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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
LARGE DEAL OF
TOBACCO HOUSES

One of the largest financial deals
that has been pulled off in Carthage
in some time occurred a few days ago
when the newly organized firm, Far
mers' Loose Leof Tobacco Warehouse
Co., purchased the large tobacco ware
house of the Upper Cumberland Loose
Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co. Since the
purchase of the large warehouse the
Farmers Loose Leaf Co. has re-organ-
izde and increased its capital to
$125,000, but at the present only
$4,000 of this stock will be sold It
is the intention of the new organiza-
ton to dispose of a large per cent of
this stock to the farmers at par and
to make reasonable terms for the pay
ment of same. Those interested would
do well to see some of the officers or
directors of the firm. Quite a lot of
the stock has already been taken.
The newly organized company will
also erect another large sales house
in Carthage and by this means will
be able to accommodate twice as many
farmers with their wagons as hereto
fore. This will prove to be great
Improvement to the tobacco situation
here. w. B. Ford and Lee Duke, who
were the chief promoters of the loose
leaf warehouse that is now in Car
thage, are stockholders in the new
company and are on the board of
directors OF the new organization. The
experience and energy of these men
coupled with that of the other mem
bers of the organization, numbers of
whom are capable and experienced
tobacco men, assures the continuation
of a good tobacco market at Carthage.
The officers at the reorganization
were as follows: w. K. Webb, Sec
Treas; and M. D. Hackett, floor man
ager. The board of directors is COM
posed of j. R. Curtis, Chas. S. Baker,
Lee Duke, w. B. Ford, NJ. D. Hackett,
J. NJ. Ballenger and r. K. Lemons.
The transfer of the property will
not be made until May 1st and some
time during April Ford & Duke will
hold a sale and give the farmers an
opportunity to put all their leftover
tobacco on the floor.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
IN LOVING MEMORY

On Monday night, March 1, 1929,
the death angel visited the home of
Ike Parrish and touched with its icy
fingers the heart of his loving wife
and carried her home to rest. She was
born Nov. 16, 1868, and died March 4,
1920, aged 81 years, months and II
days.
She trusted in her Saviour when only
a girl and united with the Missionary
Baptist church and lived a devoted
Christian until the end came. She was
married to Ike Parrish and to this
union were born children, four of
which are living to mourn her going
away The home will be so lonely
without her, but I am sure heaven
has been made brighter since her en-
trance there. She did all she could to
make her home happy while here on
earth. She has left US behind and gone
where trouble never COM S. / would
say to the broken-hearted family,
walk in mothers footprints while on
earth and you will meet mother in
the land where she is waiting for US.
Dear ones, know the night of sor-
row is often so dark we can hardly
see our way, but God will make 1t
plain and simple by and by.
She leaves a broken-hearted hus-
band, daughters and one son, a
borther and sister, besides host of
relatives and friends to mourn her
going away. She was loving mother
and a devoted wife. It was pleasure
to go to her home for she always met
you with a smile.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is still,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
When the evening shadows are gather
ing,
And am sitting all alone,
In my heart there comes a. longing,
II only you could come home.
One Who Loved Her.
w H &
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
HUGHEs's PROVERBS

AS l travel I peep among all sorts
of folks and | find with some that
family discipline has died away and
gene. Long ago point of the finger
or a nod of the head meant attention
and obedience to all children alike and
when company came in the children
sat and listened to the older people
talk and when dinner was ready the
older ones went in and someone gave
thanks and enjoyed each others pres
ence, while the children stayed in the
other part of the house until they
were called to dinner. They would
march quietly to their places and
wait for some one to serve them.
But not so now. The children have
to have everything on the place that
they want and they do most of the
talking when company comes. The
old folks sit around with their heads
bowed and can't get them to hush
and promisese to buy them candy or
doll if they will be pretty" But
they are first to the table and must
have some of everything they see.
Of course mother pets them and lets
them have it. Every time she speaks
them it's Honey this and honey that
What does it lead? To shame on the
parents and disgrace on the children.
Mamma laughs at them when they
are talking to company and dad takes
a back seat. The Good Book tells us
to train the child in the way he should
go, not the way it wants to go and
when it is old it will not depart from
it. Instead of the children listening to
the older ones talk, the older ones
are listening to the children. If dad
corrects the children, in most cases it
makes mamma mad or if anybody else
correct honey" they maint. There are
a few mothers who want their children
to muss and tear up everything on
the place.
D. HUGHES.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS ITEMS

