Waycross evening herald. (Waycross, Ga.) 189?-19??, December 02, 1911, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextVOLUME XIX WAYCROSS.GA-, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1911 NUMBER 9 CITY COURT TO BE IN JANUARY AN ORDER WAS ISSUED By Judge John C. McDonald Adjourning Court Until ' January, 1912 UNVEILED TABLET At Chambers, Waycross, Georgia, No vember 29th, 1911. It appear that the second week of the December term' of Ware Superior Court will be In session, on the second Monday in December and probably continue through that week, and as there to not sufficient room In the County Court House to accommodate both courts at the same time, It is therefore hereby ordered that the De cember term of the City Court of Waycross be and the same is hereby adjourned from the second Monday In December 1911, until the second Monday In January 1912 at 10 o’clock a. m. And all jurors, parties, wit nesses and others interested in said City Court are hereby excused until the second Monday in January 1912 at 10 o’clock a. m. * The Clerk of said court will spread this order on the Minutes thereof and publish notice of the same. JOHN C. MCDONALD, 2 2t Judge City Court of Waycross. AT OLD PETER HOUSE By The Daughters of The American Revolution Yesterday "OEESTRICK SKULE" rehearsal TONIGHT AT 7:30 O’CLOCK. Interest in the "Deestrick Skule" is increasing in ever widening circles. People who never' took part in any thing of the kind before are helping to make a success of the entertainment. About thirty ladles and gentlemen Washington, D. C.. Dec. L—The Daughters of the American Revolution yesterday unveiled a tablet on the front of a hitherto unmarked land mark, the old Peter House on K street The legeirfl says: "George Washington "Was a guest in this house "On his last visit to the city, "August 5, 1799. "David Montague Krskine "British minister and friend of Am erica, occupied it In 1S06-09. . D. A. R. Committee on Historic Spots, District of Columbia, 1911. The old house was built by Colonel Robert-Peter, in 1798, and was pre sented by him to Martha Curtis, »grand daughter of Martha Washington. La ter It was leased by the British gov ernment and the first three British ministers to this country made their official residence there. Descendants of Colonel Peter took part in the unveiling ceremonies. REED MEETING LAST NIGHT TWO SPEECHES MADE Col. Reed’s Address Fol lowed By Speech From Col. Bennett The Reed meeting, on account of the cold weather, was held last night in the Guard’s armory. The Why- cross Band furnished music, / Col. Harry D. Reed, candidate for Mayor, made a lengthy talk, in which he reviewed the present financial con dition of the city. He asked those present not to take his word for the figures presented, but to Investigate the matter further themselves. His speech was well received. At the conclusion of Col. Reed's re marks, Col. John W. Bennett made a short speech. He made n fine talk In support of the candidacy of Mr. Reed. SUPERIOR COURT OPENS MONDAY QUITE A HEAVY DOCKET To Come Up At This Ses sion of Ware Superior Court A few good mules and gentle horses yet on hand. Another carload will arrive next week. M Downey. 28 4t enrolled last night and at least a doz en more are wanted to make a full "Skule." • Those who can not attend the rehearsal tonight on account of SPEAKING IN GILCHRIST PARK, air. H. £V Reed, Candidate for May or wilT address the people of Gilchrist Park Thursday evening at 7 o’clock, near the corner of Lewis and Gibbs streets. HOT COFFEE AND SANDWITCH* E3 WILL BE SERVED. Everybody cordially Invited. 