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The Holly chieftain., 1917-05-25
The Registration Law

According to the law signed by
the president this week, every male
citizen of the United States. be
tween the ages OF 81 and 80, inclus-
i've, will be required to register his
name. with few simple facts con-
terning his family and business.
1t is of very great Importance
that every citizen Of Colorado
should understand the meaning of
this law, in order that the registra-
tion may be accomplished prompt
ly and thoroly and without any
disturbance, which can only arise
If the provisions of the law are mis-
understood.
1t is presumed that the age linn
it's will be held to refer to the near
est birthday, and the registration
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ber will be for the whole country,
100000 men, or about one-twentieth
of the total number registered. In
the same proportion, Colorado will
be expected to furnish 5000 men
and PueblO's share will be about
$50 to 800 men. The share of any
precinct will be about one man for
each twenty men registered.
Provision will be made in the
law so that every man who thinks
he has not received fair treatment
can appeal his case to an impartial
authority, which will be, according
to the latest reports, a civil and not
military authority.
There is. nothing in the law to
justify the opposition or resentment
of any intelligent citizens. Its pro-
visions should be carefully and
promptly observed by everyone
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stating grounds you claim as ex-
empting you, use one of the follow
ing terms:
"If you claim to be an executive,
legislative or judicial officer of the
state or nation, name your Office
and say whether it is an Office of
the state or nation.
'"If you claim to be member of a
religious sect whose creed forbids
it's members to participate in war
in any form, simply name the sect.
''If you are employed in the trans
mission of the United States mail
or as an artificer or workman in an
armory, arsenal or navy yard OF the
United States, or if you are a ma
riner, employed in the sea service
of any citizen or merchant within
the United States, so state. II you
are felon or otherwise morally de
ficient and desire to claim exepm-
tiOn on that ground, state your
ground briefly.
IF you claim physical disability,
state that briefly.
IF you claim exemption on any
other ground, state your ground
briefly"
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DO NOT HIDE BEHIND
PEfTICOATS q. s. WARNS
Mon Seeking Exemption From Ser
vice Must Give Valid Reasons

Men seeking exemption rom SER
vice in Americas new selective ser
vice army, on the ground that they
support one or more dependents,
must be sure that the person they
have in mind is solely" dependent
on them. Otherwise they must not
hide behind petticoats or child
rem"
This warning was given today by
Provost Marshal Crowder in ex-
planning questions arising out OF
the June 5 registration regulations.
The question upon which exemp-
tion of those with dependents will
be determined, reads:
Have you father, mother, wife.
child under IL, or a sister or broth
er under IL, solely dependent upon
you for support? (Specify which, !"
Consider your answer thought
fully" Crowder advised. eff it is
true that there is another mouth
youl oWAA WhSA yoo oAoAAV
have duty to feed, do not let your
military ardor interfere with the
wish of the nation to reduce wars
misery to minimum. On the 9TH
er hand, unless the person you have
in mind is SOLELY dependent on
you, do not hide behind petticoats
or children"
Crowder's official guide says on
the general subject of exemption:
Because you claim exemption
from draft it by no means follows
that you are exempt. For the infor-
nation Of the war department you
should make claim now II you in
tend to prosecute it.
Some persons will be exempt on
account of their occupations or Of
fees, some on account of the fact
that they have relatives dependent
upon them for support. In
The Holly chieftain., 1917-05-25

