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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
MRS MARE OUT SOON

The friends OF A. s. Hare, secretary
OF the Natural Gas company OF WoSt
Virginia, will be glad TO know tina: he
Is now on the road to complete recovery.
Mr.. Hare has been patient at the ONO
Valley General hospital for several
weeks. but it Is expected that he Viii
be sufficiently recovered 10 leave the
hospital next week. Durir the past
few days he has been able to sit up
and spend some time each day in
wheel chair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
JUDGE DISCHARGES JURY

The jury hearing the evidence IN the
case of c. o. Wilson VS.. The "heellh6
Traction company was discharged yes
terday morning by Judge J. Is. SOM
merville. The case. which involves
suit for 5000 damages. occupied both
session Of circuit court Thursday, the
Jury adjournins/ Thursday afternoon
without ,renderins-a verdict.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
SPECIAL SERVICE AT
ST. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY

Sunday will be Whitsunday, the BIRTH
day Of the Christian Church and there
will be special service in ST. Matthew
Protestant Episcopal Church SUNDAY
Sunday evening in commentator OF
that great event. The subject OF the
sermon by the Rev. K. +. l. Striaer on
this occasion will Oe The Chrlstah
Church OF Modern Times We all owe
much to the church. and we all wish 10
help the church do its work. what
can the church do to solve the prop
lens Of human life and Of our own
times: There will also be special "hlo-
sunday music with an anthem by the
full vested choir. All are cordially in
yitcd. The service will last one hour.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14

4 man n good physical cohUII'Uh TS
almost certain TO enjoy life, while the
bilious AID dyspcptic are Respondent do
not aajoy their meats ard feel miserable
q gcod share Of tho limc This Ill feel
ing 10 nearly always unnecessary. y
Few doses OF Chamberla!ns Tablets to
tone up the stomach. improve the diges-
ton and regulate the bowels Is all that
IS needed. Try 1t. For sale by all
dealers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
POOLS WON'T REOPEN
Baehmnn says there 10 no
foundation for rumor circulated

Prosecuting Attorney Carl G. Bach
mann says there is no foundation what
ever in the rumor now circulating 10
the effect that the sale of baseball i
pools Will he permitted to be resumed In
this county. The prosecutor states
that he has no intention Of resembling
his original order in the matter dcclar-
ing that American baseball cannot he
kept clean as long as the public CANDLES
in the outcome.
II Is understood that not few pro-
prietors Of Market street soft drink par
lors which have been depending largely
upon revenue derived from tho sale OF
pools, are contemplating opening res
taurants. since the order forbidding the
sale of baseball pools went into effect.
P-P-O-R-T-U-N-I-T-Y
INTELLIGENCER WANT ADS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
GOODNIGHT TO SPEAK
President Of Bethany viii address Mems
Bible class at Vance church Sunday

Or. Cloyd Goodnight, president of
Bethany College. will address the Mems
Bible class OF Vance Memorial church
Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Dr.
Goodnight will occupy the pulpit at
Vance church at both morning and eve
ming services, and at the request or Mr.
Alfred laull, leader OF the Bible ,:nss,
he has consented to appear before the
men also. \ full attendance Of the
cla 10 urpad
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14
DONATION DAY AT HOME

The usual preparations for donation
day at home for the aged are being made
SO as to make this one the biggest aad
best they have ever had. The. managers
feel assured Of hearty response, judS-
ing from the past years. and they wish
at this time to thank the philosophical
people of Wheeling and Vicinity for
their interest $hoyn.
\ hearty response is solicited as this
is year when unusually heavy expense
has been contracted due to necessary re-
pairs ana new laundry equipment.
\ delightful day will be assured you
e you come and everybody is welcome
Come and see what splendid piece or
work Is being done for the OLD ladies or
our community.
The home for the Aged Women on
Thirteenth street has splendid report
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14

This institution spells Home TO all
its inmates and everything possible is
done for the comfort and happiness Of
those who live there. On Thursday 26.h
OF May will be held the annual donation
day at which you will be given An OPP
portunity 10 have a part in this good
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14

TODAY ONIiY-bccausc they're our regular l25O,,
and SIS skirts. Made of the best grade wool plalds
checks and striped in effective color combnat tons 2
Apparel shops-ssco1d
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14

