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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-15
Ellaville

The first quarterly meeting of the
Ellayille charge was held here Satur-
and Sunday and proved a most en-
joyable occasion Rev, o. B. Chester,
the presiding elder. preached three
eloquent sermons to large and atten
tive congregations. He complimented
the pastor, Rev. J. e Sapley, and the
stewards and officers on the work
tat had been accomplished for the
charge.
Red Cross work in our city is max
ing fine progress under the leader
ship Of Chairman J. N. Cheney. A
fund sufficient for the organization OF
the schley County Chapter has been
secured and steps have been taken to
organize the while county A box Of
supplies is being made ready to be
sent to headquarters.
hts. c H. Smith received the mem
bers OF the Missionary Society Mon
day afternoon. Mrs S. L. Denton pre-
sided most sraciously. Mrs. T. A
Collins was elected delegate to the
annual meeting in Savannah in March
After an interesting business session
current events were presented by Mrs.
J. B. Sampley, the following ladies
taking part: Mrs. Roger Williams,
Mrs. c. R, McCrory, Mrs H J. Will
Hams, Mrs T. A Collins.
Under the auspices Of the Womans
Club an oyster supper was given last
Friday evening at the Ellayille High
school, for the benegit of the Domestic
Science. More than a hundred people
were present who thoroughly enjoyed
the evening.
The Montezuma basketball team
played EIlayilIe Friday afternoon, the
former being badly defeated. Ellavale
prides itself in having one Of the best
teams in this section
Much sickness is prevalent in our
vicinity. due to measles, mumps and
pneumonia Some of the schools have
had to suspend until the epidemic
becomes somewhat abated.
Mis- Irma Murray spent Sunday in
Oglethorpe with her mother
Mrs. w. L. English and little Miss
Martha Williams English were the
guests of Mrs. ]. R. Jordan Saturday, |
Mr. John Royal attended the funeral
of his nephew in Taylor county Sun
day.
Mrs. T. A. Collins spent Monday
in Americas.
Mrs. Carrie Hill and Miss Nina Nc
Mahan spent Sunday in Oglethorpe the
guests of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Strange visited
their daughter, Miss Sara Strange,
at Andrew College Sunday.
Mrs J. H. Holloway, Miss Georgia
B. Holloway and Mrs. W. K. Dennis,
Of Montezuma. spent Sunday in the
city.
Mrs. Cranberry, of Waverly Hall, |
is the guest of her niece, Mrs J. c.
Rainey, on Broad street.
Miss Caldwell, of Americas was the
guest the past week of DR.. and Mrs.
Brigdes.
Miss Leila Williamson, who is
teaching school at Shiloh, spent the
weekend with homefolks in the city.
Miss Lula Baisden, of Atlanta, was
visitor here Saturday and Sunday
Mrs T. V. Bridges has returned
from a pleasant visit to relatives in
Americas.
Mrs. C. H. Wall, OF Wallis Crossing, |
visited her daughter, Mrs, Willie Jor-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-15
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

And Build Up The System
Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELSS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed On every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form.
The Quinine drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up the system 80 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
Neus of Bessemer
MRS. H. L. BANS, Correspondent

Bessemer, September A.-(Special.)-A meeting of the teachers of the Besse- mer public schools Friday afternoon the years work was discussed and planned and indications are that the term begin ming Monday will be a most successful one. It is expected that many pupils will be enrolled from outside the cor porate limits of Bessemer, and Prof. l. L. Vann has issued the following in- structions to such pupils: Pupils who are bona fide residents in Jefferson coun- ty, outside the corporate limits of Besse- mer, may be admitted into the schools of Bessemer upon the presentation of a transfer card duly signed by the super intendent of the Jefferson county schools. Without such transfer card pupil out side the corporate limits of Bessemer will be required to pay the monthly tuition fees charged by the city of Bessemer. Transfer cards must be presented to the superintendent of the Bessemer schools and not to the principals, and the su- perintendent will assign pupils to the proper school in the Bessemer school system" es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
HISTORIC PAGEANT

Among the interesting things in store for Ensley this fall will be the historical pageant to be given under the direction of the Twentieth Century Mothers club sometime in October. This pageant will include 15o children of the district who will present some historical features of Alabama. The funds from this event will be used to perpetuate child welfare work
 The children of the Ensley Highland di- vision will meet at the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at o'clock to meet Miss Wood, who will begin instructions on the pageant. Chil- dren from to 15 years are requested to come.
 The Ensley Canning club, which was be- gun under the direction of the House. wives league last year for the purpose of conserving fruits and vegetables from local gardens will soon become a stock company, the canning club having sold put to William c. Hale. who will con- tinue the work.
 Mrs. J. c. Bryan, who has had charge of the work during this season, announces that about 35000 cans have been put up in the past three months.
 The cannery will continue open so that eweet potatoes in the district may be conserved. ,
 The second of a series of patriotic services will be held at the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church Sunday evening with Judge Hugh Locke as speaker. His subject will be- "Mr. Lincoln. President Lincoln"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
FOR COMMUNITY SING
 BRILLIANT ONE
Robert Lawrence, IT,, to Appear as Soloist, and the Philharmonic Orchestra Will Furnish Music

