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VOLUME xvm
WAYCROSS, GA., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. 1911
NUMBER 268
OK L B. AND A.
Notice has been glren that thti
month the Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlantic will change their present par-
lor broiler car» In use between Way-
cross and Atlanta on day trains and
substitute the very latest cars built by
the Pullman company. The cars will
be electric lighted and will have elec
tric fans conveniently placed. This
will give'the A. B. & A., a solid elec
trically lighted train day and night,
With electric fans throughout. The
Improvement is in line with, the policy
of the company to give its patrons the
Very best equipment possible. It will
add to the popularity of the line be
tween Waycross and Atlanta immense
ly.
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE—FIRST
ROUND.
I will visit the following places on
dates named for the purpose of col
lecting state and county taxes:
Millwood, October 1.
Fairfax, October 3.
Manor, October 4.
Glenmore, October 5.
Braganza, October 6.
Waresboro, morning, October 7.
Beach, October 9.
Haywood and Bolen, October 10.
Tellmore, October 11.
: Bickley, October 12.
Jamestown and.Hebardville, Oct. 13.
Those wishing to do so can now
pay their taxes at any time to me at
my office In Court House. .
J. T. Strickland, Tax Collector,
12 tf Ware County, Ga.
UNION VETERAN 1
LEGION MEETS
SEVERAL HUNDRED DELEGATES
ARE IN ATTENDANCE.
Special To The Herald. ,
Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 12.—The
twenty-sixth annual national encamp
ment of the Union Veteran Legion
began in Memorial Hall in this city-
today and will continue until the end
of the week. Several hundred dele
gates are present, including National
Commander Nathan MunBhower, of
Columbus, Oo., Senior Vice Command-
William P. Griffith, of Brooklyn,
and Junior Vice Commander F. E.
McCabe, of Beaver Falls, Pa.
Nearly all the national officers of
the women’s auxiliary are here.
8T. ANDREWS 500TH YEAR.
Special To The Herald.
Edinburgh, Sept. 12.—Delegates
from the universities and learned *o-
scietles of all the civilized world, no
blemen and many others of note, as
sembled today in Scotland’s ancient
ecclesiastical capital at the opening of
the celebration of the 500th annivers
ary of the University of St. Andrews.
Among the Americans present were
Prof. Jo*iah Royce of Harvard Uni
versity, Prof. Bernard ‘ P. Moses of
the University of California, and Dr.
Leonard Stejneger, representing the
Smithsonian Institution.
TO DISCUSS DEEPE
WATER WAVS
AT ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
ATLANTIC DEEPER WATER
WAYS ASSOCIATION.
Special To The Herald.
Richmond, Va., Sept. 12.—The bet
terment of waterways throughout the
entire country, but mainly those in
the eastern part of the United States,
is the subject to be discussed by the
1,000 delegates who assembled
Richmond today for the annual con
vention of the Atlantic Deeper Wa
terways Association. The purpose of
the convention is to pa*s upon meas
ures that may best bridg about the
deepening of such waterways and to
promote the project for a chain of in
land waterways from Boston to Beau
fort, N. C., and thence to the Keys
of Florida. Several of‘the links in
the proposed intercostal route are al
ready completed or under construc
tion. *
R DAMAGE CASE
HONOR CHRI8TIAN
ENDEAVOR FOUNDER.
Special To The Herald.
Ottawd, Ont., Sept. 12.—Rev. Fran
cis E. Clark, founder of the Christian
Endeavor society, was a guest of hon
or at a convention held here today by
the Ontario and Quebec branches of
the organization. The gathering was
held In honor of Dr. Clark’* sixtieth
St. Andrews was found in 1411 by (birthday anniversary.
This afternoon the delegates jour*
.Bishop Wardlaw and is the oldest uni
versity of Scotland. Prior to its
founding the only opportunity for the
IN CITY COURT
Yesterday .afternoon and all at this
morning was- conaumed In (Be City
Court In bearing the cate ot Ed. Can
ty, a nagro, against the Atlantic Coast
Line.
