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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
Insolvent Notice

To The Creditors of the Estate of B.
p. Massey, deceased:
The insolvency of the estate of B.
P. Massey, deceased, having been sug-
gested to the Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
notice is hereby given, as required by
the order of said Clerk, to all persons
having claims against said estate to
present and file same with the Clerk
of said Court at his office in Carthage,
Tennessee, authenticated as required
by law, on or before Saturday the
First day of October, 1921, or be for
ever barred.
This June goth, 1921
S. w. WHITE, Adm for the estate
of B. P. Massey, deceased.
L. A. LIGON, Attorney. 6-23-4t
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
DEFEATED

S. S. Kemp of Scottsville, KY. spent
the weekend with his sister, Mrs. A.
L. Williams.
Mrs. Johnnie Hiett and children of
Carthage spent Friday with her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. l. G. Kittrell.
Dolph Landlord and son, Otis, of
South Carthage spent Thursday night
with Alfred Kennedy and family.
Miss Cornelia Williams spent FRI
day night with Miss Oda Boze
Mr.. and Mrs. Carsie Kittrell spent
Thursday night with Mr.. and Mrs. l.
C. Kittrell
ing several days with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. N West.
Miss Aline Jones of Carthage is
spending several days with her aunt,
Mrs. A. L. Williams.
Leolin Mckinney was the weekend
guest of Cordell and Walter West.
Mrs. Charlie West is at the bedside
of her father, Jim Hoffman, of Gran
vile.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Haynie and
children of South Carthage were the
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs. |. G.
Kittrell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle Neal of Nash
vile are spending several days with
Mrs. Mary Jane Cardwell.
Miss Vallie Mcclellan of Donoho
and Virgil Savage of Carthage spent
the weekend with Miss Minnie West.
Little Miss Virginia Haynie of
South Carthage is visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L G. Kittrell.
Carsie Duke entertained a few of
his friends Saturday night.
Mrs. Ernest Philips is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Kirby, of
Macon County.
III. r. Williams of Kempville was
the Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Williams
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
SPLENDID 3O7ACRE
FARMfFOR SALE.

I haveN thirty aares of good land,
not a footAof waste lana, for sale.
This small farn1 is located Ia mile
from Dixon ASpFings, adjoining my
home. Has a Gdod orchard in bearing
and is just the right place for quick
sales of all kinds. of produce raised.
This is fine land with a new three
room dwelling on it and a prettier,
better location couldAnot be found. On
pike and within sight of one of the
best little TOWNS in Middle Tennessee.
VIII sell at old-time, pre-war
prices.
Come quiek if you want a nice
home at bargain.
&C. F. BRANSFORD,
TT st. Dixon Springs, Tenn.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
LAND SALE
G. w. ALLEN, Gd'n:, Etc.
II r MIIIER FIT AT,


J. T. MILLER EFT AL
In Chancery Court at Carthage, Ten
nessee.
In obedience to a decree of the
Chancery Court at Carthage, Tenn.
made at the March term, 1921, in the
above styled case, will, on Saturday
the 10th day of July, 1921, at 2 O'Clock
p. m, in front of the court house door
sell to the highest and best bidder the
property in said decree described, be-
ing a tract of land known as the San
dy Grant fran, lying and being in
Sixth Civil District of Smith County
Tennessee, and described as follows:
Bounded on the north by the lands OF
Walter Mcdonald and Bud Donoho;
on the East by the lands of Jas. Dick
erson and Will Dickerson; on the
South by the lands of Will Dicker-
son and Geo. oldham; and on the
west by the lands of Joe Donoho
containing AZ acres, more or less.
TERMS OF SALE: Said sale will
be made on a credit of six, eighteen
and twenty-four months, and in bar
of the equity of redemption.
This Goth day of June, 1921.
JERE GARDENHIRE. C. &. M.
]. N. FISHER, Solicitor.
6-23-4t.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
NONRESIDENT Notice
LEILA WINFREE
vs.
TOM WNFREE


