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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
..T.P.L. SCHOOL NOTES

The crowd which attended the cir
.sus Friday. Feb. rs, enjoyed three
hours of fun and made the evening
q financial success as well. The col
lege classes were most fortunate in
securing the talent represented by
Messrs. Hilton, Queen, Kenada, Dow
den, and Chesser. The. school may
claim these artists for its own, as
they belong to the vocational Sec
tion.
Other attractions were Mutt and
JEFF with fulfil line I jokes both
;, old and new. the wonderful Patago-
nian giant Macadula. who gave a
splendid exhibition of his strength
and skill; and the beartifful dancing
grl, Frivola.
In the Museum of Wonders the dis
play of precious gems was well
worth the price of admission to the
circus. -
The closing of the beauty contest
. was also a feature OF the evening.
Many vot.s were added 4 ct a late
hour. Although the contest was ex-
citing everyone was satisfied with the
count which showed Miss Lillian
Young in the lead
Mr.. Bryan Crabtree was given the
ather doubtful honor of being the
homeliest young man.
Despite the high price of wool
there is just as. much pull.d over peo-
pies eyes as ever.
A number of young men are leav-
ing school in order to engage in farm
work
Miss Sallie Cooper Johnson, Of
Monterey, spent the week end with
her many friends in the dormitory.
Do not fail to see Aaron Boggs the
Freshman" at the city school, Friday
March 4. The play will be present
ed by the Senior High school class,
which insures an evening OF delight
full entertainment for all who attend.
The juniors explain the dignified
manner of the seniors as being caus-
ed by pride in their new class pins.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
MOVES TO cookEvILLE

Cookeville is indeed fortunate tn
having as new residents, C. A. WDn-
p and family who have recently
moved here from Carthage. and win
make this city their home in the fu-
ture. Mr.. Womack is a member oftAe
firm Of Wome ck Drug Co., which con-
cern operates two large drug stoSes
In Cookeville. Mr.. Womack and
family are temporarily at the hone.
of Mrs. Womack's father. J., F. 0Ai-
breath.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
MRS. DoWELL NO BETTER

The serious illness of Mrs. Cleora
Byrne Dowell. for the past fifteen
years a teacher in the Cookeville
public school, has brought sadness to
the hearts of hundl eds of her for
mer pupils. In her affliction she has
the prayerful sympathy of the entire
community. Few women have rem
dered such valuable service to this
community as has Mrs. Dowell. The
public school and the Methodist
church have received her faithful SER
vices for many years,-and no one
has rendered them a greater service.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
DEATH At MONTEREY

J. e. Jones a prominent citizen Of
Monterey died at the home of his
brother, Joseph Jones on Wednesday
of last week. Mr.. Jones had reached
an advanced age, and was one Of the
foremost citizens Of his section of the
county. He was a Missourian by
birth, but had lived in Tennessee
since early manhood. He was one OF
the pioneers in the development OF
the Tennessee-Kentucky oil fields.
and was interested in oil production
in Wayne county. Kentucky at the
time of his death. Mr.. Jones had
never married. He mahe his home
with his brother at Monterey.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
CITY SCHOOL NOTES

Monday morning, Feb. 28, Bro. Nc
MILAN, a Missionary of Siam, came
and made an interesting talk on "His
Work AS Teacher of School in 81.
am" The eighth grade sang Love
Nest"
/, Miss Cowden is leaving Friday.
We certainly hate to have her leave.
Thursday, Feb. "a, the first team
of basket ball boys played the Rough
Riders" Livingston team. "They were
beat, but they don't give blank" "
Mrs. Hatfield chaperoned the crowd.
We had a goodt ime II we did get
get beat. Several other boys and
girls of our school went with US. We
remained in Livingston another day
and had the pleasure of visiting the
school. The Livingston folks were
certainly very courteous to US. When
,wecame back Mrs. Hatfield still want
ed to add to our pleasure by asking
the whole crowd to stop over night
with her and she'd give US a party.
We of course accepted and had the
time of our lives at Mrs. Hatfield's,
as we always do when we go to her
home.
The third team of basket ball boys
played Monterey and were beat, but
they are ready to play them again.
Miss McGlasson chaperohed the
boys.
Honor Roll For February
Seventh Grade
Lizzie Anderson, Alice Clouse, Vel
ma Hill, Ivory Lee Langford, Annie
Lee Poston, Elizabeth Nichols, Alsa
Charles Cox, Carl Mcdonald,
James Wright, Winnel Featherstone,
Audrey Johnson, Arrie Bohanon, Will
lie Bilbrey, Mary e. Jones, Fay Nc
Cormick, Mary Summers, Carlis Nc
Culley, Charley McCulley, Joe Frank
Hudgens, Howard Gibson.
Eighth Grade
Donald Ferrell, Lille Freeman,
Henry Jenkins, Lucille Mccormick,
Lola Massa, Thelma Mccormick,
Danie Mackie, Oren Mccormick, Nj
ma Douglass Ragland, Laban Sum-
.mers, Doyle King.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
MRS. N. N. OWEN

