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AND SOUTH GEORGIA PROGRESS' w M JoneT ChtmuTflle Time*. Vol Xta. bumwiih emus pel—. t«c nm WIOMABVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1008. W. M. HAMMOND [BAPTISTS RAISE PASSES AWAY HANDSOME SUM FoneralYesterday Moro- Cbarcb Will Be Exten- ing—Body taken to North Car olina. sively Improved. Work Begins Soon. Ti-' member* of tb« Thcmaavlile (From Tuesday’s Daily! Tbs stats of Georgia, and especially _ . , . Baptist church are prsparlng to do Thomuvllle au suffered a grsat loss, r _ . , „ , considerable work on thslr hours of Captain William May Hammond Is worship. This was practically de- no more. When the news of bis death Sunday morning early was generally known all over the city there was genuine sorrow and sad ness, coupled with the feeling that this community bad lost one of Its favored sons. Intrepid and fearless, with match less intellect and wonderful powers of oratory, Capt. Hammond has mads a mark in the history of Osorgla thnp will shins resplendent and ever bril liant. His deeds are Irrevocably etched into the hearts of all Geor gia and his powers are fresh In the minds of those who have profited by his brilliant intellect. Georgia has lost a valuable man and Thomasville one of her most honored citizens. For the past few months ha has been in wretched health and slowly but surely the vitality of this power- ful man was ebbing away, until Sun day he pased through the Valley of the Shadow to the Great Beyond. The funeral services were conduct ed at the home on Dawson street at teu thirty, the Episcopal service be- read by Rev. Gerald A. Cornell and a beautiful prayer made by Rev. S. L. McCarty. The friends of this great man had gathered to do the las* honor of which they were capable. Caste and rank were forgotten and the humblest citizen of Thomasville to the great magnetes of ttte East were together, gathered at his bier. The tribute of flowere that cov ered the casket were entirely in ac cord with bis place among the men of his time. Massive, beautiful and simple they told as words cannot, how great a man he was and the in fluence he had Wielded while in this transitory world. No man In the history of the city has been so hon- ored. The two bom of Capt, Hammond, Messrs Walter J. Hammond and Wil liam H. Hammond, accompanied the body yesterday afternoon to Waynes- clded at a called conference held last Sunday morning. The root on the building has al ways been unsatisfactory. It was so constructed that it would not shed the water and as a consequence leak ed in many places. The walls have been filed several times but were soon well nigh ruined by the wster leaking In. Then the large door between the Sunday school room and the main auditorium has become un- manageable and can with the great est dlfllculty be moved. The Sunday school room Is so small that It will not accomodate the members af the school and quite a problem has been presented In finding places for them. Three architects have come down to look over the building and they have all decided that there was but one way to remedy the fe.ilty root and that was to take it oil, and put a new oneo on. Plans have been prepared looking to the enlarge ment of the Sunday school room, to putting on a new roof and to building up the tower which has been con structed in such a way that It has been Impossible to build it up. Last Sunday the pastor. Rev. Alex W. Bealer preached a special sermon to his congregation from the text spok en by Nehemiah when be was called upon to build up the broken walls of will prosper us; therefore we, His servants will arise and build.” At the conclusion of the sermon subscriptions were called for and the response was hearty and liberal. Al though a smaller congregation than usual was present the sum of three thousand dollars was aubserlbed. A committee was appointed to wait on the other members and see what they would do. The pastor la his sermon stated that he wanted to see every member represented In this work and he called for something from every TWO ACCIDENTS AT DOVESHOQT Col. R. L WyUjr Has Eye Injured. Boy Slot Id the Face. (From Wednesday's Dally) Two accidents yesterday yesterday were reported from a dove shoot be low Metcalfe. A party of sportsmen from this city In company with those of Mecalfe