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The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Capt. De We're Harden, Wounded
in War, Is Now Ser
geant.
WAS FIRST OFFICER TO Be HIT
Long Service in Army Leaves Him
With No Other Career, So When
Discharge Comes He
Re-eniists.

New York.-The first American off,
Ger who was wounded In the war Is
an officer no longer. though he is still
In the army. When wounded he was
first lieutenant and later he became
captain. Now he is n sergeant. and
salutes second lieutenants. Those are
the ups and downs that have befallen
De We're II. Harden of Burlington VT,
who is now at the new army signal
corps school at Little Silver. near Long
Branch, N. j.
Harden received the CroIx de Guerre.
He served nearly n year in France
with the famous First division. He
was in the first American attack at
Cantigny and in the bloody and deci-
sive battle of Soissons. Now he is back
practically where he started sixteen
years ago when he first enlisted In the
army.
Sign Marks Place He Fell.
Unless shell has blown 1t or souve-
mir hunters have torn 1t to pieces n
small sign still stands near the old
front-line trenches Mt Les Jumelles,
near Nancy, In Lorraine. 1t commem-
crates the fact that there fell the
~Premier Officer American Blesse" Oc-
tober %, 1917. The sign stands or
stood just outside the dugout that
Lieut.. Col. - then Major = Theodore
Roosevelt occupied when he was first
In the trenches. Harden had just left
Roosevelt when shell exploded and a
fragment struck him In the knee. The
French cOmmnndant erected the sign
to commemorate the event. That was
about the last that was then henrd of
Harden.
Harden went to France with the
First division, the first troops TO land
there June 90, 1917. He was then a
first lieutenant with the Second field
in France he was commissioned a first
lieutenant-the reward of his long
service and good record In the regular
army. including service In Panama,
Alaska and on the Mexican border.
The First division had been in the
trenches only few days when Har-
den was wounded. In his eagerness to
get back to his outfit he left the hos
pital too soon. and as result his
wound did not quite neal properly. He
cannot hike MS he used to. Four or
five miles tire him out.
When the First division took over
the Toul sector the first trench sector
ever controlled by American troops.
Harden was there. gaining valuable ex-
perience ms one OF the first American
officers to handle Independently the
signal system Of a trench sector on
the western front.
When the Twenty-eighth artillery of
the First division made the first Amer
lean attack and captured the village of
Cantigny Harden's post was the OBJ
servation and telephone station whence
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
RUM LIES IN CORNERSTONE
ohio Congregation Entombed Liquor
Considered Then "as Respect
able as Water"

Cincinnati. Jan. 15.-Long after the
last cellar has gone dry and the last
drop of whisky consumed there will
remain n bottle of liquor that, accord
Ing to tradition, is entombed in the
corner stone of the Universalist church
at Montgomery, Ohio. None other than
William Swain, aged seventy-two. vii
lage historian and former schoolmas-
ter of Montgomery, is authority for
the tradition that quart of liquor
is concealed In the foundation of the
church, which was built in 1887.
'In those days liquor was as re-
spectacle as water says Swain.
preachers drank it just like other
folks did. 1t was customary to place
liquor in a cornerstone for the same
reason that folks drink each others
health In liquor"
Swain recalled that In the good
old days" whisky sold for three cents
a drink.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
SAYS WOMAN is A CHATTEL
British Husband Bases Divorce DAM
age on Claim Woman Has No
Legal Status.

