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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16

Lieutenant Sharman is no orator-that Is, in the sense in which we are accus- toned to use the term; but what Is bet ter. he is born story teller An audience will quickly tire of the most eloquent orator, but no crowd ever tires of the man who knows how to tell story. We are all just grown-up children, and as | sat and heard him tell one experience after another in his own inimitable way. I was a child again, and when he fin ished and sat down, I felt like saving: Just tell me one more story, and 1 promise you I will go right to bed" It's a rare art.
 He made us see the war, and without minimizing it's horrors he taught us to quit wasting sympathy on the men who do the fighting. for they don't want it. for every man who faces death hourly and daily has compensations undreamed of by the men back home. for he is up- held by the thought that he is giving his life in noble cause. and sustained by the knowledge that when his country needed him he made the supreme sacTi- flee. It isn't the man at the front who needs sympathy. The man to be pitied is the stacker. who in his heart of hearts knows that he is a coward and that his neighbors hold him in contempt.
 
 Blessings be on the man who came and in one short week found his way into the hearts of the men and boys and chill dren of this community. say boys ad visedly, for Saturday I saw him in the midst ofsa crowd of Boy Scouts at head quarters telling them tales as their eyes shone, their cheeks glowed, and theit hearts beat fast. It's easy for us tc know now why the Canadian soldier has won un1ying fame. If they run true to his type, small Is the wonder, and ;t's easy to enow why the colonials were abls to withstand the assaults of the Kaiser seasoned troops.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16

There goes one of our four-hundred girls"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-16
c,v,. pr,ae and Righteousness

q have just run up on little pusi- ness" said Allen H. Meril, prominent lawyer and banker of Eufaula. who made substantial investments here more than 25 years ago.
 'The fact that I have property here keeps up my interest in the welfare of the Magic City. I have noted with great
 pleasure not only it's progress in busi- ness way, but it's growth in civic pride and righteousness It's very different place from the one used to visit in the eighties. My home town, which think is the loveliest in all the land, is coming into it's own through peanuts and hogs
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
Forget It, Soldier.

Sometimes when I grow weary Of beans and soup and stew, I long to be where l can get 4 home cooked meal or two. Such thoughts as turkey, steaks and
 chops Go floating through my head; Biscuits. hot cakes, mullins, And loaves of home made bread. Forget it, soldier, such thoughts are
 not for you. Let hunger spice your rice and beans And appetite your stew. At night when l get tired Of bed sacks, straw and cot, Of sleeping under blankets Sometimes warm and sometimes not 1 dream of great four poster beds With pillow, quilt and sheet, And mattress in which you sink About four hundred feet. Forget it, soldier, such thoughts are
 not for you. Let hard work make your bed soft, As other fellows do But worst of all, when 1 get bored With what the fellows say, I think about a girl l know So many miles away. The incest, dearest, little girl You ever cared to know. She was my sweetheart once, It seems hundred years ago. Forget it, soldier, sweethearts are
 not for you. Your rife is your sweetheart, So learn to shoot it true.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
EVERY TIME OF STRESS

and difficulty for over ninety years the Youths Companion has stood by the family It has cheered and en- couraged and entertained-delig all, informing all, and making home life and loyal sentiment the ideal of all. For 1919 the publishers intend to make the paper worth more to fam fly life than ever before. The splen- did Serials alone are events in next years reading in the family life. Hun dreds of short stories and articles by great contributors, and steady stream of helpfulness in everything from the solid and serious to the hap py humor for which The Companion is famed. In these days the whole family needs The Companion, and 1t is still only s2.00 year for 52 splen- did issues.
 Don't miss Grace Richmond's S great serial, Anne Exeter, 10 chap ters, beginning December 12.
 The following special offer is made to new subscribers:
 1. The Youths Companion-52 issues of 1919
 2. All the remaining weekly issues of 1918.
 3. The Companion Home Calendar for 1919.
 All the above for only $2 %, or you may include
 4. McCall's Magazine-12 fashion numbers. All for only s2.50. The two magazines may be sent to separ- ate addresses if desired. The Youths s Companion, Commonwealth Ave. and St Paul St. Boston. Mass. New sub scriptions received at this office. adv.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
DAYVILLE
 SALOON ROW
Victor Peusa Brought to Day Kimball Hospital With
 Wound In Leg.
H;aImar Hill Bound Over to Superior Court on Charge of Assault
 With Intent to Kill.

