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RESOLUTIONS ON THE
DEATH OF ROTARIAN
WILL W. FLEMING
For the fourth time in the history
of our Club, we must yield one of our
members to the Grim Reaper. On
the morning of June 10th, 1930,
the spirit of Will Fleming left the
body and went to Him who gave it.
His going caused a shock of sadness
to our entire city as well as Early
county and the whole of Southwest
Georgia. Although he had not been
in robust health for the last two
years, until the time he was strick
en he was active, vigorous and capa
ble, and only those most intimately
associated with him in the home
and in the office knew his true phy
sical condition. He died of a heart
attack after a short but severe ill
ness of only ten days.
Will Fleming was a native of
Blakely, having been born here on
February 18, 1865. Most of his life
was spent in this city, though in
young manhood he was engaged in
his profession in Americus, Cuth
bert and Arlington, where he estab
lished for himself an enviable record
for his literary ability, Christian
fortitude and his fearless position in
matters of vital public interest.
While yet a young man, he began
the publication of the Blakely Re
porter. From the Reporter he came
to the Early County News as its edi
tor, and for twenty-five years has
guided its destinies, developing it
into one of the best and strongest
weekly newspapers of the state.
As a citizen, he was among the
foremost in the state, and was so
recognized. Few men have entered
more intimately and wholeheartedly
into the life interests of his section
nor given more of thought, service
and consecrated devotion to her de
velopment than has this good man.
Like the “Father of Our Country,”
he was first in peace, first in con
flict where right needed a champion
and first in the hearts of his fellows.
The old respected him and the young
loved him for what he was and for
what he meant to them. He felt the
deepest interest in the general wel
fare and was as tender and ardent
in his service and encouragement to
the poorest as he was loyal and
staunch in his co-operation with the
powerful. He was a man of sterling
integrity, rugged honesty, and was
absolutely fearless. >
He knew no lines of party nor
caste, but exemplified the true spirit
of Rotary in his living. He enjoyed
serving and did it with the most
unselfish spirit, holding always his
own personal interest secondary.
As a journalist and writer, he was
the best. He stamped his own in
dividuality upon the paper he edited
and loved and his editorials were
characteristic of the man whose spir
it was behind the enterprise. His
editorials were reproduced by the
best papers of the State and elicited
favoi'able commendation from the
most brilliant journalists of his
section. No matter what the issue
nor how grave the crisis, Will Flem
ing was always found on the right
side with flaming sword. In the
world of journalism as in private
life, he was absolutely fearless. There
was never a doubt as to the position
he would espouse upon any moral
issue. No where will he be missed
more than in his place as champion
of the interests of his section
through his paper.
There was no interest of his city
or county that he has not served. To
the church; the schools, the city,
the county, to Southwest Georgia, he
gave through a long life of valuable
service the best he had. He was
capable, fair, and his opinion was
respected by all. His place can not
be filled. Certainly the Blakely Ro
tary Club has lost one of its best
members, and therefore, be it re
solved :
First: That in the going of our
fellow member, Will Fleming, the
Club has sustained a distinct loss.
He was loyal to every interest of the
Rotary Club and served in any ca
pacity with extraordinary distinction
and unselfish devotion.
Second: That Rotary has lost a
friend and helper. He loved Rotary
and all that it stands for and exem
plified the high principles of Rotary
in his daily livng.
Third: That we mourn the going
of our fellow Rotarian, Will Flem
ing, and bow with a sympathetic
heart and weeping eyes to the will
of the great God of the universe.
Fourth: That his chair be draped
for thirty days and left vacant as
evidence of our grief.
Fifth: That a copy of these resolu
tions be spread upon the minutes and
published in the local paper and a
copy be furnished the bereaved
family.
Submitted by:
MARVIN SPARKS,
FELIX BARHAM,
BEN AINSWORTH,
For the Rotary Club. 1
LEGISLATORS WILL
ATTEND INSTITUTE
, University of Georgia Plans Practical
Conference on State Problem!.
