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The Holly chieftain., 1917-09-21
INTERESTING NOTES OF
THE GRADE DEPARTMENT
Little Items OF News About The
Grade Schools

Ask Colin Wilson if he likes to
sit OH the teachers lap.
Grace Oyler Of Hutchinson,
Kansas entered the 9Th grade Mon
day morning.
The Domestic Science Department
are serving l0c lunches at the High
School building.
The Eight Grade Arithmetic class
is now working in percentage which
seems to cause them much grief.
Barton White and Colin Wilson
got free rides on the Merry-gO round
last week for carrying water.
Several of the Hartman pupils are
attending the Department of the
Holly School. They go to and from
school in cars.
The eight grade boys had a laugh
Oh the girls in Agriculture today,
but YOU just wait boys our time is
coming in Grammer.
The girls of the 7th and sth grades
are planning to organize Girls
Scout Club" with Miss Barnes for
their leader. Details of Club will
be given next week
The pupils of the 7th Grade Geo
graphy are making Bulletin
Board of War pictures that are
helpful in Geography.
Ola Snyder OF the Sth grade is
showing great talent as news re
porter. She will be OF great use
when the war breakes out.
One Of the Giant Stride ropes
broke while Ruby Young was swing
ing. There was no serious injuries,
however, and Ruby got up laugh
| ing.
The play ground work has been
well organized this year and every
thing seems to be going without
friction under Miss Carlson's super
! MS M: 1bner swan sisiteo osr
department last week in the inter
ests of her daughter Mary who en-
tered our ranks for the first time
this fall.
The 9Th Grade We're sorry to loose
Guy Hargroves from our ranks this
week. He is planning to attend the
Beet Ranch School and drive Mrs
Robinson's car.
Marceille Jones spent the week
end this week on the Pierce farm
The 7th Grade has large enroll
ment this year. Thus far we have
had very few absences.
The upper grades are contemplat-
ing a half-holiday at the end of the
first month if they succeed in get
ting SO per cent attendance. The
9th grade is working hard for the
hOnors
The 5th grade started an auto
mobile contest in arithmetic last
week, with Georgia Wilson and
Ruth Conklin as their captains. Up
to date the contest is very interest
ing because Friday morning Ruth's
wheel barrows got in the lead of
the Ford Cars.
A cotton seed in some unknown
way got planted on the school
lawn. The plant thru the summer
has grown about two feet 1T is
a very interesting plant to watch
because each day it teaches us
something new. There will be cot
ton on. it in few weeks if the frost
does not get it.
The eight grade agriculture class
are at the present time much inter
ested in the sprouting of seeds. We
plant many different kinds of seed
under similar conditions to see
which will sprout the quickest.
Miss Geron seems to know how to
make the work most interesting for
u.s.
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The Holly chieftain., 1917-09-21
Presbyterian Church

Church and Sunday School SER
vice at 1920. sThe Abundant Life"
will be the subject of the sermon by
the Pastor, the Rev. Wiley K.
Wright Evening Service at 7:30.
Subject of the sermon, Three Ways
To The Savior" Special music. A
cordial welcome to all.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-09-21

For Sale-New Ellington piano
player, in extra fine fumed oak case.
A bargain If taken at once. Inquire
Of N. E. Berry.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-09-21

Willard Berry was laid up the
first Of the week with q lame back.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-09-21
PRol1nEN1 HOLLY COUPLE
lGA1AI1D LAST SUNDAY
Yarusst D. Shirley And Miss Mary
Irene johnson United In
Marriage

