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The Jones County news., 1918-05-09
LETTER FROM
YOUNG MAN
In NAV Y
Expresses Hope Gov. Bilbo
VIII Be Elected to
Congress.

The Editor OF the News is 10 receipt
Of the following letter from a boyhood
friend, who enlisted in the Navy sew.
eral years ago, and is now stationed
at the Naval Radio Station in Ball
boa Canal Zone:
Naval Radio Station.
Balboa, G.. Z April 20, 1915
Dear Clark:
Received your letter and
was glad indeed to hear from you.
also received several copies Of the
News, which enjoyed reading. You
sure guessed right when you said that
Ihad beer cured of the wonderlustI am
going Tack to farm somewhere and
settle down forever when we lick the
wooden slices. had planned to 90
home next year on completion Of nv
eighth year, however, / have been re-
commended for promotion to the Off
Ger grade and if I should he so fortu-
nate as TO pass, VIII not be dis
charged any more
could have taken the examination
last year, tho { was under the impress
sion that the war would be of short
duration and that TO remain where
was SO as to be able TO get discharg-
ed and go home was the best thing to
do. would not under any considcra-
tion leave the service in war time af-
ter having had eight years training
MY rank at the present time IS chief
electrician.
The rainy season will soon be on
to the displeasure Of a great many
people. There are two distinct sea-
sons on the isthmus, the rainy aud
The dry. 1t usually rains once day
during the rainy season. The earth
is iu most places loose and sandy so
that the water is quickly absorbed I
do not know how much longer / will
be on the isthmus, tho | have an idea
that it | pass the examination for pgo-
mo&. N I will go to sea again. sn
--s~An's r.9--S 90 "a noarsl apsf,o st.t., -.
tore The end OF war. I am very desir-
GUS of seeing active service Two
years is enough to stay down here
while so many others are seeing the
real thing over there.
| see that YOU are for Bilbo, or al
least l gained that impression by
reading your editorial in the News. 7
was glad to see that article from your
pen. always admired Bilbo, for he
always seemed TO me to be on the right
side of everything he went into. He is
unquestiouably square or he never
would have stood The gai1 this long
when his enemies were trying so hard
to down him. Wishing you the great
| success, l au,
Your friend,
}, w. Davis.
The Jones County news., 1918-05-09
WHITFIELD.

Sunday school was attended
very largely at both Nit
Olive and County Line churches
Sunday.
Everybody thruout the COM
munity h ave e begun chopping
cotton, althoit is quite small yet
The Jones County news., 1918-05-09

Tbs Cluinne Thar Does got affect the gssr
Because Of its tonic and laxative effect. LANA
TIVE EkOAto QUlNINE is betterthan ordinary
luiniue and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing IN head. Remember the full mans and
iook Tor the signature OF L, W. GROVE. 79e,
The Jones County news., 1918-05-09

Naval Radio Station.
Balboa, G.. Z April 20, l9ls
The Jones County news., 1918-05-09

The Editor OF the News is 10 receipt
Of the following letter from boyhood
friend, who enlisted in the Navy sew.
eral years ago, and is now stationed
at the Naval Radio Station in Ball
boa, Canal Zone:
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

out for a ride in his Luckymobile, I'd
he still fonder OF him Maybe he will,
and if he does I'll tell you the first
chance | get
Now, this morning just as my alarm
clock woke me up, and Mr. Happy Sun
pokcd hi, yellow fingers through my
curtains, heard a little pecking on
the window pane, and when opened
the window there stood Robbie Red
breast-"Get up, get upl You've had
your rest;
Put on your necktie and your vest,
And wash your face and part your hair.
And breathe the lovely morning air.
For he who stays too late in bed
VIII have a very muddlcd head
Get out while vet the mornings young
And see the gra" with dew bells
hung /"
SO ! jumped out of bed and dressed
so quickly that my, alarm clock was
still ringing when went down to
breakfast And after that was over
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
MAIL CARRIER
WON OUT AFTER
; LONG YEARS
Hopes to Bring Same Relief to
Others Who Are
Suffering.

