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WAYCROSS, GA., WEDNE1BAY, OCTOBER 4, 1911
Dumber 257 V
PUSHING WORK ON SHOOTS SELF
NEW ICE PLANT TO DEATH
ij
MANAGER HAS ARRIVED
To Look After Work-Part
of The Material Oo
The Ground
Ur. E. J. McAdam and family, of
Montgomery, have come ' to make
Waycross their home. They are re
dding on Gilmore atreet.
Mr. McAdam la manager of the
Waycroaa Ice & Cold Storage Com
pany of thla city, and he will “be on
the jo(i" and see that the large Ice
plant which thla company haa con
tracted j for la puahed .to completion.
Work on thla enterprtae haa already
began. Some of the materltf haa
been delivered to the lot on Satllla
atreet and the arteaian wells are be
ing bored by the Ohio Well Drilling
Company, 'a depth of several hun
dred feet having already been at
tained. ‘
In about four montha this city
will have cu industry thoroughly cap
able of supplying all demands for
ice,In thi> section. The capacity of
the plant will be 100 tons dally,
Mr. James H. Moore, president Of
Waycroaa Ice & Cold 3torage Com
pany la In the city today. As work
on their large lce"plant building It to
begin at once, he la here to see that
everything takes proper shape, and
that all contracting organisations are
properly “lined,up" for rushing the
plant to completion by February 1st.
/Mr. Moore la pleated with the out-
GRIEVING ^PR HIS WIFE
ALOERIHIAN DUNN
ON CARNIVALS
WANTS $2,000 iLICENSE.
Who Had Deserted Him, Says Carnivals;Are Immor
A Citizen of Macon
Commits Suicide
Macon, Ga., Oct. 3.—Despondent
al and Give Pleasure
To No One.
Alderman Dunn wanta the license
BOYS
mm pardon
BRANTLEY SAYS
[HE
HEARING IN NOVEMBER WILL WIN NEXT TIME
Again Making Efforts To
Liberate Lowndes
County Boys
because of the audden departure ot oa carnivals to be placed at 12.000
nil wife and G'inonthi*ol(l baby, Lon per year or fractional part thereof,
Avery, of 412 Telfair street, aent a , and moved resolutions to that effect,
bullet from a .38-callber pistol crash-, and ,ame w “ <"»* rccord ' d *>T A1 ‘
lug through hi. brain last night derman LeCount - Mr - »“ nn '* P 0 * 1 '
about 9 o'clock. ‘' Hon on *W* matter'waa a surprise to,
According to reports, his wife de- In bl. speech he opposed car | mornl the|r behllf Th# com .
serted him laat Friday and alnce that nlva " on «"»”■<• they were
time be haa searched the town over, of "° b * ne#t *° “• clt * * ave n0
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 4.—Another ef
fort to aecure paro'ons for the Raw
lins boys la to be made before tbe
state prison commission. Col. Jobn
R. Cooper, of Macon; Judge Oecar M.
Smith, of Valdosta, and J. J. Jowers,
of Coffee county, grandfather of tbe
boys, were at tbe capitol Tuesday
but could not learn tbe alighted In
formation as to her whereabouts.
Neighbors rushed to his room , upon
hearing the ihoti, and found Avery
lying on the floor face downward.
He waa rushed to tbe hospital,
where he died, one hour later. He
was a stranger here and the under
taken are at a lost to know what dis
position to make ,of the body. He
was about 35 years ot age.
pleasure to anyone and were Immor
al in character, etc.
Alderman Moore offered the reso
lution stating that he favored the
carnlvala on the ground that they
were harmless and provided amuse-
men -for many pelple.
Finally on suggestion ot Mayor
Cox, thp matter was deterred until
the special meeting on Thunday
night.
FRESH SHIPMENT OF SEAL
8HIPT OYSTERS TONIGHT,.PHONE
288, H. H. BOIJICK. 2 3t
look and homes .Into thla city full of
enthusiasm and determination to
realise bis expectations from bis en
terprise.
The citizens of Waycroaa have giv
en him and his assocates a cordial
reception.
IF 'YOUR CURIOSITY SHOULD
PROMPT YOU TO ASK WHY THE
EDITOR OF THE HERALD HAS NO
WORD IN REPLY TO REV. THRASH-
eH’8 CRITICISMS WHICH APPEAR
ED IN THE JOURNAL YESTERDAY,
A8K US, WE'LL TELL YOU.
mission hss set the case for hearing
at its November session, owing to
the illneta of Commissioners Patter*
son and William*. Otherwise it
would be heard at once.
