The Enterprise
Wednesday, March 10, 1915
$1.00 per year
COOKEVILLE ROUTE 7
We are having some nice weather and the farmers are putting in
full time.
There has been far more oats sown than ever before, in this neighborhood.
Miss Ada Moody, E. A. Hassler, and Case Bilbrey are on the sick
list this week.
L. F. Myers has installed a telephone in his home; he is on the
Hilham Exchange.
A. C. Brown, who has been very sick, is doing nicely and we believe
he will recover.
Jim Warden is recovering.
Jo Hide.
LIVINGSTON R-2
Mr. Kelley Brooks of Livingston, has moved here to work at A.
T. Lewis, shuttle mill.
"Uncle" Fed Sells has pneumonia fever.
S. G. Flowers visited J. K. Garrett
Saturday and Sunday.
Mack Sidwell, of Allons, was here Saturday on business.
Jim Hill has recently bought a tract of land from J. C. Bilbrey.
Mrs. Ella Garrett, of Maryland, visited relatives here last week.
Several from here attended the County Union at Livingston.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robbins, on the 3rd a boy.
Twenty Years Ago
In Livingston
From the files of the Overton County Enterprise, dated
Thursday, Feb. 28, 1895
Little Herman Estes has been sick this week.
There is some efforts being made to incorporate the town.
Jas. Hensen is able to be out again after many weeks confinement
from a horse kick.
Miss Josie Coward left this morning for Columbia, Ky., where she
will take charge of a paper for this year.
J. B. Dale moved into his new cottage last Saturday.
Bob Officer has been appointed Clerk and Master by T. J. Fishe,
Chancellor. Mr. Officer is a young man of Judicial cast of Mind
and will make an efficient officer.
Several drummers in town this week Wick Cabbon, Lem Robbins, B.
S. Minor and last but not least, Gillem Maxwell. Gillem stayed
several days and cussed the snow.-Celina Correspondent.
Married on the 13th inst., Isham Richards to Miss Etta Bilbrey.
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The February groundhog and the March lamb may have been having a joke with us after all.
The Bowers measure to repeal the Capital punishment law has passed first reading in the lower house by a safe majority, and its friends predict for it a safe journey through both branches of the legislature.
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Non-Resident
To Charles C. Brooks
First National Bank of Harriman
Vs
G. C. Stockton et al
In Chancery Court at Jamestown, Tenn.
No. 1452
In this cause it appearing from all which is sworn to that Charles
C. Brooks is a non-resident of the state. He is therefore hereby
required to appear on or before the fourth Monday in March next
before the Clerk and Master at his office in Jamestown, and make
defense to the bill filed against him by the First National Bank
of Harriman or otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed
and the cause proceeded with exparte as to him. It is further
ordered that this notice is published for four consecutive weeks
in the Livingston Enterprise.
This 12th day of Feb. 1915.
C. K. McBroom C & M
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
Mary Cooper
Vs
Thomas Cooper
In Chancery at Byrdstown, Tenn.
In appearing in this cause by the return of the Sheriff that Thomas
Cooper, the defendant is a non-resident of the state of Tennessee,
so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him;
he is therefore hereby required to appear before the Clerk &
Master at his office in the town of Byrdstown, Tenn., on or before
the first Monday in April, 1915, and make defense to the bill
filed against him in said court, Jan. 4, 1915, by Mary Cooper,
or same will be taken as confessed, it is further ordered that
this notice shall be published for four consecutive weeks in The
Livingston Enterprise a newspaper published in Livingston, Overton
county Tenn.
This Jan. 1st 1915
C. B. Parris C. & M.
White & McDonald sols for complt.
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
Walter Newberry
Vs
Arizona Newberry
In Chancery at Byrdstown, Tenn.
In this case, it appearing by the sheriff's returns that the defendant
in this case, Arizona Newberry, is a non-resident of the state
of Tennessee, so that the ordinary process of law can not be served
upon her she is therefore hereby required to appear before the
Clerk & Master at his office in the town of Byrdstown, Tenn.,
on or before the first Monday in April 1915, and make defense
to the bill filed against her in said court on
Feb. 9th 1915 by Walter Newberry, or same will be taken as confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice shall be published for
four consecutive weeks in the Enterprise, a newspaper published
in Livingston, Overton county Tennessee
This January 1st 1915
C. B. Parris C. & M.
White & McDonald Sol for complt.
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
J. L. Garrett
Vs
Eliza Jane Garrett
No. 1453
In Chancery Court at Jamestown, Tenn.,
In this cause it appearing from a bill, which is sworn to, that
Eliza Jane Garrett is a non-resident of the State; she is therefore
hereby required to appear on or before the 4th Monday in March
next, before the Clerk & Master, at his office in Jamestown,
and make defense to the bill filed against her by J. L. Garrett
or otherwise the bill will be take for confessed. It further ordered
that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The
Livingston Enterprise.
This 17th day of Feb. 1915
C. K. McBroom C & M
Professional Cards
N. C. Sidwell Chas. C. Gore
Celina Livingston
SIDWELL & GORE
Lawyers
Office over Farmer's Bank
Livingston, Tennessee.
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W. J. CHILTON
LAWYER
Will practice in all the courts of
OVERTON, PICKETT AND CLAY
COUNTIES
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G. A. CULLOM,
Dentist
Office Upstairs in Officer Brick
LIVINGSTON, TENNESSEE
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Dr. M. B. Capps
OFFICE
Same Old Stand.
Home Phone …….. No. 34
Gainesboro Phone ……No. 34
LIVINGSTON, TENN.
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Drs. Breeding & Smith
OFFICE
KNIGHT BUILDING
LIVINGSTON, TENN.
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O.C. CONATSER
M.M. ROBERTS
Conatser & Roberts
Lawyers
Will practice in all the Courts of this and adjoining counties.
Office in Roberts Building.
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LOCAL NEWS
G. W. Dillon S. is real sick.
Atty. J. T. Wheeler, of Jamestown, is here attending Circuit Court.
P. C, Bowman, of Chattanooga, was here Monday.
H. Comer Moore, of Cookeville, passed through Livingston Saturday, on route home from Kentucky.
Mrs. S. B. Harward is real sick this week. She is at the home of parents.
Mrs. A. G. Keisling and niece, Mrs. Jesse Stone, are visiting relatives at Nettle Carrier.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boswell, of near Monterey, were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Ledbetter.
Miss Esther McGee, formerly of this place, and for three years a designer for D. Loveman & Co., Nashville, will be at Algood this spring we are very sure she will enjoy a nice business.
A. S. Swallows of Algood, R. 1, gave us a call Tuesday.
Chief of Police, Bur Smith, has moved from the residence of Dr. M. J. Qualls, where he had an apartment, to the property recently vacated by Will Chatwell.
K. L. Bilbrey of Crossville, was in town recently on business.
Rev. Kates, wife, and son of Cookeville, spent Saturday and Sunday here. Ray Kates preached the morning and night sermons at the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. B. F. Arneld and Miss Pearl Johnson visited relatives at Willow Grove from Friday till Monday.
Uncle Ben Frank Smith gave us a call Tuesday.
?. P. Myers of Windle, visited Mrs. M. J. Qualls Saturday.
C. B. Arnod was a recent guest of the Maynord House.
Mrs. Dr. McDonald and little son, Morrauson, of Dayton, are visiting relatives here this week.
It is reported a few of the boys were caught smoking but were not expelled from school.
John Roberts, who has been sick for some weeks, went to Nashville Saturday for medical treatment. He was accompanied by Dr. M. B. Capps, who placed him under the care of Dr. Brush of that city. It is to be hoped that John will soon begin to recuperate, and that it will not be long until he has entirely recovered.
Judge C. E. Snodgrass is holding the regular term of Circuit Court here this week.
Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Speyers of Algood visited relatives and friends here this week.
W. A. Garrett of Jamestown was in Livingston several days last week on legal business.
Mr. Daniel Brown, an aged and highly respected citizen of this county, died at his home near Hilham Sunday.
Vince Hargis of Crawford, was in town Monday.
W. C. Crawford of Windle was here this week.
R. F. Jones of Route 4 was in town Monday.
Willie Waits, of Miranda, was here Wednesday on business.
Mr. Sones, President of the Geisser Mfg. Co., of Nashville, is attending court here this week.
Mrs. Johnson, of Byrdstown, is still very sick at the Roberts house.
Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Qualls and son, A. B. Jr., spent Thursday with Dr. Qualls' parents at Bushing.
J. W. B. Stone, is here from Algood.
Misses Lou West and Sallie Bilbrey visited homefolks at Rickman
and Oak Hill, over Sunday.
Dock Myers has moved his shoe shop into the Henson property on the north side of the square.
T. L. Breeding, of Spring Creek, transacted business here Wednesday.
Rev. W. M. Lautrip returned from Celina, Saturday and preached
to his congregation Sunday.
The meeting at the Christian church is still in progress.
Revising a Maxim.
You can fool all the men all the time - if you are a woman. -
Florida Times Union
Livingston Enterprise
Wednesday, March 17, 1915
W. Y. Bennett, Editor and Publisher
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LIV. ACADEMY VS CASTLEHEIGHTS
BASEBALL FRIDAY MARCH 26
OPERATION NECESSARY
John Roberts who went to Nashville about ten days ago and entered a hospital there for medical attention, will undergo an operation today necessitated from an abscess on the stomach. While the operation is a rather serious one, his physicians think he has a good chance to come out from under it safely. The Enterprise shares the hope of all the people of Livingston that the operation may prove entirely successful. Dr. J. Doak Capps and C. A. Roberts left yesterday for Nashville to be with him during the operation.
Dr. J. M. Shelton, a former resident of this county, died at Bushnell, Fla., a few days ago. Dr. Shelton was one of the most widely known and popular men of Overton county for a number of years, and his death will be heard of with people in all ranks of life.
Negroes of the A. M. E. Church at Nashville have gotten up a petition against the abolishment of capital punishment by the present legislature, giving as their reason, that it will tend to increase mob violence against their race. There is undoubted some room for this argument, and it should be weighed carefully before the law is passed. Capital punishment has obtained in all southern states since their inception of abolishing the law just yet, until the race problem is more fully solved.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
To I. J. Reagan
Korman-Sawyer & Co. et al.
V
Reagan & Robbins, et al.
In the Chancery Court at Brydstown, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from the bill which is sworn to, that
I. J. Reagan one of the defendants, is a non-resident of the state,
he is, therefore hereby required to appear, on or before the 1st
Monday of May next, before the Clerk & Master of said Court,
at his office in Byrdstown and make defense to the bill filed
against him in said court by Korman-Sawyer & Co., Orr Jackson
& Co., et al. otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed
and the case proceeded with exparte as to him.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in The Livingston Enterprise, a paper published in Livingston,
Overton County, Tennessee.
This 10th day of March 1915.
C. B. Parris C. & M.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Korman-Sawyer & Co.
Orr Jackson & Co., et al.
Vs
Reagan & Robbins, et al.
In Chancery Court at Byrdstown, Tenn.
In obedience to a fiat or order of the Honorable A. H. Roberts,
Chancellor etc. All creditors of the defendants Reagan & Robbins,
et al are hereby notified that a general creditors bill has been
filed in this case by Korman-Sawyer & Co, et al and the assignment
heretofore made is hereby injoined. Said creditors are required
to come in by petition and file and prove their respective claims
against defendants on or before the 9th day of October 1915, or
they will be excluded from the benefits of this proceeding.
C. B. Parris C. & M & Special Receiver
Local News
Eld. Leland Cook is confined to his room with lagrippe.
H. Comer Moore, of the Gainesboro Telephone Co., was in Livingston Tuesday.
The snow put the sporting page out of commission.
Carl Maynord, Turley Knight, Clarance Arnold, and Dixie Smith visited relatives at Windle Sunday.
V. B. Holland spent Saturday and Sunday here.
M. D. Mille is in Byrdstown _____________.
G. W. Carmack of Hilham, made a business trip to Nashville the first of the week.
Sheriff A. J. Carr, is in Nashville this week.
B. M. Stanton has been in and around Cookeville for the past ten days.
Hon. W. J. Matthews, Jr., spent the weekend with home folks
at Windle.
Mr. Colvert, of the firm of Waller-Colvert Produce Co. was in
Algood Sunday.
Rev. Kates will fill his semi-monthly appointment at the First Baptist Church Sunday.
Mrs. Velma Riley of Algood, was the weekend guest of Mrs. J. W. Henson.
Mrs. H. M. Cornwell of Algood, was the weekend guest of her sister, Mrs. Will K. Draper, and was also a guest of Mrs. Adkin while here.
W. H. Wright, of T. K. & N. R. R. Co, has registered at the Maynord House for the week.
Mrs. Jas. Clark ne Miss Laura Cornwell, of Algood, spent the week end with Mrs. Will K. Draper. Mrs. Clark was at one time one of the most popular girls in school at this place.
Misses Anna Mai and Goldy Lee ___, of Algood, were recent visitors of Mrs Robert Poston.
Rev. B. J. Rochell and sons, Robert and Wilbur, of Celina, spent Sunday here. Rev. Rochell preached at the Methodist church Sunday night.
Miss Beuna Maynord visited home folks Saturday night. She is with the millinery department of Harp & Pointer at Algood.
T. F. Stephens has accepted a position with C. T. Cheek & Sons, and will make the territory that W. T. Goff made.
Robert Oakley and Miss Ellis, W. H. Estes and Miss Bilbrey, spent Sunday afternoon at Windle Yachting.
The Juniors of Livingston Academy will entertain the Seniors Friday evening at the Sarah Preston Home.
B. M. Johnson of Cookeville, was in town this week.
Jas. Clark and daughter, Gladys, of Algood, were in town Sunday.
Mrs. W. C. Williamson of Granville Tenn, is visiting her mother Mrs. Windle, of this place.
J. T. Stonecipher is in Nashville this week, his son, Homer, being in change of the business.
Irvin Eldridge has been confined to his bed with pneumonia for several days, but is reported to be better.
Tom and Gideon Lowe, of Cookeville, were in town first of the week on business.
To the Taxpayers of Overton Co.
The delinquent tax will not go out of my hands until April 15th.
I will be in my office in Livingston every Monday and Saturday
to receive Taxes.
T. D. Gragg, Trustee.
Mrs. W. D. Roberts, of Des Moines, Iowa, arrived today for a visit to the family Mrs. C. A. Roberts.
Route -2
Walter Brown, and family, of Eagle Creek, visited friends and
relatives here last week.
Mrs. John Connor, of Willow Grove, is visiting her father, M. V. Bilbrey.
J. G. Taylor, on of the most esteemed citizens, has moved to Pickett County.
Willie Waits, of Miranda, was here last week on business.
The farmers are utilizing their time during the fine weather.
Vulean
Livingston Enterprise
March 24, 1915
W. Y. Bennett, Editor & Publisher
Vol XXIII: No 12
Twenty Years Ago
In Livingston
From the files of the Overton County Enterprise dated, Thursday,
Jan. 17, 1895
A. L. Dale moved into the Reed House Tuesday.
Dan Frisbie and wife have moved to town.
Robt. E. Bilbrey, County Supt., was married on the 17 to a Miss Miller. May you live long and prosper:, Bob.
Our barber is up to all styles of hair cutting. He is located on the East side of the square.
Cold weather is prevailing.
Mrs. Annie Walker of Manfield, Tex., is visiting her father, J. H. Speck of this place.
Mrs. Rhoda Estes has been sick for the pas few days.
Fed Deck and Sons have bought the livery stable from J. M. Sparkman.
Several Oil men in town this week.
Dr. Story of Travisville was in town yesterday.
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News From Neighboring Counties
Jackson County Sentinel
The hand of the five years old son of Nathan Stafford's was nearly
severed by his older brother last Friday. They were out playing,
and while using a sharp ax the accident happened.
Booz
Dear Editor and Friends:
Here I come for a little chat; the farmers have been busy preparing
their soil for the next crop.
The snow looked very discouraging in this part the first of the
week.
Sunday School is progressing nicely at Ivy Point under the management
of J. R. Hammons.
The singing school closed at Hickory Flat Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Hammock, who has been very sick for a few days, is
much better. Mrs. Hammons who has also been ill, is considerably
better.
There will be a Sunday School organized at Hickory Flat Sunday
evening at 2:30 P. M.
Rev. J. R. Hammons will preach at the home of Mr. Mat French on
Sunday evening.
I suppose Misses Milda French and Artie Looper were lonesome
Sunday evening.
Rev. Hufflies filled his regular appointment at Hickory Flat with
a large attendance.
There are good prospects of your having a Home Phone in our section
at once.
Lona Neely visited her sister, Mrs. Looper, Tuesday.
Ernest Ledbetter attended church at Shiloh Sunday afternoon, also
at Hickory Flatt Sunday evening.
There will be an all day singing at Ivy Point the first Sunday
in ______.
I will come again in the near future.
Happy Girl
Netherland
Mrs. R. T. Carr, who has been ill is improving.
Will and Richard E. Poteet of Dixie College spent the week end
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Poteet.
Miss Esther Henson has returned from a two weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. C. N. Elrod of Cookeville.
J. W. Pickett of Madison was in this vicinity recently.
Robert Little of Livingston was here recently.
J. W. Morgan is drilling a well for Tom R. Poteet.
Newton Poston has moved his family from Rickman to this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams are the happy parents of a girl.
Mrs. W. F. Judd has been quite sick but is reported better.
Pinkig Prim
Livingston - R 2
J. E. Converse from the State Experimental Station, Nashville,
lectured on Farm Work and Improvement Thursday near here.
The Sunday School Convention at Independence which was held Sunday,
was opened by Ed Carl Wright, Rev. Neighbors, S. A. D. Smith,
and Van Smith made interesting talks.
Eox Metton and Miss Lee Ermie Chowhing were married recently.
A Sunday School will be organized at Taylors X Roads Sunday Mar.
28th.
For the Seniors
Owing to the illness of Miss Cook the Juniors of Livingston Academy
entertained the Seniors Friday evening at the home of Miss Mary
Price Miller instead of Sarah Preston Home.
The rendering of high grade music and the ices served were the
features of the evening. The good spirits of the Juniors went
below zero when some one had stolen part of dainty ices that were
to be served.
The ices were beautifully monogrammed with the dear old alma mater
colors predominating.
On departing the guests expressed the true meaning as to what
Alma Mater spirit of the white and blue gives - fellowship, loyalty,
and love.
The poultry business season is on. We will begin running cars
this week Paying today 13 cents lb. for hens and ducks. You will
find us at the same old stand with a price that is always guaranteed
to be the top of the market. Our outlet is unlimited, Our paying
prices are never beat on this market. We risk nothing but honest,
capable hands to handle your business. Satisfaction is absolutely
guaranteed. We are here permanently located to stay. Your business
could not be more appreciated by any one.
Help us and we will you,
Morgan Produce Co.,
A. J. Mofild, Mgr.
Local News
Mrs. J. A. Barnes is confined to her room with lagrippe.
Little Margaret Miller has been quite sick the past week.
Chas. P. Gray has returned from Nashville.
Miss Lura Maynard is the guest of her sister, Miss Beuna, at Algood.
Miss Ruth Myers, of Windle, is with her sister, Mrs. M. J. Qualls.
Miss Lou West is real sick at the Sarah Preston Home.
Rev, W. M. Lantrip was in Nashville last week on business.
Atty, E. C. Knight is attending Chancery court at Jamestown.
Mrs. Oakley went to Monterey yesterday to visit Mrs. M. A. Copeland,
who is very sick.
Robt. Bussell, of Algood, was the guest of his brother, T. A.
Bussell, over Sunday.
Robert, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Officer, has been
quite sick for the past few days.
Miss Margaret Bilbrey is confined to her room this week with lagrippe.
Col. Robt. Poston is able to be out again after being confined
to his room for several days.
Miss Kate Cook, of Hilham, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. R. L.
Mitchell.
Mrs. Will Jernigan, of Algood, visited relatives here first of
the week.
Hardy Draper, of Red Boiling Springs, was here last week looking
after business interests.
J. Merchison, of Toronto, Canada, who has been at the West Side
for several days has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wright and son, Clark, have returned from a visit
with relatives at Nashville.
W. A. Ownsby and Miss Olg Conatser recently attended the funeral
of Mr. Ownsby cousin, Mrs. Savage at Flat Creek.
Miss Cook, one of L. A.'s most popular teachers, has been very
sick with appendicitis, she's reported improving.
Hens Wanted-Paying today 13 cents er pound.
Morgan Produce Co.
A. J. Mofield, Mgr.
Sunday is "Every" member day at the Methodist church,
and this means that every member should be present.
T. F. Stephens, having other business interest that occupied his
time, sold his Livery stables to Willard Speck.
The Gainsboro Telephone Co. are installing several new phones
in town. Some of those having phones put in are B. & O. Drug
Co., Willard Speck Livery, A. J. Mofield, residence, and J. H.
Atkins, residence.
We are pleased to report that the operation undergone by John
Roberts at Nashville last Wednesday, was a success, and that he
is getting on as well as could be expected under the circumstances
and has a splendid chance to be out and well again before a great
while.
W. L. Guthrie, assistant cashier of the First National Bank of
Crossville, spent the week end here with his mother, Mrs. W. S.
Guthrie.
Eld. Leland Cook failed to fill his appointment at the Christ
Church Sunday, being ill with a bad case of lagrippe.
Prof, X la Rue, hypnotist and mind reader gave two very interesting
entertainments at the Livingston Academy auditorium, Monday and
Tuesday nights of this week, under the auspicese of the Young
Ladies Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South.
The work of the Professor is far above the average, and is undoubtedly
a splendid entertainer in his line, as was attested by the apparent
appreciation of the people of Livingston in the attendance accorded
him.
The Enterprise is having a Gainesboro telephone installed this week, and we hope our patron will help us by keeping same busy transmitting the news of the town and county. We also have a Home phone in our office, and any news we may get over either will be greatly appreciated. If the public will co operate with us in this way, we shall be able to get out a really newsy paper, but without their help, it is an up hill job to glean news from over the county. We are in the business to serve the public, and we want all the news we can gather. Help us to make the Enterprise the newsiest of newspapers and then it will be enjoyed by all the people.
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Beginning the first of April, The Enterprise will furnish its
readers with a monthly Magazine sup'lement got up especially for
Farmers. This magazine will be edited by experienced and scientific
agriculturalists and will be invaluable to farmers.
TEN LIES
Here are ten lies which are often heard, according to the amiable
Arthur Hull of La_____.
My wife and I have never exchanged a cross word.
Yes, we're out, but we've just ordered a lot of it.
I never would care to be rich, just comfortably fixed.
I'd just like to have been in his place. I'd have showed them.
If I'd catch a kid of mine at anything like that I'd blister him.
If you don't think it's a good thing for you I don't want you
to do it.
If I had that woman for a little while I'd teach her a few things.
If I had just a little money I know here I could go out and make
a pile.
I don't care anything for the money. It was the principle of the
thing.
I've never seen such weather before.
Kansas City
Livingston Enterprise
Wednesday, March 31, 1915
W. Y. Bennett, Editor & Publisher
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Movement on Foot
To Revoke Charter of Livingston.
It is reported on good authority that a movement is on foot to
hold an informal election next Saturday to ascertain the will
of the people of the town in reference to the repeal of the act
incorporating the town of Livingston.
If this should be done, the contract with the school would thereby
be annulled and pool rooms would take the place of the school.
The school could not hope to run with out the protection of an
incorporation. Quite a number of the citizens within the corporate
limits, especially those on the outskirts of the town favor the
repeal of the town charter upon the idea that they would thereby
be relieved of the bond issue; but this is a mistake for the county
court would levy the tax on the same taxpayers in order to pay
interest on the bonds. Besides, these citizens get the benefit
of a free school, whereas they would have to send elsewhere or
pay tuition, if they were to go out of the corporate limits.
If anything along this line is done, we suggest that the charter
of town be amended so as to cut down the corporate limits to a
smaller area, and thus leave the contract with the school in full
force and permit it to continue.
Livingston R 2
Sunday school was organized last Sunday at Taylors X Roads.
Rev. W. M. Brown filled the pulpit at Taylors X Roads Sunday.
Miss Pearl Wisdom spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks.
W. T. Bilbrey started to Nashville today for a short stay.
Mr. C. E. Davis and Miss May Coleman married last Sunday, Rev.
L. P. Reeder officiating.
Rev. S. Flowers is quite sick with grip.
Rev. Curtis Harvey preached at Possomtrot Sunday.
Prof. Oscar Smith had an all day singing at the Hall Sunday.
Oscar _ays spent last week with his uncle John Conner at Willow
Grove.
Vulcan.
News From Neighboring Counties
Jackson County Sentinel-
Dr. M. P. Loftis has been critical ill for several days with pneumonia.
His condition is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Mary Jane Lock, wife of A. S. Lock; died at her home near
Stone Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock from heart failure.
Sheriff J. L. Young carried Tom Brown to Cookeville Thursday where
he was given a hearing before Judge Snodgrass for bail. This was
fixed at $5,000; which has not been made.
C. T. Huffines, of Dycus, was in Gainesboro Saturday en route
to Murfreesboro, where he will attend the Spring term of the State
Normal.
Putnam County Herald-
The foundation of the ice plant is being laid this week, and the
structure will be put up right away.
Rev. E. A. Cate, pastor of the Baptist church who has been seriously
ill for several days is considerably improved.
Mrs. S. A. D. Smith, of Livingston, who has been visiting Miss
Laura Copeland and other friends here, also attending the meeting
at the Presbyterian church has returned to her home.
The town of Baxter is to have their first city election Saturday
and will elect a mayor, four aldermen, recorder, justice of the
peace, constable and three school directors.
The town was only recently incorporated by the present legislature
L. A. Nine wins the Game
"Sports"
On Monday afternoon the promising young athletes which Coach Cook
expects to whip into a great baseball machine. Took their first
game of the season from the old Stars of the town by a score of
9 to 5. The Lads of the Blue and White showed very plainly that
they were in mid-season form.
There were a number of errors made by the town, but, had they
been in form they would not have been able to stop the lads of
the Blue and White.
There was much gloom in the L. A. Camp over the illness of Eubank
their Varsity catcher. But the position was ably filled by Stonecipher
who is a promising young catcher.
Several candidates were tried out and all showed class both in
the field and with the stick. The L. A. lads kept the opposing
team busy chasing the ball and at no time did they show signs
of weaking.
Gunnels who pitched a splendid game for L. A. allowed one to go
straight over the rubber which Fleming hit for three bases.
More than once did Gunnels come out of the hole by the help of
the lads behind him when the bases were stacked.
C. Mitchell who twirled for the town pitched a good game, but
support was lacking.
L. A. has several hard games scheduled for the coming season,
their hardest one being with Castle Heights on April the 17th.
A long road is being arranged with teams in East Tenn., including
Milligan College and Carson Newman College.
Coach Cook and Manager Mitchel are very proud of the showing made
by their young hopefuls.
Clay County
Bill Fiske's Bugle-
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Vaughn went to Livingston Saturday to spend
a few days with friends at that place.
Eb Holman returned first of the week from Granite, Okla. He has
been away for about three years and says he will return again
soon.
J. D. Bunte, of Fox Springs who accidently mashed his foot with
a rock several days ago is able to be out again with the aid of
crutches.
NOTICE
A meeting of the citizens and tax payers of the town of Livingston
is hereby called at the 7 o'clock next Friday night April 2, 1915
for the purpose of discussing the proposed repeal of the act incorporating
the town and the proposed amendment restricting the corporate
limits to a much smaller area, and the proposition to test the
legality of the $10,000 R. R Bond issue and any other matter of
public interest to the town.
Every citizen of the town is urged to be present and participate
in these proceedings.
Very Respectfully
W. D. Guthrie, Mayor
TWENTY YEARS AGO
IN LIVINGSTON
From the files of the Overton County Enterprise dated, Thursday,
Jan. 31, 1895.
Mrs. R. L. Burks has been very low but is some better.
The many friends of Dr. M. B. Capps will be glad to know of his
return to the city. He has moved his family into the Phillip Myers
house.
Brother Hatcher will preach at the Methodist church Saturday night.
The Fair Directors met last Saturday night and accepted the report
of the finance committee The committee reports on hand about $700.
The Nashville burner is "cussing" the legislature black
and blue.
The contest bill has passed both houses of the legislature. The
Hon. Cordell Hull opened the debate in lower house with an able
speech.
The State Senate ought to kill the bill abolishing capital punishment recently passed by the House. This bill is the product of sentimentalism run mad and should not be allowed to become a law in Tennessee. The fear of punishment prevents crime and death by hanging or electrocution is now the most effective preventive. Already the murder rate in this state is large as punishment is made lax. With the abolition of capital punishment lynchings will become more frequent and general disregard of the law will increase. The senate should kill this bill. Summer Co. Times.
The legislature proposes to make the man who imports a gallon of booze drink it all himself. That would be capital punishment. Giles County Record
LOCAL BREVITIES
The Livingston Cornet Band have organized once more and are contemplating
getting a teacher from Nashville. There are at present 15 signed
members, and more are thinking seriously of joining.
Reports say that George Dillon is steadily improving.
John Roberts is still getting on nicely and hopes to get out of
the hospital in a few days.
Mr. Eliot Copeland one of our most progressive citizens has been experimenting with citrus fruits in his hot house, and has grown some of the most wonderful lemons that we have ever seen. One tree bore more than twenty lemons this past season, varying in weight from one half to two and one-quarter pounds and measuring something like three and one half inches in diameter. He grew as many as one hundred oranges on one tree. Of course the oranges were not so large as the lemons, but they are fair sized and go to show what a little culture and care will result in.
Atty. Grover C. Peek of Crossville, visited relatives in this county this week.
The wife of Mr. Thomas Moore, of Rickman, this county, gave him to three baby girls a few days ago and we understand they are all three thriving and are apparently in the pink of condition. One of the trio weighed five pounds, while the other two tipped the scales at three and one-half pounds each.
OPERATION
Mrs. John R. Bullock was operated on last week by Drs. Breeding
& Smith, and at present is doing very nicely. This is the
fourth operation undergone by Mrs. Bullock and it is believed
that she will derive great benefit from this one.
The physicians state that they ex_acted about five quarts of fluid
from the abdomen.
E. C. Goodpasture is in Nashville.
W. R. Officer is attending Criminal court at Carthage.
Jesse Coe, of Byrdstown is here visiting his brother Carlyle Coe,
who is a Senior in L. A.
John Boyd, of Hilham, was here Tuesday on business.
M. Stanton, traveling salesman of Cookeville, is in town this
week.
Miss Margaret Cooper is out of school this week on account of
sickness.
Elmo Eubank is real sick this week.
Mrs. H. Atkins, who has been visiting friends in Nashville, returned
home Sunday.
Latta Conway Loftis, of this office, is in Nashville this week
on business.
Asa Crawford and Miss Auda Moore of Windle, were in town last
week.
C. N. Gracy, of Cookeville was in town last week.
Carl Mofield of Castle Heights spent the week end with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mofield.
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
E. C. Knight, et al
Vs.
Albert Smith et al
In the Chancery Court at Livingston, Tennessee
To Lockie Taylor, Gladys Smith, William Smith, Albert Smith,
Jr., Henry Smith and Emma Smith.
It appering from the bill in this cause, which is sworn to, that
Lockie Taylor, Gladys Smith, William Smith, Albert Smith, Jr.,
Henry Smith and Emma Smith Delina (Smith) Neighbors and her husband
________ Neighbors are justly indebted to E. C. Knight and M.
C. Sidwell, the complainants and that they reside our of the State,
and an attachment having been issued and levied on the defendants
property, it is ordered that publication be made for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise, requiring said defendants
to appear before the Clerk and Master of said Court on the 1st
Monday in May, next and make their defense to the bill filed against
them in this cause otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed,
and the cause proceeded with ex parte.
This March 30, 1915
Jno. A. Hargrove, C. and M.
E. C. Knight, Sol.
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
M. H. Weeks
Vs
Smith & Barlow
In Chancery Court at Livingston, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from the bill which is sworn to, that
E. F. Marlow, one of the defendants, is a non-resident of the
state. He is therefore, hereby, required to appear on or before
the first Monday in May, next before the Clerk and Master of said
Court at his office in Livingston, and make defense to the bill
filed against him in said court, by M. H. Weeks, or otherwise
the bill will be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise.
This March 30, 1915.
Jno. A. Hargrove, C. & M.
J. T. Wheeler, C. J. Cullom, Sols for complt
LOCAL BREVITIES
J. W. Cash, of Nashville is visiting his mother at this place.
Miss Willie Harris, Private Secretary to Congressman Cordell Hull
is at home.
Mrs. Benton M. Johnson and family of Cookeville, passed through
town yesterday, enroute to Byrdstown, for a visit to relatives.
Dr. Key, of Kansas City, Mo., is here attending Jess Fleming's
mother who has been very low with a peculiar case of rheumatism
for some time. She comes highly recommended, and we trust she
will be able to give aid to the case.
Dallas Gilliam, formerly of Winchester, has moved his family back
to Overton county and is now living on route four.
Resolutions of Respect
Resolved; that whereas, on April 2, 1915, God in his infinite
wisdom, removed from our midst our faithful brother and beloved
friend, R. W. Boswell; therefore be it resolved:
1st-That we the Knights of Pythias of Monitor Lodge No. 193, Crawford,
Tennessee, feel very keenly our loss in the removal of member
leaving a vacancy that can never be filled, and a great loss not
only to our lodge, but to all who knew him.
2nd-That the faithful attendances and services rendered by him
be held in grateful remembrance. His sojourn among us was very
uplifting, and may his life and work be an inspiration to us for
greater service.
3rd-That while our lodge and community has lost in him one of
its most useful members and citizens, we bow in humble submission
to Hi who doeth all things well.
4th-That we extend to the bereaved widow and three children our
deepest sympathy and assure them that we shall esteem it a privilege
to be of service to them in any way within our power.
5th-That these resolutions shall be spread on the minutes of our
lodge; a copy be given to the bereaved family; and a copy, each
sent to the Ovocomer, Livingston Enterprise, and Monterey News
for publication.
O. H. Meyers
W. H. Speck
Peter Klope
Alex VanTrese, Turley Knight, Carlisle Coe, and Frank Deck visited friends at Windle, Sunday.
NEWS FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTIES
Putnam - Putnam County Herald -
B. M. Johnson has sold his interest in the store of Johnson &
Landsen to Frank C. Maxwell.
D. Y. Conatster of South Pittsburg has bought the bottling works
and will manufacture Coca Cola here. Mr. Conatster has a chain
of four bottling works.
Mrs. Matthew Jones died at her home in Double Springs last Saturday
at the advanced age of 86 years. She had been an invalid for about
15 years. Her remains were interred at Flynn's Lick.
Monterey News-Eugene Marlow has been very sick, but is
convalescent.
A big deal was made last week when R. C. Walker purchased from
Hollis Johnson, the building, formerly used as Johnson's office,
amount paid by Mr. Walker was $5. Business is booming.
Mr. John Powers was painfully hurt last Saturday while trying
to check a car that cut loose from the train, the break beam broke
and threw Mr. Powers, bruising him about the head and shoulders
and arms. We hope he may be able to be out again soon.
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Fire Bugs Caught
It is reported that the parties who set fire to the store of B.
M. Johnson at Wilder some weeks ago, have been apprehended, and
are now or soon will be in the hands of the law. It is said that
the act was committed by a man who was refused credit at the store,
and that he forced his wife to go with him and set fire to the
store. This information reaches us just as we go to press, and
so far we have failed to get the name of the parties.
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Jackson-Jackson County Sentinel - M. L. Dixon has returned
from Nashville, where he has been taking special treatment. He
is much improved.
The many friends of Dr. H. P. Loftis will be glad to learn that
he has passed the crisis and is on the road to recovery. He has
been a hard fought case, and much credit is due Drs. Fowler,
Reeves, Macry, Quarls, Baugh, McCoin, Anderson for the victory
won.
James Draper was born and raised on Flynn's Creek in Jackson Co.
and lived here all his life until three years ago, when he removed
to Nashville, where we lived until the time of his death which
occurred Tuesday. His faithful wife brought his body to Gainsboro,
where his remains were interred.
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Death at Crawford
Rufus Whitney Boswell died at his home at Crawford on April 2nd
after an illness of two weeks with diabetis. He was thirty-five
years one month and nine days old. He leaves a wife and three
children to mourn his loss, besides a host of friends. Mr. Boswell
was bookkeeper for the Brier Hill Colleries at Crawford.
The burial took place at Monterey on Sunday, April 4th, at 3 o'clock
in the afternoon, and was conducted jointly be the Knights of
Pythias and Masonic orders. A special funeral train was run from
Crawford to Monterey and the services which were very impressive,
were attended by a large number of people.
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H. Grady Gore, at one time, one of Overton County's most popular school teachers, and for the past few months Assistant Circulation Manager for the Tennessean, is now in Cumberland University completing his course of law.
Clay-Bill Fiske's Bugle- Chr. P. Gray is visiting his
parents for a few weeks.
DeWitte Miller of Livingston spent Monday night at Riverside Hotel.
While we don't know, we suspect DeWitte has a CHARMER somewhere
in Celina.
Atty. M. C. Sidwell has moved into his new law office which he
has finished in modern style.
Sam Johnson and son, have bought P. Terry's interest in the Roller
Mill at this place.
Mrs. Connie Joe Smith, wife of Sam Smith, died of puerperal fever
March 25, at her home in south town, Celina
T. T. Cloyd owner of the Cloyd Hotel at Red Boiling Springs, died
March 14. Mr. Cloyd was a native of Monroe Co., Ky., but had lived
at Red Boiling Springs for some 30 years.
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Cumberland-Crossvile Chronicle- Mrs. Mitchell, mother of
Dr. E. W. Mitchell and J. R. Mitchell sprained her ankle badly
last week and is closely confined to her room. She is doing reasonable
well, but will probably be unable to use the foot freely for a
few weeks yet.
Mrs. J. S. Cline of Crab Orchid is expected home from Iowa, where
she was called by the serious illness of her father a few weeks
ago. The old gentleman died and Mrs. Cline is staying for a time
pending the settlement of the estate.
The man arrived last week and put the lime pulver to work out
at Crab Orchid and the county is now ready to receive orders from
the farmers for the crushed rock.
The amount of crushed rock that was turned out for a single hour
was weighed and found to be 5,260 pounds which is 760 pounds above
the guarantee fixed by the company; two tons being the amount
that the Jeffries company guaranteed the pulver would make an
hour or 20 tons in ten hours.
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John Roberts who has been in Nashville for the past month where he underwent a serious operation, is home again, and his many friends are glad to see him looking so well. With proper care and diligence, he will doubtless soon regain his former strength, and it is to be hoped that the operation has entirely eradicated his trouble.
Mr. Leland Cook, pastor of the Church of Christ will entertain the members of his Sunday School class at the Sarah Preston Home next Friday evening, at seven thirty o'clock.
Floyd Richardson visited his father-in-law, Sim Carr, at Sulphur, Sunday. His son, Simmie, is also visiting his grandfather for a few days.
NOTICE
I am now prepared to sew or nail your soles on satisfactory.
Work guaranteed.
E. T. Kuykendall, Livingston
Mr. Rhodes, the State President of the Farmer's Union and Educational Corporation, spoke at Rickman Saturday. Quite a crowd was in attendance and dinner on the ground was served. Interesting talks were also made by a few of the most prominent farmers of that neighborhood.
Johnnie Livingston and Misses Sallie Bilbrey, Cora Barnes, and Minnie Irwin visited at Rickman the latter part of last week.
J. K. Ferrill of Route 4 was in the city Monday.
J. H. Loftis of Netherland was in town the first of the week.
C. A. Roberts is home again after a month's stay in Nashville.
E. C. Goodpasture has been in Nashville for the past two weeks
returned home Tuesday afternoon.
R. L. Mitchell Jr., has been home for several days with his family.
Jess Fleming of Fleming & Myers went to Nashville Tuesday
on business. He will be gone for several days.
W. A. Bussell recently cut a Puger gourd and tested the capacity
of same, finding it to measure one bushel, one peck and one and
one quarter pounds. The gourd was raised by John Wilson, and in
point of size is among the record breakers. A number of people
have gotten some of the seed to plant for the coming season.
"Pat" Murphy, of Hilham, passed thorough this week
enroute home from a business trip to Sparta. He was prevalled
on to remain over and participate in the ball game Tuesday afternoon.
JaBea Noris of Algood, RFD is visiting home folks here.
Elmer Murphy of Hilham was in town this week.
The L. A. Baseball nine handed out another defeat to the Town
aggregation yesterday afternoon in a rather slow but interesting
game. The final score was 10 to 5 in their favor.
Batters: L. A., Cook. Eubank
Town, Little and Mitchell
The town boys had an opportunity to come out winners, but for
the numerous errors enacted from time to time, which was the prime
cause of their defeat. "Connie" Roberts extinguished
himself as the "heavy" hitter for the municipal exponents
of the National pastime, while Shirley Wells carried away the
honors for stick work for the school nine. Umpire, Peck Wright;
Official Reporter and Scorekeeper, Mr. Barker Zachry.
The boys are rounding up into shape for the little fray with the
"top o'the mountain" team from Crossville next Friday,
and it is only a question of how bad a defeat is it to be for
the visitors
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, April 7, 1915
(Established in 1892)
W. Y. Bennett, Editor & Publisher
BASEBALL, FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH.
Crossville vs Livingston Academy:
Game Called: 2:30 p.m.
