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-* • *' • - ■IfvJl ee-Vi Liberty Bond Booster Tour Was Signal Success Record Breaking Attendance At Rally Here Friday Afternoon. Col. Tom Felder Made Fine Address Dooly’s Quotajtas Not.Yet Been Subscribed. Suggested That It Be Doubled'-- 1_ KNITTED ARTICLES ARE APPRECIATED LARGE SHIPMENT OF COMFORT ARTICLES RECENTLY SHIPPED FROM HERE. . * MEMORIAL SERVICES SATURDAY. APRIL 27 VIENNA CHAPTER V. p. C. TO PAY TRIBUTE TO LiVlNG AND DEAD SOLDIERS OF COFEDER. ACY. i TWENTY.FbUR WHITES AND SEVENTY-ONE^ NEGROES TO GO FROM DOOLY. Possibly there ha* been no move ment in Doply Which has created moro widespread interest tha>t the Booster campaign last week, which was inaug- - urated to promote the sale of Liberty /Bonds. Early Thursday morning h numbet\of cars from this city, filled with Liberty Bond Boosters left for Unadilla. At Pinehurst another car fell in line and Unadilla added n most creditable number to the line. The 'first stopping point was Snow and a very good meeting waa held. Rev. . Hutchinson, of Unadilla, presided, Rev. Wright making the address. The next stop was at Oakland. Here the main talk was made .by Rev., J. M. ffielly: From there the boosters pro- Sceeded to Pleasant Valley where a .good crowd had assembled for the It 1 meeting. AP 12:30 there was a- halt • at the Camp GiqUed where n light luncheon was partaken of. Here the crowd was joined by Mr. W. M. Davis thb Zone Chairman and Col. Garrett, of Macon. The first stop of the afternoon was ;at Adkins school. Quite o number of : the men and women of that commu- ■ < nity were present and good talks were made by Prof. -Royal and Rev. Kelly. I At Tippettvllle, the next stop, the “...boosters were given a rousing wel- i come. All the whistles and noise ■! making .devices of that busy littje '' community were turned loose as the ' Cars arrived, further proof of Tip- - .pet^ville’s patriotism was exhibited by Snlho school children who greeted the ' . rereat crowd that packed the building ■ Jhvith rousing patriotic songs. Judge W. H. Lasseter delivered a di>lcndid address. -The crowd departed amid j^he cheers and yells of the high spirit . ;*■' little Americans that comprise the personnel of the school.. The next meeting was at Mars Hill, ■ a splendid crowd was present there and Col. Garrett made an excellent • .address. He spoke again at Pinehurst where a large crowd gathered for the last meeting of the day. This wns an elo quent, masterly appeal, his graphic pcrtrayal of the brutality of the Huns stirred the blood of every true Amer ican present Friday night a meeting was'held at Lilly. Col. Garrett made the prin cipal address here also. His address was preceded by a short business-like talk by Mr. Davis, the district chair man. There was a large attendance. Friday morning at 8:30 a meeting was held at Richwood. Rev. Wright spoke feelingly to the people there. A genuine interest was manifested by many Who were present. At 9:30 there was a meeting. at Franklin school. A short- and inter esting program was-rendered by mem bers of the school, after which Rev. Wright made a fine talk in the inter est of the Bond issue. There THE NEXT DRAFT DATES SET FOR Although no official order has been (received by the local exemption board from the best information that fan be obtained, twenty-four white men will he called from this county for mili tary duty on the 2Gth, while seventy- one negroes will constitute the next movement which will probably be oh the 30th. In the case of the whites, farmers trill be put at the foot of chfss one find will be subject to call when others have been exhausted. The seventy-one negroes constitute, a part of the first and second quota. Those of first quota will be called re gardless of occupation, but the draft of those in the second quota will bo made with farmers deferred to the last. This