An interesting offer to dressmakers and women who
sew much. We have reduced eight Ha-Borchardt sec
tional Dress Forms that arc regularly priced H. 95
Second Floor Il 3lilAing
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
MRS, STELLA Milan is SHOT FIVE
TIMES BY HER ENRAGED HUSBAND
Speed Fiend Fined
Here for Speeding

During the past week a negro
named Moss, working at the Estes
garage, was fined $3.50 and the
trimmings for speeding an auto
down depot street. A number of
people saw the car running at a
high rate Of speed, some estimating
the speed as high as 60 miles an hour,
but in fact he was only making SO
when he passed Recorder Lewis,
who came on to town and issued a
warrant for Moss. This is the Sec
ond speed fine the negro has paid
lately, we understand.
Keep it up, boys-the town is
sorely in need of some funds and
unless you violate the laws there
is no prospect Of filling the city
treasury, as taxes are not due and
payable until about Dec. l. But re-
member this-a fine you surely will
have to pay if you speed or run
with the cut-out open.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Special Train to Car
,ry Farmers to jackson

Arrangements have been complet-
ed for special train to run from
Dresden to jackson over the NJ, c..
& st. L. The train will leave Dres-
den at 6:15 a. m. Gleason at 6:19
and Mckenzie at 6:28 a. m. The
fare from Dresden, Gleason and
Mckenzie will be $3.50 for the round
trip. This special train will permit
farmers and others vic wish to Wis.
it Jackson to make a trip and re-
turn on the same day. This trip
will afford the farmer, his wife. and
boy and girl an opportunity to see
the growing crops on the station
farm as well as many practical
demonstrations that will take place
during the day. Yes, go. For fur
Their information cali the County
Agent. Farmers living near the /.
C. R. R. can go on regular trains.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Someone Evident
ly Out of Meat

Postmaster John Buckley was
here from Palmersville on Monday
and informs us that the smoke house
of Mr.. Sam Parish, residing in the
vicinity of LaFon's store, near Pal
mersville, was entered during Sat
urday night and robbed of two hams
and one middling of meat.
Mr.. Parish and family were away
from home. The smoke house was
securely locked, but the door was
forced open and the meat taken.
When Mr.. Parish discovered the
theft he Immediately sent to Water
Valley and got the blood hounds.
They took the trail and followed it
some distance, stopping at house,
but no meat was found and it is
thought the thief went by this place
for the express purpose of diverting
suspicion. However, greasy stains
were found on couple Of gates
through which the thief is supposed
to have gone. The stains showed
they were fresh, as did also newly
made tracks in the dust.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
CAPTURES
ESCAPED CONVICT
Bad Negro From Mississippi
Pen Shows Fight, is Knocked
Down. Attempt Forgery

When Sheriff Bullock command
ed a strange negro, giving his name
as Miller, to throw up his hands the
negro showed fight and the sheriff
had to knock the negro down with
his pistol to subdue him.
The strange negro is an escaped
convict from the Mississippi pen,
where he was serving a term for
forgery, having escaped four years
ago. When arrested he had on his
person checks from many different
banks over the country. He at
tempted to cash a check on the
Martin Bank, having Percy Shadd's
name to the check. Failing he
walked out to the home of old I'm
Gle Bill Templeton, colored, north of
Martin and spent the night. While
there he asked the old negro to sign
his name in book, saying he wanted
to write him when got to his desti-
nation. Uncle Bill did this and the
negro came to town and got a
check, which he filled out for $68,
signing Bill Templeton's name. He
presented the check to the Weakley
County Bank, where it was turned
down. He was told by DR.. Copeland
and Cashier Arthur Jones that it
was forgery and that officers were
then on his trail. This frightened
him and he destroyed the check and
left town. Sheriff Bullock and Dep
uties Dick Maiden and Jim Taylor
got on his trail. He was overtaken
mile out east in the Bragg woods.
Sheriff Bullock was alone and saw
the negro coming toward him. He
hid behind bush and when the ne
gro approached the ShefII Threw
his gun on the negro, commanding
him to throw up his hands, but in
stead the negro showed fight and
was given a sharp blow across the
forehead, which felled him to the
ground. He was brought to town
and the wound dressed, it being a
slight scalp wound.
Sheriff Bullock wired Mississippi
off. Gals and was notified to hold the
negro, who escaped from the pen in
that state four years ago. He is a
professional ,forger, and reward
of $50 was offered for him. He was
returned to Mississippi.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
JUVENILE COURT
WORKING OVERTIME
Five Boys, Ages From IL to Is
Years, Charged With Steal
ing. Held on Conduct.

