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NUMBER 133
WAYCROSS, GA, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1911
VOLUME XVIII
An important delegation of gentle*
men Interested in the National
Highway route, via Doug las and
Waycross, left for Atlanta laBt night,
with the expectations of bringing
back the highway to Waycross.
Among the delegation was Hon.
Drew W. Polk, mayqr of Fitzgerald;
C. O. DuVall, secretary of Board of
Trade of Dougins; Hon. J. C. Brewer,
president Board of Trade of Doug
las; Dr. Q. P. Folks, chairman of
Highways Committee, and C. F. An-
FORMER CONGRESSMAN A
MAYOR OF CLEVELAND, O.
THE CENTRAL BAPTIST TAB
ERNACLE— DR. PHILLIPS IS
PREACHING SOME FINE SER
MONS.
AND IT IS PROBLEMATICAL-AS
TO WHERE IT. WILL GO.
"‘be star attraction In an enter
tainment for the children at the
Chautaiiquo Wednesday was Loren/.o
Walden, tho magician. It is the con
sensus of opinion that many of his
tricks of the mystic art have never
teen surpassed. 11,18 entertainment
was clover and artistic In the highest
degree. A notable feature of his en
tertainment is the unaffected ease and
simplicity with whlch-he performs his
tr.ysterouB feats. As a magician he is
a revelation to Atlanta people. His
performance jwns continuous mirth
and mystery from start to finish."
Screven County Banker Killed 1b A
Street Duel.
Cleveland. Gl. Ajiril 11.—^ora L.
Johnson, twice congressman from
the Twenty-first Ohio district, four
times Mayor of Cleveland, champion
| of 3-cent street railway fares and
i prominent advoqnte of the single tax
theories of the late Henry George,
died in hsJ apartments at 8:45 .o'clock
last night after a long illnejs.
Death was caused by cirrhosis of
the liver. He was 57 years old.
Savannah, Ga, April 11.—The price
of spirits turpentine made Its -expec
ted drop yesterday afternoon. It Is
tiew on the tobogan and It is proble
matical as to where it will go.
There were tales yesterday after
noon of more than 200 casks of spir
its at ffO cents a gallon which Is
something of a drop from the high
prices of a dollar or more at which
the last previous sales were reported.
Rosins are also not as high as they
▼ ere earlier In the spring. The cold
weather of this week throughout the
naval stores belt may have a tenden
cy to keep prices up a little but the
boost will be but temporary.
tenslfy in interest. Last night des
pite the weather, a large crowd as
sembled to hear the gifted speaker de
liver hfa evangel of hope, and a large
number gave their hearts to God ami
joined the church. Mr. Okas. But-
lei and his wife sang together a,
eweet melody and It was altogether a
men In Screven county, was shot to
death by C. E. Lee. a well-known far
mer whose home is near 8ylvania.
Shots were fired by both men, but
My. Lee was unhurt, while three
shots from his pistol hurled into the
body of Mr. Hilton, every one of
them in a vital place, ^
Eyowitresses state that Jhe fatal
shots were fired when Mr. Hilton
was being held by his friends, and
at a time when he was helpless fur
ther to defend himself.
Statements differ as to what oc
curred at the beginning of the fight.
Some state that Mr. Lee fired the
first shot, others that Mr. Hilton
of Trade. These gentlemen have an
appointment to meet the Herald-
Journal Scouts at Kimlmll Houso to
morrow at 10 o’clock a. m., when tho
ertlre route question will be discuss
ed and probably decided. The com
mittee carry with them written state
ments from county and city officers
o:» the route, including J. M. Cox,
mayor of WaycroslT M. Knight,
piesldent Waycross Board of Trade;
president of
H. Thomas,
chairman of county commissioners.
Absolutely pledging the various coun
ties and cities on roure to build the
read from Douglas down, to maln-
THE WAYCROSS COW
The Waycross Herald recites
the fact that.cows visit the post-
office and other public placet In
that city. Cows always did have
a fondness for green things.—
Brunswick Herald.
The city can keep the cows fut of
the postoffice oneday In the w^ek by
closing the delivery window ori Sun
day.—Savannah Press.
DON'T SHOOT MAYO’8 DOGS.
Do n’t shoot Mack Mayo’s dogs If
y£u meet them In the woods. Mayo's
fogs are not sheep killing dogs, they
are wildcat dogs, and fox dogs, and
coon dogs. There Is no harm in
them, except to the wild varmints of
The wilderness, which destroy our
poultry tfnd pigs. Mayo’s dogs are
hound dogs and are very valuable.
