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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-12-21
Death of Mr..
Lewis Fort

One of Nashville's leaders and !
best known citizens passed to the
great beyond when Mr.. Lewis Fort
of Sixteenth avenue, North, answered
the call last Friday morning. His
illness covered a period of about
two months, but it is said that fail
ing health has been noticeable for
more than two years, attributed in
the main to the intirmity of advanced
years.
AS soon as the death of Mr.. Fort
became known deep mourning fell
over his host of friends, at once hur-
ried messages were sent to the four
children residing in different states
and arrangements made for the fun
eral services, which were held at
nue., North, at O'Clock Monday.
These services, solemn and i'm
pressive, were attended by many of
his friends who were not members
Of the church who came to pay their
last respects to the dead. The Rev.
S. Lawrence Mcdowell, pastor of the
church, conducted the services. He
was assisted by other pastors of the
city. There were on the platform
Rev. VIM. Haynes, pastor of Spruce
Street Baptist Church; Rev. w. S.
Ellington, pastor of the First Bap-
tist Church, e. Nashville; Rev. A. o.
Kenney, R. L. Brady, of Detroit,
Mich, and A. D. Hurt.
The choir rendered two selections,
and as previously arranged DR.. Nc
| DoWeil, pastor, announced that it was
the special desire of the family that
the services be brief and simple, max
ing it all the more impressive be-
cause of the splendid life of the de-
ceased who was and had been dea'
con of the church for a number OF
years. Being the senior deacon OF
the board, it fell to his lot on many
occasions to pass on vitai questions
pertaining to the church
In DR.. McDoWells remarks, he
said: II could not admonish the fam
lily not to grieye, as l realize then
less was great one, yet | feel we
Should he proud OF the example sci
Ny the deceased as a father husband
and Christian, whose very life re
fected and proved conclusively thai
he had been reared up in the zeal
of the Lord.
Noticeable in the life of the de
ceased, declared the pastor, was hi
great love for many of the olde1
songs, such as "On Jordan's Storm,
Banks | Stand" and another, "Darl
Was the light and Cold the Ground,
which had just been sung by tn
choir. Notwithstanding the incle
mency of the weather the floral dc
signs were beautiful and many. B
request testimonials and resolution
were withheld.
Mr.. Fort leaves to mourn his los
a widow, who has stood by his sid
and who was never failing in he
attention; one daughter, Miss Ell
C. Fort, a teacher in the Virgini
Union Seminary, Richmond, Va,
t, Prof. VIM. H. Fort, principal OF tn
city schools of Okmulgee, Okla; Nj
|, George Fort, of Chicago, H., an
Mr.. Jas. Fort of Cleveland, o., all
whom were present at the funera
, having been summoned by wire b'
: fore the death of their father.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-12-21
SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL.

Dear Santa Claus:
/ am grateful to you for having
brought me a wife since last Christ
mas. l have but one other request
to make of you
d. WESLEY CRUTCHER.
Dear Santa Claus:
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-12-21
JUBILEE SINGERS DELIGHT LARGE
AUDIENCE monday NIGHT

RYMAE AUDITORIUM SCENE OF BENEFIT CONCERT FOR
TENNESSEE BOYs-CHORUs COMPOSED OF PATRIOTIC CITL
zENS WHO VOLUNTEERED sERvICES-MEHARRY, WALDEN
AND ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITIES AND PEARL HIGH
SCHOOL MADE HEROIC RESPONsE-APPRECIATE NASHvuLS
MOVEMENT TO FURNISH BIBLES AND SONG BOOKS FOR
OUR SOLDIER BOYS
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-12-21

MIR. LEWIS FORT LAID TO REST.
Solemn and impressive were the
funeral services that were held over
the remains of Mr.. Lewis Fort, Dea-
con of the First Baptist Church on
Sth Ave, n, Monday afternoon The
services were conducted by the pastor,
Rev. S. l.. Mcdowell who paid a lov-
ing tribute of respect to the memory
of the deceased. Deacon Fort had
been a member of the church for forty
or more years and for great many OF
these years he had been a deacon, be-
ing senior deacon of the First Baptist
church at the time of his going home.
In his remarks to the family DR..
Mr.. Dowell said he could not tell them
not to grieve as he realized their loss
was great, yet he felt that they should
be proud of the example their father
had set and that he had insisted in
raising them up in the fear of the
Lord even as he himself had lived. 1t
was typical of the life of Brother Fort
that he should love the songs "On
Jordan's Stormy Banks | Stand" and
Dark was the Night and Cold the
Ground" which were beautifully sung
by the choir.
The funeral was largely attended
by friends of the family who have
loved and received the deceased fol
years. Many beautiful flowers cover
ed the bier, lovely testimonials of the
! impressions the life Of the deceased
had made upon the givers.
Deacon Fort left to mourn his loss
wife one daughter Miss Ella For
teacher in Virginia Union Seminar!
for a number of year. Prof. w. H
Fort, Okmulgee Okla, Mr.. Geo. Fort
Chicago, Ill Mr.. Jas Fort of Cleve
land, O.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-12-21
URBAN LEAGUE ISSUES AN
INTERESTING ANNUAL REPORT