will have little effect'with the call for negroes however, as there are comparatively few nogroes in class one who are not registered as (farmers. It may be of interest to the women of Dooly who have knitted so faithful-' ly to kno^ that their work ha3 been commended and is appreciated. The following letter ig an expression of this and is published for he benefit of those who hav^ shared in the work. “Wo have duly received and exam ined the consignment of comfort ar ticles which you have so generously and patriotically presented for the U. S. Sailors and Marines. They will be sent to the men of the Navy and Marine Corps who are’ facing peril, cold and exposure. “The following articles ware receiv ed in most excellent condition. “5 Helmets, 10 Pairs socks, 21 Sweaters, 13 Mufflers, 53 pairs Wrist lets. . . ' . “We are^leeply grateful for your co-operation. "We are sure that if your earnest nnd faithful workers were to have ■the opportunity of reading the letters we have received from men who have been sent comfort articles, they would feel well repaid for their work. The men are grateful not only for the ma terial comforts which meet an un feigned-need, but for the personal in terest you and patriotic women throughout the country have shown in them, through your labor of love. COMFORTS COMMITTEE, Navy League of the U. S. A CORRECTION Since' publishing the list of delin quents who failed to report to the Local Board for physical examina tion, attention has been called to the fact that Hubert Clinton Scarboro, whosojame was contained in the list has been confined to. his home for the last thirty months with rheumatism and that he was unable to appear for examination when ordered to do so. The Board therefore takes pleasure in making this correction. 1 Local Board, Dooly County, 6». APRIL 22ND TO 27TH INCLUSIVE MQNDAY • “The Medicine Men". A Triangle with Roy Stewart “A Boomerang Frame-Up" Comedy TUESDAY—N* Shaw WEDNESDAY “Revenge” A Metro Feature with Edith Story i STORES TO CLOSE AT SIX • INSTEAD OF SEVEN .O’CLOCK We, the undersigned, agree to close our stores at six oclock, commencing next Monday, April 22nd, and contin ue to do so until August 15, 1918, all days except Saturdays. Vienna Ten CentiCo. Vienna Shoe Store. Big Busy Store. Vienna Hardware Co. Jones-Butler Furniture Co. J..J. Cooper. Fanners Hardware Co. Snm Cohen. J. P. Heard & Sons Co. W. F. Nowby. Walton Bros. Mrs. Taggart. 0. L. Arnold. J. T. Hall. Max Feldscr. MR. S. J. MURRAY DIES IN SUMTER HIS LONG LIFE WAS AN HONOR. ABLE ONE. WAS A GALLANT SOLDIER OF CONFEDERACY. Preparations are being jnnde by the Members of tho Vienna Chapter, U. D. C.,*to observe Memorial Day on Saturday April 27th. . An veterans of the county aro cordially invited by the Daughters to be present on that date. Veterans and daughters will gather at the park Jt 10 o’clock and *0 in cars to the cemetery^ta dccorate the graves of those who htpre gone to their reward. The exercises which are to be held at the court house will fol low. An interesting program has boen-ai ranged, the chief feature be ing an address by (Judge w. H. Lasse- ter. After the exercises the veterans Will be tendered u barbecue dinner. The Program follows: j "daughters’ Salute to the flag. Prayer—Rev. W. L. Wright. Hymn—"How Firm a Foundation" •Roll Call of those who.