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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-28
OFFICIAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY.
TOWARD WITH TRAFFIC

When president Wilson and the
federal authorities take charge of the
railroads Of this country at noon Fri
day, one of the first things that will
occur 70 relieve the tremendously
heavy traffic now piling up on every
fic interest and the making of one
dig system to serve the purpose.
side will be the pooling of every traf.
Every freight car and every engine
will be at he disposal of one man anG
the end of line will make no differ
ence for the car. The question vii
be; is it loaded? Every rail line
in the United States vii belong to this
one great system and become part
ue9q sBQ uougpHosuoO 1eH =! &c
the making of millions for the grea
magnates that have operated in this
country in past years. Consolida-
ton of all lines by the government
for the purpose OF moving greater
tonnage in less time ought by the
same token to have its good effects
II may be said for certain that Pres
ident Wilson sees some great and
good prospects of being able to re
lieve the situation or he would never
make the move. Official Washing
ten has faith in the project and trans,
portation facilities are, going to be
strengthened and increased the MON.
Ont the powerful hand of the govern
fnert is laid upon the roads The
popular official idea has ben for the
government 10 assume control.
Some European countries own and
operate their railroads Germany is
one Of them. The splendid use of the
lines in that country during war time
has already been illustrated. The
Kaiser could not have made many of
the great plays at quick movement
Of troops without the splendid rail
road system under his control.
-Ielu! uB 9Lp souH uB0Momy QUIZ
prise by themselves. They are un
like any OF the European railway sys
tens and therefore are a problem all
by themselves. But President Viii
son may be depended upon to use the
American railroads to the very best
advantage and that within the short
est possible time
The program has already been set
tied upon and the president and his
advisors are going to relieve congeste(
traffic conditions. That is the aim
and the operators Of today know al
ready of the excellent possibilities of
gaining what is desired by taking
hold and directing all traffic from one
head.
Secretary William a. McAdoo has
something more than a Liberty Bono
issue upon his hands, but you will sec
the railroads do their work now as
fast as it comes
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-28
UNFAIR AND UNTiMHL.Y

The public can have little patience
With the effort of certain politicians
discredit Herbert Hoover and the
he Food Administration. In the
irst place. it is entirely too early
judge fairly CT the measures tia
ave been adopted for the admits
ration Of cur food supply; in the
econd place, the signs are indicative
ultimate success rather than failure.
fhe campaign against Mr.. Hoover,
ncreover, is so branded with the fin
,er prints of such men as Senator
iced Of Missouri that the good faith OF
t will not be Immediately accepted
~ everyone. Opposition OF the Reed
ort and of Senator Reed himself to
dr. Hoover is net new thing. The
convicted Mr. Hoover before trial,
sven before the trial began. He
vas among those who helped hold up
he administra ions food legislation
asst year wLan delay meant inevitab-
y less effe I've control.
The general feeling is that the work
If the Food Administration so far
las been characterized by courage,
airness, common sense and d strong
,rasp of world economic conditions.
And the good results have been by
10 means negligible. There has been
growing rather than diminishing faith
the ability of Mr.. Hoover to fill
most difficult position. Admittedly,
is indeed difficult and besides be-
ng difficult it is thankless. Perhaps
here is some disappointment among
hose who have no understanding Of
he slow processes which the Food
administration must pursue in effect
ng a REIMBURSEMENT OF prices and SUP
bly, those who believed it possible
alter everything miraculOusly
cor the most part the American peo,
Die rather fancy that the Food Admin
stration is making good
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-28
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entitled to the use for republication
of all news dispatches credited to it
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herein.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-28
WEEKLY.

Communications on all topics pub
nshed when not too long and accompa-
MED by full names and address. Not
responsible for views of contributors.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-28

Entered as second class natter at
me postoffice at Cordele, Georgia, un-
der the act of March Sth, 1879.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
SHIPLEY.

Mrs. Thomas Paynter entertained
last week, Misses Amelia and Mary
Heagy, Of Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
MANCHES'T

