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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
McCord-Spencer

A beautiful home wedding oc.
Cured in Huntingdon Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock when Miss
Ruth Spencer became the bride OF
Mr.. f. M. McCord. The home
was artisticallv decorated with
ferns, roses and sweet peas.
Upon arrival the guests were
greeted by Misses Lille Noles and
Tessie Mebane, and were served a
delicious punch, Misses Dorothy
billiard and Lessie Lifsey presid-
ing. Miss Mary Spencer, sister
of the bride, served as candle
lighter. Miss Frances Freeman
sang, "At Dawning" and 20
Promise Me-" with Miss Mamie
Payne as accompanied, after which
came the ceremony by Rev. 7. X.
Harper.
The bride was becomingly
gowned in her travelling suit of
blue tricotine with accessories to
match and carried a shower bou-
quet, while her sister and girls of
the bridal party wore corsages of
sweet peas.
The bridal couple left on the
afternoon train for Nashville and
Chattanooga and after the 10th
will be at home in Knoxville. The
groom was reared at Camden, saw
service in the recent world war,
and will enter school in the Uni
versity of Tennessee. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
S. H. Spencer, an attractive young
lady with a beautiful personality.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03

News was received here last Sat-
urdaY of the death of Neal A.
Pickett at his home in Arkansas
City, Kansas. on the night of May
% Mr.. Pickett had been in bad
health several months, but death
came following severe attack of
heart trouble. Mr.. Pickett, about
20 years ago married Miss Annette
johnson. daughter of the late
William johnson of Huntingdon.
His wife and one daughter, Miss
Vera Pickett, survive him. Miss
Vera was a student at Ward-Bel-
mont, Nashville, Tenn, and would
have graduated on June 3, but on
receipt of message announcing her
fathers death, left Immediately for
her Kansas home. Mr.. Pickett
was Sc years old and an active
member of the Presbyterian
church.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03

The following was taken from a
recent issue of the Commercial APP
peal, and the young man referred
to is a grand son Of Mrs. Mary
Prince, a sister of Mrs. w. l..
Noell:
Ben S. Prince, salesman with the
O'Donnell. Mccormick Company,
yesterday received communication
from the British war Office inquir-
ing whether he was dead or alive.
Mr.. Prince served with the British
forces during the world war.
According to the letter from the
British War Department the
body of a dead soldier wearing
Princes Identification tag has been
found. Prince replied that be was
very much alive and enjoying him
self in Memphis, u S.A.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03

children only one survives her
mother. But besides her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Morgan, who was with
her to the end, she leaves four
grandchildren and FIVE great
grand children.
Furneral services were con.
Quoted at the Sanders home at 2:30
p. N. Monday by Ira L. Parrack
pastor of the Baptist church.
Those who knew her best loved
her most and she had made quite a
number of friends 10 Merkel. She
never tired of speaking of the
kind friends she had found here.
May this be an inspiration to all
of US to try to do more for the aged
or for the shnt-in or for the
stranger in our midst. -Merkel
Mail.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
THREE Deep TEST
WELLS TO GO down
Some Hot Dope About Mem
phis and St. Louis People
Securing Leases

A staff representative of the Oil
and Gas Ledger, Bowling Green,
KY, gives out the following hot
dope about the oil situation in
Carroll county:
Three deep test wells, one OF
which will thoroughly test all OF
the possible oil bearing horizons
of this region down to the lime
stone below the Devonian black
shale, will be drilled in Carroll
county during the next few months
by operators new to this section.
During the past few months Men,
phis and st. Louis parties have
had men in here taking leases and
it is reported that at this time a
total OF 10000 acres have been &C.
Quired in different sections of the
county.
This acreage has been taken in
three blocks, one northeast of the
city close to the Henry county
line, another to The south between
this city and Henderson county
and the third to the south and west
down toward Gibson and Madison
counties. 1t is probable that the
first well, which will go below the
Devonian shale, will be drilled on
the block to the north of Hunting
don, which coveres an area Of
1000 acres.
"A we'll drilled near here re-
Gently went to some depth without
favorable results, but it is now be-
lleved that this hole was drilled
slightly off structure. The Ten.
nessee State Geological Survey has
defined one or two structures rum
ming down through this area, but
the county needs a great deal of
additional geological work before
its various structures can be de-
termined.
THE Tertiary and Cretaceous
sediments of this area are very
similar to those in which the big
production of the Ell Dorado field
in Arkansas has been found and it
is believed that a thorough camp
align Of the test wells will develop
considerable oil pools. The people
who have recently taken this big |
acreage are said to be we'll financed |
and this insures the kind of drill
ing which the area needs.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Atwood School

