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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-09-16
ELECTION
HELD TOMORROW
Usual Activity Among Candl-
dates and Their Friends. Be
Careful How You Vote

The democratic primary election
will be held tomorrow, and advice
to the uninitiated is
"Be Careful How You Voter
There will be very large vote
nolled in tomorrow's primary. 1t IS
understood that many of the wo-
men, both town and country, VIII
participate in this primary. Many
will do so for the novelty OF the
thing, while others will vote to sup
port some good friend whom they
desire to see hold office.
Both the candidates and their
friends have been quite active TINS
week. A vast amount OF gasoline
has been burned, and if any voter
has been overlooked it is because
he did not want to be 'lectioneerec
with. Friends Of the severa
candidates have shown their loyal
ty in an admirable manner. Thell
zeal has been matchless.
To the women who have not ia
miliarized themselves with voting
the ticket to be used will seem dlt
ficult. which it is; but with littl
schooling there should not be
GREAT deal of trouble voting for tn
right. parity. There are three car
tions on The ticket: One for count
court clerk, and following this ar
+be names of all the candidates
y Pick out the name you want
: vote for Eor county court clerk an
make a cross (X) mark after thu
naxe. Then conhes register and III
der that heading all the names
the ladies and gentlemen runnlr
1 for register. Bick out the name yC
waut to vote for for register al
mark q cross (X) mark after tn
Z name also. Then sheriff. On
two names appear under this ca
+ion. Mark cross mark after Il
name of your choice for sherl1
You can make but three Gro
= marks on the ballot.
:, We print the official ballot
low:
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-09-16
100000 Loss IN
GREENFIELD FIRE
Entire Business Block De
strOyed Sunday Morning
Two Men Hurt

Fire of unknown orig|n at q
o'clock Sunday morning destroyed.
an entire business block In Green-
s;old causing an estimated loss OF
100000. Several business houses
tho uostoffice and the city hall were
among the buildings destroyed. Two
volunteer firemen were slightly IN
iured by falling walls.
The fire was discovered at
o'clock in the farm implement ware
house Of E. N. ]. Brock q TO-
rhroa volunteer companies respond
I'D r. the alarm, but the flames
spread rapidly. Efforts were oe-
voted Principally to saving the sur
rounding blocks. :
The flames had burned out by .
o'clock and the district was nA
r,,;ns Practically every one OF tne
six buildings in the block is a to'"i
loss. d,,,,
Allen & Shannon Company, orS
1a merchants, was practically
destroyed, with $45,OoO loss parss
al,v covered by $4,000 insurance
N.Y. n.y. firm had just completed stock
mo- for the fall and winter 'rau'
and much of the new mercnalu =,
an @ not been removed from pack
h ina About $1,000 of goods wa
lns however. The building wa
a',,,ed Nv Jake Lynn and Mrs Ion
Allen of St. Louis. 4,,o,
The Brock warehouse was S
with farm implements VAiusu ~ :
s S 600, with $4,000 insurance In
R,,i1ding was valued at $S'SOO an
carried $1,000 insurance -
Nothing was saved from In
uos+office building, which was occ'
,;ad on the. second floor by tn
c;+v offices. All the city reeOrt
moro DESTROYED. The building we
who'd bv Jim Ray and Z "
crooms and was valued at $o'VV
With $4,000 linsuraAce' =,
other buildings DESTROYED lncp ~
ed a poOlrOOm occupied oy ~
Adams & Miller, $4,000 loss to u
hu;Iaing and $1,000 loss, with 81
900 insurance, to contenVs' "
blacksmith shop Of W. G. MOone '
practically total loss with 90
insurance, no valuation given; H.
parrvs barber shop, slight loss al
Miss Browns dressmaklng eSta
lishment, operated in cOnnectl
with Allen & Shannon IN quar'e
above the barber shop.
Claud Moseby, volunteer III
man sustained bruises about
head when he was struck by IAN
debris, and Morse Reddick "
slightly injured about the oody'
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-09-16
Weakley Co. Sunday
School Convention

