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The Jackson Herald
By Holder & Williamson
“The Unterrified In Macon”
The writer was appointed a dele
gate to the Democratic State Con
vention in Macon. It was not his
intention to attend this gathering
this year, but after having bestowed
on him by the Democratic Executive
Committee of this county, with the
approval of the Governor, this duty,
as well as compliment and honor, he
felt that he should show his appre
ciation of the confidence reposed in
him, and with others represent Jack
son county at this great aggregation
of Democratic hosts of Georgia. On
Wednesday morning, October 5, he
and Mr. M. L. Mobley left home at
6 a. m., and at 8.25 a. m. were in
Macon. The day previous these
named citizens of the county had al
ready gone down to this bi-ennial
assemblage of Georgia’s political
pilots—L. J. Lyle, L. L. Davis, Dr.
Loyd Lott. T. T. Benton, W. W.
Stark, C. E. Hardy and A. J. Mur
phy. Upon reaching Macon, Colonel
L. L. Davis notified the writer that
he had been chosen by the delegates
of the county to be the spokesman
for the Jackson delegation, a com
pliment he very highly prizes.
Attending this convention on that
day deprived the writer of a pleas
ure he had for some time anticipat
ed, and that was to witness the mar
riage of Miss Johnnie Frances Turn
er to Mr. Marshall Melvin, Jr., of
Baltimore, Md., which was solemniz
ed that day in the Presbyterian
Church in this city. The writer en
tertains for this young lady, whom
he has known all her life, sentiments
of high regard. She is a brilliant
lady, and notwithstanding her
wealth and high social position, she
is democratic and friendly, and has
a pleasing and magnetic personality.
Another happy thing about her life,
is that after graduating from col
lege her sincere desire was to use
her education and talents for ser
vice, which she has well done at
home, in the school room at Mays
ville, and in Baltimore, where she
will make her future home. May
the sweetest benedictions and bless
ings attend these young people all
along life’s way.
Returning to the subject of the
Democratic Convention at Macon,
the first person met after arrival
there was John W. Bennett of Way
cross. Just forty years ago the
writer and John Bennett were in a
gathering as delegates similar to
the one held this year in Macon.
Even before that, John and the writ
er were students at the University
of Georgia, and members of the
same class. That year, 1898, the
writer had some new experiences.
Besides being a delegate to a politi
cal convention of the Democratic
party, he was the representative of
Unity Lodge, No. 36, F. & A. M.,
at the Grand Lodge of Masons of
Georgia. While at the Grand Lodge
he had to ask for a leave of absence.
Dr. J. W. Taylor of Luthersville was
Grand Master. He had served not
only with distinction in this position,
but long and honorably as a mem
ber of the Georgia Legislature.
When the writer addressed him and
asked leave of absence for the re
mainder of the session of the Grand
Lodge, he asked, “What excuse have
you to render, my young brother?”
The answer was, “I wish to be at
the meeting of the Legislature the
first day of its session to be sworn
in as a member.” His answer was,
“You are excused, my young broth
er, and may the Lord have mercy
on your soul,” which caused great
merriment in the Grand Lodge. That
was the writer’s first experience as
a representative in the General As
sembly of Georgia.
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Not many other men besides John
W. Bennett at this convention were
members of the convention in the
year mentioned. Allen D. Candler
was nominated and elected Governor
that year. However, the writer met
a few men whom he became ac
quainted with then, and many he
has come to know in the intervening
years. Some of whom are sons and
some grand sons of the men at the
political helm of party and State
then.” These young men this year
were very considerate of the writer.
They would speak to him and tell
him their names, and state who were
their fathers, or grandfathers. One
young man spoke to the writer, and
said, “My name is Sweat, of Black
shear, son of Simon P. Sweat.”
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Simon P. Sweat was one of nature's
noble tons, and the writer never had
a more loyal friend. Another at
Blackshear, one of the ablest and
most unselfish of men, was A. P.
Brantley, for whim the writer enter
tained sentiments of deep friendship
and affection. Both have gone to
their rewards.