Athens. Ga. — \ large number of
members of the general assembly of
Georgia have agreed to take part
in the round table discussions of state
problems, to be held dally 'n connec
tion with the fourth annual Institute
of Public Affairs at the University of
Georgia, July 7-16, it has been an
nounced by Director R. P. Brooks.
The general subject of discussion
will be the constitution of Georgia.
In the analysis of the constitution an
opportunity will be given for discus
sion of a wide range of important mat- !
ters bearing on governmental machin
ery, economic conditions and social in
stitutions.
Presence of members of tin- General
Assembly is expected to make the
meeting practical and productive of
tangible reeu *s in the solution of
various state problems.
State senators who will be present
are: G. W. Lankford, Lyons; H. F.
Lawson, Hawkinsville; W. Cecil Neill,
Columbus; J. M. Pitner, Washington;
J. H. Sibley, Union Point; Wm. S. Ty
son, Darien; C. R. Vaughn, Conyers;
E. M. Williams, Monroe.
Many Sections Represented
Members of the house of represen
tatives who will attend the institute
are: M. H. Allen, Milledgeville; W. W.
Battle, Columbus; R. F. Burch, Jr.,
Eastman; W. B. Cochran. Thomasville;
Howell Cone, Statesboro; W. 0. Coop
er, Macon; J. Scott Davis; E. B. Dykes;
F. B. Edwards, Valdosta; A. L. Hatch
er, Wrightsville; W. H. Key, Montl
cello; C. C. King, Covington; John H.
McGehee, Talbotton; Hamilton Mc-
Whorter, Lexington; Lewis A. Mills,
Savannah; S. P. New, Dublin; J. R.
Rosser, LaFayette; W. C. Stokes, Jef
fersonville; B. H. Stone, Blairsville;
A. D. Tucker, Nashville; S. M. Turner,
Quitman; J. O. Wall, Eatonton.
Dr. A. R. Hatton of Northwestern
university and Mr. Orville A. Park of
Macon will be in charge of these round
tables. Dr. Hatton has had wide ex
perience as a consultant in the reor
ganization of state, local, and munici
pal government. Mr. Park is well
known as perhaps the leading student
of these matters in Georgia.
On successive days of the round
tables specific topics of a constitu
tional nature will be discussed. On
the first day the two-hour confer
ences will be given to discussing the
composition and powers of the legis
lature. Senator J. M. Pitner, of Wash
ington, has agreed to act as chair
man of the meeting on that day.
Neill to Be Chairman
The next day the subject will be
the executive department, including
the office and powers of the Governor,
of the executive officers, and the vari
ous boards and commissions. W. C.
Neill, president of the senate, will be
chairman.
The third day will be given to the
judiciary. Senator H. F. Lawson, of
Hawkinsville, will preside.
On the following day the round table
will be given to the clauses in the con
stitution bearing on finances, taxation,
and the public debt. Hamilton Mc-
Whorter, member of the house of rep
resentatives, of Lexington, will be the
chairman.
The educational system of the state
will be the subject of the round table
on Monday, July 14. Representative
J. Scott Davis of Rome will be the
chairman.
On the following day Professor M.
H.' Bryan of the University of Georgia
will conduct a round table on the rev
enues and expenditures of Georgia.
Prof. Bryan has had a leave of absence
this year and has given his entire time
to studying this matter. He was sec
retary of Governor Hardman’s tax
commission of last year.
In the final round table, July 16,
President R. H. Tucker, of Washington
and Lee University, will discuss the re
organization of the state government
of Virginia as effected in the admin
istration of Governor Byrd.
MOTOR TAXES IN
U. S. ARE ENORMOUS
Amount to Nearly One Billion Dollar*
A Year, Association Says.
Motor vehicle taxes in the United
States total about $930,000,000 a
year, according to a report just pub
lished by the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce. The report
says that more than 5,500,000 motor
vehicles now are in operation on
farms in the United States and also
gives the following interesting facts:
Fifty-seven per cent of the motor
cars ai’e owned in communities hav
ing less than 10,000 population.
