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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 t Exchange. NUMBER 41 FOR SALE Cleveland Big Boll Cotton Seed, Sack¬ cotton seed hulls, Best grade cotton seed Velvet Beans, and Yirginia-Carolina Co.’s fertilizers. J. H. HOGAN IF YOU Want or tate Sell See Real to Buy Es¬ UGlUNCiE, GA, J. J. 4 W. 11. MILAM FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS. We offerfor shipment' at once Early Jerseys and Charleston Wake¬ field Cahbagp Plants (from Long Island seed) at the following prices : By Fxpress chargee collect, 1000 to 5000 $2 00........................ per 1,000 6000 to 10,000 *1 75............................1,000 By Parcel Post charges prepaid by us 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