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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Basketball Game


The Riddleton basketball team went
to Pleasant Shade last Friday and
played very fast game of ball with
the team of that place. The Riddle
ton tam won by the score of 10 to 1.
The Riddleton team started with a
rush, throwing three field goals in
the first five minutes play. Then,
having taken the lead, they were con-
tent with four more points and hold
ing Pleasant Shade to enc foul goal.
Hilton Massey, one of the fast
est forwards in the county, led in the
scoring, throwing six of the ten points
for Riddleton.
The Pleasant Shade boys fought
hard all the way and made a hard
effort to cage field goal but the Rid
dleton boys stayed with them so close
they did not have a chance.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Pleasant Shade

The rainy weather continues and
farming operations are at a stand
still. Some oats have been sown and
some corn land broken.
The school at this place is moving
along nicely with Prof. Leon Mathews
and Miss Eva Downs in charge.
DR.. M. M. Mcdonald of Cookeville
is visiting relatives at this place.
Aunt Bide Russell is visiting again
in this community.
There is to be a debate between A.
J. Sloan and a man named Rogers at
Pleasant Valley church, beginning on
Tuesday of this week. Elders Henry
Oldham and c. B. Massey of this
place expect to attend.
T. D. Sanderson was in Nashville
last week ON business.
Miss Anna Gregory is visiting Miss
Lucy Claridy.
John Harrison is getting out a
tombstone for Wade Smith who died
a few weeks ago. Mr.. Harrison is
an experienced worker in stone and
reports that there is an excellent
grade of granite on the farm of Wal
ter Sircy near here.
Calvin Gregory was at the bedside
of Cullen Ballou Saturday Mr. Bal
lou is very low from cancer and no
hope is entertained for his recovery.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
SOME CORRECTIONS THAT SHOULD
BE MADE IN OUR CIVIC AFFAIRS

In this issue of the Carthage Cour-
Ter appears an article written by a
pupil of the Carthage High School in
which number of good and timely
suggestions are made for the civic i'm
provement of the town. In the COM
munication it is suggested that the
back alleys should be cleared of the
rubbish and that the main streets,
sidewalks and vacant lots should be
kept clean, all of which the Carthage
Courier heartily endorses. In the
communication one thing in particular
was referred to that should have at
tention and that is the manner in
which the negroes block the sidewalks.
For the past several months the ne
groes have formed the habit of con-
gregating on one of the most prom
inent street corners in Carthage and
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
ONE NEGRO
SHOOTS ANOTHER

A little excitement occurred on
Back street in Carthage late last Sun
day afternoon when Tom Gibbs, col
ored, shot Charlie Jackson, colored,
with an automatic pistol.
Jackson, whom it is said has killed
two negroes, was paroled from the
penitentiary some weeks ago and
came to Carthage to make his abode
and it is alleged that he had not been
here long until he became too init
mate with Gibbs wife. AS a result
of this intimacy good deal of trou-
BILE was caused in Gibbs family and
the affair came to a climax when
Gibos and jackson met on the street
Sunday afternoon and Gibbs used a
six-shooter. One of the shots entered
Jackson's left side and came out near
his spine, two more of the bullets
glazed his body and the other three
shots went wild
Jackson was rushed to Nashville for
an operation and reports are that he
will probably recover. Gibbs was ar
rested and carried before Esq. Chap
man and after readily making bond
was released to await further develop
ments of the case.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Physical Education in
Schools of Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 19.-(SpeciaD
Realizing that the physical educa-
ton of children in the elementary and
secondary schools of Ohio have been
neglected. Representative w. E. Wen
ner, superintendent of schools at Ash
tabula, has introduced a bill in the
legislature to make such training COM
pulsory in every school in the state,
each pupil to be given not less than
$50 minutes of instruction in physical
education each week. This instruction
is to be considered regular part of
the school course.
If passed as it now stands, the law
will become effective Sept. 1, 1921, and
boards Of education that fail to pro-
vide for it will be in danger of being
deprived of any appropriations from
the state school fund.
This move for better health among
Ohio school children is a direct result
of the nationwide agitation that has
come about because of physical unfit
ness disclosed during the war. 1t is
believed that by placing physical edu-
cation in the lower schools, this sit
uation will be changed in succeeding
generations.
At present there is pending in con-
gress the Fess-Capper bill which wish
es to make physical education compul-
sorry in elementary and secondary
schools throughout the country.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
HICKMAN FIRMS
ISSUE DIRECTORY