Four million seven hundred thous
and workers depend for their liveli
hood on motor transportation.
The average operating cost per
mile of a five-passenger car is 6.5
cents, or a cent and a third for each
person.
The District of Columbia had the
largest percentage gain in automo
bile registration last year, with an
increase of 19.7 per cent.
Os sales made last year, 2,800,-
000 vehicles replaced those going
out of service.
EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
I To the Voters of Early county:
I take this method of announcing
myself as a candidate for Represent
ative from Early county in the
Democratic primary of September
10th. I shall appreciate your sup
port and promise in return to look
after the interests of my constit
uents in Early county, not losing
sight of the duty I owe to my State
in matters that affect our common
wealth. Respectfully yours,
LOWREY STONE.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
I hereby announce my candidacy
for re-election to the State Legisla
ture, subject to the Democratic pri
mary in September next. Words are
inadequate to express my apprecia
tion of your former generous sup
port in my last campaign, and if re
elected I pledge you all the ability
and efficiency that I have on all
measures coming up before the as
sembly. I’m human and conceited
enough to compliment my last work
in the House in putting over the
new fertilizer law, of which I’m
proud. Compliments came to me
from all over the State for my un
tiring efforts on this measure. We
are an agricultural people and their
interests should be looked after care
fully. It is estimated that this new
fertilizer bill passed at the last ses
sion will be a saving to the farmers
of Georgia of over one million dol
lars annually. I feel like the State
has ample service for value received
as their servant, and on account of
my friends urging me to make the
race, I’ve concluded to offer my
services. Respectfully,
JOSEPH FREEMAN.
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT,
PATAULA CIRCUIT.
To the Voters of Early County:
I take this method of announcing
my candidacy for Judge of Superior
Court Pataula Circuit, subject to the
rules laid down for the conduct of
the State primary on September 10.
If elected, it will be my earnest de
sire to discharge the duties of this
important office without fear or fa
vor, and in an impartial manner. I
deeply appreciate the splendid ma
jority given me by the people of
Early county in my former race,
in which there were three candidates,
and shall appreciate your support in
this campaign.
Respectfully,
CHAS. W. WORRILL.
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT.
To the People of the Pataula Judi
dicial Circuit:
I am a candidate for Judge of the
Superior Courts of the Pataula Cir
cuit subject to the action of the
Democratic White Primary Septem
ber 10th, 1930.
I have been confined in a hospit
al since May 10th slowly but surely
recovering from a badly broken and
crushed right arm and will have to
remain here for several weeks yet.
I deeply regret that I cannot make
any extensive canvas. lam sure the
people of the circuit understand the
situation and conditions. The cordial
support, co-operation and confidence
given me in the past are gratefully
remembered. I shall strive to
merit them in the future.
I will appreciate your active sup
port and influence. If nominated
and elected I will continue to give
the best service within my power.
Yours sincerely,
M. J. YEOMANS.
CITATION.
GEORGIA —Early County:
T. B. McDowell, administrator of
the estate of S. T. Howard, deceased,
represents to the court in his peti
tion, duly filed and entered on rec
ord, that he has fully administered
said estate. This is, therefore, to cite
all persons concerned, kindred and
creditors, to show cause, if any they
can, why said administrator should
not be discharged from his adminis
tration and receive letters of dismis
sion on the first Monday in July.
H. H. GRIMSLEY, Ordinary.
MASONIC NOTICE.
Magnolia Loage No
Mb 86 Free and Aecept
_ ed Masons holds reg
ular commun cations
on the first and third
/'v// \ Monday nights in
each month. The
time is 8:00 P. M. in the summer
ind 7:00 P. M. in the winter. Vis
iting brothers are extended a cordial
invitation to attend.
