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The Jackson Herald By Holder & Williamson EXCHANGE NOTES Item* of Interest F-om Among Our Neighbors And Friends (From Commerce News) Hamp Wardlaw’s Home Destroyed By Fire The home of Mr. W. H. Wardlaw, on Pine street, this city, was totally destroyed by fire at an early hour, about 4 o’clock, last Friday morning. Members of the family barely es caped from the burning building. The roof was falling in when the fire fighters reached the home. The ori gin of the fire is 'unknown. Those first to reach the fire are of the opin ion that the fire originated either be tween the ceiling and the roof, or on top of the roof, inasmuch as there was no evidence of fire in any of the rooms. It may have caught from defective wiring. It is not the opin ion of those who first saw the fire that it originated from a defective flue. There was practically nothing saved. The members of the family crawled from the rooms through the windows in their night clothes. m * * (From Hoschton News) Corbin —Aiken A wedding of much interest that occurred to their many friends, was that of Mr. Jim Corbin to Miss Clocie Belle Aiken. The bride is the cha** ming young daughter of a well known Jackson county farmer and is known by a large circle of friends. The groom being the second largest tax payer of Gwinnett county is known throughout this section and many more by a large circle of friends. The wedding was solemn ized at the home 'of the bride’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Aikens. The bride and groom will leave for their honeymoon trip to Washington, D. C., Asheville, N. C., and many other parts of the North, afterwards fol lowing a trip to New York and Pal mo Beach, Fla., then they will return to make their future home in Bu ford, where they will receive many congratulations from friends and loved ones, who wish for them great success and happiness throughout the years to come. * * * (From Early County News) Triplets Born To Blakely Family The stork was extra generous to one Blakely family Tuesday after noon, bringing three girl babies to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon W. Wiley. All the children are well de veloped, so we are informed by Dr. J. H. Hand, who welcomed their ad vent into the world. They have been christened Annie, Fannie and Rannie Wiley. (From Clayton Tribune) Finds Lost Money Three years ago, Mr. Howard Ar rendale, of Tiger, while plowing wit 1 ? a tractor, lost his purse, and covered it up with the plow, and of course it was useless to try to find it, but imagine his surprise, when a few days ago he plowed up the purse, while cultivating his field. The purse and contents was so near decayed that he brought them to Mr. Duckett, at the Bank of Clayton, who will se nd it to the Redemption Depart ment of the United States Treasury, he hopes to get it redeemed, k appears that the currency is al most rotten, but a ten and five dollar dl is discernable, and probably he get that much of his money re deemed. • • • (From Braselton Booster) r ' "k A. Emmett Passes To Reward In th e death of Uncle Tom Era mett, which occurred Sunday, July - t h, this community loses one of its I’ dest and most respected citizens. n June 6th he celebrated his eigh ‘‘eth birthday. At that time his p ln< l Was strong for one of his age. ° r the past few weeks he failed ap id!y and the end was not unex- The funeral services were ' e ‘d a t Zion church, of which he was * member, on July 13. Rev. J. Otis J-\ T eal and Rev. M. L. Thrasher , ert ‘ * n charge. He is survived by 3 wife, Mrs. T. A. Emmett; four James, Charlie, J. H. ■' k.. Emmett, and three daugh ■ Mrs. C. C. Emmett, Mrs. Free man 'Johnson and Mrs. W. C. Akins. 'Jones—Baird ~ carriage of much surprise to r many friends occurred Sunday r "ing, July 12th, when Judge Ho er M. White n a beautiful and im e ceremony, united in wed -1 ilr - Emory A. Baird and Miss DIPHTHERIA TIME IS NOW ARRIVED The period from July Ist to No vember Ist is the SEASON for diph theria in Georgia. With present knowledge concerning this disease it is possible for it to be eradicated. The cause is known. The manner of its spread is know'n and best of all , we have specific means at our dis- | posal for its control. With this knowledge at our disposal we should not have this disease. The specific that can be used to control diphtheria Is known as toxin —Antitoxin. It is given with a hypodermic syringe, and about fif teen drops constitute a dose, usually under the skin of the arm. The doses are given at intervals of seven to ten days. After the third dose is given