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DAILY TIMES-ENTERPRI6E, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. JUNE 15 1S2Z.
LIGHTNING PRANKS
DURING STORM LAST
NIGHT REPORTED
The Hudtlen downpour of rain early
last night, which came as a much
needed relief from the heat wave of
the past few days, was accompanied
by heavy thunder and lightning, the
flashes being almost continuous for a
few minutes. One or two large
tdaps of thunder came during
downpour, and many who were
supper were inconvenienced for a
few minutes by reason of fright and
the electric lights in some parts of
the city being put out of commission.
The telephone in the home of Mr.
Roy Truett, on Bartow street was
Completely demolished, insofar as
use is concerned. While sitting in
an adjoining room Mr. and Mrs. Truett
were suddenly aware of a severe jolt
to their house, and upon investigat
ing, found that the wiring in one
room had been completely burned out
and the telephone which was on the
wall in the dining room was bursted
open, the box being split in half and
the mouthpiece thrown several feet
away, striking against the door-facing
several feet away. In a moment the
rooms were filled with smoke, but
no appreciable damage was done ex
cept the damage to the phone, and
smoking the walls from the burning
wires. The wires outside leading to
COULD NOT
TURN IN BED
the house al
eral feet.
Friends are delighted to know that
none Oi the family were injured as a
result of the accident, except for the
few moment’s scare.
Lightning Strikes Watt Place
The effects of the lightning storm
was also felt at the residence of Mrs.
James Watt last nig'ut. Dr. Maclean,
who was in the house, was shocked to
the extent of being thrown from his
bed at the time of the most severe
dap of thunder, but no visible signs
of the effect of the lightning were
seen in the house. Later it was dis
covered that the lightning had come
burn d for 8ev AUGUSTA PROUD OF
HONOR FOR BARRETT
Augusta, Ga., June 15. That Wil
liam H. Barrett has been appointed
Judge of the United States Court to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Judge Beverly D. Evans is particu
larly pleasing to Augusta, where Mr
Barrett has lived all his life.
Augusta looks upon Mr. Barrett as
one of her foremost citizens. He is
more than a leading attorney, en
trenched in thorough acquaintance
with the law, a man of the highest
down a limb of a pecan tree In the ' ability and of remarkable power as
yard, near the bouse, torn off the end !» pleader at bar. His equipment from
Mr. J. H. McCranie ,of Sparks,
among the business visitors here.
the legal standpoint, for the position
to which he has been appointed is
fully known and fully attested. He
is, further, a man of excellent bear
ing, splendid poise and cordial dignity.
He will preside in his court with honor
to himself and with honor to the
law.
Mr. Barrett is a University of Geor-
thrown over the car and the seats |gia man. He has been practicing law
literally covered with it. One of the >» Augusta for about thirty years. At’the u | ty ye6 t 6 rday,
holes was elongated, about two feet
deep, and the other two were round
of Dr. Maclean's car, which was near
by, and made three holes in the ground
on the other side of the car from that
which had been struck. It is believed
that the lightning was deflected when
it struck the corner wood of the cov
ering, jumped across the car and went
Into the ground. The tearing of the
holes was so severe that dirt was
PERSONALS
If You Have a Visitor
Phone No. 12 or 66
Mr. H. B. Douglas, of Albany, is in
town on business today.
Mr. R. I. Zecharias. of Columbus, is
among tbe visitors here today.
[r. Wm. H1H, of Birmingham, is
spending tbe day here.
Mr. D. E. Woodward, of Atlanta, Is
spending tbe day here on business.
Thomasvllle Variety Work*
Window and Door Screena
r. J. E. Garrett, of Fayetteville, N
C„ was here yesterday on business.
Large atock of wall paper. New
goods, old price*. James H. Brown.
Mr. H. P. Crum, of Tifton, was In
WANTS
WOOD—Pbone 181 yonr orders for
dry pine house or stove wood. Coca
Cola Bottling Co. 18-lmo
WE BUY AND SELL HIDES and iur-
niture, and glass fdr windshields or
windows. J. B. Watkins & Co.
FURNITURE—I buy and sell second
band furniture. Pbone 865. B. Egnal
WE CRATE and pack your Furniture
also repair and buy any kind ot
Furniture. We pay big prices for
same. Empire Furniture Store.
