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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
WAGON LOAD TO-
BACCO 0VERTURNS.
Heavy Deliveries Made to all
Prizing Houses This Week.
Season brewing to Close

The continued damp, cloudy,
weather, with scattered showers and
hard rains in some localities during
the past week, brought tobacco in
handling order and deliveries have
been made with rush this week.
Early Monday morning; in fact,
very early-about 1 o'clock-loads
OF tobacco came to Dresden and
others passed through en- route for
Martin, and nearly all of Monday
night loads were going through here
to Martin, Others stopping in Ores
den at both the McCuan and Ezell
barns Mr.. Ezell is receiving a.
part of his recent purchase of 1OO,-
900 pounds.
One load was summarily unloaded
here Tuesday morning at / o'clock
in front of the residence of Ben
Wright. The team drawing the
load baked at the bridge and backed
the wagon into the ditch and the to-
bacco was dumped into the street.
Some time was required reloading
the weed.
There can be no doubt about a
great reduction in tobacco acreage
in Weakley county this season.
Coupled to the fact that. growers re-.
ddced their intended acreage, while,
others cut it out entirely, is the fur
Their fact that the five-weeks-old
drouth in May and for part Of June
kept many from setting. Plants were
terally burned on the beds and to-
bacco land has been planted to
corn and other crops. Some growers
will keep the land worked and set
to strawberries either this fall or
next spring.
The present season will, perhaps,
about wind up the season in this
county. Many farmers have not
old and will hold their crops, either
or a better price or sell by parcels
,ost direct to consumers.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
is FEEDING MORE FUNDS

An interesting and enthusiastic
meeting of the Dresden Cemetery
Association was held Monday after
noon with the president, Mrs. T. M.
Little, sixteen members being pres
ent. At this time statement was
rendered Of disbursements and re
ceipts. 1t was found that the associ-
alton must have more funds if the
present attractive and commenda-
bic condition of our cemetery is to
be maintained. Many have failed to
pay their dues for the year and they
are urged to do so at once Those
who feel inclined to make contribu-
tions are cordially invited to send
the money to Mrs. Little.
Some weeks ago, when decoration
day was observed, many people were
here who do not visit the Dresden
cemetery often. They were lavish
in their praise of the appearance
of the cemetery, One gentleman
said it was the incest kept within
his knowledge,
Send in your dues that this may
continue.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
Dresden Boy Takes
Him a Texas Bride

News of the marriage of Mr..
Frank Garrett Smith, son of DIR. and
Mrs Shobe Smith, of Dresden, to
Miss Willie D. Hurt, at the home of
the brides parents in Amarillo,
Texas, on Sunday, June 5, reached
Dresden few days ago, and con-
gratulat.ons are extended the young
people.
About two weeks ago, Frank Gar
rett Smith was here and said to some
of his friends that he was here to
obtain the consent of his papa to
get married, which, under the Tex
as law, is required. The groom is a
worthy young man. He is a grad
uate of the. Dresden High School
well equipped to fight life's battles.
He holds responsible and lucrative
position with the Sante Fe railroad
at Amarillo.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
Effort to Improve
Telephone Service

Operators of rural telephone ex-
changes are urging patrons to take
the present leisure season and put the
lines in ship-shape. Many lines are
in bad condition, thus hindering eff
ficient service, and now, that most
everyone has caught up with his
work, is suggested as an opportune
time to make these repairs.
In many instances the lines are
down, tied to wire fences or lying
on fences; the poles are in bad
shape, leaning and some down on
the ground; cross arms are out Of
line allowing the lines to tangle and
mix. All these things should be
looked after before the next busy
work season comes.
There is no doubt but that the
rural service will gain many new
patrons within the next few months,
since the Cumberland company Isl
changing some of its former customs,
and the very best service ought to
be rendered these new patrons,
which can only be done with good
wires.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
MAYOR M'WHERTER
ISSUES ULT|MATUM
Says Law Violations Here Must
Cease. Fines For Those
Who Do Not Obey

