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The Washington times., 1916-02-04
GONZAGA CHANGES
PROMOTION PLANS
New System Expected to Expedite
Promotions and Shorten
Terms OF Students.

With the start OF the spring term at
Gonzaga College a radical change has
been inaugurated In the method OF
grading pupils. The new system CON
sists in adequOate grading and promotion
OF students at more frequent intervals.
SUCCESS of the system will shorten the
school period Of competent students ny
two years.
In accordance with theAplan nine stu
dents were HrOinoted from the second
to the third year OF high school at the
beginning of the term, ~thirty-two
were promoted from the first to the
second year class. A special class has
been formed OF eighth grade pupils VINO
received marks of eighty or better dur
ing the first. term to prepare them for
entrance into the second year class at
high school next September.
The spring term opened with about 1OO
students in the senior class OF English.
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
CENTRAL HIGH PLANS
FOR BIG PAGEANT
zach Department to Contribute
to Some Portion SymbolicaI
of School Work.

Plans to finance the pageant portray
ing the history of Central High School,
to be given when the school enters its
new building. at Eleventh and Clifton
streets. are under discussion by the
alumni committee.
Each department of the school will
contribute to the pageant some portion
symbolicaf of the work done in that de-
partment. Nearly 1000 persons will take
part in the spectacle. and more than
5000 persons will bo able to witness the
pageant In the great stadium In the
rear OF the new school.
Definite arrangements for financing
the pageant have been made. Gideon A.
Lyon, president Of the Alumni Associa-
ton, 10 to select a committee of seven
members, whose duty Il will be to raise
$500 necessary to finance the project.
Admission fees will be used to defray
the cost Of costumes and incidental ex-
penses.
A history Of Central High School.
compiled by Harry English, teacher In
the school. will be issued in connection
with the dedicatory exercises of the new
building next fall. Mrs. w. e. Cham
berlain has charge of the work of en-
listing the alumni In the pageant.
In view of the plans for the pageant
the annual spring luncheon and alumni
excursion will not be held this year, so
that both students and alumni may give
their entire attention to the pageant.
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
Little Damage Done in
Two Motor Collisions

A collision between an automobile be-
longing to Isaac T. Mann. 1925 Sixteenth
street northwest and the machine of
Dr. Thomas G. Stewart, of Cleveland
Park, operated by his chauffeur, at
Fifteenth and u streets northwest. yes
terday afternoon, did $500 damage to
the latter vehicle. No one was injured.
An automobile owned and operated by
Robert s. woodward, president of the
Carnegie Institution, colllded yester-
dey afternoon at Fifteenth. and Q
streets northwest by an automobile OPP
Grated by Norma Simms. 1Oll NJ street
northwest Mr.. Woodward's machine
was slightly damaged. He escaped In
jury.
The Washington times., 1916-02-04

Cocoa
Hershey'S, 1-5 lb. ...... 7c
HerShey's, l-2 ,lb, ..,.15c
Cocoa
Walter Bakers, 1-5 lb. Sc
Walter Bakers 1-2 lb. ISe
Chocolate
Walter Bakers IA lb. Sc
Walter Bakers 1.2 ID. .lSc
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
Story OF the Carlyles
Told by Leon Vincent

The story Of the Carlyles, the work OF
the great writer. and the shrewdness
aud brilliance of his wife. was the sub
ject OF a lecture delivered at the Friends
Select School yesterday afternoon by
Leon Vincent. The lecturer said that
while Thomas Carlyle was undoubtedly
a very hard man to live with and main
tain an even basis Of friendship, he was
one of the greatest masters Of litera-
ture and his mind was of an unusual
type.
Jane Carlyle was. he said, a woman
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
Suffragists to Outline
Congressional Program

To get the exact status OF the progress
Of Congressional work in the various
States. Miss Doris Stevens, chairman
Of the national organization committee
Of the Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage has issued call for a con-
Middle Atlantic States, in New York,
February II.
1t is proposed to perfect plans for the
present session of Congress. Mrs. Gil
son Gardner and Miss Maud Younger
enee.
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
String Beans--Carned

Schriver'S, cut, can. ... &c
Schriver'S, ext. std, can. 10c
Schriver's, select, can. l21ac
Schriver's Al, can. 15c
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
"FATHERS' NIGHT" is
PLANNED FOR SCHOOL
Congressman Webb Will Preside
at Franklin-T Thompson Meet
ing Thursday Night.

