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VOL. 1. No. 8.
TUOMASVILLF. GEORGIA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1013.
KILLED BY DEB STUART
FROM THE PHILIPPINES, SAYS
A PENNSYLVANIA CONGRESS
MIN — ISLANDS WERE NOT A
BAD BARGAIN, HE THINKS.
Washington, Feb. 13.—"The with-
Iraival of the United StateB from
the Philippines would bo an act of
cowardice, and would result In con
ditions worse than now exist In
Mexico," declared Representative
Olmstead. of Pennsylvania, In i
rpeech today ayalnst the Jones Phil
ippiae Independence bill, which he
described as "remarkable and !an-
gerous.” He said the United States
didn’t get a bad bargain when she
bought the Islands, because they
•-My support a population of
one hundred million.
House Sends Appropriation Bill
Back to Committee.
Washington. Feb. 13.—The house
today disagreed to the Conference
report on the Legislative, Executive
a Judiciary Appropriation bill,
and sent it back for further confer
ence.
The diplomatic and consular ap
propriation bill was then taken up
for consideration.
Two Battleship Program Under Fire.
Washington, Feb. 13.—At a
stormy executive session of the
House Naval Affairs Committee, the
economy advocates failed to Vorce a
reduction in the two-battleshlps prp-
gram, which was adopted by the
House and returned for a further
conference, with little likelihood of
agreement. Tho economy advocates
plan to fight tho bill on the floor of
tjie House.
MRS. D1SMUKE DIED SUDDENLY
A telejram was received in this
city last night stating that Mrs.
F. D. Dismuke had died suddenly in
the city of Richmond where she was
the guest of her daughter.
Her eon, Mr. F. D. Dismuke, Jr.,
of this city, was spending a short
time on tho Lake, and an auto was
Immediately despatched for him.
He left with Mrs. Dismuke this
morning for Grlflln, where the 'body
will be taken. Mrs. Wilson Math
ews left last night for Griffin, as
soon as-the telSfranrwas reeivod. -
Friends of Capt. Dismuke will be
sorry to hear of his sudden bereave
ment. His mother was well-known
here, having been his guest on sev
eral occasions.
WILL PI
TRAGEDY OCCURRED AT HO.
BART HOME, IN BRAINTREE,
MASS., AT AN EARLY HOUR
TODAY — HUSBAND FOUND
BODIES.
Braintree, Mass., Feb. 13.—Mrs.
George Hobart, who was prominent
socially throughout this State, and
her brother-in-law, Myron Hobart,
were shot to death at tho Hobart
home at an early hour today.
Their bodies were found by the
woman's husband, when he return
ed home a short time after the
tragedy.
The police believe that Hobart,
who was sixty years old and a bach
elor, killed the woman and then com
mitted suicide.
FIRST SIDEWALK HAVING TO BE
DONE IN MANY MONTHS, HAS
BEEN STARTED — NEW RUGS
THROUGHOUT THIS HOSTLERY.
MR. T. J. MCCARTNEY'
I'uxsed Away at Three O’clock,
Residence of His Daughter
Camilla—Funeral Tomorrow
ternoon.
Mr. T. ... it,c^urtney died this af
ternoon at tnree o clock at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. J.. W.
Butler, In Camilla. He had been
111 In bed since Christmas and only
short time ago his condition was
such that death was not unexpected.
Mr. McCartney was slxty-nlne years
of age and for a number of years
resident of this city, and maay
citizens of both the county and town
are numbered among his true
friends. He was a member of both
the Masons and tho Odd Fellows of
this city.
The funeral will occur tomorrow
afternoon at three oclock from the
residence of Mrs. J. W. Butler, In
Camilla. His son, Mr. J. D. Mc-
Cartnev a-nd hl« daughter were both
at his bedside when death came.
The first paving to be done this
year on sidewalks has been begun
in front of the 3tuart Hotel. Yes
terday the owner of the property
was In the city anl he Immediately
let the contact for a fourteen-foot
sidewalk of .cement to run the entire
distance of the hotel. The work
was begun this morning.
