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VOL. XVI. Maysville Locals (From Our Regular Correspondent.) Miss Inez Suddath visited rel atives in Gainesville the liist of the week. Mrs. Arthur Smith was a recent visitor to Commerce. Miss Mamie Barber,aecompanie I by Mrs. McKee, spent Sunday with homefolks at Dry Pond. Mis. Margie Morris, of Homer, who has been with her daughter, Mrs. McDuffie, at Lavonia, for several months is here at the bed side of her mother, Mrs. If. T. Stephens, who we are sorry to know continues quite sick. Mr. Howe Chandler, who is at tending school here, spent Sunday at home at Hull, Ga. Mr. Frank Boyd visited his pa rants, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Boyd at Gaiuesville, the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Yeargin visited the latter’.s mother who lives near Athens, Sunday. Miss Lula McKee who was de lightfully entertained at the lovely home of Miss Mamie Miller in Gainesville the past week returned home Monday. Mr. Ben Wood, our heavyweight express agent, spent a few hours j Sunday in Atlanta. Messrs. Kalph Parks, Hugh Wood, Will Lockhart, Talmage Henry and Roger Meeks took in the cities of Commerce, Athens and Jefferson in an automobile ride Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Truitt of Commerce, were gmsts of Mrs. .1. T. Smith Sunday afternoon. Mis. .I. Sam Ifaniel of Daniels ville, spent a day recently with relatives here. Miss Ollie Mae 1 ang of Athens, spent .Sunday with her parents here. Miss Lois Pruitt from near Com meree, was a recent visitor here. Messrs. Crawford Massey and Sam Edwards of Commerce, were among our Sunday visitors. We are glad to see Mrs. 8. R. Phillips of Atlanta, nee Miss Mamie Williams, who is with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wil liams, for a short stay. Mr. Kalph Meeks of Carrolton, came up Sunday to see his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Meeks. A Iter spending Monday at Homer court, he returned home late Monday af ternoon. Mr. and Mis. Lon Burns and children of Apple Valley, were guests of Mr. and Mis. Lon Black well Sunday. The inenibeis of the Philathea and Baraca classes of the Baptist church are preparing a special Missionary Rally program to be rendered at the Baptist church on next Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. The selections consist of recitations. Tradings, special music and short talks by some of the young men. A special invitation is extended to all to attend this meeting and encourage the young people in the great workthey are doing. Miss Emma Sailors and Mr. Floyd Savage surprised their friends here by getting married Sunday afternoon. We failed to learn more about the marriage, but heartily join their friends in extending good wishes. Mrs. E. 8. Comer visited rela tives in Commerce Tuesday. Mr. E. B. Anderson of Com merce, was with relatives here Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blackwell and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meaders went over to Jefferson Tuesday evening to the musical entertain ment given by the Leyceum course J efferson Institute. BANKS COUNTY JOURNAL Hollingsworth Gentle spring has come at last. Mrs. Dave Nunnally, who has been seriously ill for several nays is able to be out again. Mrs. Hattie Campbell has re ! turned to her home in Atlanta. Mr. John Smith is all smiles — its a girl. The many friends of Mr. M.O. Scoggins will be glad to learn he is doing nicely and hopes to be able to get out soon. Mr. and Mrs. Greslmn Duckett attended the burial of Will Wells at Leatherwood Sunday. Will spent many of his boyhood days here and it is with deep regret we learn ot his sad death. Messrs. Bob Scoggins of Char lotte, N, C., J. W. Scoggins of Athens, John and Carl Scoggins ot Gaiuesville, visited their brother M. O. here during last week. It is with sadness we mention the death of Finns Nunnally which occurred at Acworth last Tuesday. His remains were laid to rest at Harmony Thursday. The entire family have our sympathy. Pruitt Most of the male sex are at Ho mer this week. Mrs Isome Ward of Soutli Geor gia, is the guest of Mrs. Mat lie Ward. U. S. Cash of Lamar, spent Sal urday with T. E. Anderson. Mr. Bill