A special from Milan says that
Prof. A. L. Davis, of Milan, has
been elected superintendent of the
Atwood High School. He is a fine
school man and an educator of
note, and the patrons will be
highly pleased with his manner of
discipline. His wife has been
chosen as one of the teachers. She
is a lady of wide experience. The
school board was very fortunate in
securing their services for next
term.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03

Irby Edwards died at his home
near Rice's store last Sunday
morning at 6 O'Clock. He had
been in bad health for several years
with tuberculosis, but was con-
fined to his bed only a short time.
During his illness he professed
religion, but had never identified
himself with any church. He was
35 years old. and is survived by
bis wife. In June 1912 he was
married to Miss Vergie Bridges.
He is also survived by his father,
Emerson Edwards, two brothers
Carl and Daniel Edwards and two
sisters, Mrs. Walter Perritt and
Miss Essie Edwards. The funeral
services we're conducted at Chapel
Hill Monday by Rev. Pinson.
Many flowers, tokens of love and
friendship, covered the new made
mound. The bereaved have the
sympathy of many friends.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Girl Wife Suicide

A recent special from Paris says:
From Mansfield, Henry county,
comes the report that Mrs. Ernest
Simmons, of that section, aged 16
years, committed suicide by>shoot-
ing herself through the heart,
death resulting instantaneously.
She was formerly Miss Grace
Cook. While details are meager,
it Is said that child of her hus-
band by a former wife, bad a bear
ing on the events leading up to
her tragic end.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
WARE MUST serve
A TWO-YEAR TERM
Supreme Court Rejects Defend
ants Plea for the Killing
of Ben Birdwell

The conviction of r. E. Ware,
of Huntingdon. for homicide was
affirmed by the supreme court Of
Tennessee at the capitol last. Satur.
day. The court reporters made
the following report of the case
for the press:
RI E. Ware, of Huntingdon,
was convicted for the killing of
Ben BirdweIl and was sentenced to
the penitentiary for a term of not
less than two years nor more than
10 years for voluntary manslaugh-
ter. Ware is the owner of and
operates public garage at Hunt.
ingdOn. The killing of Birdwell,
which occurred about 8 o'clock
on the night of September IA,
1920, followed an afternoon craps
game in which Ware and Birdwell
participated, during which both
had become drunk. AT the con-
clusion of the game Birdwell at the
point of a knife forced Ware to
turn over to him $3.50 of the money
which had been won in the game,
which was in Wares possession
when the game ended.
"Birdwell having then started to
his home, near Yuma, was followed
by Ware, who bad armed himself
with a pistol and shotgun. and
was overtaken at a point on the
public road about five or six miles
south of Huntingdon.
1t was Wares contention that
when be overlook Birdwell and de-
manded the return of his money,
which had been taken from him,
Birdwell made an assault upon him
with a car jack, which he had
taken from his automobile, and
that he was forced to shoot Bird
we'll in self defense to repel the at
tack. While there were no eye
witnesses to the homicide except a
negro employee, who undertook to
corroborate Ware, the court found
that the weight of the evidence.
supported especially by number
of physical facts, overthrow
Wares contention and substanti-
ated the verdict.
The record showed that the car
jack with which Ware claimed that
Birdwell was assaulting him was
not found at the scene of the homi-
eide, nor at the automobile.
"Birdwell received two bullet
wounds from Wares pistol 10 bis
left side and the court found that
the location of these wounds, to-
gether with their range through
his BODY, was wholly Inconsistent
with Wares contention that be
fred at Birdwell when the latter
was advancing on him with the car
jack. The opinion of the court in
this case was delivered by Justice
Mckinney"
Mr.. Ware accepts his defeat be-
fore the supreme court in a sem
sible way and is determined to
make the best possible of the stu
alton.
Mrs. Ware, j. T. Peeler and
Marshall Priest accompanied him
to Nashville when he appeared be-
fore the supreme court.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03

Gated on the Bristol to- Memphis
highway will be invited to attend
8 conference. The announcement
that the meeting would be called
was contained in a letter from T.
B. King. manager of the highway
department, to the Association of
Commerce at jackson.
The meeting will be in the ma
ture of conference with the high
way officials and much good is ex-
pected to result in definitely locat-
ing the highway, also the letting
of contracts for grading and con-
structiOn.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Beverly Vaughn

