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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
RIP VAN TWINKLE

Rip Van Wrinkle" will be the story taken up this afternoon by Miss Mar garet Duncan for the childrens study hour at the public library at 3:30 o'clock. This story is very interesting and is sure to bring out large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
LISTEN. LESTER COMING
 TO THE JEFFERSON

Listen Lester" John Corts musical comedy, gorgeously gowned and full of spontaneous wit comes to the Jefferson next Monday for night performances through Wednesday and matinee We'd Eesday.
 This play comes to the Jefferson after a full years run at the Knickerbockar theatre in New York. Harry l.. Cort. George T. Stoddard and Harold Orlob have written a merry melange that is bright and snappy. the music being marked by much originality.
 The setting IS Palm Beach. which of fers opportunity for unique and colorful background, and costuIning of the new est style. all of which is taken the ut most advantage of in the saftorial dis play of the offering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23

 Tailor ShOp Raided

Decatur February 2.-(Special. )-M. Friedland and Robert Morrison were taken into custody following raid on the tailoring shop of the former on Bank street when two small copper outhts were seized together with a small quan- titv of whisky and beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
15OO Are Exnected

Sheffield Feb. 22.--( -(SpeciaL) )--Prep- arations are being made by Sheffield to entertain some 1,500 delegates who will attend the state Sunday school convention, which holds its annual ses- sions in this city. in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
JUSTINE JOHNSTON IN 1.-THE
 PLAYTHING OF BROADWAY"

'The Plaything Of Broadway." star
 ring beautiful Justine Johnston. Is
 now showing at the Galax. The story is about Broadway favorite, who is introduced dancing at the Thirty" club in a costume mostly conspicuous by it's absence. but the girl renouncss the Broadway life fer real love af- fair, and there Broadway ceases. That is. almost ceases. for once more at the latter part of the picture she goes back. but 1t Is only to dance in order to obtain funds for home for the helpless among whom she has been working.
 Some fine touches characterize the production of The Plaything of
 Broadway" The first scenes are the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23

NOTICE TO BIRMINGHAM LOYAL
 ORDER OF MOOSE
 All members are requested to meet at new hull In Fraternity buiIdtnxs Wednesday night February 11
 (Signed)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
FURTHER APPLICATIONS

Further applications will be received 5n writing by the Birmingham Flying club. 1907 Empire building, stating qualifications. In addition to flyers there will be openings for mechanics and men with all classes of experience in aviation ground and flight work
 Before the meeting adjourned it was announced by President Meissner that he had received information from the war department that the prefer ence of the squadron for regular army captain of the air service would be given consideration in making the appointment of the officer to be placed in charge of equipment and training of the squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
AT THE LYRIC

AT THE Lf KIC
 Patricolla, the headlner4among the five acts of Keith vaudeville at the Lyric theatre for the first of the week. is a. jazz singer of exceptional ability Harry Van Tossen, blackface comedian, enter ts.lns with clever jokes, songs and dances Hamilton and Butcher sing and play the piano in manner that makes them one of the big hits of the show. The Awak- ening of the Toys is an artistic treat for the kiddies. Sherwin Kelly is a clever and graceful bicyclist.
 Geraldine Farrar in sThe Riddle Wom- an,'' is the picture feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

There are so many clever angles to the weeks opening show at Loew' s Bijou theatre that the booking office billed the entire aggregation as an ail- star bill.
 There are Grace and Eddie Parks in "A Bungalow of Beauty, Ballads and Bunk" Robinson's Balloons, with one more clever little brown bear to assist them; Cy and Cy, eccentric comedians, in laugh fest called How Peculiar;"' Ergotti and Herman. in "A Dash oi Versatility" and Charlotte Worth, of .fering syncopated song hits.
 Pauline Frederick in "A Slave ol Vanity" will be the film feature.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
4. o. o. r. RESOLUTIONS