SUMMARY OF WORK FOR NEGROES IN TWENT4-SlA CillH'-
ITS HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THE YEAR
THE COST OF CONDUCTING THE LEAGUES WORK THROUGH
AMOUNTED TO ssoss442-ToTAL AMOUNT HANDLED BY
THE LEAGUE WAS $61 10000
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

MT. and Mrs. H. T. Booth of Se- attIe were evening guests of Mir. and Mrs. Wfliam Shearer on We'd nesday. While at the home of Mrs Shearer, MT. and Mrs. Booth told of their friend, MT. Fletcher of Seat tie, having the week previous, while on a ramble around the old ceme- tery losing a valuable diamond scarf pin, Mrs. Shearer said in sport, Let us go over the ground this evening and I will find the pin as I am very lucky in finding and as they were going up the lost articles!" They left the house trail near the bridge, Mrs. Shearer found the pin. It was nearly cover cd with dirt and showed that It had been stepped on by those go- ing oyer the path. The owner was much pleased with Mrs. Shearers s good fortune.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
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For several days past the birth days of quite group of SkagWay people were celebrated with dinners, songs, presents and many other good ways to bring joy to the hearts of the participants. On June 14, 1916
 was born at the White Pass hospi- tai three little boys, Andrew Peder- sen, son of the Reverend L. H.
 Federsen; Robert Eckenstein, son of MT. and Mrs. John Eckenstein and Frank Hanson, son of Mir and
 Mrs. John N. Henson, and to con- ,memorate the first anniversary of this event, the mothers met first at the residence of the Reverend l.. H. Pedersen where a royal good time wass given to the happy mo- theSs; next they met with Mrs. EcK- .eustein where all again enjoyed the afternoon. On Tuesday of the fol- Iowin week a large party was given at the home of MT. and Mrs. WiLiaa Feero. This was to celebrate the
 birth anniversary of Mrs. J. B. Fee TO. Vivian Phelps, Geneva Feero and ths three babies. This happy function was given by Mrs. Mark Phelps and Mrs. John N. Hanson. The afternoon was passed with musE and wonderful stories as to the re- markable growth and development of inc "three." A delicious repast was served in the dining room where the decorations were in keep ing for the occasion. A big cake Awith the proper complement of can
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
MIDNIGHT SUN
 PICNIC, TENNIS

~ Wh..a their brothers and sisters ir the States last night were woo ing MLrpheus or being divorced iron the sleep god by the lobster palace ligbtsa Skagwayans were holding Midnisn' Sun pionics and playing tenn. in celebration of the short est night of the year.
 The Alpine clubs outing to Low CT Lake Dewey was attended by more than a hundred persons, the larges: June 22 night picnic the club ever held. Several tourists were guests of the club.
 Private parties added to the num- Der of midnight piclmickers, Some of them, returning from their out .'ngs about two o'clock in the morn- ing, finished the celebration by playing tennis a couple of hours.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
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On Sunday last Mir. Chris Ennis entertained a number of his friends at dinner at the City Bakery. This was a jolly affair and will long Te- main in the memory of those pres ent as a pleasant reminder of the generous host. The dinner was 8 work of art and the many dishes served of various Viands proved the efficiency of the chef. Thosa present were; MT. and Mrs. James Kennedy and their daughter, Miss Frances Kennedy, MT. and Mrs. J. NJ. Keller, Dr. and Mrs. L. s. Keller MT. Dan McDonnald of Bennett, MT. M. B. CIemenger, MT. Tony Dortero' Mr. and Mrs. Charles Durkee and .he host. MT Ennis.
 Mir. Ennis left on Tuesday for the Nenana and interior country and may be away from, Skagway in- definitely. While here he won ma ny close friends who sincerely re- gret his ddeparture.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

