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Vol. XI1.
DOVGLASVILLE, DO\
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GA.. Fc6. 2, 1917.
No. 45
J. P. Watson Buried Here
Tuesday.
When news reached Douglas-
ville Saturday morning that Mr.
John Pendleton Watson had
di d suddenly at his home in
Adhir ville, it cast a shadow of
gloom over the entire community.
Mr. Watson hau spent most of
his life here and no man w s b-1-
ten known throughout the coun*
tyT* For many years he was one
of the leading menhants in
DouglasviHe, and besides holding
other positions of honor and re-
sponsibiiitv, at one time repre
sented this county in the State
Legislature.
At the time o f his death he
was a traveling salcman and
made this town frequently and
was here on Wednesday before
his death.
Mr. Watson was 64 years old
and had been married twice.
His first wife was diss Savanah
Stewart, sister of Dr. F. M. and
E. R. Stewart of this place.
Three children from this union
survive him, one son, J. M. of
Dallas, Texas; Mrs, Lucile Moss
of Nichols, Fla., and Miss Annie
May Watson of A dairsville.
His second wife was Miss
Reecie Stewart of Adairsville,
who, with one son, survive him.
He also leaves three brothers: J.
A. of Lithia Springs, I. M. of At
lanta, and M. B. of Douglasville.
and one sister, Miss Sallie Wat
son of Douglasvi le.
liis remains were brought to
Douglasville Monday
Mr. V. B. Duncan
Who is now in Sc Petersburg,
Fla. He has sent the above pict
ure to friends here but doesn’t
say he caught the fish but the
inference is plain. D. W. Peace
says: “If he caught it, he must
have spit on the bait.” What do
you think about it?
here in Douglasville.
There is one thing going on
here that does not look just right.
That is a great mins catalogues
come here throughthe mail and
quite a number of our people
buy from the installment houses,
things that should be bought
here at home, and pay more for
something not as good. I have
found the merchants of Dougias-
evening ville unusally accomodating. If
and the funeral conducted Toes-! thejTdo not have what you . want
day in the chapel of tne Douglas- in slock they sill order it for
ville College, where an immense
crowd g th re:l to the last tribute
of respect. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr. Maxwell,
of Adairsville, his pastor, as
sisted by Rev. J. C. Atkinson.
He was a consistent member
of the Methodist church and of
the Masonic . odge, which fra-
turnity preformed the l.st srd
rites when his remains were
interred in Douglasville ceme>
tery.
He was a good citizen and will
be greatly missed, not only in his
home community but here, where
he had spent most of his life.
you without any extra cost.
Let everybody join the Board
of Trade and boost our town
with all our might and main.
Geer’s Concert Band is now
affiliated with the Board of Trade
and in boosting Douglasville you
boost her institutions, of which
Geer’s Band is a valuable one.
We expect later on to have some
thing to say about raising fund -,
for the purpose of buying uni
forms for the band. We expec
to dress up before summer.
Lois C.
Lois Mills.
Mrs. W. A. Burns has been
quite sick for several days but is
better, we are glad to say.
The little child of J. C. Rog
ers is not expected to live,
account of the effect of measles.
Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Mathis are
spending a few days with the
latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs.
W. A. Stringfellow.
Pres. M. E, Geer spent Satur
day in Atlanta on business.
Miss Lula Keownhas returned
home after spending some time
in Cariersville with her sister.
Mrs. W. G. Duke continues
quite sick.
Despite the fact we have quite
a number of cases of measles
and the weather being bad, our
Sunday school is still booming.
We are very glad indeed to see
so many of the people from up
town attending our school. We
only regret that more of our
people do not attend church and
Sunday school up town. We
must say there is more friendly
feelings displayed here between
Cotton Mill people and those we
term up . town folks than any
place we ever lived. This is just
as it should be, because we have
the best people in Georgia right
Mrs. Baggett’s Funeral.
As announced briefly last
week, Mrs. Cassie Baggeti died
at the home of Mr. J. P. Dodson.
Her funeral was conducted at the
Baptist church Friday by her
pastor. Rev. J. D. Winchester,
assisted by Rev. J. C. Atkinson,
and her remains were interred in
Douglasville cemetery.
Mrs. Baggett was 62 years old
and leaves one daughter, Mrs.
J. P. Dodson, arid four brothers,
R. A. Jackson of Sidney, Texas,
D. A. Jackson of Fort Worth,
Texas, W. J. Jackson of Sterrett.
Ala., and T. A. Jackson of Doug
lasville.
Card of Thanks
Through the Sentinel l wish to
thank the good- people, and
friends generally,' of Douglas
ville for their many acts of kind
ness and sympathy in the sad be
reavement of the family. May
God’s richest blessings be theirs.
Mrs, C. T. Parker.
Subscription Honor Roll.
Those paying subscriptions
since last issue are: W. W.
Estes Rt 1, B. C. Walker Rt 5,
0. E. Mason Rt 5. i'rs. Cora
Hunter and Mrs. J, r. Winn
Douglasville.
