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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01

What is a city's charter? 1t is an
instrument in writing conveying to the
city from the state certain privileges.
Beyond the authority thus conferred
the city cannot go. 1t is. so to speak
the city's bill of rights.
That the city of Paris may thus be
right, whereas for some years now 1t
has been wrong, on account of the
antiquated charter being unwieldy
under present-day conditions, a new
charter has been drafted by mem
bers of the Paris bar, signed and ap-
proved by them, and recommended
for passage by the legislature. 1t
has been endorsed by S. p. FitZhugh,
one of the hold-over members of the
city council, and by Messrs. Alden,
Leach and Warren, who are the un-
opposed candidates for aldermen on
the Progressive Ticket, and who with
Mr.. Fitzhugh now constitute a ma
jority in the new council.
Included in the high points of the
new charter is the much-herald city
treasurer plan, whereby the money of
the city will be handled in one cash
drawer at the city hall, and will also
enable the taxpayers to pay all their
municipal obligations by one check.
1t will also provide a double-check
system on the citys moneys, in that
the recorder will assess the taxes,
both property, advalorem, privileges,
etc., and the city treasurer collect
them. Thus, an automatic audit
system perpetuated.
The plan will discontinue the
per cent commission which is now
being paid the policeman, which plus
his 5000 yearly salary, and plus his
fines and back-tax commissions, ag-
gregates some $2,500.00 year. The
policeman and recorder will, after the
terms of those elected April End, ex-
pire. be selected by the legislative
council the same as it now selects
the city attorney, the members of the
board of public works, a school board
master, and as the superintendent
and other officers of the board public
works are elected. And, the same as
is being done in other modern cities.
OF course, the men elected to the
office of day marshal and recorder on
April End, will serve their two-year
term.
Afterwards men will be selected for
these positions who can measure up
to the legislative body's standard re-
quirements, and who will obey their
orders on law enforcement, instead
of exercising their own prerogative.
In many respects the new charter
follows the contour of the old one as
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Cupid Worked In
Ouertin1e Easter

Cupid evidently worked overtime
Easter week as the unusual number
of thirteen marriage licenses were is
sued from the clerks office.
"Springtime is lovetime" and the
little God keeps ever alert and on his
job at that season.
His victims" of the week in
clude:
John Everett Phelps to Miss Annie
Floy Hill.
Troy Winsett to Miss Allie Hamley.
Dott l.. Alexander to Miss Ruth
Patrick.
t. M. Parkhill to Miss Marian Do
ran.
James o. Konnon to Miss Lena
May Hudson.
Kelley Hathaway to Miss Vadie
johnson.
Omar ]. Pierce to Miss Willie
Marjorie Allen.
Raymond C. Robertson to Miss Pol
lie Lewis.
Genie Adams to Miss Prudy Coles.
Connie t. Nash to Miss Sarah Hart
Crawford C. Chambers to Miss Mary
E. Vandyke.
Rodger Mcfarland to Miss Kate
Audell Clements.
Frank Liedicher to Miss Eunice
Ross.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Plans For Cleaning
Day at MapleWood

On Community Cleaning Day at
MapleWood Cemetery, which has
been designated April 5, the absence
of lot owner or his representative
will be noticed, and that lot will
NOT be put in shape by any one else
but will stand in its unsightly ugli-
ness as proof of some ones cold
indifference and miserable neglect.
All lot owners are asked to spend
the day at Maplewood, carrying their
lunches, and aid in the general clean
ing o. the cemetery, after which it is
thought that one mans care will
keep the entire cemetery in good con-
dition.
Anyone who has been near Maple
wood recently, is aware of the run
down condition it is in, how very
badly it needs general improvement
and beautifying,.
What precious bodies rest there!
What splendid people they We're!
How much they meant to their fam
lilies, to this townl What a mon
strous disgrace that they sleep under
weeds, in an unfenced cemetery.
perhaps under sunken and washed
ground
Go to Maplewood next Thursday.
Take implements, and plan to help
in the community cleaning.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
CHAMPION PIG GROWER OF
TENNESSEE TO BE GIVEN
TRIP TO INTERNATIONAL