and other surround ing towns went out early yesterday morning to a field where the birds were plentiful. The party Included the following gentlemen from this city. Messrs. R. L. Wylly, C. W. Cooper, L. T. Way. J. L. Turner, Ho mer Williams. T. R. Crovatt and oth ers. The shooting had not fairly begun when Col. Wylly was hit In the eye by a shot. The sportsman who shot the gun was endeavoring to get a low bird about seventy-five yards from Col. Wylly and aimed in his di rection without taking the proper promotion. Tne wound was very palful and the; gentleman was com pelled to stop shooting and have his eyes bandaged. The shot struck the eye ball but glanced, thereby saying the use of that member. After arriving in the city, proper medical attention was obtained and It was ascertained that he would not looee hit sight, but only a temporary Inconvenience would be the result. After Col. Wylly received thic wound he loaned his gun to Mr. Ed Carter of this county and It was but a few minutes before another accident hap pened. Mr. Carter had left his seven year Jerusalem, "The God of Heaven.” He *“ “ n on a kn0 " about seventy-five | yards from what he thought the (ango of fire. Another low bird tempted this shooter and ha let fly, striking his son In the face. The wound Inflicted, made the child hoi- vlite, N. C., where It will be Interred one. It la thought that there will be beside those of his mother and fat's- no doubt aa to the necessary sum of er. The Confederate Veterans and 1 six thousand dollars being raised. the members of the Thomaavllle bar attended the funeral In a body, as a mark of lasting esteem and great respect. Those gentlemen who act ed as pallbearers were Messrs. T. J. One gratifying feature of this work is that quite a number of those who are not members of the Baptist church have made liberal offerings to the work. The Baptists are plan- Ball, C. T. Stuart, R. Thomas, E. M. | n ( ngi as soon as the improvements Smith, L. H. Jerger, C. P. Doss, Ed completed to put up a neat fence ward Crozler and J. T. Culpepper. around the property and to make a park around the church building. This will give them one of the most attractive houses of worship In the South. The committee to call for subecrlp- tions Is composed of B. W. Stone, John S. Montgomery, W. B. Cochran and John S. Dekle. Several others will be added to the committee. Any one desiring to contribute toward tWs work can give the money to eith er of theae gentlemen. The action of the church speaks muc'n for the liberality of the Thom- asvflle Baptists in these times of financial stringency. They deserve to be encouraged in every possible wuy for their church being in such a prominent place is one of the first buildings to be Inspected by the vis itors and when it is in first class con. dltion It will add to the beauty of Thomasvlle. - ' T. J. Hlght. In another column ot this Issue appears the announcement of Sher iff T J. Hight for re-election to that position. Mr. Hight needs no intro duction or recommendation to the good people of this county. For the past few years he has served this county in that position and has done it well His faithful attention to business, the despatch and thorough ness with which it has been done all speak in his behalf. Always on hand with the goods Be has made this county an excellent and most ef ficient official. He asks the voters at white primary to elect him to that position again, promising the same attention that lie has always given to the office. Dr. and Mrs. N. A. Upchurch of Jacksonville were In the city to .pend Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Culpepper. tlon, that several shot had glanced hla cheek, inflicting a paint not dangerous wound. The flesh was torn, but the eye and other fa cial irgans were not hurt. The es oape it the youngster was almost as clot e as that of Col. Wylly and both an ring congratulated upon their escape. Death of Frank Spaln| ! ■. was received in thru city yre- te (hat Frank Spain had suc re ot pneumonia, passing away at ilno o'clock. He had been il , v a week but the case waa a ve - t. ious one and both lungs were a' Sunday afternoon It was ft tat he would not survive and ot >ctors were called into con- ■ on the case. Frank Spa'n » known all over South Geor- g ked as few young men ever ai been cashier ot