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New-York tribune., 1920-08-01

ing off his shoes. He was big for
his age, but his mouth pouted in his
dreams like a child's; and Mary
Langton, flushing little, bent over
him materially, as she tucked the
blanket under his bare boyish shoul-
ders, and her hand fingered in a
comforting touch of pity on his
round young neck.
There were three to sit down for
breakfast in the Langton bungalow
next morning; and one of them was
Barney, with clean bandage fas-
tened over his forehead and his
bruised eye. He had regained his
color and his smile, which beamed-
with some doubtful intervals-on
Mary Langton.
The third at the table was an
athletic-looking young man in a
shooting costume, whom Barney had
recognized as the missing Whately in
spite of his new mustache that con-
tlnually attracted his fingers. Hat
in hand, he had wakened Barney in
a bedroom upstairs, where Barney
had been as much surprised to find
himself as to see Whately; but no
questions had been asked on either
side. He had brought Barney some
underclothes and dressing gown
that were too large for him "Your
own things are still drying in the
kitchen" he said. breakfasts
ready"
1t was he who bandaged Barney's
wounds, amused by the boys blink
ing and troubled silence. "We'll
have to get that off with aifile," he
New-York tribune., 1920-08-01
he were in doubt: Barney. Barney
Cook"

Cook"
"Where do you live?"
an York"
Glow did you come here?"
Evidently he could not remember.
Take the glass, Annie" she said.
Some one took the glass. In order
to move him she freed her fingers
from his, slipping her hand down his
wrist. 1t was his left wrist and she
touched the metal there. "What's
that" His head came over on her
bosom as she shifted him. "Annie p
She raised his hand. "Annie!"
Another voice said, in whisper:
"It's the police! It's a handctff."
The liquor had made him drowsy,
and her breast was soft pillow.
In their Mortified silence he rested
weakly, his head swimming in pain.
The voices went on: They'll be
after m" 'Lock the door. Draw
the curtains" "Will you keep him
here?" "I--don't know" Foot
steps were busy about him.
She whispered close: "What have
you done? Boy?" When he did not
answer she lowered him into her lap
and reused him, one arm about him,
a hand laid on his cheek.
"Tell me. What has happened?"
He studied the concern in her eyes.
THE handcuff," she said. She raised
his wrist to show it to him. "Who
did that"
He CROPPED in the misty blackness
OF s'ls brain. He frowned and found
New-York tribune., 1920-08-01

Neat Weei-"The kidnapers
New-York tribune., 1920-08-01

She gave him her town address
And, Barney, be a good boy. Won
you? l want you to be such big
brave, honest man."
Poor Barney could not answG
He was crying.
She held him close. kiss ne
goodby, then-in case you dom
come back"
He put his arm around her necl
childishly, and kissed her-and theI
he broke away from her caress an:
ran.
He found his hat on the WOO
road, and he had no more than pu
1t on before he snatched it off agal'
to flag the approaching automobile
with Babbing in the front seat
What has happened?" Babbini
asked. "What's the matter wit
your head?"
Barney waited till the car na'
stopped. He jumped on the ruH
ning-board. Don't tell them it VIZ
me- he pleaded. "An-'n' dom
put the cuffs on him therein th'
house-will you, Chief? Not whll'
she can see you. She-she s.
That's all right" Babbing inter
rupted, with a sudden gruff kindi
ness. Well fix everything ali righ
for her. You trot along down u
Careyville now, and Sam'll pick yo'
up there later. Go ahead, Sam"
The car started with jerk. Bar
ney dropped back to the road an'
ran away limping, his lips trembling
pale and with self-pitying shane
He had seen that Babbing knew an'
understood.
What he did not guess was thS'
Babbing had foreseen and-in tn'
broken handcuff and the story tbs
went with it-}ad propheticaN
planted.
Neat Week-"The Kidnapers"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-09
The Late Mrs. VI. Il. Heselton