n ERTRAND LYON was born and
d raised OH farm, and it was in
that environment that he de-
veloped his self reliance and idealism.
Like many other young men, he was
educated in the east and then came
west to grow up with the country,
and in no one is greater supply Of
the western pep and spirit than in
Bertrand Lyon. When boy, just as
the rest Of us, he read "Huckleberry
Finn" the masterpiece Of Mark
Twain. He laughed and cried, just as
we did. and he perhaps got little
more Of the real humanity therein
than the rest of us did When read
ing that book he became imbued with
the idea Of sometime being able to
give the story to the people Of Amer
lea q hs found 1t In Mark Twain's
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wonderful book, and that inspiration
has lived with him ever since. For
a number Of years he has been able
to bring the utmost Joy to the hearts
Of thousands of boys and girls, men
and women by his excellent presen-
tation of Huckleberry Finn. We all
know that this is a humorous book
written by one of Americas greatest
humorists, but at the same time We
know that there Is so much real worth
in this beautiful story that one cam
not hear 1t without being benefited.
Bertrand Lyon has been secured for
Chautauqua engagements for this sum-
mer only through unceasing and un-
firing efforts Of the management Of
the Circuit Chautauquas, and his ap-
pearance will be a treat to all who
will attend the Chautatuoua the fourth
night.
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work and also provides the music dur
ing the entire program. 1t is not
enough to say that the Floyds are
magicians. True. Mr.. Floyd performs
all sorts of original experiments In
modern magic, but he is also great
entertainer His conversation is
bright and humorous without puns,
jokes or horseplay. His remarks are
truly witty, at the same time being in
structive. He does not call people
from the audience upon the platform
to embarrass them in his work.
The work Of Mrs. Floyd as she dem
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within its application, and every
person should aid in every way in
seeing that it is carried into effect
thoroughly and impartially.
The two principles upon whiqp
the law rests are: equal duty to the
nation on the part of every citizen
to do the thing for the nation that
he is best qualified to do. 1t is the
best military service law this repub-
lie has ever had.-PueblO Cheftain.
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onstrates the possibilities of telepathy
Is highly instructive, mystifying and
entertaining. Newspapers all over the
country have devoted entire columns
to their wonderful performances.
which are more than simply entertain
ing. They are intensely interesting.
the acme Of refinement, and 1t is alto
gether program that will delight old
and young alike. Floyds' day Ia gem
orally known as Children's day. They
carry an expensive setting Of curtains
also. They will appear on the second
day of the chautauqua.
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THERE is a great difference be-

THERE is a great difference be-
tween the ordinary sleight-of-
hand performance and great
magical company. A number Of ma
gicians have become more or less ia
nous throughout the country by the
use Of some Of the patents and flu
sions Of the Floyds.
Mr.. Floyd is one Of the greatest Of
magicians, and Mrs. Floyd (Mohalla)
IL a wonderful mind reader. Mr.. Al
lard assists the Floyds In the magical
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u0y Ia - 0A1N peAA, oil iiidiC NlLlLCAS vi
this state who were born between
November 80. 1886, and November
30 1897. will be required to register
their names. No exception of any
kind will be allowed, only one day
allotted for the registration and q
heavy penalty of Imprisonment will
be provided for those failing to reg
lister. The day of registration will
be fixed by proclamation of the
president. In the case of invalids
and those who will not be at home
on the day of registration, advance
arrangements must be made so
that the cards can be turned in on
the day fixed.
The registration will be by voting
precincts, and will be in charge of
the state governments. In cities of
more than 10000 inhabitants, that
is, in Denver. Pueblo and Colorado
Springs, the registration will be in
charge of boards appointed by the
city authorities. In all other cities
and towns and all country pre-
cincts, the registration will be in
charge of q board composed of the
sheriff, county clerk and county
physician. The governor has the
power, to make substitute appoint
ments for any of these officials. All
city and county officials and all
precinct registrars are expected to
serve without pay, and no charge is
to be made for the use of the poll
ing places for this service.
In each precinct one register will
be appointed. who will have no au-
thority except to register the names
of all male citizens of the age limit,
with answers to the questions as re-
quired by law. The registrars can
not exempt anyone from the re-
quirements of the law
1t is estimated that about ten
million Americans in all will be
registered on that day. Colorado,
with about One-hundredh part of
the naional population, is expected
to supply somewhere between 5000
and 5000 names The number of
names to be expected in any county
or precinct may be estimated
roughly by taking one-tenth of the
total population, or one-third to
one-fourth Of the registered vote of
the precinct.
When the registration is COM
pleted, the cards will be sent to
Denver. and examined carefully,
Exemptions will be made for physi-
cal and mental disability, also OF
married men with dependent fami-
lies, Of men already in the military
or naval service Of the United
States, of men engaged in certain
occupations, including farming and
munitions making, and other
classes, but no distinction OF
wealth or social position will be
made
After all the exemptions have
been made, names will be drawn
by lot from the remainder, to the
number required for the first call
tO thp training camns This n,,rn
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-08-10
ENACTS MARKET BUREAU
BILL is URGED AT ONCE

