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Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
COMMITTEE TO SELECT
DIR. HENDRICKS SUCCESSOR

Rev. A. D. Kendrick, pastor Of First
Baptist church, rendered his forma:
resignation Thursday evening to the
congregation to take effect April 5th.
Rev. endrick says he feels 1t is his
moral duty to go at once to Windsor.
Conn, the home of his wife, and re-
side with her father, who is advanced
in age, his wife being the only child.
Her father. D. E. Marshall's family,
have lived in Windsor, Conn, since
1855, and in the same house. Rev.
Kendrick and family express regret
that they leave Aemricus, but do so
onIy to be with MIR. Marshall in his
Connecticut home. They are prepar-
ing to leave on the 10th inst.
During the evening service a COM
mittee was appointed to supply the
pulpit. and to recommend a pastor
+" he committee consists of DR.. Lansing
Burrows, T. E. Bolton and C. C. Haw-
kins.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05

Music of Allied Nations" benefit
OF the Red Cross Society, by Pearl
Seller, pianist and Sally R. Wilson, So
prano
"The Sweet Little Girl That 1 love-
old English,
MY Lovely Celia old English.
"A Pastoral" (old English) Miss
Wilson.
Etude in be Major-Rubinstien.
THE Lark" (Glinka)-Bolakiren.
Ballade in bA Major Chopin
Miss Seller.
In ouelle trine marbide (wouon les
c0ut Puccini.
Gu bel di vedrome (Madama Butter
hy) -Puccini-Miss 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 Republican,
Steffe.
| Come With Song-La Forge.
"The Sea'-Mac Dowell
The Years in The Spring-Mrs.
Beach.
At Dawning-Cadman
Somewhere in France MAY Hort
E:an)-Miss Wilson.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
SCHOOL CHILDREN
IN GREAT PARADE

ATLANTA, Ca, April Fifteen
thousand school children marched
through the business section of At
lanta today in the greatest patriotic
school demonstration this city has ever
seen The parade told in pageant form
the wonde. ful story of the many war
activities the children are conducting
in addition to their regular work.
Governor Dorsey and patry of high
officials, including Mayor Asa G. Can
dler, of Atlanta reviewed the parade
from stand erected on the capitol
grounds.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
EVERY CRITIC PRAISES
~THE MASQUE OF LIFE

When every single newspaper OF
Newspaper OF New York praises a film
production and even the trade papers
of filmdom rival each other in saying
Il ings about a film, one may be sure
that it is worth while. This very
thing has occurred with The Masque
of Life marvellous seven reel spec
tacle which will play at the Opera
House today and tomorrow.
"Zit,' the e-'tic of the New York
Evening Journal, said; The Masqge
OF Life is overwhelming. There Is
every kind of thrill imaginable" The
New York Times declared: One of
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
TISON-ODOM WEDDING.

The following announcement will
be of interest to the many friends and
relatives of the bride in Amerieus:
"Leesburg, Ca, April 4.-Of interest
to their many friends Is the announce
ment of the marriage OF Miss Lizzie
Tison, OF Leesburg, and Mr.. Joe Collier
Odom, of Newton The ceremony was
held Wednesday afternoon in the Bap-
tist church, Rev. r. L. Biyins, of For
syth, officiating. The bride was waited
on by her sister, Miss Lula Tison as
maid of honor Mr. Hall, of Newton.
acted as best man for the groom.
The wedding party left Immediately
after the ceremony in automobiles for
Newton, where they attended a recep-
ton held in their honor last night By
the grooms parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Odom.
Mrs. Odom is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. d. w Tison, of this place,
and is a most lovely young woman. Mr..
Odom has a high standing in his COM
munity and is deservedly popular.
They will make their home in Newton
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
WILL CHANGE NAMES
OF GERMAN STREETS

PORTLAND, Ore, April 6.-Names
of six streets in an addition laid out
by a German property owner will be
changed, according to plans of city Of
flcials. announced today. Frederick
street will become Haig street; Karl
will be changed to Pershing; Rhine
t. Foch; Frankfort to Albert for the
king of Belgium: Rhone to Joffre and
Bismarck to Emmanel, in honor OF
the king of Italy.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05

we have yet to see an American film
that can supply the sensation furnish
ed in The Masque of Life,' with the
exception of Mr.. Griffith's two big
spectacles'
Thrills seem to be its object, but
the film is also said to contain real
romance, big theme, and many beau
tiful and unusual spectacular scenes
in addition.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
FVANGELISTS ARRIVE
TOMORROW FOR MEETING

