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DOUGLAS COLr'LY SENT vol xm, DOUGLASVILLE, DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA., December 21, 1917. No. 37 Letters to Satna Claus (Written by Pupils of the 3rd Grade of Douglasville High School ) Douglasville, Ga., December 18, 1917. Dear Santa Claus—I am al school. I like to go to school We have such a good time. We are learning most everything. Miss Boyd is our teacher, she is a good one. We are learning Christmas songs this week. Santa, I am trying to be geed and I am going to look for ycu Christmas, but I don’t wai t much, for we have to send most of the money to the soldiers. One thing I want is bananas. Your friend, MAZELLE HERROD.j Dear Santa Claus—How are you today? I am all right. We have been having bad weather here, but it is getting clear now. I come to school every day and my teacher says I am learning fast. We learn almost every thing in the 3rd grade. Christmas, I want you to bring me a soldier suit, some candy and nuts My sister wants a doll cradle. My brother wants a gun and some sparkles. Well, good bye now, I guess I will write you next Xmas. Your friend, ELVIN^DUNCANj Dear Santa Claus -How are you this cold weather? 1 wish you would bring me a motor cycle but do not bring me any fireworks. We want them to put in bombs to kill the Ger mans. Santa Claus, we still have an old school house, but will have a new one by Christmas. Good bye. Your little friend, Buford Styles. Dear Santa Claus- -I am doing fine in school and Miss Boyd says that I am learning very fast. I want you to bring me a large tea set, a pretty doll and bed. I want some fruits too. Your friend, Edna Kirby. Dear Santa Claus—How are you by now? Fine I hope. Do not bring me any fireworks, save your mono- for the soldiers. B i-ig rnp aeocoanut. a footbi' , and some oranges. Do not bring me many things this year for the war is on. Youi; friend, Thomas Holland] Dear Santa Claus—Santa, how are you feeiing? 1 hope yon are well. T got on the honor roll every month. I h<>pe you will io-ne to my house. I want some firecrackers, a ca > pistol, some nuts, candy and aoples. I will not ask for much, the soldiers need the money. Your little friend, William Wilson. Dear Santa Claus-How ate you this weather? Our school is going to clote Friday morning, the 2lst. I am hv king for ycu this Christmas, but I am not expecting much for the war is Please bring me a big dol) and some fruit. Bring Miss Boyd something too. Your friend, Virginia Baggett] Dear Santa Claus--How are you getting along? I a n going to school every day and learning very fast for I have a good tea cher. I want you to bring me a foot ball, a cowboy suit, some fire works, a story book and a suit. Your friend, Leeman White. Dear Santa Claus—I will b looking for you soon, and I want to tel! you not to bring me tor much because it is war time. 1 don’t want you to go to see the Germans, for they are fighting our men. I will tell you what I want you to hring me. I want a soldier suit and an air gun, but don’t bti ig me fn.v fireworks, as don’t want 1 waste any money. / n.r friend, Robert Groodzinsky. Dear Santa Claus—It will soon be time for me to hang up my stocking again. I am looking for you, but I' don’t want you to bring me much for we need the money for our soldiers. I want a book, for Miss Boyd sa s that I am learning to read fine. 1 want some fruit and candy, too. I don’t want any fireworks, bi t I would like a cowboy suit. Your little friend, W c. Abercrombie, Jr. Dear Santa Claus—Our school is to turn out Friday. We have bem having bad weather here, I hope it will be good when you come; I am looking for you soon. I am a little girl 8 years old, but V<)u know me. Miss Boyd is my teacher and I want you to go to see her. I want a doll and a pair of kid gloves. Your friend, Frances Downs. Lois Mill Statement of the Condition of the FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Located at Diuglasville, Ca., At the Close of Business Dec. 15, 1917 RESOURCES Demand Loans - $4,122.83 Time Loans - - $V8,754.22 Overdrafts on cotton $39,792.71 Overdrafts, unsecured $1,363.94 Bonos and stock owned by the Bank - - 3,000.00 Banking House - - 6,115.92 Furniture and Fixtures - 3,761.15 Due from Banks and Bankers in this state - 23,522.61 Due from BankB and Bankers in other States - 6,212.87 currency - $9,448.00 Gold - - 207.50 Silver, Nickels, etc. 792.52 r ’ Clearing House 2,700.16—13,148.18 Depositors Guarantee Fund t,230 85 Mutual Fire Fund - - - 120.00 Total $182,144.66 LI A 3 ILITIES Capital Stock paid in $25,000.