]4-lmo
CAPITAL
Is what You. save from Your Earnings
LABOR
Is what You will Be Doing All Your Life
IF YOU DON'T “SAVE
CAPITAL
AND HAVE" 8
OLD NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE—
Apply Tlmes-Enterprtse office.
RAGS WANTED—We want clean cot
ton rags, at this office. Do not bring
scraps and strings, only good rags
wanted. Tlraes-Enterprlse.
but about a foot deep. The pecan tree
was not killed, only one side of the
upper portion being torn off.
SWIFT AND COMPANY USE
MORE HOGS THIS MONTH
one time, when a very young man, he
was Judge of the court of the re- ( Misses Dorothy Tuttle, Larave Vann
corder here. When the late Sensterl and Gladys Bibb have returned from
Patrick Walsh became mayor of Au l Mr - Bibb '® ‘* m P °» tbe Culf
gusta, Mr. Barrett became city at-
Operation Avoided by Taking
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Veg
etable Compound
Moultrie, Ga., June 15.—More than
thirty times as many hogs were killed
at the Moultrie plant of Swift and
Company dnring the first ten days of
June than were received during the
entire month of June last year, It was
learned yesterday. The figures fur
nish impressive proof of the remark
able growth of the live stock industry
in this section during tbe past year.
They also reveal that an increasing
number of farmers are learning that
the summer months are by far the
Dayton, Ohio.—“I had such pains that most profitable season of the year in
X had to be turned in bed every time I ■ W hich to market ho*s
wished to raove.They
said an operation was ! One the greatest drawbaks to the
necessary. My j industry in the past has been the prac*
* Why don’t t,ce of dum P !n S more than 90 P er cent.
3 Pinkham’s, :of the hog crop on the market in the
3enrietta?* and I'd. short winter period. Southern pack-
2* ,l°S usee during that season have
won t help me, I ve ,
tried too much. ’ One more bogs than they can use, while
dayshesaid, ‘Letme they stand practically idle for more
get you one bottle of than halt of the year. Those Interest-
each kind. You won t i , . . .. . . .
be out very much if ed in tbe devolpment of the industry
it don’t help you.' I don’t know if you i have for years been preaching the
will believe me or not, but I only took j w | SI tom of raising summer hogs,
two bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham sVcg-1
torncy. But these positions were but
sidelines while the young man bended
himself to the more firmer grounding
himself in the knowledge of the law
He quickly went to the front at bar
and early won distinction os among
the every best of the counsellors of
Augusta and of Georgia.
He has rot cared for politics. Then
have been but few political enter
prise* in this section of the state,
however, in which his advice has no*
been sought. He has been often im
portuned by well wishers to stand for
political offices ]but he has turned
aside these-appeals.
Augusta particularly knows Willian
H. Barrett as her foremost citizen it.
community affairs. He has been a
leader in tittles of peace and in times
of war, of remarkably excellent Judy
ment, careful in counsel, untiring and
enthusiastic in leadership, possessing
the absolute confidence of all the peo
ple of all the creeds and of al
stations -in life, he has been lookes
forward to guide, and he has never
hesitated to give of his ability, his
endeavor and his^ieans in promoting
the best interests of the people.
et&ble Compound and one of Lydia
Pinkham’s Blood Medicine when I began
to get relief and I am regular ever aince
without a {Min or a headache..
When I lie down I can get up without
help and without pain. I can’t begin to
tell you how I feel and look. I have be
gun to gain In weight and look more like
I ought to. I think everyday of ways
I have been helped. Any one who does
not believe me can write to me and I
will toll them what ahape I was in. I am
ready to do anything 1 can to help your
medicine."—Mrs. Henrietta Miller,
137 Sprague St, Dayton, Ohio.
If you nave any doubt write to Mrs.
Miller and get her story direct
pointing to the fact that nine times out
of ten there is a steadily advancing
market from the latter part of March
untjl September, but not until this
season has It been possible to see that
such advice was doing good.
Co-operative hog sales have been
staged In a large number of South
Georgia counties during the past two
months and according to buyers on
the stockyards here these sales will
continue throughout the summer. At
least two will be put on in this sec
tion of the state this week and two
W. v en you want a Well Balanced Scratch Feed
Call For
Mak-o-egg
Made From Cleaned Grain
MANUFACTURED BY
W. H. Burch & Son
Let us do your plumbing and elec
trtcal work. Phone 203. W. F. Martin
Ir. C. B- Pepper, of Atlanta, was
among the business visitors registered
In the city yesterday.
