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Vol. XI1. DOVGLASVILLE, DO\ 1 *9 r i-laprl r 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.