it takes six to eight weeks for the body to produce the necessary antitoxin to ward off the disease. Most of the cases of diphtheria are in children under six years of age. All childrep from six months to six years of age should have the toxin antitoxin for their protection. Older ! children and adults should be tested before having the treatment so as to determine whether or not they are susceptible. It is thought that the immunity produced by toxin-antitoxin is of a permanent character. Reactions from the treatment are negligible so we need not fear on this account. The Board of Health urges all par ents to have their children protected ' and hopes that the time is not far ■ distant when the county will be freed of this disease. MISS NIXON MOBLEY HONORED WITH PARTIES Miss Nixon Mobley has returned home from a visit to her cousin, Miss Edith Wilson, at her home, “Seven Gables,” in Druid Hills, Atlanta. While in Atlanta, Miss Mobley was the honor guest at a series of delightful social affairs. Mr. Coleman Mobley was host at a theater party on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Mobley. Wednesday evening Miss Wilson entertained at a dance at her home. The guests incnluded twenty-five friends. Miss Fay Wilson entertained at a matinee party on Saturday afternoon to see “The Gypsy Baron.” Mrs. Alfred Wilson entertained on Tuesday evening at a lovely garden party. Miss Mary Everett entertained Miss Mobley at a theater party at the Howard on Wednesday after noon. ANOTHER TREE IS ITS OWN OWNER , Hartwell, Ga.—For the third time in the history of this grand old state of ours a. tree has been deeded the land upon which it stands. Last week an old oak on Athens street here was given the land which surrounds it. The Hartwell Brenau dub was made its custodian. Beautiful ceremonies marked the dedication of the tree. Miss Naomi Herndon beautifully dedicated the trees to the memory of our soldiers. Other talks were given by Mrs. Ben C. Alford, Judge Walter L. Hodges and Dr. M. M. Parks. This is the third tree of its kind in the state. There is one in Ath ens and also one in Decatur. SPARTA PLANING MILL BURNED; LOSS IS $7,000 Sparta, Ga.—Fire Sunday after noon completely destroyed the plan ing mill plant of Garrett & Lawson, located on the Georgia railroad tracks, in the heart of the city, two freight cars, partially loaded and standing on the side track, and a large quantity of sawed and planed lumber also were burned. The loss I is estimated at between seven thous-' and and ten thousand dollars, par-1 tially covered by insurance. Mrs. P. Cooley and Mr. Gladstone | Cooley spent Monday in Athens. Edith Jones. Both the contracting parties are residents of this commu- j nity. The bride is the beautiful and | accomplished daughter of Mr. and j Mrs. W. P. Jones, and is a young j woman of many lovely traits of j character. The groom is the son of i Mr. S. B. Baird and is a prosperous j and enterprising young farmer. JEFFERSON, Jackson County, Georgia. DOCTORS REPORT IMPROVED STATE FOR MRS. BOWMAN Milledgeville, Ga. —The condition of Mrs. Mayna Bowman, who was sent to the insane asylum on a charge of lunacy, following the killing by her of Guy Thurmond on the streets of Statham on May 12, is improved, according to physicians of the insti tution. When first brought here Mrs. Bow man appeared confused and would not talk, but she has improved and is now able to walk around the build ing and obeys instructions given by physicians and nurses, and is now eating and sleeping well, physicians say. Staff officers of the hospital ward where Mrs. Bowman was placed are making observations in her case, and have not completed their diagnosis, it is announced. Mrs. Bowman shot and killed Thurmond, who six months ago, in her presence, shot and killed her hus band, Dick Bowman, at Statham. Thurmond was dismissed at the pre liminary hearing. It was claimed that the tragic death of her husband unbalanced the mind of Mrs. Bowman, and following the shooting by her of Thurmond she was declared insane by an ordinary’s I court at Winder, and was removed to Milledgeville on June 19. A charge of murder was also book ed against her by members of the | Thurmond family. LONE STORE IS LEFT AS BUSINESS SECTION OF STEPHENS BURNS Stephens, Ga.