NEGROES SEEK
HAVE TO CALL ROLL EVERY
MORNING TO KEEP SOME OFF
ANI> WORST PUNISHMENT
TO SUSPEND THEM.
A certain well-known character,
who live® Just across the line, In
Grady county, while talking with a
few friends said that he wanted to
get back Into Thomas County. When
asked why, he replied that the con
dition of the chain gang over in that
county was tho main reason at this
time. An explanation followed.
Said he: 'They have to call the
Mr. Norman also ordered new art'roll every morning so that none can
squares and carpets for every room
In the hotel and he will make the
lobby and general reception room
attractive, with new furniture and
flittings. The new art squares have
been placed in some of the rooms,
and as soon as the others arrive
will be distributed throughout the
entire house. There are many cus
tomers of this hotel who will
glad to hear of these improvements.
REPORT OF CANNING CLUB
Great Interest Was Manifested
the Work in This County
Last Year.
JIBE FILLER III FLORIN
CLASS ROOM DEDICATED
Yuung Men's Wesley Class Now Hns
New Quarters, and Extend Invi
tation to Young Men of
City to Join Them.
The Young Men's Wesley Class of
the Methodist Church completed
their class rooms last week, ani
dedicated It last Sunday. The ser
vice was led by Rev. J. B.'Johnston,
the Pastor, and Dr.' W. C. Morgan,
teacher of the class. This class Is
composed of young men, whoso de
sire is to help others. The class
motto, "My Brother and I,” Indicates
the spirit of this organisation.
With a comfortable and roomy
place to meet, an invitation is ex
tended to the young men of the city
to come every Sunday at 9:45 for a
frlenlly meeting and open discus
sion of Interesting topics.
A cordial welcome and a
Clark’s Product Will Be Handled by
a State Agent at Madison—Many
Cars Being Equipped With
' the
Mr. J. T. Clark has Just returned
fr8m a trip to Madison, Florida,
which trip was made In his Hupmo-
bile yesterday, a distance of over a
hundred miles. Mr. Clark sold the
agency for Florida for the Clark
Resilient Tire Filler to a gentleman
In Madison, who has been using
them for over a month. He believes
they are the best substitute that
could be devised to take the place
of air.
The company he^p Is making as
many fillers as they can, and arc
having no trouble In the world dis-
poslng of all they can make. Mr.
Clark yesterday placed orders
over a dozen cars In Florida, which
will be handled through the state
agent. It Is probable that the head-
Mrs. J. E. Johnson of Ocala, Fla.,
la the guest of her sister Mrs. Rob
ert Sale.
handshake awaits you.
Young Men’s Wesley Class.
Mrs. Hal Morrison, of Atlanta, is
hearty visiting Miss Mildred Pike.
Quality in Buying
Stationery
Quality and correctness are the
principal features which interest
purchasers of stationery.
* This is assured you every time
that you make your purchase here
We have the very latest of ex
quisite colors, in linens, basket
weaves, and the best of all the
newest in white.
The prices are from 10c to
$1.50 per box.
Come in and let us show you
our exclusive line of stationery.
Peacock-Mash Drug Co.
i rr
Phones 105-106
Athens, Ga., Jan. 1G, 1313.
Hon. J. S. Searcy, Supt.,
Thomasvllle, Ga.
Dear Sir: I enclose report ol
Canning Club Work for your coun
ty for 1912, Including statement ot
expenditures trom tund appropriate!
by the’ County Board of Education
and eummary of reports from Coun
ty Canning Club Agents and from
Club members who sent In reports.
Since the pioneer work done dur
ing the first season will pave tho
way for better results during the
second season, we hope to re-organ
lzo the counties on our list. Wo
therefore submit to you plans
1913 approximately like those
lost year, namely, that your county
shall appropriate $75.00 to help
promote the work and that a teach
er be appointed to superintend the
work for at least six weeks during
the Canning Mason. We will agree
to pay half of the salary, for thla
canning club agent for a term of
six weeks at $75.00 per month, and
to pay her expenses to the yearly
meetings of these teachers.