As the result of an argument Tn a Dayville saloon, Saturday night, which ended in a row and shooting affair. Victor Peusa, Pole, was brought to the Day Kimball hospital, Putnam, with a bullet hole through his leg. The bullet entered one side of the limb near the thigh and came out of the other side. His condition is not considered as serious.
 On Monday morning, Hjalmar Hill, a Finn. was arraigned in the town court of Danielson charged with as sault with intent to kill and with car rying concealed weapons. He plead ed not guilty and was committed to iail to await hearing, Nov. 4.
 An argument started in Polish in the saloon between 10 and I o'clock. Suddenly a pistol shot rang out and a man fell to the floor Several pres ent were held as witnesses.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
ATTAWAUGAN

Received too late for publication
 last week..
 Rev. and Mrs. w. D. Woodward are spending a few days with friends Tn Providence They hope to hear Evangelist William A. Sunday at the Tabernacle.
 Miss Margaret Caffrey was home from her school duties in Clarks Falls several days last week, her school be- ing closed on account of the epidem- ic. She returned Sunday afternoon At the Methodist church Sunday morning she rendered an otfertory.
 Word has been received from Lieut.. Alvah G. Woodward that he has been transferred to Taliaferro Field, Hicks, Texas, where a large number of aviators are in training on this 10000 acre field, the biggest avi- ation camp in the U. $. He IS to practice aerial gunnery for few weeks, and then go to another field for bombing practice preparatory to going across the sea.
 Mrs. George L. Brown fell and put her left elbow out of joint as she was descending the steps of a house in East Killingly last Friday afternoon. Next day she was taken to Sr. Vim cents hospital in Worcester, where X-rays discovered bone fracture. The arm was set and she returned hoiae the day following and is resting as comfortably as could be expected from such a bad break.
 The funeral services of Mrs. Carrie McGregor Shea took place Tuesday afternoon from her late residence in Pineville. Rev. W. D. Woodward, the pastor of the Attawaugan Methodist church, of which deceased was a member, officiated. He and Mrs. Woodward rendered several duets. There was large attendance of rel atives and friends. Burial was in the McGregor lot between Sterling and Rice City, R. l.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
REMOVE OLD LIBERTY LOAN
 FOSTERS

Because theunited War Work cam paign begins on November II, all business houses and other places hav- ing Fourth Liberty Loan posters in their windows have beea asked to take the posters dow amediately after the termination cf the loan and clear the windows. Ghis request was made by Major Flank C Ma comber of Hartford, state publicity director of the Iite-+y Loan and chairman of the publicity bureau, United War Work eampa n; and by George B Chandler of Rocky Hill. chairman of the department of pud- licity. Connecticut State Council of Defence. Promoters of the United War Work campaign wish to have all display places freed of Liberty Loan posters sufficiently in advance
 ar Work displays so that
 nd eyes of the public will
 rest.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
LOCAL OFFICE OF RESOURCES AND CONVERSION SECTION,
 OPENED IN NORWICH

