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ESTABLISHED IN 1881.
Sidewalks of “White Way”
%\Vfll be Improved
an Early Date.
THE WORK WILL SOON BEGIN
The News has been informed that
the work of paving the sidewalk from
Mr. J. L. Benton’s residence, on For
syth street, to the College, will begin
a 8 soon as the weather will permit,
arrangements for this work having
been under way for several weeks.
- We understand that an Atlanta firm
has made the lowest bid for paving.
The price per foot has not been made
public.
As soon as the Forsyth-College
streets job is finished other streets
will be taken under consideration by
the city paving committee.
The News bespeaks for those in
charge of the paving of the sidewalks
of Monticello, the hearty co-operation
of every citizen.
The paving of our sidewalks is a
matter which must be attended .to now
or later—if Monticello intends to
grow—sßo why not p/¥ now and begin
to enjoy nice sidewalks?
Surely, Monticello has had its share
of mud and slush, and it is to be hoped
that the work will not cease until
every sidewalk in town has been
paved.
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CARD OF THANKS
We take this method of thanking our
friends and neigbors who were so very
kind to us in the recent illness and
death of our wife and mother.
Your acts will always be remember
ed. May God’s richest blessings rest
upon each of you!
0. H. NEWTON
and children.
Machen, Ga., Jan, 8, 1917.
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MODERN MOTTOES. o
'lf at first you don’t succeed, pay 9
cents on the dollar.
at can’t be cured can be doctored
a&no at' $6 per visit.. . .
; ventured, nothing to buy
gasoline with. /
X bird in the hand is the easiest
way to eat it.
A rolling stone gathers momemtum,
which is more valuable than moss.
A penny saved goes into the gum
slot machine.
All is not gold—a lot of it comes
from the 10-cent stores.—New York
American.
B il ot
22,136 bales of cotton were ginned in
Jasper from the crop of 1916 prior to
January 1, 1917, as compared with
20,802 ginned prior to January 1, 1916.
J. B. HENDERSON,
Special Agent.
Jhanks
WE TAKE THIS METHOD OF
TENDERING OUR THANKS
TO OUR FRIENDS AND
| CUSTOMERS
' FOR THEIR PATRONAGE
DURING 1916
; AND ASK A CONTINUANCE OF
- THE SAME
DURING 1917
Monticello f#ardware Company
The Monticello News
S AR .
Of the National Banks of City
1 Appear in this Issue
‘ of The News. ‘
~ BOTH MAKE GOOD SHOWING
i In this morning’s issue of The News
‘will be seen the quarterly reports of
the two national banks of Monticello—
the Farmers National and the First
iNmonl—w the close of business on
iDeeembor 217, 1916.
-~ In keeping with their usual reports
‘the condition of these two banks again
inw up splendidly. The officers fn
charge of these banking institutions
lm to be congratulated upon such
“healthy” statements as appear at this
‘rtlme.
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‘ CALVIN
Relatives Attended Funeral of
} Mrs, Chaffin, of Barnesville,
; Saturday Afternoon.
' PARSON HAD TOO MANY EYES
Miss Frances Harkness, of Atlanta,
'vmted Misses Corinne and Ila Pope
several days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Pope and chil
dren visited at the home of Mr. R. M.
Ellis Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ellis, of Palalto,
arrived home Monday night from
Montgomery, Ala. They spent two
weeks out there with their son, Mr. T.
E. Ellis.
Mr. H. F. Kilgore and family moved
up in Newton county, near Covington,
last week, We regret to give them up.
Mr. J. B. Ellis, of Palalto, left Satur
day for Alabama to attend the Ala
bama Field Trials.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Smith dined with
m Mrs. Arthur Smith Sunday.
Mrs. H. S. Downs, of Monticello, vis
ited Mrs, C. W. Pope Tuesday.
' ‘There will be Sunday School at Lib
e! ur Sunday mat
traction is. Bring some one with you.
Mr. and Mrs, G. B. Ellis visited Mr.
V. A. Chaffin and family at Barnes
ville, and Mr. Tom Chaffin and family,
at Macon, from Saturday until Tues
day. They went to attend the funeral
of Mrs. V. A. Chaffin which occurred
at Barnesville Saturday afternoon.
