Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

DOUGLAS COUNTY SENTINEL, DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA THE SENTINEL Published Every Friday OFFICIAL ORGAN OK DtlUGLAKVILLE ANT. DOUGLAS COUNTY. Entered in the Postoflice at Douglas- viUe Gh>., as Hecona-c'ass moil "lutter. Z. T. DAKE, Editor and Publisher. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year - - - Six Mentha - - Three Months - $1.50 - '.7b - .40 ADVERTISING RATES One page per issue $10.00 One-half page per issue $5.00 Small space per issue, per inehl2 l-i locals per line per issue .05 Office Phone... 103 Residence Phone ...67 The Dallas Tribune has gone out of business as a result <>i two papers trying to run in a one paper town. Young men who are eligible should not wait for conscription. The Only way to end this war is to whip Germany and the sooner that is done the better There is a tendency on the part of some of the officials to postpone the starting of the Bankhead Highway pathfinders. The Atlanta to Birmingham di vision is ready for inspection arid should not be forced to wuit on other sections. Atlanla lo3t millions of dollars this week because they had failed to enact an ordinance against shingle roofs, and), the business Bection of Douglasville is daily subjected to^danger on account of two old framed structures that are fire traps and only fit for kindling. Peach Growers Protest Atlanta Ga., May 15. -Georgia peach growers have added the weurhtof their comnined protest to that of other organizati ms op posing the.jpetition of the south eastern railroads before the In terstate Commerce Commission for a genei al increase of 15 per cent in freight rates “on account of the war.” As United States Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, has pointed out in the senate, where he is vigorously opposing the aUempt by the railroads to lay a general burden of a 15 per-cent increase on all shippers of every kind throughout the country, such an increase would yield them the stupendous sum of $450,000,000 a year, which w^uld mean that -he cost of living would be in creased accordingly. To pav an increase of 16 per cent in freight rates would cost Georgia peach growers $75,000 this season alone, not counting the shipment of peaches moving prior to the date when the rail- oads propose for the increase to oecome effective. Lois Mills President M. E. Geer an nounced lart Monday morning that the company would chargc- 10 house rent until condition improved, which announcement met the hearty approval of all concerned, The closing exercises of the Lois Mill School was held Satur day night at the East Douglas ville church and a very fitting program was well rendered, viiss A Mine Burton, the principal, deserves a lot of credit for the good showing made in the school the past terpi. One thing was very noticeable. There was only one School Trustee present. (Mr. GeerD Even the Supertendent, Prof^Butler, was absent, after being extended a special invi tation. We think the school authorities should give the small er schools more consideration than they do. Our Sunday school was not as well attended last Sunday a usual an account of the annual singing at Union Grove. Next Sunday will be Dr. Gil - son’s regular appointment at the East Douglasville Chureh. We bespeak for him a good audience. Mrs. W. M. Tate and family of Cummings, spent several days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Burns, making the trip in auto. Mrs. S. M. Clarke expects to leave in a few days to visit her daughter at Pine Log, Tenn , after spending severul weeks with her 3on, Henry Clarke. Mrs. W. L. Stephens continues quite sick. Her many friends hope to see her out soon. Mrs. B. O. Sauls has returned home much improved in health, after being away in South Geor gia at ahospital, P. F. Cheek spent Monday in Atlanla on business. Bud vVhite, who recently en listed in the army, was visiting nis many fiivnds in the viiliage Saturday and Sunday. We cannot pass without mak ing some mention ot an article appearing in last week’s issue entitled “Groveling at the Feet of Wealth.” Our boys who en listed from tiie humbler walks of life are as much heroes and should be commended as much for their enlistment as the son of Marshall Field or any other son of a gun. W. Hy. C. Liti'ia Springs Locals The many friends of Mrs, Howard Strickland and family are Sympathizing with them in Mr. Strick ! and’s death, which occurred at the home cn May 13th. He will be greatly missed in this section. \ The closing exercises, of the school, under the directicn of Miss Emma Gardner and Miss Hazel McLarty, were very much enjoyed. The plays, recitations and songs of Wednesday even ing showed good training. The flag raising, with appropriate exercises, and the speech by .the Rev. Mr. Jenkins of-Powder Springs, on Thursday was wit nessed and enjoyed by a large crowd, but a larger aud : ence at tended the graduating exercises on Thursday evening. Those re- 1 ceiying certificates were: Misses Maudia Harbin, Blanche Gore and Nancy Wheat. Mr. Geo. D. Godard of Milner, made the literary address. Miss Irene Watson and Mrs. Geo. Croft of Atlanta, were re cent guests of Mrs. J. A. Watson, j Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Garrett of Austell, and Mr. and Mis. E, P. Daniel of Conyers, were guests •Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, Morti mer Hays. Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit Harper entertained at a large family dinner last Sunday. Among those present were: Mr, and Mrs. Henry Harper and Mrs. M. F. Harper of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Este9 of Gay ’>nd Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Whitley of Dong- lasvilie. An interesting meeting of the Missionary Fociety was held at the church Thursday afternoon, Your Savings Account will be Your Best Friend and the longer you cultivate its 1 acquaintance the more friendly it will grow. Get Acquainted at Once 1 We Will Introduce You ' Bring A Dollar Notice to Public Owing to the increased cost of everything, we have found it necessary to increase our prices for shaves. On and after June 1st the price of a shave will be 15 cents- Palace Barber Shop, Sanitary Barber Shop. If you want a good-hat, get a "Swan” at Stewart Brothers. Summer Music Class I will teach a summer term for music pupils from June 1st to Sept. 1st. Full term $6.00. Write or see me to arrange for lessons by the first of June. Mrs. H. V. Johnston. Sewell hard Laundry all work guarenteed. Banks Bros, agents. DUNCAN & SELMAN S ANNOUNCEMENT W E wish to extend a cordial invitation to all car owners in this section to visit us aud in= spect our new garage and display room We have a full line of automobile accessories in addition to FORD parts and handle gasoline, auto oils and greases. Our shop is well equipped to take care of any job as we have installed machinery that will enable us to do better work and turn it out promptly. We have a service truck that is at your call at any time and when you need anything in our line or work done on your car just phone us and we will answer your call promptly Make a list of your needs and let us fill them. Our variety is great and we make a specialty of keeping what is hard to find. We have special prices on enalware, tinware, notions, glassware, novelties, machine needles and shuttles, etc. Headquarters for Flags and Baseball Goods Joe C. McCarley. FREE AIR SERVICE Within the next few days we will have a large free air tank installed and will be glad to look after the air in your tires. Don’t fail to pay us a visit and let us show you how well we are prepared to to take care of you. Duncan Selman r* —- * - — s i v