Municipal Mass Meeting
The mass meeting held at the court house Friday evening in response
to a call issued by Mayor Guthrie, through the Enterprise, was
well attended, and we are glad to report, resulted in the most
satisfactory arrangement to all concerned. A plan was agreed to
by which the limits of the outskirts of the town, who wants to
be on the outside will have their desires fulfilled.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Guthrie, who made a straightforward
and comprehensive speech, setting forth the reasons for having
the meeting called. He also went into the town's financial status,
and very modestly pointed out the innovations which he has introduced
since his incumbency of office of mayor. He then invited discussion
of the pending issues, for which the meeting was called, and a
number of our most substantial citizens responded, discussing
pro and con; the corporation limits, the effect of revoking the
charter, as has been proposed, the advisability of cutting down
the area; the railroad bonds, their legality, etc. A vote w taken
on the question of drawing in the corporate lines with practically
a unanimous result in the affirmative, the mayor being appointed
as a committee of one to investigate the situation thoroughly,
and to act in accordance with his own judgement in re-shaping
and re-adjusting the towns domain; he was also instructed to test
the legality of the R. R bonds, and not to pay interest on same
until the action had been taken.
It was a most representative meeting, being attended by a number
of ladies, whose presence plainly showed that they were interested
in the outcome of the meeting which might mean so much to the
town of Livingston, and we do not doubt that they did no little
by their attendance in aiding the citizens to reach an amicable
settlement of the matters in question.
There is no question as to the advisability of cutting down the
corporate limits of Livingston, as it contains more area than
can be handled successfully by the municipal authorities. After
the work is done, and the railroad bond question is put to a test,
we may expect a great deal of improvement to be made in our streets,
several lines of new pavements laid, a lighting system installed,
and last but not least a complete sewerage system, all of which
the town stands greatly in need. All of these improvements cannot
be made at one, but will gradually make their appearance, and
we should all strive to bring about these innovations by working
together with the one aim in view, viz; to make Livingston the
ideal home town of the Upper Cumberland country.
We are indeed fortunate in having the best school of its class
in the state, and our citizens verified their appreciation of
this fact in not doing anything in the meeting Friday night that
could injure the school in any way. The school and town are necessary
to each other and their mutual interest will be guarded most zealously
by a citizenship, than which there is no higher type in Christendom.
Death at Allons
Mr. Alex Hoover, an aged resident of Allons, died at his home
one day last week. He was eighty years of age, and was one of
the best citizens of the county. He died very suddenly, it is
presumed from heart failure.
Death of Geo. Davis
Mrs. Geo. Davis died at his home near Garrett's Mill last Friday
with pneumonia. He was past middle age, and was good citizen.
He will be missed by his neighbors and friends.
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C. H. Holt is on the sick list this week.
S. H. Flowers is no better at this writing.
J. R. Richardson, G. B. Tays, and Oscar Tays returned home from
Rickman Saturday where they had been to attend the county Union.
A. T. Lewis was at Wirmingham Saturday on business.
James Robbins returned from Nashville a few days ago.
Leonard Beason died a few days ago from the effect of a cut in
his leg. Loss of blood was the cause of his immediate death.
Mai
Ledbetter-Andrews
The marriage of Mr. Overton Ledbetter and Miss Mary Jane Andrews
was solemnized at the home of the bride's father, Mr. J. F. Andrews,
at Allons, the county last Thursday, the ceremony was performed
by Esquire W. A. Cook, and was witnessed by a large number of
friends and reltives of both canstracting (sic) parties.
At the wedding a most sumptuous dinner was served, and much enjoyed
by all. Both the groom and his fair bride are members of prominent
families in that section of the county, and have a host of friends
who wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life.
Runaway
Lewis Bilbrey, of California, who is here on a visit to friends
and relatives, was the victim of a runaway accident yesterday
afternoon just on the outskirts of the town, from which he received
some painful though luckily not serious bruises about the face
and head. He came back to town and had Dr. A. B. Qualls to dress
his wounds.
March Babies
The following is the official list of births in Livingston and
the 6th district of Overton County during the month of March 1915,
according to the data received from J. H. E. L__, Registrar:
White Children
Abram Vester Ferill to Evert Ferrill and wife;
Sydney Balam Ray to Ridley Ray and wife;
Unnamed, to J. E. McCormack and wife;
William Erebell Ledbetter to Porter Ledbetter and wife;
Albert and Clara Ledbetter to Ray Ledbetter;
Female, unnamed, to H. S. Peek and wife;
Female, unnamed to Ben M. Reagan and wife;
Unnamed, sex not given to T. J. Steward and wife.
Former Citizen Dead
Uncle Pleas Buck, who was born near Hiham, and lived in this county
all of his life until some 15 years ago, when he moved to the
Lone Star State, died at his home in Bonita, Tex., March 22d,
1915. He was a highly respected citizen and had many friends here
who will mourn ______ .
TWENTY YEARS AGO
IN LIVINGSTON
From the files of the Overton County Enterprise dated
Thursday, Feb. 14, 1895
Alice Acre the female prisioner who was brought up from Celina
a few days ago and lodged in jail escaped Sunday night by making
a hole in the brick wall near the roof. She was captured Monday
near Hilham by sheriff Collins.
Chaaley Oakley was severely hurt last Sunday by a hog.
Judge Smith and Atty. Gen. Butler stopped over Sunday on the way
to Byrdstown.
The thermometer stood 16 degrees below zero Friday.
Born to A. L. Dale and wife last week, a girl.
Whitewright, Texas
To the Enterprise and Many reader: Would you care to see a few
jots from here. As winter has not broke yet, I hardly know what
to write.
There was a big snow fell here March 22nd. The people here say
this is the latest spring they ever saw.
Wheat and Oats are looking fine, and people are busy row planting
corn; the crops will look some different. This time last year
it was nearly all cotton. This time its corn, wheat and oats.
Some people come to Texas and go back in the sticks, and tell
you it don't rain in Texas. I don't guess they come to Grayson
county.
It has rained more than half the time since I have been here.
Some of the land here is rich and some is poor. The land my father
cultivates produces 30 to 90 bushels of corn to the acre. He will
have 30 acres in corn and 50 in cotton. The land here is black
wax. About six miles east from here there re red hills. They make
me think of Livingston and Flat Creek.
Some people might tell you that this land is level. It lacks some
it is a little bumpy, but not as hilly as Overton county Tennessee.
The majority of the people out here came from Tennessee and Kentucky.
Say, girls I am still single, so don't forget me. Goodbye for
this time.-
Grover C. Brown
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, April 14, 1915
W. Y. Bennett, Editor & Publisher
BASEBALL! SAT., APRIL 17TH , 2:30 P M
Castle Heights - Lebanon Vs Livingston Academy
Statement of the ownership, management, etc. required by the
act of August 24, 1912
of Livingston Enterprise, published weekly, at Livingston, Tenn.
For April, 1915,
Editor, Managing Editor, Business Manager, Publisher - W. Y.
Bennett
Owners: Enterprise Publishing Co.
Stockholders:
W. R. Officer, Livingston, TN
T. B. Copeland, Livingston, TN
C. J. Cullom, Livingston, TN
A. J. Mofield, Livingston, TN
J. A. Hargrove, Livingston, TN
G. N. Welsh, Nashville, TN
C. P. Gray, Celina, TN
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
To The Chancellor Commander officers and members of Liberty Lodge
No. 238: Dear Brethren. We your committee to draft resolutions
concerning Bro. J. M. Shelton, beg leave to submit the following:
Whereas the death messenger has again entered our midst on March
9th, 1915, and claimed for its victim Brother Jacob M. Shelton
M. D.
And whereas he being a member of this Lodge and loved by all his
brethren for his fidelity to the truth honor and brotherly love
which are foundation stones of Pythianism.
And whereas he was not permitted to be a regular attendant at
the meetings of the Lodge yet he loved the order and came as near
practicing its teachins as any that attained the rank of knighthood,
he was a true Pythian and truly it can be said of him that he
lived to bless mankind.
And whereas he had so many virtue and so few faults.
Therefore be it resolved that we commend his life as one that
is worthy for us to imitate and we mourn his loss and miss his
presence yet his influence will live for years to come.
That we bow in submission to him who doeth all things well.
That to sorrowing family we hereby extend our sympathy and pray
God may help them to so live that they met their loved one in
the land where parting will be no more.
That copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the
Lodge and one sent to the family of the deceased Brother, a copy
be sent to the local paper.
G. V. Richardson
T. S. Allred
A. J. Connor
Committee
Netherland
Quitman Reed of Rickman and Miss Annie Cobble of this place were
married Apr. 11, at the home of Esquire E. D. Herrick. Mr. Reed
is the youngest son of A. J. Reed; the bride is the only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George Cobble.
Miss Esther Henson spent Easter in Cookeville.
Mrs. B. C. Hood visited her parents at Oak Hill last week.
Miss Alma Speck of Hickman spent Saturday night and Sunday here.
Miss Lou West who is attending school at Livingston, is visiting
her parents near here.
Miss Nellie Boatman is very low with consumption.
Oscar Cobble and Miss Edna Deck were married Apr. 8th at Esq.
George Cooper.
Jobe Morgan is drilling a well for Frank Gilliland at Oak Hill.
Prim Prim
Crossville Wins Game
Crossville "journied" up to this place last Fridy and
beat us 6 to 2. Burnette pitched a good game, it is true, but
we got three hits off of him, they got only one off of our pitcher,
Hale. Hale pitched a wonderful game and he deserves more credit
than he will get. The game was lost by errors that we could have
avoided. Estes and Coe did the "2"; Sidwell and Mitchell
didn't "diddle any a tall." Dawson did do some "cucklin"
worth while.
Death at Byrdstown.
Mrs. Beaty, wife of James Beaty died at her home at Byrdstown
last Saturday of rheumatism from which she had been a sufferer
for a long while, not having been able to walk for something like
two years. Her remains were buried at Byrdstown Sunday.
Mrs. Beaty was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wint Mullinax, and
was forty-two years of age, and a consistent member of the Baptist
church. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her death.
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Farmers are getting along with their spring work well.
Bob L. Melton and Miss Eiler Taylor were married Saturday evening
at the home of E. E. Smith, J. P., J. W. Wisdom, Esq., officiating.
C. C. Parrot spent several days in Nashville last week.
J. W. Kennedy was here Saturday mixing with his friends.
Wheat is looking well.
Oats is a little off.
Vulcan
Trip to 'Frisco
Mrs. Chas. A. Douglas, of Algood, was in town Monday. Mrs. Douglas
came over in the interest of her transcontinental trip to the
Panama Exposition, which she is getting up for mid-summer, and
which she will conduct personally. All Livingstonians who anticipate
going to the exposition, and would like to make one of a "Home-folks"
party should communicate with Mrs. Douglas without delay, as he
quoto to be carried on the trip is almost made up.
Mrs. Copeland Dead
Mrs. Fannie Copeland died at Monterey on Sunday, April 11th, and
her remains were interred at her old home at Bethlehem, about
eight miles from Livingston on Monday afternoon. Rev. G. D. Bryne
of Monterey conducted the services. The remains were brought over
from Algood by special train Monday morning, with quite a number
of relatives and intimate friends of the deceased.
Mrs. Copeland was 53 years of age, and was a member of the Methodist
Church. Her death was due to tuberculosis, and she had been in
bad health for some years. Her maiden name was Turner and she
had lived in this county nearly all her life and had many friends
and relatives here who deeply regret her demise. She is survived
by five children. The burial was attended by a large number.
Roller Mill Changes
P. Terry, Celina, and W. B. Allen, formerly with McClain Lumber
Co., Nashville, have purchased an interest in the Livingston Roller
Mills Co., purchasing the interest of J. B. C. Armstrong, and
also part of the J. W. F. White interest. Mr. Terry has moved
his family over, and he is back at the "ole stan" ready
to see his friends. He is also, again, owner of the residence
above the mill.
The proposed road from Chicago, Illinois to Miami, Florida, to be known as the Dixie Highway is now one of the chief topics of interest and comment, and a number of counties are bidding for its location to be through their domains. There are two proposed routes through this state; one through the blue grass sections of Kentucky and Tennessee, and the other through the mountainous sections. For development of the country through which it passes, the latter route would undoubtedly be the better one, and we trust that this may be the one finally selected. To build an interstate road of such importance as this one undoubtedly will be through Pickett, Fentress, Cumberland, Bledsoe and other counties enroute would be the greatest stride toward progress and development that these counties have ever known, and it will be of lasting benefit to the present and future generations. It is by far the most direct route for the highway and will undoubtedly prove to be the most beneficial. The greatest good to the greatest number should be the aim in deciding this issue, and we trust the newly appointed commission will decide in favor of the Cumberland mountain air line route.
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TWENTY YEARS AGO IN LIVINGSTON
From the files of the Overton County Enterprise dated,
Thursday, Oct. 24, 1895
Charlie Maddox is still dangerously bad with fever.
Miss Carrie Barnes who has been very sick for a few days, is getting better.
The fair has come and gone, and so far as we have learned the bachelors and old maids failed to avail themselves of the pleasure of getting married.
Hon. Benton McMillion was shaking hands again with the dear people at the fair.
The woman and the bicycle seem to be among the many curiosities of the day.
We understand from Joe D. Coe that there are twenty odd cases
of typhoid fever at Byrdstown and the neighboring suburbs.
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LOCAL BREVITIES
Hon. W. J. Matthews, of Windle, was in town today.
Miss Lou West is visiting home folks at Rickman this week.
Rev. Cates, of Cookeville, is holding a protracted meeting at
the First Baptist Church.
Gene Roberts killed a bird this morning that no one seems to know
what it is.
J. B. C. Amstrond, who has been living here for some time, has
move to Algood.
H. Grady Gore spent Saturday and Sunday with his grandmother,
Mrs. C. C. Gore, Sr., of this place.
C. W. Smart of Cookeville was in town Monday.
Hy Dale planted corn yesterday.
Howard Wright is in Nashville on business.
Porter Taylor of Pickett county passed through town last Friday
en route to Nashville, where his wife will be place in care of
a physician. Mrs. Taylor has been in bad health for some time.
Lee Johnson came in from O_a_noma Saturday and expects to be in
and around Livingston for some time.
Misses Anna Coffman and D__ Masters of Hilham, are in town today.
Bullington - Allison
Mr. L. M. Bullington and Miss Cora Allison both of Cookeville,
were married last Monday morning, leaving Cookeville at once for
an eastern wedding tour.
Mr. Bullington is a rising young attorney, while his bride is
one of Cookeville's most popular young ladies. They have many
friends and acquaintances in Livingston, who join the Enterprise
is wishing them much happiness.
A dozen young men have subscribed a nice sum each to erect a Tennis Court in Madison Park, between Christ Church and Farmers Bank Bldg. The work will start soon and upon its completion, it is expected to be one of the best courts in this country, if not the best.
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
Verna Bell Bilbrey
Vs
Grover Bilbrey
In the Chancery Court t Livingston, Tennessee
To Grover Bilbrey
In this cause, it appearing from the bill which is sworn to, that
Grover Bilbrey, the defendant, is a non-resident of the State
he is hereby required to appear, on or before the first Monday
in June, next before the Clerk & Master of said court, at
his office in Livingston, and make defense to the bill filed against
him in said court by Verna Belle Bilbrey, or otherwise the bill
will be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise,
This April 12, 1915.
Jno. A. Hargrove, Clerk and Master
E. L. Ferrill, Sol.
J. M. Birdwell is installing an Air Dome motion Picture theatre between the Post office and the Fleming and Myers Bldg.
NEWS FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTIES
Putnam-Putnam County Herald-Rev. W. W. Baxter, of Dixon, was among
the attendants at the meeting of the Cookeville Presbytery in
the 1st Presbyterian church.
Bynam Greenwood has let the contract for a brick store building
opposite the new federal building. It will be 26 X 90, J. F. Scott
has the contract. Mr. Greenwood thus gives further evidence of
his faith in Cookeville.
Jackson-Jackson County Sentinel- Prof. E. J. Allen, who has been
very ill, is improving.
Senator John J. Gore returned from Nashville Sunday. He is looking
hale and hearty, and the month of hard labor at the State capital
has left no lines on his beaming countenance.
S. A. D. Smith, of Livingston was in Gainsboro Monday en route
home from Whitleyville, where he spent Sunday. Mr. Smith represents
the Presbyterian Sunday School Board, and was at the later place
in the interest of the work.
Clay-Bill Fiske's Bugle-The child of John Nevaus of R 1 died last
week.
Wiley Sulligau, Ex. Sheriff of Overton county was at this place
Saturday.
Last Monday T. L. Gist resigned as Clerk of the County Court and
the office was turned back to O. M. Maxey in accordance with the
recent decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Malone vs.
Gann, a Smith county case.
Cumberland-Re__ville Chronicle-Attorney G. C. Peek returned yesterday
from a visit of some days with home folks in Overton county.
Lin Martin arrived in town Monday with the J. Q. Burnett ___ mill
and it will soon be at work eating up that big pile of rough staves
now on the yard.
Laiten Thurman arrived home from Florida Saturday. He has been
passing the winter in the _________ and came through in a Ford
car.
(This section is very difficult to read because it is really faded
out.)
C. G. Black is getting the lumber on the ground for his new residence
that will be erected on the site where his handsome two story
residence burned some weeks ago. Carpenters began work this morning
on the structure which is to be eight rooms, one story.
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A. G. Keisling went to Nashville yesterday morning to buy a steam engine, he was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Sarah Keisling, of Netle Carrier. Mrs. Keisling will visit her brother in that city for a week.
E. B. Gray is opening a repair shop for sick watches in the Farmers Bank Bldg. He is boarding __ Maynard House.
E. C. Goodpasture has returned from Nashville.
E. C. Knight is at Byrdstown attending court this week.
W. Hancock, of Albany, Ky., was here this week.
Robt. Ookley is chinchin in Buffalo Valley, this week.
W. L. Judd of Algood is visiting his son-in-law, Jess Fleming, this week.
E. W. Christian and family, W. B. Ray wife and daughter, D. M. Speck and wife of Monterey, and W. H. Speck, of Crawford attended the burial of Mrs. Fannie Copeland Monday.
Jim Martin, of Oakley is here this week.
M. R. Hargrve of Willow Grove, is visiting his son, J. A. Hargove, of this place.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, April 21, 1915
PRES. WILSON ON WAR
"It would be impossible for men to go through what men are
going through on the battlefields of Europe and struggle through
the present dark night if it were not that they saw, or thought
they saw, the broadening light where the morning should come and
believed that they were standing each on his side of the contest
for some eternal principle of right.
I fancy I see, I hope that I see, I pray that it may be that I
do truly see, great spiritual forces lying awaiting for the outcome
to assert themselves even now to enlighten our judgement and steady
our spirits. No man is wise enough to pronounce judgement but
we can all hold our spirits in readiness to accept the truth when
it dawns on us and is revealed to us in the outcome of this titanic
struggle.
There is the counsel for all of us ___ us abide by it."
Weather Forecast for the week beginning Wednesday, April 21, issued by the U. S. Weather Bureau Washington D.C., for the Ohio Valley and Tenn.
There will be a continuation of generally fair weather, with
temperature near or above the seasonal average, in this district
until the latter part of the week when local thunder showers are
probable.
(First weather forecast that I have seen.)
New Auto in Town
Winningham Bros. have purchased a Ford automobile from the Cookville
Motor Co. and it is now making regular runs to Algood. This is
Livingstons first automobile, but there are a number of our citizens
who are seriously thinking of investing and it would be a safe
wager to lay that there will be several before the summer has
come and gone.
Killed by Automobile
A fatal accident occurred last week in Murfreesboro, when Tom
Douglas was killed by an automobile. Douglas was riding a bicycle
at the time the accident happened. The auto was being driven by
Mrs. C. R. Cawthorn.
Little Boy Shot
The little eight year old son of J. C. Taylor was the victim of
a most deplorable and very mysterious accident yesterday afternoon.
The little fellow was in the back yard of his father's premises,
about six feet from the kitchen door, when he was struck by a
bullet which came from no one knows where. The bullet was evidently
shot from a 22 caliber rifle. It was buried in his skull, entering
in the right temple and penetrating the first plate bone and probably
the second. Drs. J. Doak Capps and A. B. Qualls were summoned
immediately and did all that was possible to do at the time. The
injury will likely prove fatal to the child, although he has a
chance of recovery if all goes well. Mrs. Taylor and another child
were within a few feet of the boy when he was shot, and they have
no idea from which direction the bullet came. The matter is under
investigation, and will likely be cleared up in a little while.
Just as we go to press, we learn with deep regret of the death
of the little Taylor boy, he died about ten o'clock this is a
most _______ tragedy and The Enterprise extends its heart-felt
sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Livingston R 2
H. V. Taylor and G. A. Knight are putting up a saw mill at X Roads.
John Richardson is moving from Eastport to his mother's place
here.
A. J. Winningham is suffering from the effect of blood poison
caused by sticking a splinter in his thumb.
Mr. and Mrs. James Robbine visited Mrs. Emeline Smith at Monroe
last week.
Rev. Van Smith preached at Taylors X Roads Sunday.
Miss Minnie Sells of Anthen visited Miss Nan L. Richardson last
week.
Mrs. C. H. Holt who has been sick is better.
Miss Maud Taylor is visiting her sister Mrs. Crit Wright at Willow
Grove.
Mai.
Non-Resident Notice
M. H, Weeks
Vs
Smith & Barlow
In Chancery Court at Livingston, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from the bill which is sworn to,
that E. F. Marlow, one of the defendants, is a non-resident of
the state. He is therefore, hereby, required to appear on or before
the first Monday in May, next, before the Clerk and Master of
said Court, at his office in Livingston, and make defense to the
bill filed against him in said court, by M. H. Weeks, or otherwise
the bill will be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise.
This March 30, 1915.
Jno. A. Hargrove, C. & M.
T. J. Wheeler, C. J. Cullom, Sols for complt.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
IN LIVINGSTON
From the files of the Overton County Enterprise dated, Thursday,
Oct 24, 1895
Dr. R. Burks is moving to the Turner house.
Mr. A. L. Windle has purchased land in Texas and will move there
immediately.
T. E. Goff has purchased the drugs of Moses Miller.
Miss Emma Roberts after a several weeks visit at Nashville has
returned to her home at Eagle Creek.
They say that Dr. Capps letters are equal to Bill Arps.
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Local Brevities
A. G. Keisling has returned from Nashville.
A large crowd were out driving Sunday afternoon.
Robert Oakley has returned from Monterey.
Quite a number of people are enjoying the new tennis court.
V. B. Holland was in town last week.
B. C. Cullom of Henard was in two Monday.
G. A. Pettit of Lebanon was here the latter part of last week.
Miss Kate Cook of Hilham visited Mrs. R. L. Mitchell and the boys.
Miss Rose Gore has returned from California where she has been
for the past few months.
A. M. Gibbs and James McCormick of Cookville were here this week.
Chas. Judd visited home folks at Mirandia from Friday till Saturday.
M. D. Miller, with International Law & Collection Co. left
for Albany, Burksville, Montecello, and other points in Kentucky,
Monday.
Miss Allie Maynord is in Algood this week, visiting.
Homer Brown of Nashville was in town two or three days this week.
Alex Van Trease, Clarence Arnold, and Baalam Spicer, went to Algood
Fording, Sunday.
Mrs. Dr. Langford, of Hilham spent Friday here the guest of Mrs.
Laura Conatser.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rosco McGinnis Monday night a girl.
Frank Shirley of Cookville is driving the Ford car recently purchased
by Winningham Bros.
Porter Ledbetter of Booz is quite sick with typhoid fever.
Lee A. Copeland of Allons who has been quite sick with pneumonia
is still confined to his bed, but is thought to be some better.
Chas. Smith of route 2, came in last night from Mariana Ark.,
where he has been visiting his uncle, E. L. Conner since the first
of the year.
Cash Upchurch has gone back South after an extended visit to Overton
county and points of interest in Kentucky.
Mrs. J. Henson Myers and daughter Jean are visiting relatives
and friends at Algood and Cookville this week.
Miss Nova Reagan, assistant cashier of the Byrdstown bank, passed
through town this morning.
Miss Linnie McCormick was in Algood this week on business.
Tub Loftis was in Neatherland Sunday.
J. H. Loftis of Netherland was in town Monday.
Aaron Lane of the low end of the county was in town recently.
Mr. Davis, the musical director, will arrive with his family some
time this week. Quite a crowd have signed up with the band and
its to be a success.
Mrs. Bill Cullom and Mrs. Terry were in town Monday, from Henard.
Revs. Lantrip & Cook played a very interesting game of Tennis
Monday morning. The game was a tie.
W. J. Chilton is in Nashville on business.
Henry Dies and Bob Townsend of the Cookville Motor Car Co. were
here on business Saturday.
Currey Livingston of Oak Hill, stopped over at the Maynord House
Saturday night.
Asa Dillion of Cookeville, R. 7, was here Saturday.
Chancellor A. H. Roberts held a special term of Chancery court
here the latter part of last week.
T. A. Bussell and little daughter Kathlene, spent Sunday in Algood
with Mr. Bussell's parents.
News From Neighboring Counties.
Putnam-Putnam County Herald-
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cox, Monday, April 12, 1915, a son.
G. W. Alcorn has been reappointed marshall for the supreme court
in Middle Tennessee. He has made a good record, and is given a
second term strictly on merit.
Congressman Cordell Hull is spending a few days in Cookville with
friends. He is much interested in the new federal building now
being erected in our city.
Miss Gertrube Whitney returned today from Fellamere, Florida,
where she has been for nearly a year. She has been sick for some
time but hopes to soon regain her health in this favored section.
William Womack died at the home of is son Haskell Womack, in this
city, Thursday, April 15, 1915. He had been in poor health for
several years. The funeral services were held at the home, burial
being made at the city cemetery.
Mrs. D. L. Landsen and children returned home Monday from southern
Texas, where they spent the winter. Judge Landsen will return
in about a month. His health is much improved and it is to be
hoped he will fully recover. This is good news to his friends
over the whole state.
Clay-Bill Fiske's Bugle-
Mrs. Ruby Williams is reported right sick with pneumonia fever.
Rev. Rochell filled his regular appointment at Hilham last Sunday.
Mrs. W. L. Brown has returned from Nashville where she has been
with her daughter, Miss Nina, who she reports as some better.
County Physician Dr. W. N. Gray went to Miles X Roads first of
the week to quarantine a new case of smallpox at that place, to
wit, Mrs. Joe Key.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
April 28, 1915
W. Y. Bennett, editor & publisher
Putnam Jail Delivery
Seven prisoners escaped from the Putnam county jail at Cookville
last Friday night, and so far as we have learned six of them are
still at large. Four of the number were Federal prisoners and
were to be tried at the current term of Federal court.
Last Fight
Fifty years ago next Sunday, May 2nd the last fight between the
North and South anywhere in this part of the country was fought
at a place called Indian Graves on the road from here to Celina,
about four miles from the latter place. The Confederate force,
numbering forty-four men was commanded by Capt. J. C. Bennett,
while the Federals were lead by Maj. McKee and consisted of cavalry
and infantry of possibly a hundred men or more. The Confederates
lost one man killed, but managed to inflict a greater loss to
the enemy as they killed seven of them; captured fourteen horses
and some side arms.
Capt. A. L. Dale participated in the battle, which he states lasted
something like two hours, and was hard fought. He feels confident
that this was the last fight any where in this part of the country,
and would like to know if any other old Confederate or Federal
soldier can give one of later date.
Nashville Ladies Will Entertain
Mrs. P. E. Clark, president of the T. K. & N railroad is bringing
a party of friends to spend the weekend with Mrs. Harry Atkins.
The ladies of the party have kindly consented to give a complimenttry
entertainment on Friday evening, at Fiske-Staggs Chapel. Mrs.
Nancy Rise Anderson of the department of public speaking of Vanderbilt
University will give several readings, and Mrs. M. F_rill one
of Nashville's leading soloists will sing.
The public is cordially invited to attend, and are assured a very
pleasant evening's entertainment.
Whether the Dixie Highway is routed through this county, near this county or otherwise, there should be something done before the legislature adjourns to put us in a position to issue bonds, provided the majority of the voters want to issue them between this and the time the next legislature convenes, nearly two years hence. It will cost nothing to get an enabling act through, and if it is not taken advantage of there is no harm done. The Enterprise suggests that our representatives introduce a bill for this purpose and get same passed, and then the county can vote on it at any time within the next two years. County court convenes next Monday, and it would be an ideal day to call a Mass meeting for the purpose instructing Overton County representatives on this or any other matter of local legislative needs.
TWENTY YEARS AGO IN LIVINGSTON
From the files of the Overton County Enterprise, dated Thursday,
May 23, 1895
Only 58 person from town attended the Sunday School Union at Oak
Hill.
W. W. Goodpasture has returned from an extended visit to Nashville
and Chattanooga. Mrs. Goodpasture is in Nashville under medical
treatment.
Misses Nellie and Carry Barnes have been sick of measles.
Revs. Joe Nation, Frank Cooper and G. F. Deck will hold services
at the barber shop the 1st Sunday in July.
L. L. Mitchell Sr. has been appointed deputy warden at Tracy City.
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Local Brevities
Howard Wright spent Sunday in Algood.
Mrs. Ray Burks and Miss Margaret Bilbrey returned from Nashville
Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Atkins and Miss Alice Johnson sent Sunday in Algood.
T. K. Mullins, of R-2 was here Saturday.
J. M. Copeland, of Nettle Carrier visited his son Thomas here
last week.
Mrs. A. J. Mofield has returned from Granville where she went
to attend the burial of her aunt.
Walter Wilson who has been real sick for some time is able to
be out again.
E. Y. Gibson of Cookeville was in town last week.
Judge A. H. Roberts and Miss Willie Harris returned from Gainesboro
yesterday afternoon via automobile to Algood.
Cookeville Route 7
Farmers in this community are putting in full time planting corn.
The acreage will be larger than it has ever been. Wheat is looking
fine.
The prospect for a large fruit crop is good.
J. B. Moody is not well this week.
Pat Warden who has been sick for some time is better.
Miss Oma Nelson is improving and hopes to be up soon.
John W. Martin is better. He is able to get about some.
Mr. Ace Johnson was badly hurt on the 21st at his home on Roaring
River, having gotten into trouble with one of his renters about
the farm work. He was struck on the head with a chestnut fence
rail by Rufe Edmonds, and as he is a very old man, the injury
may prove fatal. Edmonds was arrested and taken to the county
seat. Mr. Johnson is said to be some better at the writing.
Joe Hyde.
Messrs. Willard Maynord, E_nd_ Terry, Cato Taylor, and Tub
Loftis went to Celina to attend the commencement exercises at
Mt. Va_ Academy.
Ezra Davis of Cookville was here last week.
Baalam Spicer is able to be t his post again after a few days
of illness.
Mat Fowler of Celina, came over Saturday to witness the ball game
between the Celina Scouts and the local Scouts and others.
Miss Carrie Lee Myers who has been teaching music at Robbins,
Tenn., for the last year is at home for the summer.
Hilham R 1
Most everybody is planting corn in this place.
Floyd Greenwood, the little grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Tally
died Sunday night and was buried at Old Union Monday.
Anna May, the 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carr
is very sick.
Sunday school was organized last Sunday at Camp Ground.
There is a singing school going on at Maxwell Chapel.
Frank Ward delivered a number of enlarged pictures last week.
Jay Masters had a working last week.
John Loftis has bought a farm in Robertson County.
H. M. B.
Miss Beula Kirkpatrick of Celina is visiting Mrs. W. A. Bussel.
Paul French came in from Jefferson City yesterday where he has
been attending Carson Newman College.
Chas. Rich was in Cookeville last week.
Born to Thomas Garret and wife on Monday, April 26th, a girl,
Mother and Baby doing nicely and Father is convalescing.
Carlyle Coe, who has just returned from East Tennessee with the
L. A. baseball team, reports the purchase of an oxemeter while
away, and states he can vouch for its accuracy.
Mrs. Sue Mitchell has gone to Nashville to visit her daughter
Daisy.
Miss Beuna Maynord of Harp & Pointer Millinery department
at Algood, visited her parents here over Sunday.
Miss Velia Moredock visited in Algood last week.
Misses Sallie Bilbrey and Minnie Irwin visited friends and relatives
at Algood and Cookville the latter part of the week.
Miss Geneva Bohannon has returned from Celina where she went in
the interest of her trip to the Panama Exposition.
Dixie Smith was in Algood Sunday.
Miss Hilda Thrasher and Mrs. Horace Keisling were among the Algood
visitors Sunday.
Wylie Rochell of Celina is visiting friends here this week.
J. H. Co_e, of Allons, was here on business Saturday.
Hon. Wm. J. Mathews of Windle was in town yesterday shaking hands
with his many friends. He predicts a very busy session of the
legislature when that body reconvenes next Monday.
J. T. Goodpasture of Route 1 gave us a call Tuesday.
Prof. Ben E. Holroyd has returned from an extended trip to East
Tennessee.
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LIVINGSTON MERCANTILE CO.
(Picture of a piano)
For each and every $5.00 purchase of $5.00 deposited, of multiples
of $5.00, made at one time, from now to the close of the Booster
Club, in addition to the regular Booster Coupons, we shall give
a certificate for 5,000 Booster Coupons in the Booster Club.
Ten more days until the best Booster will be decided and will
be awarded the capital prize also the other premiums will be awarded.
Remember the Date, Saturday,
May 8th
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To The Public
We have one of the most complete lines of Coffins and Caskets
ever brought to Livingston, and are in a position to give the
best of service in this line. Every thing new and neat; Prices
moderate, and the best grades of Burial Goods to be had anywhere
in this section.
Hargrove & Mofield H'dw. Co.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
May 5, 1915
Highway Meeting
Permanent Organization for
Overton county Perfected,
The mass meeting called at the Court House Monday was fairly well
attended, and there was a great deal of interest manifested in
the proposed Dixie Highway. In fact the Association was made a
permanent organization, with the following officers elected unanimously:
G. O. Lea, president, J. B. McDonald and L. H. Carlock, secretaries.
The following resolution was adopted and handed to Hon. A. B.
Phillips for he and his colleagues to act on during the last days
of the legislature.
RESOLVED: That this mass meeting hereby request of Senator
Gore and Representatives Matthews and Phillips, that they prepare
and pass an enabling act, modeled after the one recently introduced
for Fentress County authorizing the County Court of this County
to issue bonds in aid of the Dixie Highway, provided it can be
thus located through Overton County. Said bonds to be authorized
by the Court with or without a vote of the people, as our Senator
and Representatives prefer.
The President was instructed to appoint a committee of citizens
to attend the Dixie Highway meeting at Chattanooga May 20th, and
look after the interest of Overton county in said meeting. The
following gentlemen were named.
J. C. Bilbry, W. J. Matthews, A. B. Phillips, Peary Bowman, W.
Y. Kisling, W. S. Windle, B. C. Ramsey, A. H. Roberts, W. R. Officer,
W. C. Murphy, George Carmack, J. W. Henson, J. C. Lea, Charles
Cooper, J. A. Hargrove and E. C. Knight. Other charter members
of the association were as follows:
M. A. Speck, M. L. Boswell, Joe Maxwell, Mack Smith, J. K. Winningham,
G. B. McGee, A. J. Mason, J. W. Hall, Casper Bowman, W. M. Lacy,
Walter Deck, Jake Kennedy, Tom Garret, W. J. Chilton, Luther McCormack,
J. H. Bilbry, E. C. Goodpasture, W. T. Goff, Mac White, E. D.
White, W. Y. Bennet, and some others whose names we have failed
to get. There will be a meeting of the association on the first
Monday in each month.
Death of Asa Johnson
We learn with regret the death of Mr. Asa Johnson of Roaring River,
Jackson County, who it will be remembered was injured about two
weeks ago by a young man named Edmonds. Mr. Johnson was a very
aged man, being over eighty years old.
Netherland
Farmers are very busy planting corn in this section.
J. H. Loftis attended the annual May meeting at Dotsons Branch
Sunday. He was accompanied home by his little son Alton, who has
been visiting near there for several days.
Will and Richard E. Poteet who are attending school in Cookeville
spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents.
Charles E. Greene of Baxter was here last week.
Misses Julia and Effie Speck were in Cookeville Friday shopping.
Tub Loftis of Livingston was here Saturday and Sunday.
J. M. Morgan has been quite ill is better.
A Sunday school was organized at Rickman Sunday.
Pinkie Prim
Theological Debate
There is to be a theological debate beginning July 14th, at Hilham
between Elder Winkler of the Christian Church and Rev. M. Pigg,
Methodist, of Kentucky.
Tragic Death Of Young Man
At Home Near Wirmingham
A most deplorable tragedy occurred in this county near Wirmingham
Monday morning when Fred Wright received a fatal would from a
shot gun which he was cleaning, and died from the effects of the
shot within an hour later. The load entered his breast just above
the heart.
The victim was a young man of about 24 years of age, and was a
member of a prominent family. He was well liked by all who knew
him and his death will be generally regretted by his many friends
and acquaintances.
Accident at Byrdstown
Sheriff Garret of Pickett county was here last Friday. He had
started to Nashville, but on receiving a telephone message from
home of an accident which occurred there, he returned forthwith.
It seems that a young girl, who lives in the home of the sheriff,
sustained a painful wound in the leg by the accidental discharge
of a revolver. It is presumed to be a serious wound.
TWENTY YEARS AGO IN LIVINGSTON From the files of the Overton
County Enterprise, dated, Thursday, May 23, 1895.
Eld. Sutton left Tuesday for his home in Sparta.
Miss Maggie Officer, of the Mouth of Wolf is visiting her brother,
W. R. Officer.
The funeral of Mrs. B. L. Carlock will be preached at Cave Springs
next Sunday by W. R. Carr.
The little four years old son of Mr. Leslie Winton was very badly
wounded yesterday by a horse kicking him in the forehead. His
recovery is doubtful.
Miss Lou Dillion was baptized last Tuesday.
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Local Brevities
S. B. Harward went to Nashville Monday to see his wife who is
in a sanitarium there.
M. M. Roberts and wife, W. A. Ownsby and Miss Olga M. Conatser
enjoyed an automobile outing to Lee's Cave Sunday afternoon.
A. J. Mofield was in Algood Sunday.
W. Woody, of Nashville, is here this week, buying live stock.
Mesdames Anderson and Estill, and Mr. Wm. Haury returned to Nashville
Saturday.
Crit Webb, of Nashville, was here first of the week.
James Bohannon, of Cookeville was here Monday.
Mrs. P. E. Clark, who visited Mrs. Harry Atkins several days last
week, left Sunday for Knoxville and other eastern points.
Monroe Shoemake, of Cookeville, spent several days here recently.
Sam Huddleston, the Byrdstown druggist passed through town last
week enroute to Nashville.
Zaney Robinson, of Algood was here Sunday.
Dixie Smith made another visit to Algood Sunday.
Dr. G. N. Guthrie of Cookeville and Hugh Cornwell of Algood motored
over to Livingston Saturday.
Notice
All delinquent taxes were placed in officers hands for collection
last Saturday May 1st.
T. D. Gragg, Trustne
Kodaks for rent: Both Box and Folding - Birdwell Studio
Mrs. J. A. Barnes and daughter Miss Madge, were in Cookeville
yesterday where Mrs. Barnes went for medical treatment.
W. H. Harrison, who has been with Waller-Colvert Product Co. for
some weeks, has returned to his home in Nashville.
C. C. Pitts spent several days in the country district this week.
S. T. Hudson, of Algood has been here this week, mixing with his
many friends.
Mrs. L. T. Conatser is on the sick list.
Dr. McDonald of Monroe was in town today.
Burr Speck came in from Nashville Tuesday via automobile, which
he has just purchased. It's a Ford.
The Overton County Jail is now housing eight prisoners sent over from Federal court to serve out their time for violating the federal liquor laws.
V. B. Holland went to Nashville Saturday.
Latta Conway Loftis spent Sunday at Netherland.
Judge A. H. Roberts left Sunday for Nashville.
There is another Ford car in town, the property of Wm. Chatwell
Carver McCormick. Both of the cars are kept busy on the Algood-Livingston
route. It is said there will be two or three more autos in town
before the next new moon.
Mrs. Sallie Mayberry of Bennetts Ferry visited Mrs. E. C. Knight
last week.
L. D. Bohannon, C. J. Cullom, W. J. Chilton, and E. D. White went
to Nashville last week to hear the anti-saloon league speech delivered
at the Ryman auditorium by Ex-Gov. M. R. Patterson.
Show at Airdome tonight and tomorrow night May 5 & 6.
Benton M. Stanton has returned from a business trip to Putnam
county.
Chas. R. Broyles made a business trip to several Middle Tennessee
towns last week.
Paul French is assisting Postmaster Capps at the post office this
week.
Non-Resident Notice
To Sarah Buck
Caleb Buck
Vs
Sarah Buck
No. 1427-In Chancery Court at Jamestown, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from a bill which is sworn to, that
Sarah Buck is a non resident of the State; she is therefore hereby
required to appear on or before the 1st Monday in June next, before
the Clerk and Master, at his office in Jamestown, and made defense
to the bill filed against her by Caleb Buck or otherwise the bill
will be taken for confessed. It is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks in The Livingston Enterprise.
This 1st day of May 1915.
C. K. McBroom, C & M
Non-Resident Notice
Roxie Warren
Vs
Ben Warren
No. 613-In Chancery Court at Livingston, Tenn.
In this case, it appearing by the sheriff's returns that Ben
Warren the defendant is not to be found, he is therefore hereby
required to appear on or before the first Monday in June, next,
before the Clerk & Master at his office in Livingston Tenn.
And make defense to the bill filed against him in said court by
Roxie Warren or otherwise the bill be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise.
This May 5, 1915.