Mrs. Milton M. Owen died Sunday
night at her home in the 18th Dist
riot. She was about 72 years old and
was an excellent Christian lady. She
is survived by her aged husband and
by one son, Clarence Owen.
The deceased was q sister of the
late Esquire John H. Dowell of this
place.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
KILLING AT
DOUBLE SPRCS.

A deplorable tragedy was enacted
in the Seventh Civil District of this
county last Friday afternoon when
Sam McBroom, a highly respected
farmer living near McBroom's Chapel
was shot and mortally wounded by
Bev Pippin.
McBroom was hurried to Nash
willie hospital in the hope that an op-
GRAFTON might save his life, but he
died Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
about rthee hours after his arrival at
st. Thomas Hospital. When he reach
ed the hospital he was so near dead
that no operation was attempted.
Funeral services we're conducted Sun
day afternoon at the Double Springs
cemetery by Elder G. l.. Talley Of
this city, and Elder B. s. Goolsby Of
Double Springs. his funeral being at
tended by several hundred people.
The deceased was thirty-seyen
years old and was a son Of Sam
McBroom, a well-known pioneer citi-
zen OF this county. He. owned his
fathers old farm ON which he resid-
ed with his wife and only child,
Arthur McBroom, and his aged moth
er, who is 80 years old. He was a
brother of Mrs. Houston Dyer of the
Seventh district and had many other
relatives in this county.
There was a dispute between Mo
Broom and Plunkett Whitson over
about one acre OF ground, each of
them claiming the land. It lis report
ed that Bev Pippin claims to have
purchased the timber on the disputed
land from Plunkett Whltson.
On Friday afternoon McBroom re-
turned TO his home from a singing
school, which was being conducted at
lNoBroom's Chapel. and found Bev
Pippin cutting timber on the disput-
ed land. Some OF Pippin's relatives
were with him at the time. McBroom
requested them to desist from cutting
the timber, and warm wotds ensued
between him and pippin. which were
soon followed by the difficulty in
which McBroom lost his life. Nc.
Broom received three pistol shots in
his body. He also fired on Pippin
but Pippin did not receive any injury.
Pippin is a married man and is
about forty years old. He came to
Cookeville Saturday and offered to
surrender to the Sheriff, but as no
warrant had been sworn out against
him he was not taken into custody.
Pippin claims self defense.
The scene OF the killing was only
about rs yards from the residence Of
McBroorn.
Sam McBroom was a good citizen
and was never before involved in a
serious di Guilty.
He was known as one OF the best
singers In the county and was man
Of unusual intelligence and industry.
He was q candidate for the democrat
ic nomination for county Register
two years ago and made creditable
race.
This unfortunate tragedy came as
q great shock to the community and
is deeply deplored by everyone.
I B.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

Mrs. John W. Richardson is seri-
ously i'll at her home, having been
stricken with paralysis while attend
ing to her household duties. ID BIT
Thursday afternoon. ffen condition
is thought to be better for the past
few days, and It is to be most sim
cerely hoped that she will entirely
recover from the effects OF the d.
sease, within a short time.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
DEATH Or MARION GENTRY

Marion Gentry, son Of w. C. Cen
try, died last Saturday at the Cen
trail Hospital at Nashville. where he
had been for some time. His health
had not been good for some years.
The remains were brought to Cooke
vile Sunday night and carried to the
home OF the deceased's parents, and
on Monday morning were buried with
appropriate services at the Smith
c metery, north of town. Mr.. Gen.
try was forty years of age.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
HON. CHAMP CLARK

