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VOL. XXXVI NEXT ASSOCIATION ~ GOESJO ORIANA THOS. B. CONNER NAMED MOD ERATOR OF DANIELL ASSOCIA TION FINE REPORTS MADE AT LYONS MEETING. Spledid reports from every branch of church work marked the thirty third annual session of the Daniell Baptist Association at Lyons last Wednesday and Thursday. Oriana church gave the association an invitation for the 1923 meeting and this place was selected for next year’s meet. Thos. B. Conner of Mt. Vernon was named moderator, L. H. Darby of Vidalia being re-elected clerk over his protest. The new executive com mittee consists of Rev. A. D. Woodle, Lyons, chairman; Dr. J. C. Brew tpn, Mt. Vernon; Dr. J. W. Palmer, Ailey; Dr. D. C. Colson, Glenwood; Rev. J. T. B. Anderson, Dr. L. H. Darby and J. C. Price, Vidalia. The association voted to esnd an other carload of provisions to the Or phans Home, and H. Tate Newton of Lyons was named chairman of the committee having this in charge. Among the distinguished Baptists in attendance on the association were J. Fred Eden, field worker, Dr. J. F. Purser of Atlanta, president or ine Home Mission Board, Louie Newton, editor of the Christian Index, and Dr. J. R. Morgan of the North Georgia Association at Washington. Monday at Mt. Vernon a joint meet ing of the new execxutive committee of the executive board of the W. B. M. U. was held, plans for the new year’s work being discussed and the same agreed upon. FIRST FOOTBALL GAME AT THE BREWTON-PARKER Brewton-Parker had its first football game on the season Tuesday afternoon 'when the local team under Coach Lord met Eastman. The score stood twelve to nothing, but considering the circumstances in volved, it is said that the local team played well, with a bright prospect of raising tMe score in future games. HEMSTITCHING. Hemstitching and Picoting. All the thread furnished. 8 and 10c yard. MRS. R: M. STANLEY, At Vidalia Hardware Co. Store, ts. Vidalia, Ga. «■ J*- l 11 . 1 fS. _IL r—— - ■ - »»»»» ■»»♦❖** ■M-'H'*^«*^***^**»^*** , H-**»»*M-»**»****^*»^l-****»*»•»*»❖****»*** ++4»l*+++*+++HH>++*++++*+****+* 5* *++ M +** *** THE CITIZENS BAINK OF VIDALIA VIDALIA, GEORGIA For more than thirty years there has been operated in Georgia a system of country banks, now The capital, surplus and undivided profits of the bankers 1 rust Co. is ovt r $7<X),000.00 and will known as “The Bankers Trust Co. System.” be increased from tim? to time as the occasion warrants. During that time those banks have made a record which is unsurpassed in any country and in The chief executive officers of the Bankers I rust Co. are among the best citizens and business &ny . men of Atlanta,. That record is well expressed in the slogan: The long and successful experience in country banking in Georgia possessed by the men at the . __ bead of this institution is a guarantee that this bank will be conducted oa a high plane, and that its. ‘3O years in 200 towns without a failure. . • patrons will be given the very best of banking service. “100 per cent safety and 100 per cent service.” - ... , , , . , . +l ,: B mr-miinitv v Its policy is to aid and promote the sound business and agricultural interests oi this community And well may any bank be proud to place upon its stationery, “Affiliated with the Bankers anfl to extcnc i accommodations to those who as depositors of this bank are entitled to them on their 'I rust Co. System of Country Banks. financial condition and collateral. v • During the period of its existence, this system has at all times kept weTl abreast of the times, It will be liberal when it should be liberal; it will be conservative at all times, and has been among the first to adopt improvements, better methods and additional safeguards. . And it will always be courteous, friendly, accommodating and safe. Progress is change, and this system has been progressive, and has read the signs of the times. . , As a regular depositing customer of this bank, you will enjoy valuable advantages, as well as 1W Under such management, more economical operation is possible, and more expert direction and BE ■ ■■* ITUMBtM management given. Consequently better service can be given patrons. per cent SAFETY. lii H! U<i :.i I. fit- .eTfvfa The Only Bank Os Toombs County That Insures Deposits. THE CITIZENS BANK W. T. McARTHUR, Sr., President. J- F. DARBY, Vice President T. G. SELMAN, Cashier. H. H. POWELL, Asst. Cashier. Bankers Trust Co., Atlanta, Ga. Financial Agents. \ * - ■ ............ ............i...-..- ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦>♦♦>♦>> ’ 4 iiimtUunttm, Monitor. PRESBYTERIAN MEETING CLOSED AT MT. VERNON The week’s meeting at the Mt. Ver non Presbyterian church, conducted by Superintendent of Missions, Rev. F. Rauschenberg, closed Sunday evening. Services were held twice daily, in the morning and evening, but on ac count of the inclement weather du ring the first of the week, were not well attended. Mr. Rauschenberg preached with vigor and with the spirit, and it is to be regretted that small congrega tions heard him. Sunday morning here was held a conference of the officers of the Mt. | Vernon and Hack Branch churches] to discuss plans for securing a pastor for the group of churches composed of Mt. Vernon, McGregor and Hack Branch. The group will probably be supplied at an early date. SEABOARD TO HOLD TRAIN FROM SAVANNAH SATURDAY On account of the football game at Savannah next Saturday, the 28th, be tween the Dublin Hi and Savannah Hi teams, the Seaboard Railway an nounces that train No. 13, due to leave at 4:15 Saturday afternoon, will be held until 6:00 p. m. For the convenience o c the people from Dublin who wjll attend the game, the M. D. & S. train due to leave Vidalia at 7:40 p. m. will be held at Vidalia to protect connection with the Seaboard train from Savannah. Both roads are offering special ex cursion rates to Savannah and return on account of the Savannah Tri-State Exposition. REVIVAL SERVICES AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Next Sabbath, the sth Sabbath, of this month, there will be preaching at the Vidalia Presbyterian church morn ing and evening. The first Sabbath in November our / meeting will begin. Rev. F. Rauschenburg, our Presby terial evangelist, will be with us. Now I hope every member of the church and friends will bear these announce ments in mind and attend them and be busy in prayer and work for them. If you wish to know what else you may do for the meeting, inquire, and let us all feel a personal responsibili ty for these services. B. R. ANDERSON, Pastor. AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE. For sale, practically new Big Four Chevrolet, run only 3500 miles. Will sell or exchange for farming land in Vidalia territory and pay dierence. Address Box 274, Vidalia, Gd. sis ltx MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1922. Saturday Marked Close Os Very Successful Fair EXHIBITS AT TOOMBS COUNTY FAIR BETTER THAN HAD BEEN EXPECTED AND PROVES SUC CESS FINANCIALLY. The Toombs County Fair, Saturday night, closen a most successful week. Tli* attendance was fine all the way J througn. i The directors express themselves as being very much pleased with the out come of the fair this year. Fair Prizes Being Paid It is expected that by the end of the week all premium checks will be mail ed out to the winners. The Fair As A Matter Os Record Due to the efforts of many from all parts of Toombs County, the fair was an unsual success. The exhibits were goon', the display of all edhibits was v,ery attractive. All the way through it has been a most suhcessful, en couraging fair. Every exhibit was given absolutely impartial treatment and all exhibitors left 1 with a deter uination to do better next year. The boys did well in the corn, pig and barrow clubs this year. In some cases, as often happens, the parents would not permit them to bring in exhibits. These who were so unfort unate are to be sympathized with as they were prevented from finishing their years work and disheartened in their efforts But the spirit of friendly rivalry that existed among the boys, as was shown especially during the judging contest, has spurred them on to plan greater efforts next year. The fair association has furnished' the following list of prize winners: Live Stock Pepnrt m ent Dairy Bull— W. P. C. Smith, first prize; Mr. Lu cas, Second prize. Dairy Cow— , W. P. C. Smith, firs t and second prizes. Dairy Calf— G. A. Thompson, first and second prizes. Mule Colt— J. A. Poole, first prize; W. J. Brad ley, second prize. Senior Year Boar— W. P. C. Smith, first prize. Senior Year Sow — H. A. Harnage, first prize. Junior Year Boar— W. A. McNatt, Jr., first prize; W. A. /McNatt, Sr., second prize. Junior Year Boar— AV. A. McNatt, Sr., first prize. Senior Boar Pig— G. A. Thompson, first and' second prizes. Best Sow and Litter— W. P. C. Smith, first. Senier Sow Pig— \V. P. C. Smith, first prize, i Jnior Sow Pig— R. E. Gray, first and second prizes. Grand Champion Sow— W. P. C. Smith. Grand Champion Boar— W. P. C. Smith. Judging Contest For Club Members Those competing: Katharine Phil lips, Vidalia; George Merriman, John son Corner School; Ernest Taylor, Lyons School; Clark Jesup, Marvin School; Bill Deistel, Marvin School; Jno. Lee King, Vidalia School; Jno. T Cliftcn, itfiion School; 100 Polk, Center