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THE COVINGTON NEWS
pLUME 25, NUMBER 25.
bootleg liquor
Hv A. B. Macdonald.
(From Ladies’ Home Journal)
LmTOR’S NOTE. of Newspapers the death of
End ton told recently dosin a
wh '** 1 mother had been f\ u
what she thought was pure whis
■ h showed that it was not
\ n analysis ail poisonous liquor re¬
■ .. , lt but a
am,! from denatured alcohol and
f Pottles bearing old distillery. counterfeit One la- of
p a famous editorially:
[.‘se newspapers said
Tucked away in secret places m mil
‘ in this country is a bot
l of homes whisky,” with la
, nv0 of "red old
th at appear to be genuine; and
muons of sick children and of sick
‘ taking it as medi¬
an d women are
is it pure, or is it like the stuff
hat' ae child, poison, each
L killed this a
e 'of which pushes its victim one
ten nearer to the grave?
N t \ Vl s had enough to have open sa
ons with real whisky, to tempt the
'bands fathers and sons of this
un try Has prohibition simply substi
' poisonous compounds for the
nuine whisky of other days?
Last January, on the third anntver
ry 0 f the beginning of national pro
bition the newspapers of Chicago as
rted that twenty-eight persons had
l e d in that city in sixteen days from
"inking poisonous booze, that a hun
-ed and thirty-five had died from that
use in the preceding three months,
'id among them were several children
hose mothers had innocently given
' whisky as medicine
m poisonous ailments.
r colds and other
On the last day of January the news
pers of Philadelphia published a
atement by the coroner of that city
bat in the first twenty-nine days of
C e new year three hundred and seven
Arsons had died from drinking moon
ine liquor; one hundred had died
,om acute alcoholism and two hundred
-•a seven from diseases caused by ex
I'ssive drinking, a total of six hundred
nd fourteen deaths from drinking.
In the face of these reports, and
any of the same kind from other
laoes, it becomes a matter of great
iblie concern to know to what extent
furious and poisonous liquors are be
g made, sold and drunk under pro¬
bation. To try to find that out The
ladies’ ies Home Journal engaged the ser¬
of A. B. Macdonald, a newspaper
qtorter, of whom the late William R.
elson, publisher of The Kansas City
ar, said: “Macdonald is the best re¬
nter I have ever known;” and it said
him:
“Go into a number of representative
wns and cities. East, West, North
nd South; see if it is difficult or easy
buy booze in high places and in low.
you are able to buy it hai’e it ana
’zed and learn whether it is what it
urports to be; if it is not, if it is
oison, find out what harm those poi¬
sons would do to those who drink
hem.”
Ullowing is Mr. Macdonald’s account
f what he found:
I reached Washington early one Sat
l'day morning and went to one of the
iggest and best hotels there, a hotel
Inown throughout this country as a
avored gathering place for senators,
ongressmen and men high in the po
ties of the nation. In my room I laid
ut some clothing that needed pressing
nd rang for the valet. He was a man
f middle age, short, stout and talka
ive. As he stood, with the clothing over
js arm, I said: "I would like to get a
ottle of good whisky.”
He looked at me sharply, fiddling
ith the stubby pencil in his fingers,
nd sparred back with: “I don’t know
bout that. Where are you from?”
"Kansas City; just got here this
,'iorning."
He turned up one of the buttons of
ne garments hanging over his left
rm - The name of a tailor in Kansas
jty was imprinted on its under side,
e saw it and seemed satisfied. It was
Udence that i was telling the truth.
Hfow r.urh will it be?” T asked, tak
?? 0 Sixteen ® ome bills dollars H orn my pocket.
wered. a quart,” he an
,
? gave him sixteen dollars. In fifteen
dilutes be returned with a woman’s
1 n " n s kirt on his arm. He closed the
001 an( took from beneath the skirt
'
f !iiart bottle of whisky. He reminded
a magician I had seen take a
.' ld lr °m inside a man’s coat. H»
"Wed to the green “Bottled in Bond”
‘b and the word “EXPORT” in red
Prs over the cork, and said;
tem V s bottled at thp distillery in
uol ' v a| id shipped over to the
° r Rome P'ace, and then
nft 1 !’ s :IPk the in kind a kain. the It’s the pure
o, , blR . bu senators and
T , es drink here.”
bim they drank much of it
u '^ He
ack ,nur threw his head
*Hni ' n ‘'Hick laugh and answered:
1 Sorry, jf they j eave me a i one f or
.
ants " nRer 1 won’t press no more
b V VPnt out he advised me: “If
P any more while you’re
I rg R be, here h-t i stav
Lvo® me know.”