Milton, Leonard and Jesse Raw.
Una are serving life sontencea in tbe
penitentiary for complicity in tbe
murder of Willie and Carrie Carter,
in Lowndes county, June 13, 1905.
The boys' father, J. G. Rawlins, and
Alf Moore, a negro were hanged for
their participation Ih the murler,
(he detaiii of 1 which shocked )the
State.
Mr. Brantley is Visiting
In Atlanta And Talks
To Journal Man
, Don't forget to be at the Majestic
Wednesday afternoon with your tick,
eta.
A Look at The New Fall Clothes,
. o . I
Shoes, Flats
and Furnishings
Will Convince You That
You can get as good goods
and as nice Styles as are
, Shown in the larger cities
The Prices Are Muck Less.
C. SEAMAN.
NEW LINE OF LADIES, MISSES
AND CHILDRENS SHOES COMING
IN EVERY QAY. ALL THE LATEST
f STYLES'AND ANLL THE LATEST
JUDGE SWEAT WANTS TO
• HAVE CROWD FROM HERE
IN TIFTON WAYCR08S DAY.
Jodge J. L. Sweat, president of tbe
Board ot Trade, la very anxious for
.Wgycross to b« well represented at
-the; Tlfton Exposition Friday, “Way-
cross Day”. The occasion la believ
ed to' be an excellent opportunity for
Waycross people tir meet spectators
and to tell them ot the advantages
and resources of Waycross epd
Ware.
“Judging by the reports that hare
reached me of the Tlfton Exposition”,
said Judge Sweat today, "The show
Is well worth going to sec. The ex-
pofitfpn contains exhibits .from all
over South Georgia, women's work,
and other Interesting exhibits. There
Is laid to be a line list of attractions
on the midway, with free shows and
music all day.
“‘A round trip rate of $2.40 bn
been arranged for the exposition, tho
Atlantic Const Lise to he used. Tbe
regular train will be used going to
Tlfton and a special on tbe return,
provided s sufficient number go. I
have been Informed that already
enough people have agreed to go to
insure a special,' getting back home
afiout, suffper time Friday. I hope
all who can will arrange to go to the
Tlfton Exposition Friday. It Is an ex
cellent opportunity to boost Way-
cross and Ware, and one none of us
should miss."
Atlanta Journal.
Congressman William G. Brantley,
of Brunawlck, la In Atlanta with Mrs.
Brantley, visiting his son, William O.
Brantley, Jr., a well known attorney.
Mr. Brantley will be here for several
days before returning to Brunawlck.
Mr. Brantley is a member of tho
ways and meana committee of the
house of ropresentativea, and, as
such, occupies a commanding posi
tion In congress. He was In line for
desirable chairmanship when the
Democrats reorganized tbe house,
BUSY MEETIN
CJJYC
“COW QUESTION*- opf
Weights annd' Measures
Ordinance Amended.
Other Matters Up.
The City Council held a busy but
moat harmonious session last night.
Mayor'Cox presided, and Aldermen
present were J. W. Moore, C. W.
Parker, C. A. LeCount and C. E.
Damir
After approving records and past
ing bills, Clerk of Council, J. W.
Strlckand, who waa not well left
meeting and Col. L. A. Wilson took
hi* piaffe, and kept the "records of
mooting In such a satisfactory manner
that the genial councilman offered
him the position permanently, but
but when elected by hla colleague, j the * enlal a «o™ey declined the hon-
to nerve on the ways and meana com-1 or "
mlttee he gave up the chairmanship,' 0n n ’ 0, J <m Pollc ' man Cottlnghaui
to devote hla talent, to the making w,,, * rantod 30 da ’ ri . Ieav ® ol a ? ,enc *
of the tariff bills upon which hla wltl * P” 5 ''
party will go to tho country at the* Amendment to the weight, and
next election. j measures
Like other Democratic congresa- nm ^ n 8 u
men. Mr. Brantley I. confident of we,ghu and meMur “ the ™'» ot
Democratic succeas at the next olec-' guldance 0( •’’•hector,
tlon. He bettevos that President' Ch.n B e of Hour of Meeting.
