The Polk County Republican., October 22, 1915, Image 4

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i NEWS FROM SUBURBAN TOWNS
ATHENS ATHENIANS.
From the Atthcns Athenian.
Judge N. Q. Allen was in Etowah Wed
derday. Mrs. D. Sullins Stuart and children are
in Cleveland.
H. A. Vestal was in Knoxville, Wednes
day, on business.
Dr. George Stuart, of Knoxville, was
here Wednesday night.
Miss Nettie Tuck is visiting relatives and
friends in Chattanoogu, this week.
Capt. Jo J. Ivins has returned irom a
stay of several days in Chattanooga.
BLUE RIDGE BUDGET.
From th Blue Ridg. Summit
Mrs, W. B. Weaver left here Tuesday,
for a Month's visit, to her daughter in
Florida.
J. C. Ray, of this piece, left Monday, for
Atlanta, for treatment for rheumatism.
S. H. Hale, father of Sam Hale, died in
Baltimore, M. D., Tuesday of last week.
He was buried at Roversville, Tenn.
Bun Ingram died here Monday, at J. A.
Jones' from consumption and was carried
to Union county for buriel. He has made
his home in Memphis, Tenn., for the past
eight years.
, MADISONVILLE MELANGE.
From the Madiaonvill Tribnu.
W. N. Joins spent Saturday night in town.
Rev. Kennedy and family, were in Von
ore, Sunday.
H. D. Reynolds wbs up from Englewood,
Tuesday, on a land sale.
C. M. Pack was down in his old neigh
borhood in Polk county, Sunday.
Mrs. G. L. Henderson spent from Fri
day till Monday in Knoxville.
J. L. Tweed, of Maryville, spent Sunday
in the city, the guest of friends.
CLEVELAND CHRONICLES.
From the Cleveland Herald.
Madame Molcon Mayneir spent Monday
in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Vida Kirkpatrick is visitirg her
mother in the country.
J. H. Bates returned this week from
Newport and Ashville, N. C.
Miss Myrtle Coulter spent Fiiday in
Chattanooga.
Miss Marie Schultz entertained the Heart
Dice Club, Tuesday.
Miss Nora Stuart has as her guest Miss
Boyd, of Athens.
Miss Pauline Burkhalter, of Centenary
was called to her home in Dayton by the
death of her grandmothe.
SWEETWATER SOLILOQUIES.
From theSweetwater Telephone,
Mrs. E. A. Carter was a visitor to Knox
ville, Monday.
Miss Fannie Rhea Baehman spent last
Friday in Knoxville.
Mrs W. A. Mclain was a visitor to Knox
ville, last Friday.
Mr. B. H. Mayo is in Harriman visiting
relatives and possibly others near and dear
to him.
Miss Julia Reagan visited in Loudon
over the week-end as the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. John Love.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griscom were guests
oves the week-end of Rev. and Mn. R. A.
Kelly.
County Correspondence
BE3T0N.
There is sadness in high places. The
coming of McKellar has brought ssdness ko
the Lea Forces. Congressman McKellar
was here on Thursday 14. It began to
rain early and showered all day but this
could not even dampen the enthusiasm of
his followers. He was met at the train at
2:20 by reception committee in automc
mobiles. He spoke in the court house.
The house was full and people standing
along the walls and some got seats in the
windows.
He was introduced by Rev. W. H. Rymer,
a local Baptist minister of high character
and honesty him. His introduction was a
hit and set things a hre. tie introduced
him as a clean man representing in politics
what he did in business, religion anu nie
cleanliners. Mr. McKellar was greatly
rnrnnravpA nver his ovation here. The
High School was asked to suspend am
r.nmr. tn hear him. but the Drinciple refused
savirur. hp ronld not afford to run the school
into politics. The speaking was set for 1
p. m., but he did not come until the 2:20,
train and school was out bv the time speak-
ini? heean and some of the students came
to hear him. There were some ladies
present. From the size of the crowd and
the looks of, the Luke boys it's beginning
to look like the influence of certain Polk
county papers are progressing like a cow's
tail dragging behind. McKellar's visit
was one continuous ovation from the time
he entered Polk county until he left. They
were unable to hold the town boys in line
even. Rev. Rymer asking for clean men,
had its effect. Consternation is in the
camp of the opposition.
Suit has been filed against the local pa
per for 50.000. The suit is brought by the
old pike road commissiones on account of
recent publication regarding the Commis
sioners. Jt is reported that suits will be
brought against the Journal and Banner,
Cleveland Herald and Copper City Advance.
