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Hamilton Journal.
VOLUME 49
Paper in Every Home in Harris County where a Poll Tax Is Paid
THE MARCH ELECTION.
As our announcement column shows
there are a lew of the offices in which
there is competition—in fact some
race is in progress, since the terms are
now extended to four years and
the aspirants feel that these places are
worth something above just the honor
of filling them.
Prof. Sorrells has consented to be¬
come a candidate for surveyor and
the name of Coroner J. T. Moore
will also be on the ticket for his re
election.
The list starts with that of ordinary
in which there is no competition
Judge Williams having given the
county over fifty years of satisfactory
service asks us to let his record speak
for hi . But instead of attempting
to give a personal mention from an
editorial standpoint we have been
solicited to give the candidates a
chance to outline the platforms on
which they are running. It is evi¬
dently a good idea and we ask them
all to send us at once a brief state¬
ment of their claims, etc., for the
votes that they are asking shall he
given them. \\ hat do yon say, Mr.
Candidate? AA T e are sure our readers
will be more than pleased to hear
from you. The only request we make
is that you be as brief as you consist¬
ently can.
TO THE MEMBERS OF HAM
ILTON BAPTIST CHI RCH
There will he a conference at the
Baptist chnrch, Sunday, March 21,
for the purpose of calling a pastor.
Every m mber is earnestly requested
to he present.
By order of the hoard of deacons.
J. H. Lynch, Chairman.
C. H, Cook. Clerk
NEW HOPEWELL
Miss Belle Holland spent the week¬
end here.
Mr N. J. Thompson attended the
funeral **' Kev. J. VV. Smith a.
Chipley.
Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Crawford and
Mr Walter Crawford have the flu.
Mrs. Ida Moore is convalescent.
Mr. and Mrs B. O. Daniel and
children. Misses Louise and Blanche
and Master Holland spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. J Holland
Mr Sam Moore, Miss Lady Brvant
and Miss Mina Roberts motored to
Chipley Saturday altemoon.
Mr. Charlie Teel went up to La
Grange Thursday.
Mr and Mrs. George Nelson
Mis* Mag Nelson attended the
of Mr. Tom ItaDsom at Union
day afternoon.
tATAULA. I
Again we come with a report of the
death of one of our aged citizens, Mrs.
Mattie Toler, who passed away last
Monday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. A. Slayton. She was the
widow of the late J. A. Toler; she
leaves two daughters, Mrs J. A Slay
ton and Mrs. Sallie O’Neal, of this
place, ai d a sister, Mrs. Thomason,
of AVaverly Hall.
Mrs. Tolei was a devout member
of ibe Baptist church and led an ex¬
emplary Christian life. The funeral
setviccs were conducted at the home
Tuesday morning by Rev. J. E. D
Epps, oi A\ averly Hall, assisted by
Rev. Flanders, the pastor here. The
interment was in Glower’s cemetery.
The bereaved relatives have the sym¬
pathy of the entire community.
For seed sweet potatoes, at
per bushel, apply to O fe
Hamilton.
Singer Sewing
Machines.
V hen wantinu a good Ceuing ma
chine call on or notify P- V.
HAMILTON, HARRIS COUNTY. GA„ FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1920.
REV. J. W. SMITH
DIES AT CHIPLEV
On AA 7 ednesday night, March 3rd,
at ten o’clock, Rev. J. W. Smith,
pastor of the Baptist Church at Chip
ley passed away at his residence on
McDougald Avenue in Chipley.
On Thursday afternoon Dr. Cousins,
pastor of the First Baptist Church in
Columbus, conducted tho funeral
services at the Chipley Baptist Church,
it being the most beautiful and im¬
pressive service that it has ever been
our privilege to attend, for in it Dr.
Cousins q uoted passage after passage
of Scripture bearing on The blessed¬
ness of those whose life had been in
accord with the will of the Master,
and as each passage was quoted the
congregation, having known Brother
Smith so well, recognized its perfect
fitness when applied to his life, so that
in closing his beautiful remarks In
drawing the parallel between the dying
declaration of Paul, in which he
states that he had fought the good
fight, and kept the faith. Dr.
Cousins showed where every word
was applicable to ihe life of Brother
Smith, and that we could know of a
certainty that there was also “laid up
tor him a crown of righteousness.”
Brother Smith born in Worth ;
was
county, Georgia, 47 years since, enter¬
ed the railroad service, aud then be¬
came a merchant in Sylvester, Ga.,
where he was successful, a pillar in
the Baptist church, leader in Sunday
School work, and in everything that
made for the upbuilding of his town
and community, hut hearing tho call
of his Lord to preach His gospel he
abandoned a promising business
career and entered the ministry in
which he has been very successful,
serving faithfully and well, and leav¬
ing behind him a record ofseivice for
the Master that will live forever.