For the convenience of manufac- turers in New London and Windham counties, an office has been opened In the Thayer building. Room 102, Nor wich, Conn.,, with C. O. Ives as busi- ness manager. Through this office, all matters pertaining to the work of the above section will be handled Manufacturers in these two counties desiring information relative to Gov ernment requirements should call or write this office. There will be listed, daily. requirements of the several Government departments, including Navy. Ordnance. Medical, Army, Pan anna Canal, and others. Information desired from the various boards of the War Industries Board may be se- cured there.
 The facilities section have request ed that if permits are desired for war work construction, the necessary forms may be procured through this office. This does not apply to non war work construction.
 This office will not have jurisdic- tion on fuel, food or labor questions; these should be referred to the prop CT office handling this class of work
 A museum is being formed which will contain specimens or data of all manufactured articles in these wto counties All manufacturers have been asked to send a specimen of their work They are also requested to consult their local advisors. John G Johnson and Samuel Reynolds of Putnam are members of the advisory i board
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
TRIPLE BURIAL AT
 EAST THOMPSON
Father and Two Children Pneumonia Victims, Died
 at Concord, N. H.
Mother In Delicate Health Convales-
 cing.-Infsnt III.

There was a triple burial at the East Thompson cemetery, Sunday, when Everett Blake of Concord, N. Fl, his six-year old daughter Hannah and seven-year old son Walter, were laid to rest in the family lot. The three were influenza and pneumonia victims, the burial bringing emphat- ically home the ravages of the plague which has held New England in its grim grip.
 While the three bodies were being committed to the grave, in the home in Concord was a wife and mother. She had been ill with the malady, and although not fully recovered and in a delicate state of health, was nursing and caring for her last and youngest child, who has the disease.
 The Blake family was formerly resident in Thompson. John Blake, brother, is at present employed Tn the Elliott carriage works, North Grosvenordale.
 Mrs. Blake was the first of the fam fly taken ill She was just convales- cling when her husband was taken. The husband, 35, died Saturday morn- ing. The daughter died the previous Friday and the little boy Wednesday. The bodies arrived in East Thompson at 10.3O a. m, where brief burial service was held with few relatives present. Rev. J R. Miller of West Thompson officiated. The funeral di- rector was Leon Walker of North Grosvenordale.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
FLAG WITH FOUR BARS FLOATS
 FROM BANK FLAGPOLE

A flag with a white background edged with red and striped with four blue bars floats from the fagpole on the top of the First National Bank.
 The flag denotes that Putnam went over the ton in the fou,tt Liberty Loan drivo ,nd Putnae did go over with half million with quota of but s3S7, ,000 All of the towns Tn the Northern Wndham County dis trict are flying similar flags. Besides Putnam these towns are Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Easttord and Ashford
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
THE ONLY PEACE ANSWER
(Contributed)

Dear Patriot:-
 No doubt all Americans feel alike about the so-called Kaiser and his Potsdam gang, but some of us over flow and rashly rush into rhyme, es- pecially when our boys go over the top in their irresistible way, and get the vandals on the run.
 It is no vain boast that we have made, that, as nation, we have never been beaten, but not until this great struggle came have we realized the invincible power of nation battling for the cause of justice and righteous ness with the high motive of absolute Uncle Sam is certain ly on the job now, and the inquiry he sends across the great Pond today is Do you know that U. s. stands for Unconditional Surrender?
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
A NEW CURE FOR RHEUMATISM
Many Have Been Tried, and Most
 Found Wanting

All sorts of cures for rheumatism h4Ve been advised to those who suffer this painful affiiction. From carrying a horse chestnut to receiving hun dreds of volts of electricity the cures range. Now comes H. o. Preston, a well known citizen, formerly superin- tendent of the Windham County Home. and former president of the Woodstock Agricultural society, with something entirely new and said to have been found effective in several cases
 Mir. Preston offers the following :; Cut two pieces of metal, one copper and one zinc. to conform to the heel of the shoe. Tack one piece under the innersole of one shoe and the oth- CT in the other shoe, and there you are ready for the effect.
 Mir. Preston says the system of banishing rheumatism has been sue cessfully tried out in number or cases. In talking about his plan MT. Preston said that it is based on the theory that there is much electrcity in the human body and the metals used are of the nature of battery when in use in shoes. Il haven't any thing to sell" said Mir. Preston. any one who likes is welcome to try the scheme and find for themselves how it works out. I suppose if it did cost something to try it, more people would be interested to find out how 1t would work"
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
ORDER FERTILIZERS TODAY

