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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS ITEMS

Nashville.-The Lenoir car works OF
Lenoir City has increased their capital
stock from $350,000 to $1,50O,OOO &C.
cording to an amendment filed with
Secretary of State Ike B. Stevens.
Memphis.-Plans for the active re
sumption of the campaign to raise the
final 100000 for the 100000 Tri-State
Jewish hospital have been completed.
Union City.-The influenza situation
IN Union City and vicinity is rapidly
growing worse and is especially Sc
rious among the negro population.
Ripley.-The municipal election for
the purpose of electing a mayor and
board of aldermen will be held in Rip
ley on Thursday, April 1.
Pulaski.-Lindsay Harris, whose
home formerly was here and who has
for the past two years been county
agent for Lincoln county, has resigned.
Jacksonville importance of Jack.
son as a marketing center for cotton
is strikingly indicated bp reports from
the two local congresses.
Dyersburg-In the United States
army essay contest held IN this county
Dyersburg school won 16 of the II
prizes.
Dyersburg. First National Bank
Of this city celebrated its twentieth
anniversary by closing the days bust,
ness with deposits of over 81 100000
= =
Mason.-A Business Mems cIubswas
organized here with practically every
business and professional man in town
Joining.
Selmer.-John A. Hamilton has been
elected cashier of the Bank of Adams:
vile, in east McNairy county.
MISUNDERSTANDING have been
completed for the Tri-State Shoe Deal.
ers' association conference to be held
here March and 9.
Dyersburg. = The City Consumers
company of Paducah will establish a
creamery in this city.
Memphis -Preparation for making
the government barge lines the big
gest river enterprise in the central
valley are being carried out by the
/ federal transportation officials. A
/ large number of new barges and sew
eral towboats are now under construc
/ ton, in compliance with specifications
/ set down by the operators of the barge
! line.
CIarksville-The Clarl1sviiI Rotary
/ club has chartered a Pullman for the
i trip to Louisville to attend the Louis
Vile conference on March IL and IL
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
CEMETERY ELECTION
HELD SATURDAY

In the election held in Carthage
last Saturday afternoon to determine
where to locate the new cemetery
there was a total of So votes cast. On
the eve of the election there was a
new location added to the previously
proposed three locations, called the
fair ground site, which is in the Fish
er field adjoining the fair ground pro-
perty. In the election there were 81
women and 81 men voting which re-
suited for the various places as fol-
lows: The fair ground location, 80;
the Myer place, IS; rear of school
building, 6; the extension of Jefferson
avenue, 4. The town council is called
to meet next Saturday afternoon at
which time it is sincerely hoped the
matter will be definitely settled.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of officers,
agreement to hold another conven-
ton next year at a time and place
to be decided by the executive COM
mittee and the adoption of resolu-
lions to push the endowment cam
paign for southern church colleges
completed the business of the edu-
cational association of the Southern
Methodist Church here.
Chattanooga.-Farm of Hamilton
county have taken an advanced step
for mutual protection by organizing
the Hamilton county council or agri-
culture, which will function in man
ner like chambers of commerce in
cities. One of the main benefits expect
ed to accrue is plan by which the
farmers will buy and sell as a unit
instead Of individually as in the past
Covington.-In the special election
held in the city of Munford to elect
a corporation magistrate to fill out
the unexpired term of Esquire w. N.
Armstrong, who has moved to Mill
ingtoH, w. w. Bib and Esquire B.
L. Clements, two popular citizens of
the city, each received % votes. AS
the election resulted. in a tie vote,
under the law, it will be necessary
that another election be held.
*s*sA
Ripley.-There are several cases OF
influenza in Ripley, and many over the
county, most of the cases being of a
! mild type. So far the disease has not
lireached a stage where a closing order
is deemed necessary.
4
Major Lowell, command
ant at Park Field, left for Los Angeles
on three weeks leave He will re
turn to the Memphis flying field some
time during the latter part of March
Memphis.-Before a congregation
which taxed the capacity of the his
toric edifice, including many non
! Catholics, the golden Jubilee cere
! monies of St. Brigid's Catholic church
were inaugurated.
4 Ripley.-At the high school building
about forty pupils of the high schoo
put on a most creditable vaudeville
] and minstrel show, the proceeds o.
1 which were, donated to the library
! fund.
|
| Mason.-"Flu" seems to have shown
I considerable Partially to the Masor
people. So far this year -thereA hav,
been only a few scattered cases, yer!
! mild in type
|
! Troy.-After the family had retire,
the magnificent colonial home of W
A. Smith was discovered in flames
and before assistance could be hat
the fire was beyond control.
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ELECTRIC LIGHTS
FOR BRUSH CREEK

