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Douglas county sentinel One Dolin' and Fifty Cents a Yetir. -■ 1 H Ketorly «»pru DOUGLASVILLE, DOUGLAS COUNTY. GA.. Jan,12. 1917.. Vol. Xll Bankhead Highway Interest in This Great Movement Reaching to Pacific Coast The Bankhead highway move ment U spreiding beyond the bounds of its Original plan*. Theotutes west of Uemphis have taken up the matter and now It is proposed to extend from Mem phis to SanFraneiseo on the vest citizen and former Postmaster at Sentinel, but it is not because Austelle, was buried in Douglas* yra nave lost interest in our villecemetery Monday afternoon. 1 County pnoer, but because the Mr. Strickland was a former writer has been conftned at home citizen of Douglaaville anu hod with rheumatism and has not many friends and relatives here who are grieved over his death. He was a brotherof lira. W. A. James ox this city. The funeral was conducted at the Methodist Church by Bov. Mr. Russell of Austell, assisted bv Rev. J. C. Atkinson. He was 63 years and leaves a and from Atlanta to Washington widow to mourn hia death. He on the east malting ft one of thsj most notable highways on the entire continent. This is a Big thing and Dang Has county can't afford to deep •over her priviliges. It’s net a •dream, but a reality and its corn- ling here if we want it and take the proper steps to get it but unless we do, it will go Where there is' suffirient interest and appreciation to conform to the requirements 61 the U. S. Gov .*< ernment. Chairman Patterson of the Georgia Highway Commission assures us that government funds will be available next July a ad that he will recomend this route for the first appropration if we comoly. Cobb, Carroll and Har lalson are ready to comply and Fulton already has her part built. Itwouidbeno less than criminal negligence for Douglas to block this enterprise, and the plea <|>f not being ableis too.flimsy for consideration. Douglas County never had such an opportunity before end the County Cimmissioners should have the loyal support of every good citizen in the county. This road can be built and in the end the county will have only a small portion of the cost to pay; for example we to begin with, obligate ourselves to pay half the ost—we putting up the use of our machinery and con victs against the cash of the gov ernment, Again we believe the government can be induced to make an extra aporopriation on account of the Military road from Ft. McPherson to Waco and An niston. If this can be done Douglas County would not have a money outlay to exceed 25 per eent of the total cost if that much. The first steps to be taken are for the Commissioners to apply to the State Highway Commis sion. Dr. Whitley and Commissioner Mills of F. Iton, the Georgia di rectors of the highway, will give all necessary information relative to the matter. We understand Mr. Heaton, the President of the organization formed here recently, will soon call a meeting of the Vice Presi- W. W, Strickland Buried Here Monday. W. W. Strickland, prominent Midway. It has been some time since Midway has had a le.ter in the’ had no children. His thre sister*, Mrs. W. A. Jamet of DougiaaviMa; Mrs. Minnie Yates of Hartwell, Ga. and Mrs. Mae Bakes of Cordele, and a brother, Parlu Strickland of Austin, Texas were ihere at the funeral. Many friends and relatives from other places were here. Primary Set Wednesday, January 24th’ At the Mass meeting at the Court House Monday night, the date for the City white primary was set for Wednesday, Jan 24th, to be held according to former rules and restrictions. The members of the executive committee for the year were chosen as follows; L. C. Upshaw, A. H. Mathews, J. S. Abercrombie. Q- W. Mc- Larty, T. F. Brown. J. T. Duncan Was elected Chairman and Z. T. Dake Secre tary and on moti n they were elected Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Executive Committee. A number of en thusiastic talks were made for the general welfare of the town. keen able to get about and get any news worth writing. There has been many changes since our last writing. Many of our old acquaintances have moved aw.ay and new folks have come to take their places. We hope these changes are for the better. Frank Rainwater has been very ill for the 'last few days, Claik Meal has moved his saw mill on C. F. Hallman’s place near the residence of Joe Rain water. Mrs. W. H. Bobo visited in Atlanta last week Miss Evelyn Hatchett was a guest of her sister, Mrs. Tons Fargarson, Sunday and Monday.; Mrs. G S. Kii g and Miss Nel-i lie and Mrs. ‘Coalson spent Mon day afternoon with Miss Susie Rainwater. ‘ D. Morri". of near Hiram was in our community Monday. You folks of Midway com munity who failed to hear