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{“F‘zwgm, 5 WM; ”127,: re a 3552! gfl-{Emu Kay-‘afsmgzs [m ‘ 1, ‘ * » ‘< _ - r r ‘ v 5 ~ , w:'éx’awgg: 337%? sasfizéM _ ‘ -- ‘ " ‘._ ‘ ■ y*V ■ $ : All the modish colors in kid and fabric. IKi 50c to $3.50 Griffin Mercantile ' Company WE SHOW TODAY THE ; TOMORROW STYLES OF PERSONAL NOTES ■v. Mrs. Georgia Huff went to At lanta Monday to Attend the fu- 1 of her aunt, Mrs. Dora IJelk. r\-'f ' —-— Mwyjtv Jessie ,, Pearl « Rice has Miss re turned from Montezuma, after spending the week-end with Mrs. Charles Mills and Mrs. McKen s r _ Ur. and Mrs. R. D. Holt have returned to Decatur after a Short visit to Col and Mrs. Frederick Wilson. A jMiss Helen Harrold has return ! ef to her home in Macon after ^fending the week-end in Griffin f with Miss Mary Alice Beck on West Poplar street. Mrs. Elizabeth Huff Wilson has returned after a visit in Atlanta to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Huff. • R. H. Taliaferro, Beverly Rog ers and Frank Jones returned home Saturday night from Atlanta where they attended the G. M. A.-Newnan game Friday, the game between the Tech-Freshmen and an Atlanta prep team Satur day morning and the Tech-Ala bama game in the afternoon. Miss Martha Connell, of 131 Bell street, was carried to the Griffin hospital Monday morning for a tonsil operation. Harvey A. Mills has returned from South Georgia, where he spent several days on business. Last week’s Fort Valley Lead er-Tribune carried a picture of the Rev. Dr. J. E. Sammons, of Rome, formerly pastor of the First Baptist church in Griffin. Dr. Sammons is conducting revi val services in Fort Valley. Miss Emily Boyd returned Sun day from Atlanta after a short visit to her aunt, Mrs. J. W. V* i : i-<, 7 4*^ JUST RECEIVED New Shipment of a TOP COATS In the popular new Heather and Poudre shades. $1S - $30 Also Whipcords and Gaberdines NEWMAN’S. 1 CLOTHES 8HOP - 135 N. Hill St. Griffin, Ga. isi i. Mia* Boyd w»a the of friends for the perform of "Blossom Time" at the Theatre Friday night and the Tech-Alabama football at Grant Field Saturday af m Sen ton Bailey has returned after spending Saturday | and Sunday in Atlanta with Mr, and Mrs. Walter H. Beeks, Macon, have returned home spending a few days in Grif with his mother, Mrs. Walter Beeks, and his sister, Mrs. Jo D. Boyd, on Oak street. Miss Olivia Brown has returned to Atlanta after spending the week-end in Griffin with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown. Mrs. Green T. Todd returned home Sunday from New York City, where she visited Mrs. Royal Daniel, Jr,; from Washington, where she visited Mrs. E. H. Horne, and from Chevy Chase, Md., where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Turner Robinson. Jewell Bell spent Sunday in At lanta with friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mauney, of 222 West Taylor street, announce the birth of a son Monday morn ing. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Renfroe and young son, Fry, have returned to Atlanta after spending the week-end in Griffin with her mother, Mrs. Jessie Porter, or. Fifteenth street. James Anderson, Jr., has re turned td Gainesville, where he is attending Riyerside. Military Academy, after spending the week-end in Griffin with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ander son. W. T. West, Jr., and E. H. Ba ker, Jr., junior members of the of West, Baker and Co., of New York City, selling agents of the Rushton Mills, are visiting M. J. Daniel, on West* Poplar street. Mrs. J. G. Gunter has returned from Atlanta where she attended the regional convention of the Penn Mutual Company, of Phila delphia. Mrs.