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■ == ■ ■ {COATS ss For this cold, bracing weather. In buying an Overcoat you want it to be handsome. A Man’s Coat with generous pro portions, Clean Cut Lines and the air of a Thoroughbred. We have thc|n. . $20 TO $45 Griffin Mercantile Company r PERSONAL NOTES Miss Virginia Boyd, who under went a successful operation for appendicitis at the Griffin Hos pital Thursday night, after suf fering an acute attack, was rest ing better Friday, Mrs. S. J. Bailey has returned to her home in Forsyth after a several week’s illness at the Grif fin hospital. * Miss Florence Rowe, of Athens, will be the guest of Miss Rosa Hnd Janes for the Leap Year dance at the Country Club Mon day night. Mrs. Pearl R. Beverly, her mother, Mrs. F, A. Reese, and two f young daughters, Mary Frances and Dorothy, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dallas on the Macon Road. They drove through from their home in Arcadia, Fla., in Mrs. Beverly's car. Miss Mathilda Upson, of Ath ens, arrived in Griffin Friday for a short visit to Miss Alice Searcy on South Hill street. Harold C. Cloud, of Atlanta, spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. William H. Beck. - 1 Mrs. Franklin Sibley spent Fri day in Atlanta with friends. : Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Phillips, Misses Margaret, Frances and Eleanor Phillips, of Philadelphia, who have been the guests of his sister, Mrs. T. J. Brooks, left Friday for Thomasville. Miss Margaret Phillips will return to A Real Mystery Story The Blue i Circle By Elizabeth Jordan Aathtref "Hm CM laths Minw” How would you fed if, after you had gone to bed and extinguished the light, a blue circle began to dance : about die and room you could find no explanation (or its appearance? Suppose there were added to this. ghostly noises and the sound of a heavy body beiag dragged along the hall, while an apidi arm bolding n dagger appeared above your nerve, wouldn’t it? It tested die nerve of Ren shaw, but be continued to occupy the room, although i die weird vuitation* occurred •very night, until he bad solved the mystery. One of Elizabeth Jordan’s Read It as a Serial in Tomorrow’s News Gridin for the masquerade ball December 31. Mrs. J. M. Matthews and 1. B. Mathews were quests of friends in Atlanta Friday. Marlin Spencer, David Settle and Taylor Buttrill Smith, of Jackson, motored to Griffin Wed nesday night for the dance at the Griffin Hotel. Miss Katherine Wolcott spent Christmas in Atlanta with her atnt, Mrs. Johnson. Miss Betty Lester, of Jackson, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. William H. Beck, Jr., and Miss Mary Alice Beck, on West Pop 9 lar street. Mrs. J. F. Baggett and Miss Nellie B. Baggett spent Friday in Atlanta with relatives. Miss Katherine Rogers, who has been ill at her home on South Eighth street, is improved. Charles Saunders, Jr., who has been spending several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Saunders, left Thursday night for Winfield, Kan., where he will re sume his evangelistic work. Mrs. Saunders and young son will re main for a longer visit with Grif fin relatives. Miss Iren Bellwood, of Gales burg, 111., will arrive Saturday night for a visit to Mrs. W, W. Norman and Miss Elizabeth Nor man on South Eighth street. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ellis, of Atlanta, spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. John Barringer, on South Hill street. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Walker and Miss Kathleen Walker, spent Christmas in McDonough with Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Carmich ael and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Lemon. Minor Wheaton motored to Barnesville Thursday afternoon to see friends. Miss Mary Peeples, who was to have arrived today to visit Miss Emily Boyd, has postponed her visit until December 31. Guilford Cannon, III, of Bra dentown, Fla., spent Wednesday afternoon in Griflin with 'friends on route from his home to Dalton to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Cannon, Jr. Miss Sara Randall was the guest of Miss Peachie Curry in Jackson Thursday night for the Christmas dance. Otis Barnes spent Christmas in Atlanta with his sister, Mrs. Johnson. William Searcy, III, of Atlanta, Spent Christmas in Griffin with his parents, Judge and Mrs. W. E. H. Searcy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hand spent Christmas in Thomaston with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Whittle. Miss Elizabeth Lowe, of Atlan a, will be the guest of Miss Douglas Montgomery for the holi lay festivities. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Crouch and Robert Otis, Jr., and Edward Smith Crouch spent Christmas day in Gay the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Estes. Miss Mildred Zorn, of Thomas ton, was expected to arrive Fri day afternoon for a short visit to her aunt, Mra. M. J. Ware, on Thirteenth street. Mr . 