Miss Effie Mae Cadle returned Mon
day to resume her school duties after
visiting homefolks and friends at
Hepzibah. Rev. B. F. Mize taught for
her last week. The children were
very glad to have Miss Cadle back.
The parson had too many eyes.
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We had a flurry of snow »yelterday.
“The Monticello News Covers Jasper Like the Sun—<its Rays Shine Into Every Mome.
MONTICELLO, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917,
Jasper County Commissioners
Show Statement of Dis
bursements for Dec.
MONEY PAID FOR VARIOUS ITEMS
GEORGIA-—Jasper County.
As required by law I herewith sub
mit my report as Clerk of the Board
of County Commissioners of md'
County, showing all disbursements
since the December term -of said
Court.
Jury Fund-Superior Court.
SN Saonintnisaubbiitisns &= SN
Clerk, Sheriff and Bailiffs.._ 608.88
; Tax and Elections.
Tax and Elections ........ 103.81
Public ‘Road.
PObES ROBE ‘i v csiibiidwin 681.80
Jury Fund—Miscellaneous.
COMBER Sl ioi sasvienason 27.00
Poor Farm.
POOR WM ok comasmpuones .. . SEHE
Indigent Pauper. oo 92.00
Convict Fund. :
DURIAR i cveces ovbindiiiguliio 1,197.631
T T R R S 450.60
PR o i iinnn consn 66.86
DENIIE o sscbius dnvpaiaesn . HUNEER
General Fund.
RIS o e e 346.30
Public Buildings oo .. 122.25
Salaries and Commissions 130.00
DOTESE oo dintintiodboisan 650,00
Sungries .. il.liia. Lldild - 2.50|
TOUAL. kil nrinr.. SRR
Given under my hand and omclal!
signature this the 3rd day of Janwy.{
1917.
H. V. ROBINSON, Cik., B.C. C.,
Jasper Couaty, Georgia.
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WINFRED ‘
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A;::chm Dinner Served at
e Home of Miss Georgia
Minter Saturday.
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OTHER LOCALS AND PERCONALI‘
Mrs. Clark T\ Pope, who lives near}
Monticello, spent Monday here with
her sister, Mrs. J. E. Oxford. ‘
Miss Linda Thomason has retumed!
to Bainbridge to attend school. |
Dr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Payne, of Stew-i
art, were visitors here Monday after
noon. 5 |
Miss Mary Stone returned to Macon
‘st Wednesday to resume studies at
the Academy for the Blind.
Rev. E. Oglesby, of McDonough,
spent Saturday night at the home of
Mr. G. P. Loyd.
Mr. and Mrs. Howarp Persons and
little daughter, Louise,” of Monticello,
and Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Stone were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen H. Stone
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Payne and Mr.
W. P. Persons attended: preaching at
Concord Saturday and dined at the
home of Miss Georgia Minter, of Wal
ler’'s. /Rev, E. Oglesby, pastor of Con
cord Primitive Baptist church, was
also one of the honored guests. A
most delicious dinner was served, the‘
menu consisting of soup, turkey, boil
ed ham, salads, etc.—in fact, every
thing good to tempt an appetite. ‘
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NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING
OF CREDITORS
In the District Court of the United
States for the Western Division
of the Southern District of
Georgia. In Bankruptcy.
IN THE MATTER OF } Y e
C.F. WYATT,
Bankrupt. Bankruptcy.
To the Creditors of C. F. Wyatt, of
Farrar, in the County of Jasper, and
district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on De
cember 16, A. D. 1916, the said C. F.
Wyatt was duly adjudicated bankrupt
and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at Macon, in
Bibb County, Georgia, in Room 304,
Grand Opera House Building on Janu
ary 19, 1917, at 11:30 A, M., at which
time the sald creditors ' may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact
sich other business as may properly
come before said meeting., The bank
rupt is required to be present on that
day for examination. ° g
© J. N. TALLEY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Macon, Ga., this Jan. 6, 1917. .
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Every one has some permanent de
feot, InoWn, oF unnoticed—Ex. .
A Campaign for New Members
Has Been Inaugurated by
Methodist S. S. School.
