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VIENNA. QA.. THURSDAY. AUGUST 15, 1918
VOLUME EIGH
NUMBER 3
PINEHURST CITIZENS
HONOR DR. J L. LEE
GOWER IN RACE IN
CORDELE CIRCUIT
WOUNDED IN FRANCE
ANNOUNCEMENT HAS CREATED
GENERAL INTEREST AND
FRIENDS AT WORK.
SEVERE WIND, RAIN AND ELEC
TRIC STORM DOES CONSIDER
ABLE DAMAGE.
MRS. LUMSDEN RECEIVES MES
SAGE STATING THAT HE RE-
CEIVED WOUNDS ON 28TH.
ONE MADE LANDING RECENTLY
TO GET HIS BEARINGS—LEFT
IMMEDIATELY.
BANQUET TENDERED HIM LAST
NIGHT AT SCHOOL AUDITOR
IUM.
ANCELEY CASE WILL
_ PROBA
BLY COME UP FOR TRIAL TO-
DAY, >
The announcement of former Rep
resentative 0. T. Gower of Crisp as
candidate for election to the judge-
ship of the Superior courts of the Cor-
dele Circuit has created considerable
interest all over the circuit, and there
are manifestations of approval of
his candidacy which make his friends
more than happy.
For four years Mr. Gower repre
sented Crisp county in the General
Assembly of Georgia, during which
time he championed worthy legisla
tion. Possibly his most notable serv
ice to his state was as chairman of
the joint committee of the house and
senate for revising -the insurance
laws of the state and in procuring the
enactment of the present modern in
surance law. As a candidate for of
fice he has been uniformly successful,
and retired voluntarily, after honor
able service.
Mr. Gower was reared in Walton
County, Georgia, was educated in the
High Schools of Monroe, and receiv
ed his college training at Peabody
Normal and the University of Nash
ville, graduating from the latter in
stitution with the A. B. degree. For
ttyree years ho served as Principal of
the Sandersville High School, from
whence he went to the Mercer Uni
versity Law School, where he grad
uated in law in 1905. He won the
highest honor of the Law School, and
also a medal in oratory during this
time at Mercer.
Coming immediately to Cordele he
began the practice of law and has
steadily won the confidence of the
people of this section; he has enjoyed
a large and lucrative practice, being
prominently connected with many im
portant cases on both the civil and
criminal side of the court, always de
meaning himself with fidelity to his
client, and reflecting credit op him,
self for skiifulness and acumep in
his profession.—Cordele Dispsteh.
Early Saturday morning the rumb
ling of distant thunder, presaged an
approaching storm and soon it came
in all its fury, fierce winds, vivid and
frequent flashes of lightning and a
flood of rain. The electric light and
A message received here Sunday by
his wife brought the information that
Corp. R. G. Lumsdon had been se
verely wounded in Frcnce on July
the 28th. The message brought uni
versal regret to-Mr. Lumsden's nu
merous friends here. No further in
formation has been received which
,fnct supports the belief that Mr.
Lumsden’s injuries have not proven
fatal. The message carried no in
formation as to the nature or extent
of his wounds. It was known that
Mr. Lumsden was in the thickest of
the fight-during those few days
when the battles raged most fiercely,
being a member of the Rainbow Di
vision of the 151st Machine Gun Co.,
which held a most dangerous position
at that time. His loved ones and
friends have felt keenly anxious about
him, and were not greatly surprised
when the news cr.me of his injury.
Mr. Lumsden has been in France
since Nov. 1917, having volunteered
for service jj> July precoedi-ig. He
was 'in training in Macon for several
ifiohths, being transferred from'there
to Camp Mills, New York, for a per
iod of two months’ training before
sailing for France. The last letter
received from him by his wife was
dated June 10th, at which time he
was all right. Since then no word
has come from him.
Much concern is felt here over his
condition and a favorable , report is
hoped for in the near future.
Even though Vienna did go ,to
sleep on the job and fail to have es
tablished here a landing station for
the airplanes from Souther Field, the
birdmen frequently wake us up with
tho whirring and buzzing of their ma
chines as they pass to and fro from
Souther Field and tho various land
ing stations that have been establish
ed in this vicinity. The noise of tho
planes has become quite familiar and
usually the firsts ounds bring both the
little folks' and grownups out to get a
glimpse of the mechanical birds as
they fly by.
Justr ecently an aviator who lost
his way, dropped down in a large
field near the home of Mrs. O. B.
Perry and asked his location, he land
ed without injury to his machine and
after a short stop continued his flight
While the appearance of the ma
chines overhead is no longer uncom
mon here, the spectators still exper
ience theusual thrills when they come
into view.
Court reconvened Monday - morn
ing and began the trial of criminal
cases, a large number of which have
been disposed of as we go to press.
