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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22
Several Cases Of Pneumonia In r

Several Cases Of Pneumonia In Town.
Several cases of pneumonia have
developed in town within the past few
days. The latest are Inez Baker,
young daughter of E. w. Baker, and
Gale Liston, young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. B. Liston. Both are reported to be
improving.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22
Reception for New Members.

The members Of the Christian
church will hold reception for the
new members who recently came into
the church at the revival meeting con-
Quoted by Rev. W. e. Pierce.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

The American league schedule
shows that Philadelphia is still con.
sidered member of the league.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Les Darcy, popular hero, has fur
Their cinched his claims to hero.wor-
ship by running out of a fight with
Mike Gibbons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

And what's more, the Athens sport
fans said it was the best game that
has been played on the big college
floor this season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Cold feet may be all right in ice.
boat racing, but they don't get very
far in The prize ring.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22
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The University started her trip with
the right kind of behavior, winning
last night from Ohio university by a
score of 81 to 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

A six.day bicycle racer got splinters
in his hand, Didn't know bicycle
rider had time to scratch his head.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Coach Buckley has his men in fine
shape for the trip tomorrow and il
ne doesn't lead them to victory
there's no abb he can spring.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

The way the high school looked last
night, when they didn't have to work,
il looks bad for their opponents at
Buckhannon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Personals.
George Martin, OF Helen's run, was
a business visitor here on Wednesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

A. city may become famous by over.
coming great obstacles. Chicago gets
past q big fire and now promises to
recover from a six-day bicycle race.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Guyandotte Club Coffee, a eombina.
lion Of the finest coffees srown-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22
SPRING POEM.

a pitching recruit from the bushes
flew.
Hs stayed two weeks and then back
he new.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

The high school is expecting to beat
Grafton tomorrow night worse than
they beat Elkins last night. They'll
probably do It.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22
West Vlrelnlan.

Hartley's won two games from the
wholesalers in the second match at
the sY.n Hawkins had high single of
l5s and high total of 39S.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Address all solutions to Sporting
Editor, The West Virginian.
There is no catch in the problem.
IL Is based upon playing rules of tho
game and the plays mentioned in the
problem bave occurred in ball games
and are liable to occur any time.
The problem was compiled for The
West Virginian by Billy Evans, great.
est umpire in the world and America s
greatest authority on the interpreta.
ton of baseball rules.
Evans considers the problem one of
the best that has ever been worked
out.
The West virginian will print the
correct solution February 81. All so.
lutions must reach The West Virgin.
ian office by midnight, February %,
and the names of fans sending in the
winning solutions will be published
February 2S.
For the best solution SIS will be paid
and for the next two one dollar each.
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doubtful if the U. S. courts will have
any better success.
Gunbost Smith lost another fight.
AS loser Gunboat seems to be the
champion.
a woman picks Carl Morris as the
next champion New If Jim Jeffries
will pi X him he car give up fighting
as hopeless Job
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Now, Fans, altogether,
Today The West Virginian Tits the
baseball lid for 1917 with a baseball
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Milwaukee promoter says he will
ask the courts 10 make Les Darcy fight
him. The Australian military author.
5Eiea couldn't make him fight 80 til
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Mrs. Wayne Nay, of clarksburg, is
tho guest of relatives in the city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

a sIx-day bicycle racer mlgmt pc
worse of. He might be rassler.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

doubtful if the U. S. courts will have
any better success.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-22

Gunboat Smith lost another fight.
AS loser Gunboat seems to be the
champion.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10
REV.L. P. WARDLAW CLAIMS
MRS. POUND FORTH BRIDE

bride and groom before the departure
on belated train.
Mrs. Wardlaw is the widow of the
late B. B.. Pound and has been faith
full and devoted church worker in this
community. She reared her family
here and with her late husband &C
cumulated a comfortable fortune in
property in this community and in
Crisp county Many friends over a
wide territory will wish her every hap
pfness.
Rev. Mr.. Wardlaw, as presiding ell
der of the Cordele district, won many
friends He has been Methodist di-
vine of more than ordinary note and
has served various charges over the
state where he always endeared him
self to the entire community.
1t is very probable that as soon as
the year is finished in the charge in
Macon, Mr.. and Mrs Wardlaw will re.
turn to Cordele to live.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

