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■ ' ■ Gazette. ; -. PER ANNUM. THE TIFTON GAZETTE, TIFTON, GA., FRIDAY, JUNE 2,1916. VOLUME XXVIII, NUMBER « nn BLOOM IS! OF SEASON 22 PI / Fhl in from Farm of Sheriff Shaw Tuesday Grandchildren of ThosAMcMilUn Had "RatJCfflinf” Tli The grandchildren of Hr. Mill OF A 0000 Firs* i the McMillan, on Route 4, had Killing time” Friday. The family, to the number 'of about forty, embracing children, grandchildren and other members, had gathered to help its beloved head celebrate hii sixty-ninth birthdi It was a jolly crowd, and wit family reunion they had one of those old-fashioned dinners, with plenty to eat and to spare, that remind jiis of old times. After dinner, the grandchildren went on a rat-hunt. For an hour or more there was fun for everythin] but the rats. It was almost like thi slaughter of Germans at some of charges at Verdun. When the carnage was over aid it WORK STARTED ON NEW WAREHOUSE HARRY LEE ROGERS, MACON. For Central Grocery Company itral Avenue. Earlier than IPom Last Year, Which in June 4th iljjuty Sheriff * Rosser Shaw the Gazette office Tuesday the first cotton bloom of 14-1011. It was a while bloom [pulled after the rain. " says it came from their field 1-Alapaha, and that he has Rlt- . er Rosser arrested it, caught tbe count taken, it was found wing, or just “pulled" it ninety rodents had been slain, ahd have a way of doing, we they were full grown ones. Measur- . but sufficient it is that the ed, they over-ran a peck and weigh- 1 a genuine cotton bloom, and ed > they tipped the seeles at twenty- t, and the first of the season, two pounds, relcome it as the harbinger Mr. McMillan says they had eal l u . South’s great money crop— the best part of a crib of corn |or “ advance guard of the fleecy him, and if they hadn’t been lk ’ or 1916 that promise once they would have eaten another. _ dispell hard times and bring And we conclude, as we started, J 1 of plenty to the Southern with the statement that Mr. McMil- The advance guard of mil- Ian’s f«flW J>ad “a rat-killing timp.” dl> ; dollars to flow through the —o— of trade, that each of us NOTICE, a chance or a glance in ssing. Saturday, June 3rd, being Jeff Da- WILL BE MODERN BUILDING One Story and Basement of Brick Steel* 235x75 Foot, Along Side A. C. L. Railroad Tracks Work ia under way grading the large lot in front of the Tifton lee _. bloom is five days earlier vis’ birthday and a legal holiday,; we |_ year, when the first bloom will be closed. Ught in from the farm of J. The Bank of Tifton, \ ftV". : on June 4th. d2w 1 The National ^lank of Tifton IE VENUE PROPOSALS MADE and Power Company’s place, across the avenue, where the Central Gro cery Company will erect a modern warehouse. The warehouse will be construct ed of brick and steel and will be modern in every respect. The build ing will be one story and basement, the upper floor covering 235x75 feet while the basement will extend back from the front 100 feet and the width of the building. The contract for erecting the build ing has not yet been let, bids to be opened next Thursday, and until that time only tentative plana can be known regarding. the detail of the building's construction. However, it will be one of the best grocery ware houses in this section of the state and will add much to Tifton's rapid ly growing business section. The A. C. L. Railroad has a spur track running alongside the property which will give the warehouse freight convenience such as needed. The Central Grocery Comyany is one of Tifton's substantial institu tions and is increasing its business throughout this territory very rapid- Harry Lee, bright eyed laughing baby boy, of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Rogers, who’s sweet laughing dispo sition entwined himself deep in the hearts of hia fond parents, died at their home, Macon, at 9:45 last night of cholera infantum. He was a grandson of the Editor of the Gazette, who was at the bed side when the Grim Reaper came. For seven days he lay on his bed of pain, when the pitying Jesua took the little cherub into 1 His healing arms, where sorrow and pain are no more. Horry Lee was born 'July 2, 1914, in his short life the little tot had won a tender spot in the hearts of ail who saw him. The funeral aerviees' will be held at the home at 4 o’clock this after noon conducted by Rev. Flanders, pastor of the East Macon Methodist church. The remains will be laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. JUDGE COX WILL OPEN CAMPAIGN For Congressman in Tifton on Saturday Juno loth WILL OUTLINE PLATFORM THEN CROWDS AT HICKORY SPRINC MASS MEETING TO BE HELD SATURDAY —t—-t June 10th of Farmers, Business Men and Shippers FREIGHT INCREASE IS CAUSE iy. ^Washington, May 31—The Democratic revenue proposals ncreasing the income tax and adding taxes on munitions Inheritance was laid before the Ways and Means Commit- oday. .t is estimated that these proposals will raise two hundred dollars additional