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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1819 VOLUME XXXI.—NUMBER 8. T WILSON WANTED (Copyright 1919 by United Press)—That lelf is not satisfied with the German peace r his friends made today to accumlated ob> i of the American Commission, which * resignation of nine members. The i the treaty is the heat obtainable, considering i close as he was able to get it to rep- * which he fought six weary months, atos of the President say the story of the Peace Con- . fereope when told fas full will be one of agreements reached one slay and flouted the next day. Of understandings painstakingly readied through days and nights of labor, only to be overturned without wanting. According to authoritative information, the final form of the treaty is not that in which it came from the printer because severakchanges were made since it was printed. Berlin, May 22.—Germany’s final counter proposals to the Peace Conference will be constituted as follows, according to authoritative' sources: Request for a plebiscite in Eastern and Western Provinces. Insistence on fulfillment of Wilson’s principles. Acceptance of full disarmament but with reservation that 200,000 troops will be necessary to maintain internal order. , Agreement for elimination of German Navy but insistence that merchant ships be returned to insure economic develop' Berlin, May 22.—(Wednesday) —One hundred thousand Independent Socialists today staged a demonstration in favor of immediate peace. They bore numerous red flags and banners with the inscriptions “We want only peace, bread and work.” After being addressed by several speakers the Independent Socialists joined 25,000 Majority SoScialists who were holding a demonstration in the Wilhelmstrasse against the treaty. Paris, May 22.—Libau dispatches report that the Bolshe vik spring offensive began Sunday on the entire Baltic front. PROGRAM OF EXERCISES AT FLETCHER SCHOOL ISIS-IS Commencement st the Tift County Industrial School The following program will be carried out by the Tift County Industrial School as a part of the commencement exerciaes: Tharsday night, May 22 Drama—“Not a Man in the House.” Friday, May 23—School picnic. —Jridss. .sith). ->t» 23—CenUU— "Queen of the May." Mrs. G. W. Burton, Director. BURNS, CUTS AND SORES. Heal readily if FARRIS’ HEALING REMEDY is applied. You make it at homo and save the difference. A good thing to keep on hand at all times. Get it today, you may need it tomorrow. Rickerson Grocery Oo. —adr. In the The Methi Tifton to from Hardinf to Calcutta with the most: history. Last Si $390.50; Chuli, Quitman Waynesboro, Mulberry $97.1 Valdosta dial trlets of Geoi The Philippic* Islands raises its full Quota, $132,000-—food for that infant church. a i North and (West China near victory I af tha Great Drive (of North America, from j j from Chula to China j on,; from Sparka “over the top' thank-offering in Mt. Calvary raised ,000; Sparka $11,000; Moultrie $23,000: ; Dublin $00,000; The report is that the la leading all the dla- FOR BONDS 1,311 AGAINST BONDS, 50 INCREASE IN UGHUNG RATES City Council Empowers Georgia Public Service Company to Raise Rates for Current The City Council of Tifton met In ad journed session Tuesday afternoon, May 20th, 1919, with Mayor Hargrett presid ing, Councilmen Phillips, Bowen, Moor and McLeod being present The Committee of Council appointed to investigate the request of the Georgia Public Service Company for approval of proposed increase in electric lighting and power rates, reported. After considera tion of their report and after examination of the reporta and statement, of operation 0 n e member gWng' $500, Mother, officl'a’l I** 140 073 PRESIDENT WILSON’S MESSAGE RECOMMENDS That waa tha Bhult In Tlft\ County Wedneadajr/Came Wlthl n Total County Registration The following Ja the consolidated Vote of the election held in Tift county Wed nesday to/authorize an issue of $300,000 In bonds/ for road improvement; District _r«r" Against Brighton 53 7 Brookfleld Chu] Docii Eldorado 80. Om«*a 85 12 of tto local e^trlc plant It w.