There have been propositions made to
the old pike road commissioners to com-
Eromise all suits. The chief mogul claims
e is, and has been, (their friends) They
propose to withdraw the indictments and
drop all litigation. These members, seen
by the writer, say they cannot afford to
compromise; they are charged with wrong
doing and it must all come to light.
It is reported that the two justices not
enjoined, who live above the monntains
were threatened with injunctions and
ouster proceedings, if they did not do right
and agree to pass the order allowing the
famous $5,000.
. Petitions have been signed by citizens to
bring suit against the chief mogul for all
money paid him on contract since he has
been justice of the peace.
Saturday was county fair day here. The
roads leading to Benton were full of peeple
from early sunup. It was homecoming
of former citizens. Trucks and autos
brought crowds from Chattanooga, Cleve
land, Atr ens and other towns and local
citizens all came in and the town was a
moving mass of humanity. The product of
the home,and farm were exhibited, and
many prizes given. The pretty girl contest
hgought forth a large crowd of widowers
and bachelors. The girls vere well woath
seeing. The young men stood alar off and
as the song goes, "Cast a Wishful Eye."
The Nancy Ward Riffles drilled for the
crowd. They were all fine specimans of
young manhood and were much admired
by the girls. Speeches were made by the
Mayor, R. M. Copeland, Prof. Brewer, J.
H. Koynolds, of Rome, Ga., a former Polk
county boy, no presidenl of Second Nat
ional Bank at Rome. It was a great day
with all No drunkeness was seen, some
had a drink or so, but none were offensive.
A difficulty arose between Dock Lewis and
some one. The sheriff arrested Mr. Lewis
and put him in jail,but his friends took him
out at once. One local blacksmith was full
of something, was not arrested but was
taken to his nome and cared for. Another
pet wts permitted to wiggle along east to
Geo. Williams' store and on up the road,
home, unmolested. Another fellow, from
Springtown, gave a friend a dram, and was
tn)A tn rnnoiiiAr himself under arrest. He
proceeded to give the deputy a piece of
his mind in good plain English. The
boys say it was beautifully and plainly put,
and easily" enderstood.
Capt. A. Bennett
SUCCESSOR TO
McConnell & Bennett
Is now better prepared to serve customers than ever
before. It will be my aim to keep the best that the
market afford and you can always rely upon a square
deal. Your trade is earnestly solicited on a basis
of guaranteed satisfaction.
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The rock crusher has been moved to the.
Wetmore bridge.
The mentioning of a new bank to be put
up here has caused the cashier of the old
bank to visit places, and be friendlier than
common some wonder why.
We learn from a reliable source that
ouster proceedings are being brought
against the county court clerk, and will be
filed in a few days.
A bill has been filed in Chancery court
by M. Payne, and others against B. B. C.
Witt and one enjoiuing F D. Copeland
from paying said Witt money or warrants
for salary as county attorney, alleging that
the county court had no right to a elect an
attorney under the law. Bond was made
and injunctions were issued last week.
The following persons have visited our
town lately: Prof. W. B. Rucker, of Cop
perhill, J. H. Reynolds, or Rome, Ga., J. E.
Johnson, of Cleveland, R. H. Cox, A. B.
Nicholson, Newt Nicholson, E. F. Matloch,
of Chattanooga.
Frank Harrison is at home from the
hospital, at Chattanooga.
R. A. Harrison, former trustee, is work
ing for the Prendergast Cotton Mills, and
has moved there.
T. O. Pack, M. Payne,t'Ed Amburn, J. M.
Shearer and A. Crumly were on our streets
vesterday. What next?
r.,,.L ,-,.... Kioln oknnU cVinw tlifir annre
ciation of this effort to provide for their
amusement. The Pierces are well-known
entertainers and a pleasant evening is as
sured. See ad on another page.
Rev. and Mrs. Bruner are the guests of
Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Spargo.
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of Rural Telephone Lines
We are anxious to 8ee that all lines owned by
other parties and connected with us are kept in such
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owners of rural lines are responsible for their upkeep,
we want to co-operate with them.
All lines require a thorough overeauling occa
sionally if the best service is to be obtained. We
recommend that every line connected with us be
overhauled at least once a year, and that at least one
experienced telephone man assist in this work. The
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of the line, makes the amount paid by each man
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If the owners of rural telephone lines in this sec
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