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The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
SUPPOSE WE FIGHT GERMANY
Erom he Wal Street JouraaL

From the report authorized by the British Admiralty the pubic
learns that squadron torpedo boat deroers now hshg
GERMANY and says something the loyalty OF the newspaper press
thai under no pledge secrecy the departure OF the squadron or
European water was not announced But is Congress hghng Ger
many? War Department fighting Germany OF merely n96
for an army machine It's constructions to be aVaaDe III 0
for the next Congress does not muster out the mem
But what is Congress ghing 1t is fighting thrift enterprise
teloenee foresight efficiency accumulated capital savings Do
capital labor Justly deserved profits and weearned incomes
fohtng the railroads. and the establishment OF an efceht
system 1t fighting the coordination OF departments III Washing
ton for the prosecution the But it not lighting germany
If il is doing anything all in that way by delay ngnu8 Oe
manys battle against the Allies surely as the RUSSIAN SOCIALISTS
What was needed OF the special session OF congress was s
bill authorizing the requisite army and providing Tor the
and of other expenses of the through taxation and bona IS
sne But instead of this every adds has been allowed to delay
these measures with one rreeven rider after another while other leg
isave matters pending less important like the urgent deny
anpropon and espionage BILL have been used in effect to hight Tor
Germany to whom every days delay battle gained II as she sup
noses her JJ-boa campaign be made effective
It is all right call this stupidity provncasn but nere
more than faint treachery it. 1t plain that those VINO
wanted peace with Germany sacrifice OF honor and rgn
are doing by ndecon they could not do in the face OF PuD
onnon we must fight they resolved that we shall not gn
effectively IF we 90 with Germany they are determined
that we shall do her the least possible damage
The underlying spirit expressed in the onouncment oil one
notorious chain Of newspapers which proposes that we should state
now exactly "wEa we are fighting for This in effect that
before firing shot we shall unasked offer Germany terms OF peace
without REGARD for our moral obligations those who have fought our
battle for three years Suppose the people of the United States speak
Congress plainly and tell fighting Germany and that Con
gre is there to help us do SO!
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
PROCLAMA TON.

i The following is one of series OF
proclamations issued by German Off
GERS to the people Of Belgium when
that unhappy country was invaded;
One will appear each week until all
have been printed -EDIToRl
The Mayor Of the town of Luneville
officially requests the inhabitants, under
Inc sanction of the most severe penalties,
to abstain from making any signals to aero
nIapes or other details OF the French Army,
Ii would be very iinprudent, even out OF
curiosity, to follow to attentively the man.
oeuvres of the aircraft that fv over Lune-
Vile. or to communicate with the French
outposts.
The immediate steps to enforce this,
which would be taken by Colonel Lid,
Commandant of the Communications De-
moi. would consist in the seizure OF a con-
siderable number of hostages from the
from the working class as well as from the
middleclass.
In order to prevent or repress criminal
behavior in war time, as well as to insure
the security OF the German troops and the
civil population, the special Police Stations
flying a white flag are to receive day and
niobt all communications which may be adj
dressed to them on the subject
The Mayor of Luneville,
Keller.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
CHAPTER 376-SENATE BILL
883.
PRIVATE ACT
Jacob Smith Bradley.

An Act to amend an Act entitled "An
Act to incorporate the city of Benton, IN
the county of Polk and State of Tennessee,
and to provide for the election of officers,
and prescribe their duties and for other
purposes" so as to change the time tor
holding the regular city elections.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Cen
eral Assembly of the state Of Tennessee,
That Section 6, Chapter 33l, of the Pr
waite Acts of 1915, be so amended as to
strike out the words and figures, first
Saturday in January 1917" and insert
therefor, March 3lst 1917; and that the
following be added to said Sections There
after the regular city elections shall be held
on IL e last Saturday in March of every odd
numbered year.
SECTION 2. Be it further enacted, That
this Act take effect from and after its pas
sage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed March 10Th, 1917.
w. r. CRABTREE,
Speaker of the Senate.
CLYDE SHROPSHIRE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved March, 1917.
Tom G. RYE, Governor
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding Black
Draught. Relief From Head
ache, Malaria, ChiIls, Etc.

