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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-02-15

We heard severaF make the re-
mark on the street that Mr.. Bever-
idge was doing more good by max
ing such talks over the country as
the one he made here last Monday
night than if he was in the trench
es and would make and average OF
putting ten Huns out of business
each day.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-02-15

If there is a farmer in the county
who wants to know anything about
farming or stock raising notify the
Farm Agent that you want him to
visit your farm and he will be glad
to come and offer all the advice
possible. That is one Of the thing s
ne is here tor, so GO not hesitate
to send for hIu.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-02-15

SCOTS CREEK BAPTIST CHUecH
BETA, N. C..
Preaching every second S,rdav
morning and night. and every fourth
Sunday and Saturday before.
Sunday School every SUNDAY at
10 A. M.
B. Up. U. every Sunday. 800
P. M. Prayer meeting every Wed
nesday night.
Everybody invited to attend
W. N. Cook. Pastor
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

were laid, probably none held more
of a record for deeds that were dark,
than the pilots office" he said. Let
me see. / believe Denny Burns was in
charge at that time, just before John
Holland was named to the best office
then In the county. That office was
quite away from the centre of the
town, and many the caucuses which
were held there. and as a boy, I can
remember how / used to wonder what
they meant by the pilot office gang.
If you want to get a line on things
which happened there in the long ago,
1 believe Ed. Abercrombie could tell
you. He is harbormaster now, and
has headquarters at the pilot office.
Some day / am going to consult a
scrap book and refresh my memory
on particular things which my mind
is now clear on, and 1 will have an
interesting tale to relate"
Plans were being laid for connect
ing the city water system with the
shipbuilding plant yesterday, which
caused the Retired Politician to take
another line:
Tn the old days, one of the wheel
horses of the Mullets was old Ben
Pitt, who was the original water man
here. He never held office, to my
knowledge but he managed to get an
absolute franchise for running water
mains in the city and that was as
much as any man wanted. From an
insignificant investment. it is claimed,
he made one improvement after the
ether, and got a good price for water.
At any rate, ne controlled things in
that regard, and was a man to make
himself felt around election times, and
he SneDt his money foo Poor old fell
low is dead, now, and I respect his
memory, for I thought a great deal of
him Before he died, the city paid
a good price for the water plant. The
first thing the city improved on to any
extent was the adjustment of the
stand pire and construction of the
reservoirs Then new wells were sunk
new machinery installed and at length
a new building erected. All of which
trings back memories of the past, how
different things were at that time
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
The -
Retired Politician
MOraliZeS

to take a once-over of the new ship
building plant, to which he was bound,
accompanied by some friends. The
building indicated was the rear of the
Bear block. Interest became tense at
cnce.
IF my recollection serves me al
right" he continued, 1T was right
there where we had to change the
cite to the port of Pensacola to wiring
the charter from republican or negro
government. We had to actually put
the mayor, George Welles, behind the
bars to get the keys and other needed
paraphernalia, and we did 1t under the
the leadership Of Colonel Chipley 4
monument stands to his memory in
the Plaza and some day I'll tell you
another story of him. Well, it was
necessary, our crowd was advised, to
change things, and we did. At that
time there was a colored policeman
who worked prisoners on the streets,
a colored man named Witherspoon, I
believe, on the council: a colored man
mayor, and a negro who went about
with a huge badge on, carrying a gun
on his shoulder. The ways we did 1t
that night, If my memory serves me
Alright, was to change from the city
10 the port Oh fcuStSOid on6 HlStL
after this change was made, the col
ored mayor placed behind the bars, it
was decided to make way with records,
wiping out for good all evidence of
negro domination, and I recall how
many of us boys attacked a great
woodpiie on Palafox wharf, each car
rying a three-foot stick, piling same
in the Plaza and there building the
greatest bonfire ever known. In that
fire went records, so l was told, Of
Pensacola's darkest days.
ION the site Of that building, in the
lone ago, were enacted scenes of the
most strenuous kind, even in those
days" said the Retired Politician, as
he seated himself on a Bayshore car
After that, things went on nicely
Only at periodical election times dill
factionalism prevail. And, as / said
before. issues were very strongly
drawn I recollect how the Mullet
crowd one night met in the old armory,
which is a structure directly north Of
the five-story Thiesen Office building.
The opposition got onto 1t that the
gathering was for the purpose of max
ing a slate, and announcing 1t in due
time. but IL was to be kept secret for
a few DAYS We'll the Tammany
crowd began to wriggie about and try
to get man on the inside, but it
was easier to get by an American
sentry on the outpost line than to
pass through that locked and barred
door. At any rate. the next morning,
to the dismay Of the Mullets, the en-
tire slate was printed in the paper,
and for months there was no way of
telling how the information leaked
out Those in at the Mullet caucus
began to suspect that a traitor was in
the camp, but not SO, for one OF the
eppositiofi happened to be q sailor in
his Young days and he managed TO
secret himself in the loft. getting a
line on everything done and everyone
present. That was a serious blow TO
that ticket, too, I can tell YOU"
The car stopped at Barcelona street
to take on a passenger, which gave
the Retired Politician another thought
"of all the places where deep plots
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
VISITORS FROM COTTAGE
HILL RED CROSS BRANCH.