At 1:30 o'clock on March LIST, the
Electric Company closed the switch
controlling it's new transmission line
to Brush Greek, and the tremendous
task of light and power to the south
ern portion of Smith County was COM
pleted. AS planned by the company,
the lights in Brush Creek are just as
bright as they are at the company's
power house on the Cumberland river,
fifteen miles away. All of the bust
ness houses and number of the resi-
dences in Brush Greek are now using
electric light and power, and the Com
pany has enough additional contracts
to keep it busy there for several
weeks.
The Electric Company has received
numerous messages of congratulations
on the completion of it's undertaking,
which was delayed several weeks on
account of bad weather, and just as
soon as its present work is finished,
it intends to extend its lines to other
towns where the amount of available
business justifies it.
The construction force of the COM
pany moved to Hickman, and expects
to have lights turned on in that town
by the end of the week
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
COUNTY
CONVENTION CALLED

The Republicans of Smith County
are hereby called to meet in mass con-
vention at the Court House in Car
thage, Tenn, on Monday, March g.,
1920, at 2 D. M, for the purpose of
selecting Chairman and Secretary
of the County Executive committee
and re-organizing said committee. At
the same time delegates will be chosen
to attend the State Republican Con-
vention. which meets at Chattanooga:
and delegates to the Congressional
Convention, which meets at Cookeville
March 20. The advisability of in
structing for State and District dele
gates to the National Convention will
also be considered. Much other bust
Hon. John j. Gore of Gainesboro
ness of Importance is to be- transacted
and all Republican are earnestly
urged to be on hand.
viii address the Convention.
2-26-2t. SAM PICKERING,
Chairman.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
OBITUARY

On the night of Feb. Is, 1920 the
death angel spread it's cold wings DER
the home of our neighbor, David High
ers, and claimed him for his victim.
He had pneumonia and all that loving
hands and the faithful physician could
do was of no avail, for God said
Your work on earth is done. Come
up to a higher and better world. .
David was true Christian father and
husband. He leaves wife, three sons
and daughters, besides an aged ia
Their and mother, and a number of sis
tiers and brothers to mourn his going
away. Dear ones, weep not, for Da-
vld is at rest. It is written in Gods
word that what do We know not, but
We shall know hereafter. Then we
shall understand why he was taken
from US.
The church has lost a faithful ner,-
Ter. one that was true. Dear wife and
follow in fathers footsteD3
and meet him above. Dear sisters and
brothers, be faithful to God and Won
Will meet David again in that land
where the sun forever shines and where
the flowers forever bloom.
LIES. L. E. KENT.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
Methodist Conference

The first Methodist church confer
ence of the year was held last Satur-
day at 800 P. M. with S. r. Bratcher,
pastor, in the chair and Sam Picker
ing, Secretary. The attendance was
excellent, considering the cold, wintry
weather. Reports We're heard from
the various departments, and the fol-
lowing committees were appointed by
the pastor to attend to the different
interests of the church during the
current year:
No. 1.-Laymen's Activities
]. r. Curtis, chairman, F. p McGin-
mis-, David Hodges, G. R. McClarin,
R. L. Lynch, S. B. Smith, Sam Picker
ing, Floyd Robinson.
No. 2.-Improvement-J
w. B. Ford, chairman, Fred Myers,
W. H. Pettross, Sid Pettross, John D..
Robinson, Robert Smith, Rev. Grin
Lynch.
Ladies Aid Society
Mrs. Fred Myers. president.
No. 3-BenevoIence-J
W. K Webb, chairman, DR.. Duval,
Rev. M. N. Ford, Mrs. w. H. Pet
tross, chairman, Mrs. J. D. Robinson,
Mrs. Smotherman, Mrs. Tom Highers,
Mrs. w. w. Hickman, Miss Ollie Nc
Ginnis, Mrs. Alex Squires, Mrs. Jim
Condltt.
No. 4.-Evangelistic
H. B. McGinnis chairman, Sam
Pickering, j. R. Curtis, Floyd Robin
son, F. P. McGinnis, w. H. Pettross,
John D. Robinson.
No. 5.-Social Service
w. w. Hickman, chairman, H. B.
McGinnis, Mrs. C. S. Baker, Mrs. Sam
Pickering, Mrs. Bratcher, Mrs. ]. R.
Curtis, Mrs. T. E. Armistead, Misses
Mildred Gilbreath and Nan Ragland.
1 No. 6.-Raligious Literature
/ Mrs. T. E. Armistead, Mrs. Chas.
! Davis, Mrs. Eliza Smith, Miss Lizzie
/ Lynch.
+ Under the head of miscellaneous
business the coming revival was dis
cussed, and, on account of influenza
and other hindering conditions, the
time of the revival was changed from
March Is to some time in April. Nor
was it decided whether the pastor
would do the preaching, assisted by
Revs. Ford and Lynch, or call in q
fellow pastor, if one can be found open
for that date. The details will be
taken up Immediately by the pastor
and the Committee on Evangelism
But either way the decision may fall
remember the revival begins with the
individual-with you. LET all the
lines advance" today. Let US start the
revival in our own lives now. Let al
the Christians pray that God may re
vive our town from the river to the
hills.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
TO jill. GARDENHIRE