Hon. Champ Clark Of Missouri,
and former speaker OF the National
House of Representatives. died in
Washington yesterday. Mr.. Clark
was preparing to retire from public
life, after service In Congress Of
ewenty-six years duration. eight years
of which he had been speaker OF the
House. He was II years old.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
o. K .HoLLADAy IMPROVING

We are glad to be able to report
that o. X. Eolladay is much better,
and that his physician thinks he Is
getting on just as well as could be
expected under the circumstances.
He will necessarily be confined to his
bed for some weeks yet, but he is
taking his confinement philosophical
ly, having become thoroughly resign
ed to the. enforced rest he is taking.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03
FOR SALE
business.

One lot 100 feet square, situated
on East Broad Street, Just on public
square; facing three streets. A most
desirable building site. Apply 70 Dr.
L. r. McClain, Sec. Odd Feli0ws
Committee.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03

M. e. Lee, of Cookeville, is the only
licensed auctioneer in Putnam coun-
ty. The state law requires all auc-
tioneer's to. pay licens .--Advt.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03

Miss Blanche Bryant is in the Gin
cfnnati Conservatory OF Music, a
student fmusic and specializing in
voice.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03

News of other colleg girls OF our
county. we will be glad to make note
of, as It is we'll for US to know of the
honors they are comforting on Put.
nam county by their faithful and good
work.
A write,up of our boys in college
will be published soon.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03

Renew your subscriptIon promptly
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03

Miss Naomi Ensor is a student In
Peabody Normal, Nashville, and Is
taking a very h-avy teachers course,
also specializing in the lines that will
add to the efficiency and interest Of
her work As an instructor.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03

Miss jamie Lowo is attending the
University Of Wisconsin, and has
made excellent in her second semes-
ter examination in English, and her
English advisor pronounced her pa
Der and an exceptionally good one.
Miss Lowe is enjoying ice skating
and coasting thoroughly. In April
she will spend the vacation in Chi.
cago as the guest of her roommate.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-03-03

Miss Mary Elizabeth Maxwell is a
popular member of the younger set
in the Tennessee College, Murfrees-
boro. and is delighted with the col.
lege and her wori:.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
DRYS' ATTEMPTS TO HAVE D. A. R. PLEDGE SUPPORT TO. ENFORCING
 VOLSTEAD ACT ARE TURNED DOWN

WASHINGTON, April 23. - The Daughters of the American Revolu- tion adjourned their thirtieth nation. al congress today after installing of flcers yesterday. While proceedings of the final session were of a perfume tory nature, announcements of candi- dacy for president general in the 1923 election and actions of the resolutions committee. ln pIgeon-holing a Tesoiu- tion introduced early in the week call ing upon members of the society to aid in strict enforcement of the Vol stead prohibition act, proved interest ing topics.
 The prohibition resolution called at tention to the fact that the D. A. R. was pledged to support the constitu- tion and as the eighteenth amend ment was part of the constitution, the organization should give it strong support. When the committee in sub- mltting it's final report failed to refer in any way to the resolution there was considerable comment from sup
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FEDERAl COURT
 JUoY RELEASED
Unable To Reach Verdict In Case Man Accused
 Of Making Liquor

PHOENIX, April 23.-The jury III the federal district court winch heard the case of J. J. Addington, who was charged with illegally manufacturing intoxicating liquors, was unable to reach verdict and was discharged today. The jury had .deliberated on the case from early yesterday after noon until Il o'clock last night and again from 9:30 this morning until noon. Addington was released under his original bond pending disposition of the case.
 Lorenzo D. Mathonicon, indicted by the federal grand jury on a charge of having violated the federal mar cotics act, pleaded guilty and was fin ed $100 by Judge William H. Saw telle.
 Winner Milton Kuhn was found guilty of having violated the federal law prohibiting the interstate trans, portation of a stolen automobile Ar thur Chandler, who was indicted on the same charge, pleaded guilty
 The case Of Clarence Nelson, charged with having sold intoxicating liquor to an Indian, Tom Histe, was dismissed on motion of the United States district attorney.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
|MUSlC MEMORY
 CONTEST ENDS
Prizes Will Be Awarded This Week To Students
 Of Greatest Ability