Farmers in Connecticut, who ex- peet to use commercial fertilizer next year, must order it-not next spring or next month or next week-but now. Chairman George NJ Landers of the Food Department and County Agent B. W Ellis are using every means at their disposal to inform farmers of the critical situation they are facing. Every county agent in the state has been instructed to get fertilizer prices and collect fertilizer information that will be useful to their constituents in deciding how and where and what to order.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
PRESENTED COMFORT KIT

Carl E. Weeks was the recipient of beautifully equipped comfort kit by his friends on Genevieve, Charles and Main streets, Grand View, also a hand knit afghan by Miss Genevieve F.. Letters. with the appropriate max i'm. Here's to You, Soldier Boy, Loy- al and True, as you give of your best to the Red, White and Blue. We pledge you our best and we never shall stop. till Old Glory Is earned way over the top.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
The Only Peace Answer

Do you hear it-Boys-do you hear
 it? It's swinging down the line, And the boom of gun and the can-
 non's roar, But makes it clearer than before, The only answer the world can make: Unconditional Surrender. Do you hear it-Boys-do you hear
 it? With mighty impetus it moves, No rush of waters can compare To the rush of "Old Glory over
 there," And the answer is straight and clear
 and true:
 Unconditional Surrender.
 it? It peals with the clarion note, Ger the fortress of Metz with its but
 tressed wall Which Jericho-like is so soon to
 fall. The sound is clear and far afoat: Unconditional Surrender. Yes. they hear it-the Boys-they
 heart it sure, As with laundering steps they
 come, a=2a Two million of the grandest menl The very best that "U-~'
 send To finish the job, ai,s, teo,
 Uneonditional Sa, amid And the so-called "a eras' As he shiverj .-nurnan. Of Potsdap ars the Remorseld so9
 le ..,,rer < And wi, s,,s,onaA ss / us, s, rssss ~ '', z % .s< s<% 2. It .,' ,,, ]. 0 <sS; The H.Es. F %W u&72 q Ss
 Al Re. n z Wi" S; Ss;8.4A 4
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Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25
HARRY sToUMBELIs WRITES
 IN RHYME

Many soldier boys rush into rhyme in telling somewhat of their lives and the thoughts it brings to mind. Here is the latest from the pen of Private Harry Stoumbelis, formerly of the Progress Confectionery Company who left to attend a radio school in Kansas City, in the U. S. service.
Putnam patriot., 1918-10-25

AN ENTIRE BUILDING OF FIVE FLOORS gives us the finest facilities for serving the cloth ,Bg needs of the fashionable women of Worcester and Central New England
 AN ENTIRE BUILDING give us ample room for complete stocks-a full choice of sizes. colors and values
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-08-27
CENTRAL WANTS TO CLOSE
ITS FREIGHT DEPOT EARLIER
Petition Filed With the State Rail-
road Commission Will Be Heard
in Atlanta Tomorrow.

The Central of Georgia railroad
publishes notice in The News that it
is asking authority to close its depot
at Dawson as well as in other cities
and towns throughout Georgia at 4
o'clock each afternoon except Satur-
days, when it is proposed to close
at l o'clock
The railroad has made formal ap-
pIcation for authority to make the
change in opening and closing hours
indicated, and the matter will be
heard at the offices of the commission
in Atlanta at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, August 28th. At that time
all parties who have objections to en-
ter should do. so.
So far as The News is informed
the present schedule of opening and
closing hours is moso satisfactory to
local merchants, and j. is probable
there will be an effoet made to have
these retained
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-08-27
EYE SPECIALIST IS COMING
TO DAWSON AGAIN SEPT. 9TH