We, the undersigned committee
heretofore appointed to present to the
Honorable Chancery Court of Smith
County suitable resolutions on the
death of ]. H Gardenhire, Clerk and
Master of said court, submit the fol-
lowing:
1t is with deep sense of grief that
we, the members of the Carthage Bar,
record the death of our friend, J. H.
Gardenhire, Clerk and Master of this
court, which occurred on the 22nd day
of January, 1920.
Mr.. Gardenhire was appointed to
the position of Clerk and Master in
December 1904 by Judge D. L. Lans-
den, present Chief Justice of the SUI
N5reme Court of this state, who was
then Chancellor of this division, and
held the position continuously until his
death, filling out two full terms and a
portion of his third term, having been
twice re-appointed by the present
Governor, Hon. A. H. Roberts, then
Chancellor.
He had attained a ripe age, full
of usefulness and good deeds, enjoying
the confidence and esteem of all who
knew him.
AS an officer of the court, Mr.. Gar
denhire was faithful to his trust, be-
ing ever at his post of duty, and by
his good judgment, sterling honesty,
and unfailing courtesy to the court,
to the members of the Bar, and to the
litigants, he won and kept all as his
personal friends, who keerly feel his
loss.
He was a man of unusual irtelli-
gence and wide information, original
and unique in his personality, warm
hearted and genial, generous and char
liable with the faults of others, and
was true to himself and to his fellow
man.
His loss is painfully felt as per
sonal loss to every member of the Bar
and it is
Therefore, resolved, That in his
death this court has suffered the loss
of a most efficient and courteous of
ficer, the Bar a most valued and
faithful friend, and the community g
citizen whose loss viii be deeply felt
Resolved, further, That the mem
bers of his immediate family be fur
nished with a copy of these resolu-
tons, as a token of our sincere sympa-
thy, that a copy be spread upon the
minutes of this court, and to the Car
thage Courier for publication.
H. B. McGINNIS,
L. A. LTGON,
J. N. FISHER,
Committee
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
w. H. BETTY

Whereas, 1t has pleased God in His
wisdom, to remove from this life our
beloved brother, William II. Betty,
who was a faithful and devoted MEM
Der of Bob Hatton Lodge No. 161,
Knights of Pythias, Hickman, Tenn,
and who has served in every capacity
of the order Loyalty, faithfully and
we'll, and who was loved and held in
the highest esteem by every member
of this order, and who was ever ready
to lend helping hand to any brother
in time of need.
Therefore, be it resolved, That in
the death of William Fl. Betty this
Lodge has suffered great loss, whose
station will be difficult to fill.
AS business man he was energetic,
progressive, kind, considerable and
faithful to every trust, and enjoyed
knew him.
AS citizen he always stood for the
upbuilding of his community and for
any Improvement that would tend to
make better living conditions. He was
always cheerful and scattered sun
shine weherever he went.
AS a husband and fatehr, he was
kind, loving, considerate and affec-
tomato, at all times serving his family
for their own interests.
Be it further resolved that we ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved family in their great and ir-
reparable loss, and that these resolu-
tions be spread upon. the minutes of
this lodge, a copy be furnished the
family and that copy be sent to the
Carthage Courier for publication.
J. w. Nixon,
J. F. ASHLEY,
]. E. ASKEW.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
Names Suggested for San
Francisco Convention

