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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
NOLEN AND HUNTLEY
FREE in BOND Case
The State Defeated in the First
Stolen Bond Case Tried in
Memphis this Week

w. L. Huntley, Jr., banker,
and H. Diggs Nolen, druggist
were found not guilty Tuesday of
a charge of receiving stolen prop
erty in connection with the market
ing in Memphis of a block of
$4,000 of liberty bonds alleged
to have been part of the loot OBJ
tanned by bandits who held up
brokers' messenger in Brooklyn
last November and escaped with
approximately $466. 900 in bonds.
Six men we're indicted in this
liberty bond scandal in Memphis,
and because of the prominence of
some of those alleged to be con-
nected with handling the bonds
much interest has been felt in the
outcome in this the first trial.
Other cases are to be called
later, but the state is going to find
it difficult to convict, judging from
the evidence brought out in the
first trial and its result upon the
jury.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06

The editor took a walk over a
considerable portion of the town
last Sunday. Huntingdon has
many attractive homes and beauti-
full lawns, and we found that they
are, in the main, being we'll kept.
The town responded fairly well to
the clean up movement and if the
work will continue we will have
this summer a beautiful town.
There are some things that should
be done and we take it will be done
by both citizens and city authori-
ties which will add to the attractive
ness of the town. There is some
improvement going on, and we
found many evidences of civic
pride in the resident portion OF
the town.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
JUDGES RACE HURTS
REPUBLICAN PARTY
There is Much fractional Feel
ing Manifested and Desper-
ate Ends Resorted to

The bitter fight among leaders
of the republicans in West Ten
nessee, growing out of the judges
contest, is going to prove hurtful
to that party. Leaders are torn
to pieces and desperate ends have
been resorted to in the interest of
candidates that will prevent har-
monious action in the future.
Personal spite, factionalism and
the making of dirty charges
have placed the contest on a low
basis. 1t makes no difference who
is appointed, the position, which
should be considered one of dig.
nifty and honor, has been brought
down on level with factional ward
politics to be booted around any
old way to win out.
We care nothing about the
future effect it may have on the
party, but it is certainly unfortu-
nate that in securing a position
like this such methods are recog-
nized and permitted by a great
party.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
School CONFERENCE
OF COUNTY WORKERS
The County Educational Board
and High School Friends
Meet Here

The County Board OF Education
and members of the various High
school boards of the county had an
important conference in the county
snperlntendent's Office last Tues
day. The purpose of the meeting
was to look into the school condi-
tions of the county, more specially
with reference to the high schools
and the method of employing
teachers, and fixing salaries etc.
4 The boards of the various high
schools employ their own teachers
and fix their salaries, subject. how
ever, to the approval of the county
board of education.
A schedule Of salaries for the
rural elementary schools was fixed.
There is a slight reduction in the
salaries this year from what ob-
tanned last year. Taking the
schedule fixed for the high schools
and the rural elementary schools
means to the teachers an average
reduction of about 81. so per month
per teacher. The price is fixed
according to the qualifications and
special preparations etc., of the
teacher.
The school board is out of
money. There is no more money
coming in until the taxes for
1921 are collected and that will
not be until toward the end of this
year. The financial condition of
the county is such that it is diff
cult to borrow funds to meet the
running expenses of the schools
and teachers cannot wait for their
salaries. This condition is giving
the county board much worry and
a solution is not in sight. 1t is
hoped, however, that some arrange
ments may be made so that the
schools may not be forced to
suspend.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
Liberty All

The first Sunday in May gener-
ally finds a large crowd at Liberty
All and last Sunday was no ex.
ception to the rule. Quite a num-
Der attended from Huntingdon and
community. A sermon was de.
livered at the II o'clock hour, but
much time was spent in singing
which proved a very attractive
feature of the days program. AS
usual the conduct was fine. This
is a good community and those
who attend as a rule have an en-
ioyaole day, and give attention to
the services.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
AT Hollow Rock

