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The Waycross Journal.
F’UTBLISH ED TWICK-A-WKEK.
VOL. VII.—NO. 78.
WAYCROSS, GA., FRIDAY. .ILLY 18. 1002.
$1.00 A YEAR
MR. H. L. B. WIGGINS
GOES TO SAVANNAH
Nr. Hansel Cone Is Given Promotion
Also.
O’
Mr. H. L. B. Wiggins of the
roadway department line accepted
the position of cheif clerk to ehiet
engineer T. S. Tutwiler <f the
second diveon of the A. C. L. with
ollico in Savannah. Mr. Wiggins
has been a resident of Waycross
for the past twelve years, all the
while an employee of the Plant
System and there is perhaps not a
more popular man on the Plant
System than he. In Waycross he
enjoys the highest esteem of every
man, woman and child who knows
him and while every one is pleased
to see him promoted, yet it is with
general regret that he must leavt
this city.
Mr. Wiggins left Wednesday to
assume his position. Mrs. Wiggins
and son will follow in a few weeks.
Mr. Hansel P. Cone has been
promoted to Mr. Wiggins' position
as chief clerk in the roadway de
partin' nt. Mr. Cone is one of the
brightest young railroad men in
Waycross and his rise is well mer
ited. His associates say he is one
of the most rapid and accurate
men iu his departujpit. His
friends will he pleased at his pro
motion.
NEW STORE AT WAINWRIGHT-
Peaches and Melons are Plentiful-
Other Notes.
Wainwiuoht Ga., July 14.— Mr.
and Mrs. X. Murry of this place
ure visiting relatives at Blackshear.
Messrs, llamp Crews and Riley
Hickox made a Hying trip to Way-
cross last Friday.
Miss Minnie Kite of Blackshear
who lias been visiting friends and
relatives of this place has returned
home.
Messrs. T. II. I.owther and Pres
ton Wyles were on otir streets
Sunday.
Messrs. J. L. Anderson and C.
F. Taylor made a business rip to
Winoker Inst Saturday.
Misses Aggie and Jennie I.ayton
were the guests of Amanda Ander
son Sunday.
The Brooks school is progress
ing very nicely.
Miss Nelie McNeil of Water-
town, Fla., is visiting friends and
alive* of this place.
Mrs. J. Dardin and Mrs. C. F.
Taylor were the guests of Mrs.B.
Hickox Sunday.
L’ptoiiville is on a boom, G. A
Layton nnd I. T. Waimvright arc
putting up a large grocery store
Mrs. M. Johnson and daughter
Hannah of Traders Hill spent Fri
day night with Mr. nnd Mrs. H.
Crews. i
I’eaehes and melons are plenti
ful in this section now, ns the late
rains have improved them.
DYER SUCCEEDS ROBERTS. j
To te Master Mechanic at Waycross.
Mr. M. H. Dyer who until yes
terday was Master Mechanic of the
A. C. L. shops in Brunswick, now
holds that position ill the shops
here.
Mr. S. M. Roberts, Master me
chanics here, left yesterday for
Brunswick where he took Mr. Dy
er's position.
Mr Robert* bn* many friends
in Waycross who regret to see him
leave. Mr. Dyer his successor is
well known here as he was a resi
dent of Waycross some time ago.
SERMON TO THE RIFLES.
Rev. Mr. Wright. Chaplain of Fourth
Regiment Preached.
Rev. Charles T. Wright of Alba
ny preached a special sermon to
the Waycross Uilles ut the Grace
Episcopal Church Tuesday night.
A largo number of Rifles, under
command of Lift. Bird attended
the services in uniform notwith
standing the inclement weather.
Mr. Wright's subject was "The
soldier of the cross and the sol
dier of his country.” The sermon
was an eloquent one and the con
gregation heard him with special
attention.
Mr. Wright is chaplain of the
fourth Georgia and will have
preached to all the companies
in the regiment by September the
first.
MEETING OF F. F. F.
Debating Society Organized — News
Notes.
Mutiny Meadow, July IV.—This
section was visited by a heavy
rainfall and electrical storm Tues
day night. The rain, which was
greatly needed was very much ap
preciated by every one.
The F. F. F. held their regular
monthly meeting nt Williams
Landing, Wednesday. New oflicers
were elected as follows: Dr. J. E.
W. Smith, president, D. A. Wood
ard, vice-president, D. R. Smith,
secretary. All hough only a few
attended it was n very enjoyable
occasion, lee cold lemonade and
water melons were enjoyed during
the day. At the next meeting,
which will ho held August20, Miss
Vestn Smith will lend the subject
oil “cooking" and Mitledge Wood
ard on "Saving liny.” All the
young Indies who have matrimony
in view are tendered nil especial
invitation to come out on that day.
