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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
Drs. Freeman & Walter
Discontinue Practice;
DR.. Raines Comes Here

Drs. e. c. Walter and j. T. Free
man have sold their fine X-ray APP
paratus and up-to-date office equip
ment to DR.. II. r. Raines of Jack
son, who has located in Paris. DR.
Freeman is moving to New York
DIR. Walter will have charge of the
X-ray and surgery of the new hospit-
al at Maytield.
Drs. Freeman and Walter have
made themselves generally popular
during their brief stay here, and will
be missed from the medical fraternity
of the town.
DR.. II. r. Raines comes to Paris
highly endorsed as a physician and
citizen. He is a graduate of Union
University, Jackson, of the medical
department of Vanderbilt University,
and spent two years in the City Hos
pital, Nashville, where he made quite
a reputation professionally He un-
derstands the X-ray thoroughly, and
is likewise a good surgeon and gen
eral practitioner. The office of Drs.
Freeman and Walter, in the Porter
building, South side squaca, which
DR.. Raines will occupy, are efficiently
and attractively furnished, and viii,
be an asset to the new doctor.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
RETAILERS REPORT
CHRISTMAS SALES
Increased Number of Gift Giyers
Adds To Excess In Business
Over Previous Year

Although ii is impossible to esti-
mate the aggregate cost of Christ
mas gifts purchased in Paris, retail
ers generally have enjoyed their most
fruitful Yuletide season in the week
just closed.
The Christmas holiday trade served
also in measure to stimulate the
retail business. In some lines OF
merchandise the volume of business
was extremely heavy; in other in
stances it was disappointing. OF
course the failure of the railroad pay
checks to reach here on the usual
oath payday, curtailed some 100000
or more buying, but portion of
this has been absorbed during the
present week since the pay day"
came off.
However, there has been considera-
BILE diversity in reports--some stores
rleating that shopping was brisk,
while others said their stocks had
not moved with the usual holiday
celerity. 1t was noted however here,
as we'll as in other cities. that best
results were obtained where special
effort was put forth, either in the
way of price concessions or intensive
advertising and salesmanship.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
new YEAR BRINGS
BUILDING IMPETUS
With Material On Downward Trend
And Labor More Plentiful
Building Will Begin

Nineteen twenty-one will likely see
a renewed impetus in building in
Paris, which for the past three years
has been over-crowded, and which is
particularly in need of rental prop
erty, as people have been occupying
almost any available place. Several
families are living together in many
houses in the town, and vacant rooms
over all stores being at a premium.
With building material on the
downward trend, and labor released
from other industries, who can now
go into building, there is no reason
why building in Paris should not be
on the boom next year.
Last year saw several handsome
residences erected in the town, among
which are the w. c. Johnson resi-.
dence, Dunlap street, the S. Barton
Lasater home, Walnut street, and
the Rufus and John Lasater resi-
dences, North Poplar street. The A
E. Rison home, Dunlap street, is
now in the process of erection.
Few small houses were erected here
last year, comparatively, and very
little remodeling done-all of which
the coming year is likely to improve
The negro school, which is "stil
progressing" was the only public
building to start erection here ir
nineteen twenty. Two congregations
the Christians and Baptists., are hope
full of beginning the erection of new
churches tbig paXt Uaar
As nineteen twenty-one is usher
ing in period of firm business pros
perity, following reconstructive nine
teen twenty, residents OF the towr
will once more turn their minds t
to possession and beautifying O
their homes,f or of making Paris {
more comfortable place in which tt
live.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
THIRTY-EICHT Wed
DURING PAST WEEK
Dan Cupid, County Court Clerk, and
Marrying Squires Kept Busy
During Holidays.