In ' ’ h, “ flrst whisky I had bought
f ' ars ^he chemist who after
ard \ V7Pf! - U
, ‘apbaro,oi renm-tcd that it was
bl,t U had a high
W th ,H? Wl " as npw oib whiskv. whiPh "’ and a * not, evi
s the
Sonet ’■ q, boring guaranteed. “Bottled in
j of 1915.”
IVptvb'/i'll f aip ' atpr The that the valet had
thele.i ,.p - regular priee for
'ashingtnn'' in,? ed twp ' n lve Bond dollars ” whisky quart, in
nfl for abp,pd a
o the trade t white whisky, known
, loa¬ as “corn, the price was
save bought U d0,,arS 3 quart T rou,d
-
rbiskv at those prices enough
T load a freight car.
rpp alled that old
Whf'r (]o».p an nrinter friend
m w as at work in the Oov
H nt Printin y Office. T there
fo went
tigs T 'Itor the usual propt.
Jin Bid . do you still take a
‘‘Sure 3 whnp9 ”
Hot laces" J,'" ..J’ 1 rnn ,S "' ered Kp I 't here He in a dozen
me - agreed to
street appearL. . i," °° f k "’ to Pn t together down
a sa,oon - It had
alor.n " p ot * an old-time,
,■he with .. ... a cigar prewar
d ( !/, L counter just
dozen a lo, ? R bar down one side.
p and boys were lounging
(Continued on page 3)
I PRESBYTERIANS MEXICAN PRESENT PAGEANT
An affair of exceptional charm and
interest was presented at the Presbyte¬
rian church Monday evening.
The auditorium was decorated with
Dorothy Perkins roses.
Miss Carrie Black led the devotional.
The introductory remarks of Rev. S. M.
Hay were appropriate to the occasion.
Mrs. L. W. Jarman took a leading
part in the Mexican pageant, which was
under the direction of Mrs. Jarman
and Mrs. J. S. Gardner.
The spirit of the production was to
create an interest in the education of
Mexican girls in Texas. The cast of
characters was composed of Mrs. L. W.
Jarman, Misses Margaret Jarman,
Louise Fowler, Florence McDonald,
Lelia Johnson, Annie Laurie Turner,
Mary Trippe, Isabel and Elizabeth Can¬
non.
James Gardner made the concluding
plea for the work. It was shown that
provision is being made for the Mexi¬
can boys but the girls are neglected.
The play was inspirational and infor¬
mative.
Mrs. James C. Anderson, Messrs. L.
W. Jarman and Walter Stephenson
furnished the music.
Mrts. R. C. Guinn presided over the
social features. The decorations were
in the Mexican colors red, white and
green.
The flags, festoons and draperies
were sent direct from San Antonio for
the occasion.
Red. white and green also featured
the floral motif.
The menu was a reproduction of
that served in the Mexican cafe and
consisted of the following:
Chile Con Queso,
Chicken and Rice, Mexican style.
XXX Pearl an Tap.
The cards bore a Mexican flag and
the words “La Casa Del Rio Menu” in
bright crimson letters.
Every detail was enjoyed and the
committee congratulated upon the suc¬
cess of the occasion.
LETTERS AWARDED
ATHLETES DURING
COMMENCEMENT
Among the awards made during the
recent commencement were the letters
for the excellent team work accom¬
plished during the term.
Charles Elliott and Robert Fowler
were given letters for their work on
the track.
This was the first time Covington
High had entered a track meet in
years. These young men were trained
by Prof. Stokes 'of Emory Academy,
Oxford. They trained hard and brought
their time in running and their length
in jumping almost to record time.
