The Prattville Progress from Prattville, Alabama • 1

Pi rat Autauga County Must feed Herself-7 Do Your-iBlt! Raise What You Eat. Help? Win the. Battle--Plant A Larger Food men Vol XXX 2 Prattville, Autauga AlabamaTfrursday, January 3 1918 By The Progress Printing Co. IN MEMOARIM NITRATEOFSODA LJ TT vT 711 a. home.

near. Midway I LB i fiier OOFS 8 When Your Boy Is Called to tKe Colors, When the First American Batteries Roar, When the Stars'and Stripes 'Go dver the Top' When the Cables Begin to Flash and the Wires Chattering their Messages You'll Want To Know Where Your Farmers of Autauga county who want to buy nitrate of soda which the Government is offering for sale to. farmers at cost, should send in their applications at once. File your application with any member of the following Committee: Allen Northington and E. Thomas, Prattville; W.

Thompson, Autaugaville; G. A. Pattillo, Billingsley, and A. T. Rudder, Mar-bury.

This committee has been appointed to assist' in securing nitrate of soda for the farmers of this county. Each member of the committee has been furnished a supply of application blanks and a copy of circular No. 78 which gives in detail all the information with references to how farmers may buy the nitrate of soda. Every farmer in the county has the privilege of applying for this nitrate and we expect to put forth great efforts in getting all that is applied for. However, per ton plus freight from port is very high and no one should apply for more than his actual needs call for.

It is evry easy to run the cost of production of any fS Nt urn aiMwyu'ii-f it" a i U- Between the jg! Battle Front For Reference 1 Need One Patriotic Americans Ev erywhere TT Stfbf ALL JOWNS AND FORTIFIED CITIES VERY CLEARLY DESIGNATED, SO THAT WHEN THE FIGHTING YOUC PUT PUT YOUR FINGER DOWN AND SAY OUR BOYS ARE HERE! THEY HAVE ADVANCED TO THIS CITY! THEY ARE ENCIRCLING THIS HILL! HERE IS WHERE THEY WERE THROWN BACK AND "HERE 'IS WHERE THEY WENT FORWARD WITH DOUBLE FORCE" THE GREAT DRIVE ON THE WESTERN FRONT MAY SOON BEGIN AND THEN OUR AMERICAN BOYS WILL BE IN THE THICKEST OF THE FIGHT. nie-hti December 20, about Ivelve o'clock, the sweet and gen ie spirit or Mrs. ranees morn-lon Jordan was wafted to the treat Beyond'. Laid to rest in the church yard in Midway on that rst bright moning of the New ear Thus her soul young as the 'ear, and just as bright and joy-us, 'had winged its way to the rms of Jesus, to rest there safe vermore. Mrs.

Jordon was born at Elberton Albert in May of 1838 and the daughter of Reuben and rtildred Cleveland" Thornton. Wherr quite a child she moved ith her Barents to Talbottom, Ga. ind to Bullock county (then arbour). where she was mar led to William C. Jordan February 4, 1856.

She was. a niece of the lamented" Reuben and Elizabeth Maxwell, who also', came from El berton, Georgia, and later moved Alexander City, Alabama. Mrs. fordan united with the Baptist ihurch at the early age of eleven ears. For-sixty-two years, this couple ave journeyed the pathway of ife twelve, -years this coming Vahrnnrv 14f.li flinpp t.hpv op.lphrft- ed their goldenwedding.

No love lier or more beautiful could she pave been as a bride, than on this her bouquet of golden mttercups fully typifying the reined gold of her nature. No need say Jier "life's work well done," or that life is known wherever er- name is heard. A young wife during the times of the 'sixties, hers was he hard part to stay at home, (to fcare for the little ones and. the slaves entrusted to their care and vait oh! so patiently and prayerfully for news of the husband and father at the front, battling, so pravely for the right. Hers still he harder part when the flood ide of war in passing had swept away, -wealth' and comfort, to do the "menial tasks never known before -still to care for her children, se to their comforts and help even the necessities of life, jfever a murmur, nevera complaint pass her lips, but ever a sweet mile and serene countenance, ihowing her high Ropes, and'her Treat trust in her saviour and" her rod.

Living in the country you would her life was circumscribed the four walls of her home but light of that life was radiated wherever her name has been heard md is glorified by her Christian daughters, and manly sons each "of whom rise up to "call her blessed. Blest indeed was she to have these children, to care for her jo lovingly and tenderly all her fife, especially in failing health. They were still by her side when jthe death angel wafted the breath from her feeble body. Of a large family six children are left to fmourn her loss Mrs. J.