Dan Cupid worked overtime this
week, so that the number of mar
riage license issued during the holi-
day week, surpassed those of any
week during the year. License were
sold to thirty-eight couples between
December % and December %.
Christmas and its attendant holi-
day vacation, is always the inspira-
ton for wedding ceremonies. This
year, however, the number to marry
is two under those welded during
the same period of 1919.
License We're issued to the follow
ing
Amos Burk to Miss Jessie Allen.
James David Driver to Miss Locke
Frances Underwood
D. C. Orr to Miss Mary Wade.
Earnest Alexander to Miss Jessie
Dinwiddie
1rby Presson to Miss Irene Jones
A. C. Moody to Miss Gladys Pfleu-
ger.
Dewey Bell to Miss Vadis Peck.
Fred Lovett to Miss Elsie Miller.
Aubra O'Hart to Miss Plummer
Williams
Emery Jones to Miss Eula Gore.
M, w. Irvan to Miss Pauline E.
White.
Luther Dunn to Miss Lille Bail
ey.
orie Morris to Miss cordie VIM
berly
Brandon Buie to Mrs, Clyde Rob.
bins
Cecil Frensley to Miss Verde John
son.
Everett Melton to Miss Beulah
Lee.
Clarence Paschall to Miss sula
Thompson,
Cecil Nj. Burns TO MISS sylvia
| Price.
NJ. c. Weilly to Miss Bess Wright.
| Alex Greer to Miss Mildred Shaw
o. c. Paschall to Miss Nellie. May
Bandy,
Evan Coe to Miss Nova Cannon.
Byron Wrather to Miss Jessie Will
son.
Wray Thomas to Miss Clara Thorn
] as.
Willie Holt to Miss Ollie Mitts.
Eddie Williams to Miss Imogene
/ Emory.
f. G. Lipps to Miss Estelle Waf-
ford.
E. NJ, Dodson to Miss Rosa But
| Ter,
W. j. Jamlson to Miss Sadie Nor
ton.
News De CRANES to Miss Lucille
| Carter.
Jesse Jones to Miss Aileen Joco.
| Colored
| Charlie b. Looney to Clara May
! Newhouse.
George Wilkins to Eflie Dinwiddie.
Stoakes McCall to Matte Orie.
r. e. billiard to Matte Mae Gree
| ly
Lawrence Bowden to Fannie Cald-
well.
John Cravens to Mary Martin.
Johnnie Holmes to Willie May
| Vandyke.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
STRIPPING TOBACCO
NOW In PROGRESS
Farmers Exercised About Conditions
And Wondering What Future
Prices VIII Be.

During the early part of this week
we had fairly good tobacco season
and quite good deal of tobacco
stripped, but none of it has made its
appearance on the market. Farm
ers are generally seeming Indifferent
about preparing their crops for mar.
ket, and no doubt the 1920 crop will
be later in moving than the 1919
crop.
Farmers are all exercised about
conditions and wondering what pri.
ces will be. Buyers are also in the
dark as to values, but no doubt we
will see a very low range of prices
on common and low grades, while
the better grades will come nearer
paying farmers for producing them
At the same time we don't expect
high prices ON any of it. We have
had very little opportunity for eX-
amining the new crop and the i'm
pressions we have at present are that
the bulk of the crop is common. A
great deal of it is injured by black
fire and other defects AT the same
time we think there will be fair
percent of better grades, especially
on the light side, and no doubt the
crop will contain considerable useful
stock.
At this season of the year usually
many farmers have completed burn
ing their plant beds and making
preparations for the next crop. SO
far very little has been done and
farmers are more Indifferent about
planting mex year than they have
been before )r long while, and
no doubt there will be a great reduc-
ton in the acreage, and greater eff
fort on the parl of farmers to pro-
duce better stock.
There is very little activity in old
stock. We hear of sales being made
here and in Mayfleld, but prices and
quantities are not being given out
Trade is slow however and very lit.
tie doing.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
Bankers Committee
Urges County Agents

The agricultural committee of the
Tennessee Bankers Association met
recently in Nashville for the purpose
of discussing methods of encourag-
ing and extending the development
of agriculture in the state. The
committee agreed that the employ
ment of county demonstration a
gents was the most effective medium
through which to interest farmers.
In certain counties where the courts
have been unwilling to appropriate
sufficient funds to pay the agents.
the banks have advanced the differ
ence.
The committee also discussed the
foreign tenant problem. The en-
couragement of good tenants to be
come land owners was strongly ap
proved.
The meeting was presided ovel
by G. p. Adams, vice-president o.
the First and Manufacturers Banl
of Hartman.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
Observe Prayer Week
For Foreign Missions

An annual event in the Baptist
church is the Foreign Mission Prayer
Week the first week of January.
This 10 one of the three weeks of
prayer observed throughout the year
by Baptist women interested in mis-
sions, the other two being Home Mis-
sion Week and State Mission Week.
Foreign Mission Prayer Week,
which begins at the First Baptist
church Sunday afternoon, January
2, and continues through Friday, is
always interesting and beneficial to
those attending the daily services,
which are spiritually helpful as we'll.
For this reason, all the ladies of the
church and others are urged to be
present.
Announcements for the daily servi-
ces are: Sunday afternoon, Mrs, j.
K. Currier, leader, subject, Mexico.
Monday afternoon, Mrs, Albert Sans
berry, leader, subject, South Ameri-
ca; Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. W. T..
Mcdaniel, leader, subject, Africa;
Wednesday, Mrs, Barton Lasater,
leader, subject, China; Thursday,
Mrs. Marshall Morris, leader, sub
ject "Our Work in Southern Europe;
Friday, Mrs. B. M. Freeman, leader,
subject, Japan.
On Thursday afternoon, the an
nual "In-gathering Offering" for Chi
ma will be taken, and the ladies are
asked to bring their special annual
Offering for Chinese Missions on that
afternoon.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
MINSTREL SHOW WILL BE
GIVEN AT COTTAGE GROVE

