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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30
Buy Bonds OUer Here
10 Back the Boys
OOeY There
In Memory of a Hero.

II is fitting that Rock Island pay its respects to
yhe memory of Fred Schanner. the first OF its sons
10 Law down his life on the field of combat in this
Thursday Of this week flags in the city VIII De
flown at half mast in accordance with the procla-
nation Of Mayor McConochie. While no further for
maIites have been planned it Will be time when all
of US may appropriately take stock OF ourselves and
again dedicate what we have and what we can do
10 the cause for which Fred Schafner paid the su-
preme sacrifice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30
CHAPTER IN.
COnti nued.1

ORDERS changed" said Kirby.
March at noon, Manl be here
this morning to take charge or OIL
ficers' effects. Better have things
ready for him and full instructions.
Ore trunk allowed each officer. Two
chargers.
"Destination, sir?" asked Bran
nile.
mot disclosed"
where do we entrain ?" asked
Warrington.
I'VE march out of Delhi. Entrain
later, at a place appointed on the
road"
Warrington began to hum to him
self and to be utterly, consciously
happy.
"Then I'll get move ONT" he
said, starting to hurry out. Every
things ready now, but
Wait. a minute!" commanded
Kirby; and Warrington remained
in the room after Brammle had left
it.
You haven't said anything to
anybody, of course, about that in
cident last night?"
mo. sir"
Then she hasi"
Warrington whistled.
Are you sure she has,"
Quite. I've just had proof of
it,"
Makes a fellow reverence the
SEX" swore Warrington.
It'll be forgotten by the time
we're back in India" said Kirby
solemnly. Remember to keep alb
solutely silent about it. The best
way to help others forget it is to
forget it yourself. Not one word
now to anybody, even under provo
cationi"
Not a word. sir"
All right. Go and attend to
businessi"
What attend to business" meant
nobody can guess who has not been
in at the breaking up of quarters
at short notice Everything was
ready. as Warrington had boosted,
hut even an automobile may stall
for time in the hands of the best
chauffeur, and a regiment contains
as many separate human equations
as il has men in its ranks.
The amount of personal possess
sions that had to be jettisoned, or
left to the tender mercies of per-
functory agent. would have wrung
groans from any one but soldiers
The last minute details that seemed
to be nobody's job, and that. there
fore. all fell to Warrington because
somebody had to see TO them, were
beyond the imagination of any but
~ rr-fvn
tons imagination proved quite
equal to the task.
Were ready, sir" he reported at
last to Kirby We're paraded and
waiting. Brammle's inspected EN-,
and I've done ditto. There are only
$4,000 details left undone that l
can't think of, and not one of ems
important enough to keep us wait
i'm"
SO Kirby rode out on parade and
took the regiments salute. There
was nobody to see them of. There
were not even women TO vail by
the barrack gate, for they marched
away at dinner-time and official
lies had been distributed where
they would do most good.
= Englishman and Sikh alike rode
untormented by the walls of wav-
ing farewells of their kindred: and
there was only civilian on a
white pony. somewhere along ahead,
who seemed to know that they were
more than just phrading He led
them toward the Ajmere Gate. and
10y the time that the regiments lug
gage came along in wagons, with
The little rear-guard last of all. II
was too late to run and warn peo-
pie. Outram's Own had gone at
high noon, and nobody the wiserl
There was no music as they
marched and no talking. Only the
j.rgling bits and rafting hoofs pro
claimed that indias best were rid
ing on sudden summons to fight
for the salt" They MARCHED in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30