Elsewhere in today's Enterprise
will be found card from Mayor
McWherter which it were we'll that
every driver of an automobile read
and heed.
The mayor says complaint after
complaint has come to him of the
open cut-out on automobiles. Sick
and nervous people have their rest
disturbed by day and by night by
this hideous, unearthly, unnecessary,
nerve-wrecking noise. They have APP
pealed to the mayor and the mem
bers of the board to stop it. There
is an ordinance here against it, and
the mayor has given Marshal Dick
Maiden orders that it must be
stopped.
The Enterprise has repeatedly
called attention to this violation Of
the law, as well as that Of the fast
and reckless driving. Twelve per
hour is the limit for an automobile
to drive on the streets of Dresden.
To drive at faster rate of speed
is w.llful violation of the law, but
it is done here every hour in the day
and night. And at night it seems to-
be the supreme delibht Of CERTAIN
car owners to drive up and down the
streets and the highways With the
cut-out wide open, with absolutely
no regard for the sick or for those
who want nights rest after toiling
and sweating. the live-lOng day.
These cut out fiends do not sleep
and they have no regard for the
comfort of others. But they have
had their day. Even at night they
will be watched and warrants is
sued for them, provided the mayor
does not change his mind--and we
don't believe he will.
Every garage in this town--there
are four of them--can in five min
utes time close any cut-Out on any
automobile in town. A hint to the
wise, etc. -
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
$33, 44O One Weeks
Shipment of Beans
and Blackberries

The Greenfield News of last week
printed the following very interest
item:
We give below approximately the
number of baskets Of beans and ca
SEES Of blackberries shipped from
Greenfield during the past week,
which has put in the hands Of the
truck growers a neat little amount
of spending change. The bean mar
ket has held up good in price, H.
900 baskets being shipped, bringing
a total Of $40, 900; 2,488 crates of
blackberries have been shipped from
the local market, bringing a total
of $14,44O. ,-~as
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
St. Louis Live
Stock Market

Cattle: Although the weeks crop
has not been burdensome, yet the
available supply has been more am
pie to meet the existing requirements
with a general price decline of 25c
per hundred developing on all vari-
cites of cattle with very few ex-
ceptions to this loss, and then when
noted, was confined to strictly prime,
light weight, Northern butcher cat
tie which formed small percent
age of the available supply. Good
weight beef steers weighing over
1900 pounds are unpopular,
Beef steers $3.50 to $500; year.
ling butcher cattle $3.50 to 5000;
beef cows $500 to $3.50; Gamers
spA cutters $3.50 to $500 bulls
$S.0O to $3.50.
Hogs: Trade of an irregular char
acter this week, with values fluctu-
ating from day to day, but to mi
nor extent. Thus we have price
condition Of the market that is prac-
tically as high as the close of the
previous week. The extreme top to-
day making 1915, a price realized
for light weight butcher hogs and
strong weight pigs.
The bulk of the fat 100 pound
to 24O pound hogs sold between
$500 to $50; 1870 to $50 pound
pigs at $500 to $S,15; pig 10 to
1875 pounds mostly SITS, with those
under 10 pounds mostly at $3.50.
Sheep: The supply has been heavy
each day Offerings principally
lambs, and the market says to the
lowest level of the season. The pres
ent trade is lower than it was at the
draggy tine two weeks ago, and
1t this writing, the very best lambs
realized a top Of 5000.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
ASKED THATASSEss
MENTBEINCREASED
Board to Hear Complaints Next
Week. Assessments Low
cred and Raised

The Weakley County Equalization
Board, which met here on first Mon
day, remains in session and VIII
probably be in session all next week.
Mr.. j. N. Ray informs the Enterprise
reporter. During the week two citi-
tlzens from each civil district in the
county has been summoned before
the board and these men have given
evidence as to realty valuations in
their respective districts. In some
Instance the assessors assessments
have been raised and in others low
cred, and the board, composed of
level-headed, conscientious business
men, has done its dead level best to
be fair toward both the county and
the tar payers.
One gentleman, Geo. Grooms, of
No. Is, voluntarily came before the
board and petitioned that body to in.
crease the assessment on his land,
as did also gentleman from No.
IL. In the instance where the as
SCISSORS valuations have been raised
by the board notices are being sent
land owners notifying them to APP
pear before the board and show
cause why the raise is not just.
Beginning next Monday citizens
from these several districts will be
given the privilege to appear be-
fore the board and make complaint.
The districts VIII be taken up in the
order named below, and no citizen
may appear on a day or date not
indicated:
Monday, June 20--District Nos.
/, 2, 8, A, and 5.
Tuesday, June 21-Districts Nos.
6, Z, 8, 9 and 10.
Wednesday, June 22-D.stricts
Nos. IL, ~, 10, IA and Is.
Thursday, June 23dDistricts Nos.
L6, II, 18, 10 and 20.
Friday, june 24-Districts Nos.
q, 20, "a and rs.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
Casey Jones Shot in
Back While Flowing

