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Crossville Chronicle, THE TENNESSEE TIMES 1 CONSOLIDATED 1895 CROSSVILLE CHRONICLE VOL. XXXV CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE, WEDNESDAY, June t, 1921. NO. 22 MORE STILLS DESTROYED EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN DRIVE gsssos man passes to beyond Three Men Arretted anil One Bound to Court. One Still captured V. While in Operation. Wednesday of last week Sheriff G. W. Walker, along with Marshal V. C. Liles and deputies raided a still about a mile east of Ozone and destroyed( 250 gallons of still beer, several barrels and other still equip ment, but no still or worm vas se cured. The conditions indicated that there had been stilling going on there for quite some time. Henry Cottrell, to whose home the hounds trailed from the store of Mrs. A. E. Niles, that had been robbed the night before, was seen within about 40 yards of the still site. It is claim ed that Cottrell works very little and he is supposed to be engaged in the illicit whiskey business. It is thought he has two still sites and moves his still from one to the other as his ma terial gets ready for stilling. All the beer and equipment were destriea, Sheriff Walker Get Big One. Thursday, Sheriff Walker and his two deputies, G. A. Maning and W. K. Parham, raided another still with in 300 yards of the home of Mr. Gun- ter, who jives near what is known as the Billy Day sawmill site, near Days ville. Some men were sen working at the still but the raiding posse did not get close enough to positively iden- tify more than one of them, he be ing Henry Cottrell, who was bound to court, but there seems to be some doubt that the evidence will be suf- ficient to convict. ' The other two were John Scott, son of Assistant Policeman of Crossville, Dock Scott, , and Alex Hayes. Sc,ott and Hayes were not tried as the evidence against them was admitted to be in sufficient to convict. It is claimed by some that the arrest of Scott, es pecially, was done through malice, be cause Dock Scott has been instru mental in the arrest and conviction of G. A. Manning for stilling and the government had sold his land and he is now awaiting final action inhis case. The still captured was the largest and best equipped of any known to have been secured thus far by raiding officers in this section. It consisted of I an all copper still of 40 or 50 gallons capacity, copper cap, condenser and worm. Sheriff Walker brought it to town and many persons viewed and all admitted that it was a splen did equipment. The worm, instead of being coiled was made of two copper " pipes about an inch and a half in di ameter and some six feet long. Whis- kev was runnincr from the worm when the officers raided the still. Besides the still there, were 11 bar rels of beer and mash, 80 feet of rub ber hose, used for conveying the wa ter from a nearby spring to the worm. 2y2 gallons of whiskey and' five sacks of meal, one sack of rye meal and a sack of malt corn. The equipment was estimated to be worth $200. Subscription Coming In in Encour aging Way. Cumberland Will 1 Go Over the Top. I The M. E. Church, South, campaign drive for $33,000,000, is coming on in J splendid shape all over the state, ac cording to newspaper reports. In this county the work is going in good shape and the committees feel sure the quota assigned, or even more, will be fully subscribed. , The campaign closes Sunday and every citizen of the county should feel that he should have at least a small part in it. Encourage the chil dren to assist, if it is only with a pen- 8 'for thp snirit nf trivinor in a unrth v I cause that it fosters: Don't forget , that every penny you subscribe can be used for the 'school that is to be started two miles north of Crossville this. fall. That means giving to our own people while help ing this splendid work. Funds to the amount of $30,000 have already been set aside to sart the 'school work here and many times that amount will ultimately be expended The school is sure to be ready for students this fall and facilities will be enlarged as rapidly as conditions demand. 1 Prce Reduction j We have reduced the price of I our John Deere Gee Whiz j Cultivators . 