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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-05
PASTORS 10TH
ANNIVERSARY

Rev. George Boddis celebrated his
tenth anniversary as pastor of the
First Baptist Church of Lambertville,
on Sunday last. The church was
beautifully decorated with flowers,
plants, and a large American flag,
and large congregation greeted
the pastor as he rose to open the
service. A short address was made
by deacon ]. P. Borden, who on be-
half of the ladies' of the church pre-
sented DR.. Boddis with a large bou-
quet of carnations and the church
showed its appreciation of the pastor
by raising his salary
The sermon in the morning was
review of the pastors ten years
ministry in Lambertville. DR.. Bod
dis stated that his pastorate had
been the longest in the history of
the First Baptist Church as it was
also the longest in his ministry. He
was ordained to the Baptist ministry
in Philadelphia, Pa, on June 10,
1894, since which time he had serv-
ed four churches.
During the ten years of his pas
torate many changes had taken place
in the First Baptist Church. Many
of the best families had moved to
other centres and many had passed
to their eternal reward. Among
these last had been Deacons Cooley
and Pierson and the treasurer of the
church, Isaac w. Holcomb. The
losses by removal and death had
been so many that they would be
sufficient to form a new congrega-
ton of considerable strength.
Notwithstanding these losses, there
was much in which to rejoice. The
church had made progress in many
directions. Through the efforts of
the Improvement Band and the La
dies Aid Society, two bands of
working Christian women of which
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-05
County Y. M. c. A. Convention.
GEORGE BODDIS.

The plans for the County Conven-
ton of the Hunterdon County Y. M.
c. A. have been completed and it
will be held in Lambertvile on the
evening of Thursday, April 18th.
The chief speaker will be William
Knowles Cooper, the general secre-
tary of the Association at Washing
ton, D. c. who VIII speak upon The
Association and the Present World
Situation"
The Convention will be held in
Centenary M. r. church at $50
O clock, Supper will be served to
delegates at sixty cents a plate and
delegations of men are being ar
ranged from all over Hunterdon
County. Tickets for the supper may
be secured from the members of the
county committee, or the Lambert
vile local committee, and any man
in the county interested in hearing
Mr.. Cooper or the other reports and
addresses is cordially invited to at
tend.
Among the other speakers who
are expected to be present are lead
ers and presidents of various boys
groups in the county, and Charles A.
Coburn. state secretary for Y. M. C.
A. work of Newark and B. R. Ryall,
state county work secretary.
The following men compose the
committee m charge of arrange
ments in Lambertville: F. A. Wood
ward, Charles D. McCracken, Charles
M. Dilts, Alfred l.. Crimson, Arthur
VanNatta and R. L. Thornton.
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dist preacher during the last years
of the life of Wesley. DR.. Boddis
was educated partly in England and
partly in America. In addition to
his English certificates he has seven
diplomas and is entitled to write
after his name the following degrees:
M. A., Phi. D., S. T. D., Lift. D.,
and LII. D. The last degree was
granted to him about one year ago
as a reward for the preparation of a
course of study on The Bible and
It's Teachings" to be used by nom
resident students after the Univer-
sity Extension method. The course
covers four years and consists of the
Scofield Reference Bible as the stan
dard textbook and nearly sixty
standard works covering the great
subjects of which the Bible treats.
DR.. Boddis prepared four years les
sons on the Bible and instruction
syllabus on each of the other text
hooks
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The financial support given to the
church had been all that could be
expected. During the ten years the
benevolences of the church had
doubled, all the expenses of the
church had been met and improve
ments had been made on the church
property.
Each year there had been addi-
lions to counterbalance the losses.
The pastor also stated that he had
endeavored in his ministry to give
his people the pure unadulterated
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in the libraries of several American
and Canadian Universities.
Believing that his strength lay in
the pulpit, the pastor had never re-
linquished his systematic studies,
but had during the course of his
ministry earned several University
degrees. The aim of his ministry
was to build up Christian character,
bring the impenitent to a know
ledge of the truth, and glorify the
Master whom he served.
The sermon in the evening was
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-04-05
THE CALL
OF FREEDOM"