AT noon today Rev. ]. P. Wardlaw,
formerly presiding elder of the Cordele
District for the South Georgia Con-
ference, but now pastor of the First
Street Methodist church in Macon,
vas married to Mrs. Fannie Pound,
the ceremony being performed at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. John S.
Pate on Twelfth avenue. Rev. Walter
inthony, pastor of the Methodist
church, performed the ceremony. The
couple left in the afternoon to make
heir home in Macon.
The return of Rev. Wardlaw was
l surprise to many of his friends and
Until he confided the secret late yes
erday, only two or three very close
friends knew what was his mission.
The wedding took place before many
# his friends knew of it, but they
lad time to greet him and express a
fish for happy welded life for both
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Missionary Society held it's reg
liar monthly meeting at the Metho
list church Monday afternoon at 800
o'clock. large number attended, and
It was an occasion of unusual inter
est. Mrs. w. F. Smith, wife of the
new Presiding Elder of the Cordele
District, led the devotional exercises,
and gave an earnest talk. After a
short business session the newly elect,
ed officers were installed by Mrs. w. F.
Smith.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10
FAMILY REUNION.
ljj5llN!l Ispagit H9ftIItb&I III bthhh ssto

ttSflfNif irRHr7Hsi P'itfI sssFTt nv FfTTr -
attend the celebration of his mothers
S7th birthday, and family reunion
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Speight's daughter, Mrs. 0. P. Swear
ingen, near Vienna, attended by seven
children. A sumptuous dinner has
been prepared for the occasion. Those
attending will be Mrs. Laura Swear,
ingen of Vienna, Mrs. j, H. Thorpe, OF
Byromville, Mrs. Emily Pope of Pine
hurst, Mrs. o. P. Swearingen, S. l.. and
w. P. Speight Of Unadilla, and j. N.
Speight Of Cordele.
Though passed the age when one
is usually active and in good health,
Mrs Speight is able to get about the
house and assist in the household du-
ties. She is, in robust health for one
of her age.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

CLASS RECITAL IN MUSIC.
The music class of Mrs. George Bal
lenger gave a musical programme
monthly. Parents and friends of pu-
pills are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Following is the programme given
recently:
Duet: Benedict March-Atherton-
Evelyn Bulloch Mamie Louise Harris.
Solo: Flower Song-Evans- Mabel
Kennedy.
Solo: Dancing Doll-Martin-Bois-
clair Kiker.
Duet and Chorus: Can't You Hear
Me Calling-Mome-Mildred Harris,
Evelyn Bulloch and six girls.
Solo: Wayside Flowers-Fngel-
Annie Berta Diffee
Solo: Mary Gold March-Composed
by Mary Ballenger-Mary Ballenger.
Duet: .. Aroganaise -Masseuett-
Jewel Bulloch, Elsie Williams
Solo: Valse Grasicuse-Tecktoniu
-Eusie Pearl Jones.
Solo: Success--Blackmann-Ethel
Diffee
Solo: Dance of TIL Flowers-Engel
Mildred Harris.
Solo: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Mcdonald.
Song: In the Sweet Long Ago
Heath-Mildred Churchwell.
Solo: Coronado Valse-Ewen-Au-
drey Dekle.
Solo: Grand Valse Caprice-Engel-
mann-Malnie Lourie Harris.
Duet -. Sounds from the Ohio-Behr
-Estelle Harder, Jane Howell.
Chorus: The Manager Cradles a
King-Seward-by Glass.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

