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By Holder & Williamson EXCHANGE NOTES Item* of Interest From Among Our Neighbor* And Friend* (From Bartlesville, Okla. Times) Wilson-Gray Wedding The marriage of Miss Gladys Gray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gray, of 620 Dewey avenue, and C. B. Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Wilson, of Maysville, Ga., took place just after twelve o’clock Sunday at the Chris tian church, when Rev. Harry L. Ice read the marriage vows before only the members of the bride’s family and a few close friends of the bride. Miss Gray was attended by Miss Beulah Wihon, and Mr. Wilson was attend ed by J. H. Mobley, of Joplin, Mo. The bride is a graduate of the local high school, and is popular here, having grown to young womanhood in Bartlesville. She attended the Uni versity at Denver following here graduation here. Mr. Wilson was formerly a junior engineer with the Empire company, and is now with the Kansas City Gas Company. He is a graduate of the Georgia School of Technology. They will be at home in Kansas City about the mid dle of August. * * * (From Gainesville News) Mr. Clyde Walker Dies Just as we go to press the news comes that Mr. W. Clyde Walker died at his home on Green street circle this afternoon. He was taxeri sud denly ill last night and despite every effort of skilled physicians he passed away at 4.30 this afternoon. He is survived by his wife and little daugh ter, Mary Ella, besides three broth ers, Mr. Harry Walker, of this city, Mr. Jack Walker of Greenville, S. C., and Mr. Ford Walker of New York City. Miss Floy Turner of Charlotte, N. C. secretary of the United Boy Scouts, is spending her vacation visit ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Turner, at Holly Springs. Her sis ter, Miss Frances Turner, of this city, is also enjoying her vacation visi ting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Carter went to Jefferson Monday to spend a few days with relatives and friends in Jackson county. (From Commerce News) Miss Elizabeth Smith Entertains Misses Vergil and Helen White, two charming visiting girls, were en tertained delightfully Monday after noon by their hostess, Miss Elizabeth Smith, at a swimming party. At half past four the group met at the home of the hostess, and motored to the Jefferson swimming pool. After the swim, dainty refreshments were serv ed. About twenty girls of the col lege set enjoyed Miss Smith’s charm ing hospitality. * * * (From Maysville Enterprise) Mrs. Ben Watkins Dead Mrs. Ben Watkins, age 54, died at her home in Brockton, Ga., last Thursday morning, after several months illness. The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, and in terment in the Brockton cemetery Thursday afternoon. She is surviv ed by her husband? mother, Mrs. Venable; one sister,- Mrs. Mell Por ter, of near Winder; one brother, Mr. James M. Venable, of Gaines ville. , * • • (From Christian Index) Rev. A. J. Johnson of Jefferson will assist Pastor A. J. Morgan in a meeting at Acworth, beginning the third Sunday in August. Brother Johnson was born and reared in Ac worth, and the people are delighted to have him back to hold a meeting in his old home church. (From Gainesville Eagle) Mr. S. B. Carter is spending the week at St Simons Island with Dr. and Mrs. Henry Carter. Mrs. Carter is in Jefferson with her father, Mr. Maddox. *, * • (From Winder News) , Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Smith and children of Jefferson were with rela tives here last week. Mrs. W. B. McCants and Mrs. H. R. Howell attended opera in Athens last week. • • • (From Dawson News) A Huge Watermelon I* Grown By Bronwood Man One of the largest watermelons The j ackson Herald YOUNG ATHENS CITIZEN CALL. 1 ED BY DEATH The many friends of Mrs. Runa Williamson Nelms will greatly sym pathize with her and her two-year-old j daughter, Virginia, in the death of 1 the husband and father, Mr. C. D.; Nelms, who passed away in Athens last week. Mrs. Nelms is a daughter i of Mr. J. P. Williamson of this coun- j ty, and was educated at Martin In stitute. The Athens Banner-Herald said of Mr. Nelms death: "Mr. Nelms died of hemorrhage of the brain. He had suffered with severe headache during the sev- j eral months, but stayed on the job until Saturday, July 