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The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
JACKSON COUNTY REAL ESTATE
Recorded in Chancery Clerks Office
For Week Ending
November 18th.

Fred Taylor, Comr., to w. e. Daniel
lots No. 2 and in square X of l.. N
Dantzler Lbr. Cos. tract, 5000.
| Joseph E. Thomson and wife to E
A. Suthoff, parcel of land in 1875, $75
Edward A. Suthoff and wife to
Ernest v. and William H. Suthoff, par.
Gel of land in 1875, $500.
Mrs. ]. w. Griffin to r. G. Eley, the
Mrs. Fannie Cudabac place in city of
Moss Point, $4,000.
j. Herman Lindstrem to Rolf See
berg Ship Chandlery Co. Inc, lot on
north side OF Washington st. SOx2OO it.
in city of Pascagoula 1885, $500,
George G. Robinson to Lillian A.
Scheffer, WI of nw4 sea of nwa and
swa of 1858 containing about 293 acres
and further described as lots l to 55
inclusive Of block l plat of suburban
acres subdivision, $4,000.
j. r. Watts to F. E. Green, parcel of
land on Grant Ave. and West side Pas
cagoula St. in 1885, $3.50.
Deeds of Trust.
S. B. McIlwain and wifeCto @. S.
Heidelberg, deed of trust for $575, Sc
cured by portion of lot 80 of estate of
Sedoine Krebs in 2-S-6, and adjoining
property which was lately acquired by
@. S. Heidelberg from ]. T. Rigsby.
B. r. Kcebler and wife to Ocean
Springs State Bank, deed of trust for
$1,000; secured by certain plat of land
together with two dwellings thereon
having a frontage of $50 #. on R r.
right of way in town of Ocean Springs
1878.
p. Il. Barber and wife to Federal
Land Bank of New Orleans, deed of +,
trust for $1400; secured by 81 of nw4
and M of sw4 of 9-6-5.
Scheffer and Dudley Scheffer to G. r.
Whitmer, mortgage on WI of nw4, SEA
of nwl and sw4 of 31-6-8 consisting
Of about 293 acres and further describ-
ed as lots l to 55 inclsive of block 1 |
Of plat OF suburban acres subdivision.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
MASS MEETING.

A mass meeting was called at the
courthouse Thursday night to discuss
the approaching municipal election
and nominate candidates for the three
commissioners, one of whom shall be
mayor. This action was deemed neces-
sary because, with the election less
than a month off, there has been no
public announcement of the candidacy.
of anyone for these offices. Saturday,
Nov. 23, is the last day on which
names can be placed on the ticket.
Mr.. F. H. Lewis stated the object of
the meeting. Mr.. e. B. Martin was
made chairman and Mr.. w. w. Walker
secretary. Motion prevailed that can
didates be nominated and selection of
three candidates be made by scret
ballot. About eight or ten names were
suggested and ballot disclosed the
nomination of Mr.. F. H. Lewis for
mayor and Messrs. V. P. DeJean and
J. Higginbotham as the other two COM
misioners. The nominations were
then made unanimous.
On motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the chair was directed to appoint |
q committee of five TO wait on the can
didates, secure their consent to make
the race and assist in conducting the
In the event of any of the
proposed declining to make
he race the committee was authorized
10 fill the vacancy. The chair named
he following:> P. H. Rodrigue, l.. F.
Kramer. j. G. Nelson, w. j. Lindinger
md 7. G. Hibbler.
The necessity of choosing COM
of business training, ability
ND integrity is too self-evident to
.ermit OF debate. More than 5000 ,00G
VI the citys money will expended next
ear alone in improvements and oper-
ting expense. 1t is to be hoped that
ome of our citizens will overcome
heir modesty and offer for these offices
n order that the election may not go
" default and that the people of Pas
agoula may have an oportunity to
xpress an intelligent choice.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
EDWARD WOLCOTT
DIES IN FRANCE.

The sympathy of the entire com
munity goes out to Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Wolcott OF this city in the death of
their soldier son in France. Sergt.
Edward II, WVT51cott, member of the
famous Rainbow Division and engaged
in the thickest of the fighting during
July. Auguest and September, escap-
ing without scratch, succumbed a
few days ago to spinal meningitis in
France. Young Wolcott was mention
ed in the press dispatches some weeks
ago for conspicuous gallantry in action
and won the French war cross for his
exploits. While the young man was
not known in Pascagoula, having en-
listed from Mobile, his parents have
resided here for the past year and
have many friends who sorrow with,
them in their great loss.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
MORE AMERICANS DIE
OF FLU THAN IN WAR.