the Bank ot C for Borne years, which po- c has held with much credit t hi.... If and satisfaction to all t' \:. i have came In contact with b "11 of promise, and a long s 1 life, be has passed into t Beyond at the prime of I many friends of the fam- I city will extend ilncerest i to them in the time of this STH SUNDAY MISSWETING Tbomas County Baptist to Have Big Meet- ‘ jug ia This city. by the members of the Thomasville Baptist church. Quite a large-num ber of the BaptistB from different parts of the county. Including the pastors of the churches will be here to enjoy and to take part In the meet ing. From first to last it will be a mis sionary gathering and all the sub jects discussed will be related to the great work of missions that was giv en by Jesus Christ to his disciples before he ascended to heaven. The following is the program that has been arranged, the gathering to be known as “A Twentieth Century Missionary Meeting.” Wednesday, March SB, II n. in. Introductory Sermon, "The Foun dation <d Missions.”—Rev. It. H. Harris. D. D. — ' . . - Wednesday, 8 p. nt. 1. Query—"WJwre Should Mis sion Work Begin?”—Rev. B. D. Rags dale 2. Query—"Where Should Mis sion Work Continue?"—Georgs Andrews. Wednesday 7.80 p. m. The Sunday School In ths Great Commission.—George W. Andrews. Thursday 10 a. m. 1. Query—"To Whom Was the SESSION OF CITY. COURT Will Johnson Eloquently Pleads His Own Case. Sentence Guilty. Rev. Ale* W. Bealer, the pastor has completed the program for the coming Fifth Sunday meeting which it- to he held by the Bartist church, eglnntoa M jttte SStb day of March. The meeing will last from Wtdnes- nesday morning through Sunday night and some of the leading Bap tists in the South will be here to address the people. The churches In Thomas county will send representatives to this , ... v >. . . . a hone, tne Judge appointed two lor meeting and they will be entertained (From Wedneeday’s Dally) Yesterday's session of the City Court was livened quite a hit by the announcement of * uegro named Will Johnson that he did nut care for a lawyer and that he would ar gue hla own case. The indictment against him waa for carrying con cealed weapons. When questioned as to what lawyer was to defend him and his answer that be had 1 Smith left yesterday for >m which place he will be- a trip through the Caro- i interest of a southern the defendant He made the request that he be allowed to defend him self as he didn't wan’t to have any thing to do with the lawyers. The Judge of course granted his request and the trial of the caee pro ceeded. The defendant examined each witness as they appeared, ask ing questions that would, in all probability, have been put by an at torney. After this and the speech by the solicitor, the negro went be fore tiie Jury and addressed the Judge and jury as court etiquette de mands and proceeded with an argu ment. His speech was revelation, consid ering his appearance and the fact that he was a negro of the lower class. He warmed to his subject an<l gave one of tho most flowery har- argues that the court haa so far lis tened to. He appealed to the Jury on personal grounds, be protested his Innocence, he appealed to the Higher Powers to strike him dead If he was guilty, he went down on his knees and prayed for justice, he expressed his pleasure that the gov ernment and law making and en forcing power was in the hands ot competent and well educated whites and not in the hands of the negro. All this and more was embodied COULD’T FIND BURGLARSTRAIL Clean Getaway for Them Left Big Wad Money Be hind. Mr. H. C. Copeland visited Thom asville yesterd../. In a short lntxr view with a reporter he gave a lur titer report of the burglarj Tuesday night. The explosion which blew open tho sate aroused several people lu the vicinity. Prof. W. H. Searcy, who lives but a short distance from the store, came to his front door/ where be was seen by one ot the burglarB, who was evidently out as guard. This man Immediately order- dered Mr. Searcy to go back Into his house and enforced his order P* shooting at him. it is evident that the shot alarmed the man who had blown open the safe, and he probably extinguished bis light, grabbed up what money he could, and made his escape. The actual lose, Mr. Copeland stated, was about forty-two dollars. There was In ths sare something over four bun dred dollars which was not taken by the robbere. Sheriff Hight was immediately phoned of the robbery, and an at tempt was made to get dogs to the scene. The robbers were traced to the track of the Atlantic Coast Line, and up the track In the direction of Thomasville for a short distance, where all trace ot them was lost. They appear to have made a clean get-away, as Mr. Copsland said they had absolutely no clue on which to work. -> Great Commitsion /en?”