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~ (“The Home Paper”) MONTICELLO, - -~ =~ GEORGIA M Subscription Price, $1.560 Per Year. Payable In Advance. ———————————————— ———————————————————————— T F. L. and T. R ] —-———————”—m Entered in the Postoffice in Monti cello, Ga., as second-class n ' M?::l with an act dm‘ Obituaries—Will be for at the rate of SI.OO Mwm Cash must accompany same. | Cards of Thanks—Charged at the rate of 6 cents per line of six words to the line. Cash must accompany each S e Friday, January 5, 1917. ———————————————————— Even with her mud we still! love Monticello. \ et e it Most of the Christmas thrills! were chilled by the New Year‘ bills. | ——————— A peanut factory would} Brove profitable here, we be eve. ‘ e e ) et e If you haven’t made up your mind about this year’s crop we advise you to do some more in vestigating. e There is plenty of room at the top, according to a sage. May you mount the ladder easily in 1917! | o ; Dublin’' is considering the erection of an overall factory. Monticello needs one, too, or a cotton factory. ——————— ———————— The News is your friend and if it can help you we will be glad. Let's make 1917 the best year possible. _— Of course you broke your New Year resolutions—but, then, you knew you would when you made them. e The dove of peace is flutter ing again, says the Jones Coun ty News. Yes, and may it soar to every nook and corner of the earth! e )et For the newspaper borrow er: ‘“Resolved that I will sub scribe for The Monticello News and cease borrowing it from my neighbor.” e (Y. For the non-prosperous mer chant: ‘“Resolved that I will advertise in The Monticello News. Others do and they are making a great success.” ' e Qe A boy in a schoolroom is worth a dozen in a pool room, avers an exchange. That’s the right talk. Thank goodness, Monticello has no pool rooms. ———— e . Macon is planning a million dollar packing plant soon, the knowiedge of which should be sufficient to cause Jasper coun tljg igzrmers to raise more hogs in Honolulu citizen lays claim to the shortest name—*“l.”” The United States can go ’em one better—there are a lot of big “I” and little “u” people in this country. _—_——— An exchange says the work ing force of the British navy, afloat and ashore, includes more than 1,000,000 men. But the British navy seems to idle just now, — e e e e In almost every daily paper we read of ‘“increased paper cost.”” The price long since mounted above our “zone” and we are now watching the rise with a telescope. —_—— Letter carriers will rejoice when congress passes a bill barring liquor advertisements from the mails, sass the Macon News. They will not be the only ones who will rejoice, the women will join in the refrain, “amen,” too. —_—— e Those of the negro race who sought in the north “the land that flows with milk and hon :iy" have come to a sad realiza on of their Rlight. Accounts from the north are to the effect that the negroes are suffering. They are to be pitied. ’ et ——— We have only one hope while the cold spell is on—that the temperature will go low enough to freeze the boll wee vil, if there is such a thing as freezing them to death, as freezing them is the only hope of exterminating the pests. et e Put a little notice in The News and sell that cow, hog, hfio. mule, grain, ammuuumwmumm ‘_‘”_mm ADGATEVILLE { .loc Ladies’ Missionary Society &W ‘at_the School Young Man Received Neck Ties. cmus'nua le and gone and a New Year greets us again. Let's all try to keep the good resolutions we have made and if we fail the first time do not forget to try, try again! Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goolsby spent part of the holidays with relatives ia Greene county, Mr, and Mrs. Mote, of Butts county, spent a few days this week with Mr, and Mrs. T. E. Funderburk. School opened here Monday morn ing under the management of Miss Wilson, of Eatonton, We wish for her a most successful term. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Faulkner, of He bron, were in our ville Sunday after noon. Mr. Norman Barker left Monday morning for Atlanta where he goes to take a course in Chrichton-Shumaker Business College. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Manville, of Hillsboro, returned home Sunday af ternoon after spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Blizzard. Mr. G. B. Henderson, of Covington, spent a few days recently with his daughter, Mrs, W. J. Waits. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blizzard and lit tle Miss Marguerite Blizzard spent Christmas day very pleasantly with Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Leverett, of Smithboro. Messrs W. J., A. M. and C. A. Waits were in Atlanta on business a few days last week. Miss Bessie Kate Radford, who has been the much admired guest of Mrs. J. H. Watis, returned to her home in Athens Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Holland return ed to their home in Atlanta Thursday after a week’s visit to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Waits. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blizzard, Misses Mary Lizzie and Lurline Rigdon and Mr. Henry Ford motored to Macon Wednesday night of last week, going to see “The Birth of a Nation,” which was presented in that city during the holidays. Qnite a crowd enjoyed the singing given by Miss Mae Freeman Sunday night. Msses Ruth Waits and Essie Fun derburk spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Blizzard. Miss Mamie Waits, who is a student of the S. N. S, spent part of the holi days with her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Waits. We are glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lon Funderburke and family who recently moved into our town. The Ladies’ Missionary Society met last Saturday afternoon at the school house. As the New Year is here let's try to see if we can’t do more and bet ter work than we did last year. Let every member try to be present at the next meeting which will be held Satur day, January 13, at 2 o’clock. Visitors are welcome at all times, A certain gent in our town said he was mighty glad to get ties for Christmas presents but he would like them better if they were already tied into bows as he is 8o nervous he can not tie a pretty bow. Wonder what makes him so nervous? Just ask some of the young girls in our town (whose names begin with R) and see if they know! emt——————— () sp— GEORGIA—Jasper County. To Whom it May Concern: J. H. and E. C. Kelly, Guardians of Mary Kelly, have applied to me for a discharge on their guardianship of Mary Kelly, this is therefore to notify all persons concerned to file their ob. jections, if any they have, on or before the first Monday in February, 1917, next, else they will be discharged from their guardianship as applied for. This 4th day of January, 1917. H. V. ROBINSON, Ordinary, Jasper County, Georgia. Free Flower Seed Hastings’ Catalogue Telis You About it No matter whether you farm on & large scale or only plant vegetables or flowers in & small way, you need Hastings’ 1917 Seed Catalog. It's. ready now and we have a copy for you absolutely free, it you ask for it, mentioning the name of this paper. In addition to showing you about all the varieties of wvegetables, farm grass, clover and flower seeds, this catalog tells how you can get free five splendid varieties of easily grown, yet beautitul fiowers, with which to beau %r home surroundings. seeds of almost every kind are scarce this season, and you can't afford to take chances in your seed supply. Hastings’ Seeds are depend able seeds, the kind you can always depend on having “good luck” with, You are going to garden or farm this spring. Why not insure sudcess 80 far as possible by starting with the right seed? Don't take chancos that you do not have to. Write today for Hastings' 1917 Catalog. It's free and will both inter :tflu&halz.!fiutommufl. THE MONTICELLO NEWS : 8 LR TN v-«;:mq‘ 1 i R | " #' £ ¥ i m’t g ‘ g Interesting Batch of Newsy N-;fn- the me Up vm’md.!upu” unty-— ovn best Christmas “treat” was the oyster supper given by the Ma sonic Lodge at Eudora u'l\wm‘ day evening. The.ladies carried well flled baskets, and the affair was one: to be long remembered. | Miss Lurline Cunard spent tho‘ week-end with relatives and friends in Monticello. i Mr. C. L. Hodge is very ill at this writing. Miss Callie Leverett, of Mechanics ville, was Miss Emma Kelly's guest Saturday night. Mr. Turner Kelly, of Atlanta, has been visiting his relatives here. . Mr. Edgar Cunard and bride spent Thursday with the former’s sister, Mrs. Geo. White, of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stone, Miss Capie Stone and Mr. Tommie Chaffin, of Winfred, were visitors here Thursday and Thursday night. ' Mr. Howard McClendon left Mon day for Madison to attend the A. & M. school. ; g Miss Exie Cunard delightfully en tertained with a singing Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. McClendon en tertained Tuesday night, Miss Iln.‘ Dooley gave a singing Wednesday night and several from here enjoyed the “pound party” at Miss Ellen Dor sey’s Thursday night. On !‘rlday‘ evening Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Redd entertained. 1 The most enjoyable event of thei week was the party given by Misses Rubye and Cleora Janes Saturday night. Dancing, music and games were enjoyed. Misses Rubye Janes and Sadie Aaron presided at the punch bowl. Delicious cakes were al go served on this beautiful occagion. There will be preaching at New Rocky Creek Saturday p. m; and Sun day by Rev. Walker. All are invited to come and hear these sermpns. Kitchens—Cunard. A beautiful wedding of was that of Miss Maver ¥ Mr. Edgar Cunard Sun December twenty-fourth. ! mony was performed at y':rf the bride. To the strains '-..els sohn’s Wedding March, t:h was beautifully rendered by D Mrs. J. E. Hill, the bride and groom, ac companied by the attendants, march ed to the altar where the ceremiony was gracefully performed by Rev. J. J. Winburn. While the vows were being taken “O, Promise Me” was softly played by the pianist with violin accompaniment. The bride was love ly in cream satin draped with white lace and carried an exquisite bouquet of bride’s roses. The attendants were Mr. Ludie Aaron and Miss Vara Kitch ens, Mr. Amos Goens and Miss Ermi ne Kitchens. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom were motored to the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Cunard, wheresthey were tendered a reception. A few relatives and close friends were pres ent at the supper. This lovely young couple have a host of friends who wish them the best in life. Many handsome and useful gifts of cut glass, linen, etc., were received on this beautiful occasion, Among the vigi tors were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hill, Mlgs es Emmie and Vivian Gordon, of Mon ticello, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Potts and daughter, Dorris, Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Robert Curry, of Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Washington, of Worth ville, and Mr. Leonard Moore, of At lanta. Henderson-McCullough. A wedding that surprised their friends was that of Miss Lizzie Lou Henderson and Mr. Newt Mc'Cullough‘ on Sunday morning, December twenty-| fourth. They were quietly married by Rev. J. J. Winburn and are now' “at“ home” to their friends at the groom’s parents,| Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McCul ilough. We wishl them a long, pros perous and happy wedded life. ‘ A WORD TO CORRE§PONDENTS . If you will mail or send your letters to us so they reach this office NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY NIGHT of each week we will guarantee same will appear in that week's issue, | We were compelled to leave out several newsy letters this week on ac count of some of the correspondents being a little late in sending or mailing their news items. : We greatly appreciate your support ‘in the past and hope you will co-op ‘erate again with us in striving to make The News even better in 1917, B - To each and all of you—A HAPPY, JOYOUS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! 3 ' EIDTORS. o —t——— {( ———————— c— -10 yds. Remnant Calico for 35¢ DT, PYE e e (o e - CAPITAL —=AND= ./, - PROFITS —OVER— 565,000.00 CEE TR .&* 1. E A A : o THIS BANK UNDER _AND CONTRO LED ev LAWS § o AR~ THE e’ ’m{{: i — [T R e Wl < WV ; ! i l:,‘fi WINZ UL I I;IKTIdNAL ECAPIFI()L VS N»N\’,'W,:()r« oe |I Jhe First HNational Bank Monticello. Georgia LAND FOR SALE. We will offer for sale on the first Tuesday in February the following lands: 263 Acres of land in Denegal Dis trict; 3 tenant houses; good well; orchards; known as the William Ap pling place. Rented for 1917. 97'% Acres in Monticello District, two miles from town; good tenant house and barn, known as the Al friend place. Rented for 1917. | J. H. KELLY COMPANY. i GEORGIA—Jasper County. | By virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of said county, will be sold at public outery on the first Tues day in February, 1917, at the court house in said county, between the usual hours of sale, the following real estate to-wit: (a) . One house and lot in the City of Monticello, Ga., bounded as follows: East by lot of W. R. Turk, South by Forest Street; West by lot of W, H. and L: H. Key, and North West View Cemetery consisting of 3% acre, more or less. (b) A tract or parcel of land lo cated in the City of Monticello, Ga., 10 ft. wide and 300 yards long and bounded as follows: East by land of R. L. Warren; South by Forest st. West by land of Mrs. C. D. Jordan; North by land of Mrs. C. D. Jordan. The sale will continue from day to day, between the same hours, until all said property is sold. . (¢c) Terms cash. (d) Same to be sold subject.to rent contract for year 1917. : This the 3d day of January, 1917. ‘ H. V. B. ALLEN, Executor of last will and testament of - Mrs. P. A. S. Key. GEORGIA—Jasper County. ; To Whom it May Concern: Mrs. W. R. Caswell kaving made ap plication for 12 months’ support for self and minor child out of the estate of W. R. Caswell, deceased, and ap praisers duly appointed to set apart the same having filed their returns all persons concerned are hereby re quired to show cause before the Court of Ordinary of said county on the Ist Monday in February, 1917, why said application should not be granted and said returns not be made a judgment of the court. This the 4th day of Jan uary, 1917. ; H. V. ROBINSON, Ordinary, Jasper County, Georgia. .————-o-—-——_— \ ~ Your Uncle Ernest Camp, of ‘The Walton Tribune, is fiutting forth some brilliant work these days. His paper is one of our most valued exchanges. = LY . 1 % THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Suggest the Saving of Dollars : ~ YOU CAN'T COMMENCE TOO SOON The Morning of Life Is Quickly Passed And Old Age Y Follows After Noon START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT! T / - —\. v ]L"".‘.‘; :f;ffi?..‘.f,“ ’\" (M b TAU T Rl QY ‘ i—in—: 8 DAYS TOURING BEAUTI FUL FLORIDA. Covering East and West Coast points With some one to look after every care, including— Transportation by Rail and Steamer, Automobile Trips, Pullman Berths, Hotels, ; Etc‘ Leave ATLANTA February 2, 9:20 p. m. Cenral of Georgia Railway Company Correspondingly low rates ? from other points. An itinerary giving full infor mation will be mailed you upon request to the undersigned : W. H. FOGG, | Dist. Pass. Agent Peachtree and Marietta Streets ATLANTA. GA. W. W. HACKETT, Div, Pass. Agent MACON, GA. . 1 Ib. Arbuckle’s Coffee.___loe¢. with each $2.00 purchase. ‘ D.T.PYE : : GEORGIA—Jasper County. To Whom it May Concern: . W. A. Lane of said state, having in proper form applied, as a person- se lected by the next of kin, for letters of administration on the estate of Ben Epps, Sr., late deceased of szid coun ty, this is to cite all and singular the creditors and heirs-at-law of Ben Epps, Sr,, to be and appear at my office at the February Term of the Court of ‘Ordinary of said county, and show ‘cause, if any they can, why permanent letters of administration should not be ‘granted to said W. A. Lane on Ben Epps, Sr.’s estate. Witness my official ‘signature this Jan. 4th, 1916. ] H. V. ROBINSON, Ordinary, Jasper County, Georgia. [E—— | S Closing out Drummer’s Sam ple Shoes at Bargain Prices. D.T.PYE ,/ :‘,' B \ |r‘\‘\‘ [ epr RN Rl (BB \f ‘l, mßem o ONEEEE T U e — | -y MLI It E EEIE b T A & . 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