Rfnggold, Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
Of this place, writes: 81 am user
of Thedford's Black-Draught; in fact,
Il was one of our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when L
was a child. When any OF us child
rem complained of headache, usually
caused by constipation, she gave US
a dose of Black Draught, which would
rectify the trouble. Often IN the
Spring. we would have malaria and
chills, or troubles of this kind, we
would take Black-Draught pretty reg
Mar until the liver acted well, and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without 1T,
for 1t certainly has saved US lots or
doctor bills. Just a dose or Black
Draught when not 80 well saves
lot of days in bed"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
in use for many years In the treat
ment of stomach, liver and bower
troubles, and the popularity which IL
now enjoys Is proof OF its merit
If your liver Is not doing Its duty
you will suffer from such disagree
able symptoms as headache, bilious
ness, constipation, indigestion, etc.,
and unless something is done. serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found a valuable remedy for these
troubles. It is purely vegetable, ana
acts In a prompt and natural way,
regulating the liver to its proper
functions and cleansing the bowels or
Impurities. Try it. Insist on The0'
lords. the original and genuine. . ~
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
Mr.. McAdoo's Handling
OF the "Liberty Loan y
War Bond Issue

Speaking Of the mistake Mr.. Nc
Adoo made in his estimate Of the
amount Of money needed, the Gin
cinnati Times-Star says:
"Mr. McAdoo being the goal, Congress
indicated a sort of unpatriotic and mali
cious delight with reference to the. predica-
ment in which Mr.. McAdoo found himself
with reference to the two biIlion-dollar
Liberty Loan bond issue. Mr.. McAdoo's
mind works in huge. figures, these days.
Millions no longer interest him. ANYTHING
that doesn't run up into billions is referred
to the. chief of the chickehfeed depart
ment. When the big gobs are required,
Mr.. McAdoo assumes personal charge.
That is what he did when the original bond
issue proposal was under consideration.
Mr.. McAdoo, at that time, was the gentle
man who did the considering. If any
other considerers we're in the game, their
names and addresses have not been pub
lished. Everybody agreed that big bond
issue must be had, but there were varying
opinions at least in the public prints
With reference to the best methods of mar.
keting it, Bankers of experience issued
reluctant notes of warning. They said that
the country would assimilate only about.
SO much at time and that it was an I'M
dertaking that must be delicately and dip
lomaticallv handled.
Mr.. McAdoo handled it 'delicately and
automatically by telling the bankers and
6nanciers to mind their own business and
he'd mind his-the marketing of the bill
lion Of bonds being his. He began by an
nouncing that subscriptions were coming
in at the rate of million minute, at
tractiveely alliteraiive and nattily nifty.
He sought no advise even after that and
asked for no cooperation. But within
short time he found that he had overshot
the mark with his apt ALTERATION, which
NAV be an artful aid to some things but
which didn't seem to prove effective in
coaxing the shekals from the pocketbooks
of the common people read that million a
minute stuff and they said: What's the
use? We're getting 6 per cent form the
Booverein; why buy ponds al 3Ia per cent
when the rich folks are gobbling them up
as fast as the printer turns them out and
they don't need us at alp And now Mr..
McAdoo realizes that to raise two billions,
even on Uncle Sans unimpaired credit, IS
no Joke and not one mans job. lie has
appealed to men like Frank Vanderlip,
whose names heretofore he looked Tor in
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
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the grand jury returns rather than on the
lists of invited guests to come forward and
do7patriotic service to help him stump
the. country to arouse interest in the Lib
erty loan, and he has told Congress that 1t
will cost him about seven million dollars
to get the issue placed and the money in
treasury"
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
WANTED.

Two men to act as representatives for
the Singer Machine Company in the county
of Polk. Applicant will apply to
S. w. GIBSON, Manager,
Box Ill Ducktown. Tennessee.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
SERVICES AT THE M. E. CHURCH.

SERVICES AT THE M. T.. CHOKC7'
Sunday School at 9:30 a. NV ,.
Vaughan, superintendent
Preaching at IL o'clock a. m. by the
pastor. Prayer meeting every WEDNESDAY
night
Preaching every Sunday night al ';oo'
Everybody cordially invited
S. A. McCHEE, Pastor.
LEGAL BLANKS FOR SALE.
This Office has for sale the following
local blanks and which are in stock:
Warranty deeds, with or without lien'
Replevins,
Civil Warrants,
Executions,
Attachments,
Forcible Detainer Warrants,
Carnishments.
Have you paid your subscription!
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-25
LEGAL BLANKS FOR SALE.

Have you paid your subscription?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-16
LEAVITTS HOME AGAIN.