\J^. Alston and Miss Sweade Alston, who spent the week-end in Culloden with rela tives, have returned^ home. Mrs. Powell Groner and young son, Powell, Jr., of Larchmont, N. Y., are expected in Griffin the middle of the week for a visit to her mother, Mrs. Charles Wol cott, and her uncle, Edward C. Smith, in the Marian apartment. J. H. Smith, of Concord, spent Monday in Griffin on business. Mrs. Nan Judd, of Sunny Side, was shopping in Griffin Monday. Miss Clara Roebuck, of New nan, spent Sunday in Griffin with Miss Martha Watson, en route to Molena, where she is teaching school. Miss Nellie Calloway has re turned to her home after a short visit to Miss Velma Minter in Sunny Side. Mrs. C. Chapman,, of Orchard Hill, was shopping in Griffin Mon day. E. L. Raven, of Concord, made a business trip to Griffin Mon day. ; Mrs. W. L. Joiner and young granddaughter, of Dublin, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Join er and W. L. Joiner, Jr. on West College street. Mrs. J .H. Smith, of Concord, Monday shopping in Grif Mrs. Eva Malaier was among from Sunny Side shopping Griffin Monday. Miss Inez de Lais and George of Atlanta, spent Sun in Griffin with Mrs. T. H. grif fin daily news - I »......—........— Wynne and Mrs. Cozier Wynne on West Taylor street C. Chapman, of Orchard Hill, spent Monday in Griffin on bus iness. Mrs. E. L. Raven, of Concord, was shopping in Griffin stores Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Weldon and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Connel, in Hollon ville, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Sam Mangham will enter tain at the tea at the Country Club Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. A. C. Long; Jr., of Boga lousa, La., the guest of her moth er, Mrs. Fred L. Durkee. The Rev. James A. Drewry went to Colliers today to conduct fu neral service for Mrs. Thad Dris coll, aged resident of that section. The services were held this after noon at 2 o’clock. Brooks News The Fayette County Fair closed Saturday after being in session for three days. It was the bes fair ever held in this county. Th agricultural exhibits were ver fine. Y. Swanson & Sons won th first prize in agriculture. TT > •' exhibited something of everything that grew on their farm. , Woolsey Inman,* of Fayetteville, and Shake tage District made excellent show ings on agriculture. There was a large amount of very fancy hand made articles and many fin canned goods on exhibit also. The fair opened Thursday with Home Coming Day, which was largely attended. Senator W. J. Harris w f as there, mixing and mingling with his many friends in the county during the day. The fair was, largely attended both Friday and Saturday. Friday the stock, fowls and agri culture were judged and the prizes awarded. There was a large num ber of very fine live stock and fowls on exhibition and many prizes were awarded. Willard Bros. Shows of Cleveland, Ohio, furnished the attractions for the Midwaya. Fiddler John Carson, with other fiddlers of the county, furnished the music for the oc casion. House Burns. J. C. Gassaway, who lives be tween Brooks and Woolsey, had the misfortune to have his dwell ing house and all of its contents, ineluding between $400 and $500 in money, destroyed by fire Satur day morning about 10 o’clock. The cause of the fire is unknown as no one was at home at the time. One bale of cotton in the yard and two large wagons loaded with corn were burned, with no insur ance. O. W. Whatley Dies. 0. W. Whatley, formerly of Fayette county but who has been living in North Carolina for the last few months, died suddenly in Atlanta Friday afternoon on his way to Fayette county to visit his children. His body was sent to Fayetteville Saturday morning. Burial was in the Fayetteville cemetery Sunday at noon. Mr. Whatley was about 60 years of age and had lived in Fayette moat of his life. Besides his wife, he leaves several children and two brothers, J. P. and Ed Whatley, of Nyson, and one sister, Mrs. G. W. Cott, of Fayetteville, and a large