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Epitomized Items of Interest
Gathered at Random.
Prepared for the Educators.
The local committee of the bouthern
Educational Association, which has
in charge the preparations for the
coming annua] convention of this body
to be hold in Atlanta cn December
30, 31 and January 1, has made pre
liminary arrangements for the meet
ing. /
From 500 to 1,000 visitors are ex
pected to attend the sessions.
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Tanner Trial on the 23rd.
At Gainesville Judge Kimsey has
passed an order postponing the sale of
the Gainesville, Jefferson and South
ern railroad indefinitely on account of
the appeal taken to the supreme court
which will not be beard before Decem
ber.
He also called a special term of Hall
superior court for the fourth Monday
in November to try Mrs. Onie Tanner,
charged with poisoning her husband
cn May 23 last.
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Cremated in Burned Barn.
A double crime resulting in loss of
life and property was perpetrated in
the burning of the large barn on C. W.
Parrott’s plantation near Americus by
an incendiary.
James Reddick, a farm hand, who
always slept in the barn, was roasted,
his charred body being found in the
debris.
The fact tnat the body was found in
a section of the building entirely sepa
rated from Reddick’s quarters indicat
ed possible muruer.
All contents of the building, con
sisting of two hundred bales of hay,
four bales of cotton, several hundred
bushels of cotton seed, wagons, buggy
and farming utensils was destroyed.
There was no insurance on the prop
erty.
Georgia Beys Wanted in Africa.
Dr. H. C. White, president of the
State College of Agriculture and Me
chanic Arts, has received a letter
from the British Cotton Growing Asso
ciation, Liverpool, in which the re
quest is made that he recommend to
that association several young men
who understand cotton raising and
other farm duties, with the end in
view of getting them to go to South
Africa to teach the natives of the sev
eral British colonies in that country
how to cultivate cotton and other
crops that the soil of that country will
produce to an advantage.
Dr. White has sent the association
a number of names of those who have
attended the university ;nd some of
the students now in the agricultural
department of the college, and it i 3
more than likely that some of those
who have been recommende'd by Dr.
White will receive appointments and
go to South Africa.
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Bank Stockholder Sued.
A lawsuit of the nrst magnitude was
filed in Sumter superior court at
Americas a few days ago by creditors
of the old Bank of Americus, which
collapsed ten years ago.
Petitioners bring suit through Thorn
ton Wheatley, formerly receiver for
the bank, and a!i stockholders, living
and dead, who ever owned stock in the
old bank, are named as defendants to
this suit.
The amount involved is nearly $200,-
000 and suit is brought under the per
sonal liability clause in the bank’s
charter, which provides that the indi
vidual property of stockholders at the
time of suits shall be liable for the ul
timate payment of the debts of the
company, in proportion ;o the amount
of stock owned by each stockholder.
There are several hundred defend
ants named, and these reside in nearly
every city in Georgia and in the norvh
as well. Many large eastern banks
which held stock in the old Bank of
Augusta as collateral security' are
among the defendants in this suit.
Hundreds of people owned stock in
this bank since its establishment'thir
ty years ago. and as none cf these
published notice of transfer of stock at
any time, all may be parties to this
litigation. The case will come up on
its first hearing on the fourth M o2 day
in November at Sumter superior court,
and widest interest is centered in the
result.
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Germans Lccate in Ncrth Georgia.
More than three hundred German
families have been located ir. the
northern part of Georgia within the
past year.
This work has been done so quietly
and with so little advertising that the
knowledge has only recently reached
the public.-
Industrial Commissioner Gay, of the
Southern railway, is the party who i 3
said to have accomplished this result,
one that marks- a new era in the in-
dustrial and agricultural progress of
the state.
This is the first movement of the
kind of any considerable importance,
it is said, that has ever taken place in
Georgia. The families brought in by
Commissioner Gay are not selected in
the north and west, but are induced to
-■owe direct from Germany They are
reported to be the most desirable class*
of immigrants, thrifty, industrious and
frugal, and above the average in intel
ligence.
The new inhabitants are located in
Rabun and Habersham counties, an.,
are devoting their energies to fruit,
culture, truck farming and other Simi
lar pursuits. They have already made
quite a success in their new homes
and are said to be well satisfied with
the land of their adoption.