Washington, Nov 19-The infiu-
enza epidemic in the United States
reaped a bigger harvest than the
great war did in the American armies,
according to the latest figures issued
by the government The war casualty
list, including the list released Nov. II
places the total war deaths at 27,7S9,
which compilation includes those lost
at sea, those who died natural deaths,
who we're killed in action or died of
wounds outside the United States,
while the deaths due to influenza and
pneumonia following influenza from
Sept. Ia to Nov. 10 in the United
States total S2,3O6, or three times the
of overseas war casualties.
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easier, more efficient operation than
during the past, when our difficulties
have been so numerous and so per
picking.
This does not mean that there will
be gHat reduction of the efficient
labor in the yards when the war ends.
The demand for the expert worker
will be greater than ever, because the
large part of the task of completing
our program of ship construction is
still before US. More riverters, shin
filters, clippers, caulkers, bolters-up,
riggers and craftsmen, foremen and
executives viii be needed after the
| war.
An enormous repair and overhaul
! ing activity viii spring up in connec-
ton with the shipbuilding industry
Our merchant marine WILL as a
matter of course, suffer from natural
depreciation, wear and tear, and in
evitable accidents which will give en-
ployment to thousands of men in
drydoclSing and repair yards.
The response to our appeals for re-
cruits to man the new merchant ships
has been splendid and most encourag-
ing. At the end of the war | expect
that life on the high seas will be ele-
waited to a standard that will appeal to
thousands of men from the Expedi-
tionary Forces, who will not be con-
tent to remain at home after their
taste for adventure has been developed
by the experience abroad. They will
be proud to carry into the ports of the
world the flag that they have defended
so heroically over here on ships of the |
highest class.
The continuation at full blast of |
every shipyard, which, by results, can
justify it's operation, of every auxiliary
plant that is essential to the shipbuild
ing program, and of every correlated |
line Of manufacture which contribu-
tes to the big idea of ships and ship
ping, is the first requisite to the
future success of the merchant marine.
Let me repeat that while we are
building for the present emergency,
we are at the same time preparing for
The future development of our foreign
commerce.
Everey competent shipworker, every
technical expert and every trained
in the yards owes it to the
lation to remain at his post where his
services will count most until our ship
program is completed.
There is no ground for any uneasiness
VI either labor or capital now efficient (;
y employed in producing ships. For
many years to come ships-their con-
truction and operation-are to be of /
most absorbing national interest ,
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GREATEST WORK JUST BEGUN.
Approach Of Peace Means Activities Of
Red Cross Must Be Largely
increased.

New Orleans, La, Nov. IL, 1918.
To All Chapter Chairmen:
\ At this writing an armistice has
been signed between the United States
and her Allies and Germany to be
effective for about month. II the
terms of permanent peace can be
! agreed on within that period the war
will be over-if terms cannot be
agreed upon, then hostilities will be
resumed
In the present uncertain state Of
world affairs no one can say what will
be the outcome. Whether, however,
there be peace or further warfare in
store, the work of the Red Cross must
not be allowed to lag, as there will
be need for everything we can pro-
duce. Even II the was is ended we
still have two million men abroad
whose wants will have to be looked
after-to say nothing of the soldiers
OF our Allies to whom we have been
administering as far as possible.
Thousands OF our men and their
men are still in hospitals, thousands
are blinded, manned. or otherwise dis
abled, and will require assistance Of
some sort-millions of people, men,
women and children Of devasted and
wrecked Belgium, France, Serbia,
Poland, Armenia and otner countries
will stand in need of every kind of
assistance-moral, material, and fl
the rehabilitation of
those countries will be the work OF
years.
They will need of food clothing,
farming implements, tools ot their
trades, advice AMI encoura cement, and
the Red Cross will be the one great
organization ready to help.
TO what extent our services will be
called for by governmental authorities
we do not know, but we must hold our
selves ready to answer the call if it
should come.
| would ask you then to urge upon
all Of your members the necessity for
keeping up their interest and activity
in their Red Cross work. Our great
est usefulness is just beginning.
(Signed) LEIGH CARROLL,
Manager Gulf Division.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
COMMERCIAL CLUB
RE-ORGANIZED.