Beverly Vaughn, IS, died last
week Of infrmities Of age al the
home of her son near Whitfhorne.
He was member Of the Mission
airy Baptist church add is survived
by three daughters. Mrs. Lucy De-
witt. Mrs. Pattie. Chandler and
Mrs. Chandler af Texas, and two
sons, Bob and Den1pse Vaughn.
After funeral services. burial was
in Shiloh athp Ground cemetery
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Mrs. Bostick Passes Away

On May %, Mrs. Julia Bostick
answered the summons to come up
higher. Mrs. Bostick was 81 years
old and had been in poor health
for some time, having come to
Merkel about year ago hoping
to regain her health. She was in the
home of her granddaughter, Mrs.
Sanders, where, attended by her
daughter. Mrs. Morgan, she had
received every attention that love-
ing hands could provide.
Mrs. Bostick was born in Ten
nessee and early in life became a
christian, uniting with the Baptist
church at the age of sixteen, and
for sixty FIVE years had led q con-
sistant christian life. Other seven
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Miss Josie Shuford

Miss Josie Shuford, 40, died at
her home near Whltthorne, last
Saturday, after a brief illness.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Anna Taylor, one brother, John
Shuford. Funeral services we're
conducted Sunday by Rev. Under
wood, of Kentucky. Burial fol
lowed in the family lot in Provi-
dence cemetery.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Census Figures

Tennessee's 1920 population of
2,337, 1886 was composed of 1885,
993 whites, 45l,758 negroes and
1874 natives of other races, the cen.
sus bureau announced. Sine 1910,
the white population increased 1912
per cent while the negro popula-
ton decreased by As per cent.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03

j. B. Gilbert, of Huntingdon,
publisher of the Carroll County
Democrat. visited the Press Office
this week. Mr.. Gilbert founded
the Martin Mail here on January,
1885 and after conducting the
paper for a year and a half induced
7. L. Turner to come here and
take his interest. Mr.. Gilbert was
here attending the trustees meet
ing at Hall-Moody. WeekIey
County Press.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Mr.. Newbill Improving

Mr.. Neal Newbill, an aged citi-
zen of the Nineteenth district, who
recently fell from shed and badly
iniuring bis shoulder, is improv-
ing slowly. Mr.. Newbill is about
10 years old and his age operates
against his rapid recovery.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03

Mrs. j. L. Richards, who has
been visiting friends in Irrelevant
for the past several weeks, is a
guest of Hotel Olive. She was &C
companied by Miss Carolyn Blanks S.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-06-03
Big Road Meet

Several hundred visitors are ex.
pected 10 jackson on June Is,
when representatives from every
town in this section which is To-
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
METHODISTS HOLDING
 SESSION AT VILONIA

The Conway district conference of the North Arkansas conference, NJ. E. church, south. began three-day session at Vilonia, 13 miles east of Conway this morning, with Rev. R. c. Morehead of Conway as presiding elder Quite large attendance of ministers and laymen were expected to attend. Among those who left Con- way this morning to attend the con- ferences were Rev. J. B. Stevenson and W. D. Vance of Russellville, Rev, Paul Bates of Dover, Rev. J. J Galloway of Morrilton, Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Lark, Mrs. J, F. Wills and Willis Me Donald of North Little Rock, Dr. F. s. H. Johnston, Rev. R. C. Morehead, Rev. c. M. Reyes, Rev. J. D. Kelley, Prof J, l, McClurkin and others of Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
GREENBRIER.

Rev. NanArsdell filled his regular appointments at the Nazarene church Saturday night and Sunday.
 Several attended the spelling bee at Wooster last Friday night.
 D A. Glover and family and Miss Lille Kirby visited relatives at Caney last Thursday,
 Several attended the pie supper at Chinquapin Friday night.
 Mrs Tom Brown had the misfortune of getting her arm broken one day last week.
 Mrs. Will Owen and Miss Lille Kirby spent Saturday night with the formers parents, L. F.. Jordan and wife of Sprinefeld
 Born to Rob Kirkpatrick and wife, February 28, q girl.
 Mrs. \. (. Ross of Enola was wis ting friends here last week. ! Miss F1oy Watson of Shady Grove has entered school here | Misses Jean Benton and Nanette Brunette of Wooster spent the week end here 1 Everybody remember singing Sun day afternoon, All are invited t
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
INSPIRING LECTURE
 BY WELSH ORATOR

One of the best numbers on the current combined lyceum course was the lecture at the high school audi torium last night by a Welsh orator, Arthur Walwyn Evans. What Amer ica Means to Me- was the subject of Mir. Evans lecture, and he spoke from the standpoint of Welshman, a resi- dent of four nations and a naturaliz- ed citizen of the United States. The instincts of democracy, he said, were inherited by Americans from nearly all of the European peoples as well as Anglo-SaXons, and this fact, he declared, should cause America to deal liberally with the people across the seas and should prevent a narrow na- tionalism from becoming the policy of the United States While referring to the wonderful opportunities of this country he sounded a warning against the abuse of its liberties.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10

Fresh catfish tomorrow at Central Meat Market.-d1t
 c. A. Holland is a business wis tor in Little Rock today.
 We can vulcanize your auto tires. l Conway Overland Co.-8-28dtf 1 Dr. Noah F. Frazer went to Little Rock this morning on business.
 Genikerfizz and the Woman in Green. Wait and watch.-3-5d6
 Special program at the Grand Fri day night-student loan benefit-dlt.
 The Woman in Green will eb in town soon. Drink Genikerfizz-3-5 -5d6t
 Sixty acres of land for rent; two houses. Call or see Roy McClendon. -2-12dtf
 For Sale or Trade-A few milch cows. Erbacher's Market. Phone 9O. -2-16dtf.
 Mrs. E. r. Edwards is spending the day in Little Rock, the guest of friends.
 For Rent-Four acres with good house, barn, garden, etc. Durham & 1 Co.-2-12dtf
 Dr. H. B. Hardy and Prof. Whit Morgan of Mathews township are in the city today. For Rent-Four-room house four blocks east of public square. Mrs. w. { B. Hines.-3-9d3t
 Willis flight will do your garden ing. Leave order with Bishop & Crow Call 116.-3-5d6t*
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Dodson re- turned this morning from a visit to relatives at Little Rock.
 Let us fill your car with gas at 25 cents per gallon. Use our free ser vice. United Motor Co.-2-16dtf
 If the bowels are clogged up poisons get into the blood, causing loss of strength, skin eruption, dizziness and vertigo (blind staggers). Prickly Ash Bitters will open the bowels drive out the impurities and restore strength, energy and cheerful spirits Price $1.25 per bottle. Florence Drug Co.,, Special Agents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
OTHERS DISCLAIM
 SUIT AGAINST ROAD

In addition to those mention in yes terday's edition of the Log Cabin Democrat as stating that the inclusion of their names as parties to the suit against the Conway and Damascus road district was unauthorized, others today requested this paper to make the same announcement for them Mrs. Caspar Dunn, whose name ap- pears on the complaint filed by Judge P. II. Prince as one of the plain titfs in the case, said today that the 1 use of her name was not authorized and she was surprised when she read it in the Log Cabin Democrat. Judge Prince spoke to me about the matter" :" she said, " and l merely agreed with him that l would like to have my taxes lowered if there was any way to do it, but did not employ him to bring any suit for me. l think since the matter has gone as far as it has, the best thing to do is to go ahead and pay the taxes, for l am in favor of good roads and we certainly need them. Anyway, do not wish to as sume liability for costs in the suit, in case it should be decided in favor of the road district"
 John Hess also informed the Log Cabin Democrat today that he had directed Judge Prince to withdraw his name as one of the plaintiffs in the road case.
 John Drummer today said he was not a plaintiff in the road suit, al though has name appears in the list. Il have been out of town a week and l never spoke to anyone about suing the road district" he said, "and knew nothing about a suit being brought until l returned and read my name in the paper. l paid my taxes, road tax and all, nearly a month ago, and had no thought of bringing any legal proceedings'
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

Taxi, phone 381.-2-22dtf
 Jitney. phone 41o.-6-2dtf Fresh weiners at Erbaehers.-3-9d2t Pork sausage at Erbacher' er's.-3-9d2t Home-cured bacon at Erbacher.s -3-9d2t
 We make abstracts. Durham X Co-2-12dtf
 Swifts Premium bacon at Erbach- ers.-3-9d2t
 Fresh catfish tomorrow at Central Meat Market.-d1t
 Mrs. Jo Frauenthal is a visitor in Little Rock today.
 J. R. Donnell is a business visitor in Little Rock today.
 Watch for the Woman in Green; Genikerfizz. -3-5d6t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
REQUEST ASSISTANCE
 IN CEMETERY WORK