Memphis.-After dispos:ng OF a mat
ter as serious as a reuest for increase
In the salary schedule for the entire
system the county teachers turned
their thoughts to more festive affairs.
and committee of arrangements was
appointed to prepare for the annual
luncheon, which takes the place of the
regular meeting in April. This lunch
con occurs while the West Tennessee
Teachers association is in session in
this city, the first week in April, and
the outgoing and incoming officers Of
the association will be guests of the
Shelby teachers at their annual feast.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS carried
On for the last 16 months between the
Industrial section Of the chamber OF
commerce and the Simmons company,
the worlds largest bed and mattress
manufacturers, of Kenosha, Wis, re-
suited in announcement that this city
will be the southern distributing point
tor the products of the nationally adj
Vertised concern.
Nashville.-The state highway de-
partment announced that it was re-
ceiving bids on t-ree road projects
in Crockett, Lewis and Hamblen coun
ties, and would continue to do so until
April 2, when they would be opened
Any contractor desiring to bid on any
Of these three projects can secure the
desired information from the highway
department..
Observation-Disclosures Of the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon fraternity gath ared
around the festal board at the South
ern hotel in celebration of the ami
versary ef the founding of the order,
which came into being at the Univer-
+ sity of Alabama March 9, 1856, AID COW
has chapters in every leading univer-
sity and college in the United States.
! Nashville State Auditor Sterling P.
Anderson has submitted a report to
i Governor Roberts showing condition
Of the Training and Agricultural
] School for Boys, and as a preliminary
TO the regular statistical exhibits the
auditor takes occasion to highly com
mend the management of the institu
ton.
ClarksviIle.-J. R. Lyle, a boat
builder of this county. has perfeeted
an apparatus by which he claims he
can assemble and reflect the ravs OF
the sun or moon with sufficient
strength to ignite any substance at q
distance of five miles, explode a mag
azine dump or even annihflate an army
Memphis.-Memphi and the entirs
south will be represented at the Ma
honal Aeronautical show, which open.
March 10 in New York city, by G. q
Garrison president Of the Narnrhi,
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
GONE TO REST

Tuesday evening, Feb. "a, 1920, the
death angel again sounded the dread
alarm upon the door, and summoned
the soul of Brother Dave Highers from
this mortal life, to join that innum-
cradle host whose spirits dwell with
the immortals.
Brother Dave leaves a wife and five
children, father, mother, two brothers
and two sisters to weep over his go
ing away. 1t is sad but sweet to know
that he has gone to rest with his
Saviour, who said, "Come unto me, all
ye that labor and are heavy laden and
/ will give thee rest"
Mr.. Highers has been very much
interested in the upbuilding of Chris
tfanity for the last two years; made a
shining light in prayer meeting and
Sunday School work. He was a mem
Der of the Presbyterian church at
Grant.
He was a man who talked daily of
religion and felt deep down in his
heart that it was for the sake of man.
not Of God, that worship and prayer
are required; not that God may be
repdered more glorious, but that man
may be made better.
A word to family loved ones. Dear
ones, in your hour of sorrow, think of
One Who comforts and loves His
obedient children, who has prepared a
beautiful home for them and where
Brother Dawes spirit is sweetly rest
ing and waiting the coming of his
loved ones and friends. AS we know.
all things work together for good to
them that love God.
A FRIEND.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
IN MEMORY

1t was on Saturday evening, Feb.
z, 1920, just as the glorious sun was
making its last rays of light across
the western sky, that the death angel
came to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Helm and claimed as its victim
their only son, Bradford.
The angels kissed the eyelids and
closed them in that last silent slum-
Der. Bradford was a member of the
Baptist church and lived a true Chris
tian until the end. His disposition was
loving and kind. Such that won the
love of every one. He has only paid
the debt that, sooner or later. we tco
must pay. 1t seems sad to think that
one so young and in tn, very bloom Of
life should be called from us, but God
doeth all things we'll
The funeral services werh conducted
at the Grant chur.h by Bro. Grimes.
We shall meet but how well miss him,
There is a vacant chair,
And we will TO more carecs him
As we say our evening prayer
Dear Bradford has gone and left US,
And we knew that he must go,
And we know that we shall see him
On that bright, eternal shore.
Friend
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
REPUBLICANS HOLD
MASS MEETING