Pupils of Miss Alma Womack will
appear in a minstrel show at the
Cottage Grove High School, Satur-
day evening, January 1, at seven
o'clock. All those familiar with
Miss Womack's ability as an instruc-
tor, and her capability in directing
entertainments, know that treat
is In store for Saturday evening at
the modest admission of 10 and Is
cents.
The famous Cottage Grove orches-
ira will be heard in the first part
of the program, which features other
attractive solo and chorus numbers,
also readings--all of comical tone.
A Farce Comedy, "Cupid's Ca
pers," comprises the second half of
the program. The principals ap-
pearing in this clever little three
act play are, Haywood Compton, Ho-
mer Wasson, Novis Austin, Robert
Lee, Tommie Hunt Jessie McClain,
Geraldine McClain. Katherine Rain
ey.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
FORMER HENRY COUNTIAN
is BURIED IN MEMPHIS

William Marshall James, prominent
timber operator of Memphis, who
died there Saturday, was buried at
Eimwood Cemetery Mr. James was
70 years of age.
He was born at Usage, Sept. 4th,
184S, graduated from Yale Universi-
ty in 1871, and practiced law here
for 20 years. going from here TO
Paducah, Ky, where he entered the
real estate business. Later he NOV
ed to Memphis, and was numbered
among the more prominent real es.
tate men of that city.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Mary Ellen Palmer James; two sons
L. p. James and F. B. James of Mem
phis, and four daughters, Miss Lou
Use James, Mrs. j. p. Sleeth. Mrs. d
G. Wilcox, and Mrs. Arthur Bitter
man. Also, by many relatives nov
residing in this county.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
CHOSEN CONSORT
BY SHE-PLOTTER
II. b. Warner Portrays Role of Am
erican Diplomat Picked To Rule
In Revolution

H. B. Warner, famous actor OF
two continents, exploits his talents
in ''The Pagan Cod" q Superior
Picture, produced by Jesse D. Hamp-
ton and distributed by Exhibitors
Mutual. Robertson-Cole control the
world rights.
''The Pagan God" is a story of the
Orient with Warner in the role Of
Bruce Winthrop, an American diplo-
matte agent who becomes involved in
the intrigues of a Chinese tong of
Freedom" revolutionary society which
is plotting to steal the throne of
Mongolia. Things begin to happen
when Winthrop apparently falls heels
over head in love with the beautiful
ton who has determined to have the
young American as her co-ruler of
Mongolia.
The curio-collecting father of Beryl
Addison, Winthrop's sweetheart,
drags his daughter and himself into
a fearful mess when he comes into
possession of a jade idol which, un-
known to him, contains secret list
of the members of the Tong They
are rescued from the willy Orientals
by winthrop after a thrilling hsht
in the palace of Tai with the Tong
men.
A strong cast supports Warner, in
cluding Carmen Phillips. who plays
Tai Hung the half-caste Cleopatra
Marguerite De La Motto, Ed Peil
Jack Able, Carl Stockdale. Walter
J Perry and E. b. Tilton.
THE Pagan God" viii be screened
at the Dixie Theatre on Friday, Jan
uary 7th.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
Clarence Killebrew Is
Pardoned by Governor

Clarence Killibrew, age 29, having
served only four months of three
year sentence for violating the age
of consent, following conviction by
jury, at last July Circuit Court, soon
after which he abandoned granted
appeal to the Supreme Court, and
accompanied by his father J. r.
Killibrew, went to Nashville and
gave himself up, has been pardoned
by Gov. A. H. Roberts and returned
home Tor Christmas with his parents
at Springville.
The pardon was granted upon rec
ommendation to the governor by the
prison board and upon petition sign
ed by a majority of the prominent
people surrounding young Killibrew 5
home at Springville.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
Auditor Makes Stall
At City Books; Then
Returns to Nashville

After a brief survey of the city
books, w. b. Frierson, certified city
accountant of Nashville, who was
given the job of auditing the books
of the City of Paris, at the December
meeting of the councilmen, returned
to Nashville to complete work on
the budget for the city of Nashville,
after a four day stay here. He is
expected back, however, the fifteenth
of January to complete the work,
which he said would only take a mat
ter of ten days.
Mr.. Frierson made no statement as
to the condition in which he found
the city books. He spent the most
of his time while here, on the books
of the Water and Light Plant.
The public are awaiting the exact
results of the audit with a great
deal of interest, not being pleased
with the apparent effort to forestall
action in chancery that would have
been otherwise taken last week.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
STATE MEETING OF
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Program Arranged To Arouse Peo-
pie AT Large In School
Activities.