MT. and Mrs. c. M. Leavitt returned yesterday from fortnight's trip to Kokomo, Ind, Chicago, St. Louis and other centers. While at Kokomo, MT. and Mrs. Leavitt attended reunion of the Leavitt family. Six of the Leav- itt brothers present had not been at the old home for six years.
 After their visit to their former home, MT. and Mrs. Leavitt visited the markets, purchasing about $10,00O worth of fall merchandise at attract i've prices for Leavitt's Cut Price store here.
 MT. Leavitt says that conditions in commercial and manufacturing lines ar egood, crops large, and that lndi- ana crops are the largest ill years.
 He expects this season to be one of the most prosperous for every body that the country has ever en- iOyed
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unforgiven sin. If you have wronged another make it right If you have something in your possession that does not belong to you. return it. You would be surprised at the little things that are keeping you from God. If someone is suffering because of your sin, you ought to get it strengthened up before tomorrow.
 "ln every ones life there is one great overmastering sin and if this one sin goes, all of them will be elim mated. Go to your closet and let Gods Spirit master your life. Plucl: your sin out of your life and you will find victory. If you confess your sin there is mercy for you Will you do it now?'
 Tabernacle Calendar.
 At p. m. at First Methodist church meeting for young women of the city, in charge of Mrs. Powell and Miss Byrnes.
 At 6 D. m., in the tabernacle annex meeting for all the young men of the city in charge of MT. Storrs.
 At 7:15 D. m., evangelistic service. Sermon by MT. Stephens. Special mu- Sical program.
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Social Service
 ]. Club Meeting.

Social SerVlce
 Club Meeting.
 The Social Service club met yester- dov afternoon with Miss Kate Bel- linarath, m at the home of her parents, MT o and Mrs. L. F. Bellingrath, 1902 conth Cherry street. Fifteen mem- hors were in attendance. One of the first acts of the club was to elect Mrs Gerald Triplett and Misses Paul line Bennett and Marie Watts as members of the club.
 Mrs. Powell of the tabernacle party sang two beautiful solos, and Miss Byrpes gave a most delightful talk. Mrs. J. A. McCloud responded to Miss Byrnes' talk, expressing the apprecia- lion of thhe members, and also thank ing both Mrs. Powell and Miss Byrnes for the good work they are doing in the city.
 Mrs. c. s. Williamson, president, presided, and among other things re- ceving the attention of the club was the organization of Red Cross sewing unit, and unit for making bandages, etc. for the Red Cross. The club also offered to lend every assistance possible to Mrs. G. H. Martin in organizing the local branch of the American Loyalty league.
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Alexander Memorial Presbyterian-
STAR CITY COURT TERM.
One Plea of Guilty and Three COnyic.
 tiOnS In Four Cases.

Circuit Judge w. B. Sorrells and Prosecuting T. c. Parham returned yesterday from Star City, where g term Of circuit court was held No civil cases were tried, and only four criminal cases demanded the courts attention. Three of these resulted in convictions, and one in plea of guilty, as follows
 Eskie Scott grand larceny, one year in prison.
 Will King, indicted on charge of second degree manslaughter, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to one year in prison. :.
 Rufus Couch assault to kill, four years.
 Hunter Harper, plea of guilty to carrying concealed weapon; fine of $50.
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". c. T. U. Officers And Committees.

There was a very large attendance at the annual meeting of the w. C. T. U, Thursday afternoon at the resi- dence of Mrs. T. Y. Murphy, at which the following officers were elected and committees appointed: Mrs. T. Y. Murphy, president. Mrs. D. H. Duncan, vice president. Mrs. Fain EZell, treasurer. Mrs. R. B. Rice, recording secre- tary.
 Mrs. J. H. Morrison, corresponding secretary.
 Beech Street Mission-Mrs. T. c. White.
 Second Presbyterian-Mrs T. ID. Gillespie.
 Episcopalian-Mrs, Mcrace Me- Gaughy. Lakeside Methodist-Mrs. w. M. Nc Gehee.
 Carr Memorial Methodist-Mrs. w.
 R. Barriclaw.
 Catholic-Mrs. w. o. Taggart. First Baptist-Mrs. c. c. Ferguson. First Christian-Mrs. w. J. Miller.
 flfst Presbytcrian-Mrs. Mary Lewis. n ohlc @ Street Baptist-Mrs. J. w. Duckett. ',. :: Sawley Memorial-Mrs. s. M. Luton.
 first Methodist-Mrs. w. A. Payne: Boyd D. ti .1 ' Bobo. S.. tss A'
 superintendents of the following apartments aye:
 n, nloie in Public Schools-Mrs. J. w.
 mnlakeourn, wv Se Mrs. Leo Andrews, Mrs.
 ," M' Toney. Mrs. V. 0. Alexander.
 M. .Antlnarcotic-Mrs. T. Y. Murphy,
 mis M J. r. Mcdaniel, Mrs. J. M. Sow Mr. n''wer Mlssion-Mrs. w. c. Butts,
 ls. TO- J: R. Martin, Mrs. Ed Russell. juvenile Court-Miss Julia Housto,,
 Nrs, c. M. Philpot. <
 ;, rarlty in Literature and ,Art-Mrs
 M. i W. Pettigrew, Mrs. A.. M. Barrow
 H's frank Thompson. ts.ooa aa''eath Observat,ce-Mrs. E. R. kRicho, , Mrs. E. B. Taylor, Mrs. D. W. --WSa al Meeting and Red Letter Days Eean 's, KY wary Lewis. Mrs. D. H. Dun fLy,e mfs: af George Wells, Mrs. T. B. Hava. Mrs. J. R. Walker, Mrs. A. F.
 vev "rhs Wn m Public schools-Mrs. Har-
 Boyettee ess' Mrs. w. M. Toney, Miss
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. 0 CIETY


