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Vol. 10. No. 10. A Safe Place FOR YOUR MONEY IS IN THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK. Do not carry your money in your pock et where you are liable to lose it, or in your home where thieves are lively to break in and steal it, but deposit i; in the Farmers & Merchants Bank where it will be absolutely safe and is insured a gainst loss. Let safety be the first consid eration. Get the banking habit-You’ll like it. SAFE, SOUND, CONSERVATIVE Clean - Strong - Progressive, FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. R. T. Shadburn spent a few days last week in Atlanta. Rev. F. T. Wills preached at Alpharetta Sunday. Col. H. L. Patterson was in Jasper on business Monday. Miss Fannie Harrison has re turned from Atlanta Mr. C. B. Otwell was in At lanta on business Saturday. Your attention is called to change in ad of G. W. Heard. Mr. Thad Pickett of Atlanta spent Sunday with Mr. J. R. Echols and family. Miss Vivian Shirley spent the week-end with home-folks at Ocee. Miss Stella Douglas spent the week-end with her mother in Norcross. Mr. J. IL Burruss of Camp Wheeler spent the week-end with his father on route 4. Miss Molly Kemp spent a few days last week with Mrs. Dora Brooks in Atlanta. Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Mash burn were in Atlanta last Thurs day. Rev. C. T. Brown filled his appointment at Fairview in Franklin county Sunday. We regret to learn that Miss Lila Otwell is very sick, but hope she will soon recover. Mrs. Olen Merritt and child ren have returned from a visit to relatives at Plainfield, Ga. The little child of Mr. Virgil Bettis was carried to Atlanta for an operaton last week, and is doing niecly at present. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dodd of, Norcross and Mr. and Mrs.' Wesley Mashburn of Atlanta were visitors in towm Sunday. I A little infant of Mr. and Mrs J. E. Barnett of route C died Sunday and was buried at Pleasant View' Monday. We are requested to announ ce that there will be a singing at Friendship Thursday night of this week to practice in the new books. Henry Hurt says to tell the people that those who do not return their property to the Re ceiver will be double taxed as the law directs. Cumming post office has sold about fifteen hundred dollars worth of thrift stamps. These stamps learn the children that there is something to spend money for besides candy and baseballs. Buford was visited by a very disastrous fire Sunday morning The fire originated in a restau rant and burned the buildings between the hotel and Presby terian church. The Forsyth County News See change in ad of Cumming Garage this week. Dawson Superior Court con venes next Monday morning. Mr. Olen Merritt spent first of the week in South Georgia. Saturday is the last day to g< t the New3 and daily for $4 50. Col. J. P, Fowler is in Illinois on business. Mr. D. P. Moorhead of Texas is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sal lie Tatum. Mr. B. P. Roper of Cuoa has a good two horse crop for rent. See him at once. Mr. L. B. Edwards of Atlan ta has been spending several days with his parents at Cuba. Mr. W. R. Stovall sends us his renewal for the paper and says he is too busy farming to come to town. The Tax Receiver will be in his office at the Court house Saturday to take your tax re turn. Call and see him. We regret to learn of the ill ness of Mrs. Joel Webb, and trust she will soon be able to be out again. Messrs J. E. Puett, W. S. Davenport and Geo. W. Bram-, blett have been appointed Reg- ? istrars of the county Rev. J. W. Gober filled his appointment at the Methodist church in town Sunday at elev en and at night. Mrs. Laura Wright and little child have returned to their home in Atlanta after a few weeks visit to relatives here. The farmers are hauling a good deal of guano nowadays, and are busy getting ready for! a good crop. The friends and relatives of Mr. J. J. Bruton of Smyrna, will be glad to know that he is con-j valescing after an operation at| St Joseph’s Infirmary in Atlanta The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Shadburn was carried to Atlanta last week for an operation. We hope the little girl will soon be