Jno. A. Hargrove, C & M
C. J. Cullom Sol. For Complt.
Order of Publication
To the unknown heirs of E. E. Clark
Decd. 1434
Nancy Williams
Vs
J. C. Mills et al
In the Chancery Court at Jamestown Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from an affidavits which is sworn to
that the unknown heirs of E. E. Clark Deceased are non-residents
of the State, they are therefore hereby required to appear on
or before the 1st Monday in June next, before the Clerk and Master;
at his office in Jamestown, and make defense to the bill filed
against them by Nancy Williams or otherwise the bill will be taken
for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise.
This 1st day of May, 1915.
C. K. McBroom, C. M.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
May 12, 1915
Moved to Overton
Large Lumber Mill to be
Operated Near Livingston
The large band lumber mill belonging to Ferguson, Smith &
Whitson is now being moved from Algood to the old McDonald mill
site at Nettle Carrier, about eight miles above Livingston, and
the owners hope to be able to start operation about June 1st.
There is said to be something like 4,000,000 feet of good timber
to be sawed in that vicinity, and of course this will mean a long
siege of cutting, sawing, hauling and shipping of lumber, and
the whole community will no doubt be benefited by same. The natural
outlet for this timber is via Livingston and the T. K. & N.
railroad; and we believe this will be the ultimate route decided
on, however, there is some talk of the lumber being moved out
in the other direction, that is carried to the Tennessee Central's
Wilder branch, by the aid of an incline tramway, or of the extension
of a tramway already in operation on the Davidson Hicks &
Green property. We do not believe this will be feasible however,
as the rough roads leading in that direction will more than overbalance
the distance in its favor. The road from here to the mill site
is one of the very best in the county for regular heavy traffic
of this character, especially during the winter months, when a
great deal of this hauling would be done.
Of course the mill operators will get their lumber out via the
cheapest route; and it behooves the citizens of Livingston to
be up and doing, and put this route's many advantages before them,
that all parties concerned may be mutually benefited. The T. K.
& N. railroad will doubtless make a fair, competitive rate
for this large amount of lumber to go over their line, and offer
any legitimate inducement with that end in view. Every business
man in Livingston will be more or less benefited, so let each
and every one use his influence in behalf of the Livingston route.
Lusitania Sunk
By German Submarines.
Many Parish in the Deep.
The British steamship Lusitania, one of the greatest passenger
vessels afloat was torpedoed and sunk by German submarines off
the coast of Ireland last Friday. About 1,500 lives were lost
in the disaster, and among them a number of prominent Americans.
Out of 188 Americans on board, only about 54 survive. All the
survivors of the ship number around 700. The ship's passengers
had no warning of pending danger, and were evidently drowned like
so many rats as the vessel sunk within twenty minutes after she
was struck with the torpedoes. The survivors were carried to Queenstown,
Ireland, where they are being cared for. It is stated that the
population of Germany are celebrating the sinking of the Lusitania,
and consider it one of the greatest feats of the war.
The people in this country are naturally very much wrought up
over the affair, and some are clammering for war, and are urging
the president to take steps in this direction; however the masses
of the people have every confidence in the President and believe
that he will do the wisest thing to be done in this crisis. He
has steered clear of trouble so far, and it is generally believed
that this incident, although admittedly a serious one, will not
be the cause of any trouble between the United States and Germany.
Gov. Rye in answer to an enquiry from one of the New York papers,
stated that Tennesseans have every confidence in President Wilson
and the administration and are willing that the Lusitania affair
be left with him. The General Assembly now in session at Nashville
passed resolutions Monday in support of the President's policy
in regard to the matter.
Germany has already sent messages of regret at the loss of so
many American lives, and no doubt will make all the formal apologies
possible in due course.
British ships are still making their regular passages across the
Atlantic as if nothing had occurred. People are still going back
and forth by the thousands on these ships, and doubtless will
continue to do so as long as they are allowed to. England's merchant
marine is the very essence of her existence as a nation, and if
it were to be permanently blocked her population would be starved
to death, for it is a well known fact that at normal times, she
never has more than six week's food supply within her own domain
to draw from.
Killing in Clay County
A moonshiner by the name of Bill Burks was fatally shot by Deputy
Collector W. H. Tyler in Clay county last Monday, and died yesterday
as result of the wound. A still was being raided by Tyler and
his assistants, and while they were destroying the utensils, the
man Burks attacked Tyler with an ax, and in order to save his
own life the officer shot. The still was located on Mill Creek,
Clay county, near the Jackson county line.
TWENTY YEARS AGO IN LIVINGSTON
From the filed of the Overton County Enterprise dated, Thursday,
May 23, 1895
Prof. Ed. Jared of Buffalo Valley was in town yesterday.
O. C. Conatser of Jamestown was in Livingston yesterday.
The "Old Guard" is nearly all ober this week-Granis
Prof. E. D. White of Hilham has been licensed to practice law.
Judge Smith is making the blind tiger and whiskey men quake and
tremble.
W. T. Goff has purchased half interest in T. E. Goffs drug store
and will be located in Livingston for a while.
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Local Brevities
Ernest Terry spent Sunday at Windle.
Joy Smith entertained the Seniors at the Sarah Preston Home
Friday evening, ice cream and cake was served at a late hour.
Howard Wright was in Algood Sunday.
Miss Lena Reagan entertained the Juniors at the home of Mrs. H.
Adkins Friday night, a three course menu was served.
Cato Taylor, Carl Maynord, Baalam Spicer, Clarence Arnold, Kelley
Peek, and Carlisle Coe motored to Fellowship Sunday.
Rev. W. M. Lantrip left Saturday for Gainesboro, where he will
hold a series of meetings for Rev. J. O. Crawford.
Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Howard of Algood visited relatives here Saturday
and Sunday.
Roscoe McGinnis returned Saturday from a trip to Nashville and
Carthage.
Oscar Clark of Algood was here on business Monday.
Mr. Colvert of the Waller Colvert Produce Co. was here Monday.
Mrs. Josh Kirk died last Thursday at her home at Butler's Landing after a week's illness. She had been in poor health for several years.
Mrs. T. Gillentine of Moodyville, passed through Tuesday en route to Nashville where she will undergo a surgical operation.
Mrs. Derthick Dead
Mrs. Alicia Derthick died at the home of her son, H. J. Derthick,
Indianapolis, May 1st. She was the mother of ten children, two
of whom, Prof. H. J. Derthick, of Indianapolis and Paul Derthick
of Stanton, KY, survive her, besides these there are several grand
children, a brother and sister who will sadly miss her. She had
been in delicate health for some time. Mrs. Derthick was much
loved by all who knew her and hew presence in any home was a benediction.
Local Companies in Civil War
We are reliably informed that fifty -four years ago today, Capt.
C. E. Myers left Livingston with a company of Confederate soldiers.
They marched from here to Celina where they were joined by another
company in command of Capt. Tim McHenry, and both companies then
proceeded to Nashville via flat boats on the Cumberland river;
joined the 8th Tennessee regiment at Nashville, and went to war.
These were the first two companies to be sent out of Overton County
to the Civil war, and each gave a good account of itself in the
four years of hard fighting that followed. The gallant leader
of the first named company is one of Livingston's most highly
respected citizens today, and is a Mexican war veteran as well.
Livingston R 2
Ell Cana Booker fell dead Saturday and was buried at old Bethel
Sunday.
Dave West of Oak Hill was here last week looking after sheep.
J. L. Robbins was in Livingston Saturday.
In an affray last Friday, Este Coffee shot Tom Holman in the arm.
There has been some old-time log rolling here this spring.
Rev. S. H. Flower who has been sick for some time is getting better.
The hardest hail storm in some years fell here last week.
Oats are looking better since the rains.
Vulcan.
Card of Thanks.
I desire through the columns of your valuable paper to announce
to our many friends expressions of our thankfulness for their
loyal support rendered me in the late piano contest at the Booster
Store closing 8th inst. I shall never cease to be grateful. At
the same time, I feel no ill will toward those who saw fit to
vote for my opponents, they were merely exercising their rights.
Again thanking you all. I am your true friend.
Price Deck
Camp Fire Girls
The Camp Fire girls, twelve in number, with Miss Nell Cook as
leader; gave a picnic Saturday afternoon at Drapers spring.
All indulged in pleasures of out-door life, and an interesting
game of ball was also much enjoyed. A five the guest were entertained
with an interesting programme by the Camp Fire Girls, then a table
was spread, where an abundance of good eatables were served.
The Camp Fire Girls had as their invited guest on this outing.
Rev. Leland Cook, Prof. Ben E. Holroyd, Mesdames Eastland and
Carlock, Misses Lizzie Dave, Olga Conatser Hayes, Mary Officer
and Carrie Myers.
Rifle Association
The Livingston Rifle Association meets regularly on Tuesday evening
of each week, and the interest among the members is growing rapidly.
They are doing some splendid shooting, and the association average
promises to be very satisfactory. The following officers have
been elected for the current year: Harry Adkins, president, Morris
Roberts, vice-president, Philip Wheat, Sec. & Treas.
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Automobile For Hire
I have recently purchased
An Automobile, and will run
Same in connection with my
Livery business. Moderate
Rates and good Service.
Give me a trial.
A. W. Speck
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Mrs. Davidson, of Celina is the guest of her sister, Mrs. B.
M. Stanton.
Miss Floretta M. South, of The Elk Creek Training School, Elk
Creek, Va., is in Livingston for the commencement exercises, Miss
South taught music for several years at L. A. and her many friends
are glad to have her visit them.
Mrs. John Goulsby and children are visiting Mrs. Will Journaging
at Algood.
Pack French and wife of Nashville are here visiting Mr. French's
parents.
Mrs. Green of Hilham is the guest of Mrs. John Bullock.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Deck, who left their home in California for
Livingston some few days ago are snow bound in Arizona.
Lester Deck, who has been attending Carson-Newman college at Jefferson
City is at home.
Mawrus Groce, of Byrdstown, was here last week shaking hands with
his many friends.
Miss Carrie Quall who has been teaching school at Crawford for
the past eight months is at home for her vacation.
G. A. Petitt, of Lebanon, was here last week.
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KEEP KOOL
Come to my Fount. I serve the best ICE CREAM AND SODA IN TOWN,
"The FOUNT with running water"
(SANITARY.)
RAY BURKS, Druggist
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Mrs. Charlie Parris and children of Byrdstown, were guests of
Mrs. W. J. Chilton last week.
Miss Dora Myers who has been visitng home folks at this place
for some time has returned to her home at Cookeville, she was
accompanied by her sister, Miss Julia.
Prof. R. E. Sims and Houston Roberts spent Saturday at Windle
fishing.
Miss Melia Pierce has returned from a few months stay in Algood.
Miss Addieville Huddleston, of Cookeville, is the guest of her
cousin, Miss Myrtle Kinnaird.
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Urged to give Another Day for
LIVINGSTON
Dr. D. Garfinkle,
The Eye Specialist, of Nashville, is urged by many people to give
at least one more day for our town. He consented to be all day
Saturday, May 15, 1915 at the Parlor of the Commercial hotel,
EYE EXAMINATION AND CONSULTATION FREE TO ALL. APPOINTMENTS SOLICITED.
If your eyes are weak, near-sighted, farsighted, if you suffer
with Neuralgia, Headache, or Astigmatism; call on him. He is an
expert in fitting glasses to all defective eyes, and his prices
are reasonable for first-class work. Dr. Garfinkle refers you
to his late patrons whom you can see every day in the week.
Ask Them About His Work
Mr. Thomas B. Copeland, Mr. A. L. Dale, Mr. W. M. Hunter, Mr.
Daniel Phillips, Mrs. Emma Gilpatrick, Mrs. E. T. Kuykendall,
Mrs. J. C. Thomas, Mrs. J. G. Webb, Mrs. E. Gore, Mrs. Maggie
Pettie, Mrs. B. Eubank, Mrs. A. A. Qualls, Mrs. P. Terry, Miss
Belle Maddux, and dozens of pleased patrons all over Overton Co.
Dr. Garfinkle can be seen Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the
Parlors of the Commercial Hotel
Livingston, Tennessee.
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J. M. Birdwell has secured the assistance of Mr. Jack Boust of LaFayette, Tennessee in the operation of the Air dome, Mr. Foust is expected to arrive Saturday.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
May 19, 1915
W. Y. Bennett, Editor & Publisher
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RIDE IN A FORD
(Picture of Car)
A FORD Car will go anywhere a horse and buggy will go and at less
than horse and buggy expense.
Goes over any and all of your roads, - Hills, Creeks, Rocks, Mudholes,
- Anything that comes along - The FORD goes right on.
The FORD will pull five men up that rough, rocky, steep crooked
Tower hill on the Livingston and Celina road.
The reason you don't already own one is because you don't know
what it will do.
Ask Us To Show You
Prices on New Model Fords, F. O. B.
Touring Car (Five Passenger)
New Model ….. $490
Roadster (Two Passenger)
New Model …..$440
Write or Telephone B. C. Hix,
LaFayette, Tenn.
Macon, Jackson, Clay and Overton Counties.
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Livingston R 2
Farmers are getting ready to plow over corn.
Henry Robbins and family visited Bill Smith at Monroe Sunday.
Misses Mattie and Julie Swnat was the week end guests of their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Richardson.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Melton, of Willow Grove visited Mr. and Mrs.
E. E. Smith last week.
Rev. Van Smith failed to meet his appointment at Taylors X Roads
Sunday.
A small child of Jobie Martin who has been sick for some time
is better.
Mai.
The Dixie Highway route is to be decided on at Chattanooga tomorrow, when the delegates from the several states interested meet in the mountain city. We hope the route decided on will be through this part of the country, but feel sure that which ever way it goes or comes that it will prove a boon not only to the section through which it traverses, but the whole country in general, as it will doubtless be a great impetus to good road building from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Livingston Academy Programme
Fiske-Staggs Chapel
Tuesday Evening, May 18th, 1915, At 7:30 o'clock
A Country Law Suit
Justice of the Peace … Jesse Lee Dillon
Plaintiff-Spludge……. John Bilbrey
Defendant-Fudge …… Willie Reagan
Attorney for Plaintiff .. John Harvey Lea
Attorney for Defendant…..Clarence
Hankins
Witnesses…Buldge-Herchel Ferginson
Jinks-Creed Arnold
Smith-Hulbert Lynn
Jury: Allen Freeman- Foreman, Robert Mitchell, Pleas Huddleston,
O'Dell Speck, Dittro Lollar, Spurgeon Guthrie, Gradis Winningham,
Elbert Cole, Hillard Phillips, Edgar Yound, Herchel Smith, Lee
Armitage Breeding.
Sludge accuses Fudge of borrowing a sugar kettle from him during
"sugar season", and of failing to return the kettle
because of its cracked condition. Mr. Spludge brings action to
recover damage of $1.50.
Jury decides Fudge must have the kettle fixed; Buldge and Jinks
pay for the cost of fixing; and Spludge pay for the cost of the
lawsuit.
Miss Williams
Flower Drill
Pauline Mofield …. Maloa Gibson
Zoe May ………… Ruby Dale
Mildred Chilton….. Mabel Bilbrey
Verta Winningham.. Jessie Officer
Thelma Wright ….. Odie Speck
Maggie Webb……. Roxie Ledbetter
Velma Ramsey….. Ethel Reneau
Maude Bilbrey …. May Smith
Miss Legg
In The Union Depot
Mrs. Brown and Johnnie…..
Etta Gunnels
Hilard Phillips
Ticket Agent ……. Curtis Stonecipher
Depot Agent ……. Bruce Estes
Man at Lunch and Candy Stand..
… Herchel Furgerson
Bootblack……… Creed Arnold
Mrs. Snyder and daughter, Miranda……
……………… Artie Winningham
Lilly Bowden
Mrs. Larkin …… Veo Hogue
Miss Sophia Piper.. Nora Bowden
Mr. Jones ………. Earl May
Woman and Baby.. Edith Kenly
Uncle John …….. Wm. Reagan
Josiah Potter and wife, Nancy..
………… James Ferrill
Ollie Keeton
Mr. Armstrong …Booze Garrett
Five Small children..
Clarence Hankins
Willie Bowden
Creed Arnold
Ruby Reneau
Three School Girls Lilly May Hankins
Etta Gunnels
Mamie Stockton
Dude …………………. Harry Mofield
Mrs. A. Hummer … Artie Winningham
Mr. & Mrs. Martindale.. Wm. Reagan
Edith Kinly
Bride and Groom ….. Edison Smith
Stella Webb
Two Young Ladies … Ova Copeland
Rebecca Lee
Two Young Men ….. Harry Mofild
McClure Stephens
Cassy, Jupiter, and Father..
Mabel Chilton
Clarence Hankins
James Ferrill
College Quartett…. Chas. Wells
Jesse Mitchel
Frank Deck
Sherlie Gunnel
Lilly, Eliza, George and Mr. White.
Clarence Deck
Beulah Webb
Earl May
McClure Stephens
Harold and Flossie .. Joseph Mitchell
Margaret Tinsly
Mr. Linton and wife.. Wm. Reagan
Burnice Ledbetter
Miss Officer
Sulphur
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. C. Underwood, of New Middleton, visited relatives
and friends last week at this place & Oak Hill.
J. B. Ledford and son, Willis, of Blackmans Fork visited relatives
at this place and Windle, latter part of the week.
Cash Poston, of Livingston visited his mother one night last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ray spent one night last week with Mr. Ray's
parents.
Addison Hodge was on the sick list a few days last week but is
reported some better.
F_ee
Dr. and Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Peyton Robertson, Mrs. Lamb, Mr. Allan,
all of Nashville, are guest at the Sarah Preston Hall.
The following marriage licenses were issued from the County
Court Clerk's office during last week:
L. E. Eerrill to Nettie Davis
A. B. Copeland to Ana Ledbdter (sic)
Ernest Ashburn to Ada Vaughn
W. A. Needman to Bertha Peterman.
Miss Reta Clark of Clarksville, Ind., is the guest of Miss Nene Cook.
Local Brevities
Judge A. H. Roberts is in Wartburg, Morgan County this week holding
chancery court.
Miss Gertrude Officer who has been attending Ward-Belmont College
at Nashville, returned home Saturday.
Mrs. Shirley Keisling and daughter, Christine, of Henard, are
the guest of Mrs. A. G. Keisling.
Miss Katie Cook, of Hilham is the guest of her aunt Mrs. R. L.
Mitchell.
Miss Anne D. Neil, of Nashville, is the guest of Mrs. A. B. Qualls
this week.
Mrs. Denton Bilbrey of Algood is visiting Mrs. Burr Smith.
Mrs. Frank Turner of Algood is visiting her sister Mrs. R. H.
Hankins.
Wm Guthrie of Crossville came over with the Crossville Base ball
team, and is attending the commencement exercises at Livingston
Academy.
A. J. Mofield went to Nashville Sunday, and returned yesterday
in a new ford automobile, which he purchased while away. He was
accompanied by W. H. Winningham, who drove the car from Nashville
yesterday.
The passenger traffic of rail and motor has been exceedingly heavy
for the past ten days.
Haskell Womack of Cookeville was in town Friday night.
Carl Maynord was in Cookeville Sunday.
Frank Sutton, of Granville, is at the Commercial Hotel this week.
Misses Anna and Mable Copeland and Lora Speck, of Monterey are
visiting Mrs. J. A. Oakley.
B. C. Hix of LaFayette is here bustling among the automobile prospects,
and threatens to place a few more Fords here before the season
is over.
Mr. Upchurch of Mangum Okla. Who has been visiting his mother
for the past few months, returned Wednesday: Mr. Upchurch is at
present working for the Case Machine Company.
Robert Oakley returned Friday from a business trip to Nashville.
J. H. Loftis and son "Tub" have returned from Celina
where they have been for several days.
M. H. Gunter of Gunter was in town the latter part of last week.
Mrs. Philip Wheat and daughters Melba and Winnie visited relatives
at Oakley.
Mr. and Mrs. Newman, of Fayetteville, are the guests of Mrs. Floyd
McCormack.
Mrs. Loyd Speck, of Bushing, is spending a few days in Livingston
with relatives.
Miss Effie Speck of Algood is visiting friends here this week.
"Pat" Murphy, of Hilham is here this week.
Miss Anna Minot, of Cookeville is the guest of Mrs. J. Henson
Myers.
Misses Minnie Draper and Lola Young, of Gainesboro are guest of
the Misses Dale at the Commercial Hotel.
Carson Hampton of Algood, is here this week.
Atty-Gen. W. R. Officer is in Cookeville this week attending Criminal
court.
Dixie Smith didn't go to Algood Sunday.
Clarence Arnold, Ernest Terry, Hassel Oakley, Carson Guthrie and
Lee Johnson motored to Windle Sunday.
Miss Leila Moore, of Algood is the guest of Miss Margaret Bilbrey.
Willard Maynord was in Cookeville Saturday.
Frank Speck, of Watertown, is spending a few days with home folks.
Dr. W. M. Breeding officiated at two very important events last Sunday:-Born to Harvey Gore and wife, a boy; Dock Carmack and wife, a boy.
Letter From Esterline, Texas
Dear Editor: I'm writing you from my Texas home, hoping this will
be read by some of the young people 'mid the purple tinted hills
of Tennessee.
It is a very beautiful place here, with the prairie covered with
wild flowers, and the sweet green grass. But to me there is nothing
half so dear, as those creeks, meadows, hills and trees of my
native state. I know it is quiet impossible to mix with the great
outside world there, but read, read good books. I want to say
I know very little myself, but I would not exchange even that
little, and be compelled to drag out my life without some knowledge
of the world. I live in Ophir's land of gold by reading and exercising
my mind to some extent, I get bright glimpses of the outside world
in my imagination; I travel through many climes; I visit bright
eastern lands; I talk with men and women of every race and creed;
I hear the old world fables from their lips; I become acquainted
with their lives, their very thoughts, I can picture their faces,
their clothes, then my fancy carries me northward to the mysterious
regions of ice and snow. I can travel over those wide and rock
bound plains where night reigns for months. I can watch the short
arc__ summer begin; I see the rare flowers and the tiny mosses
of that far off land expand and bloom under the sun that shines
for two months long. My body is here confined within the limits
of a small town, but through the blessed influence of books, my
mind can break its narrow confines and roam the wide, wide world.
I can hear the gentle lapping of the banks of the Bosphorous,
and watch the vulture flight through the amber sky, far above
the river's restless waters. I can stand on the deck of a ship
when the sun has gone down, beneath the broad expanse of water
and look into the star-studded arch above me and dream of a land
where the years of eternity roll and where there is no tomorrow.
Channing expresses my sentiments exactly when he says: "It
is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior
minds and their invaluable means of communication are in reach
of all."
I am so glad of books. They are voiced of the distant, and the
dead books give to all who will faithfully use them, the society,
the spiritual presence of the best and greatest of our race. So
my dear young friend, wisely improve the present. Is it thine.
Read, and read good books.
Milton will cross your threshold and sing to you of Paradise.
Shakespere (sic) will open to you the works of imagination and
the working of the human heart. It is Douglas Jerrold who said,
"A Book filthy (sic) chosen is a lise (sic) long friend.
Vera L. Cook Wright
Honors Earned By Large Number of Pupils at Livingston Academy
On last Thursday evening the commencement exercises of Livingston
Academy were conducted in the large Fiske-Staggs chapel, which
was filled with patrons and friends of the school.
Diplomas were awarded to the graduating class and medals to thirty
of the pupils.
The graduating class was composed of the following: Miss Minnie
Irwin, valedictorian, who aquitted herself with high honors in
the delivery of her oration "Barrabus Released." Miss
Sallie Bilbrey made a very pleasing delivery of :The Task of Tennessee;"
while Carlisle Coe and Roy J. Smith proved their oratorical powers
by delivering "Modern Monitor and the " Other Me."
The following pupils of Livingston Academy were recipients of
gold medals for perfect records during the term just completed.
Deportment, attendance at school and Sunday school, and all other
things that go to make up the perfect pupil were considered, and
it was indeed a fine showing for the student body that so many
earned this much coveted award;-
Iva Smith, Nil_rod Estes, Albert Brown, Loma Young, Ova Smith;
Era Reragan, Ethel Speakman, Maloa Gibson, Clarence Hankins, Lillie
May Hankins, Lillie Speakman, Bonzie Reagan, Leila Bell Dale,
Edith Kaykendall, Myrtle Gillentine, Grayden Kuykendall, Edgar
Young, Zoe May, Hester Moredock, Mamie Stockton, Rhior McGee,
Willie Reagan, Allie White, Anne Carlock, Lula Young, Bessie Johnson,
Arvin Thrasher, Gladstone White, Audie Bilbrey, Mary Price Miller,
Lena Reagan, Minnie Irwin.
Practically every newspaper in the United States applauded President Wilson's note to Germany except a few German papers. Hadn't they better go slow? There is no such animal now as a German-American-Giles County Record.
Netherland
Jeff Bilbrey died the 16th after a lingering illness. The remains
were intered in the Webb grave yard on the 17th.
Will and Richard Poteet, who have been attending school in Cookeville
are at home on vacation.
Miss Va_lie Morgan, of Cookeville is visiting her brother, J.
M. Morgan.
Miss Esther Henson has returned from a weeks visit in Cookeville.
Mrs. J. A. Webb, of New Orleans La is visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eldridge, are the parents of a new girl.
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Hood were in Cookeville last week.
"Pinkie Prim"
Livingston R 2
R. L. Windle and Alfred, were here last week buying hogs.
Mrs. Bob Melton is quite sick.
Misses Ava and Colva Allred visited Mrs. Joe Allred Sunday.
Miss Nettie Lewis visited Mrs. Willie Judd Sunday.
Rev. Everet Eaton filled M. E. C. S: Pulpit a X roads Sunday.
Vulcan
Dr. D. Garfinkle, of Nashville, was here Monday.
J. H. Myers is in Clay county this week.
On account of the rain, the big four-reel play was not produced
at the Air dome last night as advertised. If the weather conditions
are favorable, the show will e put on tonight and should be greeted
by a large crowd.
Mrs. Oscar Clark was here from Algood last week.
Miss Nellie Cook left Tuesday for her home at Topeka, Kans. To
spend the vacation months.
Byrd Bohannon is home from Castle Heights to spend his vacation.
Messrs E. Cash Estes and W. Lee Johnson, were bicycle riding Monday
afternoon for their health.
Messr "Peck" Taylor and Alex Van Trease spent Saturday
and Sunday in Celina.
Dr. W. M. Breeding is in Nashville this week.
Thurston Sewell who has been attending school at L. A. has returned
to his home at Willow Grove.
Benton Fleming returned Monday from Spencer where he attended
the closing exercises at Burris College.
Miss Floretta South has returned to her home at Jett, Ky., after
a short visit with friends here.
Miss Pearl Johnson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Nade Hul, at Carthage.
Local Brevities
Herman Estes of Harriman is here visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Lewis Poston is visiting her son Bob Poston this week.
Jas. Shirley of Cookeville is here on business.
Eld. Leland Cook accompanied his sister as far as Nashville on
her way home.
Mrs. Dr. Moore, of Algood, was the guest of the Misses Maynord
last week.
Mrs. Dr. Sidwell, of Fox Springs passed through Saturday enroute
.
(I think the rest of this entry was down the page, so I will include
it here.)
Home from Spenser where she had been to attend the closing exercises
at Burrit College.
Miss Nell Hampton, of Algood visited friends here the latter part
of last week.
Miss Sadie Dean Roberts, who has been attending Sullens College
for Young Ladies, at Bristol, Va., is home for her vacation.
Herchel Maynord is spending a few days in Algood this week.
Rev. Lantrip will fill the pulpit at the Methodist Church Sunday
morning and evening.
Miss Lona Looper, of Ft. Collins, Colo., is visiting her mother,
and sisters here.
P. L. Mitchell, of Nashville is spending a few days with his family.
Mrs. W. C. Officer and daughter Elise, of Monterey, are visiting
Mrs. Officer's mother, Mrs. M. D. Miller.
Miss Beuna Maynord came up from Algood last week and spent the
night with her patents at the Maynord house.
Mrs. Edna Ashenhurst sons Joe and Hall, left Sunday for a visit
with relatives at Burkesville and other places in Kentucky.
Misses Ruth and Lucile Myers, of Windle, visited their sister,
Mrs. M. J. Qualls last week.
Miss Effie Windle has returned to her home at Monroe after a few
days visit with relatives.
Tom and Gideon Low, of Cookeville, passed through town Tuesday
enroute to the upper counties.
Dave Conatser, of Cookeville, was here last week with relatives.
Judge A. H. Roberts is at home for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mofield and family left Sunday for Chestnut
Mound, Granville, Lebanon, Nashville, and other points. They motored
through the country in Mr. Mofield's new automobile.
M. C. Sidwell, of Celina was here Sturday en route home from Nashville.
Miss Ina Myers is visiting Mrs. H. M. Cornwell at Algood this
week.
Mrs. W. M. Lamtrip and children left last week for Gainesboro,
to be with her husband who is holding a meeting at that place.
Gapt. G. W. Stephens, of Vernon, Ky., is here with his daughter,
Mrs. E. C. Knight.
The recent rains have done much good toward starting crops of all kinds to growing, and livening up generally. The local automobile traffic has been considerably flustrated on account of the roads being muddy and slick, however they have been making trips at intervals and endeavoring to take care of the travels as best they could. The train which has been stopped since Saturday resumed its regular run this morning, after having had the engine thoroughly everhauled, and ___ first-class order.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
June 2, 1915
Letter From Putnam County on Dixie Highway Route
Editor Livingston Enterprise,
Livingston, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Your article on the Dixie Highway is timely and to the point.
The route along the Cumberland Mountains through Sequatchie, Bledsoe,
Cumberland, across the eastern section of Putnam county and through
Overton and Pickett or Fentress and Pickett is the logical route
from the north to the south, and in the opinion of those who are
more anxious to see a great direct highway from the Great Lakes
through our Dixie land than they are to wind it around and cross
both ends of the State in order to reach certain interests, is
the one that will ultimately be built and be known in reality,
if not in name as the direct route through Dixie.
Some two years ago, when the agitation for the Memphis to Bristol
highway was at its heights, this county made a proposition in
good faith, and had the route through this section been adopted,
it would have now been a reality instead of a failure as now happens
to be the case. The two routes selected through Tennessee, each
of which is claimed to be known as the Dixie Highway, will end
about the same way. It occurs to me that the decision, as rendered
at Chattanooga, whereby the routes were divided and extended east
and west, adding to the distance anywhere from 75 to 100 miles
from the direct route across the Cumberland Mountains, has taken
away from the enterprise the force and energy that would have
been exerted, had one direct, or even one indirect route, been
selected. Now the thing for us to do who are interested in this
matter and are proposing to do the part that will bring about
results is to begin meeting some time in the near future and call
together at some convenient point men from these various counties
and agree to build our route with the help of that wonderful road
enthusiast in Chattanooga, Mr. C. E. James, who is the originator
and promoter of the Dixie Highway project and who has been so
badly treated in this selection, and there is no doubt in my mind
but that we will ultimately get the route and the travel between
the north and south, which is the result hoped for. Putnam county
stands ready to do her part. What say you for Overton?
Yours very truly,
Jas. N. Cox
Killed in Storm
Mrs. Pearl Western and baby were killed by falling timbers when
the house in which they were living, in Jackson county near Whitleyville
was undermined by a heavy down pour of rain, one day last week.
Two other children escaped unhurt.
Painfull Accident-Ex-Sheriff Collins Gets Bullet in Leg
Ex-Sherriff J. O. Collins was the victim of a most painful accident
last Saturday night, when he accidentally shot himself with a
38 revolver. Mr. Collins, who is acting in the capacity of deputy
sheriff, was preparing to go out in search of some law breakers,
and had borrowed a revolver for another party who was going with
him; he was just entering the front gate of Elliot Copeland, and
in reaching to open the gate with the same hand in which he held
the scabboted revolver, the fire arm in some way slipped out and
fell to the stone steps and discharged. The ball went through
the leg of Mr. Collins just below the knee, it struck the edge
of the bond, breaking off several pieces. Dr. M. B. Capps was
called at once. He dressed the wound after which Mr. Collins was
removed to his home. Late reports state that he is getting on
as well as could be expected and that he hopes to be out before
long. The accident will be deeply regretted by the people of Overton
county, there is no better known or more popular man within its
borders than "Jude" Collins.
Deck-Butt
Miss Mattie Burks Deck and Mr. Buford Thompson Butt were quietly
married on Monday afternoon May 24th, at 1:30 P.M. at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Snoddy of Cook Place, a number of close
friends being present. Rev. B. L. Lyle of Lebanon, performed the
ceremony. The bride was attractively dressed in white satin messalin
trimmed with oriental lace and carried a very beautiful boquet
of brides roses and lilies of the valley.
The room was decorated with ferns, roses and other cut flowers.
After the ceremony the bride and groom left for the home of the
groom near Franklin, Tenn., where they will spend a few days and
will return to their home at Cook Place where the groom is connected
with the Davidson Hicks & Green Co. at their lumber operation.
Kadell-Kritchfield
The Kadell-Kritchfield show now in progress is one of the best
popular priced attractions that Livingston people have had the
opportunity to enjoy in a long while. The show is under canvas,
and the large seating capacity will undoubtedly be taxed to its
utmost, if the weather clears up for the remainder of the week.
It is a really good show, and well worth seeing.
After considering the situation for nearly a year, Italy has
come to the conclusion that she has been driven to war.
The June brides are beginning to bud out, and the Frisco hotels
are expecting their bridal suites to be in great demand this season.
The wet days and damp nights of the past week put the automobile
brigade out of action temporarly, however, as Abe Martin would
say, it gave the owners a chance to put their Fords in tune.
Local Brevities
Dr. J. Doak Capps was in Byrdstown Saturday on professional business.
Benton M. Stanton has been in Pickett County for the past week.
Misses King, Stoy, and Asbell of Livingston Academy, left Monday
for their respective homes.
J. H. Loftis of Netherland was in town first of the week.
Latta Conway "Tub" Loftis left Monday for a visit to
relatives and friends in Jackson county.
Lester and Frank Deck left Monday for Wichita Falls, Texas, where
they expect to work in the harvest fields.
Fletcher White has sold his remaining interest in the Livingston
Roller Mills to Terry & Allen, who are now the sold proprietors
of this establishment.
W. R. Officer spent Sunday with his family here.
Mrs. Philip Wheat Sr and family of Cookeville, visited the family
of Philip Wheat Jr. last week.
Benton M. Johnson of Cookeville was here last week.
Talking pictures at the big tent show Wednesday and Thursday.
Prof. Ely Story from near Monterey, attended the Teachers Examination
here this week.
A. J. Mofield and family returned yesterday afternoon from an
extended trip to Lebanon and Nashville.
The little son of J. F. Bledsoe who has been quite sick for the
past week is better.
Carl Mofield, who has been attending school at Castle Heights,
is home for the vacation.
Misses Lillie and Pauline Dale will return from Murfreesboro today
where they have been attending the State Normal for the past five
months.
Change of program every night at the big tent show.
Don't fail to see re production of the Titanic disaster at the
Kadell-Critchfield show Friday night. Also Willard-Johnson prize
fight and other good features.
S. D. Bilyeu of Hilham gave us a call yesterday afternoon.
J. W. Cash of Nashville, is spending a few days here with is mother
and other relatives.
M. V. Bilbrey, of Eagle Creek, was here Friday of last week on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Brinkley Hogan of Willow Grove passed through here
last week on their way to Oklahoma.
Miss Myrtle Kinnard of this office is visiting her mother in Cookeville
this week.
"Peck" Taylor has accepted a position with Fleming &
Myers.
"Rube" Mitchell happened to a painful accident one evening
last week.
C. C. Cannon and family of Iowa spent several days here last week
visiting Mrs. Harry Atkins.
The sinking of the Lusitania by German submarine will be realistically
produced at the Kadell-Critchfield show Saturday night. Also scenes
from the European war.
J. Russell of Chinute passed through town Sunday.
C. J. & J. E. Cullom returned from Nashville Tuesday.
Miss Buena Maynord came over from Algood Sunday to visit home
folks.
Carl Maynord was in Algood Sunday.
Fletcher and J. A. M. White, Bob Poston, Charles Mitchell,
and Dr. J. Doak Capps left Sunday for Richmond, Norfolk, Washington
and other eastern cities. The party expects to be gone about a
week; they will attend the United Confederate Veterans re union
at Richmond which is now in progress.
"Bishop" McCulley left Monday for Chattanooga, having
accepted a position in a manufacturing establishment in that city.
His many friends wish him much success in his new field.
Cookeville Route 7
We have had two months drouth which was broken on the 22nd, wheat
and oats will make almost a failure, garden and truck patches
has been suffering for rain.
Cas Bilbrey died on the 4th and John Dickens died on the 5th.
Miss A. C. Brown is on the sick list this week.
Miss Oma Oelson is no better at this writing.
Preaching at Hardy's Chapel last Sunday a large crowd in attendance.
T. J. Morton lost a fine mare last week.
S. H. Bowers and Alex Hull visited in Jackson county last week.
J. J. Dickerson was at this place on the 23.
Henry Warden and Oscar Stone, of Sulphur, was here on the 23rd.
W. D. Letner is visiting in Putnam county last five days.
Jo Hide
Prohibition Lecture
Hon. Peter Turney Hiett of Nashville is here this week, making
arrangements to deliver a lecture on national prohibition. The
lecture will likely be delivered at the court house Saturday afternoon.
Howard Bohanon who has been attending C. & N. College is home for the vacation
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
June 9, 1915
W. Y. Bennett, Editor & Publisher
Corn Club Prizes
To be Awarded to the Winning Contestants of Boys Club in 1915
1st Prize-Free trip to State Fair for one week. Given by Mrs.
P. E. Clark, Pres. T. K. & N. R. R.
2nd Prize-$25.00 in Gold. Given by Mrs. P. E. Clark, Pres. T.
K. & N. RR.
3rd Prize-$25.00 Gold Watch. Given by the following Livingston
Lawyers: A. H. Roberts, W. R. Officer, C. J. Cullom.
4th Prize-$20.00 in Cash. Given by County Official.
5th Prize-One pair of thoroughbred pigs. Given by T. B. Copeland,
Cashier Citizens Band, and Walter Wilson.
6th Prize-$10.00 in Cash. Given by Livingston Merchants: Bilbrey
& Landen Hwd. Co., J. A. Young, Hargrove & Mofield Hwd.
Co. and Fleming & Myers.
7th Prize-One Boy's Saddle
8th Prize-One Waterman of Parker's $5.00 Fountain Pen. Given by
B. & O. Drug Company
Last a prize of not less than $3.00 for every boy falling below
prize No. 8, who submits his reports, exhibits his 10 ears of
corn at the court house on the date set for the exhibit and complies
with the rules and regulations provided for the boys corn club.
Chas. C. Gore, County Chairman
Boys Corn Club.
Walter Wilson, County Secty.
Farmers Union
Killed His Father
Richard Cleghorn, of Dry Valley, Putnam county was killed by his
son Ike Cleghorn last Sunday. Reports say that the young man's
mother was remonstrating with him about his conduct, and that
he used some very abusive language for which his father corrected
him, thereupon he turned on the old man with a hoe, striking him
on the head. The skull was crushed, and he died the following
day. A warrant has been sworn out for young Cleghorn who disappeared
after the tragedy.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dow Waller on Monday night, June 7th a 12 pound boy.
Willie Coleson of Willowgrove was in town the first of the week on business.
BRYAN RESIGNS
Sec. of State Wm. J. Bryan has resigned from the Cabinet, according
to late dispatches from Washington. Reason given for his action
is that he does not agree with President Wilson's Note to Germany,
believing that it is too strong an indictment against the German
government, and is of the opinion that same may embroil the United
States in the present war.
Orley Bilbrey, of Sesser, Ill, is here on a visit to relatives
and friends.
Lee Johnson is in Carthage visiting relatives.
Misses Lillie and Maggie Bilbrey are visiting friends in Nashville.
Prof. Kittrell of Algood was in town this week.
I have recently purchased a new Edison Moving Picture machine
and will install same in the Air Dome theater this week, and hope
to be ready for operation by the latter part of the week.
J. M. Birdwell, Mgr.
Mr. and Mrs. Shockney, of Lebanon, are here the guests of friends.
C. C. Pitts spent Sunday in Watertown.
'Tis said that the bootleggers have again budded out in Livingston, but the officers of the law are nipping them and the crop will not be a large one.
President Wilson's note to Germany is a strong document and to the point. Its tone is friendly but firm and gives the Tuetons a chance to be good, but good they must be, or take the natural consequences.
Local Brevities
A Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman was held Monday,
June 7th, and the following business transacted:
School Directors for the ensuing year: J. C. Bilbrey, W. R. Officer,
W. R. Smith, J. A. Hargrove, W. T. Goff and Frank Smith.
Milton Mordock was elected Alderman in lieu of B. O. Smith, who
is now outside the corporation.
The Board of Alderman authorized Mayor Guthrie to pay interest
on the $10,000 bond debt.
A number of tax releases were issued.
Judge Roberts left Sunday for Cookeville, where he will hold
chancery court during the whole month of June.
B. C. Hex of LaFayette, the hustling Ford dealer was in Livingston
Thursday of last week.
B. M. Fleming, who went to Murfreesboro last week to work on the
Grading Committee came home this week.
He stated that all papers from Overton county were graded when
he got there.
He didn't seem to know if there were any failures from this county;
but state a large number failed from other counties. He thinks
all teachers will get their grade this week as they were done
grading when he left.
Geo. Lea and Benton Fleming returned from Nashville Sunday.
Mrs. Bob Poston returned Sunday from a visit to relatives in Putnam
County.
Mrs. C. E. Freeman and children visited friends at Algood last
week.
Rev. Cates held the regular services at the Baptist church Sunday.
"Uncle" Josua Chilton returned Sunday from a visit to
friends near Rickman.
Paul Capps spent several days in Nashville last week.
