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Volume XXXX1I.
BUTLER. TAYLOR COUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY. AUGUST 1, 1918.
Number 38
DR. RUFUS W, WEAVER
NOTED TENNESSEEAN
IS NEW MERCER HEAD
UNIVERSITY NEW PRESIDENT
IS AUTHOR AND EDUCATOR
OF WWIDE CULTURE AND EX
PERIENCE.
Macon, Ga.—Mercer University has
a new president in the person of Dr.
Rufus W. Weaver, of Tennessee. He
is a man of distinguished reputation,
having filled important positions
Baltimore, in Cincinnati and in Nash
ville. He is the author of several pub
lished books which give evidence of
broad and thorough schodarship. Mer
cer is most fortunate in securing
man of such exceptional ability and
qualifications, and may be expected to
set a new record for progressive edu
cational methods and policies.
The college has had a career of
laige and honorable usefulness for
many long years, and does not mean
to lag behind. Her friends are rally
ing to her support and are 'resolved to
overcome the stress and strain of war
conditions. They see at hand and
just ahead a great mission and
great opportunity for such an insti
tution.
In her location, in her equipment, in
her traditions and history, in char
aeter, ability and skill of her officers
and faculty soon to be announcedMer-
ccr has great advantages to offer to
ouv boys. She is in position to offer
aid to worthy young men whosemeans
are slender. -There has never been
a time when college training meant
more than now, or stronger reasons
for making every effort and sacrifice
for securing it.
If not under colors go to college,
young man.
With the need for trained men so
urgent, and with opportunities for
tiaining so ample and inviting, there
is no other sensible, choice.
Go to schoool, young man.
SUMTER COUNTY GIRL
CLAIMS STATE RECORD
IN RAISING ONE PORKER
SEAB WRIGHT ASSERTS
HE SUPPORTS FAMILY
ON $60. PER MONTH
Here’s something to think
about—
There’s one man in the State
of Georgia who, according to his
own statement, is living on $60 a
month, his whole family includ
ed.
Seab Wright, the representa
tive from Floyd county, told the
House of Represntatives Mon
day morning that he is able to
do all that—and more. He says
he lived luxuriously. But he
neglected to tell the members of
the House just how it’s done
tuese war times.
It was during the discussion
of a proposed salarv increase
bill- M. Wright said:
‘‘There’s too much talk about
this high cost of living. Jt’s all
nonsense. It’s being used for
ton manv purnoses. I want to
household is living on
"month, and living luxuri
ously.”
To Prohibit Sale of Goal
State Administrators Have Authority
to Force Use of Wood.
Washington, July 29.—State Ad
ministrators were advised today
by the United States Fuel Admin
istration that they have authority
to prohibit, except under special
order, the sale of coal to domestic
consumers in localities where a
plentiful supply of wood is avail
able. They also were advised
that if wood dealers advance
prices because of the increased
demand they may be dealt with
under the Lever act.
Lame Shoulder.
This ailment is usually caused by
lheumatism of the muscles. All that
is reeded is absolute rest and a few
explications of Chamberlain’s Lini
ment. Try it.
Americus, July 29.,— Miss
Louise Bradley, of Leslie is the
champion pig club girl of Geor
gia, according to George 0 Mar
shall, county farm demonstrtion
agent here. On March 3rd Miss
Bradley purchased of T. L. Hol
man, a Sumter county stock rais
ei, a Duroc Jersey pig which
weighed exactly 41 pounds. She
fed the pig herslf, and on July
21s l, when the pork was weigh
ed, he tipped the scales at 271
P> • hds, a gain of 230 pounds in
4 mounts and 18 days.
This is a good gain from the
standpoint of mere pounds and
ounces, and viewed in dollars
and cents it is even more remark
able. If Miss Bradley should
sell the pig today, she could read
ily secure 16 cents a pound, or
$43.36, for the porker on foot.
I *, however, she should dress the
animal, it would be worth 35
cents a pound in a'butcher shop
here, and allowing 70 pounds
loss incurred in dress, there
would be enough porkk left to
bring $70. In addition, there
would be a big bucket of chitter
lings and probably a tub or two
of hog jowl.