season took place Sunday afternoon
when Mr.. Earnest D. Shirley and
Miss Mary Irene Johnson were
united in the Holy bonds of we'd
lock. The wedding was quiet
unostentious affair and only few,
OF the very near friends OF the cen
tracting parties were present when
the Rev. Wiley X. Wright, spoke
the words that made them man
and wife.
To say, that Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley
begin their life with the well wishes
and happy regards Of their friends
would be stating the case very mild
ly indeed as both are exceptional
ly popular In Holly and surround
ing community.
Mr. Shirley has been Holly fix
ture for the past several years and
while his folks live just across the
Kansas line in Hamilton county, we
can not feel but that Shirley is q
Colorado product and he numbers
his friends by his acquaintance.
Earnest is young man who tries
no pretence on affection in his deal
ings or his contact with his &C.
quaintance. He is straightforward.
square and dependable and for the
past several years has been connect
ed with the banking institution of
our little city. Having served for
several years as cashier Of the First
National Bank but later going to
the Holly State Bank where he ia
now working In like capacity and
is recognized as young man pos
sessed OF an admirable amount of
energy, business tact and Judgment
and one who is certain to make his
mark well up on the ladder OF life.
He has beautiful home all prepar-
ed for his bride in the west part Of
town where they will be at home to
their many friends after October the
first.
Mrs. Shirley is the charming and
accomplished daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Henry johnson, OF Alto
Pass, Illinois, but for the past few
years has been resident OF our
little city where she has been EN-
plOyed in the Mountain State Tele
graph & Telephone Offices, in the
capacity Of chief operator and where
she has made many friends and
warm supporters. She is q young
lady endowed with an lextremly
pleasing manner and winning way
and has been quite popular in the
church ad society circles of our city.
Attractive. pleasant and capable
she is well fitted to preside over the
new home with becoming grace and
dignity.
The Chieftain considers 1t privi-
ledge and honor to extend to Mr..
and Mrs. Shirley the heartiest and
kfndest Of wishes. and to announce
at the same time that they are to
continue as residents of the best
town In the State of Colorado.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

little Misses Martha Cody and Hazel
Zimmerman entered, bearing white
satin ribbons forming the aisle for
the bridal party. They wore dainty
dresses of white lingerie, deliberately
embroidered.
Miss Alice Ruth Zimmerman, of
Plains, sister of the groom, was the
oily brides maid. She wore beautiful
gown of silver cloth, over which was
draped white silk net, bound in silver
On the skirt was a founce of deep
silver lace. She carried an arm cluster
Of Easter lilies, tied with white tulle.
Miss Fedora Hill, the maid of honor,
entered next. She wore a dainty silk
net, trimmed in silver. The bodice was
fashioned of irrirescent sequins, with
touches of silver lace. Her flowers were
an arm boquet of Easter lilies.
Preceding the bride was her neice.
little Miss W. Cook, who bore the ring
in the center of large Easter lily.
Her dainty frock was of embroidered
lingerie.
The bride entered next with her
father, by whom she was given in
marriage. At the altar, they were met
by the groom and his best man, Mr..
Louis Zimmerman, of Plains Before
a beautiful altar of white against a
background of green palms and white
candles the ceremony was performed
by DR. L. R. Christie.
The brides gown was, true to ira
dition, of satin. 1t was fashioned on
loose lines, falling gracefully from her
shoulders, and fitting slightly to the
petit figure of the bride. An over drap-
cry of Duchess lace fell from the bod :
ice to the bottom of the skirt. In the
back large train of satin fell from
the shoulders, being deliberately en-
broidered in seed pearls. The bridal
veil was laid in plaits around the back
ow her couture and held in place by
a wreath of orange blossoms which en-
circled her head. She carried gor-
geous boquet Of brides roses, shower
ed with valley lilies.
Immediately after the ceremony, an
informal reception was held in honor
of the bride and groom, and number
Of the brides friends assisted in serv-
ing punch and ices to the guets. The
color scheme of green and white was
carried out in the cream and cake. The
Punch bowl, which was placed in the
front porch was surrounded with fire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
Cut Off

CUT OFF, Ca, April 26.-Mrs. B. S
Barton, of Wilston, Fla. spent the past
week here with Mrs. r. H. Stubs.
Mrs. j. D. M. Wicker returned home
Saturday, after a weeks stay with heI
son, David Wicker, and family, near
Montezuma.
H. L. Harris, who has been with the
Marines" for the past two years. re-
turned home Saturday afternoon for a
visit with his parents.
Mrs. r. j. Holloway, Mrs. E. w.
Cocker, Mrs. R. H. Stubs and Mrs. D.
B. Barton motored to Ideal last Thurs
day. While there they were the guests
CT Prof. and Mrs. D. e. Pennington.
Miss DAME Wicker and Watson
Wicker spent Sunday at Spaulding, the
guests of F. NJ Pennington and family.
Mrs. ]. D. M. Wicker and Mrs. Add
Wicker left Monday evening for AL
bany, where they were called to the
bedside of their sister, Mrs. Fortune
Farmer, who is critically i'll.
Miss Beulah Pennington was the
weekend kuest of Miss Effie Perry
near Montezuma.
Mrs. j. B. Rouse is again able to be
out, after her recent illness, much to
the qualification of her friends.
A. F. Pennington was the weekend
guest of Herbert Pennington near
Montezuma.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl. Stubs and chill
dren and Mrs. D. B. Barton spent Sat
urday afternoon at Spalding with
friends.
Miss Dannie Wicker entertained a
few couples at her home ON Friday
evening. At late hour tempting re-
freshments were served by the hostess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
Pretty Wedding of Miss Allen
AndMr. Worthy on Last Night

