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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-04
Fristoe & Divine
A. Christmas Store for Men
A Yuletide that Deserves
Generous Recognition

Last year all Americans bent winning the
Great World War; hearts heavy a result Of
the suffering in the oppressed nations This year the
dawn of Peace and Good Will offered to all mankind
nearly two thousand years ago. to be rising in the
East The Love and Kindness feels for family and
friends deserves expression yet should endeavor to
avoid all by giving useful gifts To make it easy for you
to just what you want and to enable avoid
service and excessive expense the last few days.
ask you to do Christmas shopping early possible
Gifts selected at this store carry message of quality to
your friends which recipient overlook
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-04
Be Prepared. Do your
Christmas Shopping Early
Xtragood
Clothes

If the boy has not re-
ceived that new suit
which he so much de-
sires, and which looks so
much like big brothers
military uniform, would
not it be a nice thing for
all the members of the
family to join together
in giving him the one
thing he most desires?
We have these we'll
known suits and over
coats in some stunning
new models that will be
a welcome present to
any boy.
$3.50 $40 $3.50
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-04

The second letter is from Lynn
Simmons, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Simmons and is written to his cousin,
Mrs. George w. Thomas, as follows:
Somewhere in France, Oct. 80.
Dear Cousin:
/ received your letter and was very
glad to hear from you. You might
have thought / had forgotten l had a
cousin but did not.
There is nothing to write about any
more only to let you know l am still
living and feeling fine.
Hammond and 1 have been transfer
red and sent over half of France on
different details.
1t is a good thing the soldiers don't
have any money over here because
everything costs twice or three times
as much as it does in the u. S.
got letter from Lyle; he is hav-
ing good time with the rest of the
Yanks.
A soldier in the u. s. doesn't know
what hiking is till he is in France
about a month. When l get home /
will be able to walk to Grand Rapids
and carry 100 pounds all the way and
get there in one day.
i Will be In France SIX months by
the time you get this letter. have
been in nearly every part of the army
now / am in the veterinary corps
taking care of wounded horses.
There are plenty of rabbits around
our camp but we don't dare shoot q
rifle so we don't get any.
The way the Frenchmen get their
fish, they throw a grenade in the wa
ter and get all they want. We put
some in little stream but all we got
was little minnows.
Once in a while one of Fritz's birds
come over and shakes the ground
around us but we don't mind it any
more.
think we might be home by next
4th Of July. They might keep us
here all winter If Germany did quit,
you know it would be pretty cold 60
ing across the ocean this winter. For
me will ride raft home If they only
come across and sign that peace be-
fore winter.
can't think Of any more this time
but will try and write more next time.
Your cousin,
Lynn +. Simmons
The mart letter y from Rollin Don
evan, soo Of Mr.. and xxs. Frank
Dsnovan # Gfa6AA and = AsssEip-
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-04
Underwear

Why not a nice wool unionsuit; they're
about the warmest garment man can put
on these cold winter days.
We feature the we'll known Staiey Brand
wool underwear which is the best known
and best wearing garment made.
Let us show you the different grades be-
fore you complete your Christmas list
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-04

"H. G. H., Liberty" and "Black
Seal" cigars will please you. Try
them.-Adv. tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
'ACGIE GIRLS WILL
ENTERTAIN TONIGHT

Tonight at the Third District Agri-
cultural and Mechanical college hers
the students will present laughable
comedy for the enjoyment OF friends
of the institution. A large crowd is
expected to attend.
Eleven young ladies will participate
in the presentation of the skit which
Is entitled "The Whole Truth" Only
laughs are contained in the story of
the play, which has been composed as
an antidote for the blues. Those who
haven't laughed for years will roar
during the presentation of the play,
and not a crouch will leave the hall ct
its conclusion.
The play will be presented in the
auditorium of the college, and will
begin promptly at 8 o'clock, an invita-
ton being extended to the general
public to be present, In order to de-
fray the expense of the presentation
and the purchase of necessary cos
tunes, a small admission will be col
lected at the door.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11