restored to health. The public is invited to meet the Teachers at the court house here Saturday at 2 o’clock. F,v erybody make arrangements 1o come and be with them. No jury was drawn for the August term of court. The re visors will revise the box in August and the jury will be drawn then. Dr. W. E. Lipscomb and fam ily and Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Hock enhull left Saturday for New Orleans, where the two physi cians will take a post graduate course. Sunshine in The Nome, Rower InT He Life February Honor Roll. Primer. Floy Harris Onnie Owens Mae Pruitt Oma Pruitt Wansleigh Tatum A\ J. Barrett Gladston Henderson Clay Hughes Ralph Pirkle Edna Hughes Ruby D. Martin Rubye O,Kelley ■Eva Poole Irene Redd Silink Seabolt First Grade. Marvin Barrett Frank Davis Truman Harris Neeman Hughes Carl Kennemore Weldon Pirkle Clement Redd Mamie Allen Ruth Day Margarett Groover Etha Hendrix Azalee Owens Ophia Owens Fay Pirkle Nellie K. Wallace Essie Vernon Second Grade. Broughton Lowery Julian Otwell Chas. Poole Junius Roberts Egbert Wallace Faye Allen Marguerite Fisher Grace N. Hodkenhull Harriet S. Harris e Mae Hughes Ruby Kennemore Mattie L. Redd Cora M. Shadburn Allene Wolfe WANTED: A good second hand Ford car 1917 model. I will pay cash for same. E. D. Vaughan, Cumming, Ga., route 3. Simpkins Cotton Seed. Genuine Simpkins from W. A. Simpkinns originator, the best and earlest cotton known. Forty per cent lint. All selected seed. If you want an yof these seed order immediately. Price $2.15 per bushel at your ship ping point. Mail in your order to me sending money for same. C. T. Green, Agent. Suwanee, Ga., route 2. Bagwell—Benson. Mr Medford Benson of Ty Ty Ga., and Miss Annie Bagwell of near Buford, was happily mar ried the fourth Sunday in Feb. The bride being the charming daughter of Mr. John Bagwell, while the groom was the pros perous young son of Mr. J. A. Benson, of Ty Ty, Ga., former ly of Gwinnett county. The brides costume was of Blue cassemere and taffeta,, while her traveling suit was of silver gray poplin. They have re turned to South Georgia where they shall make their future home. They have many friends who wish them a long, happy and prosperous life. X. x.x. Important Notice. To our friends and customers: We wish to notify the public that in future all our black smith and garage work will be strictly each to one and all. In this way we can give you better work for less money. Thanking you for your past patronage, we are, Your friends, Dover Brothers. CUMMING, GA., MARCH 15TH, 1918. AGED MOTHER DIES WHILE SHE SLEEPS Mrs. Emma Moorhead, aged about 61 years was found dead in bed Sunday by the family Mrs. Moorhead had been in poor health for some time, but was seemingly much better, and on the day of her death Sunday February 17th, she ap peared to be feeling better, and after eating her dinner she re turned to her bed. Mr and Mrs George Suthers came to the home to visit with the deceased and daughter. About five o’- clock they noticed that she did not seem to be breathing upon going to the bed they found that she had passed quietly away while asleep. Mrs. Moorhead, has lived on the family farm west of town for many years, and was known by all as a kind and loving moth er and true friend. She ha reared a large family of child reft all of whom have proven true to the splendid training given them by this blessed moth er. She has long been a.Chris tian and was a member of the Baptist denomination. The children are:—Mrs. Geo Suthers, Mrs. Henry Jones, Mrg J. Q. Teferteller, Miss Belle and Thomas and Arthur Moor head, of Arnet, and Josej*h Moorhead, of Rodley, Colorado. Funeral services were con ducted at the Christian church in Arnett, Wednesday b; Revs Fagala and Butler, iflfe bocfjf was laid to rest in the Debolt cemetery to await the coming of the resurrection morn. We join with the many friends in extending our sympa thy to the bereaved family and relatives.