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PERSONAL NOTES
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William Searcy, III, who is
working in Atlanta, spent the
week-end in Griffin with his par
ents, Judge and Mrs. W. E. H.
, Jr,
Solon brukenmiller and his
guest, Hugh Thomas, of Macon,
spent Sunday in Atlanta with
friends. i »
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John Brewer has returned to
Atlanta, where he is attending
Georgia Tech, after spending the
week-end in Griffin with his moth
er, Mrs. Butler Walker, on North
Hill street.
Msr. Robert F. Strickland re
turned home Saturday night from
Battle Creek, Mich., where she
has been spending several weeks
at Battle Creek Sanitarium.
Mrs. Joseph D. Boyd spent
Monday in Atlanta with friends.
Miss Edith Tucker, who is tak
ing a business course ip Atlanta,
and making her home with Miss
Alice Baker, spent the week-end
with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.
L. Tucker.
« Kiss Nora Walker and J. A.
Stewart, both of Griffin, were
quietly married Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock at the office
ef the Rev. J. A. Dr#wry, on
Broad street.
Mrs. Betty Yarbrough, of Tam
pa, Fla., is the guest of her niece,
and nephew, the Rev. and Mrs.
O. K. Cull, on West Poplar street.
Lawson Johnson has returned to
Atlanta, where he is attending
Georgia Tech, after spending the
week-end in Griffin with his
mother, Mrs. Mobley Johnson.
Miss Elizabeth Norman is ill at
her home on South Eighth street.
J. B. Futral, who has been
bookkeeper for the News for the
past two months, has accepted a
position with the Griffin Hard
ware company and entered upon
his duties there today.
Colonel and Mrs. James M.
Kimbrough, Jr., and James Kim
brough, III, motored to Macon
Sunday and spent the day with
Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Small. Mr.
and Mrs. Klmbrpugh, Sr„ of Ham
ilton, were also guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Small.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas,
-Lewis Thomas, Jr., and Mrs. Vic
tor Brown motored to Atlanta
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. John Henry Crouch, New
ton Crouch, Mrs. Jewell Bell and
Newton Bell spent Saturday in
Atlanta.
Mrs. Fred Leister, of Macon,
arrived Sunday for a visit to Mrs.
David T. Bussey, on North Hill
street.
'Mrs. Clarence Smith and young
son, Billy, returned to their home
in Atlanta Sunday after a week’s
visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. F. Williams, on West Poplar
street.
C. C. Saunders, Jr., evangelistic
pianist, who has been engaged in
revival services in Arkansas for
some time, will spend the holidays
here with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs, C. d. Saunders. The meet
ing that he has ‘recently been
engaged in at North Little Rock
closed Sunday, aruThe' ieft imme
diately for his old home. '
Mrs. R. H. Aikln, teacher of
the Rehoboth school, and the pa
trons of the school are giving a
benefit box supper Wednesday
evening. The public is cordial
ly invited and their patronage will
be appreciated.
Mrs. L. W. Goddard has gone
to Knoxville, Tenn., to visit Mrs.
Annie Randall Stewart.
Mrs. M. D. Burnett, of Har
alson, spent Monday shopping in
Griffin.
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Miss Nellie Callaway was the
guest of Mrs. W. A. Fields in
McDonough Sunday,
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Scogin, of
Birmingham, Ala., announce the
birth of a son December 15, who
has been named Thomas Edward.
Mrs. Scogin was formerly Miss
Mildred Doe, of Griffin.
Mrs. Richard Drake, Jr., and
young daughter, Lucia, visited
friends in Atlanta Monday.
Corey Gordy, of Barnesville,
spent Sunday with Miss Valley
Rhodes on Fifteenth street.
.C. N. Harris, of Milner, made a
trip to Griffin Monday.
Dr. and Mrs. M. F. Carson,. Mrs.
Wood, of Poughkeepsie,
Y., Miss Mary Mills, and
Carson motored to At
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Colquitt and
spent Sunday with rela
near Griffin.
C. N. Harris, of Milner, mi
business trip to Griffin Monday.