The merchants and other business
firms of Hickman recently had printed
a directory, on which appeared all the
firms and business institutions of the
little city. Hickman is one of the
most prosperous towns in the county
and is one of the best business centers
on the I. G. railroad. 1t is located
in the midst of fine farming section,
where general farming is done and
livestock raising is made a speciality.
Around Hickman are to be found large
pastures of blue grass and other
meadows and On these pastures are
found large herds of grazing live
stock.
that the business men are alive is
evidenced by the fact that there you
can find most any article desired in
the stores land the town is blessed
with good hotel, a good bank, a
good mule market, good produce mar
ket, good livestock market, good mill,
garages, repair shops, barber shops,
and last but not least an excellent cit
izenship. Hickman has voted to in
corporate the town and when the char
ter is in working order many improve
ments will be made on streets and
school.
Following is the list of business con-
Germs as appeared on the directory
j. B. Gwaltney & Son, general mer-
chandise; Electric Shoe Shop, Hick-
man Implement Co.; C. D. Williams,
livestock; j. D. Baytes, blacksmithing;
F. V. Williams, drugs and hardware;
Hickman Exchange & Seed Co.; flour
feed, ETC.; S. s. Newport, barber shop;
j. r. Robinson, groceries and fresh
meat; Hickman Motor Co., general re-
pairing; Bank of Hickman; F. w.
Huddleston & Son, horses and mules;
D. H. Burge, blacksmithing and gar
age; E. M. johnson, life insurance;
r. J. Gwaltney, general merchandise /;
Hickman Milling Co.; L. D. Yeaman,
general merchandise; o. T. Barbee,
barber shop; w "A. Gwaltney, -four,
grain, ETC.; A. S. Jones, cold drinks
and cigars; Stewart Bros, general
merchandise and produce; r. l.. Ash
ley, produce.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
FOURTH LYCEUM COURSE
WARD WATERS COMPANY
COLONIAL THEATRE WE'D. NIGHT MARCH %
y AT 7:3O O'CLOCK

Mr.. Ward Waters heads of LyceyGn's most popu-
lar companies. THIS young artist, wien almost in his
teen began his LyeAV1m and stage career He studied
of platform wokk And he is entitled to his sue
cess.
AS character maRe-up>Artist Ward Waters ranks
high among the foremost fom entertainers of the day.
He brings to the Lyceu family not only talent, but an
originality and newness/thak are most refreshing
The company is vefsatieA For instance Mr.. and Mrs
Waters give whstlipg duets and the program includes
Rayet which gve ample OPPORTUNITY for their talents
as 9kas gyoa aa eo1n rxs mao
Miss Mabel Whitley the VOCALIST, is gifted young
singer WITH beautiful voice of clarity fexiblity and
sympathetic quality.
The Ward Waters program is oNe you will remember
long for its all-around cleverness.
Admission: Adults, soc; children 25c
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
SUICIDE OVER.
TRIVIAL THINGS

New York-More than 5000 sui
cides in 1920, an increase of over
1000 for single year, were brought
to the attention of the Save a Life
Legion, according to its annual re-
port, made public today. Life was
TAKEN" the report says, ''for the most
trivial reasons in large number of
cases"
"A man distressed because his new
clothes were unsatisfactory"
"A woman peeved because her hus-
band refused to eat pie she had
made"
"a man angry with his wife be-
cause she refused to vote the Demo
cratic ticket"
"A couple in dispute as to how far
a window should be left open for
necessary air during the night"
"a woman because of trouble over a
powder puff.
I'm 1920" the report continues,
3,567 men and 1904 women commit
ted suicide. Possibly the increase in
suicides among women may be due
to the fact that so many have recently
entered business and political life.
Unhappy marriage relations and pre-
sent living conditions also contributed
largely to the situation.
Divorce figured prominently in
self-destructiOn last year, more than
100 persons killing themselves for this
reason. The great number of farmers
who have given way to despair has
been noticeable and also farmers
wives. Possibly the many splendid
boys lost in the war have been the
cause.
Nothing could have been more re-
GREETED than the 400 soldiers who
have destroyed themselves since re-
turning from the war. Many also
have been guilty of homicide
s'This fearful and reckless destruc-
tion of human life is confined. to no
particular class or locality. Last
year in the United States there were
rs presidents and managers of large
concerns, 36 men in the millionaire
class and % rich women who became
weary of life and terminated mortal
existence.
"In 1919 editors of newspapers
seemed to be immune, but the past
year dozen or more writer's, includ-
ing two or three editors, helped to
make up the list. The lawyers num-
Der %, with eight judges. Doctors
supply the greatest number among
the professions, there being 81 report
ed to US.
Next to the physician was the ac-
tor and actresses. Forty were report
ed
Self-destruction among children
has reached an alarming situation In
1919 there were ATT children who end
ed their lives. In 1920 the number
was increased to 707; boys, 223, girls,
484. The average age of the boys was
Is, the girls, 10. Boys most frequent
ly used a pistol, girls poison. The
youngest suicide last year was years
old, the oldest 103.
mot only in the United States, but
all over the world reports show a
marked increase in suicide since the
war ended. During the war the rate
fell to the lowest in many years, and
this is always noticeable in time of
some great national calamity.
Social, economic and well-nigh in
tolerable conditions, which have grown
since the war ended, have grown to
cheaper the value of humans"
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
What Can Be Done To
Improve Carthage

