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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
RECORD SHOOTING PRACTICE
on STATE RIFLE RANGE
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NORFOLK, VA, July 29.-Record
shooting practice on all ranges at both
rapid and slow firing. was the routine
carried out by the Second Regiment,
Virginia Volunteers, at the State camp
Of instruction to-day. a number Of the
militiamen completed the course. and
as soon as their scores are checked up
by commanding officers they will re-
aeive their ranking as experts, sharp
shooters and marksmen.
An elderly white man, partly intoxi
Gated, journeyed to the range durino,
The afternoon firing hours and insisted
On passing back and forth across the
5rinG lire, regardless of whizzing bull
lets. He was warned of his dangerous
plight, and replied that he was NOT
afraid of the whole German army. much
less the State militia. He was finally
put under arrest and kept in the brig
until the days firing was finished
a heavy rain and thunderstorm broke
over the range tonight, and for two
hours the downpour was terrific. When
The rain stopped the range was under
several inches Of water. but there was
no damage to camp equipment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
IN CONFERENCE AT BERLIN
German Chancellor and Ambassadors
Gerard Discuss Problems.

BERLIN. July 90 (via London)-Dr.
Theobald Won Bethmann- Hollweg. the
German imperial Chancellor, who re-
turned to the capital yesterday from
a visit to the army headquarters in the
field. where he talked with Emperor
William. sent for James w. Gerard. the
American ambassador to Germany, to-
day.
The conference lasted an hour and a
quarter.
The problems of the relations be-
tween Germany and the United States
were generally and exhaustively dis
cussed. but. as far as can be ascer-
tanned. the conference is not likely to
lead 10 tangible results nor TO any
formal change in Germany's submarine
campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30

Of the Eleventh and Winter Streets
Station. Hart was arrested by Patrol
man Mcfarland at Twelfth and Hines
Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
JAMES RIVER BAPTISTS
MEET st BETHLEHEM CHURCH
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BUCKINGHAM, VA, July 2s-At
Bethlehem Church. near here, the
James River Baptist Association wa IS
In session this week. closing to-day.
Yesterday Rev Mr. Bagwell preached
sermon in the new church. but not
one-half Of the people could get inside
the building. There was long line OF
automobiles, and the woods were full
Of orsedrawn vehicles. II was the
largest crowd ever assembled at this
church. An excellent dinner was
served on the grounds. and melons.
fruits, soft drinks. ice cream and
cigars were for sale on the grounds
near the church
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BRISTOL, VA, July 2a-Dr. George
r. Duncan, prominent a physical n
and citizen in Washington County. com
m!tted suicide at his home at Fail
Branch. News from there tonight IS
that he shot himself through the heart,
using shotgun. He was seventy
five years old. For several months
his health mad been failing He is sur
vived by a family OF grown sons and
daughters.
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Another Fugitive Captured.

While on the trai! Of robbers last
night Detective Hee!an and Police Off
Ger Evans picked up John Christian.
an ESCAPED negro convict from North
Carolina He was under sentence for
larceny and escaped from the State
road force. II was only yesterday that
another negro. aaron Stackhousc. an
escaped murderer from North Carolina,
was token back 10 that State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-30
SUNDAY. SCHOOL WORKERS
ARE HOLDING INSTITUTF,

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. July 2o-The in
,titute for Sunday School Workers, n
branch of the sunday School Confer
.nce of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
South, held its first session to-day, the
openinG address being delivered by DR..
Frank NJ. Thomas, of Louisville, who
discussed Paul. the Apostle of En-
orgy" DR.. w. p. Hamili, of the Balti-
moro Conference. spoke on 1.-THE Sun
Jay School Opportunity and How TO
Host L.
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Rhodes Fined for Speeding.