The mleet to be held in Hartwell was
rained out and other odds were against
the contest. So the boys returned with¬
out a “show down.” Prof. Mell Knox
considered it nothing but fair that they
should have some recognition, and
awarded letters for persistent training.
These are not empty honors, hut in¬
centives to greater effort next year.
Covington High won seven out of
eleven games in baseball during the
season.
Awards were made to: Jack Lee, Her¬
man Loyd, Houston Rowe, Eugene
Norman, Plint Hunt. Rayford Penning¬
ton, Sam Smith, Seals Belcher, Frank
Dillard, Ed Baxter, Render Braswell,
Charles Elliott.
RULES FOR PREVEN¬
TING MALARIA
1. Remove all cans, bottles, buckets,
and barrels which a>'e likely to collect
water.
2. Drain or fill every pond or pool of
stagnant water; oil places which cannot
be drained.
3. Screen the house, especially the
bed rooms, and keep the screen doors
closed. Galvanized non screens of 18
strands to the inch should be used.
4. Keep mosquitoes away from per¬
sons having chHls -ml fever, or they
will carry the disease to others.
5. Begin early in the spring and con¬
tinue the preventive measures during
the mosquito season.—The Progressive
Farmer.
WOMAN’S CLUB QUILTING
FOR ORPHANS
The Hays District Woman’s club hud
a quilting at the club room in Starrs
ville last Wednesday. The ladies met at
ten o’clock and during the day two
quilts were finished, which will be sent
to the orphans.
At noon a bountiful picnic lunch
was spread on the lawn.
Miss Norman was present and in the
morning demonstrated English pea
canning. In the afternoon she gave a
demonstration of the making of hot
rolls and basket weaving, which was
quite interesting and instructive.
At four o’clock the club was called
to order by the president, Mrs. Epps,
and the regular business attended to,
after which they adjourned.
MRS. W. H. C„ Reporter.
132 NEGROES WERE
PUT OFF THE TRAIN
Labor Agent Failed to Appear and Pay
Fares, as He Promised.
Negro laborers to the number of 132
were put off a Central of Georgia train
at Leesburg a few nights ago and walk¬
ed back eleven miles to Albany, where
they had boarded the train in the be¬
lief that they were going to Steuben¬
ville. O. The negroes said they had
been recruited by a labor agent, who
had promised to meet the train at Lees¬
burg with their tickets. When the labor
agent failed to show up at Leesburg,
the conductor put the negroes off.
The failure of the labor agent to put
in an appearance is believed to have
been due to an intertse agitation against
the recruiting of negro labor in this
section. It is believed the publicity giv¬
en to this movement frightened off the
labor agent. Figures given out by rail¬
road officials indicate that negroes have
been leaving Albany at the rate of 3u0
a month for the last four months.—
Dawson News.
A LITTLE “PROME”
The doctors examined her heart
As she was lying in bed.
She had danced for 52 hours;
They should have examined her head.
For Newton County and Her People.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1923.
BEN R. PADGETT OPTIMISTIC
OVER BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Atlanta, Ga., May 31.—There can be
no doubt of the optimistic feeling
throughout the south, and tiure can he
no doubt that there is good reason for
it, according to Atlanta business men.
“We have safely passed through one
of the most severe periods of depres¬
sion the country has known and we are
the stronger on account of it, for it
has given the people confidence and a
realization of what they can do if they
must,” said Ben R. Padgett, general
manager of the L. W. Rogers Realty
and Trust Company of Atlanta, whose
concern has undertaken a farm devel¬
opment project for Georgia that is na
tifihal in its scope.
“And in spite of the fact that the boll
weevil is still destroying millions of
dollars worth of our important crop
annually,” continued Mr. Padgett, “the
determined and intelligent manner in
which the farmers and ther friends
have set about to combat the pest gives
assurance to all that the battle will
finally end well. The increased diversi
ficaion of farm crops in Georgia and
the lessening of our absolute depend¬
ence upon the cotton crop, along with
the fine condition of our industrial
plants is cause for much optimism and
gratefulness in the agricultural sec¬
tions especially.
