contributed by Shirley Colvin

Newspaper Not Named
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 cent

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 Winningham, 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.