Work Among Railroad 'Men-Mrs. D. P. M. Kilroy.
 Fairs and Open Air Meetings-Mrs Lucy Crit Mrs. B. E. Morris, Mrs Theodore Copeland.
 Censorship Moving Picture Shows Mrs. e. A. Troupe, Mrs. c. M. Fergu- son, Mrs. Oscar Brewster. Mrs. Ruth Scroggin, Mrs. E. o. Harrison.
 I.egislation-Mrs. D. B. Niven, Mrs I. F. McGee, Mrs. Sidney Hunt.
 Mothers Meeting-Mrs. Pinchback Taylor, Mrs. Arthur Mills.
 Medal Contests-Mrs. Clip Taylor Mrs. Brown Lyle, Mrs. Hannah Col Her.
 Medical Temperance-Dr. H. G. Hig. inbotham, Mrs. F. K. Mosely. White Ribbon Recruits-Mrs. Rose Sigel, Mrs. J. w. Crawford, Mrs. Rob ert Vance, Mrs. J. A. Mcleod. Temperance and Missions-Mrs. w l.. Dewoody Mrs. D. D. Moseley, Mrs w. z. Tankersley, Mrs. I. J. Wick. Parliamentary Usage-Mrs. T. M Hooker, Mrs. T. E. Gillespie. Prison Reform-Mrs. R. B. Donel son, Mrs. Clip Taylor, Mrs. D. w Richey, Mrs. R. B. Rice.,
 Finance-Mrs. Fain Ezell, Mrs. J. P Mcdaniel, Mrs. J. R. Martin, Mrs. w M. McGhee, Mrs. D. B. Niven.
 Temperance and Labor-Mrs. Wal. ter Pickering, Mrs. I. F. Melee.
 Comfort Bags for Soldiers and Sail ors-Mrs. T. Y. Murphy, Mrs. Ed Rus sell. Mrs. w. o. Taggart, Mrs. w. R Barriclaw, Mrs. H. c. McGaughy.
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OFFICERS ON LEAVE.

Five officers from Camp Pike came to the city yesterday to spend Sat urday night and Sunday with rela tives. One of the number Lieut.. George Holmes passed on through tc Rison, where his relatives reside.
 The officers who live in Pine Bluff are: Lieutenants Sam Levine, Kim brough Wiley, Ernest Simpson and Freeland Christopher.
 They are expected to report at the camp tomorrow morning, as the leave of absence runs from Saturday to Monday morning.
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BEN K. YARD AMAN COMING.
Will Address Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchants and Employees
 Monday. October $.

Ben R. Vardaman, editor of the Merchants Trade Journal, Des Moines, Iowa, will deliver two ad- dresses in Pine Bluff on tie evening of Monday, october S. The first ad- dress will be before the chamber of commerce at D. m., and the second before the Retail Merchants associa- tion and employees.
 In his address before the Retail Merchants association and employees, Mr. Vardaman will speak of efficiency how it can be acquired and how the employees can improve their sales.
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tor A extended to all to attend these

tioE A extended to all to attend these services.
 First Church of Christ Scientists Shriners' temple, Seventh avenue and Main street. Services are held Sun day morning at II o'clock Subject, "Substance." Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Wednesday evening meeting at o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend the services and to visit the reading room.
 First Christian church - Corner Sixth avenue and Beech street. A Homer Jordan, pastor. Come to our Bible school at 9:45. We are working hard in our contest with Jonesboro and you must help us to win out in this. We will be glad to see you. Morning worship at 10:45. The sub ject of the sermon at this hour will be "The Indispensable Christ" All the members of the church and all others interested are urgently re- quested to be in this service. There will be no evening service as we will u! soQoInqo I9q4o 9q4 ql!M o4vLodo-oo the tabernacle meeting.
 Carr MemoriaI-Su Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Preaching at II by the pastor, L.. w. Evans. We will all go to the tabernacle for the evening service.
 Hazel Street Baptist school at 10 a. m No preaching. Sunbeam Band at 3 D. m. B. Y. P. U. at 7:1o.
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Alexander.FOx Wedding Announced.