-have* died during the year. * Address—Judge-W.H. Lasseter. Music—Southern Melodies. Song—"America” - - ’Benediction. HOME SERVICE COMMITTEE ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE ANXIOUS TO BE OF SERVICE TO DRAFTED MEN AND* THEIR FAMILIES. NOTICE RECRUITING OFFICER HERE SATURDAY ALL YOUNG MEN HAVE CHANCE TO ENLIST BEFORE NEXT REGISTRATION. The Recruiting Officer fbr the Unit ed States Army in. this district' will bo in Viennajpast office building qn Sat urday, -April 20,1918, t.jf.tli» (purpose of enlisting atl'men between the ages of 18 and 21 who are not registered and who desire to volunteer their services now. The following branches are now open for enlistment: Regu lar Army, Infantry, Coast Artillery, Field Artillery, Engineers, Quarter master Corps, Medictd Department, Signal Corps. National Army: Quar- deVmasters Corps, Remount Service, Engineers Vctiiiary Corps. / The law will soon be . published which will require all men who be come 21 years of age since Juno 5th hast to register oft their 21st birthduy. A man possessed -of many manly virtues has passed away. Many peo ple throughout the county will regret to learn that Mr. J. J. Murray is dead. Mr. Murray has been ill for many months and his death has been pected for somo time. Tho deceased was o' native of South Carolina, but had spent the greater portion of his life in Sumter and Dooly. Perhaps the period of his life which stands forth ns the most heroic wns that devoted to the cause of the Confederacy. Ho wqs known as one of the' bravest and most dar ing men who followed the Cohfeder- ntc flag in the ’00s. He was in active service during practically the entire pcriotl of war und came out without h mar on his body'or his record: For many years Mr. /Murray has lived at Flint River ferry, he owned the ferry and through his good fel lowship has made tho place a favor ite haunt for huntsmen and fishermen. His presence there will be greatly missed. . , Tho deceased leaves three children, Mrs. Jack Joinel- of this county, Mrs, Ida Statham, of Sumter and Mr. ,James Murray, of Quincy, Fla. The funeral and interment occurred at Amerlcus Tuesday afternoon. RED CROSS PICTURE NEXT WEDNESDAY VIENNA PEOPLE TO BE SHOWN THE PART THE RED CROSS PLAYS IN THE WAR AT THE D.SOTO. > ■ In connection with tho regular pro- gram which is a good one, at the Dc- Soto next Wednesday, there will be shown n picture the title of which Is * n< ' fttake them better soldiers, The purpose of the Civilian Relief work, a part of the service of tho great American Red Cross, is to fur nish n link between men In military service and their homes. The commit tee appointed £o serve in this capacity ' for the Dpely County Chapter is-an xious to be of service and offer here with a few suggestions that if fol lowed, will help ttf simplify thp serv ice for all concerned: . No one should leave home without. understanding What he must do in the matter of allowances and allotments of his pay for the benefit of those who are dependant upon him. All the trouble that has artsch along tills-Una. has been because applications have -not been made out right. Every one should know^wlmt tho' Insurance offered by the Govern ment means for him and his family whether-married or single, and what it will cost. Wo are ready to give such Information to ail who call on us. - Wo want every one to know that whon ho is gone and becomes anxious about his family or business, he can write4o this branch of the Red Cros3 and fiqd out whnt they heed arid have these needs attended to, and any oth er information needed. t *. Every man should leave power of attorney with some of his choice be fore leaving home and if he has prop erty in his own name he should make a will. Every one should keep in touch with the'home folks. Write often, it will help them and you. • Every one should send home his officlsl number ae* eoon ns it has been , given at the camp where ho goes. Every one should keep his blues, out of sight and send home his smiles. -Home .folks^should remember to write often to the boya and when you do, do not tell them all tho troubles you imagine you qre having because they are away. Kcop your tears out of your lqtters and give them the nows. It will make the boys happier “The Spirit of the American Red Cross.” The presentation of this pic torial representation of tho part the The chairman of the’Home Service Committee, W. H. Robinson, Pine hurst, Gn., will appreciate It if every Starting May 1st, 1918, Telephone >f hel . cfor e a |i me „ who arc not regis- rates in Vienna, Ga., will be: Business' , reJ Bnd who „„ cl!