The Livingston party of gentlemen who attended the United Confederate
reunion at Richmond, Va., returned Sunday. All report a large
time.
Dixie Smith and Ernest Terry were in Algood Sunday.
Dr. Thomas Moore of Algood was in Livingston the latter part of
last week.
County Attorney E. L. Ferrill of Nettle Carrier gave us a pleasant
call Monday.
J. W. Crabtree of Windle was in town first of the week.
Miss Myrtle Kinnaird has returned after a week's visit to relatives
at Cookeville.
Miss Willis Harris left Monday for Peoria, Illinois, where she
will join a party of friends, with whom she will go to San Francisco,
to the Panama-Pacific exposition.
Delinquent Tax Sale
On the first Monday in July next, at the Court House door in Livingston,
Overton County Tennessee, I will offer for sale at public outcry,
to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, all the Relal
Estate belonging to the delinquent taxpayers for the year 1914.
Said sale will begin at one o'clock p.m., and if not completed
on said date, will be continued from day to day until completed.
The following is a list of such delinquents, the district in which
the property is situated, and the number of acres in each tract:
1st District
W. C. Ashborn 3 tract, No. 1 bounded as follows, on the north
by Bilbrey, south by county line, east by Reed, west by Ashborn;
containing 100 acres, assessed at $500. Tract No. 2, bounded on
the north by Wightman, south by Daniels, east by Bilbrey, west
by Matthews, containing 80 acres, assessed at $400. Tract No.
3; bounded on the north by Ashburn, south by Bilbrey, east Ashburn;
west Ferguson, containing 125 acres, assessed a $500. Total $100,
Tax $25.80.
Andy Fifer (Colored) 1 tract, bounded as follows-North, by Poteet,
south by Smith, east by Bohannon, west by Williford, containing
23 acres, assessed at $100. Tax $25.80
C. P. Miller 1 tract, bounded as follows: North by Breeding, south
by Cobble, east by Breeding, west by Miller, containing 35 acres,
valued at $100; tax $1.70.
C. T. Miller, one tract, bounded as follows:- North by Cannon,
south by Young, east by Young, West by Moore. Containing 9 acres,
assessed at $20, tax 34 cents.
2nd District
W. H. Matthews, one tract, bounded as follows:-North by Matthews;
South by Matthews, east by Matthews, west by Matthews. Containing
2 acres, assessed at $10., tax 17 cents.
Keeton Webb - 3 town lots in Windle, Tennessee. Assessed at $60,
tax $1.02.
3rd District
G. W. Garrett 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Murphy, south
be Christian; east by Bullock, west by Bullock, containing 2 acres,
valued at $70, tax $1.19.
W. C. Gore - 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Maxwell, south
by Neeley, east by Ogletree, west by Brown, containing 55 acres,
valued at $250, tax $4.55.
Heirs of A. J. Reed - 1 tract bounded as follows: on the north
by Howard, south by Neely, east by Holman, west by Brown, containing
50 acres, value $400, tax $1.70.
Heirs of H. J. Staggs 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Langford,
south by Stover, east by Eldridge, west by Hembree, containing
100 acres, value at $150, tax $2.55
Perry Swan 1 tract bounded as follows North be Carmack, south
by Brady, east by Ward, west by Carmack, containing ___ acres
valued at $20, tax 34 cents.
Lee Catley 3 tracts. Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: North by
Rich, south be Dailey, east by Dailey, west by Dailey, containing
25 acres, value $50. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows: North by
Dale, south be Warden, east by Warden, west by Warden containing
3 acres valued at $10. Tract No. 3 bounded as follows: north by
Rich, south by Dailey, east by Dailey, west by Dailey, containing
10 acres, valued at $30. Total value $90, tax $1.53
James Wilson Sr. 1 tract- bounded as follows: North be Wilson,
south be Cook, east by Thompson, west by Cook, containing 20 acres
valued at $60, tax $1.02
4th District
H. Y. Bilbrey, 1 tract, bounded as follows, north by Garrett,
south be Burchett, east by Maynord, west by Burchett. Containing
100 acres, assessed at $150, tax $2.55.
Mrs. M. C. Bilbrey 1 tract, bounded as follows: North by Garrett,
south by Maxwell, east by Garrett, west by Moore. Containing 60
acres, assessed at $150, tax $2.55.
A. S. Burges, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Bilbrey, south
be Maynord, east by Maynord, west by Hatcher. Containing 75 acres,
valued at $300, tax $5.10.
W. C. Smith, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Davis, south
by Peterman, east by Davis, west by County Line, 30 acres, valued
at $80, tax $1.36.
A. C. Smith, 2 tracts: bounded as follows: No. 1, on the north
by Sullivan on the south by Upton, on the east Davis, west by
Smith containing 50 acres, valued at $100, tax $1.70. Tract No.
2 bounded as follows: North by Chilton, south by Mxwell, east
by Bilbrey, west by Peterman, containing 50 acres, valued at $125,
tax $2.12-1/2
Mrs. L. O. Staggs, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Sullivan,
south by Garrett, east by Burges, west by Garrett, containing
70 acres valued at $100 tax $1.70.
5th District
E. C. Poston and sister, 2 tracts. Tract No. 1 bounded as follows:
North by Poston, south by Poston, east by Poston, west by Poston,
containing 45 acres, valued at $150. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows:
north by Poston, south by Poston, east by Poston, west by Poston,
containing 50 acres, valued at $200. total $350. Tax $5.95.
S. G. Ramsey, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Ramsey, south
by Speck, east by Speck, west by Speck, containing 1-3/4 acres,
valued at $20. Tax 34 cents.
J. P. Romines - 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Dillon, south
William, east Eldridge, West Williams, Containing 40 acres valued
at $400. Tax $6.80.
George Testameut, 1 tract, bounded as follows: North by Finley,
south be Speck, each by Shelton, west by Speck, containing 15
acres, valued at $25. Tax 43 cents.
A. E. Lovesay, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Allrod, south
be Pointer, east by Deck, west by Allred, containing 29 acres,
valued at $100, tax $1.70.
6th District
J. F. Copeland - 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Peek, south
by Bilbrey, east by Christian, west by Bilbrey containing 50 acres,
valued at $100. Taxes $1.70.
H. E. Carr - 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Carlock south
be Reed, east by Day, west by Carr, containing 125 acres valued
at $300, tax $5.10.
Cumberland Stave & Heading Co. 1 tract bounded as follows:
North by Frisby south by street, east by Bohannon, west by street,
containing 1 lot, value $850. Tax $12.75.
C. C. Cullom - 1 tract bounded as follows North by Copeland, south
by Simpson, east by Harding, west by Bowden - 1 lot valued at
$50, tax 75 cents.
Heirs of Joe Cole - 1 lot bounded as follows: North be street,
south be street, east by alley, west by Smith, valued at $125,
taxes $1.88.
W. L. Gillentine - 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Chilton,
south by street, east by street, west by alley, 1 lot valued $175,
tax $2.63.
D. M. Gillem - 1 tract bounded as follows: North by road, south
by Cullom, east by road, west by road containing one-fourth acre
valued at $50. tax 75 cents.
Howard & Hatcher - 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Howard,
south by C. W. B. M., east by Breeding, west by Breeding, containing
10 acres, valued at $400 tax $6.00
J. D. H. Hatcher - 1 tract bounded as follows. North by Howard,
south by C. W. B. M., east by Howard, west by Howard, containing
7-1/2 acres valued at $100 tax $1.50.
Mrs. Mattie Hatcher (colored) - 1 tract bounded as follows: North
by Speck, south by road, east by alley, west by road, 1 lot valued
at $25, tax 38 cents.
John T. Maynord ( colored) 1 tract bounded as follows: North by
Ereeman, south by road, east by road, west by Freeman, containing
1 acre valued at $50. tax 75 cents.
Mrs. M. E. Richardson 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Lea,
south by Sells, east by Bilbrey, west by Almonroad, containing
50 acres valued at $100, tax $1.70.
P. M. Smith - 2 tracts. Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: North
by Smith, south by Realty Company, east by Taylor, west by Ward,
containing ½ acre, valued at $100. Tract No. 2 bounded
as follows, North by Smith, south by Street, east by Street, west
by Street - 1 lot valued at $50 - total value $150, total tax
$2.25.
L. H. Sells - 2 tracts. Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: north
by Bilbrey, south by Vaughn, east by Bilbrey, west by Beaty containing
10 acres valued at $100. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows: North
by Gunnels, south by Cravens, easty by Stover, west by Bilbrey,
containing 50 acres, valued at $100, total value $200. Balance
taxes $1.70.
7th District
Haggard Beason, one tract bounded as follows: North by Smith,
South by Smith, East by Spicer, West by Garrett, containing 70
acres, value $200.00, tax $3.40.
A. B. Conner, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Sells, South
by Smith, East by Dennis, West by Sells, containing 50 acres,
value $100.00, tax $1.70.
Edgar Garrett, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Conner, South
by Creek, East by Wright, West by Garrett, containing 26 acres,
value $50.00. tax 85 cents.
Mrs. Nancy Garrett, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Conner,
South by Vaughn, East by Garrett, West by Smith containing 80
acres, value $120.00; tax $2.04.
Hayes Green, 1 tract, bounded as follows: North by Dennis, South
by Spicer, East by Sells, West by Markham containing 50 acres,
value $250.00, tax $4.25.
D. E. Mullins, 1 tract, bounded as follows: North by County Line,
South by Dennis, East by Harvey, West by Carnell, containing 30
acres, value $60, tax $1.02.
8th District
A. M. Hampton, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Phillips,
South by Officer, East by Milder, West by Gracy, containing 300
acres, value $600. tax $10.20.
9th District
R. M. Ashborn, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by B. H. C.,
South by B. H. C., East by B. H. C., West by B. H. C., containing
50 acres, value $175, tax, $2.98
A. F. Ashborn, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Speck, South
by Baldwin, East by Reed, West by Key containing 150 acres, value
$100, balance taxes, 85 cents.
J. S. Bowman, 2 tracts - Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: North
by Street, South by Bowman, East by Alley, West by Street. 1 lot
value $450. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows: North by Norrod, South
by Street East by Alley, West by Street, 1 lot value $250. Total
value $700, taxes $11.90.
G. M. Bowman, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by R.R., South
by B. H. C., East by B. H. C., West by B H. C., containing 6 acres,
value $100, tax $1.70.
E. A. Bowman, 1 tract bounded as follows, North by Windle, South
be Fuque, East by Vaughn, West by Windle, containing 88 acres,
value $200, tax $5.10.
J. H. Bowman, 4 tracts Tract No. 1, bounded as follows: North
by Collins, South be Ford, East by Ford, West by Wilmouth, containing
20 acres, value $125, Tract No. 2, bounded as follows: North by
Miller, South by Collins, East by Welch, West by R. R. containing
20 acres, value $75, Tract No. 3 bounded as follows: North by
Miller, South by Collins, East by Welch, West by R. R., containing
392 acres, value $320. Tract No. 4 bounded as follows: North be
Speck, South be Baldwin, East by Reed, West by Key, containing
75 acres, value $100. Total value $620. Total tax $10.54
S. A. Booher, 2 tracts - Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: North
be Rosenbaum, South by Street, East by Morgan, West by Baldwin,
containing 3 acres, value $125. - Tract No. 2 bounded as follows:
North by B. H. O. , South by Little, East by Wiseman, West by
Street, 1 lot value $310. Total value $435, Tax $7.40.
W. H. Collins, 4 tracts - Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: North
by B. H. C., South by Pittman, East by Ford, West by B. H. C.,
containing 25 acres, value $225. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows:
North by Welch, South by Bowman, East by E. Fork, West by Bowman,
containing 20 acres, value $25. Tract No. 3 bounded as follows:
North by Pierce, South by E. Fork, East by Smith, West by Welch,
containing 50 acres, value $50. Tract No. 4 bounded as follows:
North by Bowman, South by R. R. East by Welch, West by R. R. containing
4 acres - value $40. Total value $340. Total tax balance $1.28.
Enos Copeland, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Bowman, South
by Wiseman, East by Gherit, West by Little containing 5 acres
value $50. tax 85 cents.
C. C. Coleman, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Duffield,
South by B. H. C., East by B. H. C., West by Reed, containing
6-2/3 acres, value $85, tax $1.45.
J. S. Cooper, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Windle, south
by Street, West by Street, containing 7 acres, value $325, tax
$5.53.
J. M. Cravens, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Allred, south
by Richter, east by Smith, west by Nash, containing 5 acres, valued
$75, tax $1.28.
Brad England, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Welch, south
by Welch, east by B. H. C., west by Welch, containing 40 acres,
value $240, tax $4.08.
R. S. England, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by B. H. C.,
south by McCormick, east by Wilson, west by Welch, containing
25 acres, value $75, tax $4.68.
W. J. & S. A. Ford, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by road,
south by Padget, east by Melton, west by E. Fork containing 80
acres, value $350, tax $5.95.
Pat Gibson, 1 lot in Windle town, value $60.00, tax $1.02.
Bruno Ghernt, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by B. H. C., south
by B. H. C. east by County line, west by B. H. C. containing 2
acres, value $10, tax 17 cents.
W. T. Howard, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Phillips, south
by McCowan, east by Phillips, west by Phillips, containing 75
acres, value $325., tax $5.53
M. Harris, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Bilbrey, south
by Windle, east by Eilbrey, west by Windle, containing 3 acres,
value $110, tax $1.87.
Ike Hargis, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Duffield, south
by Ashborn, east by B. H. C., west by Reed, containing 1 lot value
$70, tax $1.19.
Leonard Howard, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by B. H. C.,
south by Phillips, east by Phillips, west by Phillips, value $500,
tax $8.50.
J. S. Kirby, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Ford, south
by McCook, east by Padgett, west by E. Fork, containing 66 acres,
value $20, tax 34 cents.
Allen Looper, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Hargis, south
be Qualls, east by Stout, west by Walker, containing 75 acres
value $100, tax $1.70.
T. V. Miller, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Padgett, south
by Miller, east by Matthews, west by Melton, containing 414 acres
value $120, tax $2.04.
T. H. Norrod, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Hargis, south
by B. H. C., each by R. R., west by B. H. C. containing 30 acres,
value $120, tax $2.04.
T. H. Norrod, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Hargis, south
by B. H. C., east by R. R., west by B. H. C. containing 30 acres,
value $120, tax $2.04.
V. A Norrod, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Welch, south
be B. H. C., east by B. H. C., west by Phillips, containing 100
acres, value $180, tax $.06.
J. L. Newberry, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Welch, south
by Suttle, east by Hall, west by Ray, containing 5 acres, value
$300, tax $5.10.
M. J. Phillips, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Phillips,
south be B. H. C., east by Phillips, west by B. H. C., containing
73 acres, value $225, tax $3.83.
A. C. Phillips, Jr. 2 tract bounded as follows: North by B. H.
C., south by Wilson, east by Weeks, west by Phillips, containing
50 acre value $75, tax $1.28.
R. M. Pitcock, 1 tract as follows: North by Gragg, south by Street,
east by Little, west by Robbins, 1 town lot value $25, tax 43.
Garfield Robbins, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by B. H. C.,
south be Street, east by Street, west by Little, containing 1
lot, value $100, tax $1.70.
W. B. Swallows, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Tuder, south
by Ashborn, east by Miller, west by Wilson, containing 80 acres,
value $350, tax $5.95.
S. V. Suttle, bounded as follows: North by Hall, south by Melten,
east by Miller, west by Shaver, containing 75 acres, value $900,
tax $15.30.
G. W. Smith, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Young, south
by Wilson, east by Wilson, west by Wilson, containing 1 lot, value
$90, tax $1.53.
Stout and Bowman heirs, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Neely,
south by Walker, east by Bowman, west by Stout, containing 50
acres assessed $90, Balance taxes $1.02.
Southern & Saylors, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Phillips,
south by Phillips, east by County line, west by Phillips, containing
800 acres value $2400, tax $40.80.
L. B. Tinch, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Walker, south
by Stout, east by Walker, west by Johnson, containing 10 acres
value $20, tax .34.
Shirley Tinge, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Stout, south
by Tinch, east by Stout, west by Tinch, containing 45 acres, value
$90, tax $.1.53.
A. D. Tinch, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Tinch, south
by Stout, east by Stout, west by Stout, containing 45 acres, value
$105, tax $1.79.
A. C. Tinch, 2 tracts, Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: North by
Tinch, south by Tinch, east by Bowman, west by Johnson, containing
15 acres value $30. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows: North by Stout,
south by Walker, east by Walker, west by Stout, containing 1 acre.
Total value $35. Total tax .60
C. J. and Noah Wilson, 1 tract bounded as follows: North be Melton,
south be Bilbrey, east by Phillips, west by Tuder, containing
80 acres, value $375, tax $4.68.
W. W. Wilson, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Wilson, south
by Phillips, east by County line, west by Phillips, containing
20 acres, value $60, ax $1.02.
M. H. Wicks, 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Phillips, south
by Phillips, east by Phillips, west by Wilson containing 120 acres
value $400, tax $6.80.
10th District
Paicey Allred 1 tract bounded as follows: North by Conk, south
by Cole, east by Cook, west by Duffield, containing 1 acre valued
at $25, tax 43 cents.
Big Five Lumber Co., 1 tract bounded as follows: north by Vaughn,
south be Lee, east by Vaughn, west by Bilbrey, containing 1117
acres, valued at $2,000 tax $34.00
W. M. Cooper, 1 tract bounded as follows: north be Cook, south
by Crawford, east by county line, west by D. H. & G containing
40 acres, valued at $60, tax $1.03.
J. L. Cravens, one tract bounded as follows: north by Winningham,
south by Newberry, east by street, west by Linder containing 1-1/2
acres valued at $50, tax 85.
S. S. Davis, one tract bounded as follows: north by Kimes, south
by Vaughn, east by Robbins, west by Kimes, containing 50 acres
valued at $50, tax 85 cents.
Joe Gunnels, one tract bounded as follows: north D. H. & G,
south by Cravens, east by street, west by Cravens, containing
¾ acre value $150, tax $2.55.
John M. Lee, one tract bounded as follows: north by Lee, south
E. & N., east by Gore, west by Lee containing 40 acres, value
$50, tax $1.02.
McDonal Heirs, 1 tract bounded as follows: north by Crawford,
south be Crawford, east by Sells, west by Allred, containing 50
acres, value $100, tax $1.70.
Joel Pullins, 1 tract bounded as follows: north by Threet, south
by Gaw, east by Stafford, west by Cole containing 1 acre $25,
tax 43 cents.
N. G. Robbins, 1 tract bounded as follows: north by Allred, south
by Allred, east by Allred, west by Allred, containing 50 acres,
value $110, tax $1.87.
W. C. Threet, 2 tracts, Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: north
Forgey, south Duffield, east D. H. & G, west Cravens ½
acre value $100, Tract No. 2 bounded as follows: north Gunnels
south Wright, east D. H. & G, west D. H. & G., ½
acre value $200 total value $300, total tax $5.10.
Sam Wilson 2 tracts, Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: north Copeland,
south Forgey, east Copeland, west Forgey, containing ¾
acre value $50. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows, north Copeland,
south Sells, east Copeland, west R. R., 1-3/4 acres $15, total
value $65, total tax $1.11.
M. B. Smith, 1 tract bounded as follows: north Duffield, south
Sells, east C & C, west Cravens, containing 100 acres value
$250, tax $5.42.
11th District
J. F. Allred, 1 tract bounded as follows: north Stover, south
Gunnels, east Stover, west White, containing 140 acres, value
$400 tax $6.80
Grover Bilbrey, 1 tract containing 50 acres value $50, tax 55
cents.
C. E. Brumit, 1 tract bounded as follows: north county line, south
Flowers, east Smith, west Flowers containing 14 value $40, taxes
68 cents.
J. C. Garrett, 1 tract bounded as follows, north Wright, south
Smith, east Wright, west Garrett, containing 30 acres value $30,
tax 51 cents
M. F. Garrett 1 tract bounded as follows: north Boswell, south
Lynn, east Little, west Little, containing 115 acres, value $375,
tax $6.38.
W. H. Carrett 1 tract bounded as follows: north Dennis, south
Mosley, east Smith, west Reagan, containing 160 acres value $200
tax $3.40.
N. H. Hull 1 tract bounded as follows: north Cooper, south Davis,
east Padgett, west Smith, containing 50 acres value $160 tax $2.72.
J. W. Kennedy 1 tract bounded as follows: north Stover, south
Stover, east Stover, west Kennedy containing 16 acres, value $30,
tax 51 cents.
Mrs. Ferril B. Parrott, 1 tract bounded as follows: north White,
south Sevier, east Stover, west Barrett containing 100 acres value
$400 tax $6.80.
J. M. Reagan 2 tracts. Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: North Keisling,
south Daniels, east Richardson, west Shoemake, containing 50 acres
value $250. Tract No. 2 bounded as follows: north Sells, south
Smith, east Brumit, west Phillips, 20 acres value $100, Total
value $350, total tax $5.95.
Porter Stephens 1 tract, 100 acres value $20, tax $3.40.
Mrs. Diana Shoemake, 1 tract bounded as follows: north Bilbrey,
south Dennis, east Daniels, west Bilbrey, containing 85 acres,
value $300 tax $5.10.
Mrs. Martha Smith 1 tract bounded as follows: north Ringley, south
Ringley, east Ringley, west O'Brien & Co., containing 45 acres
value $110, tax $1.87.
Wofford King 2 tracts, Tract No. 1 bounded as follows: north Jones,
south Ferrill, east Hill, west Garrett containing 2 acres value
$40, Tract No. 2 bounded as follows: north Smith, south Crouch,
east Smith, west Brown, containing 13 acres value $60 total value
$100 tax 1.70
12th District
Andy Brown 1 tract bounded as follows: north Lee, south Ogletree,
east Mitchell, west Abbot, containing 25 acres, value $25 tax
43 cents.
T. D. Gragg, Trustee.
Insolvency Notice
On this the first day of June, 1915, came Sam H. Jones, J. C.
Ketchersid & Company, and Carson Bros., and suggested to me
the insolvency of said estate of C. B. Smith. It is therefore
ordered by me that notice, by advertisement in the Livingston
Enterprise , a newspaper published in Livingston, Tennessee, for
all persons having claims against the estate of C. B. Smith, to
appear and file the same in this Court authenticated in the manner
prescribed by law on or before the first Monday in July, 1915,
and warning them that any claims not filed within said date will
be barred in the law and equity.
This June 1st 1915
W. J. Blevins, Clerk of County Court of Fentress County Tenn.
Sam H. Jones et al
Vs
A. G. Green et al
In the County Court of Fentress county Tennessee
In this cause it appearing from the petition which is sworn to,
that Harrison Bledsoe and his wife, Nettie Bledsoe, two of the
defendants are non residents of the State. They are therefore,
hereby, required to appear on or before the first Monday in July
1915, before the clerk of the county court of said county, at
his office in Jamestown, Tennessee, and make defense of the petition
filed against them in said court by Sam H. Jones and others. Otherwise
the bill will be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise, a newspaper published in Livingston,
Tennessee.
This the 1st day of June, 1915.
W. J. Blevins, Clerk of County Court.
Insolvency Notice
To the Creditors of the Estate of Joe France, Decd.
The insolvency of the estate of Joe France, deceased, having been
suggested to the Clerk of the County Court of Overton County,
Tenn. Notice is hereby given, as required by the order of said
clerk, to all persons having claims against the estate to present
and file the same with the clerk of said Court at his office in
Livingston, Tennessee, authenticated as required by law, on or
against Monday, the 4th day of October, 1915, or be forever barred.
This June 7, 1915.
Lee Ann France, Administratrix of Joe France, dec'd.
Accidental Shooting
Little Leila Belle, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dale was
accidentally shot in the arm last Saturday, and we are glad to
report that she is doing nicely, and no serious results are anticipated
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
June 16, 1915
Notice to Business Men
This is the last time that I am going to warn you to keep your
business houses closed on Sundays. So do not be surprised if you
have to pay a fine some Monday morning. If the law is not good
have your aldermen to repeal it. Until it is repealed I intend
to enforce it without fear or favor.
W. D. Guthrie, Mayor
Mrs. T. Gillentine, who has been in Nashville for several weeks, where she underwent an operation, returned home Saturday. We are glad to report that she is greatly improved.
The secret is out, like all other truths, it has risen above all things else, and now the world at large knows the Louisville, Nashville, Indianapolis, and other towns along the western route of the Dixie Highway that-is-to be, are indebted to Tullahoma near the capital of Coffee county, for having placed them on the map of this projected thoroughfare. The little left our villages will have to make the best of it, for the present, but maybe some of these long come shorts, the Highland Rim metropolis, will agree for them to have a byeway if not a highway.
Local Brevities
Carl Maynord was in Nashville and Watertown first of the week.
Miss Madge Barnes is moving her millinery establishment to the
store house formerly occupied by J. H. Loftis in the Roberts building.
Robt. Hamlet of Algood has been here for several days looking
after his lumber interests.
Buck Ferguson of Buffalo Valley was in town yesterday.
G. A. Pettit of Lebanon was here Saturday.
"Ted" Clrak of Nashville, is spending a few days with
H. Atkins this week.
Blanchard Duke and family of Nashville are here on a visit to
the family of S. A. D. Smith.
A. G. Keisling and family, B. B. Ledbetter and family spent Sunday
at Nettle Carrier with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Stanton and children, Robert and Katherine,
have returned from a visit with Mr. Stanton's mother at Cookeville.
D. W. Phillips and family are spending several days at Red Boiling
Springs.
Hon. Cordell Hull passed through town Sunday, enroute to the upper
counties.
Judge J. M. Gardenhire passed through here Sunday, enroute to
Byrdstown, where he will hold criminal court this week.
Route 2
Curtis Franklin started to Ovoca today where he will attend the
Grand Lodge of K. of P. June the 16 and 17.
James Clark of Heard died Friday night and was buried at the family
grave yard Sunday.
Mrs. E. Sells spent Saturday and Sunday at Geo. Richardson's
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kennedy visited the family of T. S. Allred
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright, of Wirmingham visited at S. H. Flowers
Sunday.
Rev. Jessie Franklin preached at the Eagle Creek Hall Sunday.
Mai
Mrs. Heath of Nashville is here on a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Lantrip.
S. A. D. Smith returned last week from an extended trip to New
York and other eastern cities.
Jno. A. Hargrove, B. H. Hunt, W. H. Estes, E. C. Knight, W. R.
Officer, and Miss Jessie Shaw attended chancery court at Cookeville
the latter part of last week.
Rev. Lantrip returned Friday from a business trip to Nashville.
Mrs. Edna Thrasher and sons Hall and Joe, returned last week from
an extended visit to relatives in Kentucky.
Mrs. Andrew Fiveash and sons Larry and Leo Doak, of Carthage are
visiting the family of A. J. Mofield.
Mrs. James Myers and little daughter, Jean, left today for Dallas,
Texas for a visit to relatives.
Netherland
Robert Warren and Miss Hazel Willett were recently married, the
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Willett while the groom
is the youngest son of Wiley Warren a prosperous farmer.
Mrs. W. C. Poteet is visiting in Livingston.
Latta Conway Loftis is visiting his parents here.
Jim Lan Cannon, of Cookeville, spent Saturday and Sunday here
with his grandparents.
Miss Roxie Poteet is visiting in Nashville.
Miss Mamie Stockton has returned to Livingston.
Miss Bell Maddux has returned to Livingston after a visit with
her sister Mrs. Caruthers.
Willie Davis who has been ill with pneumonia, fever is convelescent.
Miss Nellie Boatman died May 31 after a lingering illness of consumption
at the age of 14 years. She is survived by three younger sisters,
her parents having died a few years past, the remains were intered
in the Paron cemetery.
Pinkie Prim
Who is going to offer prizes to the Girl's Canning club?
Miss Lillie Bilbrey and Miss Reba Lee Yeatman of Nashville are
enjoying an excursion up the Cumberland river this week.
The very attractive prizes offered in the Boys' Corn Club contest
should be interesting to every boy in the county who has a chance
to compete. The prizes are valuable and well worth working for,
but the experience is worth far more to the boy who goes into
the contest with a determination to win.
Mrs. W. Y. Bennett and children of Cookeville are at the Maynord
House.
The Elmgrove Sunday school had a picnic last Thursday, which was
much enjoyed by all who attended.
Mrs. Finnie of Nashville, who has accepted a position as stenographer
for Chancellor A. H. Roberts, spent the week end here with her
aunt, Mrs. Harris.
E. C. Knight is attending court at Byrdstown.
Atty. W. J. Chilton is at Byrdstown attending Criminal court.
Mrs. W. C. Poteet of Netherland is visiting friends here.
An automobile party arrived here Sunday afternoon from far away
Houston, Texas.
C. J. Cullom and Judge Hull returned from Byrdstown yesterday,
bringing with them some pretty good specimens of the public highway
soil which they gathered enroute.
Gracey-Allcorn
Chas. N. Gracey and Miss Leila Alcorn both of Cookeville, were
married at Nashville last Wednesday.
Both of the contracting parties are members of prominent families
in Cookeville, and they are well known in Livingston, where they
have many friends, who wish them a long and happy married life.
Mrs. W. M. Lantrip and children left today for a visit to friends
in Nashville.
G. B. McGee went to Algood today.
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CITY GARAGE
COOKEVILLE, TENN.
HENRY DIES, MGR.
We have the Agency for the International Harvester Company automobile
Truck; also DODGE BROS. automobile. The Dodge is between the Ford
and the higher priced cars, in comfort and in price. We feel that
if you are not looking for a Ford, you will not pass up the Dodge
Bros. car.
We also handle Ford cars in Putnam and White counties.
We have a complete line of tires, tubes and all other accessories
for automobiles of the very best grades at the least prices obtainable.
There are some cheaper parts but none better. Give us a trial.
Henry Dies, Mgr.
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PERMANENTLY LOCATED
WE ARE HERE TO STAY
We came here and opened up a Produce business, with the determination
to become permanently identified with the business interest of
Livingston and surrounding territory. We will play no favorites
when it come to business, but will treat each and every man the
same. We appreciate THE LIBERAL PATRONAGE accorded us thus far,
and trust that we may deserve a continuation of same. We will
always pay the highest market prices for produce, and being strictly
in the Produce business, we are in a position to give the best
possible service. We handle Salt Flour and Bran of excellent quality
and moderate prices. Give us a trial.
Waller-Colvert Produce Co.
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Livingston R 2
The hardest rain of the season fell here Sunday.
Jas. S. Robbons, G. W. Smith and others have gone to Nashville
with logs and ties.
Wheat harvest is near at hand. There will be a light crop here;
oats are looking better.
Rev. Curtis Harvey preached at Possum Trot Sunday.
Rev. L. P. Reeder preacher to a large crowd at Old Bethel last
Sunday.
Vulcan.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
June 23, 1915
(This is torn)
W. M. Pryor is getting up an old time singing at Ozone.
Rev. Van. N. Smith filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian church
Sunday.
James Robbins and others have gone to Nashville with logs, there
has been two tides in June.
Good road talk is heard often but it takes the cash to make the
roads, But $160,000,00 bonds would bankrupt the county with over
$5,000,000,00 worth of real estate besides personal property,
"They say"
Vulcan.
Cookeville Route 7
Editor Enterprise;
I received stationery sent out by the Enterprise and was very
glad to get it, and to learn that it is the intention of the editor
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Hilham R 7
Bro. Setser filled his regular appointment on the Ridge Sunday.
The blind singing master, Mr. Roberts, sang at Oakgrove yesterday.
Mape Brown and wife, who have been sick for some time are no better.
People are getting behind with their crops, owing to so much rain.
Dr. Will Brown has gone to Knoxville.
Hardy Murphy lost a milch cow a few days ago.
Wheat is almost a failure in this part of the County.
Several people went to Livingston Monday. H. M. B.
Fishing Party
Quite a party of young people chaperoned by Mrs. Harry Atkins
left this morning for Butler's Landing, Clay County for a ten
days fishing trip. The party with baggage and provisions filled
two wagons, and it has been suggested that two more wagons will
have to be commandeered for the return they sould bring the supply
of the ____ tribe that is looked for.
Prominent Citizen
And Popular County Official
Died Suddenly This Morning
Marshall Robert, one of Livingston's most highly respected citizens
died at his home at an early hour this morning from the effects
of a severe hemorrhage of the lung. The news of his death will
come as a great shock to his many friends thoughout the county.
His death was very sudden and unexpected by all, as he had been
attending to duties regularly, and was in his office in the court
house all day yesterday, although he was not feeling very well,
and had remarked to some of his friends that he had pains in his
chest.
Mr. Roberts was serving his third term as Register of Overton
County and was known by all as a genial, painstaking official,
and a man of exceptional personality. He leaves a wife and seven
sons to mourn his demise, besides a host of friends and relatives.
He was 52 years of age, having been born in January 1864.
The remains will be interred at the Okalona cemetery tomorrow.
Algood Route 1
Albert Eckle visited his brother Norman of Smith county part of
last week.
Cash Poston of Livingston visited his mother a few days last week.
Arlis Hodges of Livingston spent last week with his brother, Addison.
Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Poston and baby also Miss Mai Brown visited
Mr. Poston's mother over Saturday night.
Miss Anice Hodges of Livingston spent part of last week here visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr. Bill McCormick and son Jno. Were at this place one day last
week.
Mrs. Armandy Lednew of Nashville is visiting her daughter Mrs.
Henry Warden.
Mrs. S. A. Hodges went to Livingston one day last week to have
some dental work done.
Mattie Copeland
Criminal Court
Convened Monday, Large Crowd Here in Attendance.
Criminal court convened here Monday morning with Judge J. M. Gardenhire
presiding. There was a large number of people in town, and the
court house was filled with citizens from all parts of the country
to hear the Judge's charges to the Grand Jury. The docket is not
a large one, and it is expected that the work of the court will
be finished before the week's end.
The Grand Jury is composed of the following:
Emmett Copeland, Foreman, Jno H. Lea, Bob Fletcher, Elbert McCormick,
J. L. Cannon, Jay Masters, G. B. Ramsey, Winter Wilmoth, Wheeler
Bilbrey, F. W. Winningham, E. H. Forgy, Hardy Ferrell and V. J.
McCoamick.
The following citizens compose the Trial Jury,
Jno. W. Kennedy, I. T. Nolen, Hilary Langford, J. R. Copeland,
L. S. Poston, D. J. Copeland, J. H. Phipps, Calvin Cape, L. T.
Davis, John Anderson, Jaces C. Tayse, Floyd Allred.
Special Election
We will open and hold an election at all of the voting places
in Overton County, Tennessee, between lawful hours on Thursday,
the 5th day of August, 1915, for the purpose of having the qualified
voters of said County to determine by affirmative vote, whether
or not Overton County, shall issue $160,000,00 (as written) road
bonds as provided by an Act of the General Assembly of 1915, as
a special law for said county being house bill No. 1507 Chapter
No. 544 passed May 14th, 1915, and Approved May 17th, 1914.
This June 8, 1915.
W. S. Swallows
B. L. Speck
C. J. Cullom
Commissioners.
Local Brevities
Mrs. John A. Hargrove and little daughter left Thursday for a
visit to friends and relatives in Okla.
K. L. Bilbrey of Crossville was in town this week.
Miss Hilda Thrasher left Saturday for Red Boiling Springs where
she will be for a few days.
M. B. Smith of Cravens was in town Monday. Mr. Smith is of the
opinion that the road bonds will carry in this part of the county
and is very optimistic as to the result thoughout the county.
Hon. Wm. J. Matthews of Windle Overton County's genial and popular
legislator was in town Monday, mixing and mingling with his constituency.
M. Hearn of Lebanon is here today for the purpose of buying mules.
B. H. Harris of Oakley is in town today.
C. C. Gore returned Saturday from a trip to Nashville and intermediate
points.
Thurman Whitson of Cookeville passed through town today enroute
to Nettle Carrier to look after his lumber interest.
Prof. Taylor who has been right sick for some days is reported
better today.
A. W. Speck and family left this morning for a visit to relatives
at Glasgow, Ky. They went through in an automobile, and expect
to make the trip today; they were accompanied by Willard Maynord.
Good roads always lead to the highest and best civilization; vote
for good road bonds for Overton county and get in the band wagon
of progress.
Boost good roads first, last and all the time.
Dr. McDonald of Monroe was in town yesterday.
E. L. Ferrill of Nettle Carrier is attending court this week.
J. W. Creasy of Monroe is here visiting friends.
E. N. Henry of Sulpher was in town yesterday.
J. H. Ewton of Nashville was here on business first of the week.
S. J. Hudson of Algood was here first of the week.
Judge Cordell Hull of Carthage was here this week shaking hands
with his many friends.
John A. Hargrove was in Nashville the latter part of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bussell spent Sunday at Algood visiting relatives.
James Fleming and family of Montague, Texas arrived Sunday for
a visit to relatives and friends in this county.
Mrs. Lansden, the mother of J. M. Lansden left Sunday for Nashville
for a visit to her daughter. She was accompanied to Algood by
Mr. and Mrs. Lansden and S. J. Bilbrey.
Misses Lou West and Etta Bilbrey of Rickman were in town yesterday.
E. Tomphson and son John, of Cookeville Route 7 were in town yesterday.
Dr. W. A. Howard of Algood, motored over to Livingston Sunday
returning home in the afternoon.
Ex sheriff J. O. Collins, who has been confined to his home for two or three weeks as a result of the accidental would received in the leg, was on the streets Monday, and was navigating by the aid of a pair of crutches. He is very much improved and hopes to be entirely well in a short time.
Resolution of Respect
Whereas, on the 15th day of June 1915, the grim reaper of death
has taken from our midst our walk and our lodge, brother J. L.
Hargis who was a consistent, faithful and worthy member of our
believed Lodge of Rebekahs of Cravens, Tennessee, and whereas
the friendly Rebekah of I. O. O. F. No. 128 realize deeply the
loss of its member and our brother.
Be it resolved that it is with profound and deep sorrow that we
are called to make a record of his death and to know that his
chair in this Hall will hereafter be vacant.
Resolved, that as a mark of repect to his memory we do ay here
in our Lodge assembly a tribute to the earnest efforts of his
life, and that we express our deepest treiling of regret and sympathy
to his dear ones who will miss him even more than we do.
Resolved; that upon the adoption of this resolution it be spread
on the minutes of our Lodge, and that a copy be furnished to his
beloved wife and family.
M. B. Smith
Mrs. Gusta Cravens
Mrs. Rose Toys,
Committee
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
June 30, 1915
Joined Banner Party
Miss Dorothy Coe of Byrdstown, passed through here last Wednesday
enroute to Nashville to join the Nashville Banner Panama Exposition
party. Miss Coe has many friends and admirers in Livingston who
congratulate her on winning in the contest just closed, and all
join in wishing her a pleasant and most enjoyable trip to the
far west.
Moved to Grant
Mrs. Elmo Smith and little daughter left Thursday for Grant, Smith
county, to join her husband, Dr. Smith, who has located in that
place and is practicing his profession there. The many friends
of the Doctor and his family in Livingston wish for them much
success in their new home.
Local Happenings
Fletcher White has returned from a visit to relatives in Rhea
county.
E. C. Knight is attending court at Celina this week.
Balaam Spicer is back in town after a two week's sojourn in the
rural districts for his health.
Mrs. Hilary Vaughn of Nashville is here visiting her sister, Mrs.
Walter Mitchell.
Prof. Ben E. Holroyd was in Chattanooga last week on business.
Dudley White and Jesse Mitchell were in Hilham Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Benton M. Stanton visited relatives at Hilham this
week.
Geo. Cooper of Burksville, Ky. Was here this week.
Mrs. A. G. Keisling and miss Myrtle Kinnard have been visiting
friends in Celina for the past few days.
Dixie Smith was in Nashville first of the week.
Sheriff Alvin Carr left Monday with three prisoners, for the state
penitentiary.
Mr. Isaac Masters one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of the county was in town Saturday, and for his advanced age, which we understand in ninety-one years, he is one of the most active of men. Everyone likes to see Mr. Masters come to town, and are always glad to give him the glad hand of welcome.
Whitewright, Texas
To the Enterprise and many Readers..
We take the Enterprise and like to read all the letters from Livingston,
as my home is close there. I live in Grayson county now, I would
like to see the old hills of Tennessee.
Crops are looking fine at this place. Corn and cotton are fine;
wheat and oats are good.
People are having their thrashing done at this place.
If the waste basket don't get this I will write again some time.
Mrs. Laura B. Brown.
Livingston, Route 2
Mrs. Thomas of Livingston is spending a few weeks with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wisdom at Eagle Creek.
Earnest and Curtis Franklin of Wirminghan were here Saturday.
Halton Billings of Oakley was here last week on business.
Harrison and Leo Nelson are here visiting relatives.
Miss Sarah Sells has fever.
Misses Brook and Maud Wright attended Sunday School and preaching
at Taylors X Roads Sunday.
Miss Nova Holman went to Livingston last week for medical treatment.
Mai.
Booz
Editor and Friends-
I will drop a few lines from this place.
The wet weather still continuing and crops and weeds growing very
fast.
Mrs. George Hammock is very ill with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Bettie who has been sick for some time died 25th and was
buried 26th.
Sunday School has closed at Ivy Point for awhile.
There will be all day singing at Hickory Flat 3rd Sunday in July.
Rev. J. R. Hammons will preach at Ivy Point the first Sunday in
July. Also Rev. C. M. Bilbrey in the evening at 3 o'clock.
Miss Kellie Cantrell visited Mrs. Julia Ledbetter Sunday.
Rev. J. R. Hammons preached a very interesting sermon at Hickory
Flat Sunday evening.
Mrs. Cassie Looper visited at her mother's Saturday night.
Mrs. A. S. Ledford fell the other day and hurt her arm very badly.