This was a great Democratic Con
vention. Resolutions were passed,
platform adopted, an executive com
mittee appointed and selected, and
other minor things done; but so far
as the nomination of candidates was
concerned, this matter was settled in
the primary on September 14. The
convention declared the result of
the primary when it nominated Wal
ter F. George for United States Sen
ator, E. D. Rivers for Governor,
and others for State house officies,
judges and solicitors, who received
the approval of voters then. Ef
forts were made to contest the elec
tive of Senator George by Ex-Gov
ernor Talmadge, but they were of
no avail. In nominating a candidate
for United States Senator, a roll
call of counties was ordered by the
friends of Ex-Governor Talmadge;
but under the law, delegates could
not cast the vote of the county
represented by them except in ac
cordance with primary election re
sults of that county. Had it not
been for the law, there might have
been all kinds of political trades.
The opportunity was there, but the
law prevented any political trading
or juggling among delegates. One
county, for instance, that voted for
Hugh Howell for Governor, and Eu
gene Talmadge for Senator, in the
primary, was represented in the con
vention by delegates who voted in
the primary for Howell and George.
They were anxious to vote for
George at the convention. When
the name of the county was called,
the delegates had left the conven
tion hall, but the Chairman of the
convention, Hon. Zack Arnold, un
der the law, cast the vote of the
county for Howell for Governor, and
Talmadge for Senator.
Hons. Hugh Howell and J. J.
Mangham requested, through their
delegates, that their names be not
presented to the convention. So
the nomination of Rivers was made
unanimous. On the other hand, a
fight, as above stated, was made for
Talmadge, who was present at the
convention. Speeches in his behalf
were made by Hons. Sam D. Hew
lett, B. S. Miller and Clarence T.
Guyton. Many friends of Talmadge
were in the gallery, as well as the
delegates for him on the floor of
the convention. Many against him
were also in the gallery. While the
convention fight was being carried
on, his friends applauded him, while
others booed him. Before this, the.
convention was tame, and quite
formal. The big convention contest,
as above stated, did not and could
not under, the law, change the re
sults of the primary, and Walter F
George was nominated United States
Senator for another six years.
Senator George and Governor
Rivers both made fine speeches in
accepting their nominations. The
loudest and longest applause given
any statement by any speaker, was
that of Governor Rivers, when he
praised President Roosevelt for the
part played by him in preventing
war in Europe, and in helping main
tain the peace of, the world. Sena
tor George, in his speech of accept
ance, lauded these efforts of the
administration. Some days prior to
this, Hon. Eugene Talmadge had
wired the President extending his
congratulations to the Chief Execu
tive for his services in helping pre
vent a European war. Any refer
ence to this matter by any other
speaker did not fail to meet with
the hearty approval and cheers of
the unterrified Democracy of Geor
gia. Unlike those gatherings of the
Democratic delegates forty years
ago, when only men participated in
the deliberations, this year there
were a number of lady delegates,
one of whom made a beautiful
speech in seconding the nomination
of Senator George. She also laud
ed the peace efforts taken by the
President to prevent a world catas
trophe. There is no doubt about
the people not only of Georgia, but
of the United Staltes and entire
world, feeling deep gratitude, to
President Rooseyelt for his achieve-
JEFFERSON, Jackson County, Georgia.
“SNOW WHITE AND SEVEN
DWARFS” AND OTHER GOOD
PICTURES THIS WEEK
The Roosevelt Theatre Present*—
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday—
" Snow White And The Seven
Dwarfs,” one of the most amazing
pictures of the year. The type of
picture that only a genius could
produce, the type of picture for the
whole family. Can enjoy also “Our
Gang Comedy.”
Saturday—Charles Starrette, The
Sons Of The Pioneers, in “Colorado
Trail.” This is a rollicking musical
Western, which is crammed full of
action, romance and thrills. Please
don’t miss it if you want excitement
galore. Also, Chapter 2 of Johnny
Mack Brown, in “Flaming Fron
tiers.” R. K. 0. Comedy, Starring
Edgar Kennedy.