When the committee made out the
program and set the date for the
Weakley County Sunday School
Convention at Thompson creek
Baptist church, Sept. 1922, it did
not think of the conflict with the
fair, and not desiring to conflict
with this great annual event, the
date has been changed to Sept. Is
and 20.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-09-16
DEATH CLAIMS A
SPLENDID CITIZEN
w. r. Hawks, Useful Citizen,
Splendid Man and Oevout
Christian Gathered Home

w. R. Hawks was born July 20,
1859. He professed religion at the
age OF Is and joined the church at
Pleasant Hill III Weakley county.
He moved to Gleason early in his
married life, moved his church
membership to the M, E. church,
South, at Gleason at that time,
and has been faithful, consist
ent member since. He has always
been an enterprising, useful 'cltl-
zen, always ready to help in any
and all public enterprises, and his
unusual mental capacity made HIM
a power in any cause he espoused'
He was always liberal, not only with
his church, but in all charitable
causes, Yet he was exceedingly
modest and retiring, never inclined
to put himself to the front or tt
display his liberaity or his menta
ability.
He was elected by his home PEG
nile a member of our county cour
ON more than one, occasion, and wa
member at the time Of his death
He organized and promoted tn
Glehson Sweet Potato ASSOCIATION
an organization Ehat has, perhaps
caused more comment in the pres
than any farmers organization l
the South.
Gleason, Weakley county, n
church, his many friends, his wifi
his children will all miss him, b'
he has gone to his reward, ne M
fought a good fight, and in n
death he has won victory al
: demonstrated the great truths
:, the saving faith of the christian r
ligion.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-09-16

The above is the obituary read by
Rev, Underwood here Tuesday af-
ternoon, when the mortal remains
Of ESQ. W. R. Hawks were laid to
rest in the Dresden cemetery, where
many citizens from various sections
of the county gathered to pay last
tribute of respect to this good man,
useful citizen and devout christian
gentleman. Mr.. Hawks died at his
home in Gleason Monday evening
at s o'clock, after an illness of sew
eral months of cancer of the stom-
ach. Though sick for many weeks
he did not complain. When ne
came home from Nashville several
months ago, after leading specialists
Caere pronounced him fncurabIe'
Mr.. Hawks was perfectly resigned
tCont4nued on page flve)
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
KIDNEY AND BLADDER !
TROUBLES CONQUERED
OR MONEY Bach

For 40 years. said DR.. Carey,
have been prescribing Marshrool
for kidney and bladder sickness and
now that I have retired from Actiys
practice ] have made arrangementi
with leading druggists to dispense
this wonderful prescription a.
moderate price on the money bacl
IL dissatisfied plan.
Beware OF kidney disease--~tho,1
sands die OF II every year who oughl
to be enjoying the blessings OF ~
and health. Watch the symphonic
II you have specks floating beforl
the eyes, puffy eyes. clammy feet q
moist palms, backache or sideacha
YOU ought to get a bottle OF ~
Carey's Marshroot right away.
1t has wonderfully benefited ten
OF thousands of cases Of kidney AM
bladder troubles and is the medicin
you can always depend upon. "a
| suits are guaranteed.
NOTE-'Dr. Daniel G. Carey ~
practicing physician for man
years and his great prescripti0i
| Marshroot added thousands OF gu
ferers from kidney and bladQ1
troubles. Hereafter you can Away
get this effective prescription at .
reliable pharmacists the countr
over. Keep in mind the name. ~
Carey's Marshroot prescription M
TT. No other medicine can take II
| place.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
NO MORE GAS IN
STOMACH & BOWELS

Ii you wish to be permanently re-
lieved of gas in the stomach and
bowels, take Baalmann's Gas-Tab-
lets.
Baalmann's GasTablets are pre-
pared distinctly and especially for
stomach gas, and particularly for
all the bad effecej coming from gas
pressure.
That empty. gone and gnawing
feeling at the pit OF your stomach
will disappear; that anxious and
nervous feeling with heart palpita-
ton will vanish, and you will once
more be able to take deep breath
so often prevented by gas pressing
against your heart and lungs,
Your limbs. arms and fingers
won't feel cold and go to sleep, be-
cause Baalmann's Gasrablets pre-
vent gas interfering with the circu-
lation; intense drowsiness and
sleepy feeling after dinner will
soon be replaced by a desire for
some form of entertainment. Your
distended stomach will reduce by
inches because gas will not form af-
ter using Baalmann's Gas-Tablets.
Baalmann's Gas-Tablets sell for
81, but be sure, get the genuine in
yellow package, for only then can
you expect the beneficial results
many others have experienced
Baalmann's Gas-Tablets are for
sale by all reliable druggists apd
| NJ, A. Snodgrass. 95 II II % 20
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
JURY DISAGREES;
evidence" GONE
Willis Sheetz' Preliminary
Hearing Futile.