On Tuesday, Casey Jones, %
years of age, while blowing in his
field near Jewel, felt something
strike him in the back which caused
at first smarting, singing sensa-
ton and then began to pain him
severely. He went post haste to the
house, where his mother found the
young man had been shot. The
ball barely penetrated the skin and
she forced it out. It appeared to be
a rifle bullet.
Young Jones states, we are in
formed, that it is mystery where
the bullet came from, as he heard
no report from the gun. He thinks,
however, that it was an accident.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
Stegall Bound Over;
Bond Placed at $500

Henry Stegall, 81 years of age
charged with implication in forge.
ry, was given preliminary hear
ing here Wednesday before Esq. T.
A. Lewis and bound over to the
grand jury in two cases, bond being
placed at $500 in one case and $3.50
in the other-One on forgery charge
and the other on charge of carrying
pistol.
Esq. Lewis announced, after the
age of Henry Biggers was estab-
lished, that he had no jurisdiction
in the case against young Biggers,
who was shown to be fifteen years
of age, and that comes before the
juvenile court. These young men,
residents Of the vicinity oe Palmers-
vile, are charged with forgery.
Young Biggers stated upon the wit
ness stand that he drew a check on
the Palmersville Bank, signing ex-
Sheriff Ben Thompson's name to the
check; that the check was cashed
here at the Weakley County Bank.
Stegall claimed that he had nothing
to do with the forgery.
Young Biggers was given a trial
before Judge Hill and Clerk Jeter
IN juvenile court and sentenced tot
The reform school Sheriff Bullock
carried him there ThuIsdaN Mr..
and Mrs. Biggers took a very sensi-
Die view of the matter, express ng
themselves. as preferring that their
IN go there rather than to have him
about over the country. |
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
BOYS DIDN'T THROW
ROCKS, BUT SAND
Four Martin Lads ON PrOba-
ton. Trial Tuesday in Juve-
nile Court. Stealing Candy

The four Martin lads-Finis
Greer, Carter Terrell, Huron Bell
and James Hamlett-whose ages
range from 10 to IA years, tried at
Martin on Tuesday before Judge
Hill and Clerk Jeter on charges of
throwing at passenger train, were
released by the juvenile court on
probation, VT the understanding
that if any more bad conduct is re-
ported on them they will be sent to
the reform school at Nashville.
1t was stated in the Enterprise
last week that the /. C. detective
swearing out the warrant charged
that the lads had thrown rock
through window of passing pas
senger train on the l. c., iniuring
a child this statement made to
Judge Hill by the detective.
The proof at Tuesdays trial show
ed that the boys were OH coal car
Loaded with sand and as the passen.
ger train came by them they threw
sand at the train--as one of the
lads expressed it, "Just a small
The sand did get into
the eyes of some of the passengers
and created quite a commotion on
the train, but no serious injury re-
suited. Warrants were issued for
the boys and they appeared before
the court on Tuesday, represented
by Attorney Minis B ggs, this being
Mr.. Biggs' first suit, he having just
returned from law school. The
"a 'lroad company's interests were
ooked after by Harry E. Jones of
Dresden.
There were five other boys cited
% appear before the juvenile court
he same day, but some Of them fail
ID to appear, and the trial was
postponed until next Tuesday. Some
# these boys are charged with steal
ng package of so pounds Of can
y from the City Talk and a car
on of cigaretts from Halls cafe.
'nly two of the accused appeared
or trial and the hearing was post
oned. The warrant is in the
ands of Deputy Bill Brooks. The
rails of these small boys attracted
very large crowd at Martin.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
BASE BALL LICK ALMOST
PROVES FATAL TO BOY

Cecil, son of John Moore, near
Mckenzie, came very near being
killed outright at the ball game Tues
day between the New York bloomer
girls and Mckenzie. Young Moore
was a spectator and a ball struck
him squarely in the eye, bursting
the eye ball. He was rendered UNI
conscious and for some time it was
thought he was dead, but he reciv-
cred and was carried to Jackson for
treatment.
Standing by the side of Moore
was Tom Derden of Dresden, who
stated that he himself narrowly
missed being struck by the ball; that
when Moore was struck the blood
spurted all over those near him and
that he fell like struck with a rifle
ball.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
DRESDEN TO PLAY MAR
TIN ON JULY FOURTH