—Ellis County (Tex). Capital. HAWKINSVILLE. As I haven’t seen any dots from this place I will try to write- a few. Mr. T. J. Sosebee and wife visited Mr. Sam Cape and fam- ' ily Sunday. The singing at Mt. Pisgah j Sunday was sure fine and well attended. Miss Annie Bell Dawson vis-' ited Miss Coey Sosebee Sun day. Mrs. lona Fowler visited at Mr. Sam Cape one day last week. Mr. J .B. Pruitt and family visited at Mr. J. 11. Ellis one night last week The pound supper at Mr. Claudie Fowler’s Saturday night was enjoyed by all pres ent. Tuesday night. Mr. John Dawson visited at Rev. Cochran’s Sunday. Mr. Claudie Fowler and wife visited Mr. T. M. Fowler Fri day night. Mr. Willie Hawkins and wife visited relatives at Cumming Saturday night. Rev. C. S. Hawkins and wife visited Mr. Golden Price and family Saturday night. Mrs. Etta Sams visited Mr. J. W. Hawkins one evening last week. Rev. C. S. Hawkins and wife visited Rev. E-. A. Cochran and wife Thursday night Notice The sth, Sunday Central U nion Singing will meet with ! Oak Grove church March 31, j 1918. Everybody is invited to come out and bring your song books and wel'-filled baskets. A. W. Harris, Pres. J. W. Hughes, Sec’y Soldier Benefit Recital. Programme. Bugle Call.—By Herbert Kirby. Chorus—“ Old Folks at Home”. Piano Solo—By Mrs. Harris. Solo—“A Perfect Day” by Misg Mardelle Estes. Reading—By Miss Maud Allen Piano Solo—By Mrs. Roy Ot well. Male Quartet —Tenting on the old Camp Ground—By Messrs Carruth, Groover, Kelley and C. E. Davenport. Violin Solo —By Miss Ruth Pirkle Duet—Silver Threads Among the Gold.—By Mrs. Wm. Poole and Miss Mardelle Estes. Piano Duet—By Mrs. Roy Ot well and Mr. Willis Rogers. Intermission. Solo.—“ Old Black Joe” By C. E. Davenport. Piano Duet—By Miss Ruth Pir kle and Mr. Willis Rogers. Chorus—“ Carry me back to Ole Virginny Piano Sola—By Mrs. C. L. Har ris. Duet—“ Just a Wearying for You”—By Misses Alice Gro gan and Lillie Hendrix. Piano Solo —By Miss Ruth Pir kle. Reading in negro dialect, by Miss Edna Henderson. ’ Chorus —Polly Wolly Doodle. Performance begins at eight [o’clock on Friday evening Mch. ' 15th. Admission 10 and 20 cgnts. Proceeds to be used for our [“Soldier Boys” by the Comfort Bag Committee. SILVER CITY. I had no news to send in last week. The farmers of this commun ity have been taking advantage of the good weather and are preparing to make a crop. Think the people here are just about through picking cot ton. Mrs. Ollie Wallace of Atlan ta is spending sometime with relatives here. Mrs. Lelia Payne and child ren have returned to their home in Maysville after a week’s visit to Mrs. Sarah Strickland. We are sorry to say Miss Velvie Martin is very sick with measles at this writing. Miss Maude Bearden and Mr Millard Parks of Burtzboro were married last Tuesday. Miss Bearden had been clerk ing in Dr. Jones’ Drug Store for several months. Wt w r ish them a long happy and prosperous life. Miss Annie-Smith has return ed home after a several days visit to her sister, Mrs. B. R. Woodliff of near Flowery Branch. Mrs. B. F. Pirkle and Mrs. Ollie Wallace and children spent one day last week at Mr. A. C. Smith’s. The Revenue officers passed through our burg two days last week. The pound supper at Mr. Al len Hyde’s was very much en joyed one night last week. Our Debating Society is grow ing better alKhe time. The attendance is increasing in Sunday school. We are glad to see this increase. Mr. Sam Abbott of Camp Gordon visited home-folks Sun day. We’re always glad to have our soldier boys among us. Miss Zona Abbott of Gaines ville visited her parents Sunday All waste is sin. Every man ought to save that he may give freely. Season of Prayer. The Baptist W. M. S. will observe a season of prayer in the interest of Home Missions beginning March 17th. | The following program will be carried out: | Sunday: Preparatory prayer and praise service. Monday: The challenge of the j Frontier and the call of the Homeless Church will be pre sented by circle No. 1. Mrs. J. L. Phillips Chairman. | Tuesday: SB. C. women in Cu ba and Canal Zone and S. B. C. I Woman’s Work for the New 1 American presented by circle No. 2.—Mrs. T .J. Pirkle Chair- I man Wednesday: S. B. C. Woman’s Work for the negro and S. B. C. Woman’s Work in mountain schools, presented by circle No. |.