4fnd Mrs. George Leslie Wright, of Greenwood, Miss., an nounce the birth of a son. Mr. Wright is well-known here, hav. ing frequently visited Charlei Hammond. James T. Freeman is confined ti his home on South Hill street wit’i a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Crouch and Newton Crouch were 4 From a House Wife's Kitchen Diary m I I & It* 6X 330 Seasonal /? Sweets / MOCK PLUM PUDDING No matter how up-to-date we may try to be. there are times when old-fashioned dishes which have a special appeal work their way into the housewife's program. The old English fruit pudding is one of these favorites which now claims attention in the season of the changing years, Although it requires more work in the prepar ation than the average dessert, if tnado in, a good quantity It can be kept In a cool place for months and used as required. The following will make twelve to fourteen servings. Mix together, one pound cur rants, four cupfuls raislrm, one pound chopped suet, one pound brown sugar, one pound finely cut citron, lemon and orange peel, one pound peeled and chopped apples, two level cupfuls bread crumbs, five level teaspoonfuls baking powd er. two level cupfuls flour, one level teaspoonful salt, two table spoonfuls butter, ono level cupful broken nutmeats, two orange and two lemon rinds, grated, one table spoonful each of powdered cinna mon and ginger, seven eggs, well beaten and one cupful fruit juice. When all have been thoroughly blended, set aside for an hour In a cool place In an enameled ware saucepan, the porcelaln-llke sur face of which is Impervious and will not affect or be affected by the fruit acids in the mixture. Then steam in an enameled ware double boiler for four hours or more. The longer It Is steamed, the better the result- Serve with hard or liquid sauce and garnish with strips of citron and candled cherries. A DELIGHTFUL APRICOT PRUNE SOUFFLE Many children and older folks as well, often look askance at any dish containing prunes. But de spite the lack of interest they seem to inspire, there is no doubt as to their place in a healthful diet. The prune Is to many unappeal ing because of its color but it can well be used with other fruits which will tend to make it more appetizing, The upricot with which It blends so well, not only onhanceB Us flavor, but Us color and appearance as well. And a souffle of this combination should meet with the hearty approval of all the family. Place one half pound each of apricots and prunes In cold water. Soak over night and then cook them until soft, in an enameled ware saucepan, which because of Us procelaln-like surface, should always be used In cooking acid fruits. Remove the prune pits and mash through an enameled ware colander or strainer, Then inlx together, one pound sugar, one quart cold water, three quarters of a cupful corn starch, one half tea •poonful salt and the juice of one lemon. Cook In an enameled ware double boiler for twenty minutes gnd then add the apricot—prune the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry Estes in Gay for Christmas. Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Ware and young son, Jack Ware, spent Christmas with relatives in Thom ostod ♦ MrsrElma Pitts was the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. C. Grace, in Barnesville, for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Zach Respess spent Christmas in Macon with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Herndon and little Miss Rebecca Mitchell are spending the holidays with Mrs. Herndon’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Watson, making the trip in their car from Gulfport, Miss. Mrs. E. L. Rogers, Jr., and young daughter, Genie, of Atlanta, will arrive this afternoon for a visit to Mrs. Evans Mitchell and Mrs. E. L. Rogers. E. D. Fletcher motored to For syth Thursday and spent the eve ning with friends. Miss Henrietta Brewer is con flnod to her home on North Hill street with a severe cold. Jack Pounds, of Christiansburg, Va., arrived Wednesday night for GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS mixture and four egg whites beat en stiff. Turn into a well buttered enameled ware baking dish which is so chtna-like and dainty In ap pearance that it can be used as a serving dish. Bake in a slow oven for ten minutes, Serve with thin custard, if desired, using just the yolks of the eggs. KICK CRANBERRY CONSERVE There are all sorts of ways In which the piquant cranberry can be prepared and utilized. But for all its possibilities, it seldom gets beyond the stage of sauces and jellies. During this season the house wife likes to surprise the family with -something new and because the cranberry's bright red color will help toward making her table look attractive and inviting, she should certainly try cranberry con serve. It is really most delicious and will be worth the little addit ional trouble of preparation. Wash and pick over two quarts of cranberries. Place them in an enameled ware saucepan, the por celain-Uke surface of which will not be affected by the cranberries and other fruit acids used in the mixture. Add three Cups of water, bring to boiling point, and cook until the berries burst, Press through an enameled ware eolan-. der, then return the pulp to the saucepan, add three pounds of sugar, one pound seeded raisins, the grated rind and juice of one orange and one half pound chop ped. nutmeats. Simmer for twenty minutes and stir occasionally. If some Is to be preserved for future use, allow it to get cold be fore it is sealed in jars. REAL OLD-FASHIONED PUMPKIN PIE With other pies, the crust may be the trouble—but with pumpkin, the secret of success to In the fill ing. The best result for a firm pumpkin filling Is obtained by steaming. This eliminates most of the moisture which often makes the pie soggy, when other methods of preparation are employed. Peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Cut into small pieces and steam in an enameled ware