eign Mission will be observed in the
Leslie Baptist Sunday school on next
| Sunday.
Merrs. John Simms and Jodie Suggs
Mrs. Sallie ade, Misses Mary Carter
and Elizabeth Ferguson made up 4
party going from here to Sassesr Sun
F! day to visit Miss Stella Wade.
Mrs. G. j. Parker went to Americas
Monday.
| Mr.. H. L. Speer returned from
Plains hospital Sunday after spending
two weeks there for medical atten-
ton
Tom Wilkerson, Jr.. of LAGRANGE
spent Saturday and Sunday here the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Chrisp Wilker-
son.
Rev. C. T. Rix filled the pulpit al
the Baptist church Sunday evening.
Mrs. G. V. Harris, of Warwick,
came last weey to visit at the home
| of her son, DR.. L. NJ Hawkins, Before
returning home she will visit relatives
and friends in Atlanta for several
days
Mrs. J. NJ. Green visited relatives
at Triton last week.
Miss Romel Green left Friday for
Rochelle where she spent several days
with her sister, Mrs. G r.. Doster.
Mr.. v. Wall, of Albany, spent Sun
day in Leslie visiting DR.. and Mrs. l..
NJ. Hawkins.
Mrs. Conroy Wimberly, OF Macon.
spent the weekend at Leslie with
relatives and friends.
Mfr Clyde Harp and children and
Mrs. Lee went Howkinsville Satur-
day where they visited relatives
Mrs. j. D. Cooke and son, Dennis,
went to Plains Sunday.
DR.. L. M. Hawkins and Mr.. and Mrs
r. J. Ranew left for Atlanta Sunday
night where Mrs. Ranew was carried
to a hospital.
| James Kaylor, who is attending
school at Mercer was in Leslie Satur-
day.
Miss Rowena Long. Of Americas,
visited the Leslie school last Thurs
day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
Leslie

A series of religious services will
begin at the Leslie Baptist churci
Sunday, the pastor, Rev. c. S. burden
will be assisted by DR.. W. L. Cults, OF
Blue Ridge, Ga.
Miss Medwin Harris, of Warwick
is spending the week in Leslie the
guest of Mrs. L. NJ Hawins.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Ranew and Rev
and Mrs. c. S. burden spent the week
end in Manchester with Mr.. and Mrs.
] l.. Amason.
Miss Ella Wilson, who is attend
ing school at Andrew College, spent
the weekend in Leslie with home
folks.
Miss Annie Clare Ranew visited her
friend, Mrs. George Reid Doster, at
Rochelle last week.
Mrs. Kenneth Wood returned to
Leslie Saturday from Plains hospital
Missionary Day f3r Home and For
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
INCREASE ON MILEAGE
ALLOWED RAILROADS

ATLANTA, Ca, April 11.-An IN
crease of one-quarter of a cent pei
mile on party and mileage railroad
rates has been granted by the Georgia
railroad commission to all roads doing
interstate business In Georgia who
neither sell or honor mileage books
Some few exceptions will be made il
the lists of the roads affected when
the order is finally drawn up and
signed, and this could not be done this
week owing to the necessity of going
over the rate figures of each railroad
interested Some charge charge two
some three and some four cents per
mile for passenger service.
The party and mileage book rates
have heretofore been two cents per
mile and mileage books have been sold
with 1000 and 1000 miles represented
in their coupons The new order will
eliminate the 2,000-mile books and
raise the price of the ,000-mile books
to $3.50. This order is effective on
May LIST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
CHARTER GRANTED $4,000
CORPORATION IN SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH. Ga, April IA
charter has been granted the Chatham
County Traction company, whose prin-
cipal offices are to be at Savannah
and whoe proposed trolley line is to
run to Port Wentworth, near Savan-
nah, where there are shipping indus
tries. The capital stoc kof the COM
hany is $4,000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11

Mrs Olive Stott Gabriel, of the New
York University School of Law, has
been named chairman of the Employ
men Committee of the Mayors Com
Tittee on National Defense in New
York City. She has been chosen for
the place because it was believed she
could do much toward finding positions
for women where the men occupying
them formerly had gone to the war.
Mrs. Gabriel has been successful
lawyer since her graduation from the
school in 1908.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11

WASHINGTON, D. c., April III
The senate by vote of thirty-four to
twenty-five refused to approve labor's
right to strike during war time, but
that vote was rejected today in the
conference report on the Ball bill
penaIizing the destruction of war ma
terial and interference with produc'
ton. y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
Soldiers and Sailors Get Comfort.

That makes them fit for the hard work
in camp and trenches, at sea or on
marches, by using Aliens Foot Ease
the antiseptic powder to shake into
the shoes 1t takes the friction from
the shoes and freshens the feet. Al
lens Foot-Ease has been the standard
remedy for % years for relief of cal
louses, tired, aching, sweating, swol
len feet. and makes tight shoes feel
easy. The Plattsburg Manual advises
the use Of Foot-Ease each morning.
Try it today. al
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
WESLEYAN ARTISTS
IN CONCERT.