our new pastor, missed something. Mrs. Ida. Huckaby of Dbuglas- ville, is visiting her daughter,, Mrs. Grady Roberts. .Mr. and Mrs. Arthur King spent Sunday with Vollie Rain water and /ife. Let everybody who failed to be at Sunday school last Sunday be sure to be on time next Sun day to see what the surprise will be. Best wishes for our paper and Editor for this year. Noname. Too Many Middle Men• Says a leading southern agri cultural paper: “Fifteen just plain,Mississippi farmers got together without any frills and shipped a car load of very ordinary hogs to St. Louis, getting as high as ten cents a pound live weight for them,*’ This itetn tells a tnle that shoulg be of deep interest to every farmer who has everything to sell. Why should it bethought neces sary that everything produced Paul Bartlett Dead. H’s many friends and relatives in Douglas county will be grieved to learn of the death of Col. Paul Bartlett which occurred at his home in Atlanta Wednes day. He was the only son of Judge A. L. Bartlett. He had been seriously ill for several mouths, having under gone two or three serious oper ations and while his death had been expected it is a great shock Since his graduation from the University of Georgia in 1913, he had actively engaged in the on the farina of our country jpractic. of la v in Atlanta, con- should go through the hands of necte.l with eke prominent firm Plan of Work and A im of the W. C. T. 11. Depart ment of Humane Education. 1. To secure a more wide spread knowledge of existing laws against cruelty to children and to animals and a better en force ent of them. 2. To obtain in public schools, Sunday schools, in Loval Tern perance Legions, Epworth Leagues, Christian Endeavors, etc the formitation of Bands of Mercy. •3. To secure the co-operation of ministers of the gospel by re questing them to preach upon tlie universal duty of mercy and consideration toward all God s creatures. 4. To endeavor by the circu lation of literture and by such other means as may be deemed James Aderhold Dead, James Aderhold, a former citizen of Donglasville, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vderhold of this city, died in an Atlcnta Sanitarium Wednesday at! the age of 45, after a lingering ill ness of several months. He leaves a wife and one daughter, his parents, three brothers, Dr. Charles W. of Okla homa; Ernest of Gadsden, Ala ; and Mat of Atlanta; three sis ters, Mrs. J. L. Giles, Mrs. J. E. Wilson of Donglasville, and Mrs. I. B. West of Lula, Ga. His remains wer brought to Douglasville Thursday night for interment. Particulars of the funeral could not be gotten be fore feoing to press. Mr. Aderhold was well arid favorably known here and a host of friends join with the Sentinel in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. half dozen middle men before it reaches theconsumer? Take the case in point. Ordi narily these farmers would have sold to a small stock jobber, he to a shipper, he to another go-between at the other end of the route, when the stock would possibly have reached the pack ers for whom it was intended. The action of those Mi sissippi farme s is to be cun.mended. The farmers of this community might do well to afford a like opportunity for bqmunndation, They would get more for their products and tne ultimate con sumer in the end would pay less for the necessities of life. There are too many middle men. And the middle men at e expensive and in many cases wholly unnecesary. Free Diary. \ W". take-'pteinsure in announ ce guml. any of our readers can secure a pretty 1917 pocket diary, free of charge by send ing the postage therefor, two cents in stamps to D. Swift & Co., Patent Lawyers, Washing ton, D. C The diary is a gold mine of useful information, con tains the popuiar'and electoral vote received by Wilson and Hughes from each Btate in 1916, and also by Wilson, Roosevelt and Taft in 1912; states the amount of the principal crops produced in each state in 1916; gives the census population of each state in 1890,1900 and 1910, the population of about 600 of • he largest cities in the United States, a synopsis of business laws, patent laws, household recipes and other useful infor mation. The diary would cost you 25c at any book store. For three cents (3) in stamps we will send a n : ce wall calendar, size 10x11 inches. Send five one cent (5) stamps and get th< diary and calendar. of, Mo re & Branch. His wifi, his parents, Judge and Mrs. A. L. Bartlett, and a sister, Miss Ruth Bartlett, sur vive him. He was a nephew of Mrs. J. H. MeLarty of this city 2nd has many orter relatives and a host of friends here. The Sentinel extends sympa thy to the bereaved family. Splendid Dinner Enjoyed By Bankers. The Douglasville Bankirg Co. he'd