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Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
The Coming Contest.

Il see your town is going to vote
on the question of issuing bonds for
water works system" said guest.
What do you anticipate will be the
outcome?"
Hard to tell" replied the landlord
Of the tavern at Tumlinville. Ark.
The young people are mostly for 1t,
and the folks that have Travelled and
like to show of. and the newcomers
from the North. and so on. But the
old-timers are unanimously ag'in 1t.
They say they've never gone swimmln'
In a house yet and it's too late now
to learn old dogs new tricks, and. any
how. they're opposed to paying for the
privilege of going into Godalmighty's
free water. So II looks like a stand
ofr."-kansas City Star.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
So considerate.

Two golfers sliced their drives into
the rough and went In search OF the
balls. They searched for long time
without success, dear old lady watch
ing them with kindly and sympathetic
eyes.
At last. after the search had pro-
ceeded for half an hour. she spoke to
them.
''I hope I'm not interrupting you.
gentlemen" she said sweetly, but
would It be cheating II | told you
where they areT'
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Vanity Of the Sex.

Hubby-we've certainly got house.
full of flies.
wifey-Yes. and think they're all
females, too.
Hubby - What makes you think
that7
wifey-Why, they all settle on the
mirrors.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Interrupted Profit.

81 understand there Is oil in the
neighborhood of Crimson Gulch."
There is," replied Cactus Joe. But
1t was mismanaged. They insisted on
tryin' to get It out In paying quanti-
ties instead Of goin' on forever sellin'
stock"
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Settinu-Up Drill.

He-"Don't you think 1 ought to ex-
ercise my mind more7" She-"Yes I
Why not take II outside ?"-Cartoons
Magazine.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09
Knew What He Wa. Doing.

Photoplay Writer-"But look here
This character is supposed to be a
very homely man. and you have cast
for that part the handsomest man In
your company" Dlrector-"Oh. he'll
be homely enough when the camera
man and the developer get through
with him. You see. he's engaged to
the star, and both Of those boys are in
love with her."-Film Fun.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-09-09

It's a wise man who knows how to
live on his wife's relations.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
To Make RusselPs
Lake Park Regular
GreenlUich Village

Russelps Lake Park, the city's only
pleasure jaunt objective, and now
featured by natural swimming
pool filling from fresh spring water,
Is likely to be converted into a regu-
lar Greenwich Village before the
coming spring season.
A stock company is being organ
lied here with view to developing
the natural resources of the lake
and park, constructing a concrete
wall swimming pool within the big
lake, building a gymnasium, skating
rink, with all the necessary ice
cream. soda water, and pop corn con
cessions, ct cetera. The prospectus
as issued by Alex Findley who has
the property under lease, and who
has been operating the swimming
pool the past two seasons, is attract
ing many who would invest in
mueh-needed recreation resort In
Paris that properly conducted should
be profitable, and plsns In detail
will soon be prepared
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Tennessee Fire Prevention
Committee Will Meet
City Council.
Outside Interests Invited
Also To Gathering
City Hall.
Individual Fire, Risks To
Be Pointed Out And
Action Taken.

Prevention of fires In Paris will
be the principal and only matter
to come before the city council in
special meeting at the city hall to-
night at seven o'clock when the
committee from the Tennessee Fire
Prevention Association will be here.
The list of visitors will include
Chairman r. w. Davis, and Com
mitteemen Norman B. Berry and
John o. White from Nashville.
To this meeting of the council
has also been invited a representa-,
tive of the Rotary and Lions Clubs,
chief of the fire department, chief
of police, superintendent water plant,
executive committee of the city and
county school board, electrical engi-
neers, and fire insurance agents.
Any others who would like to at
tend will be welcome--there is to
be a general open and free discus
sion of this important detail
An inspection of the mercantile
buildings, the special hazards and
school properties in Paris has re-
Gently been made, and the fire pre-
vention committee will bring with
them the inspection reports for such
risks, showing the defects that were
found, and the joint meeting is for
the purpose of inaugurating co-ope-
ration in having the improvements
made as recommended.
1t is also thought when this is done
it will enable a reduction to be
made in the fire insurance rates now
in effect here. The city has re-
Gently added 60-ft ladders to its
fire fighting apparatus, made an
emergency connection with the L. &
N. water supply, and provided several
other minor details in connection
with fighting fires. This will be
brought to the attention of the COM
mittee in the councils effort to OBJ
tain reduction in rate.
The meeting will be at O'Clock
at the city hall-right on the hour
dot according to the precedent of
the council
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
METHODISTS WILL
RECEIVE MEMBERS
Additions Following Revival just
Closed Will Be Taken Into
Church Sunday.

