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SENTINEL
VOLUME XVI.
DOUGLAS COUNTY SENTINEL, DOUGLASVILLE, GEORGIA Friday, November 5 ,
NUMBER jl.
Make Gains in South.
Also Biff Additions
In Congress
The election last Tuesday was a re
publican land slide all over the country,
and the hack of a once "Solid South" has
been broken. The republican pluriality
hids fair to reach 7,000.0000. Harding
and Coolidge will have 404 voi
eleclorial college. The president-elect
and his running mate carried 36
taking along with them to triumph the
governorship of 26 state. Cox and Ron*
velt will have but I27 votes in the elec-
torial college. It is estimated that Senator
Harding defeated Governor Cox by a
vote of at least 2 to 1. Republicans car-
Wq 1 H McUvly 2*apr21 i
Box Supper
The ladies of the Woodman Circle
will give a unique box supper and en
tertainment at their hall at 'Lois Mills,
on Saturday evening, Nov. fi, at 7 p. m.
The public, and especially the members
of the order, are cordially invited to at
tend. The cause is a good one and is
worthy of your attendance and liberal
patronage.
C. IRUER-PERKINS
A wedding of social interest occurred
Monday evening, Nov. 1, at six o'clock,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.. S. S. Per
kins, when their daughter. Verna Clair,
and William Clark Carver were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony.
I Just hefm-e the entrance of the bridal
party, Miss Edith Dake sang “Because,”
j accompanied by Mrs. Justus Gower* who
Iso played Mendelsohn's Weddin March.
ricil 9 counties in Georgia. A republican! The flower girls, little Misses Sarah
senate majority of about ten, as compared
with but two at present, and a house ma
jority of over a hundred, as against forty
odd, are other forecasts of the overwhelm
ing majorities.
In the race for Road Commissioner in
Douglas county W. 1. Dorris defeated J.
W. House by the narrow margin of five
votes. T. L. Varner ran third, and W-
D. Coney fourth.
McKoy and Mary Selman, were daintily
clad in white organdie and apple green
ribbon, carrying chrisanthenums.. The
bride entered on the arm of her father,
Mr. S. S. Perkins, carrying bride’s roses
and swassonia, the groom with his broth
er. Mr. Hugh Carver. Rev. W. M. Sut-
tles performed a very impressive 1
mony.
Immediately after the ceremony
HOS’D JUMPER CAUGHT
| bride and groom left for Atlanta. They
will make their home in Douglasville.
I The out-of-town guests were: Mr.
Deputy Sheriff Jack Kelley, of Cull-| II!ckcntottom and Mis8 Eva Clair Hick-
F el ^I enbottom and Mr. Raymond Hickenbot
Fain, who is wanted in the Alabama: mm #m , Mr Ray(!i , he br - ule . s „ rand
i father, of Madison, Ga.
irrived Monda
s wanted in the Alaban
city for jumping a $500 bond for boot
legging. and he is also wanted for seduc-
IT
Charles McLarty Dies
After an Illness of
Few Hours
family circle
vacant chair
tere is a little
roken-neart-
i.f her help-
Fri-
ill not !
A life cord is snapped; ;
has been broken; there is
that will never be filled; t
one calling for papa, and a
ed widow bemoaning the In
meet and protector, who ha
recall.
Douglasville received a
day evening from which sh
recover, in the death of Mr. Charlie W.
McLarty. who until a few It* urs before
his death was mingling with friends on
the streets, apparently in his usual good
health and vigor.
For several days past Mr. McLarty
had been afflicted with a carbuncle on
his neck, which, while painful lit times,
seemed to give him no alarm. But on
Thursday evening he went home com
plaining of feeling bad and took his bed,
and in a few short
At Baptist Church are
Impressive and
Interesting
On las
tist chut
Sunday night at the First Bap-
h occurred the ordination of
three new deacons. The church was well
filled with the church members and visit
ors to witness the interesting exercises.
The new deacons ordained were, Col. J.
chnian and
M. Suttles,
Rev. J. D
J. S. Ed-
. S. T. Gil-
claimed
bv death.
