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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19

accrue to the State of Tennessee and
the various counties of the State under
the new assessment are manifest and
numerous. The assessment heretofore
in this state has amounted to nothing
short of a scandal and has really been
a disgrace to the State.
The State Board is to be congratu-
lated on the high order of efficiency
shown in the handling of this huge
task and in the solution of the many
perplexing problems connected with it.
1t is our opinion that no piece of work
has been accomplished in Tennessee
for many years of such magnitude
within such a short period of time, and
with such marked efficiency. Of
course, the State Board realized that
errors would be made, but these are
small fly specks compared with the
good accomplished.
The Leaf Chronicle especially di-
reefs the attention of it's readers to
the statement of Mr.. T.outhan with
reference to the two corporations
which he refers to in his article. Each
taxpayer in the State of Tennessee
who has had an average assessment
on his property in the past has been
paying the. taxes of these and no
doubt many other corporations. The
Leaf Chronicle is truly glad to know
that these conditions are being met
fearlessly and solved wisely, and it
urges the taxpayers of this County to
give their earnest cooperation to
their local tax assessor in the per-
Torrance of his important duties this
wear
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
Teachers Examination

There will be State Teachers
Examination for teachers held in Car
thage on the II and Is of March.
This is the last examination for teach
ers till July. If you mean to teach
in the schools next year you will be
required to take the March examina-
ton.
More consideration will be given 1he
teachers who have five-year certifi-
Gates and | would advise you if you
have only two-year certificate that
you try for five-year, or permanent.
1t will pay you. Just now the exam
nations are easy and the grading is
being done in a very lenient manner.
Positively 10 temporary certificates
viii be uEed in the county for next
school year. Don't ask me for one,
please.
Let me know if you raean to take
the examination 50 that will know
how many of the local grading com
mittee to use.
E. L HCFFINES.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
DIR. M. n. Alexander

Whereas, it has pleased the AL
mighty God, to remove from this life
our beloved President, DR.. NJ. N. Alex
ander, who has served this bank in
capacity of Director and President,
Loyalty and faithfully and well.
Therefore, be it resolved, that in
the death of DIR. Alexander, our be-
loved president, this bank has suffer-
ed loss, whose place will be difficult
to fill.
AS physician, he was kind, consi-
derate and sympathetic, faithful to
every trust and held the esteem and
confidence of not only those who were
unfortunate and called on him in time
of trouble, but all who were in contact
with him in the practice of his pro-
fession.
AS a citizen he always stood for
what he thought was right.
AS husband and father, he was
kind, loving, considerate and affec-
tionate, at all times serving his family
for their best 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 bank and that copy be furnished
the family under the seal of this bank,
and that same be published in Car
thage Courier.
Signed committee on resolutions.
HENRY BEASLEY,
NJ. P. CANTER,
U ROPERTC
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
"ONLY AWAY"
To MARY coin

To MARY GOLD.
I heard the solemn sermon said,
I saw the flowers and bier,
The congregation bow their head
In soft, low song and falling tear.
Yet she has met with One who knew
The boundless seas of life for aye,
And more and more the meaning grew
She is not dead, she's only away.
Her vestments white and glistening
now,
She walks the radiance of the morn,
Eternal youth upon her brow,
She beckons every comrade on.
Though youngest of the earthly home,
She was the first to enter There,
To welcome loved ones as they come
From time to time to mansions fair.
Oh, blessed hope, oh, sweet release,
Oh Christ, the Life, the Way,
We thank Thee for Thy boundless
peace,
Until Thy perfect day.
AUSTIN L. PREWETT.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
Some Objections Answered

A great many people object to life
insurance on the ground that they do
not wish to take upon themselves a
task which. they must die to win. Now
this objection is groundless. From the
same standpoint they could not afford
to be Christians, for they must die
to enter intp the heavenly rest. Every
one knows that death is coming sooner
or later. IrIasmuch as all must die,
had we not as well make it a gain as
a loss? Thissyou can do, provided you
have your life insured by the Pruden-
tial Insurance Co., Newark, N. J. But
one is not obliged to die to profit by
insurance. A Qimited life policy be-
comes payableA in a specified number
of years If the, insured is still living,
he receives the benefit of his saving
through years. If he should die before
insured, then his widow and orphans
have the benefit Of the wise foresight
for his family.
Another objection is, otis against
the Bible" This a mistaken idea. The
Bible nowhere Condemns it, but, on
the other hand, adnnonishes one re-
peatedly to provide lfor ones house
hold Then the |Israelites laid by
enough during the seven years of
plenty to tide them pver the seven
years of fannie. just so with life
insurance. One lays By enough while
he is able to work to provide for his
family in the event of his death or
disability TOT work.
Others are afraid that it is some
scheme to defraud honest people. Life
insurance companies are how regulat-
ed in their dealings by the laws of the
country. There is as much reliability
among insurance companies as there
is among the thousands lof banks.
People could hardly do without banks;
neither can YOU afford to delay being
insured in the Prudential Insurance
Company by
GREGORY BROS,
Pleasant Shade, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
THE FORESTS IN
TENNESSEE