24th, when he 1 was Tund unconscious on his mail route. He was loyal to his work to the very end. “After regaining consciousness, Mr. Nelms was so persistent that he finished delivering his mail, accom panied by the gentleman that found him, rather than turn back. “Mr. Nelms was 23 years old, having been a rural mail carrier for the past six years. He was one of the most popular and efficient mem bers of the local post office depart ment. “Mr. Nelms married Miss Runa Williamson, of Jackson county, about four years ago. He was a good hus band, and a devoted father. When not on duty, he devoted his time, to ward making his home happy. Be ing a great lover of books, Mr. Nelms did a great deal of reading, never wasting his time. “Mr. Nelms was a member of the First Methodist church of Athens. He was also an officer in the local lodge of the Woodmen of the World, having discharged his duties faith fully. * “In addition to Jiis widow and two year old daughter, Virginia, Mr. Nelms is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Nelms; three sisters, Mrs. F. Si O’Neal, Mrs. Leonard Pal misano and Miss Lucile Nelmsj one brother, Claude Nelms; grand mother, Mrs. Fannie Nelms; the fol lowing aunts, Mrs. M. J. Sies, of Macon; Mrs. Margaret McDaniel, Mrs. R. D. Hancock, Mrs. Joe Lewis and Mts. Thomas Teat, all pf Athens; Mrs. F. M. Smith of Macon, and Miss Louise Murrow; his father-in-law Mr. J. P. Williamson, of Jackson county. “The funeral services were held at the First Methodist church, of which he was a member, conducted by Rev. B. P. Read, and the inter ment was in the Lester family ceme tery at Tuckston, in charge of the Woodmen of the World.” “The following friends served as pallbearers: Mr. Mell Doolittle, Mr. C. E. Little, Mr. F. L. Barnes, Mr. R. J. Palmisano, Mr. E. K. Prater, Mr. L. Hardeman, Mr. S. C. Cartledge and Sergeant George Potter. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Toney and daughters, Misses Dorsette and Pau line, of Athens, visited Mr. f. M. Hol liday and family, Sunday. ever grown here was brought to Daw son by Sid Herrington of Bronwood. The melon tipped the scales at 67 pounds. The variety of the melon is unknown, the seed having been pur chased in New Orleans, La. Many farmers who have grown melons for years said that it was the largest they had ever seen. • • • (From Savannah Press) And yet the Macon Telegraph wants the candidates for Governor to hold a low-joint dispute. * * * (From Toccoa Record) Members of Mrs. Cheatham’s Bridge Club Entertained at Her Home on Thursday The members of the Bridge Club to which Mrs. Jess Cheatham belongs were delightfully entertained at her home on last Thursday afternoon. The home on Summer High into which Mr. and Mrs. Cheatham have just recently moved was beautiful for the party. Cut flowers and ferns were used in abundance. Six tables for Bridge were effectively arranged in the reception rooms. A salad course was served late in the afternoon. * * * (From Banks County Journal) Mr. A. A. Turk of Pitts, Ga., is visiting relatives in Banks this week. Mr. Turk is 79 years old, being the oldest of seven brothers now living. Mr. J. C. Turk is the youngest, being 56. JEFFERSON, Jackson County, Georgia. A Beautiful Spirit That Will Never Die In the rush of our human hurry, we are often stopped by that most despairing bulwark, that dread ene my, death, to pause in obedience to the command, “Be still, I am He that giveth, and He that taketh.’’ Thus we were called upon to pause August the Ist, to receive the mes sage that one of our rank had fallen before the foe. Miss Mary E. Venable, lovingly called “Miss Mollie,” had answered the last earthly call, and her spirit had wended its flight to the abode of the “faithful ones,”' to await the final summons of those “who die in the Lord.” Miss Mollie was born September 29th, 1873, and left to join her loved ones in the Heavenly chorus August the Ist, 1926. She was the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Venable, who preceded her to the grave sev eral years ago. Following an attack of flu in the spring, she suffered a nervous breakdown, and went to Gainesville to be with her sister, Mrs. Tom Sudaeth, to recuperate, where she received the best medical skill and attention. Apparently, she was improving, when unexpectedly last Saturday at noon she had a stroke of apoplexy, that took the beautiful and sublime spirit from earthly cares in the early morning of the Sabbath day. Her unexpected death sadden ed the hearts of many. The subject of our sketch was a noble character, true to every sense of honor, a good neighbor, a loving and faithful sister. She was a true and devoted Christian, living a faith ful and consistent member of the Baptist church for many years. In the earthly labors for the advance ment of the Kingdom, she was truly a help, and her greatest joy was to be of service to her fellowman and her Lord. The Firsts Baptist church of Jeffer son, the Womans Missionary Society, the Philathea Sunday School class, as a member of all, realize that there is a vacant place in their ranks that will be greatly missed for her loyalty and faithfulness. The H. T. Mobley Cos., of which she has been an active employee for a number of years, feel the loss deep ly in having to give up such a trust worthy member. To the grief stricken sister and brothers, we extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of trouble, and ask God’s blessings and comfort upon them. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Tom Suddeth, of Gainesville; and three brothers, Messrs. Jack Venable of Weatherford, Texas; Sam Venable of Colorado, Texas; Hu|;h Venable of Jefferson, and a wide circle of rela tives and friends, to mourn her going away. Her remains were brought to Jef ferson Sunday afternoon, where a large concourse of friends met at the depot to convey the mortal re mains out to her home, at Mr. Hugh Venable’s. The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church at 2.30 o’clock Monday afternoon by her former pastor, Rev. Milo Massey, of Cedar town, and her present pastor, Rev. A. J. Johnson, who paid a beautiful tribute to her faithful Christian character and loving and helpful life. Her favorite songs in life, “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior,” “In the Christian Home in Glory,” and “On ly Remembered by What We Have Done,” were sweetly sang by the choir. The many floral offerings were lovely in designs of choicest flowe.'s. The honorary pallbearers were the Philathea Class, of which she was an enthusiastic member. The \pallbearers were Messrs. Hal Moore, Dud Moore, W. W. Dickson, Ed Hardy, Will Barnett, Herman Mobley, Ralph Ellington, and Sum mie Morrison, all. being dear friends and closely related to her in life. The interment was on the Venable lot in Woodbine cemetery. Heaven showered her drops of rain to mingle with the tears that were shed, as the body was borne to its last resting place. Miss Mollie will never be forgotten, never from memory fade, Loving hearts will ever linger around the place where she was laid, The storm of life which beat upon her soul, 'Could never turn her face from HOSCHTON WOMAN’S CLUB CLOSES BANNER YEAR UNDER MRS. ALLEN The Hoschton Woman’s club has just closed a banner year under the efficient and capable leadership of Mrs. Myron B. Allen, who has been re-elected president. Many worth while achievements have been ac complished through her untiring ef forts and the hearty cooperation of the members. The following officers wore installed at the June meeting: President. Mrs. Myron B. Allen; first vice president, Mrs. Ai-thur DeLa- Perriere; recording secretary, Miss Myrtiee Allen; corresponding secre tary, Miss Curtis Adams; treasurer and parliamentarian, Mrs. W. D. Bell; auditor, Mrs. L. B. Moon. All departments have been very ac tive, with chairman interested in the work. The gavel offered to the club in the ninth district for the best re port in applied education, was again awarded this club. Of outstading interest not only to the members of the club, but to the ninth district federation, was the citizenship institute held here with Mrs. Arthur DeLaPerriere, ninth district chairman of American citi zenship, as leader. The Hoschton Woman’s club had the distinetion of entertaining the first institute in the state. Educational week and library day were observed with splendid pro grams. One hundred and fifty books have been added to the school library. A junior club has been organized with 12 members. The division of community service ha* been most active, keeping the cemetery a place of beauty and spon soring a spirited “clfcan-up*” cam paign, -.warding four prizes for the best-cleaned premises., Tjje school grounds have been much improved, trees, shrubs and flower3 having been planted. The dub is proud to boast of a clubhouse, many plans being under way*to furnish it during the summer so that an attractive* home can be opened in September. It can be truly said that clubwork has assumed an important part in Hoschton’s progress. REV. AMBROSE BUSY IN REVIVAL SERVICES Rev. H. H. Ambrose, pastor of the Christian church, has closed a series of revival services at Unity church, near Maysville. The attendance was excellent, and the interest taken in the meeting signified the concern the people have in that community for the salvation of souls and the awak ening of a spirit for higher things. Mr. Ambrose is at Galilee church this -week, and on next Sunday will begin revival services at Harmony. The Christian pastor has been here only a short time, but he manifests much interest in his work, and is de livering splendid sermons to his con gregations. He is making friends for himself, and winning souls for Christ. REV. NAT G. LONG PREACHES AT METHODLST CHURCH Rev. Nat G. Long, a student in the Divinity School at Yale College, who is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Long, in Pendergrass, occupied the pulpit at the Methodist church on Sunday night. Mr. Long was licensed to preach at the last district conference held in Young Harris, and this was the first opportunity a Jefferson congre gation had to enjoy one of his ser mons. He was greeted by a larg audience, and held their closest at tention with a sermon that was both interesting and helpful. His friends were charmed with the excellence of the discourse, and predict for him a great career in his chosen field of work. He will occupy the pulpit here again on the morning of August 29th. heaven, her goal; And so at last her love and faith dids’t bring Her feet to stand in Palace of the King, ’Tis but a step from earth to heaven to all, Who heed the gentle Master’s loving call — The river soon is crossed, the coun try fair, Will sweeter be because she now is there. Thursday, August 5, 1926. Superior Court In Session Jackson superior court convened last Monday morning, with Judge W. W. Stark presiding. As the farmers are about through “laying by’’ their crops, and a heavy rain had for several days been falling over the county, a large number of people were in attendance. The grand jury was selected, and organized by electing H. T. Mobley foreman, and J. A. Johnson clerk. Three panels of traverse jurors were sworn in, and the court went nto the trial of civil cases, and business has been disposed of. The criminal docket will be taken up next Monday. Constables assisiting the Sheriff in watiting on the court: N. Ht Perry, H. W. Healan, J. W. Stockton, Guy Wilson. Following compose the grand jury: II T Mobley, Foreman J A Johnson, Clerk D C Short M K Dunnahoo W D Griffith \v A Langford C E Fleeman J O Montgomery J- W Sailors Alex Mahaffey J D Chandler J A Ragan E C Wier P A Hosch W P McDonald J R Moon Claud Little J T Bailey W A Wills Green Braselton J W Arnold C W Pinson A J Murphy Traverse jurors as follows: JURY NO. 1 1. A. O. Pittman. 2. C. O. Hunt. 3. H. F. Baird. 4. G. L. Fleming. 5. E. D. Whelchel. 6. T. O. Roberts. 7. J. B. Langford. 8. W. A. McNeal. 9. F. B. Anthony. 10. R. A. Holliday. 11. J. M. Mathews. 12. E. B. Martin. JURY NO. 2. 1. W. A. Tucker. 2. J. L. Braselton. 3. G. N. Sutton. 4. W. A. Gibbs. 5. Claud Cleghorn. £. E. L. Gee. 7. D. S. Berryman. 8. A. P. Deadwyler. 9. G. T. Maley. ip. D. B. Martin. 11. L. F. Sell. t 12. J. S. Echols. JURY NO. 3. 1. H. H. Freeman. 2. B. F. Bolton. 3. D. L. Harmon. 4. C. A. McDonald. 6. J. R. Pharr. 6. Y. D. Maddox. 7. L. H. Lsbell. 8. A. E. Evans. 9. N. N. Braselton. 10. F. D. Vandiver. 11. J. P. Benton. 