Among the Cordele Citizens who are
1t Albany in attendance upon the Uni
ed States court, most of whom are
Interested in the Miller bankruptcy
ase, are j. A. Littlejohn, L. L. Davis
VI R. Brown, S. Catchings, R. D.
Boulware, Judge D. A. r. Crum, ].
Gordon Jones, o. T. Cover and Others
J. J. Williams, j. M. WitheringtOn
md Pearson Ellis were among those
ummoned to Albany as witnesses in
he United States court in the Miller
Bankruptcy case.
Mesdames H. X. Fem, Ray Fem
nd o. S. Bazemore, left Tuesday for
Savannah, where they will be the
guests for several days of Mrs. Alice
Minis.
Miss Lizzie Russell is visiting her
1rother, Dr. Russell at Fitzgerald.
Miss Lucy Mae Todd returned Mon
lay to continue her teaching in the
;chool at Hatley.
J. E. Pound, who has position with
he Lamar, Taylor e Riley Drug COM
oany in Macon, spent the week end
With Mrs. Pound, and her relatives.
friends of Mr.. Pound regret that he
las been confined to his bed from
sickness for several days.
Miss Henderson of Vienna, who has
,een the guest of Miss Mary Near
hur, returned Monday afternoon to
Ter home.
Mrs. w. C. Winfree and little son.
Woodson, and Miss Frances Winfree
returned several days ago from a
rtsit to Mr. and Mrs. Vrieze, parents
isit to Mr.. and Mrs Vrieze at Jack
j0nville.
Rev. ]. A. Harmon was in the city
for a short time Monday en- route to
his home at Macon from Nashville,
where he had been attending an edu
cational meeting.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

The limit of the carrying power Of
thunder is about fifteen miles, while
thirty miles is not regarded as far for
the sound of big battle to travel.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

The practice of filteripg air for cool
ing electrical machinery through wa
ter curtains to exclude dust is growing
in facor in England.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10
THE WILL AND THE WAY.

You have heard it from your child
~ hood, @'f.@
&. You've been taught it from your
- youth;
: You have learned it in the wild wood,
g. And have found it very truth,
Where there's will, there's way"
So, muster all your manhood,
.s Put behind it all your force;
For in life you soon will find it,
You will need to make your course.
Give your will living purpose,
Lend it force to stick and stay;
For in later life you'll find it
Requisite to make your way.
"A M. S.
T. ]. whatley Of Warwick was
visitor in Cordele Sunday
Friends of Mrs. j. A. Dorman will
regret to learn that she is quite sick.
Roscoe Benson of Atlanta is visiting
his father, w. D. Benson.
Mrs. Howard Neisler has returned
to her home in Reynolds after visit
of several days to homefolks.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mckenzie, Wv
ian Lyman and Joe Walters spent
Sunday with friends in Oglethorpe.
c. A. Minis of Unadilla was visiting
in the city during the first part of
the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Hector Cameron of
Eastman announce the birth of a
daughter born Sunday, January 7.
Mrs, Grentham and daughters of
Vienna arrived in the city Wednesday
to make their home. They are occu-
plying a residence on Fifteenth ave-
nue..
Hon. e. X. Wilcox of Valdosta, an
attorney in the Harwell bankruptcy
case in the U. S. court in Albany was
in Cordele Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Olivia Riley of Reynolds was
the guest during the past week of her
brother, C. C. Montfort. She return
ed to her home Sunday.
Capt. F. L. Pride, of Panacea
Springs, Fla arrived in the citv Sun
day to- be the guest for the week OF
his sister, Mrs. Harris and other rel
atives.
NEAL-MASON.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Neal, of Carnes-
vile, announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Lillian Frances, to Mr.. Guy Tur-
ner Mason of Montezuma.
Dr. and Mrs. j. W. Elliott and j. f.
Zachary and family are now occupying
the residence on Eleventh avenue, ad-
iacent to the Suwanee hotel, which
has formerly ben occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe c. Fem and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. K. Hecht, OF
Columbus, announce the birth of
son. Mrs. Hecht was formerly Miss
Sadie Berg, of this city, and is
daughter of P. M. Berg. The Chris
tening will be held Sunday, and
large number of friends of the family
will gather for the occasion and IN
duIge in the customary feastlng and
merry-making. Mr.. Berg will attend.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10
u. D. c. MEETING.