It Is of the greatest importance
that enrollment of Canning Club be
made at oaee In order that mem
bers may be nssured that Instruction
will reach them promptly. Please
urge upon your teachers the Im
portance ot prompt enrollment.
Kindly send mo a list of your
teachers so that we may mall bulle
tins and Instructions to them. Also
notify mo of the time of your Teach
ers’ Institute anl If possible I will
attend It. Very truly yours,
MARY E. CRE3WELL,
Asst. 3tate Agent Boys’ and Girls’
Club <vnd School Extension Work.
Summary of Canning Cluli Work for
10IS in Thomas County.
Teacher In Charge: Miss Lilia
Forrest.
Length of time employed, 1%
months.
Number of meetings held, 14.
Total attendance reported at meet
ings, 340.
Flnanrlal Report.
RECEIPTS.
Appropriate! by the. County
hoard of Education. . .. $50.00
Appropriated by the County
Commissioners 23.00
come during the night and get in
Frequently, each morning, they have
to forcibly eject three or four, some
times ten.”
When asked what sort of punish
ment was Inflicted when the con
victs didn’t behave, he said, "They
suspend them for a couple of days.”
This Is the first instance where a
negro has ever been known to search
out and take to the chain gang.
SWILL POX MADE
COWARDS OF THEM ALL
DR. LITTLE
STATE
BOARD MEETING TODAY
GOVERNOR BROWN ACCEPTS
RESIGNATION OF DOCTOR
TAYLOR AND GIVES APPOINT
MENT TO DR. A. D. LITTLE.
Man Run Into Atlanta Police Station
nnd Everybody Went Out at
tho Front Door,
Atlanta, Feb. 12.—A black la
borer named Walter Saunders stag
gered dizzily Into police headquar
ters last night, and nearly fell
against the leak sergeant's window.
It was obvious that he wasn’t
drunk. Thinking he had been Bhot,
two or three ofllccrB rushed to his
assistance.
With a superhuman effort tho ne
gro drew himself up and with both
arms outstretched warned the men
to stand back.
Don't tetch me, boss; I’m doin’
from smallpox,’’ he whimpered.
Whereupon there was one grand
stampede from that room In police
headquarters. The desk sergeant
beat It out a back Joor: some of the
men must have son* through win
dows, so rapidly did they disappear.
Even the office cat scuttled for other
shelter.
Meanwhile, the darkey sank to the
floor with a groan. Excitement
spread, and the room where the ne
gro lay was put In a state of selge,
or, rather quarantine. - While the
police officers wore dlscnjslng what
to do, Bob Wood, a private on the
force, declared that ho was Im
mune from small-pox. The honor
was all his. His brother officers
stool off In a wide circle while h-
went In, helped the negro up. nnd
helped get him to the pest house.
Nobody hns ever questioned the
bravery of Atlanta policemen when
It comes to facing death from a knife
l pls’tol bullet, but they don’t
deny that they were a scared lot
when the Grim Spectre faced them
In this new shape.
A telegram received In this city to
day stated- that Governor Joseph M.
Brown had appointed Dr. 'A. D. Lit
tle, of Thomasvllle, as a member of
the State Board of Health. Dr.
A. P. Taylor haB been a member of
that Board for some time, but ow
lag to the condition of his health
and periodic absence from tho city,
he Bent In his resignation. Gover
nor Brown Immediately, as soon as
It was received, gave the appoint
meat to Dr. Little.
This carries a distinction which
few of the physicians of tho state
as younj' as Dr. Little enjoy. Tho
Board Is composed of men who are
considered the best doctors In the
Slate and whose ability equips them
for work as a member of that board.
It Is a compliment which the friends
of Dr. Little will heartily appre
elate.