“Never before have prospects been
so bright for Georgia and the rest of
the South. Agriculture and manufac¬
turing, the two industries upon which
we depend for our material prosperity,
are both in good conditon. The good
price of cotton has put our farmers in
much better condition than they ex¬
pected to he at this time, and all other
lines of business are showing unusual
activity.
“The outlook is indeed bright, and
there is good reason for optimism. And
one of the main reason for the opti¬
mistic feeling is that we feel more sure
of ourselves. During the past few years
we have been taught a lesson that bet¬
ter fits us to cope with prosperity. It
will not overbalance and run us wild
this time, but we will travel with it
more evenly and keep it under con¬
trol.”
Mr. Padgett says the farm develop¬
ment plans of his concern for Wilkes
county and other sections of the state,
looking toward the bringing of many
settlers to Georgia, are progressing
rapidly and, in time, it is believed, big
results will be attained. Eastern con¬
nections of the firm are always sound¬
ing the slogan, “It’s Great to be a
Georgian,”
-mow S CLOSE AT
COVINGTON MILLS
A very successful term at Covington
Mills school closed Tuesday evening
with exercises in which a number of
children took part. Music, dialect and
readings featured the miscellaneous
program. The primaries adding much
to the interest of the occasion.
Misses Grace Wilson, Natalie Turner,
Annie Pauline Anderson, Martha Perry
and Islah Mai Hopkins have given their
best efforts to the work and are to be
congratulated upon their success.
LIGHTNING KILLS HORSE
Mr. P. E. Middlebrooks, who lives
about three miles from Covington, on
Route Three, had the misfortune to
lose a good horse on Monday afternoon.
The horse was one of a team being
used to haul lumber, and as the light¬
ning was very severe and the rain
heavy, the boy driver left the team in
front of a house and ran in. He had
hardly entered when a bolt struck a
large tree in the yard, driver killing the
horse and shocking the and a
woman in the house. The other horse
hf the team was at first thought to lie
dead, hut recovered from the stroke.
REV. CHRISTIAN PASTOR
OF EATONTON CHURCH
Rev. T. J. Christian will fill the pul¬
pit of the First Methodist church at Ea
tonton the remainder of the conference
year. The former incumbent has accept¬
ed an appointment in Macon.
Rev. and Mrs. Christian will reside
in Eatonton during his ministerial ser¬
vice. Mr. Presley Christian will remain
at the Covington home on Floyd street.
KEEP THE “SWEET HEATH”
CAREFULLY AWAY FROM THE
BABIES AND CHILDREN
In these times when the “sweet
tooth” of the boll weevil is being tempt¬
ed by candy sweet poisons, it its well
for parents to be doubly careful that
such dangerous dainties are carefully
k pt out of the sight and reach of the
babies and children. Many distressing
deaths have come from the desire of
children to taste sugar coated pills and
medicines, and the boll weevil afflioa
tion is “tragic” enough without adding
any chance, however remote, for fur¬
ther tragedy by a “slaughter of the in¬
nocents.”
SHOAL CREEK BRIDGE WASHED
AWAY MONDAY NIGHT
Pine Grove—A terrible rainstorm
here Monday siioal night completely demol¬
ished the Creek bridge and an¬
other bridge, which had just been com¬
pleted at a large expense.
Considerable damage to the crops is
also reported.
It is feared that more damage was
done below here. The roads are in bad
condition.
BOARDERS WANTED—Can aeeom
modate three young men with table
board and room. Prices reasonable.
Call 231 -j lt-e
There isn’t, never was and never will
be a deadlier enemy of man than the
housefly. Swat him quick and swat
him hard. The more killed in spring
the less millions to be pestered with in
the summer.—The Progressive Farmer.
THIS MADE US LAUGH
The following recently appeared in
a Chicago newspaper’s advertiseing
columns:
“If Wilbur Blank, who deserted his
wife and babe twenty years ago, will
I !off.” return, said babe will knock his block
MR. Wm. S. LOYD PASSES
AWAY AT NEWBORN, GA.
Mr. Wm. S. Loyd, one of the best
known citizens of Newton and Jasper
counties died at his home Monday af¬
ternoon, May 14, at 4 o’clock, after
an illness of only a few hours of apop¬
lexy.
