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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27
MEN AND INSTITUTIONS IDENTIFIED WITH ANlERICJSH
REV.L.G. HENDERSON

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Rev. Leroy G. Henderson, D. D., the
minister of the Presbyterian church,
YES born at WATERFORD, S. c., Sep
TENDER %, 1872. His father was Col.
c. G. Henderson, a prominent attor>
hey of South Carolina and his mo-
theirs maiden name was Miss Jessie
Nj. Kirkwood, of Charleston, S. C. He
was Of Scotch Irish and French
Hugenot ancestry. He graduated from
Dayidion College, N. c., with the de-
gree of A. B., at the age of 10. He
taught school the next year and grad
uated from Columbia IS. CO. Theolo-
gical Seminary in 1896 with the de-
gree of B. D. and came at once for
his first work to the Presbyterian
church of Americas in June of that
year, being ordained to the full work
of the ministry after his arrival by
the Presbytery of Macon. On April
&c, 1899 he was married to Miss Ma
ME L. Dudley, in eyeryway fitted to
be help-mate. Three sons. William
Dudley, Leroy G.. Jr., and Richard
Campbell have been born to them.
Mr.. Henderson served the Americas
church six years and during that time
under Gods blessing the church grew
in members and influence In 1902
after a second call he went to the
passionate of the church at Griffin, Ga.
The four years spent there were busy
and greatly blessed.
In April, 1906, he began his work
as pastor of the Central Presbyterian
church of Knoxville, Tenn, and Oc-
tober, 1910, when the Third Presby-
terian church of that city was with
out a pastor an overture was made
to the Central Church to unite with
it and bring it's pastor The consol-
idated church with membership of
over 800 was called the Fifth avenue
Presbyterian church and under Gods
blessing became one of the leading
church of the city, giving annually an
average of $4,5O0.O0 to current ex-
penses and $4,500,0O to beneficence.
In 1912 Mr.. Henderson preached the
Bavvaulareate sermon before Column
bia Theological Seminary, his, alma
mater, and in 1918 received the hon
orary degree of D. D., from King col
lege at Bristol, Tenn.
At the close of March, 1917, DR..
Henderson resigned his splendid pas
torate in Knoxville to take a years
rest. To take this rest he came with
his family to Americas and undertook
farming on a small scale at the old
Dudley home, now belonging to Mrs.
Henderson. After eight months his
old church here being without a pas
tor asked him to take the pulpit
again, and he, having so much i'm
proved, agreed to serve as supply I'M
til a new pastor was called. That was
about a year ago and no new pastor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

vice to the state. For twenty-six
years he served Sumter county as
one of its commissioners of roads and
revenues and during the administra-
ton of President Cleveland he was a
representative of the internal revenue
department il this seton. He is now
ordinary Of Sumter county, having
first been elected to that position in
March, 1905, since which time he has
discharged the duties of the office with
entire satisfaction to the people of
the county. He is a member OF the
Episcopal church and of the vestry OF
Calvary church here, taking great in
terest in the affairs of the congrega-
ton He has been twice married, his
first wife who died in 1880, having
been Miss Sarah Pope Barrow. His
present wife was Miss Martha Lamar
Bivins, native of Houston county,
Georgia, and Mrs. Nathaniel B. Stew
art of Athens; Miss Sarah Pope Cobb,
principal of Furlow Grammar school;
Miss Elizabeth Craig Cobb, of Ameri-
Gus, an dGeorge Calhoun Cobb, of New
York, are his children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27

Hon. stephen Pace, member of the
Legislature from Sumter county, and
recently nominated for a second term
9, 1891, in Terrell county, Georgia,
without opposition Born ON March
the son of Mr.. and Mrs Olin Pace He
was educated at the Dawson High
school and the University of Georgia,
and is the junior member of the law
firm of HiXon & Pace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-27
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"THE CLASSY STORE ON THE CORNER"

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
State Health Board More Active Under
 Increased Powers