Armour & Company of Chicago
Illinois has offered to the State cham
pion pig club member a trip with all
expenses paid to the International
Livestock Show next November, ac-
cording to an announcement just
made by G. l.. Harrington, State Club
Leader.
Last year 500 club boys and girls
from the United States and Canada
attended the International, and this
has come to be considered one of
the most valuable prizes that can be
awarded club boys and girls.
There is no special plan by which
this valuable prize can be won, and
the best suggestion to the hundred s
of competitors in Tennessee is that
each club member should go right
ahead with whatever phase of pig
club work he has taken, says Mr..
Harrington.
1t has not been the custom in the
past to hold State pig club contest
since contests for the four districts
of Tennessee at Knoxville, Chattanoo-
ga, Nashville and Memphis are held,
The results OF the most successful
boys in these four districts will be
compared and the State champion
pig club member win be determined
in that way.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
BOSTON BRAVES
PLAY BASEBALL
HERE THURSDAY
Barton Field Will Be Taxed To Ca.
pacity To Accommodate Big
Crowd OF Fans
BIGGEST BASEBALL EVENT
EVER STAGED IN PARIS
Will Be A Real Big Day In Sporting
Events of City; People
Coming From Afar

April seventh, the Boston National
League Baseball Club, the only team
who ever won a Worlds Champion
ship in four straight games, Is COM
ing to Paris for a Big Exhibition
Game on Barton Field.
A big day for Paris! An opportu-
nifty of seeing right in our city, real
sure enough Big League Baseball
game by championship team.
Thru the arduous efforts of H. l..
Lawrence, manager of the Dixie
Theatre, and cooperation of the Ro-
tary Club of Paris, it has been poss-
ible to bring this famous organiza-
ton to our town, and the promoters
feel confident that the people of Paris
will appreciate that this is a big un-
dertaking, as well as a huge adver-
tising scheme for the interests Of the
city of Paris, and will offer their sup
port, also their presence at the Game,
Thursday April 7th.
All business houses of the town will
be requested to close that afternoon
between the hours of three and six
o'clock, so that everybody can attend
the Big Game.
The Boston League Game has been
advertised in all the surrounding ter
ritory, and a large crowd is expected
to visit Paris on April 7.
An Paris Boosters will cooperate
for the success of the game, and re-
cognizing the advertisement and COM
pliment it is to the town to persuade
a big team like the Boston Braves to
play an exhibition game here, will
lend liberal support to the enterprise
in every way possible.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Anticipate Cro.Od
On First Monday

Everybody and his little dog is ex-
pected to come to town next Monday.
The first Monday in April is the big
day" of the year in way. 1t is a
big trading day. A day preceding
the years work on the farm when
final preparations for farm imple-
ments, work stock, wagons etc. are
made.
Everybody meets everybody else
from different part of the county
In Paris on the first Monday in April.
1t is the day of the quarterly coun-
ty court meeting, perhaps the most
important county court meeting of
the year.
The court on next Monday, though,
has no strikingly important business
before It. The, only election will be
that of two members of the County
Board of Equalization to succeed j.
w. Tyson and Harrison Williams,
whose terms expire. Other business
will be routine, and likely largely
of financial nature dealing. with
etc
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
HIGH EDUCATORS MAKE A
VISIT OF INSPECTION HERE

Prof. O. H. Bernard of the state
department of education was in the
city this week, in connection with the
work of completion of the colored
school building. He was accompa-
MED by Prof. b. c. Caldwell of the
federal department, who has charge
of z states in educational work
Contract is being let today for
completion of the colored school
building, and Prof. Bernard reported
that an additional $500. would be i'm
mediately forthcoming from the Ro-
senwald fund, which will make to-
tai of $1,000, from this source. He
also reported that 5000. additional
was also Immediately available for
equipment from the general educa
tional board and the Slater fund for
equipment for the building.
Prof. Bernard made an inspection
of the records of Supt M. M. Phillips,
while here, and congratulated him
highly on his efficiency methods and
general systematic work in main
tanning his statistics. records, etc.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Fifteen Famous Pitchers Are
With the Boston Braves Here