A fathers night is planned by the
Eranklin-Thomson Home and school
Association for next Thursday night
The meeting will be held at tine Thorn
sen School.
Congressman Edwin Y. Webb Of
North Carolina will preside. Prof. Il. ] .
Ward will talk on the social center
movement for schools, and Miss Eliza
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
Changes in Commerce
Bureaus Are Announced

The Department Of Commerce an
nounced today the following changes in
personnel: Temporary appointment to
Carr g. Lines. as electrician at S1,sOO in
the Bureau Of the Census extended; in
the Bureau OF Navigation. w, L. Tur-
ner adiuster Of measurements, pro-
NOTED to 5000.
The Washington times., 1916-02-04

beth Fox, OF the Visiting Nurses So
ciety. will tell OF the work OF that
organization. Dr. w. g. Gwynn will
give a talk on health.
William y. Patterson supervising
principal OF the Fourth division. Will
attend. Preceding the meeting parents
viii be introduced TO teachers
The Washington times., 1916-02-04

VINO S,o was never satisfied intellectually.
She read Virgil at the age OF ten, and
Msn Va, noted for her coquettlshness and
The Washington times., 1916-02-04
McAdoo Postpones Trip.

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
has announced the indefinite postpone
ment Of his Southern trip. which was to
have been started tomorrow. Postpone
1nent was made necessary by pressing
departmental business.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-16
IN MEMORIAL VI.

Whereas, the Supreme Ruler Of the
Universe has released from service
here, our Brother, John d. Owings, we
the members Of Laurcns Lodge No 43
X. of p, do hereby adopt the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved |. We bow in humble sum
mission to the will of the Almighty
God who gives us life and takes ii
away. at His good pleasure; and VIC
recognize in the death Of our depart
ed Brother, not an accident, but the
decision Of Him who acts always in
wisdom and in love.
II. We desire to express our sor-
row for the loss Of one whom We have
known and loved for years, and to put
on record our appreciation OF his sin
core. manly and noble character as a
servant We feel that his place can
not be filled. for he was exceptional i'm
his wisdom, his gcntlcncSs and his un.
SclliShncSS. lie ever showed that
Nliilll! anu lIlcHuSnIn, Wllcn are uc-
mandcd as traits of a Knight Of pyth-
las. His was the sympathetic heart,
the open hand, which drew men to him
in confidence and love. Such was his
example iii our community. that We
are grateful for his influence, and cv-
Ell in our grief for his loss, we feel
ia il was privilege TO know him in
tim:.tcly.
l. We do hereby as a Lodge ten
der our sympathy to his bcrcavcd fam
lily, and assure them of our sorrow.
We commend them to the God Of all
, consolation and may they find com
fort in the assurance that he whom
they loved has been transferred to a
higher and noblcr place.
~. That these resolutions be en-
tered in our Minutes, a page Of which
shall be set apart in memory Of our
Brother; that they be published in our
county papers and the South Carolina
| Pythian, and copy be sent to the fam
| lily OF the deceased.
Thos. d. Downey,
| l.. G.. Rolf
c. +. Brooks,
Committee
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-16

and span farm hOme-thc farmer anu
his sons were taking up potatoes. Al
ter we left my little escort for the
day volunteered the information that
the farmer there was going to leave.
Going to leave" qucried I, in aston
ishment-Mercy me! some folks never
do know when they are doing we'll"
i bet five dollars" said the little lad,
you'd leave just as good farm If
you had somebody die and leave you a
whole heap Of money and big house
in town, now wouldn't you?" And
meekly responded, II spec ] would"
a little farther on we came to an
other farmer putting in or rather get
ting land in ship-shapn for sowing
wheat-he was having trouble getting
the cotton stalks off the land--hc'd
tried stalk cutters and cut-away har-
rOwS and was trying to rip the stalks
up with 2-hOrse middle buster. Land
that had made a bale OF cotton to the
acre last year will make good whoa
this year.
| found some mighty good folks thai
were kin to the better half and o.
course were kin 10 me, too. My chill
drcn don't know about their Drum
mond kin but from now on they are
going to. asked man few days
ago the question, "Tho Drummonds
are pretty good folks amt thny2" The
look he gave me spoke volumes. 81
tell you one thing" he said as he
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-16
NOTICE.