Mrs. J. F. Baggett spent Mon
with relatives in Atlanta,
Miss Henrietta Goddard, who
been the gueat of her sister,
Miss Etienne Goddard, at
of her uncle, S. B. Sswtell,
several weeks, returned to' her
home in Waynesboro Monday
Robin Tilney, of East Otauge,
N. J., arrived in Griffin Monday
to visit his aunt and uncle, ME
and Mrs. Wilbur Barnes, m the
Macon Road. I i
Z. G. Burnett, of Haralson,
made a business trip to Griffin
Monday.
Miss Thelma Miller spent Sun
day afternoon in Barnesville with
friends.
Mrs. N. A. Anderson, of Sa
vannah, is visiting Mr. and Mrs.
J. T. Waldrup, on South Sixth
street.
The Young Woman’s Circle of
the First Methodist church will
meet Wednesday afternoon at 3
o’clock with Mrs. Ed Scales on
East Broad street.
Miss Netty Addy, of Haralson,
was shopping in Griffin Mopday.
Harry Rogers, who is attending
school at Emory University, in
Atlanta, will arrive in Griffin
Thursday to spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr, and Mrn.
H. Rogers, on South Eighth
street.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry , Brooks and
daughter, Erin, of Senoia, spent
Sunday in Griffin with Br. and
Mrs. R. E. Brooks.
Mr. and Mr*. George Lecky, of
Sydney, Ohio, are visiting their
aunt, Mrs. C. J. L. Henderson,
on South Sixth street.
Mrs. W. T. Newman, of nfcar
Molena, is ill at the home of her
son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
i. H, Newman, on West Solomon
street.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Plowden
and young son and daughter will
spend the Christmas season with
relatives in South Carolina.
Miss Josephinjy Haywood, of
Barnesville, spent Saturday and
Sunday in Griffin with her aunt,
Mrs. E, T. Moore, on Fifteenth
street.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet Tuesday afternoon at
three o’clock with Mrs. Frank
Pittman, on South Hill street.
T. L, Rhodes, of Barnesville,
spent Sunday in Griffin with
Mrs. E. T. Moore.
James Bedenbaugh spent the
week-end in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Jack Shell and daughters,
Hallie, Elizabeth and Virginia, of
Senoia, spent Sunday with her
aunt, Mrs. C. R. Wilson, on Ex
periment street.
Pomona News
Mrs. L. B. Garr, of. Gray’s
Crossing, spent several days last
week with her daughter, Mrs.
Jesse Manley. «fj
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wilson,
Hampton, were guests of R. J
Manley Sunday.
Allen Cull spent Sunday with
Robert Ritchey.
Mr. antf Mrs. B. F. Ogletree,
Mr. and Mss. Charles Duke, Mrs.
R. C. Patterson motored to At
lanta Saturday and Bpent the day
with Mrs. J. 0. Mitchell.
Mrs. Mollie Griffin, Mrs. Annie
Griffin, Frank Griffin and Guy Kil
gore spent several days recently
in Perry, Ga.
The Sunbeam 1 Class has dis
banded for the winter.
A Christmas tree and program
will be held here, the date to be
sanounced later.
Mrs. Eddie Sutherland is visit
ing her son, C. S. Mitchell, at
Pfcllacoose, Ga.
R. Daniel, who has a potation
with the Opelika Manufacturing
company, Opelika,, is home for
the holidays.
Mrs. W. L. Nutt spent the week
end with her daughter, Mrs. L. L.
Whittaker, Atlanta
The Sewing Club will meet with
Mrs .Daniel this week
Mrs. J. J. Goodnmt is a guest
of her sister, Eckfcr Morris, in
Griffin.
Mrs. LuliP Stone was shopping
in Griffin Tuesday.
j Movie Notes )
THREE BIG PICTURES
HERE THIS WEEK
Manager Freeman, of the Ala
mo, has announced three big pic
tures for his next attractions.
The first is the James Cruze
production, “Merton of the Mov
ies,” the screen picturization of
the famous stage success which
ran for one year in New Yt»k.
Glenn Hunter, who played the lead
in the stage play, stars in the
screen production. The original
story was by Harry Leon Wilson,
in the Saturday Evening Post, and
the stage play by George Kauf
man and Marc Connelly. It is the
story of a country boy who crash
ed the gates of Hollywood and
whose “acting” provides the rich
est comedy imaginable.
