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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
DISTRICT SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION

The Sunday schools of the sew
cath and tenth civil districts are
called to meet at Eva on Sunday
October 22 at 2 o'clock p. m. with
the following program:
Devotional exercise, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. A. NJ. Melton.
OBJECT of the meeting, by the
chairman.
Relation of the Sunday school to
the citizenship of the community,
by Rev. j. d. Herndon and I'll. X.
Pafford; general discussion.
How to get parents into Sunday
school, by A. p. Lashlee and T. FL.
Farrar; general discussion.
Sunday school as community
center, by John d. Holland and
Joe Melton; general discussion.
Election of district chairman and
secretary and selecting place for
the next meeting.
Each Sunday school in the sew
enth and tenth civil districts is
earnestly urged to have represen-
tative present on that occasion and
all superintendents are requested
to attend the meeting.
A. l.. HAssELL,
Announced by request of the State
secretary.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
PURCELL PORTER
ACQUITTED BY JURY

In the case Of. Purcell Porter Of
Paris, charged with felonious as
sault on Deputy Sheriff Marshall
Robinson of Carroll County, the
jnry returned a verdict of acquittal.
The case was called on Thursday.
Proof was concluded and Argument
began Friday forenoon. The case
was given the jury at 2 p. m. The
jury was opt only twenty minutes.
Acknowledgement E. A. Morris
was assisted by @. n. Frazier in
the prosecution. Baxter Sweeney
of Paris was for the defense. The
jury was as follows. j. G. Hawley,
s.. N. King. Frank Boswell, W. NJ.
Blanks, A. r. Brooks, w. n. Rush
ing, B. +. Holland, j. G. Holland,
Jasper Rushing, L. 2. Browning,
J. Ii. Presson and A.. G. Wilhelms.
On the night Of March 26, 1920,
Robinson was shot by Porter, who
resisted arrest. 1t was intimated
that Porter was a whisky runner,
aud Robinson got on his trail.
Whisky was found in Porter's car
The case was called at the Febru-
ary term of Circuit Court. The
jury at that time returned a verdict
of voluntary manslaughter" and
this necessitated a new trial.
There are still two cases pend
ing against Porter in the Circuit
Court. At the October term he
will face the charge of violating
the bone dry law and carrying a
pistol.
When the pistol with which he
wounded Robinson was returned
to him, Porter presented it to the
doughty Carroll Countian, who was
present at the trial. And it was
some gum, Attorney General Nor
ris said you could shoot across
Benton County with itl
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
FINE WALL MAP OF
THE UNITED STATES

Congressman Lon A. Scott has
cur thanks for a wall map of the
United States, including territories
and insular possessions, showing
extent of public surveys, National
parks snd monuments, National
forests, railroads, canals and other
useful details. The map is 7x7 feet.
1t is issued from the General Land
Office of the Department of the
Interior at Washington, ID c., and
was compiled under the direction
of l. P. Berthrong, Chief of the
Drafting Room.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
IRL r. HICKS DIES
RESULT OF INJURIES

Irl r. Hicks of Big Sandy, who
was injured in an automobile wreck
late Saturday evening, died Sun
day night as a result of his injuries.
The accident happened about half
a mile this side of Ramble Greek.
Mr.. Hicks was driving with Bob
Floyd, a friend, and they were COM
ing toward Camden. In some way
he seemed to have lost control of
the car and ran into small ditch.
1t was a good stretch of road, and
the car, which was going at consid-
erable speed, turned turtle when it
struck the ditch, and Mr.. Hicks
was pinned beneath it.
Mr.. Floyd jumped from the car
when he saw the impending danger
and escaped injury. 1t was some
time before he could procure help
to assist him in releasing Mr..
Hicks, who was found to be par
TALLY pRralized by the impact and
weight of the car.
The deceased was brother Of
Homer Hicks, and was about 4S
years of age. He leaves a wife and
three children. The interment
took place at Sugar Greek Monday
afternoon.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
CARROLL COUNTY MAN
INVENTS POTATO DIGGER