Again the members of Mount View
Lodge No 179, I. o. o. F., of Cooke
vile, Tennessee, have sustained the
loss of one of their members, in the
death of Brother l.. A. Copeland
which occurred at his home in Cooke
vile, Tennessee on January 80, 1921.
Be it resolved that we, his surviv-
ing brethren attest our sorrow and
bear witness to the loss which we
have sustained by the death of this,
our broter who for many years had
labored with us in the duties of our
beloved Order. Our deceased broth
er, Past Grand of this Lodge and
for several years its Chaplains was
initiated as a member of this Lodge
on June 2, 1900, but, after more than
20 years of association with his
brethren of this lodge, his voice is
hushed forever and he can never
more reveal his presence to us in
this life, however we shall ever cher
ish his virtues and hope for joy
GUS reunion in the Grand Lodge
above. We extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the widow and children
of our deceased brother.
Further be it resolved that, as is
our ancient custom, page of our
minutes be dedicaed to the memory
of our deceased brother.
ERNEST H. BOYD,
j. H. McCULLEY.
J. M. JUDD,
Committee.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
- - "

Mt. View Lodge No. 179 l. o. o. F.
met at the usual hour, z p. m, Feb
II, 1921, Clay Barr, N. G., presiding
with good attendance. The usual
routine business was disposed Of
Bro. Walter Smith was reported UP
and about.
The initiatOry was conferred upon
one applicant. Bro. H. v. Carr was
appointed to solicit subscriptions to
the building fund from the brothers
living In town. He canvassed dur
ing the week and reports about $1,000
subscribed by less than third Of
our membership. A soliciting letter
has been mailed to each of our coun-
try members and it is believed they
will respond satisfactorily. Two pro-
positions have been made to the
committee to sell the Lodge a half
interest in the lot and build in part
they owning the lower story
and the Lodge the upper No trade
has been effected. The prospects for
a hall seem very good, but it takes
money to build houses, hence the ne
cessity of prompt and liberal SUBJ
scription. Our next meeting, Friday
night, Feb. 18th, promises to be in
Come.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
DESERVED HONOR
+ FOR MIR. PENDERCRASS

In recent meeting of the r. M.
l.. Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star
the members presented Mr. f. r.
Pendergrass with a set of gold cuff
links with the emblem Of the order
engraved on them, in appreciation
of his long and faithful services.
Mr.. Pendergrass has never missed
a meeing of the chapter since it's or
ganization, holding the office of Wor-
thy Patron much of the time, and
when not in office, always ready to
assume the responsibilities when
called upon and to serve in any way
possible for the upbuilding and sue
cess of the chapter.
This chapter has grown in Laps
and bounds and the success is large
ly attributed by the members to the
splendid, conscientious, faithful SER
vices of Mr.. Pendergrass, and it
gave them great pleasure to show
their appreciation with this lovely
gift.
1.-THE work is done. How well,
Only the Master knows.
One never sees the fruit
OF all the seed he sows;
It may be only our part
To patiently turn the sod;
Our plants, another waters,
But the increase is from God"
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17

Baxter Tenn, Feb. 14-Baxter has
just emerged successfully, from one
of the most extraordinary and bitter
campaigns ever waged in its history
Never before in any contest have the
lines been drawn so sharply and keen
ly as they were in last Saturdays
election, on the question of whether
or not our town charter should stand
or fall. The total vote cast was 225,
and those voting For Incorporation
polled 152, while the vote cast
Against Incorporation" only amount.
ed to 49,
Baxter has been und a munich.
pal form of government for about six
years, and, covering all these six
years, we have had turmoil of more
or less strife and opposition to nearly
every move on the part of the pro-
gressive element, looking to the pros
perity and upbuilding of the town.
The mayor and board of aldermen
have been confronted with strenu-
GUS opposition on every occasion, to
enforce ordinances on the matter of
building sidewalks maintaining, open
ing up and extending streets. and
otherwise cleaning up and beautify.
ing the own.
The advocates of Incorporation are
rejoicing to some extent over the
large vote cast and the victory they
won. while the opponents are acting
manly and say they propose to stand
behind and cooperate with the Board
on every good move looking to the
Improvement and civic pride of the
town, and entire community. The
opinion prevalent now is that the
election Saturday will have bene-
fetal effect. as /. is sure 10 solidify
our peopl /. and in the future we
hope to be together and make Baxter
a second Cookeville.
Considerable agitation is now GO
ing on over the erection of a ten to
twenty thousand dollar public school
building. The edifice, will be con.
structed of brick, of a modern and
commodious type, and on the unit
style. For some time past our town
has been badly divided on the ques-
ton as to the best and most success
full plan to raise the necessary funds
to complete the enterprise, but since
the election, on account of it's uniting
the elements, We feel that any reas-
onable and fair plan to raise the
will meet with success.
Heretofore a goodly number of our
best citizens have favored the rails
ng of said amount by private SUBJ
'cription, while on the other hand,
he majority of the progressive ele-
nent advocate the issuance of 5-year
,onds. But at any rate we have
crossed the pitfalls, and almost any
easible plan now will succeed in
'aising the required amount.
The Mothers Congress; the Red
Jross, and the secret lodges of Bax-
er, in the way of building up nu-
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17