Canty was formerly employed by
the company and Is asking for dam'
ages for alleged personal' injuries re
ceived while on duty. He asks for
damages In the sum of 1,#99.00. He
Is represented by Parks & Heed,
while Judge Joseph W. Bennett, of
Brunswick, and Wilson. Bennett
Lambdln, of Waycross, are represent
ing the Atlantic Coast Line. The at
torneys on both aides made atrong
arguments, and the case went to the
jury thla afternoon.
WILL HOLD UP
Keyed to the town of Aylmer, the
birthplace of Dr. Clark, and held a
educatio nf the Scottish youth lay In ‘ memorial service at the grave of his
pilgrimage* to other countries. mother.
A Special Bargain
ABOUT 30 OR 35 ODD 8UITS RANG
ING IN PRICE FROM $15 TO $30, TO
CL08E AT PRICE8 PROM
.•-Sl-
$9.75 to $15.00
IF YOUR 8IZE 18 IN THE LOT YOU
GET A BARGAIN.
H. C. SEAMAN.
COMMISSIONERS, BANKER8, FAR
MERS AND BUSINESS MEN IN
CONFERENCE.
Special To The Herald.
Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 12.—The
State commissioners of agriculture, to
gethef with representative bankers,
farmers and business men, met in
conference here today to con*lder
plans to aid in bolding up tbe price
of cotton. All of the cotton growing
Stages were represented at the con
ference.
C. A. LECOUNT
FOR RE-ELECTION
FOR ALDERMAN FROM THE SIXTH
WARD.
To the Cltliena of Waycroaa:
I hereby announce that I will be a
candidate to aucceed myself, aa Al
derman for the sixth ward, aubject to
tht Democratic primary, to' be held
some time In December. In making
thla announcement, t wish to thank
the good people of Waycroaa for their
many kind words, and warm support
while acting as their representative,
and If elected, I will try and aerve
them as faithfully for the next two
year,.
Very truly youra,
C. A. LeCount.
MAYOR-8 COURT.
A number of boye were up before
Mayor John M. Cox thla morning on
charges of disorderly conduct One
was assessed a fine of $5.00, and cases
agalnBt others were dismissed. For
failure to bitch, a merchant waa fined
$1.00. A case docketed against him
also on charge of disorderly conduct
was continued until tomorrow mom
Ing.
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OMAHA
WORKINGMEN’S compensation
TO BE DISCUSSED.
Special To The Herald.
Omaha, Neb., Sept 12.—Delegates
, FINED $50.00.
Fannie Anderaon, a negro woman,
was tried In Mayor’s Court yesterday! from raan > r of ‘ h ® ond ‘“W”* of
afternoon and was lined $50.00 for I Nebra,1<a «*™bled her, today on
keeping whiskey for sale. The flue | the tbe l0ttrth annBal con -
was paid. This did not end the wo-: vent,on of the B,al ® Federation of
DR. WALKER
NO SANDIDATE
Contrary to expression, from var
ious parties here Dr. Walker la sot
going to allow hla name to be used In
connection with the aldermanlc race
In the Fourth ward. It has been re
ported that be would bo urged to an
nounce an friends desired him on coun
ell, believing bis service would be of
Immense value to the city generally.
Dr. Walker, however, is not going to
enter this contest In any way and do-
sires the fact to be known.
VETERANS TO
MEET THURSDAY
Camp 819, U. C. C., Waycroaa, Ga.,
Sept. 1$, 1911.
A meeting of Camp 819, U. C. V.
is called to convene in the court room
at the court bouae In Wayoran Im
mediately on adjournment of the City
Court of Waycrosa for the noon races*
on Thursday the 14th, Inst, to aeleot
elegatea to attend the Reunion ot
the Georgia Division U. C. V., at
me, on the 20tb and 21st, Inst, and
for the transaction of other business.
Rome promises to make this reunion
of Confederate Veterans a howling
success. Reduced transportation to
those attending. Come out on Thurs
day. You will only be* detained a
few minutes.
