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Hamilton Journal.
VOLUME 49
Paper in Every Home in Harris County where a Poll Tax Is Paid
JUDGE G. H. HOWARD
SPEAKS A1 HAMILTON
To Enthusiastic Audience
At Baptist Church.
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•At 11 o’clock - unday morning,un
der the auspices of the Law Enforce,
ment Campaign workers, Judge G. H.
Howard, of the Chattahoochee Judi¬
cial Circuit, delivered an eloquent
and most forceful address to an en¬
thusiastic audience. He spoke at
length upon the eigteenth amendment
to the constitution. He showed how
the constitution had been bought by
the shedding of blood of our forefa¬
thers and how this eighteenth amend,
ment, which says—
“Section 1. After one year from
the ratification of this article the man¬
ufacture, sale or transportation of in¬
toxicating liquors within, the import¬
ation thereof into, or the exportation
thereof from the united States and all
territory subject to the jurisdiction
thereof for beverage purposes is here¬
by prohibited.”
And had been bought by the blood
of the young manhood of the country,
and becomes the sacred duty of every
American citizen to uphold the law,
see that it is rightly and religiously
enforced.
He paid glowing tribute to the one
woman of America,Frances E. W illard )
the great reformer and for many years
president of the Vv Oman’s Christian
Tempeianee Union—the one woman
whose state stands out singularly con
spicious, and beautiful in the coterie
of great men of America in Statuary
Hall in the Capitol at Washington
To her and American motherhood we
owe the debt of gratitude for the won.
dertui strides in public sentiment
for prohibition, for it was through the
untiring effort* of the Woman’sChris
tian Temperance Union that the sci¬
entific instruction law wa3 passed re¬
quiring the effect of alcohol upon the
human system be taught in schools and
colleges—giving us a generation of
young men who demanded prohibition
as a war measure. Judge Howard
Baid “Jn my opinion this prohibition
law is the greatest law ever enacted
since the Declaration of Independence
and should he as sacredly upheld.
At the close of the services the Au¬
dience asked to express their apprecia¬
tion of Judge Howard’s splend'd
address by a rising vote of thanks
Judge Eloward is a man of strony
convictions and has the courage ot
his conviction.
A man w hom the spoils of office
can not buy and who lends dignity
4<tid honor to the office he holds.
We are proud to have such men
hold the high office of our State.
JUDGE HOWARD SPEAKS
10 1HL CAMPAIGN WORKERS.
Judge Howard again by request
addressed the Enforcement Campaign
workers Monday at a banquet spread
by ladies of Hamilton. Invitations
had beeD sent to all the members of
both the men’s and ladies’ committees.
Our ladies’ prepared a delicious repast
of turkey, salads, cake, etc. Mrs
DeLacy, the chairman, was royally
supported by our devoted prohibition
mothers and daughters.
NOTICE
A mass meeting will be held a>
Court House in Hamilton on 1st
luesday in February lor the purpose
of electing Democratical Executive
Committeemen for Harris county.
B. J. W illiams, chairman.
If you must wear glasses-why
not begin the Year right? A little
precaution and care now may bi
of untold value to you for years t<
come. Have your eyes examined
by our expert optometrist from
the Chas A- Green Optical Co.,
Atlanta, Ga He will be at our
store again on \V ednesday, Februa¬
ry 4tb. Chipley Pharmacy.
HAMILTON, HARRIS COUNTY. GA., FRIDAY JANUARY 23, 1920.
GRAND JURY
PRESENTMENTS.
GEORGIA, HARRIS COUNTY.
To the Hon. G. H. Howard, Judge
Superior Court of said County:
We, the grand jury, drawn and
sworn for the January term of Harris
Superior Court, beg leave to make
the following general presentments:
We recommend that the Board of
Commissioners of Roadsaud Revenues
of said county levy the same rate of
taxes for the year 1920 for county
purposes that was levied for the
year 1919.
We recommend that the alternative
road law, as embodied in section 694
et sequitur of the civil code, be con¬
tinued by the commissioners of said
county.
We recommend that R. F. Carter
he appointed notary public, ex officio
justice of the peace, in Ellerslie dis¬
trict; that J. R. Richardson be re¬
appointed notary public, ex officio J.
P , for lire Bower. 19th district.
We appoint Mr. D. J. Binns as a
member of the Board of Education
from the Lower 19th district, to suc¬
ceed J. C. Blanton. We appoint J. J
W. Thompson to succeed himself as a ;
member of the board from Cataula
district and J W. Williams to suc¬
ceed himself as a member from Coch¬
ran’s district.