Strong, stalwart, big bodied ath-
letes are the Boston Braves. Eleven
of the string of thirty-three or more
players that will appear in Paris are
six footers or over.
John w. Cooney, age 10, fast lit
tie lett handed pitcher is the youngest
man on the team. The least man of
the lot, weighs $50 pounds. They are
all big. men. John w. Scott a huge
right handed pitcher weighs over 200
pounds and is 6 feet 2A inches tall,
whale of man and whale of a
player. Richard Rudolph, age 32 is
the Oldest man in the Boston Club,
and one of their best pitchers.
The Braves are bringing fifteen
pitchers to Paris. Hank Gowdy
star catcher and famous World War
hero, will be relieved occasionally at
the home plate by Frank G. Gibson
and George M. O'Neil.
More than two-thirds of the Boston
Braves are Southern boys, whose
homes are in our own sunny South
idHu, the Hoiiie ol real SpOrtSInen.
There are two Tennesseeans among
these pennant snatcher Ball Players,
whose appearance in Paris is much
looked for event-H. H. Thompson Of
Kizer, Tenn, a pitcher, and Osceola
Lacy of Cleveland, Tenn, one of the
four Brave left fielders.
Paris fandom is anxiously awaiting
the Big Day, April Z, when the Braves
will play the exhibition game here.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Contribution Day
For City Library

Sunday will be Library Contribu-
tion Day in the Sunday Schools of the
city. This is the day when the Sun
day School collections will be set
aside for the support of the City Lii
brary, and it is hoped that Sunday
these collections will be larger and
more liberal than they have been
heretofore.
There are over one thousand per-
sons holding library cards to the city
library. and an average of ninety
books are issued each day the libra
ry is opened, which is on Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Interest in the library has grown
very much the past year. and it is
an interest that the community
would do we'll to sustain and devel-
op by sincere support. because it is
an interest that means much for the
culture of the town.
Think of this, when you give your
library contribution next Sunday and
so. triple and quadruple your usual
giving.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Officers Run Into
TDo Barrels Mash

Deputies Bailey Dumas and Don
Buinpas OF Cottage Grove, while chas-
ing Dug Martin, colored. hand on
the Bailey Dumas farm, north of
Cottage Grove, who Is accused of
shooting his wife's 15 year old
nephew In the shoulder, wounding
him, perhaps fatally, made another
interesting coup in the shape of two
barrels of mash and one half gallon
of whiskey. which they located up
stairs in the home of Frank Hays,
colored, whose house the officers were
searching for Martin.
Hays is now out on bond, awaiting
trial April s.
The Martin negro escaped, tho
chased thru Fulton and Mayfield. 1t
is claimed that when he shot the
nephew, he thought it was his wife.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR
MAXWELL AND CHALMERS

New headquarters have been es-
tablished for the Maxwell and Chal-
mers automobiles, at the Ivie stand
in the brick building on S. Brewer
street.
The new garage is owned by Poole
and Gather, and will specialize on
maintenance and up keep of Chal
mers and Maxwell cars for which Mr..
George Poole is the local distributor
They will, however, do work on all
makes of cars, this department being
in charge of Mr.. A. c. Gather and
A. NJ. M.Burnett, highly trained and ex-
perienced automobile mechanics re-
Gently imported here from Mississippi.
The new firm is anticipating good
business and promise first class work
and reasonable prices.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Presbyterians To
Repeat The Cantata

Lovers of sacred music who braved
the elements, Sunday evening and in
the down pour of rain attended the
Easter Cantata at the First Presby-
terian church were rewarded by hear
ing an inspiring and beautifully
rendered musical program under the
direction of Mrs. G. Harris Morris,
organist.
For the pleasure of many who were
unable to attend church, Sunday
evening, and for the qualification of
many who heard the cantata and
desire it's repetition, the same cantata
will be again given at the Presbyte-
rian church next Sunday evening at
seven thirty o'clock.
The Presbyterian choir members
were in splendid voice Sunday even
ing, and the cantata From Death
Unto Life" by the celebrated r. M.
Stults, was a magnificent vehicle for
their musical talent. 1t is a graphic
story in music of Calvary and the
Resurrection, beautifully and sacred.
ly told.
The eight male voices in the choir
added much to the enjoyment of the
music. The soloists were extremely
we'll chosen, and gave beautiful se'
lections
Many Parisians will appreciate a
second opportunity to hear the cam
tata, which the choir has worked on
for six or eight week.
Easter at the other churches was
suitably observed. specially pre-
pared solo or Easter anthem, and dec,
orations of lovely Ascension lilies
emphasizing the season. 1t Is
thought by many that the number
of Easter churchgoers Sunday morn
ing was larger than it had ever been
before in Paris, and certainly. the
Easter promenade was never more
beautiful.
Specialists in matters of fashion
declare that Milady appeared in Paris
Easter in the very latest modes, that
everyone seemed to have a pretty
new frock and hat, and that every
one wore flowers. Flowers have be-
come an inseparable part of the
beautiful spirit of Eater gladness, and
suitably its hope and JOY.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
CIRCUIT COURT
CONCLUDES WORK