Following the close Sunday even
ing of the three weeks revival cam
paign at the First Methodist Church,
Rev. w. C. Waters, pastor, an.
nounces that at the eleven o'clock
services at the church, next Sunday
morning, those who have given
their names for church membership
and any others, will be received into
the church. All these are request
ed to be present.
He asks the children of the First
Methodist Sunday School who have
expressed the desire for church mem
bership, 20 meet at the church Sun
day afternoon at three o'clock, that
the church VOWS and what church
membership means. may be explained
to them and he cautions parents
of these children that this be not
overlooked.
Rev, Norman Guice and his song
leader, Mr.. Alexander Jones, went
from Paris to st. Louis where they
begin a meeting this week in a
Methodist church. An over-crowded
church was present at the closing
revival service Sunday night, and
the response to the evangelist's ap-
peals was great. In the evangelistic
Sunday School services, Sunday
morning a number gave their names
for church membership. At the
meeting Sunday afternoon, a number
responded when tithers were called
for when those who would establish
family altars was asked, and when
young people who would offer their
lives for Christian service either at
home or abroad were sought.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Three Committees Lay Plan
For Gathering Next
Tuesday P. M.
All Business Interests To
Be Represented At
Court House.
Chamber Commerce Need
More Apparent Now
Than Ever.

Tuesday evening at half past seven
o'clock there will be a great gather.
ing of business men at the court
house with a view to launching a
chamber of commerce in this city,
and unless the present plans of the
Rotary Club, the Lions Club, and a
committee of other business and pro-
fessional men so awry, a long-felt
want for Paris will mature in defi-
mite shape.
To quote an editorial in a Sep
tember issue of The Parisian: Paris
sorely needs a business organization
in which every business man can
take part and aid in the progress
of the city from a business stand
point; a medium whereby town spirit
and good business can grow out of
pleasant relations, more concerted
action had, and clearing house
for the thousand and one things that
develop almost daily In the business
realm of the city and county. 1t
can be organized if launched on a
business basis, and it can be per-
petuated thereafter almost automat-
ically"
The rounding into definite shape
of a business mems club or chamber
of commerce here is the outgrowth
of recent activity in the Lions and
Rotary Clubs, and came to a head
Monday afternoon when a committee
from each of these clubs met with
committee of business men repre-
senting the city at large, and con-
cluded to have great gathering at
the court house on next Tuesday
evening at 1880 o'clock, when a
record breaking attendance of Paris
business men is expected, A num-
Der of prominent business men will
address the assembly, committees
will be appointed, and permanent
plans perfected for launching the
organization, including the selection
of board of directors.
H. V. Somerville and Tom E.
Leach represented the Rotary Club
at the meeting last Monday; r. L.
Murray and j. L. Holland, represent
ing the Lions Club, with John H.
Arnett, Horace Jobe, Frank Bryant,
w. D. Cooper, j. M. Freeman, and
viii B. Porter representing the city
at large.
With the city now growing by
leaps and bounds, the need of a
commercial club seems more appar-
ent, and no particular one need
wait for any invitation further than
the above, to attend the Tuesday
night meeting. 1t is an open affair
and concerns every character of
business in the city, as we'll as pro-
fessional affairs
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Congress Of State Mothers
And Teachers In Full
Session Here.
Notable Speakers Listed On
Program Remainder of
This Week.
Schools Are Dismissed For
Occasion; Homes Open
To Delegates.