AS the time for the National Demo-
cratic Convention at San Francisco
approaches, we should be thinking of
the selection of our ablest Democrats
as delegates. We would suggest as
suitable material for the state at
large, Gov. Albert II. Roberts, Senator
K. d. McKellGr, Hon. Cordell Hull
and Mrs. Guilford Dudley. These true
and tried patriots Of National reputa-
,ion together with other able dele
gates selected from this state could
be safely relied on to take care Of the
interests of this state and the country
in any assemb1aga of Democrats and
patriots. They have consistently stood
by Woodrow Wilson, the greatest man
in the world, while such men as jim
Reed and John Shields have gone in
with the Republicans to cheaper and
set at naught the efforts of the Presi-
dent.
Senator Cabot Lodge, himself a
former advocate OF the LeLague of
Nations, is displeased because he or
some other Republican did not write
the League and Treaty articles. We
expected them to be against Wilson
and his measures, because Wilson is
a Democrat, but we did not expect
Shields and Reed to go with them. The
stand-pat Republicans will hardly
consider any candidate for the Presi-
dency except Senator Harding, who,
if nominated, will have a hard time
entering dividing wedge in the South
as he is already boasting will be done.
/ Senator Harding lives in Ohio. The
Democrats in Ohio have great man
i to present to their convention IN tbs
person of Governor James M. Cox
Mr.. Cox is now serving his third term
and was formerly an able leader ir
+ the United States Congress. Jim Beas-
+ ley need not exercise himself for II
/ he should get the Republican nomina-
i ton for Gov. of this state, he will be
no nearer the Governors chair than
/ he is now. The people will reward
+ Gov Roberts faithful service with
another term. Hon. Austin Peay seems
i to be peeved because he and the city
fellows could not defeat Gov. Roberts
for nomination two years ago and NJ
4 is now trying to prejudice the far
mers against him. The farmers know
that Roberts is their real friend. Mr.
Peay's ungracious and inopportune
article reminds US of the story com
mercial traveller told of conversation
with a man at the time the last negro
was elected to take a seat in the
State Legislature, and by the way the
negro representative was from Mont
gomery County. The man said to thu
drummer that he did not care if thu
negro was elected over the Democratic
nominee, because the nominee haC
married the girl that he himself hac
wanted. Judging from Peay's article
he does not care what happens to thu
| Democratic administration in thu
State, because the party did not &C
cept him as the bridegroom.
A CITIZEN
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
BILL BAKER DEAD

AS we go to press we learn of the
death of w. S. Baker, which occurred
at his home in South Carthage this
morning after suffering a few days
from an attack of pneumonia. Mr..
Baker was about so years old and is
survived by his wife and three children.
He was an energetic and hard work
ing man and for the past several
years has been engaged in farming
and general hauling business. At the
time of his death Mr.. Baker had the
contract to haul all the timber to be
used in erecting the large tobacco
warehouse at Hickman. He had many
friends who will regret to learn Of his
death.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
Resolutions OF Respect

To the w. NJ Wardens and Breth-
rem of New Middleton Lodge No. 249,
F. and A M:
Whereas, the Great Creator, in His
infinite wisdom, has deemed it Lest
on Oct. 20, 1919 to call from this
world of sorrow and sufferings our
brother, Thomas j. Rogers, to a place
that glistens in brightness and glory.
Brother Rogers was born Nov. Is,
1878 and died Oct. 20, 1919, age 81
years. He was raised to the sublime
Degree of Master Mason over 40 years
ago in New Middleton Lodge No. 249,
F. and A. M.
We shall miss that brotherly look
upon his face when visiting him in his
last days. Nothing appealed to him
more than to be in company with his
brethren. He studied in principles
inculcated in ancient free Masonry and
was free to urge a strict adherence
therein.
The death of Brother Rogers takes
from US one of our truest members
and his memory will long linger with
us. 1t only proves to us that life is
uncertain and death is sure; that the
Grim Reaper takes both small and
great, the weak and strong. Through
many a thorny path he leads our tired
feet and through many path of tears
we go but it is sweet to know that he
is close to US to guard US to that
bright world above.
Therefore, be it resolved that we
express to the family of the deceased
brother our sorrow and furnish them
copy of these resolutions. Second
that copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the New
Middleton Lodge No. 249.
J. H. PARKER.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
BUN GOAD DEAD