Miss Kate Woodard is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Tola Thomas in
the Magic city this week.
Miss Alice Barnard'called on
her little friend, Daisy Willes last
Sunday.
Misses Elbe and Bertie, and
Messrs. Audition and Dawson
Warren were guests Sunday of Mr.
nnd Mrs. Darwin R. Smith, who
are making their home with Dr.
and Mrs. J. E. W. Smith at present
A debuting society was organized
at the Warren School house Inst
Saturday night- and christened the
“Merry Meadow Debating Society.”
Prof, C. C. Herrin was elected
president. We want all the young
people iu this vicinity to come out
to the meetings whiclf will proba
bly be held every Saturday night.
The subject for discussiou next
Saturday night is "Resolved that
the works of God in a state of Na
ture are more pleasant to behold
than when modified by the art of
man.”
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Strickland
were made happy by the presenta
tion of another hoy at their home
u short tluiu ago.
Quitman Did the
Honors Gracefully.
SOUTH GEORGIA’S PRESTIGE WAS FULLY SUS
TAINED WITH THE EDITORS.
Mrs. J. F. Miller and children
of Tifton is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mr*. J. M. Lee She will
be here a week.
Wonderful bargains that should
interest everybody will bo sold
for a few days-check homespun 4
cents. The host 5 cents. 10 balls
thread Scents. 7 packages cellu
loid starch for 25 ceutB. 7 cans
sterling potash 25 cents. Early
Bird Tobacco 35 cents a pound.
7 cans Bailroad Mills snuff for 25
cent*. 85 cents broom for 20cents
Arbuckle's Coffee 10 cents at the
Waycross Bargain House.
Best line 50 cents working and
dress shirts, in negligee styles.
. J. M. it C. \V\ Parker
The sixteenth annual session of
the Georgia Weekly Press Associa
tion nt Quitman, was tin* largest
gathering of editors and their
families in tin* history of tiie
nsso:*i:.t ion.
There wer** over two hundred of
the cratt in attendance and the
session was one of the most en
joyable ever held.
The association was called to
order Tuesday morning at tin*
handsome court house in (Blit-
man by president Coleman, and
Hon. S. S. Benin t. mayor of Quit-
man, formally welcomed the asso-
ciution and delivered the city over
to the editors in a manner so
genial and rich that all conven
tional harriers were torn away and
the visitors thenceforward felt
absolutely at home.
Tin* reception by the Quitman
ladies the previous evening on the
beautiful court house lawn, under
the big trees, illumined by a square
of pendent incandescent lights,
had set a high example of genuine
Southern hospitality. The Quit-
man people attended en masse and
without reserve, met the visitors
on terms of friendship, spicing
the fete with delicious refresh
ments.
There being hut one hotel in
Quitman, the people generously
threw open their homes to tin*
oyerdow and more than half the
association was entertained free
in the private homes of the city. I
The convention, after the ad
dress of welcome and response
uiid n few preliminaries, adjourned
for noon. The afternoon session
was consumed with three papers
by Editors C. 0. Brantley, of Val
dosta; J. W. Bivins, of Cordelo,
nod Dr. J. II. Bowdoin, of Adairs-
vilie.
The reception at the palacia!
home of Mr. and Mrs. .1. W.
Oglesby Tuesday evening was the
social denoumeut of the session.
Mr. Oglesby's home is barely
completed, but enough to be occu
pied. It is perhaps the most
beautiful home in Georgia. Not
the most costly, but the symmet
rical blend of colonial and mnd-
rn architecture lends a charm to
its exterior view that reminds one
of Sidney Lanier's poems. The
interior finish is pleasing in its
simplicity, hut elegant in its
texture.
This home, the pride of Quit-
man, was thrown open to the edi
tors and their families and tin*
elite of Brooks county were t here
to do the honors. Not. only Mr.
and Mrs. Oglesby, but tin* citizens
all were hosts and cncli vied with
the othi-r in hospitality that con
stantly reminded the guests of tin*
Old South.
Wednesday inoriiingtlio associa
tion concluded its Imsiiicss session
nt the court house. The session
was opened with an address de
livered by ll*ni. B. W. Merrill,
state school commissioner elect,
subject being “Educat ion.”
A paper was read hyj. B. Mer
cer. of the Fitzgerald Enterprise,
“The press nnd bad roads; will it
always lie thus in Georgia?”