burial service was conducted from
the Southard home on Tuesday, Feb.
Is, being attended by a large con-
course of friends and relatives of
the family.
Frank Southard entered the T. P.
I. in 1917, and, with the exception Of
one year, when he enlisted and serv-
ed in the U. S. Navy, had been here
in school since that time. He was a
young man of strong character and
exemplary conduct. He was liked
by all who knew him. Ee was an
especial favorite among his school
mates, and was leader in all the
manly sports and pass+times which
go to make up a part of modern
school life. He was recognized by
all as fair and square in his every
action at play as we'll as in his school
work. Never was he known to take
an undue advantage of FELLOWSHIP
dent, in fact he displayed at all times
the spirit of the true sportsman,
which gained for him the respect and
admiration of all with wnom he came
in contact.
The Tennessee Polytechnic Insti-
tute dismissed school in all depart
ments to honor the memory of this
splendid young student, Monday
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND
REGRET

Whereas, Frank Southard, a ,valu
ed member of Sunday School Glass
Number Three of the Methodist
Church of Cookeville, met death as
the result of an automobile accident
Dixie Avenue in Cookeville, on
Saturday afternoon, February the
twelfth, be it resolved:
That in the sad death of this splen.
did young man, we have lost a faith
full and beloved member of our Sun
day School Glass and tnat we deep
" deplore his tragic and untimely
passing out of life.
Be it resolved; That we extend to
his father and mother and the men,
bers of the bereaved family our SYM
pathy in this great sorrow, and that
copy of these resolutions express
ing our sympathy be sent to them.
Be it also resolved; That copy Of
these resolutions be placed upon the
minutes of the Sunday school, and
published in the Putnam County
Herald and the Sparta Papers.
To-day is but structure built
Upon dead yesterday;
And progress hews her temple stones
From wrecks of old decay,
Then mourn not death; 'tis but
stair
Built with divinest art,
Upon which the deathless footsteps
climb.
OF loved ones who depart"
Sunday School Class Number Three
-One hundred and seven membew
Prof, T.. w. Kittrell. Teacher
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
AT TRINITY CHURCH
CHATTANOOGA

The following excerpt was taken
from an article appearing in the Chat
tanooga News Of recent date, In re-
gard to a series of meetings being
held there, in which ur townsman
JEFF Wall is conducting the singing:
'"The services are being held every
evening beginning with the service
of eongs at 7:1b, led by he celebrat d
evengelistic singer, JEFF Wall, of
COokeville, who is a talented from
bonist in addition to being endowed
with splendid voice. Many who
have heard him state that he com-
pares very favorably with Homer
Rodeheaver, of Billy Sunday fame,
and il "Rody" doesn't look out JEFF
is going to axe first place in the
hearts of great many Chattanoo-
gans and others throughout the coun-
try who enjoy the acquaintance OF
these song leaders. Mr. Wall is also
a good story teller and a man of mag
netic personality.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
LIVE NEWS
OF GENERAL
,e5,J ~ IAyTrnCCT
ATTENTION OF sPANisH-AMERI.
CAN WAR VETERANS.