The following Patriotic Song, to
be sung to the tune of 'Tipperary",
was written by the Rev. George
Boddis, of this city, to be used by
whom the tune is familiar and who
desire American words suitable to
the present crisis. We commend it
to the Patriotic Societies and all
others.
Hank! the dreadful war drums sounds,
The Standard is unfurled,
Stirring calls to Freedoms sons
Are ringing round the world;
Ger the earth the despot RACES
With relentless might
To bring the nations meath his sway.
To overthrow the right.
CHORUS:
We will march meath the Starry Banner.
Meath the red, white, and blue;
we Will light in the cause of freedom;
With loyal hearts and true.
Forward to the battle,
Onward every one
I'LL the last great tyrant' reign is ended,
And victory is won.
Is there one whose courage fails.
Who fears to face the foe?
Think of those who bled for US
And in their spirit go;
If the strength of Washington and
Lincoln's mighty powers
Abide with US we cannot fill
The victory will be ours.
CHORUS:
Heed poor Belgium's awful woes
And Serbia's bloody tears;
Poland's means, Armenia groans
Are ringing in our ears;
From depths of mighty Ocean
Children's voices rise,
And martyrs blood by tyrants shed
To heaven for vengeance cries.
CHORUS:
Ger US waves Columbia's flag,
We hear the trumpet blow;
Forward! IT'S our Country calls!
March, march against the foe
See the despot now is Keeling!
Soon his reign shall cease,
And the whole world rejoice once more
In friendship, love, and peace.
CHORUS:
GEORGE BODDIS.
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Red Cross Auxiliary Formed.

The Lambertville Auxiliary of the
Hunterdon County Chapter of the
American Red Cross was formed
Thursday evening, at a mass meet
ing held in the Presbyterian church.
The following officers were elected:
Chairman, Miss Emma 7. B. Runk;
vice chairman, Edgar w. Hunt;
secretary, Mrs. Leon T. Salmon;
treasurer, Lewis Bodine; executive
committee, Mrs. Charles Conover,
Charles M. DiIts, Mrs. John E. Mas
sey, Mrs. F. S. Northrup and Mrs.
Dominick Price. Miss Runk is in
the South at present, and should she
decline the craftsmanship, the officers
will select someone else.
Prof F. H. Scobey acted as chair
man of the meeting, and Sydney
Usher, of New York, was the speak
er of the evening. He came in place
of Albert w. Staubb, who was de-
tanned. and explained the purposes
of the work at length.
The Hunterdon County Chapter
has its headquarters in Pennington
where it was organized few weeks
ago.
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Gospel message, and had constantly
preached a full salvation through
Christ alone.
He had also aimed to promote
good citizenship and true patriot
ism. Love of country always went
hand in hand with true religion,
and he had aimed to explain what
our institutions implied. what were
our duties and privileges as citizens.
Many of his patriotic sermons had
had a wide circulation in printed
form and the lecture which he de-
livered on " England and America "
had been printed in Great Britain
and America and had been placed
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on the subject The Minister'S one
Theme" In this sermon the pastor
showed that the minister's one bust
ness was to preach Christ Crucified
to sinners of all ages and to preach
Him in such way as to lead them
to the Saviour. Both services closed
with the singing Of 'Blest be the tie
that binds"
DR.. Boddis is native of England.
He was born at Wolverhampton,
December "a, 1866. Converted at
the age of sixteen he began almost
Immediately to preach the Gospel.
He comes of a race of preachers.
His great-grandfather was Metho-
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any pastor might be proud, the
church building had been entirely
renovated and re-furnished at cost
of several thousand dollars. A new
parsonage had also been erected.
The entire membership had given
loyal support to the pastor and he
felt sure of place in the affections
of all. Both the pastor and his wife
wished to bear testimony that this
had been the happiest pastorate of
his entire ministry.
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LAMBERTVILLE, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, APRIL 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
TEAMS IN HICKEY OUTFIT REPORTED PLANNING ID QU|1 Special Meeting Is Called Following Rumors That Certain Clubs Will
 Secede