YVES, sir, it's a positive fact, | have
gained twenty-five pounds in weight
and have been benefited so much that
] think it is time for me TO talk Tanlac
for the benefit of others" said !. W..
McBath, postman for eleven years ON
Route 4, residing at 24l9 Poplar
street Oklahoma City, Okla
"Three years ago | began to weaken
from what was said to be improver-
ished blood and l-contnued to 90 down.
! MY appetite was very poor and what |
ate gave me no nourlshment lost
weight until fell off some thirty
pounds | got so nervous and worried
and downheatted that ! couldn't eat,
sleep or work on account OF my cond-
ton ! was just about out of commits
sion when / decided to try Tanlac
III began TO build up In short time
after | started on my first bottle. My
Appetite returned in full force--I can
5s,oy eat as hearty as anybody and feel
!Seronger and better than | have since
Inv troubles began When ! saw that
Tanlac was doing me good, | kept on
taking il until now | feel like new
man. sleep as sound as baby
every night, make my twentysix mile
trip every day and never feel tired |
am so glad | have regained my health
that ] want to tell everybody about
Tanlae."
. Tanlac is sold in Oklahoma City by
,the Westfall Drug company and lead
sing druggists and dealers everywhere.
ADV J
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
ChinaWare
Extra Special at
Your Choice for &c

"A table of oddments consisting of deco
rated and plain white China in Bread and
Butter Plates, Breakfast Plates, Fruit Dish
es, Cereal Dishes, Soup Plates, Salt and
Peppers, Fruit Bowls, Butter Dishes, Flow
er Bowls, etc, etc, each article in excellent
quality china and worth considerably more
than the price, special for Saturday, at
choice Sc.
AT Rorabsugh-Brown Third Floor, East Room
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
ONLY Two HELD
here IN CRUSADE
UPON SLACKERS
j, S Attorney Expects HauIS
to Be Made in State,

In a drag-net campaign 10 find
Slackers in which more than 500 men
have been stopped on the streets and
made TO show their registration cards
and more than fifty have been taken
10 the court house for investigation.
only two were being detained today by
Sheriff Johnson
The men, Rafael Flores. a Mexican.
and A. ~srren are in the county
Jail marker held for investigation by
federal authorities. No information
could he obtained as to the probable
charges against the two
Several men were brought to the
court house this morning by minute
men and questioned by Sheriff John
son Ben Lester, federal prisoner, who
was released from the Logan county
Jail yesterday on bond for violation OF
the narcotic act, was caught in the
roundup last night and was kept in
jail until this morning when he fur
niShed proof that he was not p years
old until after the 1913 registrants
had registered lie was released from
jail and will register tomorrow.
John A Eain, United States district
attorncN sand he had had many call,
yesterday and this morning on the driv,
ON Slackcrs from all over the western
district and that he expected larg,
number OF cases would develop which
! ould warrant prosecution So
! far, he said. only Investigations were
g,being made from the reports.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
INDIAN IS ACCUSED
OF ATTACKING WOMAN

Held under a bond of 5000 on a
charge Of criminal assault on Mrs.
Steve Miller Joe Simpson an Indian,
is in the county jail this morning while
friends are attempting to make bond
ior him, Simpson was arrested this
morning ON information issued by
County Attorney Charles b. Sclby and
was arraigned before T. f. Donnell,
Justice Of the peace Simpson is unable
10 speak English but made the court
understand that he wanted to plead not
guilty to the charge.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
Yarn and Ribbon
Hats
That Match StUeaters