W. NJ. Rhodes, charged with speed
ing, was convicted in the Hastings
Court yesterday, and was fined SIS and
costs. The case was tried on appeal
from the Police Court. where the usual
800 fine had been imposed
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
OLIVE SPRINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lang, of Ac-
worth, spent Saturday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Daniel.
Rev. G. V. Grow is able to be out
after being confined to his room the
past week with sickness.
Mr., and Mrs. H. L. Martin will 20
to housekeeping in Mr.. j. w. Bar
ber's residence where they will b,
pleased to receive their friends.
Mr.. w. L, Sanders attended U. s.
Court in Atlanta last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fleming, of At
lanta, spent few days last week
with relatives in this community.
Misses Edna Spier and Eva Tho.
mas spent Saturday night and Sun
day in Marietta with Miss Cora Eu-
banks.
News came here last week that
Mr.. G. j. Mccoy who is in Knoxville,
Tenn, was very sick. We hope he
is not seriously sick and that he
will soon be well. He is the son OF
Rev. and Mrs. A. ]. Mccoy.
The singing on Sunday afternoon
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Barber was largely attended and en-
Ioyed by each one present.
We are sorry to learn of the i'll
ness of Mr.. j. B. Blackwell at his
home near Marietta camp ground.
Don't forget to come out to Sun
day School on February 14th, and
bring a friend with you.
Mrs. G, l.. Shaw is confined to
her room with illness.
On Sunday afternoon while Mr.
Durant Barber was playing in the
yard at his home he ran into a
clothes wire and cut a severe cash
in his lip. He was carried to Dr.
&c. T. Nolan where several stitches
had to be taken.
Prof. B. F. Whitney will entertain
his school here on Friday afternoon
with St Valentine box. We hope
TO see these little school children en-
JOY it and we know Professor will
have something that each one will
be delighted with.
CLYDE
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
KENNESAw.

Mr.. Annis Fowler, of Atlanta
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Fowler.
Mrs. James Adams is visitina
friends and relatives in Dalton, Ga
Mrs A. E. Benson is spending tho
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Benson.
Miss Jennie Carrie has returned
home after delightful stay in At.
lanta.
Mr.. E. G. Hill and daughter, Miss
Irene, were among those going down
to the fiddlers' convention in At
lanta last week.
The friends of Mrs. NJ. A. Cooley
will be glad to hear that she :
improving.
Mrs. Entrican and children of AT.
ianta, have returned home after
spending the week end with Mrs. w
b. Griggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell, of Mariet-
ia, have returned home after visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell.
Miss Lillian Evans spent Satur.
day in Marietta with Mrs. Manning
JUAlITA.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
LOST MOUNTAIN.

Miss Eva Tyson visited the families
of j. w. Allgood and J. S. Pickens
last week.
Next Sunday is published as Sun
day School Day and the Cobb County
Sunday School Association calls on
the people to go to Sunday School.
They also ask the drug stores to
close.
This is very good so far as it goes
but we are. out here, inviting the
people to go every Sunday. If good
one Sunday why not all the time.
And if it is the best interest for the
drug stores to close except for pre-
scriptions and medicine only one
Sunday, why not have them closed
every Sunday?
Such Eminent divines as DR.. l.. G
Broughton and others think one
cause of the European war is be-
cause of Sabbath dissertation in Eu-
rope.
The United States is making many
eneroachments in Sabbath desecra-
ton and will too be called to account
for this sin. Why not stop it?
Hugh Orr, wife and children, ct
Temple, Ga, visited relatives here
last week
ALIEN
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
LOST MOUNTAIN.

Mrs. Hattie Conner and baby, Of
Atlanta, spent week here visiting
her mother, Mrs Carrie Cotton.
T. M. Wardlaw lost a horse last
Friday night.
Our congressman and senators are
sending us garden seed. Something
extra such as lettuce, reddish, car
rots, onion seed, sweet corn, etc
Ny, Ny how they do love us-not
the garden seed-this will give us
an opportunity to diversity our crops
and SOW down" some of our cotton
acreage, now why not Charlie Head
give us an article on how to raise
and market these garden crops.
The weather conditions for the
month OF January are as follows:
maximum temperature 20 the 18th;
minimum II the 9Th; mean A.. pre-
cipitation 526 inches; clear days 4 !;
cloudy 10; partly cloudy s.
DIR. w. d. Wright is confined to
his bed suffering from neuralgia.
Mrs. Tom Rakestraw, who has be en-
confined to bed for some time, i'm
proves very slowly.
A. N. MAYEs.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
POWDER SPRINGS.