Anyone who is at all interested in
forests or forestry is not only invited
but urged to attend the annual meet
ing of the Tennessee Forestry Assoc
citation which is to be held in Nash
vile on February 10Th. The fact that
about one-third of the total area of
the state is forested makes the ques-
ton of the preservation of our forests
an acute and vital problem in which
every citizen is directly interested.
This includes not only the lumberman,
but also the farmer who may have a
small or large woods lot on his farm,
and, in fact, every citizen who recog-
nizes the Importance of giving proper
care to this great natural heritage
with which nature has endowed US.
An attractive program has been ar
ranged for this meeting, including
talks by Gov. Roberts, Col Henry
Scion Graves, chief forester of the
United States, who served during the
war as head of the famous forestry
regiment, and general discussion of
forestry problems by those in atten-
dance. R. S. Maddox, the Tennessee
state forester, will point out Tennes-
sees particular problems. President
j. M. Overton will preside over the
associations proceedings.
One of the greatest enemies of the
forest conservation is the forest fire.
These fires generally result from the
carelessness or thoughlessness of
somone who fails to realize the ire
parable damage to the young timber
ir NEON nv 4haca TiY-oS Rxy
proper education of the citizens of
the state the forest fire evil can be
very materially checked.
Citizens in Tennessee should be
particularly interested in forest con-
servation, as most of the timber in
this state is composed of hardwoods.
Chief forester Graves, in a speech at
the Southern Forestry Congress in
New Orleans last week, pointed out
in connection with the passing of the
Southern pine forests, the greater inn
portance to the country of the hard
wood forests of the South. There are
in the Northwest great reserves OF
softwoods that may be drawn upon
for number of years, but the nation
supply of hardwoods is visibly limited
and must be cared for. Not only must
care be exercised in the utilization OF
the timber now standing, but atten-
ton should be given to the perpetual
ton of our forests through the en-
ragement of the growth of new
timber. The state and federal govern
ment own very little of the timber
standing in this state, and the respon-
sibility of caring for what we have
naturally devolves on the private
owners.
Although apparently lost sight Of
in the mass of other problems con
fronting US, the forestry question IS
serious one and one which should not
be overlooked. The entire citizenship
of the state is urged by the Tennessee
Forestry Association to join with 1t II
work looking to the future Of the
forests Of the state.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
Sales to Close Feb. "a.

On Tuesday the "a of this month,
we will hold our last sale for the pre-
sent, owing to the fact that most of
the crop remaining in the country is
hanging in barns and seasons at this
time of the year are SO scarce. We
deem it advisable to suspend sales for
a while and let the remainder of the
crop be prepared for market. In the
war time conditions in Europe, which
have worked against our market for
the past four weeks, will have suffi-
cient time IN which to readjust them
selves. Don't get scared and think you
are left. We will hold sales enough to
give all chance to dispose of their
crop.
Respectfully,
E. E. TURNER, Mgr.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19

The condition is one that affects not
only the tobacco growers, but all lines
of business in the producing sections.
When the tobacco grower is prosper
Gus, money flows freely and every
body is benefited. But when tobacco
goes off and the grower barely comes
out even, or shows a loss, then every
body has to suffer along with him.
Just yet the outcome is not ap-
parent, but the situation is being
keenly watched, with the fervent hope
that the condition will strengthen.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
DECENTRALIZATION

Mr.. John Martin Jordan of Dixon
Springs and Miss Eugenia Allen Hin
ton were married on the fifth of this
month in Ithaca, N. Y. They are now
at their home on the farm at Dixon
Springs. Mr.. Jordan first met his
bride when invalided from France to
Portsmouth, Eng, where she, in the
capacity of Red Cross nurse, was
serving her country. They have many
friends to be interested in their mar
rage. Mr.. Jordan is the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Jordan off Dixon
Springs, and the bride is a native Of
Alabama
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
Judge John Fife Celebrates
Birthday