With the appointment by Judge
Harwood of j. c. Porter w. j. Brite,
and s. L. Doty as jury commissioners,
under the new statute, to select the
jurymen for circuit court meetings,
the circuit court finished it's March
term last Friday, after disposing of
the following additional causes, not
reported last week:
State vs. j. H. Hart, carrying pis-
toll fined $50 and costs and sentenced
to so days in work house.
State VS.. Willie Craig, Marshal
Cowan, Lee Haynes, colored, petty
larceny, guilty, months in work
house.
State VS.. Guy Allison, abandonment
of Wife continued; $1,000 bond.
The grand jury returned 81 indict-
ments and presentments.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
OIL DRILLING
SOON TO BEGIN

With thhe $1,000. now subscribed
by local public spirited citizens, in
the form of shares of stock in the
Hoge Oil & Gas Company, it is under
stood arrangements are being made
this week to Immediately forward a
well-sinking outfit to Paris. The bor-
ing will be Immediately thereafter
bbegun, but it has not yet been de-
cided just where it will be started.
The drill outfit should reach Paris
within ten days.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01


to form, the method of holding elec.
tions, the legal status of the city, the
present city boundaries, obligations
of various officers, etc, etc.
However. detail of particular in
terest is also the new plan for the
board of public works. Instead Of
three members as at present, (under
the domain now, really, OF one men,
ber), there will be seven members of
this board, and they are to be select
ed under the ward system--a Mem
ber from every area of the city. This
will give full representation for all
areas of the city, while under the
present plan 1t all lies in practically
one area, and areas not represented
are not getting the proportionate
share of the public improvements,
current maintenance, etc.
A special clause is contained to
permit the Legislative council to bor-
row money for current expenses only
to the extent of $4,000. The old
charter did not limit the amount
that could be borrowed therefor.
An enabling clause is included in
the new charter to give the people
an opportunity at an election to de-
eide at intervals whether or not they
want to issue bonds for such pur-
poses as work of public Improvement
including school buildings, the exteL
sion of and replacement to the water
and light plant, parks, and public
utilities, and the improvement and
extension of the streets of the city.
1t is expressly provided, however,
that any such bond issue must first
be submitted to direct vote of the
people-whether for $1,000 or for
any larger sum, and the majority de-
termine whether or not the bonds
shall be issued.
That portion of the Progressive
Ticket platform suggesting two read
ordinances, is also taken care of, as
| well as other minor details of the
platform.
| A further provision is made that nc
official of the city shall pass upon oil
act in any matter in which he is
pecuniarily interested.
The act provides that the new re
vised charter shall take effect or
April 18th next, and that all officer:
elected at the April election shall
serve out the time for which the!
are elected.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
THE VERY LIFE
OF YOUR BUSINESS
Stopped Advertising
And Lost Business.

Some fifteen years ago the A q f
Pears Company of England, believing
that their publicity had earned an in
vulnerable place for their product,
and was no longer necessary--ceased
advertising, says Publicity. For six
months no Pears advertising appear
ed, and in that time the company
had lost IS per cent of its business.
1t was estimated 1t cost the company
Sc, 500, ,O00 over and above its regular
publicity schedule to rectify this er'
ror and get back where 1t was before
the xperiment-Fourth Estate.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Gun Club Holds
First Spring Meet

Fifteen attended the first spring
meet of the Henry County Gun Club
at the Fair Grounds, Tuesday after
noon, and enjoyed good shoot.
The afternoons scores We're: Out of
so possible, T. c. Hooker, 46; w. w.
Wtsehart, AZ; out of rs possible, R. p
Doris, 30; j. X. Currier .Jr., IA; Mar
vim Cameron, IL; w. E. Cantrell Is;
Sam Harris 10; Hunt Moore 10; C.
e. Balch 10; d. d. Dumas Jr., a: w
Z johnson Jr., IA; c. w, Richardson
13; J. T. Porter, II; Frank Mcneil 4.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
TICKET LANDSLIDE
PREDICTED; ELECTION TOMORROW
WARNING