its regular annual meeting of the stock holders Monday, Declared an. 8 per cent dividend and added $5 000 to the surplus, malting the year just closed the best in the history of this insti tution. They have a surplus of $20,000 00; capital stock, $40,000 and deposits amounting to $164, 467.46. All the oTic, eg and directors were re-elected and after the business meeting, with a few in vited friends, a dim er at the Boatright Hotel was enjoyed. Eieryone was loud in their praises of Mr snd M s. R. H. McKinney for the splendidly prepared dinner. Those enjoying the dinner wer ; J. T. Duncan, A W. Mc- Larty G. T. MeLarty, M E. G j er, J T. Lee, P. D. Selman, Pat H. Winn, W, K. Burnett, J. W. a. I£-.lam, W. J. Camp, Rev. J. .#Atkinson, Z. T. Dake. J, R. Hutcheson, W. I. Dorris, J. T. Miles, I L. Walton, Samuel Teal, J M. Banks. J M. Mortis, W. M. Morris, W. E. A. James, J. T. Giles, H. J. Danie!l.,M. B. Lee. A. T Brittain, S. I. Walton, Homer Walton, A. G. Milligan, R. T. Cooper, Roy McGouirk. CLU At the close of 1 irig which met tc City primary MoB i nportance of re-< C mmercial Club w| and unthuaiaaum fo ingof Douglaaville^ Splendid talks head Highway. Building, new entj were made, Everybody pre new otganization i shaw was chosen Z. T. Dake Seer Fridev night, Jal designated as firs and a committee c| C.' Upshaw, V. R.1 T. Dake was appoi| By Liws. Let’s have a geij Douglasville Frid every citizen of feels an interest ill is expected to be pr| first regular meetin[ enrolled as niembe Missionary Meeting. Jackson-Hollis, On Sunday, Dec. 24th, at the Methodist Parsonage at Conye f a wedding occured that will be of interest to Douglasville people. Mr. T. P. Hollis son -f Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hollis of this city, was mairiedto MissZeddie Jack- son a popular young lady of dents to meet in Douglasville to best to develop public sentiment' Flint Hill Lodge F, S? yi take immediate steps toward the matter. The cost to the county of this enterprise will be a mere haga- •lle compared with its benifits We will have more to say Isoon—perhaps next week—about methods of financing it, but WE MUST HAVE IT. H ]■ Ambition. “While I have been cordially da tested during the moot of mj Ufo, with or without ample justification," stated J. Fuller Gloom. “I Intend to at be n nulsani against the unnecessary cruel demoralizing practice called vivisection, with a view lo its total abolition. 5. To discourage any practice, custom or fashion which involves the infliction of suffering on any living creature. ti. To work for the general development and promulgation of the humane idea as a means of preventing war and all in justice and oppression and of hastening the practice of the M. Election. On Saturday, Dec. 23rd, at the annual election of Flint Hill Lodge No. 371 F. & A. M. the following officers were chosen for the ensueing year: T, F. Hollis, W. M.; J. R. Chapman, d. W.; Albert Griffith, J. W.; W. W. Cagle, S. D.;C. F. Bartlett, J. D.; R. M« Smith, Secty; L. E. Bartlett, Treas.; J. N. Griffith, Tyler. R. As next Tuesday is the regular meeting time of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church, begin now to make your plans to ! attend. Help our splendid new j ‘! n ''. el President, Mrs. Butler, with !' f " , ... on ms farm near Douglasville The Sentinel extends congratu-1 Mr. and Mrs. Hollis w> 'ent. 'Than Twenty Ccnl Says HactlJ Atlanta, Ga.—(Spe is a “danger year*’ for that there “dynamic] ent cotton situation fi growing farmer/* cfl words used by H. G. dent of the Southe- elation and the Geori Commerce, in an lnt< the newspapers here not to increase their "Eighteen to‘twenty planting time in Hpri the bak that will 1 thousands of farnfere each put In a few should nature emhe «s 1914, we will come Bi million bale crop t] pound, fer evidence that they are ‘plan 1 the graveyard/ as it tsj pressed. "On the Hastings pect to put in an acre than we did last yej think it a time ab play safe. What we^fcffif the limit of our abil; grain and forage, hogs. • The safe way is to) needs of family and b! own acres, and then pi age in cotton. With in hand, and steadily through spr^j fall; with homo cann fruits on closet shcl^ ble use; with corn i; and fodder in v tin farmer can b< j cotton prices, j so providj locate: i-io a..n. your presence and in any way that shg may need you. We e- lieve you will do this, so don’t forget the day. An excellent program is expected. Sunday School and Mis sionary Institute. There will be a Sunday School agd Missionary Institute held at ti!e MethatfHhaurch in Doug- ivill lalions Card of Thanks. We take this method to tbj our frienks. and neighbor*! the kindness shown us dll the illness and death ot our | little darlingLou .little