THE BOARD OF STEWARDS MET
The attendance at Sunday School
last Sunday was larger than it has
been for some time. There were 131
present. Our enrollment for 1917 has
reached 142. This, with 54 on the
Homeé Department and 17 on the
Cradle Roll, makes a total enrollment
of 213,
The class of Miss Mary Kelly won
the banner for attendance having 100
per cent present and 2 visitors. They
had & very close competitor in the
class of Mrs. C. D. Jordan with 100
per cent present and 1 visitor. All the
other classes had a high percentage of
attendance. We want to run the en
rollment up to 200. Won't you help
us?
A campaign for new members was
inaugurated last Sunday in the Sun
day School. Every member is expect
ed to work in this campaign for a
larger School. A little silver fish will
be presented to every one who brings
in a new member. Jesus made his
disciples “Fishers of Men” and in re
membrance of this every Sunday
School fisherman will be given a little
fish for every member brought in.
How many fish can you string? Try
to catch one. =
'~ Eight members of the Sunday
School made a perfect record of at
tendance during the past year. They
attended Sunday School every Sunday
in ®he vear, Isn't that fine! They
m{ol ‘elly, Jr., Elizabeth Kelly,
Naom: |_..ith, Ned Smith, Martha Ma
lone, Malone, Louise Mackay,
Olive | ¥s.
N Y y the fistor will begin
a nfli /e minutes object sermons
to bq»"(”f d to the Sunday School
from tifge to time, at the close of the
service. He will use various objects
‘to illustrate spiritual truth. Don't
miss these little sermonettes. ;
The Woman's Missionary Society
held their regular monthly meeting at
the parsonage Tuesday afternoon.
The meeting was well attended and
was very interesting and helpful. The
newly elected officers were installed in
office by the use of a beautiful re
sponsive ceremony. The pastor offici
ated at the ceremony after which the
new President, Mrs. H. B. Kelly, took
the chair.
The Board of Stewards held their
first meeting of the new year on last
Tuesday evening. The following of
ficers were elected, J. S. Malone, Jr.,
President; H. 8. Downs, Vice-Presi
dent; H. B. Kelly, Secretary; A. D.
Roper, Treasurer. Plans were made
for the work of the coming year and
altogether & spirit of hopefulness pre
vailed.
NEW YEAR BEATITUDES.
Dr. Henry Allen Tupper, pastor of
the Calvary Baptist Church, Brooklyn,
is the author of the following Beati
tudes for the New Year, that are pithy,
pointed and practical:
“Blessed are those who meet their
church obligations as regularly and
promptly as they attend to their busi
ness engagements.
“Blessed are those who believe that
they are risking their health no more
by attending their church on a rainy
Sunday than going to their offices or
places of amusement on a rainy Mon
day. |
“Blessed are those whe are not at
-Itacked by the bug of laziness Sunday
‘morning, and who are in their pews
at the first service on the Lord’s Day,
when the opening doxology is sung.
“Blessed are those who are unwill
ing to allow their wives to prepare
them a fine dinner on Sunday and who
think more of their souls being fed
than having their bodily appetites sat
isfied.
“Blessed are those whose pocket
books have not a stronger elastic
around them on Sunday than on the
other days of the week.
“Blessed are those who recognize
the fact that by giving they worship
God as truly as by singing and pray
ing.
“Blessed are those who are not af
fected by the intermittent fever of re
ligion—hot one day, cold the next; on
the mountain top in the bright morn
ing, in the low valley when the shad
ows fall. \ inh b
“Blessed are those who realize that
The Basket Ball Team Expects
to Play Forsyth Team
in Near Future.
SEVERAL NEW PUPILS ON ROLL
The Third grade has two new pupils
on roll--James Pharr and J. C. Couch.
The Seventh grade has a new pupil
on roll—-Howard Wilson.
The Second Grade led the school
last week in attendagce, punctuality,
deportment and scholarship. The
Fifth, Seventh and Tenth Grades tied
for second place.
The Sixth grade has a new pupil on
roll-—Jessie Mae Couch.
The Tenth grade is glad to have
Luther Wilson and Nellie Dennis back
again. They have been absent on ac
count of illness. Our Tenth grade will
be complete as soon as Tom Shy re
covers from sicknéss. ‘We wish for
him_a speedy recovery. |
The Basket Ball Team is practicing,
expecting to play the Forsyth team in
the near future. »
EVELYN FLOURNOY,
Editress.