Miss Pearl Seller and Miss Sallie
r. Wilson, instructors in music at
Wesleyan, will appear tonight at Car
negie auditorium under the auspices
of the Music Study Club. These two
artists ability is vouched for by the
positions they hold at Wesleyan COL
lege and the public is assured an
evening of pleasure and entertainment
The proceeds will be devoted entirely
to the local Red Cross work room and
it is hoped that Americas may show
the proper appreciation of the unset
ish patriotism of these two busy teach
ers by giving them a recorde attend
ance. The following program will be
given:
Music of Allied Nations" benefit or
the Red Cross Society, by Pearl Seller.
pianist and Sally r. Wilson, soprano
"The Sweet Little Girl That I Love"
Old English.
MY Lovely Celia"-Old English.
Pastoral (Old English)-Miss
Wilson.
Etude in be Observation-Disclosures.
"The Lark" (Glinka) Bolakiren.
Ballade in bA Major Chopin -
Miss Seller.
In quelle trine arbide (wouon les
COUNT Puccini-Miss Wilson.
Gu bel di vedrome (Madame Butter
fy)-Puccini-M Wilson.
March Wind-Mac Dowell.
To a Wild Rose-Mac Dowell.
Prelude in A Minor-Debussy.
Esparina (Chabrier) = Chevillord-
Miss Seller
Boute Hymn of the Republic-W.
STEELE
l Come With a Song-La Forge.
THE Sea"-Mac Dowell s4a
The Years in The Spring Mrs.
Beach
At Dawning-
Somewhere in France MAY Hort
mani Miss Wilson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
RED CROSS NEWS

A box of 1850 eight by four COM
presses was shipped yesterday by the
local chapter to headquarters. Very
good indeed when one considers that
the room was closed for lack Of ma
terials for several weeks. Hereafter
club was held with Mrs. s. H. Mckee
alton camp and it is hoped that more
Interest may be manifested and a
splendid showing made by the local
workers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-04-11
CALLED MEETING.

A called netting of the Matrons'
club was held with Mrs. S. H. cKee
this afternoon at her home on Rees
Park
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
ElREBUG IN ATLANTA
MAY BE A LUNATlC

Atlanta, Oct, IA mysterious cpl
dcmic of incendia.y fires is giving tic
police ard fire departments of Allan
ia a great deal of trouble and quite
a degree Of worry,
It would appear tina. some pc~soo
in the city has mania for setting fro
to. vacant houses ard watching tho
fire apparatus &c Whirling by with
their screaming sirens and roaring mo-
t0r2, Fer severn! nights in success
,on there has been a batch Of vacant
house fires between the hours of l.
md 2 O'clock in thc morning,
III as much as the houses have
belonged to widely scattef&l owners,
!, c&anot be Il personal g,udre which
any one is venting with the torch, and
hence the police are working on the
theory that crazy man is loose
in the community.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

ct the home of the bride en- West
Central Avenue. Rev. L. A. Hill, pas
tor of theCentral Methodist curCh,
performed the ceremony which was
witnessed only by relatives and in
innate friends of the couple.
The bride was lovely in gown CT
white hand embroidered georgette
crepe, with white picture hat and
accessories to, correspond.
This marriage unites two of the
wcalthlest families in the state. Mr..
Mclean left this morning for Rocky
Mount. N. c. where he holds a re-
sponsible position.
On account Of the absence from
the city of Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Mclean
will remain here until here mother S
return from Tate Springs Tenn.-Fitz
gerald Enterprise.
Mrs. Mclean as Miss Brewer has
frequently visited in Cordele and the
news of her marriage will be read
with interest by friends here.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

Ollie Eason former night ticket
agent at the Union Station, who went
to Camp Gordon several weeks ago
is now back on his same job in Cor
dele having been given an honorable
discharge from the army
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
XMAS RED CROSS DRIVE