revenues. )isregarding the wishes of President Wilson, the House dttee determined today to frame an omnibus public bqild- bill calling for twenty million dollars. . . The need of • larger warehouse an the one they have been occupy ing on Love avenue haa been felt for lome time, but not until business iditiona became more settled than have been did the company feel justifiCifin erecting one. HICKORY SP ANNUAL SING. it ft v it it ft ft if if ft ft iy it if ft if if it it v it \ ire Departments Are Maintained V.NK SCAUIU >RO A§ a mean* of cheeking Die- aelroae Conflagration• Your Individual Prop erty, However, May Not Bj Saved! The Homs to the Site Can You Afford To Be Without It? OFFICE MYON BUILDING TIFTON, GA. hAAAAA Harrison played an active part in the affair? of Virginia and in the National Congress. A man of Humor, large framed and athletic. He died onthe eve of his re-election a) Governor ^ *■& y Ai*|»'t‘4’i»itt* A morion know-the 56 patriots-some of and poor; some rich and influ- rne famous as the signers of of Independence. Your child- ir these men. you must have a bank appreciate your country. Iy a customer of this ;e you to open an account TIFTON. GEORGIA The people of Tift, and the coun ties contignous, always look forward with pride to the Fourth Sunday in May, as it is the day established for the Annual Alt-Day Sing at Hickory Spring. Each year since this date was set apart there has been quite a great deal of interest manifested on this occasion. Sunday morning about 8:00 o’clock the people interested in music began to reach the church and there was al most a continuous procession until noon, end a number came in the af ternoon. We had the largest attendance we ever had on such an occasion at Hick ory Spring. We had the largest corps of teach ers or professors and leaders we ever had which insured the best selections and renditions we ever had. After a song led by Mr. Jack Ford with Misa Winnie Beard organist, and prayer by Prof. L. A. Brooke, the regular program was taken up as follows: Lesson led by Prof. L. A. Brooks, Prot. Geo. W. Stapleton, organist. Lesson led by Mr. Bob Cox, Miss Winnie Beard, organist. Lesson led by Mr. J. S. Hancock Prof. Geo. W. Stapleton, organist. Lesson led by Prof. J. A. Kcrce, Prof. Geo. W. Stapleton, organist, Lessop led by Prof. Moore, Prof. Geo. W, Stapleton, organist. Lesson led by Mr. Jack Ford, Miss Martha Ford, organist. Lesson led by Mr. Howard Payne, Prof. L. A. Brboks, organist, Lesson led by Prof. Geo. W. Sta pieton. Miss Martha Ford, organist. Lesson led by Mr. Elbert Conger. Miss Nora Conger, organist. Lesson led by Prof. T. A. Peavey. Miss Ruby Caioway, organist. Lesson led by Dr. L. A. Baker. Prof. Geo. W. Stapleton, organist. Lesson led by Prof. Henry Baker. Miss Ruby Caioway, organist. After this lesion and at the hour of 12:30 o'clock the congregation was dismissed until 1:30 o’clock, during which time a bountiful repast was spread, here and there where the beautiful oaks provided shelter from the scorching sun, by the good ladies of Hickory Spring and adjoining •ommunities, which showed that great pains and care was taken in the preparation and selection of this elaborate bill of fare. After thie hour of refreshment and recreation the people were re minded of the opportunity of the hour by a song or two led by Prof. A. W. Worley with Miss Amanda Scarborough, organist. After which the regular program waa returned. Lesion led by Mr. Jack FordV class. Lesson led by Prof. T. J. Bryan, Prof. A. W. Worley, organist. Lesson led by Mr. John Henry Hut chinson, Miss .Winnie Beard, orga- Matter of Proposed Incrsasa of Rates Will Be Carefully Cons Into. A Protest May Bs Made. As an outcome of the conference held this morning between a number of the shippers, busineia men and prominent farmers of Tifton and vicinity, at the courthouse.here, and at which Secretary B. Giiham, of the Georgia Shippers’ Association, very interestingly pointed out the effect the proposed increased rates of freight on all commodities the rail roads arc to ask for before the Geor gia Railroad Commission June 26th, it was decided to cell s man meeting to be held at the courthouse Satur day, June 10th, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, at which time a careful consideration of the matter will be gone into, the people made familiar with the increases asked for, the cause, the effect, and such other mat- ten a* should pertain to a discussion from a fair viewpoint. Everybody Should Attend. The increase! asked for by the railroads affect every > commodity used on the farm, sold from the firm, made in the mill, and sold from the stores. Therefore it means that the question is one that should inter est ail classes of people—farmer, sinesa man, merchant and shipper. It resolves itself Into the total, that of the fact that the consumer and the farmer will be the ones to stand for the increases, therefore it would eeem that they ehould turn out in large numbers to