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C. A, Meeks Publisher
VOL. XXXVII. NO. 9—ESTABLISHED 1886
SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YI
CARROLLTON, GA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1923
C. A. C. HAS GAME
TONIGHT WITH FAST
COLLEGE PARK TEAM
MASONS SPEND FOB
HIGHER EDUCATION
THIS IS THE WAY THEY SHIP
NEOROES BACK FROM CHICAGO
Ivied With Bremen High.
All basketball faffs i*i Carrollton aro
looking 'forward to a big timo to-
-night, Friday Fob. 2nd, when four fast
teams tie up in a doublclieader The
/ Carrollton Athletic Club tackles the
'' •‘great College Park team which has de
feated a number of tho best teams
around Atlanta, while Carrollton High
School and Bremen mix up in what
promises to be a hectic battle
Tho High School Auditorium will
very likely be packed for these games
and we would like to advise overyoijo
to go early in order to get a soat. Tho
first game starts at 7:15 and tho ad
mission for the double-header will bo
15 and 25 cents.
On Fob. 30th, one week from Saturday
night, C. A. C. will play tho West End
team from Atlanta which has a groat
record to its credit this season.
FOR SALE—I have a carload of fine
pigs and shonts, including Poland Chi
nas, Dutocs and other breeds, in Car
rollton for quick sale, Bledsoo’s barn.
0. Of MURRAH, Richland, Ga.
Washington, Feb. 1.—The Masonic
Fraternity in North Carolina is doing
much to aid tho sons and daughters
of that state to acquire a good edu
cation. The Grand Chapter of Royal
Arch Masons, the Grand Commander
of Knights Templar, and the Grand
Lodge F. A. A. M„ aro cooperating by
means of a joint committeo in the ad
ministration and disbursement of a
joint fund, which is ptornted among
severnl colleges, as well as so arrangod
that loans can be mado frfom it to
worthy student s who would otherwise
not bo able to finish their higher edu
cation course.
In addition each of the twenty-eight
constituent commanderios of the state
has undertaken to finnneo tho college
education of Borne boy or girl.
Masonry stands for education, espe
cially public school education, with
the, Scottish Rite putting every pos
sible omphnsis upon tho need for na
tional participation in What it believes
is a national problem. The action of
the Grand Commandery of South Caro
lina, In taxing its membership one
dollar per capita for educational pur
poses, is whole-hearted support for the
Masonic educational program, and is ap
act commended upon every sldo in both
educational and Masonic circles.
NOTICE—If you desire to rent a good
two-hoTso farm or more cither in Car-
TuU, Heard or Douglas, call on .H. C.
Strickland, at the CitizonB Bank, Car
rollton, Ga. 2-t
"FOR SALE—I have a carload of fiuq
pigs and shonts, including Poland Chi
nas, Durocs and other broccft, in Car
rollton for quick sale, Bledsoo’s barn.
G. G. MURRAH, Richland, Ga.
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KODAKS and FILMS
We have a complete stock of Eastman Kodak
Films, and carry a go’od assortment of Kodaks priced
from $2.00^0 $20.00.
Bring your films to us for developing. We render
quick service and the prints are first class.
Here is nu interesting story of a
young Commerco negro, who went to
Chicago three weeks ago died of pneu
monia, and his remains shipped back
for intorment: Leo Wiliams, the
young son of Griff Wlllianls, of hear
this plaoo was tho uufoTtunate. Leo,
like his father was a good honest, In
dustrious, law-abiding nbgro. Ho had
hoard o^ tile good times out east, and
wanted to try it out. So during re
cent Christmas days, lie left for Chica
go. When ho reached the city the ther-
mometor registered around zero.' He
was not accustomed to such cold weath
er and liko many others ho Boon took
pneumonia and died. Naturally his
parents wanted his remains shipped
back home for interment mid they
came to Mr. M. T. Sanders, an under
taker of this place who began nego
tiations with a Chicago negro under
taker by telegraph. Tho Chicago un
dertaker wired back that the total cost
would be $252.00. Mr Sanders know
this was pure high way robbery, and ro
fused to pay it. A number of telegrams
followed, costing some $12.00. Final
ly Mr. Sanders wired tho undertaker to
embalm the body and ship it in n pnu
per’s coffin and offered $65.00. Thu
undertaker hold tho body ton days
before shipping trying to forco the
parents to pay more. Finally ho put
the remains—not in a coffin, but in
w square box, and shipped it. On arri
val, tho lid was off, ono plank had fal
len down on the body and jobbed a
hole in the hoad. On tho toe a wire
tag was placed with tho name of the
deceased. TJie express charges war
$05.00 so that tho total expense amount
ed to $125.00.