Judge Hills juvenile court is
working overtime here of late. The
idea seems to have got into the era
NUNS Of boys that this court is for
their protection. Far from it, boys.
Also, don't think that the state re-
formatory is fine place to go, for
it is simply penitentiary for boys.
The difference between it and the
main prison is that no old criminals
are placed in the reformatory, but
the work, the scipline and the gen.
eral conditions are just as hard and
rigid. Stay away from it.
Judge Hill held court again al
Martin Monday, when cases against
Sullivan, Hill, Kellogg, Terrell and
Hamlet came up. The first three
named appeared for trial, it being
reported to the trial judge that the
boys had been administered whop-
ping floggings each, neighbors being
invited in to see the job we'll done
This is Judge Hills prescription
it's either that and good behavior
afterward or to the refrom school
boys.
Terrell and Hamlet did not APP
pear. One Of these boys was re-
ported too busy at work on the farm
to appear in court, and all cases
were continued, with the under
standing that if these boys continued
to behave, obey their parents, right
hard and go to Sunday school every
Sunday until school opens they will
not be sent to the reform school
now. If they don't do all these
things, then to the reform school they
go. The boys are charged with steal
ing candy from the City Talk anc
cigaretts from Halls cafe.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Congratulations Elk
tended Young People

Dresden and Martin friends are
extending hearty congratulations to
Mr.. Alfred G. Thomson and his fair
bride, upon the occasion of their
marriage in Union City Wednesday
afternoon at 4:45.
The ceremony was said ait the
Methodist church by Rev. Mathews
in the presence Of a number of
friends, among whom were members
of the Union CITY bar. The bride
was Miss Bonnie Bruce, one Of Mar
tins faifest flowers. While the
MARI age came as a surprise to many,
!,he close friends Of the young peo-
ple were informed some days ago Of
the approaching event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson will re-
SIDE here at the groom's lovely coun-
try estate, one mile from town,
and Dresden's social circles cordial
" greet Mrs. Thomson.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
INTEREST IN BLACK
BERRY INDUSTRY
Farmers and Others of Dres-
den Vicinity Pledge Large
Acreage. Order Plants

There is encouraging interest in
the blackberry industry in Dresden
and vicinity, and Mr.. King Webb,
who has been appointed to push the
proposition, informed us last Satur-
day that up to that time there had
been pledged 2512 acres to be set
this fall.
Those who expect to set this fall
will be compelled to place orders
within the next few days for roots.
And it is strongly advised that the
roots be put out this fall, since it is
nearly always impossible to get to
such work in the spring, when farm
ers and all others are too busy with
their regular crops to take on out
side or additional labor projects.
This is more especially true when
we have a late spring as we did this
year and the previous year.
Only few called Saturday. There
was no soliciting, but it is hoped
that very large number will sign
the obligation during the week pied
ing the setting of blackberries this
fall.
While it is true no crop of ber-
ries can be expected next year from
this falls setting, the land may be
cultivated in either corn, cotton or
tobacco, or any other crop that is
desired to be grown without the loss
of foot of land. And this will
prove great help to the berry plants
anyhow.
1t is stated upon what is consider
ed excellent authority that the de-
mand for cultivated blackberries has
lust started and that it next to inn
possible to glut the market; but
thousands of city people, as well as
others. who are deprived of their
liquor, are taking large quantities
of cultivated bIackberries and MAX,
ing them into wine to last for an
entire year, and that paying prices
may be expected for the next ten
or fifteen years. This seems rea-
sonable, and if it is true, which we
do not doubt, there ought to be some
mighty good money made from culti-
waited blackberries in this vicinity for
the next ten years.
Let's try it boys!
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Confederate Veteran
Answers Last Taps