The case of John Angeley, charged
with the murder of his brother, Ben
Angeley is probably the most im
portant case on docket and is set for
toijay.
The following cases have been dis
posed of.’
Jenus Nelson, having liquor, 6
months or 925.
Jodie Suggs, making liquor, six
months or $76.
Cltm Pitts, making liquor, 12
months or 8100.
Ambrose Lucas, Concealed weap
ons, 6 months or 800.
Henry Jackson, making liquor 12
months or 8200.
Selz Willis, making liquor, 12
months or 9100.
Cindy Pitts, having liquor, twelve
months, or 850.
Lon. Foster, carrying concealed
weapons, 6 months or 860.
M. B. Clark, violating auto law, 6
months or 850.
Charlie Parker, having liquor, 4
months in jail or $50.
Fred Youngblood, having liquor, 3
months or 850.
L. C. Branyon, having liquor, 3
months or cost.
E. M. Marshall, cvoncealed weap
ons, 6 months or 840.
Gilbert Wallace, violating prohibi
tion law, C months or 950.
State vs. Anderson Crawford, vio
lating prohibition law, 6 months or
850. :
Will Lawson, carrying
weapons, 6 months or 860.
Sam Austin, concealed weapons, 6
months or 875,
Lon Daniel, 6 months or 850.
Claude Hc-.derzon, distilling, 6
As an expression of the high esteem
in which he is held by the citizens of
Pinehurst, an elaborate banquet was
tendered Dr. J. L.'Lee last night at
6 o’clock at the school building there.
A sumptuous repast was prepared and
beautifully served by the ladies. Im
promptu speeches, the keynote of all
being patriotism and service were de
livered by several present and beauti
ful tributes were paid to the honored
guest, the first member of the medi
cal profession in the county to be call
ed for war service. Dr. Lee's re
sponse to these conformed to his us
ual manner, being dignified but cor
dially appreciative expression. The
invitation list Included the members
of the profession, active and retired,
their families and a few others.
Among these were: Dr. and Mrs.
H. A. Mobley, Dr. and Mrs. T. F.
Bivins, Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Stovall,
Drs. L. W. Mobley, V. C. Daves, F. E.
Williams, Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Teas-
ley, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Harris, Dr.
serious damage, wires were blown
down and crossed, fuses were burned
out and various other damage done.
The electric system being so disabled
as to require the constant work of the
plant force throughout Saturday and
a'part of Sunday to get it entirely re
adjusted. Apparently there is some
thing about the court house that at
tracts lightning. The steeple was
Dr. and Mrs. Ham Pate, Dr. and Mrs.
Bishop, Dr. and Mrs. Butler, Dr. and
Mrs. W. M. Haslam, Dr. and Mrs. V.
L. Harris, Dr.,B. L. Wilson, Miss Em
ily Woodward, Judge D. A. R. Crum.
PROCEEDS TO BE USED TO CARE
FOR FRENCH ORPHANS. NEAT
SUM REALIZED.
VIENNA RECEIVES
FIRST BALE COTTON
The local chapter U. D. C. served
a barbecue dinner in the Park Tues
day. They onjoyed a good patronage
because of the large court attend
ance on that day. The dinner was
well prepared, a gonerous amount be
ing .served. (After the expenses in-
SOME LAND FOR SAlE
280 acres, 200 in cultivation, large
6-room dwelling, painted, ceiled, etc.,
large barns, out building^, two ten
ant houses, artesian well, about fifty
■ A. acres god timber. Price is right and
on easy terms.
BROUGHT IN BY M. L. BOWEN A
SON. 8148.70 AMOUNT RECEIV
ED FOR IT.
concealed
eurred in preparing the dinner' had
been paid there was a sufficient/bal
ance to take care of a French War
Orphan for a year and this is what
tho organization proposes to . do with
the money.
In serving these dinners the ladies
are doing a good work, they are de
voting the proceeds to worthy causes
and the visitors in town are pleased
to be able to get a well prepared bar
becue dinner for a reasonable price.
No matter what destruction the
boll weevil may bring to the cotton
crop before the season is over he has
faiUij to get "that first bale to Dooly”
for it has been picked, ginned and
sold.
The cotton was brought in Monday
by M. L. Bowen and Son, two, pro
gressive farmers of the Sixth District.
It was ginned at the East Vienna Gin
nery. Theb ale tipped the. beam at
425 pounds. It was carried to the
Centra! Warehouse and bought by J.
J. & J. L. Lashley, the total receipts
from the bale were 8148.70, the price
per pound being 35 cents. The cot
ton season is somewhat delayed this
year on account of weather condi
tions, this being unusually late for
tho marketing of tlie first bale. The
crop in this county will be curtailed to
some extent although planters and
buyers are now of the opinion that a
better crop will be harvested than was
expected earlier in the season.