Rev. Charles Lane and Rev. A. J.
Notes.-The will arrive via the Central
of Georgia tomorrow afternoon and be
ready for the first service at First
Methodist church Sunday morning
All the members and friends Of the
church are cordially invited to be
present at this opening service.
The meetings will continue through
two weeks, embracing three Sundays.
The public is cordially invited.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05

N. Hawkes., Mrs. Durelle Graham, Mrs
] w. Stallings, Mrs. H. e. Disosway,
Mrs. e. e. Schneider, Mrs. Arthur Ry-
lander, Mrs. r. E. Bolton. Miss Annie
Mclaughlin, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Hen
1y Glover. Mufflers were made one
each by Mrs. Taylor Lewis and Miss
Frances Sparks. One pair of WHISTLES
were made by Miss Waller. Socks
we're made, three pairs by Mrs. j. P.
Raiford; two pairs by Mrs. L. J. Bla-
lock, Mrs. A. Pantone; one by Mrs. L
G. MceLndon, Mrs. Sara Howard, Mrs.
amos Speer, Mrs. E. M. Nix; twelve
Lairs by the ladies of Lumpkin.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
RED CROSS PARTY.

Mrs. S. H. Mckee was hostess to the
Red Cross Bridge club this afternoon
at her home on Rees park. Quantities
of roses were used with charming ef-
feet and a book of thrift stamps was
given for top score, Those present
were Mrs. J. E. Mathis, Mrs W. R. Lip
scomb, Mrs. Tracy Cunningham, Mrs.
r. E. McNu1ty, Mrs. John Council, Mrs
w. D. Moreland, Mrs. Ralston Cargill,
Mrs. Elton Parker, Mrs. l. J. Kalmon,
Miss Martha Wheatley, Mrs. L. F.
aCrubbs, Mrs. Stephen Pace, Mrs. James
Rixon, Miss Annie Mclaughlin, Mrs.
/. L. Sparks, Mrs. D. R. Andrews, Mrs.
George Adams, Mrs. c. U. Rogers, Mrs.
Pierce Moore Mrs. E. D. Sheffield, Mrs.
w ]. Josey.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
Collecting seagulI's Eggs.

EDINBURGH, April 5-A scheme
for collecting several million sea
gulPs eggs to relieve the shortage In
hens eggs, is being launched in Scot
land. The gull's eggs is said to be
an excellent substitute for the hens
eggs and abounds all around the
Scotch coasts.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
MRS LEWIS ENTERTAINS.

Another lovely party given for Miss
Sheppard this afternoon when Mrs
Taylor Lewis entertained twelve in
her honor at her home on College
street. Bridge was played and pair
of pink slipper trees was given for top
score. Pink roses were used in pro
fusion in crystal bowls and silver
vases and the ices were pink slippers
The charming honor guest, whose
marriage occurs tomorrow evening
wore a gown of pink beaded goergette
and large white hat.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
MUsIC STUDY LUB MEETING.

The Music Study club will present
the following program on April 9Th
al the Carnegie Library auditorium.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
EyENIN GPRAYER AT
CALVARY CHURCH TONIGHT.

Evening prayer will be said in Cal
vary church tonight at o'clock, and
after the service there will be meet
ing of the vestry.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
CONCERT FOR RED GROSS.

The music Study club expects to
bring pianist and violinists from es-
leyan on Thursday evening of next
week at Carnegie Library at eight
o'clock in the evening. The proceeds
will 30 entirely to the local Red Cross
work room and the Music Study club
hopes for a large attendance.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
.M'DERMENT-CAMPBELL,

Miss Ivey McDerment and Mr..
Frank r. Campbell were married yes
terday at Kennesaw at the home Of a
relative of the bride mad went to Ashe-
vile on their wedding trip Miss McDer
ment is graduate of the City Hospital
and has host of friends in Americus
where she has made her home for sew
eral years Mr.. ampbell is a promi-
nent young cotton man of this city and
the many friends of the young couple
will be pleased to learn that they will
continue to reside here
Aas
TOWEL SHOWER
Miss Melva Clark complimented Miss
Mary Eliza Sheppard with towel
shower yesterday afternoon at her
home on Jackson street. Pink and
white roses formed the charming dec
crations and bridge and forty-two en-
tertained the guests. The honor guest
was presented with pink bOudOlr
cap and the top score prizes were pink
powder puffs. These were won by
Mrs. Eugene Cato and Miss Reba Cal
hCun. Those present were Miss Kath-
leen Denham, Miss Annie Ivey, Miss
Sara Sheffield, Miss Mary Parker, Miss
Reba Calhoun, Miss Elizabeth Brown,
Miss Lula Calhoun, Miss Anna Murray,
Miss Bronnie Hodges, Miss Annie Lou
Perkins, Miss Maud Sherlock, Miss
Leda Merritt, Miss Caroline Worthy,
Miss Anna Boone, of Macon. Mrs. Fur
low Gatewood, Mr.. Mrs. M. Fl. Wheeler.
Mrs. Lucius McClesky, Mrs. Eugene
Cato, Mrs. Dick Brinson, Mrs. Emory
Rylander, Mrs, Douglas Mayes, Miss
Mary Bowers
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
RED CROSS NEWS.