Taft will he doreated ay the Demo- Alderman Dunn gave notice that
cratjc nominee, provided,j. no blqn-! 11 noxt meGtlnK !lB would a * al ’> ln ‘
dera are made by the ho^.e at Its ,,oduce h'".resolution to change the
next aesrlon nor by the Democratic 1 l,our of ° r Council back to
national convention. I daytime.
j Shall Cow Election Be Heldf
Alderman .Dunn again brought for-
wjrd*the question of holding a cow
election during primary election, and
jM.wIth Alderman Moore pushed the
matter laat night, but filially' agreed'
to defer action until the apodal
meeting' on Thursday 1 night when
tho matter will be Anally decided.
ordinance
standard
waa adopted,
authority on
DIE S PEW
STILL BURNS
Dame 4k Poaglor’s turpentine itlll,
located about ten miles 1 'south of
Waycroaa, waa destroyed by Are yes
terday about 12 o'clock. Along with
the still a lot o£ spirits and rosin
was burned. The loss will reach I line ot millinery, coat suits, skirts
AT THE BON TON.
The millinery opening at the Bon
Ton yesterday was splendidly attend
ed and the ladfea of the dly were
delighted with the beautiful
about $2,OOO.oi>, with ho Insurance.
- BACK ON THE JOB.
1. W. P. Thompson, representing
the Savannah Morning News, Is back
In Waycross from tho Tlfton fair,
and Is back on the job again getting
up.material for, a special write-up of
Waycrosa for hla paper.. He propos
es to get out a special section of
four or perhaps' eight pages' about
Waycrosa/ lu (be.Sgdday edition ot
the Mornljfg News, Col. Thompson
is stopping at the' phoenix Hotel.
COLONEL NEWCOMG RETIRES.
QARffAftp GROUMpUNVEILED.
Special To The Herald, >"
j Harrisburg,' Pa., OcL 4.—The much-
I discussed Barnard status., embellish
ing the facade ot the Pennsylvania
ststecapltol.were unveiled today
with Interesting' ceremonies conduct
ed In the, presence of. en Immense
Washington, D. C., OcL 4 —After | crowd of spectator*. George Grey
mora than 33 gears' service. Colonel. Barnard, the designer of the 'statue#,
Warren P. Newcomb Of the Coest j was among those present
Artillery Corps was placed on tbe I The programme of exercises In'
retired list today oh hie Mm sppH-i eluded en Inyoratlon by Bev. Joseph
ration. - h. Barnard, father of the sculptor;
Colonel Newcomb Is from Connect!- j „„ address of presentation by'former
cut and was graduated from Watt
Point In 1812.
His entire service has been in the
artillery, in which branch he reached
’.be grade ot colonel last March. Hla
command waa that of the aitll-
'cry district of tho Columbia, with
headquarters at Fort Steren, Ore.
— T ;—
ONION BETS.
_ silver skin. Pearl and Tellow Onion
4e». Best caaUtr, at EedfiAf'fc
Governor William A. Stone, and an
.address of acceptance by Oovernor
Tecer.
A chorus of lio school children of
Harrisburg sang several songs w
pecltliy written for the occasion and
th* exerciser concluded with an ora-
and coats on display. For this sea
son Mrs. Nixon In order to he pre
pared for tbe greatly Increased bus
iness she Is doing hss pat In an ex
tensive line of millinery, skirts, coet
suits and costs. Mrs. Nixon will be
pleased to have tbe ladles of tho city
call and see her,
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.
The regular Wednesday night con
cert of the Waycrosa Band will be
given tonlgbL the weather permit-
{ffife ' (t
WHEN THE ENGINE ETARTE *,
II !r too late for Are Insurance. N$
one knows where the next Are w!8
Somebody's boase or place Ot
business Is In Aamev. ,
INSURE NOW. 'S
Don't look upon tbe Idee as gambling
with tbe law of chance. Fire Insur
ance Is the legitimate Investment of
the business men. It is pert ef hast
ily Attorney General^,John C.'ness espouse.
Don't fall to get some of those beau
tiful vasts for only 10 'centsppslnr-
ffsy, Octcber 1, at ”
icre; TO ted T2 FI
A-M-Knight
& Son
s Vlrlety REAL ESTATE AND 'KSUHANOP
3 it. AGENT* }