Are the latest advancement of Fall Millinery Fash
ions. Helmet Shapes also medium brim, straight and
dropping sailors, made from Glossila Ribbons and
Yarns OF various colorings understand please they
are patterns to guide home manufacturers). The ma
erals are sold in tn. such yarns, ribbons and
frames at very moderate prices and the hat completed
amounts to a trivial sum- and yet is decidedly becom-
ing serviceable and stylish.
Covered Wire Frames, each &C.
Yarns the ball Ssc to sse.
Ribbons, the bolt 7oc. I'm The Art Department
Second Floor at Rorsbsugh- -Brownx
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
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| looked out of the window, and just
then Uncle Lucky drove by in his
Luckymobile with a big American iIaG
in front and a big banner m back
which said
Rally round the fEg Bunnics,
Rally once again.
Rally In the sunshine
And rally I'm the rain,
Hear the bugles blowing
Hear the drum beats call,
Rally round Old Glory;
Rally one and all.
And then you should have seen all
the Dummies in Rabbitylle run out OF
their houses and follow Uncle Lucky,
and OF course he made his automobile
go very slowly so that they could
keep up with him. And after a while
they came to the Rabbtville armory
and Uncle Lucky formed a regiment
and made himself captain, and on
each little bunny he pinned button,
and after that he gave them all rifles
and cartridge belts and a big flag and
drum, and, oh, dear me. a great big
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

cannon that could shoot a bail almost
as big as balloon, and then they all
out to the camp, where Uncle
Lucky drilled them to be good soldier
bunnies and fight for Uncle Sam and
Aunt Columbia and George Washing
toms statue. And sometime I'll tell you
how they won a wonderful victory, but
until the censor gives me permission
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
State Moves to Buy
Land in Kianichi
For Game Preserve

Negotiations have been opened he
tween the state board OF affairs and the
department OF the interior at Washing
ton for the purchase Of Seycral thou
sand acres of ChickaSaw and Choctaw
land in the Kiamichi mountains for
use as a state game preserve, it was
annQunccd this morning by 9. A. Smith,
state game warden
A provision authorizing the sale OF
the land to the state IS contained IN
this years general Indian approprla-
ton htll
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
EaIoC%Me
Friendly
9sSySS 9sszy

NTOW before | go farther, I'm GO
N ing to tell you that this story IS
going to, be all about dear, kind
Uncle Lucky Lefthindfoot, the old gen
,leman rabbit uncle Yes sir, and yes
man. and yes, everybody! | think we
ought 10 have a little story all about
dear. kind Uncle Lucky, for I'm very
fond OF him and his old wedding stove
pipe hat and his blue silk polkadot
and il he'd only take me
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23

In White enamelware, eight-qusrt
and bail, 100 to sell Saturday,
Regular Sl.00 values, for"."....
Third Floor, East Room.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
RAIN lessons WORK
OF POLICE JUDGE

Few cases were on the clerks rec
ord for hearing in the municipal court
today. Acting Judge O. l.. Price says
rain always lessons a police Judges
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
BY Cliff st.rre.s

work. especially in the way Of hearing
peace disturbers. He thinks the cooler
temperature, quieting the nerves and
putting people in a better humor, IS ac-
countable for this
wish
Reach 100000 people through The
Oklahoman- Times want ads every y
hours
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
ChiIdren's Dresses 8

Stripes, Checks and solid coiors in Pail Gnghsms
and Fall Styles, ages from to T. choice ti2,
Others from 2 to a. prices from Sis to so7s
Second Floor, East Room
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-23
CHUDREN'S SHOES
Final Clearance Saturday

All of the remainder of Childrens Low Shoes nvolv-
ng Patent Leather, plain kid, sunmeta smoked horse,
an brown and white canvas are available Saturday at
he following reductions
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-05
THE LIGHT SIX

o n e the Hen
quaity
O model
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31
PATROL COMMITTEE PROGRAM

During the past week rapid prog
ress has been made in definite organ
ization of the Patrol Committee,
which has headquarters in the Court
House, Manchester. Colonel c. A.
Simmons has made a swing through
the State, visiting such centers as
Rutland, Burlington, st. Adams,
Barre, Montpelier and Bennington.
Wednesday of this week meeting
was held an Bennington, attended by
representative officers of the Board of
Trade, and men who have been prom
inently identified with improved high
ways. w. II. Nichols presided at the
meeting.
After Colonel Simmons had outlined
the progress which has been made in
securing active work in other places
the delegates from Bennington to the
Patrol Committee were given instruc-
tons in system 10 produce the great
est number Of signatures to u Be
lieve" cards. These cards set forth
the principles Of the Patrol Commit
tee work as better highways, effective
auditing Of State officers accounts, i'm
proved educational system, uniform
adjustment Of real estate assessment,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31
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Estate of FRANK 4. LYON
Commissioners Notice

The Undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District Of Manchester
Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands OF
ali persons against the estate OF
Frank +. Lyon late Of Manchester in
said District, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid. at the Town Clerks
ofice in the Village Of Manchester IN
said District. on the 3lst day OF
March. 1919 next, from o'clock p. m,
until 4 o'clock p. m, on said day and
tha, six months from the 30ih day OF
September A. u. 1918, is the time linz
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31

COMMISSIONERS
w. II. Roberts, Administrator. 27-SI
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31
Estate Of FREDERICK D. GIDDINGs

L.F. Martin, Administrator. 27-3
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31

for the work Of the Patrol Committee,
which, he pointed out, is not named
from the States system Of patroiling
roads, but is name coined TO embrace
the broad platform and principles
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31

Commissioners Nouce
The Undersigned, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Manchester,
c Commissioners, TO receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate OF
Frederick p. Giddings late of Man,
chester in said District, deceased, and
all claims exhibited in Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we Will meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the late
residence of decedent, in the Town OF
Manchester in said District, on the
2s,h day of March, 1919 next, from ]
o'clock D. m, until o'clock p. m, on
said day and that six months from the
2sth day Of September A. D. 1918. IS
the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims
TO us for examination and allowance
Dated at Manchester this 2sth day
o, September A. d. 1918,
/. r. MARTIN,
c. r. ANES,
Commissioners.
M III DIE Administrator bV-3
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31

and encouragement Of sheep raising.
Judge Edward Griffith Of Manches-
Ter. secretary Of the Patrol Commit
tee. attended the meeting and materi-
ally assisted in creating enthusiasm
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-31

tied by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to US for examin-
alton and allowance.
Dated at Manchester this goth day
Of September A. d. 1918.
GEO. SMITH,
HIRAM EGGLESTON,
Commissioners.
Il Mnx+ir. A DIM / !, q t.a TOR 2l-2
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-25
\ Successful Rally al Colored Church

The debt paying rally yesterday at
Emanuel NJ. E. Church, South Main
Street, went over the TOT. The total
amount raised in cash was s3,470.SG.
The rally closes next Sunday. The ser
vices all day yesterday were beautiful
and largely attended. Tae addresses
in the afternoon service by DR.. r. S
Truesdale and Senator r. D. Epps
were very good and greatly appreciat-
ed. The music was pronounced to
be way above the average even Som
Emanuel ChurcA.
The pastor, trustees ard officers
take this occasion to express their
thanks 20 all our members for their
liberal response AMI to the white aad
colored citizens for their help.
The debt will be paid in full ano
the M ortgage burning will take place
at the church Tuesday evening, Oc-
tober j. All are invited.
wv Moultrie, Pastor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-25
Attention Colored Citizens.

The Fourth Liberty Loan drive be-
Nsinss Friday, September 27th.
Every man. woman and child is
expected sto do his or her part,
help tsasusasaz a1ake this
safe LOT denlocFacJy:I ~
Every telegram and Newspaper re-
port from France brings the news
that our boys are putting things ovec
the top.
Let everyone do something to brin
to a victorious close this cruel ant
barbarous war, so that your }1us
lands. sons and brothers can return
to their home and live ;ppily anf
peacefully.
Will you not make aSsacrifices ane
do your bit? Only bN.;;sacrifc& ca.
we win. A house to house canEass
will be made by our committee. Loar
your money to Uncle Sam at good in
tercst, instead of spending it 70"
things you can well do without. Don't
forget the date, Friday, septembe
9th.
A. J. Andrews.
Precinct Chairman
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-25
WAS RUN DOWN But
NOW FEEL MUCH BEiIEaI' F
MANY ARE FOLLOWING THIS
NORTH CAROLINA BARRIERS
EXAMPLE, IN BUILDING HEALTH
THROUGH THE BLOOD.

