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«* Hamilton Journal. 'i JP**’ ■% '*gW'&*■*'• M- * VOLUME 49 Paper in Every Home in Harris County where a Poll Tax Is Paid Veterans, Attention! Regular meeting Camp Williams TJ. C. V. will be held at the court house on the first Tuesday in March. Important business before the Camp. 4 Dues to be collected for the State and general reunion. A full attend¬ ance requested. J. W. Clink, Commander. C. 1. Hudson. Adjudant. GATAULA We have had eo much rain late, ly it is not worth while to men¬ tion it. The candieates are buzzing around like June bugs in July, wearing that old, familiar smile that reaches across the street. Dr. Hudson and his son Bt-nju. min are on the sick list. The flu has not hit us as hard yet as it diu last winter—seems not to be so severe. Mrs Ethel Bonner, of Perry, is visiting her -inter, Mis Hudson. Mi R W. Page, a former citi¬ zen of this place but now of Wood busy, js visiting relatives heie. We are reqvested to remind the girls that this is leap year and the bachelors are expecting them to let their wishes be known. In passing through our town any one would miss a rare treat unless they visit the park aid take a look at the animals. We have many kinds, but they are mostly Hampshire*? and Jerseys, though they cannot well*be seen until we have some fuir weather then they will come out from un¬ der the mud. SHILOH Mr. W. W. spent the past two weeks very pleasantly with home folks. He came here from Shef¬ field, A lbania, enroute to Flint, Michigan where he has accepted a position with the Buick Motoi Go. * Miss. E aine Cooper of Eastman Ga., spent last week-end with Miss Euia M e Butler. Mrs E. B. Doyle is at the city hospital in Columbus, where she has undergone a very serious operation. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs J. I). Moon is also in Co¬ lumbus where she is doing nicely under the care of Dr. Baker. We are soiry to note that Dr. B. H. Copeland is on the sick list, Mr. Clyde Fuller who has re turned from Liverpool, England, is miglmg with Shiloh friends again Miss Edith Hanson came home Tuesday morning from beiow Columbus, where she has been teaching. Her school i as been suspended indefinitely on account of 8u. Mr Eugene Anderson of Atlan¬ ta was in SliiloU last week Miss Jewell Allen and Miss E le Moore went to Columbus Wednes¬ day. • Any desiring to rent a nic • six room house together with large garden and nice orchard in Shuoti, apply to W. M Dunn, Shiloh Ga Mrs McGowan of N. Y C. formerly Mias Marie Sparks, of Shiloh who is with her father and Bio* her here for a few weeks, en¬ tertained a few of her friends at a George YVashlngton birthday party Saturday eve. ing. Tnc invited guest were Misses L »is Almou, Eula Mae Butler, Elaine Coopei, Georgede Parker, E> eheile Kellum, Wyoline H inson. Messrs Edwin Williams and Frank Spark, J, H. Howard, J. G. Story and “Bill” Dunn. They report a very enjoyable evening. HAMILTON, HARRIS COUNTY. GA., FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 1920. quarterly ccmerince hELD AI HAMILTON The first Quarter ly Conference of he Hamilton Circuit was held last Saturday, Feb. 21. Brother Peacock preached a fine sermon at the eleven o’clock hour. His sermon was based on tbe sixth chapter of |Isaiab. and bis theme dealt with tho need of hu manity and the hopelessness of its con dition unless the church answered the call of God to service. Dinner was served at the church, and it did credit to the ladies who had charge of arranging it. Rev. Dennis and wife, and Mrs Peacock of Colunfbua came up to be with us aud we eiijoyed Laving them visit with us. After dinner the business session of the conference was held All the churches were represented. Hamil¬ ton and Mountain Hill raised on ministerial support, Hamilton going above that ot last year by $150, and Mountain Hill raisi ng $20 above that ot lust year. The spirit of earnestness prevailed t hrougbout the services, and we are looking forward to a greater year than we have ever had. May we be ready to meet die challenging need Lbat surrouudH us, aud by following God’s leadership go forward iu llis service. The rain kept many from the ser¬ vices Sunday, but Bro. Peacock preached as if the house was full, and tho service was decidedly worth while. \Y’e were glad to have him with us, and shall eagerly look forward to his next visit. HAMILTON LOCALS Miss Elizabeth Blanton is ill with the flu. Mr M M. Hadley was in town this week. Mr. Irby Calhoun spent Monday in Columbus. Miss Fletcher Turner is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. YV. M. Parker have gone to Florida. Mr and Mrs H. Y\ T . Truett spent Monday ia Columbus. Mrs. L. W. Sanderf, Jr., and baby are visiting