Treat them kindly if you find them
away from home and friends; and
your kindness will not only be appre
ciated by these dogs, but by their
owners and friends (n'Waycross and
▼iclnlty.
Dr. W. H. Buchi
Auto Association;
Dr. Price-had a fine meeting last
night, and desple the * inclement
weaher, there-was a good crowd pres
ent to hear one of Dr. Price's usual
ly good sermons. Dr. Price made a
great talk and the singing was ex
cellent.
This is all Ihe information we have
been able to obtnin of the meeting, as
we could not he present ourselves. W*.
would gladly publish all the details
possible of these groat meetings, and
shall appreciate the information every
day.
their localities. The Bible i
yesterday was well attended.
TOMATO PLANT8 FOR SALE, 35c
HUNDRED AT HARDY BR08 1t.
NOTICE.
The G. I. A., will meet Wedpesday*
afternoon at 2:30. Regular meeting.
Secretary.
Alanta, April 10.—United States
Senator Joseph M. Terrell ia making
m. attempt to attend the opening of
the present session of Congress, but
h* remaining qulely In Atlanta, en
deavoring to go to Washington later
Li the event anythng of supreme Im
portance comes before the national
assembly.
FOR 8ALE.
Throo choice residence lots for
ale, cheap; Brunei and Marion
streets. Apply to A. P. Perham, Sr.,
nr Herald office right now. 10 lOt
Agues Prlerra, April 10.—Condi
tions nro rapidly shaping themselves
in tho states of Chuahua and Sonora
for a crisis more sorlous thnn the
losa of life In battle. Americans In
theso two slates declare that unlesa
t!,c rebellion Is onded with pence ov
ertures very soon, all Mexico will ex
perience a disastrous famine.
iter Hats
iter Shoes
iter Shirts
1
iter Suits
FOR MEN
Jaskson, Miss, April It.—The an-
rual meeting of the Mlssippl Medical
Association has attracted to this city
a largo gathering of loading physi
cians and surgeons of this and tho
neighboring States. Tho sessions were
begun today and will continue over
Wednesday and Thursday. '
Dr. J, B; Phillips will conduct a spe
cial meeting meeting on Wednesday
night at Central Baptist church, for
the shop men and their families,.
He cordially Invites‘every man to
be present if possible. Mr. and Mrs.
Butler are preparing an unusually, lino
musical service for the occasion and ^
Dr. J. B. Phillips will preach a special
&erniori,*he hopes the boys will come
rut In a great crowd to hear him,
bringing with them their wives, sls-
ers or sweethearts,
( A special meeting of City Council
was called last night to confer wltn
the Board of Education on matters
‘ pertaining to tho Interest pf tho
f schools of Waycross. But owing to
sickness' and absence from, tfie city,
council did not secure a quorum, only
Mayor Cox, Aldermen Sinclair, Par
ker and LeCount, being present.
Stanton,
Prof, E. A. Pound, V. L.
K J. Berry and B. G. Parks repre
sented tho school hoard and. the mat-
discussed. The
Line of Women and Childrens 1
ttr wan Informally
committee main object wa» to place
berore council the need of our public
reboots for nn Increased npproprla.
tlon to enable tho board ot education
to Improve tho schools and moot the
growing demands for more accomo
dation for tho Increasing number of
pupils, and to raise the standard of
teaching. To do ttys ns suggested,
may perhaps need some changes In
existing laws. Co). I,con Wilson was
Instructed to look Into the legal side
of the question and be ready to re
tire at next meeting. The Aldermen
present expressed their desire to do
ell In their power to sustain and In
crease the efficiency of Che schools.
And doubtless will find some why to
meet the Board of Education’s views
cn this matter. 1
BETTER Ok.IB IT QUICK
for you sro not likely to get such an
other real estate opportunity again
In a hurry.
VVE HAVE JUST THE HOUSE
you arc after, and are prepared to-
tell it to you for n really low prlcw
and on the moat liberal terms. Don’t
delay coming to see us about It, or
piompter buyers will snap np the
peat bargains.
Seaman
Uetftute boys waa a first class ex
hibition and hotly ’ contested right
t/irough and resulted, 7 to 0, In favor
of the notary publics. The "Book
worms" put up a fine clean game of
tail and Bland, pitcher for the locals,
made good as a heavy handler of the
ball. The feature of the game waa n
one handede stab by "Notary Public’s
first baseman. And the hitting ot
Jones for the "Bookworms’* was all-
iM itiafliit