The personnel of the Board is as
follow. :
Dr. Sami. C. Benedict, of Athens,
President: Dr. Chas. Hicks, of .Mount
Vernon. 1st Vice-President; I)r. How
ard J. Williams, of Macon, 2nd Vies
President; Dr. H. F. Harris, of At
lanta, Secretary and Director of
Laboratories; Dr. W. W. Owens, Sa
vannah: Dr. A. D. Little, Thomas-
vllle: Dr. M. 3. Brown, Fort Valley:
Dr. Jas. H. McDuffie, Columbus. Dr.
W. F. Westmorelandw, Atlanta; Dr.
R. M. Harbin. Rome: l>r. Giles
Hathcock, Lula; Dr. W. H. Dough-
try, Jr., Augusta.
J S. MONTGOMERY APPOINTED
Trustees of the district agricul
tural schools, for terms ending Sep
tember 22, 1918, were appointed
yesterday by Governor Brown. The
schools are among the most Impor
tant In the state system, and are
rapidly raising the public school
standard. All of them have capacity
attendance.
Following are the trustees tor the
Second District:
Berrien, J. J. Knight; Tift, J. L.
PIckarJ; Worth, Frank Park; Col
quitt, J. B. Norman, Sr.; Thomas,
J. 3. Montgomery; Grady, Dr. J. B.
Warnoll: Decatur, J. W. Callahan;
Mitchell, J. L. Hand; Miller, C. C.
Bush; Baker, M. A. McFalney; Ear
ly, Walter 0. Park; Dougherty, H. T,
McIntosh; Calhoun, J. E. Godwin:
Clay, W. n. Hattaway: Terrell, J. R
Mercer: Randolph, R. L. Moye;
Quitman. Dr. S. A. Crumbley, and
Turner. R. L. Betts.
state president, mrs. t. e.
PATTI; Its ON WILL MAKE AD
DRESS TONIGHT AT THE Y. M.
C. A.
(From Wednesday's Dally.)
Mrs. T. E. Patterson, State Presi
dent of the W. C. T. U. arrived in
the city Mils morning from Quitman
to take charge of the Institute, to
be held here today and tomorrow at
tho V. M. C. A.
Mrs. Patteraon will make an a!-
dress at eight o'clock tonight, which
will prove extremely Interesting and
all who are anxious to take some
part in this work, should be presem
at that tlms.
Tomorrow about eleven o’clock,
Mr. Bishop will talk on, "Advancing
-Moral Education by Preventative
Means." Mr, Bishop Is well quali
fied to speak on this question and
he has always Interested any audi-
enco where he appears. Mr. Dun
can, of tho Public Schools, made
F1MEIIH
HE-ELEGTEI
AND SIXTY DOLLARS -PEB '
TACKED TO ALL SALARIES —
ALDERMAN BENNETT
MORE RESOLUTIONS.
The City Fathers met to regular
session last night. The first bust- j
nese of any moment earn# up when'
Alderman Bennetts resolution* ’
wsre resd. The Mayor never even ,
gave them half-hearted considers 1
tion but referred them to commit
tees for report.
Mr. Bennett started the btcycla
racket ajaln when ne Introduced ax
ordinance to keep them off every
sidewalk <n the city, day and eight.,
He also offered another to regulate
the police. If It Is carried, tho po
licemen will wear uniforms and hel
mets, can’t smoke while on duty,
must not enter any place of buslneaa
except on business and must keep
going.
Alderman Herring complained Of
some cow lots in the city. He said
they were a disgrace to any corn-
talk tills afternoon, which was very | m »nity and unsanitary in every
Instructive, on "Iclentlflc Temper-1 wn Y- ' rtl6 various places where
anco In tho Public 3chools.” (such nuisances are found were dis-
The full program of tho Institute jv-tesed and referred to the Sanitary
HIGH BALLS AND
BILLIARD BALLS
LOST IN IGHLOGKNEE SWAMPS
TOTAL $75.00
DISBURSEMENT.?.