Judge Roscoe Luke returned today
from Atlanta, where he has been busy
for several weeks.
Mr. R. A. Alston, of Atlanta, .is
among the prominent business visitors
spending a short time in the city-
FOR SALE—Real Bargains:
1921 Model Chalmers 3600
1919 Model Essex 276
1919 Model Essex 17*
1919 Model Dodge T 250
1918 Model Haynes p/R 260
1918 Model King “8" 160
"Don’t miss ’em.” W. H. Hood.
NOTICE!—When at Newport Springs
Fla., stop at tie Ouzts Camp. Rooms
76c; rooms and board, 92.00 per day,
We also carry fishing parties. Par
ties for the (Snapper Banks) s
specialty. C. D. Ouzts, Prop.
WANTED—An unfurniphed bouse.
Apply Mrs. Carl Moller.’Clty. 10-6td
Mr. S^.M. Hall, of Albany, is spend
ing a short time in the city on busi
ness.
ESTIYAYED—Fawn colored Jersey
cow, dehorned. Will soon be fresh
in milk. Notify Mrs. A. J. Duncan
228 South Broad St- Phone 827-J.
10-ltd
Mrs. E. B. Porter and little son, of
Buford, S- C„ are here for a few weeks
visiting Mr», Porter’s parents. Dr- and
Mrs. J. W. Peacock.
Mrs. O. W. Stapleton and Miss
Stapleton left today for San Antonio,
after spending ' several weeks here
with Mr. B. Edwards.
For Prompt Service ana Durable
Plumbing, Call R. B. Llneon, Phone
136, No. 107 Remington Avenue.
RADICAL CHANGE IN
LABOR PLANS KILLED! miles from the city on the county line
Miss Nora Arnold has just returned
home after a week's visit to her niece,
Miss Maud Arnold. They attended a
protracted meeting at Mt. Carmel, five
opposition or debate the convention
of the American Federation of Labor
today killed a resolution proposing a
radical change In the form of the or
ganized labor movement in the Unit
ed States by the amalgamation of all
unions into single organizations, each
covering an industry.
ARMY SUA1MER TRAINING
CAMPS OPENED TODAY
(By Associated Press)
Washington, D. C., June 15.—Sum
mer training camps were opened
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Dekle, Misses
Etta Thornton and Margaret Linton
of this city went to Monticello yes
tc.rduy aitornoon, to attend the Lin
ton-McCall wedding which took place
there last evening.
Mrs. F. A. Crawford, of Atlanta, and
Mrs. Lula Belle Carlisle, of Montgom
ery, are here to attend the Crawford-
Norwood wedding Saturday. While
here they will be the guests of Mrs
B. L. Crawford, on Bartow street- *
today under army supervision for the
youths of the'reserve officers’ train
ing corps. It is estimated that over
7,300 went into training toda^
JIM DENSON TO HANG AT
IRWINTON TOMORROW
(By Associated Press)
Macon, Ga., June 15.—Under sen
tence to be hanged tomorrow at Irwin-
ton, on a charge of criminal assault,
Jim Denson, negro who escaped from
a mob a few weeks ago still is in jail.
The best coffees in
the world, perfectly
blended,of course its
Good to the lost drop
DR. CHAMBLEE WILL ACCEPT
PRESIDENCY OF BESSIE TIFT
Chamblee, of Ilawkinsville today an
nounced would accept the Presidency
of Bessie Tift college to which he
was elected yesterday.
HARRISON BUS LINE
8AIN BRIDGE—THOMASVILLE
PASSENGERS TRUNKS AND EXPRESS
SCHEDULE
|/i :
1:88 A. M.
7:10 “
1:00 -
1:80 ”
10:80 M
Stations
Lv. Balnb’ga Ar. 7:00 P.