Representative women of Tennes
see, approximately one hundred and
sixty-five delegates from the state
organizations of Mothers Clubs and
Parent-Teacher Associations, are the
guests Of the city. and are being
royalty entertained in the homes OF
Paris. Hospitality reigns upmost
The Tennessee Mothers Congress and
Parent-Teacher Associations, which
opened its tenth annual meeting at
the First Methodist Church here this,
Thursday morning, is receiving gra-
cious cordially. Business and pro-
fessional men, all the clubs of the
city--everyone is joining the local
Parent-Teacher Association in well
coming the visitors, and in uphold
ing the hospitable traditions of the
town.
Stores and show windows are float
ing the p. T. colors, light blue and
gold; welcome signs are displayed
everywhere; Paris has on her com
pany' manners, and is enjoying the
honor of entertaining her prominent
guests.
The most of the one hundred and
sixty-five delegates arrived on the
afternoon trains, each carrying spe-
cial coaches, Wednesday, those from
Memphis and vicinity arriving at
Sis, those from Nashville, middle
and east Tennessee at 6:25; were
met by the reception committee,
composed OF the homes committee
of which Mrs. O. X. Womack is
chairman, and that includes, Mrs
A. e. Rison, Mrs. c. w. McGehee,
Miss Charlie McGehee, combined
with the social committee OF which
Mrs. Chas. F. Williams is chair
man and the other members, Mrs.
WI. I. Warren, Jr., Mrs Amos
Rhodes, Misses Edith White and
Ethel Robson, and We're assigned
to homes. The automobile commit
tee, whose chairman is Mrs. J. A.
Crosswy, were present with numerous
cars to transport the delegates to the
homes of their hostesses
An informal reception at the First
Continued to page fourteen J
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Is Equipped To Perpetuate
Water And Lighting
Facility.
Various Committees Ar
range For Handling De-
tail of Handicap.
Food Supply Is Reasonably
Good With New Crops
Harvested.

With the railroad strike looming
at times as a foregone conclusion,
Paris is beginning to make ready for
such an emergency, and concerted
action was had on Wednesday when
the Rotary and Lions Club leaders
met in joint session and appointed
two emergency committees of seven
members each, which subsequently
met for final organization and select
ed W. j, Holman, superintendent of
the water and light plant of the
city, as chairman, and. Dr. H. A.
Akin, local dentist, as secretary
Various subcommittee We're then
appointed for the purpose of max
ing complete survey of the city
with a view to perpetuating bust
ness and providing sustenance dur
ing any strike period. They will
report in joint session on Friday
morning for final instructions as to
methods of proceedure-the meeting
to be held at the city hall.
These subcommittee are as fol-
lows.
Equipment for Motor Transpor-
tation-C. F. Williams, Fisher Hum
phreys Tom Leach.
Gasoline Supply-C. " Ezell, Gus
Flake, w. D. Cooper.
Finance-R. l.. Dunlap, j, C. Por-
ter, W. C. Johnson.
Publicity-Dr. H, A. Akin, ], r.
Rison, Jr,, editor of The Partisan,
Ross Rogers, editor Post-Intelligencer.
Rates and Fair Prioe-W N. Por-
ter, Joel M. Porter, A. B. Lamb.
Fuel Supply-Fred Bryant, H. V.
Someville, Fred Blanton.
Food Supply-Chas. d. Trevathan,
w. r. Porter, Will Warren
Relief Work-T. B. Fairleigh, j.
M. Freeman, w. F. Balch.
Although at this hour it is diff
cult to analyze the final outcome
of negotiations now pending be-
tween the railroads and the en-
ployes who have voted to go out on
strike, which if called will effect the
railroads operating through Paris on
November 1st at o'clock a. M, it is
certain that there will be no suffer-
(COnfinued To naga fourteen \
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Chicago Meeting Wednes-
day Failed to Obtain
Results.
Brotherhood Leaders Say
ing Satisfactory Results
Only Salvation.
Another Meeting Today
Will Bring Matters to
a Final Head.