At Austin. Texas, the state laboratory asked
TO make a chemical analysis of the contents Of the
stomach of a man who is believed to have been pois
oned but was unable to comply because the alcohol
necessary for the process could not be secured
Austin lies within 1O-miIe prohibition
rounding military aeronautfcs school, and appar-
emily It is 100 per cent dry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30
By abbot
Munday

| lacked then only one thing to COM
plete his pleasure-he missed Ran
joor Singh.
1t was not that the squadron
would lack good leading. An Eng
lish officer had taken Ranjoor
Singh's place. 1t was the man he
missed-the decent loyal gentle
man who had worked untiringly to
sweat squadron into shape to
Kirby's liking and never once pre-
sumed, nor had taken offense at
criticism-the man who had been
good enough to understand the eth
les of an alien colonel. and to
translate them for the benefit of his
command. 1t is not easy for a Sikh
to rise to the rank of major and
lead squadron for the Raj.
He counted Ranjoor. Singh his
friend, and he knew that Ranjoor
Singh would have given all the rest
of his life to ride away now for only
one encounter on a foreign battle
field. Nothing, nothing less than
the word of Ranjoor Singh him
self, would ever convince him of
! the mans disloyalty. And he would
have felt better if he could have
shaken hands with Ranjoor Singh
before going, since it seemed to be
the order of the day that the Sikh
should stay behind.
1t did not seem quite the thing
to be riding away to war with the
best native officer in all India some
where in Delhi on special service"
whatever that might be.
He was given, as a rule. to smil-
ing at any man who did his best.
On any other day he would have
very likely exchanged a joke with
the bullock-man who labored so un-
tavailingly to get the road cleared
in a hurry. But today, since his
thoughts were of Ranjoor Singh.
he paid the man no attention:-h
had not even formed a mental pic
ture of him by the time he passed
the gate.
1t was Warrington, cantering up
from behind a minute or so later.
who changed the color of the earth
and sky.
Did you recognize him, sir?"
"Whom?"
"Ranjoor Singh"
mo. Where?'
mot the bullock-man who block
ed the road, but the man swho ran
out from behind the gate and
Strengthened things out again That
man was Ranjoor Singh in mufti!"
What makes you think so?"
II recognized him. So did his
squadron at them, They're
riding like new men!"
Kirby looked. and there was no
doubt about d Squadron.
rs he there still?" he asked.
81 can see man standing there
see him? Fellow in white be-
tween two bullock carts?"
Kirby pulled out TO the roadside
and let the regiment pass him
Then he cantered back. The man
between the bullock carts had his
back turned, and was gazing to-
ward Delhi under his hand.
'Ranjoor Singh" said Kirby.
refining suddenly. rs that you?"
"Uh?" the man faced about. He
was no more Ranjoor Singh than he
was Colonel Kirby.
Where is the man who came
from behind the gate to clear the
road?"
The man pointed toward the gate.
Inside, within the gloom of the gate
itself, Kirby was certain he saw
a Sikh who stood at salute. He
cantered TO the gate. for he would
have given a years pay for word
with Ranjoor Singh. But when he
reached the gate the man was gone.
And he promised he'd be there
TO lead his squadron when the
blood runs" wondered Kirby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30

The successor to the late Senator
Stone as chairman OF the important
senate committee ON foreign rela-
tons will be either Senator Hitch
cock of Aebraska or Senator Will
llams OF Mississippi Senator
Hitchcock is the ranking member
Of the committee. but opposition to
his candidacy has developed by rea-
son of the fact that he has differed
with President Wilson on several
vital issues,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30

Germany wants Russia TO give up all war pris-
oners who are able to work fight, and promises to
give up in exchange all Russians who physically
incapacitat This, it seems, is a supplementary
peace condition, not in the original agreement, but
one which the Hun thinks it perfectly proper to en-
force so long as might is his side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30

enough 10 need gas masks aud sI KY
helmets, which are supplied ps %
government. There, in hRi' 0' ~
or dugout. they minister 70 s 'a
needs OF the men often they s IN
the last word TO them upon tns a. w
important subject OF religion ~
fore they are called TO make the "
preme sacrifice, ,.te
THE women make fudge 80
pies, and fry doughnuts ss'y.ss
Their ministry In this realm sps ,,se
the warm appreciation OF the ", IN.
equally with that Of the more "A.
rectly spiritual toll We are ~
ing to the number OF overseas WIZ
ers daily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30