Judge John A. Fite of Lebanon
Tenn, celebrated his birthday yester-
day, and ie Lightweight years young.
The judge is spending the winter in,
Clearwater with headquarters at the
Whitledge Hotel. 1t is needless to
say that everyone in Clearwater is
acquainted with. him.
Judge Fite's eighty-eighth birthday
was celebrated WIKI an elaborate dim
ner at the Whitledge yesterday, and
large circle of friends and relatives
were with him. The guests enjoying,
the occasion were: Mr.. and Mrs. N. G..
Robertson, John Fife Robertson, Miss
M. Mcmillan, MRS. N E. Myers, Dr.
A. H. King. MIR. and Mrs. Harry Coe,
Miss Margaret Coe, Master Harry
Coe, Jr, and little Frances Coe. A
feature of the diner was a birthday
cake sent the Judge by his niece, Mrs.
Howard King, of Nashville, on which
were lightweight candles. This is
Judge Fite's twenty-fourth winter in
Clearwater, and his friends hope to
see him here many more winters.
The above article appeared in the
Clearwater (Fla.) Evening Sun in its
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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
$25 REWARD

for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of any person or per
sons maliciously nterrupting or at
tempting to interrupt service on any
of our electric lines in<Smith County,
by breaking insulators, Crossing wires
or otherwise.
SMITH COUNTY ELECTRIC co.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
FOR SALE

We have for sale nine good work
mules from a to 6 years old. fifteen
and one-half TO sixteen hands high.
Three pair match mules, one pair
steel gray mules make q very attract
i've team. We alsoN have a nice Dair
of bay horses. Match team. Good farm
team. Worth the moRey.
Any one wishing olsee these mules
call
I'll. NJ. ALEXANDER.
ED STALCUR
z-is-zs pa Difon Springs, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
BAPTIST CHURCH

IT. Riley Davis, Pastoc.)
Services next Sunday morning and
evening at the usual hours.
Do not forget that we are anxious
for all resident Baptists to identify
themselves with our church. If this
is your permanent residence, become
a member with us. If you are here
only temporarily, come under the
watch care of the church and thus
identify yourself with the work here.
Do this next Sunday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
CARD OF THANKS

People of the sixth district, Smith
County, 1 want to Extend my hearty
appreciation to you an, and especially
to the neighborySNof my father.
know I am speaking the sentiment of
the whole family. / want to say that
l pray that the richest blessings may
fall upon you If there should be a
time in the future when ] can lend
you a helping hand, l will be more
than proud to do so.
H. Nj. ALEXANDER.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
ANEW GARAGE,

We have opeaed garage in the
Beasley Auto Building at the bridge.
Our work is guaranteed to be as good
as the best apd our prices are reason
able. We VIII also re-cHsrge batteries
and put them in good shape.
SMITH & MALONE,
Carthage, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
CHURCH NOTICE

Preaching at Mt. Olivet Sunday,
II A. M. Subject: "The Christian Sol
diers." Public cordially invited and
officials and members urged to be
present.
Carthage Methodist church Sunday
Evening $50. Subject: Stealing.
S. r. BRATCHER, Pastor.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
WANTED

Men or women to take orders among
friends and neighbors for the genuine,
guaranteed hosiery, full lines for men,
women and children. Eliminates darn
ing. We pay SOC an hour for spare
time or $24 a week for full time. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Write
INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILL
Norristown, Pa.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
FOR SALE

I have for sale a 1918 Chevrolet
touring car in good condition, with
new tires and battery. Will sell or
trade for live stock or a Ford road
ster. If interested see
S. K. BAKER.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
CUSTOMER
FOR ELECTRIC co.

Malone & Smith, who have opened
an automobile repair shop and garage
in Carthage, have contracted for an
electric motor and battery charging
outfit, power to be furnished by Elec-
trio Company.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
WANTED

Al settled white woman wanting a
home to help do hoasework for family
of four, including TWO small children.
Permanent home for right party. Call
j. w. SMITH,
2-1e-2t * Gordonsville, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
WANTED

I want a female peafowl. Would
like to get IN CORRESPONDENCE with
anyone who hasNope for sale.
Wv. AUTREY.
1t pd. Buffalo Valley, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19
FOR SALE

Good naked clover and timothy hay
baled. Cumberland phone No. 42-2.
J.sD.-ROLLINS,
PIG At Dixon Springs, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-02-19

The above article appeared in the
Clearwater (Fla.) Evening Sun in its
issue of Feb. 11th
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07
INDENTURED LABORERS
 TO RELIEVE SHORTAGE

PAPEETE Tahiti, Aug. ' (by As sociated Press) s).-Attempt are being made to relieve Tahiti's labor short age through a new law authorizing importation of indentured labor. It is planned to import several hundred laborers from French Indo-China col onies soon
 Labor is scarce because most of the natives own and work their own land and Chinese who have come onto the island have turned to merchandising.
 Native soldiers while in France learned the principles of trade union ism and are applying them here.
 Sixty delegates are expected from the British Isles, fourteen from Aus tralia, seven from New Zealand, six from South Africa, four from India, three from Newfoundland and one each from Jamaica, Ceylon, Egypt, the Straits Settlements, Hongkong and Malta. Twenty Canadian dele gates will attend.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

Shower and tub baths at the Club Barber Shop. Open day and night. 3-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07
LEACUERS WILL VISIT
 JAPAN DURING WINTER

LOS ANGELES, Aug. (by Associat- ed Press) s).-Japanese baseball men are making elaborate plans for en- tertaining American and National league players who are scheduled to tour the far east this fall, according to Tom Tominaga. representative here of Yumito Kushibiki, Japanese baseball promoter.
 According to present plans they will leave San Francisco in October.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07
STALE FROM SALT LAKE
 USED FOR PAVEMENT

LOGAN CITY, Utah, Aug. 7 (by As sociated Press).-Shale, or decom- posed waste cast up by the Great Salt Lake, was used in construction of a fourteen mile stretch of highway near here recently. Nearly 65,000 tons were used to lay surface eight inches deep. The shale was soft and
 pliable when taken from the shore, but hardened to cement-like firmness when rolled and exposed to the sun.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

Kodak finishing. Scarborough.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07
PORT OF MONTREAL
 RANKS SECOND PLACE

MONTREAL, Aug. 7 (by Associated Press) ).-The port of Montreal, in re- lation to the value of foreign com merce passing through it, ranks sec ond in the western hemisphere and seventh in the world, according to the annual report of the Harbor Com missioners covering port operations during 1919, which has just been issued.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

Washington, D. C. before returning to Fairbanks by way of Seattle.
 He will drop in at Quebec, also, to ''put my foot on a rail, blow the foam off and feel like a gentleman once more before I die. Ranger, Texas, Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

COUSIN OF GOVERNOR DORSEY
 Judge Erwin is cousin of Gov ernor J. c. Dorsey of Georgia. He IS on trip from San Francisco to
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

After the show drop into the Alaskan Grill and enjoy a prime cup of coffee and French puff pastry. 2O-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

Your eyes fitted. Compound and stigmatic lenses replaced. See Os- borne.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

In a naturalization hearing before Judge Jennings of the First division recently five persons were admitted to citizenship.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

Ask for quality bread, the City Bakery's famous Cream Loaf
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

The Ladies' Toggery Shop-the O.. T. O.; "Out of the Ordinary" Lad ies' apparal store. Mrs. Grant Reed
 Windsor Hotel. 2O-tt
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07
FORTY MILLION BUCKS PASSED
 UP BY ERWIN

United States Marshal L. T. Erwin of Fairbanks, Alaska, receiver of the land office there, who travelled to San Francisco as one of the six dele gates the Democrats were entitled to send to the convention, is going back by way of Ranger and Washington, D. c. He visited here for another look at the country where he passed up chance to make forty million, of that, later.
 The judge" is a Palmer man and cast his ballot for the attorney gen. eral, head of the department under which Mr. Erwin works as a govern ment officer, as long as the fighting Quaker's name was before the con- vention. That was until the fortieth.
 PALMER MAN-FOR COX He is eminently satisfied with the choice of the party, he said, believ- ing in a man "who has done things" and will do all he can to further the cause of Governor Cox. His influence will be all that he will be able to give the Democratic candidate for Alas kans are not given the ballot on the presidential race. They are entitled to vote on congressman, and have representation at the national cOnven- tions but do not ballot on the presi- dent, because they are residents of a territory, not yet state.
 To return to his lost fortune in the Ranger field.
 ''If you ever saw fool abroad in the land, then you're looking at one right now" he stated solemnly. II came to this section in 1880, at the request of a friend who had pur- chased 10000 acres in the Strawn section for s16,OOO and wanted me to take a half interest in it.
 ''It was a land of chaparra1, jack rabbits and deer, and to me, coming from Georgia, it looked too wild. I said No and went back to Georgia
 The judge sighed a ponderous sigh and then laughed with hearty good nature.
 FOUR COMMISSIONS Judge Erwin claims to be the one man living who has had four sep crate presidential commissions, two under Grover Cleveland and two under President Wilson He was ap- pointed postmaster in Tennessee when Cleveland first was elected president and during Cleveland's sec on5 term was Indian agent for the Yakima reservation in Washington. He was appointed United States marshal by President Wilson and re- appointed when Wilson was re-elect- ed president
 Judge Erwin is also one of two men to hold federal offices, that of mar shal and receiver of the land office The marshal at Nome, Alaska, is the other.
 Lillian Hill, former Alaskan, Ran ger pioneer and of the Times family since it started, practiced in the judges court in Alaska, and accord ing to him, never lost a case.
 Miss Hill is in the office of H. H. Adams, geologist, Marsten building
 ''I told MT. Adams that he not only had an efficient stenographer but clever attorney as we'll Lillian never lost case in our court, because we always decided them before she tried them,' the judge explained laugh 1ngly.
 COUSIN OF GOVERNOR DORSEY
 Judge Erwin is a cousin of Gov ernor J. c. Dorsey of Georgia. He IS on trip from San Francisco to
The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

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The Cordova daily times., 1920-08-07

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