The music memory contest. thlt has been in progress in the junior and senior high schools. under the direction of c. W. Bowels, supervisor Of music, came>to a close Friday. A test will be held in each school Mon day and Tuesday when the prizes of fered by the McWhorter brothers will be awarded to the students showing the greatest ability in naming musi- cal compositions, the composer and the instruments on which they are played. Twenty selections will be used from a list of over 40 that they have been learning.
 The final contest between teams of eight representatives from each school will be held at the high school next Friday.
 The contest will be for three prizes. the first. two Caproni friezes donated by the school board; the second. s1o offered bv the Risbee Woman's Club, and the third, a plaster bust of Wag- ner. given by F. R. Reynolds.
 The public is invited to attend this final competition and to participate n the contest. Musical people will be interested to find how many of the ought-to-be-known compositions they will be able to identify.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
Pershing And Weeks Discuss Plans
 For New Army War Staff; National
 Guard Training To Be Intensified
Utmost Harmony Between Militia Reserves And Regular Army Forces Is Desire Of Commander In Chief; New
 Department Will Be Complete War Machine

WASHINGTON, April 23.--Organi- zation of the new war staff of the army was discussed at conference today between Secretary Weeks and General Perships. The conference was the first since the announcenient this week that General Pershing was to be assigned to the important duty of building up general headquarters designed to take over in war the di- rection of the nations military forces in the field
 In addition to discussing the pro- posed war staff, the war secretary and General Pershing were under stood to have taken up problems re- lating to the future administration and training of the national guard and organized reserves. General Per shing is known to favor standardiza-
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don of training for these reserves and the promotion of the utmost har- mony possible between them and the regular establishment
 General Pershing's new task, it is understood, will involve the creation of a staff machine complete in ali de- tails capable of taking over the field command in time of war. It will not interfere. however, in any way in time of peace with the present du- ties and responsibilities of the war department general staff which is charged with the administration of the entire military establishment un- der the secretary of war
 Secretary Weeks is expected to an- nounce further details regarding Gen eral Pershing's new assignment next week.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
r FRECkLES
Now Is The Time To Get Rid Of
 These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need 'ot feeling ashamed of your freckles. IS Othine-double strengths guar anted to remove these homely spots.
 Simply get an ounce of Othine- double strength-from any druggist and apply little of it at night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom that more than an ounce Is needed to com pletely clear the skin and gain q beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength Othine as this is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
El PasO Watchman Killed Within Few
 Blocks Of His Home

FL PASO, April 23.-Frank Hart field, 40, bank watchman, was found dead with a bullet hole in his fore head at a street corner a few blocks from his home in East Fl Paso to- night. The dead mans pistol with three empty shells was found a few feet from the body Close by were six empty shells from 30 automatic pistol. Hartfield carried a consider able sum of money and two watches which were not disturbed.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24

dered their men to attack, but the latter refused to leave the trenches, saying they preferred to be shot and buried where they were rather than hang on the barbed wire for days. The gen. eral commanding the division then instructed the French artil- lery to turn it's guns on the trenches where his company was stationed. The colonel command ing the artillery, M. Jade said, re- fused point blank, but he was not court-martialed.
 A few days later, continued the speaker, several men of the com- pany were tried and shot, al- though a short time previously they had volunteered for danger ous and hazardous missions.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
Elephant Butte Dam Power Projects Are Under Consideration

FL PASO, April 23-Preliminary announcement of a report showing the feasibility of the development of hydro-electIic power at the Elephant Butte dam was made tonight by Irv- ing s. Harris, of Los Angeles, at a banquet given by FL Paso Chapter. American Association of Engineers. Harris, who was employed by the city of Fl Paso to make the investigation of the power possibilities of the dam, indicated his report, now in the hands of the city council, is extremely fa- vorable and that power sufficient for the needs of the city may be develop eight months in the year. The report will be made public Tuesday.
 The full depth of the earths at- mosphere is about 500 miles.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
FRENCH AMNESTY BILL ADOPTED
 AFTER DRAMATIC WAR STORIES
 ARE TOLD BY FORMER OFFICER
Member of Chamber of Deputies Charges French General Ordered Artillery Turned On Own Trenches Because
 Men Refused To Launch Unsupported Offensive