The usually large crowd was at
Hollow Rock last Sunday. The
first Sunday in May Away attracts
a large number of people to the
old Hollow Rock church near the
Junction. The Primitive Baptist
have for years made this a special
occasion and while many go for
the services yet a large number
attend to see the crowd. meet
friends and have an outing. For
several years tough characters
we're drawn there and there was
much bad conduct. The officers
became vigilent in trying to break
up the misconduct and haYe sue
ceeded quite we'll in doing so. We
understand the conduct last Sun
day was very good and no arrests
we're made.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
Irrelevant Station

Carpenters and masons are maxi
ing good progress on the new
Louisville 6 Nashville passenger
and freight depot at Irrelevant.
They are ready to put on the roof
ing, which is to be of fireproof
material. Citizens of Irrelevant
are very proud of the building and
it is said that it will be the best
line station on the road from
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
Some Oil Talk

We understand there is some
prospects of another test we'll be-
ing put down if proper arrange
ments can be perfected, and we
see no reason why this cannot be
done. A new company is making
Investigations. and will likely have
representatives here soon. We be-
lieve we have the oil and it will be
found ifa thorough test is made.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
court HOLDS U. 5.
PRIMARY LAW INVALID
In Decision it is Decided that
States Have Jurisdiction
in Primaries

Setting aside the conviction of
Senator Truman Fl. Newberry, of
Michigan, and sixteen others, for
violation of the Federal Corrupt
Practices Act, the Supreme Court
held Tuesday that the act was un-
constitutional.
The court was unanimous in
reversing the convictions, divided
five to four as to the validity of
the law. Chief Justice White and
Associate Justices Pitney, Clark
and Brandeis dissented from the
courts finding that congress was
without power to regulate state
primaries, but concurred in the
reversal which, they thought,
should have been based on the
error of the trial judges instruc-
tion to the jury.
This case grew out of the Mich
igan election of 1918 in which
Henry Ford, as the democratic
candidate opposed Mr.. Newberry
for the U. S. Senatorship. Mr..
Newberry had been nominated in
primary in which there was
much corruption it was charged.
He was convicted and sentenced
to prison for his participation in
this corruption. He was later
elected to the U. S. Senate, but
has not participated in the senate
proceedings since his conviction.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06

Louisville TO Memphis when CON.
pleted. Concrete platforms will
be put down, with concrete floors
in the Offices and waiting rooms.
The building will be equipped
with all modern conveniences, in
GLIDING a sewerage system. The
work will not be completed until
about the middle of the summer.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-05-06
Mr.. D. Cook Dead

Mr.. D. Cook. a prominent and
for years a leading citizen in the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
EXPERT
 ON PUGS, SPEAKS
 PIECE ON DANBURY

The fight was held in Seifert's old armory, a building to which is at tached mem ories of many an old time sporting event, and the place was packed when the boys entered the ring George, by exercising con- siderable foresight, had secured his money before Boyd climbed through the ropes.
 The first round was as tame as a present-day banquet, and the fans be- gan to champ on the bit'' when the second round was about half over and nothing had happened. Some of the boys in the two bit seats got eX- cited. and the entire audience began to roar for somebody's blood.
 Unkind remarks were flung at the South Norwalk gladiator, and the Danbury man was urged to murder the Clam Digger The yelling in creased during the last minute of the round, and finally some fan. aroused to Q state of uncomfortable fury, hurled a handful of peanuts at Boyd.
 The missiles fell short of their mark and unfortunately aIighted in a shower on the noble brow of 'SIe- vie'S'' manager. This was the final insult Jumping up on the corner of the ring. George made a negaphone of his hands and yelled:
 You big stiffs, this man ain't try ing to fight. He's stalling, If he ever hit this ham he'd tear his block offI'
 ''Stevie'' hurd1ed out of the ring be- fore his managers speech was half over, and thereby escaped the hurTi- cane that followed. In a. Norwalk lunchroom early the next morning. George denied that he was mauled much" but admitted the truth of the hat town slogan, 'tDanbury Crowns Them All"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
By "SAPPER. SANFORD.