If there is any amateur pig
raiser in Georgia who can equal
the record established by Miss
Bradley. Mr. Marshall would be
glad to hear of it.
SOLDIER’S LETTER,
With the American Expedi
tionary Force in France.
— June 9, 1918
Dear Mother:
. Received your letter a few
days ago and you can imagine
about how muchh it was appre
ciated, but 1 was somewhat dis
appointed last night when th
mail came and 1 did’t hear fro:
you, but guess 1 will hear
few days.
Well, mamma, I guess
lead the papers regularly no
and the boys over hear are gi
ng you homething interestin,
now. 1 think all the American!
that have had a chance’ to figh|
any have made good and the;
are doing some great work nowj
I don’t think the Boche, as
French call them, know what
think of- them, they are naoei
them on every side now, and
tl ey are giving good account of
themselves wherever they go.
Mamma, I am glad you put in
something for me on papa’ mon
ument. I had a letter from Lu
ther the same day I received
yours and he told me you had
paid my share.
Tell Amanda not to quit writ
ing to me because I don’t write
I hate so much to write. You are
about the only one I ever write
to, but think I’U do better for I
do love to get letters from home,
so if I don’t write some I can’t
expect to receive many.
What it our sulpur mine doing
do you ever hear from it ?
Write me long letter and tell
me all the news over there.
You know how I used to like
to play ball. Well we have a
good team over here. Our com
pany played six games and won
five of them recently.
Mamma, those hand grenades
are about the size of a base ball,
I think if I had time to wind up
I could throw one into Berlin and
end the war, but you don't have
hut fi veseconds to turn one lose
after you burst the cap, so you
can’t do much winding up.
Well Mamma, the nights are
so lihort I’ll have to stop writing
nd go t bed. Remember me,
with best regards, to every body.
Your affectionate son,
O H. HARRIS
Richard Joshua Reynolds, head
of the R J Reynolds Tobacco Co.,
after a year’s illness, died Tues
day at his country home, Rey
nolds, N. C. He was one of the
most successful business men in
the South. His estate is valued
at $10,000,000 or more.
CONGRATULATE
AMERICANS DN SUCCESS
MEETINGS ARE PROPOSED
TO HEP MARKET COTTON.
President Mills of Farmers Union Is
sues Statement—Will Confer With
Officials Regarding Adoption of
His Plans.
Atlanta, Ga., July 29,—Prop
osing meetings in every cotton
producing county for tne pur
pose of putting into actual use
the cotton marketing plan outlin
ed by the advisory marketing
board of the cotton states, Pres
ident J. H. Mills, of the Farm
ers’ Union of Georgia, today is
sued the following statement:
“After confering with num
bers of farmers from various
sections of the state I have come
to the conclusion that there
should be a day designated in
Georgia in the near future for
the farmers of this state to hold
meetings in all the counties of
the state to work out methods
for carrying out the plans adopt
ed by the Cotton States Officials
Advisory Marketing Board at its
last meeting in New Orleans, for
marketing the year’s cotton crop
“The plan adopted at New Or
leans is a feasible plan and was
dopted after great considera-
ion, by the leaders of the South
n Agriculture and marketing
conditions. The farmers of the
South are better able to market
gradually than they have ever
been before, and if this gradual
marketing is done this year’s
cotton crop is going to bring the
financial returns to the farmers
that it should.
Meeting in Every County.
“It is my opinion, as well as
the opinion of many others, that
meetings should be held at the
county site of every cotton pro
ducing county in the state. I
am confident that speakers who
understand the plan as adopted
b.v the cotton states official ad
visory marketing board, can be
had toexplain the needs' and op
eration of this plan. This will
bring about a more concentrat
ed effox-t among our farmers.
“I expect to confer-with the
Commissioner of Agriculture,
the director of the State Bureau
fMarkets, and the Governor of
he state, as well as others, as
o the advisability of this move-
nent with a view of getting
■their aid and help_ip what, in my
opinion, is very impoi-tant. to the
fannersof Geox-gia at this time.
Message From the Orient is Followed
by One From the Italian
Government.