Henry p. Dawson, Chairman of the
War Council of the American Red
Cross, announced today that in the
week of December the 10th to 23rd
inclusive there would be a Xmas Roll
Call of the whole American people
for membership in the American Red
Cross. Mr.. Dawson authorized this
statement.
From December 18th to 23rd lists
will open for every American in
every corner of the world, so that it
may be known that the whole nation
at home and abroad is registered for
the cause. The American Red Cross
wants again to give the world notice,
not only that America can fight but
that to the last man, woman and
child we stand four squares for mer-
cy, honor and faith among nations.
At the close of the Xmas Member
ship Campaign of 1917 there were
22,O00,0OO Americans enrolled in the
American Red Cross, There are also
100000 members in the Junior Red
Cross. This year both as Xmas OBJ
servance and as a renewal of a ma
ton wide pledge of loyalty the Ameri-
can Red Cross will again put before
everyone the Importance Of standing
by the flag; for the American Red
Cross in this great fight for peace
represents the whole spirit of what
we are fighting for.
This will not be a call for money
1t will be a summons to Americans
everywhere to line up for the Ameri-
can Ideal. We cannot all fight, but
this one thing everybody can do.
The American Red Cross member
ship fee is one dollar Half of this re-
mains with the local Chapter to be
used for expenses and for the relief
of our soldiers and their families; the
other half goes to the National Trea-
sury.
There will be no allotment of quota
to any community. The quota in every
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
BRoWNiNG-SANDERS
Nixon Waterman

Miss Minnie Browning and Mr..
Clifford Sanders, both of this city
were quietly married Sunday evening
at the home of Rev. L. A. Hill, pas
tor of the Central Methodist church
at 7:45 o'clock.
DR.. c. R. Jenkins and Rev. L. A.
Hill performed the ceremony, which
was witnessed only by intimate
friends of the contracting parties.
Miss Browning wore becoming
suit Of dark blue with hat and acces-
Fories to match.
Mr. Sanders holds a responsible
position with ]. H. Churchwell and
Company.
Mrs. Sanders, as Miss Browning
came to Fitzgerald a few months ago
from Jackson, Ga, and has made
many friends during her short resi-
lerce here.
The happy couple are making their
home with DIR. and Mrs. Arthur H.
Dem, ark on South Lee street-Fitz--
gerald Leader-Enterprise.
Miss Browning at one time made
CordeIe her home and has numerous
friends here who wish her much
happiness.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
rAeE FIVE
uuIuIuulnlHlru!nGuIlllrilIiIGnltrpNIIlI!IIIIAII
vO n AN
COFFEE AGENCY

Gail for Votan Coffee at our 2
store. This is the best coffee sold
in Cordalc and has not been posi-
bic to obtain since G. G. Lewis
handled it year ago. We have
the agency for this at our store
in one, two and three pound cans
at all times.
The three pound cans always con-
tain a nice table premium, a spoon
or cup and saucer.
We have fresh stock of Luzianne
and full stock of other brands
of coffee. Buy your coffee here
and get it fresh.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
SPANISH FLU CASES
REPORTED IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, Oct. 1.-Quite a number of
cases of Spanish influenza have ap
peartd in Atlanta. While the disease
S not making any alarming Roadway,
among the soldiers at Camp Gordon,
there have been cases in several bar
racks, which are under quarantine.
Albert Thompson secretary to Mayor
Asa G. Gambler, picked up case
presumably on street car, ard was.
dangerously i'll with a very high fever
for several days. Then the fever
cooled and he got alright iii few
hours. The Atlanta doctors are more
appprehensive concerning pneumonia
which otter comes as a complication
than they are concerning the "fiu'
itself
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
SWITCH ENGINE STRUCK
sc BVRDS AUTOMOBILE

At the G. S. &. F. Railroad crossing
at the ware house of the Dixie Seed
Farms a switch engine struck the
automobile of Chairman S. G. Byrd
of the county commissioners as eh
was leaving town last night about six
o'clock and the machine was dam
aged about the front.
Mr., Byrd was driving but was not
hurt. He had close call, rho
switch engine was shifting cars at the
time.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
WHAT HAVE WE DONE TODAY"

WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO-DAY"
We shall do SO much i'll the years to
come,
S1t what have we done to-day?
We shall 6 We out gold in q princely
sum,
But '.bat did we give to-day?
We shall lift the, heart and dry the
We shall plant hope in the place Of
fear,
We shall speak the words of love. and
cheer,
But what did we speak to-day?
We shall be kind in the after awhile
But what have we been to-day?
We shall bring each lonely life smile
But Nnat have we brought today?
We shall give to truth a grander
y birth,
And to steadfast faith deeper worth,
We shall feed the hungering souls Of
earth
Eut whom have we fed to-day?
We shall reap such joys in the by and
by,
But what have we sown to-day?
We shall build us mansions in the
ski,
But what have we built to-day?
''Tis sweet in idle dreams to bask,
But here and now do we do our task?
Yes, this is the thing our souls must
ask,
"What have we done today"
Nixon Waterman.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Roberts of Savan-
nah arrived last night to be the guests
of Miss Nell Roberts and Mrs. L. O.
White.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

district will be the limit of its adult
population.
When the roll call comes every
American, old or young, will be called
on to register and add the weight OF
his name to the Red Cross message.
Let us answer with one voice to the
word of President Wilson when he
sad 81 summon you to the comrado'
ship"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

Mrs. Tom Moreland has returned
to Montezuma after a visit to Mrs.
Dave Browder.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

Miss Emily Battle of Lakeland
Florida who has been visiting Miss
Myrtle Wear left this morning for
Macon where she goes to enter school
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

Mrs. Fred Walters and little son of
Macon will arrive today to be the
guests of Mrs j. w Walters.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Fem announce
the birth Of a fine boy who has been
named Henry Ray.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01

Mrs F. E. Tinson is spending sew
eral days in Fitzgerald, the guest of
her aunt. Mrs. C. E. Brewer.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
REWER-McLEAN.

The marriage of Miss Hester Brew
er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
C. Brewer, and Mr.. Herbert Mclean
Of Douglas, was solemnized Sunday
evening Sept 10Th at HAS O'Clock
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-01
SAVE THE MAGAZ,N MES.

SAVE F1E MAGAZ ,NGO.
The logs in the army camps CT this
country are short On reading matter.
New magazines are desired, and the
, pC8t0fficc Department will undertake
to place all sucn literature where it
will do the most good. When you fin
ish your magazine, attach a one-ccnt
stamp to it and drop it in the post
office. 1t will TO to che of the camps
where it is needed Do not send old
magazines but those OF current issue
which you have read. A request fer
more reading matter has just come
from the various army camps. The
magazine you need no longer will
help the boys.
Mrs Stephens Neal is spending to-
day in Triton.
Mrs. Carl Reynolds of Macon is
the guest Of friends in the city.
Mrs w. r. Howell and little son
are visiting in Savannah.
Master Milton Stearman of Gress-
ton is visiting his aunt, Miss Kate
Sawyer
Mrs. j. w. Hasten and little son
are visiting relatives at Pinehurst
and Vienna.
Mrs. F. E. Tinson is spending sew
eral days in Fitzgerald, the guest of
her aunt Mrs. C. E. Brewer.
Mr.. and Mrs Ray Fem announce
the birth of fine boy who has been
named Henry Ray.
Mrs. Fred Walters and little son of
Macon will arrive today to be the
guests of Mrs ]. w Walters.
Mrs. Tom Moreland has returned
to Montezuma after a visit to Mrs.
Dave Browder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Roberts of Savan-
nah arrived last night to be the guests
of Miss Nell Roberts and Mrs. L. O..
White
Miss Emily Battle of Lakeland
Florida who has been visiting Miss
| NyFtle wear lelC tllIS morning Iof
Macon where she goes to enter school
Ollie Eason former night ticket
agent at the Union Station, who went
to Camp Gordon several weeks ago
is now back on his same job in Cor
dele having been given an honorable
discharge from the army
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-15

to letter received today by Cover
nor Manning from Earnest Kantzler,
of the Ford organization. These trac-
tors are to be distributed among the
farmers with the understanding that
they are to be kept in constant use
in war food production, either on his
land or on that of his neighbor.
The Ford organization has reduced
its commercial output to 35 per cert
of maximum, the other 65 per cent os
plant activities being engaged in the
manufacturing Of the airoplanes, sub
marine chasers, army trucks and 9th
er war material for the government.
This war activity is being pursued at
cost to the government.
Some time ago member of the
Ford Company visited Governor Man
ming and broached to him the idea of
distributing tractors among the farm
ers of the nation al factory cost to
assist in increased production of food
crops. Governor Manning was of the
opinion that the farmers of this State
could use the tractors to u decided ad-
vantage.
eve are in receipt = your lette:
dated May d. 19l8," sail Mr.. Kantz-
ler's letter, "in which yo0 advise that
you would like very much to have the
people of your State given the oppor
tunity to purchase our Fordson trac-
tor"