London.-It is basis of hus-
bands claim for divorce damages that
his wife is still in fact II not in Law
of an interesting argument before JUS
tice McCardie in the divorce court.
arising out of a case in which dam
ages were sought against tie CO.
respondent by the husband. Counsel
for the petitioner said that up to the
matrimonial causes Gct of 1858 a
woman was regarded as Ii chattel and
(cording to her value to Ter husband.
{ His lordship then asked when had n
wife ceased to be regarded as a chat
tel. Counsel for the petitioner said
he had not suggested that this idea
had gone.
Judge-You say she is still to be
regarded as a chattel?
Counsel-Yes. with slight modificn-
tions. The question in assessing dam
Nages Is what she is worth.
Judge-Then you call her quasi
chattel?
After some further discussion JUS
tice McCardie asked If as the result
of counsels researches he could show
that a wife could bring action against
the seducer of her husband.
Counsel said there was no such case
and that there could not be such an
action because woman had not the
same legal status or the same legal
rights as a man.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
HERO OF ARMY
WAS 'LET DOWN'|

artillery support was directed durini
the nine counter attacks the Germane
made In three days. "
Fought Five Days and Nib ~
Harden was attached ur M
teenth infantry when the unite
sion, forming with the Sec to
can and the famous Frencfntf"
division the spenrhead Of t at
drove forward on July II
Soissons In the first allied
the decisive campaign. Foi
and nights the Sixteenth
went through as close an NJ
hell as its men and officers
see, then was relieved. cove ii
glory and its mission accompi.
Shortly nfterward Harden ire
turned to the United States a Sn<
structor. On reaching Camp l. via
Washington state he was pr ketv
captain and took command of In
pany of the Two Hundred and 66irA
teenth field signal battalion on hd
Thirteenth division. He was the bly,
officer In the battalion who had served
oversens, so he took large part IN
lnstructing the battalion.
Harden was then transferred IL
Honolulu, where he commanded II CO
pany of the Fifty-third telegraph bat
TALON. He put II through stiff training
for the October mnneuvers, in which
according to citations, 1t Showed re
mnrkable proficiency"
Col. George +. Kumpe telegraphe,
Washington asking that Harden be pe,-
manently assigned to the western de
partment, but November IS orders
reached San Francisco for his dis
charge from the service.
Harden had served so long with tn,
army that he had no other career. FIJI.
profession was that of the soldier. Fol
three weeks he cast about for some
opening in civilian life. He could fine
none "Back to the army again
seemed the only answer to his prob
lem. At the recruiting Office they tolt
him they would be glad to have hin
back-as first sergeant.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

was a change Of climate. He advised me TO
70 to . southern climate. knew Of DR..
Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery and
decided TO try it. had my nurse get me
two bottles. The first night had her give
BY twelve o'clock was asleep, thing had
not done for about three weeks- The next
day they gave mo this medicine every half
hour and after that - directed. ! kept up
IL use until was we'll woman. It not only
cured me but was in better health than
always taken 'Favorite Prescription when
ever was badly rundown or In need Of .
tonic and 1t has never failed TO help me. I
am glad to recommend Or. Pierce's medi-
cines. MRS. SARAH COLEMAN, 1420
Wood Avn
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
PLAN STATE OF MANHATTAN
Bill in New York Assembly Would
Add Another Star to the
Flag.

Albany. N. Y.-The state of Man.
hnttan. composed of the counties of
Suffolk. Nassau, Queens. Kings. Rich.
mond, New York, Bronx and West
Chester of New York state, would be
sanctioned by the Legislature If bill
introduced by Assemblyman Cuviller
Dem) of New York became a law.
The act would require ratification
by referendum next November.
Assemblyman Leininger Dem.) of
Queens introduced bill designed to
create n state of Greater New York.
This is n more ambitious scheme
than that of Mr.. Cuvillier, as 1t not
only includes all the counties in the
proposed state of Manhattan. but
would contain in addition the counties
of Putnam, Duchess, Ulster, Greene
and Sullivan. 49,,
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

the test of SO years as one Of the
greatest blood cleansers known. 1t
is guaranteed entirely free from
minerals of any kind.
The experience of others has
established the unfailing merits of
5: S. S, and there's no question
about the wisdom of your giving it
a thorough trial. All reputable
druggists sell it. If in doubt as to
your case write to Medical Ad-
visor. Swift Specific Co., Dept. 81.
Atlanta. Ga.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Fiery Itching and Burning of
Skin Is a Most Cruel Torture
Sure Speedy Relief in S. S. S