There is one almost infallible way
20 get the strength to back up your
:lmbiticn---5uild the body by build
ing your blood. The red-blooded
man drives Up the steep hill Of sue
cess without fear or falter. The thin
blooded man only tctters uo, like an
automobile trying to climb on half its
engine cylinders.
If your blood is below par, build
it up and thus douloi" or triple your
capacity 10 work, to succeed, to enjoy
life.
coinmon sense methods. regular ex-
ercise, fresh air, sleep, and we'll bal
anced diet. # for any reason, =. u
cant maintain a diet SO perfectly BIT
;,rccd th::t x. supplies all the needed
elements for properly feeding the
brain and body, you probably will re-
quire, from time to time safe md
reliable blood food--such as Dreco,
the new herb-and-root compound
to supply the deficiencies.
Dreco builds the hody by feeding
the red blood cells with just the need
ed elements. It builds the body by
increasing the blood's power to carry
life-giving oxygen from the lungs TO T
every cell and tissue.
f. G.. Greer. the well known bar
her Of Greer. S. c., was all run Gown
as result Of a bad attack OF ca
tarrf He lost his appetite and could
not sleep IN signed statement isc
says he took just one bottle Of Dreco,
declaring Il was run down but now,
I feel mich better. now sleepy
much better and am improved in ey7
cry way He is only one OF kundrcdsv
who have the same story to tell.
Dreco is just as good for the other
members OF your household as it. IS
for you. 1t is pleasant to take and
easily digested even By the weakess
system.
Dreco is dispensed by better class
druggists and pharmacies almost ev-
eiywhere and is particularly recon-
mended il, Sumter by S:berps Drug
Store. where the DTeco Man is max
ing his hea dquarters and explaining
the medicine to ~ Intercsfea--Ad7si7t-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-25
Paxyille Items.

Paxville. Sept. 20.-Misses Leatha
and Nan Edwards, Of Mullins, have
returned after brief visit at the
home of Mrs. S. E. Curtis. Miss
Leatha,. a former principal of the
graded school has accepted sinaila.
position in the Turbeville graded
school,
Mrs. II. S. BOYD has returned to
her home at Lamar after a visit to
relatives here.
Misses Pearl Broadway and ".
Geddings left this week to resume
their studies at Winthrop College.
Miss Broadway is a member Of tbs
senior class.
The trustees have announced the
opening of the Paxviile graded schoo;
for the morning of September seth
They desire the attendance Of all pu-
pills, and the presence Of every par
ent of the school on the opening day.
Miss Ethel Corbett, Winthrop grad
Adate OF several years experience will
fill the pTiccipalship. Her assistants
are Misses leila Brown. Of Kershaw,
Eunlce Higgins, OF Hcmningway,
ana MISS VGSSlSS Willis VI LIS paw
will have charge OF some classes Of
lower grades as a supply.
Rev. "A. S. Lesley, of the Methodist
church, is holding a series Of services
here this week. He is being assist
cd by the Rev. w. G. Elwe.l, and his
singer, Mr.. Gibbons, from New Zion
Miss Lucile Geddings left Monda :
to attend the Sumter graded school
She. is with Mrs. Esma Tisda1e, or
N. Main st.
Mrs. Robert Barwick left Tuesday
for Charlotte to be with her husband
who is stationed at Camp Greene
The ladies .ofsthe Paxvile Red Cross
have placed .. dry goods box at the
ginhery of Mr., R. Owen TO receive
donations of pound Of lint cotton
from those who are willing to donate
this from their cotton. being ginned
The buyers have agreed to give their
samples.
Mr. ROME Eaden near here ha
consented for the same procedure az
his ginnery: They hope to realize =
neat sum wasn this cotton is sold.
aar. H. Cain moved his family te:
Sunrnerton last week. Their residencs,
here will be occupied by Mr.. Vein.
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