During the great war Brother
Smith, then pastor of tho Baptist
church at Hamilton, moved by a high
patriotism, threw himself into the war
work and was active in every drive
that was made for the welfare of the
country and protection of our soldiers,
Liberty Bonds, A’. M. C. A., Red
Gross and every call of patriotism,
and in this work he really gave his
life for his country. Having been in
poor health a long while he was really
not physically able to carry on his
own work, but the call of duty always
appealed to Brother Smith stronger
than the call of self interest or self
preservation, so ho not only carried
on his own work hut tho work of the
country as Well. In this w ork lie laid
the foundation for the disease that
shortened his days, and thus did as
truly give his life for his country as
any hero who laid his life on the altar
of his country on the bloody fields of
France. There are heroes who have
never shouldered a gun and Brother
Smith was a shining example.
Brother Smith was married at
Sylvester and four children blessed
this union. Two little hoys sleep
in the churchyard at Sylvester, his
wife and two daughters survive him
here, the eldest of whom, Miss Inez
Smith will graduate from Bessie lilt
College this ipring.
The «• whole town “7 and community,
including people of ell denomin. on ,
„„d those ol no chord, aft.lrot.on eel
that the, have .uttered a personal loss
in the passing ol Brother South.
was a Christian gentleman, a loyal
Alason and a man in the highest and
best sense of the word, and the same
thing applies to the whole county for
Brother Smith has served llamil. on,
\Vaverly Hall.Cataula, Beech
and Union churches.
The me body Dooy was tarried to
,„ r : M "“'H J
Hammon! ’ "too, WMom. E.
Armstrong, Tf H.ram ■ Jenkms Tprikins and and L L E
Floyd, of Chipley, acting as escort.
The Die town, community comm unity and ana
.
_itend to Airs. Hmith and , her her
j ters their heartfelt sympathy.
ANOTHER TIRE
AT HAMILTON
The town was startled Monday by
the alarm of fire ringing out on the
chilly air. A spark had fallen on
porch roof at Mrs. C. 1. Hudson’s—
a basket of chips thrown, on the lire
having “started something.” Sever¬
al men were near and were instantly
on the job and the fire was extinguish¬
ed without serious loss to the build¬
ing.
Mrs. Hudson’s building is an old
“landmark,” having been built the
same year as the first courthouse in
Harris county—1831.
Mrs, Hudson is so full of gratitude
for tho prompt, successful efforts of
the men that she came around to the
Journal office to make sure that we
gave for her an expression of thanks
to every one who extended a helping
hand.
JOHN ESMOND DIFFEEY.
One of the sad, solemn occasions in
Hamilton last week was the funeral
of Air. J. E, Diffley, which was con¬
ducted Wedn^gjjay by Rev. Z. T.
Johnson, pastor of the Methodist
church.
Mr Diffley died in a government
hospital near Asheville, N. C. He
was one of Georgia’s brave boys who
fought on the fields of France. Tinee
times was he gassed and once lay on
the battlefield forty-eight hours before
being rescued and taken to a hospital.
\ r erily he gave his life for his coun¬
try, for with such experience it is no
wonder that the fell destio>er fasten
<>d a life-shortening hold upon him.
The “Good Book” says: “Greater love
hath no man than this, theta man lay
down his life for his friends.” And
this is surely what Mr. DilHey has
dene. And to believe it is indeed
a consoling sadness. May he ever
rest in peace.
Mrs A. J. Diffley, his mother, of
Lublin, Miss Mary Diffley, a sister,
of some institution in Birmingham in
training as a nurse, and Mr.
Haffton Diffley, a brother, of
burg, Miss., were in attendance to
witness the last sad rites. Other
near relatives of the deceased arc
Mrs. Paul Nichols and Miss Lucille
Diffley, of Albertville, Ala., sisters,
and Mr. Barscbell Diffley, of Los
Angeles. Cal., a hi other.
Among relatives in Harris county
are the family of Mr, M. M. Hadley.
A CARD FROM SHERIFF
WILLIAMS
To the Democratic Voters of Harris
Country. I
Jt has just come to my attention
that my opponent is making the charge
that, during my term of office as sher¬
iff I have collected illegal fees. I Ins
is a violation of the law and i( true 1
should he indicted by the grand jury
of the county. The following letter
from Hon. Clifford Walker, Attorn¬
ey General of Georgia, to Hon. E. L.
Pearce, county commissioner, under j
date of October 16. 1919, is self ex¬
planatory:
‘•I understand that under precedent
,to sheriff' is entitled >o . k„ fee ft.
, J „ mted! if 1,„ i, notlocked
a lo bi „,. But the
| , bou)d bo drived .f the
legal fee because of the lh , , d „„ t ,ge
shown the arrested party. Of course
he could demand that he be locked up
before paying the fee, but I take it
that he would not make such a techni¬
j * cal point. Trusting that this is the
information you desire, I am,
Very truly yours,
Clifford Walker.”
I wish to saytliat I h.v. »evc,
knowingly collected illegal ft* ""I
have always performed the duties oi
slier tlo J tQ the beBt 0
m y ability. M y record is open to U e
...» «*>..**v —.---- .* the
j world world and and 1 1 invite inspection ol
CHIPLEY LOCALS.
Miss Spence was (he guest of rela¬
tives here last week.
Mr. J. B. Haynes, of West Point,
was here over Sunday.