Unable to agree upon verdict in
the case of the State versus Willis
Sheetz, given a preliminary hearing
Wednesday afternoon before Justice
Baker the accused was held for a
further hearing. Sheetz was charg-
ed with having had an unlawful
quantity of liquor in his possession,
about half a pint Unfortunately
perhaps for the State. the "evi'
dence" was destroyed after the case
had been given to the jury. The
State was represented by Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney D. H. Rodgers
and Attorney Reuben Fine repre-
scented the defense. The jury was
composed OF Messrs. Saul Warrentz,
NJ. W. Greenburg, P. H. DeGrange,
F. L. Griffith, L. o. Fulk and L. l..
Bentz. The jury is understood to
have stood four for acquittal and
two for conviction.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
In the District Court OF the United (
States for the Northern District
Of West Virginia.

In the District Court OF the United
States for the Northern District
Of West Virginia.
NOTICE OF SEIZURE.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN
that the undersigned, c. e, SMITH,
United States Marshal for the
Northern District OF West Virginia,
pursuant to an order of the Dis
trict Court for said District. on
July 2Sth, 1921, did seize and take
into his custody TWELVE PACK
AGES DRUGS LABELLED NON
PAREIL FOOD FOR HOGS. ELE-
VEN PACKAGES DRUGS LABEL
LED NONPAREIL FOOD FOR
STOCK, at the City OF Martins
burg; and at the town OF Inwood.
TWENTY-FIVE PACKAGES OF
DRUGS LABELLED NONPARIEL
FOOD FOR HOGS and TWENTY
ONE PACKAGES DRUGS LABEL
Ell NONPARJEL FOOD FOR
STOCK: and at the town of Bun
ker Hill, EIGHTEEN PACKAGES
DRUGS LABELLED NONPAREIL
AGES DRUGS LABELLED NON
PARETL FOOD FOR STOCK, all of
which said drugs had therefore been
unlawfully shipped in interstate
commerce In violation of Section
s of the Pure Food aud Drugs Act
of Congress, approved June 80.
1906. in that the said Drugs are
adulterated and misbranded Any
person claiming to be the owner
OF the aforesaid drugs, or having
anything to say or do as to the
disposition OF the same, Is reQuir-
ed to make claim to the under
signed United States Marshal with
In twenty days from the first pub
LEGATION Of this notice, which first
publication Is the 18th day OF Au-
gust, 1921.
Given under my hand this Sth
day of August, 1921.
C. E. SMITH, U. s. Marshal
for the Northern District OF West
Virginia. s IL 1t wk wks
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
SAY HE WAS
INTOXICATED

Charged with operating an auto
mobile while under the influence OF
intoxicating liquor, l.. o. Hemp was
arrested by officers Wednesday
night. Hemp and Preston Markle,
who was with him, are also accused
of having an unlawful amount OF
liquor in their possession, nearly a
pint, and one OF the men may also
be accused of maliciously slashing
the tire Of another party. They are
being held for hearing.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
SUPPER GIVEN
AT THE PARK

Mr.. A. c. Irons. former manager
of the old Central Opera House,
was the recipient Of a delightful sup
per at Rosemont Amusement Park
Wednesday night. The affair was in
honor OF his birthday and was ten
dered by his family and also attend
ed by members of his automobile
sales force. The honor guest re-
ceived some handsome birthday
presents.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
Experience of Providence Woman

Providence, r. TT took Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
for a female trouble and backache.
Itbegan just after my baby was born,
and did the best could about get
ting my work done, but had awful
bearing down pains SO ! could not
stand on my feet. read in the papers
about Lydia e. Pinkham' 8 Vegetable
Compound and the good 1t was doing
other women, and I have got dandy
results from it and will always rec.
ommend it. You can use these facts
as testimonial if you wish. Mrs.
HERBERT l.. CAssEN, IL Meni Court,
Providence, r. l.
Ohio woman for three years
could hardly keep about and
do her homework she was SO Ill.
Made well by Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound:
Fayette, O.-"For about three years
Twas verynervous and had backache,
sideache, dragging down pains, could
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
LEAVES HOSPITAL

Mr.. James F. Johnson. OF Keyser,
who was operated on some time
since at the Kings Daughters hos
pital for kidney trouble was able to
leave that institution and is now
recuperating at the home of his IA
Their. Mr.. Adrian Johnson, West Vir-
girlia avenue.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11

Mrs. Edward Rutledge, Winchee.
ter avenue, has returned from u
visit to her daughter, Mrs. w. W.
Moore, Johnstown, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Bowles and
son. Robert, Of Pittsburgh, are Wis
ting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Alex Mosier, East Martin street.
Miss Sarah Patterson, OF West
John street, Is visiting in Keyser,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
HAD FINE TIME

The Lutheran Sunday school pic
mic at Rosemont Amusement Park
was largely attended Wednesday
afternoon and greatly enjoyed. To
day the Presbyterian Sunday school
Is enjoying q similar outing at the
park.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11