Chicago, October 29-Reports that three or four clubs of the American association plan to withdraw and merge with certain clubs in the International league caused President Hickey of the American asso- citation to issue call for conference of the club owners to be held in Milwau- kee next Sunday.
 'FTf the Indianapolis, Louisville and To- ledo club owners have decided to secede, it is only proper that we should know about ita Mir. Hickey said. q know nothing officially of these reports, but we shall expect at our Milwaukee con ference to have them either denied or admitted"
 President Hickey wants an explanation Iof the reported movement in advance of the annual meeting of the association, which is to be held in Louisville on No vember F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
FELL CITY

Pell City, October 29.-( Special )-Sixty- three negro selectmen from St. Clair county left for Fort Dodge Ia.. Monday morning. A large crowd of relatives and friends gave them a rousing send-off from the Southern depot. On Sunday morning and afternoon religious services were held at Pell City in the presence of audi ences that overflowed the courthouse
 Rev. G. l.. Lenn presided and lead the song service Two of the selectmen, Theodore Beavers of Pell City and Spen- cer Ray of Springville, made interesting talks. w. J. Johnson of Pell City gave the men some valuable pointers about their future duties. Johnson was top sergeant, Ninth cavalry, at the battle of San Juan Hill and later served two years in the Philippines. Messrs. N. B. spears, T. Fl. Rennie, Sumter Cogswell and Mc- Lane Triton made short addresses Neariy all of the white people of Pell City and many from the surrounding country turned out to do honor to the seectmen, who were also remembered with refresh- ments and parting gifts. It was fine looking body of men who can be relied on to give good account of themselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
Don't Be a Slave to
 the Pangs of Rheumatism

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 Go to your drug store. get bottle of s. S. s. and start taking this old reli- able medicine today. It will De the be- Don't take a substitute. Write our medical director for special advice re garding the treatment of your case, for Swift Specific Co. IT. Swift Labora- tory. Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
MARION PREPARES FOR NEXT BATTLE The Cadets Score an Easy
 Victory Over Anniston Presbyterians

Marion, October Special. )-The Marion cadets defeated the football team representing the Anniston Pres byterian college, on the lost field here, Saturday by a score of 19 to 0. The game never was in doubt as to who the victors would be. the cadets keep ing the ball in Anniston's territory the whole game. With three regulars on the side lines the offensive playing of the cadets was terribly weakened, but their defense held likc stone wall allowing the visitors only four first downs during the whole game.
 The Preds were forced to play de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
SPORTS

Out at Redwood Field on Satur-
 day afternoon the Crimson of Ala
 barna will clash with the Purple
 of sewanee in tia nineteenth an-
 nuaI struggle on the gridiron for
 the bitter rivals. Few schools or
 colleges in the entire country can
 boast of the brand of rivalry (which exists between these two
 teams and the battle is expected
 to he the most desperately con-
 tested offered to the local fandom
 this season.
 Much opinion is being offered on the probable winner of the contest. The two teams will enter the battle with terms practically even. Gossip in some guar ters places the odds on the Crimson while in others the Tigers are the favor ties, but really the long rivals will bat tie for the gridiron supremacy of 1917 or more even terms than in the past few years,
 Sewanee followers, naturally, want tc secure odds, using comparative scores as the basis of their demand. They claim that l.. S. U. triumphed over Mis- sissippi university, 52 to ', a margin oi 45 points. Sewanee then beat the Lou isiana eleven, to 0. Thus, Sewanee shad a 4S-point margin over the Missis- sn pi team.
 .ALABAMA EASY WINNER Ada arg then turns and walops the Mississippi team, s4 to 0, giving the Grim son a majority of 16 points. All of this is true, but Alabama certainly has not much of an advantage over the Pur- pie.
 Here's another one, even more compli- cated Howard college held Sewanee tc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
L0ngwell Received Salary,
 Says Howard President
Editor of The Age Herald, Birming- ham Ala