A special feature of the Fourth
celebration at Martin. will be the
game of ball between Martin and
Dresden. Both teams are loaded up
for hard contest and it is expected
that this will be the best game of
the entire season in the county.
Martin has an especially strong
team, while Dresden's nine holds
splendid record for the season so
far, and with these two teams OPP
posing one another a large crowd
will be attracted to the game. A
double-header is talked of, but this
has not been definitely decided upon.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-06-17
Cat Bite Causes
Death of East
Weakley Citizen

East Weakley, June 13.-The lit
tie child of Mr.. and Mrs. Buford
Dining has been right sick for the
past few days with cholera infan-
tum, which seems to be epidemic
of late.
Mrs. Nellie Page is still very sick
of something they call congestion.
The physician don't claim to fully
understand the case. Mrs. Nola
Lawrence is improving very slowly.
While hunting fish bait last Sat
urday, Horace Dink'ns was bitten
by snake and is having some trou-
BILE with his arm. This makes us
think that anyone who goes into
the bottom should be prepared to
doctor for snake bites, rather than
to wait until they can be carried
to the doctor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Goldsby
are the proud parents of a fine boy,
born on the 18th inst. Also Mr.. and
Mrs. Eli Hall are rejoicing over
the arrival of beg who has come
to make an extended visit.
There was preaching at Tumbl.ng
Saturday night and also Sunday at
II o'clock by the regular pastor.
A few of the singers met in the
afternoon and sang a few songs.
Most Of the class attended the sing
ing at Sandhill and report good
singing.
We understand that there will be
singing at Coldwater next Sunday
Inner on the ground for all, provid-
ID enough carry well filled boxes,
md the COldwater community peo-
lie never fail in this respect.
The drouth is not broken here vet.
We have only had small rain and
n three days you could hardly tell
hat it had rained any at all. The
otato crop is not yet finished be-
lg set on account of the dry wealth
r We still look for good rains in
le next two or three months.
A good portion of our population
ave 10 med the class of fishermen
nd have been putting in good time
n the past week or two. Many
lrge catches reported.
Henry Foust, formerly Of this
immunity but lately been living
ear Mckenzie, was bitten by cat,
lie effects from which he took
and died on the
9TH inst.
Mr.. Wess Lomax is on the puny |
it, so / have just been informd.
ob;n Eastman. b
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22

Lcbkuchen. schlittler's, 500 King
street.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22

ed In his home city of Marion. Ohio.
by an editorial campaign in his news
paper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
William DcmIlle Presents sAfter Tho
Show

William DeMille's Paramount pro-
duction of After the Show" which
commences its run at the Queen
Theatre today. ia n story built around
one of the most romantic figures of the
realms interchangeable old stage door
keeper and his parental love for a
little chorus girl. who. In need of
friendship and guidance turns to him
as n father. She believes his stories
OF how nearly he came to fame and
greatness as an actor. and fills the
void in his heart. II is story which
involves n great battle between two
kinds OF love--the love that builds and
makes for life and happiness and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Xmas Services Mt EpMorth.

Members Of Epworth NJ. r. church
choir are planning to present an elab-
crate program of music at the Christ
mas services. Fifty vocalists have
been rehearsing for several weeks nd
they are ready for the rendition
of especially fine music Sun
day evening. "The coming of the
Messiah" viii be presented and The
services will be descriptive. Miss
Ethel Wilson will read the story OF
Christ's birth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
gentlcness. and the love that destroys.
Thrills ut the Savoy.

Thrills, a clever story and excellent
emotional acting. are well combined In
Everything For Sale,' now showing
at the Savoy Theatre In which Mae
McAvoy is starred. This winsome lit
tie players unusual and appealing
personality scored such n great hit In
Sentimental Tommy" and "A Private
Scandal" that picture fans have looked
with interest for her next appearance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Anita stewart Is Arcadia Offering.