! Rev, j. A. Spear filled his regu-
lar appointment at the Methodist
church here on Sunday and Sunday
night.
Misses Eva Lewis and Bernice
Buchanan, who are attending school
at the agricultural college, spent
ne weekend with home folks.
Miss Nina Murray entertained
with a shower" on Wednesday at
ternoon in honor of Miss Ethel Lind
ley.
Mrs. Alice E. White spent a few
days the past week with friends in
! Austell.
Mr.. r. H. Buchanan was a visitor
to Atlanta on Saturday.
The wedding of Miss Ethel Lind
ley to Mr.. Coy E. Hunt was a pretty
event which took pace at the home
OF the bride ON Saturday evening,
February 9Th, 1915. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. ]. A. Spear
and the ring ceremony was used
The bride was lovely in blue cloth
coat suit with hat to match and car
ried a bouquet of brides roses. The
bride and groom left on the first
train for Atlanta where they will
make their future home. The bride
was one Of our most popular girls
and the groom is young business
man OF Atlanta. We wish for them
happy and prosperous life.
Misses Mamie and Jewell Barnes.
Austell, were guests of DR.. and Mrs,
Frank Lindley on Sunday.
There will be a prayer service at
the Methodist church on Thursday
evening at o'clock each week. Ev.
cry one cordially invited to attend
these services.
Miss Estelle Leake was hostess al
miscellaneous shower" on FRIDAY
afternoon for Miss Ethel Lindley.
Mr.. Elmer Lindley, of Trion. Mr.
and Miss Hunt, of Cedartown, Miss
Frances Morse, Mrs. Hunt and Miss
Yarbrough, of Atlanta, Mrs. Way
land Camp, Mrs. Kate Conner and
Mr. Lindley Camp, of Marietta, were
among tie out-of town guests at the
Lindley-IIunt Wedding.
The body of Mr.. Ham Knight was
brought mere from Atlanta Sunda,
afternoon for interment. This was
his old home and he had many
friends here. He was about "a years
of age and was a member of The
Baptist Church at this place. Peace
to his ashes
CRICKET.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
DUE WEST.

These bright, SUNNY days are
welcome visitors in our midst.
Clarence Billiard, boy who was
raised in this settlement, and we all
are proud to know of his successful
life. Mr.. Billiard, after receiving
his education, commenced working
for Cudahy Packing Company. He
was first stationed in Atlanta. The
Company put him in charge of the
business at Savannah. The next
promotion he was put in charge of
the business at New Orleans. The
Company needed travelling audi
tor, which embraced seven states.
Clearance and thirty eight Others put
in applications for the position. he
Delng successful over all his COM
petitors. He began on February 1st
to audit the books for seven states.
We feel proud of this noble young
man making such a fine showing
with his company. He is a son OF
Mr. and Mrs. c j. Billiard, WHO
were proud to have him with them
last Sunday for five hours.
There was baby born at Floyd
Shaw's (colored last Thursday
night that weighed sixteen pounds.
Mr., A. G. Cantrell and son. Dan
iell, got busy last Saturday and trad
ed for three fine young mules.
The young people met at the resi-
dence of Mr.. C. A. Kemp and en-
Joyed some fine singing, Messrs. AL
yer Kemp, of Lost Mountain, and
Mr.. J. F. Cantrell, of New Salem,
being present
Due West Literary and Social Club
will meet next Saturday night We
would like to see as many out as
possible
The idea has been for the last few
years make money, but we think
now more conservative idea will be
to make something to eat unless wa
can get the monkey in the wheat
market to slow up.
The opinion among the people now
is that there will be a considerable
reduction in the cotton acreage this
year in this section.
Try a patch of Cattail millet and a
patch of Sudan grass instead of cot
ton
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
MOUNT 0LIvET,

Mrs. Mat Crowder had the misfor-
tune OF breaking her arm Saturday.
Miss Maude Sorrells, from Dora,
sla., spent last week with Eer mo.
.her, Mrs. Zena Sorrells
Mrs. H. H. Hefner, who has been
sick for some time, is not improving
much.
The singing at Mr.. Oscar Austin 9
Sunday night was highly enjoyed.
Mrs. F NJ. Lacy spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brock.
George Harrison and Virgil Fi.z,
gerald, who have been on the sick
list, are improving.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Dewberry
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. AL.
lison Harrison.
Miss lnez Dickson spent the week
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
AUSTELL.
ALLEN