MT. and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee Fox have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ella Fox, to William
 Crichton Alexander, September 12, at Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mir. and Mrs. Alexander will arrive in Pine Bluff on October 1, and will make their home in this city.
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Invitations are hereby extended to the people of the following communi- ties to attend the Stephens tabernacle services in Pine Bluff on the dates named:
 Tuesday night. Sept. IS: sherrill, Tucker and Ferda.
 Wednesday, night, Sept. l9: Alhei- mel and all points on the Pine Bluff 2 Arkansas River railway.
 Thursday night Sept. 20: Star City. Grady and all points this side.
 Friday night, Sept. 21: Redt!eld Sheridan, Risen and all points this side.
 First Baptist churcIl--Corner Sixth avenue and Cherry street, w. J. E.. Cox, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 m. T. Vi. Harper, superintendent Graded school with classes for all ages. Preaching by the pastor at II a. ,n No service at night on ac- count of the tabernacle service.
 Ohio Street Baptist churcll-The home-like church. w. C. Wood, pastor. g 45 ;. m. Sunday school, D. Ryland. | superintendent. Classes and teachers will welcome all ages. Come with us. II m. Worship and preaching. 6:3O D. m. junior and senior unions. 7:30p m. Worship and preaching. An | urgent request for all mempers of the church to attend at the morning hour. l Come one and all.
 Beech Street Baptist cllurch-Twen- ty-fifth and Beech streets, Rev. Alex McPhcrson pastor. Telephone 24o3 Sunday school o:45 d. m.; classes for all ages, D. w. Bo!in, Jr., superin- | tendent Preaching at II a. m., and S D. m., by Rev. J. H. Hankins. B. Y. P. II. at 6:30 D. n. Sunbeam Band Monday at 3 D m w. M. U, at D m No prayer meeting Thursday night or any Thursday night during taber- nacle meeting.
 First Methodist Church SOuth-The downtown church, E. R. Steel, pas tor. Sunday school services 9:30 a m. Morning services with sermon by services as all our people are urged to attend the tabernacle.
 Lakeside MethOdfst-Sunday school at 9:30. Regular service at II o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Theo. Copeland Epworth league at 6:45. We invite you to come and worship with Lakeside al these services, and extend special invitation to all strangers in the city There will be no service at the even ing hour on account of the Stephens tabernacle service.
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ONE CASE OF SPEEDING.

Rev. w. D. Brownlee, negro preacher, who was charged with vio-
 ating the traffic ordinance by speed
 ing, was fined $10 in the police court yesterday.
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Lutheran church-Sixth avenue and Florida street, w. c. Schrader, pastor. English Sunday school, G. A. Bahlau, superintendent, at 9:30 a. m. German service at 10:45 a. m. English ser vice at 7:30 D. m. A cordial invita-
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MRS. THOMPSON IN CHARGE.

Mrs. J. M. Thompson, who has been keeping books for T. B. McEwen, has taken charge of the readyto-wear de partment of that store.
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c. OF c. ELECTION.
Terms of Eight Trustees Expire ani Successors Will Be Elected Oct. s.

The annual election of officers and eight trustees of the Pine Bluff cham Der of commerce will be held Mon day. Oct. g.
 The trustees whose terms expire this year are: Mayor Simon Bloom. Sheriff R. H. Williams, R. T. Lou than, R. H. Stearns, Henry Marx, w. c. McBryde, A. w. Mills and Minor Woodward. All of the trustees have been very active in the discharge of their duties.
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OUTFIT MEN PROPERLY.

Washington, Sept. 15.-Because in creased cost of clothing has prevented proper outfitting of men on their first enlistment in the navy on the pre- sent limitation of $60 each, Secretary Daniels today asked congress to in crease the limit to $100 each.
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w. M. II. and Aid society at D. m., Tuesday. Wednesday, prayer ser vice at $ D. m. Hazel street Sunday school No. at 3 D. m. Every one cordially welcomed.
 Alexander Memorial Presbyterian Sixteenth and Poplar. A. A. Byrd, pastor. Sunday school at 3:45 a. m. Morning service at II o'clock, preach ing by the pastor. No evening service. Everybody come to the tabernacle.
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. Sam w. Trimble, attorney, has nov ed his office from 120h Main stree to room 3O9 Citizens bank building
 9-16-15