in Atlanta. The flu is still raging, with a death almost daily among tbe colored folks. Messrs. J. R. Lunsford and J B Munn motored to Columbus Wednes¬ day. Mi. J. H. O’Neal was called here ! ast week, Mrs. O’Neal being ill with the flu. Mr. Duncan Graham is spending a few days with his mother, Mis. Leila Graham. Messrs. B. J. Williams, R. T. Mobley and J. R. Lunsford motored to Chipley Friday. Mis. Emina Bickley has returned front Giiffin and is with her daughter Mrs. H. YV. Truett. Mr Ellis Calhoun, spent .lie Satur day and Sunday with, his parents, Mr and J. H. Calhoun. Mr Robert McMichael returned Thursday from St. Mary’s and reports his father some better. Mr and Mrs A. L. Hardy, Mrs Emma Brown and Master Arthur motored to Columbus Saturday. Mrs. B. T Perry and Miss Betsy Perry, ot V\ av>rly Hall, spent day with Mr. and Mrs. YY’alton YVil lianas. The eold snap caught the early blooming plums wide open. The quil too ha* been brightening dooryards for some days. Mr. and Mrs. C H. Cook went Atlanta Wednesday. Mrs. Cook maining over for medical . at tbe Baptist Hospital. Primary March 24. The Harris county Democratic ax ecutive committee met February 24, and the date of primary for county officers was set for March 24; date for candidates to qualify March 10. The following assessments were levied Ordinary ............... $15.00 Clerk Superior Court 20.00 Sheriff ............ 20 00 fax Receiver ...... 20 00 Tax Collector ......... 20 00 County School Superintendent 20 00 Candidates must pay their assess ment on or before March 10 next in order to quality. Polls will be open iu Hamilton from 7am to 7pm: other precincts, 9 to 3. Singer Sewing Machines. When wantinu a good Sewing ma¬ chine call on or notify P. V. Couch, at Chipley, and get a Singer; cash or credit. t2pd IROST PROOF CABBAGE PUNTS. For immediate shipment, extra tine stocky plants. Early .Jersey, ( harleston Wakefie d, Succession, Flat Dutch. By express 1000, $2.00, 20(4), $3.50 5000, $7.50. Prepaid mail 300, $1.00, 500, $1.50, 1000, $2.50. Send for price list Sweet Potato, Tomato and other plants. 1-20 PARKER FARMS, MOULTRIE, Ga Tux Receiver’s Notice of first Round. I will be at— Shiloh, March 1, 9 30 to 11 30 Hamilton* M arch 2, 10 00 to 2 00 Halt's Stkvlns, T. R. Sunday School Convention for this county opens at YVhitesville on Sat¬ urday ot next week. Mrs George Huling was a most de¬ lightful hostess to the ladies’ club on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs J. G Carter entertains next week. Hon. J B. Gamble and family, of Athens, spent the week end with llis mother, bringing a trained nurse for Mrs. Gamble, who is stil. quite sick, Mr and Mrs R. L. Bruce passed through town Saturday, spending a few hours with the former's parents, Mr. aud Mrs. J M. Bruce. They were enroute to Columbus from Nash¬ ville. Miss Blanche \\ r illiams, who is a menioer of the faculty at. Shellinan high school, and Mr Frank Williams wno is attending school in Columbus, spent ihe week ead with their parents Mr aud Mrs B. H. Williams. The flu has our force this week, only the senior publisher,who has had sole charge ot the printing tor several months, is left to tell the tale. The coul snap too has served to delay this issue. Dr. R. D. Sherill, an optician of Atlanta, spent last Wednesday lure anU as arranged to make irequent visits, his heaoquarters to be at iiui iug’s Pharmacy. Watch tor his ad¬ vertisement next week. Mr Clifford Whitehead has come to reside with his sister, Mrs Clifford Spence. Miss Eloiso Whitehead, ol Atlanta, is expected down this week ou a visit to her aunt, Mr.-. Spence. STRAY ED—One gray mare mule, weighing about 900 pounds; 10 or years old. Left home, 3 miles north west ot Hamilton, 2 or 8 days the West PoiiC flood, and was seen about that time near W est eral reward.— H YV Irvin,Hamilton. Mr. Zeke Robinson began his vass for receiver this week aud mud, ice, flu and prospective votes. The pension money is now in hands of Judge J. F. C. | who is ready to pass it on to the jeransand widows. i ------------- • -...... CHIPLEY LOCALS. Dr. John Hardy spent Tuesday in Chipley. Mr. Tom Wisdom spent Wednes¬ day the Gate city. There will he services at the Bap¬ tist church next Sunday. The Mission Study class met with Mrs. A. A. Hill Monday afternoon. The Misses Funderburke were the guests of Mr. .J. P, Rynolds and,fami¬ ly Friday. Mrs Harold Magruder was the guest of relatives at Durand Thurs¬ day and Friday of last week. Mr. JeDkins of Atlanta is here looking after the work in marble that is being put up in the cemetery. Mr. and Mrs O. YV. Tucker have completed the improvements on their home making it one of the most at¬ tractive homes iu town. Quite a number of our people are wrestling