Trezevant, Tenn, September %.
"A potato and peanut digger has
been invented by Clarence r. Will
Hanson, young Carroll Countian
who resides outon rural route num-
Der three from this place. Mr..
Williamson has procured patent
on his new invention. A model
has been shipped to him aud he re-
Gently gave demonstration on his
farm, showing how successfully his
patent would dig potatoes.
The digger is made in the form
of a two-horse plow and has a disc
on each side to cut the vines, and
when in use it leaves the potatoes
or peanuts turned up in a perfect
manner so that they can easily be
picked up in baskets. A number
of men who saw the demonstration
state that the digger works perfect
ly. Mr.. Williamson is planning to
have his new invention manufac.
tured aud will soon place the same
on the market.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
MANSLAUGHTER THE
VERDICT HARTLEY CASE

The jury in the case of ed Hart
ley and sous, George Hartley and
Ruid Hartley, and Bill Conley
aiias Bill Sarratt, charged with the
murder of Connie Hartley, which
was tried last week, reported ver-
dict OF voluntary manslaughter
against Ed and George Hartley
and verdict of not guilty against
Vnid Hartley and Bill Conley alias
Bill Sarratt Argument in the
case was concluded last Thursday
afternoon. Before adjournment
that evening the jury asked for
further time, which was granted.
The verdict WAS rendered FRIDAY
morning.
The verdict against Ed Hartley
and George Hartley carries with ii
sentence or two to ten years In
State prison. Their attorney made
motion for a new trial, which
was overruled, and they took an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court, which
meets at Jackson the first Monday
III April, 1923. The defendants
ars under bond on an indictment
for felonious assault to be tried at
the October term of court.
In February, 1922, Connie Hart
ley was killed aud his father, John
Hartley, was seriously wounded in
the woods near their home. Ed
Hartley and sons, George and Vuid
aud Bill Conley alias Bill'Sarratt
were arrested and charged with the
murder. Ed Hartley and John
Hartley are brothers. A mistrial
was entered at the July term of
Circuit Court.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
PUBLISHERS NOTICE.

All news articles, personals aud
other items for publication should
be handed in or mailed to ghe
Chronicle without delay. Time is
required TO put them in type. If
we fell to receive them at the lime
OF occurrence they may be delayed
uutil the following week and then
they cease to he news.
Lengthy articles shoal(l be sent
in the first of the week. Send in
ali communications not later than
Tuesday. Let us have your adver-
tismenls and business notices the
first of the week.
If an event of any kind occurs
anywhere in the county, say on
Friday or Saturday, don't wait un-
til the middle of the week follow
ing, but fire it in at once. just
jot down the particulars aud send
by the first mail.
A little forethought on the part
of oar friends in and out of town
will oe appreciated by the editor
and publisher. IL an important
Occurrences transpires anywhere in
tue county after Tuesday, use Ihe
telephone (call A. day or night ut
our expense
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
AXHANDLE FACTORY
AND MULES SOLD

A. l.. Hassell, trustee, sold the
axhandle plant and pair of mules
of jeff Throgmorton Saturday un-
der foreclosure of deed of trust
held by Francisco & Son of Hunt
ingdon. G. II. Atkins bid in the
plant machinery. The mules were
sold to DR.. j NJ. Smyth.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29

The Chronicle frequently re-
ceives communications for publica-
ton without being signed by the
writer. We can not publish any
items without knowing who wrote
them. We ask all correspondents
to kindly sign their name, which
will not be published unless we
are requested. to do 80.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
HIGHWAY OFFICIALS
MEET HERE TO-DAY

The Board of Highway Com
missioners, Bob Smith, j. Frank
Dowdy and s. L. Bawcum, held a
brief session here Monday. An
adjournment was taken until this
morning when they will hold an
other meeting.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
TOM MCDANIEL SHOOTS
HIMSELF IN THE TOE

Tom Mcdaniel of st. Louis, who
is here with his family on visit
to relatives, went hunting Thurs
day afternoon last week and acci-
dentally shot himself'in the toe.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29

Wauted-Twenty good 'ie max
ers; good t;mbrr; prices right. See
y. Z. Beil, Caldcn, itnM.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
TO BE HELD AT EVA

The Southwestern District Bap-
tist Association will be held with
the church at Eva, beginning on
Friday October 6 and continuing
over the following Sunday.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29

Wanted-Tie hackers to work in
timber near Hollow Rock. Apply
TO w. L. +, Gibson, Hollow Rock,
Tenns
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-09-29
Local Mention.