Smith County Republicans held a
mass meeting at the court house in
Carthage last Monday, March 8. The
meeting elected L. H. Gyaltney and
Ebert Orange temporary chairman
and secretary. The County Executive
Committee was re-organized and Sam
Pickering was elected chairman and
Harry Baird secretary of the Commit
tee. The meeting instructed for DR.. R..
@. billiard and w. A. Smith as district
committeeman and John j. Gore and
Newell Sanders were the choice of the
meeting as delegates to the National
convention to be held in Chicago. Dele
gates were selected to atten the State
convention at Chattanooga and thecon-
gressional convention to be held at
Cookeville March 90.
The meeting was largely attended
by Republicans from every section of
the county and all the proceedings
were harmonious. The matter of nom
mating a ticket for County officers
was deferred until May when another
convention is to be held.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
IN LOVING MEMORY

On Feb. 10, 1920, God called the
spirit of Mrs. Richard Gibbs home to
a better world. She was born Aug. 81,
1879 and was loved by all who knew
her. She le,ofessed faith in Christ at
the Green Valley church and lived a
true Christian life until God saw fit
to call her home. Mother bore her
sufferings with a smile. She was sick
nearly two weeks. D mother, a place
is vacant in our home is vacant that
can never be filled. There is no friend
like mother and we miss you every
where we go. We viii meet you in
the sweet by and by. We know that
you had a time in this world, but your
trou 1les are over and ours have just
begun.
Weep not, dear papa, for mama is
at rest and If you vii live the life
that mama lived you will NETT her at
the eastern gate. God will take care Of
you and same day He will take US
to that bright home where mama
dwells. She leaves a broken-hearted
husband and 8 children, besides host
of relatives and friends to mourn her
going away. Bro, Lynch conducted the
funeral services and mama was laid to
rest in the yard at home.
The home is so lonely since mama
But we mourn and weep only because
went away,
But we mourn and weep only because
she has gone to stay.
In peaee we live forever, our tears al
wiped away,
We shall be very happy in the land OF
everlasting day.
Written BY Her Daughter
LENA MAI.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
KEYS--BUNCH

A recent marriage of much interest
to their many friends in and around
Dixon Spring. was that of Mr.. W. c.
Keys end Mrs. Kate Lee Bunch at the
residence of the bride in the thriving
little city Of Charleston. Arkansas,
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
J. w. Moore, former TeEnessean.
Mr.. Keys is "a former, prominent
and well-known citizen Of Crossville,
Cumberland County, Tennessee. while
the bride is a former Dixon Springs
lady, than whom there were few if
any better known or liked. Mrs. Keys
is the daughter Of Mr.. Jere F. Shaw
of Dixon Springs, and who has Deen
for several years quite prominently
identified with all educational matters,
having served as the first woman
superintendent of Trousdale County
schools and since leaving her native
town has taught in the Bolton Agri-
cultural School in Memphis, the public
schools at Muncie, Ind, and Rocky
Oklahoma and the High School at New
Vienna, Ohio, later going west on ac-
count of the health of her former hus-
band, J. c. Bunch, who was a prom
inent educator in Arkansas. Mrs. Keys
is a~graduate of George Peabody Col
lege, with postgraduate courses at
other schools and now holds state
certificates from the states of Ohio,
Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colo
RADIO and New Mexico, and was for a
while superintendent of city schools
in New Mexico city and was princi-
pal in a normal training school at
Mont Rose, Colorado last year. She
is the owner of large ranch in the
"Tres Piedras" section Of New Mexico,
and is at present busy with the duties
of the principalship of the High
School at Charleston, Arkansas.
They have the very best wishes Of
friends in this entire country.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
IN LOVING MEMORY