We, Iack Garrett, Andrew Garrett
Willis Garrett, George Garrett James
Garrett, John Garrett, Margaret Jones,
Isabella BcaSlcy, isora Griffith and
iIugcnia Thompson vii! sell AT public
auction, to the highest bidder, at l.au-
rcns Court House. S. C.. on SalcSday
i'll March. next. being the 9Th day OF
the month. during the legal hours for
sale, the following described property
in the City Of IaurcnS, LaurcnS COun-
ty, S. G., to wi,:
Lot No. III Of J. Allen Garrett, de-
ceased. bonndcd on the north by lot
of Walter Downs, on tie east by lot
No. H. on the south by Dewey Street,
and on the west by lot No. 625; also lot
No. 625 Of J. Allen Garrett. deceased,
bounded on the north bytlot Of Walter
Downs. on the east by lot No. III, on
the south by Dewey street, on the west
by Jersey street.
Tersm Of Sale: onc-half cash bal
ancc payable December lst. 1916, the
credit portion to be represented by
note OF the purchaser and mortgage Of
the premises sold. with interest from
date OF sale at the rate of eight per
centnm per annum. with leave to the
purchaser to pay his entire bid in
cash. the purchaser to pay for papers
and stamps.
Iack Garrett. ct al.
Simpson. Cooper & Babb, Attorneys
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-16

shifted his tobacco and Strengthened
himself up, There has never been a
rascal by the name OF Drummond
yeti" Pretty good record
And now Mr.. Editor, just word to
make you feel better and to put the
best that is In you toward making
your paper better. The Laurens Adver-
tiscr has some mighty loyal friends in
that neck of the wood remember
that. Of course now | run upon some
who said There's nothing in it but
the Red Iron Racket advertisement"
and your politics" don't suit some
folks-thc truth Of the business is the
farther in arrears one is the less the
editor and the paper Is liked I'm
that way myself and maybe it is
human nature. The sweetest compli-
ment that could have been paid any
county paper was by dear white
haired, swcet-faced old lady who said
IL could never do without The Adyer-
tiscr--it IS such friend. Here are my
companions the Bible. The Baptist
Courier and The LaurcnS Advertisers.
May you live long to enjoy the three
on the evening tide Of life.
My dear little companion of The day,
c. G. Cox, Jr., will ever be remember
ed and his mother whom | knew in
the long ago, but whom have learned
10 love and appreciate moro in our w.
NJ. [. work, | am deeply indebted Her
whoc8oulcd hospitality cup Of
coffee she kept hot for me Will al
ways be one Of the pleasant memories
of that memorable trip.
Always your loving
aunt kate."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-16
Honor Roll Of MOuntyille School.

Tenth Grade: Marie league, Pierce
Miller Lawrence Jones,
Ninth Grade: Mary Long, John w.
Coleman, Clay Crisp.
Seventh Grade: Clough Farrar.
Sixth Grade: Caroline Notes, John
Fuller.
Fifth Grade: Catherine league,
league Simmons, Clcmmic Notes,
Harold Fuller.
Fourth Grade: Frances Bryson, Tom
Griffin.
Third Grade: Judith Farrar.
Lewis Rasor, Margaret Hipp.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-16

prominent druggist of Atlanta. Ca.
is authority Tor he ;,l'Uvc positive state
mcnt. In explaining this statement he
asked TWO questions and offered one
suggestion
If Il growing healthy business turns
ana begins to run down hill. what is
the condition Of the owners health?
Almost always, unusually bad
What was the first cause Of his poor
health! Constipation
This constipation could have been
avoided by taking ItcNali Ordcrlics oc.
caSionally. They are Il pleasant candy
tablet laxative which can be used by
men, women or children with the best
results.
We have tho exclusive selling rights for
this great laxative Trial size. 10 cents.
The LAURENS DRUG CO.
THE REXALL STORE
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25

resent County like Cobb and a peo-
pie like you.
/ have endeavored to the very best
OF my ability to make you a hard
working, conscientious, faithful rep-
resentative, and / feel that by rea-
son Of the experience gained and the
friends made that l am in a position
to make you a better representa- tive
than l have in the past.
On account Of being engaged in
the Legislature almos. every DAY be-
tween this and the date of the pri-
mary, it will ne impossible for me to
see each voter in person, but your
vote and influence will be greatly
appreciated and should l be elect. |
will endeavor to the very best of my
ability to faithfully discharge the
duties of this important office.
Very respectfully,
FRED MORRIS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE 7th
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRIC'