Blackburn is quite sick at this writing. School at this place closed Fri day. The remains of B. T. Smith of Pleasant Hill, was laid to rest at Damascus cemetery Sunday quite a large crowd of relatives and friends were pi esent. The bereaved relatives have our sympathy. Rock Springs On last Friday night quite a large crowd gathered at this place and enjoyed a pound supper the boxes bringing a good price Mr. Rosco Scales being anxious to get a certain girls box payed $2.7b which w r as the best price offered. We are glad to say Mr. J. O. Thompson is better at this writing. We aie glad to have Mr. Ed King and family back in our midst. Quite a large crowd attended preaching at this place Sunday. Mr. M. O. Scoggins happened to a bad accident Friday by getting his hand caught in a gin. Miss Birtie Caudell’s death was a sad surprise to all who knew her. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Chambers at tended preaching at this place Sunday. Mr. Hubert White and charming sister Pearl, went the direction of Silver Shoal Sunday. We are having a good school at this place under the management of Rev Burrell. Mr. Ab Acrey can boast on hav ing the best oats in this section. Rose Bud. “We Are Seven” Seven citizens of White county were brought to Athens yesterday morningoby Deputy Marshal Ben B Landers o fGainesville, arrested on bench warrants and haled lie fore Commissioner and Deputy Clerk W. G. Carner to make bond for their appearance at the April term of the federal court for “mak ing Whiskey” illegally. The seven were; Hersehel Bar rett, G. B. Ferguson, A. G. Brady, William Parker, J. K. Roberts, James Jackson, and Welborn Sut ton. —Athens Banner. Devcied to Giving the News, Encouraging the Progress, and Aiding the Prosperity of BanKs County. Homer, E an!<s Ccunty, Georgia, Thursday, March 19, 1914. Bellton- Mrs. 1. I\. Carter visited her father J. C. Kogeis hist week. Mrs. Reynolds of Noreross, visit ed her aunt Mrs. C. \\ ade, ot this place last Saturday returning home Saturday night. Mr. S. I!. Rogers of Gainesville, made a business trip to Bellton last Saturday. .1 C. Qui Iliac says he is going to buy him an automobile soon hur l rah for l neie .1 iuuny. A. J. Carter made a business trip to his Oconee farm near Gills ville last Saturday. Mr. John llearl has been ap pointed section foreman at this place to till the place vacated by J. (). Thompson who has accepted a job with the G. A N. W . It. K. Miss Pauline Garner and Master James Quillian took dinner with | Mr. and Mis. J. C. Quillian last ’ Sunday. Mix Muse Tellent of Atlanta, visited friends in Bellton l.is week Mr, Tallent looks in II mid we art always proud to see him here. Mr. C. T. Tall* lit and family and also Mi's Mae Blackwell v isit ed 11. A. Garner and family last Sunday. A it.o R 1 • Mr. Joe Jones and Jesse Allan passed through our burg one day last week. Mr. Jimmie and Andie Wade attended church at '.lt. Zion Suii day. School at Allund.de is progress ing nicely under management, of Miss Bettie Simmons. Miss Amer Shubert and Miss Alice Cook visited relatives in our Burg Saturday night. Miss fitter Wade is visiting her sister in Habersham. Miss Curia Jordan is visiting relatives this week. Mr. J. D. Bond t uide a business trip to Yonali Tin* lay. Miss Icey Reams vi sited Mrs. M. P. Wade Sunday. Rose Bud. In Memory oi Mrs Albert Segars. On February 15th, Mrs. Alberti Segars passed from this earthly home into that heavenl y home and is free from earths cares and sor rows. We will miss her so much but we feel that our loss is her eternal gain. Hhe was a good sweet Christian woman, and ever thoughtful of those about her. It was heart rending to give her up, but just now a glad thought comes to me that I l'cel sure that she is in the sweet fields of Eden re-united with her mother and other love 1 ones, who had gone on before and awaited Beulah's com ing and that she is now wearing the lovely robe and crowi. that he promised to the faithful. DISORDERED KIDNEYS CAUSE MUCH MISERY With pain and misery by day, sleep-disturbing bladder weakness at night, tired, nervous run-down men and women everywhere arc glad to know that Foley K idney Pills restore health and strength, and the regular action