—J. P. In hts discussion, to the delight and McCann, alternate J. AUlgood. wonder of the lawyers and others at- 2. Query—“la th Great Com- tending the session of the court. His mission Still in Forr —Dr. B. D. eloquence availed him nothing tor Ragsdale. the- evidence was clearly against 'Thursday, 8 m. him and he was found guilty and 1. Query—“Can ,:e Sunday sentenced to a fine of $100 and cost School Become a MI n Force?"— or twelve months. George W. Andrews. The rest of the session was taken Thursday 7;8 m. tn the trial of two other cases, both The Doctrine of I ns—Dr. B. of which were found not guilty. D. Ragsdale. Carrie Sutton was charged with lar- Friday Morn in; a. ra. ceny and Albert Bailey with assault. "The Open Door Rev. L. E. Attorney Titus defended both the Barton. prisoners and be It said to Ma credit, Friday 3 both were acquitted. Court bolds Our workers at t : at; (1) In agalnt at 9 this a. m. There are still the South—Rev. Dr. Gray; (2) a great many other cases on the in the Foreign Fie >v. Dr. W. docket which will keep the conrt H. Smith. going at full tilt for the rest of the Friday 73: i. term. "The Call of Dir ev. Dr. B. D. Gray. con. "The Macedonian —Rev. Dr. Sunday Afternoon, 3:30 O'clock. W. H. Smith. Ordination of J. W. Byrd to the Saturday, u. office of deacon. Query—“Is Mlssl 3rk Need- Charge to the deacon—Rev. R. H. ed;” (1) In Thomr nty—Rev. Harris. A. C. Stephenson; Georgia— Charge to the Church—Rev. J. M. Rev. T. A. White; the South Rubin. —Rev. E. T. Moor- In the Sunday Evening 7:30 O’clock. World—Rev. D. H. Preaching—Rev. D. H. Parker. Saturday ! This will make one of the most 1. Query—"Do ts Fall profitable religious meetings that has Short in Mission Wt lev. T. A. ever been conducted In Thomasvlle. White and Rev. D. • ?r. Mr. George Andrews is the Sunday 2. Query—"Wh- i Duty of school secretary for the Baptist State Every Thomas Co aptlst?— Mission Board and Is one of the best Rev. R. G. Jacksor tv. M. A. posted men on Sunday School work Wilson. In the South. ’ Sunday I Dr. Ragsdale ts in the service of ‘•The Posslbllltle Young the boar j as a teacher of tho Bible. Baptist”—Professor W. Ma- In bringing out the teachings of the word of God he has no superior. Dr. Gray Is secretary of the Home Mission Board and he Is a man of wonderful power lu telling of the greatness of the South and of the Baptist duty to evangelise It. Dr. Smith Is the assistant to Dr. R. J. Willingham In the work of the foreign mission board which looks after preaching the gospel In foreign lands. He Is In touch with the work and Is a man who la In love with It and he has a wonderful winning way In telling of what Is being done and what ought to be done. I Professor Macon Is professor of Bi ology In Mercer University, the great Baptist school at Macon. He Is one of the leading spirits In the young people's movement and Is a speaker of great power and originality es pecially In talking to young people. Dr. Harris Is the well known pas tor at Cairo, Mr. aPrker at Boston and the others on the program are paators of the Baptist churches at dtf ferent places In the county. The public Is cordially Invited to attend all of these services. I am a candidate for State Treas urer, subject to the action of the atlc party In the approathlng -Imary. In making this an- nent I refer with confidence and a pardonable degree of pride to my long service In the treasury do-' partment, covering a period of more than twenty years, during which time I looked after the financial interests ot the state aa well as the Interests of depositors In the various banks apparent satisfaction to the peo- My record in this office, will, I Important tjrust will he If si th fully raed If again placed In sny >. 1 earnestly solicit the suit f my fellow citizens. t Very Respectfully, Wm. J. SPEER, .’ Rev. R. H. Hants of Cairo was