Wo give tho dotnils for the informa
tion and warning to other negroes who
linvo tho Chicngo fever. They had bet
tor stay in Goorgin. God made the ne
gro, and made the south and ho adapt-
od this sunny south to the physical woll
being of the negro. It is a fact, that
since Christmas, six dend. negro bodies
liuvo been shipped bnck from eastorn
states to tliis immediate community,
"4 all of whqn&it^waid dted of-pnenmon-
ia.—Commerco News, .Tan. 25.
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
StTICHKR—Tho body of Mrs. Cora
May Sticher arrived here on tho noon
train January tho 24, from Ncwnan,
her; homo. Scores of friendB of the
deceased met the train and tho body
was carried to Cross Flnins for burial,
heri final resting place being among
the'scenes of her childhood.
She was 26 years old and a daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Boatright,
nnd most of her life being spent iu
this county.
HUNTING SEASON FOR GAME
BIRDS ENDS JANUARY 31
REYNOLDS—Mrs. .T. T. Reynolds,
of McWhorter, Douglas County, died
Sunday Jan. 28th, and was buried tho
20th, at Ebenczcr.
HOUSTON—Miss Mary Louise Hous
ton, aged 24, died at tho family home
below Whitesburg oa Tucsduy of this
week and was buried at Whitesburg
Wednesday. At ono timo she lived
in Carrollton and was omployod in the
telephone exehnnge.
mr. l. b. Walker
„ passes away
LIPITAM—Mrs. Louisa Liphnm, aged
74, diod at her homo at Simpson, in
Heard county on January the 26th.
The funeral and interment took place
on the 27th.
Carrollton Drug Company
WANTED: Industrious capabio por-
Bon to start at once in or nearby Car
rollton retailing Rnwleigh’s Good
JTealth Food Products, Spices Flavors,
Medicines, Toilet Preparations, etc. 150
everyday necessities usod by millions.
Largest company, established 35 years.
Favorably known. Products sold 1 oij
time; lowest wholesalo. No experience
practically no capital needed. We tench
you to manago your own, permanent,
big pacing business. $3000-$5000
yoarly. Particulars free, give age, oc
cupation, references. W. • T. Raleigh
Co., Dept. 1202, Memphis, Toim.
S-t Feb 1-8-15-c
How The Bank
Serves The Farmer
You, the Farmer, are America’s greatest pro
ducer of wealth. But before you receive your mon
ey for your crops many months usually elapse. The
crops must be sown, must be fertilized, tilled, reap
ed and SOLD!
The bank is your friend because it helps to carry
you over the weeks and months between planting
and profiting seasons. It permits you to purchase
seed, fertilizer; machinery, on credit., ■
In times of stress it stands behind you and helps
you weather the storm.
Are YOU getting all the benefits which the bank
offers farmers? "■ , .
Learn hoW we can help.you^ Ask for full in
formation from our officials.' They will be pleased
‘to tell you moire about our service.
Safety 'Deposit Boxes, Checking Accounts
Travelers’ Cheques, Time Certificates
The First National Bank
L. C. Mandeville, President
Chas. A. Lyle, Vice-President and Cashier
G. L. Stewart, Asst. Cashier; M. A. Sandifer,
Asst. Cashier.
Rooms for rent for light housekeep
mg. 37 Longview, A. O. TURNER.
GEORGE—“Aunt” Polly George,
aged 80 years died at tho county farm
on January tho 21. On Monday flo-
lowing the body wns carried to Pow
ell’s'Ohnpol foT funeral and inter
moan
January 31 is the last day of the
hunting senson for wild duchs and
goose, coots, galliuulcs, and Wilson
snipe, or jacksuipo, in Now Jersey
Dclawure, that portion of New York
known us Long Island, Maryland, tho
District of Columbia, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Goorgio, Flor
ida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee,
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas
and Arizona. Tlio seasons proscribed
for limiting migrntory game birds un
der the migratory bird treaty act and
regulations liuvo already closed in cer
tain groups of States—-in somo on De
cember 31 and in others on January
15th.