naWK. datley or Greene Till was
in Camden Monday.
John G. Herrin of Big Sandy |
was in Camden Monday.
Ernest Francisco of Huntingdon
was in Camden Saturday.
A. l.. Hassell is attending the
fair at Memphis this week
Fx-Sheriff A. j. Howe of Pales-
tine was in Camden Monday.
Cooper Williams of Obion spent
the weekend with homefolks.
Mrs. NJ l.. Frazier has returned
from visit to relatives at Eva.
H. j, Fry and Samuel Odle of
Sugar Tree were in Camden this
week.
Misses Reba Redick and Kath-
leen Morris have returned from
Nashville.
Born, in Camden, September 23,
to Judge and Mrs. S. A. Clement,
daughter.
J. j Wimberly of Beuna Vista,
awitness in the Porter case, was in
Camden Friday.
Mrs. Mamie Lashlee is visiting
the family of her son, Alvin Lash
lee, at Nashville.
Mrs. b. d. Johnson of Fayette-
vile has been visiting the family
of f. E. McElyea.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Winfield
of Paris spent the week end with
relatives in Camden.
Mrs. II. I. Flynn and daughter,
little Miss Virginia, are visiting
relatives at Kuttaws, Ky,
Mr.. aud Mrs. M. G.. McGlohn
and Logan McGlohn and family
were at Big Sandy Sunday.
Mrs. May Fitzsimmoas of Big
Sandy has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Buford Hudson, and Mrs. M.
G. McGlohn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Morris and
little daughter, Ann, of Paris were
guests of relatives and friends in
Camden Sunday.
Clay Rushing, r. l.. White, L.
L. Thompson and Harry McElyea
attended the funeral of David B..
Gossett at McIllwain Sunday.
Rev. G. A. Morrison of Martin
has accepted call to the pastorate
of the Baptist Church at Camden
for another year. This action was
taken last Sunday evening.
Miss Evelyn Landis of Weverly, ;,
expert stenographer, is assisting
Clerk and Master G. B. Holladay.
Miss Landis is Deputy Clerk aud
NJ ester of Humphreys County.
The City Board of Education
has secured Miss Vivien Walker of
near Buena Vista as instructor Of
the seventh grade. Miss Mora Fry
has been holding this position tenn
porarily.
Will Plant of st. Louis, former
citizen of Camden, has been spend
ing few days in our midst. He
was asked by friend what he was
doing for livelihood, and be said,
"killing hogs and preaching the
gospel" MIR. Plant is employed at
a packing plant at st. Louis.
Y, +. Morris of Erin WAS the
weekend guest of his sisters, Mrs.
w. +. Maiden aud Mrs. Lee Bowles
He made a very interesting talk at
the Sunday morning service at the
First Methodist Church. He is
railroad agent at Erin. Mr.. Nor
ris spent his boyhood in Camden,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27

And in the tail Of it there were
words that we're like bullets to the
mountaineer at the gate
BLESS the good man who is with
us here tonight, and all o. our kin
folks, and all o. our friends, and all
O. our inemies-and specially the
Morelands. Aymenl"
Dale's hand came down hard on
John Moreland's shoulder.
"You told me he wouldn't do It'll"
The old clan leader hung his head,
like a man suddenly broken. He re-
piled not a word; he seemed amazed
into speechlessness, He had been
wrong in his estimate of Ben Little
ford he had lied about a man who
had just asked the good Almighty to
bless him. John Moreland choked a
little and started toward the cabin.
He walked as though half blind across
the porch, and entered without knock
ing. and went In to Ben Littleford with
his right hand outstretched,
LES begin anew" he said huskily.
les be friends, yore people and my
people, you and mel"
Littleford arose and CROPPED for his
old-time enemy's hand, found 1t and
grasped 1t in both his own.
you're better AN 1 am, John More
land" he said-"you're a id sight
better AN / am"
When Dale left them, they were
talking over a great bear-hunt that
they had taken together a score of
years before.
The moon, full and as bright as new
gold, had risen just under the beacon
star when Bill Dale reached the door
step of the cabin that vas home to
him. He faced about. The broad
green valley lay very serene and very
beautiful there in the mellow light.
There was no sound save for the gen.
tie murmuring of the crystal river.
"YOu wonderful place." he said soft
", then added: my own countryp
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27
December 9Th 100