hear about the matter and to join in a protest to the Railroad Commission of Georgia if they feel that the increases asked for are not warranted or are too high. It was pointed out in the confer ence this morning that the increases in rates arc on an overage of 25 per cent for short hauls, and thaj everything is affected. Some col modities are higher than others, but the whole question will be carefully put before the people at the mass meeting Saturday, June 10th, and their action taken before the Rail road Commission in the manner do termined by the mass meeting, either through a protest by a committee direct, through the representative, or through the Shippers’ Association. Hat Tentatively Announced but Will Make Formal Statement When He Speaks Here Judge Eugene Cox, candidate for Congress from the Second district, will formally open his campaign with an address to the voters of this sec tion in Tifton on Saturday, June 10 th. It will be the initial speech of Judge Cox in his race, end at this time he will lay before the people an outline of his platform, having up till now only made * tentative announcement. Judge Cox will itress some points which he believes are of vital inter est to the people of the district and asks that as many as can CO me out to hear him. » - •• vjs The speaking will be in the Court house auditorium The speaking will begin at 2 o’clock In the afternoon, and thfc Moultrie band, which u famed throughout the land, will be on hand to liven things up. Many prominent men of the district will also accom pany Judge Cox here. This occasion will acquaint the people with Judge Cox’s stand on all matters of interest to the voters .of the district and it is expected that there will be a packed house to hear him. Over a Thousand Atended the Union Sing Sunday The great union singing at Hick ory Spring church Sunday eclipsed anything of such character ever held in Tift county. The seating capacity of the church was no criterion of the number of people, but the standing and seating of the shady yard waa intact and combining the two, from one thous and to twelve hundred people were estimated to be on the ground. The great Union Sing was an ap propriate name. People from the neighboring counties and from every nook and corner of Tift, made it a great day—musically, socially, and elevating in every sense of the word. The music rendered did not only do credit to those who led and ren dered the music, but it spoka volumes for the co-operative spirit of the people who listen, and show [heir ap- proval of this musical progress in -he rural districts of the country. The world’s eye is placed on the South and a closer affiliation would demonstrate that the talenti of the South are diamonds in the rough, that in the near future will be at tracting the attention of the more enlightened (or claimed to be) part of the world. Parties who have re frained heretofore from attending these gatherings, were present and expressed themselves as agreeably surprised in every feature of the •lay. Certainly no person susceptible of touch, could visit Hickory Spring community without giving it praise for hospitality, courtesy, and the welcome- spirit, and be made to feel Litter by being there. Ea-R. Speed Fiends Seem to Delight i Worrying Travelers- CONVENTION PROGRAM. RECKLESS DRIVERS ON TIFT HIGHWAY ONE DEMONSTRATION TODAX Every once in a while some ; ■TO leas or drunk autoist takes delight, in worry drivers of teams. This pens in Tift county as well as in < parts of the country, and this n ing Mr. Jim McMillan, a well to da farmer of the Brookfield section, an experience with one of theae-1 of "fiends” who are of so little i mon sense as to make the lunatic lum or penitentiary their prayer tbode. In the wagon with Hr, McMillan at the time the occurrence happened! were two children ill, and the autoM who deliberately, it seems, tried te worry Mr. McMillan might have caus ed serious loss, of life even though he did not overturn the wagon. Mr. McMillan was to exorcised over ANOTHER FOR CONGRESS Of Omega Sunday School Associa tion, to be Held el Ouiega, Ga„ In new Tabernacle, Thursday. June 8. 8:30 a. m. Opening song service for all. Hymn, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." Prayer, by Rev. W. F. Cox. Song, by the congregation. Address of welcome by ProL A. Ammons, at 10 o’clock. 10:30. Song, “Welcome,” by the Omega School. XI a. m. Address by Prof. W. L. Harman, of Tifton. 12 m. Dinner. 1:80 p. m. Class in Sacred Harp, led by Rev. G. F. Clark. Miss Clark, organist. Ciasa in Sacred Harp, led by Profi A. Morley, organist to be supplied. 