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CLASSES IN Vocal Instruction and Song Interpretation MISS JESSIE COLLIER Tel. 169. lOCALS, PERSONALS | AND SOCIAL NEWS |i Elijah Wisebram and son are m; in Atlanta for a few days. If Mr ~R A. Fender spent Sunday in s; | Mi „ Mary Barrett spent last week ly in Zebu lon. I mCaroline Defore of Valdosta If the guest of Mrs. L. D. Watson. F Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Lifsey motored ■o Thomaston Sunday. I p r . J. A. Corry and Dr. C. H. ItVillis spent Monday in Atlanta. I Mrs. T. A. Lifsey was a delegate ■to the Missionary convention held in Atlanta last week. White Leghorn Eggs, $1.50 per 15, ifrom Ferris 301 egg strain.—Mrs. T. |Lewi“, Goggansville, Ga. ■for SALE —Holden’s Improved Cot- Fon seed for planting at $1.25 per bushel. Supply very limited. —S. H. Zellner, Forsyth, Ga. 2-26 Miss Martha Frances Lifsey enter tained a few of her friends at a spend-the-day party last Saturday. Mr. Hunter Johnston was a recent visitor to the family of Mr. B. F. Reeves. Mr. White Carriker, who attends ! Emory University, spent the week end at, home. Miss Gladys Ballew was the week end visitor to Mrs. C. E. Mote of Griffin. Mr. Eorie Smith and Miss Lucy Mae Steele were in Jackson Satur day. Mrs. R. J. Hunt and Miss Ellen Hunt will spend Thursday in At lanta. m NEW SHOP—We Paint, Retop and Upholster Autos, also Furniture. All work guaranteed.—Bamesville Auto Paint & Trimming, Cos., 126 Zebulon St., Bamesville, Ga. 2-26 Miss Louise English of Fort Val ley spent last week-end with her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. English. Miss Clifford Rigdon was the week- end guest of her cousin, Miss Mil dred Harrison, of Wesleyan. Mr. and Mrs. George Head and children were the guests of Mrs. A. B. Mathews last Sunday. Mr. Lamar Smith, one of Gordon’s brightest students, has been quite sick for a week with a relapse of “flu.” Mrs. Arthur English, Jr., was called to her home in Woodbury last week on account of the illness of her father and mother. Miss Jessie Collier accompanied her cousin, Miss Martha Collier, on a trip to Nazareth, Ky., this week, where she will enter Nazareth Acad emy. FOR SALE—Pure bred Single Comb Rhode Island Red eggs for hatch ing, good ones, $1.50 for 15. Special matings for color type and produc tion, $3.00 for 15 eggs, $5.00 for 30. “Have looks and lay together.” We are not satisfied until our customers are. Come and see the chickens. — Mrs. S. M. Smith, Bamesville, Ga., Route 2. Mrs. Perrin Collier returned to her home in Montezuma Sunday after a short visit with her mother, Mrs. A. J. Eley. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moore of Ma con stopped over a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Lifsey ■while enroute to Eufaula, Ala. STOUT WOMEN- We Are Offering Every Goat, Suit or Dress IN OUR l /2 Price Sale Latest models, durable colors, most wanted materials; sizes as large as prices rang ing sl4-95 “p We are specialists in slender izing apparel for the stout wo man. Mail Order* Filled Promptly f .1 Stout Lucue shop 20 S. Broad St., Near Alabama Street Atlanta, Georgia Mrs. L, D. Watson and her visitor, Miss Caroline Defore, of Valdosta, were in Griffin Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roquemore of Thomaston spent last week-end in this city with relatives. Misses Ray and Kate McDaniel of Thomaston were the recent visitors of Miss Wynelle Wheeless. Miss Evelyn Wdlson of Williamson was the attractive week-end visitor of Mrs. Fred Presley. Mrs. W. T. Baird attended a silver tea at the First Christian church in Griffin last Tuesday. Miss Thelma Smith of Griffin was the guest of Miss Billie Kinney Sun day. Mrs. B. M. Turner will leave soon for Miami, Fla., where she expects to spend a few weeks. FOR SALE OR KENT—House and lot on Railroad street.—P. W. Ethridge, Milner, Ga. 3-12 Mr. T. M. Haygood, of Goggans, who has been quite sick the past three weeks, is able to be out again and is spending a while at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. LeSueur. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Greene an nounce the birth of a son, who has been given the name, Melvin Plato, Jr. Miss Emma Martin of Butler and Miss Elizabeth Martin of Rupert were the week-end visitors of Mrs. Josh Martin. Prof, and Mrs. Hastings attended the preaching services at Fredonia last Sunday to hear Dr. A. C. Adamz’s sermon. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hancock and family of Thomaston were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Boyt last week end. Mrs. Alvin McDonald of Sharps burg arrived Wednesday morning to attend the wedding of her niece, Miss Mary Elliott. Prof. Dunbar of The Rock High School is spending this week in Phil adelphia with his wife. BRING US YOUR BUGGY RE PAIRING, ALSO AUTOMOBILE REPAINTING AND RETRIMMING. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY.— SUMMERS BUGGY COMPANY. Mr. B. W. Middlebrooks left Tues day for Washington, New York and other points in that part of the coun try on an important business trip for ten days or two weeks. Mrs. J. W. Reeves spent the week end in Macon attending the revival service at the Vineville church, con ducted by Dr. John Roach Straton, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, New York City. Mr. Emory Coppedge of Fort Val ley was in the city Wednesday. Mrs. R. D. McDowell of Atlanta is at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. Whittle, recuperating from a recent illness. PRETTY BIRTHDAY DINNER Mrs. G. P. Wheeless entertained at a lovely birthday dinner on Sat urday evening, honoring her daugh ter, Miss Wynelle Wheeless. The rooms were lovely with red roses, potted plants and other bright spring flowers, all suggestive of St. Valentine. The beautifully appointed dining table had as its central decoration a basket of red roses surrounded by tiny red hearts. The place cards were dainty little valentines. Un shaded red tapers were placed at in tervals casting a soft glow over the table. A delicous six course dinner was served. Those enjoying Mrs. Wheeless hospitality were: Misses Bertie Eley, Margaret McMullen, Annie Kate Dunn, Ray and Kate McDaniel of Thomaston, Julia Stewart Henslee, Louise Hale, Henrietta Matthews, Miriam Willis, Rollie Ogletree, Em ma Martin and Wynelle Wheeless. ■ CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church will hold its regular meeting Sunday evening at six o’clock. Cadet Leon Mason, leader for Sun day night. All members are urged to be pres ent. BILLIE KINNEY. Secty. . o A mixture of green and dry wood is more economical to burn than dry wood alone, and produces a more even heat. DELIGHTFUL LUNCHEON Avery delightful luncheon was had at Hotel Bamesville last Satur day when Mr. J. A. Cason, assistant treasurer of the Carter-Collier Com pany, invited several citizens of the city to meet visitors from Boston, who were here in connection with business relating to the Carter-Col lier Company, the party being also on their way for a stay of several weeks at Miami, Fla. Those at the luncheon beside Mr. Cason, were Hon. William H. Carter, president of the Carter Company of Boston, who, by the way, was for several years a member of congress from Massachusetts, Mr. Horace A. Carter, president of the Carter-Col lier Cos., Mr. W. P. Drumheller, gen eral superintendent of the company’s plants, Dr. W. O. Faxon, Mr. James Meade, all of Boston, Mr. Charles E. Lee, associated in the management of the Carter-Collier Cos., Messrs. W. B. Smith, D. L. Anderson, C. H. El dridge, T. 0. Galloway, J. E. Bush and B. H. Hardy. Mr. Cason was toast master and talks were made by Messrs. William H. Carter, Horace A. Carter, Mr. Drumheller and B. H. Hardy, the lat ter of whom expressed the apprecia tion of the Bamesville citizens for the opportunity and privilege of meeting the visitors and pledging to them in the operation of the Barnes ville plant the cordial interest and every possible co-operation on the part of the citizens of Barnes-- ville and Lamar county. Mr. Drumheller was a citizen of Bamesville about thirty years ago and spoke in kindly terms of the late Jackson G. Smith, who spoke words of encouragement to Mr. Drumhel ler, which helped to shape his future life. The luncheon was a most pleasant affair in every particular and will doubtless prove of mutual benefit to the Carter-Collier Company and the city and county. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY PROGRAM The Johnstonville Woman’s club will celebrate George Washington’s birthday at the school house at 2:30 o’clock, Friday afternoon, February 20th. A short program rendered by the school will be followed by a talk from Mrs. J. T. Blalock of Barnes ville. This, in turn will be followed by an address from Rev. M. A. Franklin of the First Methodist church, Barnesville. Miss Elizabeth Eley, Mrs. C. J. Lester and Mrs. Stafford will render the musical program. Two prizes have been offered by the club to the boy. and girl who will write the best essay on the ad dress of the afternoon. A social hour will follow the pro gram, in which refreshments will be served to all. A welcome is extended to every one. —Press Reporter. CIRCLE TWO HOLDS SPLENDID MEETING Circle Two of the Woman’s Mis sionary Society of the Methodist church held an unusually large and enthusiastic meeting Monday after noon at the home of Mrs. A. H. English. Mrs. Tom Maxwell and Mrs. English were joint hostesses. The meeting was full of interest from beginning to end. The pro- gram was splendjd, the devotional led by Mrs. Browder being especially helpful and inspiring. Thirty-seven members and visitors were present. The names of ten new members were added Ito the circle roll. At the close of the busi ness session delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses and a delightful social hour was enjoyed. . „ —-■- ...... Many automobile shows in Europe are held in October and November each year. — ... -o Four quarts of American peanuts, taken to China 35 years ago by a missionary, are the ancestors of the Chinese peanut crop, which now ex ceeds American production. American military experts base their army mobilization plans upon a formula that would place 2,000,000 fighting men in the field within nine months. Dr. Louis Seaman, of New York, 73 years old, who is credited with having been the first American vol unteer in the world war, was also the first volunteer to register at the American embassy in Paris in con nection with the observance of De fense Day, and he expressed the de sire to be the first volunteer in the next war. U. D. C. OBSERVES “GEORGIA DAY” The Willie Hunt Smith chapter of the U. D. C. held their regular monthly meeting at the club house Wednesday afternoon, February 11, Mrs. J. F. Wooten presiding. The club room was attractively decorated in bright-hued daffodils, narcissi and Jasmine. Georgia Day program was observed. Mrs. J. M. Rogers gave an excep tionally comprehensive and instruc tive talk on the early history of Geor gia and why observe Georgia day. Mrs. T. S. Murphey read a life sketch of Alexander Hamilton Steph ens. which was a splendid article. Beautiful and appropriate music by our own Georgia composers was rendered by Mesdames H. E. Arm strong, Arthur Jackson and Miss Sarah Smith. Mrs. Tarver Woodall made a most gratifying report on the sale of flags to the business houses. These large American flags are to be used on National holidays and other import ant occasions. Part of the proceeds went to the chapter. It is hoped that others will purchase and use the flags, thereby creating a more pa triotic spirit for our country. Mrs. L. C. Tyus reported a very enjoyable visit to the last meeting of the Children of the Confederacy. She erpressed delight at the progress in membership and interest in his torical study among the children. Mrs. J. M. Rogers is making a most capable leader. A delightful social hour followed, during which delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses: Mrs. J. M. Anderson, Mrs. W. T. Bate, Mrs. J. F. Wooten, Mrs. Emma Bar rett, Mrs. Mattie Briley, Mrs. Julius Cason. DEATH OF BRIGHT YOUNG MAN AT GEORGIA TECH Mr. C. E. Sewell, graduate of Gor don in the class of 1924, died at Georgia Tech in Atlanta Monday night, where he was a student, his body being carried to Yatesville, the home of his parents, Tuesday after noon for burial. His death causes deep sadness among the students and citizens of Bamesville, where he had many warm friends He died of pleuro-pneumonia and his death is an unusually sad one, much sympathy being expressed for the members of his family. The student body of Gordon sent a beautiful floral offering to the fami ly as an evidence of their love and respect. RURAL CARRIERS Asa result of a recent examina tion for city carriers at the Barnes ville post office Mr. Alton J. Moye and Mr. Homer A. Sappington were placed on the eligible list and in all probability will soon be given their appointments. They