The writer attended preaching at H. F. Sunday evening.
I will ring off. - The Happy Girl.
The Germans now seem to be undoing all the real work done by the Allies during the past eleven months by driving the Russians back from the Galician towns.
England's conservatism no doubt gets monotonous to the allies,
who are doing the bulk of the fighting, while the British Lion
shakes his mighty main and roars unceasingly.
England, whose "Sun never sets: has innumerable "Sons"
who prefer to sit idle, rather than work in the factories which
are turning out munitions of war. It must be "Bally hard
work, dontcher know".
Local Brevities
Dr. Thomas Moore of Algood attended the Algood Livingston ball
game Thursday afternoon.
Victory and Clifford Holland of Willette were in town Saturday.
Perry Dale of Nashville spent the week end here with home folks.
C. J. Cullom was in Nashville the latter part of last week.
Judge C. E. Snodgrass of Crossville spent Sunday night in town.
He was enroute to Celina where he is holding court this week.
Dr. Brown of Hilham passed through here Sunday enroute home.
Mrs. R. L. Mitchell visited relatives in Hilham over Sunday night.
Dr. W. C. Groce of Byrdstown was in town this week.
Dr. Hawk of Monterey is here this week.
A. B. Vantrease has returned from his vacation.
C. C. Pitts spent the week end in Watertown.
Miss Arta Winningham is up again after a few days illness.
A. J. Mofield and family and Miss Ruth Officer and Mrs. C. A.
Roberts joined the camping party at Butler's Landing, Clay county,
Sunday.
Miss Lily Bilbrey has returned from a visit to Miss Reba Yeatman
of Nashville.
Miss Willie Ealman of Celina passed through Sunday enroute home.
Don't forget the big base ball game between the Nashville Tennessee
Centrals and the Livingston team, Saturday July, 3rd.
Non-Resident Notice
To William Smith
John Smith Jr.
Vs.
Sam Smith, et al
No. 1475, In the Chancery Court at Jamestown, Tennessee
In this cause it appearing from the bill, which is sworn to, that
William Smith is a non resident of the State: he is therefore
required to appear on or before the fourth Monday in July next,
before the Clerk and Master, at his office in Jamestown, and make
defence to the bill filed against them by John Smith Jr. et al
or otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed, and the cause
proceeded with exparte as to him. It is further ordered that this
notice be published for four consecutive weeks in the Livingston
Enterprise.
This 22 day of June 1915.
C. K. McBroom, C. and M.
L. T. Smith Sol. For Complainant
Non Resident Notice
Missouri Coal and Land Company, Mercer C. Smith, George Webb,
Bessie Stanley, Mary Stanley, George M. Stanley, Dora Stanley,
Alsyon McClennon, The Central Land and Coal Co., Ayer and Lord
Tie Co.
Minnie Houston et al
Vs
Missouri Land and Coal Co, et al
No. 1476, In the Chancery Court at Jamestown, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from the bill, which is sworn to, that
foregoing named parties as defendants therein are non-residents
of the State of Tennessee. They are therefore hereby required
to appear on or before the fourth Monday in July next before the
Clerk and Master, at his office in Jamestown, and make defense
to the bill filed against them by Minnie Houston and others or
otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed and the cause proceeded
with exparte as to them. It is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks in the Livingston Enterprise.
This 26th day of June 1915.
C. K. McBroom, C and M
Non-Resident Notice
To William A. Whited, Amanda E. Walker, Abe Walker, George Whited,
John Whited, Hays Whited, Martha Whited, Myrtie Whited, Gertie
Whited, Anna J. Brown, nee Whited, John Gibson, William R. Gibson,
Mahala Magaline McGill, nee Gibson. Amanda Gibson, Nora Barber,
Edna Whited, Etter Whited, Ader Whited, William Whited, Esben
Lee Whited, Emma Whited, Alice Whited, Amanda Whited, Belle Whited,
Nettie Whited, Barlow Whited, Ader Whited. The only heirs at law
of John W. Whited, deceased, being the brothers and sisters of
said John W. Whited, deceased, and the children and heirs at law
of the deceased brothers and sisters of said John W. Whited, deceased,
Viz. George Whited, Polly A. Gibson, nee Whited; Robert Whited,
James Whited and Jefferson Whited.
W. P. Little, Admr. Of the estate of John W. Whited, dec'd.
Against
William A. Whited and others.
No. 1474 In the Chancery Court at Jamestown, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from the bill, which is sworn to, that
the forgoing named parties, as defendants therein, are non-residents
of the state of Tennessee, they are therefore hereby required
to appear on or before the Fourth Monday in July next before the
Clerk and Master, at his office in Jamestown, and make defence
to the bill filed against them by W. P. Little, Admr. Or otherwise
the bill will be taken for confessed, and the cause proceeded
with exparte. It is further ordered that this notice be published
at Livingston, Tennessee, there being no newspaper published in
Fentress County.
This 22 day of June, 1915.
C. K. McBroom, C & M
J. T. Wheeler, Sol. For Complts.
Non-Resident Attachment Notice
W. T. Dearman and his wife Eva Dearman
Vs
G. E. Harrison et al
No. 1473. In the Chancery Court at Jamestown, Tennessee.
It appearing from the bill in this cause which is sworn to that
John Whited at the time of his death, was the owner of a certain
tract of land fully described in a deed from G. E. Harrison to
John Whited dated the 2nd day of January, 1914, and registered
in the Register's office of Fentress County, Tennessee, in Book
"L2" Page 112 containing 500 acres; which is referred
to for description that while he owned said land he made a parol
trust agreement with the complainants that if they would pay off
certain purchase money notes against said tract of land, and against
another tract of land amounting to $337.50 that he would deed
to Eva Dearman the above described tract of land, that he died
before said money was paid and said trust specifically performed;
and the bill in the case is filed to enforce the parol trust agreement
above mentioned.
The said bill alleges that the following named persons are heirs
at low of John Whited and that they are non-residents of the State
of Tennessee, and are claiming said land in violation of said
trust agreement and are seeking to sell said tract of land; and
complainants ask for an attachment to attach said land and empound
it and hold it subject to the orders of the Chancery Court of
Fentress county until said parol trust can be declared, which
attachment has bee issued and levied on said land, and they further
ask that in the event the said parol trust agreement can not be
performed that they have decree in favor of Eva Dearmad for work
and labor done.
The names of the said non-residents and heirs at law of John Whited,
deceased are as follows: Pernetta Whited, Rell Whited, Armanda
Whited, Alice Whited, Erman Whited, Esburn Whited, Annie Jane
Whited, John Whited, Jr., Myrele Whited, Martha Whited, George
Whited, Gertie Whited, John T. Whited Jr., Bertha Whited, and
the unknown heirs of Robert Whited, deceased whose names and residences
can not be given, after diligent inquiry. William Whited, Sarah
Jane, Gibson, Magdelean Gibson, William R. Gibson, Nancy Gibson,
Pernetta Gibson, John Henry Gibson, Amanda Walker and her husband,
Abe Walker.
It is therefore ordered that publication be made for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise, a newspaper published in Livingston,
Overton County, Tennessee, requiring said non-residents to appear
before the Chancery Court of Fentress County, Tennessee, at its
special term to be held at the Court House in Jamestown, Tennessee
on the 4th Monday in July, 1915, and make their defense to the
bill filed against them in this cause; otherwise said bill will
be taken for confessed, and the cause proceeded with ex parte.
This the 22nd day of June, 1915.
C. K. McBroom, C. & M.
L. T. Smith, Solicitor
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
July 7, 1915
Algood Route 1
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Stewart are visiting relatives in Smith county
this week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gilliam on the 23rd of June, a girl.
Mr. and Mrs. Quitman Morgan of Livingston are visiting friends
and relatives at this place for a few days.
Born to Syd Norris and wife on the 4th, a boy.
The little son of Rev. Elisha Henry has been quite sick but is
better at time of writing. M.C.
Cookeville R 7
Miss Oma Nelson died on the 23rd and was buried on the 24th at
the Williams graveyard.
T. O. Smith went to Livingston on the 27th.
James Hall of Jackson County was in this neighborhood last week.
Bill Smith who has been sick for quite a while is reported some
better.
Walter McCormick and Joe Wileford were here last week on business.
Livingston R 2
I will drop a few lines from this place.
We take the Enterprise and like to read all the letters.
The wet weather still continues Crops and weeds are growing fast.
The Sunday School at Howard's Chapel is progressing nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Judd of Monroe visited Mr. and Mrs. Ledbetter
Sunday.
Mrs. G. W. Ledbetter who has been quite ill with rheumatism for
some time is no better.
Rev. J. M. Brown of Allons will preach at Howard's chapel Sunday.
Rutledge Nicholas of Monroe visited here the first Sunday in July.
Happy Girl.
Nettle Carrier
After a long delay I will give a few items from this community.
Health is pretty good at this writing.
Corn looks well considering the amount of work it has had on account
of the protracted wet weather.
Wheat is better in this vicinity than was expected before the
harvest, but it is feared that it may damage in the shock on account
of so much rain.
The fruit crop so far as apples are concerned is light on an average,
but there is a good prospect for peaches.
J. M. Copeland Sr. has just returned from a trip to Kingston with
his daughter Mrs. Orion Himes, where he went to consult the Negro
doctor. He also took treatment himself for Catarrh.
Children's day at Brown's on the fourth, with a large crowd, good
order, an interesting program, and nice talks by E. L. Ferrell,
Wash Lea, E. M. Smith and T. E. Ferrell; two nice solos sung by
Miss Conway Lea.
A. J. Copeland
Allons Route 1
Having received stationery will send a few items from this section.
Revs Wilson and Burrough preached here Sunday.
Sunday School is progressing nicely.
J. S. Reed of Crossville is visiting friends and relatives here.
J. S. Ferrell and wife of Livingston visited home folks here last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Needham of Clay Co. visited here over Sunday.
Mrs. Sib Maynord and son of Livingston R 2 were here Sunday.
Born recently to Noah Maynord & wife a boy. Also to W. F.
Davis a boy.
A. K. Lee of Livingston was here last week.
Mesdames S. A. Gunnels and H. E. Carr who have been sick are able
to be out again.
F. L. N.
Election Officers
The following is a list of officers who have been selected to
hold the Road Bond election, called for Thursday Aug. 5th, 1915:
1st District-Officer; Dave Stewart, Judges: Lee Cobble, W. A.
Williford and T. D. Swallows. Clerks: W. F. Waits and Frank Swallows.
2nd District- Officer; Sid Norris. Judges: P. H. Myers, W. D.
Hyder and Lee Curtis. Clerks: E. Thompson and Caloin Crawford.
3rd District- Officer: T. B. Ogletree, Judges: Abe Hawkins, Sid
Ward and Sam Myers.
4th District-Officer: W. A. Burgess. Judges: Bedford Langford;
T. N Chilton and J. K. Hunter. Clerks: T. L. Chilton and B. Stinson.
5th District- Officer: B. W. Eldridge. Judges: C. A. Williams,
H. L. Little and L. L. Bilbrey. Clerks: J. T. Gilliland and G.
V. Cooper.
6th District- Officer: C. E. Freeman. Judges: S. V. Bowman, J.
M. Dillon and M. F. Ogletress. Clerks M. M. Roberts and Jno. Hart,
Jr.
7th District-Officer: G. V. Ramsey. Judges: Joe Holman, Geo. Chowning
and Jack Sells. Clerks: P. L. Carlock and J. W. Vann.
8th District-Officer: A. C. Copeland Jr., Judges: Halis Johnson,
S. T. Qualls and Tom Ramine. Clerks: Luther Speck and Lee Hooper
9th District-Officer: M. H. Weeks, Judges: T. Qualls, L. A. Key,
and J. C. Lush, Clerks: E L. Hoover and Tom Norrod.
10th District, Cook Place-Officer P. M. Allred. Judges M. C. Cravins,
E. H. Forgey and Pete Cravens. Clerks: Alvin Vaughn and William
Tays.
Poteet-Officer: I. E. Handy, Judges: John Vaughn, J. M. Copeland,
Sr and Bates Stamp. Clerks: Cas Stout and Sol Norris.
11th District-Officer, J. McDonald. Judges: J. M. Garrett, J.
C. McDonald and J. R. Cole. Clerk J. A. Coleman and J. R. Mullins.
12th District-Officer: W. F. Hoover. Judges: S. R. Peterman, H.
L. Swift and John Seber. Clerks T. D. Cole and W. W. Buck.
W. S. Swallows,
B. L. Speck,
C. J. Cullom,
Election Commissioners
England with her enormous fleet of fighting vessels cannot or does not prevent the German submarines from sinking vessels within a few miles of her own shores. One of the latest causalities occurred just off the shore of Cornwall, the southern part of England. In this disaster a number of Americans and Missourians lost their lives.
Local Happenings.
Tom and Gideon Lowe of Cookeville passed town yesterday enroute
to the upper counties.
W. A. Mason of McMinnville spent Sunday at the Roberts House.
Dr. McDonald of Monroe was in town first part of the week.
Judge E. L. Ferrill of Nettle Carrier, attended quarterly court
Monday, and paid us a very pleasant and much appreciated call.
A J. Copeland of Nettle Carrier was in town Monday.
W. C. Crawford of Windle was here first of the week.
LOST-Sunday, June 27th a Misses white, wool coat, between Livingston
and Frank Fleming's store. If found return to A. J. Mofield and
receive reward.
Thurston Sewell of Willow Grove spent the week end in Livingston.
Mesdames G. E. Carlisle and J. R. Bryum of Nashville are here
on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wright.
Mr. Shell Read, a former Livingstonian but now of Crossville,
was here last week, shaking hands with his many friends.
Miss Margaret Bilbrey returned last week from a visit to friends
in Alabama.
W. K. Draper returned last week from Smith county where he and
his family have been visiting.
Mayor W. D. Guthrie is at Red Boiling Springs.
W. H. Parregin of Route 3 was in town Monday.
Squire L. F. Myers of Cookeville, route 7 attended court here
Monday.
Miss Lena Reagan is in Nashville this week visiting friends.
Miss Annie Beatrice Myers of Hilham is here attending the teachers
institute.
Alex Van Trease and Dewi_ Miller spent Sunday in Hull.
O. L. Garrett of Monterey was in town Monday.
A. J. Mason was in Nashville this week.
Judge Roberts lift Monday for Woodbury, Cannon county where he
will hold chancery court this week.
Miss Myrtle Kinnaird returned from an extended visit to friends
in Celina. She will go to Cookeville this week to visit home folks.
Miss Hilda Thrasher will return from Red Boiling Springs today.
Boone Trail
Perhaps the most striking projects yet undertaken by Southern
women originated with the D A R of North Carolina. It is the marking
of the famous Boone Trail from the intrepid explorer's home on
the Yadkin River to the site of the Indian fort at Boonesboro,
Ky., where the old road ended. The D A R of the states of North
Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky, through which the
trail passed, undertook the work of marking its course through
their respected territories.
On the morning of June 30, at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, there
was held a great celebration by the Daughters of the four states,
the purpose of the occasion being the unveiling of a handsome
monument to Daniel Boone. The event was one of the most unique
that has taken place in the South for many years. Thousands of
visitors from many states attended the ceremonies in which speakers
of national prominence participated. Music and various striking
features were arranged to make the occasion one long to be remembered
by patriotic Southerns.- Anna Bland in Southern Woman's Magazine.
Teachers Institute
The Overton County Teacher's Institute convened at the Fiske Staggs
Chapel on Monday morning with 110 teachers in attendance, and
a great deal of interest is being manifested in the work Supt.
C. C. Gore is conducting the institute. Next week will be devoted
to examination work, and the teachers who failed to pass in the
last examination will be given another trial.
Prof. Ben E. Holroyd left Monday for Indianapolis, Ind. He will
not be at the Livingston Academy next term, but we understand
will teach in one of the larger schools in the North. Prof. Holroyd
has made many friends during his stay in Livingston, all of whom
wish him much success in his new field.
The many friends of Miss Daisy Mitchell will regret to learn that she recently had an attack of appendicitis for which she had to undergo an operation in Nashville last week.
The many friends of Prof. Roy E. Simms will be pleased to learn that he has accepted a position as principle of the Gainesboro High School for the ensuing year.
Note: Several issues past, the paper started publishing a FARMERS
MAGAZINE Section. In this magazine are articles by:
T. F. Peck,
Ada Cooke Settle - WOMAN
AND THE HOME
Patterns for clothing
Eli Haggard- DOWN ON THE FARM
John A. Murkin - POULTRY DEPARTMENT
Geo. R. White, M.D., D. V. S-LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT
H. H. Shoulders, M. D. - TYPHOID VACCINE
D. T. Hardin, University of Tennessee- THE DAIRY
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
July 14, 1915
Death of Mrs. Boswell
Mrs. Obedience Boswell died at her home in Livingston last Friday.
Her remains were laid to rest the following afternoon at Bethlehem
cemetery, with appropriate services conducted by Rev. W. M. Lantrip.
Mrs. Boswell was 72 years of age, and was much beloved by her
many friends and relatives. She was the widow of the late A. C.
Boswell, and is survived by five sons and daughters, two of whom
live in the West. She is also survived by her aged mother, Mrs.
Lea, who is now about 92 years of age, and is in splendid health
for one of her years.
Livingston Route 2
Most of the farmers are about through working in their corn drop.
R. L. Clark spend Saturday and Sunday at Heard.
Rev. Jesse Franklin preached at the Eagle Creek Hall Sunday.
Martin Flowers has gone to Algood for a few days.
Smith & Grogan began threshing wheat last week.
H. F. Keisling is buying the Benton Johnson stock of goods at
Eagle Creek, we are told.
Some pike bond talk among the voters, who seem to be about equally
divided on the question.
Vulcan
For Sale
One Moving Picture Machine, complete, gas making outfit and 6
reels of good pictures. A good chance for some man to make some
quick money. If interested call or write, J. M. Birdwell, Livingston,
Tenn.
Uncle "Hi" Dale has recently purchased a canning outfit,
and is going to take advantage of the goodly supply of vegetables
and fruit by canning a large quantity of each.
The German Note is evidently a fair presentation of the situation from the German viewpoint, and to the unprejudiced Americans who choose to travel on belligerent ships take their lives in their own hands, and if they are destroyed the United States should not become embroiled in the present was as a consequence.
Dixie Smith and Howard Wright were in Monterey Sunday.
Carl Mofield and Clarence Arnold spent Sunday in Celina.
J. M. Fleming and family of Bonita, Texas, who have been here
for two or three weeks visiting relatives and friends, returned
home last week.
D. W. Phillips and family returned last week from Red Boiling
Springs. Dan is looking very much better that when he went to
the springs, and says he feels a whole lot better.
Local Happenings
Atty. Wynne Clouse of Cookeville is here attending Circuit court.
County Trustee, T. D. Gragg was here yesterday.
J. H. Bowling of Russellville, Ky. is here on business.
James N. Cox of Cookeville, General Mgr. of the Gainesboro Telephone
Co. was in town today.
The Young Ladies Missionary society of the Methodist church were
entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. A. H. Roberts.
Miss Lena Regan has returned from a visit to friends in Nashville.
Mrs. P. E. Clark, president of the T. K. & N. R. R., is in
town for a few days.
T. C. McCampbell and wife are registered at the Roberts house.
J. A. Young is selling out his stock of dry goods, clothing, shoes
and hats at cost, and will handle hardware and groceries exclusively,
after his present stock has been sold out.
Maurice Groce of Byrdstown was in town this week, mixing with
is many friends.
Thomas Bowman died at his home in Dry Hollow, this county, last
Monday afternoon. He had been in had health for some time; having
been a victim of that dread malady consumption.
Hon. A. B. Phillips of Monroe was in town Monday.
Hon. W. J. Matthews of Windle returned home last Saturday from
a business trip to Oklahoma, where he has farm interest.
Chas. Reeves of Watertown was here first of the week, buying sheep.
Judge A. H. Roberts is holding Chancery court at Hartsville this
week.
Chas. Judd and his sister, Miss Clara, of Miranda were in the
city Monday.
M. M. Roberts is acting in the capacity of mayor during the absence
of Mayor Guthrie, who is at Red Boiling Springs recuperating.
Miss Lyda Klope of Crawford attended the Institute last week.
LOST: An opportunity to vote "For Good Roads," if you don't go to the polls and cast your ballot on August 5th.
Byrd Bohanan has accepted a position in the local post office,
formerly held by Dallas Stephens.
Messrs. Smith and Cope of Hanging Limb were in town on business
this week.
Good Roads are lasting monuments to the memory of the progressive
men who build them.
Judge C. E. Snodgrass of Crossville is here this week hold
the regular term of circuit court. There is said to be a very
light docket this time, and will be finished in a few days.
Hon. S. M. Turner of the Byrdstown bar was in Livingston this
week.
FOUND: An opportunity to help Overton county get in line with the other progressive counties of the state, by voting "For Good Roads" on August 5th.
Black Graves of Nashville was here this week.
Carson Malone, the hardware man was in town this week.
J. M. Birdwell, the local theatre Mgr., gave a show at Hilham one night last week, and reports a large crowd out to see the movies.
The Irish potato crop is said to be a bumper one this year, while the Sweet potatoes are expected to be not quite so bountiful as usual.
Addison Bilbrey and Shirley Bohanan returned home Sunday from
a trip to Rockwood and Harriman where they went with the Algood
base ball team, the latter part of last week. The Algood team
won the game easily from Rockwood Friday with Bohanan in the box,
but lost the game to Harriman on Saturday.
Mrs. E. C. Knight and son, George left Sunday morning for Nashville.
E. C. Knight is home again after a two weeks' stay in Celina where
he attended Criminal and Circuit courts.
Paul Capps was on the sick list for several days last week,
but we are glad to report that he is much better now, and is able
to attend to his duties at the post office.
M., F. Heron of Nashville was in town last week.
The man who refuses to vote for good roads because he does not believe in voting a tax on his children does not stop to consider that more than half of the posterity of the present generation will move to communities that have good roads and help to pay the tax that was levied to build them; and do it cheerfully, too, if something is not done to better conditions that now exist. The County will never have good roads without a bond issue, the carrying of which will never be a burden to the present or future generations, but would prove the greatest boon to the County that its citizens have ever experienced.
The apparently bountiful corn crop that is in the making in Overton county would be worth at least one fourth more to the farmers who make it, if they had good roads on which to haul it to the market when it demands the best price. Then they could afford to hold for the price, now they have to take the prices prevalent when the roads are fit to haul over.
Good roads bring the farmers nearer to town, and the town people nearer the farms, and create a fellow felling among the people that nothing but closer association can possibly bring about. We could do with fewer school buildings in the county and at the same time have a larger percentage of school attendance, if we had pike roads.
The Bible or Equal Suffrage
Which Will You Take
Do we believe in the teaching of the Bible, if so can we advocate
Woman Suffrage and equal participation in public speaking and
politics; equal with men at the ballot box, in office, engaged
in scheming, hoodwinking the people, using all sorts of demagoguery
in order to rule, if not rule, ruin, as the first woman did in
the Garden of Eden. See the first attempt to run things. She brought
mankind to everlasting ruin and sin. The Lord said unto the woman
in the Garden of Eden, "Thy husband shall over thee and he
said unto Adam, "Because thou has harkened unto the voice
of thy wife, cursed is the ground for thy sake". So it will
be when the time comes, if it ever does, when woman is made by
the change in our constitution, equal with man at the ballot box.
Then will be the darkest hour for the South she has ever seen,
throwing the balance of power in the hands of the Negro race,
and the South's enemys. Will we uphold the law as given by the
Creator. "Thy husband shall rule over thee". Again see
First Peter chapter three; "Ye wives be in subjection to
your own husbands, 1st Corinthains, Chapter X1, verse 3, "And
the head of the woman is the man, "For a man indeed ought
not to cover his head for inasmuch as he is the image and glory
of God, but the woman is the glory of man, verse 8, "For
the man is not of the woman, but the woman of the man" verse
9, "For nether was the man created for the woman, but the
woman for the man."
This Equal Suffrage movement is contrary to the teachings of the
Bible, and of the servants of the Bible and all of the wise men
from the creation down to the present day. During all ages the
churches and most of the Christians have been submissive to the
Lord's decree, and now if Woman Suffrage be right, what a mistake
the religious world and the founders and builders of this republic
have made, when they left Woman Suffrage out of the constitution.
Now if the people should ratify the amendment to the constitution,
and women be allowed political freedom, would the system of the
states and the federal government be changed? The only change
would be from a republican or democratic government to an anarchy
and a hobble skirt government, and the Negro would hold the balance
of power. Then a race war which would run rivers of blood from
Mason's line to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand by the old constitution
it will do for all classes.
Joe Hide.
A very interesting ball game was played last Wednesday afternoon between the "Outlaws" and the Normal, the score being 6 to 5 in favor of the Normal.
Order of Publication
To Lizzie Atterson:
John L. Atterson,
Vs.
Lizzie Atterson
No. 632. In the Chancery court at Livingston, Tennessee
In this cause it appearing from the bill which is sworn to, that
Lizzie Atterson, the defendant, is a non-resident of the State
she is, therefore, hereby required to appear on or before the
2nd Monday of August next, before the Chancery Court, in Livingston,
Tennessee, and make defense to the bill filed against her in said
Court, by John L. Atterson, or otherwise the bill will be taken
for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise. This 13th day of July, 1915.
Jno. A. Hargrove, C. & M.
C. J. Cullom;
J. H. Bowman, Sols
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
July 21, 1915
President Wilson's
Proposes Peace Policy For The
European Nations
President Wilson, actuated solely by a desire to promote an early
peace between the nations now engaged in war in Europe, submits
the following representations to the representatives of the several
nations of Europe and America not engaged in the war, to be submitted
to their respective governments and to become the joint action
of all governments agreeing thereto, when a majority have agreed:
1. That the nations now engaged in war in Europe cease hostilities
for a period of 100 days.
2. That the status of the armies remain intact under the rules
guaranteeing that neither of the warring nations shall seek or
take advantage of any other during the armistice.
3. That the soldiers of all the armies be furloughed home indefinitely
and until resummoned to the colors, and no nation shall strike
another until the agreed time fixed in the armistice shall have
come; provided that sufficient numbers of soldiers may remain
under arms to police and protect their respective camps under
such regulations as may be agreed.
4. That the foregoing proposals when modified or amplified and
finally formulated by the agreement of a majority of the governments
to which they are submitted shall become a binding agreement between
such governments, and the proposals so finally formulated by submitted
and proposed to the governments at war as the preliminary basis
for neuatiatious for peace.
5. That the nations at war be invited to consider the proposals
and to respond thereto in definite statements expressing their
respective views upon the various items of the proposals and to
submit counter proposals modifying, changing, amplifying or extending,
as each may desire; and when the issue is finally thus made up
in preliminary form then.
6. That the representatives of all the nations be called into
council by the President of the United States, at Washington,
who will proceed to adjust and reconcile all matters in dispute,
as nearly as possible in conformity with the wishes of the warring
nations, and envolve a plan for peace, provided that representatives
of the warring nations may be present and heard to participate
in the deliberations of the council and to consult their respective
governments during the sicting, upon any difference or difficulty
that may arise, and no action shall be taken until all are heard.
7. That when all are herd fully if mutual agreement has not been
reached, the council shall go into executive session and itself
determine and propose a just and final solution of all questions
involved and fix the terms for peace.
8. If the warring nations shall disagree and determine to resume
hostilities, then the council shall take such united action as
it may determine looking to enforced peace upon the basis fixed.
While the general direction of each of the roads to be built by the Good Roads Commissioners is fixed by the Act calling the election, still the exact location is yet to be determined, and a few men who ought to favor the building of these roads are opposing them - some secretly and some openly - thus making it clear to the Commissioners that these men do not want the pikes to cross their farms or come near them. After the bonds are voted these men will be in a very poor attitude to ask favors of the Commissioners and especially to ask for pikes to come through their land or near to their farms. On the other hand, those men and those neighborhoods who favor the pikes and want them will be in a much better attitude to ask the Commissioners to locate the roads where they want them. The strongest argument any man or neighborhood can make to the Commissioners against the roads coming over their lands or through their communities, is to open up a fight against the bond issue. We are not authorized to speak for the Commissioners, but we know they are men who would be inclined not to force pikes on men who do not want them, provided they could give them to men who do want them, while at the same time serving the public at large as well as to put pikes where they are not wanted.
C. J. Cullom, A. L. Maxwell and W. S. Swallows are the three election commissioners recently named by the Board. These three gentlemen are well and favorable known throughout the county, and will see that the elections are held according to law.
Cookeville R-2
Floyd Warden and Miss Emma Webb were married on the 4th.
Parson Moore and Miss Annie Peak were married on the 13th.
Miss Elvin Harris who has been sick for some time is reported
no better.
Don Brown's wife is no better.
A protracted meeting is in progress at Hardy's Chapel this week
with James Brady and other preachers in attendance.
Joe Hide
WANTED - To buy several thousand eighteen inch white oak boards. Write, phone, or call at the Enterprise Office, Livingston, Tenn.
Local Happenings
John Roberts is in Clay county this week.
Judge A. H Roberts of Livingston and Hon. M. C. Sidwell of Celina
will address the citizens of Oakley and vicinity, on the subject
of Good Roads next Saturday, July 24th, at 2 p.m.
Shirley Ledbetter, son of E. Ledbetter of Copeland Cove, was thrown
from a mule Saturday, sustaining a very painful and perhaps serious
wound in the back of the head. His head was cut to the skull,
and it necessitated several stitches to be taken. He was doing
well at last report. Dr. A. B. Qualls dressed the wound.
If you want to see a Willow Grove Fair catalogue, write to W.
T. Sewell, Sec. Willow Grove Tenn.
A. S. Frisbie is preparing to build a large ten-room residence
on the lot just opposite the Livingston Academy Dormitory. This
is an ideal building side, and the location is one of the best
in town.
On last Friday evening quite a number of young people, chaperoned
by Mr. and Mrs. H. Atkins, spent a most enjoyable time at the
Sarah Preston Home.
John R. Bullock is installing an acetylene lights in his home.
J. W. Wilson was in Algood Sunday.
Messrs. Clark and Colvert of Algood were here Monday on business.
J. R. Copeland of Crawford, was in town last week.
Herman May of Harriman spent the week-end here visiting home folks.
The new Clay County Fair at Willow Grove will be held August 11th,
12th, 13th and 14th.
Mrs. O. N. Massa of Cookeville is here visiting the family of
her brother, B. M. Stanton.
James Henson and wife spent the week-end at Rickman.
Judge Roberts left Sunday for Wartpurg, Morgan county to hold
the regular term of Chancery court this week.
A. J. Mofield was in Nashville the latter of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard Duke of Nashville are here visiting the
family of S. A. D. Smith.
Miss Certie Guthrie is visiting her sister Mrs. A. J. Cook at
Black's Ferry, Ky.
Charlie Rich was in Algood first of the week.
Fred Cornwell of Algood was here first of the week.
W. K. Draper left today for Macon county.
Joe Johnson of Byrdstown was here the latter part of last week.
S. T. Hudson of Algood was here last week.
W. A. Ownsby motored to Cookeville Sundry to see and return home
with Miss Olga Conatser, who was the week-end guest of Mrs. W.
C. Davis.
Miss Ilean Bishop of Nashville was here visiting friends last
week.
Miss Dorothy Coe of Byrdstown returned Saturday from a trip to
the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Francisco, spending a few
days here as the guest of Miss Margaret Cooper.
Mrs. A. J. Mofield, Pauline and Harry have returned from a visit
in Algood.
Dr. I. H. Bilbrey has been confined to his home on account of
sickness this week, however we are glad to report that he is better
today, and hopes to be out in a few days.
T. C. McCampbell of Nashville, vice president of the T. K. &
N. railroad has been in Livingston for the past week, looking
after the road's interest.
W. C. Murphy of Hilham was in town today.
J. G. Eastland has purchased the Goodpastuer lot on West Main
ST. and will erect a modern residence on same. This is one of
the choicest building lots in Livingston, and it goes without
saying that Mr. Eastland will build an up-to-date residence, and
one that will be a credit to the town.
Bob Poteet is preparing to open up a new barber shop in the E.
C. Knight office building on the Southwest corner of the square.
He has ordered new furniture throughout for the shop, and will
have same fitted up in first-class style.
Mrs. Clark Myers of Gordonsville is here visiting friends and
relatives.
Mrs. S. A. D. Smith left Thursday of last week for Lake Charles,
La., after receiving the sad news of the death of her father,
Mr. Bowman.
G. V. Richardson, of Route 2 was in town Monday.
Livingston R 2
Mrs. Henery Robbins and Children spent the week-end with Mrs.
Robbin's father, Mr. Stover near Monroe.
Walter Garrett of Wirmingham was here Friday on business.
H. C. Savage has bought the Nancy Williams tract of land from
the Mullins heirs, paying $250 for it.
S. K. Garrett visited S. H. Flowers Friday and Saturday.
James Rubel and G. V. Richardson went to Livingston today.
Aunt Malinda Taylor is on the sick list this week.
W. F.
Misses Reba May and Nettie Morris are visiting friends at R
b rson Crossing.
DeWitt Miller went to Monterey this morning.
J. W. Dalton of Winchester is here this week.
To John Allen Reagan
H. C. Beaty et al
Vs
John Allen Reagan et al
No. 1477 In the Chancery Court in Jamestown, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from the bill which is sworn to, that
John Allen Reagan is a non-resident of the State; he is herefore
hereby required to appear on or before the first Monday in August
next, before the Clerk and Master, at his office in Jamestown,
and make defense to the b ill filed against him by H. C. Beaty
et al or otherwise the will be taken for confessed. It is further
ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Livingston Enterprise.
This day of July 1915.
C. K. McBroom, C. M.
L. T. Smith, Sol. For Com.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
July 28, 1915
GRAND RALLY.
GOOD ROADS MEETING.
The U. S. government, through its special agent, Hon. L. E. Boykin,
Engineer in office of the Public roads, Washington, D. C. The
State government through Hon. Chas. E. Ferris Dean of Engineering
Dept., University of Tennessee, and other prominent speakers,
will address the people of Overton county, at LIVINGSTON, MONDAY
AUG. 2, 1915.
On the subject of good roads, improvement of schools, social conditions,
and the economic benefits to be derived from Internal Improvement.
EVERYBODY INVITED.
Come, bring your wives and children.
One of out Correspondents tells
Why He is for Good Roads.
WHY I AM FOR GOOD ROADS.
Because I am a Farmer. Because I do not want to see Overton county
left in a mud hole. Because we cannot travel our roads during
the winter and spring, only drag through them. Because we need
a way opened up to the North, that is to Clay and Picket counties,
and the blue grass regions of Kentucky. Because Good Roads will
open up trade relations with the upper Cumberland region as well
as to the South and East Giving to the farmers a way to get their
produce to a market in either direction; also give us a way to
get to Crawford to the East. Because Good Roads will cause farmers
to improve their methods of farming; to keep up with the eneral
improvements of the country, and show to the world that we want
to better our conditions, and ask them to co-operate with us in
the work by giving them a way to mingle with us and see what we
need and want, and show to them that we are not afraid to improve
our conditions by using our capital in improving our homes, school
houses, and roads. That we are willing to aid in the betterment
of mankind; that we re not living for self alone.
We have a chance to better one of these conditions, so let us
use it by voting for Good Roads. Bond issue is the way such improvements
are usually made by our government, railroads, manufacturing,
bridges are built, and canals are dug, all for the betterment
of conditions that exist. So if we can better our conditions by
building Roads now is the time to consider same, by voting in
accord with them.
Vulcan.
GRAY-GORE
e. b. Gray and Miss Eria Gore were quietly married at the home
of the bride's father. Mr. Overton Gore in East Livingston last
Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, with Elder Leland Cook, officiating.
There were only a few intimate friends present, besides the immediate
family. The Enterprise extends the best of good wishes for their
future happiness and success.
Booz
I will jot down a few items from this place.
We are having some fine weather here now.
Revs. Burris and Copeland are conducting a series of meetings
at the new schoolhouse.
Mr. Winson Ledbetter conducted an all-day singing at Hickory
Flatt last Sunday. There was a large crowd in attendance and everyone
seemed to enjoy the occasion.
Lester Neely and his sister Lona attended meeting at the new schoolhouse
Wednesday.
Our school at Ivy Point began last Monday with Mr. Italy Bilbrey
for instructor.
Preaching at Ivy Point the Fourth Sunday be Revs. Robert Hammons
and Troy Cantrell, and they expect to protract the meeting for
a few days.
Our merchant M. C. Brown has finished his new house, and has moved
in it.
M. E. N.
Miss Reba Lee Yeatman of Nashville is the guest of Miss Lily
Bilbrey for a few days.
Messrs. Cato Taylor and Willard Maynord were in Celina First of
the week.
Chas. Brown who has been attending the summer school at Knoxville
passed through last week enroute to his home at Fox Springs.
W. C. Cooper of Oak Hill was in town last week on business.
Miss Ova Allison of Monroe is visiting Mr. & Mrs. Carlock.
C. C. Pitts left Friday for Canie Fork to join a party on a Camping
trip.
Jesse Mitchell went to Hilham Saturday.
Mrs. E. B. Cosby, matron at the Livingston Academy Dormitory,
who has been in Chattanooga for the past two months, returned
Monday.
W. S. Swallows was in town Monday.
Mrs. Allison of Algood has been visiting the family of her brother,
W. A. Bussell, here for several days.
Squire J. W. Key of Bushing was in town this week.
Earl May of Harriman is visiting his mother, Mrs. Minnie May.
Quite a number of people from here attended the Winkler-Pague
debate at Hilham Sunday. There was a large crowd in attendance,
and a great deal of interests is being manifested in the debate
which will continue until Thursday.
R. S. Oakley and John Roberts were in Algood Sunday.
DeWitt Miller has returned from a visit to friends in Cookeville
and Monterey.
Miss Ilean Bishop who has been the guest of the Roberts House
for a few days has returned to her home in Nashville.
R. M. Johnson of Cookeville passed through town Monday enroute
to Byrdstown.
_______________________________
TO THE PUBLIC
After August 1st, I will reduce the price of shaving from fifteen
cents to ten cents. This price means strictly cash to all.
Tom Garrett Barber
_________________________________
Mrs. J. F. Turner, of Algood was a guest in the home of her
sister, Mrs. R. H. Hankins, a day or two last week.
Grover Deck of Albany, Kentucky, was in town this week on business.
Postmaster of Celina was in town last week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McCormack recently a girl.
B. M. Stanton has returned from a week's business trip to East
Tennessee.
W. A. Ownsby and Miss Olga M. Conatser spent Sunday at Hilham,
attending the Debate.
Miss Nettie Norris will return this week from a two weeks visit
in Algood.
E. C. Goodpasture went to Nashville the later part of last week.
E. Y. Gibson of Cookeville was here last week.
Capt. James Davis and Hon. John McMillin of Celina were in town
yesterday on business.
Eld. Leland Cook, pastor of the Church of Christ, preached two
very interesting sermons Sunday. Large and appreciative congregations
greeted him at both morning and evening service.
Miss Ada Coulson, a former popular Livingston girl, but later
of Algood, and then Chipley, Fla., is a guest this week of her
sister, Mrs. R. H. Hankins, much to the pleasure of her many friends
here. The family have recently returned from Florida and after
a few weeks visit with realtives in Algood and Livingston will
be t home in their former residence in Algood. We are glad to
welcome them back.
Miss Cleo Draper is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. W.
Y. Keisling, at Nettle Carrier.
Master Forest May spent last week with his brothers and other
relatives at Harriman.
Miss Reba May has returned from a visit of several days with relatives
and friends on Spring Creek.
Marvin Bennett and wife visited the family of W. A. Bussell Sunday.
Mrs. W. K. Draper and family are home again after an extended
visit to friends in Macon and Jackson counties.
C. J. Cullom was in Nashville this week.
"Uncle" Shell Read of Crossville was here this week.
Miss Ruth Farley is visiting relatives in Cookeville. Mrs. J.
H. Keisling accompanied her to Algood.
Carl Maynord and sisters, Misses Buna, Lura, and Allie returned
home Sunday from a visit to friends at Willette and Red Boiling
Springs.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
To Hays Phillips
Eleana Phillips
Vs.
Hays Phillips
Albert Phillips
And Floyd Winningham
In the Chancery court at Byrdstown, Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing from the bill which is sworn to, that
Hays Phillips, one of the defendants, is a non resident of the
state, he is, therefore, hereby required to appear, on or before
the 1st Monday of September, next, before the Clerk & Master
of said court, at his office in Byrdstown and make defense to
the bill filed against him in said court by Ellean Phillips, or
otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for Four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise.
This July, the 22nd, 1915.
C. B. Parris, C. & M.
White and McDonald, Sols.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
August 4, 1915
VOTE FOR GOOD ROADS
Local Happenings
E. D. Marcom and wife of Willow Grove visited relatives and friends
here this week.
Mrs. Stanton of Cookeville is here visiting the family of her
son, Benton M. Stanton.
W. Heard returned Sunday from a visit to relatives in Texas and
Oklahoma.
T. E. Goff a former Livingstonian, but now of Monterey, was in
town Monday, mixing and mingling with his many friends.
Mrs. M. C. Sidwell who has been visiting relatives in Crossville
passed through last week enroute to her home in Celina.
C. M. Smart of Cookeville was in town last week.
The Misses Ogletree of Hilham were the guests of Miss Willie Mordock
last week.
Mrs. E. C. Knight is visiting her parents in Vernon, Ky.
Mrs. S. E. Cunningham of Gallatin is visiting her parents Mr.
and Mrs. G. O. Knight.
Flower Staggs and family of Crossville passed through last week
en-route to Celina.