We find that the court-bourse is
badly kept, not being free from trash
in corners of rooms and balls, spider
webs and soot on walls. Wo also
find that there is still a leak in the
Superior court room and that the
ceiling needs some repairs. Wo furth¬
er find the jail to be in a very unsan¬
itary condition on account of the re
cent freeze bursting the piping, other¬
wise we find the prisoners well fed
and ample bedding on hand. The
heating is poor on account of the lack
of stove piping and parts, although a
new stove is there ready to be install¬
ed. We also find that the Solicitor
General’s office is very much in need
of a new heater and piping. We rec¬
ommend that a plumber be secured
at once to repair the jail.
We commend our county school
superintendent and board of education
for the good report made by the su¬
perintendent, which is attached to
these presentments.
We find the convict camps to he
in good order, everything being dean
and sanitary, also the stock in good
order.
We recommend that tliesc present¬
ments be published in the Hamilton
Journal and Chipley News and that
each paper be paid the sum of $5.00.
The following resolution was unan¬
imously adopted:
We desire to express our thanks to
our foreman for the able manner in
which he has handled the business
coming before our body, and to our
body, Hon. John W. Cline, for his
services.
We desire to express our sincere
thanks to his Honor, Judge G. H.
Howard, for his very able charge.
We desire to extend our thanks to
our Solieitr (Tentml, Hon. C. F. vie
Laughtin. for his aid courtesies ex
tended us.
Respectfully submitted,
W. L. Cotton, Foreman.
James P. Williams, Sec’y.
Ordered published in the Harris |
county newspapers in accordance with
the ioregoing recommendation.
In open court, January 19, 1920.
G. H. Howakd,
Judge S, C. C. C. |
A Resolution.
1
W iierkah, it was the intention and
purpose of the general assembly of
this State, in the passage of the act
providing for the appointment and
establishment of county police by the
county authorities, to better protect
the rural districts and the unincorpor¬
ated towns and villages; and
Whereas, we believe and under¬
stand that the establishment of the
local county police system was in the
main for the protection of the rural
districts in Harris county, the incor¬
porated towns in said county already
having police protection:
Therefore, he it resolved by the
grand jury of the Superior court
Harris county, January term, 1920,
that we impoitune and request the
county commissioners of Harris coun¬
ty to have thepounty police more fre¬
quently patrol and visit the rural dis¬
tricts of this county,—not to wait for
information that there is a crime com¬
mitted in a certain part of the county,
but to frequently and thoroughly pa
trol each district in said couuty, there¬
by serving notice on the would be
criminal that they are being watched
by the officers of the law, and that
just as certain as they violate the law
they will he caught by the vigilant
patrolman that may appear at any
time.
Adopted and made a part of the
general presentments.
Totho Honorable Grand Jury, Harris
County, Sjyring Term, 1920.
Gentlemen :— 1 beg to submit: here¬
with my report of the schools for Harris
County for the year ending December
ill, 1919.
We have in this County twenty-six
white schools and ferty-two negro
schools.
As you no doubt remember during
the term of 1918 and 1«19 the schools
suffered much from influenza, several
having to close for several w< eks, arid
then the war and finally when tlieArrn
isi ice was signed the relaxation of all
the people from the strain under which
they had lived for more than two
years, was felt in the schools to some
extent.
With the opening of school in Sep¬
tember last, everyone seemed ready for
work and our schools have done the
best work in my opinion they have
ever done. We have had no distrub
iog factors, no epidemics and there
has practically been no time lost. The
attendance as a whole has been the
best we have ever had. At the beginn¬
ing of this term, we begun, systemati¬
cally to grade the schools of the Coun¬
ty, so that if a child should move from
one sclioc' in the County to another
it would have no trouble finding its
grade in the new school. We have put
a system ul' Teaeher’sJWeukly Reports,
and in this way the Supt. is in weekly
touch with every school in the County.
Wo have aho put in a system of
Registers which keeps a pupil’s whole
record in school on a sheet to itself,
and being in loose-leaf form this sheet
can be taken out and sent to the
teachers at any school in the County.
in this way the teachers has the
record of the pupil f„r the year
previous and has no trouble in placing
it where it belongs. We have put in a
Lumber of new desks in the county and
hope by another year to have all of
the schools fully equipped with desks.
From time to time the Board is
make,such othersmprovemems as they
can,
The teachers of the County have
been dojal, and it is largely due to
their co-operation that we have been
able to move forward. Their spirit is
fine, and 1 believe we have one of the
best corps of teachers to this County
that can De found anywhere. It might
he of interest to you to know that ou
State Supervisor says we have the
largest percentage of pupils in High
School of any County in middle Ga.