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 It has been the custom of the Mem orial Association to send collectors out for the dues each year. This year we are going to ask everyone who owns lot in Oak Grove cemetery to send their dues to the president or treas urer.
 If you paid dues last year, it is the same amount. If you didn't pay last year, call the treasurer and find out the amount you are to pay. If you own one small lot it is $2; if two lots, $4, etc. Let every one pay into this fund to help keep the cemetery look ing attractive.
 A canvass of the business men will be made for a special fund. Sever al of the lodges and the Commercial Club have already subscribed liberal- ly to this fund.
 We are going to set apart one day this month eff the weather permits) and ask the public to assist in clean ing and putting the cemetery in first class order, then we will not have any trouble keeping it that way with the dues we collect.
 Now, let everyone send their dues in and help to make this work lighter and easier, for we are all busy wom- en. Everyone can do this and save IS much time and trouble. Quite a num- Der have already sent their dues and we must collect this money before We can start the work.
 Will you help in this?
 Mrs. Fife Lincoln, President
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10

We can vulcanize your auto tire Conway Overland Co.-8-28dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10

Dr. Noah F. Frazer went to Littl Rock this morning on business.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10

Mrs. Fred Middleton went to Alma this morning to spend the day with relatives.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10

Mrs. Fred Middleton went to Alma this morning to spend the day with relatives.
 Dr. L. E. Barton returned this morning to Little Rock after a short visit to his family here.
 See "silk Husbands and Calico Wives at the Grand Friday night benefit student loan fund.-1t
 R. s. Smith, representative for the Oliver Construction Company, is a business visitor in Little Rock.
 Let us fill your car with gas at 25 cents per gallon. Use our free ser vice. United Motor Co.-2-16dtf
 For sale-Eggs for setting, from a good laying strain of White Rocks. Phone 16. V. c. Craig-3-1
 Mrs. Ben M Woodruff and two daughters are spending few days in Fort Smith, the guests of relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. John Drummer and Mss Mary Drummer have returned from a weeks visit in New Orleans.
 Miss Phillips of Central, is to give a reading in the Band Concert Fri day evening at Central College.-d1t Do you enjoy good music, well played? Come to the Band Concert at Central College tomorrow night dit
 For Rent-it SI2.5O per month, five room house; lights, water; two blocks from public school. William M. Harton.-2-16eodtf
 Hear J. F. Sanders play solo on that big bass horn Friday night at the Hendrix Band Concert. Central College Auditorium.-d1t
 Maj. H. L. McAlister left this morning for Little Rock and Pine Bluff to assist in federal inspections of national guard units.
 For Rent Furnished rooms for bed room and light house keeping, near boarding house, also convenient to business part of town. Mrs. M. J. kincheloe.-3-Seod3t
 Plumbing-I am again in business in Conway. Temporary location at Dawson's lumber yard, phone 112. Residence phone 565. First class work guaranteed. W. w. Boyce-2- -2dtf. Clarence Easterwood of Shreveport, La, paid a short visit last night to his parents, Justice and Mrs. George M. Easterwood of this city. MT. Easterwood, who has been in the oil business for a number of years in Oklahoma and Louisiana, is now op- erating in the Fl Dorado field.
 River Land For Rent-50 acres rich sandy land Third and fourth-with main dwelling and one ? room house, both on river front. Quarter mile from good school. Also 35 acre hill farm one mile from river. Good house. pasture, etc. See Frank Troutman on Cribbs farm, Arkansas river-3-5d6t*
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10

Fresh catfish tomorrow at Central Meat Market,-d1t
 c. A. Holland is a business visitor in title Rock todav
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
CENTERVILLE.

George R. Alewyne and family of Conway visited o. Q. Snow and fam fly Sunday.
 Mrs. J, R. Williams is on the sick list this week.
 The Union Grove singing class met Sunday and elected R. H. McNew as their director. The second Sunday of every month is our regular singing day. Everybody come out and take part.
 March s.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-03-10
.ome and bring your books.

come and bring your books.
 Miss Ermon Douglass has return ed home after attending school here,
 Mrs. Lucy Thomas was called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Goldia Woods of Sherman, Tex.
 John Glover was called to the bed side of his sister, Mrs. Fannie Strick- land of Benton, last week
 The baseball boys say they are ready to play any team now.
 March 9.