Atlanta, Aug, 6 (special)-Ii
the Georgia legislature adiourns
without enacting the pending mar
ket bureau bill, it is going to mean
serious situation for many Geor-
gia farmers who have loyalty re-
Isponded to their couutry's call and
grown more food crops and feed
stuffs than ever before in the his
tory of the slate.
1t isn't a question Of consump~
ton, fer there will be need for every
pound of food produced for man
and beast. But it is an imperative
problem of proper distribution-of
getting surplus foods to the markets
that most need them.
Georgia faces the problem Of
properly marketing more than
5000, 100000 worth Of foods and
feedstuffs. The department of
agriculture has planned an efficient
system for bringing about the most
satisfactory distribution. The sue
cessful operation of this system will
require both legislative authority
and funds to meet expenses. To
meet these expenses the legislature
has been asked to appropriate from
the fund now paid into the state
treasury by Georgia farmers, less
than one-fortieth Of one per cent,
or 25c on $1,000 Of the value Of the
Georgia produce 10 be handled.
There is real danger that in the
rush incident to the close Of the
session, this bill may not come up
for action at all, which would mean
it would have to go over to next
year.
If the farmers Of Georgia want
this bill passed now, SO that they
may he assured of efficient assis-
lance in the marketing Of their food
crops, they should get busy at once
and insist upon action on the part
Of their legislative members. 1t is
their bill and their interests which
are at stake, and there is not day
or even an hour to lose.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-08-10
How,s This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrn Medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
Ave years. and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you win see q
great improvement In your general
health. Start taking Hairs Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 7bc.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-08-10

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 4, 1917.
Mr.. P c Coxwell, Sheriff,
Leesburg, Ga.
Dear Sir:-TIris is to certify that
/ have this day carefully examined
Record 10 of the Internal Revenue
Department and find no one from
your county having taken out IL
cense for the sale Of whiskey, alco-
hol, etc., since my last report to you.
This Aug 4, 1917
Miss M G Childres,
1903 4th Natl Bank Bldg.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-08-10

Geneva, Aug. 4.-The Austro-
Hungarian Governments has called
to the coIors all Hungarian mem
bers of landsturm up to 81 years OF
age, according to information re-
ceived here today. The men have
been ordered to report at once, it is
said.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-08-10
Medicine or Food

You have always bought the bulky stock food
and given to your stock as medicine. Why not
buy only the medicine and furnish your own
food? The medicine will be much more certain
In fact, B. A. Thomas Stock Remedy is so GER
tain to give the right results that we sell 1t on
the money back plan. If it doesn't straighten
up your horse or COW or sheep, we give your
money back,
Sold by Stovall & Woman.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
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IMPROVEMENTS AT ATOKA

Our neighbor town of Atoka has
been making some splendid improve
ments for the past few months. which
add very much not only to the APP
pearance Of things generally but to
the convenience of its citizens as well.
All the frame buildings fronting
the Illinois Central railroad on the
west have been lowered to the level
Of the street. The street has also
been craded and leveled and concrete
walks laid on the principal streets.
The firm of McDill & Ouisenberry
is making preparations to build a
brick storehouse on the site of the
store which they formerly occupied
and the continued hum Of the sawmill
indicates a continued building acti-
witty, The town has also been given
a general cleaning TN and the lid has
been put on as to the sale of gaso-
line, soft drinks, etc, on Sunday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
MASON NOTES