The Board of Education is giving all
school matters their very closest at ten¬
tion and they are due large credit for
any success the schools may have at¬
tained. They give all matters relating
to schools their very closest attention
and are endeavoring to build up the
schools in every way they can.
Respectfully submitted.
Tom Wisdom,
County School Superintendent.
Commence the Year right.
Headaches, Eyeaclie, ot any troub¬
le with your eyes or glasses may
cause you many uncomfortable
and painful days during 1920. It
you are having eye trouble, or
trouble with vour glasses call in
to see our expert optometrist from
the Chas. A. Green Optical Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. who will be here
again on Wednesday, February4th.
Chipley Pharmacy
Mr._ Geo. Stripling spent several
days of last week in Chipley.
CHIPLEY LOCALS.
Miss l.ucile Hill spent last week
in Atlanta,
Mrs S. A. Goodman spent Sunday
in the Queen City.
Mrs Harold Magruder spent Mon¬
day in the Queen City.
The Misses Spinks of LaGrange
were the guest of relatives here Sua
day.
Misses Janie Oneal and Emily Wis¬
dom spent the week-end with the
homefolks,
Mr. Tom Wisdom went up to At¬
lanta Tuesday night returning Wed¬
nesday night.
Mrs H. M. Strickland is spending
awhile in Atlanta combining business
and a visit to relati ves.
Mrs Homer Williams was the be¬
tween traius, guest of her sister Mrs
A. A. Hill Saturday.
Mr. L. L. Parker left Saturday for
Kansas City Mo. to enter an automo¬
bile school of instruction, *
Miss Ludie Lucas, of Waverly
Hall will the guest of Miss Baldwin
and Miss Adair this week-end.
Mr. Chas Kimbrough and Misses
Adair Baldwin and Kimbrough spend
Monday afternoon in Columbus.
The Misses Spence, of Beech
Springs, were the guests of Miss Min¬
nie Middlebrooks for the week-end.
Mr. and Mrs P. G. Moss are re¬
joicing over the advent into tiieir
home Jan 15th of a pal for P, G. Jr.
Mr J. C. Hopkins, another Harris
county pioneer, lias gone “over the
river to rest in the shade of the trees.”
Mr. and Mrs Byrum Whitehead
have moved to the homo of his moth¬
er Mrs Eugenia Whitehead near
Hamilton.
Miss Spinks happened to a very
painful accident Saturday nigt by
falling and breaking her arm arid one
finger her maby friends hope her a
speedy recovery.
We are glad to note that Miss
Francos White is able to lie out again
after several days confinement to bei
room with a very painful arm caused
by a badly bruised finger.
The many friends of Mrs Henry
Mobley are rejoicing witli her in the
recovery of her handsome fur neck
piece which she lost recently and
which was found and returned to her
Sunday. This shows the efficiency
of advertising.
Quite a large crowed was out to see
the picture “Rebecca of Sunnybrook
Farm”. Saturday night at the Au¬
ditorium. T’lie perfect order, close
attention anfi good honor of the au¬
dience was evidence of their thorough
enjoyment of this sweet little story so
perfectly portrayed. Prof. Ingramau
nounced that the beating apparatus
would he remendied during tile week
and that there would he an entertain¬
ment each Saturday night aud also
in the afternoon as soon as plans for
same were perfected,
The Woman’s Club met at the
himeofMrs Hettie White Monday
afternoon. The meeting was post
poned from Thursday the regular day
of meeting till Monday in order that
the memers might hear Miss Mauu
Smith from the State college, talk on
poultry. She gave us a most inter,
eating and instructive lesson on
try and we are sorry that every worn un
in this whole community was not pres¬
ent for we are sure that those who
do keep a flock, and those who do doi
could better understand how to make
old Biddy a larger factor in com¬
batting old man II. L. C. The
ladies also discussed the possibility
of a fair this fall and all those who
were present were unanimous for it
There was quite a large number pres¬
ent and you know when that many
women are of one mind or any one
subject the thing is as good as done.
Bo let every body fall to and raise
something for the fair get busy with
NUMBER 34
your plans tor the garden the poultry
the hogs, cows, grain, fancy work oh
every thing that goes to a fair. If it
is the success that the ladies intend it
shall lie the begining is now, today.
SCHOOL NEWS
One of the best pictures put on by
the school was the one last Saturday
night, “Rebecca ofSunnybrookFarm'’
in Mary Pickford was the star. There
will be another splendid Picture next
vSaturday night in the school auditori¬
um. The public is asked to be presnt.