Editor of The Age- Herald, Birming-
 ham, Ala:
 Dear Sir: Tn your issue of October 27 appeared an article announcing the resignation of pr. J. E. Longwel as athletic director of Howard college. I wish to correct a statement which appeared in this article. The state ment was as follows: According to Coach Longwell he has never received his salary for last season and none for this year." At the time of Dr. Longwelps resignation on October 24 he had received his entire salary for last year and $l00 on his salary for this season. On the day of his resigna- ton he was assured by our treasurer that he would receive the balance in full on his salary at the next regular pay day, November 1. A check has been mailed to Dr. Longwell covering this balance.
 Since the original article appeared on the sporting page, I would ap- preciate it if you would publish this correction on the same page. Very re- spectfully yours,
 JOHN c. DAWSON, Dean and Acting President October g, 1917.
 Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
SPORTS

operating betting book. It was stated the case was to test the legality of a betting system proposed to be used this winter at the Shrewsbury track in Jefferson parish, and the fair grounds track in New Orleans.
 According to the testimony, Austin accepted wagers from various persons. but made no memorandum of the bets Those betting with him, however. give the odds quoted by Austin and the amount of the bet given. They gave Austin a copy. Under the official stake holder system formerly used here and held Illegal several months ago, the layer of odds and the individual bettor did business through a stakeholder en- ployed by the racing association, who made memoranda of the wagers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
Rain Preuents Practice Al Crimson Camp; Students to
 Parade Saturday Morning
By ROBERT G. MEssER

Tuscaloosa, October Especial )-A heavy downpour prevented the football team of the University of Alabama from holding it's regular practice this after noon, but the squad will be out again tomorrow, busy putting the final touches on in preparation for the game with Sewanee, which will be played in Birmingham Saturday. Signal practice was held in the gymnasium, so the day was not entirely lost.
 A big pep meeting will be held to- morrow night that will signal the be- ginning of the enthusiasm that will take Birmingham by storm Saturday. All the students are coming to the game on a special that will arrive at the Louisville and Nashville station about Il o'clock A parade will prob ably be held through the downtown streets immediately after arriving. If Alabama wins the game, as her follow ers are confident she will, there will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30

fensive ball the entire second half. More than once in the last quarter An niston saved another touchdown from being scored on them by their defen- sive work on the goal line. The cadets kept the ball in the shadow. of the goal line Marion lost the ball several times on the 1-yard line, but just before the end of the game worked it over for her final touchdown by forward pass. The Preds deserve much credit for their defensive work in the last period of the game.
 Davis and Thieme played stellar ball for the locals, while Kirby played the star game for Anniston. Coach Parks of the cadets will work his team awful hard for the next week, in order to fill the weak places made by the in jured regulars out of the game. to meet their ancient rivals, Springhill college, in Mobile, Saturday, November 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
iORAL BETTING NOT VIOLATION OF LAW Louisiana Supreme Court Makes Ruling in Regard
 to Racing

New orleans, October 29.-oral bet ting on horse races in Louisiana is not a violation of the states anti-gambling law according to a decision of the Louisiana supreme court today in de
 ciding an appeal from conviction in the lower court against Edward Austin. from Jefferson parish. charged with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
Gloom Copers Vdndy Camp As Bic Tilts DrdW Near
By BLINKY HORN
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 attack stands out as the crying re- quirement just now Coach McGugin continues to shift the line and back field hoping to discover some sturdy combination. Hendrix at full has been bitter disappointment and unless he improves rapidly in all probability will be dropped and Captain Ali Adams shifted from end to full.
 HENDRIX A FAILURE
 Hendrix has been worked on the Hanks but the change does not ap. pear to have improved his play. Ad- ans played a portion of the Ken lucky game at full after Hendrix was kicked on the head and, becoming ad- dled, taken from the lineup. The Van. dy captains hits the line hard and low, in fact, too low and lacks pol. ish, though that is to be expected from his lack of experience.
 Sherman, the Memphis boy, at guar : ter, is failure, but will be kept there for lack of better material and by reason of his stoutness as runnins back. Top Richardson, the veteran back, is practically the entire attack and against Kentucky carried the ball 200 of the 325 yards gained during the game. Defensively the line is showing some improvement, but the interfer ence forms sluggishly, fails to prop. erly block and frequently permits itv self thereby to be punctured befors the runner can get up to the line oi scrimmage.
 Only in bunting are the Cox ores strong. Frank Goar, the Birn, nan boy, continues his sensational boot ing. but as defensive player, the brilliant kicker is useless.
 Yet above all their weaknesses, ono fact remains to comfort McGugin sup porters-the green and crude Commo- dores will die with their boots on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
s. s. s. Will Break Your
 Shackles