By pupil of the Carthage High School
Carthage has a wide field of oppor-
tunity in this line. In Carthage the
streets are dirtier than in most towns
of it's size.
First, / would suggest that business
houses should have a regular clean
up, both in front and in the rear. All
of the groceries should be made to
keep their bottling boxes, bread boxes,
banana stalks and crates from in front
of their buildings and on the side
walk. They should also be made to
put some kind of container in front
to put banana Feelings, apple cores
and such waste in. And in what other
towns will you see coal cellars on the
main street with coal lying around it.
The public square in Carthage is
surrounded by hitching grounds,
blacksmith shops tobacco warehouse,
grist mill, turnip patch and dumping
ground for broken down wagons and
poles.
In other towns the alleys are not
full of poles and old building material
as it is in Carthage. These objects
should be moved and the alleys clean
ed out and made to look decent
Then the negro quarters around the
main street and public square look
bad for a town. Some way should
be found to do away with this. If not
possible all at once they should be
gradually done away with. This
could be done by forcing them to sell
when they are offered a reasonable
price. If Carthage is going to toll
crate colored people they should Ike
kept to themselves.
Beside all this there are several va
cant lots that serve as dumping lots
for all refuse. On these lots can be
found old papers, tin cans, abandon
ed machines, telephone poles, turnip
patches and other unsightly objects.
Carthage should be aroused and
hear what other people from other
towns think of all this end they would
dc away with many of these objects.
All the people need is someone to
start and keep the movement going
and in a short time the town would
be greatly improved
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Intelligent Juror

"Ah," said a Louisiana lawyer to a
clay-eating white man from the hills,
What brought you to Lake Provi-
dence ?"
"Why, sir" said the countryfnan, 81
am fetched here as jury, and they say
if | go home they will have to fine me,
and they mount do that, as / live a
good piece"
What jury are you on?"
what jury?"
Eyes, what jury Grand or travis
jury ?"
"Grand or travis jury? Dad fetch
if / know"
WELL" said the lawyer, did the
Judge charge you?"
well, squire" said he, ''the little
fellow that sits in the pulpit and kind
er bosses it over the crowd give US
a talk, but 1 don't know whether he
charged anything or not"
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
GRANT

J. P. Ward and Gordon Moore are
in Cookeville this week.
Buck Bradford and family of Nash
vile were here the weekend to see
his mother, Mrs. Sallie Bradford
Mrs. G. w. Gill and sons. Joe. John
and Charlie Allen, visited Mrs. Frank
Smith CT Gordonsville Sunday.
Miss Eliza Tuggle died last week
at the home of her nephew, Will Tug
gle, ST., with whom she has made her
home for more than twenty years.
Miss Gladys House, who is attend
ing school at Waterfowl, was here
Sunday.
ice Gill has returned to Cookeville
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17

On account of this white ladies and
children in going to church and Sun
day School or coming to town for any
other purpose are often either forced
to take the street or crowd their way
through bunch of negroes, wade thru
deluge of negro spit, tobacco cuds,
cigarette stubs and fog of tobacco
smoke.
This condition should certainly no
longer be tolerated and the mayor and
board of aldermen would be doing the
citizens a great service by passing a
''move-on" law or some other such
measure and instruct the town mar
shall to correct this evil. The side
walks are for the use of pedestrians
and they should be kept clean and not
be needlessly blocked and made filthy
by expectoration from a gang of loaf
ers, be they white or black
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Mrs. w. C. Holiday