At the community sing in Capitol park this afternoon at 4:30 GcloclS, the Philharmonic orchestra. Philip Memoli, conductor. instead of the band. will be heard in varied and brilliant programme, and Harry Preston, who will lead the songs for every body will sing a solo with the audience joining In the chorus refrain.
 Robert Lawrence, Jr., will appear as soloist, with his mother at the piano.
 The full programme follows;
 Liberty Bell' (Sousa).
 Overture, Poet and Peasant (Suppe)
 Doxology. Salute to the Flag, Amer ica." Everybody.
 Come, Thou Fount of Every Bless ing,'' Everybody.
 Caprice, Dance of the serpents'' (Boccalari.)
 'Marseillaise." Everybody. Dance Characteristic (Tobani). Solo His Buttons Are Marked U. U." (Bond), Robert Lawrence, Jr., accom- panied by Mrs. Lawrence. Polka "Pizzicato" Bella Napoii, (Ascalese.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
County Board WiH DragU
 Interest on School Funds
American Trust and Savings Bank Secures Deposits and Frank Stevens Is Made Treasurer-Consolidated Schools at Maxine and Other Schools Being
 Considered By the Board

them, in repair so they could be used would entail much expense. The school at Henry Ellen will be re-esta ablished this year and Superintendent Baker is inves- tigating the question of establishing schools at LaBuce. Weller. Roper and Cat Mountain
 The board has decided that the compul- sorry attendance period of four months will begin on November 1 this year, in stead of October l. as heretofore, and an additional teacher has been allowed at Dolomite, which makes total of six teachers at this schooL Application for $lll state aid for repairing the equipment for the Corner school in the northwestern part of the county was made by the board 10 the state authorities yesterday
 An agreement between the Birmingham and Bessemer schools has been reached by which no pupils will be transferred from the rural schools to the city schools or vice versa until written transfer from the superintendent of their respec- tive schools is obtained. Unless the pupil moves his or her place of residence the board would have to pay the tuition under this ruling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
CHURCH NOTICES

The Rev. l. w. Swallow will preach at the Il o'clock service at the First Presbyterian church and the Rev. Will liam McDougal will fill the pulpit at the evening service
 The Rev. w. F. Monk will conduct the services at the Church of God. Morn ing subject, Statistical Svening Seven Great Doctrines of the Bible.''
 Regular services will be held at the First Methodist church, both morning and evening.
 The Rev. Austin Crouch, at the First Baptist church Sunday morning, will speak on Forward March In the aft ernoon mass meeting will be held At the evening service MT. and Mrs. Paul Montgomery will repeat the old southern melodies. This service will close the revival.
 At the Minge's revival there will be four services. Bible school at 9;45. preaching at il o'clock. topic Heavenly Mansions . At o'clock there vii be meeting for women only, at which time the evangel- ist will discuss the White Slave Traf- fic.',
 The Missionary society of the first Methodist church will meet in the parlors of the church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
BOBBY JONES AND !. CHICK EVANS WIN !. FIRST GOLF ROUNDS Oswald Kirkby and Max MarstOn Bow to Champ
 and YOungster in
 Close Match

Short Hills, N. J., September 14.-Bobby Jones of Atlanta and Charles Evans, Jr., na tional Amateur and open golf cham pion, won the first of their series of Red Cross golf matches at the Baltusrol Golf club here today. They defeated Oswald Kirkby and Max Marston, present and former New Jersey titleholders respec- lively The margin was up and to play.
 Ar element of novelty was injected into the auctionng, Charles>Smith being the highest bidder on each occasion. He Bought Evans for $780, Jones sl5e, Kirkby s125 and Marston, one of the home favor tes, $500 Smith also bought set of clubs for s35, totaling s76o. About sSSOo was raised for the Red Cross
 Its Long Way to Berlin" Every body.
 La Paloma," (Yaradier).
 Long Boy" Mir. Harry Preston and everybody.
 American Patrol (Beachman).
 Joan of Arc" Everybody.
 star Spangled Banner" Everybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15