Bradford Heflin, only on of Mr.. and
Mrs J. w. Heflin of Grant, was born
July 18, 1900, and, after all that med
ical skill and loving hands could dc,
Bradford calmly and gently gave up
the struggle and sweetly sank into
the cold arms of relentless death. He
was 10 years, months and 10 days
of age. He professed faith in Christ
three years ago and united with the
Baptist church at Grant, of which he
was one of the youngest and most
faithful members. The church deeply
feels the loss of this dear young Chris
tian and the Sunday School will miss
his bright, sweet smile.
Bradford is not dead in the hearts
of his friends and associates a great
throng of them with tear-stained faces
filled the church Sunday afternoon to
pay their last respects. Funeral ser
vices were conducted by his pastor,
Rev. j. H. Grimes and Rev. G. @. Ram
sey. We can not now understand why
one so young should be taken, but
"God in His infinite power doeth all
things we'll" Dear ones, we will un-
derstand it better bye and bye. Let US
strive to meet him on that beautiful
shore" of which he talked so sweetly
before going away. Bradford is sur
vived by loving mother and father,
a dear old grandmother, four sisters
and many relatives and friends.
The vacant place, the empty chair,
We see them day by day,
And oh, it fills our hearts with care
Since our loved one went away.
We miss thee from thy place,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
But though the light has left US here,
Like the setting of the sun,
Well trust Thee ever, Father, dear,
And say, "Thy viii be done"
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
A GOOD MAN DIES
FROM PNEUMONIA

R. r. Smith died at his home near
Carthage last Sunday afternoon,
March 7th, 1920, Ssbout 4:30 o'clock
after suffering ten1 days from penu-
monia. After a short funeral service
had been conducted at the residence
by Revs. Lynch and Bratcher, the re-
mains were carried g New Middleton
Monday afternoon fos interment.
Mr.. Smith was 1SaurHs ered among the
County's best citA .ze1. He was the
highest type of dsSryistian gentleman
and enjoyed the oalldence and esteem
of all who knew hi1tl He was a peace
full neighbor and aFtrue, faithful and
devoted husband ara father He leaves
most excellent firmly, all of whom
have the heartfelk sympathy of a
large number of f4ends from all sec
tions of the county, For number of
years Mr.. Smith Bad been a devout
member of the Carthage Methodist
church.. Several years ago Mr.. Smith
was married to Miss Callie Richardson
and during this time they have been
residing in their cheerful home near
the toll gate, north of Carthage. Be
sides his wife and ten children, James,
Charles, Nell, Robert, Frank, Jesse
Ford, Pauline, Geraldine, Henry Hale
and Grace Richardson, Mr.. Smith is
also survived by four brothers, j. H.
and G. w. Smith of Stonewall, j. w.
Smith of Gordonsville and Dan Smith
of Nashville, and one sister, Mrs. A.
j. Redditt of Nashville.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11

AecLa1 company, VINO a5rends the meet
ing as the special guest of the Curtiss
AeroD1ane & Motor corporation.
Dresden.-Levi Witt, colored, oldest
person in Weakly county, died at his
home in the twentieth district of infIu-
enza and heart trouble. Family records
show that he was 1o5 years of age.
He was respected by the white citizens
Of the community, many Of whom at
tended his funeral.
Nashville.-In a written confession,
Fred J. Compton. former bookkeeper
for the Fourth and First National bank,
under arrest for alleged embezzling of
more than $1,000 from the bank last
year. pleaded guilty at a preliminary
hearing before Harry Luck, United
States commissioner.
Jackson.-Vice Presidents e. r. Nc
Carthy, P. O'Brien and H. L. Tones of
the Brown Shoe company of st. Louis.
were here for a conference over the
hdvisability of locating a large branch
manufacturing concern of that com.
pany in Jackson.
! Jackson.-Judge R. B. Baptist OF
Covington, presiding justice of the six,
( teenth judicial circuit, included in
which is Madison county. IS again i'll
of pneumonia at his home, according
to word reaching jackson.
Lewisburg-A picture show was
given under the auspices of the post
of the American Legion. the proceeds
to be used for establishing the head
quarters of the organization in Mar
shall county.
Jackson.-Opinion IN 81 cases ap
pealed from the law and chancery
dockets of Shelby Henderson. Hardin
Gibson and Madison counties were
handed down by the court of civil ap
peals.
ClarksvilIe-Sales of tobacco were
conducted on three loose floors here
A full board Of buyers were on the
floors and all seemed anxious for fins
tobacco.
acknowledgements with the sc
we're cold wave that is now towering
Dver the city, Jackson is facing a sc
rious coal shortage as a result of in
adequate shipping facilities of the rail
roads, as given out in an interview
with local coal dealers.
Nashville.-The ninety-seventh an
fnual meeting OF the State Medical as
J ISOLATION will be held in Chattanoog.
April 6, and 8, according to an an
J aouncement by Dr. Olin West, secre
.ary of the state board of health, an
J llso secretary OF the state association
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
MISS RUTH CLAY