Austrians are little late in deciding, if Vienna
newspaper is correctly quoted. to shed blood for
German conquest Most everybody outside Of the
dual kingdom is the impression that the she'd
ding of Austrian blood that very thing has been
going on for more than three years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-30
Continued tomorrow
SALNNTION ARMY LASSIEs

Seventy officers of the Saliva
tion Army, mostly women. have
been sent overseas with the Amer
lean troops, sRys Lieutenant COL
onel w. r. Jenkins of the Salvation
Army, These women are well up
toward the front trenches; near
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

e. J. Schroeder came TO Americas
when he was eight years of age, the
some of the late W. H. R. Schroeder,
who lived here for q years, and who
was one of the first plumbers this
city had.
Julius Schroeder has been at the
head of his present establishment for
four wears, and already has a per-
sonal reputation as a master plumber
OF unusual ability.
His plumbing 'shop" is thoroughly
equipped for all sorts of plumbing
work, carrying a large amount of sup
plies. Several men work under M.
Schroeder, all being high class en-
ployees whose work is guaranteed. His
policy has ever been to give his GUS
toners absolute satisfaction and to
attend promptly and efficiently to
every job, regardless of its size There
is no class of modern sanitary plumb
ing with which he is not familiar. At
present he is engaged on several big
contracts. and as a bidder for jobs of
his character involving thousands of
dollars each, he is quite successful.
Mr.. Schroeder is regrded as one of
business way enjoys the cordial friend
the most substantial Of the younger
business men and employers of Amer
icus, and personally as well as in a
ship of hundreds He married Miss
Annie Mae Finch, member of well
known Sumter county family, several
years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27
c. ]. SHERLOCK

One of the oldest merchants in
Americus in point of continuous ser
vice to the public, is c. j. Sherlock,
who conducts fish, ice, fruit and
fresh meat business, both wholesale
and retailC at I'll Cotton avenue.
Mr.. Sherlock came to Americas
tairty years ago and entered into
business at that time. Then there
we're only three firms here who are
still going, these being Hugh Mize,
Sheffield Hardware Company, and J..
". Harris Hardware Company. He
has been at his present location for
more than a quarter of a century, and
While the business sections have
changed several times in that period,
Sherlock's is as much frequented to-
day as it ever was, having a large and
steady patronage from all parts of the
city. This is due as much to Mr. Sher-
locks own personality and satisfac-
tory methods of doing business as to
the excellence of the stock in trade
that he offers the public.
Mr. Sherlock has always been
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27
VIM. A. AYASH

A self-mtde man, and one who
numbers his friends here by the hun
dreds, is William A Ayash, proprie-
tor of the Acme Sanitary Market, and
one of the leading business men of
Americas. Progressive to a high de
gree, he is easily the leader of the
foreign colony here, and enjoys alike
the friendship and esteem of all who
know him.
Coming to America many years ago
from Syria, Mr. Ayash was not slow
t. align himself permanently with the
country of his adoption, and after
residing in America only the required
time he became naturalized citizen
of this country. When he landed at
New York, like all other emigrants,
he remained brief while in the east
ern states, but soon realized the golden
opportunity offered the industrion per-
son in the South and came to Ameri-
Gus to reside. He was first engaged in
business in a small way here, but
later branChed out and during several
years past has conducted one or the
really up-to-date estabE shments of
the city. He is a man of ready gen.
crosby and has contributed literally
to every charity brought to his atten-
ton as we'll as being active in every
progressive movement with which he
has been associated.
His establishment is at present To-
Gated at the Intersection of Lee and
ForS! th streets, where he enjoys
larSe and constantly growing meat
and grocery business, carrying a full
line of staple and fancy articles in
his well-stOcked storehouse. Assist
ing him in the conduct of the business
is w. W. Rigsby, who is known as
a meat-cutter of high excellence, and
the reputation of the Acme Sanitary
Market as place where all are cour-
teously treated is too well establish
ed TO require mention here. Mr.. Ayash
is rightly included among Who's
Who i'll Sumter County," because of
his progressive spirit and the excel
lent reputation he has established here
by his Honest dealings and generous
interest in his adopted home. He has
three brothers now fighting in the
armies Of the Allies. a fact of which
he is justly Proud
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