Monday—Don Ameche, Robert
Young, Simone Simon, in “Josette,”
which is a gay romance that every
one will enjoy. These stars always
give you the best in entertainment.
A Universal News Reel, The Latest
In World’s Events. Also, Selected
Comedy. This picture is sponsored
by Circle No. 2, Methodist Mission
ary Society. Every one attend.
Tuesday and Wednesday—Martha
Raye, Bob Hope, in “Give Me a
Sailor.” This picture is the type
that keeps you laughing for weeks,
with plenty of music and action.
Chapter 11 of “Flash Gordon’s Trip
To Mars.” Selected For Cartoon.
Mrs. J. J. Hearn, 75, and Mrs. J.
Goodman Chapman, 60, both of At
lanta, were killed Sunday, when a
pick-up truck in which they were
riding with seven others, struck a
culvert near Auburn, and plunged
into a deep fill. Every occupant of
the truck was injured, several of
them critically. The truck swerved
to avoid striking a parked automo
bile, and hit the culvert.
ments in averting a terrible and
bloody world conflict of arms,
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Some time before the convention
met, Hon. Charles S. Reed, who has
served the Democratic party of
Georgia as Chairman for the past
two years, stated he would not ac
cept the position for another two
years. This announcement caused
deep regret ambng Democrats in
every section of the State. Gover
nor Rivers and others earnestly en
treated him to reconsider his de
cision, because he had rendered such
efficient, satisfactory and unselfish
service to the party and to the State,
but he declined to do so, because of
business reasons. So it became
necessary for the Democratic party |
to elect a successor to Colonel Reed.
J. L. Gillis, of Treutlen County, was
unanimously chosen his successor.
Mr. Gillis is a business man and
farmer. He is not a politician, not
withstanding he has held several of
fices. He has never sought them,
but like one of old, “He seeks not
honors, neither does he shun respon
sibility, but finds both in the plain
path of duty." He has been Repre
sentative from Treutlen, State Sen
ator, Member Board of Control, and
now a Member of the State Highway
Board, to all of which positions he
has been called because of the need
in each for his service. In all he
has made good. Now he will direct
the affairs of the Democratic party,
and he seems to be perfectly suit
ed, as well as eminently qualified
for the big task. He is well balanc
ed, even tempered, just, fair and
sincere, but is firm in his convictions,
and has unquestioned integrity
courage. To the Democracy of
Georgia no doubt will he give his
best, most impartial and most faith
ful service. Also, he will co-oper
ate with the National Administration
at Washington, for he is a true and
loyal friend of President Roose
velt. Somehow, the writer feels like
Mr. Gillis is a great find for Demo
cracy; and will be the instrument
of harmonizing the elements of the
party in Georgia, and have all work
in complete accord with the Nation
al party and the Administration of
President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
This is the writer’s idea of him.
This writer has not come in frequent
contact with him, but knew well his
father, N. L. Gillis, in whose voca
bulary was no such words as du
plicity, hypocrisy and disloyalty;
but he was recognized by all who
knew him as being the embodiment
of sincerity, verocity, honesty and
faithfulness. The son seems to be
a worthy son of a noble sire. Demo
crats of Georgia are with him.
Miss Turner Weds Marshall Melvin
At Church Ceremony
Marked by beauty and brilliance
was the ceremony Wednesday af
ternoon at 4:30 o’clock at the Jef
ferson Presbyterian Church, uniting
in marriage Miss Johnnie Frances
Turner and J. Marshall Melvin, Jr.,
of Baltimore. The ceremony was
performed by Dr. E. L. Hill of Ath
ens in the presence of a large as
semblage of relatives and friends of
the couple.
The bridal motif of green and
white prevailed in the church decor
ations, forming a beautiful back
ground for the wedding tableau.