Tho Federal law, which Is adminis
tered by tho Bureau of Biological Sur
vey, United*States Department of Ag
riculture, provides that tho carcasses
of birds killed during tho open sea
son may lie possessed for an additional
period of 10 days following the end
of tho season if State or local laws do
not prohibit. The Biological Survey
warns that possession of enrensses of
wild ducks, geoso, and othor migratory
gnmo birds in cold storage plants or
otherwise more than 10 days after tho
end of the Federal season renders tho
owner of such birds subjoct to prose
cution in Federal eourts.
MATTHEWS—Mrs. Mary E. Mat
thoWs, aged 65, diod at her homo east
Of town on January the 21st. Funeral
and interment nt Jordan Grave Yard
on Monday following.i
TURNER—jflninm Horace Turner
aged 70, dicd*nt his homo on South
street in this city on Sunday January
28, from a stroke of apoplexy. The
body was carried to Ball Ground Wed
nesday for burial. He is survived by
his wife nnd ono daughter, Mrs. W. J.
Hadaway, of this county, also twe
MASONIC NOTICE
Carrollon Lodge No. 60 F. & A. M.
will bo the conter of attraction on
Viext Tuesday ovening nt 7 o’clock, the
6th, Inst; every master MaBon in regu
lar standing with his lodge is cordially
invited to be present, thcro will be
work in tho M. M. Degree nnd a largo
concourse of brethron will bo present
to witness tho work nnd to enjoy tho
occasion, E. A. Morrell, Socty.
.Tames D. Hnmrick, W. M.
Mr. L. B. Walkor passed away Sun
day morning at his home on West Ave
nue. The immediate cause of his death
was due to heart trobjbfc. • Mt. Walker
had been in declining health for about
a month, and for tlio past two weeks
had been confined to his bod. Ho wait
70 years old.
The funeral was held Monday at ono
o’clock nt Strlplin’s Chapel church,
about three milos east of CarrolltoD
on the Roopville road, conducted by
Rev. Juhn P. Erwin, pastor of the
First Methodist church of tills city,
assisted by Rev. Tatum, his pastor, who
is pastor of tho .Carrollton Circuit, His
body wns laid to rest in tho church
yard eonictory, where ho had attended
sineo boyhood.
Ho was a native of Meriwether
county, his fnther moving hero when
lie wns about sovon yenrs old nnd sot-
lleil near Strlplin ’s Chapel church.
About thirty years ago ho united
with Strlplin’s church nnd ovor lived a
consecrated member.
Tn 1878 he was united In murrlngo
to Miss .Tulin Lylo, of this county, who
survives him. Ho is also survived by
two sons, .Too M. and Charles A., both
of this city, and flvo daughters, all of
this county: They are: Mrs. J. F.
Rooks, Mrs. L. H. Braswell and Misses
Maud, Mattie andlnOz. Also survlvod
by one bsothor Mr.-Singleton Walker,
of this eounty nnd oho sister Mrs. J.
F. Chappell, of Cullman, Ala.
Mr. Walkor moved to Carrollton
nbout six years ago. Ho wns a splon-
dld typo of man and numberod his
friends by his acquaintances.
The fnmily and nonr relatives have
the profound sympathy of a largo cir
cle of friends.
A good man has gone to Ms
reward.
MIDDLEBROOKS—Tlio body of
Mrs. K. J. Middlebrooks arrived here
from Atlanta Saturday whoro she had
passed away. On Sunday her remains
wore laid away in the Shady Grove
cemotery.
She was 46 years old and formerly
resided in this countv.
HILL—Mrs. Katie Redwino Hill,
age ffl yenrs, died Monday January
the ii9th, nt her homo on Bowdon R.
1. The burial was in Pleasant Grovp.
cemetery on tlio 30th.
She was a sister of our townsman
Mr. J. K. Redwino, and her birth place
Was tho Loo Williams homo ono niilc
north of town.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
E. L. Barber, pastor of the Presbyter-
ianV.hurch of this city.
FEBRUfW
A good month in which to buy jewelry,
to pick up bargains.
The Amethyst
is your, stone if February is the month of
your birth.
For Amethysts, for any
thing you want ia our
line ’twill pay you to
look here.
Carrollton, Ga.
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Reductions in Fine
Stationery
$ 1.00 Boxes Tricotine
now
50c Boxes Glendon
now
50c
25c
May we serve you for your Sta
tionery needs while these prices
prevail.
Jones Drug Co.
Farm Loans Now Available
From either Federal Land Bank or Atlanta Joint
Stock Land Bank at 5 1-2 and 6 per cent interest.
Loans made from $100.00 up to $10,000.00 in Fed
eral Land Bank and from $2,00.00 to $50,000.00 in
Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank. • ?•;.
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