double boiler which will preserve the delicate color and flavor of pumpkin. When soft, drain off any water that may have accumu lated* and press through an enamel ed ware colander. Beat two eggs thoroughly, add one half cupful brown sugar, one half teaspoonful salt, one half tcaspoon ful each of ground ginger and cin namon. Pour over this mixture one pint scalded milk and then add the pumpkin and stir until thoroughly blended. Turn into a pie plate, which has been lined with any kind of pastry you prefer. Bake for about three-quarters of an hour, having the oven hot for the first ten minutes, then reduc ing the heat for the remainder of the baking period. a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pounds, on North Hill street. Miss Velma Minter spent Thurs day with friends in Atlanta. Col. E. H. Wilkerson, who has been visiting relatives at Brooks and Griffin, has returned to his home in Macon. Mrs. R. S. Ison has gone to Mil ledgeville to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives. Kell Davis, of Birmingham, Ala., arrived in Griffin Christmas Day for a short-visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Davis, on North Thirteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Eubanks, Misses Merle and Caroline Eu banks and Wilbur, John and Ralph Eubanks attended a family re union in Locust Grove Christmas. Mrs. Eubanks and the Misses Eu banks remained over today with relatives, returning home tonight Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Colquitt and children and Mrs. W. H. Holmes and Miss Mattie Mae Moore spent Christmas in Barnesville with Mrs. G1 W. Moore. Miss Frances Wikle, of Atlanta, will be the guest of Miss Lucile V J f y~"T W *" ▼ V I<f " iy ..... y y Y y v ap tAM0 TODAY AND SATURDAY £fe V* II 3 , I Iph Zahar ar.d Jesse LUsky % !h(ti -mrl Mi / Vj I m r -i 1 J V m V m n> . & K£: Sag mwW IS f • m 3' \\ » m li &■ m FO / \ ’ % •y. — .ir „ t tv! \ \ w \ 4*1 L\V- IRVIN WI_LL7\T»® 1 -li A a If "The Covered V (Paramount you saw X Wagon" you must see the ii V (picture companion film by the same author. A super-picture of * • • * ‘ superthrills! »» s ADDED-FOX NEWS FILM PL A YERS ON TRAIL , AGAIN IN COVERED WAGON | g 1 -v V' -X i ;>X. :■ I i Xv .s * ■ J . .«• Si m m i m - Mm -x-x ijil k V % : $ m ■ x-v m X C;X W®, . jRjS I? •o# r '■k'. F I I i i - I OOKS like "The Covered Wagon" days, but it isn’t, al though the life was somewhat the same. In this case Lois Wilson and Er nest Torrence are on their way across the Texas plains behind the only living herd of long horn cattle and a collection of cowboys are trying to keep the animals from •tampeding. The story Is by Emerson Hough Flemister for the Christmas dance at the Country Club tonight,_______ Miss Nellie Calloway went to Atlanta Thursday night for the weddinng of her sistej - , Miss Mat tie Sue Calloway and Leonard Steel, which was solemnized at the home of another sister, Mrs. Lu ther Vinton. Mrs. Georgia Nunnally is the guest of relatives in Atlanta. Miss Thelma Miller spent Xmas with home folks at Woodland. Miss Henrietta Huff, of Atlanta, is the guest of Miss Caroline Joiner on West College street. Mr. and Mra. Leon Parham, of Atlanta, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Drew ry. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lee Mc Carty and two children, and Miss Mary Lena McCarty, of Doerun, Miss Beauford Shurley, Miss Pearlie Puckett, of Thomaston, —"North of 36. I It Is the tale of one of the historic cattle drives after the Civil War by which tlw Texas breeders reached the end of the railroad in Kansas. After rid ing across a river in the middle of the plunging herd, Miss Wilson In sisted that the pioneers of 1849 and the cattle raisers of 1867 didn’t have all the hardships. Re enacting the scenes for a Para mount picture is work just as thrilling. have returned home after a vsit to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McCarty. Robert M. Hall, of Macon, spent Christmas in Griffin with his sis ter, Mrs. Benjamin C. Murray. I bub k mu Stop drugging! Itub soothing, penetrating St. Jacobs Oil right J free from pain, soreness, stiff ness. In use for 65 years for rheu matism, neuralgia, lumbago, back ache, sprains. 26, 1924. into your sore, stiff aching joints, and relief , comes in stantly. St. Jacob's Oil a harmless rheumatism lini ment which never disappoints and can not bum the skin. Get a 35 cent bottle of St. Jac ob’s Oil at any drug store, and in a £ TO leas Has its Perils Injuries to his hand were worth $5,000 in the opinion of a man hurt on a roller coaster. This is merely one of endless cases where people demand cash for injuries, with or without just cause. Liability insurance is essential protection to prevent such losses. It not only pays the claims, if any, but it conducts the defense at no expense to you. You may have sudden need for this insurance and the service provided by this agency. Get it here, before the accident. Drake & Company sink \iSmmm 7 wnw J K« V« ii Insurance That Insures” NEW YEAR Now that the HARD TIMES incidental to the Presidential Election year are gone, and bus iness is restored to normal, why not start the New Year 1925 right by buying a home or a vacant lot ? A small payment down, with easy monthly installments will en able you to own your own home. Look into the future a bit and prepare for the rainy day, build a comfortable home for old age. Griffin Realty Co. W. G. Cartledge, Mgr. Griflin, Ga. it Insurance That Insure*”