Pursuant to a call by Hon. w. M.
Denny, Hon. H. B. Everitt and Martin
Turnbull composing a committee of
citizens, a meeting of the business men
of this port was held at the county
courthouse Wednesday night for the
purpose of re-organizing the Com
mercial Club which was founded
eighteen years ago.
The opening address was made by
Mr.. Everitt, who reviewed the activi-
ties of the old organization and its
achievements. He pointed cut the
maritime history of the port, showing
the vast amount of raw material ex-
ported in vessels to all parts of the
words by the sawmill enterprises of
the Gulf coast and the various in
dustries that were established from
time to time through the united eff
forts of the community. Hon. Frank
H. Lewis spoke on the past and pres
ent opportunities and congratulated
the people upon the location of four
large shipbuilding plants that instil-
led new life into the port The in
structive remarks were followed by
a Iithy discourse from Mr.. r. G. |
IIibbler and Mr.. Franck The league |
will be formally organized next Mon
lay night at 1880 p. M, with mem
)ership of more than one hundred |
The following named committee was
elected to formulate rules govern
Hg the future conduct of the organiza-
ion, viz II. B. Everitt, T. II. Lewis,
Vincent Ros, c. H. Franck, E. j. Jane
nd Prof. S. p. Walker.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
SECOND OVER TOP IN
WAR WORK CAMPAIGN.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 20.-The South.
eastern Department went over the tor
in the United War Work Campaign
with flying colors and enjoys the
distinction of being the second de-
partment in the country to oversub.
subscribe its quota. The Southern de-
partment was the first to pass it's goal.
Indications were that when final re-
ports were received, the total sum
subscribed to the United War Work
Campaign in the Southeastern Depart
ment will be between $9,OOO,OOO and
$10,O00,00O. The extending of the
campaign enabled the department to
go beyond all expectations. The total
amount raised will be more than a
fifty per cent over subscription.
On basis of $l70,5oO,OOO as the
amount to be raised nationally, the
quota of the Southeastern Department
was $6,S20,O06, and this mark was
reached and passed on Saturday, to
the kenest qualification of all persons
concerened.
Georgia was the first state in the
Southeastern department to go over
the top. The other states finished in
the following order: Mississippi,
Tennessee, North Carolina and Ala
bama, South Carolina and Florida.
The Southeastern department was
thoroughly combed for subscriptions
and the generous response of the peo-
pie in this section of the country has
been the cause of favorable and ap-
preciated comment in all parts of the
United States.
The people in all seven states Of the
Southeastern department gave freely
and willingly to the fund for the seven
great war-working organizations. In
no other previous drives have the
states of the south led the country in
subscriptions
R. H. King, campaign director for
the Southeastern department, has only
the highest praise for the leaders and
workers who made the splendid over
possible.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
COUNTY WILL EXCEED QUOTA.

Although complete returns have not
been given in by the various COM
mittees of the county districts, County
Chairman C. II. Wood states that he
expect Jackson county to go far
"over the top" in the subscriptions to
the United War Work fund. In Moss
Point $4,000 had been turned in, and
$500 from the Dierks Blodgett ship
builders in Pascagoula. This does not
include the subscriptions from the
International Shipbuilding Company,
nor the citizens of Pascagoula. Owing
to the temporary closing of the Inter
national Shipbuilding Company's plant
the subscription from that plant has
not reached expectations. The quota
for Pascagoula is s6.400.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
FOURTH WOODEN SHIP
GLIDES FROM WAYS.
Dierks.Blodgett Company to Build Six
Boats Of Dougherty Type.

The Dierks Blodgett Shipbuilding
Company Sunday successfully launch
ed its fourth wooden 35OO.ton ship Of
the Ferris type. Two of these vessels
have already been equipped at this
yard and delivered to the Emergency
Fleet Corporation. About 1000 people
were present to witness the launching,
and the shipyard was decorated with
the flags of all the Allies and with
evergrens. The arrangements for the
launching were placed in the hands of
joint shipyard committee composed
of Charles Monahan; Jules Clere and
W. Wood, who selected Miss Bessie
Pierce as sponsor. She held in her
hand large bouquet of flowers and
it was just p. m. when she broke
the bottle of wine over the ships bow,
naming it the "Berela."
The Dierks Blodgett Company an
nounce that it is their purpose to con-
tinue in the shipbuilding business,
having contract for six wooden yes |
sells of the Dougherty type. This com
pany has complete facilities for the
equipping of vessels built and turning |
hem out ready for sea- The Cawker,
which will be delivered to the Emer-
5ency Fleet Corporation in December
IS receiving equipment. The work
IN the six additional ships of the
type will commence as
loon as the final plans are received
The ships of the Ferris type, $500 tons,
-lready builded by this company are
he "Pascagoula," "Belaire," "Caw-
,er" and "Berela.' Two more wooden
'essels Of the Ferris type are on the
Ways, the frames of which are nearly
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
>-eON PROCLAlMS NOV. 20
FOR THANKSGIVING DAY.
splete Victory Gives Special Cause
To De Grateful and Rejoice.