Tn reorganization and increased powers of the state board of health, which were made possible by legisla- ton passed by the last General As- sembly, have so augmented the &C., tivities of the department that they now make possible wider activity than ever in the elimination of condi- ttons responsible for disease, as well as the traditional vaccination and other measures taken after disease is under way. Representatives of the board of health are making raids all over the state to see that proper standards of refrigeration and sanita- ton are maintained by all who selk food. Bargain sales of meat and other perishables are likely to attract customers from the board of health, and there will be trouble for dealers who sell spoiled meat or fruit-even at a reduction.
 The state board is doing much to coordinate the activities of the 195 local health districts with it's own activities. Under the new law local health officers are required to report typhoid cases to the state board with in "A hours from the time they re- ceive report of the case. This makes 1t possible for the state board to take action, when 1t seems necessary, much sooner than was possible under the old system. The board Is taking | advantage of this improvement and has the typhoid situation we'll in hand Immediately after discovery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

1t was only by the magnificent work and thorough efficiency of the Bridgeport fire department that flames which damaged the A. w. Burritt Lumber Co.'s plant on Knowlton, Maple and Arctic streets to the extent of about $100,000 yester- day afternoon did not sweep the en- tire section causing a property loss of millions of dollars and rendering a big part of the population home less.
 The flames were first seen by little Irene Van Orman, the nine-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. F. Van Orman, who reside in Maple street, not 100 feet from the plant, few minutes after 1 o'clock. The little girl called the attention of some work men to flames which were shooting through the roof of the middle wing of the building block. The general offices of the company across the street were notified and the cool work of Miss Grace Abercrombie, the tele- phone operator, was mainly responsi- ble for getting the firefghting appa- ratus on the scene so promptly.
 When the f1refighters under the leadership of Chief Daniel E. John son and Assistant Chief Thomas F. Burns, arrived the flames were roar ing and leaping fully 100 feet in the air and 1t looked as though the entire block and surrounding district was doomed to destruction.
 Police reserves under command of Captain John O'Connell, arrived at about the same time as the firemen and proceeded to get the residents out of the threatened area. They worked like Trojans helping house. holders to remove their valuables and in roping off the dangerous areas Ambulances from the Emergency hospital in charge of Drs. Weiss and Alexander McPherson were also on hand ready to render aid to the in- jured. Fortunately but three f1remen were injured and all of them only slightly.
 Captain John J. Kane of Engine company Il was hurt when a burn ing rafter fell and struck him on the shoulder while he was directing his men in the hottest part of the fire. He
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
MITCHELL ESTATE WORTH S25,OOO
Policy on His Life, How ever, Believed Written
 For $1A, ,000.

New York, July 1S-Major John Purroy Mitchell died a poor man, ex cept for his insurance. His whole estate exclusive of a life insurance policy which he took out recently will not amount to $25,Oo0, it was said yesterday by one who had been among his closest friends.
 Years ago as a beneficiary of the will of his uncle Henry D. Purroy, at one time a prominent figure in the councils of Tammany Hall and sub sequently an active opponent of that institution, Major Mitchell received real estate in the Fordham section of New York city, but of late years this property earned scarcely enough to carry it.
 Although his life after he was grad uated from Columbia University in i 1899 was devoted almost entirely to public service 1t was not until he at tained the Mayoralty that his income reached an impressive figure. Previ- ously, as Assistant Corporation Coun- sele. as Commissioner of Accounts and as President of the Board of Alder 4n0llt 11o ACG6LNSu 6Ildll SdIdT1SS. HIS salary as Collector of the Port, an office which he held for few months previous to his nomination in 1913 for Mayor, paid $12,0OO a year. His salary as Mayor was $15,000, but against this income was the neces- sity of maintaining the dignity of the position.
 Major MitchePs home for years was in the Peter Stuyvesant apartments at Riverside Drive and Ninety-eightt street, where he and Mrs. Mitchell oc. cupied an apartment of eight rooms living modestly.
 When Major Mitchell received hil commission in the aviation branch O. the Signal Service, his thoughts turn ed to the hazards of that service The Sun was informed last night b! one thoroughly informed. He req lized that in the event of death il service he would not leave enough t. his widow to support her in comfort For that reason, and also because o the advice of friends, he took out policy in the Travellers Insurance Go of Hartford, Conn.,, for $144, 900.
 His will. it is said, makes all neces sary provision for Mrs. John Purro Mitchell and for his mother, MT: James Mitchell. The executors ar George V, Mullan, now a Justice c the Supreme Court, and formerly
 law partner, and Mrs. John Purro Mitchell. Justice Mullan and Mir Mitchell will offer the will for pro bate early next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

