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The Forsyth County News Vol. 10. No. 1. Season’s Greetings. We extend to the people of the county our thanks tor the kind patronage during the past year, which has been the most prosperous in the history of this bank, and wish tor all a Happy, Prosperous and Bountiful New Year. We stand ready, as we always have, to help the people in every way we can, and will be delighted to have them call on us when in need of banking services. Cordially Yours, FARMERS 8c MERCHANTS BANK Bank Elects Officers. At a meeting of the directors of the Bank of Camming held on January 10th, the following officers were elected for the com ing year: S. H. Allen, President, J. H, Hockenhull, Vice-Pres., T. J, Pirkle, Vice-Pres., K. A. Kemp, Cashier. Mr. Allen, the new President has been connected with the in stitution as cashier since its or ganization, and its success, to a greaj extent, has been due to his able financeering. Ma. Kemp, the newly elected cashier, has been assistant cash ier for several years, and will make the bank an efficient officer. Singleton-Wallis. Our old friend, Marvin Wallis, has proven to us beyond a doubt that ‘'Love is a tickling sensation that can not be scratched.” Although he has been drafted into ‘he army, and liable to be called to Ihe camps just any day, he hiked ’em up to South Caroli na Christmas day and he and Miss Vinnie Singleton were hap pily married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. E, Singletou. Here’s wishing them a long, h ppy and prosperous life. John Robbs Sold His Farm Mr. John Robbs, formerly'of this county, has sold the Webb farm which he bought down in Milton county for $5,600 to Bob Cagwelland Will Powell. Mr. Robbs dees not know ye where he will locate, but he wil likely move to South Georgia. Mrs, DeVore The many friends of D. w. De Vore. for many years clerk of the Hightower Baptist Associa tion, are deeply sympathizing with him in the death of his goodt wife, which occurred a few days ago at his home in Milton county, Her remains were interred in the Providence cemetery. Public Saie I will sell at the Shadburn fer ry, Jan, 23rd, the following prop erty to the highest bidder for cash Z horses, 2 hogs. 2 wagons, far ming tools, 1 good milk cow, 50 bushels of corn, household and kitchen furniture. Don’t fail to come or you will miss bargains, A. F. Parker, Engineer Coming According to a news item in the Alpharetta Free Press last w r eek, the State Highway Com mission will send their engineer into Milton county in a few days to look over the proposed high way from Roswell bridge to Cum ming, and possibly on toDahlon ega. The government is to help in the construction of this rosd and the Ordinaries of the counties of Milton and Forsvth will have in charge the financial end of the proposition. We would like very much to see this road constructed as it would give our people a first class high way to Atlanta. Motor Truck to Gleveland Orders were rceeived by the posmaster in Atlanto last Thurs day morning to advertise for bids for contracts for transportation of mail by motor trucks from At lanta through Roswell, Alpharet to, Curnming, Silver City, Duw sonville, Dahlonega to Cleveland. Applicants must be able to fur nish the bond required by the P. 0. department, and must file the bids in Washington before Janu ary 22nd and the contracts which will become effective February 15th of this year will continue to June 30th 1920. The establishment of this mo tor route would be the opening wedge of a government highway throug the finest section of the state, and which is without rail road facilities, Fifth Wheel Broke While driving his horse at an ‘association’ gate on route 7. on Tuesday of thi3 week the fifth wheel broke, turning the buggy over and giving the carrier, Tom Davis, a heavy bump on his smell ing apparatus. As we listened to Tom relate he story of the accident, some how or other, or somehow else, we couldn’t get our minds off oi that passage of scripture which reads, ‘‘Pride goeth before de struction and a haughty spirit be fore a fall,” No Services Sunday Owing to the cola weather and the fact that the church had no coal to warm up its members to enjoy a sermon, there was no ser vices at the Methodist church in town Sunday. There was no Sunday school at either of the churches. Sunshine in The Home, Power in The Life. New Advertisers Cumming Drug Store, W. A. Thalley and Gumming Garage have advertisements in this is sue to which your attention is in vited. All of these firms deserve and appreciate your patronage and you will do well to call on them when in need of anything in their respective lines. Don’t Wait If you want to take advantage of onr libera l offer to send the News and Daily and Sunday Con stitution at $4.50 the year, don’t wait until after Jan. 26th to give us your order. The Constitution advises us that the offer wiil pos itively be withdrawn on the 26th and we want you to havo this wonderful bargain it you want the papers. No Local Column This Week As the visiting seems to be a bout snowed under we omi our ocal columu this week. The change by leaving them out may make the paper look little better anyway. in the District Court of the U S Northern i?ist of Ga. as a court of