( ,- lhle Bhould 53.00; Residence *2.00; P«ty Line volimtcer now and thu , bo ab | 0 to se- -Business *2.60; Party Line Residence | lect the branch in which they would subject to n 10 per cent discount If ]**^huuf f in irreat demand pict “ the fnr rcachin « benefits of this 8 1 *® m0 n “ n ’ 0| t i' no ®nd place of 1 ^ Those who have not j enlistment and last known address, I Red Cross is playing in the war is a on ® who know * thc na *«« »nd address patriotic service on the part of the J Dooly county men who* ore in the management of the DeSoto.. % ( service, it matters not what branch, Aside from thc thread of romance I u *° B P°*hil and send this infor- whlch is cleverly woven into It, tho, ,|na ^ on k kc ^P kkn k ®t- picture has an important educational' * er t° serve the men and their families vn ] uc Do not be afraid that some one else It will be of interest to those who ka8 already given it, you send it. have contributed in a small or large I M you have lost track of your boy way to the Red Cross because it de- ant * on * know reach him THURSDAY Indiscreet Corinne” |(j a< a fleeting at Byromvilie at 11 o’clockj A Triangle Special Feature with Olive , There will be no discount allowed fore not ' —Jd Would Z th.^lctuV.^^ti find Umfor you. paid by tho 10th the full rate will b.;L„ have an aW.t I’.niimited W humanity with small aacrifice to them-‘j of tbo * mea l ' U£Kfatct * * bove * ni * °** 1 " 3C | VCS j era if you will lot us know what your at which Judge Lasseter, Rev. Hearn i .' pho " , “ - „ . and Rev. Robinson spoke. This meet- L Hi* Household Butterfly Comedy ing was in the open and was largely I . attended. I ’ FRIDAY A conspieious figure at all of these ‘ "Th. Hill Crest Mystery” places was Privqte Geo. Weber, an:A Pftthe Play with Iren Castle, the . , ,,, , .gines etc., have an almost unlimited collected. A rate of 10 cents will be Tcboke „ f brunches t0 ack , ct from . charged on all messages from Vienna! Th „ A from , 30 t0 $(JB ! n°„ Byromv,lle uml Pinehurst ' {'per month in addition to board, cloth- Ing and medical attention, in addi- i tion to this! the government pays a | monthly allowance to thc family and {Ml dependents of ita soldiers from the ■ day they enlist until they are discharg (ed. Promotion is very rapid at present in the Army. There will be many va- on toll messages. 4-18-2t SELL CHICKENS GRADUALLY Washington, D. C—Don’t glut thc ! Don’t miss the "Spirit of the Red (troubles arc. Cr0BS „ l The following gentlemen have con- sented to aid in this work: R. E. John- PATRIOTIC MEETING FOR j ,ton ' ByroravtU»i W. T. Gilbert, Vi- * NEGROES AT UNADILLA cnn *> Rcv - A - Walters, Vienna, R. F. | D. j Rev. M. V. Braddy, DooUng. There A splendid meeting of tho negroes f rc othcr communities thaf ought to American soldier, member of thc en-' bcst known, best dressed woman in mar k c t with chickens, live or dressed, ! " r reu l ed bv tKe'next Tall _» i > —w-.i-.i c—c—: America. '■ u... o—. ...u-., TT-wi-—1 ■ ' gineering corps, wohnded at Cambrai lost November and sent back to the hospital at Baltimore to recuperate. Mr. Weber's presence was greeted ev erywhere with enthusiasm. An effective feature of the Rally held here Friday afternoon was the parade by-the school children. The enMe school filed through the down towij section just prior to the hour of the meeting. Tho banners they car ried bore an impressive appeal. A great crowd gathered " at the school building at 3 o’clock. Several musical numbers were well rendered by pupils of the music department. Thc invocation was made*by Rev. W. L. Wright After a short talk by Private Weber,'Col. Tom Felder, of Macon, Was Introduced by Judge W. H. Lasseter. Mr. Felder U one of the state’s most distinguished