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^Vaycross Evening Herald. VOLUME XVIII WAVCROSS, GA., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1911 NUMBER 165 G&iernor Brown Pays High Compliment To Way cross THE GEORGIA STATE DRAINAGE CONGRESS Railroads Entering Waycross Aiding Celebration 2QO PAIRS OF PANTS Worth From v>on* AND INSURANCE 'It Possible The Governor Will Be Among the Prominent Guests In Waycross for the Aviation Meet and Census Cele bration. Governor Joseph M. Brown, of Geor gia, in a letter to Secretary Andrews, Of the Board of Trade, pays Waycross a hfgh compliment, and one that is appreciated. wiites in regard to his proposed .tpu« Waycross for the aviation Ar/ng that although he had en- As for the Soutrern Cocmei- m<j ~.al Congress in Atlanta for some of the time of the Waycross meet, lie might arrange to come here for one day, and would do so If possible. Continuing, Governor Brown said: “I take this opportunity to congrat ulate the city of Waycross and the county of Ware on the extraordinary growth they have enjoyed for the past ten years.' It should be a source of pride to every citizen of Georgia, has even greater things In store for your city and county than those which you now enjoy." V While Governor Brown has already expressed himself personally to Way- cross people about the showing made since 1' 00, this is the first written comn/yeMlon of a j congratulatory uatur Shelved at the Board of Trade. Thu Governdr, was thanked fpr his kind remarks on Waycroks and urged to make his visit here during the av-. latlon meet. MANAGEMENT OF The management of the Dixie thea ter will change Monday and Mr. Carl Davnport, a theatrical ma nof nation al reputation will have charge. Mr. Benjamin has been casting about for some time to get some one interested with him, as his health is injured snd be has also other interest to look after He has been fortunate in interesting a man of such wide experience a Mr. Davenport for hi record a a theatrical roan, one giving to the public Just such entertainments as they require is vory envfable. Mr. Davenport an- UUUUL.I* kUMI. be one that will please every one, and some thidg entirely new and dif-1 ferent from every tbiqg afforded in Waycross this season. He has a great Hue of shows and something good, is in store for Way- cross theater goers. Mr. Benjamin still holds financial Interest in the play house and will be glad to see his old friends and pa trons at the Dixie. The Waycross delegates lows: "There Is no road doing more for Georgia, than the A. B. & A., Is Georgia Drainage Congress returned: • now doing, and Mr. Leahy is doins last night and (this morning from ( ^ Brunswick, and report the congress i to have been a great success both In point of numbers, interest shown and i the effective work done for the movs- j ment. The Brunswick people treated» isitors royally and used every t ork. Mr. George W. Deen introduced Governor-elect ttmith, in a few very appropriate lemarks, in closing allud ed to the probability that Governor- elect Smith might be called to na tional honors. Senator .Aiken spoke briefly and to the point. A paper reud by Hon. S. ment committee to give them a great- * W. McCallle, State Geologist, was effort under the leadership of Mayor Hughes, the chairman of entertain- time and succeeded well in their en< deavor. The congress adopted and endorsed a state drainage bill, pre- fuch enjoyed. In the absence of Hon. C. G. Elliott, Mr. Eason delivered a , practical talk, assuring the movement pared and read by Judge J. L. Sweat. 1 . .. ... ' .. , v t of the cordial practical co-operation of Vfcr wood phono 111. 