Washington, July 29.—Messages
of congratulation on the success
of the American soldiers fighting
on the Soissons-Rheims front
were received here today at the
state department from the Japan
ese and Italian Government
through Ambassadors Ishii and
DeCelliere. The Japanese note
said:
“1 have just got telegraphic in
structions from Baron Goto to
convey to you his' most sincere
congratulations for the splendid
feat of the American Army on the
Western front.”
The Italian message reads:
“The important and glorious
successes that the American
forces have won in the recent
battle fought on the French front
have produced in Italy, together
with a keen feeling of admiration
a joy which can only be measured
by him who knows as your ex
cellency knows, the deep friend
ship that the Italian nation un
reservedly has attained for this
great republic.
“For these successes that the
valor and the faith of the Amer
ican soldier will renew on the
common fields of battle, the
government of the king has en
trusted to me the very gratifying
task of expressing to the Govern
ment of the United States their
warmest congratulations,"
Frank Harwell
For Court o! Appeals
We take pleasure in calling the
attention of our readers to the an
nouncement of Judge Frank Har
well, of LaGrange, which is pub
lished elsewhere in this issue.
Judge Harwell was appointed
by Governor Dorsey last October
to this position. He is now a can
didate for the unexpired term.
He has made a splendid record
during his brief term of service on
this Court, and his work is highly
commended by the members of
the bar throughout the State. He
was a schoolmate of Governor
Dorsey, and it will be recalled that
he managed the campaign of the
Governor two years ago.
In order to accept this appoint
ment he resigned his jyosition as
Judge of the City Court of La-
Grange, and he now asks an en
dorsement at the hands of the
people of the State, and will ap
preciate your support
The indications are that he will
be overwhelmingly elected.
POULTRY PRICES.
Hens, pec pound 20c
Roosters, each 50c
Fryers, 1 Yt to 2 lbs., each 50c
Hams, per pound 27J-zC
Shoulders, per pound 22>4c
Sides 22j4c
Eggs, per dozen .30c
M. A. CHAPMAN,
Butler, Georgia.
More Men To Be
Sent To Camp
Tayloi-’s quota of selective
service men for the first week in
August, to be sent to army
camp, is thirteen colored regis
trants and ten whites.
The colored men instead of go-
ig to Camp Gordon as usual, will
be sent to Camp Wheeler at Ma
con. Notices have been sent to
25 colored registrants to appear
at the coui-t house in Butler next
Saturday, and from which num
ber the 13 to be sent. will be
checked up. Those to whom
notices have been sent are as
follows:
Lawrence Dugger,
Birdie Dowd,
Andrew’ Gibson,
David Henderson,
Pete Millner,
Walter McCi-ai'y,
Brow’n Mathews,
Jeff Parker,
Henry Roquemoie,
Hoke Smith,
Steve Turner,
Lorenza Wiggins,
Leslie Wilchar,
Lewis L. Turner,
Fields Mathew’s,
Tollie Turner,
Jim Montfoi't,
Sam Mathews,
Tollie Steams,
Earnest Terry,
G. Willie Howell,
Clifford Mathews,
Andrew’ Edw’ards,
Albert Troutman,
Homer Gray.
The following white men have
been ordered to appear on Aug
ust 7th and will be sent to Camp
Greenleaf, Chickamauga, Ga.
'Fred Guined,
Joseph W. Culvei’house,
Henry T. Foy,
Ben Christopheiv
Robeit Bloodw’oi’th,
Oscar Jones,
Wooddie Nelson,
Ilenry J. Hicks,
David Allen King,
James O. Saunders.
The local boai’d has been in
structed that in case of any l-eg-
istiant presenting himself for
entrainment in an intoxicated
condition will be temporarily re
jected and his ease promptly re-
ported to the adjutant genei-al.
Satan and the Kaiser,
NO FURLOUGHS
FUR FARM WORK
Atlanta, Ga., July 30, 1918.
Mr. O. T. Montfort,
Clerk Local Board
Butler, Ga.