The people Of Paris are warned
to anticipate political canards, con-
sequent upon the election tomor-
row.
There is at least one 'gangster"
that no malicious misrepresen-
tation is. to degrading for him to
promulgate.
Falsehoods and misrepresenta-
tions of all sorts will be circulated
be on your guard.
The gang" has been defeated
on every corner thus far. Scores
are indignant over the sharp
practice in connection with the
"charter petition"
'sThe gang must go-April 81
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
A DATE TO WATCH FOR

Rehearsals are now in progress on
the comic opera, The Hermit of
Hawaii which is to be given soon at
the Dixie Theatre for the benefit of
the Grove School Athletic Associa-
ton. About fifty people are in the
cast. Miss Sylvia Weinbaum, whom
we all know as quite clever little
actress, will take the part Of the Ha-
waiian princess and will be ably sup
ported by Mr.. Edward Jenkins in the
role of an American Lieutenant, who
is also quite we'll known to Paris
theatre goers
The production which is under the
direction of Miss Inez Burch prom
ises to be one of the biggest successes
of the season. Look out for the date!
You can't afford to miss this.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
HIGH POINTS IN
AMENDMENTS TO
CITY'S CHARTER
Platform of Progressive Ticket As
Generally Approved By People
Included In Charter
MARSHAL AND RECORDER
ELECTED APRIL SERVE
Specific Authority To Create Office
Treasurer; Saves Taxpayers
Much Money
Governor All A. Taylor having

Governor ALI A. Taylor having
affixed his signature, the new char
ter for the City of Paris Is now u
law, and takes effect on April 18th.
Those elected ON tomorrow, Satur-
day, will therefore have a new
house to live in. The first meet
Ing of the new council win be on
April 18th, and the new charter
takes effect three days later. All
officers elected on tomorrow win
serve ont their term for which
elected, including the marshal and
recorder.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
Ads Stronger Than Ministers.

Advertisers have more influence
for good or for evil than ministers
in a community, for they are talking
to all of the people all of the time."
DIR. Arthur Holmes, president of
Drake University. said in his speech
to the Des Moines Advertising Club.
Building Trade.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

t. J. Weldon age 60, died at his
home at Ukiah, California. March
"a. Mr. Weldon was born and rear
ed in this county. He went to Cal
ifornia in the eighties. His wife pre-
ceeded him to the grave four years
ago. Mr.. Weldon was brother to
Hon. w. f. Weldon and DIR. J. ID.
Weldon of this city.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
SUNDAY SCHOOL INsTITUTE

The Methodist Church announces
the Paris District Sunday School In
stitute on April IA. The program
will be given later.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
DIR. wIGGINs IN MEMPHIS

DR.. M. C. Virgins is in Memphis
this week for tonsil operation. He
will again be in his Office, on and
after next Sunday April 8.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-04-01
PURYEAR DOWNS GROVE

A team from Puryear of hefty coun-
try lads, overall clad. defeated the
Grove School second base ball team
at Barton Field in score of to 4,
Wednesday afternoon. 1t is said that
the straight heavy hitting of the visi-
tors defeated the Grove boys
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-02-18

The death of Mrs. Cora Balance
occurred at her home on "Saranac"
plantation, in this parish, on last Sat
urday, at the age of 81 years. De-
ceased was the wife of G. C. Bal
lance and is survived by her husband
and two children. She was a good
Christian woman and was loved by
many friends and her premature tax
ing, in the prime of young woman
hood, and at the threshold of her USE
fulness, with life just opening with
all its beauty and promise, is indeed
sad. May the Orphans Father guide
the footsteps Of her little ones-be-
reft of a mothers love and care
in the ways of right and ever throw
about them the mantel of His love
and protection. The remains were in
TERED in the burial ground at Wes-
ley Chapel, the funeral services being
conducted by Rev. r. F. Harrell. The
sympathy of our entire people is ex-
tended the husband in his grief.