He was apparently in good health,
started to his daily work Monday
morning and was brought back home
in a few minutes in an unconscious
condition, neVer regained conscious¬
ness and never Spoke, his life just
calmly and peacefully ebbed away.
The funeral conducted by Rev. S. H.
Dimon occurred from the Newborn
Methodist church Wednesday morning
at 10 o’clock and that part of him
which was mortal was consigned to
mother earth in Newborn cemetery,
witnessed by a large number of rela¬
tives and sorrowing and sympathizing
friends.
At the age of lfi Mr. Loyd was con¬
verted and joined the Newborn Metho¬
dist church of which he was a faithful
and consistent member for 60 years.
When his Heavenly Father saw fit to
take him to Himself in glory.
He is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Luella Elliott, and the following
children: Mrs. N. E. Blackwell, Mil
ledgeville, Ga.; Mrs. J. H. Blackwell.
Oxford, N. C.; Mrs. Otis Hammond,
Jackson, Ga.: Miss Minnie Loyd, of
Atlanta, Mr. T. E. Loyd, Macon, and
Mr. B. P. Loyd, Social Circle.
This good man lived a quiet, unas¬
suming home life and gained the confi¬
dence and love of all who knew him
and gathered about him a sufficiency
of the goods of this world to make the
closing years of his long and useful
life easy and happy so far as the cares
and anxieties of this life are concerned.
His death has caused sorrow among
a wide circle of friends and deepest
sympathy is extended the bereaved
ones.
EMORY UNIVERSITY
ACADEMY COMMENCE
MENT PROGRAM
Friday 10:00 a. m., Presentation of
Candler Trophy to honor company of
R. O T. C.
Friday 3:30 p. m., Temperance Medal
contest—Junior Class.
Friday 8:30 p. m., Champion Debate
between Few and Phi Gama Literary
Societies.
Saturday 10:00 a. m., Fresman-Soph
nmore Declamation contest.
Saturday afternoon—Recreation.
Saturday 8:30 p. m., Senior Alumni
banquet.
Sunday 11:15 a. m., Sermon—Bishop
James E. Dickey.
Sunday 3:30 p. m.. Concentration
meeting.
Sunday 8:30 p. m., Sermon—Rev. J.
Harwell House.
Monday 8:00 a. m.. Graduation Exer¬
cises—Address Dr. J. A. Sharp and de¬
livery of diplomas.
The public exercises will be held in
Young J. Allen Temple.
OFFICIAL TESTS
OF FIRE ENGINE
On last Thursday morning the new
Ameriean-Lafranee, fire engine recently
purchased by the city was given its of¬
ficial test before the representatives of
the Southeastern Underwriters, of At¬
lanta. and made a most creditable show¬
ing, running for three consecutive
hours at full pressure without a shut¬
down .
Friday afternoon at four o’clock a
public demonstration of the pumper
was given in front of the court house.
The engine at high pressure threw a
stream of water well over the court
house tower, and on a distance test was
able to put water practically to the
Flowers House from the stand at the
court house.
The new machine demonstrates its
ability to take care of any fire that is
likely to occur in Covington within a
generation. We hope that it may not
be needed soon, hut it is comforting to
know that it is here and ready for duty.
CITY CLERK OCCUPIES
NEW QUARTERS
The Council room was moved to its
new location last week on Clark street,
next to the Ramsey Furniture store.
The city has owned this property for
about 10 years, and the lower floor was
formerly used to store the fire truck.
The room has been remodeled suita¬
ble for carrying on the city work. The
council will hold its regular meetings
there as will also the city court.
In the first part of the room the fire
truck will be kept. Mr. V. E. Bouchillon,
recently appointed to have charge of
the truck, will occupy rooms on the
second floor so that in the event of fire
alarm, he will be at his duty without
delay.
Mr. and Mrs. V. Harper and daugh¬
ter will occupy the home vacated by
the W. W. Childs family.
Mrs. W. W. Ammons was called to
Atlanta Wednesday on account of the
extreme illness of her brother-in-law,
Mr. Jack Cawthorn.