To all ex.soldiers who served in
the War with Spain at home or
abroad, or those who saw service in
the Philippine Insurrection or the
China relief expedition and their
widows. The late Congress passed
laws of the utmost interest to SOL
diers and If they will send name and
address Walter s. Buchanan, Nat
ional Aid-de-Camp, Army and Navy
Union, Route 2, Louisa, Va, he win
be glad to advise them fully as to
their rights under the new law.
Prompt action will mean the possible
saving of money, as the pension COM
mences from the filing of the claim.
Mr.. Buchanan wishes to assist his
comrades in every possible manner.
Write him and enclose stamp for re-
Dly
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17

The many friends of Milburn X.
Adcock will be more than pleased to
learn that for the past month he has
been rapidly impr wing from Che ner-
vous breakdown from which he has
been suffering for the past year, and
has accepted a position with a large
law firm in Oklahoma City, Okla, and
it is believed that he is now on the
road to permanent recovery. His
mother, Mrs. B. G. Adcock is still
with him, and no doubt her skillful at
tendance has helped to bring about
the gratifying results.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
OUR BOY ORATOR
AT CARTHAGE

A fair sized audience was at the
school building last Friday night to
hear the reading recital given by
Bancroft Murray McDearman, of
Cookeville, "The Boy Orator of the
Upper Cumberland" Each number
was well received and the young man
proved his skill as pleasing enter
tainer. Mr.. McDearman was accom-
panied to Carthage by his mother,
Mrs. Conner McDearman, and while
here they were guests of Mrs. T. N.
Trousdale. The musical numbers,
given by pupils of the music depart
ment of the high school we're also
enjoyed. Courier.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
LADIES AID TO FURNISH DINNER

The Ladies' Aid Society of the To-
cal Methodist church are preparing to
furnish another Of their famous home
cooked dinners to be served on Tues
day. Feb. 20, at the Vocational school
room in the Masonic building, Public
Square. These dinners which are
served periodically by this deserving
organization, are always good, whole
some and plentiful in quantity, and
never lack for patrons when the pub
lie has been advised of the date to be
given. The proceeds will be used
to help pay balance due on the pipe
organ at the M. E. Church.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
MOVING TO cooKEvlLLE

The Standard OIL Co., of Louisiana
is preparing to make Cookeville
headquarters for Putnam county,
having secured site for the erec-
ton of their tanks, etc., on West
Broad st. We are informed that
they will buildan out and out new
station here and are not contemplate
ing the removal of tanks from the
present site at Algood, where they
have heretofore had their station.
The station will be entirely modern,
being built to accommodate present
and future demands of the fast grow
ing trade of this section.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17

The entertainment rendered the ex-
service men by the members of the
localsMatho8ss church last Thursday
evening was pronounced an unQuali-
fled success by all who were in at
tendance. 1t is estimated that about
ninety percent of the ex-service men
with their families were present ana
this with the large number Of the M.
q. congregation, taxed the capacity of
the hall. The entertainment fea-
lures which were mutually render
ed by the young people of the church
and the ex-service men themselves
was very much enjoyed by all, as
well as he refreshments which were
served in bountiful proportions.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
0. K. HOLLADAY
PAINFULLY
INJURED