The chancel was banked with ferns,
greenery and Southern smilax, with
fourteen seven-branched candelabra
filled with burning white tapers. In
terspersed between the candelabra
were floor baskets of white dahlias
and gladioli. The chancel and aisles
were carpeted in white, and white
satin ribbons marked the pews re
served for the families.
Miss Doris Hancock, pianist, pre
sented a program of nuptial music
preceding the ceremony, and was al
so accompanist for Miss Virginia
Harlan of El Dorado, Ark.* who was
soloist, rendering several beautiful
songs, among them, “At Dawning,”
by Cadman; “I Love Thee,” by
Gueg; “Because,” by Hardelot; “0,
Perfect Love,” by Branley; “Bene
diction,” by Lutkin.
As the guests arrived they were
escorted to the pews by the ushers,
Nat Hancock, Brannon Hancock and
Morris Bryan, Jr., of Jefferson, Earl.
Foy of Atlanta, Fred Jenkins and
Loring Byers of Baltimore, who
were fashionably attired in the regu
lation afternoon apparel of black
cut-a-way coats and striped trousers.
On the arrival of the wedding
party the beautiful march from Men
delsohn’s “Midsummer Night’s
Dream” was played by Miss Han
cock.
Mr. Melvin was attended by his
brother, Harry Melvin, of Balti
more, as best man. After the minis
ter, bridegroom, best man and ush
ers took their places at the chancel,
the other members of the bridal
party marched in single file down
the aisles and formed a most beau
tiful tableau.
The bridesmaids were Misses Sara
Wills and Frances Smith of Jeffer
son, Mrs. Billy Pittman of Maysville,
Mrs. Earl Foy of Atlanta, Mrs. Har
ry Melvin and Miss Edith Worth
ington of Baltimore. They were all
dressed exactly alike, in models of
aqua taffeta, fashioned with long
corded full skirts, tight-fitted bodices
and short puffed sleeves, and trim
med in bows of dubonet velvet rib
bon. They wore small hats of du
bonet velvet, and slippers of du
bonet satin. Their flowers were
huge bouquets of dahlias shading
from bronze to dubonet, and tied
with dubonet satin ribbon.
Mrs. M. M. Bryan was matron of
honor, and wore a costume similar
to those worn by the bridesmaids,
except the color was in dusty pink
and dubonet. The junior brides
maids, Miss Jean Melvin, niece of
the bridegroom, and Miss Mary Kin
ningham, and the flower girl, little
Miss Sarah Wall, were gowned in
rose taffeta, made like those worn
by the other attendants.
Entering with her father, Col. J.
C. Turner, by whom she was given
in marriage, the lovely bride was
met at the altar by the groom and
his best man. The bride’s beauty
was enhanced by her exquisite wed
ding gown of white chiffon velvet,
made along princess lines. The long
flaring skirt hung in graceful lines
and widened to form a circular train.
Her veil of ivory illusion tulle was
fastened to a cap of priceless lace,
and fell in soft folds the entire
length of the dress. She carried a
bouquet of white roses tied with
satin ribbon and showered with val
ley lilies.
Following the ceremony, Mr. and
Mrs. Turner entertained at a recep
tion at their home on Lawrenceville
street. Receiving with the hosts and
the bridal couple, were Mr. and Mrs.
J. Marshall Melvin, Sr., of Balt
more, parents of the groom. Mrs.
Turner wore wine colored velvet,
and Mrs. Melvin was gowned in plum
H. L. McElhannon, Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh King McElhannon and Mr.
and Mrs. Norris McElhannon and
two sons of Hapeville were guests
Sunday of the former’s sister, Mrs.
W. D. Dadisman.
Thursday, October 13, 1938.
colored velvet. Both wore hats and
other accessories to match.
Assisting in entertaining were
Miss Ruby Hancock, who wore a
beautiful gown of green velvet, Mes
dames F. P. Holder, H. I. Mobley,
Carl H. Legg, Summie Kinningham,
Nat Hancock, M. L. Mobley, C. B.
Lord, Ethel Hancock, J. E. Ran
dolph, H. J. W. Kizer, Stanley Ros
ier, Claud Hancock, Harold Wall.