At. Climax Ar. 0:80
” Whlcham Ar. 0:00
Call© Ar. 8:18
’’ Thoa’vlllt L*. 18:11
Raatf Up
RATES
BUS LEAVES-
MINNESOTA WOMEN
INTERESTED IN ELECTION
fBy Associated Press)
St. Paul, Minn., June 15.—Women
are showing greatest activity In the
state-wide campaign preliminary to
the primary elections in Minnesota
next Monday when party candidates
Mr. John T. Watt, of WaycroBs;
Hr- Jamie Watt, of Albany, and Mrs-
J A. Mallette, of Boston, are in the
city to attend the funeral of Mrs. E
K. Maclean this afternoon.
Mrs. W. J. Upchurch, Misses May
and Rosalie Upchurch, Mr. and Mrs,
J. Staley Upchurch and Joe Staley Up
church, Jr., returned today in their
car after spending several weeks at
Raeford, N. C„ with relatives.
First clast plumping, nesting and
wiring. Phone 203. W. F. Martin.
Messrs. Jack Turner, Rhydon Mays,
Albert Pringle, Arthur Little and
Martin Cooper are attending the an
niversary Rotary meeting at Live
Oak today, special representatives of
the local club and guests of honor at
the meeting.
GERMANY TELLS WHAT MUST
BE DONE BEFORE SHE PAYS
Berlin, June 15. Under the cap
tion “Germany’s Six Points," the
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung thii
morning in an editorial evidently in
spired by Hugo Stinnes, will desig
nate half a dozen specific conditions
on which the entente must yield be
fore Germany is enabled to fulfill her
tor the Senate and Congress, and rPparations obl «»tions. The s.x
State offices win be chosen. points, the fulfillment of which the
Allgemeine Zeitung declares would
FORMER SUBCHASER BURNED essentially enable Germany to regain
<By Associated Press, ber feet and become solvent are as
Key West, Fla., June 16.—The for- follows:
mer subchaser, No. 205. owned by E. | "First,
T. Sultzer, of Brooklyn, was burned
to the waters edge, and sank today
off Sand Key. Mrs. Suiter, who was
with her husband a party ot friends
aboard, was slightly burned.
BI8HOP CANDLER DE
CLINED RE-ELECTION
Atlanta, Ga-, June 15.—At a meeting
of the board ot trustees ot Emory
University, Bishop Warren A. Candler,
who has served as chancellor of that
Institution since Its foundation In
1917, declined rtfeldctlon. It was, . ,
stated by officials of the university’ f 05 ' ^ merely a torso and is daily sub
that the election of his successor has j*5 e vf *° * urt *> cr ‘ white bleedings.’
not yet been decided upon. | respite this, it says such a body k
expected to work and lift its burden.
evacuation of Duisburg,
Dusscldorf and Ruhrort and abolition
of the 26 per cent, export levy.
“Second, evacuation of ;the left
bank of the Rhine.
’’Third, evacuation of the Saa>
Basin.
“Fourth, free trade for Germany
with Danzig and through the corridor
specified in the Versailles Treaty.
“Sixth, elimination of the most f*
vored nation clause.”
The newspaper likens the German
Industrial system to a body which to-
SEK Exide Battery Man before buying
a battery. Next to Standard Oil
Station. 12-lmo
DO YOU NEED A BOND?—Do you
want it quick? It so, I can fix you
up In 20 minutes, contractor’s bonds,
Fidelity bonds; In fact, all sorts and
kinds of bon^A Including bonds for
melon shippers. National Surety
Co., of N. Y., largest In world. J,
Merritt, -Agt., Rpom 127 Williams
Bldg., ThomaavDle, Ga. 12-I2t
FOR RENT—9-room house, close in,
suitable for boarding house. Joe
Goldberg. 13-6td
BE SURE AND COME TO SMITH’S
PARK, and see the Free Exhibition
of aerial acrobat and contortionist,
Tues, Wed-, Thurs., Fri., and Sat
urday p- m. Absolutely free. 13-5t
FOR SALE—Dodge touring car- Samp
son's Garage. 14-12td
WATERMELON PAPER—Just re
ceived three thousand rolls 20-lbB.
each 600 square feet to the roll,
Rosin Sized paper for lining wat-
rrmelon cars. Wire or write for
prices. Baker & Holmes Co., Jack
sonville.
LABORERS—26 men wanted; 12He
per hour; pay weekly. Apply. City
Stables Friday (tomorrow) morn
ing. 20 minutes to seven. A. E.