with colds grip and flu, and we are all wishing and longing for open fair weather knowing that there is nothing that helps a fellow to get over these malodies like the blessed sunshine and clear balmy air. The Ladies Club met with Mrs N. V. Boildie Thursday afternoon; after the business meeting a nice little pro¬ gram had been arranged by Miss Mattie Geo MeQeei chairman of the Social committee, that was very much enjoyed by all present. The lesson iu Geography given by Emmie Dur¬ ham, Iiuth White Jewell Stripling and Thelma Irvin was very enter¬ taining and music on the ukele and the song by Mrs. Parham and Misses Evyln Kimbrough Rebecca White, Louise Goodman and Josephine Cotton was so heartily en¬ joyed that they had to report twice with au encore. BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Despite the inclement weather Pas¬ tor J. YV. Smith delivered two very interesting sermons Sunday at the Baptist ckurch. The attendance at both Sunday school and church ser¬ vices was small on account of the rain. We guess it was because Baptists are so opposed to being sprinkled. Methodist Sunday School Notes February 22, Washinton’s Birth¬ day was observed in a fitting maner with songs and talks by various mem¬ ber of Sunday School. Last Sunday marked an unusually good attendance considering the in¬ clement weather. Class no 3 had the best record of attendance last Sunday. The Teacher’s Study class will meet at the home of Mrs P. L. Hopkins on Wednesday evening at eight o’clock. All the classes arc now organized, each having elected a president and secretary, and committee in each class have been appointed on attend ance, membership and publicity etc. CHAS. KIMBROUGH. Early Friday morning the news spread rapidly over town that Charlie Kimbrough was critically ill no hope being held out to the living watching around his bedside and as tho end was passed trom lip to lip an intense gloom,a pall of sadness spread over the town depression so deep that even the little children spoke of it in hushed, awed tones, for Charlie was known and liked by every one hav¬ ing spent the greater part of his life here. His was a modest, gentle, kindly nature—a heart that beat in unison with his fellow man. Only twenty six years old, yet feel that in that short span many good deeds many arts of loving ; ness and tender thoughts for others have been recorded of him. Ho will be sorely missed in the home circle, in the business world, on the streets, erywhere around this community, we know that somewhere beyoud NUMBER 39 azure blue Charlie is waiting and watching for those he loved so de¬ votedly in this life. The sympathy of the entire town goes out to the heart¬ broken wife, father, mother, brothers and sistersand the dear little children, in this their hour of darkest gloom. The funeral services were conducted at the home by his pastor Rev. E. A. Ware, amidst a large concourse of of sorrowing loved onas and friends. The flower laden casket was tenderly Aucticn Sale of Used Cars Popular Priced, but sligLJy worn* They are some bargains—our loss is you/ gain* Watch for Large ad* next week* A NEW STORE For Men and Boys KEY STUCKEY GO., LaGrange, Ga. Outfitters from Head to Foot. Will Open March 3. A Souvenir for every visitor on opening day* IF YOU Want to Buy or Sell Real Es= tate See I.uGItAAGJC, GA. J. J. & W H. MILAM PROST PRCCF CABBAGE PLANTS* We oiferfor shipment at once Early Jerseys and Chari turn Wuk field Cabbage Plants (from Long Island seed) at the following prices: By Fxpress chargee collect, 1000 to 5000 $2 00........................ per 1,000 0000 to 10,000 $1 75............................ 3,000 By Parcel Post ehurges prepaid by us 500 for $1 50......1000 for $2 50 Satisfaction guaranteed or your money refunded. Porto Rico Potato plants April 20th, and on. 4-12 Coleman Plant Co, Dept. S, Tifton, Ga. Note. -“Plants received in 1919 from Coleman Plant Co, were en tirely satisfactory.”—S M. Stout. j Your Health depends on the purity of drugs used and the care employed in compounding the prescriptions given you by your doc tor. Sometimes it is even a matter of Life and Death Our stock of drugs is the best and freshest we can buy. We use the utmost care in compound* ing all prescriptions, as your doctor will tell you. It is a matter of conscience with us. 9j CHIPLEY PHARMACY, CHIPLEY, GA. HOUSES —For Sale—84 houses it North Highlands, Columbus. Right by 4 big cotton mills. Will borne by loving hearts to its last resting place in t he city of the dead. FOR SALE CHEAP Fine mare six years old. Weighs one thousand pounds YVork anywhere.. YY'ill be in Hamilton first r I uesday in March. H. S. Harris. take liberty Bonds at par. Charles Phillips, 21C3 Hamilton Avenue, Columbus Ga,