various
parts Of the state which had been
escaping taxation, the honest tax
payers will pay less under the new
assessment that he has heretofore.
Gov Poberts paid a glowing tribute
to Gov Cox, the Democratic nominee
for President. and predicted an ov-
erwhelming victory for him in No
vember.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
PARIS CLUB MEETS
MAYFIELD MONDAY

Next Monday the Paris baseball
club will open series Of three
games here with Mayfeld. The May
field aggregation is the second
strongest team in the Western Ken
tucky-Tennessee league, and as the
home club is now in battle attire the
going will be coed beginning Mon
day. The remainder of this week
the local club will spend in Union
City. The three games of this week
on the home let were chalked up in
the Paris won column, Mondays
game being taken from Water Valley
6 to /, Tuesdays event went to the
bad account. the weather, and the
double header Wednesday went in
the ground, Paris 1913, and Paris
$50.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
TAILOR SHOP MOVES

Frank Comber, manager of Joe
the Tailor tailoring shop has moved
his quarters over Hancock & Hum
phreys' bakery, and will be pleased
to have his many friends and Gus
toners call at the new shop. Mr.
Comber enjoys good patronage in
the merchant tailoring business, and
his new location will provide more
spacious quarters for continuing his
growing business.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
IMPORTANT NOTICE;
CIRCUIT COURT MEMO

The Civil Docket will be taken
up on Monday afternoon July II,
and all witnesses in civil cases will
be exrected on this day, according
to their subpoena.
The neutrality-suspicious. viii be
taken up n Friday, the 16, and
all prosdGltorsf and de-
PENDANTS ere expected on that day,
in misdemeanor cases.
The Felony Docket will be taken
up on Monday, the 19, instead of
on Friday Cf the first week of
court, and all defendants, prose
cutors and witnesses interested in
Felony cases viii be expected on
that day.
II w Morton,
Clerk.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
LITTLE CHARLOTTE RODGERS

Charlotte, the youngest daughter
of DIR and Mrs C w Rodgers, prom
inent family of Como, died at her
home ON June 30, of fever. She was
twelve~Eears and five months of age.
Those Surviving her are her fathas
and mother, two sisters and four
brothers. She was buried at Phelp1
cemetery, the funeral services being
conducted by Rev Fred Chunn.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-07-09
MISS ARNETT OPERATED

Miss Mary Frances Arnett, daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs John H Arnett
of Head street, is reported GONZALES
cling at the Lucy Brinkley hospital in
Memphis where she was operated last
Friday for appendicitis. The opera
tion was performed by Drs Crisler
and Johnson, reputed best surgeons
in the south. At first much uneasi-
ness was held for Miss Arnett's re-
covery but a telegram Thursday
morning says she is steadily improv-
ing and that DR. Johnson is much en-
couraged.