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses. Interest and Taxes paid 6,216.39 Due to Banks and Bankers in this State. Due unpaid Dividends Individual Depoits subject to check - I- 113,808.58 Time certificates - 36,827.28 Cashier’s Checks 292.41 Bills payable, including Tima Cer tificates representing Bor- rowod Wonev Sleet and ice, like a sore thumb, are still with us, but the weather is moderating somewhat at the present. During some of the slickest days of the freeze some of us tried to walk home on, our heads while others tried to slide on their ear, and some just set down kinder sudden and looked foolish until helped up by friends J. L. Cooper, while trying to navigate himself and a peck ol apples down an incline of abou’ 35 degrees tcfvvard home kindei lost control of the helm of his bimperator-perambulator-steer ing apparatus-gas eater or some thing went wrong, he doesn’i remember which. He knew the fault wasn’t in the spark plugs, as he said they were working fine, as he saw the sparks fly when his peial extremities sepa rated and one started toward Lithia Springs and the other seemed to have a hankering to to down about Winston, and Joopei wanted to take his applet, \ome. Not being able to go three ways at once and at the same ime .he\ had a general mix up and scattered apples from String- fellow’s store to Bob Cole’s hog pen. Cooper said it sprained his constitution a little and probably tore a hole in his wind shield and bent his bumper up somewhat, but he saved his character by a hair no one being around. Our latest information is that he is wearing rubber shoes and going around all icy places. Our school was fine last Sun day considering the weather. Hope to have a full house next Sunday. Bill Blue. The Night before Christ«* mas I With ApologieB to Clement C. Moore.) ’Twas th i night before Christina?, when close to the trem hes Our soldiers arose from their hard, wooden benches, No stockings were hung by the chim ney with care. In hopes that Saint Nicholas would soon be there. A “Sammy” was nestled in each little cot, And this dream came suddenly to one of their lot: They all in theiv cots were peacefully sleeping, While the snowflakes outside were still higher heapirg, When outside the tents there came such a clatter, They sprang from their cots to see what was the matter. Outside the doors they flew like a flash Then for their guns th*ry made a big dash, The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow, Gave a lustre of midday to objeefs below; When what to their wandering eyes should appear, But a host of Germans, but naught did they fear. And right in the midst of this ominous band, Sat the Kaiser perched high riding oyer the land, Surrounded by body guards he thought he was safe, He chuckled a bit and then a big langh he gave. And now our little ‘(‘Sammies” were in their delight, , What a grand old time for Christmas Eve night. With a shout from the General: •Forward!” “Advance!” Our “Sammies” leaped forward in almost a dance, Down came the Kaiser with a mighty crash. ’ Ani alter his body they went like a flash, Our soldier boys now were planning to part, With badges of bravery pinned oyer their hearts, They were homeward bound—all tories won, Were laughing and talking and having good fun. When our dear little “Sammy” awoke from his dream, And how wonderful now for us all it would seem, If this dream should come true on this Christmas Eve night, And our soldier boys brave should win the great fight. Then all the world would sing again: Peace on earth, good will toward men. ’ ’ rr.3iiiiiiiimiuiiiiiiiiiiiiC3iiiimiiiiiE3iiiiiniimrn] [honor roll| I Pay Your Subscription and Be | | Happy on the Way. | Ejiiiiiiiiimoiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiimaiiiiiimiiira Mr. W. W. Winn of Rt 3 made us a pleasant visit this week and had us mark him up a notch. Mr. R. O. Baggett of Dallas, sent us a money order for a year’s subscription t’ is week. Mr. .1- H. Hudgens of Villa Rica, called this week and had his subscription set forward. Mr. T. L. Pittman, Clerk of the Superior Court, handed us a $1.50 on subscription this week. Mr. A. A. Fincher of Rt 1. was pleasant caller Tuesday and left the price of the Sentinel a ytur. Mr. W. T. Winkles of Winston Rt 1, a prosperous farmer of thar. section, called Wednesday and had his subscription set up a n i ch. Mr. S. W. Lee of Winston, stopped us on the street V e Ines- day and handed us a subsidnti-d mem on subscription. Mr. W. M. Shaddrix of Rt 4, was a pleasant caller Wednesday and had his subscription marked up a couple of notches. Mr, J. N. Meadows of Rt 5, a prominent Paulding county citi zen, called and renewed his Sentinel subscription Thursday. Mr. R. M. McEaehan remem- bored us kindly this week by setting his subscription up a couple of notches. Total $182,144.66 State of Georgia, Douglas County.—Before me came Thad McKoy, Cashier of Farmers & Merchants Bank, who being duly sworn,says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condi tion of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank- THAD McKOY Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th. dav of Dec., 1917 J Q. ENTERKIN. N. P. Douglas County, Ga Mis.R.L. Duncan The many friends of Mrs. R, L. Duncan, of Atlanta, were grieved to learn Sunday morning of her death from typhoid fever. Mrs. Duncan frequently visited here and was very popular with a large circle of friends. The interment took place Mon day and among those from Doug lasville attending the fuheral .n.e: Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jack- son, and Mrs. M. E, Burton. Miss Alline Burton, Mr. and Mrs. j. R. Duncan, Miss Opal Duncan, Mr. J. T. Duncan. Mrs. Duncan lef ves a husband, and one daughter, MisB Sarah Dun an. to whom the Sentinel extends sympathy in their be reavement. Sibley* Baggett Taking their many friends by surprise Mr. S. A. Baggett and vliss Carrie Lou Sibley were united in marriage Sunday after noon at 6 o’clock at the Metho dist parsonage, Rev. A. Earnest officiating. The groom is a prosperous far mer near town and the bride is a most excellent young lady and daugeter of Mr. H. P- Sibley. The Sentinel joins a host of friends in congratulations and wishes for the happy couple a most suctessful voyage on the matrimonial sea. Slatemnet of the Condition of the DOUGLASVILLE BANKING CO. Located at Douglasville, Ga., At the Close of Business Dec. If,, 1917. RESOURCES. Demand Loans Time Loans - • $112,572.71 Overdrafts, unsecured 29,978.40 Banking House - - 5,200.00 Furniture and Fixtures - 3,280.00 Other Heal estate 58,893. L Due from Banks and Bankers in this state 33,497.11 Due from Banks and Bankers in other States Currency $4,500.00 Gold 240.00 Silver, nickels, etc., 1,080.57 Cash Items 6F0.00 ClearingHouse 1,000.00 Advances on Cotton 60,000.00 67,500.57 Other resources Bond Account 1,423,97 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid in - 40,000.( 0 Surplus Fund - 20,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses interest and taxes paid - 6,858.14 Due to Banks and Bankers in this State Due unpaid Dividends Individual Deposits Subject to Check 200.481.89 Time certificates 42,005.02 Bills Payable, Including Time Certificates Representing Borrowed Money - - - TOTAL $312,345.95 TOTAL $312,345.95 STATE OF GEORGIA, Douglas Conntv.-Before me came G. T. McLarty Cashier of Douglasville Banking co., who, being duly sworn, says the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank as shown by the books of file in said Bank. Q T McLarty> Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of Dec , 1917. LOTTIE M. DUNCAN, N. P. Douglas County, Ga.