Mrs. Van Heast, sister of Mrs. Harry
Preston, who was so seriously burned
att her home i'm New Freedom, Ia,
Saturday, March 3, died at the York
hospital, Thursday night at IL o'clock.
The remains were removed to the
home of her adopted parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rule, of New Freedom. Funeral
services were at the church Saturday
at 2 D. m. 1nterment in the New
Freedom cemetery. She was aged 81
years The deceased il survived by
her husband and three children, aged
8 and 3 years and Id months; three
sisters, and two brothers, Mrs. Harry
G. Preston, this town; Mrs. Harry
Frede and Miss Annie KlinefeIter, of
New Baltimore, Md, and Mr.. Frank
Klinefelter, of York, Pa. A particular
ly sad feature of the accident is that
not only was the wife and mother
burned, but the home with all it, con
tents was destroyed, causing the
family to be entirely separated.
Young Mr. Sandruck, who ran into
the train at Hampstead, October %,
1916, and was so seriously injured,
died March II, at hospital in Balti-
more. The young man gave promise
at times Of recovering, then would
have relapse, continuing in that
condition for almost five months. His
parents live at Alesia, Md, where the
funeral service was held
The sale of Mr. Allen Lippy was
very largely attended, and everything
brought good prices. The cattle sell
ing particularly high. Mr. Lippy and
family will move to his home on Oak
Tree Avenue, March 20.
Mr. John Keck, who il now occupy
ing the Lippy home, will move into
the home Of the late Mrs. William
Kneller. MIR. Keck purchased this
property several weeks ago.
The members of the Rebekah Lodge
No. IS, I. o. o. F., entertained several
grand officers Tuesday evening, March
IL, and initiated several candidates.
After the work and speech making
refreshments were served by a com
mittee in charge.
Miss Fannie G.. Ross spent the past
week in Baltimore with friends.
Mrs. VIM. III. Shower spent the
weeks end in Baltimore the guest Of
her daughter, Mrs. George Shaffer.
While there Mrs. Shaffer celebrated
the joint birthdays of Miss Fannie E.
Shower and Master William Shaffer.
Mr.. George A. Shower, who was
seriously injured by fall some weeks
ago, is conValescing. He il able to
move around the room and Is not
suffering % much pain His friends
wish for him a speedy recovery.
Mr.. Charles Brilliant, who has been
a shut-in for several months, was
able to be at his Office the past week.
We hope there will be no more re-
lapses to keep him in.
Mrs. Harold @. Frankforter is visit
ing friends in Lancaster Pa.
Miss Lizzie Trump il visiting ait the
home of her sister, Mrs Frank Herr,
Westminster, Md
Mrs. Edna Stultz and son, of Fred
erick, Md, spent the past week at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Jacob Wink.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
Party at Warfeldsburg.

The beautiful home Of NIT. and Mrs.
Elias Beaver, near Warfeldsburg, was
the scene of a birthday party in honor
OF the 18th birthday OF Miss Bessie
Beaver, on Saturday evening. The
house was beautifully decorated and
was crowded with her many friends,
who braved the mud to this home,
where everyone was made welcome.
There was music on self playing
piano and Mr. Charles Wagner and
SON On violin and banjo They danced
until 11 o'clock when ali were invited
To the dining room where table was
laden with good things and decorated
with white ribbons and flowers. A
birthday cake was in the center of the
table with Is candles and was lighted
by Mr.. Albert Prick, of Baltimore, and
blown out by Miss Bessie Beaver The
other refreshments were cakes Of va
riOus kinds, candies, peanuts, ice
cream, root beer and lemonade. Miss
Bessie received many handsome pres
ents. After wishing Miss Bessie many
more happy birthdays the guests re-
turned to their homes much pleased
with the evenings entertainment
Those present were Messrs. and
Mesdames Elias Beaver, Robert Zahn,
John r. Wilhide, Acquilla McComas,
Joshua OWings, Frank Freyman, y. IT,
Foutz, Paul Zahn, Mesdames Frances
~ Owings, Mary IT, Owings, Linda
Duvall, Bertha Zahn, Misses Bessie
Beaver, Cledie Williams, Amelia
Heagy and Mary Heagy, of Baltimore;
Louise Owings, Ientham Barnes, Ruth
Foutz, Sarah Beaver, Viola Prick,
Birdie Brown, Myrtle Hooper, Helen
zahn, Lillian Foutz, Jennette Owings,
Melvie Gibson, Hazel Arbaugh, Mollie
Saffell, Blanch OWings, Goldia Ship
ley, Martha Owings, Gladys Zahn,
Amelia Burns, Clara Redmond, Messrs.
Fred Prick, Oryille Smith, Beard
Arnold, Weldon McComas, Archie
Keefer, Monroe Lambert, Albert
Frick, Walter Wagner, Edwin Boil
linger, Prescus Lambert, Carvel Hor-
ton, Lewis Zahn, Willis Duvall, Lloyd
Hess, Herbert Owings, Elias Beaver,
Jr., Ralph Horton. Wesley @. Shipley,
Spurrier Norwood; Earl Gibson, " z.
Burns, Robert Shipley, Kelso Beaver,
Jacob Foutz, Norval Beaver, Charlie
Wagner, Earl SentZ, Donald Beaver,
Paul Wagner, Phenias Ship1ey, Thos.
Gushing, Harry Foutz, Paul Beaver,
John Owings, of David, Robert and
Irwin Zahn and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16