—A lone store, stan -1 ding sentinel-like in the charred ruins, marks the business section of this little town in Oglethorpe coun -1 ty. A disastrous fire Saturday morning at 1 o’clock wiped out six buildings, including the Bank of Ste phens, postoffice and telephone ex change. The blaze originated in the store of Miss Cora Campbell which had been closed for three days while the owner was in Athens. Other places Iromed were the How ard Cheney store, Cheney Produce company, office of Dr. M. H. J. Nich olson, Tom Keels grocery. The loss was estimated at more than $20,- 000, and practically no insurance was carried. Oscar Abney’s store was the only one undamaged. DON’T SELL GEORGIA SHORT The Dawson News says: “The chaps who are waiting for Georgia land to get cheapen before they buy some of it, will a long time to wait. Asa matter of fact, land val ues have turned the corner and are on their way back. With cheap money and a good crop year, there is every reason to expect a decided advance in the selling price of land.” j The Dawson News is right. Real estate values in Georgia at present really are low; but they are not go ing to be any lower. Real estate doubtless is cheaper in Atlanta today than it ever will be again. And The Georgian thinks that is true of all Georgia. This is a bad day in Georgia for the pessimists, the whiners and com plainers. The man who sells Georgia SHORT just now is “a fool for the want of sense.”—Atlanta Georgian. GRAZE DEATH IN HIGHWAY ACCIDENT Four persons narrowly escaped severe injury early Monday when an automobile in which they were riding plunged over a 20-foot em bankment near Lawrenceville. A passing motorist brought them to the Grady hospital where they were treated for minor lacerations and bruises. They were Mrs. Guy Tuggle, 28 years old, of Ben Hill; her 3-year old daughter, Catherine; Miss Win nie Tuggle, 20 years old, of Auburn, Ala., and Arthur Clack, also of Benn Hill. According to Mr. Clack, who was driving, the machine plunged over the embankment when he momen tarily lost control of the car on a curve two miles from Lawrenceville. All occupants were thrown from the automobile and the car turned over three times. The party was returning from Au burn, Ala., Mr. Clack said.—Atlanta Constitution. NEW INDUSTRIES TO BE EXEMPTED A bill which has passed both hou ses of the general assembly, and will be signed this week by the governor, permits any county or municipal corporation in the State to grant tax exemption for five years to any new industry. The measure is in the nature of an enabling act, under the provisions of a constitutional amendment pass ed last year, permitting certain coun ties to grant tax exemption for the ourpose of promoting industrial de velopment. A score or more local bills have been introduced, seeking the same general end, and this mea sure obviates the necessity of such bills. Under the terms of the bill, be fore tax exemption can be granted there must be a referendum in the county or city desiring to take ad vantage of the constitutional amend ment, and the exemption can be granted only on a majority vote of the citizens. The measure is expected to lend great impetus to inducing new in dustries to enter the state, and cham bers of commerce both in Atlanta and throughout the state are prepar ing to launch campaigns along this direction. MRS. M. I. KELLY LOSES BROTHER Mr. Robert Marcell Miller, a broth er of Mrs. M. I. Kelly of Jefferson, died at the home of his son in Ath ens on Thursday night, following an illness of only fpur days. He was 76 years of age. The funeral was held at Middle River church, in Franklin county, Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. Fleming Goode of Carnesville. Besides Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Miller is survived by two brothers and six sis ters. Also, by one son, Mr. R. L. Miller, of the Gainesville Midland Railway. MAN KILLED, PLACED ON TRACKS Blue Ridge, Ga.—The body of a man named Clore, of Galloway, near here, was discovered by the crew of an extra freight train into Blue Ridge at 3 o’clock Monday morning after the locomotive had struck the body, severing the arm. The body was cold when found, the skull being crushed and a bullet wound in the chest. Authorities are working on the theory that Clore was murdered and placed on the track, his slayers hoping that the locomo tive would so mangle the body as to i hide the crime. A suspect, named Hughes, is be ing held in the jail at Copperhill, near here. Clore was last seen in a store near Galloway, carrying a large roll of money on his person. HIGHWAY BOARD’S NEWEST MEMBER POPULAR GEORGIAN John R. Phillips, of Louisville, Ga., whose appointment as a member of the state highway commission waj confirmed Monday by the enate, is one of the best known business men of middle Georgia, interested in various important enterprises in that section. He represented his district in the senate in 1923-24 and has been