number of friends to mourn his loss. Drought Broken. The drought of four weeks was broken here Sunday with a good rain and the farmers are now well up with their cotton and are mak ing preparations to sow a large number of acres in grain. Mrs. Bartow Jones and daugh ter, of near Birmingham, have been spending a few days at Brooks as the guest of Mrs. W. N. Stephens. North Carolina has the highest mountain p«aks east of the Rocies. There are no records to show that any human beings have been buried alive in the United States in the last 10 7^ “SECRETS/* NORMA TALMADGE*S GREATEST SUCCESS, HERE FOR TWO DAYS* jEtUN 4 Norma Talmadge’s greatest pic ture success, << Secrets, t* whicb opens a two days’ engagement at l.he Alamo today, was first produc :d in England as a stage play. It also enjoyed a long stage run in Nev* York and is now being played by the original New York company on the road. The story is laid in four dif-J lerent periods. It opens in Lon don in 1923, shifts to Wyoming, and the American West in 1870 hen to London the same year and as it was in 1888 and finishing again in 1923. Miss Talmadge j plays four different ages of wo manhood. Critics throughout the country have praised “Secrets” as her Pomona News Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Darsey .pent Monday in Atlanta. The Sewing Club meets with Mrs. J. F. Anderson Wednesday ■.fternoon. Mrs. Eddie Sutherland and Miss fatherland spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Mrs. C. R. Mitchell and Mrs. Lula Spangler were shopping in y*l. riffin Friday. Walter Binford, Jr., who is now -ocsted at Savannah, spent the ■veek-end with his mother, Mrs. W. B. Binford. Franklin Castile and Leroy Brown, of Griffin, spent Saturday with Bill Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. It. T. Patterson spent Saturday in Griffin. Mrs. B. F. Ogletree had as her guest for the week-end Mr. and Mrs. Herrill Autrey and lit tle daughter, Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Echlor Morris, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Goodrum and little son, Floyd. & Miss Margie Spangler attend ed the birthday party of Leroy Lynch in Griffin Saturday. The Sunbeam Club had an un usually interesting meeting Sat urday. Dr. Yarbrough, Rev. Betts and Mrs. Sibley, of Griffin, gave splendid talks, candy and cookies were served. There will be an other good program for next Sat urday. Williamson News Among those shopping in Griffin from here Friday were Mrs. W. L. Fillyaw, Tom Hammond, Misses Evelyn Wilson and Fannie Rey nolds. Mrs. Otis Rawls and little son visited relatives in Zebnlon Wed nesday. Mrs. R. H. McLucas attended the fair ‘ in Fayetteville one day the past week. Jessie Cole, who spent the past week with his sister, Mrs. Jim Seagraves, near Griffin, is at home. B. Y. P. U. Group No. 2 enter tained Group No. 1 at a social on Friday night at the home of Miss Thelma Gill. Among the visiting guests were Marvin Crowder of Zetella and Will Jones of near here. The evening was enjoyed by all. Jim Wilson made a business trip to Griffin Saturday. The P. T. A. met at the school auditorium Wednesday afternoon. Mr. McWorter is spending this week end at his home in East Point. Ben Ridley, of Zebulon, was in Williamson Friday. The P. T. A. will give a Hallo we’en party at Williamson high school auditorium Friday night, October 31, at 7:30 o’clock. In teresting side shows. Admission fee from one to ten cents. Sand wiches, peanuts, popcorn and home-made candy for sale. Every one cordially invited. Bring all your pennies and nickels and have a good time. ' Motorcycles with crates on the sidecars are being used to carry live stock to market in Wales. Registration fee on a small American car in England is $110. ♦ ■ • ‘ aw . y if 14 fyssJi ■:>y ■ ■■ mm 2 >'• — W,, ^’ "aV ’ ....... > i ■ > I W '' w. ; j * ................... . . lorm* Talmadde*^ Eud ene O'Brien M.secrett" greatest work. Eugene O’Brien her. ALL y. S. VESSELS Washington, Oct.