The Campfire girls chaperoned by Miss Gertrude Officer spent a
most enjoyable outing last Wednesday at Hilham.
Miss Ninnie Swift of Algood visited Miss Willie Mordock last week.
See that your ticket reads "For Good Roads."
E. C. Goodparture returned from Nashville Saturday.
Eld. Robert Kirby of Kentucky will begin a meeting at Walnut Grove
next Sunday.
Mrs. Lamb, and daughter, Miss Ruth of Nashville, are the guest
of Mrs. Cosby at the Sarah Preston Home.
Rev. Leland Cook is holding a series of meetings at Tinsley Bottom
this week.
Rev. W. M. Lantrip has returned from Elmwood, Smith county, where
he has been conducting a protracted meeting.
Eld. Thos. Rose was in town Monday enroute to Flatt Creek where
he will hold a series of meetings this week.
Mrs. D. D. Thomas of Livingston was the guest of Miss Dora L.
Masters last week.
Rev. H. E. Winkler of Nashville is holding a protracted meeting
at Hilham this week.
Mrs. J. G. Eastland left yesterday for a visit to relatives at
White Bluff, Tenn.
DEBATE AT HILHAM
As to the religious debate held at Hilham last week, I had the
pleasure of attending from beginning to end, and would say that
I never witnessed such nice order by an outdoor audience. I attribute
this mainly to the parliamentarian, J. W. Sheppard, who was one
of the moderators.
While the rules governing a debate of this kind were very abruptly
ignored, I leave it to the 1500 people who were present to decide
who were the guilty parties.
Mr. Pigue is 57 years old; has been a minister for 30 years, and
has been in about 75 debates. Mr. Winkler is 26 years old; is
a contractor and builder; has been preaching about six years,
and this is the first debate he has engaged in.
Each of the contestants made strong and interesting arguments.
B. F. Smith
Chas. Hatcher and wife of Texas are here on a visit to Mrs. Hatcher's
mother, Mrs. A. Deck.
Baxter
Bro. Will K. Hunter has just closed a very successful two weeks
meeting at the Christian Church.
The Kadell-Kritchfield big tent show has been here a week, a large
crowd was out each night.
Mrs. H. J. Farley is at Kingston for medical treatment.
Oliver Greene of Algood was here several days last week.
W. C. Wade of Cookeville was here last week talking insurance.
Prof. C. E. Austin was in Cookeville Monday.
Brownlow Oliver has returned from Cookeville.
Miss Lillian Lee and Grove Anderson were married Thursday at the
home of the brides sister Mrs. J. C. Oliver, Reb. Harris performing
the ceremony. Miss Lee wore a beautiful gown of white satin and
carried brides roses Miss Clara Miller of Nashville rendered the
wedding music. Mr. Anderson is cashier of the Baxter Bank and
Trust Co. They will be at home to their many friends in Baxter
after Sept. 1st.
Pinkie Prim
Allons
Mrs. Belle Upton died recently after a short illness, she leaves
a husband and other relatives to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Coreilia Webb of Nashville is visiting her sister Mrs. J.
D. Holman.
Rev. E. Little of Cookeville was here last week enroute home from
Smyrna, where he had been conducting a meeting.
One of the most unique Wedding's that was ever solemnized in this
section was that of Thos. Garett aged 84, and Miss Amanda Mullins
63, Rev. Brown officiated.
K. W. Maynord and family visited relatives at Nettle Carrier last
week.
Uncle Joe Spicer of Oakley, was here Sunday enroute home from
Hilham.
A. B. Stinson and family of R. 1 visited at Livingston last week.
Born to Benton Hall and wife a Boy.
Prof. Porter Carlock, opened school at Unity Monday.
Uncle Bob Cole and Mrs. Andrew Sidwell are on the sick list this
week.
F. L. N.
Livingston R. 2
Mr. James Wright of Oakley was here Saturday.
M. R. and Edd Hargrove of Willow Grove were here last week on
business.
John M. Connor of Willow Grove, was here Friday and Saturday looking
after a land deal.
Wirt Eubanks and John Jackson of Livingston were here Friday.
The school at Lone Maple is getting along nicely with Miss Pearl
Wisdom as teacher.
The school com, are building a school house at Independence.
Mr. Alvin Richardson and Miss Daisy Taylor were married Sunday.
J. D. Martin of Winniewood, Okla. Visited here last week.
Vulcan.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
August 11, 1915
ELECTION ECHOES LISTEN GOOD
Judge A. H. Roberts, when asked his opinion as to the effect of
the recent election, said; Advocates of good roads and other internal
improvements are not discouraged, many taxpayers who voted against
the bond issue favor good roads. These men have some other plan,
most of them favoring the levy of a direct tax and paying for
the roads as they are built. Such a plan is entitled to consideration.
Let those who voted for the bond issue give these men credit for
honesty of purpose and join with them in an application to the
county court at its next quarterly session to take a stand for
good roads by the direct tax plan. If the county court will ten
take steps in that direction and five the people of the county
an assurance that it is in earnest in desiring to improve our
roads, every advocate of the bond plan will join heartily in the
direct tax movement and give it a fair test. No man ought to be
so selfish as not to be willing to try the other mans plan. If
the majority prefer to build pikes in that way, we should not
hesitate to give their plan our hearty, and loyal support. The
plan is not so important to the sincere advocate of good roads,
what he wants is a better system of roads in the county, with
the development of our resources along all lines which must follow.
Business in the county must stagnate for five or six months out
of the year because the roads cannot be profitably used. This
business stagnation has already made itself felt, and will necessarily
produce even more striking results as time goes on, for our roads
grow worse every year. The burden of maintaining our present road
system falls largely upon labor rather than upon capital; this
is wrong in theory, and is unjust to the laboring man. The road
levy this year is 15 cents on each $100 which will produce about
$2200 in road taxes. The 1600 road hands working 5 days each,
(8000 days) and worth $8000, must bear a burden over three and
half times as heavy as the wealth of the county several hundred
of these men who thus pay in work a road tax of $5 a year each,
do not own a horse or a vehicle to put on the roads. They are
required to build the roads for other men to use. If they refuse
to work when warned they are indicted and fined or jailed. The
capitalist is not jailed or fined if he refuses to pay his road
tax.
Let us call on the county court at the October term to give us
some relief from our present ills and let every voter who wants
to see his county built up and improved keep up the fight for
good road. There is no doubt but that a majority favor better
roads than we now have, we have differed only as to the means
of securing them. Let us adopt any other reasonable plan, if every
other plan fails let us organize turnpike companies and build
pikes and let those who use them pay for it. However this should
be done after all other plans fail.
Dr. W. M. Breeding says:
I feel that with another election the proposition will carry by
a substantial majority. The questions should not be called to
hurriedly, but the issue should not be allowed by any means. I
rather favor the calling of another election some time in November.
To The Enterprise:
I congratulate you upon the splendid work you have done for the
cause of good roads in the campaign just closed, or I should say,
rather, the campaign just begun. There is everything to encourage
good roads advocates in Overton County, and nothing to discourage
us in the result. No proposition ever put before the people, grew
so rapidly, or took root so deeply in the minds of the voters,
in so short a time. The campaign has done permanent good. A weeks
more time for mature consideration of the part of the people,
and a thoro understanding of the proposition, and it would have
carried. And there were votes enough, who were deprived of voting
on account of the new poll tax law that was not understood by
any of us until it was too late, probably to have carried the
proposition now, when the people are ready for another election
let it be called and held, and in the meantime let good roads
advocates keep up the fight every day as if the election was tomorrow.
The wealth and capital of the Country should be taxed to build
and maintain the roads and this burden taken off the labor.
When the laboring man fully understands the proposition, the fight
is over. Let us keep up the fight because we are right. On the
first Monday in September which is labor day, let us have a great
meeting of all friends of the good roads and friends of the laboring
man in Livingston, in order that we may from one another, revive
inspiration, and take new courage for the fight, in which I believe
we have just begun.
Very respectfully,
W. R. Officer.
Dr. M. B. Capps Says:
"What do I think of the result of the Good Roads Election?"
The result is not just what I desired or anticipated but the gain
over our first vote was so immense, being 94 to 1053, I feel the
people are rapidly awakening to their own interests, and that
one more vote by the people is all tat is needed to carry prosperity
all over our county. Give us an early election and labor will
come into her own; we will be free and happy people."
Judge J. R. Hogue said:
The returns were very satisfactory to me, as they show that the
people are fast waking up to their own interests; it shows that
the bond issue is not such a bugaboo as it once was, and with
one more election pitched on a high plane as this one was will
win the fight for good roads. The increased wealth of the county
will more than over balance the increase in taxes.
J. C. Bilbrey says:
I feel much encouraged over the result. It shows conclusively
that the Good Roads sentiment is growing. We will win next time.
John A. Hargrove says:
The opposition mustered more votes than we expected, while our
vote was materially lessened by the fact that a goodly number
of Good Roads advocates had not paid their Poll tax. They are
gradually but surely coming around to the bond issue as the only
way to get Good Roads at any time in the near future, and the
next election will settle the question, and I feel confident that
it will mean a victory for our cause.
Death of Mrs. Bradford
Beloved Woman Passes Away
Favorably known in Livingston
It is with deep regret that Overton county people will learn of
the death of Mrs. Lula Bradford at her home in Nashville last
Friday afternoon. Mrs. Bradford was one of the original promoters
and builders of the Livingston Academy, and has given the school
much of her personal attention since its organization. The people
of Livingston who knew her had learned to love her for her many
personal charms, as well as the work she has helped to accomplish
in giving us the best preparatory school in the upper Cumberland
country. The Tennessean and American of last Saturday gave the
following account of her death:
Following an illness extending over six months, Mrs. Lula Bradford,
wife of D. E. Bradford, vice-president of the Bradford Furniture
Company died at 5:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at her home, 129
Sixth avenue, north.
Death was due to a complication of diseases. She was born near
Butler's Landing, Tenn., and had lived in |Nashville twenty years.
Mrs. Bradford was 44 years of age. She is survived by her husband,
and three sisters, Misses Sallie and Gladys Staggs, and Mrs. T.
B. Baker; two brothers, Hammond and Fowler Staggs, and her mother,
Mrs. K. D. Staggs.
Mrs. Bradford was a very active member of the Vine Street Christian
church and was an interested worker in the Boys club and Y. M.
C. A. She was also greatly interested in the work of reform carried
on by the W. C. T. U. of this count y and was one of its most
active workers in temperance campaigns. A member of several missionary
societies and civic organizations, Mrs. Bradford devoted much
of her time to carrying out their methods of beautifying and upbuilding
the city.
Local Happenings
Miss Fannie Dale of Celina is the guest of the Misses Terry's
this week.
R. L. Mitchell is spending a few days with his family.
Don't miss the mighty Haag Shows, Everything that other shows have and them some new feathers that will be interesting to all.
Crit Willis of Willow Grove was in town Tuesday on business.
Miss Jessie Lee Dale entertained a number of her friends with
an Informal reception on Monday evening, there were about twenty
guests present, and all report a good time.
Stanton says the reason he sells so many policies: He's got the
Company that's GOT the STUFF that the PEOPLE WANT. Your time will
be well spent in looking over his policy.
J. H. Loftis of Netherland was in town the first of the week on
business.
W. T. Sewell of Willow Grove was in town Monday.
A long program with lots of variation and cheap admission is wht
you will find at the great Haag Shows on Friday Aug. 20th. Don't
forget the date.
Dr. W. M. Breeding officiated at the following births recently:
To Whit Crabtree and wife on last Saturday, a girl; to Sam Upchurch
and wife on Thursday, Aug. 5th, a boy; to Luther Qualls and wife,
on Aug. 1st, a boy.
Mrs. A. B. Qualls and son A. B. Jr. left Friday afternoon for
an extended visit to relatives at Bell fountain, Ohio.
Mayor W. D. Guthrie who returned from Red Boiling Springs some
days ago, is able to be out on the streets for a little exercise
each day, and it is to be hoped that he may entirely regain his
former strength in a little while.
Miss Margaret Bilbrey is spending a few days at Red Boiling Springs.
Dr. M. E. Jones, Veterinary, of Cookeville, was here last week
on professional business.
Prof. A. J. Taylar was able to get down town to vote for Good
Roads on the day of the election.
Chas. Hatcher and wife are visiting relatives in Sparta this week.
Miss Alice Johnson is spending a few days at her home in Franklin,
Ky.
Miss Mary Price Miller is visiting her sister Mrs. W. C. Officer
at Monterey.
NOTICE
I have opened a finishing department in connection with my KODAK
business. All work finished the day received. Experienced Finisher,
prices as cheap as elsewhere, first class work and quick delivery.
Give me trial and be convinced. Enlargements from negative 25
cents.
Ray Burks Druggist
Livingston, Tennessee
Frank Speck of Watertown has been in Livingston for the past
few days.
Granville Simms of Watertown has been in Livingston for the past
few days.
GOOD ROADS ELECTION
Following is the official canvass of the vote by districts held
Aug. 5th.
For Against
1st 60 90
2nd 39 170
3rd 87 245
4th 6 34
5th 34 105
6th 345 160
7th 99 66
8th 63 43
9th 47 181
10th 30 128
11th 169 81
12th 65 25
Totals 1044 1329
Note: I did not calculate these to see if they are correct.
A. B. Vantrease the Ass't cashier of the Farmer's bank who
has not been well for sometime is at his home in Alexandria recuperating.
Miss Henrietta Stoy has returned from her vacation which was spent
at her home in New Albany, Indiana.
Livingston Route 2
The long dry spell was broken by a light rain Sunday.
Rev. Charlie Cook will begin a protracted meeting at Eagle Creek
Hall next Sunday.
Rev. L. P. Reader will hold a protracted meeting at Old Bethel
in the near future.
Keen Smith who has been sick for some time is reported better.
Miss Linda Adkins of Oakley is visiting her sister Miss Lucie
Adkins this week.
G. V. Richardson attended the County Union at Ivy Point last week.
Mai.
MARRIED AT HILHAM
Miss Ethel Carmack and Mr. Albert Lee were joined in holy matrimony
Sunday, Aug. 8th, at 2:30 p.m., at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Carmack, in the presence of a number of relatives
and friends, Rev. Bronstetter officiating. The bride was dressed
for the occasion, in a gown of crepe de chine. Immediately after
the ceremony they left for the home of the groom.
Booz, Tenn.
I will write again as my letters have escaped the waste Basket
so far, maybe this one will.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown and family of Pleasant Hill are on their
way home from an extended visit with friends and relatives of
Booz.
The Singing school has just closed at Hickory Flat and another
will begin Tuesday night.
The protracted meeting has begun at Shiloh.
School is progressing nicely under the management of Prof. Bilbrey.
There will be Box supper at Hickory Flat Tuesday night the 10th
everybody is cordially invited we will guarantee a good time,
you know that is where we have good times.
Happy Girl.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
August 18, 1915
Direct Tax Plan Figured Out
The Highest Possible Direct Tax Levy
Would Not Build any Roads
To Speak of in Overton County
If the county court should levy a direct tax with which to build
roads in Overton County, and should venture to go the limit as
it were, the amount of roads that they could have built in each
district would be so ridiculously small that we are sure the people
would not stand for it. When figured out some of the districts
would get only a few yards, as the tax from each district would
have to be applied in that district only. A tax of that kind would
be a veritable burden on the property owners, and they would receive
no direct or indirect benefit from it, nor would anyone else,
for it would be literally throwing money away. The only way we
can ever expect to get good roads is by the bond issue, or by
private corporations, and if the latter method is adopted the
toll on the roads will be a heavier tax than any man would have
to pay for a bond issue, and in order to get ride of the toll
gates the county would have to buy over the roads at a reasonable
figure.
Something must be done in the near future, and it is high time
that the citizenship of Overton county were waking up to the situation.
Sulphur
As I have not written for some time, will send a few itms.
Mr. and Mrs. Addison Hodges arevisiting near New Middleton, for
a few days.
Will Matthews who has been very sick is improving.
Mrs. Elisha Henry is visiting her brother, Will Clark near Waterloo.
F. B. Ledford and his aunt, Miss
Sarah Ledford are spending a few days with relatives at Nettle
Carrier.
Misses Anice Hodges and Myrtle Spurrier of Livingston were here
a few days ago.
Jess Gillam, Albert Eckles, B. Swallows and Sid Norris returned
recently from a business trip to Smith county.
Floyd Richardson of Livingston spent Sunday at this place, visiting
Sim Carr.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Copeland returned last Friday from a visit
to relatives in Smith County.
M. A. C.
Clinton County Kentucky voted on a bond issue of $50,000 for building good roads last Saturday, and the issue carried by a majority of nearly six to one. This is another link added to the highway which is to be built through Tennessee and Kentucky on the central route, and unless there is some method devised by which Overton County can get connection with the system, the trade which rightfully belongs to us will be routed the other way, and we will lose thousands of dollars a year.
Livingston, Route 2
Local showers last week. Farmers are plowing for wheat.
Mrs. Nora Knight is very sick.
Rev. Van N. Smith preached at the Presbyterian church here Sunday.
Rev. Chas Coop is preaching at Eagle Creek this week.
Misses Wilie and Ethel Flowers are visiting relatives and friends
at Oakhill this week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Martin spent Sunday with friends at Eagle Creek.
Several attended the fair at Willow Grove and report a good time.
Henry Robbins was over at Monroe last week on business.
The contractors are digging a well at Taylor's X roads for the
public.
Vulcan.
Pardoned by Gov. Rye
Alfred Smith of Cookeville who was recently tried for the killing
of Hilary Masters, and given a sentence and fine for carrying
concealed weapons, was pardoned last week by Gov. Rye on condition
that he abstains from alcoholic drinks in the future.
NOTICE
My husband died leaving several hundred deeds in the Registers'
office with the fees unpaid. I have given notice to come and pay
me. Now unless you pay these charges at once I will hand them
to an officer for collection. You can save cost by acting at once.
Respct. Mrs. J. M. Roberts. Executrix
DEATH AT COOKEVILLE
Mr. David L. Dow one of Putnam county's oldest and most prominent
citizens died at his home in Cookeville last Thursday. Mr. Dow
had been identified with the business interests of Cookeville
for more than half a century, and was held in high esteem by all
who knew him. He was the father of postmaster John B. Dow of Cookeville,
who is well known in Livingston and Overton county.
REVENUES ACTIVE
The U. S. revenue officers have been quite active in these parts
for the past week or two, having destroyed two or three stills,
and captured about four alleged operators.
Labor Day will be observed every where this year, and for the
first time, there will be a large gathering in Livingston on that
date, which is Monday, Sept. 6th. Don't fail to come to town on
that day and we will guarantee that you will have good time.
The Allies gained another inch and a half on the Germans last week. This makes almost a foot gained in thirteen months of war, against some few thousand miles gained and held by the Tuetons.
If England had a few more Canadas and Australias she would be in a position to give a good account of herself in the war.
Petrograd, formerly known as St. Petersburg, Russia, is now
said to be the goal the German army is making for. It might be
well for the Kaiser to remember that one Napoleon
Bonaparte made an unparelelled retreat from this point some hundred
years ago.
Overton county has untold resources that will continue to lie dormant so long as the people refuse to turn a hand toward progression.
Local Happenings
John Mitchell is on the sick list.
Miss Lena Reagan is visiting friends and relatives in Byrdstown.
Miss Willie Harris went to Jamestown Sunday.
A. J. Mofield and family attended the fair at Rome, Smith County
last week. The trip was made in an automobile.
Judge A. H. Roberts is in Jamestown this week, holding a term
of Chancery court.
E. C. Knight is attending Chancery Court at Jamestown this week.
Mayor W. D. Guthrie went to Nashville last week for medical treatment,
and it is expected that he will undergo an operation while there.
Mrs. Alice Reagan of Cookeville spent the week end here visiting
relatives.
Mrs. J. H. Myers has returned from an extended visit to friends
and relatives in Texas.
Rev. Cates of Cookeville held services at the Baptist church Sunday
and Sunday night.
M. A. Wydick, the tobacco man is in town this week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. McCampbell of Nashville, are at the Roberts
House.
S. B. Harward has purchased the business of the Gentry Produce
Co., and will take charge of same in a short time.
Thomas B. Copeland and family left Sunday for a visit of several
days to friends and relatives in Morgan county.
Dr. A. B. Qualls recently officiated at the following important
events: To Leslie Carmack and wife, a boy; to Murphy Bilbrey and
wife, a girl.
E. B. Gray, the jeweler, is now occupying a part of the B. &
O. Drug Co.'s large store, having recently moved from the rooms
occupied over the Farmers Bank, and will be glad to have his friends
call on him at all times.
Jas. McCormack of Cookeville was here the latter part of last
week.
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To The Public
I have recently opened up a first-class meat market, next door
to Bay Burk's drug store, and am in a position to serve the public,
by giving them good, fresh meat. Give me a trial.
J. G. Webb.
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Frank Capps of Arlington, Texas returned home last week after
a few days visit to relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Gill visited the family of Philip Myers last week.
Carl Maynord, Dick Arnold, Perry Mordock and Lee Johnson were
in Cookeville Sunday.
Wheeler Boles, contractor of Hilham is here erecting a barn for
Burr Speck.
Mrs. M. H. Hankins and sons, Robert and Hugh of Harriman are here
on a visit to the family of R. H. Hankins.
Luke Shanks and wife of Cookeville are at the Roberts House for
a few days.
Addison Bilbrey left yesterday for Nashville. He will stop over
at Carthage on his return to attend the fair.
Friday is circus day in Livingston, and a large crowd of people
are expected to be here.
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I PAY
12cts. Per doz. for eggs.
15 cts per lb. for meat.
15 cts per lb. for lard.
75 cts per bu. for shelled corn.
I SELL
14 lbs Granulated sugar $1.00
All calico 5 cts. per yard
1 yd. wide domestic 6 cts.
1 gal. Coal oil 15 cts.
2 gal. Coal oil 25 cts.
5 gal. Coal oil 60 cts.
½ gal Fruit cans 80 cts.
1 qt. Fruit cans 65 cts.
W. T. Lee
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RECITAL
Miss Ruth Lamb of Nashville, a pupil of the Vanderbilt School
of Expression, will give a recital at Fiske-Staggs Chapel on Tuesday
evening, August 24th, at 8 o'clock for the benefit of the Livingston
Academy Athletic Association. The admission will be fifteen cents
this will be a splendid entertainment and should be attended by
all Livingstonians. The programme will be one of the best of the
kind ever rendered here.
LAND SALE
T. J. Stewart
Vs
M. H. Hankins, et als
No. 580 In Chancery at Livingston.
In obedience to an order of sale from the Chancery court of Overton
county, Tenn., issued by J. A. Hargrove, Clerk & Master of
the said court, in the case of T. J. Stewart Vs. M. H. Hankins
et als, I will on the 18th day Sept. 1915, at noon in front of
the courthouse door in Livingston, Tenn., sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash, the tract of land levied on in this
case as the property of the Cumberland Stave & Heading Company,
and described an said levy and said order of sale, being the tract
of land on which the old plant of the Cumberland Stave & Heading
Company was located, and described as follows; On the north by
Frisbie, south by Street; east by Bohanon, west by Street. Containing
3 acres more or less, located in the 6th Civil district, Town
of Livingston. Said sale will be made subject to the right of
redemption, to satisfy a judgment of ($629.96) Six hundred Twenty
nine and 96.100 dollars, together with interest and costs, recovered
in Chancery court by T. J. Stewart and against the Cumberland
Stave & Heading
Company.
This Aug. 16, 1915
J. O. Collins, Dept. Sheriff
Messrs. Leonard & Shipley of Albany, Ky., passed through
town Sunday enroute to Nashville.
Atty. Benj. Ramsey of Monroe was in the city Monday.
G. B. McGee spent several days in Fentress county recently.
J. G. Eastland went to Dickson a few days ago, and will return
with his family this week.
Atty. E. D. White is in Jamestown on legal business.
J. T. Stonecipher has gone to the bedside of his father, who lives
at Robbins, East Tennessee, and is dangerously sick.
SECRET OF SUCCESS.
Early to bed and early to rise,
Work like h__l, and advertise.
The Blacksmith Preacher
Rev. Mr. Sexton, generally known as the "Blacksmith Preacher"
will begin a series of meetings here on Saturday Aug. 21st. Services
will be held at the Baptist church Saturday and at the Methodist
church Sunday. Mr. Sexton has a wide reputation as an evangelist
and it is hoped and believed that much good will result from the
meetings.
LEO FRANKS FATE.
Yesterdays papers carried a most startling news story to the effect
that a Georgia mob had forcibly removed Leo Frank, the alleged
murderer of May Phagan, from the prison at Milledgeville, Ga.
Where he had been sent for a life term, and had carried him away
in an automobile, presumably to be put to death. However guilty
Frank may have been, this was a most inexcusable act on the part
of the men who engaged in it, and the matter should be investigated
thoroughly.
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
On last Tuesday evening Mrs. E. B. Cosby entertained at the Sarah
Preston Home in honor of Miss Ruth Lamb of Nashville, about twenty
guests were invited. Games were played until a late hour when
the young people assembled in the large dining room where delightful
refreshments were served
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
August 25, 1915
Letters of Interest
From Correspondents from different Sections of the County
Livingston Route 2
The wind last Thursday and Friday damaged corn considerably.
S. G. Flowers has bought a lot from M. C. Talley at Taylor's X
Roads and will erect a mill on it.
Revs. Reedes, Reece and Garrett begun a protracted meeting at
Old Bethel Sunday.
A. J. Conner got badly hurt last week, by spraining his foot.
Miss Sarah Sells is still very low.
Revs. Coop, Smith, Clark and others are still protracting their
meeting at Eagle Creek.
Vulcan.
Cookeville Route 7
We have been having some wet weather for the last few days, which
is a setback for early foddering.
Mrs. Donly Brown is no better at this writing. She is gradually growing weaker.
Mrs. A. C. Brown is still down with rheumatism.
Mrs. Robert Phillips is some better at last report.
John W. Maston is some better being able to walk around now.
Mrs. Martha Warden is still very sick.
Arkly Crawford and Marvin Carr have moved to Spring Creek to the
heading mills run by Will Allen of Livingston.
Mrs. Maggie Newberry is some better.
Road working is the order of the day. There is some good work
being done on the public roads this time.
Joe Hide
Windle Tenn.
Rev. Marion Harris has begun his protracted meeting at this place
and is having a successful meeting and large crowds.
Messrs. Jesse Crawford and Lonnie Allen were persuaded to go west
but we suppose they got round trip tickets we see them back in
Windle.
Mrs. M. M. Allen how has been quite sick is improving.
Miss Bess Poston visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
A number of young folks from this place attended the show at Livingston
the 20th.
Miss Lockie Gore got seriously injured at the show Friday.
School at this place is progressing nicely.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Qualls twin babies, both babies and
father are getting along nicely.
Bill W.
Oak Hill
E. C. Poston is some better.
The Great Hagg Shows have come and gone, and everybody was well
pleased with the performances.
Mrs. Reece Eldridge of Monterey, formerly of this place, attempted
suicide one day last week by cutting her throat with a razor.
She was taken to a hospital where she has the attention of Montereys
best physicians, who entertain some hope of her recovery. Ill
health was the cause of the rash deed.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Stewart, a girl.
John Eldridge has purchased an automobile.
Jack Hampton of Algood is here taking up lumber.
W. C. Cooper has purchased a rock crusher, and will put it in
operation in a few days.
J. N. S.
Death of Little Child
The little three months old baby of Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Byrne died
at the home of Mrs. Byrne's father S. A. D. Smith, last Thursday
afternoon with acute indigestion, and was buried on Saturday at
Cookeville. Dr. Byrne was in Maryville at the time of the child's
death, but came on to Cookeville in time for the burial. The Enterprise
extends the sincerest sympathy to the parents in their sorrow.
Death of J. P. Wood
Mr. J. P. Wood, an old and highly respected citizen of this county
died at his home near Rickman Monday night, and was buried at
Okalona cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Wood was nearly eighty
years of age and was well known throughout the county having been
in the merchandise business for a number of years, and his many
friends will regret to learn of his death.
The funeral was conducted by the local lodge of Masons, and was
a very impressive service.
Jail Delivery
Three prisoners escaped from the local jail yesterday afternoon,
by sawing their way out, and up to an early hour this morning
had not been apprehended. All three of the prisoners were white
men. They were Bedford Hill, Shelby Studeville and Oscar Hargis.
Sheriff Carr and his deputies are scouring the country in search
of the fugitives, and expect to have them caught by night. The
three men were in jail awaiting trial at the next term of criminal
court. It is not known how they secured the utensils with which
they sawed themselves to liberty. The neighboring county officials
have been notified and the chances for their getting clear away
are slim.
Death in Pickett
Mrs. Matheney, wife of Edward Matheney, died at her home in Pickett
county, near Boom, one day last week. She leaves a husband and
one child. Mrs. Matheney was a member of one of the best families
of Pickett county, and leaves many friends and relatives to mourn
her death.
Policy of President
The United States government will not shape its policy on the
sinking of the steamer Arabic until full details of the disaster
has been obtained and carefully gone into. There were two American
lives lost in the wreck of the Arabic.
The newspapers all over the country are advocating that the President
break off diplomatic relations with Germany.
The United States has clearly expressed its opposition to the
destruction of merchant ships without warning and had pointedly
warned Germany against repetition of such tragedies in which Americans
are involved.
It is assumed that unless Germany wishes to make an outright issue
with the United States some explanation will be volunteered. Acting
with that thought Ambassador Gerard was instructed today to report
whether he had received a report from the German government. He
was not, however, instructed to ask for one.
It is said the state department will not necessarily wait indefinitely
on Germany before taking whatever action is decided on, neither
does it intend to invite or encourage argument. All it wants now
are the facts.
When these are assembled and officials are convinced their evidence
is properly substantiated President Wilson will lay the case before
the cabinet.
U. S. to Loan Money
To Southern Banks to Help The Cotton Planters.
Secretary of the treasury, McAdoo has made the announcement that
if it becomes necessary he will deposit $30,000,000 or more in
gold in three Southern regional banks to help the cotton sections,
inasmuch as the British government has declared cotton to be a
contraband of war. This money would be deposited temporarily without
interest in order to enable the banks to rediscount outstanding
warehouse receipt, and would help the cotton states tide over
the stringent times that is sure to follow the recent mandate
of the European allies.
The secretary said that one of his chief objects was to create
a basis for such enlarged credit in the south that the banks will
have ample resources to extend to producers such accommodations
that they will be able to carry cotton in warehouses for a reasonable
length of time until it can be marketed advantageously. In order
to accomplish this, he said that the national and state banks
which are members of the federal reserve system should make loans
on warehouse receipts for insured cotton at low rates of interest:
that the banks can well afford to carry cotton for producers at
six per cent, especially if they are able to rediscount cotton
paper at the federal reserve banks at the much lower rate than
six per cent; that the credit resources of the banks of the country
are greater than ever before in our history and that there is
no reason why the banks should not, in co-operation with the merchants
of the south, help the cotton producers with loans at low rates
in the present peculiar situation.
Another storm on the Texas coast has snuffed out 200 lives.
The Northern press will now proceed to wallop the whole South for the lynching of Lea Frank.
King cotton, the staple necessity of the world, has been declared by Fret Britain to be a contraband of war.
Local Happenings
Turley Knight left yesterday for Nashville.
Mrs. Lamb and daughter, Miss Ruth, who have been here visiting
friends left today for their home in Nashville.
Allen Maynord and Frank Johnson of Granite Okla., arrived here
Monday for a visit to friends and relatives.
Burch Wilcox of Cookeville was in town this week.
R. S. Oakley was at Beaver Hill first of the week.
Chas. Hatcher and wife who have been here visiting relatives and
friends returned to their home in Texas this week.
Alfred Gibbs of Cookeville was here first of the week.
Miss Reba Lee Yateman of Nashville who has been here visiting
Miss Lillie Bilbry, returned home the latter part of last week.
Zina Robertson of Algood was in town Sunday.
Robert Mitchell, son of R. L. Mitchell, fell from a stable loft
Sunday morning and sustained a broken arm just below the elbow.
John Hart was in Algood last week.
M. H. Hankins of Harriman was here first of the week.
B. M. Stanton has gone to East Tennessee on a business trip.
Miss Margaret Cooper is visiting friends in Nashville.
C. J. Cullom was in Crossville this week.
W. J. Chilton went to Celina today.
We are pleased to report that Mayor W. D. Guthrie who went to
Nashville some few days ago for an operation, is getting along
nicely, and hopes to be back home again real soon.
H. Atkins and wife have been in Nashville for the past few days.
T. C. McCampbell has been running the train during the absence
of Mr. Atkins.
James Carson Guthrie and sister, Miss Gertie returned yesterday
from a visit to relatives at Black's Ferry, Ky.
The recital which was to have been given last evening at the Fiske-Staggs
chapel by Miss Ruth Lamb, was called off on account of the meeting
now in progress.
Rev. Mr. Cates of Cookeville I here this week helping in the series
of meetings.
Dawson McCormack returned last week from Nashville with his little
son who he took there for Medical treatment.
Dan Philips and Wm. Goff left Monday morning for Pickett county
on business.
Miss Isabella Williams of the Livingston Academy came in Monday
from Knoxville where she has been attending the summer school.
T. B. Copeland and family returned yesterday from Morgan county
where they have been visiting for the past ten days.
Jesse Fleming of Fleming & Myers was in Nashville this week
on business.
S. J. Bilbrey returned yesterday from a trip to Crossville.
J. M. Birdwell has moved his family from the Knight place on the
square to his house opposite _. M. Robert's residence.
Miss Beula Kirkpatrick of Crossville passed through town this
week, enroute to Celina.
Cutting Affray
A man by the name of Hoover was seriously cut in an affray at
Crawford a few days ago. The man who did the cutting was named
Stephens. It was at first thought that the wounded man would die,
but later reports give him a chance for recovery.
J. T. Stonecipher has returned from a visit to relatives at Robbins, Tenn.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, September 1, 1915
Hotel Burned
The Donoho hotel at Red Boiling Springs was destroyed by fire
one night last week, and some of the guests had narrow escapes.
This was one of the most popular hotels at the Springs, being
patronized by a great many people. The loss was considerable and
we understand there was little or no insurance carried on the
building.
Sulphur
J. T. Hodges and wife spent Sunday visiting relatives at this
place.
Norman Eckle of Smith county came Saturday to visit relatives
and transact business here.
B. Swallows has bought what is known as the Bundy Eckle property.
Sam Matthews has typhoid fever. His father who has been sick is
better.
F. B. Ledford spent part of last week in Smith county.
Prof. Hardy has suspended school one week for fodder pulling.
Miss Willie Qualls of Livingston visited here last week.
M. A. C.
William J. Bryan
On The War. Giving Reasons Why We should Stay Out
Twenty-one million of soldiers are engaged in the unparalleled
war now raging in Europe: what will be our quota if we are foolish
enough to enter into it?
More than two million men have been killed thus far. What will
be our toll if we take part?
Over five millions wounded. What will be our share if we become
a participant?
The nations at war are now spending four hundred million dollars
per week - more than twenty billions per year - what will our
expenditures by?
Before we decide to "go in" at any cost" let some
of the advocates of war give us an estimate.
We are a great nation and can't be stingy with blood or money
if we cast in our lot with the belligerents.
And what is to be gained by war? Protection of American rights?
No, that can be secured without loss of life, money, or honor;
it can be secured without arousing hatreds which would last a
century.
And what would we lose by entering the war men? Yes, no one knows
haw many. Money? Yes, no one knows how much. But more than that
we would loose our place as the leader of the neutral nations
and the opportunity to mediate when the time for meditation comes;
we would loose the priceless privilege of using our good offices
as a friend to assist in laying the foundations of permanent peace.
There is no excuse for war. Our grievances - we have them against
both sides - do not justify war; and the treaty plan furnishes
the machinery for maintaining an honorable peace. Those who talk
war misrepresent the wishes of the people. You can no more measure
the sentiment of the masses by the froth of the jingo press than
you can measure the oceans silent depths by the foam upon its
waves.
W. J. Bryan
Tried to Cash Heap Big Check.
A young man, giving his name as Albert Clayton appeared at the
Cashier's window of the Citizens Bank last Friday morning and
presented a check for $4,000,00 on the bank of Monterey, with
the signature of J. H. Ray affixed thereto and asked that he be
given the cash. On being interrogated the young man stated that
the check was given to his brother who in turn gave it to him,
and he had come to cash same, but did not care to deposit the
money. On investigation it was ascertained that Mr. Ray disclaimed
any knowledge of the check, so the young man was place under arrest.
After his arrest he stated that his name was Enoch Wilson, and
that he lived near Monterey. The latter story was verified by
some parties here who knew him. He was tried before Squire Phelix
Bilbrey on Friday afternoon, and bound over to court on a $500.00
bond, which he has failed to make up to this time. Wilson gave
his age as eighteen years.
Local Happenings.
Atty. J. T. Wheeler of Jamestown is here this week attending Chancery
court.
Ed Hargrove of Willow Grove was in this city this week.
Atty. O. C. Conatser of Huntsville is here this week on legal
business.
K. L. Bilbrey of Crossville was here this week.
Alex Qualls has returned from Cumberland county where he has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Spencer.
M. R. Hargrove of Willow Grove was here yesterday on business.
Atty. L. M. Bullington of Cookeville, attended Chancery court
here this week.
Robt. Nunnelly of Cookeville was here first of the week.
Dr. J. M. Billings of Oakley was in town last week.
Bedford Arnold and wife, and son, Creed, spent the week-end at
Willow Grove, visiting relatives.
Mr. Hamp Maxey of Celina was in town first of the week.
Miss Myrtle Asbell has returned to this city to take up her work
in Livingston Academy.
Miss Katherine Cooper has returned after an extended trip to Monterey
and Cookeville.
Mrs. George Hale of Cookeville passed through town Monday enroute
home from the Celina fair.
J. C. Bilbrey was in Cookeville Sunday.
Miss Margaret Bilbrey returned last week from a visit to friends
in Alabama.
Miss Gertrude Officer is in Monterey visiting relatives and friends.
Bruce Estes received a rather painful wound in the head one day
last week, while he and some more boys were doing circus "stunts".
We are glad to report that he is getting on nicely.
TO THE PUBLIC
We have decided not to sell our store house, stock of goods etc.,
as advertised last week's Enterprise, but will continue business
as heretofore at the same old stand. Come and see us. Qualls &
Bilyeu, Hilham, Tenn.
HENRY D. GRANNIS.
Henry D. Grannis died at the County House last Friday evening
and was buried the following afternoon. Mr. Grannis who was a
New Englander by birth, had been in Overton County for about twenty-five
years and worked at the carpenters trade here for a number of
years. He was a man of splendid education, and was a member of
a fine family. He was about 72 years of age, and had not been
able to do any work for some time previous to his death. He was
highly respected by all who knew him, and many will regret to
hear of his demise.
Alex Vantrease, assistant cashier of the Farmers bank, who
has been away for some weeks recuperating his health, returned
yesterday, and we are glad to report he is much improved.
Horace Anderson of Celina was in Livingston yesterday.
W. T. Sewell of Willow Grove was in town this week on business.
Mayor W. D. Guthrie is home again from a trip to Nashville where
he had an operation for a goiter. He is much improved, and is
able to be out some.
Worth Bryant of Cookeville is here today attending Chancery court.
Ray Burks and family left this morning for Nashville.
J. H. Loftis of Netherland was here Monday.
Miss Beula Kirkpatrick returned to her home in Crossville this
week, after attending the fair at Celina.
Rev. Mr. Rochelle of Celina was here Sunday.
Balaam Spicer left Sunday for Oklahoma where he expects to be
for some time.
J. H. Myers of Fleming & Myers has been in Knoxville for the
past few days.
Willard Maynord, Clarence Arnold, Carson Guthrie, Ernest C. Estes,
J. G. Smith, Hobard Bohanan, Jesse Mitchell, Cato Taylor, Ernest
Terry, Walter Collins, Elmo Eubanks, Dallas Stephens, Joe Lee
Chilton, Houston Roberts, Will Chatwell, Addison Bilbrey, Herman
Estes, Floyd McCormick, Carver McCormick, John Eldridge, Willard
Speck and others of Livingston, attended the fair at Celina last
week.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT
Mrs. Susan Harris was the victim of a painful accident last Saturday
when she fell on the stairway at her home. It was not a very serious
hurt, but it has kept her indoors for the past few days but it
is hoped that she will be able to get out again in a few days.
WHITERIGHT, TEXAS
To the Enterprise and many readers:
I will write again as I have not written in some time.
I am always glad to get the Enterprise, and read all the letters
from Tennessee, but I never see a letter from Livingston Route
1. That was my old home when I was there, and I should like very
much to read some news letters from that section.
Corn is made at this place. Cotton is very good. We have had plenty
of rain out here.
Most people like Texas, but I don't think I would ever get used
to the mud, it sticks to ones feet so badly, and the dirt is too
black to suit me.
I like old Tennessee the best. The people here are not like Tennesseans
they visit very little, and do not seem as socials, however, there
are lots of good people here.
I will stop for this time. Hope to see my letter in print.
Mrs. Laura B. Brown.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, September 8, 1915
Call for Committee Meeting
The Overton County Democratic Executive Committee is called to
meet at my law office in Livingston, on Saturday September 11
at 2 o'clock P M To consider the question of calling a Primary
for County Officials to e elected in August 1916.
W. R. Officer, Chairman
Bilbrey-Gilpatrick
On last Thursday at Olga, this county Mr. Mack Bilbrey and Mrs.
Emma Gilpatrick, the popular Home Telephone operator of Livingston,
were quietly married, there being only a few friends of the contracting
parties present.
The Enterprise joins their many friends thought the County in
wishing for them a long and happy married life.