Bankruptcy. In re: James Worley. Bankrupt, in Bankruptcy. The creditors of the debtor a bove named, a resident of Cum ming, county of Forsyth, said district are hereby notified that ;he was on Dec. 21, 1917, duly •adjudicated bankrupt, and the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of Referee at Lawrenceviile, Ga., Jan. 23rd, 1918, at 10 a m (E TANARUS) at which time the said creditors may at tend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said mteting. N. L. Hutchins, Referee in Bankruptcy, lawrenceviile Ga Jan. 10, 1918. Gin Notice. After Jan. 18th we will gin on Wednesday of each week only. Hooper Gin & Seed Cos. In the District Court of the U S Northern District of Ga. as a court of Bankruptcy. In re: John w, webb, Bankrupt. No. 6140, in Bankruptcy, A petition for discharge having been filed in conformity with law by above named bankrupt and the Court having ordered that the hearing upon said petition be had on Feb, 9th, 1918 at 10 oclock a. in., at the United States Dis trict Court room in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, notice is here by given to all creditors and oth er persons in interest to appear at said time and p'ace, and sh>>w cause, if any they have, w! the prayer of the bankrupt for D charge should not be grant.' . O. C, Fuller, Clerk, Rev. Brown to Fairview Notwithstanding the snow, ice and extreme bad weather, Rev. C. T. Brown went to Fairview in Jackson County to fill his ap oin ment Sunday, and says he had good congregation. There is no denying the f ; ct that a pastor loves his flock to brave such weather to go look af ter them, and it is equally true lhat the flock loves the pastor or they would not go through such weather to hear him preach. CUMMING, GA., JANUARY 18,1918. Notice. To our patrons; Please bear with us. we are doing all that is humanly possi ble to clear out the troubles brought about by the sleet storm we-hope to have all telephone lines both for town and country patrons on a working basis by the end of the week, or before. Southern Pell Tel. & Tel Cos., J- E. Puett, Manager. Curnming. Ga., 1-16-18, Owenby-Tanner The many friends of Miss Ev ver Owenby and Mr. Fred Tan ner will be glad to learn of their marriage which took place Nov, 29th, 1917, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. 1. Black. Mr. and Mr3. Tanner are mak ing, their horre in Atlanta where he is taking a course in de itist ry. X, X. Caught With The Goods B. P. Roper & Cos. have ju st re cfcivee a lot of sli htly used dress coats and overeouts for men and boys, and quality and price will surprise you. Don’t bay un jl U look them over. ad Tom Wants Some Fodaer Mr. T. F. DavD, carrier or rt. 7, wants to buy 500 bundles of good fodder. If you have it luok him up. If you want license to sell ex plosives call on Haynie Brooks, and lie’ll get ’em up for you. Notice To Teachers Teachers who have not receiv ed their Registers please call or sehd for same at once, A. C. Kennemore. Sup’t. Setting By Hand Our linotype got out of adjust ment this week and we could not. get it repaired on account of the wires to Atlanto being down and this accounts for the phper being short of news, Bear with us, and we’ll moke up for it in the future. Mr, Ed Kelley had the misfor une of breaking his arm Sunday while cranking an auto, Just as we go to press we learn that Mr. Clyde McDaniel died in Atianta Wednesday. He was a son of Esq, E. C, McDaniel, and has many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. Income Tax Agent Coming. An agent of the government wil be in Gumming from Janu ary 21st to 26th to assist our pr-ople in making out income tax returns, andto give them all information they may desire in reference to this tax. If you are a single man and your income exceeds SIOOO a year you are subject to the tax. Our government, however, shows more mercy to us old mar ried men, and lets ns off until our income exceeds S2OOO a year If you are subject to the tax call on the above dates and got the assitance of the agent in making out your return. ■> For Sale. I have a fine brood sow for ale at a reasonable price Cal! at once to see me. Ed C. Johnson, Cumrrng, Ga., route 5. To Our Friends And Patrons We wish to express to you our sincere appreciation for your business for the past year and assure you that we shall extend to you in the future ev ery accommodation andcourt esy consistent with Sound Banking Respectfully, BANK OF CUMMING. I T hank You Por your patronage during the past year, and will be deligeted to have you call on meioryOur needs m lire grocery line during the coming year. W, A. THALLY We Are Thankful To you for the liberal patronage given u;s during the vast gear, and wish for you a Happy and Prosperous New Year, You will find at all times an up-to-date line of Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery, Etc-, in our store, and we will appreciate a call when you need anything in our line. Respectfully, CUMMING DRUG STORE. GREETINGS )Ve extend our thanks to you for your past kind patronage , and wish for all of you a Prosyerous New Year. We now have associated with us Mr. Poss A. Carrujh, who will he delghted to put your car in excellent condition if you will him an opportunity. Respect fully, CUMMING GARAGE 75c per yeafl