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth AL
len, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee AL
len to Benjamin Worthy, Jr.. which oc-
Cured last night at the home Of the
bride on College street, proved to be
cre of the most beautiful events Of
its kind occurring in Americas this
season, during which so many brilliant
weddings have taken place.
The imposing Allen residence was
handsomely decorated for the occas-
ion, the broad verandah having been
transformed into a bower of beauty by
the use of smilax, roses, ferns, palms
and Towering plants. The interior of
the home showed the effect of careful
attention in the arrangement Of the
decorations. The wall of the rooms
on the first floor were hung with
milax, making delightful background
for the brilliant costumes of the bril-
dal party and guests. Pink Killarney
roses were used with delightful eff
feet
The parlor, wnere the ceremony was
performed. was attractively decorated
with smilax. palms and ferns, while
tie altar, draped all in white, was
fianked by two tall vases of easter ILL
les.
Just before the ceremony, Miss
Melva Clark sang Because" and AT
pawning," accompanied on the piano
by Miss Lallie Carter.
Rev. Lansing Burrows, D. D., pre-
ceded the bridal party to the altar and
awaited their approach, while little
Misses Vivian Jones and Elizabeth
Poole, dressed in gowns of silver cloth
and tulle, and bearing silver baskets
OF sweet peas and valley lilies, enter
ed the parlor just in advance of the
bride.
Miss Annie Lucille Allen, sister Of
the bride, acted as maid of honor and
entered the parlor alone, dressed in 4
beautiful gown of pink taffeta, with
tulle and carrying pink rosebuds and
valley lilies.
The bride entered on the arm of her
father, and on reaching the altar was
met by the groom with his best man,
Kinchen Worthy.
The impressive ceremony was then
performed by DR.. Burrows, while Miss
Carter softly rendered the ''Barcarolle"
from the "Taies OF Hoffman"
Immediately following the ceremony.
the newly welded pair were rendered a
eception, receiving the congratulations
of the guests, after which the dining
room was thrown open. disclosing the
tables beautifully decorated with smi-
lax and pink Killarney rosebuds in
rases. During the reception Miss Mar
thena Bivins and Miss Ruth Britton
served punch on the verandah.
At the brides table were seated the
bride and groom, Miss Annie Lucille
Allen, Miss Lallie Carter, Miss Melva
Clark. Miss Elizabeth Brown, Miss
Mary Eliza Sheppard, Miss Caroline
Worthy, Messrs. Lee Allen, Kinchen
Worthy. Gordon Howell, Eugene Bailey
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
Pumps and Sport Shoes
Now claim attention

Footwear that have been created to give certain
distinction and touch of individuality not be obtained
in Pumps and Sport shoes of the ordinary kinds.
Everything points to immense white and
with the scarcity of shoes and the great demand urge
YOU to buy early. Three weeks from stocks will be
badly broken and may mean disappointment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
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met an old man. Along the way
through many weary day
Have in silence travelled Many
came with me; they
Have thought at times that was proud
and supercilious, though,
That was not so-for was difident and
timid and 1 hid behind
The mask of GOODNESS, but in self-de-
Tense l mind
Me now of hundreds whom knew,
most casualty, if pleasantly,
but, oh,
They did not read my heart, nor did I
warm them in sympathy
AS close and cordial as 1 oftimes wish
ed it might have been-and we,
They all and I, were friendly-yet not
friends in close
And intimate relation; 1 loved them all
and they loved me
But it was not the deep. confding faint
full love one knows
When one has looked into the eyes of
fellow-sufferers, the eyes Of
those
Who have tasted bitter cups And
so, and So
I have had all these scores of friends
and yet no FRIEND
To whom could unbosom all the bur-
den of my secret heart,
Whose inmost sacredness of life l
might have looked upon-to go
Then to the world and of it's secrets
and its sorrows show
No sign of intimacy Now, in this
sense, unto the end
OF human life 1 go1yet innocent OF
Friendships finer part.
d. G. Bickers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