Livingston Route 2
Farmers are in the heat of foddering.
It has been raining for the past two days.
Sarah Sells died last Saturday and was buried Monday at the Sells
graveyard, Rev. Turner Holt conducting funeral services.
Mrs. John Kednedy who has been quite sick for some time is no
better.
The Eagle Creek Masonic lodge held at Eastern Star meeting Saturday.
September 23, 1915 is field day for the K. of P. Lodge in Tenn.
There are some sick hogs in this community.
Monday is good Roads day.
Hope some good will be done.
Vulcan.
A CARD OF THANKS
Mr. D. E. Bradford and Family
Of Nashville
Acknowledge with grateful appreciation
The tender expressions of sympathy extended by Livingston and
Overton County friends, in their bereavement.
Enjoyable Affair.
Miss Pauline Dale delightfully entertained a limited number of
young people at her home Thursday evening to compliment Misses
Sadie Dean Roberts, Gertrude Officer and Lily Dale, three of Livingston's
most popular girls, who leave this week for college.
The ever popular game of "Hearts" was played, after
which a delicious salad and ice course was served. The prize was
awarded to Miss Hilda Thrasher and Ernest Estes.
In addition to the horees, there were present: Misses Allie Maynord,
Lily Bilbrey and Hilda Thrasher; Messrs. Cato Taylor, Herman Estes,
Shirley Bohanan, Carl Mofield, Paul Caps, Chas. Mitchell, and
Ernest Estes.
Mrs. Leslie Johnson of Granite, Okla, is visiting relatives in this county.
Sol Norris and wife, and son Tom, of Nettle Carrier returned last week from a visit to relatives at Sherman, Texas.
J. G. Simms of Monroe was here Monday. Mt. Simms will leave aout the 25th for Chicago, where he has been for the past two years.
Wm. Tinsly Jr. of Gainesboro, who is connected with the Jackson
County Sentinel was in town Tuesday, and paid the Enterprise office
a very pleasant call. Mr. Tinsly was accompanied by his sister,
who entered Livingston Academy for the current term.
Frank Smith who was formerly with J. A. Young has purchased an
interest in the hardware and implement business of Bilbrey &
Lansden and will take an active part in the business.
Misses Mildred Alyce and Mildred Reagan of Cookeville are here
on a visit to relatives.
Dr. L. P. Speck of Monterey route 2 was here Monday to attend
the mass meeting.
BIG MASS MEETING
Held at the Court House Monday, to ascertain the Will of the People
on Another Bond Election.
A large and most representative meeting of the citizens of Overton
county was held at the Court House Monday, for the purpose of
ascertaining the will of majority in regard to the all absorbing
question of Good Roads, and if there had ever been any doubt as
to the sentiment of the people the complexion of this meeting
should dispel it. It was a surprise to the most sanguine optimistic
Good Roads advocate to find such an overwhelming majority of the
people in favor of the movement, and now as never before they
feel that the time is ripe for another bond election, and according
to the decisive action taken at the mass meeting the voters of
Overton county will have another opportunity to vote on the question
next month. The people began coming to town early in the morning,
and it looked like they were not going to stop coming; they poured
in from every direction, and by eleven o'clock the public square
was crowded as it has seldom been recently.
At one o'clock the court house was filled to the over-flowing
mark and the citizens were anxious to see and hear what was to
be done. The meeting was called to order the purpose of same being
briefly stated. Dr. Burks was made Chairman of the mass meeting,
while G. B. McGee and W. Y. Bennett were elected secretaries.
The Chairman stated in the outset that he intended to preside
over the meeting in a strictly non-partisan manner, and that each
man should be given an opportunity to discuss his side of the
question. Gen. W. R. Officer was then called on to address the
meeting, which he did in a well chosen speech; he was followed
by Mr. V S. Little who made a telling appeal to the people to
build good roads. Mr. Geo. Dillon then made a short talk, asking
that the participants in the meeting act dispassionately, and
not to get excited over the issue; he said that he opposed the
movement, but that whatever was done, he wanted to see it done
without excitement. Dr.
Burks re-assured the speaker and the meeting in general, that
any action that might be taken would be done quietly and with
proper deliberation. E. C. Knight then made a short talk, and
introduced a resolution, calling on the election commissioners
to call an election of the 16th of October. W. J. Chilton seconded
Mr. Knight's motion to introduce the resolution after which a
vote was called for:
Following is the resolution:
Be it resolved, That it is the will of the tax payers and voters
of Overton county in Mass meeting assembled at the courthouse
in Livingston, Tennessee, on this Sept. 6th, 1915, pursuant to
notice heretofore published and well known, that an election be
called by the Election Commissioners of Overton county, to be
held at the various voting districts of Overton county, on Oct.
16th, 1915, to ascertain the will of the people as to whether
or not Overton county will issue $160,000 Good Roads Bonds as
provided by Chapter 544 House Bill No. 1507 of the Acts of 1915.
We R. L. Burks, Chairman, G. B. McGee and W. Y. Bennett, Secretaries,
and L. H. Carlock and Mack Smith Tellers of the Mass Meeting held
in the courthouse in Livingston, Tennessee, on Sept. 6th 1915,
hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution being put
to the meeting in conformity with Parliamentary law, passed by
a vote of 350 to 450 representative citizens from every section
of the county voted in favor of it, and there was only 7 to 10
out of the entire assemblage voted against the above resolution.
R. L. Burks Chairman, G. B. McGee and W. Y. Bennett, Secty. L.
H. Carlock and Mack Smith, Tellers.
L. H. Carlock and Mack Smith were appointed tellers to count the
vote. The Chair then put the question, asking that all who favored
the resolution to call an election the third Sat., in Oct, to
stand. Practically the whole meeting rose to their feet, and the
question was declared to have been carried unanimously. However,
the Chairman also put the negative question up to the crowd upon
which something less than a dozen men responded. Judge J. R. Hogue,
J. O. Collins and L. H. Carlock were appointed as a committee
of three to present the resolution adopted, to the election commission,
C. J. Cullom, the chairman of the county election commission,
who was the only member in town, was presented with the resolution
by the committee. He stated that he could say nothing officially
in regard to the matter, but that the calling of an election had
his unqualified approval; that he would call his commission together
and that action would be taken in the matter in due course.
Taking it all it was a most glorious day for Good Roads advocates
this volunteer uprising of the citizenship of Overton county to
express their approval of the movement to get Good Roads. The
concensus of opinion is that the Road law passed by the last legislature
and voted on last month, is one of the best propositions that
could possibly be put up to the people to vote on, as it is fair
and the people are familiar with its provisions.
LAND SALE
1st Nat. Bank of Sparta
Vs
R. H. Hankins et als.
No. 545 In Chancery at Livingston
In obedience to a decree made by the Chancery Court of Overton
Co. Tennessee, in above case, I will on Saturday, October 9, 1915,
within legal hours, at the court house door in Livingston, Overton
County, Tennessee, sell the following described property to wit:
The undivided interest of one tract of land situated in the 6th
civil district of Overton County, containing 30 acres more or
less, bounded as follows: Beginning at a bush west of Eubank's
spout soring on the side of the road leading to said mill from
Livingston, thence southwest to a white oak, Eubank's corner;
thence eastward with Ledbetter to a post oak near a spring on
the side of the road thence southeast to a corner in Quint Ferrell's
line; thence to the beginning known as the Garrett mill tract.
Said sale will be made to the highest and best bidder for cash
in hand, and free from the equity of redemption.
A. J. Carr, Sheriff.
This 8th day of Sept., 1915
Local Happenings.
Gen. W. R. Officer left Tuesday morning for Sparta to attend Criminal
court.
Mrs. A. J. Mason of Huntland, Tenn, is a guest of the Commercial
hotel.
Miss Cedna White is visiting relatives at Dayton, Tenn.
Miss Bessie Johnson of Chattanooga re-entered Livingston Academy
this week.
Dr. M. E. Jones of Cookeville was here this week.
H. T. Whitson of Cookeville, has been here for several days looking
after his timber interests.
Ray Burks and family returned from Nashville Sunday.
Jesse Fleming, A. J. Mofield and Carl Mofield motored to Cookeville
Saturday to attend the Fair.
Miss Margaret Cooper, who has been visiting friends in Nashville
and Cookeville, has returned home.
Joe Johnson of Byrdstown passed through town last week enroute
to Cookeville.
Bedford Arnold has had his house re-painted.
A. G. Keisling has about completed the erection of a new house
just off the square, next door to the Farmers Bank building.
B. G. Adcock of Cookeville, was here last week attending Chancery
court.
Miss Buna Maynord returned last week from Nashville, where she
has been for the past ten days. She left for Algood Monday, to
take up her work as head milliner for Harp & Pointer Dry Goods
Co.
Dawson McCulley who has been working in Chattanooga during the
vacation season, hs returned to take up his studies at the Livingston
Academy.
Miss Lena Reagan attended the Cookeville Fair last week.
Chas. Hunter of Oklahoma is visiting relatives and friends here.
Miss Hilda Tharsher and Bro. Hall, attended the Cookeville Fair.
Pearson Allred of the Overton Coal & Coke Co., was in town
last week.
Ernest Allred, of Allred, this county was in town Monday.
Misses Geneva Bohanan, Allie Maynord and Cleo Draper went to Algood
Monday to see the ball game.
Miss Hallie Estes entertained quite a few of the "younger
set" at her home last Monday evening.
Miss Mary Price Miller has returned home after an extended visit
to relatives and friends at Monterey.
Quite a party of baseball fans journied to Algood Monday to see
the game of ball played between the Algood team and the Nebraska
Indians. The latter team won by a score of 21 to 6.
Mrs. W. Y. Bennett and children returned Monday from a visit to
relatives at Cookeville.
The private Company formed recently for the purpose of building
a pike road from Livingston to the Pickett county line, have already
begun the survey for the road. H. Atkins of the T. K. & N.
R. R. is doing the surveying.
Owen Zachery of Byrdstown entered school at Livingston Academy
today.
Shirley Copeland left today for Oklahoma, where he has secured
a position.
D. A. Bullock of Hilham visited the family of his son, Jno. Bullock
Sunday.
B. M. Stanton returned Sunday from an extended business trip to
East Tennessee.
Howard Bohanan left this week for Jefferson City, to attend the
Carson-Newman college.
L. F. Myers and T. D. Graff of Cookeville Route 7 were in town
Monday.
Miss Lura Maynord and Bro. Herchel went to Cookeville last Friday
to attend the Fair.
The Directors of the Home Teephone Co. met on Monday and elected
Mrs. Nannie Maynord as operator at Livingston in Lieu of Mrs.
Gilpatrick, who was married recently.
LAND SALE
Putnam Overall Mgf. Co. et al
Vs
S. A. Booher et al
No. 512
In obedience to a decree make by the Chancery court of Overton
county, Tennessee, in above case and entered upon Minute Book
"N" page 445 and an alias execution issued and levied
thereunder, I will on Saturday October 9, 1915, within legal hours,
upon the premises at Windletown, Overton county, Tenn. Sell the
following described property, to wit:
One house and lot located in Windletown, Overton county, Tenn.
In the 9th district of said county, and bounded as follows: On
the north by Brier Hill Collieries; on the south, by street; on
the east by Cooper; and on the west by street.
Also one sewing machine, all of which was levied on rs the property
of A. H. Booher, and same will be sold to satisfy the judgement
in the above styled case.
Said sale will be made to the highest bidder for cash in hand
and free from the equity of redemption.
M. H. Weeks, Dept. Sheriff,
This Sept. 8, 1915.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
W. L. Zachery, et al
Vs
Allen Zachery, et al
In Chancery at Byrdstown Tenn
In this case, it aearing from the bill which is sworn to that
Allen Zachery, Grdy Zachery and Orion Zachery, the defendants,
are non residents of the State, they are, therefore, hereby required
to appear, on or before the 2nd Monday in October, next, before
the Chancery court, in Byrdstown, Tennessee, and make defense
to the bill filed against them in said court by W. L. Zachery,
et al, or otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise.
This Sept. 7th, 1915.
C. B. Pris, C. & M.
Turner & Knight, Sols
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, September 15, 1915
R. L. Mitchell spent the weekend with his family.
W. S. Swallows was in town Saturday.
C. J. Cullom was in Nashville a few days this week.
Carl Mofield, Chas. Mitchell, and Misses Gertrude Officer and
Lillie Bilbrey motored to Algood Sunday.
Miss Bonnie Roberts of Byrdstown is at Livingston Academy again
this term.
W. Y. Boswell and family of Oakdale, Morgan county, passed through
town Saturday enroute to Monroe for a visit to relatives and friends.
Special Election
We will open and hold a special election at all of the voting
precincts in Overton County, Tennessee, on Saturday, October 23,
1915, for the purpose of determining by affirmative vote whether
or not the qualified voters of said County are in favor of the
issuance of $168,000 bonds for the purpose of building roads and
construction bridges in said county.
Said election to be held under the provisions of Chapter No. 544,
House Bill No. 1507, Private Acts of Tennessee.
This September 11, 1915.
A. L. Maxwell
C. J. Cullom
W. S. Swallows
Election Commissioners for Overton County, Tennessee.
Hilham R. 1
Floyd Setser of Webb City, Mo. Is here on a visit to home folks.
Several schools are suspended a few days on account of fodder
pulling.
Prof. Tolbert Masters and Miss Georgia Murphy, opened school today
after a vacation of two weeks for fodder, at Oak Grove.
There will be a box supper at Buffalo Hill on Saturday night the
28th of this month.
A Presbytery will begin at the Campground the 23rd of this month
and continue three days.
H. M. B.
FOR RENT
Old office building on the North side of the Public Square, Livingston,
for rent on reasonable terms. Building consisting of three rooms.
E. C. Knight
Mrs. E. C. Draper is in Nashville visiting relatives.
Oscar Clark of Allgood was here yesterday, talking Overland automobiles.
Misses Gertrude Officer and Lily Dale left Monday for Murfreesboro
where they will enter the State Normal College for the term of
1915016.
J. B. Walker of Celina was in town first of the week.
Wright-Hutton.
Howard Wright of Livingston and Miss Lela Hutton of Nashville
were quietly married at Nashville on last Sunday afternoon at
4 o'clock, and are expected to arrive here this afternoon at 5:15.
The news of the event came as a great surprise to Mr. Wrights
many friends in Livingston, who will be none the less sincere
however, in offering him congratulations, and wishing for him
and his fair bride, a long and happy life.
A. J. Mason left yesterday for a business trip to Celina.
Livingston Route 2
Dear Editor: I will write again, begging pardon for my long silence.
Fodder pulling is the order of the day.
Grant Norrod of Monroe was here Saturday on business.
Miss Nellie Lewis went to Livingston Wednesday to enter school.
Crit Wright and wife visited the family of E. E. Smith Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Maud Taylor has returned from Willow Grove.
Mai.
Maurice Groce of Byrdstown was in town Saturday. He was enroute
to Murfreesboro where he will enter the Normal school for the
current term.
C. C. Pitts was in Watertown a few days ago.
Rev. W. M. Lantrip and Dr. M. B. Capps attended the Educational
rally at Henard Saturday.
A. J. Maxwell of Hilham was here Saturday.
Will Guthrie of Crossville was here the latter part of last week.
Mrs. A. B. Qualls and son, A. B. Jr., returned last week from
an extended visit to relatives at Bell-fontaine, Ohio.
Della Cargyle, the little daughter of Wm. Cargyle sustained rather
sever cut in the head last Friday from a fall out of one of the
windows at Livingston Academy.
Mrs. Leslie Johnson and sons of Granite, Okla., who have been
visiting relatives and friends in vicinity for some weeks, returned
to the west Today.
FOR SALE
A good business house and lot on the North side of the Public
Square, and, also my old office building, well located. On reasonable
terms.
E. C. Knight.
Jas. Shirley of Cookeville was here this week.
C. M. Smartt and J. Petter of Cookeville were here this week on
business.
Sergeant James E. Savage of the United States Army passed through
town yesterday enroute to Byrdstown. Sergeant Savage is stationed
at Ft. Serevens, Ga.
Dixie Smith and DeWitt Miller were in Algood Sunday.
NON RESIDENT NOTICE
Emaline Reynolds, et al
Vs
J. P. Crouch et al
No. 628-In the Chancery Court at Livingston, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from the bill, which is sworn to, that
Barlow Crouch, one of the defendants, is a non-resident of the
State he is, therefore, hereby required to appear on or before
the first Monday of November, next, before the Clerk & Master
of said court, at his office in Livingston, and make defense to
the fill billed against him in said court by Emaline Reynolds,
et al. or otherwise the bill will be taken for confessed.
It is further ordered that this notice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Livingston Enterprise, this 15th day of September,
1915.
Jno. A. Harrove, C. & M.
E. C. Knight, Sol., for complainants.
Bryd Bohanan, Carl Maynord, Clarence Arnold, Scott Maynord, Maurice Groce and Lee Johnson motored to Windle Sunday.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, September 22, 1915
PROMINENT CITIZEN
Of Cookeville Died Thursday, September 16th, And was buried Friday
Will R. Staley died at his home in Cookeville last Thursday, Sept.
16th, after an illness of some weeks, the last two weeks of which
he was rendered unconscience from an apparent stroke of paralysis.
His remains were interred in the family lot of the Cookeville
City Cemetery Friday afternoon, the last sad rites being conducted
by Rev. J. R. Goodpasture of Nashville, assisted by Rev. J. _.
Tinnon of Cookeville, in the presence of the largest number of
people, perhaps, that ever attended a funeral and burial service
in the town of Cookeville.
Will Staley as he was familiarly called by his large circle of
friends, who were limited only to the extent of his acquaintance,
was the very embodiment of the whole-souled, hospitably natured,
generous-hearted Southern gentleman, and will be as greatly missed
by all classes of people in his town and community as any other
one man who could have been taken away. The writer knew and loved
him as a friend who was true as steel, not only to a fe_, but
to all his thousands of friends, with whom he had lived, and so
many of whom he had administered to in the hour of need and of
sorrow. It would be safe to say, that during the past twenty years,
there has not been a funeral conducted in Cookeville or vicinity
without the every-willing hand of Will Staly, with his heart overflowing
with kindness and sympathy, to help conduct the last sad rites,
and to smooth the path of the grief-stricken family. The floral
tributes paid to his memory by is host of friends was one of the
most beautiful ever seen in the whole country, and were symbolic
especially in this case, of the many flowers that had been strewn
in the pathway of sorrowing friends, by the kind words and generous
acts of this noble and beloved man.
Mr. Staley was forty-five yers of age, and had spent his whole
like in Cookeville, with the exception of about eighteen months,
when he was in the Philipine Islands with the First Tennessee
Regiment. He leaves a mother and two brothers to mourn his untimely
demise, and thousands of friends, who will long remember the cheerful,
genial, "always-the-same" Will Staley, who came into
their lives, helped to roll the clouds away from stormy days,
and left seemingly to soon to go to his eternal home, where the
love of mankind, and the charitable deeds done in this world will
surely receive their reward.
W. Y. Bennett
NEWS LETTERS
From Different Sections of Overton County
LIVINGSTON ROUTE 2
J. D. Holman was here Sunday.
A. T. Lewis moved his shuttle mill to Chinute last week.
Aunt Minerva Holman visited her sisters and other relatives here
last week.
J. R. Wright, J. H. Ruble and G. V. Richardson attended the county
union at Good Hope Saturday.
Grant Norrod has bought the mill town tract of land from Hankins
Bros.
There is some senatorial primary talk here. The majority seem
to be for Patterson and McKellar.
Martin Stover has bought the Ben Conner farm from E. D. White.
Vulcan.
BOOZ
Dear Editor: I will write again.
There will be a funeral preached at Shiloh today.
Prof. Gunter sang at Highland yesterday with a large crowd in
attendance, and all seemed to have a good time.
Born to Mr. Qualls and wife recently, a baby girl; also to Mr.
Smith and wife, twin babies.
Mr. Baily Gunter and Miss Pearlie Bullock were married recently,
Rev. Huffines officiating. We wish them a long and happy life.
The literary school at Highland has been discontinued on account
of Prof. Gunter being sick with typhoid fever.
Happy Girl.
Buffalo Hill
A splendid sermon was preached at the Campground Church Sunday
by Bro. Swaringham with much interest manifested by all.
The box supper at Buffalo Hill is called off on account of the
Presbytery. The box supper will be the Saturday night following
the Presbytery, Oct. 2. Everybody come.
B. B. B. & J. W. B.
Cookeville Route 7
Mrs. Martha Brown is reported no better.
Mrs. A. C. Brown is able to be about on her crutches. She has
been suffering with rheumatism.
W. F. Moody is running his sawmill most every day, sawing walnut
timber to make gun stocks for the folks across the frog pond to
kill each other with.
R. F. Moody has about recovered from a recent illness.
Mrs. T. Q. Smith who went to Algood some three weeks ago for an
operation is getting along well. Will be able to come home soon.
M. J. Phillips and a part of his family are here from Texas on
a visit.
Miss Martha Warden is reported no better.
Rev. Jas. Brady preached at Hardy's Chapel last Sunday. A fine
crowd was out to hear him.
TO THE PUBLIC
I call the attention of the voters of Overton County to my announcement
in this paper for re-election to the office of Trustee, and respectfully
solicit their votes and influence in the coming Democratic Primary.
I do not believe I am asking too much of the people when I ask
them to give me a second term as this has always been a custom,
especially with two year offices. I have endeavored to give the
county good service since my term of trustee began a little over
a year ago, and am willing for the public to judge me by my record
as an officer. I greatly appreciate the past support accorded
me, and earnestly solicit the votes and influence of all Democrats
in the primary election to be held Nov. 20th, 1915.
Yours Sincerely,
T. D. Gragg
Evening Reception
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wright entertained last Wednesday evening, at
their home in north Livingston, in honor of their son Howard Wright
and his bride, who had just arrived from their wedding trip, with
a six o'clock dinner and reception. A menu of fine courses was
served. The dining room and reception room was prettily decorated.
A musical programe was enjoyed, and later and ice course was served.
A limited number of guests were invited to this enjoyable affair.
We have just learned of a business deal of importance which has just been consummated. J. A. Young has sold his stock of Goods to Harding Winningham and T. J. Ray.
LAND SALE
By virtue of an venditioni exponas issued to me by J. A. M. White
clerk of the Overton County, Tennessee, on the 8th day of Sept.
1915, in the case of G. A. Knight vs Hays Green, I will on the
25th day of October, 1915, at the courthouse door, in the town
of Livingston, between legal hours, offer for sale, for cash in
hand, the following described real estate, subject to a homestead
right, bounded as follows: on the north by Spicer on the east
by Smith, on the north by Smith, on the west by Smith or Beason,
containing 30 acres more or less.
Said sale will be made to satisfy a judgement recovered by G.
A. Knight against Hayes Green, before J. W. Wisdom, J. P., together
with a bill of cost, judgement and cost amounting to $9.70, plus
the cost of this sale.
This 20th day of Sept., 1915.
James Needham, Dep. Sheriff.
LAND SALE
By virtue of an veuditioni exponas issued to me by J. A. M. White
clerk of the Circuit court of Overton county, Tennessee, on the
8th day of September, 1915, in the case of W. T. Gofl & B.
L. Speck vs Alex Sells, I will, on the 35th day of October, 1915,
at the court house door; in the town of Livingston, between legal
hours, offer for sale, for cash in hand, Alex Sells' individual
interest in the following described tract of land, lying and being
in the 11th district of Overton county, Tennessee, and bounded
on the north by lands of Ledford, on the east by lands of Copeland,
on the south be lands of Copeland, on the west by lands of Ledford,
containing 10 acres, more or less, and known as the Tennessee
Sells tract of land.
Said sale will be made to satisfy a judgement recovered by W.
T. Goff and C. L. Speck against Alex Sells, before F. G. Bilbrey,
S. P. together with a bill of costs, judgement and cost amounting
to $22.40, plus the cost of this sale.
This 20th day of September, 1915.
A. J. Carr, Sheriff
Mrs. W. A. Bussell, who has been suffering for the past week
with a blood poisoned hand, we are glad to report is better, and
no further trouble from the accident is anticipated.
Mrs. Philip Myers left yesterday for Nashville.
J. B. Lansden went to Nashville yesterday.
Ed Sewell of Willow Grove passed through here Monday enroute to
Nashville.
A party of Albany, Ky., people passed through town Monday evening
on their way to the state fair at Nashville.
Dr. Ed Clark and family of Willow Grove left Sunday for Granite,
Oklahoma, which place they expect to make their home in the future.
Dr. Clark has formed a partnership professionly with Dr. J. B.
Landsen formerly of Hilham, and the two Tennessee physicians will
practice medicine together in the west.
Uncle Wash Daniels of Herd, passed through town Sunday enroute
to Nashville.
Chancellor A. H. Roberts returned home Sunday from Carthage.
Oscar Clark of Algood was here Saturday and Sunday.
LAND SALE
By virtue of an venuitiont exponas issued to me by J. A. M. White
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Overton County, Tennessee, on the
8th day of Sept., 1915, in the case of R. L. & R. C. Walker
vs C. R. Roberts I will on the 25th day of October 1915, at the
court house door, in the town of Livingston, between legal hours,
offer for sale, for cash in hand, the following described real
estate, lying and being in the 9th district of Overton County,
and bounded on the north by the lands of J. W. Welch; on the south
by the lands of the Brier Hill Collieries; on the west by the
lands of J. W. W__ch; and on the east by the lands of J. W. Welch.
This levy is made subject to life time estate of defendant, C.
R. Roberts.
Said sale will be made to stisfy a judgement recovered by R. L.
& R. C. Walker against C. R. Roberts before L. A. Key, J.
P., together with a bill of cost judgement and cost amounting
to $26,60, plus the cost of this sall.
M. H. Weeks, Dept. Sherriff
This 20th day of Sept., 1915.
Atty W. G. Curry of Memphis was here last week for a short visit
to E. C. Goodpasture and other friend.
Alex VanTrease has resigned his position as ass't Cashier of the
Farmers Bank. He left Friday for his home in Alexandria. Shirley
Bohanan has been appointed ass't cashier in Mr. VanTrease's place.
Mrs. A. J. Mofield who has been quite sick for several days, is
better.
Dixie Smith left for Nashville yesterday.
DEATH OF INFANT.
The little eleven months old baby of Luther Ledbetter and wife,
died last Thursday night, and was buried the following day.
C. J. Cullum was in Knoxville on legal business last week.
Mrs. Joe Wright and Miss Olga Conatser attended the Harp &
Pointer Millinery Opening at Algood Friday.
S. K. Garrett of Monroe attended the meeting of the Democratic
Executive committee here Saturday.
J. W. Henson is in Nashville attending the state fair.
Dr. W. A. Howard of Algood was here the latter part of last week.
Lee Coulson, who has been in Florida for the past few years, has
returned to this section. He motored over from Algood last week
to visit relatives here.
LAND SALE
By virtue of an venditioni exponas issued to me by J. A. M. White
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Overton County, Tennessee, on the
8th day of Sept., 1915, in the case of John Looper vs J. H. Norrod
et al. I will on the 25th day of October, 1915, at the court house
door, in the town of Livingston, between legal hours, offer to
sale for cash in hand the following described real estate lying
and being in the 9th district of Overton County, Tennessee, and
bounded on the west by lands of W. M. McCowan; on the east by
the lands of the Brier Hill Collieries; and on the south by the
lands of the Brier Hill Collieries, and on the north by the lands
of the Brier Hill Collieries.
Said sale will be made to satisfy a judgement recovered by John
Looper against J. H. Norrod et al before L. A. Key, J. P. together
with a bill of cost, judgement and cost amounting $40.20, plus
the cost of this sale.
J. M. Hensley, Constable
This 20th day of September 1915/
A. J. Mofield, Carl and Miss Mamie left this morning for Nashville.
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, September 29, 1915
Corn Club Prize
Homer Ray, son of T. J. Ray, won the first prize in the Boy's
Corn Club contest, which was a free trip to the state fair, given
by Mrs. P. E. Clark, president of the T. K. & N. R. R. The
estimate was made in order to allow the winner to make the trip
to the Fair last week. The young man raised 83-1/2 bushels of
corn on an acre of ground at a cost of twenty and two tenths cents
per bushel. Another member of the club made 86 bushels on one
acre, but his cost was something over 30 cents per bushel. All
of the prizes have not been awarded yet, as some of the corn has
not matured enough for gathering. This will be done in a short
time now and the results published.
GOOD NEWS
To the Voters of Overton County.
I offer myself to the voters for Trustee of Overton county, in
the Democratic Primary to be held November 20th, 1915, and I will
appreciate anything that anyone may do or say in my behalf and
for my nomination in said election for Trustee.
I will try to see you in person, or as many voters as possible.
Do all you can for me.
I. E. Handy
RUNAWAY
The four children of Wirt Eubanks and a son of John Little were
the victims of a runaway yesterday morning. They were driving
in a surrey when the horses became frightened and ran for quite
a distance, turning the surrey over and jarring the occupants
up considerable. One of the little girls was right badly hurt
but it is thought that her injuries will not prove serious.
When a girl marries she usually loses a good friend and gets a grouchy boarder.
TO THE PUBLIC
I call the attention of the voters of Overton County to my announcement
in this paper for re election to the office of Trustee, and respectfully
solicit their votes and influence in the coming Democratic Primary.
I do not believe I am asking too much of the people when I ask
them to give me a second term as this has always been a custom,
especially with two year offices. I have endeavored to give the
county good service since my term of trustee began a little over
a year ago, and am willing for the public to judge me by my record
as an officer. I greatly appreciate the past support accorded
me, and earnestly solicit the votes and influence of all Democrats
in the primary election to be held Nov. 20th, 1915.
Yours Sincerely,
T. D. Gragg
LIVINGSTON ROUTE 2
Tom Richardson has returned home from California.
Andy Conner has bought a tract of land from Hassel Wisdom paying
$500 for it.
Miss Ava Allred is spending a few days at Anthen.
Mrs. John Kennedy who has been sick for some time is better.
Mrs. S. H. Flowers who has been sick is better at present.
James Wright and wife visited the family of John Kennedy Sunday.
John Atkins and son, Lacy, are visiting at Cook Place. Mai.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Stephen Myers who lives near Windle sustained a serious injury
last Monday, and his condition is thought to be somewhat critical.
Mr. Myers was working on a scaffold doing some carpentering work
at his barn, when he fell from the scaffold, striking his right
side against a joist and it is feared that the internal injury
may be very serious.
Mrs. H. Atkins and Miss Willie Harris attended the Paterson
speaking at Cookeville Saturday.
Judge Roberts is at Jamestown this week holding Chancery court.
W. R. Officer made a business trip to Arkansas last week.
B. M. Johnson of Cookeville was here Monday.
Mrs. J. L. Maynord and son Herschel spent Saturday in Algood.
E. B. Gray and wife who have been visiting friends and relatives
in Cheatham county, returned home Saturday.
Rev. W. M. Lantrip was in Cookeville Saturday.
Hon. Kenneth D. McKellar will speak here Friday in the interest
of his senatorial candidacy. Come out and hear him.
Miss Sadie Dean Roberts left last week for Bristol, where she
has reentered Sullins College.
Criminal court will convene here Monday, October 18th.
Mrs. S. A. D. Smith returned Friday from a few days stay in Algood.
J. G. Eastland is preparing to build on his lot recently purchased
in West Livingston.
E. C. Knight is in Jamestown attending Chancery court.
R. E. L. Profit of Cookeville passed through town yesterday enroute
to the upper country, where he will buy walnut timber.
Leland Cook now has charge of the civil engineering corps of the
new turn pike corporation, and is continuing the survey between
here and the Pickett county line. It is presumed that if the bonds
are voted next month, the present plans will likely be discontinued
and the work turned over to the county.
James McCormack of Cookeville was here yesterday.
Dr. Officer of Monterey was in Livingston last week.
Buchanan Matheney of Pickett county was in town Tuesday.
Oscar Clark and Arthur Matheney motored over from Algood yesterday.
Miss Capps of Byrdstown entered Livingston Academy Monday.
C. Allison Roberts, J. Lincoln Maynord and A. Lafayette Dale attended
the state fair last week at Nashville.
John Hargrove made a business trip to Nashville last week.
J. B. Norris of Harriman is here visiting relatives.
Henry Dies of Cookeville Motor Car Co., was here yesterday.
Prof. Ben E. Groce and family of Byrdstown spent a day or two
here visiting friends, last week enroute home from the state fair.
A. M. Gibbs of Cookeville was in town Monday.
Bob Poston attended the state fair last week at Nashville.
Miss Willie Harris is in Jamestown this week.
Carl Mofield has entered Fall's Business College at Nashville
and will be there for the current term.
Mr. M. J. Qualls who was confined to his room everal days last
week on account of sickness is again able to be out.
J. C. Bilbrey has recovered from his recent illness.
The L. A. foot ball squad are fast rounding into form, and will
be ready for battle by the time the frost is on the pumpkin.
J. T. Stonecipher returned Sunday from a trip to Chattanooga,
where he went to be with his brother, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis.
I. H. Bilbrey returned from Nashville Sunday.
LIVINGSTON ENETERPRISE
Wednesday, October 6, 1915
ANDREW COOK
The Enterprise this week publishes the announcement of Mr. W.
A. Cook, of the 12th district as a candidate for Trustee in the
coming primary Election. Mr. Cook was born and raised in Overton
county, and has lived all his life in the 3rd, 12th, and 4th districts,
and is 41 years of age. He has held the office of district Tax
Assessor for his district and is now Justice of the Peace for
his district, and also member for this district of the County
Democratic Executive Committee. Andrew Cook, as he is familiarly
known, is a good man, has always been a loyal and true democrate,
and is thoroughly competent to fill the office to which he aspires,
being fitted by education and business training and experience
to perform the duties of the office himself, without outside help
or assistance.
Mr. Cook is well known over the county, and has been prominently
identified with public affairs in the County, and has a host of
warm personal friends. That he will be an important factor in
this race is conceded.
BROKEN ARM
Mrs. W. H. Fleming, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. B. H. Hunt,
sustained a broken arm a day or two ago, as the result of a fall.
We are glad to report that she is getting along fairly well, and
it is hoped that she will soon regain the use of her arm.
Mr. McKellar's failure to meet his appointment to speak here last Friday has not boosted his prospects in this vicinity any that we know of, and they were not very bright before.
Miss Myrtle Kinnard of Cookeville has been visiting friends
here for several days.
R. S. Windle of Monroe ws here Monday.
I. E. Handy of Crawford, candidate for Trustee in the coming Primarty
election, was here Monday, mixing with the voters.
T. D. Gragg, Trustee, was here Monday to attend county court and
to mix with the voters.
F. Y. Gibson of Cookeville is here on business.
Mrs. J. E. Smith and little daughter, Edith, of Brush Creek, Smith
county, are here visiting relatives.
Hon. W. J. Matthews of Windle was in town this week.
G. C. Pitts of Algood was here yesterday.
J. H. Bowling has returned from a business trip to Nashville.
Dr. J. W. Davis of Windle was here Monday.
Livingston Route 2
Rev. L. P. Reeder filled his appointment at Old Bethel Sunday
and preached at Henard at night.
Mrs. S. H. Flowers has been quite sick for some days.
T. A. Smith of Monroe was here Sunday.
S. G. Flowers is putting up a gasoline mill at Taylor X Roads.
L. H. Harvey has moved his stock of goods to his new house near
Taylors X Roads.
W. T. Bilbrey is hauling the logs on the J. L. Conner farm to
the river.
Curtis Melton is logging the lumber of the Bob Chilton farm.
There is little interest in the Senatorial Primary here. It seems
McKellar is leading. Vulcan.
Mrs. W. Y. Keisling and children of Netle Carrier are here
on a visit to relatives.
Mayor W. D. Guthrie and family returned Sunday from a few days
trip to Monterey.
Geo. Barksdale of Celina passed through town Monday, enroute home
from Nashville.
Ex Governor Patterson will speak here Saturday, October 16th,
at 1 o'clock p.m. Come out and hear him.
Tom Speck was here yesterday
LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, October 13, 1915
Crawford
Editor Enterprise; As we seldom hear from this neck of the woods
through the Enterprise, I will pen a few items that may be of
interest to some in other parts of the country.
We are still on the map of fair Overton county, and very much
alive to the best interest of our people along progressive lines
of internal improvements that will place our county in rank with
our sister couties in this state, or any other state:
Our people here in Crawford are rejoicing over tha fact that the
23 day of October is close at hand, when we can go and vote for
160,000 dollars bond issue for the purpose of building good roads
that we need worse than anything else for the time being in order
to open up our country; to develop greater industrial enterprises,
to invite capital amony us for investment in factories of various
kinds; to properly prepare the products of the farms for the markets
of the world. Before we have good roads that will connect the
country with the railroads we need never look for anyone to invest
capital among us for any enterprise whatsoever. The bonding system
that enables the boundless business enterprises of the entire
world to be carried on successfully, so it is amusing to listen
to some of these prophets of Baal predicting a Waterloo in the
event of a bond issue, and never offering a substitute or pointing
out some better way or system than the one now in use. So now
my fellow voters who are in favor of greater development of our
natural resources in Overton county, tht will bring more money
to us, better homes, better churches, and attendance, better schools,
and attendance and a better citizenship.
On the morning of the 23rd, arm yourself with your last poll tax
receipt, if you need one, and go and vote for the bonds, and exercise
a right you owe to yourself and your dear family and to your county.
Peter Klopc
Booz
Most all the farmers are about through foddering.
Millard Brown, son of M. C. Brown has been very sick but is reported
some better.
School is rogressing nicely at Union Academy under the management
of Prof. Roy Oakley.
Mrs. John Speck is on the sick list this week.
Prof. Oakley took his school out picnicking last Friday and all
reported a nice time.
The Henard ball team marched over to Rushing Springs last Saturday
and took their scalps by the score of 5 to 0 the feture of the
game was the playing of the whole Henard team. Oakley was in the
box for the Henard team and pitched a great game, holding his
opponents to two scattered hits. T. S. Looper featured at the
bat getting three hits our of four times up and two of these being
three baggers.
Mrs. W. T. Livington died last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bilbrey visited Mr. L. N. Oakley's Sunday.
School is getting along fine at Highland under the management
of Prof. Sherley Looper.
Two funny boys.
Overton County News…Successor to Golden Age
March 1, 1922
Published each Wednesday by Harry L. Meade
Subscription Rates: $1.50 per year; $1.00 per year to those paying
in advance and living within 150 miles of Livingston
Miss Lily Bilbrey, who is teaching school at Willow Grove, spent the week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bilbrey.
Mrs. Duncan entertained the Juniors of the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at the church with a Martha Washington party.
E. Gaston Collins pent the week end here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Myers and filled the pulpit at the old Christian church Sunday morning and evening.
Don't forget, please, that there is a Great Egg Contest going on at Overton Supply Co. They are giving something away. Please get in this contest by selling us your eggs every week and every month till Dec. 20. It will be worth your while to win one of their premiums.
Mrs. John Hart is recovering from a case of pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Maynord entertained on Saturday evening in honor of Horace French, of Oklahoma.
Rev. Duncan, of the M. E. church recently completed a census of Livingston, showing 1,554 white people and 151 colored people, making a total of 1,705.
Mrs. Herman Estes entertained with a miscellaneous shower Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Turley Knight. Receiving with the honoree and the hostess were Mrs. Millard Hankins and Mrs. L. E. Terry. Delicious refreshments were served.
Officer Copeland has been retired from the Livingston police
force, as a matter of economy. Mr. Copeland was deputy sheriff
for a month in Pickett county and has served as a policeman here
for several months. He leaves Celina today for Nashville, as pilot
on a raft of logs, belonging to Mr. Barksdale.
J. M. Birdwell was in Nashille last week.
J. T. Birdwell, of Jefferson City, is visiting his son, J. M. Birdwell, the grocer man.
John Chase, the tie man from Chattanooga, has purchased a 3,500 acre tract of virgin timber in the southern part of Fentress county, part of the old Mark Twain tract.
Mrs. Nina Neal and little son have returned from Cookeville where they have been visiting her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Farley.
J. C. M. Bilbrey of Rickman was in town Thursday of last week.
S. B. Harward, who has various interests here, has moved his offices into his commission house, which he recently purchased from Watertown Produce Co. and is now comfortably located.
Jno. A. Hargrove visited his father, who is quite sick, at Willow Grove.
James Barnes passed thru this city Saturday enroute to his farm near Somerset, Ky.
Cordell Brown spent the week end with relatives at Highland.
Horace Johnson spent last week in Cookeville with relatives.
Horace French, of Granite, Okla., is visiting his parents Mr. And Mrs. K. L. French.
Mrs. W. T. Goff and little daughter, Anna May, have returned from a visit with relatives at Crawford.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Almonrode and children have moved to Texas. He has been operator for the home phone here.
Frost proof Cabbage plants 35 cents per hundred or 40 cents per hundred by mail. Order now. J. M. Birdwell
Ladies Spring Coats and Suits just arrived at Fleming and Myers. Special new prices.
Mr. James Bobo and little daughter, of Cookeville, are the guests of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Speakman.
Jesse Fleming, who has had an attack of rheumatism, is now some better.
Porter Garrett left Saturday for Grace Chapel, Alabama. He took his little nephew Otis Smith with him and will visit his brother for three weeks.
J. T. Williams, the county tax assessor, was painfully injured when a mule fell with him a couple weeks ago. He is much better now.
The Supreme court, of Tennessee, reversed the decision of the local court, which convicted Carlos Winningham last October of violating the age of consent law. Attorneys C. C. Gore and C. J. Cullom were the attorneys who were successful in clearing the boy of the charge on a review of facts.
Mrs. A. M. Speakman is quite sick.
