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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04

quered territory, which extended from
the Thames river to Connecticut to
Weekapaug In Rhode Island. The set
Tiers of Stonington (then called Mystic
and Pawcatuck) applied TO the general
court at Hartford to be set off as a
separate town, but the opposition Of
Mew London led to the refusal Of the
application.
In 1867 the petitioners sent an ur-
Eent message to Massachusetts,, which
,~nsony had q claim to the area in dis
lpmte. but Massachusetts likewise re-
fused the request Of the little settle
izaent in the wiids.
Whereupon a miniature republic was
evolved under the name of 1.-THE AS
@0ciation Of Poquatuck People"
In the same year, however, the COM
missloners appointed to settle the dis
Dute between Massachusetts and Con-
necticut returned their decision. They
divided the conquered territory equal
". with the Mystic river as the bound
airy line. Thus the little settlement Of
eaEystic and Pawcatuckn was not left
alone ito defend the peace Of the
place"
Lottery for . Church.
These settlers on the borders OF the
wilderness had for the most part
sprung from the better classes; indeed,
= large part Of them could trace their
descent through d line Of knights and
gentlemen. Yet in this new country
zlssy we're proud to become good farm
era blachsmiths, shoemakers Or weav-
aaa.
In 1T74 the residents Of that part Of
StonEngton borough known as Long
Eoint (now Ssonington village, we're
81 dire need = 4 church edlflce. As
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
How He Made Window sashes.

INV tFO WaNG WUtOVW SdoHScA
A young Welshman, a woodworker,
applied at the works Of building ma
terial company for a job.
what can You do2" inquired the
foreman In charge.
"Indeet, look you" said Taffy. II
can do any joinery work whateffer."
Can you made window sashes3"
asked the foreman.
Surely !" was the laconlc answer.
swell, just take off your coat and
let me see Won make one"
So Taffy set to work, while the fore
man went Off round the works. The
frst sash the new hand attempted
was a failure, so planting It under the
bench, Taffy got ahead with a second
one, and had just finished 1t when the
foreman returned and talking hold Of
the SASH said, "Call that a sash, do
yer? Don't believe could find a
worse made one In the country"
"Indeet," said the wood butcher,
grinning, "you may find a ferry much
worse one under the bench made from
your own timber!"
Then he got move on.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Federal Agent to Assist Myer.

A, B. Harris, representing the Fed.
eral fuel administrator, is here to
aid Fuel Administrator Myer in
handling the coal situation in Tonnes
see. Mr.. Harris was assigned to the
territory embraced IN Indiana, Ohio,
Kentucky and Tennessee. He has
completed his tack in Indiana and
Ohio, and this week will finish up in
Kentucky, following which he viii re-
turn to Nashville to assist Admins
traitor Myer in his work in this state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Lured AWAY.

II thought you said your cook was
a jewel beyond price,"
$50 did"
"But she's gone"
"Yes. One Of the neighbors dlscov-
cred that she had a price,"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
To Drive Out Malaria
@ And Build In The system

Take the old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula il
printed on every label, showing II Is
Quinine and Iron Ia tasteIess form. The
Quinine drives OUT malaria, the Iron
builds mp the system. 60 cents
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Governor Pardons Two More.

Gov. Rye has issued pardons to j.
G. Carlyle and Jesse Lee Harrell
Carlyle was convicted in Obion cour.
ty of petty larceny, and sentenced to
serve six months in the workhouse.
Harrell was convicted in Rutherford
county of larceny in two cases, and
sentenced to eight months in the
Workhouse.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
New charfsrs a. 500.

Secretary Of State /, Stevens has
issued the following charters:
By Mountain Galleries, Knoxville;
capital, $4,000; incorporators. W. s.
Roberts, W. H. Shaver. J. J. Roberts,
S. W. jayne ana G. H. Armstrong.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Some Pleturea.

Bill-You know motion picture
films showing the entire process Of
honey-making by bees have been made
by United States government expert.
Jlll--Is that right?
Sure, and they are said to be so
lifelike that the day after they were
first produced an epidemic OF hives
broke out among the population"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Bic increase in capitalization.

Figures obtained in the department
Of the secretary of state show that
for eleven months this year. Jan. 1
to Dec. l, there has been an increase
in capitalization OF domestic corpora.
tions of $56,727,40O. The cash re-
ceipts by the department for the same
period amount to $57S27.4O.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Commission Postpones Nicotine.

On account Of the death Of DR.. A,
H. Pardue. the meeting Of the state
highway commission, called for Dec.
II, has been postponed to a date here.
after to be announced. DR.. Pardue
was member Of the commission.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Great Expectations

He-Do you think your father win
put down anything when tell him
we are to be marrled7
Shell know he viii, dearest; his
foot
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
Her Last Word.

