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Douglas County Sentinel Vol. XU. DOUGLASVILLE, DOUGLAS COUNTY. GA.. Mar. 9. 1917.1 No. 4S Harris a Hustler Wheh W. J. Harris of Geor gia, a member of the Federal .Trade Commission and better Wknown to his f iends as “Bill” iHarria^goes after anything% he (usually gets it—as those who [know him will testify. And when the newspapers of the country, hit the hardest blow in the history of the publishing industry, asked ‘ ‘Bill"" Harris to go after the high prices of white paper, he took off his coat and rolled up his sleayes and went to work with his usual energy and determination. As a result of the Federal Tra'de Commission investigation, the paper manufacturers, to save themselves from prosecu tion, have agreed to let the Com mission name the price at which they will sell paper, While this agreement may not have the af fect of immediately reducing prices, it is expected at least to prevent a further advance in prices; and is also expected to gradually restore prices to their former level. In Memorium To the Worsh'pful Master, War dens and MemDers of Douglas- ville Lodge No. 289 F. & A. M. Dear Brethren: — One. of our oldest and most estemsd members has beer, sum moned to attend the Grand Lodge.above and there malic an accounting of his acts on earth to the Grand Master of the Uni verse, On Sept. 8, 1916. Brother W. W. Walden passed away at his home in this county, surrounded by his loving family and friends, and with the passing of this good Brother one of the most faith ful of our craftmen ended his earthly career. In Memorium. To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Members of Doug- lasville Lodge No. 289, F. & A. M. God, in His infinite wisdom, has called from labor to refresh ment. our esteemed Brother James H. Selman, who departed this life on November 2nd, 1916. Brother Selman was born Feb ruary 14th, 1853, being, there fore, in his sixty-third year at the time of his death. He was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in this Lodge March 31st, 1894. He was mar ried to Miss Sallie Tidwell on August 5th, 1875, and three chil dren blessed this union, f.11 of whom are living. Brother Sel man’s wife proceeded him to the Great Beyond about nine years ago, and often he has mentioned to his close friends and associates how sorely he missed his compan ion, and truly the was a noble woman. Brother Selman had many noble virtqes, iso appeal of dis tress ever fell on deaf ears when made to him, and he had many- other splendid qualiti s which are worthy of our emulation. Resolved 1st. That in the death of Brother Selman our Lodge has lost a useful and faith ful member; his children a loving an ! sympathetic fa her; his church and Sunday Schools d3- Time of Prayer, Noontide “Tis always noon somewhere. And across the shining continent from shore to shore. Somewhere our prayers are ris ing evermore.” The W. C. T. U, was delight fully entertained by Mrs. J. S. Abercromtrie Tuesday after noon. The subject of the meeting, “Christian Citizenship,”- was brought out and made highly interesting in a very attractive program conducted by Mrs. J. J. Kirby, superintendent of this department, who is to be con- gratuleted on giving the Union one of its best programs. The devotional, talks, readings and a solo by Miss Davis, were espe cially fine. All me bers are earnestly requested to pay dues at once, as name3 must be sent in during month to get the Bui-1 letin for each. TWELFTH DIVISION' ODD FELLOWS MEET Lois Mills Henry ClarkeandC. A. Keown spent Friday in Atlanta. Supt. Jno. F. Long spent Sat urday in Atlanta, attending the Automobile show. Mrs. W. L. Stephens has been quite sick the past week. Miss Gladys Johnson spent Sunday with Miss Ruth Clarke. Mrs Jno. F. Long is somewhat indispos d this week. The twelfth division of Odd Fellows will meet at Douglasville next week and will be enter tained by the local lodge. They will be in session for two days, Wednesday and Thursday and there will be somethin? like 100 visiting Odd Fellows here and Douglasville should and will do everything possible to make their stay pleasant. Douglas ville has a reputation for hospi tality and has never yet f^led in Highway Assured Nothing now remains except active co-operation to secure the Bankhead Highway. The Doug las County Commissioners Tues day made npn-ication for Gov ernment funds that will be avail able by July 1st. We commend our Commission ers for thisen erprising act and predict that in future years, the citizenship of the ent re county will be a unitin its end u-sement voted member, ardour town and 0 f their act. Brother Walden was born Mar. 24, 1840. He was for a long time a member of Campbelltou Lodge No. 76 F. & a, M., of Campbe 1 on, Ga., and affiliated with Douglasville Lodge after it was instituted. Therefore Bro. Walden was one of our oldest members. During his life he was a faithful and constant at tendant on all the communica tions until his health failed and prevented his being at very manv more of our meetings. During his late years he often asked about the progress and workings of his Lodge, showing his love and interest. Resolved 1st. That in the death of Brother Walden our hearls are sadder el, but we are made to rejoice in the knowledge that he has gone to a brighter and better home where no sor rows enter and where he will be fully rewarded for his good deeds here on earth. Resolved 2nd. That our sym pathies are extended to his fami ly, and we wish them to know that we knjw and loved him as fi true Mason and Christian man. Resolved 3rd, That a page of our records be decicated to his memory, and this memorial be published in the county paper. Fraternally submitted, R. E. Edwards, T. H. Selman, J. T. Duncan, Committee. community a splendid and useful [ citizen. Resolved 2. That our sympa thy is hereby extended to the bereaved family, and our prayer is offered to the Grand Master of the Universe to soothe their sor- r >ws with the influence of His gentle Spirit. . Resolved 3rd. That a page of our records be set aside to the memory of our deceased Brother, and the Douglas County Sentinel i) requested to publish this me morial and a copy be