Paper by Mr. J. E. Gibson of
tile Moultrie News, "Rural mail
delivery; there is more in it for
tin* press and tile people than you
think.”
During tiie lime allotted to
suggestions a long procession of
young ladies entered, each hear
ing a quarter of watermelon and
a spoon and passed back and
forth until all worn supplied.
Their entry was greeted by vigor
ous applause and President. Cole-
man announced a recess of a few
minutes to dispose of them. Co-
dnrtown was selected ns the ncxi
place of meeting and election of
odicers was taken up, resulting in
lection of all old officer*,
except treasurer, which was li I loci
by Mr. I). P. Moseley, of tin*
Danielsville Monitor.
President Coleninii being culled
nwny for a short while, called (lie
vice-president, Miss Edna Cain,
to the chair, which she filled witli
graco and dignity. Tiie court
room where tile convention was
held was packed.
Tho wagon display of farm pro
duce of Gnulden Bros, attracted
much attention, one containing
meat, lard, etc., and the other
general farm produce.
Tiie editors left forTybce in the
afternoon, about one hundred and
twenty-five strong.
Brooks county, with her splen
did resources and Quitman, with
her lovely hospitality, amply
demonstrated to the North Geor
gia contingent of (lie Georgia
Press Association that South
Georgia is not only the coming
Mecca of Georgia weallli and cul
ture, but is that now. Indeed, it
was an evident question with tho
editors if Quitman is not the best
cultured town in all tin* state.
NEW SCHOOL.
Mr. W. A. Davis Will Teach one Next
Week.
When a man can’t explain a
thing he says: "You wouldn’t un
derstand if I told you.”
Hirrican, Ga . July 17.—Crops
are suffering front heavy rains in
this section.
John Peacock and Mrs. Jeffords
were married last Sunday.
Quite a crowd gathered at the
home of Jacob Davis on the Fourth
and enjoyed a good dinner.
\Y. A. Davis anticipates starting
a school ut the Wade School house
next Monday.
Mi*s Mattie and Annie Davis
visited the home of Harley Davis
last Sunday.
Miss Tenna and Mary Peacock
were guests of J. F. Knox last
Sunday.
The social party given at Mr.
Sapp’s last Wednesday night was
enjoyed by all.
The Walkersville school taught,
by Miss Emma Clmucy will close
next Thursday.
FITZGERALD WON.
in the Ball Game with Blackshear Yes-
tesdav
A very om* sided game ol ball,
in which (lie small boy was much
in evidence, was pinyed Imre yes
terday afterii'ion, bet ween Fitzger
ald and Rlm'kshear.
Tin* Rhmkslmiir boy* wore game
and fought lull'd but tin* colony
boys out played them.
In nine long innings Fitzgerald
made twenty runs to Blackslmar's
four.
IIORTENSE IN PERSON.
How the People Have Passed the Week
at that Thriving Village.
IIoktkxsi:, Ga., July Id, 11)02
—The congregation at tile old
llortcnse cliiircli listened last
Sunday to a line sermon, wliicl
was delivered by tlmir pastor, Mr
Jones. M r. Jones also conducted
the Sunday school exercises.
Mrs. W. I). Middleton and h
two youngest children ure paying
a visit, to her son's iu Florida
Mr. C. Montgomery Potter, our
night, telegrapher, lias returned
from a trip to Savannah nnd
Jos up, and reports n pleasant trip.
Mr. Courtland .Middleton is
with iih again, after an absence of
live years, lie bus left all his
troubles behind him, and feels
himself a hoy ngain.
The Misses Bennett, McLaugli
Iiii, Lang and other young Indies
whose presence brightened the
town, have returned to their
homes.
Mr. G. T. Cater is plying tho
telegrapher's art to sustain life,
whila awaiting recognition ns a
poet.
Miss Helen Fumes, of Pomona,
Fla., is visiting Miss Daisy Mid
dleton.
Mr. and Mrs. Millerareiii town
for a time.
Capluin Roberts' special cur
was sidetracked liuro for some
days.
Mr. H. 0. Williams has left us.
Ilo suys tile place is too wet for
him.
Mr Whitten puid us n welcome
visit last Sunday.
Messrs. It. G. Middleton and
G. B. Smith, of Atkinson, wore
recent visitors.
NEWS NOTES.
Those Who Come and Go to and From
Manor.
Maxok, Ga., July 17th.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Booth left
Wednesday for St. Andrews Hay
where they will visit Mr. T. M.
McConnell and family.
Mrs. O. L. McQuaig has return
ed home after a pleasant visit to
her parents at Lake City.