Sure Speedy Relief in S. S. S.
Why suffer from these persistent
tortures when it is SO easy and
costs SO little to do as thousands
of others have done and get relief
through S. s. s.? 1t is now well
known that eczema comes from
the blood. By giving the blood a
thorough cleansing you not only
get sure and spe dy relief but you
also build up the system and re-
new your vigor and vitality.
Th;s rood medicine has stood
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Doomed.

that is. "A reliable clock-and he made
the shopman show him good nlany
before he decided on one.
Nov, sir" said the salesman. this
clock will last you Il lifetime"
Lateman looked dubious.
"Why, how can that be?" he asked.
are numbered ~
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
RECIPE For GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum,
small box of Barbo Compound, and X
og. of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice a
week until it becomes the desired shade.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix it at home at very little cost. 1t will
gradually darken streaked. faded gray hair,
and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not co'or the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off.-Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
RattIesnakes Prove
Menace to Stock

Portsmouth. Tex. = Rattle
snakes In large numbers recent
ly hive been seen swimming in
the Gulf of Mexico near the Half
Moon lighthouse, seven miles
from the mainland and four
miles from the peninsula to the
south. according to the two men
who keep the light. 1t is said
three rattlers were killed on the
lighthouse platform by the keep
ers. Tenants on property which
formerly constituted the Rancho
Grande here report pestilence
of rattlesnakes, which, they say.
are menace to live stock. How
ever. 1t is reported by number
of farmers that fat cattle, bitten
by rattlers, do not die. the poi
son from the bite of one snake
being Insufficient to kin them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Run-down-Weak-

Omaha, Nebr.;-'I was at one time
greatly benefited by taking DR.. Pierce's
medicines. became all rundown in
health, was weak and nervous and was
greatly in need OF come good tonic to build
me up and give me strength. l took the
'Favorite Prescription and the Golden
Medical Discovery and they proved to be
Just what needed for they built me up and
restored me to good health. For this | am
very thankful. indeed. MRS. JENNIE
RICHARDSON, 537 s. 25th Ave.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

81 hope" said the governor to the
departing convict, that you won't 90
back to your old associations
NO, sir. l don't propose to asso-
ciale with anybody who didn't have
the advantages of just as good II pris-
on ms | had"
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
shave wIth cutIeura so.p

Shave With Cuticura Soap
And double your rnzor efficiency as
we'll as promote skin purity. skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug. no
slimy soap. no germs no waste, no
Irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving
bathing and shampooing.-Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Dammit, He's Dead"
Says Headstone for Dog

Abilene. Tex.-Six hundred
students and the entire faculty
of Simmons college here attend
ed the funeral of Dammit"
white bulldog which for four
years had been the college mas
cot. Dammit" was buried In n
casket on the college campus.
A band played and a student
delivered the funeral Grafton on
Every Dog Has His Day" Over
the grave was placed a marble
headstone bearing the inscrip-
tion. Dammit, he's dead"
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
kiIIinu Romance.

Justwed-Iiadn't we better burn all
those old love letters | sent you?
Mrs, Justwed-Oh, no. Jack. Per-
haps after we have been married n
while We'll get bored some evening
AMI want something funny to read.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Hnw,a Thla2

that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System,
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c Testimonials free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

saved my Mo. ! b.
came d.; bad .
esvers cough and
bronchitis. At tin1es
! would set % badly
choked up that I
would have TO sit UP
IN bed 70 got my
breath and in . short
time ] began to SUI
fer with dropsy. /
doctored but did not
improve, In fact, !
got 20 bad ! was bed
fast and had to have
. nurne. The doctor
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Shifting the Mortaaae.

He-My dear. have just paid of
the mortgage on our house.
She-I'm so glad. Now you can put
on another and by moiorcar,-Lon-
don Answers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Reflection on a Head.