Following the meeting in Chicago
yesterday between the brotherhood
officers and the federal railroad labor
board, 1t is announced that the
prospects for a settlement were "cer-
tainly" no better than they were
before the conference convened, while
some of the brotherhood officers
declared "the clouds were darker
than ever"
The government is making its
final attempt today, Thursday, to
prevent the threatened general rail
strike when" presidents, general
chairmen, and executive committees
of the five train service unions
meet again in Chicago at con-
ference reported to have been ar
ranged at the instigation of the
railroad labor board
1t was understood that the board
would make the following proposals
to the unions today
THAT the unions suspend or call
off the strike ordered for next Sun
day. and based on the wage cut
made last July, pending decisions by
the board on further wage cuts or
on any revision of rules which the
employees fear the roads will ask"
The roads have already announced
their intention of seeking a ten per
cent wage cut, for the train service
men in addition to the IL per cent
slash of last July. Many roads have
indicated a desire to abrogate time
and a half for overtime also.
Whether the proposal which the
board is expected to make today
can prevent the strike is a question
no official would comment on.
Throughout the hearing yesterday,
they reiterated their previous decla-
rations that they could not call off
the strike unless a satisfactory set
tlement' was reached, and they de-
fined such a settlement as revocation
of the wage cut of July 1, payment
to the men of the wages they have
lost as result of that cut, and
promise by the roads not to ask
further wage reductions or changes
In rules for stated period
Board members declined to COM
ment on the meeting to be held to-
day but others pointed out that the
general chairmen, grand officers and
executive committees who will be in
attendance have the power to call
off the strike without reference to
any other body.
Executives of the big four brother
hoods and the switchmen's union.
after a day of verbal jockeying with
the railroad labor board yesterday,
declared late last night that no
power on earth save satisfactory
settlement" can prevent their men
walking out beginning next Sunday
morning.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
ANOTHER SIDEWALK READY
ALL THE WAY TO DEPOT

Another new sidewalk adorns the
city, and 1t too has been laid on an
important pedestrian thoroughfare.
1t Is the walk on the north side
of the levee on depot street, from
the foot of depot hill to and connect
ing up with the concrete walk on the
L. & n. passenger station grounds.
This new, and much demanded walk,
was completed this week, and thus
supplies a continuous concrete walk
from the business district to the
L. & N. passenger station. Contrac-
tor Boales says the walk, was SO
badly needed, he had to Fight
people off of it before it dried sut-
ficiently for use.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
COUNTY COUNCIL
WANTS MEMBERS

A membership drive Is being
staged by the county council, under
the direction of County Agent j A.
Patrick. An advertisement In this
paper sets forth the details There
are many big problems to come up
in the routine of the council in per-
petuating its cooperative shipping
plans and other measures for the
benefit of the farmers, and larger
membership is desired in order to
effect greater distribution of the
results. On Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday of next week a men,
bership campaign win be conducted
throughout the county, speaking
dates being arranged in the various
districts. Many visiting speakers and
principals connected with the division
of extension of the University of
Tennessee win be on hand for the
occasion.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Police To Seek
Out Ghosts Next
Monday Evening

Consequent upon the occasion
of Halloween, which will be
celebrated on next Monday
evening, Chief of Police Butler
is assigning his deputies and
extra men to various posts in
the city to watch out for the
ghosts that usually appear on
the event.
Chief Butler is fond of the
kiddies and wants them to have
a good time, but he keeps his
eye on the bad babies" and
any of them attempting to eff
feet destruction of private prop
erty will be dealt with.
There is big pumpkin crop
this year and the weather man
promises clear skies for the
occasion, and the celebration
can lie carried on without the
youngsters destroying neighbor's
property Take warning, mas
ter and miss ghostes!
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
VETS GO OVER TOP
MISSIONARY RIDGE

Going over the top at Missionary
Ridge and Lookout Mountain, Paris
and Henry County Confederate Vet,
Grams are mixing with the hundreds
from all over the south this week
at Chattanooga where the annual re.
union is in progress.
Those in the delegation from here
include w. d. Poyner. commander
of the Fitzgerald-Kendall local canip
and p. z, Pullen. adjutant. Others
in the party are: M. F. Smother.
nan, @. G. Frank, C. B .Bomar. Mr.,
and Mrs. A. w. Jackson and son,
William Hall, Mrs. H. C. French,
Mrs G, H. Poyner, Mrs. Rob West,
Ernest Brizendine. Misses Bomar and
Bowden of Cottage Grove. w. H.
Olive, and Mrs. w. Il. Smith.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
PARIS INSURANCE
MEN TO ORGANIZE

Along with the various clubs and
business organizations which have
been and are forming in the progress
era of Paris, the fire insurance
agents are getting together.
Fred Baleh of W. F. Balch &
Son, and T. w. Doty of T. w. Doty
& Company have inaugurated a plan
of organization of the fire and tor
nado insurance agents here and a
meeting will be held this week to
effect permanent details, place of
regular meeting. etc.. The insurance
club will have as one of its objects
the furthering of fire prevention
measures and reducing of risks, and
should inure. to the benefit of the
city in many ways.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
CITY FINANCE IS
BEING ASSEMBLED