Mrs. w. C. Holiday, nee, Miss Lutte
Gordon, was born March IA, 1874. de-
parted this life Dec. 2, 1920.
Mrs. Holiday was taken into the
home of Mrs. Ridley West of West
Point early in childhood and was rear
ed in this home, being ever a dutiful
daughter and sister
Mrs. Holiday possessed kind and
lovable disposition, always having
kind word for everyone. All who
knew her counted her as friend most
dear.
She was married to w. c. Holiday
in 1898. To this union were born five
children, two girls and three girls,
all Of whom with her husband, sur
vive her.
She professed religion at the age
Of IL years and united with CornweIl's
Chapel Baptist church after her mar
riage. She, with her husband, united
with Rome Baptist church some or
6 years ago
Rome Baptist church adonts the fol-
lowing resolutions on the life of Mrs.
Holiday:
Resolved, That we, the Rome Bap-
fist church, bow in humble submission
TO the will of our gracious heavenly
Father in the death of sister Lutte
Holiday. May. we know that all
things work together for good to them
that love God.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the family and a
copy be mailed the Carthage Courier,
and also the Baptist and Reflector for
publication
To the family and foster brothers,
we would say, NTry to emulate the life
of mother, so that. we may be prepar-
ed to meet her on the shining shore
of the city Beautiful, for she left evil
dence of her going there before she
fell asleep when she said to her fam
ilv. My way is clear"
MRS. JOHN COOKSEY. Chairman,
MISS KATE STINECIPHER,
L MRS. JOE HALEY,
Committee.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Charlie Canter Dies
From Bright's Disease

Charlie Canter died at his home in
Castalian Springs on March End after
suffering some time from an attack
of Bright's Disease. Mr.. Canter was
formerly in the mercantile business
at Gladdico, Jackson County, moving
to Castalian Springs about two years
ago. He was about 40 years of age
and has many relatives and friends in
Smith County who were sorrowed to
learn of his death Among the sur
vivors is Gene Canter, a brother, of
Carthage. Funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. E. A Elan and the
remains were laid to rest in the Gal
latin cemetery
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
LANCASTER

School is progressing nicely under
the efficient management of Prof.
Walter Nixon, principal; Misses Vir-
lab Duke and Mary Spiva Beasley as
assistants.
Misses Mary Spiva Beasley and Vir-
lah Duke spent Saturday in Nashville.
Mrs. T. j. Nixon has returned from
a visit to her parents at Greenbrier.
Mrs. RUDE Fisher has returned to
Greenbrier after visiting her sister,
Mrs. H. c. Lancaster, Jr.
w. j. Robinson, who has been in bad
health for some time, is some better.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
GORDONSVILLE

Albert Bass is on the sick list at
this writing.
Miss Bessie Marshall, who has been
sick for sometime, is able to be out
again.
Mrs. Ed Gwaltney is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Floyd James, this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Stewart of
Hickman were weekend guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Stewart.
Mrs. M. 7. Winfree visited her
daughter, Mrs. George Hunter, of
Bluff Greek the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Bass and chill
dren and Mrs. Minta Bass of New
Middleton were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Bass.
Rev. I. B. Dean of Nashville and
Tom Carter of Defeated Creek visited
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Bates the week
end
Bill Hunter of Shop Springs visited
his mother, Mrs. Eliza Hunter, Thurs
day night.
Rev. Barbee of Grant filed his reg
ular appointment here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harve Cripps have
moved from our little town to near
Stonewa1 We are sorry to give these
good people up.
Prayer meeting will be held at Mr.
and Mrs. Turner Gibbs next Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Mrs. John
Stewart. We had a wonderful prayer
meeting on last Sunday at Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Stewards. Let everybody
come to these prayer meetings.
Mrs. Will Whitley visited relatives
at Hickna nrecently.
Mr. and Mrs, Bob Prentice visited
relatives at Carthage the weekend
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
DIR. StOnestreet Succumbs
To Lingering Illness

DIR. Reginald Stonestreet died in
Nashville last Monday afternoon after
an illness of some time DIR. Stone
street was Sc years of age and was
numbered among the most prominent
physicians of Nashville. He is sur
vived by his wife, who before her mar
riage, was Miss Carrie Savage of this
city, and five children. He was a
brother-in-law of Mr.. and Mrs. Julian
Fisher of Carthage and has often Wis
tied them here. Many friends extend
sympathy to the bereaYed family.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Elizabeth Jane KinslOw

