About The Valdosta times. (Valdosta, Ga.) 1874-194? | View Entire Issue (April 22, 1905)
THE val: , SATURDAY, APRIL 22, lg05. TAT.TC OP THE TOWN Mr. A. P. WillUam ,of Argyle, wu a visitor to the city yesterday. Col. E. K. Wilcox went to Macon this week on legal business. Mr. Briggs Carson, of Tifton, was a visitor to Valdosta this week. Rev. Eugene Whittington was on a visit to relatives here this week. Col. R. G. Dickerson, of Clinch, was in the city on business yesterday. Sheriff Sweat came over from Ho* mervllle and spent Wednesday here. Mr. W. P. Moate, of WJtblaeoochee, was In the city this week on business. Elder J. T. Bazemore, of Atlanta, will preach at the Primitive Baptist chnrch next Sunday night. Mr. A. Brown and wife, of Hogans- ville, are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Chauncey. Prattk Darnell Rose will entertain a mttnber of his little friends tomorrow aftftrttdon at, an Easter egg hunt. Mr. Jamie Ashley has returned home from Athens, where he has been attending the State University. Miss Hattie Roberts went to Moul* trie this week to spend a couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Heath. People who want something, as well as those who have something to sell, tell It In our “Cent a Word Column*' and “Business Locals.” The Easter egg hunt for the prima ry department of the Methodist Sun day school will be held at Pine Park Saturday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. RON BF SIRMANSWEDS talk op the town. NOT HELD IN PEONAGE WAS MARRIED LA8T NIGHT TO MRS. FANNIE L. WILLIAMS. The Wedding Occurred at the Home of the Bride's Father at Jasper, and Mrs. Duer and MIh Kendrick, of Macon, are visiting Mrs. Frank Co burn. THE CA8E AGAINST MR. J. DA8HER FALLS THROUGH. /isitlng the family of Mr. E. L. Tur-1 Rev. L. R. Christie Officiated—Mar- ner in this city. riage Was a Complete Surprise. ~Hon. Frank B. SJrmans, of the Fifth Miss Maude Goodman, of Sparks, is 1 A Negro Named Andrew Johnson Was the Prosecutor, But the Evidence Did Not Sustain the Charge and Mr. Dasher Was Vindicated—The Case. Mr. J. A. Dasher was given a com- lent speeches delivered, and the ex- senatorial district, and Mrs. Fannie L. Williams, of Jasper, Fla., were mar ried last night at the home of the bride's father, Mr. A. Gill, at Jasper. The marriage was a complete sur prise to the people of Jasper, as well as to the many friends of Mr. Sirmans and his charming young bride through out this section. Mr. tilrmana went down to Jasper on the evening train, accompanied by Rev. L. R. Christie, who performed the ceremony in the presence of a few relatives. There had not been the slightest intimation of the ap proaching marriage outside of the two famine, ami the frlenda of both par- daughter have returned from North Dana Griffin Is advertising for two meter-record books, which he recent ly lost from his buggy. Mrs. J. C. Manning, of Dublin, and Mrs. H. P. Brewer, of Waycross. are visiting Mrs. H. E. Williams. Thn-e whs no treating of the Wy- moda sis Club Wednesday on ac:ount of the fl oral of Mrs. Ko’luv. The next JiueU.ng will be on Mav 2, with Miss Mii.ie Paeon as leaM - . Nine couples went down to Loch Laurel last evening and enjoyed moonlight picnic. They had a delight ful supper, boat riding, etc. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Oliver were the chaper ones. Mrs. L. R. Christie and her little r&LK OP THE TOWN It has been figured out that a pool of water 100 by 25 feet can produce 53,000*000 mosquitoes a day. Oxmoor Lodge No. 201, I. O. O. F., at Cecil will celebrate the elghtysixth anniversary of the order in a fitting manner next Wednesday. A fine din ner will be spread, a number of excel- soclal ses- ties were taken by surprise. After the wedding an elegant sup- Carolina, where they spent several weeks with relatives. They came A marriage license was issued yes terday for the marriage of Mr. B. T. Register and Miss Fluetta Vickers, of tho Hahira district. Architect Frank P. Milburn, who drew the plans for the new court house, was In the city this week In specting the workmanship on the building. The young folks of the high school are going to give an Ice cream festi val at the Vldettes' armory next Tues day evening, to which all are invited. Thero will be music, fun and plenty to eat. Mr. H. M. Butler, who formerly held a position with the Briggs Gro cery Company, wns in the city this week, hnving Just returned from a four years' cruise on the ocean. He Joined the navy after leaving