dies graced the center of the table and many presents were in evid- euce for the happy honor guests. Those Rho participated in this jol- ly party were: Mrs. L. H. Pedersen, Mrs. John Eckenstein, Mrs. William Lehman, Mrs. Mark Phelps, Mrs F. N. Feero, Mrs. J. N. Hanson, Mrs. Karl A. Larson, Vivian Florence Selby and Billy Phelps; Myrna and Geraldine Feero; Geneva and Wilma Feero; Egbert, Alden and Frank Hanson; Stewart and Urania Lrasol! Billy Lehman, Robert Eckenstetn, Andrew Pedersen, Walter Sipprelle, Fay Adams and Phillip Olsen. La ter MT. J. N. Hanson, Mir. William Feero and Mir. Karl A Larson join ed the party. The hostesses were assisted by Mrs. William Feero and Mrs. Karl A. Larson.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
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This week has been given over to Red Cross work and very little of society has been before the peo- pie. The Silver Tea at the resid- erce of Judge Martim Conway was well patronized and the ladies in charge are to be congratulated up- on its success, as twenty six dol lars and eighty five cents were cleared by this pleasant entertain ment. Mrs. Conway received the guests, Mrs. F. J. Weber, Miss Kate Lynch, Mrs. F. J. Van de Wall and Mrs Hugh A. Weir served mad Mrs. Hermann Miller presided at the tea urn. A number of gentlem& dropped in for a cup of tea and the delectable other things served by the generous ladies. Among the out of town people were Mrs c. A. Thomas, Mrs. Booth and Miss BroN1 ing. j. i:
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

MT. and Mrs w. W. Thomas Of Portland, Majne were passengers On the Princess Sophia and guests of the Pullen House for dinner on Thursday. MT. Thomas enjoys the distinction of having served as Min ister to Sweden under President A braham Lincoln. MT. Thomas is still hale and hearty man and one would think he had met a Vi- king when in conversation with him as he wears a long, gray beard and has a foreign accent. Mrs. Thom- as, whom MT. thomas met in Swed- eu IS a lady of noble lineage and the two converse in the Swedish lai guage,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
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Miss Stallard, who has been for the past year governess to the children of MT. and Mrs. Wilbur D.. Greendaugh of Pueblo, arrived ill town this week accompanied by Miss Louise and Master Franklin Greenbaugh and with them went south on the Princess Sophia. MT. and Mrs. Greenbaugh and Miss Mil dred Greenbaugh are in Spokane and will be joined there by Miss Sta:lard and the children.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
GOSPEL TENT MEETING

Subjects at the Gospel tent: Saturday evening, Gods Way ot Supporting the Ministry. Sunday evening, Christian Tenn perance as It is Related to Drink ing and Eating. All are invited 10 attend these services at 7:45 o'clock.
 D. H. Hanson,
 w. T. Hilgert,
 Ministers.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
POST ENTERS
 BALL TOURNEY

Frs to enter the baseball tour nament which will feature the Inde- pendence day celebration in skag- way Saturday. July, 2, the soldiers team ar Fort William H. Seward to- day cabled it's entrance to James Kennedy, chairman of the commit tee.
 Mir. Kennedy, who returned to- day from Juneau on the Dolphin, said the Gastineau channel towns were planning to charter the Al-ki to br:ng a party here for the eel ebration. They also expect to en- ter team in the baseball tourna- ment, he said.
 Invitations to enter teams were sent to For Seward, Whitehorse' Juneau, Douglas Island and KlukWa
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
CHURCH NOTES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Regular services Sunday morning and eevning, with Sunday school at 12:15. The subject for the morn Jug talk is: Six Months with Christ. In inc evening hte sermon will be on the subject: The Red Cross Movement as a Religious Work. Special music at the regular services by the Young Womens Choir. All are invited.
 L. H. Pedersen.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

