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Monday, December'22, 1924. 1 GOV. WALKER Atlanta, Dec. 22.—Details of a meeting of business men from all parts of the state, scheduled to be held in Macon on January 15, were outlined Saturday in the office of Governor Clifford Walker by C. C. Thomas, secretary of the Griflin Chamber of Commerce, instigator of the movement. The purpose of. the meeting, said Mr. Thomas, is to study and analyze the question of “What Georgia needs.” Governor Walker will speak on “Law Enforcement. f* Governor Walker already has called a state-wide conference at Atlanta for law enforcement offi cers on the' subject of proper re spect for, and enforcement of, the law, for January 13. Owing to a typographical error by a stenographer in the gover- Spotless and Prim looking as it did when ab solutely new—is the skirt or garment sent" here to be dry n dry cleaned. cleahing If you to be have done, any send it here where it will w JljL be beautifully cleaned, the odorless way. Griffin Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. H Licensed Master Dry Cleaners yy COAL COAL COAL Why waste money buying the cheapest coal? We have best grade TENNESSEE JELLICO at a reasonable price. PEOPLES ICE COMPANY PHONE 287 i_r » • ?/* /•** ¥/ tj r / % aUv. iiri - i * c. w. 2_ 01 Ml 1 v_ ■45 1 // TT w] GIFTS OF HARDWARE Best Manifest the Christmas Spirit Because They Are Useful , and Always Welcome Get Your Pencil ........ Now- ’A ROASTERS Asa CASSEROLES PERCOLATORS ALUMINUM ROASTERS CAKE PLATES SALAD BOWLS Every kitchen si SANDWICH TRAYS .Yfi-oae. CARVING SETS of these nice Roasters, it is not MEAT CHOPPERS complete without one. SILVERWARE $ TEA POTS i: PYREX SETS ELECTRIC LAMPS CANDLESTICKS 9* $« SHOTGUNS HUNTING COATS © AIR RIFLES COASTER WAGONS EVERY CHILD CRAVES FANCY CHINA ROLLER SKATES 'tiliiy How easily satisfied when you get real good ones. Rubber or cy Steel Wheels—we have both load*. *'* $ **• ’ Phone 4 PERSONS-HAMMOND HDWE. CO. SEE OUR WINDOWS tVWCff ESTEP STORK nor’s office, this meeting: was an nounced in the press as for Jan uary 15. The governor stated, however, that if it was too late to correct the error, he would change the date of his conference, if neces sary, in order to avoid conflict. WILLIAM GREEN NAMED PRESIDENT OF LABOR New York, Dec. 22.—William Green was elected president of the American Federation of Labor by the executive council here Satur day afternoon. Upon Green’s election, James Duncan, the first vice president, at once resigned. A close associate of the late Samuel Gompers for 40 years, Duncan told his col leagues he felt entitled to the of fice himself because of seniority and long service. FAIR ENOUGH “My buddy went to church Sum day for the first time' in four years. «< How’d he get along? ft Not so good. When the guy came around for collection, Joe wanted to match him double or nothing. If . . ___ Atlanta, Dec. 22.—A. E. Sar tain, former warden at the United States penitentiary here, and L. J. Fletcher, former deputy warden, stod indicted Friday night on charges of soliciting and receiv ing bribes from Inmates of the penitentiary. They were held in new bonds of $5,000 each. $5,000. Sartain was charged with hav ing received from Chestley C. Tu ten, convicted of violating the pro hibition law, $5,000 for an appoint ment as chauffeur to Dr. A. F. Quillian, prison physician. Fletcher is accused of accepting a bribe of $5,000 from Emanual K. Kessler, known as M Goth am’s millionaire bootlegger,” for an appointment as assistant li brarian at the prison, which tne government charges is a “soft and easy job. t? The grand jury was in session practically all day during which time’ a number of prisoners, in cluding George Remus, known as ll the king of Bootleggers;” Kess ler, his partner^ -Morris Sweetgood and others were held in the ante room awaiting call. EXPERIMENT MRS. HATTIE WILSON Correspondent The many friends of Mrs. John Bryant, Jr., will be sorry to learn she is very ill at her home and wish for her a speedy recovery. Charley Bryant, who has been in Cleveland, Ohio, for some time, is home for the holidays -#ith his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant, Sr. The school here held itsT annual Christmas tree Friday. The tree was loaded with presents for the children and teachers. A good program was rendered and every body seemed to enjoy the occa sion. We are glad little Howard Park er was not seriously injured when he was struck by C. C. Imes’ car while crossing the Dixie High way at Experiment Friday. The accident was unavoidable and Mr. Imes deeply regretted it. HOSPITAL NOTES Mrs. J. J. Parham will leave Tuesday. R. L. Ritchey, operative case, is improving. Emmett Gresham, who was in jured in an automobile; accident Saturday morning, is doing nicely. Mrs. S. J. Bailey will leave for her home in Forsyth Tuesday. J. B. Crane, of Sunny Side, is improving. J. A. Wilson, who was injured in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon, is doing nicely. Wh en Yo u Feel a JEf fed Cold Com ine On\'~'<0 If X % \ A \ ~ Takc^\ v Laxative IBrom w Quinine tablets msm •£i to work ofif the cause and to fortify the of system Grip against Influ an attack or enza. A Safe and Proven Remedy. Price 30c. The box bears this signature j GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS REV. T. L SETTLE Rev. T. L. Settle, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd of Lexington, Ky., whose defense of the pari-mutuel betting won for him a $12,000 residence snd a $350,000 church. Tht gifts wars mads by grateful horsemen and the cam paign for the funds was conducted at the various racs tracks. GEORGIA LEADS IN STILLS AND LIQUOR SEIZED Washington, Dec. 22. — Either Georgia is one of the wettest states in the union or its dry offi cers are most energetic in pursuit of their duties, it is gathered from records of the fiscal year ending June 30, this year, Ijrhich shows that the state led all others in the number of stills, the amount of malt liquor seized, in the total value of property seized and de stroyed, and was high up on the list in other particulars. A grand total of 1,794,136 gal lons of malt liquors were appro priated by prohibition agents in the state during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924, and 1,472 stills were ferreted out by govern ment officers, while property seized and destroyed was valued at $437,- 660.46, it is shown in the records of the year laid before the house appropriations committee by J. E. Jones, assistant prohibition com missioner in charge of eneforcing the law. A lighthouse, whose elevation is 1,500 feet, has been constructed in France to guide airships. Indoor parks in buildings of steel and glass are advocated as all year recreation centers. A A WORTH-WHILE GIFT t A Subscription to p/ \ ’3 *X'. V THE m », xs7 . r ii NEWS ifi L HR A’ \v V.] or Let relative Santa enter on our the subacripfaton name of your bbok»r-^«iL friend ■ ideal Gift, a -constant reminder through if A \r\ out 1925 of your thoughtfulness. \ v r / > i A i % i /] m v r ■'Ik r i I ilMl «D VICTIM IN ATLANTA KILLING Atlanta, Dec. 22.—Samuel R. Turner, 32, manager of .the ladies’ department of the Fred S, Stewart Shoe company, died at Grady hos pital at 5:30 o’clock Sunday morn ing, the third victim of the tiny automatic pistol of Edward 0. Riordan, advertising manager, who ran amuck in the shoe store Fri day afternoon, killed Fred 8. Stewart, wounded Mr. Turner and E. Ed Maddux, manager of the junior department, and then took his own life. Physicians at Grady hospital re ported Sunday night that the con dition of Mr. Maddux, the fourth victim of the death campaign, was about the same as it was Sat urday and hope was expressed for his recovery, provided no compli cations *set in. Denies Riordan Charges. Mr. Maddux Sunday night em phatically denied the sensational charges made against him and Manager Turner in the Riordan death notes, contents of which became known Sunday. In the letters the^ slayer assert ed that he had detected these two men in dishonest dealings in the store and that as a result of thejr fear that he would expose them to Mr. Stewart, they had conspired to “bump him off. He claimed • PUT CREAM IN NOSE \ AND STOP CATARRH j A Tells How To Open Clogged Nos- i trils i and End Head-Colds. I I You feel fine in a few moments. Your cold in head or catarrh will be gone. Your clogged nostrils will open. The air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more dullness, headache; no hawking, snuffling, mucous discharges or dryness; no struggling for breath at nigbt. Tell your druggist you want a small bottle of Ely’s Cream Balm. Apply a little of this fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nostrils, let it penetrate through every air passage of the head; soothe and heal the swollen, inflamed mucous membrane, and relief comes in stantly. » It is just what every cold and catarrh sufferer needs. Don’t stay stuffed up and miserable.— (Adv.) that he had gone to the store to force the two men to confess to Mr. Stewart Funerals are Held. The funerals of the first two victims of the death carnival— Mr. Stewart and Mr. Riordan-— were held Sunday afternoon. TEACHERS OF LAMAR V FORM county unit. Barnesville, Dec. 22.—The La mar county unit of the Georgia Teachers’ Association has been formed here, following an address by Kyle T. Alfriend, dean of Bessie Tift College and secretary of the association, who explain ed the purposes at the organiza tion. The officers of the Lamar unit are Mrs. J. W. Reeves, Barnes ville, president; H. * F. Bell, Milner, vice president, and Mrs. F. E. Joy, Milner, secretary and treasurer. You Owe It To Yourself Eight hours sleep on a bed k\ that is SOFT, CLEAN V and WHOLESOME. Is your Mattress in good condition > If not, we can put it in the best of shape. It doesn't cost much. Call or write us for your health's sake. MAUNEY MATTRESS CO. ALL WORK GUARANTEED P. O. Box 324 Phone 938 Griffin,Gat. ■*» AAA A WHO’S YOUR BANKER? EVERY MAN, NO MATTER WHAT HIS INCOME IS, SHOULD HAVE ONE. Our Institution is fitted by Experience and Modem Equipment to handle YOUR Bank ing Business Satisfactorily. Savings department where you can accumu- ! late money for future use. Safety deposit boxes for guarding your valuables. MERCHANTS & PLANTERS BANK “THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME” “w. v » fl“ PL “Johnny! What do you mean by coming to school with your hair in such disgraceful < tion?" i "No comb, mum! •I “Can’t you use yourTather's comb?” “No hair, mum! » ' The Gift Recognized as the Choice of a Discriminating Taste. Pickering's FOR GIFTS ■