The Pensacola Chapter OF the Amer
lean Red Cross received a visit yester-
day morning from Mrs. Matilda Gear,
chairman of the Cottage Hill Branch,
who brought with her very accept
able collection OF 139 articles for the
different departments, which had been
made by the good ladies OF that place,
including II suits OF pajamas, which
were particularly appreciated as 1T Is
often found difficult to keep up the
supply OF these garments here.
These outlying branches do some
splendid work, and assist very con-
siderably in keeping up the fine repu-
tation which the Pensacola Chapter
has made for itself.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
SPLENDID MUSICAL
PROGRAM 1T FOR 7

A splendid musical program was
given last night at Fort Barancas by
the music and dramatic committee
of the Army and Navy Life Activi-
ties Commission.
Miss Lillian Mcdonald sang many
beautiful selections. Miss Lilly
Jacoby played the violin solos and
Mr.. Densmore euphonium solo. Ser
geant Price rendered fine assistance
with violin and other members Of
the orchestra were Mrs. S. T. Wei
mer, leader; Messrs. Gingrinch,
Shaeffer, Krippener, McIntuff and
Sholdt.
March.
Selection, $50 Long Letty."-or-
chestra.
"Tilts Serenade. Mrs. Weimer,
Miss Jacoby, Mr.. Price.
"Hastus. "-Orchestra
Vocal Solo. Somewhere Voice is
Calling.".Miss Lillian Mcdonald.
Euphonium Solo, THE Rosary
Mr.. Densmore.
Violin Solo, "Solveg's Song
Miss Lilly Jacoby.
Vocal Solo, "Joan of Arc.".Miss
Lillian Mcdonald.
March-Orchestra.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
REPORT FROM MEETING
OF woMAN'S MISSIONARY
Q0CIETY IN TROV

There will be considerable local in
terest in the following report on tn >
meeting OF the Woman's Missionary
Society of the Methodist Church.
Alabama Conference, held at Troy last
week;
''It was a stimulating, devotional
meeting of much Importance and ben :.
eft TO those interested in the affairs
of the church, a splendid program
having been arranged by the president.
Mrs. Hobby. The display of posters
was of particular interest A num-
ter of auxiiiaries sent patriotic post
ers In the form Of prayer rolls, con-
tanning the names OF members of thei.
churches who are in the service
"The reports from conference off,
cials showed an endorsement of the
work during the year, with finances
we'll over the top
Miss Danes, q well known and be-
loved member of the missionary board
made several inspiring addresses, the
dominant note being. Hold fast to that
which is good Retrench not, in
spite of the new and ever inereas sing
demands the war has placed upoi
our time, attention and money she
fusion and turmoil and because nt
these, keep the watchfires burning
upon the hills OF God
Mrs. Lipscomb, home base secre-
tary, delivered interesting talks which
impressed loyalty, steadiness and the
work. The members were charmed
with her pleasing personality.
"a large number of the auxiIiaries
in the Alabama Conference were rep
resented and a pleasing feature of the
meeting was the hospitality with
which TIE women of Troy opened Their
homes TO the visitors and extended
them hearty welcome"
Pensacola was represented at tn
meeting by Mrs. ]. F. Dusenbury, Mr..
I. w. Chalker and Mrs. z. r. Malone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
FREE CUCUMBER
SEED FOR ASKING