Professor-'If the gentleman in the
back row will kindly remove his hat
I will continue and point out con.
crete example Yale Record.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

Grumbling doesn't pay. 1t only
makes the hard job harder.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
HER LIFE WAS
SAVEDl

Kansas City, Kan. About twsnty-
tArss yam aoo Dr.. Pieros's Favorite Pre-.
onlptiou and Golden Medical Discovery
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

Lots wife was the salt of the earth
and still she wasn't satisfied.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-06
list YEAR
DOrrOh Making Good Record.

Z. +. Dorroh, of NoXubee county is
rapidly ta king rank as one of the lead
ers Of thA House of Representatives
and is undoubtedly one of the ablest
members of that body.
Captain Dorroh has had previous
legislative experiences, his term Of Of
flee once before being interrupted by
the near war with Mexico, wherein he
served with distinction. Later came
the world-war and Capt. Dorroh went
over seas doing well his part in every
duty ass led him.
He is a quiet, unassuming gentle
man, alwa IS hard at his tasks and al
ways beil ; found voting on the pro-
gressive de of every measure pro-
posed in ne House
At the opening of the current ses-
sion whel Speaker Connor was casting
about for an able man to head the
ccmmittea on fees and salaries he Sc
lecteG Iciroh, a decided compliment
inasinuch as the speaker had an abur-
dance Of material from which to Sc
lect.
Dorroh missed very little time from
the session of the House, keeps posted
on the progress of the calendar and
always knows what is up for consider
ation.In fact, he sometimes displays
an almos- uncanny knowledge of leg
islative matters and is frequently call
ed on by others for information.
This legislator is making an excel
lent recoll and can be counted on to
be heard from again.-Clarion Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-06
WESLEY CLEANERS.
The Wesley Cleaners you have heard
And rand aknut uorna Wall

The Wesley Cleaners you have heard
And read about some. Well
Mrs Connor had these folks
Friday at the Hotel
Pom opening with prayer, then
Mrs Bush found out there were
score and one of regulars,
And one sweet visitor.
When minutes and reports were read,
Their thoughts to 'lections went:
And Mrs. Tucker, wis and good
Is now their their president.
To serve when she cannot be there.
Are ones who can't be beat:
Richmond. Connor-sure this class
Will never fail to meet.
They'll always give the money, tco,
Should Mrs. Davis call.
And Secretary j. c. Bush
Makes no mistakes at all
When Mrs. Dantzlsr-whom We think
Know all the Bible through
Can't come, another teacher dear
Is Mrs. Mullins. too.
II in the elections you'd be sure
Your candidate has won,
Have nominations wisely called
BY Mrs. Ches Featherston.
To lighter thoughts the members turned,
Made gifts to Father Time,
Upon the sihouettes they wrote
In witty words or rhyme.
Old shoes they gave; some habits too,
And out-grown furniture
(Theyll have to get some newer ones
For higher prices. sure.
In envelopes sealed up were words
Cut SO you'd never tell
How they would read-when placed they tolt
The class s. C's farewell.
Each lady patched for quite awhile,
But soon upon her knee
"A Happy New Year" smiled at her
From pieces five or three.
Then came the "sho huff" party. friends
When everybody ate,
You know the eats were mighty good
Mrs. Connor fixed each plate.
This kind of fun comes once each month,
But Sundays you may see
These ladies pouring, DER the words
OF Him of Galilee.
Please Join their class. perchance q word
Will help you find a way
To meet with love and laughter the
Eternal every day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-06
BROOKSYTLLE