Mr. Max Kirson Is in Baltimo
on business.
Assistant District Attorney Fl.
Byrer has return ed from Elkins.
Mrs G. w, Springer and daue
ter, Ella, North Maple avenue, q
visiting another daughter, Nj
Gladys Pike. at Smithsburg, Nd,
Mrs. Wolf kirson and daughtl
North Queen street, are visiting
Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
MOTOR TO FALLS

Assistant Assessor H. E. Johnson.
accompanied by his sisters Misses
Edna and Efile Johnson. Miss Hilda
Doggett and Miss Edith CAN'T, left
in his car for a trip to Niagara
Falls.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-11
SULPHUR EASES
PILES At oNC
Almost Instant Relief And !
Very Small Cost.

The moment you apply q lit
Mentho4Sulphur the itching, irr
ton and bleeding stops. Don't col
time to suffer because quick relf
awaits you.
Any druggist will supply VI
with small jar OF Mentho-Sulphl
This seems to soothe, heal and, ID
up the trouble quicker than an
thing else.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
Women and Children
Driven to Shelter
in Municipal House

New York, Dec 22.-Twenty-fou
women and three children were among
the hundreds who awoke Thursday in
the municipal lodging house, to which
the homeless were driven by the Bit
ter cold. A northwest gale carried the
mercury to within nine degree Of zero.
1t was reported today that upwards of
1900 persons spent the night in the
municipal lodging house and the Saliva
tion Army settlement house.
Little relief from the cold wave was
promised for today, but warmer tenn
peratures were forecast for tomorrow,
possibly accompanied by Christmas
snowfall,
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
DEATH CLAIMS
WAT TERs0N At
WINTER RESORT
Noted American Editor
Passes Away, Peace
fully as Result Of Cold.
Died as He Wished, Sc
rene in Faith All Is
Right on Other Side.

jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 22.-Colone,
Henry Watterson, known to the Amer
ican people as one of the last surviv-
ing members Of the old school of jour
naiism and to his friends as "Marse
Henry" died early Thursday at hotel
here.
Death came peacefully, the venerable
editor retaining consciousness almost tc
the end. and conversing during his last
half hour with his wife, son and daugh-
ter.
Colonel Watterson came to Jackson
vile several weeks ago in accordance
with his annual custom Of spending the
winter In Florida, usually at Fort N.Y.
ers. He contracted slight cold Tues
day and, while seated in chair We'd
nesday morning soon after breakfast,
he suffered an acute bronchial attack
and was ordered to his bed by his
physician. His condition grew worse
during the day and night and the end
came at .6:15 O'Clock Thursday morn
ing. The immediate cause of his death,
his physician said, was heart failure.
superinduced by congestion of the lungs
Looked for Beautiful Shore
Thus, "Marse Henry" passed to "that
beautiful shore" where, last October
he wrote his comrades Of the confeder-
ate army, he.was sure ''the bonnie flag
would be flying at the fore and the
bands will be playing Dixie on parade
and the pretty girls will be distributing
the Chattanooga Rebel, the newspaper
published by him during the war be-
tween the states ''to groups OF ragged,
red-nosed angels who have not forgot
ten the rebel yell"
Once before undergoing an operation:
he said to the managing editor OF the
Courier Journal:
II am prepared at any time to sur
render my life to God who gave it.
We do not know about these things
and I face the outcome with serenity.
whatever it may be-"
While convalescing from a previous
illness, Mr.. Waterson consented to
read some advance obituaries of him.
self and wrote this:
II am getting foretaste of my own
funeral-sitting up in the grave as 1t
were and reading the obituaries and
'grinning at the boys but very cheer
full and grateful. 1t is kind of nice
heaps better than being saddled
with motives and called names"
Mr.. Watterson was born Feb. 16,
1910, in Washington, D. c.
Survivor of Personal journalism
Henry Watterson was one Of the
last of the old-time personal journal
lists. More than half a century his
editorials, with their brilliant, original
and phrase making composition, at
tracted wide attention. They were com
mented on and copied by the press of
the nation. Besides his power in mold
ing public opinion through his editor
ials. Watterson's influence is credited
with having shaped the platform of the
Democratic party in more than one
presidential campaign.
It was perhaps through an accident
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23