Mr. John Lee Bryan, of Washington.
D. C., is visiting his mother. Mrs. Lyn¬
da Lee Bryan, at the home of Judge and
Mrs. J. S. Peek.
Miss Carrie Black left Thursday for
LaGrange, where she will teach during
the summer.
Mr. Richard Dillard arrived from
Tech Wednesday.
DOG TAX NOTICE
Dog Tax for the year 1923 are due
June the 1st. Tags are ready at the of¬
fice of the City Clerk.
C. A. SOCKWELL, Mayor.
J. B. WEAVER, Clerk.
ELM STREET IMPROVED
Great improvement has been made
In the council on Elm street between
the homes of Dr. J. R. Sams, Mrs.
Padgett and Mrs. Callie Shepherd.
The work has been supplemented
with tree and shrub planting that will
add to the attractions of that section.
MULE WANTED
I want a good mule. Would prefer to
rent same for about three months.
P. E. MIDDLEBROOKS.
Route 6 Covington, Ga.
Bring us your job printing.
SERVICES CONTINUE AT
METHODIST CHURCH
Tiie second week of the Walt Hol¬
comb (evangelistic campaign began
Sunday at First Methodist church. The
large auditorium was filled.
Mr. Holcomb is a son-in-law of the
noted evangelist, Sam P. Jones, and is
general evangelist of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. He began his
evangelistic work in Richmond, Va.,
some twenty years ago. Perhaps there
was more than ordinary interest man¬
ifested in his first appearance in Cov¬
ington, as Rev. Sam Jones did some of
his first preaching around here, and
many knew him very intimately when
he first began his work.
Small of stature, clad in a conven¬
tional business suit, with a vocabulary
that is not in the least pedantic, and a
logic that is more than convincing. Dr.
Holcomb is quite different from the
usual evangelist in many ways. His
cold logic, warmed by brilliant meta¬
phor and brightened by innumerable il¬
lustrations taken from every phase of
life, “gets home” to the hearts of his
hearers in a way that explains the
wonderful success of this man In his
lifework of soul-winning. Throughout
his sermons Dr. Holcomb interspersed
many bits of kindly humor that brought
smiles to the faces of his hearers. It is
evident from the sermons preached
that he is out after big game, and that
before he gets through with this series
of meetings he will have gotten results
in keeping with his work in other cit¬
ies of the Southland.
The evangelist took for his first text
Matthew 18: 20 “For where two or
three are gathered together in my
name, there I am in the midst of
them,” and spoke on “Getting in Touch
with the One Higher Up." He showed
that the text was appropriate for a
houseful, as well as a handful. The
prayer meeting has monopolized this
text, but it is very appropriate for the
opening of this campaign.
Dr. Holcomb then showed how every
part of the text hinged upon the Chris¬
tians being present because of their
interest in the church and their love
for the service of God. Jesus guaran¬
tees to His people His presence wher¬
ever they are gathered in His name
and His presence inspires them to talk
or pray to Him; however, the evange¬
list said that we must follow the law
of conversation, which is contained in
the expression “Agree as touching one
thing.” There are many things that we
cannot agree upon, such as the war, its
close, the League of Nations and other
nolitical issues, but Christians agree
that a revival is needed and this lies
the nearest the heart of Jesus of any¬
thing. Christ declares that it shall be
done by his Father in heaven, which
puts us in direct touch with the One
higher up. Mr. Holcomb illustrated this
truth in a very practical and graphic
way by referring to the stopping of a
famous train by the president of a big
railroad who had the last word of au¬
thority and power.
A special feature of the meeting is
the large chorus choir, organized un¬
der the leadership of Mr. Loy Ethe¬
ridge. A platform has been arranged
for the choir. A special male quartette
will render special selections at some
services. A large choir filled the plat¬
form last night and rendered most ef¬
fective service in the new songs that
are being used for the revival. Mr. Eth¬
eridge sang two solos which were en¬
joyed by the large congregation.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
IN COVINGTON JUNE 5th
The League of Women Voters will be
in Covington June Rth. speaking at the
court house at 8:30 P. M. The party
will consist of Mrs. Harry Chamberlin,
who was Miss Emma Belk DuBose.