3 5tooth $8.50 7-tQoth $9.00 j These prices are no doubt cheaper than you will be able to buy one next yean Buy now und save labor! DRA66ED TO DEATH BY HORSE WORK ON MILL TO START nni n r Nh " 2rzra Bnorey Bros. naw. to iasc rnaay. Friday, about ten o'clock, Noah Beam aged 74 years was dragged to death by a horse that became scared in a storm while he was riding it. No vperson saw the accident, but from all known facts the conditions seemed to be about as follows: Tha AnroicfiA Vi a A in err tn a fiMH 9 R I Tli fm,r miMl U - U. ko ,. P . , , , aiiv u.vv uuui nun mai uaa ilii mile or so from his home to carry a raincoat to his son, Fred Beam, who 111 course of establishment for a few Main Building Will Be 30x40 And Have Two Stories And Basement. Feet it CARD OF THANKS. To our kind neighbors and friends wc extend our most grateful thanks for their kindness during the recent sickness and death of our dear wife and daughter. Ben Franklin. A. T. M. Hale M. J. Hale. Mrs. J. E. Campbell has been confin ed to her room with a severe cold the greater part of the time for the last few days. Mrs. R. B. Matthews arrived home vesterdav from Livingston, where she has been for a week visiting with friends. was plowing. After delivering the weeks is now assured beyond ques- raincoat to his son, he started to re- tion as the entire $25,000 in stock turn home by one route and hi son K been subscribed the charter se 1 nnntlier Ttia rA n-Atitlpman WS I . ' . . . , . cured and work of erecing the main nuing a young uiu syuucu uuiot.i A severe storm was coming up when Riding is expected to commence he started for home. Shortly after this week his son reached home with his team Officers have not been chosen as the horse his father had been riding yet, but will be at the first meeting arrived home, riderless. The grand- of the incorporators, which is ex son, Noah Lee Beam, put up the horse pected to be held this veek. thinking that on account of the storm The main building is to be 30x40 his grandfather had stopped at the I feet, two stories and a basement, home of a neighbor and let the horse entirely of brick. It will be erect come home alone. The boy did not fed just west of the T. C. Depot on notice that one stirrup was gone from a lot extending west to the Spara the saddle. road, a distance of 200 or 300 feet. After the storm was over and the The frontage on the railroad is suf old gentleman did not come tiome, ficient to permit the building ot an his son discovered that one stirrup ample warehouse, which will be was gone from the saddle and feared constructed at the same time the that some accident had befallen his main building is erected or very soon father. He went in search and found thereafter. his father dead by the side of the It js the purpose of the incorpo road. The knees of the horse werelrators to do a regular milling busi- skinned and it is supposed that it I nees and also put in a feed chrusher became frightened at a lightning so that our people can bring their flash and fell, throwing the old manown grain to the mill and have it and that his foot hung in the stirrup, converted into stock feed. This Evidences were plain 'in the road feature alone will prove of great that he had fallen from the horse value to our farmers and others and been dragged 120 steps before and as an added attraction "The Crossville Dramatic Club," composed of all home talent. Their program will consist of excellent music, rec itations and other dramaic performan ces of a high class order. They're rjally GOOD and you ought to see them. Thursday, June 9 "The Love Ex pert," featuring Constance Talmadge. A rip-roaring, side-splitting comedy drama you cannot afford tto miss. Saturday, Juneii "The Heart 10' the Hills," featuring Mary Pickford, and "The Crossville Dramatic Club" again. 'Nuff sed; but don't forget the date. Mr PASSED AWAY SATURDAY Ben Franklin, Aged 34 Yean; Remains Interred in City Cemetery Saturday. Patrick L. Stone, Aged 73, Died Wed nesday Morning Buried at Pomona. Wednesday forenoon at 11 o'clock the spirit of Patrick L. Stone return ed to the God who gave it. The fu neral exercises were held at the Res idence, conducted by J. W. Dorton and CE.Snodgrass. The remains were taken to Pomona and laid by the side of his son, who died a few years ago. Death was due to tubercular bowel trouble. The deceased was born and grew to manhood in this county and lived here practically all his life. For several years he conducted a general store at Grapevine, in the edge of Bledsoe county, and later moved to Crossville. He passed a few months as a resi dent of Pomona and then returned to the county seat where he remained to the end. As a man and a citizen he was pos sessed ofa most kindly nature, had a very high