Among the boxing experts who had the satisfaction of seeing their pre- dictonS come true last night, when Bennie Weafer of Norwa1k knocked out Steady Stead1nan, of Bridge port, at the Casino. was George Gray. the popular Norwalk sportsman and ex-Gght manager. George was among those present at the ringside, and an nounced just before the battle. that Steady would be lucky to last five rounds. The Norwa1ker's choice was 8 good one.
 George has had consid erab1e expe- rence in the ring game, taking up the spirrt first as a fighter and later as a manager. His career as a swinger of the rnitts lasted for only four rounds, but it would take a, lot of time to tell the whole yarn about that battle As a manager, George stayed for quite a time, but finally came to grief in Danbury, where, in years gone by they used to stage few eX- hibitions. The story of Georges downfall, as related by Norwa1k fight faps goes like this:
 Gray had under his managerial wing, one "Stevie'' Boyd, of South Norwalk, who was press agenbed by George as the coming king of the Ii lightweight division. fStevie'' had disposed of all the boys round Nor walk and had also taken on some good men in Bridgeport and New York. He was going good
 George signed his man up for a to Ego easy'' inasmuch as he had an- other fight scheduled for about week later. "Stevie'' was to put up an argument all right, but he wasn't going to hurt fainscf trying to put the Danbury man away.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
DEMPSEY CERTAIN
 TO APPEAR HERE

being raised through the Community Chest for twenty worthy and approv- ed charitable and welfare agencies and hospitals of the city.
 Dempsey positively will appear. Whats more, he'll make a speech. Bridgeport boxing fans may have seen Jack box and they may have seen him act in the movies but they've never heard him make a speech. That's a treat that is in store for Thursday night He also will referee the final bout of the program, the clash be- tween the BogaSh brothers.
 In the other bouts Irish Patsy Cur tain, the promising young Irish ban tam will meet Willie Cappe, Joe Hall and Young O'Leary will tangle Billy Prince, the pride of the Hollow, will clash with Pete Dunn, Young Roche will mix it with Young Hilsey and -tJim' Bones, the burlesque master of them all, will meet Young O'Hearn All of the bouts will be Around ef- fairs
 One Of the features of the evening will be the presence of Commandant Dernlody of the Salvation Army in Lou Bogash's corner. He's an old boxing manager. but it's been some twenty years since he stepped into a ring.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Bogash Fit
 For O'Catty

Tonight at the Pioneer Sporting club, Louis Bogash will make an essay to rehabiHtate himself in the esteem or the New York fans for his unsatis- factory showing with Bartffeld in his last appearance in the big town. This time he will have Jimmie O'Gatty, the stocking Gotham welterweight, as his opponent. As a proof of O'Gatty seeking prowess it may De saId ne was the lad who kayoed Oakey Reyes. Reyes had a. k. 0. record or 19 knockout victories prior to his meeting with O'Gatty. The setto IS scheduled to go 15 cantos but 1t is expected that Bogash will leave the hall long before the scheduled final session.
 Bridgepoxt will also be represen nted in the se1rli-windup by Joe Hall. Hall will go against Johnny Williams, twice conuueror of Billy Prince, in 1O-round fray.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05

Jack Dempsey, heavyweight cham pion of the whole wide world, is to appear in person as the outstanding feature of the benefit boxing pro gram for the Community Chest, the united campaign for years charity at the Casino, Thursday night.
 But Champion Jack is only one of the many features. Perhaps the next enticing fstic morsel of the even ing is a Around exhibition match be- tween Lou and Patsy BogaSh, the popular Bridgeport welterweights, both of whom are making a grand dash toward the championship The match is promised to be a merry mix up-nOt that there is any trouble in the family, but that the two boys just can't get together without making the feathers fly. There will be five oth- CT bouts
 The bout is being held under the auspices of Team No. of the Com munity Chest campaign organization. The team is explained by Chief of Police Patrick J. Flanagan and is composed entirely of members of the police department (They are out to make a record in the campaign The tickets will be S2 for reserved seats and $1 for the other admissions. The money will go to the S475,oo0 fund
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
TRADE SCHOOL NINE
 READY FOR ACTION