Salary $56.25
Ca'.:ring Outfit 11.60
To Miss Forrest for Supplies 7.15
Balance 00.00
While out hunting a flay or tv
ago, the valet of one of Thomas-
vilta’s winter visitors got lost
the swamps of the Ochlocknee river
and his experience before he was
finally found was a most harrowing
one.
The man went out In the after
noon and when the time came for
turning his foot-stepe tfpmeward,
he couldn’t find Just where home
was and got very much mixed. AH
night he wandered through the
swamps, crossing the river several
times. The next morning he was
found in the neighborhood of Wal
den’s bridge, tired, foot-sore and
worn out from his experience In the
wild woods of Thomas county.
TOTAL $75.00
Club Members He|>ort.
No. Girls reporting, 12.
Value of garden products report-
I. $354.58.
No. cans vegetable reported, 2,689
(No. 2’i.)
Average cost of crop and can
ning. $15.10.
Average No. cans per garden, 221.
(No. 2’e.)
Average profit per 1-lb acre.
$14,72. •
Largest number cans per
acre, 500 (No. 2’s.)
Highest profit per 1-10
$30.25.
1-K*
Cause ‘.be Downfall of Visitors to
Hotel—Threw Highballs in Stom
ach ami Ivory Halls at Heads.
Atlanta, Feb. 12.—With his stom
ach full of highballs and his pock
ets full of billiard balls, R. M. With
erspoon, whom some call colonel,
and who hails from Jacksonville,
Fla., spread terror and consterna
tion in a prominent downtown ho
tel shortly after midnight last night.
It was after most of the guests had
retired that Witherspoon mado hi.;
appearance on the scene. He cap
tured the hotel, laying siege with
the billiard balls and forcing the
night <Ierk and bell boys to capitu
late under the heavy bombardment
Having captured one of the ele-
ators, he hoisted the Jolly ro.tei
and made it a pirate boat. Tapping
the ebony head of the elevator boy
ith the ivory sphere in his hand
he made the terrified black shoot
the elevator from cellar to roof un
til he was dizzy from the sensation
Meanwhile other bell boys had
rushed to the street, pursued bv rol
ling billiard balls, and presently the
poll e arrived. The pirate elevator
was captured and Witherspoon wa«
taken to the police station^
He will be tried this morning. Hr
says that the report of his vlolen’
stunts has been much exaggerated
is as follows:
Wednesday Morning, Feb. 12,
Institute called to order by State
President, Mre. T. E. Patterson.
Song, "My Country 'Tls of Thee.
Bible Reading, Mrs. GUreath.
Prayer, Rev. J. B. Johnston.
Talk, “What Constitutes a Suc
cessful Union,” Mrs. T. E. Patter
son.
Needs of the Fie.’d—Our Litera
ture: (a) Oqr Official Orgnn; (b)
Our Leaflets and Books; (c) How
to Circulate and our Responsibility
Therefor.
Question Box. ,
Noontide Prayer.
Announcements.
Luncheon.
Wednesday, 2 I*. U.
Song. "Faith Is the Victory.”
Bible Reading, ‘ Mrs. Gilreath.
Parliamentary Drill.
Address: ‘'Scientific Temperance
the Public Schools," J. A. Dun
can, Supt. of Public Schools.
Music.
Talk, ’Anti-Cigarette," Mre. T. E,
Patterson.
Song, "The Light of Truth Is
Breaking.”
W. C. T. U, Doxology.
Benediction.
Evening Service.
Address by Mrs. T. E. Patterson,
State President, 8 P. M.
Thursday, 0:30 A. M.
Song, "Onward Temperance Sol
diers.”
Devotional. Mrs. Gilreath.
Solo.
Our Kaleidoscope for 1913, Mr* i
T. E. Patterson.
Thursday, II A. M.
The Effect of Objoctionnl Litera
ture, Posters and Moving Picture
Shows op Character of the Child.”
Mrs. Gilreath.
Symposium—Advancing Moral Ed
ucation by Preventive Means: (a*
From ,\ Standpoint. Local Talent.