Auditors are at work this week on
the books of the city water and
light plant and the city recorder.
preparing for the consolidation of
the city finances under one head to
be known as the city treasury. First
there Is being made an audit to
provide basis for assembling the
accounts, etc. Auditor Miller from
the o. R. Ewing G. Company office
In Memphis is engaged on the work
this week, and an additional account.
ant from the same firm will join
him next week. When the plan is
completed all payments of water
and light bills, advalorem and priv.
iiege taxes, property and personally
taxes, fines, ETC., will be handled
In the same office, thus saving the
taxpayers much time and trouble
seeking out individual collectors at
inopportune times and places.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Land Company No.D
Doing Land Office
Business In City

w. G.. Adams of the Adams Land
Company was in The Partisan office
Tuesday, and says he Is doing a
land office business" To be sure,
and he backed it up with facts and
figures. He showed us where he had
just sold a house and lot of G. w.
Bowlin's to Miss Dodge O'Brien; an.
other belonging to F. e. Moore to
T. c. Wynns; Mrs. V. B. May to
s. H. Compton; M, N. Anderson to
Mrs. Frank Sellers; r. G. Hicks to
c. M. Jones, Also the following
farm transfers were effected by Mr..
Adams company: W. T. Mcdaniel
to ]. F. Barton; e. ]. Melton to
n. E. She'll: w. G. Adams to E, r.
Jenkins: Wilton Burris to e. l.. Hill;
and c. NJ, Hendricks to j. f. Win
field.
After leaving the office, Mr.. Adams
telephoned back that 'it pays to
advertise"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Convention AT Methodist Church

FRIDAY MoRNINGConge called to order Invocation
a large, Mrs
K Mrs Fl f Aimms
Leavell
FRIDAY w.
Matinee Music Club Address Prof NJ NJ Phillips Music Address
DR. Harry Clark Stereopteon views NJ NJ Phillips
SATURDAY MoRNINGInvocahon $3.50 Rev. j. H. Buchanan
Music, piano. Miss May Minutes
White
AFTERNOONRepo auditing
Election officers
Invitation for congress adjourned
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
new PROSPECTUS
FOR A HOSPITAL
Mass Meeting Planned; President
Kings Daughters Organiza.
tion Invited.

After working for some months on
a plan which will provide a general
hospital for Paris, the committees
determined upon an arrangement
which seems the most logical. 1t is
proposed to erect a general hospital
and have II conducted by the Kings
Daughters national organization
Thus, 1t will be without the control
of any physician clan. Further de-
tails are expected to mature follow
ing the signing up Of a resolution
this week by local physicians and
surgeons pledging their cooperation.
If the movement carries the Thomp-
son street hospital will be dispensed
with as will the Hoyland Hospital,
and there viii be then only the one
hospital conducted by the Kings
Daughters.
In further connection with the
campaign which is to be launched in
the interest of this hospital meet
ing was held on Tuesday evening
when committee of representative
ladies met with the committee from
the Rotary and Lions Clubs. A
mass meeting is being planned, and
arrangements are being made for
the national president of the Kings
Daughters organization to come here
on that occasion. Those on the COM
mittee to arrange for this meeting
are Mrs. D. M. Mobiles, Mrs A. E.
Rison, Mrs A. b. Lamb, Mrs. Joe
On
telegram was received Thursday
morning to the effect that Mrs.
Doolittle, the retiring president of the
Kings Daughters organization, and
Mrs. Everett, the newly elected pres
ident, viii be in Paris Tuesday,
The mass meeting is called at the
Methodist Church Tuesday night at
1890
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
Progress Parade
In Paris Moving
On; Painter Busy

Decorator Stroup is engaged on
another job this week of store-front
decorating; this one being the Lamb
building on w. Washington street oc-
cupied by the Carter grocery on the
mains floor and offices on the Sec
ond floor Every week almost some
property owner in the main business
district steps into the line of pro-
gress. 1t is understood the remain
ing buildings in this particular block
are soon to be rehabilitated with new
show-windows and remodeled fronts
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-10-28
MICHAEL SAVAGE DEAD.

Michael Savage, prominent lawyer
or Clarksville and widely known
throughout this part of the country,
died at his home in Clarksville Wed
nesday morning following an illness
OF some three years. Cancer of
the tongue was the direct cause of
his death. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Savage was assistant attor-
ney-general under j. c. McReynolds
in President Wilson's first term. He
had many friends in this city.