December 9Th, 1921.
Pursuant to adjournment of Deeem-
Der 9th the Commissioners met this
9Th day of December as a Board of
EQUALIZATION and the following men,
bers were present: e. e. Earring. r.
W. Peterson and G. Lee French, Clerk.
In accordance with the Statutes the
commissioners examined the personal
property roll for 1921 and after due
consideration found the only adjust
ment to be made was to W. s. Sparks
for 5h months time during which his
cattle We're in Minidoka County, in
amount Of $150.97.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27
CHAPTER X

The Barbarian Princess Goes Home.
Miss Elizabeth Littleford beheld an
interesting sight when she alighted
from a northbound afternoon train at
the Halfway switch. Just below the
long siding a shorter siding had been
put in-the railway company had been
FASTENED, no doubt, by the great In
fiueDce Of old Newton Wheatley-and
from it had been unloaded q small
geared locomotive, a dozen or so of
little coal cars opening at the bottom,
and miles of light steel rails with kegs
of spikes for them.
Out toward her home a crew of men
worked like bees at the building of a
trestle Of round timbers that had been
cut from the nearby woods: she at
once recognized these men as More
lands and Littlefords, and she knew
it meant peacei They didn't recognize
her, because Of the distance and the
clothing she wore, and because they
were too busy to pay any particular
attention to her.
Farther out toward Doe river an
other crew of men was at work clear
ing the way for the little narrow
gauge. She heard the sounds of the
AK and the saw. the hammer and the
steel, and once there came to her ears
the great dull roar of exploding dyna-
mite as a cliff was blown clear OF its
foundations.
Miss Elizabeth Littleford smiled
happily. And she had not been happy
for a long time. Patricia McLaurin,
with whom she ha dbeen staying, had
been kindness itself, but the mother
Of Bill Dale, her Bill Dale, had
snubbed her-and besides the longing
for the old home hills was riotous In
her blood. So she had come back, run
away at less than a moments notice
as had Bill Dale before her, and how
good 1t seemed to be at homel She
would have gone to see the men, had
it not been that she feared she would
be a bother.
There was another interesting sight
when she had reached the crest of
David Moreland's mountain. In the
upper end of the broad valley, mid
way between the settlement and the
opening of the Moreland coal vein, two
large buildings were well along In
their course OF construction.
She put down her bundle Of cloth
ing, shaded her eyes with her hand,
and tried to find Bill Dale among the
builders. But the distance was too
great; a man down there was but a
mere speck. Before she went on,
she removed her shoes and stockings.
1t was hard for Babe Littleford to be-
come accustomed to wearing useless
shoes and stockings in warm weather !
When she had reached the foot Of
the mountain, she didn't take the by
path her people had been wont to use
In order that they might avoid CON
tact with the Morelands. There was
no need OF avoiding contact with the
Mbrelands now, thank goodness
Then a voice hailed her from the
laurels out at her rigtt, the voice she
loved better than any other
"HelIo, Miss Litslefordr
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27

sorry that he had stopped to talk with
the fellow.
That afternoon he again met Con
in the trail. The bare sight of the
shyster made him very angry now, and
his right hand fell upon the butt of
the big revolver on his hip. God a
about to sidestep in the iaurels. when
Dale caught him roughly by the arm.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27
January 9th. 1922

Present E. E. Earring, R. w. Peterson,
%. Q. England, Clerk c. Lee French,
Attorney G. T. Cotant, R. o. Jones, Pro
bate Judge, Assessor o. F. Crowley,
County Treasurer Llda-Belle Hau-
schildt.
Minutes Of the preceding meeting
we're read and approved and the fol-
lowing bills allowed for payment, to-
wit:
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27
TO BE CONTINUED
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.


December 5th, 1921.
The County Commissioners mel this
9th day of December in regular ses-
sion and adjourned until the following
day owing to the fact Court was in SEES
sion.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27

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The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
LEvYING ON CAPITAL

