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w Tm j H lKLarty ?4#prl7 ^ 1 SENTINEL DOUGUSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Douglasvilie High School hasfollowing young ladies were, just closed a most successful year’s work, and the commence ment exercises, finished Tuesday night, have been highly enter taining. Friday night Miss Davis pre sented Miss Marjorie Upshaw in her graduating recital in mu sic and her skill as a pianist was a credit to herself and the faith ful and proficient work of her teacher. Miss Upshaw was ably as sisted in the recital by Miss Lillian Dake as a reader and Miss Davis with vdcal selections, the latcer being acompanied by Miss Louise Duncan. The even- jng’s program was greatly en joyed. Sunday nfiorn.ing, Rev. J. 0, Grogan of Opelika, Ala., de livered the Commencement Ser mon, and it is needless to sav to people of this community who know him, that it was one of the best commencement sermons de • livered here in many years. Monday morning the pupils in music and expression rendered a most excelent program, every number deserving special men tion, had we the time and space, but let it sufice to say they acquitted,themselves ost cred itably and their teachers, Misses Davis and Morgan, are to be congratulated, Monday evening was the oc casion of the High S :hool play, arid as usual was one of the lead' ing features of the entire com mencement. This was the oc casion designated as “pay night” and a large audience was thor oughly entertainen with a three act comedy entitled “A Ken tucky Belle,” The Literary address, which was to have been delivered Tues day morning by Hon. J. W Vaughn, of CarterSville, wjas postponed till night on account of the train being delayed so that Mr. Vaughn could not get here in time, but those who had the pleasure of hearing him at night decided it was well worth waiting for, Tuesday night’s exercises was a fitting climax to the series of well rendered programs. The Senior Class in' "An Evening With Tennyson” not only furn ished real enjoyment for the im mense gathering, but proved - their ability in drama by .their able presentation of “The Fal con,” “Enoch Arden” and “The Lo'us Eaters.” assisted by Miss Morgan,as reader and Miss Davis ll as pianist, wichji splendid ren Addition of Mendelssohn’s “Mid summer Night’s Dream” Miss Louise Duncan. The Salutatory by Miss Irene Edwards and the valedictory by Miss Chlotilde Banks were each gem and most capably pre tsented. And never has it been our [pleasure to witness a. more ■unique or appropriate feature [than the “Seniors in Boat ■Education. ” The voyage, with Bts visions of a long sought goal knd finally the class pledge were nost impressive, With a few words to the class by Prof. Bucler, and the presen tation of the diplomas by Presi dent of the Board, M. E. Geer, pfl*h appropriate address, the made happy in the realization that their high school work was over: Misses Irene EdwardB, Opal Cooper, Chlotilde Banks, Lettie Abercrombie, Mattie Belle Edwards, Edddie Mae Moiris, Ma-jorie Upshaw and Edith Dake. The popularity of the young ladies was evident by the floral tributes, with which they were literally loaded. Prof. Butler and his able faculty, together with the student body, have wrought faithfully and well and all de serve the vacation upon which they now enter. Hunter- Mozley Mrs. Beggs D. ad Mrs Ellen Beggs died at her home near Douglasvilie Tbesday. Her remains were interred at Bright Star Wednesday after noon. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. C. Atkin son.' She leaves one son, Charles Beggs, and a large circle of friends to mourn her death. CONSCRIPT REGISTRATION JUNE 5th. by A beutiful event of this week was the wedding of Miss Edith Hunter and Mr. C. D. Mozley of Austell, which took place at the Douglasvilie Hotel, on the evening of Monday, May 21, at o’clock. The ceremony was performed in a beautiful and im pressive manner by Rev. Mar vin Williams of Greensboro. To the strains of Mendels sohn’s wedding march, which was exquisitely rendered by Mrs. C. Upshaw, the bridal party entered the parlor. Miss Mary Peace, lovely in a gown of white taffeta and georgette crepe, en tered first, carry ing a bouquet of f pink rosebuds Then came the groom, attendee^ by Mr. W. B. EBtes of Atlanta. The bride entered with her brother, Dr. Fred Hunter, of Greensboro, who