Rev. Mr.. Smalley, pastor of the
Baptist church, has just had a very
pleasant visit from two of his clerical
bretheren, old friends and school mates
of his. They were Rev. W. A. Gof OF
Oh oona and Rev. Mr.. knight Of Cor
inth
Mr.. Henry Gay has returned from a
lbusines svisit to Meridian.
Wednesday, Prof. Scrog gins, Mrs
Marian Perry and Miss Sennett, all
teachers in the Lynn Creek consolidat-
ed school, were in town.
Mrs. Nick Rogers and daughter of
Chickacsha recently spent the day
with Mrs. Anie Wootten.
Mrs. QUITS and children are visiting
in Mathiston.
Miss Roger is in St. Louis.
Mrs. J. w. Wootten has been en-
joying visit from her daughter, Mrs.
Emma Pratt of Soudan, Ark.
Rev. W. W. Hartsfield is away on a
trip to New Albany to see his father
and mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Douglass have
as their guest their niece, Mrs. Collier
of Gallatin, Tnnn. Mr.. Collier, an at
torney, was with them for a few days.
He has returned to his home, leaving
his wife to make an extended visit.
The W. M. S. met with Mrs. J. D..
Green Monday afternoon. Though the
afternoon was extremely inclement,
twenty ladies were present to well
come Mrs. j. M. Douglass the presi-
dent, who has been away for several
months. The district secretary, Miss
McGhee of Columbus, gave interest
to the occasion by her presence.
There are few sick children in town
but nothing serious. Mr.. Everett ia
coway, who was little i'll few days
ago, is at his business again.
Misses Loula May Brown and Eliza
beth Hairston of /. |. & c., Fox Glenn,
bennett Roger and Jesse Gray Of A..
& M. spent the weekend at home.
Hon. Forrest Allgood was in town
Wednesday.
Rev.A. S. Raper and wife are the
happy parents of pretty little baby.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-06
COloled M;.n Pays Respects t. Mem
cry of DIR. Minor.

Editor of the Beacon:
In last weeks issue of the Beacon
you chronicled the death of DR.. Minor.
Pleace allow space from colored
friend to say word to his memory.
| lived in Macon fourteen years, and
had the opportunity Of, meeting DR..
Minor almost daily, and his mind was
never so absorbed with business or
worldly things, that he did not have
time or take time to say something
about Oh! st and the better world.
He impressed me, as we'll as all those
who came IN contact with him that he
was Christian in deeds as well as
words. H seemed to try to emulate
the life Of the life of his Lord and
Master in Going about and doing good
As the Beacon said in the notice of his
death, his charity was universal, and
he attended the rich as we'll as the
poor, the colored man as well as the
white, and he was as solictous about
the spiritual needs of his patient as
their bodily ailments. He will be
missed, for his life of service and good
will to all men, and may we who sur
vive him emulate his life and charac-
ter-going about doing good, that we
may meet him with the Redeemed of
the Lord and his Christ in the saints
home aboYe Respectfully,
K. g. MOODY,
Former pastor colored Baptist church
in Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-06
DEATH OF A NOBLE CITIZEN.
Mrs. Maude Hodges Passed Away at
Kings Daughters Hospital.

Mrs. Maude Hodges Passed Away at
Kings Daughters Hospital.
Mrs Maude Hodges of this city pass
ed away at 1:15 this morning at the
Kings Daughters Hospital, where
she had been lowering between life
and death for several days, following
an illness of weeks, after serious
operation. For severa months she had
been in failing health and on the day
it developed that it was necessary for
her to undergo an operation.
Mrs. Hodges was born near Walden,
and was the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
7. T. Hmilton. About 20 years ago
she was married to John r. Hodges of
Macon, Miss. To this union were born
three children.
Sorrow came early in her married life
for when her youngest child was six
months old her husband was killed and
she was eft to rear and eduiate three
small sons. When her sons grew to
manhood they shoudred the response
biitie of the home and she grew to
lean upon them until the dark war
coud hovered over the country, and sor
row again entered her life.
On October 21st, 1918, Johnnie
Hodges died in tn eservice of his coun-
try while in the Marine Corps in Cuba.
Seven months later another son, Har-
ry, wa staken suddeny i'll, and again
Mrs. Hodges was bereaved.
Since te death of her scond son Mrs.
Hodges grief was so great that her
heath became impaired and WIN her
illnss occurred her condition ws so run
down she coud not withtand the effeits
of the operation.-Grenwood Common
wealth.