prominent in public affairs for many years. Succeeding W. T. Anderson, of Macon, who resigned some weeks ago, Mr. Phillips’ term will expire January 1, 1926. Mr. Anderson had been named to succeed the late Mr. R. C. Neely, of Waynesboro. Mr. Phillips takes office immediate ly. The highway board now comprises Chairman John N. Holder, Stanley S. Bennett, of Quitman, and Mr. Phillips. The resignation of Mr. Anderson occurred several weeks ago, a few days before the senate was scheduled to consider confirma tion of his appointment by Governor Walker. He had been appointed during the legislative recess and had served several months. Mr. Bennett’s re-appointment, which was made during recess, was confirmed by the senate last week. EX-SERfICE MEN There will be a meeting of the Al bert Gordon Post, No. 56, at the court house, Friday night, July 26, at 8.30. All ex-service men invited. Henry W. Davis, Commander. Mrs. P- Bertran, Misses Conchita Bertran and Martha Mobley spent Thursday in Athens, where Mrs. Bertran completed th legal require ments necessary for her naturaliza tion. Thursday, July 23, 1925 MOTORIST WITH BLAZING TANK DRIVES IN FILLING STATION; SIO,OOO LOSS Gainesville, Ga.—O’Dell’s filling station and garage on South Main street were destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon with a loss of about $lO,- 000, with $6,000 insurance on build ing and fixtures. The fire started when a man drove in a car with gas tank afire, which exploded, filling the building with blazing gas. One large new truck and ten old cars burned. The storage room of the Mincey I Manufacturing company nearby was burned with a loss of about $3,000, ! including eleven new wagons, mail 1 car, two buggies, an automobile and I a large amount of lumber. The loss ! was covered by insnurance. Fifteen thousand gallons of gasoline stored under the filling station did ont catch. MAN WHO MARRIED ATHENS GIRL IS KILLED IN WRECK Word reached Athens Monday that former Congressman and Sena tor VV. H. Simmins of California, who married an Athens girl, Miss Lillian Booth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Botoh, was fatally injured in an auto accident near Los Ange les, Saturday, dying a few hours la ter. The accident occurred when the car in which Senator Simmins was riding with his wife and her moth er, Mrs. J. N. Booth of this city, who was on a visit to her daughter was wrecked. Mrs. Botoh was seriously injured I and Monday was reported to be in a Los Angeles hospital. Mrs. Simmins was painfully though not seriously injured.—Athens Banner-Herald. AUTO THEFT SYNDICATE FOUND, ACCORDING TO ATHENS INVESTIGATORS Athens, Ga.—Twelve automobiles and trucks and several motors and bodies have been recovered in inves tigations by Clarke county officers, and arrest of several men said to be operating an “auto theft syndicate” in northeast Georgia is expected shortly, it was learned today. The invetigat.ion was conducted by H. D. Huff, Sheriff Walter Jackson and Scott Jackson, of Athens. According to the officers, two men, said to be in charge of the auto thieves, have been employing others to steal automobiles and send them to shops operated in a northeast Georgia county and another in North Carolina, where the old motors were taken from the ears and others pla ced therein. CAUGHT IN THE AIR * * .u Rev. Gower Latimer was at Oco nee, Sunday, and as usuai preached a very impressive sermon tc a nice crow'd. Mesdames Jessie Wilson and M. L. Blaekstock were the guests of Mrs. Larry Sanders last Tuseday p. m. Mrs. Jim Davis, and Mrs* Will Palmer and little son, Davis, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Da vis. Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Boswell and little Raymond were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Boswell, Sunday. The ice cream supper at the home |of Mr. and Mrs. John Barber Satur day night, certainly was enjoyed by all present. Mr. Pittman Carter has accepted i fine position with the Gulf Ooast Abstract Cos., in Brooksville, Fla. W® re always pleased to hear of one nf our boys who is making g*ood. So glad to hear Mr. Clinton Davis is doing fine, at the General Hospit al, and they hope he will be able to return home this week. Mr. C. R. Mitchell of Atlanta was the guest of his father and family Sunday. Mrs. W. B. Wallace, Misses Mary and Dorothy Wallace, and Mr. Lewis Perry of Atlanta, will spend the next week with Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Elrod and family. Mrs. Mell Cook and children of Detroit, Mich., are the guests of the former’s brother, Mr. D. J. Wheeler. Mr. Scott Tolbert