In the Cihcuit Court of Smith County,
TennesseeN
In this case it appearing to the sat
isfaction of the Clerk from Complain
PENDANT, Tom\ Winfree, is a non-resi-
dent of this state 50 that the ordinary
process of law 1not be served; it is
therefore ordered that publication
be made in the Earthage Courier, a
newspaper published in the town of
Carthage, Tenn, If0r four. consecutive
weeks, command ling said nonresident
Defendant to apPearAa the next term
of the Circuit Court, to be held in the
Court House, in the town of Carthage,
on the second M bnday b August, 1921,
and plead, answer or demur to said
bill, CIR the sa ne will Abe taken for
confessed, and set forA hearing ex-
parte as to him.
This 18th DAY of July, 1921.
J. NJ COX, Clerk
j. R. CURTIS, Sol. for Compl'ts.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
YUBY DAM, U. S. A.
HOT, ALL FIRED HOT

IT'S hot, blistering, bilin' hot in Yu-
by Dam. The weather gods are on
and have turned their damper down,
stood the thermometers upon tiptoe in
the town of Yuby Dam. The steam is
rising from the ground. Seems like
a little touch of the hereafter all
around in Yuby Dam. IT'S indeed
swinging time at hand in Yuby Dam.
Oh, for some good shade, deep, dark
and dense, to order made. A big
double breasted affair that won't rip
or tear that l can pull up around my
form so fair. The breezes scamper
down my shirt bosom and cat-lope
thru my hair. Oh, for some cool spot
where | can get, my dreams are of
fans with an electrical buzz and of
cold drinkstands and soda pops and
the coca cola's fizz and fuzz. Where
friend after after friend with a dime
to spend, comes whizzing in and or
ders the cooling gin. A glass for me
and a glass for him. IT'S music to
my ear to hear, what for you? Co
coco Gallo, oragne, lemon or beer 2" /
may be a beat, / do not care. I'll
drink all get, and get all l can. When
the cooling juice comes clashing
around I'll drink it down the heat is
so immense that / cannot collect my
scattered sense / am so hot | am
almost red. I'm nearly overheated
and have lost my oldtime pep. So
good night I'll fade from sight.
So hot cannot write,
I've done the best | can,
If you do not like it
care not Yuby Dam.
The over 'Ehet"
SLICKER SNAKE.
I've done well. considering It's
mighty near as hot as h. The heat
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
a national fund for the erectio

A national fund for the erection of
a memorial to F. W. Galbraith Jr., late
commander of the American Legion,
has been started by Homeward Post
of Philadelphia. A check covering the
first contribution to the fund has
been forwarded to the national head
quarters of the Legion at Indianapo-
lis. The Legion's committee of memo
rails of which T. Summers Walmsley,
of New Orleans, is chairman, has not
yet announced plan for a memorial
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
HOWARD COLLEG

as he followed the Christ the door will
be opened for US.
The golden gates We're opened,
A genie voice said, "Come,"
And with farewells unspoken
He calmnly entered home.
EDITH POWELL.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR TRUSTEE

POWELL-The Carthage Courier is
authorized to announce d. Frank Pow
ell as candidate for Trustee, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
FOR REGISTER

MALONE-The Carthage Courier is
authorized to annouce Mrs. Annie Ma
lone as candidate for Register, sub
Ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
Rheumatism Victims

Try R. P. R. 80 days free. $500
for so days trearytre44t-at the Car
thage Drug Co., Carthage, Tenn. Can
be sent by mail Anywhere. If.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
Mich Cows For Sale

Seven pure-bsed Jersey cows, all
with young calv9s for sale. Price
reasonable. Call BnNeither phone.
TT ct. Dixon Springs.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
SALMAGUNDI
(FESTUS.)


When you're down in the depths of
despair, and clouds have gathered
around you, don't go about beating the
air, nor let conditions confound you.
No, but let experience teach a lesson
we all need to learn,-"When the tide
goes so far from the beach it's always
bound to return"
1t doesn't matter with Mrs. Festus
whether the hen "SitS" or "sets -
What concerns her when she hears a
hen cackle is to knowwhether she's lay
ing or lying. She's a very useful wo-
man to her family; in fact the chief
factor in the household, and any de-
sire she may entertain to summer in
the Adirondacks viii be discouraged.
1t is preferred, too, that she be not
subjected to the Establishments of half
breed Indian guides.
1t is reported that stock company
is soon to open up for business IN
Dixon Springs, and will carry full
line of patent churns, barbed wire,
quinine, fence posts, flee powders,
false teeth, gum shoes, anvils, boys
caps, wooden legs, horseshoe nails, Gu
cumber seed, fish hooks, chewing gum,
safety pins, buckshot, toothpicks, ca
noe paddles, assafoetida, ramrods,
Sloan's liniment and cooks.
I'm in favor of good, broad, safe
Democratic dog law that will please
everybody and won't interfere with
the rights of the dog.
boldly and defantly, here and now,
announce as my platform should de-
eide to become a member of the next
General Assembly. But hardly think
| can be there
And / avail myself of this oppor-
tunity, my friends, to say to you kind
ly, but firmly, that l cannot accept
the office of County Treasurer which
you so kindly offer me. / am comfort
ably fixed, like my neighbors and my
home and my family appear to like
me well enough. With strong local at
tachments the thought of having to
escape to Canada and leave it all, is
not a pleasant one While assuring
you of my sincere appreciation of the
opportunity l feel impelled to decline,
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14