« declared jhoan, ledges 43,000. One country The public is cordially invited to at tend a miscellaneous supper at Fletcher school building on Tuesday night, May 27. The proceeds will be used to finish paying for the school p|ano. . v- MYRTLE DEKLE, FLORIED ADAMS, Teachers. A TEXAS WONDER The Texas Wonder for kidney and to be the opinion of the Mayor and Coun oil that the facts warranted an increase in rates from those at present prevailing, to the following schedule: Commercial Lightly Rates For first 100 K W H 15c per K W II For next 100 K W H 14c per K W II next 200 K W II 13c per KWH For next 400 KWH 12c per K W HL] ans *» ‘11 over 800 K W H 11c per K W H Ten per cent discount to be allowed if paymeut is made on or before the 10th day of the month following. Minimum mouthly charge to be $1. Commercial Tower Rates first 100 K W n 9c per K W H next 100 KWH 8c per K W II For next 100 K W H 7c per K W H next 20Q K W H 0c per KWH next 500 KWH 4c per K W II All over 1000 KWH 3c per KWH Ten per cent discount to be allowed if payment is made on or before the 10th day of month following. Minimum monthly charge to be $1 per horse power connected, but in no event to be less than $2.00. No further business, Council adjourned. H. H. HARGRETT, Mayor. KEITH CARSON, Clerk and Treasurer. church in the Genesee Conference pledg ed its allotment] in just three minutes by the watch. A,-church of 1500 members was allotted $<fe500, and 250 members, At. the same rate the could have given pup partner, make large FOR INCORPORATION. GEORGIA—TIFT COUNTY. To the Superior Court of said county: The petition of E. P. Bowen, Briggs Carson oud J. J. Golden, of said State and county, respectfully shows: 1.—That they deaire for themselves, their .associates and successors to be in corporated and made a body politie- un der the name and style Mrs. Louis Kiehl, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. M •9 Kent, left Fri ck y night for her home in Kenosha, Wis. Enroute home Mrs. Kiehl will stop over a few days in Atlanta with rela tives and will visit her daughter, Mrs. O. Pratser, in Nashville, Tenn., who has recently moved to that city from De troit, Mich. We want your meat, lard, chickens, and eggs. Lang & Co., Omega, Ga. 22tf Anto tires and tubes are cheaper. We have a 25 cento tube bag FREE for you. Call and get it See our stock of auto supplies. Lang & Co., Omega, Ga. 2^2tf Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. W. Hall, 2926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.—adv. bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, weak!BUILDING COM- and lame backs, rheumatism and ir- I*ANY. regularities of the kidneys and bladder for the period of twenty years. '» ** ““ EW& °c®rof 0, Tif'ti d „,?m bladder troubles in children. If not sold i ^ oun ty, Georgia, but petitioners desire by your druggist, will be sent by mail the right to establish branch offices with- on receipt of $1.25. One small bottle is in the State or elsewhere, whenever the two months' treatment snd often cutes. »««■ of thc 8tock mny so determine. ... , 3.—The object of said corporation i» E niary gain to Itself and to its share er*. 4.—The business to be ^carried said coi cxchani estate and every . interest therein; of erecting and con structing buildings therein; otherwise de veloping nnd Improving the same. To this end the petitioners desire the right to purchase or lease building material and implements, to make any and nil eon- tracts and to have and exercise such other powers as may be necessnry or con venient in carrying out the purposes hereinbefore mentioned, including the right to subscribe to; purchase, or other wise acquire or to guarantee or become surety in respect to the stock, bonds or Dr. W. L. Pickard, former President of Mercer University and now Pastor of the First Baptist church of Chattanooga, Tenn., was the week-end guest of his brother, Mr. J. L. Pickard. They sp4nt Friday and Saturday at the Tift‘bunga low on Alapaha river fishing. Dr. Pick ard preached the Commencement sermon at the Agricultural School Sunday. Chickens and eggs are bringing better prices. We have paid more than others all the time. Hens 20c, eggs 37c. Lang & Co., Omega, Ga. 22tf —The business to be carnea on uy l corporation is that of buying, selling, hanging leasing, and improving real- ite and every kind and description of BPORATION. COUNTY, urt of Said County: |. W. Branch and L. tfaid State and County, desire for themselves, and successors, to be . in- nade a body politic under FOR GEORGIA—* To the Su| The petit E. Bowel respectful L—That their associgl _ corporated and „ . the name and s yle of . G. W. BRANCH AND COMPANY, for the period f twenty years. 2. —That th( principal office of said corporation shall be in thf City of Tifton. said State and xmnty, but petitioners de- sira the right; o establish branch offices within this State; or elsewhere, whenever the holders of a majority of the stock ma^ so determine. 3. —That the'phject of said corporation is pecuniary giUn to itself and its share holders. \ , 4.