Uncle Henry Cowardin, died last
Saturday at his home in Martin,
surrounded by loved ones who~hqd-
been summoned to his bedside some
days previous, when it became evil
dent that he could last but
few days. After funeral services at
the Methodist church by his pastor,
DR.. Hood, the remains were carried
to Gardner for interpent.
Surviving are Mrs. COwardin and
five children, the eldest being Mrs.
Bogue Farmer, residing near Green
field. Mr.. Cowardin had been citi-
zen of Martin for 35 years. He was
formerly an official Of the town, and
in this relation, as in all others, he
measured squarely and fully up to
the responsibilities. When the con-
fhct between the South and the
North broke out he volunteered and
his comrades say he made good
soldier When the roar Of the can
non had ceased and the war ended
Uncle Henry came home and con-
tributed his very best talents to-
ward restoring torn and bleeding
and devastated country, He was
good man, loved by all who knew
him and his familiar form and cheer
full greeting and hearty hand-shake
will be missed by hundreds who
loved and admired this fine old
christian gentleman. Peace to his
ashes
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Car Hits Phone
Pole and Damaged

Bud Moore's Ford took a run at
a telephone pole at the corner OF the
post office building in Martin last
Saturday, coming out first round
bested. No referee was required to
call time-the Ford stopped just
as soon as the pole was struck. The
damage done was a bent axle,
broken wind shield and an aged lady
in the car was cut about the face
by flying glass.
Mr.. Moore was going south and
another car was going north; Mo re
intended to turn at the corner and
20 east toward the freight depot,
but insteod of making a square turn
up to the right, he turned round the
corner and as the other car was
crowding him he headed his car into
the pole.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Two Shots Fired Into
PROSTATE Form on
Ground.
POSSE FORMED AND COUN-
TRY SEARCHED FOR MAN
Mrs. Milan Shot Down in Pres
ence of Three Men, Who
Were Powerless
MILAN SURRENDERED
WEDNESDAY TO SHERIFF

What is considered the most das-
tardly crime committed in Weakley
county since Will Sawyer shot Win
ME Strong to death in the 18th dis
trict fifteen years ago, occurred
Wednesday morning in the same dis
trict and in the same house,
when Joe Milan shot his wife, Stella
Milan, five times, using a colt re-
volver. Milan is SO years of age
and Mrs. Milan about 33. Both are
members of prominent families of
that section.
The shooting is an aftermath OF
domestic troubles existing for years
in the Milan home. At the January
term of chancery court Mrs. Milap
obtained a divorce from Joe Milan,
basing her plea on cruel and inhu-
man treatment. A few weeks later
in February, she and Milan were re-
married, and shortly thereafter their
troubles began again. They have
five children. Mrs. Milan is the
daughter of Meekin Nancy.
Last Saturday Mrs. Milan was in
Fulton and purchased some dress
goods for school dresses for the
children. Sunday Mr.. Milan is said
to have observed the dress goods
in bureau drawer and became en-
ragged at the expenditure. There was
company at the Milan home, and
it is said he remarked to Mrs. Mi
lam "there will be hell here to-
night" Knowing his disposition
Mrs. Milan left Sunday night about
10 O'Clock, when the company de-
parted, go;ng.to her fathers. Early
Monday morning Mrs. Milan and
her father, Mr.. Meekin Nancy,
came to Dresden and employed At
torney ]. w. Thomas to file bill
for divorce. They spent the entire
day here, leaving about 6 o'clock.
Monday night was spent at the Nan
ney home. Tuesday morning Deputy
Sheriff Rogers and Constable Cleve-
land Butts and another man, whose
name we have been unable to learn,
CONTINUED ON page five.)
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Hollow Log Proves
Veritable Fish Trap

One day recently Rogers Jones
found an old hollow log partially i'm
bedded in the mud at the river and
ramming his hand up the hollow he
extracted a fine large catfish.
Next day he went back and got three
out of. the same log.
Thus encouraged Rogers has visit
ed the faithful old log many times
since and altogether has gotten Is
fine catfish out the same log, which
has proven veritable fish trap. 1t
seems no one else knows the location
Of the log and Rogers steadfastly re-
fuses to reveal its location.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Heavy Loss Entailed
In Burning of Barn