Anita Stewart is again starring at
tho Arcadia Theatre. Her picture Is
Sowing the Wind" which commences
Its engagement today. The story con-
Germs Rosamond, who energies from n
convent to plunge into the evil en-
vicrments OF gambling dive over
which her benefactrers. Baby Brabant,
presides. She Is later revealed to be
the girls mother. The girls flight
from the den or orgies and her sub
seauent meeting with the man she
loves and the accidental finding OF her
father combine to make story Of
sustained suspense,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22

ficcs to the South Seas when she un-
willingly becomes ~olvcd in scam
dal. in tho making or which she had no
part whatever. The opening episodes
Of tho story take place at n naval
baso on the Pacific Coast and there
are many intimate glimpses OF navy
lifc. The daughter harrassed from all
sides. quits her home at the naval
post and goes to the South Seas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CANDLES AT WHITE HOUSE.
VIII shine ut Windows Of Executive
Mansion on Eve OF Fete Day.

Washington. Dec. 22.-JThe windows
OF the White House on Chrlstmas Eve
VIII all be adorned with lighted
candles. Mrs. Harding has decided to
renew an old New England custom
which calls for tho display. and ar
rangements were completed this week
for the candles and fixtures neccs-
sary.
President Harding. 1t Ia said, once
succeeded in having the custom adopt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
aCRIrN.
rsulia~ trcdcrick IN "rhe lure Of
Jade"

one ~ Pauline Frederick. greatest
Characterization Is tho heroine OF
"The Lure ~ Jade" tho picture which
begins i's engagement, a. the Majestic
Theatre today. That Is What the
critics sey. The picture presents Miss
Frederick a. a Young society woman,
the deughier ~ a rear admiral, who
ionstte ana Norman Brothers IN an
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
AMuseMeNTS.
STAGE
urHe ualcveA wMe~ II Tie Play hcuss

uGAe uNlcveA WIFE, ~ ihc Playh
TAose who attn have faith In the
tAe~tre as "a place where real art may
y made . rncc~sufui enterprise. VII
sniov "The uniovcd Wife" new play
In three acts at the Playhouse for the
rvmnindcr of the week. There are
unt,nees daily for ladies only. II
V~ens entirely possible that the ris-
ins generation may yet hive the op-
pOrtun,ty of hccomming acquainted
With tho better forms OF semi classic
dramatic workers. II is n field that
has hccn altogether neglected In recent
years. 9TH. rnlovod Wife" is an I'M
pressivc, forcihle story that win tight
on the heart strings and capture the
imagination. yet built upon n happen
that changed woman's destiny. IL is
= play that hares a woman's soul. and
IL "a fascinating story depicting the
sterling virtues and weakness Of man
Kind Il shounds In thrills The evc-
ming performances arc for everybody
over sixteen years of axe.
Grant Mitchcll's Twin.
ifaiNil NNfnliilVs 'nc I'N'hi''ihi
Johnny Jason ~ captain Appleiack"
has tho distinction, or disadvantage.
a. IN. casc may be. of looking very
much illts Grant Mitchell. another of
IN. Harris stars. For several seasons.
ne has followed Mr.. Mitchell in the
rui~s the latter has created, IA In
"A Tailor Made Man." when tho pro-
ducilon went on tour. but this year he
rcec IN his wrath and decided he was
rulnr 60 break the shackles of re-
semhance, and looking and acting like
Harold Ncrmilyo. Which Mr.. Harris
vii siv- him the opportunity Of doing
when he presents this new comedy
b, Walter hackett, co-author Of III
PAYS 90 Advertise" at The Playhouse
ier three days beginning December &c
Msrsucritw radula Hrads Garrick Ri
ON the new program that will b,
presented this afternoon FOR the frs'
time 90 the carrick. Marguerite
paduln comes FIRST IN importance. Sh,
IL singing prlma donna. whose SOM
study of boys mako M the most inter.
tsilnr part ~ her act She Is also M
artistic entertainer with the sort O
personality that always nnds IN,
audience ready 60 welcome hcr. lie
sons study of boys arc enticins an,
well rendered az are also the othe
features ~ her performance. Tn,
Nunshin. Sistcrs called their act 9TH,
iirnc1e From th, West" Wnd an,
Wills in "My Friend" start up hrisl
competition 90 tho late paron Nun
chRuson, Hector. tho wonder dos
VII bark snd act M. way into favo
With tho audience lie does man,
stunt. that are generally supposed {
Ia entirely human. Manner. an,
l@wr~c IN = clever song cycle an.
serial and acrchatic novelty are fcs
lures ~ tho program. Tho photobla,
ls called When Dawn Came" an
features a story Of regeneration.
doctor IA snstchcd from his healing c
N, poor hy tho charms ~ a beautiful
woman only to be thrown down int
Tho deepest Of despair ny her faithless
ness,