•s old hnd had
minty thirteen
been *pent in
COUNTRY NOTES
Villa Rica Couple
Hurt by Auto
Mrs. Emma Hardy, of Barnes\
spending some time with her sisi
aunt, Mrs. Pearl Couch and Mr
r and
Lilia
| Harp,
On last Monday night,
iccupied by Mr. and Mi
Alia
under
they
prom
ed completely
s from here, pinning
erneath. Outside of
were unhurt. Mr.
cotton buyer o
a Cadalic car, M
s. Bob Howell, | Hnt
:o Villa Rica,
hen about four
Homer Couch and wif
are visiting their parents,
of At-
Ir. and
the
urda
H. Couch.
and Mrs. John Mollis s r
night with Mr. and Mr
C.
Halloween Party
For Mrs. Peace
Mrs. M. E. (Jeer entertained the mem
bers of the Civic Club at a Halloween
party Thursday afternoon at her home.
The party was given complimentory to
Mrs. D. \V. Peace, president of the club.
'Fhe house was artistically decorated
with Halloween suggestions, black cats,
autumn foliage, pumpkins and beautiful
yellow flowers appearing everywhere in
profusion.
A short business session opened" the af
ternoon’s program. Mesdarnes Peace.
(Jeer. Whitley and A. \V. McLarty pre
sented in brief talks the work already
accomplished by the club, and some plans
formulated for future activities. Seven
new members received a most cordial
welcome from the club. Mrs. Hawley,
chairman of the program committee, then
took charge- Throughout it was an af
ternoon of merriment, everyone enjoying
to the fullest each number presented.
'File instrumental duet bv Mesdarnes
Mi.ss Ruth Harper visited Mrs. Molhc
Ehterkin Saturday afternoon. / ^
Mrs. Emma Hardy spent the week-end
with her aunt, Mrs. Dolly Couch.
Everybody conic to Countyline each
Sunday afternoon at two o’clock and help
to make a good Sunday school better.
We will appreciate your help ami in
fluence and also your presence.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Edwards, of Doug
lasville, visited Mr. and Mrs. C.
Harper several Sundays past.
Mrs. Ivins Hollis spent Monday night
with Mrs. John Hollis.
Mrs. Lilia Harper spent Saturday ai
ternoon with Mrs. Lizzie Kilgore.
Mrs. Elina Baker and brother, M
Eugene Kilgore, were at home Sunda
on accout of the death of their grand
father, Uncle Charlie Baggett.
Little Miss Sallie Couch and Mar
Bobo visited the Misses Banks Sunda
afternoon.
Mr. Jesse Rcnfroe visited hotnefolks
Saurday.
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Pope have been
visiting in Hapeville the past week.
Mr. McLarty was 50 yes
been a resident of this
years, eight of which hav
Douglasvile.
He was a kind father, a true and lov
ing 4iusband, who seemed never happier
than when at home with his loved ones,
where he was always found unlessi called
elsewhere hy business matters.
He was the soul of honor and truth
and a man whose word v is his bond in
all transactions. Being of a quiet, un
assuming manner, he was not qiiick to
make an acquaintance, but once you knew
him you could not help but admire, and
the more you saw of him the mote you
admired him.tc In a word, lie was a man
among men, and his place will be hard to
fill in the walks of life which he trod.
Mr. McLarty is survived by a wife and
little daughter, four brothers, J. IL, and
G. T., of Douglasville; J. A. of Chapel
Hill, and Dr. \V. M., of Atlanta. The?
sisters are: Mrs. Lola Burnett and M
Hattie Elies, of Hiram.
The funeral occurred at the Methodist
church Sunday morning, conducted hy
Rev. W. II. Clark, under the auspiceies
of the Masons- The funeral was one of
the largest seen here in years, atttesing
the high esteem in which the deceased
was held, and especially was this true
of the floral offerings, which were many
and beautiful.
Among the out-of-town relatives attend
ing the funeral were: Dr. \V. M. Mc
Larty and family, and Mr. Oscar Mc
Donald and daughter, of Atlanta; Mr.
J. R. Rich, of Hiram; Mr. Bovd Clouts,
of Brownsville; Mr. Taylor Brown and
Mr. Moody and wife, of Austell.
To dll the bereaved ones the sympathy
of our entire community is extended.
Peace be to the ashes of one of God’s
best and noblest men whose memory and
deeds will never be forgotten by those
who knew him best.
R. Hutcheson, Dr. J. F. Mr
Mr. Gordon Banks.
Several visiting ministers
tendance, and the presbyter
posed of the pastor. Rev. W
Dr. J. F. Purser, of Atlanta
Morgan, of Acworth; Rev
wards, of Buchanan, and Re
land, of Douglasville. Dr. Purser
preached the ordination sermon, and it
was a gem. Rev. Morgan was chosen
as moderator and delivered the catechism.