Eyes, Headaches, Nervousness Cor
rected and Cross Eyes Straighten-
ed Without Knife, Drugs or Pain.
Consultation Free at the Dawson
Inn This Day Only.
DR.. KennOn Mott, the non-medical
and optometry specialist, of Atlanta,
IS a specialist of long standing and
successful practice and has thousands
OF satisfied patients over the South.
He is relieving the eyes by new
methods, even after others failed.
The glasses relieve headaches and
give good sight, cas- and comfort.
Absorbing some cataracts and re-
moving growths from the eyes and
Strengthening cross eyes, all without
injurious drugs, knife or pain. Some
eyes can be relieved so that glasses
are not needed.
Don't forget the date, Saturday,
Sept. 7th, and call early
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-08-27
Proud That We Are Ameri-
cans, Proud That We Are
Georgians and Citizens of
Terrell County.

PROUD of the glorious deeds of
our soldier boys on the battle front,
and with due appreciation of the
high position taken in this World
Crisis by our great President and de-
string to uphold him and our army
and navy in all their heroic efforts
to bring a speedy victory for Liber-
ty, Justice and Peace throughout the
world, and knowing Woodrow Wilson
to be the greatest living democrat in
the world today we are willing to lis
ten to his advice in our party coun-
ellis during this critical hour; and
laying aside all factional spirit and
personal preferences, we heartily
Join in a united effort for the nomi-
nation of VIM. J. Harris as Senator
from Georgia in the coming demo-
cratic primary and urgently ask our
friends to Join in with us in this
Honor Roll before the world, our
ne;ghboes anG or posscrisy:
c. M. Harris, c. L. Rainey, M. C.
Edwards, A. J. Paschal, j. E. Morris,
Z. c. Paschal, j. A. Laing, NJ. IL.
Harper, Q. L. Mcneil, G. W. Dozier,
Z. ". Hollingsworth, W. L. Battle,
R. r. Marlin, W. D. Davidson, w. s.
c@ior, S. j. Thomas, s. P. Davis, w.
Is. Disnuke, F. M. NcNUlty, H. A.
Petty, L. c. Howl, W. =. Baldwin,
lloyd hatcher, @, E. Lowe, DR.. Elm
Collum, I. B. Rainos. Emmett S.
Horsley, w. B. Cheatham, jr., W. M.
Pope, D. S. Griggs, T. D. Wall, c. A.
Wall, DR.. J. w. Patterson, R. D.
Smith, w. H. Locke, Ed Stevens, w.
P. Hornady, L. E. Cannon, j. ]. Ste
vens, H. G. Stevens, X. S. Worthy,
Ernest Whitchard, J. D. Laing, Harry
Rogers, j. G. Parks, C. D. Cooke, T.
w Martin, J. L. McClung, j. D.
Tweedy, Louis Lee, DIR. J. G. Dean,
c. S. Lee, w. A. Eubanks, |. H. Kim
Bile, L. E. Baldwin, H. H. Melton, D..
j. Dennis, W. A. Davidson, j. D.
Brim, H. P Norton, Mike Saliba, j.
A. Grimes, John Sears, j. W. Tilley,
A. W. Allen, E. R. Daniel, G. w.
Horne, S. B. Hall, w. L. Pace, J. w.
Kaufman, c. E. Lockett, E. T. Lock-
EFT, D. Finn, c. D. Grimes, Lucius
Breedlove, D. C. Pickett, j. A.
Shields, J. S. Lowrey. jr., A. L. Nc
Tendon, DR., W. H. Gardner, Willie
Stephens, w. NJ. Brown, W. L. Mil
Ter, W. N. Bailey, C. c. Brown, L. L,
Allen, j. R. Webb, Rufus Minis, j.
D. Bell, w. j. Mathis, E. B. Dur
ham, J. W. Kennedy, L. M. Norton,
J. f. Moreland, G. D. Moreland, E.
E. Daniel, J. P. Perry, S. D. Hatcher,
l. w. Mask. ]. M. Rauch. j, c. Dukes
w. H. Gardner, sr., w. R. Cox, D. F
McLain, E. W, McMurray, John Hell
ton, B. M. Davidson, J. C. Gammage
c. M. Adams, ]. A. Horsley, jr,, S
c. VIM, j. S. Clay, Howe Durham
J. A. Horsley, ST., T. L. Durham, NJ
D. Laing, John Melton. lieutenant U
S. A., w. F. English, A. w. Quillian
jr., T. D. Lee. (adv.)
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-08-27
FAREWELL RECE.w.l2i GWEN
MRS. PADDOCK IN SHELLMA.,
Wss Honor Guest Of the Woman's
Missionary Society.