The Jefferson county board of educa- ton will receive interest on it's deposits according to an announcement made yes- terday from the office of the board This is tue first time in history that the board has received interest, and it is stated it will amount to about 5000
 Prof. N. R.. Baker county superintend- ent of education, has been working on this matter for sometime and the banks were asked to make bids on the deposits. Three bids were received and the Amer ican Trust and Savings bank was selected as the depository and Frank Stevens, as- sistant cashier of that institution, is made treasurer of the funds and will serve without remuneration.
 The special committee of the board has reported on the selection of a site for the proposed consolidated sclool at Maxine, and when this school is erected it will do away with the one-room schools at Praco and Hubbard Notwithstanding the governments request that no new school buildings be erected, the board will ask that the erection of this school be permitted, as the schools at Hubbard and Praco are inadequate, and 10 put
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
Committee Presents Unique Programme for Festival
 Week at Steel City
CENTURY CLUB PLANS
 HISTORIC PAGEANT
Confederate Veterans to Meet at the City Hall-"Ugly Sisters" to Present Minstrel at
 Elks' Hall

Plans for the patriotic observance of the Birth of SteeT' in Ensley, September 2S-2s, surpasses in preparation anything ever undertaken in the steel City before. The business men are cooperating with the management with enthusiasm and nothing has been left undone to make this week an epoch making one in the his tory of Ensley. The programme calls for an intermingling of boosters, Red Cross workers, Boy Scouts, merchants, fraternal orders and war workers Tn demonstrations, parades and social fea- lures, with contests galore to add variety to the daily programmes. Each day will be full to overflowing with free attrac- tions, and the carnival spirit will prevail throughout.
 Probably the most interesting contest centers around the choosing of the queen, who will be crowned at the ball at the Elks' club. The fortunate one will choose her king and maids and will lead the grand march on that occasion. This ball will be the social event of the week.
 The programme days have been appor- Iioned as follows: Monday, Boosters and Get Together Day. Tuesday, ''Red Cross Day." with parade at S:30; Wednesday, "Boy Scout Day. Thursday, Merchants Day" with special bargains; Friday. .'Fraternal Day. with parade of frater- nal orders with floats, and industrial parade at 7:30; Saturday, Liberty Loan and Allied Parade A feature of this day will be the shooting of cannon, which will mark the opening of the fourth Liberty Loan.
 The T. c. I. band under the direction of Prof. P. s. Costa will play two days, leading the Red Cross and Liberty Loan parades and the Colored Industrial School band will play each afternoon. A porta- ble stage will have free vaudeville acts on different corners and a permanent stage will be erected at Twenty-first street for the acts, and Liberty Loan speakers.
 Ensley people extend an invitation to people all over Jefferson county to come each day of the week and help make the attendance a success as so much for nothing has ever been offered to the peo- pie of this county before The steel in- dustry of the county having been born in Ensley, 1t is very fitting that it's birth should be celebrated here by the entire district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
Female Golfer Breaks
 Course Record at Detroit

Detroit, Mich, September 14-Mrs. Dor othw Campbell-Hurd, former national woman's champion. paired with Walter Hagen, north and south titieholder, de- feated Miss Elaine Rosenthal, western womans champion, and Alec Ross, for mer national open champion. in a four ball foursome match for the Red Cross at the Detroit Golf club today. Mrs. Campbell -Hurd's score of SS is the best ever made by a woman over the course. In scoring the match best ball and low total each counted one. Walter Hagen made the course in 75. while Miss Rosen- thai required 97, as against her part ner's S1 for the IS holes
 Between s12,ooo and s15.0oo was netted as result of the match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
NEGRO BOYS WILL ENROLL NEXT WEEK Those Between 151z and IS E to Register for Non-
 military Service

Montgomery. September 14.-(Special) Negro boys between the ages of l0ls years to IS, inclusive, nave been called upon to enroll for nonmilitary service during the week beginning October (. This announcement is made by w. Nash Read, federal state director of the United States boys working reserve. following conference with prominent negro edu- cators of the state. First attempt in the south to organize separate division of negro boys, for nonmilitary service on farms, will be made by this state, once the registration is completed.
 "This is the first attempt in the south to organize the negroes into division of the reserve, and a great deal of credit is due Tuskegee institute for taking the Initiative in the work" said Director Read Saturday "It+ IS well known that this institute has been the most promi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
LIEUT.. J. E. LACEY

Lieut.. Joseph E. Lacey, who was reared in Bessemer and is the son of Dr. E. P Lacey. writes interestingly of life at the front as if on pleasing adventure. The following letter to a member of his family win be of inter- est in his home town: Il sure was glad to get your letter last night and hear all the news of Bessemer, and would like to be there to help make it lit tie harder for some of the slackers. and am sure if I told some of them of the things I have seen and sheard from soldiers around here they would be just little bit more hard on the pro- Germans. I have seen things here that would make any man in the world fight and be glad that he had strength enough to fight the Huns.
 q like it fine up here and wish you could drop in for a little while and enjoy the fun. There are worlds of in |teresting things to see and never day passes that I don't see something new and novel. One day I will see bunch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
Much Speculation as to
 Future Russian Banks