appreciation of good citi zenship and a love for everything that leads to a higher and nobler life. To his intimate friends he was known as "Uncle Pat" and no one ever called him friend that he did not respond in word and heart with . the same generous spirit. The writer has known him personally for over twenty years and during that time has heard his name mentioned by many people, but never heard anything ex cept good things said of him. ' While his schooling advantages were very poor, as they were of all who lived in this section during his boyhood, he had a splendid mind that had been broadened and enriched by extensive reading of good books. He was especially fond of reading books of discussion on religion and right living; Throughout his long life of -over 70 years he never faltered or failed to stand for the majestey of the law, but he dk! so in that ki ul r.v.i gcniit manner that never offended but won the respect of all. In spite of his kind and gentle nature, when right was in he balance he was firm and un yielding. In his death our county loses one of its best and most highly respected citizens. The writer visited him in his last hours and found him resigned, ready and anxiouss to go to the home that awaited him in a better clime. He leaves a wife and several chif- dre nalong with numerous relative. It is an inescapable fact that there fs less crime among educated people than among uneducated. the stirrup leather broke releasing AN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD 1 T . , 1 I . ,1. . . I - 1 , I mm. 11 .s inougm u. u.c ...... PROGRAM AT THE MECCA was broken, mere were numerous bruises on the head and body. The deceased was very highly re garded in his community and deepest regret was voiced by his neighbors and many friends at his unfortunate taking away. He had lived in that section for many years and was es teemed as one of the foremost cit izens of that secion and as a fine Christain 'gentleman. Tennessee as a whole spends less than five dollars a child each year for education. How much are you spend ing on your child. Saturday, June 4 "Mid Channel,' one of Clara Kimball Young's Four Great Pictures. You saw and enjoyed "The Eyes of Youth." Now go out Saturday and see "Mid Channel," another one of Clara Kimball Young's Four Great Pictures; and it's second to none of them, not even "The Eyes of Youth." Believe us, it's a picture such as you seldom see. Monday, June 6 "For. the Soul of Raphael" and "The Crossville Dra matic Club" Another one of Clara Kimball Young's excellent pictures Mrs. Mary Emaline Franklin, aged 34, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. T. Hale, at one o'clock Saturday morning, after an illness that had confined her to her room since last November. Death was due to an enlargement of heart and liver. The funeral services were held at the Christain church at 4 p.m. Satur day by Judge C. E. Snodgrass and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. Numerous relatives, friends and neighbors were in atten dance at the funeral and lent all pos sible aid and comfort to the berea ved ones. I She leaves a husband and an aged father and mother as well as numer ous other relatives. She was a mem ber of the Christain church, having joined at Dayton, in 1904. She was married to Ben Franklin December 17. 1919. No children were born to them. She had been confined to her room since last November. Some weeks ago she was taken to Nash ville for treatment and seemed much improved for a short time, but soon grew worse and so continued until death relived her. She was a kind hearted woman and a loving wife. CARD OF THANKS. To those kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in the recent illness of our dear husband and father we extend our most grateful thanks Mrs. P. L. Stone and family. STORE RDRDED AT OZ01E Thieves Carry Away Pay Station Phone Box, Canned Goods And Other Articles. Tuesday night of last week the general store of Mrs. A. E. Niles, Ozone, was broken into and abdut $75.00 in cash, some canned goods, sox and other small items were car ried away. They carried the tele phone box away because hey seemed unable to get it open. The thieves entered through a window. Perry Phipps and his famous blood hounds were summoned from Chatta nooga and the hounds trailed to the home of Henry Cottrell. The house was searched but nothing of a sus picious nature was found. The opportunity for an education is worth more to any child than its vaun ted "birthright."