20 la This bill is largely formed on the line of a bill that Senator Aiken sue- j ceeded in 'carrying through the sen ate and for which due credit should j be given him. Also in the new bill Is incorpoiated many features of the/ North Carolna drainage law, now in | effect and found to be working ad-1 mirably for the development of scien tific drainage and the reclamation of j waste and swamp lands in that state, j A great feature of the gathering was a very strong, broad speech deliv ered by Governor-elect Hoke Smith. He seemed to be in the house of 'his friends and the applause before and after, were unusual in character. The A. B. A. A. Railroad. In the course of his speech, in his forcible way, he alluded to the- work now being done by the Atlanta, Bir mingham and Atlantic railroad In bringing new people and developing this section of the South. Hit lan guage was a striking testimony ana recognition of the work, being done by Mr. W. H. Leahy, as was as fol- the United States government. At the .close of the speeches a set of by-laws were adopted and the offi cers elected at Waycross, were unani mously re-elected to serve the con- gres for 1911, and the congress ad journed, (Subjeit to call of President 0. W. Deen) and uccepted the invi tation in a body to a delightful trip in a steamer around the harbor. General Passenger Agents of A. C. L. and A. B. & A., Say they will advertise Aviation Meet and assist Waycross in every way possible. From the general passenger agents j cf the roads entering Waycroi'u comes ;the information that thfo (railroads will do their shaie In advertising the aviation meet and census celobraton to be held n Waycross March 9, 10 nnd 11. !,arge circulars gotten out by the Committee on advertising were sent today to tho various agencies along the Coast Line and the A. B. & A., covering a radius or 100 miles aboui Waycross. The small cards contain ing Invitations to visit Waycross have ai.-d been sent out in I urge quanlties, and will do much towards attracting visitors to this city for the events named. Daughters Of America £ om pj e i e Organization One of tile molt delghtful occasions of the year In Fraternallam was held last nlghtin the Red Men's Hall when “The Star'of 1911” Council, Daughters of America woe launched upon tho billow, oi .time. Two of the original organizers of the D of A council, Mrs. L. J. Bundy of savannah, On., who be, been here eereral- day, ,eel,ting the local ladles, Mrs. A. P. Goodwin and Mrs. J. L. Goodroo work up the Council le a very earnest .worker tor the order The National Council sent Mrs. J. R. Gilffln of Savannah, Ga„ as Deputy National Councilor to IneUtuto j Flnan-3ecty—Mrs. Jtary Fendt the Council. Mr,. Griffin 1* one of the Rec. Secty—Mrs. Mattlo Radford, original organisers, of ‘Golden '.Rule Warden—Mrs. Emma Henderson. Council No. 1 D. of A. In Savannah Conductor—Mis Josle Penfleld. the Pioneer Council of Georgia and la Inside Sergeant—Mrs. Emma Mor- also a very earnest worker tor the ton. order. ’ Outside Sergeant—Mrs. Emms Ed- After the usual eelrlcal work prw words. Ilmlnary to organization, the follow- which assures the growth of tho coun ell from the beginning. Past Councilor—Mrs. Nettie PblllVoS Asso-Past Councilor—Mrs. Elizabeth McFern. Councilor—Mrs. Jennie Goodwin. Asso-Councllor—Mrs. Floran Chas- tlne. Vice-Councilor—Mrs. Bertha Good- roe. 1 - I - Asso-Vlce-Councllor—Mrs. Merlon Garvin. ~ Trees. Mrs. Lsuisndt Sauls. Secretary Harrell and President lluchanan, of the Waycross Automo- I bile dub, are active In Arrangements for the auto Interests. From reports f.-ora surrounding cities It Is evident that many enthusiasts will try to muko a time record on March 9 and thereby win one of the handsome cup* the r.oib will offer. People coming here from the ter ritory alout Waycross state that the aviation meet and census celebration Is the main subject of talk in all dls- Jtrlcty. A rcpoijt from Douglas, In Coffee says tho people up there ere already planning to attend the Wey- crose celebration, and It Is quite prob able that during the three dtye of good times here no less than leveret thoueand Coffee county citizens will* visit tho city. vrfegr-sfta- trflMiavo^hnrgv ■ of the out of town advertising, leave* Monday with a corps of workers to thoroughly post and advertise It ho meet throughout South Georgia. Large lithographs showing the typo of ma chines to bo used in the flights at Waycrose have boon secured, as well as other attractive matter. In feet, the entire committee Is leaving noth ing undone that will ettrset people to the city for the meet in March. FLOWER SEED, GARDEN SEED,. ALL KINDS AT REDDINGS, PHONE 309,. 