School; Herman Find'ey, Blue Ridge School; Edgar Galbreath, Gal breath School; Eddie AVhitfield, Gal breath School; Leroy Morris, Rock Springs School; Carl Mixon, Center School; Hires Dixon, North Thompson School. Winners Bill Deistel, Elza Rt. 1 first prize; Herman Findley, Lyons Rt. 1, second prize; Ernest Taylor, Lyons Rt. 3 third prize. Pig Club Prizes Senior Boar Pig— George Merriman, first prize; Car roll Jones, second. Senior Sow Pig— -1 Katharine Phillips, first prize. Juior Boar Pig- Hires Dixon, first prize; Sherman Wilson, second'; Bill Deistel, third. Jnior Sow Pig— Katharine Phillips, first prize; F. L. Phillips, second; Jno. T. Clifton, Herman Wilson and Leroy Morris, third. Best Barrow, under 300 lbs.— Ster Kight, first prize; Tomie Kight, second prize. Grand Champion— Scholarship to Agriculture College, Athens, offered by the First National Bank of Vidalia ,was awarded! to Katharine Phillips on her senior sow pig. (Continued on last page) MEDICAL SOCIETY TO BE ENTERTAINED BY B- P. I.' The Leon Moyc Medical Society will have its regular monthly meeting Thursday night at the Brc-vton-Par ker Institute. Supper will be served at 8 o’clock and the members cf the faculty and the students have arrang ed an interesting program of songs and recitations for the entertainment of'the visitors. Dr. J. W .Palmer of Ahey is in charge of the program and is expect ing a full attendance. MT. VERNON TO HAVE NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP Mt. Vernn is soon to be supplied with another blacksmith and wheel wright shop. Mr. D. A. Mcßae is saving a modern shop building erected on his lot north of the cotton ware house. Contractor 11. J. Wright is this week finishing the new building and it will be occupied shortly. LEAGUE CONFERENCE TO BE IN VIDALIA NEXT WEEK The annual Epworth League confer ence for the Mcßae District will he held at the Vidalia Methodist church Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 4th and sth. A number of delegates will be in attendance and the Vidalia Kpworth League is planning an interesting pro gram for the meeting. SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE METHODIST CHURCH END The special services at the Metho dist church, which have been in pro gress for the past two weeks, came to an end Sunday night. Rev. J. E. Samplcy, the pastor, conducted the services the first week, the second week having the assistance of Rev. J. M. Outler, presiding elder of the Mcßae district, and Wednesday night Bishop Ainsworth being present and preaching a great sermon. The church was greatly revived as a result of the services, there being a •> number of happy conversions and the spiritual life of the church being great ly quickened. HEMSTITCHING. Hemstitching and picoting, all thread furnished, 8c and 10c per yard. MRS. L. C. GLISSON, At D. C. Harris' Store ts Vidalia, Ga. Mr. John Waters of Graymont was the guest Sunday of his sister, Mrs. W. T. Jenkins. PROGRAM VF P.-T. A. nr MEETING TO BE HELD IN VIDALIA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH DELEGATES FROM OVER THE TWELFTH DISTRICT WILL ATTEND. A large number of delegates from the different Parent-Teacher Associ ations in the twelfth congressional dis trict \vil 1 come to Vidalja Friday for the annual district meeting. Mrs. J. \V. Poe of Vidalia is vice -president of the district association, and the follow ing program has been prepared for the meeting: Morning Session. Invocation —Rev. 15. R. Anderson. Piano: Sonata Pathctique—Miss Pe terson. Welcome to visitors from the City of Vidalia —Mayor 15. P. Jackson. Welcome from local P. T. A.— Mrs. T. R. Lee. Welcome from Kiwanis Club—Col. D. C. Pattillo. Welcome from Woman’s Club —Mrs. L. 15. Godbee. Song: “America.” Response to welcomes—Mrs. •. W. Wilcox, Hawkinsville. | Address to Twelfth District P. T. A.—Mrs. Bruce Carr Jones, Presi dent of the association. Minutes of last meeting. Public Health Education —Dr. Dor othy Roche, of the State Board of Health, Atlanta. Reports. Luncheon, at 1 o’clock. Afternoon Session. Music —Glee Club. Demonstration —Girl Scouts. • Home Economics—Miss Julia Rob ertson, of the State Noimal, Valdosta. Music—Glee Cub. Child Psychology—Miss Lois Rog ers, Wesleyan College, Macon. Reports of committees. Discussions. Adjournment. GUESS COMPANY TO ERECT BOTTLING PLANT IN VIDALIA The Guess Company, of which R. J. Anderson js principal stockholder and which controls the soft-jdrink, Guess, originated by Mr. Anderson, is erect ing a building back of the Colonial Hotel and as soon as the building js c mulcted they expect to install a modern bottling plant and will put thij drink on the market in this section. NO. 24