- 27.-—(By As sociated' Press)—The navy kept . open ship” today, navy day, and the birthday of Theodore Roose velt. In every harbor ar.d at every naval establishment the public was invited to inspect the work ings of the arm of the sea de fense. In addition patriotic services were held at the various stations. Every effort is being put forth to give the people more intimate knowledge of the spirit and pur poses of this branch of the ser vice. LEW DOCKSTADER DIES IN NEW YORK New York, Oct. 27.—Lew Dock stader, famous minstrel and black face comedian, died yesterday at the home of his daught^ Mrs. Warren Palmer. Death resulted from a bone tumor in the left leg, suffered in a fall two years ago. He was 68 years old. 100 AMERICAN MARINES RUSHED TO PEKING Tienstin, Oct. 27.—(By the As sociated Jress.) — One hundred American marines landed at Taku this morning and left immediately for Peking. Rumors are circulating but there are no reliable news de velopments. at the capital. Average purchasing power of people of India is now only $10 a year. Bells are unknown to most na tive tribes in tropical countries. should not be “dosed." Treat them externally with— VICKS Ovmr IT CONSOLE-SETS We have them in the new Satin Glass in many shades and shapes to please all. The prices range from $2.50 to |20.00 the set. We have vases to match in sev eral shades. All make beautiful gifts for any occasion. >« See Our Windows PERS0NS-HAMM0ND HARDWARE CO. % PHONE 4 Monday, October 27,1924. ' t * y t t w ..........■Hi.......i.........m " t *r w ..... T " 'T "" y"HT ▼ * r T" T t m M ; tf-:. ;' • » riel's *>!'* .... ,V. TODAY and TOMORROW 3 m A. A play of love’s m springtime, summer, autumn, winter. A play of hearts—of the * glory of love’s sacri- Uri fice, of the beauty of LiC its fulfillment. You’ll oe happier for seeing it; <mu ll kr.ow life so much better. 03 JOS. M. SCHENCK * presents --y % i ( L# % f & ;* 7w» ■ fill I \ W The Secrets of a Wife— Love’s little mysteries; lovers’ confidences; moments of beautiful wooing; hours of confession when the wife of twenty years hears the things she’s dreaded most. How she takes thajn and makes of them [fl the things that bring true love If, again makes this THE drama to < Y~ see.. / -t'W: Directed by /. 4 y ?s FRANK BORZAGE % t A jixAt TfotkUmcl Attraction i Extra—Fox News Pennsylvania collects the great est amount in auto registration fees and taxes. Users of radio receiving sets in South Africa must pay a license fee of $9.75 a year. FIRE Insurance, Life Insur ance, Auto, Steam Boiler, Fly Wheel, Tornado, Property Damage, Public Liability and all kindred lines of INSURANCE. In fact, if you need insur ance protection of any kind, consult us. Our years of experience and good old line companies are at your service. Phone 83 Griffin Realty Co. W. G. CARTLEDGE, Mgr. 116 E. Solomon St. Griffin, Ga aiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimimiiiiMittfHiMiitHiiiutiiiiiiimiiiitfmiNmitiiminmtmiunitmn *1 iVf T o If YOUR Property ^ Burns If you should suddenly lose your pr ope rt y through fire, your fire insurance policy would be the most important thing in the world to you. It might stand between you and ruin. Look well, therefore, to the agency which handles your in surance. Select men who know their business. Who can be de pended upon to give you proper protection ? Call us up today. It may .save you loss tomorrow. Drake & Company ( J HU! V f vpy*) WK 'see 1 S. G. BAILEY 114 E. Salomon St. Real Estate and Insurance FOR SALE Three choice lots on South Hill street. The attractive Royster home, South I2th street. FOR RENT Offices, 114 West Solomon street. Will improve to suit tenant. S. G. BAILEY Real Estate & Insurance Phones: Office 2 Res. 1