Bun Goad, about IA years of age,
dieu at ms nome near Difficult last
Sunday morning, Feb. 20, 1920, after
suffering some time from a compiica-
ton of troubles. Mr.. Goad was born
and raised on Defeated Greek and at
the time of his death he was. living
within a half-mile of where he was
born. He is survived by three daugh-
tiers and one son, his son being Rufus
Goad, who recently moved to Lebanon.
He was a member of the Missionary
Baptist church and was one of the
community's best citizens. His re-
mains were laid to rest last Monday
in the old Martin graveyard.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
WALTER CRAIGHEAD

Walter Crafghead died at his home
near Defeated last Saturday morning
after an illness of only a few days.
Mr.. Craighead was about 81 years old.
He was a member of the Primitive
Baptist church at Friendship and was
held in high esteem by his neighbors.
Ed. H. L. Gholston of Brush Creek
preached the funeral, after which the
remains were laid to rest in the West
Graveyard. Mr.. Craighead is survived
by his wife and six children.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
Residence For Sale

I am offering for sale my residence
and lot of~about one acre. situated on
College HilIip Cartilage. This is good
7-room house, good icistern, small barn,
smokehouse, grass lot, good garden
and good shade and a pretty place to
live. Ny reason for. selling is that !
am going to move ton Huntsville. For
further information ca1k,or write
CLAUDE BEASLEY,
3-4-3t pd. Carthage, Tenn.
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Administrators Notice

Having duly qualified as admin
strator. of the estate of w. H. Betty,
deceased, / hereby notify all persons
havings ACCOUNTS and demands against
said estate to- bring them to me pro-
perly made out and verified for pay
ment within the time prescribed by
law. Persons indebted to said estate
are requested<to make immediate pay
ment and thus avoid further eynAnsos.
This Feb, /26, 1920. E. M. JOHNSON,
Adm estate of w. H. Betty, Deceased,
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT
THE COLONIAL .

Saturday night n1arks< the first Of
a series of pictures by Charlie Chaplin
and his own company and Tie theatre
management looks Cor large crowd
if the weather is< favorable. Charlie
appears. on this Occasion in "a Dogs
Life" which is complete in itself, and,
according to the management, is
guaranteed to drive away the blues.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
FORDS ADVANCED

The Carthage Motor Co., agents for
the Universal Ford cars, announces
that the prices, effective March 3rd,
have been increased on Fords as fol-
lows: Touring car, without starter,
$$575; with starter. $3.50; runabout,
without starter, $3.50; with starter,
$625; trucks, 5000. The above prices
f. o. b. Detroit. Tractors have also
been increased 500, making them now
$3.50 f. 0. b. Dearborn, Michigan.
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NOTICE

If you have any burning caused
from incendiary. or stealing or bur
glary of, any kind. call me on Home
phone, Chestnut Mound exchange. r
have well-trained blood hounds and
VIII go anywhere in the state. You
can get me at any time
NOE yMADDTTX.
Deputy Game and Fish Warden Of
Tennessee. y
LIST. Buffalo Valley, Tenn.
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New Millinery Shop

An exclusive millinery shou isgnow
open at Gwaltney & Wilson. Miss Ona
Vantrease will be pleased to show her
friends all the newest styles in mill
inery for spring.
Come in and select early and you
are sure to be pleased.
GWALTNEY & WILSON,
"a GordonsvilIe, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
MISCELLANEOUS SALE

The Baptist Ladies Aid will offer
for sale at McClellan's store in Car
thage at 2 P NJ, Saturday, March
6, 1920, miscellaneous supply of
good things to eat, such as pies, cakes,
rolls, candies, etc. Sale begins prompt
ly at o'clock.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
NEW BLACKSMITH

We have just secured new work
man in our shop, who can do all kinds
Of blacksmithipg and, wood work.
When in need of blacksmithing work,
call on us. Satisfaction guaranteed.
BENNETT BROS,
3-4-4t pd. Carthage.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
EYES OF THE WORLD"
HERE THIS MONTH

Harold Bell Wright's famous book,
1sEyes of the World" viii be shown
in motion pictures at the Colonial"
Friday and Saturday nights, March
10 and %. This is the first picture
gram, ard it is predicted that the
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
RAINCOAT FOUND

Nice raincoat ~fO1nd on road between
my home and Monoville. BY describ-
ing tn e goat and >>paying for
this advertisement, owner HAY get it.
MRS. LILLE BAKER.
Sd At. Monoville. Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-04
FOR SALE

Bright, clean clover and timothy
hay Pure Burt oats. Mammoth vel
low soy beans. Slower seed and corn.
Also good cow and>ealf for ~~lo
ISM. YOUNG,
z-z6-2t. Dixon Springs. Tenn.