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'■ •“ • ■ • 1 • L 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. ^■5-. 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. v .. V ' V 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. • ?•;. i