Talbot COUNTY GA Newspaper Abstracts 1919 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Carla Miles milescng@juno.com http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/talbot/newspapers/1919.txt The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 3, 1919 Concerning our Soldier Boys Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Graham received a telegram Tuesday announcing the arrival of Sgt. Robt. in N.Y. He came over on a ship of convalescents, having had influenza. Sgt. John Paul Jones and Carl Matthews write that the 82nd Div. has moved up 500 miles, and is now at Bordeaux awaiting an early sail. Mr. Walter Lewis Perryman’s latest message was dated near Bordeaux. His Squadron is ready for the first available out-going ship. Lieut. Thomas H. McDowell has been visiting familiar scenes and renewing old associations in Memphis this week. Mr. Hershel V. Williams arrived in N.Y. last week. He was aboard the cruiser Montana, which sailed from Brest carrying 1, 497 troops, thirteen of which were Georgians. Messrs. Willard and Hubert Neal and Alf. Bussey of Waverly Hall, are among the Emory Unit home comers. Mr. Homer C. Jones came across on the transport Kroonland, landing at Newport News. He is with the Emory Unit. During the brief stop-over at Camp Stuart, a chow supper was given, in which Mr. Jones proved himself a chef of high degree. The Journal correspondent said he “made up real Ga. biscuits,” and that no woman in the State could give lessons to the four Georgia boys preparing that delectable meal. Sgt. Hamp Mahone recently figured in an entertainment in France. His many friends and admirers can well imagine how splendidly he acquitted himself. “Hamp” writes that the Talbotton New Era seems like a letter from home. Lieut. W.C. Douglas Wins French Scholarship Talbotton’s Young Physician Signally Honored - Awards Made According to Fitness and Merit A bit of overseas news of wide spread interest to the many friends is that Lieut. W.C. Douglass has been awarded a scholarship to the famous University of Lyons, France. These scholarships are in keeping with the plan to occupy profitably and pleasantly the time of American officers required to remain in France temporarily. The applicants are chosen for general fitness and merit. Hence the appointment is a distinct compliment conferred. Lieut. Douglass is the eldest son of Dr. J.B. Douglass. He is known and loved by many who will rejoice in his exceptional good fortune. Lyons is the second largest city in France; the opportunities there will be of incalcuable value to his future career, and an inestimable pleasure for present diversions. Lieut. Douglass has experienced severe hardships and trials during his stay overseas. He realized the true meaning of war, having been under fire the last two and a half months of the war, and in the bloodiest battles of the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He writes, however, that “Battles are the easiest part of war. It is the condition under which a fellow has to live, that makes it hard; then the long, weary marches when you think every step will be the last that can possibly be taken.” Ordination Services at Horeb Sunday Two Deacons Ordained at Morning Service - Dr. Harris Preached Impressive Sermon - Singing a Distinctive Feature of the Afternoon Horeb Baptist church, below Baldwinville, attracted one of the largest crowds known in the history of Talbot county last Sunday. People were there from the remotest parts of Taylor; over in Upson and extreme western portions of Talbot. The throng was conservatively estimated at one thousand people. Dr. Snider and Mr. Latham Waters were administered the sacred rites of deacon by a presbytery consisting of Revs. Marion Greer, pastor; J.H. Boswell, of Junction City and Dr. R.H. Harris, of Talbotton. The ordination sermon was delivered by Dr. Harris Texts were selected from last chapters of Matt. and Mark. The subject a divine command: “Go”. The message was considered an inspiration direct and powerful. Dinner was served on the grounds at the noon hour. This was abundant and delicious, having the elaborate appearance of a typical association feast. A song service was the feature of the afternoon. Prominent among local singers were, Messrs. S.S. Spear, Sam Stephens, J.H. Boswell and the three Fowler brothers. Mrs. Holloway presided at the organ. The welkin rang with the sound of song. Everybody felt the soul-stirring effect of the day’s uplifting influence.