All woe lovely afternoon dresses.
The bride’s register was kept by
Miss Edith McDonald, and punch
was served by Misses Cully Roberts,
Joyce Storey, Mary Purcell and Lin
da Lord.
Miss Callie Watson received in the
back parlor, where the large as
sortment of beautiful presents of
silver, crystal and china was display
ed.
Dahlias of different shades decor
ated the Turner home. The bride’s
table in the dining room was over
laid with a lace cloth, and had for
its central decoration a three-tiered
wedding cake, topped by a miniature
bride and groom, and bordered with
white flowers. White tapers burn
ing in silver candlesticks were at
either end of the table. Cake,
cream and mints in a color motif of
white and green were served. The
wedding cake was cut by the bride,
and a slice wrapped in a green and
white napkin on which was printed
“Johnnie Frances and Marshall” was
presented each guest.
As the bride ascended the stairs,
she threw her bouquet to her attend
ants, and Miss Edith Worthington
was the lucky girl. v
Following the reception, MV. -and
Mrs. Melvin left on a wedding trip
tc New Orleans and other points
of interest, following which they
will reside in Baltimore. Mrs. Mel
vin traveled in a teal blue frock,
with which she wore a matching
coat with fur sleeves. Her acces
sories were in dubonet. Her should
er bouquet was white and dubonet
orchids.
The marriage of Miss Turner and
Mr. Melvin united representatives of
well known and prominent Georgia
and Maryland families. The lovely
bride is the daughter of Col. and
Mrs. John C. Turner. She is a
graduate of Martin Institute, Agnes
Scott College, and Westminster
Choir of Baltimore, and is a talent
ed musician. She is a young woman
of charming personality, and her
many friends regret that her mar
riage takes her so far from home.
Mr. Melvin is a well known busi
ness man of Baltimore, and he and
his lovely bride will be popular ad
ditions to the young married couples
of that city. They have a furnished
apartment awaiting their home
coming.
The out-of-town guests were: Mr.
and Mrs. J .Marshall Melvin, Sr., Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Melvin, Miss Jean
Melvin, Miss Edith Worthington,
Fred Jenkins, Loring Byers and
Rheul Levy, Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs.
S. B. Carter, Mrs. Ruby McElhan
non, Mrs. Agnes Palmour Moore,
Mrs. Harold Smith, Miss Mary Whit
son, Miss Doris Hancock, Gaines
ville; Miss Ruth Maynard, Miss Carol
Stevens, Mrs. Claude Cook, Winder;
Mrs. J. T. Quillian, Mr. and Mrs.
Alton Hood, Miss Vercie Chandler,
Mrs. W. B. Gunter, Miss Eva Potts,
Mrs. J. D. Potts, Dr. and Mrs. J. H.
Campbell, Mrs. A. B. Deadwyler,
Miss Annie Hawkins, Miss Myra Wil
hite, Mrs. John Hood, Mrs. Frank
Montgomery, Mrs. C. W. Hood, Jr.,
Commerce; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Craw
ford, Mrs. E. L. Hill, Mrs. W. TANARUS,
Forbes, Dr. M. T. Summerlin, Mrs.
Geo. D. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. O. C.
Aderhold, Miss Lurline Collier, Mr.
and Mrs. Audley Morton, Miss Ruth
Brock, Mr. Ernest Brock, Mr. Worth
Brock, Athens; Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Foy, Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Hunter,
Dr. Escoe Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
H. Slappey, George Aiken Slappey,
Atlanta; Mrs. Pemberton Cooley,
Sr., Lawrenceville; Mrs. Jack Mur
phy, Mrs. King Murphy, Talmo; Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Braselton, Miss Lena
Braselton, Braselton; Mrs. W. C.
Lockhart, Mrs. Addis C. Sheridan,
Mrs. M. P. Deadwyler, Mrs. F. A.
Parks, Mrs. Billie Pittman, Mrs. C.