Our townsman o. X. Holiday was
the victim of serious and exceeding
ly painful accident last Monday morn
ing, in which he sustained frac-
tured leg and a badly bruised and
dislocated shoulder. In jumping
from the running board of am auto
mobile, he was violently thrown to
the hard road bed, striking on his
left side with results as above stat
ed.
Mr.. Holiday, e. H. Boyd and AL
good Carlen left home on the shop
ping train tarly Monday morning to
conduct a chancery land sale in the
lower end of the county. They hired
a car at Buffalo Valley and were on
their way to the scene of the sale
when the unfortunate accident occur
red. Mr.. Holiday was on the front
seat Of the car with the driver, and
just as they started down a long,
steep hill, below the Pleasant Grove
church the car, as he thought begun
to get out of the control of the driv-
er, so he slipped out on the running
board, believing that he might have
an opportunity to help swing the car
to the side of the road and thereby
stop it, but Just as he stepped out,
the car gave an unusual runge, throw
ing him quite distance and injuring
him very painfully indeed. .t,
The car was stopped within a few
feet from where he was thrown ana
the other occupants of course came
back and rendered him all the AID
possible until medicaY attendance
could be secured. He was brought
to Baxter in an automobile and there
placed aboard the local freight train,
arriving home about three p. m, in
company with Mrs. Holiday and sew
eral local physicians, who, as soon
as the news reached town had secur-
ed cars and gone to the scene of the
accident.
The services Of a trained nurse
have been secured, and we are glad
TO say that Mr.. Holiday is progress.
ing as well as could be expected. He
will, necessarily be confined to his
home for some time, but it is hoped
and believed that in the course of
few weeks, he will have entirely re-
covered from the unfortunate acci-
lent.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
THE MINsTRELo

The minstrel show given at the
city school auditorium last Friday
evening, by the rehabilitation school
boys was largely patronized and
very much enjoyed by the people of
Cookeville. There was not a tame
or tagging number in the whole per.
formance and the boys worked right
through like professionals, to the
great delight of their audience. We
are informed that this is only fore
runner of really big show that will
be put on a little later, and on which
the boys are diligently working. with
the determination to give Cookaville
the greatest one-night performance Of
genuine fun she has ever experienc-
ed.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
IN NEW QUARTERS

The CoOkeville Motor Company are
now comfortably installed in their
new quarters on West Broad St..
ready to serve the public any and
all times. The front part of the big
building has been partitioned off for
offices, etc, and are nicely fitted up
for the convenience of the public
and the Office force as we'll A new
stock room with every modern con-
venience is another addirfon this en-
terprising concern has seen fit to in
augurate A place for everything,
and everything in its place is the
watchword of this thorough-going es-
tablishment, which proposes to serve
the public as the public wants to be
served. =
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
WHITE COUNTY
POULTRY SHOW

White County had their first Coun-
ty Poultry Show, Feb. 18th. The
Show was held in West Sparta and
was great success. There was sure
fine exhibit of poultry and eggs.
This show was gotten up by White
C0unty's County Agent, Mr.. Andrews
and Home Agent, Miss Eldridge, who
are both live wires, and White county
should feel proud Of having these two
as their Agents. They sure do de-
serve lots of credit for their great
work last year. The Home Agent
organized County Poultry Ass0cia-
tion during the Show, with several
live members. and decided to have
another show in November. Two
shows for one year is going some
and all to the credit of the Home
Agent. Now, Putnam county Is sec
ond best poultry county in the state.
More money comes into our county
from poultry than cattle, hogs, mules,
corn and hay combined. Sounds biz,
but ask your bank. So why can't We
have at least one show during the
year. II we had Home Agent W
could. Our county seems to be good
in financial way, so why can't We
have county and home agents What
do you taxpayers say. Each county
adjoining US has agents and are doing
good work, 30 it seems like it would
be good for US, doesn't It. Is this
county, Putnam, going to be progress
sive SO the people can say, we have
the best, or will we have to say, and
our children have to say, Putnam
county is asleep, and mas been for
rs years. Let's do something and at
least keep up with our adjoining !
counties. Don't let them get ahead
of us. Let our County Court wake
up and give us our Agents. that we
are entitled to. so we can say we have
the best and most progressive county
in Tennessee. J.. w. GILLEM.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-02-17
TO BUY SPRING MERCHANDISE

R l.. Maddux of Maddux & Massa,
left Sunday for st. Louis and Cincin-
natl, where he will spend week or
ten days buying Spring goods for his
firm. This we'll known concern will
spare no effort to stock their house
with the best the markets afford, at
prices to suit everybody. They are
looking for a record breaking spring
business and will purchase with this
in mind