On September the 18th you will
"choose your representative for Con-
gress by primary election 1t is
: proper that you should have timely
, notice from those offering for the
! place.
BY your continued favor and good
will, | have been able to reach a
position that incre asses my power to
serve you effectively. Congressional
work is nearly all done by commit
tees. Committee assignments are Civ
en- for efficiency and experience in
service. | now hold the second place
on the most important committee
that on Agriculture.
1t is my desire to continue to give
my district the benefit of the posi-
ton and experience you have enabled
me to acquire. | shall therefore
stand for reelection. At present it
is uncertain when congress will ad-
journ. While it is in session | con-
ceive it my duty to remain here.
trust that an adjournment or recess
may give me opportunity to mingle
with the people in all the counties
If such should not be the case, /
shall. as on previous occasions, leave
the matter in the hands of those who
sent me here and whom have faith
fully served.
If my service has been satisfactory
tinue it, | shall deeply appreciate
your favorable consideration.
GORDON LEE.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
To the Voters of Cobb County:

10 the Voters OF Cobb County:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Legislature, suhiect to
the primary to be held on SepteG, Der
18th.
II goo nominate ana elect me. J
promise to work faithfully to repre-
sent the best interests of our County
and State.
Believing it to be the best and
most economical for the people.
intend, if ] am elected, to introduce
and urge the assage o. bill plac-
ing all of our County officers, as well
as Solicitors, upon salary, as | be-
lieve we would find this to be more
sStisf"c t"ry than our present system.
| shall, to the best of my ability,
carefully look after and protect the
interests of ali classes of our people
fairly and impartially, in the law
making body OF our State and en-
deavor to see that injustice is done
to no one.
| enter this race absolutely free
from any faction of politics and I'M
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
FOR JUDGE

To the Voters of the Blue Ridge
Circuit:
/ hereby annouu ;e as a candidate
for Judge of this Circuit, subject to
the Democratic Primary to be held
on September 18th, 1916
If elected, | shall endeavor to dis
charge the duties of the Office il the
manner prescribed by law.
| am going to try to see as many
of the voters as possible before tue
primary The legal matters in which
am employed will necessarily take
a great deal of my time; for this rea
son it will be impossible for lie ia
make thorough canvass of he cir.
cult. | shall, however, see as many
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
FOR SOLICITOR-GENERAL
To the Voters of the Blue Ridge
Circuit:
Respectfully, etc,
II L. PATTERSON

To the Voters of the Blue Ridge
Circuit:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Solicitor G eneral of
the Blue Ridge Circuit, subject tn
the Democratic primary to be held
on the 18th day of September, 1915.
Section 1922 of the Civil Code of
Georgia prescribes the following oath
for Solicitors-General of this State:
Il do swear that will faith
fully and impartially, and with
out fear, favor, or affection
discharge my duties as Solicitor
General, and will take only my
lawful fees of office. So help
me God"
If elected, | will discharge the du-
ties of the office as set forth in this
oath.
In the event of my election, Mr..
Gordon B. Gam, of Cobb County
will be the Assistant Solicitor Gener-
al for the entire Circuit
Your vote and influence will be
greatly appreciated
Respectfully,
WILLIAM BUTT.
Blue Ridge, Ga, June 20. 1916.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25

to use every effort to keep politics
and factionalism out of our courts,
and give to every litigant fair trial.
| will continue to arrange the bust
ness of the courts in advance and
have same published so as to give
parties and witnesses notice, and
have the business transacted with the
least possible expense and inconven-
fence to the parties litigant, and to
the public treasury.
| thank the people for 5heir past
support, and earnestly solicit. and
w:ll appreciate, tho same iii this
campaign.
Respectfully, etc,
II L. PATTERSON.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.
To the Voters of the Blue Ridge Cir.