FISHER-The Carthage Courier is
authorized to announce John Lotion
Fisher as a candidate for Trustee, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14

The Elks lodge of Lafayette, Ind,
has withdrawn plans for Fourth of
July celebration to avoid conflict with
a celebration of the American Legion.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14
To The Creditors

of the estate of J. K. Terrell, deceased;
In obedience to an order made by
the Chancery Court at Carthage,
Tenn. in the case of
j. w. Bellar, Admir-. ct al I
VS..
Mrs. Cleo Terrell ct al
The creditors of the estate of J. X.
Terrell, DECEASED, are hereby notified
to have themselyes made party to said
cause by petition, and to file and prove
their CLAIMS against said estate in
said cause within six months from
this date or they may be excluded
from the benefits of said suit and
from sharing in the assets of said es-
tate. Said creditors and claimants
are also hereby notified that by order
of said Court in this cause, they and
each of them are enioined from insti-
tuting any suit against said estate
otherwise than by petition in said
pending cause, and all parties now
suing said estate are enjoined from
proceeding their suits further than to
judgment
This July 18th, 1921.
JERE GARDENHIRE, C. & IA.
j. N. FISHER, solicitor. That.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-07-14

Girls cover up their ears because it
is the fashion and modest men cover
up their eyes because girls leave so
much uncovered. Oh, well, things are
not hopeless merely because they go
from bad to worse" so long as they
haven't gone from worse. to worst.
There is still some hope.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02

as they were - years ago VIC milht
now be trembling for the future Of
American institutions.
But American city government is
now distinctly on the upgrade
Cities. instead Of being a clog on
political progress, are pointing the
way. Practically every reform now
being urged for our state and ma
tional government was first applied,
tried out and proved in the cities.
Scores OF American cities are bet
ter governed than any of our states
Few indeed are rs badly managed
as most American counties.
What has brought about this
change? Certainly IL has not been
due 20 chance or to a sudden awak-
ening OF the people by some great
calamity such as the Galveston flood.
Il has not been duo To the ef-
forts OF the national political parties
or their leaders. These have usual
~ been obstacles to be overcome
,ather than aids TO progress.
The chief reason for the improve
ment Is TO ne found in the couraE-
eous. persistent and patriotic appli-
cation Of good American brains TO
the problems Of city government.
Few realize the careful and long
continued study that has been given
TO city government by practical men
and women Of great ability. Mr..
Gi,bertson. the author or articles
which are 10 be published in the
News-Times, is one Of these.
These people have not believed in
short cuts 10 municipal salvation.
Best OF all. they have refused 10 give
up their ideals OF democracy.
They have not thought that cities
could be saved by some hocus-pocus
whereby the people were deprived
OF the power 10 control their govern
ments. On the contrary IL has been
a first principle with them that pop
ular control OF government must be
extended.
This * why We can look forwa I'd
with such confidence 10 continued
Improvement IN American city gov
ernment. The progress so far has
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
STEAMSHIP OWNERS
TO REDUCE WAGES
Reach DcciCiOn to Rcadjust
Wages After Conference
With Benson.