Mrs. J. H Myers, who has been sick, is now some better.
Miss Beulah Murphy, of Hilham spent the week end here with friends.
Little Johnnie Ethel Winningham has returned from Cookeville, where she has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Winningham.
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Harward have moved o the Roberts place in East Livington. Mr. Millard Marcom has bought the home them moved from and will take possession at once.
Mrs. R. A. Nunnally has been sick the past few days.
Miss Beuna Maynord has returned from Cincinnati where she bought spring millinery for Harp and Pointer, of Algood.
Bob Poston, of Netherland, was in town Saturday.
Mr. Ault was here Friday.
Mrs. Turley Knight is visiting home folks at Cookeville.
"Uncle" Bill Hunter is still improving.
Miss McClanahan, of Alpine passed through town Thursday of last week enroute to Nashville, where she will have her tonsils removed.
Miss Lena Pierce, of Nashville, was in town Thursday on business.
Mrs. Arthur Ward and children are visiting her mother at Baxter.
Casto M. Gist, registered optometrist of Sparta was here last week, giving free examinations and fitting many with glasses.
Hon. Billy Mathews, of Windle, was in this city last week.
George Matthews, of Hennard, was here last week.
The Misses Katheryne Cooper, Gertrude Officer and Agnes Hargrove were in Cookeville last Wednesday.
Mesdames Jesse Fleming and Ben Hunt entertained Saturday afternoon with a miscellaneous shower, in honor of Mrs. E. S. Myers.
Mrs. Douglas Sloan of Chattanooga, has been the guest of Mr. And Mrs. Turley Knight.
Mrs. Sue Harris is in Nashville visiting her sister, Mrs. Linnie Marshbanks.
Miss Ina Myers is in Knoxville.
"LUM" KIMES CALLED BY DEATH
H. C. Kimes, an old Confederate veteran, of the eighth district,
passed away last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilburn
Pitman, near Russian Springs after an illness extending over several
years.
Mr. Kimes was a man of wealth and influence and a prosperous farmer.
He was laid to rest in the Speck graveyard.
He leaves several children to mourn his loss.
GEORGIA LETTER
Just a few lines to the Overton County News.
When I receive your paper it brings to my mind many friends in
Overton county, as I think there is no place like it.
I left Livingston in the latter part of December, 1921 and landed
in Newnan. Ga., where I have been practically two months. Was
accompanied by my wife and friend, V. H. Little.
Little and myself are taking a course in telegraphy, getting along
fine for the time we have been here. Expect to stay here one more
month, then will proceed back to Tennessee for further extension
of our course.
Well, I don't fancy this state or winter resorts, rains one day,
clear and cool the next. Weather changes nearly every twenty-four
hours, sure is disagreeable. Land is poor here, produces but little
cotton, don't see how the farmers live. Practically all the farmers
are "darkies" and are fond of such unprogressive soil.
Just so this live, I suppose.
Sure have roads here throughout the state. This state is noted
for "darkies. Two-thirds of the people are of that race.
Have the poorest stock here I ever saw.
I was at a K. K. K. parade last Thursday night. They are about
1,800 strong in this burg.
If a man commits a crime they line up and pay him a visit and
carry their buggy switches along and give him or her, whichever
it may be, until they think their time has come. So I am a good
boy while I stay here.
Hope the L. A. school is carrying on their work fine, also glad
my home citizens are interested enough to have a winter school
there. Hope they will have school nine months out of the year.
Guess I have told all I know about "Dixie" at present,
so will close, extending my best wishes to the people of Overton
county and trust the New year which has started will bring prosperity
and happiness to all.
Mr. And Mrs. Dewey Cole
Newnan, Ga.
CANTRELL IS FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER
The most important case herd at this session of the court was
that of Arter Cantrell, who was charged with the murder of Will
Neely.
The jury found Cantrel guilty of murder in the first degree, with
mitigating circumstances.
Judge Gardenhire gave him a sentence of 25 years in the penitentiary.
Attorney E. D. White, who represented Cantrell, made a motion
for a new trial.
Cantrell has been in jail here since October, when the crime was
committed. It is alleged that he has been making whiskey and is
also under indictment on whiskey charges.
Will Neely, the victim, was a married man with wife and family
and a prosperous farmer of this county.
Wirmingham
Health is good in this neighborhood, except bad colds.
Mrs. Alvin Garrett is still improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Reynolds are the proud parents of a new boy.
Sunday school is still progressing nicely if it doesn't rain.
Willard Booher and May Wright were married Sunday.
Herb Sims entertained the young folks ith a social Saturday night.
Herb Smith visited at Windle last week.
Mrs. Elsie Parrott is over at her father's. He is very low.
Oak Grove School
Health is improving in this vicinity at this writing, but not
the weather.
School at this place is progressing nicely with a good attendance.
A very interesting debate was pulled off Friday night by the school.
The subject being, "Resolved, that war has caused more trouble
and suffering than intoxicating liquors". The affirmative
side was represented by Oscar Lee, Charlie Carmack, Bryant Johnson
and Edward Carmack. The negative by Stanley Danner, Oscar Eldridge,
Carson Wright and Gaskell Masters. The negative won the decision.
We have n interesting subject to be debated upon next week.
Rev. Wm. Dycus filled his regular appointment at Camp Ground Sunday.
Charlie Carmack said that the good looking in the Dodson Chapel
community are as numerous as the sands of the sea.
Mr. Bowen Smith, Pete Giesling and Walter Boles have traded farms.
Joe Masters has been appointed road overseer and we hope the people
of this county will prosper during his administration.
The marrying epidemic has rather subsided in this part of the
county.
Bryant Johnson and Gaskel Masters have been quarantined.
Moore
Will write a few lines from this place. We have been having some
rain the past day or two.
Health is not very good in this neighborhood.
Jim Wisner is on the sick list, but is improving at this writing.
Bille Grant and his son-in-law are planning to crop together.
Clarence Cravens and wife visited Miss Ollie Garrett at Monroe
Sunday.
Bud G. Wisner bsM lee olh (sic)
George Ford is visiting home folks this week.
Miss Bettie Byer is on the sick list.
Bob Byer and his father were in town Saturday.
IUY Point
Dear friends and readers this is my first time to write a few
words from this place and so if my letter escapes the waste basket
will come again.
Health at this place isn't very good at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Smith visited their uncle and aunt Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. McDonald Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. McDonald who have been sick for a few days
are improving.
Fred Carr, who is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Nannie Ledbetter, took
dinner with Jim Beaty Sunday and reported a nice time.
Edgar Ledford made a trip to Cook Place Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ledford are the proud parents of a new boy, but
can't find a name for it. Will some one please send it a name.
Drew Ledbetter is smiling mightily over his dog's return.
Fout Smith visited his sister Mrs. Ry Vaughn at Wirmingham Sunday.
Two of Mrs. Kasie Hargis boys are very sick with severe colds.
Bugg McDonald and brothers are very busy improving their new home.
Ben Vaughn made a business trip to the Horsepound this week.
Cull Threet is on the sick list.
Vergie Smith, who has been sick or some time is improving nicely.
Livingston
Mrs. Benton Smith, of Windle, was in the city last Wednesday.
S. B. Harward has purchased the building occupied by his office
and produce house on Depot street from A. G Keisling. The building
is 40 X 90 feet and Mr. Harward may add a second story for offices.
W. H. Winningham, of the Overton Supply Co., is in Oklahoma, where
he holds valuable oil interest. He will visit in St. Louis and
Chicago this week making his spring purchases.
The revival services at the M. E. church are drawing large crowds,
about 400 at the evening services and 130 in the afternoon. Evangelist
Patterson is giving some fine talks on China and the Chinese,
he having served five years there as a missionary.
Rickman
There's quite a bit of sickness in this community.
Owen Bilbrey, who has been attending the Automobile college at
Nashville came home last week and has been confined to his room
with the flu ever since.
Miss Sallie Cooper and Mrs. Ofa Peek went to Cookeville on business
Saturday.
Luther Harris, a former teacher of Rickman high school, passed
through here on his way home Friday. Mr. Harris is attending school
at Cookeville.
Mr. And Mrs. Alex Cooper have one to housekeeping.
Horace Webb, the small son of Scott Webb, is very low with pneumonia.
A large crowd attended church and singing at Paron last Sunday.
Dog Walk
Mrs. Kate Walker, who has been on the sick list, is improving.
Mrs. Koger has returned from Algood.
J. B. Dovis' baby is real sick.
Fred York has moved back on the McDonald farm.
It is very early in the season for buds to be putting forth, but
they have been seen for several weeks past in Dog Walk. The people
think it is a sure sign of an early spring.
Fate Wilson, of Wilder, Ten. entertained with music at Fate McDonald's
Friday evening. The guest present were Mrs. Eva Newberry, Mrs.
Floro Reagan and the Misses Morgaret Lura, and Lyla Reagan, and
Messrs. Bill Reagan, Fred York, Erastus Newberry, Tom Newberry,
Henry Koger, Garland Koger, Blaine Koger, Ewin Hill, Will Crawford,
Porter Reagan, J. W. Dalton, Allan Smith, Clarence Wisner, Clarence
Beaty and Hubert Newberry.
Pickett County News - Chanute, Tenn
Claud Huddleston bought a store from Bent Russel a few days ago.
It was the store that T. P. Meek was running near Chanute. Claud
has two stores now.
Red Banks
Will write a few lines from this place.
It is raining here today. Wash Garrett, the weather profit, speaks
of local showers and gully washer the last of the week.
McKinley hew make (sic) and family and John Daugherty and family
visited at west side the week end.
Bob Garrett and wife, of Byrdstown, visited friends and relatives
in West Red Banks last week.
John Wright and wife, of Wirmingham, visited Frank Flowers over
Sunday.
McKinley Shewmake has bought a farm in South Red Banks and is
erecting a house on it.
Miss Lou Garrett and Miss Rosey Shewmake, of this place spent
the week end with Mrs. Hilary Shewmake, near Jay Bird.
Jimmie Young, of Wirmingham, passed through here Sunday.
L. F. Davis is on the sick list.
James Garrett, of this place has been at West Fork the past week
running a saw mill.
James Smith and wife visited at Wirmingham Sunday.
Rev. J. E. Garrett, of West Red Banks, who has been real sick
is reported better.
Mate Smith has purchased a pair of English fox hounds.
Work in the rock quarry is progressing nicely.
Herbert Smith, of Wirmingham, visited his father at Windle last
week.
Josh Shewmake was seen on the streets here Sunday.
J. B. Taylor, one of our merchants, made a business trip to Livingston
Saturday.
Henry Shewmake passed through here last week enroute to the Mire
Branch country.
J. P. Story, of the Story Mercantile company made a flying trip
to Livingston one day last week.
Herchel Smith, of Alpine visited home folks over the week end.
Red Banks is a new town and is growing rapidly. Quite a few buildings
have gone up recently and it is rumored that others are going
up soon.
The out of town farmers are very busy preparing for crops.
Health is very good here except a few cases of sickness reported
in the upper town district.
Mr. and Mrs. Lonza Lacy of Eagle Creek, passed thru here last
week enroute to see home folks.
Mrs. Emerine Smith was seen on the streets a few days ago, after
being confined to her home in the suburbs of the town.
On March 11th there will be a big land sale and all parties wishing
to buy a nice home should come and see.
Hilham - Route 1
Health seems to be improving some at this writing.
Walter and Albert Brown are in Nashville on business this week.
Debate at Oak Grove Friday night, March 3rd, subject Resolved
that the peaceful annexation of Mexico to the United States would
be of interest to both countries. The affirmative is represented
by Oscar Lee, Edward Carmack, Charlie Carmack, Stanley Danner
and Haskell McCarmack. The negative is represented by Robert Eldridge,
Bryant Johnson, Carson Wright, Oscar Eldridge and Gaskell Master.
Everybody invited to hear the subject discussed.
Charlie Carmack and Amos Danner are visiting in the Dodson Chapel
community.
Rev. J. M. Setser filled his regular appointment at Union Sunday.
Dewey Vance has a very sick baby at this writing, it having pneumonia.
Several boys from Oak Grove school went to Hilham spelling match
Friday night and reported a nice time.
Several from this community attended court last week at Livingston
and reported a large crowd here.
Robert Eldridge seems to have a very sore arm from the effects
of the vaccination against the marrying epidemic.
Fairview
Health is very good at this place except bad colds.
We are having some rainy weather.
George Barksdale measured logs at Bugscuffle last Sunday for M.
B. Sullivan.
The boys are having a jolly time playing marbles at Bug Scuffle.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Spicer paid Mr. Jim Spicer a visit Sunday.
Otha Wright has been working for Halton Hummel in the Wilderness.
Forest Nelson passed thru Bug Scuffle Sunday on his way to Clarksville,
where he has been attending school.
Bro. Hankins and family paid N. B. Sullivan a visit Saturday night.
Scott Wright and Herman Sidwell have been cutting logs on the
Jim Nelson place.
Fairview
The weather is getting awful cool at this place.
Mr. Wright has the grippe.
Bony Sullivan got kicked by a mule and had three teeth knocked
out.
Dock Zachry got the premium for playing marbles at Fairview.
Bailey Sullivan is going to Nashville on a raft.
Porter Means and Haltie Huffer are attending school at Willow
Grove.
Ota Wright is learning to hit a marble.
Mr. Leabert Sullivan is logging this winter.
Burr Wright is going to start to Nashville next fall.
J. S. Means is selling out and will buy hogs and cattle this fall.
Mr. Means and Mr. Wright are going to start for Algood tomorrow.
Haltie Huffer and Scott Wright were rabbit hunting yesterday.
Porter Means likes his position as school teacher at Fairview
Haltie Huffer is making a lying trip to Willow Grove.
Thomas Sullivan is buying lots of produce.
Hulton Hummell has purchased a new car and is having Porter Means
run it for him.
The women of this place are busy setting hens.
Sourwood
Will write a few lines from this place.
Health isn't very good in this community.
Lesley Harvey is very sick this week.
The little daughter of Joel Clark is on the sick list this week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark a girl.
Hialand Daniel visited Joe Clark Tuesday.
Ella Linder visited Mrs. Bill Clark Wednesday.
Eunice Linder and little sister visited Herb Daniels Wednesday.
Joe Sells and Frank Linder made a flying trp to Livingston Tuesday.
Martin Stover and John Taylor are cutting logs this week.
Joe Sells bought a mule of Sherman Linder the other day.
John Taylor and Ofal Clark made a business trip to Celina a few
days ago.
Sherman Garrett is going to school at Nashville for two months
and is going to visit his wife, Lizzie Garrett in a few weeks.
Uncle Johnnie Hill, who has been sick for some time is slowly
improving.
Audrey Smith, who has been staying with Lizzie Garrett is visiting
home folks this week.
Oakley
Health is very good, except bad colds.
The farmers are busy preparing for crops.
Bill Stofer and J. T. Melton have sold their mill to J. W. Melton,
they are moving ti to Pleasant Hill.
George Fletcher has bought him a saddle mare.
Willie Sidwell and wife ate the parents of a big boy.
J. S. Means sold six fine shoats to Ray Sidwell.
Halton Hummel was seen going through town with a big bunch of
shoats.
Oscar Bonham is busy making singletrees.
Hay Taylor was seen in here today.
C. J. Peoples has two find pigs to sell.
J. S. Means is busy buying pigs.
J. T. Sullivan is busy swapping mules.
Allons
Just a few lines from this community. Health is very good at this
place, considering the weather.
Mr. Ben Ogletree has moved to Ed Christian's farm near Allons.
Several from this place attended court at Livingston last week.
Leo Busk was in Livingston Monday on business.
Leonard Cole has swapped his cripled pig to Gui Holeman for an
opposum dog.
George Brown is fixing to start his saw mill at Allons, opposite
from W. A. Cole's
Esquire Davis went to Livingston last Friday to sell onion sets.
J. H. Watkins was on the sick list this week, until E. J. Maynord
came to his house to trade mules with him, that revived him and
he got out of bed, rolled up his ox and went to the Andrew Cove
and that put him on his feet again.
Leonard Cole was in town Saturday on business.
School will close Friday, March 3rd for the last term this winter.
Pearl Little has bought a farm at Allons from Bea Johnson and
has moved.
Floyd Ray is going to put up a soap factory with Forest Hoover
as general manager.
Church at Allons 1st and 5th Sundays.
George Hoover has whistled "Hot Time" so much in the
last month for his boy that he has swung his mustache all off.
Oak Grove
S. H. Robbins visited his brother, Carrol, at Allred over Sunday.
Miss Loretta Waites was the guest of Miss Lula Robbins Saturday
night and Sunday.
Lansden Ledbetter and Clay Sweat took a load of eggs to Livingston
Saturday.
Mrs. J. M. Lebetter has been visiting her father who has been
sick.
Some of the young people of this place went to Alpine Saturday
night and report a nice time.
Earl Copeland has been working in the shop most of last week.
Herman Robbins has been troubled with a vaccinated arm.
Herman Ledbetter made a trip to Alpine Saturday.
Joe Ledbetter made a business trip to Livingston Saturday.
Albert Ledbetter who has been sick is reported better.
The daughter of Burr Ledbetter is still low with pneumonia.
Bud Morgan, of Monroe, visited relatives at this place.
B. D. Robbins has gone near Jones Town on business.
Rev. J. M. Robertson will fill his appointment at Oak Grove Sunday.
Everybody welcome.
Fredonia
Health of this place is reasonably good.
Miss Vanda McCormick spent the week end with friends at Alpine.
Business in this section is picking up.
They are moving a mill near Bee McCormick's to cut ties and golf
sticks.
Mrs. T. W. Almonrode spent the week end with her sister, Mrs.
J. R. Bullock, at Livingston.
Miss Jewell Almonrode was in Livingston Saturday having dental
work done.
Everybody invited to the pie supper at Fredonia Saturday night,
March 11th.
Epworh League every Sunday at 1 o'clock.
Livingston, RTE 4
We are having some very bad weather at present.
Hershell Goodpasture went to Hilham Saturday.
Bird Thomas and family are on the sick list.
Charlie Ward returned home a few days ago from Asheville, N. C.
I hear some folks say that marriage is an epidemic, but I have
just about come to the conclusion that it is just like Fashion.
If one young man sees another with a new suit of clothes on, it
doesn't matter what style it is cut or how it is made he wants
something just like it. And it is the same way with the girls
of this country, as to their dress and head gear. Let one girl
get a new dress a little out of the ordinary and you can hear
the other girls say, "Oh my, isn't that nice" and the
next time you see them they are all dressed alike.
But, if matrimony is an epidemic, R. S. Masters says he has been
exposed and it has not took effect, yet.
Independence
We have had some nice little showers the past week.
School at Oakley closed out a few days ago with a big candy treat.
Dillard Martin made a business trip to Livingston Tuesday.
The Misses Audie Hix, Chlora Reeder and Audie Ferril visited Mis
Lola Vann Saturday.
J. D. Coffee and Earnest Winningham spend most of their spare
time in the Jackson Swamp duck hunting now.
T. C. Young and family visited W. C. Smith Sunday.
Sam Martin has erected a new addition to his crib.
Albert Coffee is as happy as a coon, he got fifty three duck eggs
last week.
Bill Vann and family visited John Martin's Sunday
Mrs. L. W. Stover has been on the sick list the last few days,
but is reported better.
P. C. Langford is preparing for a big watermelon patch this year.
Byrdstown
Will write a few lines from this place.
Sim Pryor is on the sick list this week.
E. A. Garrett made a flying trip here today.
We have seven in jail at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Reeder are on the sick list.
Dillard Pierce and Helen Walker married February 5th and are happy.
Boss Pendergrass and wife visited their parents last week.
H. D. Pryor and Estes Walker are making rails and slats for Mrs.
Reeder.
Bud Pendergrass has gone to Christian Camp to work.
Boy Reeder is visiting here.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Neal a big girl.
Singing at Clark Town Saturday and Sunday.
We re having a hard time getting boose in Pickett county, the
sheriff gets all the stills before they can make any. If the flu
was to hit this county we couldn't get white mule.
Sam Smith and Johnnie Robbins made a business trip to Byrdstown
Tuesday.
I wish somebody would send a letter from Bolestown.
Emry Cove - Allons, Rte. 1
Health isn't very good at present.
Elmo Langford's family is on the sick list.
Osville Stover is still improving
Mrs. W. L. Stover has been sick for several days, but is slowly
improving.
Mrs. Carles Ramsey, or Grandma Ramsey, as she is commonly called,
is on the sick list.
When on her way to school Thursday morning, Miss Nona Langford's
mule fell with her, throwing her off and the mule stepped on her
hand.
Uncle George Chowning's health has been very good this winter.
The sore eyes have about died our in this community.
Several from this community attended court last week.
Mr. Cloyd Ferrill, Bennie and Carl Reeder visited their uncle,
Johnnie Reeder, Monday night.
Harland and Stacy Langford visited their uncle Palo Langford,
Tuesday night.
Miss Clarice Stover visited relatives at Eagle Creek Saturday
and Sunday.
Little Miss Estelle Reeder visited her sister Mrs. Elsie Vaughn,
of Oakley, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Ferrel visited relatives near Cedar Grove Saturday.
Miss Ermine Mullins spent the night with her sister, Mrs. Emmett
Jackson, Thursday night.
Mrs. Rob Ramsey spent the day with Mrs. Willis Ramsey, Thursday.
Coulis Ferrel visited down about Willow Grove Sunday.
Vincent Vaughn left for California one day last week.
Work on the farm was progressing nicely those warm days.
Hardy Ferrell is getting along very well with his clearing.
School is progressing very nicely at Independence.
Farley Hix has about completed his barn with the aid of Porter
Langford.
Mrs. Addie Roberts, of Ky., has brought her two little step-daughters
here to put them in school. She will remain here with them and
later on Mr. Roberts and the other children will join her.
Grant Norrod, of Monroe, was in this city several days last week.
Wednesday, June 28, 1922
Mr. Carlos Lee, and Miss Ethel Carr were married Sunday afternoon
at the home of Geo. Stockton, Rev. A. V. Watkins, officiating.
After the ceremony they went to the home of the groom where a
delicious wedding dinner was served. The groom is the son of W.
T. Lee of this place and the bride is the daughter of Elmer Carr
of Ruths Chapel.
The News joins their host of friends in wishing them a long and
happy life.
J. H. Myers is treating his home to a new coat of paint, which adds to its appearance.
Sell your Produce of all kinds to S. B. Harward. He appreciates your business.
J. E. Crouch, of Goree, Texas, passed through Sunday enroute to Ky., where he will visit with relatives. He has been attending the old soldiers reunion at Richmond, Va.
Misses Myrtle Smith and Elizabeth Huddleston, have gone to Rockwood, where they have a position.
Herman Murphy passed through Friday enroute from Nashville to Hilham.
Shirlie Ledbetter has moved his family to Crawford, where he is working in the mines.
O. C. Webb, has accepted a position with the Livingston Power & Light Co.
Wilard Maynord, was in Celina last week.
J. L. Speck, the Rickman drummer, was quite busy with the local merchants part of last week.
J. L. Brown was down from Booz last week.
Pryor Robertson, of Algood was among the visitors here last week.
S. B. Harward wants to buy your WOOL
of all kinds.
Hatcher Judd, a patient at the Ridgetop Sanitarium at Nashville, is visiting his sister Mrs. J. S. Fleming of this place.
Floyd Speck of Crawford was here on business part of last week.
Clarence Price, of Timothy, was a visitor in this city last week.
Miss Irma Ferril, of Alpine, visited relatives here last week.
S. T. Hudson spent Sunday with homefolks at Algood.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Looper, visited in Algood the past week
end.
Jim Green came up from Hilham Saturday to witness the ball game.
J. A. Goolsby and family visited relatives in Cookeville this week.
Miss May Cobble, has returned from a visit with relatives near Rickman.
Rube Reeser spent the past week fishing ner Baxter.
Mrs. May Cooper, of Algood, visited relatives here the last week end.
Arthur Little, was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Little.
Mrs. Neely, of Cookeville, was the guest of Mrs. J. A. Hargrove last week.
Mrs. Oakley, left Thursday for Crawford where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Ed Tipton.
Mrs. J. S. Fleming entertained Saturday night in honor of Miss Louise Smith.
Miss Monta Williams, of Monroe, spent the week end with friends here.
Miss Verta Winningham is visiting relatives in Cookeville and Montery.
Mrs. Harden Winningham spent the week end with relatives in Cookeville.
Paul Copeland is spending a few days with his grand parents at Eagle Creek.
Willie Carr, of Sulphur spent Saturday night with relatives here.
Rhion McGee, of Cookeville, spent Sunday with friends in this city.
Bruce Estes, who is working in a store at Crawford spent Sunday here.
Loyd and Arlie Norris and Wheeler Freeman motored to Cave Springs Sunday, to attend the Childrens Day exercises.
Mrs. A. S. Frisbie, has been spending a few days with her son Nelson Frisbie and family in Nashville.
Herman Gentry, of Baxter, was in town Friday.
G. W. Carmack, G. C. Ward, and Benton Ward, were among those attending court from Hilham.
John Bilbrey has returned from the hospital at Knoxville where
he underwent an operation.
Mr. and Mrs. George Metzer, are visiting at the M. H. Hank home.
E. E. Peek, of Algood, made his regular call to the merchants here, Saturday.
Buster Stephens hes returned from Carthage, where he has been at work with the Carthage Marble Works.
Shirlie Speck, is having his residence remodeled.
Hudson Mullins, of Alpine, was here Thursday.
Miss Ellen Ramsey was here part of last week.
A. J. Mofield and family have returned from a visit with relatives.
Dr. Felknor was in Knoxville the first of the week.
T. B. Huddleston, spent several days in Byrdstown last week.
W. C. Murphy, a prominent merchant of Hilham was among the Livingston visitors Saturday.
Dr. W. A. Howard of Cookeville, was here one day last week.
When in twn have your barber work done at the 'shop of service', Askew & Creacy.
Miss Edith Cannon, of Algood visited relatives here the past week.
The boys at Follies say that the last thing Arlie Norris has brought into fashion is getting a hair cut on the chin. They say he was the first to try the experiment and ther results were satisfactory.
Chas P. Maxwell has returned from Ft. Myers, Florida.
Byrdstown
Farmers in this section have been taking advantage of the pretty
weather and corn crops are looking very good.
Brother Kirby Smith, of Cave City, Kentucky, closed his meeting at this place Sunday morning. We regret very much that he could not stay with us longer, tho we hope to remember the great Gospel truths that he made so plain to us. During this meeting there were thirty-two who chose the better part and accepted Christ as their Savior. At three o'clock Saturday afternoon twenty-nine were baptized in Wolf River near the bridge. A very large crowd was present to witness this sacred ordinance.
Miss Mattie Mullins, of Livingston, has been attending church and visiting friends in town the past week.
The Masonic meeting at church Saturday was attended by a large crowd. A number of the members of the lodge delivered very interesting lectures, after which the crowd was entertained with a good dinner.
W. D. Clark, of Livingston, Johnnie Taylor and S. O. Huddleston, of this town, starter (sic) for Louisville, Ky., Sunday morning. We expect them back Tuesday afternoon with their new Ford cars.
Mrs. B. E. Groce and children, of Livingston, have been visiting relatives and friends here for the past few days. They are now at the home of her parents, Mr. Mullinix's.
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Groce spent Saturday night and Sunday with their sister, Mrs. S. O. Huddleston.
Mrs. Johnnie Woods has been quite sick for some time, but is reported some better.
Miss Maudie Neal is very sick at present. She has been in bed for seven or eight years.
A two weeks' normal began Monday for the benefit of Pickett county teachers. Two professeors (sic) from Cookeville are the instructors.
Prof. Ben Elder, who has been in school work in Kentucky for years, is visiting relatives and friends here.
S. A. Robbins and son, Hyle, of Pickett county, were in town on business Monday.
FOR SALE- 5-room house with 5 acres land, good water and pasture. Plenty fruit. Possession in 30 days. E. F. Copeland.
Curtis Stonecipher is spending a few weeks at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, where he is having his limb treated.
Four expert barbers at Askew & Creacy's.
Livingston
Mrs. Halsey Wilson, of New York, gave an address in the interes
(sic) of Democracy, at the courthouse Monday afternoon to a lare
and appreciative audience. Mrs. Wilson has charge of training
lady speakers for this state for the coming campaign.
Miss Ruth Little, of Cookeville is the guest of her cousin Mae Little here.
Dr. McLean of Cookeville spent Sunday in Livingston.
Jim Johnson, of Nashville was in town on business the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wilson have returned from a visit in New York and Boston.
Eugene Morgan was in Menterey Snday.
Carl Mofield is enjoying a vacation at Mayland.
Chas. P. Gray spent the fore part of the week in Celina.
W. H. Estes is in Willow Grove on business.
Evening Star Chapter No. 136 R. A. M. conferred degrees on three candidates at a called meeting Monday evening.
Come to the Fourth of July celebration at Oak Grove - All kinds of music, speaking races and contests. Refreshments served on te grounds. Come and enjoy yourself.
For Sale - Two tons soy bean hay, at $1.15 per hundred. Also
have pair of good weight mules, 6 years old, and I have a good
saddle mare would sell. Prices right.
W.H. Mullins, Alpine Exchange
Miss Reba Burgess, daughter of Prof. Burgess, is home from Cleveland, Ohio, after finishing a course in Hiram College.
Fate Copeland, who left Nettle Carrier 21 years ago to accept a railroad job in Indianapolis, is visiting old friends and relatives. Mr. Copeland is train inspector in the Indianapolis station and has worked for over ten years without missing a day.
Newell Stephens was up from Carthage for the week end, returning Wednesday. His sisters and Misses Elizabeth and Leland Marie, accompanied him home and will visit their sister, Mrs. L. G. Cason, a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Hankins entertained with a very enjoyable picnic at Garretts Springs on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Metzmer, of St. Louis, ere the guests of honor. Mr. and Mrs. Metzmer were just recently married.
McClure (Tot) Stephens left Monday for Nashville and other points. "Tot" is headed for Detroit, if he doesn't decide "there is no place like home."
Austin Peay, candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, will speak at Hilham at 10 a.m. Thursday morning of this week and at Livingston at 1 p.m. the same day.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
All parties owing the estate of Elizabeth Lacy, deceased, and
all parties having claims against said estate, are hereby notified
of the death of Elizabeth Lacy, late of the 11th district, of
Overton county, Tenn., and of my appointment as her administrator
June 5, 1922 and all creditors are notified to file their claims
properly proven with the County Court Clerk and al parties owing
said estate will make settlement with me as Administrator of said
estate.
June 5, 1922 F. K. Reeser, Administrator
E. D. White
Attorney
Political Announcement
To the Voters of Overton County
Having received strong solicitation to become a candidate for
the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
having received the endorsement of the Republican Mass Meeting
of May 1st, 1922 I wish to announce my candidacy for that office.
I hold a certificate qualifying me to make this race and my record
of about twenty-five years, mostly in the rural schools of our
county is before you.
I most earnestly solicit your support, and promise, if elected,
to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability.
Yours very sincerely,
S. D. Bilyeu.
CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS
Criminal court which was held here all last week under Judge Gardenhire
handeled (sic) a large number of cases.
Minor Smith was tried for the murder of Dick Sells and the jury
brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree under mitigating
circumstances. The Judge gave him a sentence of 25 years in the
penitentiary. A motion for a new trial was over ruled. The case
was appealed to the supreme court. The defendant is out on a $12,500
bond. Attys. C. J. Cullom of this place, and John M. Davis of
Wartburg defended Smith and Knight Gore and White prosecuted.
Carlos Winningham was convicted of violating the age of consent
law upon the complaint of Miss Monnie Sells. He was given from
three to ten years in the penitary (sic) The case was appealed
to the Supreme court. This case had been tried here once before
and was reversed by the supreme court. Winningham ws represented
by Attys. Gore and Cullom and prosecuted by White and Knight.
Jim Brown, tried for felonious assault on the person of J. L.
Gawe, resulted in a hung jury and a mis-trial was entered. The
defendant was represented by Gore and White and prosecuted by
Atty. Genearl Mitchell.
About 65 misdemanories (sic) were disposed of.
The grand jury returned 43 indictments.
The State continued the case of Johnnie and Will Smith charged
with the Murder of Myrtie Smith.
Allons
Just a few lines from this place to say health at present is very
good.
Most everything is moving along fairly well.
Most all of the crops are looking good, but need rain. Quite a
few oats are cut short, and ruined by rust and lack of rain.
There is preaching at the Baptist church every first Sunday.
The Sunday School has a large attendance, an is progressing very
nicely.
There will be an all-day singing and program at Allons schoolhouse
the second Sunday in July. Short talks on Orphanage by Rev. J.
B. Brown and Rev. Edd Hancock. Talks by the county Supt. And county
Board, as to how literary schools (sic) are aided by Sunday schools.
Sunday Shool (sic) Supt., C. H. Cope, and S.A.D. Smith how to
montain (sic) attendance in Sunday school, and S R. Peterman a
talk to the primary folks. Also others who ight be present wishing
to give a short talk in general on similar topics are most cordially
invited. Everybody welcome. Come and bring dinner, and enjoy the
day with a large crowd. Dinner of the ground.
Rickman
Health in this section is fairly good so far as the writer knows.
Farmers are behind with their, owing to so much rain up until
the last two weeks.
Owen Bilbrey, who has been attending an automobile school in Nashville
has returned home.
Quite a lot of our folks here attended the childrens Day at Oak
Hill Sunday.
Rev. Baxter, assisted by Rev. Duncan of Livingston is conducting
a weeks meeting at Oak Hill.
Our drummer, D. E. Bilbrey is on his usual round this week.
Mr. Odell, the pole man loaded a car of poles here this week.
Uncle Dock Eldridge attended Childrens Day at Oak Hill Sunday.
He was seen going in that direction again Monday, and when questioned
where he was going, said he thought he herd another sheep bleat.
John L. Speck left this week for several points in Tennessee and
Kentucky.
R. E. Bilbrey and family leave at once for their summer home at
Mayland.
Mr. and Mrs. Epps Webb, of Algood were very much surprised and
entertained with a birthday surprise dinner given by their children
in honor of Mr. Webb's 60 birthday. Those being present were,
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Webb, of Rickman, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Webb,
of Windle, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Webb, of Algood, Mr. and Mrs. H.
C. Swallows, of Rickman. There were 17 grandchildren present,
and the following guest were present: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carr,
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McCulley, and Rev. Ras Williford of Brotherton.
We all spent one happy day, but fear there will never be another
such day as that one.
Bolestown
Health is very good.
We are having some very hot weather.
Gardens are beginning to need rain.
Farmers are very busy working their corn.
Wheat and oats are harvested, and reports are the wheat crop is
good, but the oat crop is not very good.
Sunday school is progressing nicely at Bolestown.
Preaching at Bolestown next Sunday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Cooper.
Also preaching in the afternoon by Rev. Coleman. There will be
dinner on the ground, and everybody is invited at attend.
B. M. Ramsey visited his brother John Ramsey at Cookplace, Sunday.
Shirley Reagan of Spurrier was here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Beaty are the proud parents of a new girl.
There is quite an excitement in this part of the country over
what is reported to be a fine oil well which has been drilled
on the J. L. Lacy farm. The well was struck last week, and it
is reported that the oil flowed over the top of the derrick for
some time.
Hilham, Rte. 1
Health is good at this writing.
Farmers are trying to get through with their crops, but.
An excellent program was redred at the Childrens day exercises,
and was enjoyed by all present.
Rev. A. A. Gibson will begin a series of meetings at Hilham, Thursday.
Jacob Carwile and Hubert Bilyeu left Friday for Anderson, Indiana.
Claud Smith has returned from the St. Thomas hospital in Nashville,
where he underwent an operation.
The young peoples Bible Society is progressing nicely and a fine
program is rendered every Saturday night.
Come to the Fourth of July celebration at Oak Grove and hear some
good music and speaking, and see the contests, and enjoy yourself
with the crowd. Everybody invited. Come and hear the "Crazy
Crank" from Cuba. He will keep you tickled "pink".
Carrol Robbins Suicides
Tuesday morning Carrol Robbins, a prominent citizen of West Fork,
was found hanging to an apple tree, back of barn. Mr. Robbins
was worth considerable money but had met with financial reverses
recently.
Strand Theatre
Monroe
Next Saturday Night
William Russell in
"Quick Action"
A Western Picture
Charlie Chaplin in
A two reel comedy.
Admission 15 and 25 cents
Rickman
Health is very good in this community at present.
Mrs. J. D. West and daughter, Clara, attended the district conference
at Sparta last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Verble visited relatives near Rickman Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eldridge are the proud parents of a new boy.
Sallie Bilbrey, Clara West and Demas Bilbrey of this place and
Dixie Smith of Livingston, were the guest of Mayme Stockton Sunday.
Mrs. Cooper Deck of Livingston spent the week end with her sister
Mrs. Will Speck.
Brief Mention
Miss Lena Reagan, who has been teaching school at Paulina, Iowa,
is home for the Summer vacation.
Judge J. N. Cannon, of Algood, visited relatives and friends here
the week end.
Hassel Norris, of Alpine was helping in Follies Café the
past week.
Friday afternoon the second nine base ball team of is place journeyed
to Hilham, where they defeated the Hilham team to the tune of
20 to 1. The feature of the game was the hard hitting of Arlie
Norris for Livingston, who hit a home run.
If you want a bath go to Askew and Dreacy's Barber Shop, West
side of square, best in town.
Judge Snodgrass is holding court at Celina this week. Attys. Gore,
Knight and White from this place are in attendance.
Rev. Kirby Smith, of Cave City, Ky. Was in town Monday.
Vitamine Cold Slaw
Red cabbage is nice for this but if impossible to secure, use
white - which also contains a plentiful supply of health-giving
vitamines when raw. Slice one small head of cabbage fine; add
two minced onions, one cup chopped Spanish green olives (stoned);
vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. It's a new slaw, a healthful
slaw and a delicious slaw.
Letter from Pennsylvania
Overton County News:
I have been a subscriber of your worthy paper for some time, and
will now take the privilege in saying that yours is a worthy paper.
We who are so far away from our native home, through reading your
paper get a fair idea of who is buying fertilizer, and who is
spreading it. We also know that a large quantity of the fertilizer
is not the genuine tobacco stem quality, for instance the kind
I am now spreading.
Laying all jokes aside now I guess I had better introduce myself
before I go any further.
Since I left your proud metropolis my experiences were innumerable,
but I'm not going to bore you with a full account of these, but
will merely give you a brief summary of everything in general.
I have gone over a large part of the grand old U.S.A. in my course
of travels. It is useless to make mention of the number of times
I have cursed, discursed and disgusted. I have been robbed, cashed
bad checks, and committed matrimony, the latter fact of which
you are undoubtedly well aware. The only reason I am still going
is to see what the duce is going to happen next.
At present I am deputy sheriff of Cambria county, State of disorder
and Pennsylvania. I am at present located in Flinton, Thirteenth
Sled Division out of Cresson. I don't know where I'll hang my
hat when the morning comes and tells me that a new day is started.
As my original intention was to write only a few lines, I had
better close, wishing my best to the many friends who will with
doubt be glad to hear from me.
I beg to remain very truly,
Hershal S. Sells, Flinton, Pa.
Will T. Sewell
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Political Announcement
To the Voters of Overton County:
Having been solicited by both Democrats and Republican to make
the race for Sheriff of Overton county, also having the endorsement
of the Republican Mass Meeting at Livingston, May 1st, I have
decided to submit my claims to the voters in the August election.
I solicit your vote and influence.
Yours respectfully,
Emett Conatser
Announcement
We have been appointed the Exide Service Station for this locality.
In addition to selling
Exide
Batteries
The right battery for your car, our
Service includes skilful repair work
On every make of battery. You can
rely on responsible advice and reasonable prices here.
We look forward to a call from you.
Keisling Garage
The Church of Christ, Hilham, are expecting a protracted meeting
to begin there next week, Rev. Armstrong Trailor to preach and
lead the singing during the first week, and Rev. J. H. McBroom,
of Shelbyville, the second week. All are cordially invited.
Prof. C. E. Brehm of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will
deliver a lecture at the Courthouse at 1 p.m. Saturday of this
week. All interested in the raising of strawberries are invited
to attend. An effort is being made to have a large acreage planted
to berries, as they are a great money crop.
A barn belonging to Mrs. Thomas caught fire Saturday afternoon from some unknown cause and burned to the ground. The barn was used by W. T. Spurrier who lost about $100 of hay, 20 bu. Corn and other feed and 36 geese. There was no insurance.
During the past week, raiding officer W. T. Lee captured three wildcat stills. One was captured near Spicewood hill, between Hilham and Celina; one was located near Wirmingham, and the other near Reeser. Also he captured three stills during the week before.
LETTER TO BEN FRANK SMITH FROM BENTON McMILLIN
Mr. Ben F. Smith,
Dear sir and friend:
Remembering with appreciation your life long friendship, and knowing
that you are interested in my candidacy for Governor, I take the
liberty of writing you this letter to let you know that everything
is going well and that I confidently believe I will be nominated.
One thing is certain- if I am nominated, I will be elected, and
my desire to restore the party of our fathers to power in Tennesse
(sic) is the one thing that inspired my candidacy.
When I get through with "ole limber" in the coming campaign
instead of being a famous fox hound, he will look like a cheap
possum dog.
I know that you - a valiant Ex-confederate, who fought and suffered
side by side with my own brother, will take a keen interest in
promoting my candidacy, and whatever the result may be, I shall
never forget you as long as life lasts.
With my very kindest wishes,
Truly your friend,
Benton McMillin
Editor's Note - If there were one or two B. F. Smiths in each
county of the state Benton McMillin could abolish his headquarters
at Nashville an go home and wait the result.