2 5fc Ware Superior Court, with Judge T. Parker presiding, opens Monday morning. There is a heavy d^ket at this term of court A number of Important cases are to be disposed of, the most interesting one perhaps being that of the State versus airs. R. L. Robbins, who is In Jail ori the charge of raurUoring Belle Smith in July. Following is a list of the jurors drawn for this torm of the court. The following Is a list of iho grand and traverse Jurors drawn for tho December term of Ware Superior Court: G O Parker I R B James J P Llde R G Bennett W B Goodr'ct* B F Bryant J J Hargraves J A Tomberllu C E Willl&infon J C Humphreys Allen James T C Sauls REED RALLY. Great Reed Rally will be field at tho Band Stand Friday evening, December 8th. Light luncheon will be served in its being Saturday night can report at Wade’s Auditorium. Everybody cor- 7:30 p. m. Monday. dially invited. 2 Gt New Lot of Gloves New Lot of Neckwear New Lot of Fancy Vests New Lot of Mufflers and Reefers New Lot of Bath Robes New Lot of Sweater Coats / New Lof of Soft Shirts > BS3SES8S5B Everything you wear. All New H. C. SEAMAN. W K Booth N G l.ang J H Glllon J E Vann B F Hubert John G Stoffes W M Deaton \V J Carswell Ellas Mooro Tr. C Ratliff J E Dlckins B D Finn F B Trent H Hengeveld P N Harley R P Peterman P O Griffin O P Folks ’Traverse Jurors—First Week. T W Morrlzon H C Seaman Alva Smith D W Lunceford W J Mullls A A Allen R D Davit D A Jordan Jr. J L Wilde* H F Jefford, Lonnie Jordan S C Morton W H Thrift O I Steele WT Royal P A Edward* A F Falea W Crews T H Finn L R McFoy D N Broote M Seari A J Mualc U M Webater W E Dempater J A James E J Seay D M Joiey Derrian Mills J F Austin W T Mlnchow T S Paschal J W Starling E M Herrin W C Paul F D McDonald • 8econd Week. H E Henderson W/.R Strickland H L Herrin E L Gorman F L Parker J M Cox 8 M Cannon Ellebt Mlore Sr Henry Strickland Mll'ondcr Mutle S J Stanton W K Birman, O M Williams R L Strickland Henry Jordan B W HSR G R AutUn L R Ranee B Y Wllon W L Harper W A Strickland W L Hlneon Jas L Jordan W D Ollllerd E' A Barber J Cannon Frank Middle- J T Barnes brooka B J Secklngar ! C M Potter H P Reddick P H Skelton H M Fafford * { J A Rowell E J Rentier ; John McClellan H J Mullls Jack Muato C M Eunlct J F Bonnett L 8 Alfriend Ir I H J Waldron ET M Cason 1 U J J Markey T 11 Pnrdom i J B Cribb IT. Ward i BIG JOE BROWN RALLIES TODAY SPLENDID - SPEECHES This Morning—Judge Ross Speaks Here Tonight Preceded by music by the Waycross Band and with Mr. Carey M. Sweat, presiding nnd Mr. V. L. Stanton as secretary Judge J. L. Sweat pro- eded ut 10 o'clock this morning to address a large and enthusiastic meet- in tho Band Stand Park in' the interest of Governor Joseph M. Brown in his usual, able and forceful manner, ami concluded by introducing Judge Thomas A. Parker, who rnado a most Sequent and entertaining speech, fill ed with telling anecdotes and com pletely riddling the position of Judge. Russell, praising Pope BroWn for bis nobiz Christian character, but announc lug that he would vote for Joe Brown who had made Georgia ono qf the Lost governors and would do so again, landing for the nmintenahee and l\\.l enforcement.of our State wide prohibition Jaw as he did UA every other statute upon the looks, and ap pealing to the people to support him. Hon. John W. Bonnctt was next introduced by Judgo Sweat, w«.p ably discussed the three candidates and explaining why ho and every other citizen should aupport nnd vote for Governor Brown. After more music by the baud the meeting was adjourned. Attention v* us called to the fact that Judgo John F Boss, of Mgcon, one of Georgia's most eloquent speakers, would arrive In time to address tho meeting tonight, from tho band stand, or If found too cool, In Parker's Opera House, when everybody should turn cut and hear him. It was also announced that noxt Monday had been advertised as *"Joe Brown Day" at the Court House, as today and Monday