Sweaters made this week were one
each by Mrs. w. l. Craps, Miss Maria
Harold, Miss Amzie Daniel, Mrs. 7.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-04-05
DANCING.

Immediately after Miss Joseph's
dancing class this evening, DANCING
will begin. The class begins prompt
ly at 8:15 o'clock and general dane
ing at nine.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

Aliershot for special operation to
try and make the scar presentable.
! arrived ut the hospital and got an
awful shock. The food was poor and
the discipline abnormally strict. No
patient was allowed to sit on his bed,
and smoking was permitted only ut
certain designated hours. The face
specialist did nothing for me except
To- look NJ the wound I made appli-
'niion for n transfer back TO Paignton,
offering to pay my transportation.
This offer WIS accepted. and after TWO
weeks absence. once again | arrived
In Munscy ward. all hope gone.
The next day after my return Doc
'or Frost stopped nj my bed and said I:
Wei. Empcy II you want me TO try
and see what ! can do with that scar
m do II. but you are taking an awful
chance"
answered: swell, doctor. Steve
Erudic took chance; he halls from
New York and 50 do l."
Two days after the undertaken
.gmd carried me to the operating
..um or pictures" us we called them
..',auSr of the funny films We see I'M
Ter ether. and the operation was per.
'orurd. u was wonderful piece Of
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER T-Fired by the news OF me
sinking OF the Lusitania by n German
submarine. Arthur Guy Empey. an Ameri-
CO. leaves hls on1ce In Jersey city and
British army.
CHATTER fI-After a period Of train
Ing. Empey volunteers for Immediate seTN-
ICE and soon nnds himself in rest Bullets
some where In France" where he first
ent coolies"
CHAPTER III-Empey attends his rrst
church services at uba front white a Ger
man Fokkcr circles over the congregation
CHAPTER Iv-Empey's command goes
into the front line trenches and Is under
IRE for the first time.
CHAPTER v-Empey learns 90 adopt
the motto Of the British Tommy. III YOU
are going TO get II. youll get H. so never
worry ="
CHAPTER vf-Back in rest biile,s. Elm
pey gets his FIRST experience as "a mess
orderly
CHAPTER vII-Empey learns how the
British soldiers are fed.
CHAPTER vIII-Back In the front-line
trench. Empey sees hts nrs, friend OF the
trenches go West.
CHAPTER IX-Empey makes his FIRST
visit to a dugout In Suicide Ditch"
CHAPTER x-Empey learns what CON
stitutos a days work" In the ffOnt-lne
trench
CHAPTER NI-Empey goes "over tho
top for the FIRST time IN a charge on the
German trenches and IL wounded by
bayonet thrust.
CHAPTER NII-Empey Joins the ",ui-
eide club" as the bombing squad Is called
CHAPTER xIlI-Each Tommy gets an
official bath.
CHAPTER xlv-Empey helps dig an
advanced trench under German nfe.
CHAPTER Xv-On listening post" In
No Mans Land.
CHAPTER NvI-Two artiilerymen put
one over" on Old Pepper. their fegmehthl
commander.
CHAPTER NvII-Empey has narrow es-
cape, while on patrol duty In No Mans
Land
CHAPTER NvIT-Pack IN rest biliets
Empey writes and stages farce comedy.
CHAPTER NIX-Soldiers have many
ways TO amuse Themselves while on their
own"
CHAPTER xx-Empey volunteers Tor
machine gun service and goes back into
the front-llnc trenches
CHAPTER NXI- Empey again goes
over the top" tn "A charge which cost his
COMPANY Il KILLED and 81 wounded.
CHAPTER XXI Trick with a machine
gun siiences one bothersome Fritz
CHAPTER NNIII German attack. pre-
ceded by gas wave. Is repulsed.
CHAPTER NNiV- Empey II forced 20
take part tn an execution as member
OF the nring squad.
CHAPTER NNv-Britlsh prepare for
the Hig Push-the battle OF tho Summe.
CHAPTER NNVI-In trench raid.
preceding tho Bg Push. Empey - de--
rerateiy wounded and lies unconscious IN
No Mans Land for 30 hours
CHAPTER NNVII-After four months
In a british hospital. Empcy IN discharged
as physically unnt for further var serN-
Ice ="
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
Housewife BECOMES
new WOMAN.