Elizabeth Jane Kinslow was born
IN Putnam County Jan. 20, 1912, died
Nov. q, 1920, age 78 years, 10 months
and days, was married to H. L. c.
Pearson Oct. 13, 1864. They then
moved to Jackson County, where they
lvied until Dec. 1903. Then they
moved to Texas. There were nine
children, six boys and three girls, six
of whom are living now. Her husband
preceded her to the grave, having died
IN 1901. She was a member of the
M. E. church, south. She was a ten
der, patient, loving mother, always
willing to sacrifice her own pleasure
TO rthat eff her children, toiling with
untiring hands that happiness of her
boys and girls might be made full.
She was indeed friend to the poor
and cast down and always ready to
lend a helping hand to lift the fallen,
and with words of sympathy and en-
enlargement set them on their way to
higher living.
She looked after the poor of her
neighborhood, their wants were her
opportunities and one, regardless of
his humble station in life, was never
turned away from her door empty
handed. Her friends were coextensive
with her acquaintance and she was
loved and respected by all. Having
travelled down life's eventfuI highway
beyond the three-score- and-ten mile
stone and after having toiled, labored
and loved for seventy-eight years God
spake and said, "Your work is ended.
You have labored long enough Come
up to me and | will give you crown
of love in exchange for the cross of
labor, so on Nov. 27, 1920, she went
to take her place among the redeemed
throng and to enjoy her mansion
there.
If she had sorrows here they are
all over now. No more tears, no more
sorrows, no more heartaches, but one
amending song of prayer and love.for
Gods goodness to her and all mankind.
God does all things well, and one by
one he is gatheing the family and it
only added to her joy when she en-
tered the beautiful city to find hus-
band, son and daughter waiting for
her coming. Will we know each other
UP there? Yes, we will know each
ether. Mrs. Pearson knew her loved
ones when she entered the beautiful
city. Yes, she will know Braz, jim,
Harve, Charlie, Annie and Tina when
they go up there. So, children, live
and act in this life in a way that
when the summons comes you will be
ready to go to meet that mother up
there and let it be an unbrollen family
where you can sing and shout togeth-
err.
Written by a friend.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
Does Fine Flour
Cause Appendicitis =?

Where there is already constipation
and intestinal Inflammation, the eating
of bread or biscuits made from ex-
tremely fine wheat -four might posi-
bly, tend to cause further trouble, es-
pecially when the bread or biscuits
are eaten freshly baked When the
flour reaches the stomach and intes-
tines it is more likely to pack into a
solid, pasty mass, than would the
coarse, whole wheat -four used by our
ancestors.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-03-17
MOnOviIle School Notes

This week closes the school at Mon
ovlile after session of seven months.
The following is the average final
grade of those who average B and
above:
9th grade-Lady Allen Key. a.
Laura Bridgewater, B.
8th grade-Aline Piper, A. (Highest
grade made in schooL)
18th grade-Stella Hackett-.
9th grade-Mamie Key Nesbitt, a,
Clyde Shoulders, B.
4th grade Rebecca Key, a, Nell
Williams, a, Jewel Key, B, Glyn Orig,
Bird grade-Agnes Moss, B, Buford
BTldgewater, B, Corden Nesbitt, B,
Ed Hackett, B.
End grade Cassie Williams. r.
Katherine Moss, B.
1st grade-Fred Gordon Key.
Parents, if your child is not pro-
NOTED, please do not blame me, for
have done all / could to help them
make the grades; nor is it correct to
blame the child in all instances, be-
cause it is indeed hard to finish a
grade in months, and we have been
compelled to go over some of the work
very hurriedly. Then again the child
was very likely not prepared for the
grade they have been taking this year.
Almost the greatest injustice that
can be done to a child is to promote
him before he is prepared. They soon
become discouraged, lose all interest
without even knowing why themselves
and finally decide that they are block
heads and quit school. 1t is not the
grade enc is in that is important, but
it is what they know in that grade.
l take this opportunity to thank the
people of this community for all the
kindnesses shown to me. l really ap-
preciate it more than can express.
/ am trusting that this MonovilIe
school will build up to Junior High
School real soon and that it will turn
out men and women who will do great
things in the world.
ALINE McDEARMAN