left Tuesday for Gainesville, where he has a position with the Pierce Plumbing Cos. Messrs. A. J. McDonald, Martin McDonald and Eugene Perry of Pendergrass are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Perry. Mrs. R. G. Hickson, Misses Louise, Elenora, and R. G., Jr., who have been the guests of Mrs. Woots Chan dler, left for their home in Sanford, Fla., on Wednesday. Mrs. Susie Hale was the spend the-day guest of Mrs. G. 11. Martin, Monday. Poker playing grew decidedly un popular in Atlanta last week after Solicitor Boykin threw a bombshell into the camp of followers of this pastime by obtaining sixteen indict ments from the Fulton county grand jury. Thirteen men were charged with gaming and three were charged with maintaining a gambling house and with gaming. Vol. 46. No. 12. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB NOTES Date of Jackson County Girls Camp Changed It was first announced that there would be two sessions of the County Club Girls Camp during August, but due to the fact that there has been less than fifty reservations made, it will be possible to accommodate the whole group during one week. The date which has recently been set is August 10th to the 13th. We hope to have at least seventy-five at camp this year. Many improvements are being made, and I am sure the camp will be more comfortable. There will be a carefully planned course of stu dy, and provisions made for plenty* of recreation. This is a part of the club girls va cation, and we want all who can to take advantage of it. • * • Demonstfraticn Council Plans Work Day For Camp The Jackson County Womens Home Demonstration Council met at Jefferson July 20th, and set a day to clean up, repair and improve the girls camp. Every one who has time, or is in terested in the welfare and happiness of the club girls of the county, is cordially invited to put on his work ing outfit, gather up his hoe, axe, saw and hamer, and spend the day at camp July 29th. Come early in the morning, while the weather is cool. The ladies will serve lunch on the ground 1 . If you can not spend the day, we will appreciate any amount *of work you are able to do. Let’s make the camp a comfortable place for the club girls. Don’t forget the date, Wednesday, July 29. Boys and girls, men and women, are wel comed. * • * Wanted: Fifteen loads of wheat straw for the county girls club camp. Will those who have even a load they would like to give, please send it to camp within the next week. This favor will be very highly apprecia ted. Reba Adams, County Home Demonstration Agent. LEBANON Protracted meeting is going on this week. God is blessing the migh ty sermons of his servant, Rev. R. L. Williams of Griffin, and we are hav ing a great revival. Mrs. Mallory of Athens, who is the guest of Miss Ad die Holliday, is assisting in the sing ing, with some fine solos. Rev. Ter rell, our pastor, has labored very faithfully for a good meeting, and he feels cheerful over the meeting. Mr. R. L. Carruth is attending the district conference at Nacoochee this Week. ( Mr. R. J. Jones made a trip to his father’s, near Milledgeville, last week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Segars of Winder were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Griffeth. Mrs. G. H. Martin is on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Attaway, at Canton. Messrs. E. B. and Curtis Martin and Rev. Williams made a trip to Athens, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L, C. Bell of Gain esville were the guests of Mr. T. W. Reynolds and family Saturday. Mrs. Susie Mahaffey and son, Ed gar. of Thyatira, were visiting here Monday. Miss Princess Carruth is spending a few days with her uacle, Mr. H. R. Carruth, and family. DRY POND Mr. Dock Garrison of Godfrey is visiting relatives here. Messrs. Charlie Nunn and Luther Langford left Monday for a stay of several weeks in Florida. Mrs. Carroll Pierce and little Car roll Dean Pierce of Atlanta are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barber. Rev. H. S. Smith and family were guests last Friday of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Prickett and family. Mr. Pittman Carter is staying at present at Brookville, Fla. A large crowd attended quarterly conference held here last Saturday. Miss Nellie Carter is recuperatng at her home from her recent oper ation. Mrs. Claude Davis sustained pain ful injuries last Friday, when a porch swing in which she was swin ging gave way, *and threw her into the yard, hurting her head and neck badly. Mrs. W. H. Epps and Miss Aliena Epps spent the past week-end with relatives in Griffin.