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Athens Preoares for Baptists.
The people of Athens are making
all the necessary preparations for the
entertainment of the Georgia Baptist
convention. This convention met in
Athens twenty-two years ago.
Ex-Govexnor W. j. Northen, who ha 3
been president of this body for a num
ber of years, will preside over the
meeting. There will be distinguished
visitoro present from Virginia, Ten
nessee and other states, also six or
eight hundred messengers trom the
different churches in Georgia.
The Baptist women will also have
an important part .n the proceedings
of the week. They will hold mission
ary meetings and will transact consid
erable important business.
There are oighty-one Baptist asso
ciations in the state, sixty-nine of
which are members cf this convention
that is to be heui in Athens. Tne
number of white Baptists in this state
is about 200,000. Representatives will
be on hand irom every district in the
state.
Value of College Training.
The great majority of parents do
not plan for their children beyond the
present. If they' can give their chil
dren food and clothes and pleasures of
society, or can get them into a posi
tion that will earn a small salary as
clerk, or laborer at a dollar a day,
they seem satisfied. Or if they can
leave them a fortune or great planta
tion, or large business, they think that
this is the best preparation fc*. life,
and allow their children to grow up m
idleness and without high purpose or
great endeavor. We need to show by
living examples that college training
is in the reach of any boy in Georgia
and that the 4 best , preparation for
life comes from years of systematic
study in colioge halls.
As an illustration of the value of ed
ucation I wish to call attention to the
Harris family, of Cedartown. In do
ing so, I will quote from a letter writ
ten at my request by Superintendent
J. C. Harris, of Rome, Ga. He says:
“My father, returning from the civil
'war, found his property destroyed.
All hia earnings as a physician were
given to the support of a large family.
Believing that the best hope for the
future of our family lay in the educa
tion of its children, I began to teach
in order that i might teach them. Now,
as to the results. My brother Charles
took by competitive examination the
cadetship in the United States Mili
tary Academy, graduated, took a two
years post-graduate course, and is now
captain in the Ninth United States in
fantry. He was in college six years;
is now 36 years of age, and has a sal
ary of $2,600. Position for life.
“Brother Will attended the Univer
sity at Athens two years. He engaged
in insurance and was called by Sena
tor Clay six years ago as his confi
dential secretary. He is 34 years of
age, and his earnings from insurance
and as secretary last year wore abo/e
$3,000.
“Brother Seale, now 32 years of age,
attended the University of Georgia,
then the University of Virginia, grad
uating as a doctor of medicine. Ho
has since taken two post-graduate
courses. His practice is extensive and
paid him in cash lasd year $3,600.
“Brother Hunter, now £4 years of
age, attended High School, passed the
examination set by United States ar
my for applicants for officers, and as
a result was awarded a lieutenancy.
His term is for life as an officer. His
salary is now $1,400.
“My son George attended college
four yea-rs and graduated as textile
engineer last year. He was engaged
as superintendent of mills at Syca
more, Ala. He is 22 years of age, and
hi 3 salary Is $1,300.
“The places held by each of these
young men has been obtained directly
by their educational advantages, two
of whom you will observe being pro
ducts cf our State Univerity, an insti
tution attended by our grandfather,
Peter C. Harris, eventy years ago.
The fire was passed by him to our
father, Dr. Charles Hooks Harris, who
attended, the University ot Alabama
and took his degree in the University
of New York in 1857.” —J. S. Stewart,
State Agent U. of Ga.
The populaGee of ‘fie dependencies
cf France is 56/. 00.'.03
CHURCH REGISTER.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Preaching by the pastor, Rev. J. I.
Oxford, at 11 o’clock a. m. on the first
and third Sundays of each month and
at night at 7:30.
Sunday School at 9:80 every Sun
day. S. R. Briggs, Superintendent.
Prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Ladies’ Missionary Society Mon
day after the first and third Sundays
at 2:30.
Pastor, Deacons and Finance Com
mittee’s meeting Tuesday before the
first Wednesday in each month.
Regular Conference the first Wed
nesday night in each month.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Preaching by the pastor, Rev. Tom
B. Stanford, every second and fourth
Sunday morning and evening.