Dear Sir:- In re: Furloughs:-
You may tell applicants
for furloughs, that if the soldier
passes the physical examination
at the camp and is physically fit
for immediate training for oversea
duty, they will not be furloughed
for farm work under any con
sideration.
DIRECTOR OF BUREAU
OF FURLOUGHS.
By Marion W. Stamp.
Columbus Baptist Ass’n
Meeting at Waverly Hall.
COLUMBUS, Ga„ July 30 —
With Dr. W. B. Bussey, presid
ing as moderator, the, nintieth
session of the Columbus Baptist
association convened at Waverly
Hall, Ga., this morning, there be
ing a large attendance from all
parts of the district, including a
delegation of some twenty-five
from this city.
Rev. L. A. Henderson, of Co
lumbus, preached the educational
sermon this morning,, and Dr.
John G. Harrison, educational
secretary, talked on the work un
der way, making a fine report.
At the 11 o’clock hour Rev. Dr. M.
F. Roberts preached the intro
ductory sermon.
The afternoon was devoted to
missions, and- Dr. Arch C. Cree
was present to discuss the ~ re
ports.
Heard over the wire
Satan and the Kaiser
Have a long distance chat in regard
To the Devil dethornment.
The Kaiser called the Devil up
On the telephone one day,
The girls at central .listened
To all they had to say.
Hello, she heard the Kaiser’s voice.
Is old man Satan home,
Just tell him this is Kaiser Bill,
That wants him on the phone.
The Devil said hello to Bill
And Bill said how are you?
I am running here a Hell on earth,
So tell me what to do.
The Kaiser said now listen
And 1 will try to tell
The way that I am running
On earth a modern Hell. ,
I saved for this for many years,
And I started out to kill,
That it wHl be a modern job.
Just leave it up to Bill.
My army went through Belgium
Shooting women and children down.
We tore up all her country
And blew up every town.
My Tepps dropped bombs-on cities
Killing boUi old and young
And those the Zeppelins didn’t get
We took them out and hung.
I started out for Paris
With the aid of poisonous gas
And the Belgiums, darned them
stopped us,
And wouldn’t let us pass.
My submarines are devils
Why you should see them fight,
They go sneaking through the sea
And sink a ship at sight.
I was running things to suit me,
Till a year or so ago
When a man called Woodrow Wilson
Wrote me to go more slow.
He said to me dear William
We don’t want to make you so.
So be sure to tell your U-boats
To sink our ships no more.
We have told you for the last time,
So Bill its up to you
And if you don’t stop it
You’ve got to fight us too
I did not listen to him
And he’s coming after me
With a million Yankee soldiers
From their homes across the sea.
Now that is why I called you satan,
For I want advice from' you,
I know that you would tell me.
Just what I ought to ‘do.
Now dear old Kaiser Wilhelm,
There’s not much for me to tell
For the Yankees will make it hotter
Than I can for you in Hell.
I have been a mean old devil,
But not half as mean as you
And the minute I get you here,
I will give my job to you.
I’ll be ready for your coming
And I’ll keep the fire all bright
And I’ll have your room all ready
When the Yankees begin to fight.
The boys in blue will get you _
There’s nothing more to tell,
Hang up the phone and get your hat,
And meet me here in Hell.
Political Rally at Buena
Vista Friday, August 16th.
Buena Vista, Ga., July 29.—On
Friday, Aug. 16th, the voters of
Marion and adjoining counties
will have an opportunity to hear
the varioys-candidates-discuss the
issues of the campaign at Buena
Vista.
Many candidates have been in
vited and those in charge of the
meeting have already received
letters of acceptance from Senator
Thos. W. Hardwick, Congressman
William C. Wright and Hon. E. H.
McMichael, candidate for state
senator. Judge Harwell and Alex
H. Stevens and G. W. Cook, can
didate for representative, are ex
pected to be present and address
the audience.'
An effort is being made to en
tertain several thousand people.
TEACHERS’ EXAMINATION
Friday and Saturday' Au
gust 2nd and 3rd.
The annual examination of
those who expect to teach school
in the county another term will
be conducted at Butler Friday
and Saturday, August 2nd and
3rd. ~By order of A. S. Wallace,
County School Superintendent.