furnished each of the family. Fraternally" submitted, R. E. Edwards, Thad McKoy, J. T.jDuncan, Committee. Need of Humane Educa tion. Humane education is the foun dation of all reform, If it were universally adopted poverty, crime and war would be greatly diminished and in time the vast amount of money expended to sustain armies, prisons, etc,, would be saved for the benefit of the people. Humanity means civilizaton. Cruelty is barbarism. As the world advances this fact is more and more realized. Making al lowance for prenatal influences, we believe that thousands of men in our prisons and reforma tories might have been useful and respected citizens today had they received humane education in childhood. Where it is taught the children are less disorderly and more gen tle and affectionate to each other. They feel more and more' kindly to the animals, and have ceased to rob nests and kill birds. The American Humane Educatin Society. II. M. Pilgrim Dead Owing to the inclemency of the j »n undertaking of this kind and weather, there was no Sunday , we are confidentthatour visitors school at the East Dou.iflasville next week will have no cause to church Sunday afternoon. regret coming here. The concert, to be given by j Several < f the Grand Lodge Geer’s Concert Band, will be onjofficers will be here and there Thursday night, March the 29th. land there will be something of Tickets will be on sale sometime'interest at every meeting. In before this date. Also printed addition to the secret sessions to programs will be distributed, i be held at the hall there will be We trust there will be nothing’a public meeting at the Court that yvill interfere with a big house on Wednesday night to house on that night. We often hear men talking about the great undying love they have for theii wives, and these same men \\ ill lie in bed on a real c Id morning and show their undying love by letting their wives get up and build the fires. Do they realy love theUJ? Lois C. Monday morning about nine' o’clock, Haivey M. Pilgrim, aj prosperous cit’zen of near Fit j Arp, died of Pneumonia, alter a brief illness. Mr. Pilgrim was about 40 yeai s old and was a successful farmer and merchant. He was a con stent member of the Baptist church at Prayes Mill, and the funeral was conducted by his pastor. Rev. J. W. McLeod. He leaves a widow and several small children, a number of other relatives and a host of friends. The Sentinel extends sympa thy to the bereaved family. M ss Irene Edwards En° tertains the D. D. Club Extra Session of Geor gia Legislature Governor Harris has decided to call an extra session of the Legislature to meet March 20th. Two subjects are included in the call. The Solons will be asked to pass a “Bone Dry” pro hibition law and to arrange for payment of pensions to the old vets. On last Saturday afternoon Miss Iiene Edwards entertained the D. D. girls in a churning manner. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in sewing, while music was furnished by a number of guests, and as ambrosia, that fabled food of the an dent gods, I thought if we, the twentieth century girls, believed as did those gods of old we would surely have conferred upon us immortality as did they, from partaking of such dainty viands. The next meeting, which will be an all day entertainment, will be at the home of Miss Nannie Love Selwan, next Sat urday. Stand By Your Tozvn If you think your town’s the best, Tell ’em so. If you’d have her lead the rest, Help her grow. When there’s anything to do, • Let the fellows connt on you. You’ll feel bully when you’re through, Don’t you know? If you want to make a hit, Get a name; if the other fellow’s “It,” Who’s to blame? Spend your money in your town, And thus keep the prices down; Give the mail concerns a frown, That’s the game. If you’re used to giving knocks, Change your style, Throw boquets instead of rocks, For a while. When a stranger from afar, Comes along, Tell him who and what you are— And make it strong. Winston School Honor Roll for February FIRST GRADE Talmage Winn,. Estelle Rich ardson. SECOND GRADE Ruth Mitchell. © THIRD GRADE Christine Mstchell, Leoma Richardson, Hearst Ciles,Walter Enterkin. Robert Vansant. FOURTH GRADE Charles Enterkin,;Nettie Winn Mary Sayer, Orchie Sayer, Kate Waldrup. SIXTH GRADE Bessie Enterkin, Lizzie Dod son, Eugene Dodson, Frances Gore, Maurice Giles, Hugh En terkin, Endan Mae Cohoon, Ruby Miles, Fay Sayer, Opal Giles. SEVENTH GRADE Blanche Saver, Ratn^ih Rich ardson, Marion Giles, Floyd Cohoon, Ercell Karr, Maude Dodson. M'sses Sallie Mae Vansant, which the public is cordially in vited. An excellent program has been arranged as follows; Call to Order. Opening Ode with Band. Prayer by Dr. J. T. Gibson. Welcome Address, R. E.Edwards Response, Leon Hood of Car. oil- ton. Brass Quartet. Address, Grand Master H. R, McClatchey. Music Reading, M'.ss M.irt..\n. Address, Grand Secretary T. H. Robertson. Duet, Misses Edith and Lillian Dake. Short talks by Grand Officers. Music, Band. Buiah We have some spring weather to report at this writing and the farmers me all out at work. F. H. Sou er made a business trip to Atlanta Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. D. II. Browner called on Mr. and Mrs. Esthel Lockridge Sunday. Well, the mail carrier made his first round on his new route last Thursday. We were all very glad to see him. Miss Jessie Herrod left Satur day for Washington, D. C , where she will make her home with her sister, Mrs. V. E. Curtis. The singing at Union Grove Sunday was enjoyed by all pres ent. Blue Eyes. Lithia Springs Locals Among those spending the past week end away were Mrs. J. A Watson, Mrs Henry Haney, in Atlanta; Miss Hazel McLarty in Douglasville, and Miss Eunice Gardner in Adairsville. All of Lithia Springs is looking forward to the entertainment Saturday evening to be given at the church, A small admission will be charged, the preceeds to go toward helping buy a new carpet for the dhurch. A mu sical program will be rendered by Miss Marie Davis of Douglas ville, Mrs. Frank Estes of Gay, and Miss Gladys Watson of Dal las. The play—“Making the Flag” will be given by a number of children, and the program will close. with an old-fash^