were the only two days claimed Tor him, all other days having been conceded to the other candidates, and that any InterferSlfce by them or their unwiso and unfair friends would not be submitted to and should be rosented by all fair minded people. With most of the old rellablo and best citizens of Waycross and Waro county now suppottlng Govern or Brown, against a lot of enlerlopers and misguided people It is now be lieved the county will give "Little Joe" a good majority. WERE ENTERED BY ,5 THE M’NAMARAS Confession Clears Up The Mystery of Explosion Times’ Building Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 1—James B f McNamara pleaded guilty to murder In tho first degree In Judge Walter v Bordwell's court today. Ilia brother, John J. McNamara, secretary of the International Associa tion of Bridge and Stryctual Iron Workers, entored a plea of guilty to having dynamited the*Llewellyn Iron Works In Los Angeles on Christmhg day, 1910. James 13. McNamara's confessing, clears up absolutely the tragedy of the explosion and flro which at 1:07 o'clock on the morning of October 1, 1910, wrecked the plant of the LOS Angeles Tiinos at First and Broadway and caused the doath of twenty-on* onions. For nlneteon of these deaths the McNamara brothers v/cro Indicted md J. B. McNamara was * on trial epeciflcally for the murdor of Charles J. Haggerty, a machinist whoso body was found noarer than that 0any other to the spot \fhore tho uynamlto was supposed to have been placed. Both men’s sentences were set for December 5 when it is expected that District Attorney John D. Fredericks will ask for life-imprisonment for Jamos B. McNamara, the confessed murderer and probably fourteen years for his brother. The men's lives are considered saved. DI8GRACEFUL SCENE. While Judge Parker and others were speaking today at the Joe Brown rally and appealing for law and order as administered by Gov. Brown, tho revolting and dlsgraocfu! spectacle was witnessed of a drunken Aldorman OYSTER SALE DEC. 2ND. , ' The Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Englneirs will have oysters, served any etyle, for sale in LaGrande building near P. O. this af ternoon and evening from 6 to 11 o’clock.* Como out and help the la dles. • EXPRES. ROOSEVELT’S ' '/ SILVER* WEDDING. Special To The Herald. Now. York, Dee. 2.—Former Preal- dent and Mra. Theodore Rooaevelt to day quietly celebrated their allier wedding annlrenary, with relatives and a tew Intimate friends aa their guhata. Mra. Rooaevelt formerly was Mlu Edith Carow of this city. They were married December 2.1616, In St George's Church, Hanover Square, In London. V. M. D. A. SUNDAY. Judge Parker la coming onl strong in a prohibition talk to man only at tbs Y. M. C. A. Sunday I p. m., D» comber 2. Every Waycross man most not fall—’Tho Fight la On - Let us stand np or shut np. On Dscslnbef 10, at 2 p. m„ man on ly, Col. W. W. Lambdln will apeak plainly. God balp the Waycross man t i to open tbeir eyes nnd take a aland for God. .. J but he backed down on tbt plea that ha did not have that much money, and afterwards anotRfer gentleman backad him down on an ovau amount against what money he had I STAND FOR THE ENFORCE MENT OF ALL THIS CITY’S LAWS WHICH PROTECT 80CIETY, WHICH INSURE THEIR PROPER RIOHT8 TO CAPITAL AND LABOR AND WHICH CONDUCE TO THE UP- BUILDING OF THE MATERIAL RE SOURCES OF THIS CITY. CALVIN W. PARKER, CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. “hTvE YOU FIOUREDr* Figured what? Wa have reference to what yon might have suffered by way, of ' L088 BY FIRE tt the fire of yesterday had burned your homo down Inatead of your neglhbor’e. It's taking a hazzard not to tniure that yon can't afford—don’t do 1L GET OUR POLICY TO-DAY. A.M.Knight & Son Phone 266 LaGrande Bldg,