orators Coupled with this ability there seen ed to be a fiery enthusiasm bom of true patriotini which inspired him to deliver a message of tremendous torsi* - The effect was electrical, the entire audience being swayed by hta SATURDAY “The Signaling Cipher” Fourth episode of Vengeance and thc Woman. ‘*Her Busted Debut” , 2-Rcei Keystone Comedy Also Big V Comedy ( . Admission 8 and 18c; with war tax 10 and 20c, all the week. A show ev ery day except Tuesday. Show starts at 5 p. m. except Sat urday it starts at 3 p. m. soon fater May first when the Federal “Closed seasons" on hens ends. This hdvice to farmers is -given .by the United States Department of Agricul ture. , Too many fowla on the market may result in food losses’’ says thc depart ment. Poultry atock should be sold gradually. Farmers will have better ■markets if they avoid glutting them. words.' A prayer by Rev. Robinson brought the meeting to a close. Unadilla was the scene of an enthu siastic rally Friday night. CoL Tom Felder delivering another magnifi cent address there. The various oth- features of the program added to the interestbf the occasion which w/is u phenominal success. Messrs. J. P. Heard and M. M. Grace arc attending the auto show in Savannah. registered men, and those who volun teer now will bo prepared for promo tion to fill these vacancies. Thc Recruiting Officer is a regular Army man and has seen considerable service. He invites all those interest ed to meet him on Saturday, April 20 at Post Office Vienne, Gn., and he Will be glad to answer all questions. WORK DAY AT Shiloh There will be a wosk ady at Shiloh April the 26th. Everybody invited to go and carry lunch and tools to do the work. There will also be preaching at 11 o’clock.- Everybody urged to go early. N. J. CHRISTMAS. NOTICE TO DELEGATES AND MESSENGERS TO DOOLY COUNTY CONVENTION You are requested to be present at the next session nt 9 o’clock sharp, huntime. Secty. - was held at Unadilln Tuesday night. It’s purpose was to further thc inter est of thc Liberty I.oan among tho colored people of that eomiftu.iity. A groat crowd gathered to hear the nil- dresses which were made by Rcv. V/. L. Wright and Col. Watts Powell of this city. The interest shown was most gratifying. WAR SAVING AND THRIFT STAMPS (To A11 thc Peoplo of Dooly County: , Our boys are at the front, fighting our battles. They mutt have food, clothing and munitiona of war. It is up to us to do, .not only our bit, but bur best. I want every man, woman pnd child, both white and colored, in Dooly County to own War Savings -Stamps. Get busy and let’s raise our quota as quickly aa possible. L. L. WOODWARD, Chmn., W. S. S. Dooly County HOLLOW BRANCH SCHOOL TO OPEN MONDAY ,’Thc Hollow Branch School which has keen closed on account of meas les will open again Monday morning, ftpril 22. A full attendance of nil the pupils is desired. be represented, who will do it? W. H. ROBINSON, Chairman of thc Ilonjo Service Com mittee of the, Dooly County Chap ter, A. R. C. , 1 LECTURE AT CQURT HOUSE WEDNESDAY. PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND— W. H. WOODRUFF, STATE OR. GANIZER, SPEAKER. iSabu JO Jjaios.ijy aqt pun 48,ft jq JiBtojsog aq) Xq pOAOiddn pun p4no(| tjcswiv insiuqsax X-'“N P UB XuLiy juiof oip Xq poidopu oio.w sXuiqjeiq osoqx -sjoppiu aqi uo sadists anpj PUB enqAv ‘paj (bdiissa pun ‘s3ui» aqi uo *saus|d pail[B jo oiuriiaui aqi ot sc( -iiuis ‘sa|asta auiuaauoa aasqt jo a/a s.linq an(q pus apqa ‘pas e jeaq [[(.«, Xasn pty> Xuuy aqi joj naiBig poi|u(i aqi ui pajntaBjnuBui ---auB[dj|B (|y •luaa sod 00 £ On Wednesday, April the 24th at 2:30 there will be an address at the court house by W. H. Woodruff, Btata Manager W. O. W. The meet ing will be open to the public and all •re cordially Invited to attend. The hddresa will be made in behalf of the Woodmen’s Circle. Don’t forge to next Fridmyl iy” at the DeSo*