Prayer meeting every Thul*sday eve
ning.
Sunday School every Sunday after
noon. W. P. Ward, Superintendent.
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society
and prayer service every Friday af
ternoon.
Preaching at Wray every first Sun
day and Saturday night before- At
Ambrose every first Sunday after
noon and evening.
Preaching at Nichols every third
Sunday morning and evening.
Stewards’ meeting on Tuesday even
ing after every first Sunday.
BROXTON CIRCUIT.
There will be preaching at the fol
lowing churches at days and hours
specified by the pastor, J. C. Grinet.
Broxton —First r.*nd fifth Sundays
and Saturdays before. Sunday night
7:00 p. m.
Oak Grove —Second Sunday and
Saturdays before at 11 a. m.
Lone Hill —Third Sunday and Satur
day before at 11 a. m.
Williams’ Chapel—Third Sunday 3
p. m.
Midway—Fourth Sunday and Sat
urday before at 11 a. m. tf
but simple, though very interesting
fact 3 are presented for the benefit of
purchasers of
WINES and LIQUORS.
Our Stock, which is immense, consists
of goods which were of excellent qua 1
ity when made and have aged in our
own cellars. They are of fine, full
body and rich, mellow flavor. Unex
celled for family and medical use.
Send your orders for what you want
Our Drices are qlways ri#ht
Morgan & Davis,
(Successors to Douglas & Morgan.l
BRUNSWICK, GA.
Brunswick & Biriiiliai H. R.
TIME TABLE.
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Dally. STATIONS. Daily.
4:45am Lv. ..Brunswick .. Ar. 9:15p
5:00a Ar... Sou. Junction. .Lv. 8:56p
5:05a Ar. ... Greenland ... Lv. 8:50p
5:09a Ar Brobston .... Lv. S:4Bp
5:14a Ar Buffalo .... Lv. 8:45p
5:20a Ar. ... Anguilla ... Lv. B:3^p
5:23a Ar Cartier .... Lv. 8:35p
5:28a Ar Blunts .. .. Lv. B:2Sp
5:35a Ar. ... Thalmanrt ... Lv. 8:24p
5:50a Ar Bamboo .... Lv. 8:00p
6:02a Ar Fendig .... Lv. 7:53p
0:10a Ar Neodmore ... Lv. 7:45p
6:22a Ar. ... Hortense ... Lv. 7:35p
6:27a Ar Giles .. .. Lv. 7:2:p
6:50a Ar. ... Offerman ... Lv. 7:05p
9:33a Ar. ... Savannah ... Lv. 6:45p
7:12a Ar Bristol .... Lv. 6:45?
7:30a Ar Coffee .. .. Lv. 6:25p
7:52a Ar. ...Rockingham... Lv. 6:03p
7:58a Ar Alma .. .. Lv. 6:5Sp
S:01a Ar. .. Sou. Pine 3 .. Lv. 3:55p
8:11a Ar Guysie .... Lv. 5:45p
8:23a Ar Dodge .... Lv. 5:30p
8:30a Ar Nichols ... Lv. 5:25p
ONE" FARE FOR THE ROUND
TRIP SUNDAYS.
Round trip tickets may he purchas
ed between all points on the B. and
B. railroad each Sunday a* rates of one
fare lor the round trip. Tickets limited
to date of sale.
J. A. McDUFFIE, General Manager.
BEN J. FORD, Gen, Pass Agent.
DR. J. A. MONTQO,I ER^
DENTAL SURGEON. - .
Office in Bank Buiiding.
Will gladly advise with those de
siring dental work. Both operative
and prosthetic work guaranteed.
T 1 • > 1903 1904
-Ladies
Tailor Made Suits, OUR
nr FALL and
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Men’s
SuUs. Ha-.;, StOCt
Overcoats,
Furnishings, | Jlpa/jy
Underwear, Etc. lIS llGtlUJf
Soys and fOF YOU.
Children’s _
Suits. Hats, VVRITE FOR PARTICULARS.
„ , ’ WE SHIP C. 0. D.
Overcoats, Caps,
To any Express Office, with privi-
Furnishings, Etc. lege of examination before
___ accepting.
B. H LEVY & BRO,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Citizens’ Bank.
INCORPORATED 1301.