Esq. Geo. Austin was here early
Monday morning from the First
district and tells US of the burning
on Sunday night Of Chas. Stephen
sons stock barn, together W tn 500
bales Of hay, so barrels of corn, a
FordsOn truck and an Overland
runabout car, besides a quantity of
gear, etc.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
but a careful investigation leads Mr..
Stephenson and others to believe
that it followed theft of gasoline
from the tank in the car at the barn.
just a few days previous to this
burn barn near Jones mill-burned
under similar circumstances, and it
was thought then that that burn
followed the theft of gasoline.
Discussing this question Of whole
sale stealing throughout the county
the other Gay with one Of the coun-
ty's foremost young magistrates, he
advocated that the county ought to
purchase a couple Of good blood
hounds, to be kept by the sheriff,
for use in trailing criminals; that
there seems to be so much stealing
Of late and that it is so difficult to
ferret out the guilty he believes a
pair of good blood hounds would be
good investment-so do we. A
small charge of $40 per trip might
be made for the use of the dogs and
this fund go toward their main
tenance.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
LONG AND USEFUL
LIFE. IS CLOSED
Noble, Beautiful Soldier of the
Cross is Gathered Home. His
an Honorable Career.

Elder C. C. McDearmon, the vete-
ran Baptist preacher of the Weakley
County Baptist Association, has
gone. He fell asleep Friday after
noon, June "a, 1921, after only a
few days illness. He leaves behind
him his wife, Mrs. Mary McDearmon,
a son and two daughters, several
grand children and host Of friends
to mourn his death.
Elder McDearmon was born in
Pittsylvania county, Va, on March
IL, 1884. At the age of two or three
years he moved with his parents to
Henry county Tennessee. He served
in the civil war as Confederate
soldier. In 1867 he was ordained
to the full work of the gospel minis
try by Old Center Baptist church
and from that tine on till death re-
lieved him of earthly responsibilities
he was actively engaged in pastoral
work. He was instrumental in or
ganizing the Weakley County Bap-
fist Association and organized eight
of the churches that make up the
association.
Elder McDearmon, with the excep-
ton of four years, had been pastor
Of the New Hope Baptist church for
the past 50 years. During this time
he had been going there on Satur-
day before the fourth Sunday in each
month. In the providence of God
it SO came about that he went back
there again for the last, long rest
last Saturday which was his regular
day to go.
According to the wishes of Bro.
McDearmon, there were two burial
services. The first service was Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock at Jol-
ly Springs, his home church, where
his membership was. Bro. H. W.
jackson, the pastor, preached the
sermon, after which talks were made
by the following ministers: M. E.
Woodbridge, G. 7. Mayo, 7. N. Hale
and Joseph Cornell. Also talks were
made by j. M, Foster, George Peery
and Finny Summers. 1t was very
impressive service. A large crowd
of friends was present at this SER
vice.
Then the second service was held
at New Hope Baptist church, some
Is miles away, where Elder McDear-
mon had been pastor for the past
81 years and where he expressed a
strong desire to be buried. Elder
Gardner, the co-pastor with Bro.
McDearmon, had charge here, but
according arrangements made sew
eral years. ago, Ed. Jesse Neal, of
Paducah, KY, preached the sermon.
Talks were made here. by H.
w. Jackson, C. A. Morrison, LA.
Winstead and pastor Gardner. Dis
m 'ssal prayer at grave was by Ed.
Jesse Neal. The floral offerings was
expressive of the love and esteem
in which he was held. A great crowd,
approaching a thousand people,
greeted the arrival Of the body at
New Hope.
He was a good man, loved and
honored by all that knew him. He
was naturally lover of people. His
visits to Dresden on first Mondays
to greet his friends from over the
county was the joy of his life. The
seed that he has sown will live on
and bear fruit long after his body
has returned to dust.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-07-01
Aged Lady Expires
Suddenly at Harris

Mrs. R. A. Gossu, SO years of age,
expired very suddenly at her home,
one mile from Harris station, last
Thursday, heart failure being the
cause of her death.
Mrs. Gossum was the only sister
of Mr.. B. E. Dodd, Martins nestOr
merchant, and of Mrs. A. E. Scott.
She was born and reared near the
place of her death and was rated one
of the very best women in the COM
munity. The remains were inferred
Friday at Chapel Hill. A host of
friends extend profound sympathy
to Mr.. Dodd and Mrs. Scott.