Rev. Edwards spoke of the relations of
the deacons to the church, and Dr. Purser
spoke of the relations of the church to the
deacons. The pastor offered the ordina
tion prayer. 'Fhe opening prayer was
offered by Rev. Gilland. It was indeed
a very interesting and instructive service.
•The First Baptist church now has a|
board of deacons numbering ten members,
and they are wide-awake business men,
and it is freely predicted that the church
will iliake rapid progress under the lead
ership of the pasor and his splendid of
ficial board.
On last Sunday afternoon a splendid
singing was held at the Baptist church.
Visiting lenders with their wives and
children were here from Villa Rica and
the Bethel community. Profs. Styles,
Harper, and Bagwell, of Villa Rica,
were lieVe, and Prof. Beall and King,
from Bethel were present. All these
leaders were heard during the afternoon,
as well as our local celebrities. Messrs.
Leathers, Brown, Banks and Edwards.
The blind Timmons boys, from Temple,
iwere also present and added much to the
Success of the occasion. Let us have
quite of. these community singings.
Miss Perkins
Tendered Party
iv was given Friday after
Justus Gower and Mis
the latter’s home, in com
s Verna Perkins, a popula
A pretty pa
noon by Mrs
Edith Dake a
pliment to Mi
bride-elect.
'Fhe drawing room and reception hall
were beautifully decorated with autumn
foliage, fruits and quanities of Halloween
symbols. At one end of the living room
punch was served by Mrs. Julian Arnold,
from a table festooned with bright au
tumn leaves.
At the conclusion of the games Miss
Ruth Selman presented Miss Perkins
with a beautiful table lamp and tapestry
cover, a gift from the 1). I). Club.
Mrs. Gower and Miss Dake were as
sisted in entertaining'their guests by Mrs.
J. L. Selman and Mrs. Z. T. Dake.
About 35 guests were present.
Will be Observed in
Douglasville With
Song Service
Progressive Club
Entertained
Fhe Men’s Progressive Club met with
Dr. F. M. Stewart Friday night, but
owing to the death of Mr. Charley Mc
Larty, the usual business session was sus
pended, and after enjoying a bountiful
repast, prepared by Mrs. Stewart, whose
reputation as a eontifsseur is unexcelled,
an adjournment was taken.
UTIIIA SPRINGS
Miss Annie Winn, from Wesleyan
college, spent the week-end at home.
Mrs. Robert Patterson will entertain
the Austell-Lithia Springs sewing club
on Thursday afernoon, with a roock
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Adamson and Mrs.
Henry Richardson attended the funeral
of their aunt, Mrs. E. M. Burks, at
Ellen wood, last week.
Miss Beatrice Thigpen went to her
home at Oconee, for the week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit Harper had with
them Sunday, Miss Alice Thomas, of
Atlanta. She gave a talk on Sunday
School work at the church in the after-
We are approaching the newest annU
versary on our calendar, and one we sin*
cerely wish every citizen of Douglasville
would join in celebrating. We refer to
“Armistice Day,” Nov. 11, and by cele- ■
brating we mean giving it the sacred
thought and consideration that generally
marks our day of Thanksgiving.
In fact, it would be only fitting and
proper if Americans would move their
date for observing Thanksgiving up to
November 11. For as we look back a
brief two years to the great event which
marked that day and brought to a close•
the greatest war that humanity has evef
kyiown, we see manifold reasons for
thanksgiving. We review the part played
by our own glorious nation, now looked
upon as the savior of civilization, and
we are proud. We see vast armies start
from the battlefields to their homes with
a song upon their lips, and we see mil
lions of outstretched arms of war-weary
mothers and hungry children outstretched
to greet them. We see the swords beaten
back into plowshares, and we see torn
nations singing at their work of wiping
away the scars of war. Truly it is a
time so inspiring as to make it as holy
ns a Sabbath, it is the real time for deep
and sincere thanksgiving.
Two brief years have passed since the
rumble of cannon died away and the
groans of many wounded were stilled.