IAN Of our best doctors had given
me up" was unable to leave my
bed for l6 weeks and was yellow as
pumpkin, besides the terrible
stomach pains ! suffered. Our drug
gist advised my husband TO try
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and it
has saved nay life. am a new won.
an now" 1t is a simple. harmless
preparation that removes the catar-
rhal mucus from the intestinal tract
and allays the inflammation which
causes practically all stomach, liver
and intestinal ailments, including
appendicitis. One dose will convince
or money refunded.
r f.. McRoberts.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

surgery and marvellous success.
From now ON that doctor can have my
shirt.
More than once some poor soldier
has been brought into the ward in u
diving condition, resulting from loss Of
blood and exhaustion caused by his
long journey from the trenches. After
an examination the doctor announces
that the only thing that will save him
i n TRANSMISSION of blood. Where Is
the blood to come fromi He does not
have To wait long for an answer-sev.
eral Tommies immediately volunteer
their blood for their mate. Three or
four are accepted: n blood test is
made. and next day the TRANSMISSION
takes place and there is anotbsr pale
face In the ward.
Whenever bone is needed for some
special operation, there are always
men willing To give some-a leg II
necessary To save some mangled mate
from being crippled for life. More
than one man will 90 through life with
another mans blood running through
his veins, or a piece Of his rib or his
shinbone In his own anatomy. Some.
times he never even knows the name of
his benefactor.
The spirit Of sacrifice is wonderful.
For all the suffering caused this war
is n blessing To England-it has made
new men OF her sons; has welded all
eli Int. oil.
And | can't help saying that the doc.
tors. sisters, and nurses in the English
hospitals, are angels on earth. love
them all and can never repay the care
and Kindness shown to me. For the
rest of my life the Red Cross will be
Ia INC the symbol OF Faith, Hope and
Charity:
After four months In the hospital.
went before an examining board and
was discharged from the service Of his
Brltannic majesty as physically unit
for further war service"
After my discharge ! engaged pass
age ON the American liner New York,
and after stormy trip across the At
lantic one momentous day, in the haze
of early dawn. saw the statue OF lib
erty looming over the port rail, and
wondered If ever again | would go
'oyer the top with the best of luck
and give them hell"
And even then, though II may seem
strange. ! was really sorry not TO be
back in the trenches with my mates.
War is not pink tea, but In worth
while cause like ours, mud, rats, COO
ties, shells, wounds, or death itself. are
far outweighed by the deep sense OF
satisfaction felt by the man who does
his bit.
There Is one thing which my ex-
perlence taught me that might help the
boy who may have TO go. IL Is this
anticipation is far worse than realiza-
ton. In civil life man stands In awe
of the man above him, wonders how he
could ever I'LL his job. When the time
comes he rises TO the occasion, is up
and at IL, and Is surprised to find how
much more easily than he anticipated
he fills his responsibilities. 1t Is really
so "out there"
He has nerve for the hardships; the
interest Of the work grips him he finds
relief In the fun and comradeship Of
the trenches and wins that best sort Of
happiness that comes with duty well
done.
THE END.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
CARTERSVILLE.
r f.. Nc Roberts.

Mr. Lucian Conn is very i'll at this
writing
Miss Myrtle Carter and Miss Lena
Hollan, visited Mr. and Mrs. John
Land, last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Pennington
and Mrs C. S. Roop and daughter,
Cora. visited Mr. and Mrs J. T. Daw-
son. Of Kirksville. last Sunday.
Mrs. Ruth Davis and Mrs. Susie
Renfro, visited Mrs Eliza Creech, Of
Wallaceton, last week
Mr. and Mrs A. X. Carter and
children visited relatives in Berea,
last Saturday and Sunday
Mrs Willie Bryant and children,
visited her brother. Mr.. Andy Conn
and family. last Sunday.
Nr and Mrs. b. Davis are rejoic-
ing over the arrival Of a fine boy.
Mrs G.. f. Gabbard Of Wallaceton
and Mrs. Fannie Brockman, of Paris
Crossing, Indiana, visited Mr.. and
Mrs d. L. Gabbard, last Wednesday.
Mrs. Eliza Conn visited her son,
Mr. Clay Conn and family, last Sun
day.
Rye Wanted. Highest market
price.
Hudson, Hughes & Farnau.
Miss Amanda Anderson and Miss
Lenna Hollon of the Gainesville
school visited her mother, Mrs. j. d.
Carter, last Monday.
Mr.. jeff Davis and daughter, Susie
visited friends and relatives Of near
Broadhead. last Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Earnest Gabbard visited
relatives in Berea, last Saturday and
Sunday.
Quite a number from here attend.
ed the funeral of Miss Minnie Calico
who was buried at Manse, last Satur-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27