of kidneys and bladder. Mrs. Suia Barnes, Bowdon, Ga., It. 1, says: “I suf- j fered with terrible headache, back ache and bearing down pains, so bad I was hardly able to get around. I took 3 bottles of Foley kidney Pills and since then 1 have been en tirely well.” For sale by Hill & Brown. Stop your bad ur MlleM* UimUv Tabitta. Homer Locals Kditor John Shaunon of the Com merce News, attended court Tues day. J. M. Mint/, announces this week for Tax Collector of Banks. He is one of the good citizens of the county and would make an efficient officer if elected. While cutting wood last week Hubert Massey split his left foot open and severed one of his toes. Dr. Jolly dressed the wound and it is healing nicely. , Mr. Mallory Scoggins! many friends will be glad to learn that he is improving rapidly. Bead Gould Scoggins ad in the Journal to day. This is an up-to date meicautile firm of Gainesville that sells only the best that money can buy. Newman Frierson McEver Cos. of (hiinesville advertises their mam moth stock iii the Journal to day, and it will be to your interest to read it. Friday April 24th, is the day set fur the primary in Banks, and somebody will be defeated on that day. Mr. Carroll Chambers announces for tax receiver. He has hundreds of friend - in the county and they will U J. ighted to help him in his ru! i’. Rev. 11. 8. Smith, of Maysville, will preach every night next week at. the Methodist church in Horner. Heivices will begin at 7:30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these meetings. Mr. J. E. Vaughn announces ?h:- week for Tax Receiver and has many friends in this county who will be glad of the oppor tunity to support him for the of fice to which he aspires. II you make it a point to trade with people who advertise you will save money each year. The ad vertising merchant alwass sells for a short profit. He is a believer in turning his money over many times a year, and you get the bene/it of if. Mr. A. B. Smith of Maysville announces forTax-Collctorof .lack son county in this issue of The Observer. He is a leading citizen of bis town and one of the comity’s best known men. He was in com merce this week and received much eticouragemeni to make the race. -< oinmcrce News. Rev. 11. M. Wingfield of Ash land, spent Monday in Homer. Mr. Wingfield is pastor of the Christian church at Ashland and Bethany, near Homer. He is a Virgiau by birth, but has lived for some years in Mexico where lie went in search of health. He left that unhappy country when it be came oangeious for Americans. However, he says this is as good climate for people suffering with pulmonary troubles as Mexico; that lie breathes better here, than there. We see where Mr. Wingfield was right in leaving Mexico for so many have stopped breathing all together in that country duriiur the last few years that it has become unhealthy even for a healthy man. Dr. L. G. Hardman In Homer To-day Dr. Hardmi.i spent Thursday in Homer, and while here discussed politics with our citizens. It may be that he will enter the race for Congress in the Ninth District, and in case he dots, there are hundreds of our people who will support him. Dr. Hardman’s record in the Geor gia legislature is good He is an able man and would reflect credit on the district if elected a member of congress. Negro Succumbs To Rabbies News reached the city Saturday evening that Jule Robertson, a negro living on Mr. Mell Adkin’s place near Salem, had gone mad. He was the man who wa.s bitten three weeks ago, the morning after Mr. Willoughby was bittten, and by possibly by the same dog. Doctors were immediately sum moned from Stephens after his condition was noted, and these immediately pronounced liis trou ble as hydrophobia. On Sunday afternoon Dr. W. /. Faust was sent for and he rendered the same report concerning his condition. Of course everything possible was done for him, as his condition was extremely pitiful, and his suffering brought forth the greatest sympathy from white and colored around him. All tendered help proved futile, though, and he died Monday morning.