Fulford, county demonstration agent
in having Escambia farmers plant
moderate acreage IN cucun>xers for a
midsummer crop, the Bordeaux-Mc-
Donell company announces that all
farmers who wish to contract with
them TO cucumbers will be furnished
seed.
A large acreage is guaranteed in
this county and in Alabama and
other West Florida counties. Com
paratively little acreage is being
planted near the city, however. Watts
will be erected through the county
for sailing the cucumbers for pick
ling purposes, and a cash market,
with good prices is guaranteed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
FIVE HUNDRED CLUB.
WITH MRS. PHILLIPS.

The mezzanine floor of the San Car
los was the scene of a very pleasant
party yesterday afternoon when Mrs.
James Phillips entertained the mem
bers OF the Five Hundred Club there.
Although few of the regular MEM
bers were unable to attend for differ
ent reasons, a number of guests hal
been invited TO take their places, and
the usual six tables played.
After the games delicious course
OF ice cream and cake was served, and
a delightful afternoon was passed by
all who were present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
SPLENDID WORK AT
RED CROSS ROOMS.

The ladies Of Pensacola have re-
sponded splendidly to the call for
special workers in order that the Feb
ruary allotment may be finished on
time
There are still about Ave days left
for the work, and about 1000 of the
wipes have already been finished, leav-
ing about 5000 still to be made and
wrapped.
This means that the average Of t1s
past few days will have to be kept
up, or even slightly raised, but the
ladies at the rooms are in great hopes
that the work will leave here on sched-
ule time. In fact they say that they
know it will, even If they have to sit
up all night TO finish II, which they
will hardly be allowed to do.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
ENSIGN WELD LEAVES
FOR FORT WORTH.

Ensign Northrup Weld left last
night for Fort Worth, Texas, where
lie will receive a course of instruc-
ton from the officers of the British
Royal Flying. Corps, which has win
ter school at that place under grant
from the II. S. Government on the
condition that they shall train twenty
five army aviators and twenty-five
navy aviators fer the American forces
every year. Ensign Weld has been
selected by the ". 8. Government -
one OF the men who shall take this
course.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
MRS. HAYES TO LEAVE
FOR EXTENDED TRIP.

Mrs. j. s. Hayes expects to leave
about the first OF March for st. Louis.
where she will visit for a short time
before proceeding to California to
spend the spring and summer with
relatives in San Pedro and Long
Beach. Her mother, Mrs. Wilson, who
visited here last summer and has
numerous friends in this city, made
the trip alone to California last week,
and Mrs. Hayes expects to join her
there on her arrival
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
MEETING OF wooDMAN's

The Get Together Club of the Wood
mans Circle Oak Grove No. viii
meet this afternoon from 1850 TO
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Lille
Armstrong, 1904 East cervantes Strees.
be present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

CONSUMPTION Of any sort, he now be-
comes much more liable to service
than the American.
"The age limit for CONSUMPTION in
this case extends from 20 to 40
years. This IL q perfectly fair ar
rangement for it compels every man
who claims British citizenship to
place himself on practically the same
footing as his fellow countrymen at
carry with it obligations as well az
advantages.
British subjects will Of course
have the same chances Of exemption
on application to the Ambassador as
British citixcNs at houa-"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
ONE CASE HEARD
IN Federal C0U RT