a good rain would be appreciated
by the farmers Of this community
Some light showers have fallen IN
spots, but a general rain is needed.
There is practically no illness in
town now for the first time in sever
al months.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. L. Hughes have
closed their restaurant temporarily
and are taking a vacation. They will
return in a few weeks and reopen
their new stand in the hotel build
ing.
Mr., W. j, Griggs, of okolona
Miss, and. Brownsville, Tenn, spent
Saturday IN Mason the guest Of DR.
d. r. Gum.
Mrs. Bonds, OF Oklahoma. and Mrs,
Cage, Of Memphis, are visiting Mrs
WA. Clement. -.
William B. elemept has ac-
.ed ~ ppsitSoif sRfadstreet's
uE. an sil 8. z . :. 4
S;;Affs. Eaileg r oses Sands.httle son
are7visiting Mr.. and Mrs, Hunt Som
clvell.
Mrs. J. r. Exum> returned Monday
from short stay in Milan, Tenn.
Mrs J. j. Mann entertained the
Book Club Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Exum Hamblet and children,
of Hickman, KY, are staying this
week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. G. Hamblett
CORRESPONDENT.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
PATRIOTIC SERVICE AT
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

A special service in honor of the
men of this county selected for mill
taEy duty, some of whom are to leave
this week for training, was held at
the First Methodist Church Sunday
morning. The auditorium Of the
church was taxed to its capacity,
there being present people from all
parts of the county. Reserved seats
were occupied by the men within the
age limits of the selective draft law.
Confederate veterans by particular
invitation were also present in a
large body and their presence added
much to the impressiveness Of the
occasion.
The pastor, Rev. R. A. Clark,
preached a strong sermon on "Pa-
triotism,' and it was befitting that
a service should be held in honor of
the young men about to DEPART for
military duty and to defend The prin-
ciples of humanity and justice.
Prior to the carnon the choir led
in singing, my Country, TITS of
Thee" They also rendered two APP
propriate anthems. Mrs. Green
Hamilton presided at the organ and
for the offertory, Mr.. Grady Kelley
sang a vocal solo in keeping with
the spirit of the occasion.
In conclusion the soldiers Of the
Confederacy formed line around
the chancel, at the request of the
pastor, and participated in a ira
ditional Methodist "handshaking"
with the men within the draft age.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
DRUMMOND NOTES

A number of people Of this com.
nunity would welcome rain, as
their cisterns are dry.
Several carpenters Of this place
are working at the Miington avia-
ton field.
Mrs. M. A. Yancey, of Simonton,
is visiting friends and relatives,
Mrs. M. C. Newton and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Martha Dukes, of Memphis,
returned home Thursday after d
months stay with relatives.
Mrs. Matte Fletcher, who has been
seriously i'll with typhoid fever for
the past week, is no better at this
writing.
Mss Ruth Bentley spent the week
end with homefolks at Quito.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Fletcher, Of
Binghampton, visited here SuTdJy.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Kinney, Jr.
spent the weekend in Coyington.
Miss Mollie AGREE is on the SICK
list.
Miss Clemmie Cole left last week
for Jackson to attend the M. G, r.
Institute.
Some Of the boys are expecting
to be called to the training camps
this week. Only one has been called,
Mr.. Finis Grimes, who is at Gamp
Gordon, Atlanta, Ga
Mr. I. W. McAden, of Bingham
ton, was a business visitor here last
week.
Mr. R. P. Grimes visited friends in
Memphis Thursday night.
Miss Marie Foster is attending
school in Munford.
Mr. Tom Rhodes is suffering with
rheumatism.
Several young people attended a
negro baptizing near Quito Sunday
afternoon
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
PHELAN NOTES

Doris. little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs, C. q. Elcan, is reported sick.
Mrs. Edgar Willard, who has been
sick for the past month, is GONZALES
cent.
Mr.. S. J. Wright and family and
Mr.. E. H. Wright and family spent
Thursday in Jackson.
Mr. G. E. Davis visited Newbern
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. James bearing and
baby. of Covington, spent Sunday
in this vicinity.
Mr. Perry Wright, of Memphis, is
visiting his Darents, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
l.. Wright.
Miss Nora Wright is reported sick.
Miss Lucille Fowler. who is attend
ing school in Covington, spent last
weekend with homefolks.
Miss Alice Hoffman. of Egypt,
spent last weekend with her parents.
There will be services at the Meth
odist church next Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock
REPORTER.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
HOLD REUNION