Miss Ruth Clay, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. Y. Clay of Dixon Springs,
died at her home at o'clock Sunday
afternoon, March 7th, 1920, after an
illness of several months. Funeral ser
vices were held Monday afternoon and
her body was tenderIy laid to rest
in the public cemetery at Dixon
Springs, and the new mound was COW
cred with flowers whose fragrance
was in beautiful harmony with the
pure young life just gone out. The
flowers were IN large measure gifts
from the young people of the commun-
ity with whom she was favO1ite.
Ruth was born on the 18th day of
September, 1897, and would have been
% years old her next birthday. She is
survived by her parents and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Mrs.
Robert Gam of Lebanon, Miss Blanch
| Clay of Dixon Springs, Hugh Clay of
Nashville, and Robert, and Writ Clay
of Dixon Springs. She early learned
to do helpful things and found much
joy in cooking and performing house
hold duties. She skillfully created
/ many of the most difficult and intri-
cate pieces of needlework, which at
tracted attention wherever shown and
received rewards for their excellence.
| Ruth was wholly unselfish and found
| genuine pleasure in helping others and
was one of Smith County's most tire
| less workers for the Red Cross. She
was anxious to acquire know
/ ledge in order to increase her useful
ness and had graduated with honor
from the famous Brandon School at
Shelbyville and was teaching when
stricken with illness.
She was consistent and consecrat-
ed member of the congregation OF
Christians at Dixon Springs and thor
oughly enjoyed the work and worship
of the church. She endured suffering
as a true soldier without complaint
thinking most of the comfort of the
family and friends, who watched with
her and always appreciative of the
very least kindness. She was anxious tC
live, but satisfied to answer the Mas
ter's call. Her short life was filled
with golden deeds, which splen-
didly represented and reflected the
spirit Of devotion, loyalty and loving
service embodied in the life of the
great Bible character, whose name she
werthily wore
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
IN LOVING MEMORY

On last Saturday night, the death
angel visited the home of Mrs Emma
Duke and claimed her for its victim.
Although her suffering was great, she
More it with a smile. 1t is indeed sad
to give her up and we can't under
stand why such bright jewel should
be taken from US, but God has prom
ised to make everything plain and
simple by and by. We know that she
will be sadly missed in the home and
there is vacant chair that can never
be filled, but I am sure heaven has
been made brighter since her entrance
there. am sure there was a great
meeting when she met her husband,
who had gone on before several years
ago. can almost see Aunt Emma
walking those streets that / long to
walk. Weep not, dear children and
grandchildren, live right and you will
her some day. She was mother to the
naotherless and was the same every
time you saw her. She viii be sadly
y4issed, not only in the home, but in
the church for she was always there.
She is ASLEEP beneath a solid embank-
rnent of flowers and is even dearer to
sore bleeding hearts than ever before.
Her memory shall ever hnger near US
and her dear face shall never fade
from cur memory.
Funeral services were conducted by
Bro. Phillip Sesnep and Miss Della
Hoffman and she was laid to rest IN
the presence of a lare number of sor-
rowing relatives and friends.
While she sleeps in the grave so low,
It is the Masters will.
She will rise in the morning when It
is bright and fair,
In the resurrection morning we shall
meet her in the air.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11
AMERICAN LEGION
MEETING CALLED

a meeting of Post No. 81 of the
American Legion VIII be. held in the
Court House at Carthage on next Sat
oh II ut 2 p NJ The pur-
pose of this meeting is to elect officers
organization. All ex-servicenens should
be interested in the organization of
this Post, and you are urged to be
present ON the above date.
w. III. Turner, Acting Com.
H. D. Baird, Acting Adj.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1920-03-11

LONESOME RIDGE

The health of the community is not
very good.
Miss. Lula Wade is no better.
Mrs. NJ E. Wade has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Trawick.
Miss Bessie Trawick is visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Linus
Trawick 10
Henry Trawick entertained a few
friends Saturday rirht.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vir-ii D-nne-- made
a flying trip TO GaIlatin recently.