Mrs. Chamberlin is president of the
State League of Voters. Mrs. Sanford
Gay, is vice president of this league
and chairman of the committee on leg¬
islation for the league. She will be one
of the speakers. There will be two oth¬
er prominent speakers in the party but
as we go to press on Thursday we could
not get their names. The League comes
to Covington under no organization.
They are an independent party and
they urge all the citizens to come out
to hear just what they have to say,
especially do they request all organiza¬
tions to come out and they have writ¬
ten a special letter urging the men of
*his town and county to come and hear
just what they know.
OXFORD NEWS
Mrs. W. F. Robison has returned
home after a visit to her son, Mr. Chas.
Robison, in Atlanta.
Mrs. Ronnell Stone and children, of
Blairsville, are visiting Prof, and Mrs.
H. H. Stone.
Miss Mary Crawley has returned
home, after teaching in West Point
the past term.
Prof, and Mrs. R. L. Paine. Misses
Mary and Elizabeth Paine and Miss
Nell Johnson spent Monday in Atlanta.
Mrs. Albert Peek is visiting relatives
in Atlanta this week.
Miss Emmalise Stone. Messrs. B. H.
Stone, of Blairsville. G. H. Stone, of
Atlanta, spent Sunday with their pa¬
rents, Prof, and Mrs. H. H. Stone.
Mrs. Mary Sewell carried Stewart to
Atlanta last week to have an operation.
He is doing nicely and is at Wesley
Memorial hospital.
Misses Nell Johnson. Nitocris Rob¬
ertson and Elizabeth Paine. Messrs.
Wilbur Carlton, and Walton Strozier
spent Thursday in Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. Emory Stone, of At¬
lanta, spent the week-end with Mr. and
Mrs. D. T. Stone.
Miss Callie Byrd, of Cedartown. spent
last week with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Aiken.
Mr. Rutledge Lawson has returned
home from Lakemont.
Mrs. Arned Aiken and children have
returned to their home in Newborn, af¬
ter spending sometime with her moth¬
er. Mrs. Chandler.
Mrs. J. C. Calver, of Washington. D.
C„ is spending sometime with her fath¬
er, Mr. Sim Worsham.
RAILWAY WASH-OUT
ON THE CENTRAL
The heavy rains last Sunday and
Monday caused a wash-out on the Cen¬
tral of Georgia Railway near Hastings,
and trains on this road to Covington
were delayed several hours Tuesday.
The Aleovy river Tuesday was said
to be highest in 20 years. The roads
through this section are in bad condi¬
tion from the recent heavy rains.
Crops have suffered some.
$1.50 Per Year in Advance
MR. WILKES HEARD
DIES SUDDENLY
The sudden passing of Mr. Wilkes
Heard Monday at his home removes
the last member of the immediate fam¬
ily circle. A family that has represent¬
ed the highest and noblest ideals.
Mr. Heard seemed in his usual health
and is remembered by many friends as
having been down town during the day
und conversations with various ones
recalled.
During the afternoon he returned to
his home and spoke of being tired.
His condition proved to be critical.
The physician was summoned. But de¬
spite all efforts of love and skill he
soon passed to Life Eternal, surround¬
ed by his family and several close rela¬
tives.
Mr. Heard was born at Leguin 74
years ago and' resided in the same
house until a year ago he removed to
the home purchased from C. M. Griffin
on College Avenue.
Mr. Heard married Miss Alice Thomp¬
son about twenty-five years ago. They
had no children.
He was highly esteemed by all who
knew him. He was gentle, kind and
genial. He was a successful planter.
Mr. Heard was loyal to the Primitive
faith and was a consistent member of
Holly Spring church, and a censecrated
follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The funeral was conducted Rev.
Robt. I,. Cook of the Primitive church
Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock in
the home. Dr. W. B. Dillard offered the
prayers.
Beautiful tributes were paid the
Christian life and noble character of
M» - . Heard.
Mrs. Lilia I. Smith, Mrs. R. R. Fowl¬
er, Miss Florrie Harw’ell and Mr. R. E.