If the weather is favorable there will be an open air party in the ten his court at the residence fo MT. P. II. Ganty. Should the weather not permit the dance will be held in the w. P. A. club rooms. This is the first stepping party of the season and if you want to help in Red Cross work go and enjoy goo time. The price of admission is fif- " cents each.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science Services will be held Sunday morning at 11:OO o'clock in the Alaskan building.
 Subject: GOD THE ONLY CAUSE AND CREATOR
 Ths public 1s welcome.
 Sunday School 12 o'clock.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mrs. Stevenson, wife of Andrew stevenson, president of the Bank Of Alaska, with her children, Andrew, James, Ruth and John, arrived on the Princess Sophia and are occupy ing their home in the Sixth Avenue building.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mrs. A. M. Rousseau of White horse arrived in town on Friday for a yisit with the family of her son, MT Albert A. Rousseau Mrs. Rousseau will make the acquaintance of her new grand daughter, Alberta Marie Rousseau.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mrs. Helen Caskey and her daugh ters, Miss Carol Caskey, Miss kath- erine Caskey and little Mary Agnes Caskey, are making their home in apartments in the Broadway build ing which have recently been fitted uu for their occupancy.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
sr. MARKS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Holy Communion, 500 a. m.
 Mass Instruction, 10:30
 Sunday School 1::S0 p. m.
 RTeaing Service 7:SO o'clock. Everybody h cordially inTitRd. Services will be conducted by Fla ther Charles Wolfe of Whitehorse in the absence of Father Turnell.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Master Henley Murray, son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Murray of Whitehorse is in town visiting with his uncle, E. J. (Dugan) Barry
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mrs. w. c. Sine who has been in the eastern states for the win ter arrived on the Princess sophia and left for her home in WhitehorSe the following day.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mrs. Oliver and little son ar rived on the Sophia from a visit in the states and left for their home in WhitehOrse the following day.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
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Mr. Charles w. Cash of White horse, superintendent of the river mail service and stage lines, came over to Skagway this week for visit.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Miss Imogene Coryell and her younger sister, Miss Roberta Cory ell are occupying the Conway cot tGge on Eighth Ave, near State Street. "A,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mr. Herbert Wheeler, general maB ager for the w. P. and Y. R. was a passenger south on the Prince eSs Sophia.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mrs, V. I. Hahn has her guest for the summer her nephew, Mas ter Billie Austin.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Mir. c. E. Coryell, who has been visiting in Skagway for somettme, will leave soon for the westward.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23
THE WEEKNS0CIETY
 (Continued from Page 8.

Miss Rose Dortero Is home from a long visit with friends and rela- tiYes in Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

Choice chocolates and bon bons Gt Keller BreB. Drug Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-23

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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-28
SCOUT ACTIVITIES.

A manufacturing concern In Knox
vile, Tenn, has number of scoutmas-
tiers, and these men interested the man.
agement in placing IS acres Of the
company's land under cultivation. The
vegetables are used In its own restaur-
ant.
The Detroit Council of the Boy
Scouts OF America, including 2,072
Scouts, reports 1874 acres In cultivation
In large tracts. This is given up most
ly to potatoes and beans, but corn and
garden truck have also been raised.
Let each boy In the patrol make a
copy of the sole of the boot of some
other Scout in the patrol, says the
Jamaica Scout. Then collect draw
ings. Now take out of the room one
scout at time till all have been TAX
en-, and let each make q plain track
across prepared piece Of ground.
The sketches are now shufIied and
distributed, and each Scout must com.
pare his drawing with the track made,
md find to which one his sketch re-
fers. He should, subsequently, also
point out the Scout wearing the boot
Of which he holds the sketch.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-28
JAcoBSTADT TAKEN BY
GERMANS, RUSSIANS FLEE

London.-Jacobsta on the Dvina,
has been captured by the German
forces on the Russian front, together
with positions on a front OF twenty.
six miles deep on the west bank OF the
river, the German army headquarters
announced.
The Russian war office admits that
the Republican troops on the Riga
front have retired to the right bank
Of the Dvina River.
The Russians. after giving up their
bridgehead and the terrain II pro
tected, fed to the opposite bank OF
the Dvina, leaving Jacobstadt in Ger.
man hands, together with more than
400 prisoners and more than so guns.
The German aviators engaged in
operations at Jacobstadt were under
the leadership of Prince Friedrich
Sigismund Of Prussia (cousin Of EN-.
peror William).
Jacobstadt itself is not an import.
tant town. With population Of less
than 5000 before the war. II had
small trade in far. hemp and grain
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-28
BOY SCOUT FIRE SQUAD.