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The Epworth League Held Its
First Meeting on Tues
day Night.
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MR. BEARDEN QUITE FEEBLE
Mrs. H. W. Burton spent Tuesday in
Monticello, the guest of her sister,
Mrs. W. V. Shy. ;
Miss Bonnylin Middlebrooks return
ed Monday from a visit to Macon.
Mrs. Ham Ezell spent Monday in
Monticello.
Little Miss Martha Ridley is quite
sick. ~.;,:I" el yy-b-“;?:i ': s
Miss Gussie Carey is suffering with
measles.
Miss Nettie Lou Peurifoy entertain
ed a few couples at Rook Friday even
ing. She served fruit gelatine and
whipped cream as refreshments.
Mr. E. M. Bearden continues quite
feeble at his home. :
Mr. Ike Smith visited Toomsboro
and Savannah last week.
The Epworth League had their first
meeting Tuesday night..
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a promise to God is more sacred than
a promise to man; and a covenant
made in church should be as binding
as an oath taken in court.
“Blessed are those who are gifted
with the traits of Christian gentle
men; and have as their perfect ideal
the man Christ Jesus, who was always
gentle, genial and generous.
“Blessed are those who use their
influence for the salvation of souls
and thus “cover a multitude of sin”
and lay up treasures for eternity.”
W. R. MACKAY.
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Tell 'em you saw it in The News.
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To each of our customers and
friends a Happy New Y ear!
We thank you for past patron
" age and solicit a continuance
| during this year.
Jasper County Bank
‘ “‘A Good Bank in a Good Town,” ¢
D. B. BENTON, President. 5 T, BENTON, Vice-President.
of L..BENTON. Vloo-PmMul. bl GW. CURNWELL. Culihr.
NUMBER 49.
Let’s Decide Now Whether
Jasper Will Have a County
Fair this Fall or Not.
IF 80 PLANS SHOULD BE MADE
There is needed a man (or perhaps
a set of men) in Monticello or Jasper
county to push to success this fall &
fair. Who is he, or who are they?
Will someone make some sug
gestions so that the first move cam
be taken toward having a fair?
No, it is not too early to talk such &
thing. In fact, this {s the proper time
—while everyone has an idle moment
to plan. It will be too late if you wait
until the crops have ali been planted.
Plans must be mapped out now.
Special patches, fancy seed, additional
work should be included in the year's
labor on the farm if you want to enter
the contests at the fair.
But, first, a man must be found wheo
will agree to become chairman of the
fair projeat. Then he can organize
his forces and begin preparations.
If there are any skeptics who read
this, let them write to adjoining towns
to the county fair officials and get &
few “dots” upon the fair question.
Ask those officers if a fair is worth
anything to the county and its citi
zens. Ask any questions you wish.
We will be satisfied with the replies
you receive to your letters.
The News offers its columns to any
thing that will be of interest and help
in this movement.
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Mr. and Mrs. Will Willingham
and Family Have Moved
to Minneta.
OTHER LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pye were in Mon
ticello Tuesday. i
| Mrs. Byron Hardy, of Me
afi spent Sunday ‘with Mr.
and Mrs. S. F. Malone. ,
Miss Dovie Digby visited Miss Ar
lene Minter Tuesday.
Mr. Grady Kinard was in Monticello
Wednesday. &
Mr. Grady Minter spent Sunday with
his aunt, Miss Georgia Minter, near
here.
The singing at Miss Georgia Min
ter’s Sunday night was enjoyed by a
large crowd.
We regret very much to give up Mr.
Will Willingham and family who have
moved to Minneta, s
Misses Dovie Digby and Arlene Min
ter visited Mrs. George Persons, of
Winfred, Wednesday.
Those who attended the turkey
dinner given by Miss Georgia Minter
Saturday, January sixth, were Rev.
Lige Oglesby, of McDonough, Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Payne, Mr. Pink Persons
and Miss Lola Faulkner,
Mr. and Mrs. T 9 W. Malone have
moved into the house vacated by Mr.
Will Willingham. We welcome these
good people intp our vicinity.
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