—Commerce News. The Miserably Happy Dont you love to meet a mau that loves to tell good news? “How beautiful on the moun tains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings,” Were you ever sick for a spell, and when you got out on the streets someone would come along and tell you how bad you looked? Jot Allen used to tell it that once when he had an exasperating car buncle on his neck, a friend—a dear friend—met him and told him he had known two men to die from carbuncles on j ust the spot where liis was. You know there are some people especially some women, who are never happy unless they are mis erble. Like the bat’ they can see better without the light—Gaines ville Eagle. I hereby announce myself a can j didate tor Tax Receiver of Banks] county subject to the action of the] Democratic primary to be held; April 21 111. 1914. Respectfully, •T. Ed Vaugijn. 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for the office ol Tax Receiver of Banks county, subject to the action of the Primary April 24th, 1914. i respectfully solicit the | vote and influence of all the white voters of the county. Cabboll Chambebs. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax < Col lector of Banks County, subject to action of the Democratic primary to de held in 1914, Your support and influence will lie greatly ap preciated. Itespt. J. M. Mintz Fob Clerk To the voters of Banks county. I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to the office of Clerk Superior Court of Banks County, subject the Democratic Primary to be held April 24th, 1914. Thanking my friends for past favors and solicting your vote in this election. Respt. Submitted C. \V. Gillespie My electric testing machine has arrived. Take advantage of my free trip offer to Com merce. Dr. J. P. Parks, Optometrist. DENTAL*^NOTICE Dr. D. M. Snelson, of Toccoa, will be at Baldwin the first week of each month prepared to do den tal work in all its branches—office over the Bank. Will Wells Killed Wife Seriomly cvi l Will Wells, who lived just <t r the county line in Ma-iei'sham, went to his-home last Saturday in an intoxicated condition and after some heated woids with his u ii'e struck her in the head wii h ah i ' mer. The hammer Hew off the handle and he then made an at U nipt to net an axe that vv as lay isig nearby, but his wife was too quick' lor him, seizing an iron poker he struck him in the head just above the ear and killed him instantly. Mrs. Wells’ skull had been crushed from the blow ot the hammer and she is now in a precarious condi tion. MONEY LOST 1 lost a pocket book in Homer Monday of couit containing one live dollar bill, one one dollar Mil, a half dollar, a nickel and three pennies. 1 am an old man end need the money, if you have found it please leave it at the Journal o lice and take one dollar for yon trouble. Illi.i, lioj.i.\\n POTATO PLANTS Sweet potato plants in season. 150,000 for sale from (he I t of April till July. Price 200 per hundred. N T . C. Fait.knkk, Lula, Ga. • Horse For Sale A black mare, coming s \ r old. A good singlefoo! u,; i< s good. A daisy, at in. Will work anywhere. H. W. Rick kk, Alto, (la., R. 1. NOTICE Rev. D. N. Jordan will po cit at Grove Creek church the if Sunday in March at II 'A■ k. Everybody invited to come. For Sale A Plano Wheat Harvesting I r chine—cuts and binds—in good condition, if you want a harvest ing machine at a bargain call a 1 see this one, or write Roy Moss, Baldwin, Ga., It. I. Seed Potatos I have about 50 bushels of so and sweet potatoes to sell- Joel <'or.'! i:, Lula, G: NOTICE All parties are hereby Viiiod not to hire or harlior Mary 1 i•> and her five children as they re under contract with me for Hr* year 1914. J. N. Cuasteen. SPECIAL “HEALTH WARN ING” FOR MARI II March is a trying month for the very young and for elderly people. Croup, bronchial colds, lagiippo and pneumonia are to be feared and avoided. Foley’s lioneyand Tar is a great family medicine that will quickly stop a cough,check the ro gress ol a cold,and relieve inlla ed and congested air passages. J' v. Rhodes,Middleton,Ga., says: • grippe gave me a baching c< h for which L got on relief ute i! I ■■!< Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, laud was soon well of Noth corah and cold.” For sale by Hi: Y Brown. 25 lbs, of Sugar and 4 1-2 lbs- of Rio Col .e $2.00. • Tom E. Anderspn, * IO *5O