By order of ,
J. L. Sweat, Capb Comdg.
J. W. Strickland, Adjutant.
11 3t
man's troubles, however, for the waa
turned over to the City Court to be
tried on the charge of veiling whiskoy.
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PRIVATE school for little
CHILDREN.
Mlsa Bessie Wright’s school will
open Monday, September 18, at her
home, 9 Alice street. Hours, 8:30 to| m ® r ' " r,hlD of ,bout are now
12. Phone 9.
Labor. Sosslons will continue for aev.
oral days. Workingmen’s compenaa
tlon and legislation relating to wo
man and child labor are the chief
topics slated for discussion.
The report of Secretary-Treaaurar
W. A. Chrlaman shows that more
than 100 organisations, with a total
22 iaffiliated with the federation.
Elks Meet
AtBluetield
DELEGATES TO VISIT NATIONAL
HOME AT BEDFORD CITY..
Special To The Herald.
BloeflelJ, "W. Va„ Sept. 12.—A
State reunion 'of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks opened In
this city today with an attendance of
delegate* and vlaltora from all the
Taught School
54 Years
TAUGHT many a boy who af
terward ATTAINED DISTINC
TION IN THE METROPOLIS.
Special To The Herald.
. New York, Bept. 12.—After fifty-
four years of service at teacher In
the east .aide schools; Charles F.
Hartman, principal of public school
JOHN B. MARTIN PALLS DEAD.
Savannah, Ga., BepL 12.—Informa
tion has bten received In Savannah
of the death In Liberty county of Mr.
John E. Martin, a well known cltlxen
of that community. Mr. Martin wo*
chasing a fox on horseback and while
following tbe bounda fell dead from
hit horse. The race waa by moon
light and Mr. Martin waa not mhsed
until yesterday when a negro found
his dead body In the woods. Ha 1*
to be burled today.
A .<£„
principal cities and towna of West' 106 - ntlni ,rom “■ D<nUlon
Virginia. Thegathefln will teat thrae J,n 0,9 “* centu,Jr of “■ S9da * onr
days. Tomorrow: the delegates will
visit the Elk's .National Home at Bed
ford City.
Mr. Hartman taught many a boy who
afterward attained distinction In the
life of the metropolis.
GABY DESLY8 TO VI8IT US.
Special To Tre Herald.
London. Bept. 12.—Gaby Deslyv, the
Parisian vaudeville artiste, whose vis
its to Lisbon ere said to have contrib
uted to the revolution which cost
King Manuel hla throne, sails today
to begin an engagement of eight
weeks In the United States. Her
Brat appearance Is scheduled for tbe
Winter Garden In New York city tbe
'alter part of fhls month. It Is said
hat Mle* Desire Is to receive a sala
ry of $4,000 a week during her appear
ance* In America. ..... . .. . ..
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POSTMASTERS ASSEMBLE
IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA.
Special To The Herald.
Omaha, Neb., Sept. 12.—The' Na
tional Association of Postmasters, of
the Bret class assembled here today,
with Postmaster General Hitchcock
and Superintendent Thomas of th*
division of rural malls as the principal
guests. The operation of the postal
savings banka, the parcel post prob
lem and the Improvement of the yu>-
tal service In general will he topics
of pnbllc interest that will be brought
before the convention after It settles
down to business.
MEETING OF PROBATE JUDGES.
Special To The Herald,
Detroit, Mich., Sept. 12.—Tbe an
nuel meeting of the Association of
P'robate Judges of Michigan wan be
gun here today, with Judge David Aa
deraon of Paw I*aw presiding. The
association will continue In session
over tomorrow snd Thursday.
ISN'T IT GREAT
to alt on yonr own porch snd behold
the beautiful residences that art
built near yont And these dwelling*
not oa|y give you tn excellen envi
ronment, but Improve tbe value ot
your property.
FROM THE VIEWPOINT
of your own home, the world becom-
es n very cherry place indeed. Let
us help yon to such * position.
A. M. Knight
&Son
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCP
AGENTS
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