Mr. and Mrs Leo Davis entertained
some of their many friends at their
home, Shipley, with music, dancing
and social games Mr.. Charley Wag-
ner and son furnished the music on
the violin and banjo. At a late hour
refreshments were served consisting
of cakes Of various kinds, lemonade
and root beer, which was enjoyed by
all. All thanked the host and hostess
On their departure for their even
ing's pleasure, wishing them many
more pleasant events.
Among those present were Messrs.
and Mesdames Leo Davis, J. P. Will
hide, Joshua Corbin, Robert Zahn,
Misses Mary Shipley, Goldia Shipley,
Helen F'reyman, Lillian Foutz, Edna
Barber, Larue Davis, Gladys Zahn,
Viola Frick, Cledie Williams, Ruth
Corbin, Messrs. Beard Arnold, Warner
Shauck, Wiley Miller, William M
Barber, William Miner, Robert Davis,
Wesley Shipley, Fredie Prick, Paul
Wagner, Edgar Mingle, Walter Wag-
ner, Walter Savers, Charlie Wagner,
Clarence Caples, Vim. c. Caples, Geo.
Beard, Vernon Beard, Donald Shipley,
Clarence Corbin, Roy Corbin, Herschel
Barber, Harry Foutz, Chester Will
Jams. Rowe Davis, Lester Polster,
Harry Dull and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
MILLERS.

George Caltrider moved his family
and household goods from near Glyn-
don to the farm near here, which he
purchased from John a. Miller.
Misses Nora and Margaret Boil
linger, Of Baltimore, visited their
parents, here, last Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Miller and daughter, Of
Baltimore, visited her mother, Mrs.
Jane Miller, last Sunday.
William Giller and son, of Airing
ton, visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Giller, last Sunday.
The pneumonia patients are all
convalescent.
Quite large crowd attended the
sale OF James Hare last Saturday, and
fairly good prices we're realized
Mrs. William Fultz and Mrs Eta
Landes, of near Hoffmanville, visited
Mrs. Clinton Bortner Saturday.
We are sorry to learn that Miss
Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Kuhns, near here, was taken
to a Baltimore hospital this week. 1t
will b. remembered that she was
operated on some time ago for appen-
dicitis, and now it is feared an
abscess has formed which will COM
pei ACI " ~ LHIOuSu duOIuST OpST-
alton. We hope for her speedy re-
covery.
Master Oliver Hoover is suffering
with an abscess under his arm which
gives him much pain.
Ross Hoffacker has been busy the
past few weeks making and repairing
furniture. He made several very
pretty pieces which are much ad-
mired
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16

Miss Lillian Foutz, of near War
fieldsburg, is visiting Mrs. Melvie
Freyman, near Dennings
Mrs. Bessie Beaver, had as her
Saturday and Sunday guests her
friend, Mrs. Amelia Burns, and Clara
Redmond and X. z. Burns, of Airing
ton.
Mrs. Frances E. Owings, near War
fieldsburg, had as her guests Saturday
and Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. A. McComas,
Miss Mollie Saffell, Mr.. Weldon Nc
Comas, of Reisterstown, and Miss
Initham Barnes, of Warfieldsburg, and
others.
MIR. and Mrs Paul Zahn and sons,
of Shipley, spent Saturday evening
and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. -Iias
Beaver, near Warfeldsburg.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
SANDEVITIIF.