Ey Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. April 1-Decis-
ion to reduce the wages Of 10000
men employed on American ships
operating out of Atlantic and Gulf
ports was reached Friday at - con
ference of representatives Of the
American Steamship Owners asso-
citation and Chairman Benson of the
shipping board.
Agreements under which the sea-
men are now working expire May
and the steamship owners sought
the approval of the board to plan
for readjusting wages ant working
conditions. The board however.
declined 10 approve any specific
plan. Chairman Benson said. and
the terms of the wage reduction.
proposed by the owners were not
made public.
The steamship owners were told.
the chairman announced. that the
board was thoroughly in harmony
with the view that there must be
readjustment Of wages necessitating
a reduction, and modification Of
some Of the existing regulations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
Declares Cities Leading
Political Reforms Better
Administered Than States

been based on investigation and
sound thinking. not on guess.
In his articles Mr.. II. 5. Gilbert
son tells the story Of the origin and
progress of the most efficient plan of
city government yet devised-a plan
which is at the same time more DEM
ocratic than any other
lIr. Gilbertson knows wher'sS he
speaks. lie was born in the west,
trained fore his work in tho east and
was for several years executive sec
rotary of one of the most influential
national organizations engaged in
work Of this kind. lie is now in
business i'm Chicago. but is one Of
those all. too rare business nfcn who
retain an interest in public affairs.
(Mr. Gilbertson's first article on the
City Manager plan will he printed
tomorrow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
EXPECT DEPARTURE OF FORMER RULER
Shimn,y Artist
Calls Husband
Mere NOnenity

By United Press:
CHICAGO. April bee Palmer,
who since her origination Of The
weIl-known shimmy. has shaaen her
shoulders in some OF the bes, the
aters Of the country, today attempted
10 shake her husband.
Bee Palmer today applied for a
divorce from her husband Al Siegel.
who plays the piano in the act while
she quivers.
Anent Siegel. Bee had the follow
ing things 10 say in her divorce pc
tLtion.
He is inssnely jealous of my su-
perior talents. He looks on every
applauding spectator as a rival for
my affections.
He is mere noneniy. blooming
like the Flower in the weil-known
poem, merely TO waste his sweetness
on desert air of a Kerosene circuit.
ITO be able to give the right inter-
probation OF the shimmy one must
be at rest before one goes on the
stage. With my husband in the act
] I'M never at rest"
Bee was married a few months
ago.
The shimmy is the synchronized
undulations of the muscles OF the
upper limbs" defines her dance.
She didn't define her husband.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
TEN UNACCOUNTED
FOR IN CHECK OF
WRECK SURVIVORS
Steamship Collision Occurs a
Mile Off the Coast of
Washington.
BY Associated Press:

BY AssOCis ted Press:
SEATTLE. Wash April 1.-The
Pacific Steamship company Friday
afternoon announced that \ COM
plete and careful re-check OF sur
Nivors from the steamer Governor,
sunk off Point Wilson carly Friday
after a collision with the steamer
West Hartland, showed seven pas
sengers and three members Of the
crew unaccountcd for.
The West Hartland. which arrived
here Friday with survivors struck
the Governor in a a sianting direc-
tion. according 10 ships officers.
crumpliug the freighter's bow. and
cutting the passenger boat almost in
two from the starboard side.
According TO passengers, the West
Hartland partly supported the Gov
ernor with her nose driven deeply
into the Governors side. lut as soon
as the freighter backed clear. the
passenger vessel began 10 sink.
Mile or shore.
The collision occurred less than "A
mile off shore. directly opposite the
Point Wilson lighthouse. near Port
Townsend. in the strait Of Juan de
Fuca The Governor les believed 90
lie in about - fathoms of water.
According TO PUrscr Holezer. the
Governor was on her course. II being
customary 10 steam close 10 shore IN
making the Point Wilson light
Ships officers declared the night
was fairly clear. with a light fog
overhanging. William g. Thomas,
1CONTTNCED On PAGE FOUT0
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
UNCOVER NEW FACTS
IN WALL ST. BLAST

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April important
facts i'm possession of federal and
municipal authorities bearing on the
solution of the mystery surrounding
the Wall street bomb explosion of
September 16 1920. were made
known here Friday from two Off
cial sources.
William J. Flynn, chief OF the
bureau Of investigation Of the de-
partment OF justice. stated that the
perpetrators had been identified
weeks ago by agents Of the depart
ment as members OF the same radi-
cal group OF plotters responsible for
the bomb outra ges of 1919 in va
rious eastern cities and that a vigor
Gus international hunt for them is
in progress.
This aunOuncepent was substan-
tiated 10y a statement before the
board Uf estimates 10y Maurice T.
Connolly. president of the Borough
OF queens. who urged delay of the
proposal TO increase the reward from
$4,000 TO $4,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
BRITISH STRIKERS
CAUSE NO TROUBLE
Enginemcn Stick to Posts to
Prevent Floods Pre-
diet Short Fight.