P. Wood land Messrs. Carey and Curry Jor-Idan of Troy, Messra. W. E.

and JPitt Jordon of Midway, and Mrs. B. Gresham of Prattville; a Inumber of grandchildren and great' and one bro ther, Mr. Reuben Thornton ot iof Three Notch. Ala.

Her pall i bearers were her four sons and itwo grandsons, William B. Jordan find Early Thornton ot Wnnrllnnrl fin. TVip Honorarv nail hearers were Major P. Wood of W- Gresham, Prattville. William T.

Smith, Woodland, G. Hitchcock, Midway; V. Wood. Jr Trov: Jno. W.

McLaneyi Kndalusia; Geo. Mclaney, Birm ingham; Algy G. Jordon, wood-and, i Her friends arer numberless. She ivas noble, in thought and purpose, mint in hoar iinrirht in life, flren- fcrous and self-sacrificing in all fher deeds, sublime in her meek and 'devotional service for husband and childrei. She loved God and served friends and foes alike.

Her' life Jvas a her death was a Ivictory. To the bereaved ones, isvmnat.hvtHn tVio nnrnpr on vier I long journey of we can only Inn. 1 1 oojr one is caning mm wi.u u- stretchedarms to come up higher and "See the Kingdom of Day" as she is seeing Him' "By death come's life, -oss pnmpQ oBn The joy for, the tear, the peace for the Two Friends. Thev above is a beautiful tribute taken from the Alabama Baptist. The dedeased was the another ef Mrs.xB.

W. Gresham of our tdwn. I- FOR SALE 120 acres of land near Jones, in Autauga county, can be bouirht chean. Small cash pay ment, balance on time at 7-' per cent interost. Write to M.

This Map and The Progress Beginning February 15th. Bov 2 THIS, MAP Shows Battle Fields and the Boundaries of the Battlefront Set in Colors So that the Whole Field of War Will Lie Before Von Like a Book WHY WE ARE FIGHTING H' you don't know why we are righting Let the seas out there explain. There's a place in the Atlantic jfliat will never lose its stain, And a liner on the bottom With a great hole in its gut Where the eels are mounting baby bones And nameless horrors glut. If you want to know why we are France will point you to the West, Where the bayonets of Germany Are hacking at -her breast; Where a thousand lovely villages Are marked with blood and flame, And the gentlest of her lassies, boiled and broken, walk in shame. If you want to know why we are fighting, Belgium has a tale to tell, How the Kaiser's cultured" legions Came to do the work of hell.

Let her horde of starving children, Let maltreated children show; Look upon her desolation, Ask her women and' you'll know 1 Chicago Herald On last Friday night a meeting was held in the office of J. H. Lewis to consider the possibility of or ganizing a Baraca class in the BaptistSunday School, and it was unanimously agreed that thjs class should be organized It was later decided, to meet again" next Sunday morning at 9.30 in the regular Baraca room in' the Hew annex of the church for the purpose of completing the oganization of this class. This movement means great deal to Prattville and all young men desiring to take part in this work ae eanesty requested to be-at this meeting- to assist in the organization and to come in as chartetr members. PENSION LIST; AUTAUGA COUNTY by 1915 Acts of Legislature.

crop too high by excessive and careless use of high priced fertili zers. See the member of the nitrate committee nearest you not later than Monday, February 4th and leave your application with him. You. will be 'advised later what other steps to take. W.

D. BARTON, County Agent. Our town council recently raised the license on our two pool rooms from $25 to $100 per table. This was done to close them. It was known that the license was pro- hibitive.

It was done principally because it was rurnored that betting was carried on -by those who played. This may have been true in part. The Progress does not doubt it. We have heard some of our farmers stand on the streets and bet on the amount of the next cotton crop, bet on the war, bet on the elections and bet on many 'other uncertainties. The Editor of the Progress has never enjoyed a game of pool in Prattville or elsewhere and may never, but he.

believes it to be an innocent amusement where there are no nets, uur town snouid have some amusements. Human nature demands it. We should not die. entirely here. And then again, those operating the pool rooms had paid their county and state li cense a year in advance and had rented the buildings in advance.

It is not quite fair to them. Many of the young men have gone to the war and reduced the patronage of the pool rooms. It is not a lucrative business at present. May. the town council endeavor to cut out any betting and reduce the license.