Copy of Folder Published Under
A nspices of Douglasville
Board of Trade
DOUGLASViLLE
Douglasville, Georgia, the county rite of
Douglas county, is a growing town of about
2500 population situated on the main line
of theSouthern Railway, twenty-six miles
west of Atlanta. It is noted for its health
ful climate-being 120!) feet above sea
level—200 feet higher than Atlanta; its
pure water; its hospitality; its moral and
educational advantages, and is situated on
the route of the proposed Bankheal Nation
al Highway,
Douglasvilla owns its light and water
plants and they are unexcelled. It has two
Banks, two Hotels, Cotton Mill, Hosiery
Mill, two Gins, Roller Mill, Machine and
Blacksmith Shop3, Planing Mill, two Ferti
lizer Mixers, two Garages, Lace Cabinet
Factory, three Churches, High School,
$50,000 Court House, a Newspaper and Job
Office, thirty Retail Stores, three Dealers
in Horses and Mules, a Real Estate Firm,
six Riral Routes with auotner to be added
March 1st., and Free City Mail Delivery to
be imtalled July 1st Also a LIVE Board
of Trade,
DOUGLASVILLE NEEDS an Oil Mill,
another Cotto.i Mill, an Ice Factory, and
other small industries that will be given
every consideration, including financial aid,
DOUGLAS COUNTY
D m Mas e maty ah oitrrjs in undeveloped
resources. Its soils of many varieties, are
adapted to every kind of agricultural pur
suits. Cotton, corn small grains of every
description, fruits and vegetables of every
kind are grown profitably, Bermuda
Grass- the live stock grower’s best friend,
affords pasture for eight to ten months in
the year, and Alfalfa is being successfully
grown on many farms.
Undeveloped lauds are abundant, wait
ing for thrifty homeseekers. No section is
more abundantly supplied wffh timber and
running water. Dog River, Sweetwater
and An .waka Creeks afford sufficient un
developed waterpower to propel the ma
chinery of the entire state.
Sulphur and Goid mines are in success
ful operation and plenty of iron is found
on the surface though no effort has been
made at development. Granite and Clays
are abundant.
No better rural schools and churches can
be found anywhere and a splendid system
of public roads which are being rapidly
improved, makes rural life here a pleasure.
No County in the state surpasses Doug
las in thoroughbred Jersey cattle, while
herds of Herefords and Short Horns have
been recently imported by some of our pro
gressive farmers. The razor back hog is a
thing of the past and thoroughbreds can
now be found on practically every farm.
The celebrated Bowden Lilhia Springs
are within six miles of the county site and
no better water can be found in the world.
Our climate is delightful the year round,
having no extremes of either heat or cold.
For information, address:
THE BOARD OF TRADE,
Douglasville, Ga.
Lithia Springs Locals.
Mrs. Mesbit Harper enter
tained the members of h -r sew
ing cub in her usu il charming
manner at her home Wednesday
afternoon.
The Missionary Society met
with Mrs. J. A. Watsmn Thurs
day afternoon. A r. ,.;t earnest
appeal was m- de Lv the presi
dent for more co-o; -ation ami. 1
better attendance The next
meeting will be w th Mrs. J. P.
Pharr, and the subj t for s udy
will be Japan. After II business?
of the society vi finished a.
meeting of the L:b...-y Associa
tion was h Id. Mrs, C. A. Bass
was elected Pr side" , Mos. H.
H. Richardson, Sts tary Treas
urer; Mrs. W. G. Maxwell and'
Mrs. Henry Haney, trustees.
The many friends lie re of Mr..
Penn Watson, of Adairsville,
were shocked to h-ar of h ; s.
death, and sympathize with Mr.
J. A. Watson of this place, in the:
loss of his brother. Those at
tending the funeral at Douglas
ville from here were: Mr. and
Mrs J. A Watson, Mr. Nesbit
Harper, P. H. Winn, Misses Em
ma Gardner and Haz ■! McLartyv
Mrs. J. E Harbin is visiting-
relatives in Atlanta.
Mr Adamson of College Park,
was a recent visitor to his
daughter Mrs. H. H. Richardson.
Mi.-.s Ruth Blair spent the
week-end at home with her
mother, Mrs. Anna Biair, com
ing out from Atlanta, where she.
is assistant Slate Librarian,
Mrs. M. E. Arringfotr
Last Saturday at her home hi
Douglasville, Mrs. M. E. Ar
rington, wife of J. A. Arring
ton, died after an illness of sev
eral years. She was 74 ytars ull
and had moved here recently
from Hiram.
She was a consistent member’
of the Captist Church and had:
been for 52 years' The funeral,
was held at the Baptist churetv
here Monday and was conducted
bv Rev. Mr. Cneek-of Dallas;,
and her body was laid to rest in
Douglasville Cemetery.
Mrs. Arrington leaves her hus
band and six children to morn-,
her death- The children are:.
Mrs. R. W. Aiken of Acworfch;,
Mrs. J. P. Horton of Boiden i
Springs, Ala., C. C. Arrington,
of Marietta, J. C. Arrington and;
Misses May and Minnie Arring
ton of Douglasville.
The Sentinel joins the com
munity in sympathy to the be
reaved family.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends
for their many acts of kindness
and words of sympathy during
the sickness and death of our
loving mother and sister, Mrs.
Cassie Baggett. May Heaven’s
richest blessings rest upon each
"one of you is our earnest prayer.
Mrs. J. P. Dodson,
T. A. Jackson.
Judge M. L. Garrett.
Judge Al. L. Garrett of Man-
gum, Olria., who began the prac
tice of law in Douglasville and a
former teacher in this county,
fell dead on the street while go
ing front his hotel to the court
room, a few days ago.
He is Well remembered here
and has many friends who • are
grieved to learn of his untimely
death.
Editors to Meet
In Atlanta Feb. ICt
We have heard from several 1
editors endorsing our suggestion'
to hold a meeting at the Kimball.
House in Atlanta on Saturday,.
Feb. 10th. We suggest 1 o’clock
as the time and hope there wilt?
be a good attendance.
Card of Thanks
To our neighbors and friein
who were so kind to us and :
thoughtful in our sorrow and b
reaoement on the death of oi
loving wife and mother, we wi;
to express our appreciation ai
thanks and invoice the blessiuj
of our Heavenly Fathe. . n y<
all. We shall never forget voi
kind ministrations.
Sincerely,
J. A. Arlington and Children.