‘L —Mrs. Major Nuckolls Chair man. These meetings will be held at the Baptist church beginning | each day at 3 o’clock in the af ternoon and close about four o’clock. All ladies young and old are cordially invited to attend and jail the Baptist women are ur ged to be present at each ser vice if possible. Mrs. C. T. Brown, Pres. W. M. S. Stockholders Meeting. The stockholders of the Farm ers & Merchants Bank held their annual meeting in the bank buildinjif last ThuYsday, March 7th. The following officers for the coming year were elected :- Dr. J. A. Otwell president, Geo. W. Heard and Joel Webb vice presidents, R. E. Hope cash ier and Olen Merritt assistant l cashier. A good dividend was declar ed, eight per cent which was paid to the stockholders and the remainder passed up to the I surplus fund. The bank was reported to be in the finest condition in its his j tory. FROM ROUTE 7. Farmers are gee hawing, [ and turning land. Mrs. Fred Buice has German ! measles, also grippe. I The P'ttle d-iugiue*' of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Aaron has been quite sick of LaGrippe. Rev Henry Phillips preached a good sermon at Longstreet last Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Puckett, Messrs J. 0 Ramsey, Paul My-', ers and Cleon Wright, were at Longstreet Sunday. Mrs. John Cook is very sick at this writing. Mrs. J. W. Ramsey spent Sun day night with her daughter, Mrs Ida Myers. Miss Estelle Ramsey is spend ing a week with her sister, Mrs Laura Puckett of Dunwoodv. Miss Kate Myers spent Sun day night and Monday with the Misses Ramseys. News is scarce and work plen tiful. Our pieces may be a lit tle short for awhile. Fertilizers. We will try to keep guano at Coal Mt. with Lee Wofford at the same price it is here. Also at Flowery Branch with freight off. Call on J. M. Green of Ru fus Stovall. Allen & Harrison. Notice. My Mill is in good shape and will grind for the 12th while the war is on. J. 11. Stovall. 75c per year Program for the Ministers and Deacons Conference of the Hightower Association to be held with Bethany church on Friday and Saturday before the fifth Sunday in March 191 H. 11 a. m. Sermon by C. L. Brown. Alternate J. It. Stone. 1:30. What relation should exist between pastors and Sun day school. G. M .Southard to open discussion. 2:30 How can our young members be indoctrinated as to the distinctive doctrines of the bible as held by Baptist. V. V. Braddy. Question box answered. Second Day. 9 a. m. Devotional service G. C. Light. 9:30. What are the ordi ances of the church and should members be dealt with for not partaking of the elements at Communion. Rev. John Ander son. Questipn box answered. 1:80. What is the most equal and right method of securing funds to defray the expenses of our churches, and should our churches retain members who utterly refuse to assist in keep ing up the finances of the church. Rev. J. R. Stone. General discussion. S L. Coker, S. E. Dodd, J. H. Cowart, D. W. DeVore, Committee. Notice. I am informed that the im pression has gone out among my Forsyth county friends that B. 11. McWhorter was and has been connected with the Cen tral Garage, 38 Auburn Avc., Atlanta, Ga. This is to inform you that B. H. McWhorter has no connec tion with the Central Garage and never has had. I am the sole owner and proprietor and will appreciate a continuation of the patronage of my Forsyth county friends. Joe Anchors, Prop., Central Garage, 38 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, Ga. Notice. Rev. J. W. Thomas will preach at Coal Mountain the third Sunday at eleven o’clock, if not providentially hindered and he wants all the church members to be present and all others w ho can to come and be with them. Resolution Whereas the third annual ses sion of the Ministers and Dea cons Conference of the High tower Baptist Association meets with us on March 29th, |an d3oth 1918. We take this I method of inviting the Minis | time. erally to be with us at that Adopted by Bethany church. March 2nd, 1918. Notice, Pigs. A good litter of Berkshire pigs for sale to take away next Saturday, March 15th. If you have any cattle of any kind to sell, see me or phone me at 59. I have some on hand now and if 1 haven't got what you want I will try to get it for you. H. Taylor Pirkle. FOR SALF. —Porto Rico Potato Plants for May and June deliv er:. In lots of 10,000 or more $2.00 per thousand, in lots of less than 10,000 $2.25 per thous and F. O. B. Ty Ty, Ga. Chas. Bowman.