If you are one of the thousands hope lessly bound within the clutches of Rheumatism, here is message that will help you shake off your bondage and load you back to freedom.
 It tells you how to get on the right track and avoid losing further time looking for relief from the wrong fveatment. No one has ever been per- manently cured by the use of liniments and lotions. What right have you to expect that you will be the exception!
 If you would be rid of this painful and disabling disease. follow the teachings of science. which show that the cause of rheumatism is in your blood, that the disease is the result oi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
INDIANS DEPART T0 | CONTEST SOLDIERS Cleveland Team Will Play Five Games at Camp
 Sheridan

Cleveland, october. 29Manager Lee
 Fohl headed the party of Cleveland In dians who left for Montgomery today where they will play a series of five exhibition games with soldier team starting Wednesday.
 The party includes Secretary Black wood, Klepfer, smith. Graney. Wood iO'Neill, DeBarry. Morton. Bagby Chapman, Howard, Roth, Speaker ane Nick AltroclS, the Washington comedi, an, who is going along as coacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD
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Mrs. Anna Pelzer 2o26 Jefferson St, So Omaha, Neb., writes: 'T can rec ommend Foley's Honey and Tar as a sure cure for coughs and colds. IL cured my daughter of bad cold. My neighbor, Mrs. Benson, cured herself and her whole family with Foleys Honey and Tar, and everyone fn our neiehborhood speaks highly of it' This reliable family remedy masters croup. It clears the air passages and eases the gasping. strangling fight fol breath Sold eyerywhere-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30
COACH K
will be seen in

another great celebration Saturday night.
 The team still looks mighty good. and with each practice looks better, Especial attention is being given this week to the development of speed in the backfeld. A large number of for ward pass formations are being prac. ticed, and if the fast backs are unable to gain through the line, this method of attack will be resorted to.
 Sidney Johnson was out in his civil ian clothes watching the practice yes terday and hopes that he will be able to get in the game. This is very doubt ful, however, as he has not been out for practice for several days, and is out of condition as well as not having practiced in the secret plays the Crim- son machine has been perfecting.
 All the other men are in good con- dition The lineup that Alabama will present Saturday will be her strongest and if she is beaten, there will be nc alibi They simply met their gridiron masters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-30

Nashville, October 29.-(Special) Pigmies in attack, giants in courage and eluttons in punishment-there ia a thumbnail sketch of the Commo- dores of 1917. No eleven which ever called McGugin master has been- so poverty stricken in scoring assets. no machine since the former Wolverine took the helm at Vanderbilt ever fought more valiantly to overcome Amishaps of their own making through Faulty football nor did ever Com 1nodore outfit shoulder heavier bur- fen with less moving apparatus than
 he present raw and crude crew.
 Tho pitiful punch demonstrated
 gainst Kentucky State eliminated all
 oubt as to the weakness of attack,
 he vigor with which the Commo- Eores returned to their task despite
 epeated setbacks resulting from their IAwn bunglesomc work attested their courage to an unmistakable degree while the scheduling of games with the Virginia Field Artillery and Au- burn proved their determination to leave no doubt as to their football appetite No matter what criticism may DC uiTeCteu dSdlHSt tH0 SiCcil and inexperienced machine, none can say the McGuginites are not willing to walk up to the trough and drink deep of the bitter draught.
 Down the stretch through encount- CTS with Tech, Alabama, Auburn, the soldiers and Sewanee, no ray of sun shine appears The path Is rugged and the Commodores are fully awake to the obstacles which confront them. Yet they have displayed no symptoms of shying from the run of defeat. Across the span of the five tough en- agreements no bridge to victory ap-