“The Story Without a Name."
Wednesday the Alamo attrac
tion will be the $5,000 cash title
contest film, “The Story Without
a Nnme,” Arthur Stringer’s great
RIFFIN DAILY NEWS
r EAST GRIFFIN 1
MISS ESTELLE GRUBBS
Correspondent a
The .funeral of little Lueile
Moore, who died at the home of
her parents, at Experiment Fri
day, was held at the East Griffin
cemetery Sunday at 10 o’clock.
Rev. C. B, Jones had charge of the
services at the grave.
Sunday was regular preaching
day at the East Griffin Baptist
church. A large number attended.
A special offering was taken up
for the orphan’s home at .f Hape
ville. /
Miss Elsie Mae Moore spent
the week-end with her sister, Mrs.
H. \"#>•' T. Jones, ’CJ' East *&*''\'* Broad !&%■ ’/•
on street.
Miss Margaret Grubbs is ill with
mumps.
J. L. Tingle, of High Falls^ vis
ited his children, Mr. and Mrs. J.
B. Treadwell, Friday. ,
Mrs. W. A. Brooks motored to
Atlanta Friday and spent tne day
shopping.
A most enjoyable occasion Sun
day was a birthday dinner 'given
in honor of Mrs. Hattie Campbell,
celebrating her 67th birthday. The
affair was kept a secret from Mrs.
Campbell. All of her children and
grand children and great grand
children gathered at the family
residence Sunday, bringing the din
ner and many nice and useful
presents. , A happy day was spent
and many good wishes extended
and all hope Mrs. Campbell will
have many more happy birthdays.
Those present and invited were:
, Mrs. C. E. Beasley and daugh
ter, Grace, from Experiment; Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Bates, of Brooks;
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Shefford and
daughter,* Marion, of Atlanta; Mr.
^nd Mrs. R. M. Byard and son,
Fred, Mrs. Vera Jackson and
daughter, Remaldia, Mr. and Mrft
V. V. Kittrell and children, Mr.
and Mrs. M. Campbell and daugh
ters, of Hampton; Mr. and Mrs.
3. A. Wilson and children, of At
lanta; Mr. and Mrs. J. •<*. Bowles
and children, of Atlanta; Mr. John
C. Campbell, of Atlanta; Mn and
Mrs. H. B. Pitts and Mr. and
Mrs. Clifford Grubbs. Total pres
ent 48.
THE WORST OF IT
‘T hate running into debt.”
“WhyV
“Because I am continually run
ning into my creditors."
Sadi® story. Antonio Moreno and
Agnes Ayers are featured.
The Fast Set.”
Thursday the’ film will be “The |
Fast Set,” a William de Mille pro
duction with Betty Compson,
Adolph Menjou, Elliott Dexter and
Zazu Pitts. It w a society story
with a social -butterfly theme,
flashing Broadway 4s Its back
ground;, with it* idle rich, color
and sophisticate*.
A railroad bridge with a span
of 137 feet was put in the place
of an old one wilhn 24 hours in
England recently- *
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Reward Notices
Bring Back
No Money
POSTING notices for reward!
after your money has been
stolen will fail to replenish
your pocket-book.
If you have messengers carry
ing funds you should be in
sured against hold-up.
HOLD-UP INSURANCE
yrill provide you with indem
nity to cover loss you may suf
fer if agents are held up and
robbed.
It pays to carry insurance '
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Drake & Company
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Barnesville News
Miss Edna Murphy, who teaches
at Manchester, spent the week-end
at home.
Mrs. L. F. Lewis has returned
from a pleasant visit to her sis
ter in Manchester.
Mrs. Sid Stearns, of Milner, was
in. the city Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Whittle, of
Thomastom were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. M. A. Bush Wednesday.
Misses Maggie and Mattie Dan
iel, of The Rock, were in the city
Saturday shopping.
The many friends of Miss Jes
sie Collier, daughter of 3. C. Col
lier, will be delighted to know
she will return from Chicago De
cember 19, where she has been
studying voice at the Lyceum Arts
Conservatory.