J. G. STANDIFER, W. M.
H STITPKRY, JR . Sec'\
Mrs. W. R. Stewart
Is Looking After the Insurance
Business of the W. R. Stewart
Insurance Agency and
Will Appreciate a Share
of Your Business
A THOUGHT for the DAY
By
AMOS R. WELLS
AN ENDOWED
COMPOSER
Ernest Bloch, a Jewish composer
of music, has been endowed with an
annual income of $5,000 for ten
years, in order to enable him to give
his whole time to musical creation.
It is a noble gift.
But are we not all endowed be
ings? As the Declaration of Inde
pendence says, we are all “endowed
by the Creator with certain inalien
able rights, among them being life,
liberty and the pursuit of happi
ness.” Who would give up his life,
his liberty, and his pursuit of hap
piness for $5,000 a year?
Then we all, having life, have a
measure of health; we have some
degree of intelligence, which we can
increase indefinitely; best of all, we
have the revelation of God in His
Son, the forgiveness of sins which
He placed within our reach through
faith, and the confident hope of an
eternity of bliss with Him.
What an endowment is ours! What
a priceless privilege is our exist
ence! And how little we are giving
for it in return!
"How precious also are Thy thoughts
unto me, O God! How great is the
sum of them!”
Read PSALM 139:14-18.
(Coprighted by Christian Herald)
EXECUTOR’S SALE.
GEORGIA—EarIy County:
By virtue of an order of the Or
dinary of said State and county,
there will be sold at public outcry,
on the first Tuesday in July, 1930,
at the court house door in Blakely,
Ga., between the legal hours of sale,
to the highest bidder for cash, the
following described premises in said
county, to-wit: An undivided one
eighth interest in and to that house
and lot in the city of Blakely, said
county, known as the old Stuckey
home place, which is bounded on the
north by land of Mrs. John Lane, on
the east by land of John Lane, on
the south by Central Warehouse lot
and lot of R. C. Singletary, on the
west by Cuthbert street.
This June sth, 1930.
W. H. FRAZIER,
Executor of the last will of
Mrs. J. M. Bethune.
Try the News for Job Printing.
WHAT IT COSTS TO SERVE YOU WELL
The payroll of the
Georgia Power Com
pany and its subsidiary
companies for 1929
was $5,719,053.00
every penny of which
went to a citizen of this state. 5,532
employes were needed to serve you.
During the year the Company
bought from. Georgia merchants and
dealers materials and supplies cost
ing $7,000,000, and spent several
millions more for new facilities.
What do you get for all this out
lay?
Your service was improved. It
became more dependable. Interrup
tions to your service by reason of
power failure were sharply reduced.
Many small towns and farms which
formerly had no electric service at all
were enabled to enjoy this modem
iiecessity.
Geojlgia
POWER COMPANY
CITIZEN WHEREVER WE SERVE
SOME HAPPENINGS IN BLAKELY
A QUARTER OF A CENTURY AGO
Clippings from the Early County News of
June 25th, 1905.
MISS GUSSIE GEER is visiting
in Arlington.
CAPT. A. FORT, of Jakin, was
in the city this week.
THE DEATH of Mr. Smiley Hous
ton, of Cuba, is recorded this week.
MRS. W. H. ALEXANDER and
little daughters are visiting in Al
bany.
JOE HA MIL and Lee Strickland
got off to St. Andrews Bay last Sat
urday.
MRS. C. M. BAGGS, of Pelham,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. W. C.
Odum.
MR. "RAYMOND SINGLETARY
has returned from college for the
summer vacation.
MISS Vallie Alexander left Tues
day for New York, where she will
continue her studies.
MISSES Agnes and Eleanor
Smith are at home from Fredericks
burg, Md., for the summer.
MR. J. T. HAMMACK, Miss Coral
Hammack and Miss Blanche Haynes
are visiting at Attapulgus, Ga.
JAMES & CHANCY, the Empire
Store, take the whole front page to
tell of their “Cut Price Sale.”
MISS EMMA COWDREY has re
turned to Columbus, after a visit to
the family of Mr. R. W. Brown.