81 ~
will never forget my friends
who voted for me in my first race
for Solicitor General. have en-
deavOred to he best of my ability to
carry out my promises made to the
voters of the Blue Ridge Circuit in
that race. have not used the OF
flee as money making machine, but
have done my best to temper Justice
VITA mercy, and at the same time
in lay humble way, help enforce the
law OF our land.
Where an officer mas done his duty
it is always customary to re-elect
him to second term, and | hereby
announce my candidacy for re > &c
ton to the office Of Solicitor General
of the Blue Ridge Circuit, subiect. tC
the White Democratic Primary, to be
held September 18th, 1916.
Mr.. Charles l.. Harris, of Forsyth
County, will be my Assistant if elect
ed. We expect 20 run an open. fail
race and will appreciate the support
and influence of the voters 81 the
blue Ridge Circuit.
Respectfully,
HERBERT CLAY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
To the Voters of Cobb County
| hereby announce as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the
Democratic primary to be held on
September 18th. 1916. Two years
ago you honOred me by electing me
to this important position; the vote
you gave me was a distinct compli-
ment and | am grateful for it.
appreciate the honor the office be-
slows as fully as it is possible for me
to do so, put the confidence which
you have IN me, manifested by your
vote is also an honor which | appre-
ciate and will cherish all the days
of my life, for it is an honor to rep
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
FOR LEGISLATURE
the unters of Cobb County !:

To the voters of Cobb County;
| hereby announce myself can
didate for, the Legislature, subject to
the Democratic primary, Sept Zth'
1915.
am a farmer and have the inte~-
est of the working man at heart, anu
if | am nominated and elected I
promise to look after the interests OF
the people of my county and state
| will appreciate your vote and IN
fluence.
Respectfully,
d. A. SUMMEROU r.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR JUDGE

To the voters of the Blue Ridge Judi
cial Circuit
l announce my candidacy for re-
election as Judge of this circuit, sub
1ect to the action of the Democratic
primary to be held September 70,
1916, and promise if elected, as |
have done during the present term,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONGRESS

To the Voters of the Seventh Dis
trict of Georgia:
announce myself as candidate
for Congress from the Seventh Con
OCCASIONAL District of Georgia, sub
1ect to the Democratic Primary 10
be held September 18th. If ! should
be elected, l promise my very best
service to every interest of my
country and District.
T. W. HARDIN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25
of the voters as l can.

of the voters as l can.
In large degree will neces<arliy
have to depend upon my friends t.
look after my candidacy whether
get to see them or not.
have many friends and support.
ers on each side of the fight for Sell.
citor-General; therefore, | have no.
aligned myself with either Of The
candidates, nor will | do so. ANY
statement to the contrary is a piis-
statement of fact.
| will sincerely appreciate yUur
vote and support
Respectfully,
n. a. MORRIS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-25

der special obliga tions to none but
the great masses OF the people, for if
am elected, want to be free to do
what is for your interests and not
that of a favored few.
| will appreciate the support of
every voter and try to show my ap-
probation by rendering faithful sell
vice, if you elect me.
Respectfully,
JOHN P. CHENEY
l HAVE $4,000 TO LEND ON I'M.
PROVED FARM LANDS. COME TO
SEE ME FOR RATES.
GEORGE C. ROBERTS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-19
SESSION OF
CO. BOARD
CONTINUES

With two days before them. to be
served without pay, the county COM
missioners met this afternoon IN the
office Of the county clerk as board
of equalization. The meeting will re-
solve into a meeting of county board
from time to time as the occasion may
require.
Saturday Afternoon. sitting as a
board of commissioners, the following
matters were disposed of: County
Clerk Bradley was instructed to adj
vertise for bids for the construction
of separate school in district No.
I9.
Treasurer Mullican was instr~cted
to close a contract with S. e. Graves
Of Muskogee. to furnish list Of
names Of purchasers Of all unalIotted
lands sold in Grady county since 1910,
together with the date upon which the
final payment was made in order that
all lands upon which final payment
has been made. and for which deeds
have not been recorded, may be placed
upon the tax rolls Of the county.