DOUGLAS, - - GEORGIA.
B. H. TANNER. Pres., W. W. M’DONALD V. P„ F. L. SWEAT, 2nd
V. P., E. L. TANNER, Cashier, A. W. HADDOCK, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
W. Vv. M’DONALD, B. H. TANNER, E. L. VICKERS, R. G. KIRK
LAND, F. L. SWEAT, W. F. SIBBETT, E. L. TANNER.
All accommodations afforded ou.* customers consistent with good
business principles.
LEVI O’3T©&N,
Attorney at I^aw.
Money to loan on City and Farm
’■ftrrti'3 from S and 7 per cent, per an
num. Office in Overstreet Building,
Don #(as.
THE CITY BARBER SHOP.
ARTHUR BROOKS, PROP.
In front of Bank Building, Douglas,
Ga. Carries a nice line of Cheroots,
Cigars, &c. Everything clean and
cool. Your patronage solicited.
J. T. RtLLIHAN,
Justice of the Peace 748 Dist. G. M.
Douglas, Ga.
Regular terms, 4th Monday of each
month.
PR;.GM JbI.CA lO Of TLLMaN.
Sculh CoroFna benutor bays Race Issue 1
YVitl enter Into Campaig n
United States Senator Ben Tillman,
of South Carolina, has given his opin
ion as to the possibilities of the demo
cratic party in the coming presiden
tial election, in a receiu interview
ho said:
“The democrats have a good chanco
of putting in their candidate. The
elections in New York, Maryland ana
Rhode Island are victories for the
democrats that will be a great help
in the coming election.
“The election of McClellan In New
Yov.v will have a national effect. You
see the election cf democrats here and
there will spread the possibilities over
the entire country.
“Some people have argued that the,
comparatively small majority in Mary
land is not a victory that wft; be very
effective nationally. 1 would like to j
call their attention to the lact that
heretofore we have had no majority
at all, and the election of a democrat
la a great victory.
“Roosevelt’s attitude towards the
negro is going to hurt the chances of
the republicans. The race problem as
an issue will be a godf one. The peo
ple over the country a e taking an in
terest in the election. The trouble
that the negro caused in the north the
other day during the election will
harm the republicans.
“The people all over the United
States are changing their ideas regard
ing the black man.”
We are ready te enter your name on
our subscription books. You will not
rr.isa the small sum necessary to be
com; cur cubtcrlhcr.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
J. R. Bradfleld. J. J. Lott.
BRADFIELD & LOTT,
Physicians and Surgeons.
Broxton, Ga.
quincey & McDonald,
ATTORNEYS AT DAW.
Douglas, Ga.
Offices in Bank Building.
DR. W. C. BRYAN,
Douglas, Ga.
Surgeon A. & B. and B. & B. Railways
Health Officer City of Dougla-s. Res
idence and Office Corner Ward and
Pearl str-eots.
S. W. JOHNSON,
Physician and Druggist,
Douglas, Ga.
Offers his professional services to
the citizens of Douglas and Coffee
county, after fifteen years experience
In general practice. Diseases of wo
men and children and Chronic dis
eases a specialty.
W. F. SIBBETT,
Physician and Surgeon,
Douglas, Ga.
Call 3 promptly answered day or
night. Special attention to Diseases
of Women and Children and Surgery'.
D. B. JAY,
Attorney at Law,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
C. A. WAR’D,
Attorney at Daw,
Douglas, Ga.
Prompt attention given to all busi
ness placed in our care. Office in
Bank Building.
LAWSON KELLEY,
Attorney at Law.
. Douglas, Ga.
Prompt'attention given to all mat.
ters placed in my hands, special at
tention given to Commercial Law and
Bankruptcy Practice.
DART &. ROUN,
Attorney at Daw,
* Douglas, Ga.
Offk-3 in Vlckera’ Building.
Will practice in all courts. Prompt
attention given to all business. '
LANKFORD & DICKERSON,
Attorneys at Law,
Douglas, Ga.
Office in Bank Building. Money
to loan at 6 and 7 per cent, interest on
five years' time seetwed by farm iand.