On the night of January 30, atB: 15
there will be a program given in the
school auditorium by the “Lanier
Literary Society.” One feature of th s
program will be a picture each made
by the 9th grade science class Ruby
Thompson will be in charge of the
exhibits for the explanation necessary.
The Orpheus Four will be repersent
ed by local talent. The features of
this program which will be announced
later will he especially entertaining.
On .January 19, The birth day of
Lee was celebrated in the school au¬
ditorium at 1;30 after a short program
a half holiday was given.
Thursday afternoon Hamilton
High School basketball teams played
Chipley High School teams Hamilton
scored ahead of Chiplep in the two
games.
There will be an art exhibit in the
high school library about firstt of
February the date will be announced
later.
Mr. J. C. Sorrells made a business
trip to Atlanta last week.
Miss Neal spent last week-end with
her mother at her home in Columbus.
Miss Parker visited her perents at
Shiloh.
FOR SALE
Eight milk cows, from $30.00 to
$75.00 each. Call on R. G. Robin
son. t4 P d
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FOR SALE
Good assortment of second hand
mules for sale.
Byrd & Baldwin,
Our expert optometrist fiom the
Chas A. Green Optical Co., At¬
lanta, Ga. will be here again on
Wednesday, February 4th.
Chipley Pharmacy
C OR BEST Shingles
* Flooring, Weather
Board, Ceiling, Sash,
Doors, Blinds Including
frames for same; also Oil
and Paints. Wiiteorsee
PITTS & FRIZZELL,
5-30yrlpd WAVERLY HALL. GA.
Always
Buy the Best
TOILET
ARTICLES
and Keep Pleased
with Your
Appearance
A Large Line of BeautyAids
Every woman wants to be as attractive
as possible. And it’s perfectly right that she
j should be.
Actresses are more envied and admired,
j I perhaps, than any other class of women.
I Yet they are not always the most beautiful.
They attribute their charms in a measure to
the regular use of good creams, lotions, etc.
We have a line of the latest and most effect¬
ive beauty aids, perfumes, etc, to please the
most exacting^
CHIPLEY PHARMACY,
CHIPLEY, GA.
HOUSES —For Sale—84 houses
at North Highlands, Columbus.
Right by 4 big cotton mills. Will
A Proclamation
GEORGIA:
BY Hugh IV! . Horsey Governor ot
said State.
WHEREAS, Official informa¬
tion has been received at this De¬
partment that Dick Philpot did
murder one Bob Jones in Flarris
County and escaped and is now
futive from justive, I have thought
proper, therefore, to issue this my
Proclamation, hereby offering a
reward of One Hundred Dollars
for the apprehension and delivery
of said Dick Philpot with evidence
sufficient to convict, to the Sheriff’
of Harris County, Georgia.
And T rb> m >v POVe r charge and
require u.i Officers in this State.
Civil and Military, to be vigilant
in endeavoring to apprehend the
said Dick Philpot in order that he
may be brought to trial for the
offense with which he stands
charged. Given under my hand
and the Seal of the State, this the
17ell day of January 1920(Signed)
Hugh M. Dorsey Governor.
By the Governor.
S. G. W. Lendon
Secretary of State
FOR SALK
Good assorted of second hand
mules for sale,
Byrd & BALdwin,
Waverly Hall Ga.
Sheriff Williams ask us to call at¬
tention to the tax now 1 duo on motor
vehicles, as follows
SCALE Of FEES.
Each motorcycle $5.00
Each motor vehicle not ex¬
ceeding 23 horsepower 11.25
Exceeding 23 horsepower, per
horsepower .60
Each motor vehicle eeatingten
ormore passengers 75 00
Each electric motor vehicle 11.2q
l ton commercial truck 15.00
Over 1 and not exceeding
11 tons 22.50
Over 1 and 1 2 and not
exceeding 2 tons 30.00
Over 2 and not exceeding
21 tons 37.50
Over 21 and not exceeding
3 tons 45.00
Over 3 and not exceed¬
ing 3J tons 52.50
Over 31 and not ex
ceedidg 4 tons 75.00
Over 4 nnd not exceed¬
ing 5 tons 150.000
Over 5 and not exceed
, ing 6 tons 375.00
Over 6 and not exceed¬
ing 7 tons 750.00
Over 7 tons 1,125.00
take liberty Bonds at par. Charles!
Columbus Phillips, 21C8 Ga. Hamilton Avenue,]