BY Associated Press:
LONDON, April 1.-The country
wide cessation of coal production
throughout Great Britain's coal area
Friday because OF the miners
strike thus far has not been produc-
tive of trouble in any Of the mines.
where the enginemen are reported
10 have stuck to their postss TO pre-
vent the pits being flooded. This
raised the belief i'm some quarters
that the fight will not he long. es-
pecially as the miners lack the
funds necessary to continue long
strike.
Meantime certain of the bis
iron and steel industries. in order
to preserve the works from the
shrdlu shrdlu Il
consequence of n stoppage of coal
supplies. closed down Friday.
others on the northwest coast OF
England are expected to shut down
early next week.
So far MS negotiations between
tho mine owners and the men arc
concerned, some members OF the
Coal Owners association. with the
authority TO negotiate, have re-
manned i'm LONDON while Frank
Hodge. secretary of the miners
union. is here. authorized 20 treat
for the men il favorable oppor-
tunity occurs Government circles
are reported to be slightly optim-
istic regarding the situation in view
Of the action Of the owners and
others in safeguarding the pits
from flooding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
ASKS u, 5. MORAL
AID FOR FRENCH
Niviani Confers With Lodge
on French Relations
With Germany.

WASHINGTON. April Confer
encss were continued Friday be
tween Rene Niv1ani. envoy extraor-
dipaTy from France to this country.
and members or the Harding ad
rninlstration on his part TO obtain
the moral support OF the United
States for France In working out
her problems for peace and recon
structfon.
Following his conference Thurs
day night with prominent senators
and officials. the former French
premier conferred with Sen. Lodge.
chairman Of the foreign relations
committee. Al his home Friday a.
well as with other government rep
resentatives. and advanced particu-
lsriy his discussion OF the prob
lens France is confronting in her
relations with Germany
II was said authoritatively FRIDAY
that NJ Nfv1snis visit is not for the
purpose OF discussing the financial
affairs Of this country and France
ON the other hand IL was said tha.
Ia addition TO taking up the ques-
ton OF moral support for France in
its relations with Germany. II has
in view as a corallary. consideration
OF the possi Ole termination bN the
United States OF tse war with Ger
rnany by a separate peace resolu-
tion. Questions OF industrial recon
straction are also said to be under
discussion. involving possibly an in
yltau6on for the United states to
send an agricultural mission 10
France.
Although republican senators.
who have participated in the dis
russons, said Fridsy they doubted
whether NJ. Nivianis visit would af-
feet the international policies OF the
United States and those who favo-
separate peace with Germany le'
A. be known that they would still
v-'ress such action upon congress. the
former premier u. understood TO
have received assurances that the
rev administration does not intend
a. cease 10 hold Germany account
able for the obligations incurred
bv her - tho allied and associated
power IN the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-02
SAY GER MANS MUST
PAY OBLIGATIONS
Officials Stop Rumors by Au-
thoritative Statement
OH Attitude


wASHINGTON, April l-Eumors
via London OF CDnvcrea tions be
tween Germany and the United
States az TO reparation payments
brought an authoritative statement
from administration officials Friday
that the attitude of the United
states toward Germany is that she
must accept her responsibility for
the war and pay her obligations to
the fullest extent she is able.
The London advices from Berlin
said 10 was undersf God Germany
ha6 made certsin proroeals 20 the
United states regarding reparation
payments. including a suggestion
that she assume liability for part Of
the debts OF allied powers 20 the
United States There was no con-
firmstiou os the receipt Of any such
proposal. although Commissioner
Dreael AZ Berlin has reported on
converse tons with German officials
in which the reparatious question
came up. The nature of these CON
versations was not disclosed.
In connection with the subjec;
however. occasion was taken 70
make perfectly clear the general at
titude OF the new administration
toward all matters involved ia the
controversy between the allied
power and Germany which led 20
occupation Of additional German
territory The policy ~ this gov
ernment was summed up I'm tho
terse assertion thar Germany must
acceIt full responsibility for the
war and pay her liabilities 20 the
full extent Of her ability.