gave her away. Miss Hun ter wore an exquisite creation of silver-gray taffeta and georgette crepe and carried bride roses. Only the close relatives and a few friends of the family were present to witness the ceremony. The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Mozley, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Estes, Mr. H. Danieil, of A tlanta; Messrs Paul and Pat Mozley, Misses Willie and Kate Westmoreland, Miss Mary Strickland, of Austell; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunter, of Greensboro; Mr. and Mrs. Good win, of Acworth; Mr. and Mrs. John Buttner, of Powder Springs and Rev. L 0. Grogan, of Opel-, ika, Ala. After the ceremony, ices and cakes were served. The house was beautifully dec orated with ivy, red roses and pots of easter lilies. Mr. and Mrs. Mozley left at 9.07 for a short wedding trip. On their return they will be at home to their friends at the Douglasvilie Hotel. Notice Singers The-Union singing of the Coti cord Musical Convention will be held at the Baptist church in Apstell on the first Sunday in June. * Alt singers, leaders and lovers of Gospel songs are cordially in vited to attend. We have the promise of some of the best singers to be with us—teachers, composers and publishers. On account of the location of Austell, and the convenience of scedules, we exDectmany people from Atlanta, Douglasvilie, Dal las, Hiram, Powder Springs and other places, The splendid pub lie roads from Acworth, ICennes saw and Marietta will accommo date the uuiokts. Come out and spend the day in the beautiful lifttle town of Austell and enjoy the njusic bv the best singers in the country D. C. Moon, Pres 0. D. Gann. V-Pres. Carl Gann, Comer C. Baker, Seetys. The time forregisteringfor ^~ strucUve Sw armv service has been destg- * nated and will be June 5th, from Atlanta 7 a. m. to 9 p. m. Every male citizen between the ages of 21 Mondty afternoon'news was and 31, regardless of their oc- r-.cieved here that Atlanta was cupation or whether they are burning up. Later repots married or single must register, showed that one of the most de- Remember, all must register, jstructjve fires in the history of anu a heavy penalty will be im- ths city was raging and that the posed on those who fail. fire department was unable to Governor Harris suggests that conttoll it. ONE DAY ONLY thi 3 day be made a holiday and everybody show tneir patriotism by coming out to the places of egistration and encouraging those who are to regisler. Re member you MUST register on that day if you come within the age limit. In Memory of Neal Mary Other citie3 responded to the call for help and after nearly 1600 houses, entailng an esti mated loss of $5,000,000, had been destroyed, the flames were conqured. Are Railroads sible? Respon- Atlanta Ga,, May 15—If a rail road engine passing a warehouse and emit.ing large sparks sets . , . u v,no!fire to the warehouse and its Again the death angel has; . . . „ , . . contents are totally destroyed-, visited our num ber and taken . , , ,, from our midst our much be .; should the railroad be held re loved sister, Mary E. Neal, who j fP° n „ slb!e fur P^ ment of the departed this life March 24th, I u ^’. . . , , This unique question has been raised by K, Koplin of this city, in a damage suit for $27,161 which he has filed against the Western & Atlantic railroad A Good Woman Sum moned by Deatfi Tuesday the death angel vis ited the home of J C. McCarley andcalled the mother, Mrs. P. Y, McCarley, after several week’s of sickness and suffering Mrs. McCarley was 65 years old and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. She was a consistent member of the Baptibt church and the funeral service was conducted at the church Wednesday morn ing by Dr. J. T. Gibson of Waco, and interment took place at Douglasvilie cemetery, A large congregation assem bled to pay a last tribute of re spect to one whom they l.ved and respected. One son. J. C., is the only sur viving member of her family, and to him the Sentinel and en tire community extend sympathy in his bereavement. Sister Neal wa3 Born in Ruth erford County, N. C., Jan. loth, I 1824, living to the good old age| of 93 years 2 months and 9 days. I D „ She was the oldest daughter of Voliie Burnett, a pioneer citizen of this section, having moved to this country from North Carolina years ago. Sister Neal’s mother having died when she was an infant, her grandmother took charge of her and raised her. She came to this country when about. 