60 acres 2 1-2 miles of Vienna, 4-
room dwelling, etc. About 35 acres
in cultivation.
POLL TAKEN OF GRAND JURORS
GIVES MAJORITY TO KARRIS
Sam Anderson, Disturbing Divine
worship, 6 months or 875.
Dock Adkins, having liquor, 6
months or 950.
Henry Brown, Using obscene lan
guage, 12 months or $300.
Robert Stewart, carrying conceal
ed weapons, 6 months or 850.
Will Robertson, assault to murder,
12 months.
Zeko Leary, charged with murder,
now on trial.
. 322 aeres; about 175 acres in cul
tivation, 2 6-room dwellings, 2 ten
ant houses, 3 barns, 1 artesian well,
four surface wells, 60 acres fenced,
some timber. A bargain at price.
A poll taken of the members of
the Grand Jury Tuesday to determine
tho respective strength of the Sena
torial aspirants, resulted as follows:
Harris, 12; Howard, 9; Hardwick, 2.
TWO SELECTMEN SENT
TO GAINESVILLE, FLA.
The only draft made on Dooly
County registrants this week is for
two men qualified for general mili
tary service to go to Gainesville, Fla.,
for' aspedal course in mechanical
training. The two men selected for
this service are Harry H. Harvard,
Unadllla, and Seaborn Asbury Fore
hand, Lilly. The two young men
leave today for Gainesville.
About 200 acres; 176 in cultivation
good 6-room dwelling, near school
and church.' Can be bought cheap.
' 202 1-2 acres, wholel ot; 150 acres
in cultivation, new 5-room house,
ceiled and barn, etc., about 4 miles
from Unadllla. Price i3 right and on
easy terms. See
D. C. KETCHUM, Vienna.
Good intentions die young, unless
they arep ut into action.
Tackle the first duty of the day with
a smile—and you’ll get the habit
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT
To the Democratic Voters of the Cor-
delc Judicial Circuit:
I am a candidate for Judge of the
Superior Court of the Cordele Judi
cial Circuit, subject to nomination by
the Democratic Primary election to
be held on September 11, 1918. I re
gard the office os of the greatest im
portance to the public welfare. It
is the most sacred trust within the
gift of the people. If the voters
should elect me, I promise them that
I will dispose of the business coming
before the court ns rapidly as possi
ble and discharge the duties of tho of
fice fairly and impartially.
8-15-4t O. T. GOWER.
POLITICAL ARENA
CLOSED TO CANDIDATES
NO CONTEST EXCEPT FOR THE
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE-
SHIP.
The only stir created id political
circles affecting the present campaign
is the entrance of Col. O. T. Gower,
of Cordele, into the race for the
judgeship of the Superior court, Cor
dele Circuit. This office is now filled
by D. A. R.'Crum, appointed to fill
the unexpired term of Judge W. F.
George. Judge Crum is offering for
reelection and has many strong
friends who affirm that his reeleotion
is assured, based on his judicial rec
ord. Col Gower also has many
warm friends who are giving him their
loyals upport and who are quite
confident of his ultimate victory.
This race will be observed with much
interest.
Mr. J. B. Wall, the present efficient
solicitor of the court is offering for
reelection, he has no opposition.
There is only one candidate for
representative, Judge W. H. Lasse-
ter, who is the present incumbent and
who is now in Atlanta, attending the
annual session.
FORJUDGE SUPERIOR COURTS
OF THE CORDELE CIRCUIT
To tho White Voters of the Cordele
Judicial Circuit:
I respectfully announce my candi
dacy subject to the democratic pri
mary, for re-election as Judge of the
Superior Courts of the Cordele Cir
cuit. Having held this office for the
unexpired term of Judge George, I
ask election for the full term, promis
ing for the future a faithful and im
partial performance of the duties of
the office according to law and justice
as I have endeavored to do during the
short time I have been on the bench.
Very respectfully,
g-154t D. A. R. CRUM,
MEADOWS QRIST MILL
Grind Your Own Meal at Home
When you want it and like
you want it, with the engine
you have. Save paying toll.
We’ll Give Ten per cent discount
For 30 days, beginning Aug.
10, on Grist Mills,
miss this.
FOR SOLICITORtGENERAL
I hereby announce that I am a can
didate to succeed myself as Solici
tor-General of the Cordele Circuit,
subject to the Democratic primary
to be held on September 11th.
If again honored by the people of
the Circuit with'election to this offi
cio, I will in the future, as in the
past, discharge its duties to the best
of my ability.
Respectfully,
JOSEPH B. WALL.
8-15-4t
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