America has v passed strong
mng the nations of the earth,
self to reconstruction and
helping hand to other na-
Through it
and secure a
devoting hi
holding out
niggling
rega
Let
No
ember
offer up a silent
and Mrs. George Croft, of Allan- .
ej'c guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. 1
Lois Mill
Honor Roll
North Georgia
. Conference
The Lois Mills
nicelv under the
school is progressing
able management of
Club in its various moods, etc., si
organization, was a rare treat,
clever impersonation of little Orph.
nie in costume, bv Mrs. C. V. V;
was very artistic. Highly enm
The
An-j f er ,
'Flic
ed
the readings bv Mesdai
and Tliad McKoy Mi
at her best in a liurnm
Mrs. A. W. McLarty
poem, a biographical
s Clyde Selman
Hutcheson was
j impersonation,
ive ar original
ketch of Mrs.
Peace., president of the club.
To the utter surprise of the president,
Mrs. J. S. Abercrombie-made her appear
ance in the guise of a witch laden with
baskets of beautiful gifts, which she most
fittingly presented to Mrs. Peace.
The hostess, assisted by her lovely
daughters and Mesdarnes Huffine and G.
T-. McLarty, then served most delightful
refreshments, consisting of punch and
sandwiches, the_ color scheme being well
carried out in every detail.
Many Cigarettes Consumed.
In 1868 not enough cigarettes were
■conmmied In the United States to be
subjected to the Internal revenue tax.
Today the population of the country,
male and female, Is burning up. 127,-
000,000 cigarettes every day, or 46.500,-
000.000 In a year. During the last
ten years the /vwwnmntlnn n? c* ga
rottes bus exceeded that of cigars.
on of the North Georgia Cf
the current year will meet
Memorial church, Atlanta, m
Miss Maude Herring and Misi
inc Geer, who are doing all
power to advance the children,
work is being crowned with su
present roll being the largest it
Kather-
iu tliei
ind the!
Wesleyan
Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Next Sunday will lie R-
Clark's last Sunday for this conference!
year. He will leave for conference next!
Tuesday. M. J. T. Duncan will also
attend the conference as a lay delegate
from the South Atranta district. 1
xt I lory of the school. The list I
j of pupils who have not m
I J during the month of October
lln
Roll
Charlie Simmons
Dies Suddenly
Mr. Charlie Simmons, a good and pro
gressive citizen of the Brownsville section,
died very suddenly Wednesday night.
He seemed in the best of health during
the day, hut after partaking of a hearty
supper and while sitting hy the fireside,
he suddenly dropped dead.
Mr. Simmons was 62 years old, and
leaves a wife, three children and many
relatives and friends to mourn his de-
The funeral and interment occurred at
Bethel Thursday, conducted by Rev. S
T. Gilland and Rev. Walden, a l.-ra„
crnw'l being present to witness the last
sail rites.
Robert Cole
Fay Brock
Lucius Grantham
Charlie Hill
Lois Hall
Ella Nunice
Dixie Shead
Joe Brown Palmer
Ella Shead
I.eeman White
Lowell White
Lewiston White
Pauline Strickland
Earnest Robbins
Essie Mae Chamber)
. Mamie Chambers
Henry Carver
Felton Dukes
Mildred Hestcrly
Floyd Hall
Howard Hughes
Mary Harper
Montine Presley
T on Rodgers
Taylor Webb
Winora White
CHARLEY RAGGETT
for
li tin* passing of Mr. Charles Bag-
nturday at the home of his tlnugli-
rs. W. J. Kilgore, near town, there
feeling of great sorrow among the
friends of this good and popular
Although it had been known for
me time that the end was approach
ing.
With genial, pie
magnetism that tlr
whom lie was thro
sorrow has been 1
that he will he no
and
intact, much
at the fact
1 his friends
Mr. Baggett
his death was
which he
his 88th year and
due to kidney trouble, of
long been a sufferer.
He is survived hy a widow and three
sons, W. A., of Atlanta, and Victor and
Sterling, of Douglasville; two daughters,
Mrs. W. J. Kilgore and Mrs. Joe Huey,
of Douglasville.
The funeral occurred at Chapel Hill
Sunday, where Mr. Baggett had been
bov-
folks at McDonough.
Shower for
Miss Perkins
The I). D. Club gave a miscelleanous
shower for Miss Verna Perkins at the
home of Miss Frankie Bridwell Wednes
day afternoon, Oct. 28.