Troop No. 3 of Vandergrift, Pa,
boasts Of having the first organized
Boy Scout fire squad. This fire squad
was officially recognized by the fire
department awarding each of the men,
bers a regular firemen's badge. After
training for two months under their
scoutmaster, Charles w. Henry, Jr.,
who is also instructor of the firemen's
rescue squad, they proved themselves
very efficient along the lines of fire
fire fighting, first aid, res
cue work and police duty. The Boy
Scout fire squad practices each week
with the fire company, and the boys
are taught regular firemen's duties
aside from their Scout duty, such as
plugging, connecting up and directing
hose and nozzles. During their short
period Of aiding the firemen, they have
been called to quite few fires, and
have responded with 100 per cent In
attendance and also action.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-28
SCOUT CAN FEED HIMSELF.

An Oklahoma Scout has kept close
figures on all that he has raised this
summer, and his example Is a good
one for the inspiration of other Bow
Scouts. Lewis V. Felts of Nowata.
OKLA, who is not yet first.class Scout,
having only taken his second.class
badge, reports to national headuuar.
tiers, as the result Of his summers
work, l2O head of cabbage, | bushel OF
field corn, "a pounds of cucumbers, Is
pecks of beans, about bushel of early
beans, IA bushels Of potatoes, 10 pecks
Of peas. bushel of cowpcas, 3 bush
els of popcorn, 33 punches of beets, s
watermelons, - dozen onions. IL
bushels of tomatoes, 10 pecks of mus
tard, 10 pecks of lettuce. 8 punches of
okra, 10 dozen radishes and squashes.
lie figures that he has made profit
Of S67.32.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-28
More German
Plots Exposed

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. disclosures Of
far.reaching German propaganda, In.
trlgues and plots In this country
prior to the diplomatic beak with Ger.
many, were made by the committee
on public Information.
"In the form Of letters, kilograms,
notatlons, checks, receipts, iedoers,
cashbooks, cipher cldes, list Of spies
and other memoranda and records"
the committee says, "were found in
dications--ln some instances Of the
vaguest nature, In othes Of the most
tanning conclusiveness--that tho
Geman imperial government through
ito representatives In a then friendly
nation was concerned ~''h.
violation Of the laws II the United
States.
Destruction Of lives and property
In merchant vessels on the high seas.
"Irish revolutionary plots against
Great Britain.
"Fomentine III feeling against the
United States in Mexico.
"subordination Of American writer's
and lecturers.
Enhancing Of propaganda.
maintenance Of a spy system under
the euise Of a commercial investlqa.
ton bureau.
Substituting Of bureau for the
purpose Of stirring up labor troubles
in munition plants.
"The bomb industry and other re.
lated activities"
The committee, OF which Secretaries /
Lansing Baker and Daniels are mem.
bers and Geroge creel, chairman, has
this TO say concerning Holland.
at has long been an open secret
that Holland Is merely a way station
for shipments Of eontraband into Ger.
many. Here Is official confirmation
from the Won isel records which
would seem to indicate a suspicious
and confidential relation between the
Holland commission and the German
diplomatic officials accredited to this
country, or possibly belief by the
iermans that they could not success.
'ully get the munitions to their own
country"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-28
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ROADS
ROADS REDUCE LIVING COST
Make for Prosperity More Than Any
Other National Undertaking, Says
Alaskan Engineer.

Good roads, more than any other
national undertaking, make for the
prosperity, happiness and contentment
OF the people," declared Col. W. p.
Richardson, engineer In charge Of high
ways In Alaska. "Thls is particularly
evident at this time, when In every
large city there Is protest against the
high prices Of food In my judgment,
good roads, more than any other
agency, will help TO solve permanent
ly the high cost Of living, Transporta-
ton, of course, is at the foundation
of prices. II is truthfulJ said that
where there is inadequate transporta-
tion food prices mount high. We know
that In cities prices are greatly In ex-
cess Of those In rural districts and II
Is all n matter OF transportation and
IL we have good roads,
we can get our products to market. II
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-28
A Test Of Friendship.

Andy Foster. well-known charac-
ter In his native city, had recently
shuilled Off this mortal coil in dest.
tute circumstances, although In his
earlier days he enjoyed financial pros
perlty.
A prominent merchant, an old friend
of the family, attended the funeral and
was yisibly affected as he gazed for
the last time on his old friend and as
sociate.
The mourners were conspicuously
few In number and some attention was
attracted by the Borrowing merchant.
"The old gentleman was very dear to
you" ventured one of the bearers NJ.
ter the funeral was over.
,"Indeed, he was" answered the
candy was one true friend.
He never asked me to lend him cent.
though knew that he was practically
starving to death. "-Harper's Maya.
zine.