Mr. Bishop; (b) From a Mother’s
Standpoint.
Noon-tide Prayer.
Unfinished business.
Announcements.
Box Luncheon I to 2.
Thursday 2 p. m.
Song.
Bible Rending the Sunday Schools.
Mrs. Gilreath.
Correlat'on of Missionary and
Tnni"crnnc$> Work, the Reason and
he Method. Mre. T. E. Patterson.
’’••‘’nished Business: Frnternv
Ircle.
Evening Servfro.
‘ ddross, Mrs. T. E. Pafferson
Inspector for action.
Next came the election of firemen,
and Chief Dawkins, with the ueug|
spiel, asked for another man on the
department. Alderman McDougald*
Chairman of the Committee, asked *
that the salary be raised to a hun
dred per month for the Chief. Mr.
Luke got smack out of the chair to
offer a resolution that the salary of
every man in the department be
raised sixty dollars per year. Al
derman Jerger opposed the ralee,
stating that their salary was raised
last year. The raise, however, was
arried and each man gets five dol
lars more per month. The present
force was re-elected; Dawkins
chief, Linton assistant chief, Castle
berry, Davis and Dickey firemen.
The Chairman and the Chief will
select the other man by March first*.
The committee’s recoinmendatiotf
that the city purchase an anto fine
truck durin? the year was investi
gated to some extent, when* 4 repre
sentative of the LaFYance Fire En
gine Company explained the auto ,
truck and showed cuts of earns. 4
3peciflc license taxes were goad
into and the whole ordinance read
flvAf. There are to be some amend
ments which will be acted on at the
next meeting/ Alderman MeDoug-
aid proposes to tax doctors and law
yers ten dollars during the coming
year. Alderman Hambleton moved
that the near-beer license be made
twenty-five hundred dollars and Al
derman Philips promptly moved
th^t l f be rrvwle t^n thousand. It
111 b'* •etfkd at meeting
W. C. 1.0. INSTITUTE CLOSES
s P. M.
(From Thursday’s Dally.)
The Woman's Christian Temper-
nnee Union Institute which ia being
held in this city Is one of the most
enthusiastic and Interesting sessions
that the people of this city have
ever had the pleasure of listening
to. All of the meetings have beeu
well attended and the addresses aro
splendid. On the program for this
evening Mrs. Gilreath should ap
pear instead of Mrs. Patterson, as
announced yesterday. g .
Mr. Bishop made an address this
morning ani Mrs. Patterso.i last
night, and both were wonderfully *
clear and concise. Quite a number
of delegates are in the city and a
large per cent of the members of
the locaj union have been attending
the meetings. The public is cor
dially invited to attend tonight.
Fertilizers
Fertilizers
MANUFACTURED
—by—
Thomasville Fertilizer Company
THESE FERTILIZERS ARE MADE WITH THE GREATEST CARE AND EVERY
INGREDIENT IS THOROUGHLY TESTED AND MUST COME FULLY UP TO THE RE-
QUIRED STANDARD REFOIIE BEING USED.
OUR FERTILIZERS ARE COMPOUNDED OF PLANT FOODS THAT WILL MAKE
CROPS GROW.
ALL KINDS AND BEST BRANDS
—For Sale—
Cash or Credit
THOMAS UNION WAREHOUSE COMPANY
Office Thomas Union Warehouse, Thomesville, Ga.
K. K. MOORE, Mgr.
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday
We will put on sale a lot of fine
EMBROIDERIES
45 in flouncing, worth $2.50 to go at.. 69c
27 in ” ” $2.00 to go at 59c
27 in ” ” $1.25 to go at 39c
Narrower widths in edges and insertion to sell
al 8, 13, 18:and 29c
We have in this sale, Ladies Underwear, to sell
at half price, made of fine material, and are won
derful bargains at the price.
COME AND SEE THESE SURE ENOUGH
BARGAINS.
Louis Steyerman.
The Shop of Quality,
on the Corner
firing
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