Mr.. B. during the quarreil Well,
If you want to know 1t. / married you
for your money.
Mrs. BIZ wish could tell as easily
what I married you for.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04

DEATH Turks IN A WEAK HEART,
so on first symptoms use "Ren0vine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovine" is the hearts
remedy. Price 800 and 5Oc.--Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
File Complaint on Grain Rate.

The Merchants exchange and Grain
and Hay exchange of Memphis have
filed petition with the railroad com
mission complaining Of the rates on
carload lots of grain on the L. & N.
railroad and the N. C. & st. L. rail-
way. The commission will set date
for the hearing.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04
No short RatIons,

Hell would like to propose little
toast.
She Nothin' dom. / want regu-
lar meal.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04

Roman Eye Balsam 10 an antiseptic olnes
ment, applied externally and not wash"
1t heals the inflamed surfaces, providing
prompt relief. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04

New Zealand's wheat crop has been
purchased by the government at $1.41
a bushel.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04

The most telling truths are those
that tell in our lives.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-01-04

Gen. Clpriano Castro has become
sugar cane farmer in Venezuela.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
WOMEN ARE WANTED
TO DRIVE MOTORS

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 24.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross is calling for three
hundred women volunteers to drive
motors in France. They are needed
at once, and recruiting will begin in
Georgia Immediately. They will be
used for motor messenger service,
ambulance driving, and, to limited
extent, for cannon driving.
Candidates for such service will be
selected from the Red Cross Motor
Cops i'll all cities where they already
exist and, in addition to this. volun-
teers arc sought Candidates must
be . years and over in age; must be
loyal, and must be healthy
The American Red Cross will paw
their transportation expenses. and, if
necessary, the volunteers will be civ
en- ain allowance of $50 francs a
month for expenses when out of
Paris; and 900 francs a month when
employed in the city Of Paris.
About so women will be sent over
to France every month for the next
SIX months, and additional calls for
women volunteers will probably fol-
low this call.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
LOOK OUT Fol- The ARMY worm!

Atlanta. Ga, August.-(Special.) y
The army worm is now occurring in
different sections of the state on
young corn and other crops, says the
Georgia State Board of Entomology.
Hence, it is important that close
lookout be kept for it, and that treat
gnent for control be applied at the
first occurrence before it has chance
TO destroy the crop
These worms can be easily con
srolled if the work is begun in time.
When they are advancing, efforts
should be made to check their prog
ISIS and prevent the infestation of
other fields. The remedy is simple
aAi inexpensive. The most satisfac.
S5ry remedy is arsenate of lead.
rhe powdered form of arsenate of
Lead should be employed in lighting
;Ae army worm. 1t can be used at
the rate Of one pound of arsenate of
lead to four pounds OF air-slaked lime.
1t should be appl!ed by busting it over
the crop attacked A simple method
o. app. .is i is by putting 1t in u
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Friends of Hon. Wesley r. Walk
er, now representative of Ben Hill
county, do hereby present his name to
the good people of the county for
electing him to succeed himself as
representative.
Believing that his r&st record ;usti-
hes and warrants the support of every
loyal, patriotic citizen who believes
IN good government. He is our
neighbor and we know him to be for
those things that will uplift instead of
tear down. He is conservative in his
views and stands for the best interests
of the county and the people. We
ask your support for him.
By Some of Many Friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
FOR sOLIcIToR-GENERAL

At the earnest solicitation OF many
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Office of Solicitor-General OF
the Cordele Circuit, subject to nom
nation by the White Primary elect
ion to be held September II.
This Office is of the greatest i'm
portance to the public welfare. Should
the voters elect me, pledge to ALL,
(high and low, rich and poor a
FAIR and IMPARTIAL discharge OF
EVERY duty devolving upon me.
Your vote and your influence will
be greatly appreciated
Grant me this sacred gift. l will not
betray the trust.
evils d. E. GRIFFIN.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
TURNS DOWN MAYOR.
DEFIES COMMISSION

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 24-Despite the
recommendations OF the railroad
commission and in the face of the
veto Of Mayor Gambler of the reso-
luton of council to grecipitate a hot
legal contest at this time of stress
over the question of higher power
and electric lights, the city council OF
Atlanta stubbornly refuses to con-
slider the orders of the commission
and the Mayors suggestions.
At a special meeting yesterday it
was decided to institute legal pro-
ceedings at once to stop the enforce
ment of the higher rates ,g.AAa. !,
city attorney was il .snnxAS
action Immediately. %~~
Preston S. Arkwright, prey ~
the power company, as indicated that
the company will stand quiet and
await Developments as it has NC. de-
sire to enter into legal contesNfor,
It's right if it can be avoided.
At the meeting yesterday a number
OF the reasonable members of council
voted against the overriding of the
mayors veto. but the others carried
the measure through by their insis-
tenCe
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT

To the Democratic Voters of the Cor
dele Judicial Circuit:
| am a candidate for Judge of the
Superior Court of the Cordele Circuit,
subject to nomination by the Demo-
cratic Primary election to be held on
September II, 1918. | regard the of
hce as OF the greatest Importance to
the public welfare. 1t is the most
sacred trust within the gift OF the
people. If the voters should elect me,
promise them that I will dispose of
:he business coming before the court
rs rapidly as possible, and discharge
the duties of the Office fairly anG
impartially.
ltaw. O. T. COVER.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
Cover Candidate
For Circuit Judge

school training in the High Schools
NJ Monroe, from which he went to
Peabody Normal and the University
of Nashville, and from the latter in
stitution received his A. B. degree.
After graduating he taught for three
wears as principal OF the Sandersville
hioh school. going from there to the
law school OF Mercer University,
graduating there in law in l9O5. He
was first honor man in the law school
and received the highest oratorical
honors while there.
Immediately after graduating at
Mercer, Mr.. Cover came to Cordele
and began the active practice of law,
to which he has devoted himself since.
In recent years he has been promi-
nently connected with much import
ant litigation both civil and criminal,
and has always been to the interests
of his client.
For four years Mr.. Cover was
member from Crisp in the Georgia
legislature. and while there was very
active, being instrumental in placing
on the statute books much legislation
Of benefit to the state. Among other
responsibilities, he was Chairman Of
the Joint Committee from the Senate
and House for investigating insurance
conditions in the state, and it was
through his efforts that our insurance
laws were modcrnized by the enact
ment of the law now in force
A man of high character and worth,
Mr.. Cover is recognized as one pos
sessed of keen sense of honor, and
an appreciation of justice and faiA
dealing which well suit him for judi
cial office-Cordele Sentinel Aug.
To-
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
Write for Bulletins

The Georgia State Board of Ento
mology is anxious to assist evervbodv
IN the state who desires it, in the
control of serious insect pests and
plant diseases. Those needing such
information on any insects or diseases
which they do not know how TO con.
troll, should write us for it.
The board has ready for distribution
circular on the Hessian Fly and its
control and also bulletin on the
control of the army worm.
Parties desiring these circulars or
bulletins, or information on any sub.
]ect along these lines, should write for
II to a, c Lewis, State Entomologist
a IA a, -.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURTS
OF CORDELE CIRCUIT

To the White Voters of the Cordele
Judicial Circuit:
/ respectfully announce my candi-
dacy to the Democratic primary, for
election as Judge Of the Superior
Courts of the Cordele Circuit. Having
held this office for the unexpired
term of Judge George, | ask election
for the full term, promising for the
future faithful and impartial per-
torrance of the duties Of the office
according to law and justice, as I
have endeavored to do during the
short time | have been on the bench.
Very respectfully,
d. AR. CRUM
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

Hon. O. T. Cover. who formerly
was for some years prominent in po-
litics, has announced for Judge of the
Cordele Circuit, and he and his friends
are now actively at work Much ia
vorable comment has been provoked
by his announcement. and the contest
will, no doubt prove very lively
one.
Mr.. Cover is a native of Walton
county Georgia and received his early
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
FOR soL1c1roR.GENERAL

| hereby announce that I am can
didate to succeed myself as Solicitors
General of the Cordele Circuit, sub
ject to the democratic primary to be
held on September 18th.
If reelected to this Office, l will, in
the future. as in the past, discharge
it's duties to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
Joseph 3. Wall.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
Respectfully,
A. H. THURMOND.
FOR CONGRESSMAN

To the Voters of the Third Congress
ional District of Georgia:
l hereby respectfully announce my
candidacy for reelection as your rep
resentative in the Sixty-Sixth Goa
gress, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary of September 18th, 1918.
l shall support the President, as
Commander-in-C of the Army
and Navy, in all legislation necessary
TO the successful conduct of the war.
l am grateful to my friends for all
support given me in the past, and
will appreciate reelection. If thus
honored, | shall serve you to the very;
best OF my ability.
Very respectfully,
evFSll. c. R. CRISP.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

The biggest sweet potato on re-
cord this year is six FOUNDER raised
by farmer John Veal, near McRae,
Ben Hill county can beat that or we
would like to know the reason why
Farmers, bring your big sweet po-
tatoes here for registration" and we
will see that the daily papers get the
news if you beat that Telfair mans
whopper.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Voters of Ben Hill County;
| hereby announce myself a can.
didate for the Office of Representative
of Ben Hill county in the General AS
sembly. II | am honored by the PEG.
pie of this county with this import
ant office, | will at all times give the
same conscientious and honest efforts
in the discharge of the duties devolv-
ing upon me that l have always tried
to give in the discharge of any duty
devolving upon me. l will appreciate
the votes and influence of all the peo-
pie
Respectfully,
IF A. H. THURMOND.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS i