years in the Fitzgerald store, and
after another twelve months spent in
Macon, he came to Americas in
March, 1914, to take charge of the
Crurchwell store here,
In the four years since passed. Mr.
Taylor has not only built up one of
the largest volumes of business in
sumter county but has established the
Churchwell plan Of merchandising
firmly in this section. "A square deal
for everybody and quality regard
less of price-or profit" the motto of
the Churchwell organization has like
wise become the slogan to which
AmericEs shoppers look, Courtesy
and service are also two of the stan
dard maXims of the store. There is
an air of refinement and suhdued ap-
plicatiOn which makes it a distinct
pleasure to do one shopping with the
large emporium. Modern deyilery
trucks eliminate all chance of disap-
pOintmcnt, You get what you want
and you find it at your home-on
time. Every promise is kopt-eyery
bargain fulfilled And that-mOre
than anything else-begets satisfac-
ton. Mr.. Taylor recently married
Miss Mitch Payne, daughter of Mrs.
c. p Payne He is a member Of the
city council of Americas, served as
vice president of the Chamber of
Commerce during the last administra-
ton and takes an active and decisive
interest in all matters affecting the
public good
The greatest advantage OF the
Churclwell combination. and one that
extends clear down to the limit until
it reaches the consumer is the aug
mented strength of the purchasing
department, Goods are contracted for
in such enormous quantities as to
insure better prices being obtained
ard the saving thus accomplished is
put into value-we give you better
Goods nd-"sell it for less"
Churchwell's are proud that this
store has been able to fill the de-
mards made upon its various depart
ments by the good people of Sumter
county in the past Now and in the
future the store shall strive to
melit. to an even larger degree, the
eolLcence and the goodwill which has
made possible the building up of
this gigantic merchandise organiza-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

ton
Only the latest styles and the most
dependable qualities can find room. in
the Churchwell store, which stands
back Of every purchase made and alb
soluteyl guarantees satisfaction.
Special attention is directed to the
Ihildren's Wear department. Take
your little ones there and see how
easily anG economically they can be
fitted out You need not necessarily
he in need of goods right now but
you viii find many useful articles, ar
such tempting figures that you may
decide to replenish your household
needs now-while the cost is not as
.-pl beyond the limit"
The assortment of ribbons and silks
is complete The very finest weaves
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

progressive citizen intensely inter
ested in public affairs. For mroe
than eighteen years he served as a
member of city council, devoting much
of his time and energies to the fur
therance Of the city's welfare. While
it is not a fact of which he boasts, he
is nevertheless, one of the most
charitable men in Americas. ever
ready to help those in distress.
Sherlock and Company conduct an
up-to-date meat market and handle all
salt water products that are available
from season to season for an inland
town. In season, also, he makes an
exceptionally fine grade of sausage
that is largely sold
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27
MINISTERS ASSO.


The Minister'S association, COM
prising all the Protestant ministers
Of Americas and vicinity, meets in
regular session the first Monday in
every month at the Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing. It's chief concern is the pro-
motion of all matters looking to the
spiritual welfare of the community.
The following are the officers fir this
year: Rev. Leroy G. Henderson,
D. D., president; Rev. George F.
Brown, vice president, and Rev. S. E.
Jenkins, secretary and treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

man who wants "dressy" clothes,
vet, withal, does not care to pay an
excessive price. Churchwells have
featured Nu-Style garments for years
and season after season scores OF pa
irons call and ask to be fitted with
the same kind of suit or coat" That
in itself speaks well for the wearing
quality and originality of these gar
ments. When next in ChurchwelIs
ask to see them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