Dan Chappell and John Wheatley
The table was covered with hand
some cloth of Cluny lace, with a
large basket of roses as the center
piece, while at each place was pink
bud
The favors were pink baskets adorn.
ed with small silver horseshoes and
filed with rice.
An elaborate four-course luncheon
was served to the guests, Miss Mar
garet Wheatley, Miss Genevieve Pra-
tier, Miss Anna Murray. Miss Leta
Merritt and Miss Sans, of Atlanta, as
sisting in the serving.
A most attractive feature of the
brides cake, done is white in the
shape of a huge heart, decorated with
easter and valley lilies, while small
individual cakes we're placed before
each guest. iced in pink roses and
valley lilies.
After the LUNCHEON the bride appear
ed in a going-away gown of gray, with
an embroidered Japanese toque to
match and the bridal party accompan-
led the young couple TO the Cen
trail of Georgia railroad station, where
at 10:4O they left for Atlanta to spend
several days attending grand opera.
On their return Mr.. and Mrs. Worthy
will be at home on Hancock avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
CARD OF THANKS.

l wish to express my heartfelt thanks
to the Masons, Companions, Knights
Templar, Shriners, order of the East
ern Star, and to all of my friends who
so kindly administered to my wants
during my recent illness. All were so
kind in sending me beautiful flowers,
fruits and in offering assistance in
every way. l wish also to thank the
Superintendent of the Hospital and to
the nurses who gave me every atten-
ton possible during my stay at the
hospital. l could not have been cared
for better. God will remember all OF
them for their many kindnesses to me
during my affliction. Mr.. and Mrs. b.
o. jennings also join me in expressing
thanks s. A. JENNINGS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
Birth OF the Nation.

An early attraction at the Opera
House will be d. w. Grifith's wonder
ful production THE Birth Of Ma
ton" which begins its engagement on
Monday, May 2Sth. This mighty spec
tacle has turned the theatre records
of American topsy-turvy. 1t holds the
long distance runs in New York, Bos-
ton, Chicago, Los Angeles and San
Francisco to date and is making
triumphant tour which is causing more
comment than anything ever undertake
en- In drama of this country hereto
fore. It is story of American history
showing the rise and fall of slayary
this country and the terrible suffering
that was endured before a solution OF
this problem was reached. It is not so
much history as it is drama and re-
nance in a new form of expression
with an operate accompaniment in
the way Of symphonic score which
shows the poper of blending the two
in this unique projection. Nothing
like it was ever seen before. Nothing
its equal is likely to be accomplished
again until d. W. Griffith has time to
select another theme for his genius OF
expression.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
MARRIAGE OF MISS CODY
AND MIR. ALVIN ZIMMERMAN

A beautiful marriage of last evening,
centering the interest of countless
friends. was that of Miss Alice Cody,
elder daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. E.
Cody, and Mr.. Alvin Jennings Thinner
man, of Plains, which took place at the
suburban home of the brides parents
at Columbus.
Eight-twenty was the hour set for
tie ceremony. Preceding this, Mrs.
Mac Dexter sang "At Dawning." At
the first strains of the wedding march
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26

Mr. Zimmerman is a member OF one
of the most prominent families OF
Plains. Popular in business and Soc
ial circles. he has numerous friends
who are showering him with congratu-
lations and best wishes.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Zimmerman, Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar Zimmerman, Jr, of
Plains; Mrs. Matteau Davidson, of Ma
con; Mr.. George Strickland, of Con-
cord; DR.. B. J. Wise, Mr.. S. T. Wise,
Mr.. R. B. Evans, Mis- Agnes Thomas,
Miss Margaret Hudson, Mr.. Frank
Zimmerman, Mr. F. H. Zimmerman,
Mr.. L. D. Wise and Mr.. Tom Thinner
man, of Plains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
grant wild honeysuckle.

grant WIid honeySuckle.
Later in the evening the bride chang
ed her costume from a travelling suit of
navy blue, and they left on their bri-
dial tour to points of interest in Flor
ida. Upon their return they will make
their home in Plains.
Mrs. Zimmerman, as Miss Cody, was
enc of the most charming girls in Col
umbus. She has been educated N
schools in various parts of the South,
and she has acquired lovable char
acter which has been the secret of her
success in having so many friends. 1t
Is with sincere regret that her friends
see her leave Columbus to make her
home in another city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
Anthony Chapel