2 p. m. Quartette, p ro f. H. A, Baker and brothers. Contest for banner. Everybody is invited to come end bring well filled baskets. It is day tor all to have a good time. Sa cred Harp singing for the old to en joy one more time, and singing in the other books for the young peo ple to enjoy. A good time for Thursday, June 8. G. W. Ridley, J. E. Webb, Frank Willis, Committee. Lesson led by Mr. Wesley Odom. Prof. Stapleton, organist. n 1--! by Mr. John Tucker, Miss Amanda Scarborough, organist. Lesson led b - Prof. A. W. Worley, Miss Amanda Scarborough, organist. A quartette by Messrs. Worley, Ford, Peaory and Robinette, with Miss Neita Sapp, organist Lesson led by Mr. James Gibbs. Miss Scarborough, organist. A solo by Messrs. Brysn and Wor- ley. A closing song, “God be with you ’till we meet agafn,” led by Mr. Jack Ford, Prof. A. W. Worley, organist. Mr. Davis Whiddon in behalf of the good people of Hickory Spring community expressed his appreciation at having so many of the good people of other communities join them in making this the greatest day in the history of Hickory Spring's anna) sings. After which the congregation wa« dismissed by Mr. Pickard. Mr. Frsekli. Rose, Mr. David WKJdM. Acting Committee , P. B. Rape. Secretary. Savannah, Ga., May '30.—J. B. Way, of’ Hlneaville, who waa in Sa vannah Monday, stated that hie en try into the'race for Congress la prac tically certain. The only thing noa in the way of a formal announce ment is hia ability to make arrange merits to have hit private business properly looked after. “! have no tear whatsoever but that I will be the winner if I go into the race,” he stated. Mr. Way will make his for mal announcement on Thursday. the happening that he' called up the Gazette office over long distance and gave the following account of what happened. “On my way home from Tifton to day, pear the Sidney Gibbs lane, lead ing from h>* home to the public road, a car containing tour or five me*, unknown to me, ran so close to ay wagon that the ear hit the left front wheel. I went about three or four feet to the right of the road, when the car turned out the, same way and struck my wagon again. “They did it purposely it seem and they were going at a high rate of speed. "Five persons were in m; xrof them being slcfcly'gTrla." Just such things as this ralated above make taws necessary for the control of auto drivers, and it 1* hoped that the parties, whoever they were, may be apprehended and. give* a dose of.the medicine they seem ee anxious to take. PLOT TO KILL JOHN D. New York, May 31.—Believing that he was carrying out a plot to kill John D. Rockefeller early this morning, Saerbea Fowdleso, who is believed to be an anarchist, hurled three bricks through a plate glass window in W. K. Vanderbilt’* Fifth avenue home. A policeman knocked Fowdleso senseless with his night stick. Fowdleso stated Inter that he thought that it was the tiome of John D. Rockefeller, and that an accomplice of hie wus to shoot Rockefeller when the latter wrr. expected- to ap pear to ascertain what the trouble was. Fowdieso’s accomplice has not been lor ited, as he failei to appear for the shooting. SOME RAT-KILLING - - \ Mr. McMillan’s Expcrj enc . Recalls Boyhood Days for Mr. O’Quinn Reading of the way j n which the grandchildren of Mr. Thomas Mr Millan wound up the celebration of his birthday, recalled to the mind of Mr. Silas O’Quinn an experience of his boyhood days. A number of the fainily had gath ered at the home of Mr. O’Quinn’s grandfather, likewise named Silas O’Quinn, on the banks of the Alta- maha river, in Appling county. It was sixty-four years ago, and our Silas O’Quinn was then just nine years old. When the killing was over and things had quieted down, the rats were gathered and filled a half bushel measure, heaping up. Besides, the dog* had ate several and the cats Were busy. Which, we must admit, was some rat-killing. Washington. June 1.—The White House officials stated at noon today that President Wilson, will flatly reject Carranza’a demands for the withdrawal of the United States troops from Mexico. New York, June lc—Opening cotton market: July, 12.69; October, 12.78. Close cotton market: July, 12.68; October, 12.69. SENT BEST WISHES. During the graduating exercises at the Second District Agricultural School a telegram was read from Congressman Frank Park, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, In which ho expressed good wishes to the members of the graduating class, and regretted that important legisla tion before Congress prevented his being present. He also congratulated the faculty on the fine showing made and the successful year’s work. Our reporter was not present whe* the telegram was read and therefore it waa not mentioned in the report at the time. Aa MUtt/OAriUL Sm ddif T .toruLpfoAt AfotUtuvtis Wu. TiviLtk Aontuuaau FOR SALE—Good second-hand mo tor hay press; cheap—W. E. Farmer. 26-W-4L. THIS PICTURE TELLS ITS STORY BETTER THAN WORDS. ALL WE WISH TO SAY IS THAT WE HAVE A BANK WHERE YOU CAN PUT YOUR MONEY WHILE IT IS GROWING INTO A FORTUNE. OUR BANK IS A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUR MONEY. WE WILL WELCOME YOU HERE AND TREAT YOU WITH COUR TESY. WE WILL GLADLY ADVISE YOU AND ASSIST YOU. COME IN. BANK WITH US. WE PAY 5 PER CENT INTEREST ONITIME DEPOSITS. The National 8ank of T.fton. Gi. . • . i*-.*