AN INTERESTING letter from
Mr. Hugh Martin, from Haines,
Alaska, is published in the News this
week.
THE NEW BOILERS for the wa
terworks station have arrived and
soon the city will have abundant
steam power.
MESSRS. O. J. English, Victor
Killebrew, A. C. Sheppard and L. H.
Boynton, of Arlington, were visitors
in Blakely last Sunday.
MRS. J. E. WOMACK and chil
dren, Mary Frank, Annie V., Ela
and Kendrick, are visiting relatives
in Clay county this week.
BLAKELY lost two games to
Moultrie the past week, 3-1 and 6-0.
The Georgia-Alabama League opens
Monday with Blakely in Albany.
zation controlled; its operation
regulated; its service specified;
its rules revised, and discrimina
tion and unfair practices by it
are prohibited.
P. S. ARKWRIGHT,
President.
would have paid for the same serv
ice under the 1928 rates. Electricity
is the only item in the family budget
[ whose price is under pre-war fig
ures.
Your community, large or small,
is able to offer industry a power
service that a few years ago only
big cities could supply—placing the
smallest village on a par with the
largest centers in this respect.
It costs a lot of money to serve
you well—but by spending this mon
ey we are able to give you better
service, at lower rates.
It is w’ell worth spending!
IN THE baseball game last week
between the Professionals and the
Business men, the latter won, 23-6.
One of the largest crowds that ever
attended a baseball game in Blakely
was on hand.
R. F. D. NO. 2 BREEZES, by Jun
ior, says: “Mr. Thomas Grubbs, from
below here, visited our burg this
week.” “The fishing band has re
organized, with Oscar Baker as pres
ident, and Robert Temples as secre
tary.”
R. F. D. NO. 5 NEWS, by Dan
Tucker, reports that: “Messrs. Clar
ence Hunt and Ed Grimsley, of Mt.
Zion, were visitors here Sunday.”
“Messrs. John Durham and Lewis
Brown, of Antioch, were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Jones last
Sunday.” “Rev. Mr. Spurlock preach
ed at Mt. Paron Sunday.”
UNION DOTS, by Bill, tells us
that “Mr. Walter Hyde, of Blakely,
visited here Sunday.” “Miss Beulah
Clemons is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.
J. Kenney this week/’ “Mr. and
Mrs. J. S. Chandler visited in Blake
ly last Sunday.” “Mrs. Lizzie B.
Hudspeth and Mrs. Sallie Hayes vis
ited Cuthbert the past week.”
ROCK HILL BREEZES, by South
erner, says: “Messrs. Joe Lane, of
Sowhatchee, and Joe Freeman, of
Freeman, were here Saturday.”
“Mr. Freeman Sessions • and little
sister, Elva, visited at Cedar Springs
Sunday.” “Messrs. C. M. Smith,
Adolphus Owen, Crawford Temples,
S. A. Sessions, J. R. Odum and sis
ter, Miss Pearl, attended the picnic
at Pleasant Hill Saturday.”
MISS MAYME JONES entertain
ed last Tuesday complimentary to
Miss Alexander’s vocal class. Those
present were: Miss India Cook and
Mr. Ralph Hobbs; Miss Lois Bower
and Mr. Crawford Fryer; Miss Ruby
Fleming and Mr. Raymond Single
tary; Miss Maude Johnson and Mr.
Johnny Williams; Miss Vivian Ty
son and Mr. Hunt Smith; Miss Vel
ma Alexander and Mr. McKane; Miss
Ellene Fryer and Mr. Vilas Bailey;
Miss Susie May Walker and Mr. J.
B. Tarver; Miss Huen and Dr. I. S.
Olliff.
WANTED —Ten shoats, weight
from 30 to 50 pounds, delivered at
grist mill. W. E. WATSON, Blake
ly, Ga. 26-2 t
You were given
lower rates. Our res
idential customers paid
$600,000, or approxi
mately 20 per cent, less
in 1929 than they