The Trade school ball tossers will have their initial practice Wednes- day The local school won the state title last year by defeating South Manchester 3 to 0. Coach Erickson said today that his squad would re- peat again this year. My plan, Erickson sad, ''is to play at least ten high schools before June and then play for the Trade school title.
 The Apprentice boys will play about 25 games in all. They are try ing to book Fairfield and Danbury High school Coach Erickson claims his boys will be strong enough to beat the local high school The trade-learners wish to challenge the Hilltoppers but they claim 1t is folly to seek a game from the Hunt clan
 Al Paige, former Hilltop star, will captain the School boys. Paige was the best hitter in the City League last year. N1uchasky is slated to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
WHO'S Close-Ups Of Local WHO? Pennant Hopes
BUCK LAI, THIRD EASTMAN.

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  cup with He last tern Lea circuit Last season he had bit of hard his the batting 
 
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Fight Profits Reach
 $2,500, Reports Say

According to gossip in front of Connie Lewis bowling alleys at 10 a. IT,, stockholders of the Bridgeport A. & A. Co.,, are in line to pay higher income taxes next year. This, however, could not be verified by MessrS. Lewis or Fritz NuSanti.
 The cold blood of the affair is that the profits are said to reach S2 300, with the star bout be- tween Steadman and Weafer cost ing S55O, $500 going to Weafer and S250 to Steadman.
 Statistics are given to the pub lie by one who says he knows.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Florida Loves
 Local Players

The Florida State League is get ting to be favorite haunt for sBrid dgeport sandlot stars. Joe Clark of the Black Rock sec i ton expects to start for Jacksonville Fin a few days, soon as contract agreement is reached, to play first base Harry Burke, who played a few games with the local Eastern Leaguers last season and finished with the Sanford, (F'la-) team will play center field for Tampa this season, and William Ginger another { Brid exporter. will play third base flor the same team
 Grant CasserlF will also be in the
 Jacksonville lineup, being sold to that club to Chattanooga Eddie Null fancy who went to Chattanooga with Caserly will remain with the latter club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
berkshires
 Win First

The Berkshires, formerly the Blue Clippers opened their season with a win over the fast Rovers of the North End by the score of T to $ in 10 in nings. The feature of the game was the all around playing of Carr and Colgan. The BerkshireS are a r to IS year old team and would like to get games with teams of that age. Manager Colgan has signed up two new players in Bradley, a crack shortstop and Johnson, crack pitcher who worked out for four innings yesterday. The Berkshires challenge the Shamrocks for a game this Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Hunt Lays Rule
 Do1Ur 70 Athletes

The locals will present classy in field The first picking for these berths would be: Jepson, first; Mo CuIIough, second; Shea, short and Captain Maher, third. Harold Moss, Colivay and Whelan are all fighting for positions around the dirt path.
 Bobby Flynn and Dick Weldon have been assured of positions in the out field gardens. Bogash is also listed for this department
 The Red and Black are handi- capped for heavy hitters. Dick Vel don and Hill are the only dependa- ble men, known this so far.
 The locals will have to be in trim by week from Wednesday when they will oppose Choate Prep at Wafling- ford. They are slated to play Taft at Watertown the following Saturday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
BUCK LAI REPORTS
 TO MCCAIN SQUAD

every position on the team and is out to land the first base job.
 Henry Leasuere, Red Sox pitching recruit, is among the performers. al- so Specs Hummer and Eddie Len non. were among the fingers who worked out yesterday.
 Joe Hurley. Bridgeport boy. made a favorable impression on McCann. but waS informed his chances for making the team were slim. ''I have my team picked said McCann. of that's live dope the newspapers nev- CT heard of it.
 An audience of 500 fans or more saw the workout yesterday. ''If we have this gang out every day it'l be all riEht,'' unused Secretary Jimmy Kelly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Good! Good!! Said
 Daddy of Red Allen