Memorial services for the late Mrs.
Jeanette l.. Cheney Heselton, wife
of Martin T.. Ifesclfon. We're held from
the house yesterday afternoon at z
O .eloch standard Tune Rev. {. II,
Mckinney, Congregational pastor oil
the Federated Church ofiiciated. Mrs.
Heselton was q native of Scion and
snent her childhood and early girl
hood there, the family later moving to
Boston. Mass Subsequently they re-
moved to Michigan but returned to
Somerset county, establishing their
home in Skowhegan about 40 years
ago. The deceased was married to
Mr.. Heselton February p, 1881 and
has since resided in this town. For
the past four years Mrs Heselton 8
health has been considerably impair
ed but during the summer and lot
some two months past she has seemed
to be somewhat improved and was
able to ride out For fourteen days
her condition had been much more
serious however. She was well
known in this community and highly
esteemed She was member OF the
First Universalist Church and was
prominently identified with the Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge, being past
noble grand of that order. This
honor entitled her to membership in
the Pioneer Past Noble Grands' As
ISOLATION of Skowhegan in which she
was an active member and she had
also served the Rebekah Lodges OF
this district as a past district deputy
Mrs. Heselton had no children and
she has no surviving brothers and sis
ters
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-09
Pomona Mt Athens

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
with Athens Grange, Tuesday, Sept
IA AS invited guests East Somerset
Pomona viii be present. These Of
fcers to fill the chairs and furnish
part of program. The address of
welcome will be given by the worthy
master of Athens Grange and the re-
Spouse by the assistant steward Of the
Pomona, w. B. Hilton. The welcome
to East Somerset Pomona by the
worthy master of Somerset Pomona,
Eugene Danforth and the response by
the worthy master Of East Somerset
Pomona, Jessie Hoyt. Monologue,
Carrie French; other features Of the
program will be furnished by East
Somerset Pomona. Lecturer A. 2.
Howes. A large class is expected
to take the fifth degree. Meeting
opens at 1870 a. m. standard time.
MRS. LIZZIE WATSON,
Lecturer of Somerset Pomona
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-09

Call d. A. & w. E. Porter for all
kinds Of Insurance, the Folsom-Jones
Agency. N. E. Phone 1882; Far
mers' ga. TITO
Weed chains, sets, a bargain.
These are for 36 IL tires. One
set never used. IS, another second
hand set in good condition, 81. r.
T. Patten. tf28
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-09

Typewriters for sale. Second hand
and new. Prices $500 to s110. In
Reporter Company.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-09
40 New Seal
Plush Coats

OF Special Interest to Large Wom.,
There are sizes AZ, 40, 81 and - :,
the longer styles
A New Lot OF Fall Suits of n..,
Oxford Gray SilyertOne Cloth IN
Wool with Coat Lined with Fign..,
Satin $500 each.
A New Lot OF Travelling Baps =.
Special Low Prices. Real Covhld.
Bags in Seal and Walrus finish an
Black, sizes is, Il and Is inch at s,;0
$3.50 and $1,000 each.
A Big Lot Of Beautiful New pursa.
and Vanity Cases, many of them maso
of rich Hand.tOoled Leather all tba
way from s1.OO to $1,000 each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-09

These Coats are all made of the
Famous Salts "Peco,' "Esqulnette"
and "HudsOn Seal- Pushes, the most
serviceable and dependable Seal
Plnshes made.
Part of these Coats are Short %
and % inches long, others quite long
II and 45 inrhes and all are cut in the
new style, very loose and full with
belt. For such beautiful Garments
the prices are very reasonable $4,000,
$500, $1,000, $4,000 and $500 each.
IL Styles in very fine rich new Plaid
Skirtings-These are all wool "a or 56
inches wide and come In Skirt Pat
terms of ia, and 21a yards at $500,
$3.50, 800 and $3.50 a yard.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
John Morgan Vanhooser. the

John Morgan Vanhooser, the
efficient and obliging carrier of
R-2, was in the office Tuesday
and paid for two subscriptions:
Willie Anderson RI, and Leo
Purcell, who is in the oilfields of
Burkburnett, Texas. John is of
the opinion that most everybody
on his route will be on the list
before July 5, when the price of
subscription goes up. We hope
they will. Its the thing to do.
You need the paper and the
paper needs you. Rural route
number 4 is boastful of the fact,
that it has the largest subscrip-
ton list to-date. but they will
have to keep climbing, or the
others will be in the lead, that is
if they keep coming like they
have been for the last few days.
Come on and join the merry
crowd of Sentinel readers.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
COOKEVILLE r. Z.

Wheat rye and oats are being
cut in this section. The crops
are good.
w A Gentry called on his best
girl Sunday.
The heading mill will close
about July 18th at the Green
wood set.
Several went to Poplar Springs
Sunday to hear Rev. Verble
preach.
Sam Jared and wife visited J
o Green and family last week.
I J Hix celebrated his birth
day Sunday. His children set a
dinner for him.
Dotson Home Telephone Co.,
ruled at its May meeting that all
dues must be paid monthly. So
send in your dues.
Mrs M A Willis was here last
week on business.
The Cason Mill is waiting fol-
timber.
The stork has been doing a
land office business in this sec.
ton during the past week. The
old bird makes the following re-
ports as to new babies delivered.
Willis Martin and wife, a girl.
Mr. and Mrs Horner. a girl.
M J Roberts and wife, twins
girl and boy. All four babies
and mothers are doing fine.
If you are not reading the
Sentinel subscribe for it now,
while you can get it for SI.00.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
For Tax Assessor.