Mr. Ray’s little girl has been
right ill but, is improving.
Mrs. Slover of Waycross is
iting her brother Dr. K. P. Little.
Mr. T. J. James is home on a
.. , ~ ’ ... -J visit this week.
l ouths suits, some will lit!
small men. A big line, ages Iff to I Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Brake of
•>0 *•> 50 to en 50 Savannah aro visiting Mrs.
■ ’ I S i C. W. Parker, lake’s par Mr. and Mr*. H.
L. Herrin.
An election was hold Wednes- ’ Mr Frank Mcdonald of Way-
dav night in ail the companies of; cross spent u few hours here Tucs-
the fourth Georgia regiment for [day.
the vacancy caused by tho death I Mr. H. C. Ewing and Mr.
of Maj. O'Brien. Capt. Hawes of Robert Odum will open on August
Bninhridge, (.'apt. Fender, of Yai- I, a furniture store in tho building
dosta, and Capt. Mock of Albany now occupied by the shoe de-
were candidates for tiie office. Ipartment of the Brad Watson Co.
As it requires two-thirds of thej Both young men are well known
votes cast to elect it is doubtful | in Waycross and their many
if any one will he chosen on first friend* wish them much incce**
ballot. in their new busiuess.
THE RIFLES WILL
EXCURT TO TYBEE
Next Wednesday the Day A B ? Time
is Anticipated.
’I he Rifles will give an excursion
to Tvhee next Wednesday.
A special train has been provid
ed for tin* guests and it will leave
the d* p"l at d;!!0 in the morning,
and return from Tybeo nt G that
afternoon, leaving Savannah at,
7 o'clock.
Dinner may be procured nt Hotel
I'yl'ce lor sixty cents, the regular
price being seventy live.
Three paviilinns will lie at the
disposal of tiie excursionist*,
"here there will lie dancing. The
Hotel Tybeo will furnish special
i!iiii.i<' in them.
The round trip will lie made for
$ I oO and it is expected tiiatn large
number of people w ill take advan
tage of tile low rates.
RAIN NEEDED.
A Large Party spent Sunday at Pablo
Beach.
Moniao, Ga., July 17.—Quite it.
crowd spent last Siindny ut I’ublo
Beach, among thoso tvbo were io
tho party are; Dr. and Mrs. Strick
land, Miss Mnmlo Murrheo, Mis*
Bessie Dyall, little Virdie and
Leona Dyall, Mr. F. C. Whiddon,
Mr. It. G. Dyall Mr. Kellor and
family. All seemed to enjoy tho
day.
Mr. Parker and brother spent
Sunday lust in Jacksonville.
Mrs. J. J. Upchurch accom
panied by Miss Lillie Parker have
gone down to Pablo lor several
days.
Mr. and Mrs. II. J. John’s 1 ittle*
son is very sick. His friomlshopo
lie will soon ho out again.
Miss Maggie Jeffords left Sat/
urdiiy for McDonalds whore sho
will visit relatives.
Water melons and peaches aro
getting plentiful in this country
tlm farmers bring them to town
in ahundniice.
Tiie crops around hero need rain
a heavy shower would inrke the>
weather cooler.
Nahunta Items.
Rev. E. J. Purcell who preach
ed for Rev. J. B. Harper nt hi*
regular appointment delivered ons
f tin best Sunday School ad
dresses ever heard in this section.
Miss Oussio Middleton and
Mies Spell of Jesup visited Mi*n
Annie Lnrv recently.
Mr. Paris of Lenn 1ms been ap
pointed agent here, Mr. R. A.
Cnlder, who formerly held the po
sition having b*on sent to Savan
nah. '
Mrs. J. McDuff Bennett/ oif
Starke, Fla. is visiting relative*
hero. \
Mra. Jasper Harvey after spend- ■
ing n week with friends has re
turned to Brunswick.
Mr. and Mr*. L. C. Courson cf ;
Jacksonville aro spending toms
time with relatives.
Rev. E. II. Bennett of Screven
visited bis son Mr. A. Bennett
lust week.
Notice.
On Monday, July 21, the Wilton
Steam Laundry will put the pries
of shirts at 8c., special 10c.,
collars 2c., special 2Jc., cuff* 4c...
tjieciul 5c. This will be for cash
on delivery. No goods will be
delivered except for cash. By-
doing this we ctn give better
satisfaction, as we will save earn
ing oar money twice.
Respectfully,
J. E. Wilson,
Proprietor.
Boys’ suits 75 cents to »8.00.
J. M. & C. W. Pabkek.