Stockholm. Thursday. September F (By the Associated Pres )-There is much speculation among Russian finan- 'ciers as to the future of all the banks in Russia taken over by the bolshevixi should new government supplant the present regime. The bolsheviki were amazed at the small amount of money realized by coinfscation of the banks.
 Some of the Russian bankers believe it would be possible to untangle the af- fairs of the old banks and continue them. but many others believe the only practical plan would be to liouidate then, and start anew
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
CONFEDERATE VETERANS

The regular meeting of Camp Pat Cleyburne, Confederate Veterans, will be held in the inferior courtroom this afternoon at 3 o'clock. This is the first meeting in several weeks and a good attendance is requested.
 The Ensley public will have treat Thursday evening when the Ugly Sisters" who played so successfully in Birmingham the past week, will be heard at the EllSs club, under the au- spices of the Stonewall chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy The proceeds will be for the benefit of the veterans and for paying the appor- tionment of this chapter toward the upkeep of a bed in base hospital in France. The Ugly Sister is composed of members of the Womans Home Guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15

nent and progressive educational force among negroes in the south. The un- qualified indorsement and support it IS giving to the boys working reserve ia guarantee of it's success.
 Estimates place t-le number of boys to register at 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
sTITDY CLITR

The Progressive Study club held the initial meeting of their club year Fri day afternoon with Mrs. George F.. Boyd The subject for study was '.This Country of Ours which is q contribution of last years study on America. The roll call was answered with current events and articles on What Is An American?" were read by Mrs. Henry Moore and Mrs. R. S. Moseley ''The Star Spangled Banner was sung by the club members.
 An interesting feature of the pro- gramme was a talk on "War Work" by George F. Boyd, Jr., who is at home on furlough.
 The hostesses served a salad course and the rooms were decorated with goldenrod. the national flower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
Harlans Win Title

Philadelphia, September. 14-The Har- Ian team of Wilmington. Del, today won the shipworkers baseball championship of the Atlantic coast by defeating the Standard team of New York, 4 to V.r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15

If examined under a glass the threll of piece of khaki will be found to coa sent of T mixture of fine hairs of bronze. light olive green. lavender and brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
Dalton Tops Field in
 Handicap Trap Tourney

Atlantic City. N. J., September l4.-D. J. Dalton of Windsor. Ontario, topped the field in the westy Hogan handicap at p yards here today in the final event of the shooting tournament. getting se breaks out of possible 100 J. H. Herr, Lancaster, Pa, and w. J. Elliott, Coates yille. Pa. were next, with s7 each.
 In the Westy Hogan special Eohener West Fairview. Pa., was high gun with 97 breaks, and George Gray. Philadel- phia, was second with s6.
 Mrs. H. Harrison, New York, the only woman to shoot through the tournament broke ss and captured the ladies' spe- cial prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15

Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Grove have re- ceived letters from w A. Shepperd stating that he had arrived safely in France. Mir. Shepperd was formerly con- nected with the Long-Lewis Hardware company. seGep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
COMMUNITY SING

The special feature of the community sing Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock vii, be two baritone solos by Roy E. Jarman, the choir leader associated with the Hinges evangelistic party MT. Jarman was at one time on the concert stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
DELPHIAN CLUB


 The Ensley Highlands chapter of the Delphian club has issued their attrac- tive year book and the first meeting will be held September 24 with Mrs. l. C. Brumbaugh, hostess. The person. nel of the executive board of the club inc1udes:> Mrs. J. J. Walker. president: Mrs. T.. II. Pennington, vice president: Mrs s. II. Mann. secretary. and Mrs Jack Thomas. treasurer. and Mrs. J. s. Hall. reporter. The study for the year >embraces the continuation of, Mod ern Nations with "Western Europe and America" the special subjects for study.
 Rev. ". H. Mansfield. of the North Highlands church will fill the pulpit at the First Methodist church today.
 The morning service of the First Presbyterian church will be in charge of Dr. J. M. Spencer. following which call will be extended a pastor. No evening services.
 sergt George E. Boyd. IT., of Kelly Field. Tex, will talk to the congre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-15
HOLDERS AID RED CROSS

A Red Cross organization was formed by the holders in their department at the United Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company this afternoon for the purpose of making weekly contributions to the Red Cross fund. Each member is as sessed 50 cents per week and in that way the sum of $2o or more each week