At Shellman the Woman's Mission
airy Society gave a reception at the
home of Mrs. 0. A. Crittenden with
Mrs. S. c. Haddock, who recently
moved to Dawson with her husband,
Professor S. c. Haddock, as honor
guest.
The officers Of the society formed
the receiving line. A very attractive
wish book" had been made, and each
lady present was asked to write a
good wish for Mrs. Haddock. All
were entertained throughout the
afternoon with good musical selec-
tions, both vocal and instrumental,
and good readings. A contest was
held-the answers to the questions
being books Of the Bible. Ice cream
and small cakes were served.
Mrs. Watts, president of the So
ciety, in q few well chosen words ex-
pressed regrets of the Missionary So
ciety that Mrs. Haddock was leaving.
After reading some Of the wishes she
presented the book to Mrs. Haddock,
who replied in a very impressive man.
ner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-08-27
THE HAPPENINGS OF THE
WEEK AROUND BELLFLOWER

Corporal Walter E. Weeden and
Everette Hansley came down from
Camp Wheeler and spent the week
end with friends.
Miss Thelma Virgins has received
word from her son Charles R., who
IS in the service of Uncle Sam, that
he was in New Jersey awaiting or-
ders to go over the seas.
Mrs. Amanda Bigelow has return
ed home after an extended visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Taylor, at
Doerun.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Strickland and
Mrs. Florence Chambliss recently Wis
tied relatives in cambridge.
Miss Jessie Peavey, of Shellman,
spent last week with her sister, Mrs.
L. T. Bigelow
Mrs Charlie Mcneil, of Camp Cor
don, is home on a 30-day furlough.
Misses Anna and Alice Hasty, of
Dawson, have visited relatives here.
Mr.. George Hasty recently visited
relatives in Triton and Doerun.
Mrs. J. E. Garrett has visited her
sister, Mrs. Wall, in Shellman
Mr.. Carl Bellflower, Of Triton, has
visited Mr.. j. T. BelIhower.
Mr.. Jim Anderson, of Triton, is
the guest Of relatives here.
Mr.. j. H. Bellflower recently Wis
tied relatives in Triton.
Miss Mamie Hasty has visited Miss
Thelma VIM in Dawson.
Mrs. Lizzie Bellfower has visited
friends at Shellman.
Mr.. j. T. Bellflower is the guest of
relatives in Triton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-08-27
NOTICE REMOVAL OF
DISABILITIES.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: T. D. Lee
hereby gives notice that at the Nov
enber term of superior court of said
county, to be held on the third Mon
day in November, 1918, he will apply
to said court by petition to be reliev-
cd Of his disabilities placed upon him
by the verdict of the jury in the
case Of Mrs. Rosa Pollard Lee VS.. T..
D. Lee, in a suit for divorce by Mrs.
Rosa Pollard Lee against T. D. Lee,
tried at the November term, 1918,
of said court, wherein a total divorce
was granted between the parties, and
petitioner, T. D. Lee, was left under
the disability of not being allowed
to marry again, and T. D. Lee pub
fishes this notice as required by law.
This 9th day of August, 1918.
T. D. LEE.