Progressive rook and a contest “Game
of Hearts” were enjoyed, after which
a delicious ice course was served. Those
present were: Misses Verna Perkins,
Evelyn Abercrombie, Fay tie Boyd, Louise
Dijiican, Edith Duke, Eli Cleveland, Ruth
Selman, Katherine Geer, Gladys League,
Gladys Stewart Marjorie Upshaw and
Mesdarnes Polie Burton, Julian Arnold,
Floyd House, Jesse James, Frank Winn
and Justus Gower.
TROCHEE HATH COTTON
Rev. J.
the Ian
ducted In
Morgan,
the tribute of resp
ship had meant
beautiful floral r
affection and cs 1
ceased wa held.
“Uncle Charlie
vliich the de-
It is said that the trouble with cotton’-
is that peace lias not been made with
Germany; that wc have $100,000,00000
worth of poor grade cotton that only
German factories are prepared to use
and that she is unable to buy it frotn us
because she lacks the money to luiy with,
By all means, let’s make peace, “right
; quick.’’—Marietta Journal.
id deeds
ill
is gone, hut iiis faci
In* forgotten by thosi
vlio kn
Halloween
Carnival
LARGEST CORN CROP FORECAST
Washington, D. C.—'Fhe corn crop
promises to he the largest in the history
of tlir country, hy more than 90.000,000
bushels.
A yeald of 3,216,192,000 bushels, com
pared with the previous record produc
tion of 3,124.746,000 bushels in 1912, as
the forecast hy the department of agri
culture from a condition of 89.1 on Oct.
1st. 'Fhe yield would exceed that of last
year approximately 300,000.000 bushels.
Kansas Nebraska, and Missouri will con
tribute practically all the increase.
“Hmv you cun stand your wife’s
spending her time at club and suffrage
meetings heals me. If I were you I’d
tell her she should be home doing the
cooking ;•
if you would, if you
know \i 1,11,1 kind of a cook she is.”—
Fusion Trjiuscript.
I lie Halloween Carnival given by the
; music club of Douglasville High School
| Friday evening was enjoyed hy quite a
number of people, both young and old.
A very lovely and appropriate program
was rendered free, in which the song
“Little Orplin Annie,” was very prettily
sung, with gestures. Then came the
auction of the ghosts.
After the program the side-sljows,
which were very cleverly fixed in the
different rooms, afforded much ammuse-
merit for everybody. The show “For Men
Only" was much patronized. The Head
of Blubeard was certainly blood curdle-
ing enough for anybody. The small hoys
enjoyed trying to get the apples which
weirt in a tub of water and on a string.
'Fhe witc’i ’fortune teller vps temarkaUe
for her ability to nil the past, present
I in • future of your '*fe-
Everybody wen' home leprrting a w..n-
I derful time.
Badly Scaring Ladies
Whose Screams
Bluffed Him
Another of those occurrences which
tir men to blood heat and cause helpless
vomen to almost shrink in horror when
left alone, occur.-,
night between m
The scene was
D. Houseworth, >
delivery boy, plat
(I in Douglasville Mon-
dnight and dawn,
laid at the home of Dr.
rhen Sam Cain, a negro
tied and executed a bold
entrance into the home. He made his
entrance by placing a step-ladder up to
a window, and after lowering the top
sash and taking down the window shade,
which he carefully rolled up and set
aside, lie then entered the room of Misses
Hattie and Mary Houseworth. Ap
proaching the bed he touched Miss Hattie
slightly arousing her, and in a half stupor
she turned over, when she was again
arroused by the same touch, when she
arose and discovered the negro crouched
at the foot of the bed. I l.e lady gave a
scream when the negro made his quick-
exit out erf the window through which he
The screams of the girls brought Dr.
Houseworth to the room, whose first im
pulse was to turn on the light, hut was
surprised to find the bulb gone, which
was later found in a chair in the room,
where the negro had lain it.
Dr. Houseworth phoned for Sheriff
Baggett, who was "Johnny on the Spo.t’**
as he always is in such cases, and with
the assistance of Deputy Joe Harding and
Night Marshal John Arrington, started
on the trail of the negro. They trackfed
his hare feet from the Houseworth home
to the'colored school house, where he put
on his shoes, after which the party had
no trouble tracking him to his home,
where lie was found with his wet socks
on. He was arrested and landed in jail,
and also confessed his guilt to the officers.
Judge Irwin will lie asked to convene
the grand jury at an early date, it is
understood, when the culprit will he given
the full limit of the law governing such
cases.
Outside a hnd scare, the Misses House-
worth were not otherwise mistreated by
the midnight intruder.