' rashiukton, Nov. 17.-President
Son Ia proclamation today, des
vlted Thursday, November %, az
nksgiving day and said this year
American people have special and
ing cause to be grateful and re.
hful. Complete victory, he said,
broueht not only peace, but the
adent promise of new day as
|, In which Justice shall replace
g and Jealous intrigue among the
ons."
he proclamation follows:
t has long been our custom to turn
he autumn of the year in praise
: Thanksgiving to Almighty God for
many blessings and mercies to us
nation. This year we have special
moving cause to be grateful and
ejoice. God has in his good pleas
given us peace. 1t has not come
mere cessation of arms, a mere
II from the strain and tragedy Of
!. It has come as a great triumph
right, Complete victory has
light W. not peace alone, but the
ident promise of new day as
In which justice shall replace
ie and Jealous intrigue among the
,ons. Our gallant armies have par
'iated IN triumph which is not
red or strained by any purpose of
81 agEression.
a 1 Righteous cause they have won
ortn1 glory and have nobly served
4 nation in serving mankind. God
indeed been gracious. We have
,e tx such rejoicing as revives and
ngtnons in us all the best ira.
W. " our national history. A new
shlnes about us, in which our
~ take new courage and look for
4 Win new hope to new and great
utiss.
While we render thanks for these |
81, let us not forget to seek the di-
Y guidance in the performance of
Q duties, and divine mercy and for
ness for all errors of act or pur-
J. and pray that in all that we do
han atrengthen the ties of friend
and mutual respect upon which we
A1iS6t to build the new structure
eAce and good will among the ma.
herefore, l Woodrow Wilson, pres
cf The United States of America,
loreby designate Thursday, the
day " November, next as a day
ankmSiving and prayer, and in.
ople throughout the land toi
upon that day from their ordin-
and in their several
n - places of worship to render
n NJ God, the ruler of nations.
witness whereof, l have hereun-
{ my hand and caused the seal of
United States to be affixed.
DnD In the District of Columbia,
sixtsenth day of November in the
Of our Lord one thousand nine
red and eighteen and of the in
ldence of the United States of
lea the one hundred and forty
Woodrow Wilson,
the president: Robert Lansing,
'tary of state"
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
EIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH.

REGULAR services on next Sunday a;
the following hours: Sunday school
at 10;00 a. m, Divine worship at IL
a. m, b. Y p. U. at 6: 30 =. m. night
services at 1880 p. m. These services
will he conducted by the pastor. and
the public is most cordially invited to
attend. ID. W. Bosdell. pastor
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

THANKSGIVING SING.

THANKSGIVING SING.
der the auspices Of the women of
goula there will be a Victory
on thanksgiving afternoon at 3
< 1T Marshall park. All Amer
citizens are asked to join in sing
be same patriotic songs on this
I the same hour. There are over
million American women inter
IN this patriotic movement. 1t
q patriotic duty of every man,
q and child in Pascagoula to
p this service.
rybody will be there. We will
The Star-Spangled Banner"
~" Columbia, Gem of the
and Home Sweet Home"
bring a copy of the words
kou and join in singing.
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-vv.S.S..