was immediately brought from the danger zone and taken to the Bridge port hospital where he was received and treated for his injuries. Shortly afterward Hoseman James R. Weary of Engine 5 was severly burned about the chest and neck and became un- conscious through inhaling smoke. He was also taken to the Bridgeport hospital where 1t Is said he is com pletely out of danger. Lieutenant Thomas F. Reilly of Engine was overcome while in one of the hottest sections of the fighting line and was dragged out of the furnace by his men.
 At the time Captain Kane and Lieutenant Reilly were knocked un- conscious the ambulances were busy with other cases so Captain Kane was rushed to the hospital in Superintend- ent of Police John H. Redgate's car while Lieutenant Reilly was taken to his home in the car of Assistant Fire Chief Mellor.
 Bully a dozen lines of hose were in action manned by the employees of the Acme Shear Go. who lined the roofs of the huge plant ready to keep the flames from reaching across the street and engulfing the collection of machine shops. As 1t was, the sparks flew wide and far and set fire to a number of residence blocks away from the confiagration.
 After the general alarm summoning every piece of available apparatus in the city other alarms came in from a six-family apartment building on Ogden street, a two family house on Hayes street. The home of Miss Grace | Abercrombie, about a block away, narrowly escaped when the roof | caught fire and was destroyed. These minor fires kept the chem icals and smaller weagons of the de- partment on the move every minute for hours. Barely would one fire be reported than they were right on the job before the flames could get a hold.
 Officials of the Burritt Company joined with nearly every city official in complimenting Chief Johnson yes- terday upon the great work accom- plished by the Bridgeport fire depart | ment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

of Egypt. will be A years old tomor- row, as he was born on July IA, 1874.
 When the Turks entered the war as the ally of Germany, Abbas Hilmi cast in his lot with the Turks and took refuge in Constantirepie, where upon the British government deprived him of his job and placed his uncle, Prince Hussein Renal Pasha, on the throne of the ancient land of the Nile. Since then the ex-Khedive has on several occasions expressed the opin- ion that Allah would restore hi1, to his throne. The former Khedive Aas used all his influence to bring about g @halF FsEs ia sEsRt, P but It his ,pFa=s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
STEPNEYj

Mrs. Milon Hawiey Is enjoying u weeks stay at Walnut Beach. She is accompanied by Miss Bertha Gilbert of Newtown,
 Miss Inez Edwards is confined to the house at present with an attack of the Liberty measles.
 The East Side Settlement house has opened for the season and a large number of children have arrived from New York city.
 An all days session of tha Red Cross auxiliary was held on Wednes- day at the home of Mrs. A. J. Hull. Thirty eight ladies were present. and considerable work accomplished.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Nichols of Danbury have spent few days as the guest of MT. and Mrs. S. B. Hayes.
 Mrs. Mccormick, Miss Marion Peck. and Mrs. Fred Hubbell of Bridseport have been guests of Mrs. Roy Tur- ner.
 At the entertainment recently giv- en for the benefit of the local Red Cross auxiliary about $50 was cleared
 Miss Olive Corning has been as- sisting as clerk at M B Hawley's store during the absence of Miss Mar jorie Connors.
 MT. and Mrs. John Todd of Spring
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Body Is
 Still Unclaimed

No one from Bridgeport has yet claimed the body of Private John Webber of Go. B. S01st Supply Train, who was killed the morning of July 3 by falling from @ train near WilH- mantle. Webber was drafted from 696 Main street, where he boarded for about three years, but had no relatives in this city. He was born in Austria, had been here for several years, and worked for a time for La- croix & Anderson. The undertaken in Willimantic is anxious to know about the disposal of the body. Tele. grams to Camp Devens, where Web Der was returning after a visit to Bridgeport, have brought no re- sponse, and the body will be buried in a cemetery in Willimantic unless claimed soon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
field were recent visitors of relatives

field were recent visitors of relatives here.
 William Nichols is having his barn enlarged on the north side. Contrac- tor Northrop has charge of the work.
 Mrs. Fred Sutherland is entertain ing friend from out of town,
 Miss Bertha Sherman of New Ha- ven has spent a few days with her mother Mrs. Charles Sherman.
 MT. and Mrs. William Purdv of Bridgeport were guests on wednes- day of MT. and Mrs. zalmon Purdy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
DIED,

