The Soperton news. (Soperton, Ga) 1914-2020, February 13, 1919, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextSmits VOL. 5 SUPERIOR GOURI NEXT WEEK First Three Days Devoted to Civil Business. Criminal Cases Will be Taken Up Thursday. The regular February Term Treutlen Superior Court will convene next Monday and will continue for the week. The first duue days of the week will be devoted to civil cases appearing on the docket. The criminal docket will be taken up Thursday morning and all criminal cases will be tn or der for trial pn that day. All witnesses summoned to appear at this term will be expected to be on hand. It. is expected that Ida Lou Joyce and Ed Latimore, who were bound over to the Supe rior Court for the murder of Sid Reeves, will he indicted by the grand jury, and if so, it is pro bable that this case will come up for trial. This is the only murder cas io be tried at the February term. Warden Parker Suffering From Blood Poisoning. Friends of Warden T. J. Par ker, i egret to know that he is confined to his home suffering "iihacase of blood poisoning in his hand We trust that no se ions conseauences will result and that he will soon be back on his job. Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up SyMem Th-Old Standard general strengthenina tonic, CR< >VE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out HV !->ria,enriches th-blood,and buildenjHAe sys tem. A true touic. For adults and chlltrS. 50c How Many Years Do Your Plows Last? The average life of plows is about ten years. A plow cor rectly designed nrd made of high-grade materials should give much longer service if kept under cover when not in use. The principal reason why plows are consigned to the junk pile after a few years’ use is that they have lost their original shape. Once n plow loses its correct shape it is dnacult to put on new wearing parts. 3, hen you get new parts on, they don’t fit snugly., Tcur plow is out of balance, rendering satisfactory plowing dr^icuTt, end making harder work for you and your team. The Chilled Plow with the A- ’r ^1 Lock that Locks B. F o Avery & Sons Challed Plows will not lose their original shape no matter how long they are used. •*Tlie Lock That Locks”—found only on the Avery—holds moldboard, share and landside in a vise-!ik« grip that never lets go. New wearing parts can be put on with ease and lit closely. Both handles are straight—or dinary stock handles can be attached without straining. Let the next chilled plow you buy be a B. F. Avery. It will give you more years of satisfactory sei vice. C. A. SUMNER “THE MIRACLE MAN” FINE Paramount - Artcraft Picture Tells Great Story A most absorbing story is un folded in the new Paramount Artcraft picture, “The Miracle Man,’’ which will be the attract ion at the City Auditorium in Vidalia Feb. 16 and 17. This picture, which was adap ed from G?o M. Cohan’s striking Broad way success by ti e same name, is declared to be one of the real ly great screen dramas of mod ern times. The original story was written by Frank L. Pack rd. The plot of “The Miracle Man” deals with the moral trans formation of a gang of New York crooks under the benefi cent influence of a deaf and, blind patriarch, who is a healer of proven powers. Coming to ■ ; him originally with the idea of | ’making money cut of his gift, I these four products©! the metro pclis‘slums are made n ir cu lously to realize dwir better selves. Thomas Meighan, Eli-j nor Fair, Betty Compscn, and other screen players of unusual ability interpret the fascinating story in a manner drat leaves nothing to be deslicd. COURT NOTICE The criminal docket of Treut len Superior Court February Term will be taken up Thurs day morning Feb. 19th. All principals and witnesses in crim inal cases will please be on hand Thursday morning. W. A. Wooten, Solicitor-General Oconee Circuit John D. Durden •I Attorney-at-Law Real Estate Bought and Sold Special attention given to farm loans Office in Mishoe Bldg SOPERTON, GA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1919 Taxes Must Be Paid by Mar. 1 Notice is hereby given that all adva orem taxes due the town of Soperton must be paid by March Ist 1920- After that date fifas will be issued and cost ad ded. Delinquents please call at the Clerk’s office in Bank of Soperton building. 1. H. Hall Sr., Clerk. We the undersigned do agree to sell gasoline for cash, begin ning Monday, Feb. 16, 1920: Soperton Hardware Co. Fisher & Cullens W. R. Cromartie F. C. Wade C. A. Sumner Tax Receiver’s First Round I will be at the following places for the put pose of receiv ing slate and county taxes. Soperton: court week, Feb. 15 to 21. Orland: Feb. 23, 10 to 12 a. m. Rosemont: Feb. 23, 2 to 4 p. m. Barnhill’s store: Feb. 24, 12 to 2 p. m. Lothair: Feb. 24, 2 to 4 p. m. Zaidee: Feb. 25, 2 to 4 p. m. Orianna: Feb. 26, 10 to 12 a. m. Blackville: Feb. 26, 2to 4p. in. Phillips’ store: Feb. 27, 10 to 12 a. m. Gillis Springs: Feb. 27, 2to 4 p. m. ^operton: Feb. 28, 10 to 4. J. E. Tharpe, T. R., T. C. DR. (HAS. W. MCANALLY SOPERTON, GA. Phone—Office 95; Residence 46 G * THE UNIVERSAL CAR / Announcement! To People Who Want to Buy Ford Cars Our territory having been changed, we now have all of Treutlen County and Montgomery north-east of M. D. & S. including Tarrytown and Kibbee Militia Districts. Will be glad to take your order. Not many orders on file now. FISHER & CULLENS Soperton, Ga. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC DENTIST Gillis Springs News. A large crowd enjoyed an old time candy pulling at Mr George Gillis’ Saturday night. Misses Laura and Kate Gillis attended church at .Soperton Sunday. Mr and Mrs Daniel Davis and family visited relative; at Metter Sunday. Mr Tom Peeples made a busi ness trip t<> Jacksonville, Fla last week. Mr and Mrs Ben Smith of Sav annah spent the week end with Mr and Mis Tom Peeples. Mr John Hayslip and Miss Leia Gillis were married Sun day. Their friends wish them much success. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF SOPERTON At close of business Dec. 2nd, 1919 as called for by the State Bank Examinw RESOURCES Loansand Discounts $241,145.57 Bldg, and Fixtures 20,000.00 Advanced on cotton ,55,752.12 L’. S. Bonds 6c W. S. S. 27,420.34 Cash in vault and due from other banks 314,804.87 Total $659,122.80 N. L. GILLIS, SR., President J. E. HALL, V. Pres, and Cashier J. B. O’CONNER, V. Pres. I 11, HALL, JR. Asst. Cashier “Safety First, Then Promptness and Efficiency” Depository for United States, State, County and City SOPERTON, GEORGIA LIABILITIES Capital Slock $ 25,000.04 Surplus and Profits 38,395.24 Dividends due 21.04 TOTAL DEPOSITS 595,703.5! Total $659,122.84 OFFICERS: Mrs Sarah Gillis and family spent Sunday with rUah\W near Lexsy. We know two certain you< men no) a thousand miles [k* Gillis Springs that sure were dh appointed Sunday p m. Come and be with us Friday night. The school will enter tain you with their program and we know you will enjoy the oj|r ters. Bill Nail Mass Meeting Called A meeting will be held in t^ law offides of Col. N. L. Gil^k next Monday night to disco* the building of a hotel in be#- erton Every citizen of the town is urged to be present * this meeting. NO. 40