It will give a little more life to our town. The Progress man has sometimes visited our pool rooms and has seen no evi dences of betting. The Paragon Theatre, Prattville's moving picture show closed last Monday night. The wap tax and other taxes are too much for the moving picture shows in the small towns. As a consequence of the war 'moving picture houses in such towns as Greenville, Eufaula, Ev ergreen and Uzark are closing.

The city tax in Prattville is $25 per annum; the county and state tax is $25; and the internal revenue tax is $20. The war tax amounts to about $25 per month in Prattville. As many of the boys the best -patrons have enlisted there is little profit left. The closing of the Paragon theatre takes from town Mrs. M.

E. Crump, Miss Bessie Crump, Miss Nina Underwood, and Robert and Ira Underwood. They left this week for Birmingham where they will make their future home. They have been connected with the moving picture show here for three and one half years and during that time have made many friends who regret their departure. Stomach Troubles If you have trouble1 with your stomach you should try Chamberlains So many have been restored to health by the use of these tablets and their cost.is so cents, that it is.

Two Alabama i men at Camp Wneeler, Eugene Battery and Joe Artillery Supply Company, were run down by an automobile in Macon Monday. English died in a short while ater being struck." Cpllin was seriously injured. One Year for $1.50 Mary E. Hick. Verbena.

James Mines, Haynes. T. G. Hines, l'rattvillc. Mrs.

E. J. Billing-sley. S. L.

Holion, Hnoth. Henry D. Holmes, Statosville. Mrs. M.

E. Holloman, Prattville. B. W. Hopper, Mt.

Creek. J. H. Howard, Mulberry. Mrs.

M. E. Howard, Billingsley. W. J.

Huitt, Prattville. M. A. Hull, De.itsville. Mrs.

A. J. Johnson, Mt. Creek. J.

A. Jacks, Deatsville. Fannie P. Booth. Mrs.

J. H. Montt mery D. M. Jones, Billingsley.

J. T. Jones, Mulberry. Mrs. M.

G. Jone, Vida. S. J. Jones, Autaugaville.

Mr. S. R. Jones, Prattville. Wm.

A. Jones, Lula Judy, Elmore. Mi's. M. J.

Kelly, Montgomery. Mary V. King, Booth. Mrs. A.

Knight, Prattville. Mrs. Sarah E. Langford, Prattville. Mrs.

E. M. Little, Montgomery. Mrs. F.

Longcrier, Jones. Mrs. Julia C. Love, Statesville. v.

John Luther, Prattville. Mrs. J. W. Mathews, Prattville.

W. D. Meek, Prattville. Mrs. Mary Mims, Prattville.

W. F. Mims, Prattville. Emma J. Mitchell, Julia V.

Moncrief, Prattville. Mrs. M. Moon, Birmingham I. A.

Mooney, Benton. Mrs. John Moore, Billingsley, Mrs: S. A. Mt.

Creek. Mrs. J. Motley, Autaugaville. Emma P.

Myrick, Cattie Prattville. Mrs. N. J. McCreary, Prattville'.

L. McBridc, Prattville, James M. McKinney, Jones. Nancy E. McKinney, Billingsley.

Mrs. P. M. McCord, Prattville. Mrs.

M. J. McDonald, Prattville. Mrs. E.

Y. McMorris, Prattville. M. Deatsville. Published RAISE MORE LIVESTOCK Editor Progress, On account of the scarcity of feed and the many depressed conditions both in the United States and in Europe, many thousands of cattle, sheep and hogs are being put on the market and we find on referring to the U.

S. statistics that we are today short of more than twenty eight milion cattle, fifty four millions sheep, and thirty-two million hogs. With these facts before us you can see that it is shortsightedness on the part of stock Raisers in Alabama to continue selling pur breeding. stck. In lieu thereof, we should be increasing our herds, enlarging our- pastures, and get ting ready for the much higher prices that are sure to come.

I have tried continuously for the last few years to encourage the further growing of hogs and caj tleand it has been with 'much difficulty that I have Convinced many stock raisers in this county to this effect. For yourlinforma-tion I am glad to statejthat we are shipping from the Prattville Stock, Farm each month from $1500 to $2000 worth of pigsy shipping into all the Southern states, and we can see the demand is growing heavier each day. I hope that this short bit of information will be encouraging to the breeders of this county and they will all prepare to take advantage of the great opportunity that awaits them. C.E. THOMAS, i NEW' HOG AND CATTLE FARM Mr.