Sanders, Supt. 14-2t
FOR SALE—One 1922 model, prac
tically new Dodge touring car. Let
us Bhow it to you. First Aid Motor
Station. 16-3td.
LOST—Keys, with my name on tag.
Return for reward. W. P. Grantham.
15-6td.
WANTED—An alert business getter.
10,000 mile guaranteed new cord
tires at prices below all competi
tion. Exclusive local territory.
9100.00 and commission. Smith
System Cord Tire Company, 1108
S. Michigan, Chicago. 15-lt
WHEN YOU need a Plumber, phone
495. J. O. Baxley- 5-lm
The best way to “Save and Have” capital it to start a savings
account with us and get one of these BOOK COIN SAVING8
BANKS to help you save. One dollar or more starts a savings
account.
WE PAY INTEREST ON SAVINGS
j THE PEOPLES SIB BUNK
v T. J. Ball, Prest R. J. McCIentiy, Cash
Some Harmful, Some Harmless,
and some are Helpful and the
Best of all these is the Habit of
Saving
Earn a Little, and Spend a Little Less
We Pay 4 per cent on Savings' Account
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
W. H. Rockwall Prest W. 8. Anderson, Caahr.
MATTRESSES made to order, reno
vated, etc. Also chair and swing
cushions. We do everything In this
line. J. B. Cason, last house on
East Walcott St. 15-lm
WEATHER REPORT
LOCAL OFFICE OF THE UNITED
STATES WEATHER BUREAU
Thomasvllle, Ga., June 15, 1923.
Weather forecast for Thomasvllle
and vicinity: Fair tonight and Friday
Continued warm.
Observations at 1 p. m. Standard Time
more are scheduled for next week. The. whleh is impossible,
poultry industry also Is growing a| The ADgemefne Zeitung agrees wit)
pace and a few days ago the flrut solid the conclusion of the international
carload of chickens ever shipped here | bankers’ committee that the idea of
was received from Camilla. The same Germany’s solvency can only be yeah
train brought six ear* of hogs. An- lied If. the amount of her. reparatione
other chicken and bog sale wlU take ’obligations is definitely established on
9SSK3HM* «•**
Highest temperature yesterday .... 99°
Highest temperature today to
1 p. m. 94-
Highest temperature tor this month
29 years record (1916) 104-
Lowest temperature today 71*
Lowest temperature for this month,
29 years record (1913) 49-
Mean temperature today 85*
Normal for this date 80-
Departure since first of month +23.*
Departure since January first +4.03-
Relative humidity 8 a. m 81%
Relative humidity lpm. 45%
Relative humidity 8 p. m. yester
day 85%
Rainfall past 24 hours 0.721ns.
Rainfall since first of month 3-00 Ins.
Rainfall since January first 23.42 ins.
Departure since first ot mo. +0.7* Ins.
Departure since Jen- first —0.28 lns-
Wlnd direction 1p.m. North
Wind velocity 1 p. m- 4 ml. per hour.
O. M- HADLEY,
DO YOU KNOW
we are supplying
LUMBER AND
MILW0RK
for the best jobs in the vicinity of Thomasville.
Let us figure on your needs.
LUMBER, SASH,DOORS, MILLWORK,
SCREENS, PAIN TS, OILS, and GLASS.
ILLE VIE
J*
Low Week End Round Trip Fares
TO
Brunswick, Ga $ 7.05
Savannah, Ga. 8.70
Atlanta, Ga J0.65
Jacksonville, Fku, 7.80
Suwanee, Fla. 4,75
And other resorts in Florida.
Tickets will be sold each Friday and Saturday until September 23rd
limited returning to reach original starting point prior to midnight
of tha Tuesday following date of sale.
Summer Excursion Fares
Tickets are on sale dally to all the principal Mountain, Lake and
Seashore retorts (until BepL 30). limited returning until October
31st. -Stop overs permitted upon application to conductor*.
For schedules, reservations, descriptive matter, tickets, and any
desired Information, apply to—
JOHN W. LEE, Ticket Agent, Phone 162-J. L. P. GREEN, DM.
Pate. Agt PHone 112-W.; Thomatville.
E. M. NORTH, Atat Gen. Pate. Apt, Savannah.
YLANT.C COAST L.NE ^Standard RaH^ef the Seuth.
WBeOBOEGOD