A family reunion was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Ander-
son, of the Braden vicinity Saturday
of last week. 1t was Mr.. Anderson's
63rd birthday. the day before was
his thirty-third anniversary. The
children, grandchildren, sons and
daughters-in-law were all present
for the first time, besides two other
visitors. He received some very nice
presents. After dinner, when all
rested, ice cream was served. Later
in the afternoon they all departed
for home reporting a nice time. He
is the father Of Mrs. Albert Mills,
Mrs. Henry Faulk. Mrs. /. N. Smith,
Messrs 0. L. and J. w. Anderson,
besides the young children at home.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20

A good crowd met the panty here
and extended a most heaesg welcome
and cordial greeting.
SimOntOn's Store.
A big crowd greeted the Boosters
here and warm reception was
given, soft drinks being distributed
gratis by Messrs. Simonton Bros. The
people took occasion to advertise the
forthcoming Clopton community fair
on October 10.
Mt Carmel
Short stop made. Speech made by
Mr.. r. S. Calhoun.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20

Mr.. viii yoIz and Esq. C. N. voIz.
Of this city, joined their brother. Mr.
George Volz, of Ripley, and went to
Brinkley, Ark, Friday to attend the
bedside of their father, Mr.. S. Volz,
who is seriously in.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20

Mr. ]. II. Milligan and daughter,
Nellie, Of the Gilt Edge neighborhood,
left Monday for Blytheville and other
points in Arkansas. Miss Milligan
will attend the Blytheville school
and Mr. MilIigan will return after a
short visit with relatives and friends
there.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20

Speeches, Music, Good Fellowship and
Souvenirs Made Up Perfect Pro-
gram-Many People at Places Vis-
tied Join in Spirit of the Trip.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
REPORTER.

Miss Ollie Dhue left Monday night
for CONWAY, Ark, where she win be
employed in the millinery business.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-20
Upton COUNTY BOOSTERS
TOUR THE COUNTY

Fifteen Auto Loads Make Successful
Trip and Give Souvenirs.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-13
Co. E MAN MAY DIE
 AFTER CYCLE CRASH
Orville Ventres Sn,ashes Into Tree at Arch St.
 and Webster Hill.

Lost control or ignorance relative to the proper handling of speed-gov- erning mechanism resulted in serious injuries, likely to result fatally. about the head to Private Orville Ven- tres of Co. B. First Connecticut In- fantry, well known in the sporting world as wrestler, at Webster Hill and Arch street, this forenoon when . motorcycle ridden by him collided with dog. beheaded the animal and hurled Ventres over the handle bars into nearby tree. Ventres struck with such force as to graze a con- siderable amount of bark and scatter 1t in the gutter. Suffering from . fractured nose, fracture of the upper jaw bone, probably fractured skull and multiple decorations, as we'll as general shock, Ventres was hurriedly transferred to the surgical ward of New Britain General hospital in an automobile furnished by c. J. Dehm, who happened to be in the vicinity. Dr. c. M. Cooley has charge of tho case. Extent of injuries have not been definitely ascertained.
 According to the story told the po- lice by witnesses, Ventres was noted coming south on Arch street at a high speed. having borrowed a motorcycle owned by Lieut.. A. J. Grimm, com manding officer of Company B. Att tempting to turn into Webster Hill, according to indications. the speed was so excessive that 1t swerved, hit dog that was causing the street and caused Ventres to hurtle through the air into the trunk of a tree.
 Just after the removal of the victim to the hospital the police ambulance arrived, on emergency call, in charge of Chauffeur Matthias Rival and Po- licemen Thomas Storey and Frank R. Hahn.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-13
STACKER SENTENCED

Herman F. Levine Sent to Peniten-
 tiary for il Months and 20 Days for,
 Failure to Register on June 5.
 New York, June 13.-A penitentiary sentence of Il months and 20 days for not registering under the selective draft law was imposed by U. S. Judge Chatfleld in Brooklyn today on Her. man F. Levine, school teacher and coll lege graduate.
 When arraigned. Levine was given another opportunity to register. II do not think it is right and I refuse to do so," he said. Levine walked into the United States marshars office on the day after registration day and vol- unteered the information that he had not responded as required and saying he did not intend to do so. He is 2s years old.