dents flag. Admiral keycss pennnnt
and the British naval ensign. Mrs.
Wilson, who was on deck, took the
greatest interest in tho cvolutions Of
the British destroyers.
The President who appeared IN
splendid spirits when he stopped
ashore, was greeted Immediately by
the Duke of Connaught and the other
members of the welcoming party.
After reviewing the guard of honor. he
passed through the covered way to the
station, where the Mayor and the Cor
poration in their scarlet robes Of office
extended formal welcome.
AS President Wilson walked to the
train, dozen girls wearing the
American colors strcwcd petals of
roses in his path. All this time the
airplancs had been lowering over the
pier and the station and as the special
train bearing the President departed
for the capital the airmcn also headed
Tor London, accompanying the train
all the way.
In addition to the great crowds in
the town many persons had gathered
along the line of the railway and at
different stations, cheering the Prcsi-
dcnt as his train passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
ItaIy's Losses 1900, 900
Army's Representative Here
Tells of Nations Sacrifice

Ttaly's total losses in killed, wound
ed, dead Of disease, disabled. missing
and prisoners aggregate 100000, ac
cording to Colonel Ugo Pizzarello, of
the Italian army, who arrived in New
York recently on a mission for his
government. He gave out figures yes
terday simplifying an announc emenf
made in Paris last Saturday by Sal
vatore Barzilai, a former member Of
the italian Cabinet that Italy had lost
100000 men in killed or dead Of
wounds in the war
CAS- Italy's effort and losses are 90
much bigger than those previously
mentioned" said Colonel Pizzarello,
1--WE feel quite justified in thinking
that the public should know the exact
figures Of the total losses she suffered,
so as to give American public opinion
complete knowledge Of the great part
Italy played in the struggle for JUS
tice."
Disease alone took death toll of
100000 men in the war zone, he said,
while the number Of killed was 100000
and the wounded, missing and prison
ers 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Troops Sink Knee Deep in
Uud Warchixlg for wilson
ound Stripes Prominent HeImeitcd Lines Pass
i'm Review; Reluctant Mules Falter While the
Tanks Churn Up Mud Like Dredging Machines

luctant and themselves required to be
dragged.
The French made tanks, used by the
Americans, concluded the review,
churnng up mud like dredging ma
chimes. On returning to the motor
cars we were hurried to Montigny
Lcroi, where the 26th Division Head
quarters served us a simple Christmas
dinner with iron forks, spoons and
rough field crockery. The menu was
excellent, but simple - turkey with
dressing, mashed potatoes, turnips,
cranberry jelly, pumpkin pie, and
coffee served in random collection Of
enamel and tin army cups. There was
music by the divisions band, but no
speeches at dinner, after which the
President was again hurried through
French villages, bedecked with the tr-
color, over which the clouds hung low
with only an occasional rift over the
romantic Vosges hills, to visit Per-
shing's chateau before proceeding
direct from Chaumont tonight to
London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-27
Queen Mary Helps Make
Day Merry for Americans
London, Thronged With Troops,
Has Gala Christmas; Many
Events Cheer Fighters

LONDON, Dec. 25.-The feature Of
peace Christmas in London has been
the great influx of soldiers on leave
from the various fronts or returned
from captivity in Germany. Every or
ganlzatlon was taxed to the utmost
to lodge and entertain the soldiers, cs-
pecially British Colonials and a liberal
spMnkling of Americans.
Christmas dinners and teas were pro-
vlded at all possible centres In one
instance a huge iced cake weighing
300 pounds had been prepared for the
Australian soldiers. The sugar for the
cake was sent from Australia
Numerous concerts and entertain
ments by the best musical talent were
given. including a gala performance at
Albert Hall for Colonial and American
ofhcers of the army and navy. The
large gathering there included several
hundred wounded from the hospitals,
who were brought from all parts of
London in omnibuses. After the CON
cert tea was served and souvenirs were
presented, after which there was dane
ing. nurses, Y. NJ. c. A. helpers and
other women war workers taking part.
Queen Mary, the Duke of Connaught
and several royal princes and prin-
cesses assisted.
those who were unable to leave the
hospitals were not forgotten, Christ
mas entertainments being held at all
hospitals