\ a very interesting missionary pro
gram was rendered at Pleasant Grove
last Sunday morning, and a good
offering received.
Sunday school was held at Sandy
Mount in the morning. G. E. at night
led by Mrs. j.. w. Caple Topic.
Spreading the Good News" This
Sunday night Mrs. Henry Meckley will
lead Topic, The Curse of Coward
ICE" Sunday school promptly at $50
thls Sunday morning. As 1t ii a
temperance lesson, the superintendent
OF tnat department will have a short
program. All come out and enjoy the
service. The Macedonian Missionary
VIII lecture at 1890 followed by COM
munlon. He will also speak ut Proyi-
dence church, Sunday afternoon at
N. m Inc annual membership meet
lng was held at Sandy Mount Tuesday
night, conducted by the pastor, MI.
MADDOX. After the business was trans
acted, G. E. officers were elected
namely, President, Wilson Zepp. vice
president, Myrtle Caple; secretary
Margaret Blum, treasurer. Margaret
Heagy. The members gave their
pastor rising vote OF gratitude and
appreciation for faithful and eficiant
work during hi pastorate here and
expressed regret at his departure fhia
spring. e-4
Mr.: and Mrs. Irving Heagy's three
month old baby died at Johns Honkins
Hospital Baltimore, last Saturdav
morning and was buried at SmallWood
lutheran cemetery, Monday afternoon
me service was held at the nome.
conducted by Rev. Mr. Hetrick. of
Westminster.
Inc snow finally melted on last
Sunday, followed by spring-like dav
out sleet again on Wednesday.
MISS Edith Hartman entered Sykes
vile Hospital Sunday, to train "a n
nurse. We wish her success.
Mrs. J. Edward Murray. (nee
Gertrude Shipley) who resided near
westminster, died last Sunday night
after weeks illness Of pneumonia
and catarrh fever. Funeral services
were held at Pleasant Grove on We'd
nesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Fields. Interment in Westminster
cemetery. Mrs. Murray resided in
this immediate neighborhood until her
marriage, and was a most beautiful
character, and an active member or
Pleasant Grove since a child. She
was faithful To all religious and homA
duties. The entire family have the
sympathy Of her many friends. She
leaves her husband and three children.
two brothers and one sister in this
community.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
OHIO WOMAN'S WISH
For Tired, Weak, Nervous Women

Bellefontaine, Ohio-ffI wish cverv
tired, weak, nervous woman could have
Vinol, for never spent any money in
my life that did me so much GOOD as
that spent fer VinoI l was weak,
tired worn out and nervous, and Vinol
made me strong, well and vigorous after
everything else had failed to help me,
and ! can now do my homework with
pleasure. Mrs. J. r. LAMn0RN.
We guarantee Vinol for all weak,
rundown, nervous, debilitated con-
djions.
SHAW DRUG CO., Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16

Mr. Oliver Graft, living about "a
mile south of town, il suffering from
an attack of muscular rheumatism.
Ills brother, Mr. Howard Graft, I'D at
the Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Baltimore, undergoing treatment for
his eye.
The snow has about disappeared.
but miniature rivers are to be seen in
the streets, cutters and alleys. The
March winds will soon bring order
out of chaos.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16

Tn every home Sloan'e Lini-
ment has earned its place in
the medicine chest as relief
from pains and aches.
Quickly penetrates 4Oifhout rub
bling and soothes the soreness.
Cleaner and more effective than
mussy plasters or ointments, it does
not stain the skin.
For rheumatism, neuralgia, govt, lum-
bago, sprains and strains use Sloan's Lini-
ment. AT all druggists, Csc. Soc. $1.00.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-03-16
10 ID bags fine salt for 1Oc.
Onion Seed ST. As per lb.
Mouse Traps lc each.
Buggy Harness
$4.98 per set.
Fresh Bread every
day 4Ac per loaf.

Nails IL Id.
Csc pack Razor Blades 19c.
Columbia Batteries 26c each.
40c Safety Razors 29c each.
Good Mixed Candy Sc ID.
9 packs Garden Seed for 25c.
Fresh Cut Clipped Beef BIC h..
Fresh Cheese &c ID.
Baby Cradles for CSC each.
Iron Beds $2.79 each.
500 Matches in box for Sc.
Fresh Cocoa l3c ID.
Fresh Roasted Coffee 1870 b.
Salmon | Il pound can.
Shoe Laces Il pair.
Csc boxes Crown Louise Killer
loc.
SIPS packs Bankers Powders
CSC.
25c packs Bankers Foods 19c.
l5c packs Bankers Foods lie.
Corn Meal 21zc pound.
Walter Baker Chocolate Sc cake.
Hershey's Chocolate Sc cake.
Cracked Corn 2 1ac lb.
Cocoanut Bon Bons 1Oc lb.
Chocolate Drops l2c ID.
Csc packs Pratt's Food for l9c.
SOC packs Pratt's Food for 2oc.
Csc packs Hess Foods for 19c.
60c packs Hess Foods for 47c.
Dried Peaches Sc lb.
Hominy Sc quart.
Smith Brothers Cough Drops,
30 pack.
Luden Cough Drops Sc pack.
Large Lemons l9c dozen.
30c cans Postum for 23c.
6 lb. cans Clipped Beef $l.39.
Oatmeal 7c package.
Banner Lye DC box.
Rabbits Lye Sc box.
Clarks O. N. IT. Cotton 4c spool.
Women's Overshoes 39c pair.
Large Loose Raisins Zoe Ib.
Table Oil Cloth l5c yd.
China Mating lie yd.
Fels Naptha Soap 4c bar.
Rabbits Soap 4c bar.
Gold Dust 4c box.
Rabbits Cleanser &c box.
Old Dutch Cleanser Sc box.
China nest eggs Il c dozen.
40 lb bags coarse salt 79c bag
Bushel bag coarse salt 36c bag.
Bushel bag fine salt 43c bag.
Half bushel fine salt 24c bag.
100 lb. bags Crushed Oyster
Shells for poultry 45c bag
50 lb. bags Crushed Oyster
Shells tor poultry Z5c bag
10 at. Pals he each.
Roofing Paper 79c roll.
SOC boxes Kow Kure 35c.
$l.00 boxes Kow Kure 75c.
Congoleum 800 yd.
50 Wakefield Valley Cigars for
69c.
10 lb. boxes Sal Vet for Sc.
20 ID Box Sal Vet for CSC.
40 ID Box Sal Vet for $l.98
100 h. kegs Sal Vet for 1898.
Glass Wash boards 29c each.
Window shades (linen) 33c.
Brass Wash boards 39c each.
Rice Sc ID.
Spark Plugs l9c each.
Alarm Clocks 69c each.
Suit Cases 29c each.
4 prong BachelorF orks 79c each
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01
ARIZONA WILL SEND
ROAD BUILDERS TO
HELP OUT IN FRANCE
tBy Associated PreSsl