Mrs. Mildred Harris, of Columbus
wns a weekend visitor here.
Miss Daisy Dunman now has a, po¬
sition as stenographer in Columbus.
Mr. LeRoy Crutchfield is here on
aceonnt of the sickness of his mother.
Mr. and Airs. Neal Kimbrough
have visited Atlanta friends this week.
Airs. Ida Murrah and Mrs. J. M.
Murrah visited relatives here for the
week end.
Mrs. Jim Chambers spent Sunday
and Monday, with Mrs Sam Callier
in Columbus.
Air and Mrs. Fred Osteen, of
Nankipooh, were Sunday visitors at
Mr. Cornett’s.
Aliss Ethel Whitaker was called
from Thomaston account ot the illness
of her brother.
Messrs Will Gresham and Robert
Davis were passengers on tho down
train Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stripling and
Atr. Robert Stripling came down
from Atlanta Thursday of last week.
Air. Schley Thompson, of the F. &
M. Bank, returned Wednesday from
a few days’ visit to Columbus relatives
Mrs. Ida Murrah, Mrs. John Mur-!
rah and Mrs. S. A. Goodman spent!
Saturday with Mrs. C. R. Brawncr at
Union. |
We have lost yet another pioneer
citizen—Mr. T. F. Ransom—but lmve
not all the facts about his life and
death in time for extended mention
this week of the sad event.
The death shadow has fallen across
the threshold of so many Chipley
homes lately that the hearts of her
people are drawn closer together in
their sorrows.
Airs. John Strickland and Misie
Sibyl and Cecile Strickland Went to
Columbus Saturday. The young
1 ladies are taking mandolin and gu.ta
lessons at < liases.
Miss Lillian Delarnar was the
charming little hostess at a birthday
party recently. Games were played
and elegant refreshments were served
by the little hostess’ mother, Mrs. O.
W. Tucker. Lillian was the recip¬
ient of many beautiful gilts.
Card of Thanks. .
We desire to thank all friends who
us in the sickness and death
our dear father and grandfather,
F. Ransom. May the richest
blessings rest upon all for loving
kindnc8s '
Air. and Mis. E. D.Buries
and Family.
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucaa County, ss. makes oath that ^ . he
Frank J. Ctieney of firm of F. J.
Is senior partner the
Cheney & Co., doinsr business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore¬
said. and that HTJNDReB said firm will pay the
sum of ONE DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot he cured by the use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this fith day of Decern
her. A. D. 188G. A. W. GLEASON.
(Seal) Notary Public.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Is taken intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Hall’s Family Bills for constipation.
told taoTsUooTt’fg^T™^
tho date . .
on March 31st. On same
the election for county officers
take place,
LONGINGS
X long to heah de old hoe ZU.no
Ah lie brushes by an’ it’s warm as .Tune,
Oh, I wants to iieah tho jay bird Hass
lie peckerwood when lie sees him pass,
T wants to see de crow steal corn
An’ I shoot at him in de early morn.
i'l , longs to see de turtle creep *......
out on de bank an’go to sleep.
0 h, come on days oh birds an’ bloom
i ^ rof) „ s 8prea(Mn ’ sweet perfume
j i i ah' Au N , we me Join by ny > by Dy , necree*.«..c Its „ ’cept eek w#tch when de a day line. am
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Exchange.
NUMBER 41
FOR SALE
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cotton seed hulls, Best grade cotton seed
Velvet Beans, and Yirginia-Carolina
Co.’s fertilizers.
J. H. HOGAN
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500 for $1 50......1000 for $2 50
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money refunded. Potto Rico
Potato plants April 20th, and on. 4-12
Coleman Plant Co, Dept S, Tiiton, Ga.
Note. -'‘Plants nceiveri in 1019 fnxu Cob man Plant Co, vete en
tirely satisfactory.”—S. M. Stout.
Your Health
depends on the purity of drugs used
and the care employed in compounding
the prescriptions given you by your doo
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.
6 It is a matter of conscience with us.
CHIPLEY PHARMACY,
CHIPLEY, GA.
EVERY PAIR OF EYES
Is deserving of the greatest care
and skill in Eye Examination—and
the best quality in glasses
If you are in doubt about your Eyes, or
or Glasses, see our Optrometrist,
R. D. SHERRILL
1 m -
Dr, Sherrill is too well known for us to comment on his
ability in refracting errors of the eye, He has had many years
experience ana has always pleased the public in every respect.
Your friends can tell you how welllhey are pleased.
i Or. Sherrill will make, regular visits about every 30 days.
1
, Next Date, TUESDAY, MARCH 23.
Huling’s Pharmacy.
HOU8ES.—For Sale—84 houses
at North Highlands, Columbus.
Right by 4 big cotton mills. Will
take liberty Bonds at par. Charles
Phillips, 21C3 Hamilton Avenue,
Columbus Ga.
FARM LOANS
In Troup and Hartis counties for
3, 5, 7 or 10 years as you prefer,
at the lowest prevailing rates.
Loans closed promptly. Write
or see Duke Davis,
Att’y at Law, LaGrange,Ga