KING-In Milford, July 13, 1918, George Lee King, formerly of Doffstown, Mass, aged 42 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Geo. J. Smith, Milford, on Tuesday, July 18th, at D. m.
 Interment Mountain Grove cem- etery PIE b~ lLlARKIN-In this city, Friday, July i 12, 1918 Edward Larkin.
 Funeral from the family resi- dence No. 7s0 Lafayette street, on t Monday, July 18th, at s:3o a. m., 4 and from Sacred Heart church at fltR o'clock.
 Relatives and friends are respect \ fully invited to attend. Burial in St. MichaePs cemetery. & AutQmobile cortege, as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
MORE THAN A THIRST oUENoHER

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Aids digestion, allays thizgt. is an, aspseiaa sesntREe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
EXCELLENT WORK BY BR|DCEPORT'S
 FIREF|CHTERS PREVENTS SPREAD
 OF THE FIRE FROM BURRITT PLANT

Flames Confined to the Lumber Plant With Loss Esti mated at About $1OO,OOO-For Time Entire Block Was in Danger of Destruction - Three Bremen Injured While Combating the Blaze, But None Dangerously. za-~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

clamations have fallen on deaf ears. He has called upon all followers of the Mohammedan faith in Egypt and the soudan to rise against the Eng fish. but few of his followers have manifestated any desire to aid him in recovering his throne. Incidentally, Aooas Hilni is supposed to have been involved in financial transactions, carried on in Switzerland, in which Bolo Pasha, recently executed as spy in Paris by the French govern ment, was the moving spirit.
 Four Texas points report the s.hrst"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

Contracts for s1o,ooo. 900 T N T were let by the navy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

The Memphis Cotton Exchange adopted resolution to expel any member who trades within 10 years after the war with any country now, at war with the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

President Wilson signed a bill pro viding for $500 fine and six months in prison for persons found guilty of wearing an allied" unifcgR.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

Four Texas points report the sshrst'' asals af sastaA a&s thas ssasan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20
SATURDAY,.

ll:GO-Devotional service by the
moderator.
INSTRUMENTATION.
ll:45-lst Query: What should
be the attitude of the church toward
new members? F. p. Bush, j. h.
Allen and Rev. H. B. White.
l:o0-Adjourn for dinner.
9:3o-2d Query: Do the pastors
of the several churches show the
proper attitude toward the union
meetings? Rev. H. B. White, Rev.
P. B. Lanham and Rev. G. G.
Wells.
3:0O-9rd Query: How can the
church best reach non-attending
members OF Sunday school and
church? w. B. Cogburn, John
Witt and J. L. Minis.
3:3o-4th Query: Ale we as
Christians doing our duty toward
the world war? 0. Sheppard and
DR.. E. P. Jones.
SUNDAY.
lO:OO-Sunday school.
ll:OO-Missionary sermon by DR..
E. P. Jones; Rev. P. B. Lanham,
alternate.
Sunday Afternoon-Addresses by
A. S. Tompkins and others.
M. A. Watson,
For Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20
Rural Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced al ex-
animation for the County Of Edge.
field, S. c., to be held at Trenton
on April Is, 1918, to fill the posi-
tion at Johnston and vacancies that
may later occur on rural routes
from other post Offices in the above.
mentioned county. The examination
will be open only to male citizens
who are actually domiciled in the
territory of a post office in the conn
ty and who meet the ether require
ments set forth in Form No. 1877.
This form and application blanks
may be obtained from the offices
mentioned above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission at
Washington, D: G. Applications
should be forwarded to the Com
mission at Washington at the ear
liest practicable date.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20
Union Meeting.