In this issue of the Sentinel
will be found the announcement
of W. I. Hargis of the fifth dis
trict as a candidate for Tax AS
SCISSOR.
Mr.. Hargis is well Known by
a large number of the citizens of
this county, having made the
race for Tax Assessor two years
age, receiving a large vote. He is
a hard working, Industrious
farmer, and is qualified for the
office he seeks. Anything his
friends can do to honorable elect
him Tax Assessor will be greatly
appreciated. He will make a
canvass of the county and hopes
to see a large number. if not all
of the voters before the election.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Crushed To Death By Fall.
ing Tree.

j. L. POLK Ellis, one of the
leading citizens of the 9th dis
trict, was crushed to death Tues.
afternoon about a o'clock by a
falling tree.
Mr.. Ellis in company with sew
eral other men was cutting tim
Der for ak handles when the ac-
cident occurred. A tree they had
cut caught in another tree, and
while attempting to dislodge the
tree, it fell stricking Mr.. Ellis
across the breast. crushing him
beneath it. He lived about thir-
ty minutes.
Mr.. Ellis was AZ years old. a
good citizens. and his untimely
death has cast a shadow of gloom
and sadness over the community
in which he lived.
He leaves a wife and one child,
and two brothers, w. K. and
Lewis Ellis.
Funeral service was held We'd
nesday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. T. N. Berry. Interment in
the New Hope cemetery.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
For Sheriff.

S. S. Jackson of the 18th dis
trict makes his announcement in
this issue of the Sentinel as a
candidate for Sheriff of Jackson
county.
Mr.. Jackson has served as con-
stable of his district for several
terms, and filled the office to the
satisfaction of all. At present
he is holding the office of Coron-
err to which he was elected three
years ago by the County Court
without opposition. If elected
Sheriff he will bend all of his
enegry toward making an official
that the county will be proud of.
He has begun canvass of the
county and will see the voters
face to face by election time.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

the Methodist church of that
place, officiating.
The bride is one of ,Harriman's
choicest young ladies'. and q pop
ular stenographer of. that city.
The groom who has been max.
ing California bis home for the
past Is years. is a native of this
county, and is an estimable,
young man.
Immediately after the ceremo-
my Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell took the
train for Cookeville. They ar
rived in Gainesboro, Tuesday
afternoon and spent the night
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Holland.
They will visit relatives of the
groom on RE-, for several DAYS
and return to Hartman for a
brief stay, after which they will
go to Coalinga, CAL, where thew
will reside. and where Mr.lMax-
we'll is valued employee of the
Standard Oil Company.
The Sentinel extends congratu-
lations and best wishes.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Likes The Sentinel Best Of All
Scottsville, Ky.
June %. 1920.

0uhS N<t AOAO'
Find enclosed $1.OO for the
Sentinel. | received a copy yes
terday. | read the Nashville Ban
ner and Louisville Courier Jour-
nal, but nothing could afford me
more pleasure than reading the
Sentinel.
have to go nine miles out in
the country today to build an oil
tank. 1t is a $50 gallon wood
tank. Just completed one for
the glycerine plant. Say, it don't
require much talent to build
tanks. Just a strong back and a
weak mind and have them
both.
Plenty of money, oil boom and
a fast time is the slogan of old
Ky.
Wishing all my Jackson coun-
ty friends success in their under
takings, | will close and write
again when | have more time.
Noch S. Chaffin.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
BLOOMINGTON R. l

Crops are looking fine. Plenty
of rain and plenty of weeds.
A w Dyer left for Kansas this
morning.
Born, to Erwin Rector and
wife fine girl.
Ben Flat happened to a bad
accident Sunday. He fell and
threw his ankle out of place and
is not able tie walk a step yet.
Riley Flatt visited his father,
Ben Flatt, Saturday night.
Pierce Dyer is very feeble.
Hello! John Flatt of Oklahoma.
How are you standing the time?
Fine | hope.
Hello! Grandma Jackson of
Petit, Okla. Come on with
your letters they are fine.
D Jackson is looking very sad
over his best girl quitting him.
Don't wait longer to subscribe
for your county paper. The Sen
tinel is worth Sl.50 a year. but
until July 5, you can get it for
Sl.00.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

E. S. Huffines and son, Percy,
citizens of the l4th district,
were visitors at the Sentinel
office Monday and added their
names to our fast growing SUBJ
scription list. They report crops
looking good in their section.
Mrs. H. R. Halle is spenping
the weekend with her mother,
Mrs. Fannie Morgan, at Cooke
vile.
Bowen Gailbreath, of Nash
vile, spent the first of the week
with his father. ]. P. Gailbreath
near Flynn's Lick. Mr.. Gail
breath is guard in hosiery mill
at the state penitentiary.
Mrs. Oscar Jackson visited
her mother. Mrs. Jim Flatt on
Flynn's creek, Sunday. Mrs.
Flat has been seriously i'll for
several days but is improving.
Miss Kathleen Haston, of Cave
Tenn, is the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Hugh Norman.
John McMillin and Willard
Kyle. of Celina. were here We'd
nesday. enroute to Nashville.
Mr.. and Mts. G. w. Birdwell,
of Whitleyville, were the guests
of Mrs. F. Tardy Wednesday.
Marvin Brown. of Nashville,
was in Gainesboro Wednesday.
MIR. Brown is visiting his broth
err, Chas. Brown at Granville.
Mrs. Sarah Darwin is visiting
relatives at Flynn's Lick.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Maxwell--Renffo.

A wedding of much interest to
a large circle of friends was that
of Miss Eulo Renfro and Mr..
Willis Maxwell, which occurred
Monday. June q, at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. A. Renfro, $40 Swaney ST.,
Hartman, Tenn.
The wedding was a quiet one,
witnessed only by the immediate
family. Rev. Psdday. pastor of
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
To Ex.serviice Men.
To County Superintendent:

To County Superintendent:
Right at this time while COM
petent teachers are so few | de-
sire to call your attention to one
way in which young men may be
trained for the profession.
The Young Mems Christian
Associations of Tennessee have
recently informed me that funds
were available in the different
counties for scholarships to be
awarded ex-service men. A
teachers course at Peabody col
lege or one of the State Normal
schools is offered as one of the
professional courses. or special
summer course at Blue Ridge,
North Carolina, can be taken.
If you know of any ex-service
men who you think would desire
to take advantage of this oppor-
tunity | hope you will put them
in touch with Mr.. A. B. Richard
son. State Secretary of the Y.
M. C. A. for Tennessee. His
address is Nashville.
Yours very truly,
Albert Williams,
State Superintendent.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Announcements.

TAX ASSESSOR-The Sentinel is
authorized to announce JAMES b.
CHAPLIN as a candidate FOR Tax AS
SCISSOR for Jackson county, subject to
the action of the voters at regular cleo
tion August 5th. 1920
TAX ASSESSOR The Sentinel is
authorized to announce w. 7. HARG
Is as a candidate for Tax Assessor for
Jackson county, subject to the action
OF the voters at regular election, Aug
ust 9Th, 1920.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

DR.. S. B. Fowler has sold his
farm to DR.. H. L. Baugh for
$50, 10000. Possession will! be
given Jan. |, 1921. 1t is generally
concedec by those who know the
place, to be one of the best stock
farms in the county and well
worth the price it brought. The
offices on the north side of the
square were purchased by s. E.
Tinsley and Ed Pippin for $1,000,
who in a few minutes turned it
over to G. Lee NcGlasson for a
profit of $500.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

TRUSTEE-The Sentinel is
authorized to announce John W.
Fox as a candidate for Trustee
of Jackson county, subject to the
action of the voters at August
election 1920.
TRUSTEE The Sentinel is author
zed to announce A. F, Hix as candi-
date for Trustee of Jackson county,
subject to the action of the voters at
August election 1920.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

FOR CONGRESS The Sentinel is
authorized to announce CORDELL
HULL as a candidate for re election
TO Congress from the Fourth Congress
sional District of Tennessee. compris.
ing the counties of Rhea, Morgan,
Cumberland, Fentress, Pickett, Clay.
Overton, Putnam, Jackson. Macon,
Smith, Trousdale, Wilson and Sumner,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary, August 5, 1920.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

Mr., and Mrs. Frank Lee An
derson and children, of Orlando,
Fla, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Sadler several days
this week. Mr.. Anderson is a
cousin of Mr.. Sadler. and a pop
ular hotel man of Orlando.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24
Save your eyes before il is too late.