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Messrs. NJ. w. Garbutt,
J. w. Morris and R. L. Stone for the
Board of County Commissioners sub
iect to the approval of the voters at
the primary September 18th.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

washed out -four sack and shaking II
over the crop SO that the dust will fall
upon the leaves.
Inc best time to dust is in the
early morning or late afternoon, but
satisfactory results can be obtained.
II application is made at any time
during the day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

The third District Agricultural and
Mechanical College will continue it's
work this year as ever, reports to the
contrary Notwithstanding. Princi-
pal John M. Collum, with the assist
ance of the Americas Chamber of
Commerce have succeeded in getting
the financial aid necessary and the
old Third A. & M. will stay on the
job. Ben Hill county has been more
conveniently districted with the Sec
ond A. & NJ at Triton.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

Killing Elkin Dodge in the pres
encc of his wife over a dollar debt,
Sunday night, was the crime of
James Staten at Statewide. Echols
county. Dodge was drafted and was
to have left Statewide Monday
morning for Camp Gordan. Staten
seems to have objected to his victim
fighting for Uncle Sam while owing
him a dollar.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

Seriously injuring Mrs. z. M.
Hadley and child, one of party of
cars driving from Indiana to Florida
over the National Highway turned
over near Valdosta. The Car was
driven by Mrs. Hadley, ran into a
ditch on a curve
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

Senior B. Weevil, ire we'll known
and i'll famed gentleman from Mex
leo is playing with all South
Georgia's cotton crop. He and the
labor shortage are good partners.
The work Stacker says that you can't
get it picked when you make it, B.
Weevil says you won't make it any
how. To Jail with the slackers, to
hell with the weevil.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

McRae has already put and end
to fifty dogs this summer and the
good work keeps on. When it is
a question of having the streets safe
for dogs or the streets safe for the
children, McRae says down with the
dogs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

Sen. Hardwick says a man is be-
ing dictated to if he votes the way
Pres. Wilson says instead of the way
Hardwick says. Hardwick dictates,
Wilson advises, and j. r. Smith, of
Atlanta lets out long sullen howl
-and the loyal voters of the
state keep right on rallying around
the Harris standard
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28
TlE knights of PythasNof the Ell
evcntf District are holding a conven-
ton in Waycross this eeAlSs

A new bank has been launched at
Rebacca, capitalized at $4,000, with
L. 0. Benton, OF Cordele, President,
and Geo. T. White OF Cordele, CASH
ier
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

Abbeville's Tobacco Warehouses
are running over with tobacco and
prosperity. South Georgia's new
product is bringing wealth to Able
vile and Douglas, and other neigh
boring towns. Why not to Fitz-
gerald.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

The farmer that planted corn in
stead of cotton last spring wore a
long face a month or two ago. Now
it is the all cotton man who is wear
ing the long face. No one feels for
him more than we do.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

Rochelle, according to the Roch-
ellie New Era, is building into city
size, with many new enterprises op-
ening up. The advertising columns
of the paper bear out the editorial
statement. Fitzgerald is always hap
Ply to see her suburbs prospecting.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

King George and Queen Mary how
made and also sampled them
fighters dcacy royalty emerging
with
most they
II this the food which husky
King George missed pancake
don Eagle iut-he didn't
The six M c. A cakebakes
in
this edible
thought He induced the
the two with
appropriate nj ~ both for sixpence
TennesA 1ade a big hit George when the latter
STROBE into then where the
"They tell me ng 9 here the
want to shake han beautfu country"
boys hearty handshake inoured
o n omw hic he came
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-28

A seriese OF protracted meetings
are being featured at the Irwinville
Baptist 'Chhch this month They
started on the 18th and have been
held daily, adding sixteen converts
to the church. Everyone is invited
to attend.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-04-26
JUDGE H. H. RODGERS ANNOUN-
CES FOR REELECTION.

The Sentinel is authorized to place
the name of Judge H. H. Rodgers be-
fore the voters of this judicial dis
trict as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of circuit judge. The Jud-
ge offers the service he has rendered
on the bench during the past there
years as an earnest of what may be
expected of him shauld he be re-elect-
ed. That Judge Rodgers does his best
to make an acceptable judicial officer
none will gainsay. His record speaks
for itself. Undoubtedly he has made
every effort possible to expedite the
business of his court and to run the
affairs of the court as economically
as possible. He has done his best to
cultivate the best people of his district
to get. in personal touch wlth
each and every man possible, a spirit
That is to be commended in not only
an officer but in any other man. He
is accommodating and gives every evi-
dence of Il warm heart and a gen
erous nature. The Sentinel feels sure
that he will get fair consideration
of his candidacy by the voters OF this
district.