Two men who had achieved success
in several different directions and
were generally regarded as occupying
enviable positions in life entered in a
restaurant one day. Seating them
selves at table, one glanced about,
when his eyes rested upOno the we'll
known Gace of J. H. Churchwell. Turn
ing TO his companion. he said: Il
envy that man" and noting the puz-
zled expression on the face of his
friend he added; He is pre-eminent
in his class.
When J. II. Churchwell and his
brother, A. F. Churchwell, both rails
ed in this good state, started in the
merchandising business, they were not
merely satisfied to record a success in
their chosen line, but determined to
build so as to lead all competitors.
And it was not many wears before
the ChW chwell Brothers Department
Stores became a recognized trading
trading center in various cities Of
South Georgia.
The establishment is so we'll known
that comment seems superfuous The
potential spirit of the two brothers
extends to every one of the branch
stores and to every department Fine
organizers. men of supreme energy
and vitalizd force, they surround
themselves with people of similar
qualities, and they are quick to rec
OgniZe merit and to reward it.
Strict surveillance is exercised over
the general conduct of affairs Moth
ing is so insignificant as not to merit
attention Subordinates are made re
aponsible to their respective mana
gers and they in turn, answerable for
their stores. A pleasant rivalry eX-
lists between the various branch
houses, leading to increased sales and
steady development of ideas.
w. E. Taylor is manager Of the
Churchwell store here, and the prom
inent place that establishment fills in
the commercial ranks of Americas
enterprise is due, primarily to the
high reputation this concern has heits
in Georgia for years. To a very
marked degree, however, this hustI-
ing young manager has adued to the
business standard at Americas, Of
course he knows Churchwelps meth
obs, During the eleven years he has
sTent in the employ Of the firm he
has had opportunity to absorb and &C
quire the principles that form the
foundation; to fit himself for the posi-
ton he now holds. Born and reared
in Crisp county, near Cordele he
worked for Churchwell at that place
for two years, then for four more
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

and splendid colorings-still at the
low prices which have made Church
wells the family shopping center.
Pine Tree" Silks from the Mills of
l.. Dannenbaum's Son & Co., Phila-
delphia, one Of the countrys most
reliable silk houses, are shown in be-
wilGcring varieties of shade and tex
ture, willie the novelty goods section
invites minute attention An array of
belts and bags, of hair ornaments and
Jewelry, and all the useful and orna-
mental trinkets so essential to my
lady's comfort ChicagOs largest
creators of novelties-the R. w. X.
Company-haye contributed to this
exceptional showing.
Nu-Style Clothes-a1fording style
without eXtravagance"-are for the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27
Spots on Ruus

Rub cOrnmeal into the nap and let
remain for two days. When brushed
the grease or mud spots will disap-
pear. Has also removed sewing ma
chine oil from silk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27
Should Saw Nat

tits all right to pay as you CO." OBJ
served the almost philosopher, 'but If
you have to pay % cents street car
fare to get there and back, the chances
are you won't 60"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-04
CONCENTRATES, THE SOLUTION
mule race at the Camp Upton On. "

market price Of the usual feed In
gradients, prepares a feed formula foi
the month. In that state nearly ev
which the County Agent is the mana
ger. The dairymen have organized IL
each county, and in consequence the
feed dealers are enabled to know al
most to sack how much feed is re-
CURED, and are abe to keep their
stocks up to the maximum and at the
same time to escape censure from the
Food Administration for boarding. +
The farmers who order feed in car
loads agree to haul the feed promptly
from the car and to pay cash, so that
the local feed man may be able to
give them the very best price and to
furnish the feed promptly and ade.
quately. +
The feed manufacturers, having &C
cess to all sources OF supply, are able
to keep all their brands up to the
state standards. The farmers and
dairymen may all receive the state
report on commercial feeding stuffs
and know which brands to order.
The advice from the state authorities
generally is to purchase feed properly
labeled and up to guarantee. The state
inspector will accept no excuses from
agents or dealers who persist in rep.
resenting companies which ship de-
ficient, adulterated or unlabeled feed
into the state. This protects the repu
table manufacturers, dealers and
feeders alike and nobody takes any
risk