PARIS, April 23.-(By the As sociated Press. .)-After the cham Der of deputies adopted unanim- ously today an amendment to the amnesty bill, under which an ap- peal may be taken from any and all sentences imposed by courts martial during the war upon the simple request of the soldier af- fected, if living, or his heirs, if dead" the general amnesty bill was passed this afternoon. The vote on the measure, which em- braces virtually all offenses against the military laws, with the exception of high treason and desertion in the face of the enemy. was 52S for to fl against it.
 Mutineers in the Black Sea fleet are not included and must serve their sentence.
 Adoption of the amendment came after a ramatic speech by Deputy Jade, of Finistere, who commanded a company through out the late war. He recalled that before Souan, in Champagne, orders came to execute a sur. prise att ack in broad daylight without artillery preparation. Jade refused 10 send his company over the tob, but he was not court-martialed.
 According to the narrative of the deputy veteran, tue officers Of the company next In nne or
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
Sunday Morning, April 24, 1921
For DandruH

Those iittis Jaecks from your head thsk fall upon your clothing and spoil your pleasure are dandruff--a scalp disordor.
 Conquer it completely under money. back gudrantes. Use Kotalko. Amazingly quick, lasting benefit reported by le- gions of men, women, children. Save your hairl New hair grows in many cases even after badness. Get box of kOTALkO-at any busy drug store. Or send 70 cents tor proof 5or to kotalko Co.. BC-46. Sta. x, New York
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2e MILLIONS RAISED

NEW YORK, April 23.-Approxi- mately s29,000.OOO was raised by the campaign of the European relief council, of which Herbert Hoov- CT is chairman, for funds with which to provide for 3,50O,00O children in and central Europe until the
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
RINGS TELL TRAGEDY

MANCHESTER, Eng, April s. For. sale, at auction-160O wedding rings. They belonged to workhouse inmates who died disowned by rela-
 tives. Rings are buried with bod .es of inmates who have noarelatives.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24

porters of the dry move.
 Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. William M. Reynolds, of North Carolina, were for mally announced as candidates for president general, and it was report ed that Mrs. William M. Cummings Story will shortly announce her can didacy fo rthe leadership.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24

BRIGHTON. Eng, April 23. - Bobby Day, 9, has everybody guess ing. He tells everyone what they're going 10 say before they say it. Psycho-analysts are trying to find the source of his powers.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
sAR sILvER DECLINES

NEW YORK, April g. - Domestic bar silver declined from 99 1-2 to 99 IA cents an onunce in the local market today. Bullion dealers at tr'buted the drop to, the increased cost of transporting silver to the Denver mint. instead of Philadelphia. where operations have virtually ceased.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
Methodist Episcopal Church
 ClaWson Avenue

-F'1N1PetI OITuI
 ClaWson Avenue
 The Church of the Cordial Welcome 9:45 church school; topic for adult classes, Poverty and Wealth" II a. m.. public worship; subject of ser mon. The New Birth No Marvel. ' 6:S0, Epworth League: topic, Self control and How to Get It; It's Re- wards" Cor, 9:25i27 7:30. song service. sec sermon, Put First Things First" Mie-week service, Wednesday. 7:30 D. m.
 W. H. SELLECK. Minister.
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Evanoelical Lutheran Church

Services are held in the Warren chapel, across from the C. & A. of flee. Cnildren's Bible class at 2:15 D. m. Services at 3:15 D. m Ser mon topic: Abide With Us Tn Thy Love" You are cordially invited to worship with us PAUL LUTZKE.
 Pastor Sl5 Eighth St. Douglas, Arizona.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
The Bahai Movement

Subject "The Prophet of God" Meetings, Sunday ? D. m. and Friday 7:39. MRS. VIOLA DUCKETT,
 South Bisbee.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-04-24
St. Jonn's Episcopal Church

9:45 a. m- Sunday school; 11;ea q. n., morning service with address by the rector: The Slavery of Conven-
 tion.'
 REV GEO. C. GOLDEN. Rector
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St. Patriek's Church

Masses at and 1o:3o; Rosary and benediction at 6::30.