here and had a position on the cruiser New York. He visited every country ex- egft Australia, and spent nearly a UU hd'Jfipan coasfT per was served, and tho happy couple l | lome * UI > Chrl8tle on hla return left on a bridal tour to Atlanta and i from Norfolk other places. Mr. Sirmans Is one of I The degree team of Phoenix Lodge the most prominent men in this sec- ■ No - I- O, O. F., will go to Thomas- tlon, being a large land and cattle V M® on tk® 26th instant to put thfough owner in Clinch county. The bride Is 8ora ® degree work in the lodge there, a beautiful young woman and is ad-! The occasion Is expected to be a most mired by all who know her. , pleasant and profitable one. Delegate J. R. Bernhardt, who is to Man Ran Away Wjth Buggy. j represent the Pythian Lodge at the There was a laughable Incident at Grand Lodge meeting in Macon next mitment hearing Wednesday at noon erc,8es wl11 c,ose wlth . . .. . sion at night, on a charge, brought by a negro . . _ . Reports received from the bedside named Andrew Johnson, of violating of Judge j R Goodman> of Spark „, the peonage laws. Assistant District mention of whose sudden and serious I Attorney Alexander Ackerman came illness was made in Tho Timet last down to prosecute the case, but after week, are to the effect that he is re- hearing the evidence he gave up the coverin <5 from the Paralytic stroke, U gtlt and strong hopes are felt that he will The evidence showed that the ne- B00n be entirely wel >- gro, Johnson, had been fined $25 In Valdosta Odd Fellows will be In evi- court, here and he asked Mr. Dasher dence at the district convention at to let him have the money, promising Thomasville next Tuesday and Wed- to work it out. The negro worked a Jiesday. Past Grand P. K. Wilson will week or so and then failed to show have to respond to the address of wel- up. Mr. Dasher finally swore out a come, and drill teams from Valdosta warrant for him under the state laws, w ill give exhibitions in the first and and was going to have him prosecuted third degrees. Quite a number of Odd for cheating and swindling, when the Fellows will go over from here, negro put up a plea of sickness and | jy r williams has been writing 1 promised to refund the money which • somo very interesting articles from Mr. Dasher had let him have. j this Bec ti 0 n to the Savannah Morning The case against him was, there- News. We reproduce his article of fore, taken from the court, and he j a8 t Sunday in reference to Valdosta, paid Mr. Dasher back the amount he touches mostly upon the city’s ar- seCured with which to pay his fine. 1 chitecture, but no clearer insight into He then swore out a warrant charg-1 a peop ie can be gotten than in the ing Mr. Dasher with violating the pe- j houses which they build. Ham’s stable Tuesday afternoon. A month, wants to know all of the Py- young man, who had been keeping his thlans who expect to attend, so that buggy there, went up stairs and tried their names may be reported to the to bring the buggy down the long In- entertainment committee in Macon, cllne, having noticed the hands about ^ the stable do It several tlmee. Ho Profcss t or W - “• Cooper began hla did not notice, however, that they s ' n ^ class In he PrlmlUre Baptist usually locked the hind wheels to' church thls week - and wl “ “ nUau0 keep the vehicle from running over ;‘here for a week or two. He teaches them. The young man started down | lke old Sacred , Heart m “ alc - and hla the incline In front of the buggy, and' a,ass numbers forty or fifty people. The vehicle was so heavy that he could I Tke claos W " , hava a aln f ln f Sunday not hold it bock. Ho made one or a,terrn °° n « 3:30 o’clock, to which two quick steps, and then he went in. e P u c s nv e . the air, making strides about ten feet J Several of the handsome shade at a time. Before he reached the hot* ■ trees around tho court house square tom he was jumping twenty feet at a; wer ® cut down yesterday, because leap and was travelling at a rate of a they were in the way of the sidewalk mile or more a minute. He managed , Paving. Three of them were syca- to keep the buggy in the direction of mores and one water oak. Tho Timet the door, and shot out into the streets j Knew several years ago that the city like a rocket. No damage was done would have to adopt wider sidewalks, by tho flight down the incline, but if hence we begged all who intended he had stumbled ho might have been planting trees to put them as far out killed. | as possible, at least