Everitt sang “How Firm a Founda¬
tion” and “Face to Face,” favorite
hymns.
The remains w r ere interred in SSouth
View cemetery in the presence of many
friends and relatives w r ho came from
various sections.
Beautiful flowers gave mute testimo¬
ny of the place he occupied in the
hearts of a wide circle.
Brides his wife and sister-in-law,
Mrs. Tina Aiken, Mr. Heard is surviv¬
ed by nieces and nephews as follow:
Children of his brother, Gus Heard,
deceased, Thomas. Fitz E., Mrs. W. T.
Thomas; of his brother Grant Heard:
Mesdames C. L. Harwell, Weaver, of
McDonough. Radford, of (\een4bor;
Miss Hyda Heard, of New’ York, daugh¬
ter of Mr. Ed Heard, deceased.
Among those attending the funeral
w’ere Mr. Mote Thompson. Atlanta,
Miss Kate and Mr. Bob Thompson,
Madison, W. G. Thompson, High Point,
N. C., Mesdames Ballard, Chas. and W.
H. Jordan, Monticello, Mr. and Mrs.
Clifton Belcher and family, Starrsville.
The funeral arrangements w r ere di¬
rected by Mr. R. E. Eeveritt and the
pall bearers were chosen from the neph¬
ews and close kinsmen as follows:
Messrs. Fitz E., Thos., Will and Robt.
Heard, Joseph and Heard Perry, Will
Thomas and John Wood.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ON DUTY AT GRADUA¬
TION EXERCISES
Mindful of the aw’ful catastrophe in
South Carolina, in w’hich 76 persons
were burned to death in a school audi¬
torium, Chief Calhoun Vining had some
six or eight of his men on duty at the
school auditorium at the graduating
exercises last Monday night. The duty
of these men was to see that there
was no smoking at any place within
the building, and that there should be
no possibility of a fire.
The plans were carried out so quiet¬
ly and efficiently that probably not a
dozen people in the great audience
knew of the precautions which were
being taken.
This was a precautionary step
which, we think, is deserving of very
great praise, and shows the real spirit
of our fire fighters.
IF YOU DRINK LIQUOR
Or if you don’t drink the stuff you
should read the article headed “Boot¬
leg Liquor,” on this page, which will
be found interesting to say the least,
and should convince whisky lovers
that the days of pure spirits are ov®r,
and that when you take a drink, re¬
gardless of clear looks or what the la¬
bel sa.vis, you can feel and be sure that
you are drinking stuff that contains
deadly poison and will continue to de¬
crease the number of “topers” as it has
since the government ceased to guard
its purity. Some of you who believe in
liquor, read the article and weep, and
if it is too sad to you, just keep on in¬
dulging in this poison, and it will in
due time relieve you of your misery.
NOTICE OF LOCAL LEGISLATION
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that at the
next session of the general assembly of
Georgia, which convenes on the fourth
Wednesday in June, 1923, there will
be introduced during said session, a
bill to change the board of county com¬
missioners from five to one, and create
a board of directors, for said caunty.
To fix the salary of said commissioner,
and said board of directors, and for
other purposes.
This June 1, 1923. 25-28-c
MISS DINGLER ENTERTAINS
Miss Edna Dingier was hostess at a
most pleasant affair at her home Wed¬
nesday evening at 8 o’clock when she
entertained a number of her friends at
a social gathering.
Seven in number made up the guest
list. Games and music were the main
feature of the evening, and later cake
and ice cream were served. Those pres¬
ent were Misses Jack and Annylu Fill
vaw. Ilah Hopkins, Alma Lavender,
Nellie Powell. Elizabeth Richardson
and Mrs. Love Chambliss.
STREET TAX NOTICE
Street Tax for the year 1923 are due
June the 1st. Please pay these at the
office of the City Clerk.
C. A. SOCKWELL. Mayor.
J. B. WEAVER, Clerk.
EDITORIAL REFLECTIONS
To kiss the miss you ought to kiss
Is not a kiss a miss amiss;
But to kiss the Miss you ought to miss
Is to kiss a Miss a Miss amiss.