YUMA. AriI.. Nov s4.-The state %
Arizona may forego all proposed road
building in the state for the period OF
the war and offer its road building
crews to the federal government to BE-
used in building roads in France
This suggestion has come 10 Cover
nor Campbell from State Engineer
Tom Maddox. and the governor has
taken it under advisement. II the
suggestion Is adopted it viii probably
mean. according to Mr Maddox, that
the proposed work now authorized viii
not be begun, and the funds appropri.
ated will be allowed to rest in the stats
treasury until peace has been de-
clared.
Mr.. Maddox said his suggestion
was the resulE OF his conviction that
the federal government will need all
the experienced road builders II can
get in order to keep open existing ar
Lteries near the battle fronts and to ex.
tend the system "a the troops are
shifted about. He also said the In
creasing demand for engineers and
construction men is making il diff.
cult for the state to carry on its work
with due economy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01

retreat from New York. Later the
house fell into the hands of the Brit
ish with the capture of Fort Washing
ton, and was the headquarters of Gen
eral Sir Henry Clinton in the summer
of 1777 From this house Nathan Hale
set out on his mission to the British
lines. In 1910 the property was bought
by Stephen Jumel, Frenchman, who
had been great admirer of Wash
ington, and in 1915 Mr.. Jumel went tc
France and tried to get Napoleon Bo
naparte to come to New York and live
in this house. Napoleon, however, was
unable to accept the hospitality.
After the death of her husband
Madame Jumel married Aaron Burr
but soon divorced him. The house is
now used as museum for Revolu
tionary relics and is in the care of the
Daughters of the American Revolu.
ton.
Old Dobbin Remembered.
To show the people Of New York
have not forgotten the horse. we are
now in sight of their Speedway, built
by the city at cost to the city of
over a million dollars mile. 1t is
TOUR and one-quarter miles in length.
Automobiles are not allowed on the
Speedway. II is for the special use OF
drivers Of fast horses.
10 give you some idea of New
!, iorks water problem, we were shown
Lne place where the new Croton aque.
duct passes under the river in the
form Of q siphon, 307 feet under the
bed of the river. 1t then rises 400 feet
to the top Of the hill The aqueduct is
II feet d, 1diapaafer ~ miles long,
and drains 900 SQUARE miles of terri.
tory upstate, and has a capacity or
600,000,000 gallons in "a hours. Just
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-01

Grants Tomb has come into view.
built at a cost OF sos. 900. in memory
of General Grant Our party had Wis
tied the tomb q day or so before TAX.
ing the steamer trip. In the center
under the dome are the bodies Of
General and Mrs. Grant, the structure
Is a beautiful one of reinforced con.
crete. all finished in marble inside,
Owing TO tine limited land space on
Manhattan Island, 1900 school chill
dren have their playground on the
roof OF the building. The iron fencs
on the edge of the building is some ten
feet high, and it is so arranged that
the children cannot climb up and fail
over the edge. and they are as safe
there as though they were on the
ground.
In passing under the rivers on the
subway one is not conscious of the
fact, except that you have a little full
ness in the ears, and the trip is over
with before you realize that ;here Is
anything unusual
1t is estimated that there are $780,
000 people who live in the suburbs OF
New York and who come into Man
haitian every day for business. These
people are known as commuters. Now
adays when a commuter misses a
train by which he promised his wife
to return, he does not worry any more.
He catches it when he gets home.