All the time Of the federal court
was consumed yesterday morning in
hearing arguments for another
trial in the case of the United States
VS.. Ulrich Andrews. Andrews was
convicted in the federal court sew
eral days ago on the charge of SELL
ing liquor to members of the military
forces of the United States while in
uniform.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

! That the allen draft convention be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States win intensity rather than re-
4ard British and Canadian recruit
ing in this country is the opinion ex-
pressed by General w. A. White In a
statement made public at the head
quarters in Chicago of Western
Division, British Canadian Recruit
ing Mission
/ "The main point Is that British or
Canadian subjects In this country"
General Whites statement asserts,
cannot possibly escape liability to
service in the war.
"Instead Of being exempt from,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
BROWNING CLUB MET
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

a very pleasant and interesting
meeting OF the Browning Club was
held yesterday afternoon at the home
OF Miss Gertrude Friedman, with Mrs.
]. II. Short leading. The subject
was a continuation of the study Of the
''Rubaiyat OF Omar Khayaam.''
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
MR.. NEUTSON ARRIVES
FROM MINNEAPOLIS.

Mr.. X. Neutson, a prominent insur
ance man Of Minnesota. arrived Lass
night from Minneapolis to spend some
time here with his wife and son and
daughter They are pleasantly located
at the home of Mrs. Frank l.. Maves
on East Cervantes Street
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Mr.. FPERRY LEAVES.
FOR HOME.

Mr.. G. s. Perry of Richmond, Va,
whohas beenvisiting his mother, Mrs.
Emma L. Perry, and his sister. Mrs.
G. 9. Bonacker. for the past week, left
f,r his home on Sunday evening after
very pleasant stay In Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
OLD FRIENDS ARRIVE
FROM MOBILE.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Tarleton, of Mo-
bile Alabama, who used to reside here.
arrived in the city yesterday after
noon to be the guests of Mrs 8. T. Nc
Adam at her home on East Gadsdeu
Street Their numerous friends will
be glad to welcome them back to this
city for short visit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
DR.. AND MRS. MCLEOD
TAKE HOME ON
NINTH AVENUE

DR.. and Mrs. Gay Mcleod, who have
been staying on West Strong Street
with Mrs. McLeod's mother, have TAX
en- the home OF Mrs. j. s. Hayes on the
corner OF Ninth Avenue and Blount
Street, and will be at home to their
numerous friends there after March
the FIRST
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
People 40 Events
Edited by EMILY c. LAMONT,
Telephone $40 a. m. to p.
GENERAL AND MRS.
DAVIS LEFT LAST NIGHT.

Brigadier General W. c. Davis, O.
S. A, accompanied by Mrs. Davis and
Miss Margaret Davis, have left for
points in the north, General Davis hav-
ing received orders to report else
where.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
GERMAN INVASION OF
RUSSIA STILL PROCEEDS.

New York, Feb. 21.-Like a great
tidal wave. German invasion OF Russia
rolls forward, and a formal message
Of Russian surrender has apparently
not yet been received by the German
high command. Guerilla warfare
against the invaders will probably
begin should the German armies con-
tinue to advance after formal Rus
sian surrender is delivered
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

glad to know that che is much i'm
proved after her recent illness
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Marques will be glad to know that
their little daughter, Edna, is able to be
cut after a serious illness.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
MRS. r. l.. MILLER
VISITING IN MOBILE.

Mrs. F. L. Miller and little daughter.
who are at present visiting in Mobile.
Ala. expect 10 leave sh ortly for New
Orleans TO visit relatives. and will -
joined there by her husband who IS
ticket agent with the L. & N
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
MRS. HoNEYcUTT HOSTESS
AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. w. III. Eoneycutt was hostess
yesterday at a delightful luncheon at
her home on East Blount Street. given
IN honor of Mrs. Jack Taylor OF Birm-
ingham, Alabama, who is the guest OF
Mrs w. 8. Johnson
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
PENSACOLA BOYS CROSS
ATLANTIC SAFELY.