made fine marks, showing their qualifications for the positions for which they were applicants. They have been substi tutes and have experience which will be helpful in the further discharge of duties of these positions. m • ••• ■ The world’s largest nugget of gold, discovered in Australia in 1872, weighed 630 pounds, and was worth approximately $60,000. A farm consisting of 472 acres and a number of buildings at Eatou Rapids, Mich., has been presented to the Veterans of Foreign wars. The i property is valued at SIOO,OOO and i the gift is to establish a home for members of the V. F. W. and their dependents. Asked at a Rotary club meeting in Glasgow recently as to when he intended to retire, Sir Harry Lauder said he would do so “when the au diences cease to come into the thea ter, and I hope that will be a long time off.” o Great Britain is spending in the four years beginning with 1921 more than $11,000,000 in land drainage, forestry and similar schemes to pro vide work for its unemployed. - o Although Turkey has been at war 12 years and has lost much terri tory in that time, her debt is not ex tremely large as compared with that of other Near East countries. A school has been opened in Lon don, England, for the purpose of teaching men to dress well. It is conducted by three men who were formerly of high station in life, but who have met with reverses. Marriages in this country this year will number 1,200,000, say estimate ors. Pure Drugs The greater ef ficiency of Pure Drugs makes it worth while to come to this store where on ly the purest of Drugs are used. Bamesville Drug Cos. J. E. BUSH, Manager Bamesville, Georgia FOR THE BEST GUANO SEE P. W. Ethridge, Milner, Ga. Large Stock of I. A. C. BRANDS carried this season. Polite and Courteous Treatment at all times. Get my prices before buying. P. W. ETHRIDGE MILNER, GA. JUNIOR 3 ARTS MEETING The Junior Three Arts club met Tuesday, February 17, at the club house. Misses Helen Giles, “Spec” Godwin, Julia Stewart Henslee and Mildred Grubbs were joint hostesses. After a very interesting study of the Opera, "Faust,” given by Mrs. McMillan, and readings by Misses Mildred McCarty and Annie Kate Dunn, the social hour followed. Portugese East Africa plans to spend $20,000,000 in the next five years on railway extensions made necessary-by the rapid growth of cot ton cultivation there. o A model for the heavens made re cently for the University of Munich contains lights so arranged that the miniature sun, moon and stars move exactly as the celestial bodies do relatively to the earth. UNIONVILLE NEWS Prof. T. J. Gardner, our most ef ficient school superintendent, was a welcomed visitor in our community Thursday. Rev. Morris filled his regular ap pointments at Rocky Springs and Providence Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Sims and Messrs. C. W. and T. H. Harper were in Bamesville Wednesday. Judge'J. M. Godard is slowly but steadily improving after a severe at tack of “flu” and pneumonia. We are sorry to lose Mr. G. W. Darden from our fair city. Mr. Dar den recently moved to Boxankle and is in the mercantile business with his brother, Mr. M. L. Darden. The Valentine party given by Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Mullins Saturday night was a great success and en joyed by a large number of both young and older people. Mr. Tom Godard spent Friday here with relatives. We are glad to know that Mr. W. H. Phinazee is better after being on the sick list for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Dumas and daughter, Mary, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Darden and fam ily. Mr. Gus Smith was in our com munity Saturday. Mr. A. L. Beckham was here Mon day with friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Darden and fam ily of Milner spent Sunday afternoon here with relatives. The rain Monday again stopped the farmers from getting in full swing with their work. Although most of them have already planted their pepper beds in order to have early plants, a large acreage will be set to pepper here this year. Mr. T. H. White and family, our neighbors of the High Falls com munity are moving to Orchard Hill. We are sorry to give them up, but wish them much success at their new home. Miss Jewell Darden was the guest of Miss Mary Dumas Saturday night. "BACHELOR.”