twelve feet from the fences, that being tli^avei iteLt'KKSi qftrd*,4t&tH;rfrirtspTnristg.in tire residence ami suits at Manlove’g. 1 portion of the cities. BUSINESS LOCALS. All kinds of feed at Jones & Yonles*. Jap-a-Lac and Plas-Ti-Co at Harley’s. Screen doors and windows. Boyd- Fry, Stove & China Co. Both profitable and pleasant to trade at Harley’s. For the cheapest cow feed go to Jones & Yonles. Base ball goods at the Harley’s. All kinds of cereals at Jones & Yonles. For cotton and rubber hoes go to Boyd-Fry, Stove & China Co. Easter cards, Easter eggs, Easter hats and suits at Manlove’s. Cooking stoves at the Harley’s aro bargains. The Easter hats at Manloves, is jnst what yon need to complete your pretty Easter suit. onage laws, and the trial Wednesday was the result The Edison stock was sold by the __ _ . .... . . (trustee last Tuesday, and was bid in If Mr. Dasher had allowed him to bjf Co) A T Woodward {or the cred- return to work, after the warrant was . 4 . itors. All of the stock was sold ex- sworn out in the state courts, he ffie rt Bct aslde M a home - would have been guilty of a technics Btcad The questlon of homeBtead wlU violation of the Federal tow. as it ^ be dec , ded Judge Speer , would have been forcing tha negro „ the creditorfl appealed from the de . Into servitude, but this did not hap pen First Christian Church. RIchar W. Wallace, pastor. Ser vices Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. Preaching by the pastor. Subject of the morning sermon, "The Crown ing Miracle;” evening, "The Endless Reign.” Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Junior Christian Endeavor at 4 p. m. The music and sermon at the morning service will be appropriate to the Easter season. Death of Mr. Elllston. Mr. J. P. Ulmer was called to Way- cross this week by the Illness of his brother-in-law, Mr. George M. Ellis- formerly 4 repbrt tills morning states that Mr. Elllston died yesterday. clslon of Referee J. H. Merrill. While the workmen were digging an excavation for the sewerage In tho court house square this week they struck a couple of brick walls about four feet apart, and thought for awhile that It was a grave. An old In habitant happened along about that time and explained that an old well was once there, but that It had been filled up. They say that when Pike Webster takes a notion to go off on a vacation he usually burns the bridges, clips the cables and cuts off all communication with home until he gets ready to come back. He left here two weeks ago, and the last heard from him was writ- Country hams, shoulders and sides, at Jones & Yonles. Try one of Morris’ Supreme Bran hams. A delicacy few can resist. 4-22-s-tf. Boyd-Fry Stove & China Co. sells the Steel Range. le Churns, all sizes, water sprinklers, jardiniere and flower pots at Harloy’s. Go to Boyd-Fry, Stove & China Co. for lawn mowers, etc. Jersey Ice Cream freezers, coolers with stands. See onf fibre wood water coolers, at Harley’s. alto water f indnrated We carry the finest line of staple jjtroceries in South Georgia. Jones & All mail orders promptly filled sent to Manlove’s, prettiest styles and lowest prices guaranteed. Morris’ Supreme Brand Leaf lard is grainy and pnro. None better. 4-22-s-tf. Ice picks, ioe planes, ice squeezers, lemonade and ioe Harley’s. chisel*;, lemon co tea fclassaw WitVin,, StOT- a Finest line of canned goods in Val dosta at Jones & Yonles. When you go to Manlove’s for your hats consult with Miss Thornhill and then yon can rest assured you have the correct idea in a hat, with latest mode of trimimng. Morris' canned meats havo no su periors. Spccyfy them on yonr grocery order and take no other. 4-22-s-tf. Boyd-Fry, Stove & China Co. have^ been awarded the agency for the Sffo'. brated line of Diamoiv’ ” tools, etc. nters Onrlino of op5lj®and serves has never been ndt e— than now. JONES & YOU SASH Valdosta Sash and Door Co., MANUFACTURERS OF Sash, Doors and Blinds Turned Work, Scroll Sawing, Rough Lumber, Lathes and Shingles. Large and Small Columns in either Corinthian or Ionic orders. We can also furnish composition capitals for sane. We are also up-to-date on Fly Screens which is one of the cheapest sources of satisfaction known. They add much to the happiness of housekeeping. Every man owes this to his wife ind chil dren. If you want to save them much worry you will have screens, (.’all Phone 133 anc we will help you out on this line. We make the best. ■ j j Valdosta Sash and Door Co Telephone 133. Valdosta, Ga.