U. D. C. MEETING.
The regular meeting of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy will be held
at the home of Mrs. ]. B. Pate Thurs
day afternoon, January IS, at 3 o'clock,
the guests of Mrs. Pate and Mrs. A.
L. Macarthur.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

Rev., Walter Anthony and Rev. w.
F. Smith returned this afternoon from
Oglethorpe where they have been in
abundance for the past two days at
the Preachers Institute Of the Cordele
District.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

day in COrdele on business.
Lee Adams of Vienna spent Monday
in Cordele on business.
Bart Hill of Rebecca was here on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. N. Moses is visiting for sew
eral days at Richland.
t. E. Fletcher spent Tuesday in
Moultrie on business.
James Moran left Sunday for Amer
icus to resume his studies.
Luther Crawford of Macon is visit
ing his aunt. Mrs. C. L. Lifsey.
]. J. Willis of Macon was in the
city Monday the guest of friends.
Miss Jurelle Little returned Monday
to Cairo where she is teaching in the
public schools.
Miss Nellie Daniels of Forsyth is
spending the week as the guest of Mrs.
T. NJ Cocker.
J. w. Walters left Monday morning
cor weeks business trip to Ameri-
Gus and Plains.
]. R. Killen will leave Friday for
albany to be in attendance upon the
Iarwell case.
Miss Mildred Bivins left today for
Macon where she will spend several
lays visiting relatives.
gsEssssTgEnE ~ VI S glSssA
Dr.. and Mrs. NJ r. Smith announce
he birth of a daughter, and she has
>een named Ann Kilby.
T. M. Furlow of Americas spent
Tuesday in Cordele on business for
he Read Phosphate Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. U. Starr and little
laughter left Tuesday for Talbotton
where they will make their home.
Gordon Statham. salesman for the
5adillac automobile, of Atlanta was in
'ordele Tuesday morning on business
Mrs. R. E. Cook left Tuesday to &C
company Mr. Cock on his trip through
outh Georgia for the following week
Mrs. Fannie Hyde will leave Friday
spend several days with her daugh
| rer. Mrs. Hector Cameron in Eastman
Mrs. George Swearlngen of Vienna
spent Tuesday in Cordele the guest Of
her brother, ]. n. Speight and family
B. P. O'Neal of Macon, was in at
| tendance Tuesday afternoon upon the
meeting of directors of the Cordele Ma
| tional bank.
Mrs. Boatright will arrive in the
city tonight from Indiana to spend
several weeks with her son, F. G
! opH for mil
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. King announce
the birth of a son whom they have
named James Neil Mr.. and Mrs King
are occupying apartments with Mrs
Golden on Fourteenth avenue.
Mrs. J. E. Williams of DOWelltoWn,
Tenn, who has been the guest Of her
son, A. o. Williams, and wife, has re
turned to her home. She spent week
as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will
liams.
A. S. Johnson spent the week end in
Cordele, joining Mrs. Johnson, who
has been the guest of her mother, Mrs.
M. S. Scott. They returned Monday
to their home at DeSoto.
Attending physicians are doubtful
of the recovery of John Bradd well
known Cordele mechanic, who is seri-
ously sick at his home from the after
effects of pneumonia. That his con-
dition is slowly declining is the re-
port from his bedside.
$
Jack Stansell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. I. Stansell, aged 16, is seriously ill
at the home of his parents from hem
morrhagic fever. His condition has
been critical for some days, though
the latest reports from his bedside
are that he is slowly recovering.
Miss Maggie Emma Coney, Walter
and Nanelle Coney left last week to
make their home in Unadilla. They
have numerous friends in Cordele who
regret their leaving the city and wish
for them all happiness in their new
home.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

With some men pay day is an Incl
dent. With others it is an event.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10
ATTENTION u. D. c.