—That the! business to be carried on by said corporation that of buying and selling cottonejBther in retail or in whole sale quantities] both in its own behalf and as agent tor others; exporting cot ton ; and engaging generally in the busi ness of trading in. cotton. In order to facilitate and iicrfese the business of the corporation, pMitioUcra desire that it have the rightyo advance or lend money 1 its and bills of lad- teral; the right to iterate cotton ware- vote of the holders of a stock’ of sal<‘ What areYOU doing If you are fooling it away QUIT IT. Our Bank is safe place for it. r lU work hard for your money and y^u and your fam- 'ojld get the benefit of It. If you spend it. It Is gone •r; It Is some one else's money, hen you put It In Our Bank it Is still your money, c nd lore from Fire, Burglars or your own Temptations to dU ■. - p ut your money In Our Bank and protect your old age '! y YOUR MONEY IN OUR BANK The National Bank of Tifton 4 per cent interest paid on savings deposits. other securities and obligations of other companies. Petioners desire the right to make, enter into, and perform contracts for construtlng, altering, decorating, ar ranging furnishing and improving build ings of ’every sort and kind; to advance money to and enter into contracts of all kinds with builders, property owners and others; to sub-divide, plat, improve and deVelop lands for the purpose of sale or otherwise; to engage in the insurance business and act aa agent, broker or attorney in fact for fire insurance com panies and idemnity and liabilities in- suranee companies; to do a general rental business; to buy, hold, assign and deal in notes, and bonds, secured by mortagea and deeds of trust on real estate, and pledge and hypothecate the same bj way of security; and to borrow money and is sue its own coupon bonds or oiner evidences of debt, execute agreements, assignments and conveyances for the pur pose ot carrying on its business, lend its own money, and negotiate loans for °*5?-^The capital stock of said ror ^ra tion shall be $5000.00 with the privilege of increasing the same to thc sum or 000.00 by a majority vote of the stock holders, said stock to be divided into shares of $100.00 each. 10 per cent of the amount of capital to be employed bj them ha 8 been actually paid in. 6.—Petitioners desire the right to sue and l>e sued, to have and usp seal, to make all neeessary by-tows and regulations nnd to do all other "”55 ,h *V.rt" y „f b Lid W b5"s"Jss 'now oV 'nT.y hereafter allowed "T^They dwIre tor said corporation thole.,r,mrn.l'.n» of similar eharacter under 5 authority to nnnlv for and ae- the laws of Georgia. P . -J” to ts eharter, either 1 F1ILWOOD A IIAItGRETT 'y’Lrm or o? ilMam-e. by .vote of o Petitioners' Attorneys majority of its stock outstanding at the Filed in officer this 21 sj day of May lOW. time. They also ask authority to wind up its affairs, liquidate', and discontinue its business ut any time it may to do so by a vote of two-thirds of stock outstanding at thc time. WHEREFORE, petitioners Pjay to be incorporated under name and style property ns may be necessary, proper, or suitable to the puriKJses of the corporation ae hereinbefore set out/, 5.—That the capital stock of said eoriioration shall *;be five thousand ($5000) dollars, with the privilege of In creasing the same to the sum of fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars by a majority vote of the stockholders; such stock to be divided into shares of one hundred ($100) dollars each. The entire amount of the said capital stock has been paid in. 0.—That petitioners desire the right to and to be sued, to have and use a common seal, to make all necessary by laws and regulations, and to do all other things that may be necessary for the suc cessful conduct of said business, includ ing the right to execute notes and bonds ns evidence of indebtedness incurred, or which may be incurred in the conduct of the affairs of the corporation and to se cure the same by mortgage, deed to se cure debt, or other form of lien under existing laws. 7. —That they desire for said corpora tion the power and authority to apply for and accept amendments to its charter, of cither form or substance, by vote of a majority of its stock outstanding at the time. They also ask authority for said corporation to wind up ito. affairs, liquidate and discontinue its business at any time it may so determine by vote of two-thirds of its stock then outotand ing. 8. —-That they desire for said corpora tion the right of renewal of Its character os provided by the laws of Georgia, and all such other rights, powers, privleges and immunities as are incident to like corporations or permissible under the Inws of this 8tate. style aforesaid, with the powers, privi WHEREFORE, petitioners pray that they be incorporated under the name and ledges and immunities herein set forth, nnd such os are now or may hereafter be allowed corporations of similar character under the laws of Georgia- FULWOOD nnd HARGRETT. Petitioners’ Attorneys. Filed in office this May 16, MM; HENRY D. WEBB Clerk. GEORGIA—TIFT COUNTY. I, Henry D. Webb, Clerk of the Super ior Court of said county, do hereby certi fy that the foregoing is a true and cor rect copy of the application for charter of G. W. Branch and Company, as the nve appears on file in this office. Witness my official signature and the seal of said court, this May 16. 