Washington, Dec. 22-Purchase Of
American grain for the relief Of the
famine stricken peoples of Russia, tor
which an appropriation Of $2OOOOOOO
is made in q bill on which con-
gressional action was completed
Thursday, will be started Friday.
Negotiations are in progress be-
tween the American Relief admins
tration and the soviet government for
an arrangement under which the
soviet authorities would use the re-
mainder of the lunpledged gold taken
from the old Russian imperial treas.
ury in importing foodstuffs to aid
famine relief in the Volga basin, it
is announced by Secretary Hoover. .
Final legislative action on the bill
was taken Thursday by senate adop-
ton OF the conference report. 1t now
goes to the president. whose sigma
ture. congressional leaders hoped,
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
Reproved by Father
Girl Shoots Herself

Thermopolis, Wyo., Dec. 22.-Alberta
Woods. q is year old girl living at
Grass Greek, 40 miles from here, shot
herself through the heart with a 90
caliber revolver after her father had
reproved her for dipping her spoon into
a jam pot at the table. according to
word reaching here Wednesday.
other room and shot herself according
to the report, after writing a note
which said:
Dear Papa: I am giving up my life.
You can take your spite. out on some
one else. am through for y while"
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
NEW LAMP BURNS
94% AIR
Beats Electric or Gas

A new oil lamp that gives an amaz-
ingly brilliant, soft, white light, even
better than gas or electricity, has been
tested by the y. S. Government and
IS leading universities and found to be
superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. It
burns without odor, smoke or noise
no pumping up, is simple, clean, safe.
Burns $40 air and 90 common kero-
sene (coal-oiD.
The inventor G. III. Johnson, 600 W.
Lake St., Chicago, is offering to send
lamp on 10 days. FREE trial, or
even to give one FREE to the first
user in each locality who viii help him
introduce it. Write him today for
full particulars. Also ask him to ex-
plain how you can get the agency, and
without experience or money make
$3.50 to $500 per mnoth.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
Two Men Thought
Drowned in Attempt
to Row Across Lake

Coeur dAlene, Ida, Dec. Pin
dication that John Headmark and
Charles Crist were drowned Monday
night, when they attempted to row
across Windy bay in Lake Occur
d'Alene, from Rockenford point, where
they resided, to Amwaco, was revealed
last night, when pair of oars and
the hat of one of the men were found
on the bay. it was stated by Captain
Snider of the Red Collar steamer,
Harrison, which arrived here Thurs
day morning.
Captain Snider said a heavy wind
struck the bay Monday night.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
RELIEF FOR RUSSIA
TOSTART ON FRIDAY
Grain to Be Through Fund of $2OOOOOO Voted
BY, Congress; Bill Passed Conference Report
and Sent to President to Sign.

would start additional relief as
Americas Christmas gift to Russia's
famine regions.
The report was adopted in the abb
sence Of Senator Watson, democrat.
Georgia, who Wednesday served notice
that he would block action on it, at
least until after Christmas. Only 20
senators were in the chamber and no
dissenting voice was heard when the
presiding officer called for the vote.
The measure authorizes. the president
through such agency as he may desig-
nate, to purchase in the United States
and transport in American ships and
distribute corn, seed grain and preserv-
ed milk, to the distress Of Russia.
Bids will be received at the grain
corporation in New York Friday, for
supplying grain to ships at north At
lantic ports for shipment to Russia,
Mr.. Hoover said
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
Two Robbers Killed
When They Attempt
to Holdup Store

Casper, Wyo.. Dec. 22.-Two un.
identif ed robbers were killed here
Wednesday night when they attempted
to hold up a store few blocks from
the business section.
The sheriff's office had been in
formed Of the possibility of the at
tempted holdup a few minutes before
and three deputies we're rushed to the
store in cars.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
BLOWN AGROUND
BY CHESAPEAKE GALE

Baltimore, Dec 22.-The steamer
Cambridge, bound from Baltimore to
Claiborne with large number of pas
sengers was blown aground by a north
west gale off Wade's point, in Easton
bay. The steamer Governor Harring-
ton could not approach the Cambridge
without imperiling herself The be-
lief is expressed here that she is not
In any great danger.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
Christmas Pardons
Under Consideration

Washington, Dec. 22.-The list Of
Christmas pardons to be issued Friday
were a subject Of discussion between
President Harding and Attorney Cen
eral Daugherty at an afternoon con-
fernce Thursday night at the White
House. The list is known to contain
1877 names, among them number of
federal prisoners convicted Of viola
tions of war time laws.
Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-23
Cranberry Corner
Makes Turkey Sauce
High in Chicago

Chicago, Dec. 22-The city council
high cost committee will investigate
the corner" in the cranberry market
as the result Of an investigation by
Russell j. Poole. secretary of the COM
mittee which disclosed that the price
of the necessary fruit for turkey sauce
had jumped from $3.07 a barrel in
1914, to $33 barrel Thursday. The
price last September was $12 per bar
rel.