A proposal to make a levy on cap
itaI for governmental purposes. in
Switzerland, when put up to popular
vote was defeated about z to 1. Ap-
parently Bull Moose are scarce in
the vicinity of the Alps.
The proposal was to take from s
to 60 per cent OF capital ostensibiy
for public purposes from those who
had $4,000 francs upward. On that
plan the vote was in the negative.
7O4.7s5 to 101.o57.
Certain people in Switzerland be-
Heved that those who had less than
an average share would approve of a
step toward despoiling the rich. That
country has been inundated by q gold
flood. In Switzerland, as everywhere,
the rich are few, and it seemed prob
able that 90 per cent would exploit
1 per cent
One reason why the Swiss rejected
confiscation 1t is said is that for the
last few weeks they have had a FORE
taste of its meaning. The mere pro-
posal of the capital levy caused a
panic and q flight of wealth. Fed
eral, cantonal and city securities were
sold for whatever they would bring
and the proceeds sought safety in
other curreRcies and other countries.
Many foreign holders of Swiss francs
shifted them into other francs, nor
ins. pounds. dollars. anything. Ameri-
can. Dutch, Scandinavian securities
were benefited by as much as the
Swiss were prejudiced-
The country districts were more op-
posed to the confiscation than the
city. Few peasants would have come
within the levy. and the confiscators
counted on a solid peasant vote on
their side. But what the peasants
really wanted was low interest for
mortgages They have learned from
experience that Bolshevism means
dear money. The highest rate for
money in the world is in Russia. The
Swiss vote Of lack of confidence in
that kind OF finance shows that the
electorate was not so easily deceived
as some .credulous folk thought It
would be.
Those persons in the United States
who think they can make the rich
pay the taxes. thru levying confisca-
tory rates might learn q valuable les
son from the experience OF Switzer-
land.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
Dorothy Dix Tails
BX DOBOTMg DIRK
auaArp Mlmhwwa Raid Wsummm WEAeaw.

The Husbands Magma Charta-2.
S-A man has q right to demand
that his wife shall give as much of her
time and attention to her home as she
does to bridge, and clubs, and causes,
and that she shall sew as much for
him as she does for the starving Ar
menianS.
"A man has a right to demand
that his wife shall live within his in
come instead of trying to keep up
with the Jones'. No man should have
to spend his tlife shaving to pay for
the reckless extravaganza of a woman
who is determined to have the things
she wants whether she can afford
them or not.
5-A man has a right to demand a
reasonable amount OF personal liberty.
Even a husband is entitled to his eve
ming off week, and to go where he
pleases, and come home when he likes,
without having to have family rue
ton about it, or be put thru the third
degree by his wife. No matter how
much a man loves his wife, or how
crazy she is about him there are times
when he needs masculine companion
ship, and diversion, and to go to some
place where he isn't tagged by his
women kind.
Also a man has a right to eat what
he likes instead of what his wife likes =
lowing her taste; and to go to his own
church instead of his wife's church,
and have his hair cut according to his
own idea of manly beauty.
"a man has a right to retain his
old friends after he is married, and
to follow his old habits, so long as they
do not interfere with his domestic
duties. He has likewise a right to in
vite people to the house that his
money sustains, and to demand that
his family shall have an occasional in
ming at the best bedroom, instead of
it being the perpetual camping ground
of his wife's family and friends.
IA man has a right to at least
one small room. and one closet in the
home, that shall be his very own, and
in which he can keep his things as he
likes them. This room shall be fur
nished according to his own taste, an6
in it he shall have the privilege of in
dulging in his hobbies.
OF course, not many married men
will ever achieve these rights, and
those that do enjoy them will never
get them by law. They will get them
by jollying their wives into giving
them their rights as privileges.
The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-09
HEART and HOME PROBLEMS
Written for The State journal
BY ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: How is it best
to tell a boy that you do not care to
go with him any more?
Is it improper of girl of sew
enteen to go riding? RABE.
When the boy invites you places
tell him you do not want to go, and
when he asks to call on you, tell him
he may not He will soon see that you
no longer care for him.
girl of seventeen should not go
riding with a boy unless she is ac-
companied by her mother or some
other older person. Much unhap-
piness results from such rides, be-
cause a girl of that age is usually
too young to realize her danger.
Dear Mrs Thompson: 1 am a girl
in my teens Some time ago I was
with a high school boy q few years
my senior He always listened to his
boy friends before he did me and so
they IN to him with some stuff every
time he came to my town. He quit
me but now he wants to come back.
Would you advise me to let him
come back? BOBBIE.
If the young man dropped you be-
cause he believed things that were
not true about you I'm spite of your de-
NAL, I would not advise you to let
him come back But IL the things
were true and he wants to come in
spite of t, Il, let him If you want him
to come back.