1919. HENRY D. WEBB Clerk Superior Court of Tift County Ga. V* TIL^NKS FOR SONORA The Nipper school wishes to publicly thank Dr. Brooks for his beautiful gift. The Sonora will open the ears of the children to the beauty and harmony of I 'otal 1,311 50 ’he total vote of 1,361 is the largest v r polled in a single election in this n inty. With a total registration of , 60 it was necessary to poll 331 votes i favor of bonds. The ltw requires a o-thirds vote at the election and that j^l is two-thirds must also constitute a n ajority of the registered vote of the c unty. The work before election day aud all d iring the day was thorough. An exten- si vc educational advertising campaign m is carried on and for ten days before tl e election a .systematic personal can- vi sa was made. This was followed by ai energetic effort to get the voters out on the day of the election. Just how we I the work was done is proven by the facf that the vote came within 499 of the coutoty registration, despite the fact thadmore than 200 voters are in the armn and that* the registration includes sick, Mead, and removals. Man\ after-the-battlc stories are told of the aay’s canvass’ One man asserts that he plowed while the voter went to the polls antt another says that a sawmill was 8hut dow^ while the jp4n to vote, etc. Sufficient it is that the work was done and well done. The vote was consolidated in the office of the County Commissioners Thursday at noon and the result announced. I Repeal or amendment of the wartime prohibition act in so far as applies to wines or beers.. Creation of a federal agency of advise and information aa a clearing house for suggested improvement in industrial condi tions. Maintenance of the United States employment service. 1 Adoption of the land-for-soldiers bill sponsored by Secre tary Lane. Legislation to- facilitate American enterprise in foreign I trade. Reconstruction of federal taxes to relieve the burden par- . ticularly on productive resources, making incomes, excess pro fits and estates the mainstays of steady taxation. Against general revision of import duties, but for pro tec- 1 tion of the American dye industry. Adoption of tha suffrage amendment. Return of the telegfaph and teliphone lines to their own ers under more coordinate system. Repeal of the socalled luxury tax. Return of the railroads under more uniform system. Washington, May 19—The Sixty-Six Congress opened for business today promptly at noon. Vice-President Marshal, in the Senate, and South Trimble, Clerk of the House, let fall their g avels and with a bang the first all Republic an Con gress in eight years got underway. OMEGA SOCIAL NEWS. j w.rtli while. Why Is It people go KSme — ■ ’■■■ i where besides the church for entertaia- A marriage of much interest was that ment? Let’s every body come to the scr- •f Mr. W. C. Mobley and Mrs. Fannie vices at the churches and make them bet- Hoyner of Wadley, Ga, which took ter, make them so interesting and worth place last Sunday morning at the home while that every body will want to he of her sister, Mrs. George Bronson. Mrs there. Mobley is a sister of Mrs. W. T. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Barker and family and hag *pent several months in Omega.' wer e in Omega Sunday. Miss Lois Mag* Everybody has learned to love her and ham accompanied them home Sunday i she is heartily welcomed to live among evening returning Tuesday evening. ^ us. | Rev. Moody Booth of Willac* *>hee, Mr. and Mrs. W* T. Patrick spent a spent several days last week with hla few days in Wadley last week. They were' brother near Paulk chapel church. He (here for the wedding and returned with came to Omega Sunday evening and the bride and groom. 'preached at the Methodist Church. He Ty Ty was asking for a song that delivered a fine sermon and every one Omega had about her. We are sorry seemed to enjoy it to disappoint them but we know nothing J Mrs. Jonathan Smith, of Crest visited about the song. We haven’t thought of Messrs. E. L., W. G., and C. R Patrick such a thing und besides when we put part of last week. time and thought on anything we Lola Royal will begin teaching music < like it to be something worth while. [and expression again Monday. Mrs. T. H. Starling, of Birmingham, ! Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powell have just Alabama, visited her father, Mr. J. M. J returned from Hot Springs where they Barker, last week. She. also, spent two have been for ja while on account of M&J days with her brother, Mr. J. L. Barker.. Poweli’s health. hope'4 of Tifton. j improved. We are very sorry some of the goodj real music, and will be a pleasure and c jti*ens of Ty Ty found the doors closed new GOODS COMING IN inspiration day by day, while the inter-1 against them daring commencement. The rating study of Wilson’s Peace Program doors were closed against some of the will prove an incentive to higher things. Our appreciation ia boundless. PAULINE MANNING, Teacher, r ANNOUNCEMENT Rev. W. H. Budd will preach at the Eldorado Methodist church next Sunday i. at 5 o’clock. Everybody is invited to attend the services. We will have our regular services at eleven a. m. best citizens of Omega also but they had nothing to kick about Those who did not get in missed something good and we BY THE CAR LOAD AND PRICES COMING DOWN As Harry is again In tha market buy ing goods very reasonable, ^an fit tha J were sorry to turn them sway but the family in ready-to-wear and aave you at building was fi lied almost to overflowing J least 50 per cent on al£ your merchan* so it wouldn’t have been wise to let others disc. Never mind when we get our new I Below are a few of the many bargains t. school building we will have plenty of j Nunnally’e best Overalls for mm f 1R; room. Every body seems to like to come Youths best Nunnally’s Overalls — .98c to Omega so I think it would be a wise Best Work Shirts J. F. McTIER, P. C. | ic | ea to en i arjfe ^ pi an f or the school Pin checked Pants in all colon worth Get genuine Ford parts at Langs Omega. Don’t use Imitation We will show you why. 22tf store, parts. Herbert L. Moor, Graflaate Optometrist. Two yean of continuous practice In Tifton and scores of satisfied customers. If you are suffering with headache, or other troubles caused by eye strain he sure and consult me and see if glasses properly fitted don’t relieve them. In our HENRY I). WEBB ('lork. Gcorgln. Tift County. I. Honrv D. Webb, Clerk of thc Superior Court of said county do here by certify that the foregoing is true nnd correct copy of the application for a charter of Tifton Home Building Com pany ns the same appears on file in this office. Witness my official signature nnd the seal of said court this May 21. 1919. HENRY I>. WEBB. Clerk Superior Court, Tift, Co., Ga. (Seal) PICNIC AT NIPPER SCHOOL Nipper School will give a picnic in the grove facing the old Pony Smith place Friday, Mny 30. The public is cordially invited to at tend. Don’t Let Malaria Sap Your Strength and Vitality auditorium. Then, for fear there will not be room we will have seats reserved for those who did not get in this time. We don’t want any one turned awav again We don’t blame people for coming to Omega, because we have something good. Te are very glad you like Omega. Every body is invited to attend prayer meeting at the Methodist Church on Wed nesday evening at 9:30 o’clock. Gonle it will do you good, we have something | $2 snd $2.25, selling for „.._$L»4' j Best Pepperell 10-4 Sheeting .50c Best Pepperell, 9-4 Sheeting J5&Q \ Good 36 inch percale J6e 1 Good Ginghams XXkrj Good 36-inch Bleacling Come early before the best Is out. Bring little money; carry away | packages. HARRY KULBERSIl dwlt ... Main Street, Tifton, Gi Every ingredient used in the manu facture of Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic is recognized and used by all leading au thorities on medicine in the treatment of Malaria, Chills and Fever. In fact every ingredient entering into its composition can be found in the U. S. Pharmacopes, a hook which is gotten up and written by the professors of all the leading institutions of pharmacy in the United States and the physicians of the United States, nnd is recognised by all druggists ns authority nnd law on the source of drugs and their preparation and uses. Get a bottle of Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic from your dealer. You will be de lighted with this wonderful medicine. Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic is sold and guaranteed by all dealer.!. PRICE 23c k, / We carry the newest styles in the Zeiglcr shoes from $0.50 to $10. Whit ley Brothers. d-lt-w-lt-5-2 The best groceries, the lowest prices _ , . w „ , .and the quickest service at W. I. Ilar- offioe Id the Myon Hotel Block «*ry day. jvey’a. dw-tf ESTRAYS TAKEN UP—One black heifer with white face and one steer with white face and back. Un marked. Owner can get them by pay ing charges. W J Sikes, Cattle Inspec-1 tor, Ty Ty, Ga. 23wtf j STRAYED—Two hogs, black Essex j i&, weigh about 150 pounds; black j barrow, weighs about 130 pounds. Both marked swallow-fork in left ear. Been' gone ajnmt a month. Reward for infor-l mation or their recovery. Elias O’Quinn, Sr. 23 fri-mon-wlt JOE GONG Work Called for and Delivered FIRST CLASS LAUNDRY PHONE tm Some banks This bank LsXJJrLi the business man, the house wife, the child or the man of L_ ure. All accounts, large or small, will be given the tame treat- - ment. We are a bank for the 1 _ 5s* people and extend to you a ” ClCOHlQ. BANK/TIFTOiV A Bank of Service