20 years of age to visit her father, who had preceeded her a few years before; he having married again. She was married to Major Stephen H. Neal March 6th, 1849. He did service in the, , Indian war. He having died | thereby causing the second ware several years ago at a little over [house to catch on fire and burn 90 years of age. _ Sister Neal joined the Mission-'her in the home above. Arnold, and of course he takes the affirmative side of the ques tion. It is alleged in the suit that not not only one, but two ware houses belonging to the plaintiff, were destroyed by the negligence of the railroad’s employees. While the first warehouse was burning, a switch engine crew- hitcheu on to some burning ears and puiied them down the track alongside the second warehouse, where it is claimed they deserted the cars because of the heat. Card of Thanks We are most grateful to our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness ar.d as sistance rendered to us on the o:casion of the loss of our home by fire. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Baggett. ary Baptist church at Mt. Zion July 28th, 1863, and was bap tized by Rev. Trusti'n Phillips, the pastor of the church. She remained a true and loyal mem ber of this church untill death. Shealways stood for God and the right, always ready to visit and wait on the sick and administer to the poor and needy. She will be greatly missed bj this church and community. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Laura Attaway, of Ne-.vson, Tex. She also had one son to die when a boy. Besides the immediate family and a host of other rela- Card of Thanks We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown towards us during the long Illness and death of our dear husband, son and brother. May the Lord bless each and every one. We thank Mr. Willie Danieil for his kindne c s and attention. Also we want to mention Dr. Burnett, thanking him for the skill and comfort he gave him. Mrs. Ena Bearden I. Bearden Ned Bearden Mrs. Alice Green Atkinson-Gladden At the Court House, Monday Judge J. H. McLarty performed the ceremony which united in marriage Mr. J. A. Gladden of Aragon, and Mrs. Millie Atkin son of Lois Mill Village, Onq less at home: The charmei circle broken—a deal face Missedday by day from its accustomed place; But cleaned and saved and perfected by grace; One more in heaven. One more at home: That home where seperation cannot be That home where none are missed eternally. Lord Jesus grant us a home with Thee, At home in Heaven. It was her request some time before her death that her funeral be preached some time after her burial at the church by her pas tor, so her funeral was preached , , by her pastor, Rev. D. W. Carter, tives and friends to.mourn fcer| at Mt . Zion on the first Sunday in May. departure, she leaves four broth ers and six sisters—or rather half brothers and sisters. Her brothers are: W. C. Burnett, Winston; J, W. Burnett,. Roop- ville; J. A. Burnett, Carrollton and Dr. G. W. Burnett, Whites- burg. Her sisters are: Mrs. Francis Pentacost, Roopville; Mrs. Martha Camp, Whitesburg; Mrs. Eliza Camp. Key, Ala; Mrs. Emily Brown, Birmingham, Ala; Mrs. Julia Neal, Rule, Tex.; Mrs. Lena Story, Arcada, La. Sister Neal was a good mother, a kind friend and a loving wife, and while our hearts are bowed down with sorrow at the thought of her being gone, we. have Children's First Duty. It Is the duty of children to be Ohs' dient to their parents. Of all the crea tures we are acquainted with, man kind are the longest, before they be- gome capable of shifting for them selves; and it seems to be the design of Providence In keeping them so ■■any years in a.stats of dependence ^ to < obedience.^-p”toe,* 0 traln them i consolation that we can meet Her P.emains rest in the family cemetary near the residence where she lived so long, there to await the morn of resurection. Therefore, be it resolved; First, that we extend to the fami ly and other relatives our deepest sympathy. Second, that a copy of this be furnished the Carroll County Times and the Carroll Free Press for publication. Read and adopted by the church in conference, May Ctb, 1917. J. N. Morris Mrs. J. N. Morris Mrs. Mary Capes Mrs. Louvenia Morris Committee.