ANDREW CHAPEL. April 26.-The
Sunday school convention held here
Sunday, April Is, was well attended.
Among those from our community
shopping in Americas Saturday were
Mesdames. J. G.. King. Dora Walker,
Misses Elnor Stewart and Leola Jor-
dan.
Mrs. Harrison, of Americas, was the
guest of Mrs. R. j. Perry the latter
part of last week.
Miss Jewell Jordan. of Shiloh, re-
Gently visited Misses Lila and Britt
Echols.
Mrs. ]. c. Strange, who has been i'll,
is improving.
Miss Lois McGarrah, of near Amer
icus, was the guest of relatives here
last week.
The entertainment given at the Lewis
High school under the direction of
Miss Harrison, was decided success.
Mrs. VIM McGarrah was the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Perry last
week
Mrs. J. w. Weaver and Miss Matte
Kate Weaver spent Sunday With Mr..
and Mrs. w. D. Weaver.
Mr.. W. L. Reid and family were the
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Dykes at Englishville.
Mrs. T. j. Mott, Miss Christine Mott
and Master Rodolph Mott visited Mr.. J.
S. Mott near Andersonville recently.
Miss Lula Belle Weaver is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Roscoe Matthews, at
Smithville.
Miss Ruth Green spent Sunday with
Misses Lila and Britt Echols.
"The SisterhOOd of Bridget"
For the benefit of the church, local
talent will present at Lewis High
school on Friday evening, April q,
a farce in three acts, entitled "The
Sisterhood Of Bridget" Admission 10
and Is cents.
Synopsis of Incidents.
Act Thine, morning. Socialism
and plans for a dinner party. The
"rayhersal."
Act H.-Time, the following even
ing. The end of lovers quarrel.
The dinner in full swing.
Act III.-Time, same as Act II. My
lord calls. Mrs. Mason in trouble. The
announcement.
Cast of Characters.
Edward Mason, a wealthy stock
broker-G Grady Wimbush
Lord Curton, in search Of a wife
money-Marvin Weaver.
Ward Leighton, lieutenant of the
176th Regiment-Marcus Perry.
Mike McShan, driver of a milk wag-
on-Cleve Burt.
Timothy Rouke, house painter
Cleve Strange.
Jimmy Macrae, page at Mr. Mason's
Ben Tom Greene.
William, butler at Mr. Mason's-
Walter Strange.
Mrs. Mason, socialist and aesthetic
Mrs. r. J. Perry.
Elearor Mason, her daughter-Mrs.
W. H. Virgins.
Bridget, the cook--Lilla Echols.
Josie Riley, house maid-Britt Ech-
OILS.
Emma Hone, house maid-Ruth
Greene.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-26
IF YOU

are troubled with dandruff, itching
scalp, and your hair coming out, We
ask you to try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
SPORTS
DON'T CHUCK THAT BRICK
By BILLY SUNDAY fFamous EvanEeIigt)

don't like the cut of that guys
 The geezer you say it to passes it along. He says:
 T hear Jimmy whoziss is running out of line"
 The next customer says:
 What do you know bout Old Jim? I get it he's ducking the bulls!"
 And by the time this stuff gets around the block, they'll have Jim WhoZiss re- ported up at Sing Sing, facing the chair. And the guy that's responsible is you How do you feel about 1t?
 Why not put the old reverse English on your chat-spiller, if you must say something2 It will work out with just as much speed and power but the other way. If you pass it out that Jim's all sight, the first listened will shoot it along that Jim's a bear-cat and would give man his shirt. No. will slip the dope along that James is a prince-and the first thing you know, they'll be putting him up for the primary elections. And won't you feel lot better?
 The hammer is fine instrument in the hands of blacksmith But the ordinary citizen ought not to wield it, especially against the fellow who is out of the same cast.
 The horn is a lot better. My only objection to the horn Is that most people confine it's use to New Years eye, and don't blow it every day in honor of the chap next door,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-03
Final Month of Majors
 Begins With Giants and
 White Sor Setting Pace

three straight from New York and four straight from St. Louis Eighty-five hits were made by Rowland's men for total of 51 runs. while their oppon- ents were able to cross the plate only 19 times. Today Chicago won double header from Detroit.
 Boston. after dividing two games against Detroit, met Philadelphia in a fourgame series, winning three and tying one. Because (of the good work of the leaders. however. the Red Sox did not gain on Chicago. Cleveland and Detroit fought for the possession of third place the latter part of the week, but their series effected no change, nor did their weeks work, as each clut broke even in six games.
 New York continued to slump and on Friday, when it lost two games to | Washington, 1t dropped into sixth place. the Senators taking the lead in the second division. During the week Washington won three out of four.
 The weeks record in each league of games played, won and lost, with runs, hits and errors. including games of Saturday, September 1, is as fol lows.