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EARLYCOUNTYNEWS
OFFICIAL GAZETTE.
Published Every Thursday
OFFICE IN NEWS BUILDING
Blakely, Georgia.
W. W. FLEMING AND 80N,
Lessees and Publishers.
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Blakely, Ga., May 15th, 1919.
The country has again gone “over
the top” in the fifth war loan.
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Being inconspicuous has its advan
tages. Although never burdened with
bouquets, neither do the inconspic
uous receive bombs.
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Counties all over Georgia are call
ing elections to submit the perma
nent roadway bond issue. Early coun
ty will follow suit hooner or later —
maybe.
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The Liberty Loan drive is over, but
there are two more drives on hand—
the Methodist Centenary Campaign
and the Salvation Army Home Ser
vice Campaign.
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Until the luxury tax caine into ef
fect, perhaps you did not know that
candy and ice cream and chewing
gum and face powder were lurruies.
You will not, however entertain any
doubts on this line for some time to
, come.
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A year ago how many of us had
heard of Cliateau-Thierry or the Ar
gonne Forest? Or how many sus
pected that the disposition of the
Hungarian seaport of Fiume would
make any difference in our young
lives?
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There are more luxuries in France
than in this country. Where an
thracite coal is SBO.OO a ton. butter
$1.40 a pound, beefsteak SI.OO and
Up, eggs $1.60 a dozen and milk 20c
a quart, these must all be reckoned
as luxuries.
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President Wilson has called an ex
tra session of congress to convene
next Monday, May 19th. He will not
be present at its opening, but will
deliver his message to Congress by
cable. We may no watch for the
game of politics to be played to a
finish when the Republicans assume
control of the House and Senate.
There never was a more opportune
time for swatting the. fly than right
now. The fly is the world’s worst
enemy. Listen to one of the most
'eminent scientists of the country, a
man trained to weigh every word he
says: "Flies are conceived in inquity,
bred in filth and lead a life of crime.
They occupy no place in the economy
of man.” That, is a strong indictment
hut it is not a jot too strong. Do
your part in helping to exterminate
the pests.
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“Good roads for all parts of Geor
gia” will be the slogan of the Asso
ciation of County Commissioners of
Georgia, which is to hold its fifth an
nual convention in Atlanta on May
29th and 30th. Never in the history
of the country lias there been as
much interest manifested in good
roads as at present, and the Atlanta
meeting will be one of interest and
benefit to all commissioners in Geor
gia. It is hoped that some of the
Early county board can attend.
GENESIS AND NEMESIS OF A
LYNCHING STORY.
Philadelphia Public Ledger:
A letter from a <?orre«pondent, A.
J. King, was printed in this column
on April 20, describing the lynching
of a negro soldier in Blakely, Ga.
The story has been found, upon in
vestigation, to have been without
foundation. A communication frr.n
the publishers of the Early County
News, of Blakely, which newspaper
reprinted the letter from Mr. King,
first called attention to the ‘’act that
the story was false. Their communi
cation follows:
To the Editor of Public Ledger:
Sir —Our little city seems to have
come in for an unusual share of ca
nards from some unknown source
lately. The latest came to us in a
clipping from your paper. Just where
your correspondent, A. J. King, got
thi3 story is a puzzle, and we would
appreciate any information that will
help us locate and expose the author
of the malicious lie.
W. W. FLEMING b SON.
Blakely, Ga., April 24, 1919,
William M. Stubbs, of this city,
who decided to follow up the story,
wrote to the postmaster at Blakely,
and to his communication the pub
lishers of the local newspaper sent
a reply, which Mr. Stubbs has turn
ed over to the Public Ledger. This
reply runs:
Sir—Your letter of inquiry to the
postmaster at Blakely in reference to
a clipping from the Philadelphia
Public Ledger concerning the alleged
lynching of a negro soldier named
Wilbur Little has been handed to me
for reply.
The story is absolutely false in to
to, as there has been no lynching
of a negro soldier anywhere in this
section.
The only ground fcr starting such
a slander on our uty that 1 can
think of is that a negro soldier
from Alabama was found lead in
Early county near the Alabama
line on the 26tli of March, evidently
murdered, as he was shot through
the head, with no clue as to the
identity of his slayer. But next day
the mystery was solved and his
murderer located, captured and later
tried In the Superior Court of this
county, convicted by a white jury
and sentenced to life in the peniten
tiary. Yesterday I saw the deputy
sheriff carry him away to begin sen
tence, just 27 days from the time
he murdered the soldier. I inclose
you clippings showing these facts.
Our community has been the center
of a number of baseless stones of
this character in the recent past.
Since the beginning of the world war
many of our southern negroes nave
emigrated to the North. Some of
them, doubtless flattered by the at
tentions shown them, have invented
some of the most improbable lies
imaginable. If you could get a copy
of the Amsterdam News of New
York city of the date of January 29
you will find one of the most slander
ous and absolutely baseless stories
you ever read. The street address
of this negro paper is 2293 Seventh
Avenue, New York city.
Unfortunately, we have in times
past had lynchings in our county, but
all of theni were preceded by vicious
crimes on the part of the victims.