Sore eyes, graduated eyeids, wild
hairs, watering, itching, smarting eyes
scoms, or Pteryigiums can positively
be cured with DIR. Garfinkle's eye rem
edy. The first bottle will fully con.
vince you. 1t is sold in Gainesboro by
Anderson & Halle, druggists, on pos
tive guarantee to give good results or
your money cheerfully refunded.
Price 81 per bottle 1t can be sent by
mail anywhere prepaid. lib 90
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

STATE SENATOR The Sentinel is
auth orized to announce w. A. 0verton
of this county as candidate for State
Senator from the Tenth Senatorial Dis.
trict of Tenn, comprising the counties
of Fentress, Clay, Overton, Pickett,
jackson and Putnam, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary,
August 5, 1920
STATE SENATOR The Sentinel is
authorized to announce DOW E, SLA-
GLE OF Putnam county, as candidate
for State Senator from the Tenth
Senatorial District of Tennessee, com
prising the counties of Fentress, Clay,
0verton, Pickett, Jackson and Putnam,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary, August 5. 1920.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

FOR SHERIFF The Sentinel is au
thorized to announce S. 5. JACKSON
as candidate for Sheriff for Jackson
county, subject to the action of the
voters at regular election, Aug. 5, 1920
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

The County Board of Educa-
ton will meet July the 10th in
stead of July 3rd, The county
court will adjust the tax rate
first Monday. We will also know
the tax aggregate and know
more about the amount of school
money, hence the change in the
date of meeting.
Respectfully.
]. H. Jackson
Chairman of County Board.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

latives.
Miss Georgia Garter, Of La
fayette, is the guest of friends
in Gainesboro.
We are agents for the famous
Studebaker and Florence wagons.
Quarles & McCawley Co., Gain
esboro.
Misses Mai Page and Mary Quar-
les, of Whitleyville. were guests
of Miss Lille Brown Gist, Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Morgan.
of Cookeville, were in town Mon
day enroute home from Red
Springs.
DR.. w. M. Boyd. popular mer-
chant of Gladdico, was in town
Monday, as witness before the
Equalization Board.
Miss Reba Smith, of RI, has
gone to Lepanto, Ark, where
she will visit her uncle, Mat
Smith for several weeks.
Miss Ada Dudney had as her
guests from Saturday to Monday,
Misses Nora and Margaret Spivey
and Kate Shoulders of Stone.
FOR SALE-Ford touring car.
In extra good condition. Brand
new castings, See me quick.
Garland Jackson, Gainesboro.
Little Thelma Draper, of Salt
Lick. after a few days visit with
her aunt, Miss Leila Draper, has
gone to visit her grandparents,
Ben Meadows and wife on RI.
Hubert and Ramon Halle,
young farmers of the 18th dis
trict, were in town Monday and
purchased a new Dodge car of
Draper & McCawley, agents,
Virgil (Brummer) Fam, well
known Jackson county boy, has
enlisted in the U. s. Army for
IL months. He is located at
New York, where he will attend
school.
Gene Settle, of Dallas, Texas,
a valued employee of the Mayor S
office of that city, came in Mon
day on short visit with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Y. Settle.
If you are in need of a wagon,
it will pay you to call and see our
line. All good, wide track wag-
ons. Wagons that you can de-
pend upon for service and wear.
QuSrles & McCawley Co. Gain
esboro.
Mrs. Ella Burton Washburn
and little daughter. James, went
to Double Springs Tuesday to
see her grandfather, Nathan
Roberts, who is critically i'll. Mr..
Roberts is in his 10th year and
has been confined to his bed for
several weeks.
I. M. Cason, one of the lead
ing citizens on RE-, called Satur-
day and renewed his subscrip-
ton for another year. He is also
having the paper sent to his son,
Hubert, of Coalinga, Cal. If you
have relative out of the county
send them the paper. They will
appreciate it. It's like letter
from home.
George B. Dozier, an expert
bank examiner, of Lebanan,
was in Gainesboro last week. He
pronounced the bank at this
place in excellent shape in every
way. He said the books of this
bank were the best kept he had
eXamlded lately. The officials
are all smiles over the compli-
ment and have a right to be.
Chas. Brown. cashier of the
Bank of Gainesboro, returned
Monday from Nashville, where
he visited his wife, who recent
ly had all her teeth extracted,
and a portion of her law bone
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1920-06-24

Entered as second class matter at the Postofce in
Callesboro. Tenn. under Acts of Congress. 1879