J. Meaders, Jane Meaders, Mrs. T.
W. Telford, Mrs. W. G. Sharp, Mr.
and Mrs. John White, Mr. and Mrs.
C. W. McCurdy, Maysville; Mrs.
Weldon Rankin, Anderson, S. C.;
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reece, Green
ville, S. C.; Miss Mary Henry, Mr.
W. E. Henry, Orlando, Fla.; Mr. and
Mrs. Roy C. David, Watkinsville.
The First District Baptist W. M.
U. will meet at the Commerce Bap
tist Church Friday, October 21, at
10 o'clock. The superintendent of
the Sarepta Association W. M. U.
will be the principal speaker.
Vol. 63. No. 18.
COUNTY AGENTS
COLUMN
Destruction of Cotton Stalk* Will
Reduce 801 l Weevil Infestation
Jackson county farmers are warn
ed that they may expect continued
boll weevil infestation next year,
unless they destroy old cotton stalks
as soon as the picking is completed.
Since the crop was harvested this
year earlier than usual, this affords
an opportunity for farmers in most
sections to destroy cotton stalks
several weeks before frost. If farm
ers generally will destroy their
stalks as soon as the cotton is pick
ed, the weevil population next spring
should be greatly reduced.
If the boll weevil goes into winter
quarters hungry, it cannot survive
the winter. Since most areas suf
fered severe weevil damage this
year, infestation of the 1939 crop
will be determined largely' by the
number of boll weevils which are
able to live through the winter and
emerge in the spring.
In many sections, rain has been
sufficient to enable farmers to turn
under their stalks, while in others it
has been insufficient. In the latter
case, farmers will profit by cutting
their stalks with a stalk-cutter, and
then complete the job of turning
under when the ground is soft
enough.
In some sections the rains in July
and August caused an extensive
growth of weed, which will make the
job of turning under more difficult
for farmers who have only small
plows. However, the destruction of
cotton stalks will pay dividends in
the long run, no matter how much
trouble it may be.
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Working On Rural Electrification
Project
We wish to assure the people of
Jackson county that we are still
working on the rural electrification
project. The Washington Office of
the REA has ear-marked $150,000.-
00 additional funds for this project.
We hope to begin construction of
lines in the near future.
Cotton Subsidy Checks
We have not yet received all cot
ton subsidy checks for the county.
Just as soon as more checks are re
ceived in our office, notices will be
mailed.
J. W. Jackson, County Agt.
State Candidates Spent
$193,445, in Campaign
The time has come when it seems
that something must be done to
curb campaign expenses. Even rich
men can not afford to run for office.
Georgia’s recent political cam
paigns put money into circulation
throughout the state, figures re
leased by the comptroller general’s
office revealed.
The 30 candidates for state offices
spent a total of $193,445.39, ac
cording to their expenditure reports
filed with the comptroller general.
This amount of money put into
the channels of trade by politicians
was less than in 1936, when 42
candidates reported expenditures of
$201,721.79, but it topped by a con
siderable sum the $112,969.58 thirty
other candidates said they spent in
1934—the only recent year when
the same number of candidates
sought office in Georgia.
Good times also were reflected in
the total disbursed by the success
ful and unsuccessful aspirants for
office this year. Back in 1932 there
were 55 candidates running but they
only spent $126,375.36.
And these figures do not represent
all that was spent.
JACK H. LINDERMAN DIES IN
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Funeral services were held in
Commerce Friday for Jack H. Lin
derman, who died at his home in
Cleveland, Ohio, Monday, October
3, Dr. C. C. Tooke officiating. In
terment was in the city cemetery.
Mr. Linderman was the son of
Turner Linderman of Maysville. He
was reared in Jackson county.
He is survived by his wife, the
former Miss Ora Hudson of Com
merce, and a daughter, Miss Suzette
Linderman.
Other survivors are: his father,
Turner Linderman, Maysville; two
sisters, Mrs. Hamp Martin and Mrs.
Hoyt Wood; three brothers, Stancy
Linderman of Augusta, and John
and R. D. Linderman, Commerce.