Sunday was beautiful day-just
cool enough to feel fine. There was
a splendid attendance at the Metho-
dist church for both Sunday School
and preaching, showing their appre-
citation of the pretty day Brother
Gresham delivered a splendid ser
mon
A Missionary Institute will be held
at the Methodist Church on the third
Sunday, Feb. Dist. There will be
some interesting talks by prominent
missionary workers A good atten-
dance is expected
Mr.. Cooper, of Dallas, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs Smith,
where he had been living for some
time, on last Friday He was car
ried to Dallas on Saturday for in
terment. Mrs. Smith has the SYM
pathy of her many friends in her
bereavement
Mr.. and Mrs. Cato announce the
arrival of a young lady at their
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maddox, of Conyers,
have lately moved TO Austell Mr..
Maddox has purchased the Edge
farm near Fulton
Miss Lizzie Robinson was the
week end guest Of her sister Mrs.
Meaders, at Douglasville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon. of Douglas
vile, were the guests of Miss Cora
Strickland over Sunday
Next Sunday will be "Go-To-Sun-
day School" day. We hope everyone
will attend Sunday School at some
church. There will be services at
the Baptist Church Rev. O'Kelley
will fill the pulpit. No need to say
you will be well paid to 20 to hear
him. Don't forget to go TO Sunday
School
Mr.. Newt Mason made a business
trip to Atlanta Saturday.
DELLA.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
MACLAND.

There will be all day services at
the church next Saturday by Rev. j.
r. Speer.
There will be preaching at eleven
o'clock, basket dinner then services
IN the afternoon.
we regret to learn that Mrs. Sam
wilkins who has been quite sick for
several weeks past, is yet very sick
ana has trained nurse.
Mr., Walter Talyor left last week
Tor fitzgerald where he has a posi-
llon Walter is one of our cleverest
boys and we wish him much success
Wherever he goes.
MISS Avarilla Dobbs left a few
oays ago for Woodstock, where she
VIII spend some time with relatives.
Dled; Friday morning, at her
nome near here, Mrs. New. an aged
lady. She had been sick several
U"ys or pneumonia. She had lived
III thls community for several wears
past ana was a good woman. A
member of the Baptist Church for .
Iohg time, and her walk in life was
mat OF a quiet Christian. The in
'erment was at Macland Saturday,
conducted by Rev ]. R, speer. She
leaves an aged husband and several
grown children and grand children
10 mourn their loss. We sympa-
'"Ize with the bereaved ones and
trust that when they are called 20
~ theV may meet her in the sweet
nome above.
RUBY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
News From Over The County.
NESBIT.

We are glad to note that Capt.
rohn q Heard is able to be out again
of+ar having been confined about
home so long from the kick of 535
mound porker that he was sticking.
Dir FELTON, Heard, of Texas, re-
contly visited his father and mother,
Capt. and Mrs. John G. Heard.
NJ A. and C. j. Griggs spent last
Sunday with their brother, Mr.. ].
Griggs, of Elizabeth. II was his
fiftieth birthday and reunion of
Mr.. A. A. Griggs' family.
Rev, Mr.. Morris is expected to
fill his regular appointment here
merit Sunday morning and night. He
has been we'll received by our peo-
pIe. Every one is invited to hear
him.
The Sunday School here is still
moving along nicely considering all
the troubles of the moving out and
in and the weather man.
The weather man and bad roads
have just got us all mixed up till
we have about forgot all about the
panic, low cotton and the European
war. Such is life
Nesbitt Sunday School will observe
GO To-Sunday School Day" next
Sunday. Let everybody come and be
sure to bring the family and es-
pecially Pa and Ma and the big boys
and girls chat have outgrown the
Sunday School.
And it's like the old lady said,
there is nothing so bad but it could
be worse"
And by the way, we are reminded
again that we have a member of con-
gress up at Washington, D. C.. and
the people are kindly remembered
with few tiny little packets Of
worthless mustard, lettuce, reddish.
and stitch like seed We positively
would not feed them to a polly par
rott if we had one. They are one of
the most worthless impositions that
the American farmers have ever been
hoo-doo-ed with and every delude |
fellow that is doped with them ought
to mail them back to his Congress-
man and mark them personal, and
ask him to give us something in the
way of Governmental aid in good
roads instead of loading the R. F. d.
Men down with lot of worse than
worthless garden seed
What about them, Allen? Will
they come up at Lost Mountain.
DON'T YOU SEE.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
EDITH
CORNER CHAPEL.