18 in FINE STOCK. Mr. M. 8. Goodyear was exhibiting on the streets todiy e vory floe Ham iltonian Malian, flve yean olS, also registered Jersey bull, four years old. Mr, Goodyear raised them botb< and they are beauties. Our people should begin to tuko na Trustee—Mis. Dcsse Musters. Mrs.! Intcr-st In line stock and Mr. Ooorf- V lug officers wc:e elected and installed I.lzzlo Finn, Rev. A. M. Bennott. Ware County Sunday School Association In Session Today A la: kg crowd attended the first soHH.on of the Ware County Sunday Scboi I Association which met with the Central Baptists this morning at the Opera House at 10 o’clock. Dr Hamill who is one of our most noted Sunday school workers made a mag nificent address. M| s. /McDonald, who is tere in tho interest of the /Temperance movement also made a | moat interesting talk. The afternoon j session began at two o'clock, when ‘ Rev. A. M. Bennett will make an ad- I diets.' About thirty-five delegates ar- j rived this morning and are being en- , tcrtalncd in the homes. The public j is cordaiiy invited to attend tho sex- I sions tonight and tomorrow. A, B. & A., OFFICIALS ON INSPECTION TOUR yesr Should also encourage as should others who propose to help Improve the llva etock of this section. Shoes for all the family. , .1. W. Adams & Co. Rev. Dob Jonee conducted the serv ice at Ihe A. G. L. shop service yee- terdey at the noon hour, llo wee ac companied to the shopa by Rev. R. A, Brown, Prof. Utkin, anil Mr. D. M, N'orvel. Mr. W. H. I.cully in ’in tho city today partlculaia are not yet forthcoming, conveying the officials of tho A., B. j Tho steamer used In carrying the! ” * A., cn an Inapectlon tour of tiiolr ;delegates round the harbor has' boon | A ALL PAYMENT DOWN property here There Is a rumor on (for sometime cbarleted by Senator j w| „ B1 . cura you tt| „ u „ e and DO,,,,, j foot that this enterprising load Is j Aldrich for his ueo In flailing trips, of „„ |d , a | bomo , hat propo . J planning aorno material Improvements etc. and he very kindly loaned It for j „ ulon | nterOTt , yolli c0Inc and „ ee UI _ Ion tb ir property In Waycross but tills occaalon. / |\Ve also have several caah - — . — ' BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE. j Every one of them will mnke money Cnp.nbi <>c:g* Paxton, the ne> j local talent. A good lime can he for (h(1 Uuyer wh() act , tt OMB _ |f ,-fleer It marge of the local corps ■ looked for. On Sunday morning, j y01) are loo g laK (or an i UVM tment , of the Sat-- -tion Army, Is busy work- j March 5th r.t 11 a. m.. Major White; th „ |g bound t0 prove a monay ma j,. ling on a two daya apedal campaign j will address Itov. W. If. Scruggs' con- J er you - d betler no( m | 1( lb| , c |, ancc ,' (tor Saturday and Sunday, March 4Ui ! ...egallon at tin- local opera house. ! Home one may be ahead of you to- (cad Kb, respectfully. Major Envoy \ flunday afternoon 3:.10 p. in., aad Bun- rco rrow. Act today. , White, anil hi* vw.vtary Adjutant W. j day night'7:30 Major White and Ad-i S. Quirk of Atlanta will officiate atijutant Quirk will have special servl-1 A "VA Kni'wlif the ipicielmeetings. Theji-will be]co« In thoAlrdome. Everybody como!X Xe XNlUglit ts usual M l).« I'ar-.ir - Ijm rwjms 10 Ibesa •service,.. A good time Is j ' in ar Thomas Sro*. store Saturday, -.m ured. ' IftilMl In.-- .i I til, 9 o'clock p. m., the Major * and Aujutont will hr - igted by aome^^J^ ' MS.