F. Stock of Ohio, has recently purchased of Judge C. Thomas a farm lying one mile and a half northwest of Prattville. On it he expects- to raise registered Hampshire hogs and Holstein cat: tie. Mr.

Stock is a thorough business man and we are very glad to have men of his energy and business qualifications, come, into this section. Uanuary 1st, 1918. Names: Post Offices: T. J. Adams, Booth.

Mrs. S. E. Allen, Prattville. Mrs.

Mary E. Anderson, Pratt-ville Mrs. P. P. Armstrong-, Prattville.

Mrs. Martha F. Apperson, Billingsley. Mrs. Nancy Athey, Ramer.

Mrs. W. Autaugaville. Mrs. S.

A. Blackman, Mt. Creek. Mrs. Emily Bailey, Deatsville.

J. Winslow. Mrs. L. C.

Body, Prattville. D. Booth, Prattville. Josephine Buckner, Prattville Burns, Prattville. John C.

Butler, Billingsley. Mrs. Si C. Chambliss, Deatsville. John R.

Caldwell, Minter. J. N. Cantety, Prattville. J.

J. Clark, Mt, Creek. Mrs. W. P.

Clark, Autaugaville. Mrs. B. J. Carter, Prattville.

Mrs Ella Carter, Prattville. Mrs. Olivia B. Carter, Autaugaville, Mrs. Susan C.

Caver! Billingsley. W. J. Coker, 'Prattville. Mrs.

Martha M. Cole, Billingsley. Fannie L. Cloud Prattville. Mrs.

Julia A. Co, Jones. M. A. Cox, Prattville.

Matilda Darden, Mt. Creek. Mrs. Minnie Dawson. Prattville, Noah C.

Dees, Haynes. "Mrs. Edny Derahjus, Booth. Mrs. P.

Derauus, Birmingham A. Douglas, Prattville. Mrs. P. A.

Durden, Billingsley. Elizabeth Evan's, Deatsville. Mrs. M. Garthright, Prattville.

Mrs. S. H. tilenn, Prattville. Harriet Gibbons, Prattville; Mrs.

A. Gibbons Prattville. Mrs. A. Gissendanner, Booth.

Mrs. A. C. Goolsby, Prattville. Mrs.

J. M. Guy, Prattville. B. T.

Hall, Booth. 1 J. D. Hall, Mt. Creek.

Amelia Henry, Vida. Amanda J. Hester, Nancy-M. Nelson, Prattville. Martha Oates, Mt.

Creek. Elizabeth Overstreet, Billingsley Mrs. T. A. Overstreet, Billingsley II.

P. Owens, Deatsville. John F. Posey, Prattville. Matha A.

Mrs. J. W. Reese, Verbena. Laura E.

Reed, Jones. J. D. Rice, Prattville. Mattie E.

Rowlen, Prattville. Lola Roy, Prattville. Louisa Roy, Deatsville. Mrs. M.

Ross, Freemont. J. M. Scarbrough, Jones. Mary A.

Sherrill, Plantersville.i Mrs. Edward Seamon, Deatsville. J. J. L.

Stewart, Duncanville. A. J. Simmons, Prattville. Mrs.

C. Smithevman, Montgomery W. Spigner, Plantersville. Mrs. Emma Scott, Prattville.

Mrs. Cornelia Sewell, Booth. Mary E. Stoudenmire, Autaugaville. Mary E.

Summerlin, Burnsville. Mrs. S. Prattville. Robert Traywick, Haynes.

E. W. Thomas, Prattville. Mrs. M.

P. Thomas, Jones. Albert Thompson, Prattville. W. N.

Thompson, Prattville. J. SI Tunnell, Prattville. W. T.

Turner, Billingsley. Rebecca P. Tyrus, Birmingham. Fannie A. Wadsworth, Mt; Creek John Wainwrigh't, Mt.

Creek, Mrs. M. E. Wamble, Mt. Mrs.

R. Ward, William Billingsey. Mrs. M. Wilson Mrs.

M. E. Wilson (2) Mt. Creek Mrs. JT.

A. Wingard, Eclectic. W. J. Wright, Vida.

i. u. o. wvingston, udge of i roDate, hereby, certify that' the foregoing is a true' and "correct copy of the Confederate Pension Autauga County, LIVINGSTON. Judge of Probate, HOWARD, Selma, j31-4t LOSS OF TEXT IN GUTTER I.