The Union meeting of the second
division, Edge6eld Baptist Associ,
alton, will he held at Horns creek
church on Saturday and Sunday,
March 3Oth and 3lst. A program
has been arranged, as follows:
Saturday morning, 10 o'clock,
devotional service, led by the mod
orator.
Queries,
lst, How may the churches more
truly obey our Lords command in
Matthew, 9:37-5s? Rev. P. B.
Lanham and G. G. jones.
End, Are not we at present en-
joying unusual material prosperity,
and does not this call for larger
giving on our part for the work
of the Masters Kingdom? Rev. j.
E. Jackson, and w. J. Gaines.
Recess for dinner.
Saturday Afternoon.
3rd, How may the laymen IN our
churches be led out into larger
fields of service? H. E. Quarles and
T. M. Adams.
4th, How may we secure better
attendance upon, and derive greater
benefits from our union meetings.?
J. u. Hughey and. S. B. Mays.
5th, How may our churches ex-
ercise closer and more helpful and
friendly watcheare over their MEM
hers than they now do? Rev. j. A.
Gaines and R. A. Wash.
Sunday Morning.
Sunday morning, 10 o'clock, Sun
day school mass meeting. Address
on the lesson for the day by Rev.
J. E. Jackson.
Missionary sermon by Rev. J.
A. Gaines
Recess for dinner.
Sunday afternoon, sermon by
Rev. P. B. Lanham.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20
For Sale.

Ny place in South Edgetield con-
tanning II acres of land, dwelling,
store. shop and barn, 3 tenant
houses, 2 wells of water, pecan
grove and other improvements.
E. w. SAMUEL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20
Union Meeting.

The union meeting of the first di.
vision of the Edgefeld Baptist AS
sociation will be held at Stevens
Creek church Saturday and Sunday,
March 80 and 81. The programme
is as follows:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20
Modern Grist Mill.

Bring your corn to my mill and
have it ground into the best quality
of hominy or meal. Best attention
given to every patron any hour of
the day. Bring along your corn
when you come TO Edgefield for
your guano.
T n Kemn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20
Notice to Stock
Raisers.

Nv Jack will make the season at
VIM. Allen Mobley's farm, west-end
of Edisto street, Johnston, S. G..
Service fee $3.50 insuring mare to
get with foal. Five dollars paya-
BILE when mare is bred, and the bal
ance when colt is foaled. Notes or
contracts for deferred payments
must be given. Not liable should
accidents occur.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-20

(If we add the so called "occupa'
tional" tax our total taxation on in
comes of $4,000 is 6A per cent. and on
incomes of $4,000 9A per cent?
In other words, our income taxation
Is more democratic than that of any
other country In shat the largest In
comes are taxed much more heavily
and the small and moderate incomes
much more lightly than anywhere else
and incomes up to $4,000 for married
men not taxed at all.
(3.) 1t Is true, on the other hand,
that on very large incomes-as distin-
guished from the largest incomes-ouf
income tax Is somewhat lower than the
English tax, but the difference by which
our tax is lower than the English tax
is incomparably more pronounced in
the case of small and moderate incomes
than of large incomes.
The "Excess Profits" Tax Here and
Abroad.
Moreover, If we add to our income
tax our so called "excess profit tax, p"
which is merely an additional income
tax on earnings derived from business,
We shall find that the total tax to which
rich men are subject is in the great
majority Of cases heavier here than in
England or anywhere else.
a. 1t is likewise true that the Eng
lish war excess profit tax is so per cent.
Qess various offsets and allowances), +,
whilst our so called excess profit tax
ranges from 20 per cent. to so per
cent.
But it is entirely misleading to base
q conclusion as to the relative heavi.
ness of the American and British tax
merely on comparison of the rates,
because the English tax is assessed on
a wholly different basis from the Amer
lean tax.
The American excess profit law ESQ
caIed) taxes all profits derived from
business over and above q certain
moderate percentage, regardless Of
whether or not such profits are the
result Of war conditions. The Ameri-
can tax is a general tax on income de-
rived from business in addition to
the regular sncome tax. The Eng.
Iish tax applies only to excess war
profts-that is, only to the sum by
which profits In the war years exceed
the profits in the three years preced-
ing the war, which in England were
years Of great prosperity. In other
words, the English tax is nominally
higher than ours, but 1t applies only to
war profits. The normal profits of busi-
ness-i. e., the profits which business
used to make in peace time-are ex-
empted in England. There, only the
excess over peace profits is taxed. Our
tax, on the contrary, applies to all
profits over and above very moderate
rate on the money invested in busi-
ness. ~ =: