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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MET MONDAY EVENING The Jefferson Chamber of Com merce held a very interesting ses sion at Hotel Harrison, Monday even ing. Standing committees for the, ensuing term were announced, and several matters came up for attention. Rev and Mrs. J. T. Eakes, of ( al houn. Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Roberts, of College Fark, Mr. Ferrer of Cuba, and Mr. Frazier, father of Mrs. T. T. Benton, were guests. All re sponded with talks and greetings. The Transportation Committee, thru its chairman, announced that the deal for the Gainesville Midland Railroad has been closed by the S. A. 1,., and would continue to operate from Gainesville to Athens. This is a source of much satisfaction to all our people, and much credit is due to the activities of this organization. The Agricultural Committee re ported favorably upon a Motorcade of the county on Tuesday of next week. See details elsewhere. A trip of this kind was had the 28th of last August, and great good was derived from it. Let the sections to be yisited spread the news, and have large crowds at each appointment. Many interesting and profitable talks will be made. The matter of dues was mentioned, and Treasurer Staton is anxious that all the members see him at once. Besides the guests of honor, there were present: Revs. L. B. Linn and A. J. Johnson, Messrs. W. W. Dick son, H. T. and H. I. Mobley, U- G. Hardeman, S. Kinningham, S. Kes ler, Homer Hancock, R. J. Kelly, P. Bertran, C. T. Storey, Jr., J. C. Turn er, S. C. Morrison, T. T. Benton, P. C. Staton, A. H. Moore, H. W. Davis, C. Y. Daniel, J. E. Randolph, W. M. McDonald, Drs. E. M. McDonald and J. C. Bennett. Perhaps the most interesting event of the evening was the talk of Mr. Ferrer, in Spanish, and interpreted by Mr. Bertran. Reporter. BROCKTON Rev. L. B. Linn preached here last Sunday p. m. Mr. and Mrs. John Thurmon and daughter, Miss Hattie, from Char lotte, N. C., were visiting relatives and friends here last week. Miss Nita Daniel from Monroe is visiting her mother here for a few days. Mr. Gilbert Potts from Atlanta was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Potts, last week-end. Mr. John Carter from Alma, Ga., Misses Melba, Nellie and Bonnie Carter from Apple Valley, Miss Dun can from Orlando, Fla., and Edin burg, Scotland, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Chandler and Walter Crawford from Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bar nett, Elliott and Ora Wicr, were visitors at the home of J. D. Eckles Sunday. ' Rev. W. 11. Venable and wife were visiting relatives here recently. Several of our people attended the services at Thyatira church last week. Miss Norine Hutchins from Hood's Academy spent the week-end with Miss Demaris Thurmon. PLAIN VIEW The singing given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Langford, Satur day night, was enjoyed by a large crowd. Mrs. B. H. Parks has returned home, after spending a while with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb of near Commerce. Mrs. Rene Ganblin and little daugh ters, Lois and Tommy, of Atlanta, have returned home, after a two weeks visit here with friends and relatives. Mrs. E. E. Lay spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. T. E. Hutchins. Misses Monteene and Ethelene Perry spent last Friday with Mrs. Bill Robbers of Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Parks spent last Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Langford. Mr. J. VV. Tolbert of Maysville spent last Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Perry and fami ly. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hartley and daughter, Gladys, of Jefferson, call ed on Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Parks re cently. Mrs. Bea Hartley and children of Athens spent last Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Tolbert. Mr. Cortez Highfield spent Satur day night with Messrs. Carlton and N. H. Perry. Miss Mae Hutchins of Maysville spent the week-end with Mm Net Tolbert. n— ~ Bring you Chickens, Eggs and Butter to Kesler & Legg. JARRETT ACADEMY Friends of Miss Nancy Trammell will regret to know that she is very ill. Miss Ruby Jarrett of Athens is visiting Miss Eloise Standridge. Mr. Guy Llewallyn has gone to Athens, where he will be employed. Mr. Carl Payne and sister, Geral dine, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Payne. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Standridge visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett, near Athens, Sunday. Mr. Charlie Jackson motored across the Blue Ridge Sunday. t Mrs. J. M. Thompson’s sister, af ter spending several days, has re turned to her home in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mauldin visit ed Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Tate in Mays ville, Sunday. Mr. Ernest Bone of Commerce spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Slaton. Mr. Carl Payne has returned to his work, after spending several days with his whfe, who was confin ed to her bed. NICHOLSON * * * * * Mr. Valeo Lyle of Athens was in the city one day last week on busi ness. Mrs. J. M. Arnold and children of Easley, S. Ck, were visiting Here last week. Rev. A. P. Sexton of Royston was in the city with friends Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker of Toceoa were among the visitors here the past week. Miss Merdelle Anthony of Com merce was visiting Misses Bonnie and Sadie Smith, Thursday. The mayor and council election will be held here Saturday, Septem ber 4. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Simpson of Toc eoa were the guests of friends here last week. Rev. W. T. Martin of Colbert was visiting in the city last week with friends. The Georgia Railway & Power line is being rapidly completed through this community. Mr. E. L. Sellers of Easley, S. C., was among the visitors here during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Binus Allen were the fond recipients pf a fine boy Sun day. Messrs. J. M. Arnold and Griflln of Easley, S. C., were among the visitors here Sunday. The Misses Chandler of Commerce were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Freeman. Miss Lillian Black of Lexington was visiting here among friends Sun day. * Mr. J. 11. Davis of Maysville'was among the visitors here over the week-end. Mr. W. 0. Nabers of Atlanta was here Saturday and Sunday. Was ac companied home by Mrs. Nabers and children. The revival services closed at the Congregational Holiness'church Sun day evening. FIVE DOLLAR REWARD We sold the PAINT for Jackson county school buildings. Why did we get the order? $5.00 in gold for best answer. Mail answers to, HARWELL-RANKIN HDW., INC., The Winchester Store JEFFERSON, GA. EYE EXPERT TO BE HERE We are pleased to announce that our Expert Optometrist from the Chas. A. Green Optical Company, Atlanta, Ga., is to be here again Sat urday, Aug. 28. If you are troubled with your eyes and are in need of glasses, he will give you the same per sonal attention as in the past.—J. C. Bennett & Son. A QUESTION OF VALUES I am a nickel. 1 am not on speaking terms with the candy man. lam too small to get into the movies. 1 am not large enough to buy a necktie. I am of small consideration in the purchase of gasoline. lam not fit to be a tip. But— believe me, When I go to church and Sunday school, and B. Y. P. U. and the W. M. S. meeting I am SOME money. —Selected. W'anted—Man with car to sell complete line quality Auto Tires and Tubes. Exclusive Territory. Ex perience not necessary. Salary $300.- 00 per month - -Milestone Rubber Company, East Liverpool. Ohio. WHITE PLAINS The revival services closed here Sunday, with the addition of four new members. Miss Alma Skelton is visiting her brother, Mr. Jewell Skelton, near Braselton. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wade had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and -Mrs. Okie Venable and children, Mr. and Mrs. Gardie Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wade of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Williamson and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wade and children of Jefferson, and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wade and baby of Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cheek and baby spent Sunday with Miss Wlilie Mae Skelton. Mr. Joe Brooks, who has been visiting his brother of Crawford, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams and daughter spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Claud Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Hayes and children of Atlanta were visiting relatives here last w>eek. Mr. Marion Wade, who spent last week with home folksy has returned to Atlanta. Mrs. Henry Wade of Atlanta spent last week wdth her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Berry Lance. Mrs. Nancy Skelton had as her guest last week her father and mother of Dahlonega. Mrs. C. C. Williamson and children, Josephine and Mary, of Jefferson, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Marion Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gary and chil dren of Commerce spent Sunday with. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Roberts. Sunday school here every Sunday p. m. Come, and bring someone with you. DIAMOND HILL Mr. Luther Thomas of Florida is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Thomas. Misses Lonia Hester and Tlonia Mae Voyles had as their guest Mon day, Miss Mildred Hiland. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lord and chil dren of Dry Pond spent Saturday with Mrs. L. H. H. Lord and family. Mr. Ezra Hiland left Saturday for Alabama, where he has secured a position. Misses Mildred and Frelia Eber hart spent Tuesday afternoon with Misses Jimmie Lou and Clara Mae Jarrett. Miss Cordia Mullinax will leave this week for Dacusville, S. C., where she will teach next year. Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Thomas and children, visited relatives at Com merce, Saturday. The Business Mens Evangelistic Club visited Dry Pond Sunday even ing, and was greeted by a good crowd. Mr. C. E. Hardy was in charge. Among those taking part, were: Messrs. Stanley Kesler, T. T. Benton, J. C. Turner and P. Cooley. The music quartette was composed of J. E. Randolph, W. P. Thompson, F. C. Staton and U. G. Hardeman; Mrs. Thompson pianist. Mr. and Mi's. Guy G. Barnett of Union City, Ga., are here on a visit to relatives this w'eek. MR. BELL TO SPEAK AT COMMERCE We are requested to an nounce that Hon. Thomas M. Bell, candidate for re-elec tion to congress, will speak in Commerce on Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock. All invted to hear him. Every pair of Eyes is deserving of the greatest care and skill in Eye Examination—and the Best Quality in Glasses. If you are in doubt about you Eyes, or Glasses—see our Opto metrist here on Saturday, Aug. 28. : —J. C. Bennett & Son. STILL, SMALL VOICE PROMPTS SI,OOO CHECK The troubled conscience of a tar iff evader has enriched the United States treasury by SI,OOO. The col lector of customs of New York re ceived an unsigned letter recently in which the writer declared he had im ported merchandise “at a value that was nQt correct,” and that the dif ference in duty was a little less than $775. “Unaware of the seriousness of my offense,” he wrote, “and having same on my conscience,” he enclosed a SI,OOO bill, “penalizing myself for this act.” Pure Apple Vinegar, 50c per gallon.—KesJer & Legg. ACADEMY Mrs. Maude Oliver and c’lßJren are spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Callie Archer, of Red Stone. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pinson had as their Sunday guests, Mesdames Bill Bailey and Raydo Segars of Florida, and Mr. John Spencer of Red Stone. Miss Sadie Oliver spent a few days last wefck with Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Oliver of Tignall. Miss Bertie Lee Shaw was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whitlock of Pond Fork last week. Miss Maggie Shaw is spending this week with Miss Agnes Pharr of near Winder. Mr. Luther Maddox and Miss Dell Pharr spent Monday afternoon with Miss Sadie Oliver. Mrs. Joe Pinson is visiting her parents at Red Stone this week. Miss Opal Reynolds of Statham is spending this week with Mr.'and Mrs. Bob Evans and family. Mr. and Mrs. Nat Oliver had as their Sunday guests, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Oliver and children of Tignall, and Mrs. D. D. Huff and son 'of Lake land, Fla. Miss Sue B. Pinson is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Liz zie Arnold, of Barrow county. Miss Sadie Oliver spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Barnett Matthews, of Atlanta. Mrs. D. W. Hanson and children spent Monday with Mrs. Nat Oliver. Mr. Charlie Sailors has gone to North Carolina, where he has ac cepted a position. Miss Minnie Elrod is visiting Mr f . and Mrs. E. E. Archer of Red Stone this week. Mr. Wylie Roberts spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sailors and family. Misses Opal and Zella Reynolds spent Monday p. m. with Miss Sadie Oliver. Mr. Joe McDonald of Pendergrass spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McDonald. Mrs. J. W. White spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harrison. J SPLENDID COLORED CITIZEN PASSES Hook, a well-known colored citizen of Jefferson, the wife of Hugh Han cock, died suddenly Tuesday morn ing from aciile indisgestion. She was a daughter of the late Bob Wat son, and was held in high esteem by the white people of Jefferson, as well as by the people of her own race. She was buried in Paradis,e cemetery, near the colored Methodist church. WANTED, SCHOOL GIRLS TO BOARD Will board a few school girls. See ( me at once.—Mrs. F. M. Bailey. A KICKINK DOG A book agent, thinking he could dispose of a few books, yvalked up to the farmers house and was greet ed by the big bull dog. He jumped back muttering a few words that brought the farmer to the door. Farmer: “Mister, the dog won’t bite.” Book Agent: “No! But he has his leg up and I’m afraid he’s going to kick me.” SUGAR CURED “One of our little pigs was sick, so I gave him some sugar.” “Sugar! What for?” “For medicine, of course. Have you never heard of sugar-cured hams?” No Worms In a Healthy Child All children troubled with Worms have an un healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as a rule, there Is more or 1 ess stomach disturbance. GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given regu larly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, improve the digestion, and act as a general Strength ening Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child #ill be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle GAINESVILLE MIDLAND RAILWAY Schedule Effective May 19, 1925 @ No. 2 leaves Jefferson for Gain esville 9.03 a. m. * No. 12 leaves Jefferson for Gainesville 1.00 p. m. @ No. 6 leaves Jefferson for Gainesville, 4.53 p. m. @ No. 5 leaves Jefferson for Ath ens 9.03 a. m. * No- 11 leaves Jefferson for Ath ens 9.13 a. m. @ No. 1 leaves Jefferson for Ath ens 4.53 p. m. * Daily except Sunday. <§) Daily. * Daily except Sunday. Schedules Nos. 5 and 6 are cover ed by Passenger Motor Car 400. NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The undersigned intend to apply to the Secretary of State of Georgia for a charter of incorporation of Gainesville Midland Railroad Com pany. This, notice is given pursuant to the statutes of the State of Geor gia for such cases made and provid ed. After legal notice has been given by requisite publications, the under signed will present to the Secretary of State of Georgia a petition for charter in words and figures as set out below\ C. T. Abeles. <J. P. Snyder. L. S. Subik. J. D. Langston. J. J. Ohseik. Geo. L. Parsons. E. A. Howard. Warren T. White. F. L. Carpenter. In Re: Petition for Incorporation of Gainesville Midland Railroad Com pany. To the Honorable the Secretary of State of Georgia: The persons whose respective names and residences are hereinafter par ticularly shown, and who are herein terme’d “petitioners,” bring this their petition to the Secretary of State of Georgia, and respectfully shown Petitioners .have associated them selves together for the purpose of forming a Railroad company under the law’s of the State cf Georgia and present this petition in aid of such plan and purpose and to the end that they may receive a certificate of incorporation under the statutes of said State. The respective names and resi dences of petitioners are as follows, to-wit: Name Residence C. T. Abeles, Baltimore, Md. J. T. Snvder. Baltimore, Md. L. S. Subik, New York, N. Y. J. D. Langston, Savannah, Ga. J. J. Ohseik, Savannah, Ga. Geo. L. Parsons, Savannah, Ga. E. A. Howard, Savannah, Ga. Warren T. W’hite, Savannah, Ga. F, L. Carpenter, Savannah, Ga. F. W. Leopold, Savannah, Ga. The names of the railroad company which petitioners desire to have in corporated is GAINESVILLE MID LAND RAILROAD COMPANY. The length of said railroad will be approximately thirty-five (35) miles. The general direction of said rail road will be from northwest to south east, and the same will run into or through the counties of Hall, Jackson and Clarke. Said railroad will run from Gaines ville, in County, to Fowler’s Junction, in Clarke County, and will also extend to the following principal places: Belmont and Jefferson. Without excluding or limiting oth- ] ler corporate powers, the corporation shall have power: (1) To erect, i maintain and operate telegraph and I telephone lines along the lines? of said railroad, and to transact a com mercial telegraph and express busi ness; (2) To build, construct, own, lease, charter and operate steam boats, vessels or other water craft in connection with, or as a part of, the business or operation of said rail road, or independently; (3) To con duct a general warehouse business, and to construct, lease, purchase or otherwise to acquire and to own, operate and dispose of docks, whar ves, terminals, harbors, slips, stor age and loading plants and lighter age; (4) To acquire, hold and dis pose of stocks and bonds of other corporations; (5) To make, negotiate, purchase, sell, discount, endorse, as sume, insure, or guarantee any con -1 tract or contract obligation, bond, note, mortgage or other evidence of indebtedness connected in any man ner with the business of the cor poration or of any related corpor ation; (6) To aid in the acquisition, ! construction, maintenance, operation, extension, improvement, betterment | or enlargement of any railroad, rail road property or facility, or any 1 property thereafter proposed for rail- way use or acquired by the corpor ation or any related corporation, whether title be in the name of the company or of any related corpor ation, and to lend its credit in any manner for any such purpose or to any related corporation; (7) To exe cute, join in or otherwise subject its. properties and assets, presently own- j ed or subsequently to be acquired, or any part thereof, to any mortgage or other instrument or instruments se curing any bonds or other indebted ness of the company, executed, cre ated, or guaranteed by the company, seperately or jointly, with any per son or persons, or with any other corporation or corporations; (8) To enter into lease, trackage or operat ing agreements with any one or more persons, covering all or any of this company’s properties; or all or any of the properties of such other per sons or cprporation, or any of them, (9. To retire-purchase, hold, and re-issue, or sell its own stock, bonds or other forms of indebtedness, pro vided that while owning its own stock the same shall not be voted. The amount of capital stock of the proposed corporation will be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,- 00.00) of common stock, divided into three thousand (3,000) shares of the par value of SIOO.OO each. The corporation is to continue for one hundred and one years. The principal office of said rail road company is to be located in the City of Savannah, Georgia; the orga nization, meeting of the stockhold ers of the company, and the regular annual stockholders meetings for election of directors, shall be held at the principal office of the company, but any or all other meetings of stockholders and all meetings of the directors, may be held at any place, either within or without the State of Georgia. Petitioners intend in stood faith to go forward without delay to se- cure subscriptions to the stock, and to construe quire, equip maintain, and ZM said railroad. Petitioners request th. n t v p . associates, successors and a : incorporated and made a 'uP* tic under the laws of this the full term aforesaid yi'r'® the rights, privileges and imLlL® now given by law to railroad!* panies, as well as such rights , hereafter be given andcorfej upon the same, subject j n KV; ,aw h rcstiictio " s 4i Chas. T. Abeles is hereby ed and directed, as Presides n°'J corporation, without the nee jl for further corporate action ■ authority, to make, sign, verify M file application to the Interstate merce Commission under (18)-(21) of the Interstate merce Act for a certificate -f mB lie convenience and necessity for SB construction, acquisition, ' 'or extension of the line of '■aji. J above described, and any , other or additional lines of or connections which may be incl J ed in any amendment of ( <3 pany’s charter or otherwise. \ v -t3 the corporate power of the compaS jto acquire, construct or operate ‘ ai J also, to make, sign, verify and fjS applications under Section' 15a \\m , of said Interstate Commerce Act fd permission to retain the excess eai3 ings of any and all newly acquired 2 constructed lines of raiiroad, and u uo any and all things necessary t secure the consent or approval of th< Interstate Commerce Commission 0 | of any other authority to the acquisi. tion, construction and operation ol i any line of railroad, including an. thority to make all such advertise. Iments and returns to questionnaire! ,or inquiries as may be required by the said Commission. I Petitioners have heretofore given I notice of their intention to present | this application for charter by the [publication of this petition in the [newspapers in which sheriff’s adver tisements are published in each of the counties through which said railroad will run, once a week for four weeks. Respectfully submitted, C. T. Abeles. J. P. Snyder. L. S. Subik. J. D. Langston. J. J. Ohseik. Goo. L. Parsons. E. A. Howard. Warren T. White. F. L. Carpenter. F. W. Leopold. ANNOUNCEMENT I have sold one-half inter* est in mv stock or goods, and the new firm will be operat ed under the name of Head- Morrison Cos. I want to thank each and every customer for your pat-' ronage in the past, and as-’ sure you of our appreciation of your continued patronage. Respt., Minnie Head. PRESSING CLUB I am onerating a Pressing Club in Jefferson, opposite Turner, Inc., Store. Am pre pared to do all kinds of work, both mens and. ladies clothes. Will appreciate your pa tronage' F. R. WILSON, r The Mosquito is the most coward ly of all insect tormentors. They at tack in the night when we are asleep and defenseless. Their bite cause burning torment and pain. Little children are most susceptable. * r Tox the rooms and the screens. Scientific research developed r Tox for the benefit of mankind. Fly-Tox from your retailer, alwaj in botles with blue label. Fly-Tox your kitchen. Serv * a . P ' petizing food untouched b\ 1 flies. ... . _ Fly-Tox the cows before mu l o ' Restaurants should be sprat id Fly-Tox regularly. Ambrosia Seed Ry e Fulgum Seed Oats, for Sa e. —Harwell-Rankin Hdw. to. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Druggists rcfu’id money if PAZO ‘ pjjja, tocureltchln4.Bliud. raa Instantly re! eves I tching Fi.es. ano > u p ■ ... rje. restful sleep titer the ursi anoiicalion. To Stop a Cough Quick take ‘ HAYES’ HEALING HONEY. • cough medicine which stops the coug i healing the inflamed and irritated ti • A bo* 0. GROVES 0-P®-Jf 9 A a T n S SALVE for Chest Colds. Head B “*} Croup is enclosed with every botoe HAYES' HEALING HONEY should be rubbed on the chest an _ of children suffering from a Cold o The healing effect of Hayes'Healing 0 j aide the throat combined wlt Jl iJ’Lh'the pores of Grove Salve through the the skiPsoon stops a cough. the Both remedies are packed to onecart cost of the combined treatment is YES’ Just ask your druggist for H HEALING jJpNEY.