But it has been several years since
one of these outbreaks has occurred,
and there has been absolutely no
such occurrence as described by the
Philadelphia Public Ledger’s corres
pondent in Blakely nor anywhere
near here. *
Our people have had no trouble
of any kind with returned negro
soldiers. Most of them have return
ed to their homes and gone to work.
I would thank you to correct the
story. Incidentally, a negro soldier,
Wilbur Little, is still alive and work
ing for our city court judge.
W. W. FLEMING.
(The author of the letter to the
Public Ledger, Mr. King, when ask
ed the source of his information,
replied that he “had read the ac
count of the alleged lynching in a
negro newspaper.” Editor Public
Dedger.)
Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove the
cause. There is only one “Bromo Quinine."
E. W. GROVE'S signature on box. 30c.
Seven bars of good Laundry
Soap for 25c at
DAVIDSON BROS.
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EARLY COUNTY NEWS
EBONY CAMP NO. 404 W. O. W.
Regular meetings
first and third Tues
VlMl/ day evenings in each
month. All Sover
eigns requested to
attend these meet
We invite visiting Sovereigns in
good standing to meet with us. Hall
over The Citizens Bank. The hour for
meeting is 7:30 p. m.
LOWREY STONE, C. C.
C. C. LANE, Clerk
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MASONIC NOTICE.
The regular coin
MmSS munication of Mag
nolia Lodge No. 86
k. & A. M„ is held
/ \ / \ on the first and third
Monday nights In
each month. Visiting brethren cor
dially welcomed.
ALTO WARRICK, W. M
J. G. SKINNER, Secrteary.
BLAKELY CHAPTER NO. 44 R. A. M
Regular meetings on second and
fourth Monday nights in each month
at 8 o’clock. Visiting companions are
cordially invited to attend.
C. T. ALEXANDER, High Priest.
J. G. STANDIFER, Secretary.
JOSEPH. H. HAND
Physician and Surgeon
BLAKELY, : : GEORGIA
Office in Fryer’s Pharmacy. Calh
attended promptly, day or night.
W. H. ALEXANDER
Physician and Surgeon
BLAKELY, : : GEORGIA
Phones: Office 16, Residence 38.
Offices: 10 and 12, Alexander Bldg
X-Ray and Electrical Equipment.
C. L. Glessner B. R. Collins
GLESSNER & COLLINS
Attorneys at Law
BLAKELY, : : GEORGIA
Offices Nos. 7, 8 and 9 upstairs in
Southern States Life Bldg.
L. M. RAMBO
Attorney at Law
BLAKELY, : : GEORGIA
Offices in Alexander Bldg.
C. T. ALEXANDER
Dentist
BLAKELY. : : GEORGIA
Office upstairs in Southern States
Life Building, rooms 5 and 6.
Office hours; 8:30 to 12:00 a. m.:
2:00 to 6:00 p. m.
FELIX P. DAVIS
Dentist
BLAKELY : : GEORGIA
Prices reasonable and all work guar
anteed. Specialist on Crown and
Bridge work. Office in Gay building,
first two rooms at head of stairs.
Phone 157.
Drs. Hilliard & Belcher
DOTHAN ALABAMA
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Eyes tested, glasses flitted.
Office over Dothan Bank and Trust
Co.
SOL. G. BECKHAM
Practical Machinist and
Sanitary Plumber.
Phone No. 179 630 South Main St
BLAKELY, GEORGIA
Satisfaction guaranteed.
A. H. MOORE
Plumber, Pipe Fitter and Machinist
BLAKELY, GEORGIA
Estimates furnished on special
contract work.
J. B. RITCHIE
Expert Machinist
ROUTE 1 : : HILTON, GA.
Repairs sewing machines, organs
and clocks. Will call at your home
if notified by mail. Work guaranteed
and prices reasonable.
Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure I tching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get
restful sleep after the first apnlication. Price 60c.
If you need a Weeder, see
HAMILTON HARDWARE CO.
THE UNIVERSAL CAR
Ford cars have become such a world util
| jty that it would almost seem as if every ||| •,
1 family ought to have its Ford car. Runa- jljj
I about. Touring Car, Coupe, Sedan, (the two |»j
I latter havee nclosed bodies), and the Truck jjj;
| Chassis, have really become a part and par- pj;
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I its service will be profitable for you. We W ,
solicit your order at once because, while
j production is limited, it will be first come, l||
first supplied. C
I. D. FELDER
BLAKELY, GA.
I Second Hand Cars for Sale
The Citizens Bank
Blakely’s newest banking
institution invites your ac
count, whether large or
small.
Deposit With Us Today
W. H. FLOWERS, President W. M. SUTTON, Vice Pres.
J. J. HAYES, Vice President R. O. WATERS, Cashier
STONE’S CAKES
We are agents for Stone’s Cakes, all va
rieties, and keep a fresh line of them
at all times. Try them. 2 for 25c.
TIE WORLD’S BEST FLOUR
If it a real sack of Self- I
Rising Flour you want,
just phone 180 and get a
sack of
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We still offer you the best the market
affords in Meats, Groceries, Vegetables
and Fruits. Phone 180 your wants.
H. C. FRYER
Sanitary Market and Grocery