Miss Rita johnson visited Mobile
Sunday and was accompanied back to
Pascagoula by her father. Mr.. Joseph
T. Johnson. who enjoys short visit
TO bis family.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

|nto M. Freeman OLSON with
18th Mobile Ordinance Repair
Train, arrived in London, Eng
entely according to a letter re-
{ recently by his parents, Mr..
In. ALI. OLSON. Young OLSON
aimed at Camp Shelby and soon
. m expert machinist. He is
& good "over there" and his
friends join the Chronicle in
= him a successful career.
~ one of our loyal citizens
ways ready to serve Uncle
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
WORK ON BARRACKS STOPPED

Work on the barracks being erecte
for the use of the soldiers doing guar
duty at the shipyards in this city
has been discontinued, pending in
structions from Headquarters as to thc
further disposition of the guards.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
MSS

County Attorney S. c. Broom OF
Ocean Springs was business visitor
to Pascagoula Tuesday.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Services will be held at the Lutheran
church next Sunday morning and
evening.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Hartin 'Turnbull and four
g Martin Coleman, Duncan
N1n1, Mary and Virginia, visited
|r~ots, Mr.. and Mrs. John p.
= q New Orleans this week
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23
-tf.S-S

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blacksher re-
turned last Friday from their bridal
trip TO New Orleans.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Mrs. N. p. Emmitt and little daugh-
ter Dorothy visited Mobile Thursday
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Mrs. II. U. Canty visited relatives
in Biloxi several days of this week.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Local politics are warming up. This
is an indication of prosperity.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Give US trial. Let US have your
next order. Grifin's Cash Grocery.
Phone 101.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

All together for Greater Pascagoula.
Opportunity is rampant.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Mrs. Willie welborn spent Monday
In New Orleans.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

vain, ]. M. Swetman arrived
3oth inst. to spend a short fur
nore with his parents, Mr.. and
lWo<man, and will leave on the
J eooume his post as gun pointer
y. s. Ship "Agamemnon."
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Mrs. w. r. Kell was a first of the
week visitor to Mobile.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

~ always be pleased If you
- order to Griffin. Phone 1o1.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Mrs. Leroy Perkins visited New Or
leans recently.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Initiate the ladies. Use paint more
freely.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Lewis visited Mobile We'd
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1918-11-23

Heidelberg visited Mobile
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-07
CHURCH CENSUS TO
MADE JANUARY 26
Ministerial Asso. Made a
Change in Date at Today's
Meeting.

The Official religious census OF the
city will be taken on Sunday afternoon
January 26. instead OF January 10, as
previously announced. this matter
having ben decided upon at meeting
Of the Ministerial Association held
this morning at the Y. NJ. c. a. build
ing. On the afternoon OF January IS
between the hours OF two ana I'VE
o'clock approximately 800 members Oh
the various city churches Will tFaF-
erse the city and endeaTor TO get
complete censU\ The move IS oacheQ
by the Ministerial association ana
the City Sunday School Union.
Rev. ". J. Eddy. pastor OF the First
Baptist church was appointed a mem
Der Of the Fairmont War Savings
stamp committees TO represent the
Ministerial Association. This appoint
ment was made on request of chair
man Of the committee Glenn F. Barns
of the National Bank of Fairmont.
A collection will be taken in the
city churches on the morning OF jan
nary 20 for the local Salvation army.
This was decided upon at the request
of Captain O'Brien of the Salvation
Army who appeared before the asso-
citation TO ask that such a collection
be taken. Mr.. O'Brien made a
strong talk in which he outlined the
great need Of funds in the special
work Of the salvation army at this
time.
Rev. J. ". Wells pastor OF the Dia-
mond street Methodist Episcopal
church read an interesting paper be-
fore the association In which he uot-
lined briefly and interestingly eight
lectures delivered by DR.. Mcdowell
before the Yale divinity school re-
Gently.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-01-07
COAL NOTES.

A distributing agency has been
formed in the Connellsville coke re-
gion. Warren S. Blauvelt. coke adj
visor of DR.. Garfield. national fuel ad-
II illustrator. met Connellsvillc oper-
ators in conference with this result.
WiIli.m T. Hoblitzell. prominent
coal man of Meyersdale, Pa, died at
st. Petersburg. Fla, where he was
spending the winter.
One hundred acres of coal underly-
ing the County Home property west
of Uniontown, Pa. is to be sold at
$1,000 an acre, which is more than
twice the largest amount ever paid
fer coal in Fayette county. Pa.
At $2.45 a ton and on the basis OF
10000 tons to an acre. $4,000 is not
an excessive price for this property,
but some mathematicians are making
much of the fact that an accumula-
ton of $4,000 quarterly invested in
Liberty bonds or other war loans at
the regular rate of interest will give
the county an endowment which by
tie time the coal is mined will more
than provide for the future mainte-
II. nee of the county's poor On the
contrary. the mining of the coal sur
rounding the county land will leave
i isolated and so broken down as to
hinder its future development, &C
ccrding to those who oppose the sale.