A meeting of the Daughters of the
Confederacy is called for Tuesday at
ternoon January 16, at 3 o'clock at
the home of the President. Business
of importance Is scheduled.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

If wishes were automobiles, beggars
might kick for airships.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10
AT THE PALACE
TOMORROW
Ann Pennington

in a novel and fascinating
comedy-drama of circus life.
Bring the kids to this one.
"The RAINBOW PRINCESS"
Added Attraction:
"The VALUE OF A LIFE"
Two part educational feature
showing a winning fight
against the great White
PIague-one everybody ought
to see.
FRIDAY
& The Famous Fairbanks Sis
ters in a Mutual Masterpiece,
1.-THE FLYING TWINS"
18th Episode Peg O. The Ring
SATURDAY
Second episode of "The Girl
From Frisco"
1.-THE TURQUOISE. MINE
MYSTERY"
This is great.
e. "THE IRONY OF JUSTICE
Last instaIment of Who's
Guilty series.
Ford Weekly.
5 and 10c
Telephone 264-J
Palace Theatre
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

Rev. ]. A. Harmon was in the city
Tor short time Monday en- route to
his home at Macon from Nashville,
where he had been attending an edu-
cational meeting.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-10

Miss Maggie Emma Coney, Walter
and Nanelle Coney left last week to
make their home in Unadilla. They
have numerous friends in Cordele who
regret their leaving the city and wish
for them all happiness in their new
home.
Evening journal., 1917-10-23
UPHOLD CHANCELLOR
IN Insurance Case
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. Oct. 23.-At the Oc-
tober term OF The Supreme Court, sit
ting here today, a decree was handed
down in the case OF the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company, George H.
McGovern, administrator OF Mary O..
McGovern. deceased. and George H..
McGovern, administrator OF Isaac J..
Gllkey, deceased, VS.. Elizabeth A.
ODonnell. being an appeal and a
cross appeal from he Court OF Chan
Gerry OF New Castle county relating
10 insurance policies on the life Of
Isaac J. Gilkey.
The opinion Of the court, which was
unanimous, affirmed the decision OF the
chancellor in dlsposlng OF the sums OF
money due under the two policies IN
question IN favor Of Elizabeth A.
ODonnell In one instance and In favor
OF George II. McGovern, administrator
OF Mary C. McGovern. in the second In
stance.
The court also ordered the costs In
the case taxed against the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and George II.
McGovern and the cause remanded TO
the court below TO reform the decree
with the Judgment Of the court. TWO
other cases growing out OF the same
case were affirmed by the Supreme
Court today.
Evening journal., 1917-10-23
CHANGERS Will CONFER
WITH MARKET COMMITTEE

A class Of eight members was re-
ceived by Diamond state Grange at
their meeting at Stanton last night The
eight new members are Mr. and Mrs.
William d. Reynolds. Mr.. and Mrs.
Irwin Whiteman, Miss Grace Haw-
thorne, Miss Ethel Hawthorne. Leroy
Hawthorne end Alice Wollaston. The
degree team OF Diamond State Grange
conducted the initiation.
Announcement was made that a Hal
lowe'en party Will be held by the mem
bers OF the grange at the home OF
Thompson Eastburn, on next Monday
evening. The following committee was
appointed: Elizabeth Little, Alyorta
Dickey. Edna Chambers. Sara Boyce
Mhit6man ard Henry E9siburn. .s
10 was also announced that twenty
members 81 Diamond states Grunge VIII
receive the NTH degree at special
meeting OF Pomona Grange to be held
m The Masonic Hall at Newport on
Thursday evening About 100, includ-
ing members from other oranges, viii
receive that degree then. A special
meeting Of the executive OF Pomona
Grange Will be held at The same time
Al that meeting a special committee u
confer with the Mayors market com.
mittee Will be appointed. This is beine
done by the grangors by request OIL
Mayor Lawson.