Mr.. G. G. Billiard was called to
his reward and relieved of his suf
fering on Jan. 31st. He had been
IN bad health for several months and
.acked one day living to see his 73rd
birthday and had borne his afflic-
ions with much patience He was
born and raised here and was highly
respected by all who knew him. He
vas a veteran of the civil war and
while he never united with any
church he said he was prepared and
ready to die.
He leaves six children, Mr.. w. d..
Billiard, w. |. Billiard, w. p. Bul =
ard, all of this place and r. T. Bull
lard, Of Tioga, Texas. Mrs. Addie
.Cathcart, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Lizzie
Paris, Of Hiram, beside a host of
Grandchildren
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev, w. r. Walden al the family
residence Monday afternoon. Many
ricnds and relatives were present
to show respect and love He was
laid to rest by the side of his first
wife in the family burying ground.
Miss Lizzie Hardy has returned
from visit to her cousin Miss Philia
Cassidy, Of Olive Springs.
Mr.. Guy Martin visited his grand
mother aunt Eliza Martin, near Lost
Mountain, recently.
Miss Minnie Sorrells, of Rome, at
tended the funeral Of her grand-fa-
Their, Mr.. G. G. Bullard.
Mr., Charlie Petrees health is i'm
proving slowly.
Rev. Young Ragsdale will preach
at this place the fist Sunday evening
in March. Come out and hear him
and bring your singing book
Several of our young people at
tended the singing at Hiram Sunday
afternoon. Mr. Glenn Walden and
Mr.. Frank Moon visited relatives and
friends at Dallas Saturday night
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
CHALKER SCHOOL HOUSE.

Mr.. Henry Goodwin spent Sunday
with his daughter, Mrs. c. p. Chal-
ker.
Mr.. Ben Booth visited his mother,
Mrs. Carrie Booth, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Rogers spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
Mrs. Rogers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Gentry.
Miss Fannie and Mr., Hobson Chal-
ker spent Sunday with Miss Lucille
and Mr.. Fred Durham, of MONDAY.
Miss Cora Cason, who has been
very sick, is improving.
Mrs. Macy, Miss Sallie and Mr.
Luther Chalker attended the birth
day dinner of Mr. j. r. Griggs, OF
Elizabeth, Sunday and report a nice
time and a large crowd.
Mr.. q. w. Brimer had as his guest
Sunday his mother, Mrs. w. w. B.i.
mer, of Kennesaw, and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. F. Attaway.
Miss Bertha Jordan, of Carriers.
vile, is spending the week with her
sister, Mrs. John Brinkley.
Mr.. W. r. Dobbs visited in At
lanta Sunday.
Mrs. r. r. Rutherford was SIGH
Sunday. We hope for her a speedy
recovery.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
PLEASANT HILL.
RUBY

Mr.. w. NJ. Giles and family spent
sunday with Mr. Tom Giles and fam
lily.
Mr.. j. NJ McTyre and wife spent
sunday with Mr.. S. L. McTyre and
family.
Misses Essie and Hettie Lee and
Ethel Tidwell spent Sunday with
the Misses Alleys.
Mr.. Paul King and wife and Mr..
'rady McTyre spent Sunday with
Nr. " L. Alley and family.
Mr.. Frank McTyre and wife spent
sunday with Mr.. G. w. McTyre and
family.
Miss BERTHE Elsberry spent Satur-
uay night and Sunday with Miss
ruby McTyre.
Nr' Marvin Hill spent Saturday
u'Sht with Mr. j. H. Witch and fami-
ly.
Misses Willie Smith and Ethel
anes' of Austeli, spent Saturday
n'sHt and Sunday with Mrs. II. G.
hcTyre.
BLUE EYES.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1915-02-12
SMYRNA.

Mr.. Charles du Bignon is quite
i'll with grippe at his home ON Love
street.
Miss Katherine Ho'len, of Attain
ia, spent Sunday with Miss Estelle
Manning.
Miss Maize Whitfield has as her
guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Ellerby, MIR. Will Taliaferro and
Mrs. Samuel Taliaferro.
Mrs. Emma Gilbert entertained her
Sunday School class at her home last
Monday afternoon. At the close of
the afternoon delicious refreshments
were served.
Miss Earle Carter is visiting in
Stone Mountain.
The Presbyterian Missionary So
ciety met Monday with Mrs. Curry
and the Methodist Auxiliary with
Mrs. Chas. du Bignon.
Mrs. A. c. Crook, of Marietta. is
spending the week with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. P. p Manning.
Mrs. l.. c, Gilbert, of Macon. Is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Jake
Moore.
Miss Bessie Butler is at home for
few weeks
Little Laura Lou Cheney, of At
lanta, spent the weekend with Miss
Blondine Lyle.
Mrs. Will Thacker and children,
of Atlanta, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ l.. Thacker.
The civic league held their regu-
lar meeting Wednesday, After the
business session the members enioy
ed a delightful social hour.
STELLA.