Jimmy Allen, the daddy of Johnny 'Red' Allen. and one of the best known and respected residents of Bridgeport, was 1,- 900 per cent happy last night when he heard that his SorreI- topped youngster was the winner in the fight with f'SaiIor'' Vol.
 MT. Allen was attending a meet ing of the Mems League of the Blessed Sacrament church. He had just seconded a motion when someone whispered, hold on a minute"
 ''Red'' won, said the messenger of victory.
 Good! Good!" declared the noble daddy of ''Red."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
HittingTh Sport Trail
With Geo. E. Fnstbrook

Connecticut K of in bail this by ners of which will WIth Bridgeport Norwa Stamford neigh
 As S1arpe's to quit Yaes ath- tec orector friends Sharpe accorded The Sharpe nobody Sharpe know no of athletics
  the baseball nine
 With 2so pounds of avordupos Ruth is sare song to find it difficult to route The only remedy that for 1sa1nbino to make his home runs longer OVER 40,
 More evidence that it is athlete to be vet in when vim in two The suggestion that the Bridgeport tened the Marines looks like good
 Charley who at the of Derbes' is in line to second the motion - Gene McCann a reputation a inven little matter is not worrying him. All INDOOR PROGRAMS.
 of in he of indo : week. Tonight Y. M. A a of events be of promises 
 fight invited stranger n history
 course. stuffy A1cInnis join the salary line the first
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
BY PATSY.


 Buck Tai, crack thTd baseman of the Bridgeport team, today dOnned reported yesterday just as the prac- tice session was to break up for the day. Gene McCann smiled once during the workout session when he swapped handshakes with his star dizzy corner performer.
 Kenneth Grimes is out for first base job, although McCann says he isn't so gentle fan, how are you fig uing? Kenneth, between fungo Swatting, imparted the dynamic news that brother Ray is batting -560 with the Chicago Cubs and is sure to land the first base job under Johnny Evers- Grimes declared he has played nearly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
By EDDIE SHUGRUE

Prospects of the Hilltop ball team are rather fair if the candidates that were seen in action yesterday can be taken for an example. While there was about thirty out to make the nine. there was, perhaps about 50 lined up for the track team.
 Coach Fred Hunt said that the athletes must either stick to base ball or track although the eligibility rules show they can compete in both.
 Louie Hill, varsity man of last year, will be first string man on the receiving end this year.
 Mike Gallagher, Wolfe, Ryan, Rhell and Lavery were practicing for the mound position in mediocre fashion The Hilltoppers could greatly improve in this department.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Stratford Five
 Plays Locals

The American Legion of Stra6ord will play the Blessed Sacrament team at the Stratford Legion hall on next Thursday evening.
 The lineup will be as follows: Blessed Sacraments, Sentenrfch, If; Goyette. If; Jepson. c; O'Donnen, 1g; Williams and Delmore, rg.
 Stratford Legion: Williams and Clinton, If; Buckley. If; Wright, c; Wheeler and Boyle. lg; and Hafele, rg.
 A preliminary game will be played by the Legion Jrs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Tiilde1 Wins
 On Courts

Philadelphia, April 5-William T Ti1den. 2d, world and national ten his champion, in his first appearance here since his return from the Davis Cup matches in Australia, defeated Craig Riddle, Philadelphia, in an ex- hibition match on the roof of de- Richards, New York, triumpked over Carl Dicher, Philadelphia, 6-3 6-1.
 Tilden and Fischer won from Bid dle and Wallace Johnson, Philadelphia, 6-1. 6-4. in a doubles match.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Weafer After
 Lou Bogash

Billy Smith, manager of Bud Weafer, the Norwalk battler who showed his kayo speciality to Steady Steadman last night in the Casino bouts, is out with a challenge to meet Louis Bogash for the State welter title, or Teddy Russell, the Norwich flash.
 tBogash won't last four rounds in the ring with Weafer," Smith pre- diets. if a match is made.