To support the legislative and
constructive program of the Public
School Officers Association, and to
aid in arousing in the people at large
interest in school activities through
out the state, the following program
OF the meeting of the Association, in
the Assembly Room, Hotel Hermi-
tage, Nashville, January II, II.
The Public School officers Asso-
citation is the oldest educational as
sociation in the state. 1t has al
ways stood for, and always accom-
plished much for educational pro-
gress along all lines.
Miss Charl Williams of Memphis
is the present president of the asso-
citation, p. l.. Harmed of Murfrees-
boro, secretary; Claude ]. Bell, OF
Nashville, treasurer All are prom
inently known in educational circles
throughout the state. 1t is hoped
that all public school officials in
Henry County attend this meeting
The program beginning January
Ii, at $40, includes: -
Invocation, Rev. James l. Vance
Nashville; Address of Welcome, Hon
A. Fl. Roberts, Governor of Tennes
see; Response, Mrs. Lizzie Roberts
Superintendent Unicoi County Pub
lie Schools; Presidents Address, Miss
Charl Ormond Williams, Superinten
dent Shelby County Schools; Re
ports of County Superintendents; Ap
pointment of committees.
Afternoon session. 2 o'clock: Re
port of county superintendents con
tinued; the Legislative program OF
the Committee of One Hundred, ]
A. Fowler, Memphis
Evening session, s o'clock: Re
ception given by the Centennial Ciui
of Nashville to the Public Schoo
Officers Association.
Wednesday, January y, morning
session, 10 o'clock: 'TLe< following
subjects were considered by th'
! Committee OF One Hundred: Mini
mum Term, p A. Lyon. Middle Ten
nessee Normal School; Minimum
Qualifications of Teachers, l.. l.
i, mes, SuperiE Chattannog;
Cly schools; state SUI ll'"lcnt fol
Teachers Salari"s. Albert Will YEs
State sSuperir ror'lent NJ j .Dhc In
struction; The COMFY Levy. ]. II
Miser, Superintendent Blount Coun
ty Schools; The Qualifications Salar!
and Tenure of County Superinten
dents, F. l.. Browning, Superinten
dent Gibson County Schools.
Afternoon Session, 2 o'clock: Need
ed Normal School Legislation, S. c
G1lbreath, East Tennessee State Nor
NAL School, A. A. Kincannon, Yves
Tennessee State Normal School; Ag
encies Reinforcing the Educatona
Program, Mrs. Clarence s. Steward
State President Federation of Won
ems Clubs, Mrs. Eugene Crutcher
State President Mothers Congress
and Parent-Teacher Association, Mrs
John Hill Eakin, Chairman of Edu
| cation, League of Women Voters
Business Meeting; Election of Off
GERS.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
"UncLe Bon7ie" Comes
Across For Christmas

Through the courtesy and thought-
fulness of p. b. McGehee, Uncle
Bonnie" the fruit man, The Paris
ian Office force this week are enjoy
ing a bunch of luscious bananas.
Mr. McGehee has practically es-
tablished a new business here in his
wholesale distribution of moderately
priced fruit, fresh and in good con-
diiion when it reaches the consume
er.
lie has sold in Paris and vicinity
seven carloads Of apples and banan-
as since November eleventh.
The Partisan is glad always Of any
business advancement. particularly
of business expansion. We wish Mr.
McGeh6e continued succe IS in his
sales OF wholesome fruit, and we are
especially appreciative of our liberal
sample of his goods.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
MRS. VI. B. RAY CALLED:
BUBIAL AT SHADY GROVE

Mrs, M. b. Ray, age 70 years,
highly esteemed Christian woman
of character and influence passed "a
way at her home near India, Satur-
day, December %, after long illness
followed by a paralytic stroke.
Interment was at Shady Grove, on
Sunday.
Mrs. Ray led a beautiful Christian
life, which makes her memory a
henediction. She was a member of
the Primitive Baptist church, in
which she worked faithfully. Sur
yiving her are her husband, M. b.
Ray and four children, w. C. Ray
of Whitlock, Mrs. ]. L. Hastings of
the sixteenth district, and Lucian and
Homer Ray, both of India, also thir-
teen grandchildren
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
CRAWFORD-GA MEETING
OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY

At a special meeting of the direc-
tors of the Crawford Gatlin Company
on Wednesday a resolution was a.
dopted to raise the capital stock
from 100000 to $4,000,
The regular annual meeting of di.
rectors was also held, w. E. Gatlin
being reelected president; M. G.
Crawford, sec, treas. mgr; and B. A
Roberts, Zellnar Orr, c. III. Parks
NJ G. Crawford and w. E. Gatlin
directors.
The directors instructed the man
ager to Immediately mark down oil
goods in accordance with the declin
ing market price. A very successful
year was shown ty the books, and
the directors were optimistic as to
the 1921 outlook.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
Henry County Soldier
Record Soon Complete

Mrs. Will T. Warren, Jr., first dis
trict chairman of the state historical
committee for Henry County, asks
that all World War soldiers, sailors,
or marines, fill out and return to her
Immediately, the blank cards of SER
vice record, which were mailed them.
Several counties in the state have
finished the compiling of the World
War records, and it is earnestly de-
sired that the record for Henry Coun-
ty be finished complete at an early
date.
Any boy, who fails to furnish the
committee with the desired informa-
ton has little respect for his family
and friends, none for future genera
tions. that will follow him. and less
for himself.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
PURYEAR BANK OFFICIALS
ANTICIPATE GOOD YEAR

A very satisfactory year is report
ed by the directors of the Farmers
Bank & Trust Company at Puryear,
following the meeting on Wednesday
and they anticipate a prosperous
year for 1921. At this meeting the
directors authorized the cashier to
place $4,000 to the surplus account.
THIS bank, just a short time ago,
increased its capital stock to $4,000
and now adds $4,000 surplus, which
is an excellent showing, and the Off.
Gals deserve much credit.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
REV. j, It. UPTON, BAPTIST
MINISTER HERE, CALLED
TO MISSISSIPPI CHARGE

Deep regret is felt throughout the
county over the transfer to Carrolton,
Miss, of Rev. j. 7. Upton, who has
been Moderator of the Wesetrn Dis
trict Baptist Association here for the
past three years having succeeded
Rev. d. c. Gray.
Rev. Upton has made himself gen
orally popular during his stay in this
vicinity. The Baptist churches at
Puryear, Cottage Grove, Birds Creek
and Hardin, KY, under his supervis-
ion, have flourished and prospered
Well wishes of many friends, many
outside his churches, follow him to
his now home in Mississippi
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
CHILD BADLY BURNED

Robert HILL age IL years, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Curd Hill, route seven,
was seriously burned at the school
house near his home, Thursday af-
ternoon, when the Santa Claus suit,
which he was wearing ignited, from
a Christmas tree candle. His inju-
ries while very severe, are not con-
sidered dangerous.
Thirty scholars and school patrons
were present at a school Christmas
tree exercise when the accident oc.
Cured.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
JOHN j. TAYLOR is HERE
AFTER 40 YEARS ABSENCE

John j. Taylor, from the wild and
woody west, with headquarters at
Glover, Okla, stalked into the Cald-
well hotel one night this week, in
his high boots and western regalia
and chatting with the night clerk,
announced that he hadn't been in
Paris, his former home. for forty-one
years.
Mr.. Taylor is here spending the
holidays, and trying to recall former
acquaintances. He is a brother of
Barney Taylor of route 4, and is
spending most of his time with him.
The Taylors were reared in the Con
yersville neighborhood.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
GLEANINGS FROM OFFICE
OF AGRICULTURE COUNCIL

County Agent Patrick is absent on
a fifteen day vacation to his former
home in Mississippi.
The County Council has made two
or three shipment of clover seed re
Gently.
Those who are interested in the
Henry County Cotton Association
please communicate with Ed. S. Rou
ton before bringing cotton to Paris
for ginning, as the Currier c5ttor
sin is only running two or three
days week now.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
Edgar NJ. Culley Is
At First Natl onal

Edgar NJ. Culley is new member
of the First National Bank family,
assuming a position in this popular
bank, the first OF January.
Culley is a promising young busi-
ness man. He was popular in high
school, being several times president
of his class. He will give efficient
service, and his presence will add to
the personnel of the First National.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1920-12-31
BREWER STREET HOME is
BADLY DAMAGED BY FIRE

The residence of B. B. McCuiston,
Brewer street, was badly damaged
by fire, Thursday afternoon. The
house, a two-story frame, caught in
the upper story from clothes hang
ing too near an open fire becoming
ignited.
Most of the household goods on
the lower floor was saved. The loss
was almost covered by insurance,
there being $500 on the house, and
$400 on the furniture.