Miss Evelyn Matt, who is teach
ing at Yatesville, spent the week
end at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Earl King
announce the birth of a son, De
cember 12.
Chaffin Burnette has returned
from a visit to his uncle, S. T.
Chaffin, at Macon.
Miss Cora Mass has returned
from a visit to Atlanta.
Mrs. Annie Kate Sauley, of
Unionviile, was in Barnesville Sat
urday shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright Stocks, of
Cochran, are spending some time
with relatives.
Mrs. F. S. Cannon, of Atlanta,
will arrive Monday to spend the
holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Clifford Dobbs, of Marietta,
will arrive Monday to spend a
while with her brother, W- H.
Hahr.
W. H. Hahr spent the week in
Atlanta.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
1,000 BUSHELS
High grade cotton seed for
planting, pure Wannamaker
Cleveland variety seed saved from
white cotton only; no frost bites.
Ginned *on our own private gins
under my personal supervision.
Prices unsacked at gin at Bir
die, Ga., $1.25 per busheL
In sacks, F. O. B. Griffin, Ga.,
$1.50' bushel. A few Over-the
Top at same prices.
J. E. ELDER.
607 South Hill Street,
Griffin, G'a.
VACANT LOTS
Among the vacant lots wt.
for sale are—
2 on South Hill Street
1 on West Taylor Street
2 on West Broad S tr eet
2 on West Poplar street
3 on East Poplar Street
6 on Meriwether street.
2 on Lane Street
2 oar East College Street
2 on S. 14th Street
1 on S. 16th Street
6 on L Chapel Street
,1 on West Tinsley Street
Several in EASTBRQOK
Many more in different parts
the city.
Stop paying rent Bfay a lot
aadThaBM you own HOME.
Griffin Realty Go.
W. 6. CARTLEDGBt Mgr.
116 E. Solomon St.
OUR CHRISTMAS CLUB % if
Is a simple, effective way of
teaching the children to save.
i They will enjoy coming to the P 6
Bank each week with their \
deposit. III rtfr' '1 l\
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Help them acquire the thrift
habit, and next Christmas they ©* II
will receive a nice check.
The Small Deposits Will Not Be Missed.
Look, Mother. What f
JOIN TODAY Got From the Bank,
Griffin Banking Company
Griffin's Oldest Bank
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Monday, . December 15, 1924.
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TODAY
II1*1 AND
"Let* <of * Tomorrow ' '
. 'a afeaumr.j
u MERTON OF THE MOVIES ;
A James Cruze Production
mm * Starring
GLENN HUNTER
with
Viola Dana
G lenn hOnter, the original "Merton" of the famous
stage hit, in the even better screen version. A corking
comedy-drama of a movie-struck country youth and his ad
ventures in Hollywood. Made by the “Covered Wagon"
director. The original of all stories of Holly-wood-behind-the
scenes.
If you're one of the seventeen million people who read
the story or saw the play, you won t need coaxing to see the
picture.
If you’re not, take a tip and get acquainted with laughable,
loveable "Merton” and his fun-filled career.
ADDED—FOX NEWS
2 Big Hits—COMING —2 Big Hits
Wednesday
The 1 .
Big $5,000 Title Picture
V'
u THE STORY WITHOUT A NAME
, with
ANTONIO MORENO and AGNES AYRES
Thursday and Friday
William De Mille's Scintillating Comedy
ti THE FAST SET M
with
BETTY COMPSON, ADOLPH MENJOU, ELLIOTT
DEXTER and ZAZU PITTS
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SPORTING GOODS
fir XMAS •fen
Foot Basket Balk Balk mi
Volley Balk Santa’s
Tennis Racquets Hints
Baseball Goods I Bicycles
0 Velocipedes
! D 1 Kiddy Kars
I Coaster Wagons
1 See-Saws
fi $ Rock-A-Tots
• Child’s Auto
Wheelbarrows
Hay Wagons
Skates
Air Rifles
Toy
Phonographs
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DON’T BUY BEFORE YOU SEE MY UNE!
J.R. MESSER
128 S. Hill Street
PHONE 90