12. E. H. Ingram. MRS. GEO. BOOTH DIES AT HOME LATE WEDNESDAY Mrs. Eunice Booth, aged 66 years, died at her home in Athens. Mrs. Booth had resided in Athens for eight years. Funeral services were conducted from her home Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. J. J. Bennett was the officiating minister and was assisted by Rev. Sam Wingfield. Interment was at Piftman cemetery, and the deceased was a member of the Pleasant Grove church. Grand sons of Mrs. Booth acted as pall bearers. Mrs. Booth is survived by her hus band, George Booth; two daughters, Mrs. Joe H. Farmer, and Mrs. C. T. Chandler; five sons. Arthur F., C. W., Guy H., Robert, Grady and G. B. Booth. CONGRESSMAN BELL ADDRESS ES VOTERS Congressman Thomas M. Bell spoke in Jefferson Monday in inter est of his candidacy for congress. He spoke at the noon recess of court, and was greeted by a large audience. There was a number of people in Jefferson atending court, as well as the friends of Mr. Bell who came especially to hear his address. Vol. 51. No. 14. REV. AND MRS. WYLIE H. VENABLE GIVE FAMILY REUNION Recently at their home in Dacula, where Rev. Venable is pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. and Mrs. Wylie H. Venable entertained at a beautiful family dinner, the guests including Granda Venable, Mr. Ven able’s mother, and the children and grandchildren, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thompson and family of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Reeves of Greenville, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Venable, Jr., of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Venable of Jef ferson, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thurmond of Macon, Mr. Jack Venable of Da cula, including eleven grand sons and one grand daughter, Miss Sarah Thurmond, of Athens. Grandma Venable is ninety-four years of age, and enjoyed the oc casion as much as any of the other,* guests. Mr. and Mrs. Venable and their children are natives of Jackson coun ty, where they have many friends. MRS. MARGARET HILL DIES NEAR WINDER Mrs. Margaret E. Hill, 76, one of the best loved and most widely-known women of Barrow county, died at her home four miles north of Winder last week. She had been in declining health for more than a year, but was not confined to her beJ. Her death came suddenly from a heart attack while sitting on the porch of her home. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: J. W. Hilf, H. M. Hill, It.' A. Hill, Paul C. Hill and Mrs. C. A. Perry, of Winder, and B. 11. Hill of O&kvvood. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Rockwell Universalist church. Her funeral was held at Rockwell church, with interment in the family ceme tery near the church. Mrs. Hill was a relative of the Wills family of Jefferson. Mcsdames J. A. and W. T. Wilis attended the funeral services. GEORGIA’S TOBACCO CROP Georgia tobacco market opened sales Tuesday in 60 South Georgia counties that grow bright leaf tobac co. There is much anticipation of what price tobacco will sell for this season. There is a general feeling of optim ism. Georgia has a good crop of tobacco. The season has been more favorable than last year and most of the farmers have gotten good cures. Most of the tobacco is bright-cofor ed and of good quality. Last year some of the buyers complained that the tobacco leaf was too thick. This year the leaf is thinner and of fine texture. Part of this difference is due to more favorable growing season and part is due to a large number of the farmers growing lighter types of tobacco. Tobacco in Virginia and the .Caro linas has been injured by drouth and It is expected there will be much de mand for Georgia tobacco. MACON-TO-PERRY HIGHWAY • BID LET Macon, Ga., July 31.—With the letting of the contract to E. M. Beck ham, a contractor of Perry, to build the last lap of seven and one-half miles on the National highway be tween Macon and Perry and the con tract of the Bib commissioners whereby they purchase bar rels of cement with which to pave the 11-mile stretch in Monroe coun ty, work will soon be in progress on approximately all unpaved sections of the Dixie highway' from Atlanta to Perry of paved highway in the state, extending from Marietta to Perry, a distance of approximately 145 miles. FORTY-TWO ARE KILLED DURING THE PAST WEEK Forty two persons killed and two hundred and seventy eight injured was the traffic toll reported in elev en southern states during the past week, the Associated Press survey Monday revealed. That total was four fatalities less and twenty more than the casualty toll for the preceeding week. North Carolina leads all southern states in the number of fatalities with eleven and reported eleven per sons injured. Georgia had three killed and thirty-five injured.