Pensacola friends of Mr.. Peter
Knowles and Mr. Russell Villar are
glad to hear of their safe arrival at
an Atlantic port after a voyage across
the Atlantic and back again in one OF
Uncle Sans large transports.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
LENWooD PiTTMAN LEAVES
EnR MIAMI

Mr.. Lcnwood Pittman left Pensaco-
Ia on Wednesday night for Miami,
Florida. where he has accepted a very
good position. His friends wish hin,
good luck In his new work
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

quite country
III fun duty 81 waiting
bringing him If fight
he either ea1
him that still enlist than wait for
the He going
In Every
Canadian
ReeTud finR Mission In Aunexi
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Personal Items

Mr., Robert Anderson left this morn
ing for DeE'uniak Springs where he
will spend a few days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
Daily Weather
Report

u. S. Department OF Agriculture.
Weather Bureau,
Charles F. Marvin. Chief.
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN
Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 81. 1919.
Pensacoisss Data.
TEMPERATURE: Highest on record toA
Feb. rs degrees.
Lowest on record for Feb. 7 degrees.
Day temperatures in Feb. usually riss
TO 62 degrees.
Night temperatures in Feb. usually tai
20 As degrees.
Highest temperature. "a hours, ending
p. m, 60 degrees.
Lowest temperature "a hours ending
D. m. AZ degrees.
Accumulated deficiency this year u
date, SIS degrees.
RAINFALL: for "a hours ending y. m.
% inches.
Normal rainfall for the month OF Fob
40 inches.
Total rainfall this month to : p M
zoo inches.
Accumulated excess this year to r~ns
ruary LIST, 40 inches.
p. M, 80 per oene
p. m, So.44
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
VISITING M r s.
w. G. TAYLOR.

Mr.. ]. d. Biggs has arrived In the
city to be the guest OF Mrs. w. T. Tay-
Tor at her home on East Jackson
Street for several days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

Mrs. r. III. Hayes. who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. White,
left on Tuesday morning for a short
visit with friends in Mariana.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22
ANNOUNCE BIRTH
CT A SON

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Bell announce
the birth OF son on Thursday morn
ing, February 21st, 1918.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

Weather. barometer readings, wind
locity and wind direction at p. m. along
the coast:
BrownsvilIe. cloudy. $685.. y
Corpus Christi. cloudy, 30.4s, N-i2.
Galveston. cloudy. go. 4s NE-l2,
Mobile, clear, 80 i6. NE-12.
Pensacola, cloudy. 30.t4, NE-i4.
Tampa, cloudy, 3034, N-l2
Miami. clear, 30.26. NE-f2.
Jacksonville. cloudy. S0.4S. NE-2f.
Hatteras, clear. 1906. NE-22.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

Friends of Mrs. c. E. Driver are
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-22

stations; condition OF weather A. -
m: temperature at p. m: highest tDyus
perature yesterday; precipitation fv -
N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-17

Revere Beach and passed through Chel-
sea to Boston.
The Italian quarter in the north end
was visited and the old Paul Revere
house. Then the machines went by
Faneuil Hall and the old State House
and passed the spot where the Boston
massacre occurred. The party rolled
leisurely through the narrow winding
thoroughfare of newspaper row, OBJ
serving the crowds with interest and
smiling at escaping without being rec
ognized.
1t was day that naturally lured a
person out of doors. and the President
needed the call early and remained out
Iuntil late this evening. Before break
fast he went for walk with Mrs. Will
son. Later he had a round Of golf with
DR.. Gary 7 Grayson. his physician, and
lunched with Colonel and Mrs. House.
During the day Governor Mccall drop
ped in for few minutes, but, so far
as known there were no other visitors.
Word that the President was here drew
hundreds of automobile parties to this
resort, but the marine guard extended
their picket line, and all machines were
barred from the road leading to the es-
tate. The Presidents desire for abso-
lutte rest and seclusion was carried out
to the letter.