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ESTABLISHED IN 1881. Lord’s Supper will be Observed * at the Morning Service. It will be well for the members of our churches to consider carefully the following points: : (1) Do 1 consider the prayer meeting one service too many for the week? If so, I will endeavor to have it abolished, if not I will attend it. (2) Would it be advisable for me to study ways and means whereby I may: render the prayer service more interesting? (3.) Would /it be advisable for me to stir up among the members of the church a keener sense of their duty toward the prayer-meeting? (4) Would I be doing myself an injustice to lay aside all business and, to use the language of the courts, be and appear at church next week at the appointed time for the purpose ot‘ attending the prayer service? ‘ (5.) Whatever may be my final de cision with regard to these points I; will at least think them over very carefully. | The ladies of the Missionary Soci ety observed their annual week of prayer from January Bth to 12th. The meetings began at 2:30 in the after noon and were held in different homes as follows: Monday at Mrs. Vardry Smith’s, Tuesday at Mrs. Mixon Spears,’ Thursday at the pastorium and Friday at Mrs. J. B. Hatfield’s. On Wednesday afternoon the ladies invited the pastor, W. C. Ivey, to ad dress them in the church on the sub ject of the work in China. All the meetings were well attended and the offerings sufficiently large to show that the interest in the spread.of the gos pel is still glowing. The cause of missions will press on surely from vic tory to victory so long as the conse crated women of Christendom are steering the movement with their prayers and untiring energies. At 'the conference held after preach ing last Sunday morning the church adopted the envelope system of col lecting the money for current ex penses. It is to be hoped that every member of the church whether male or female, whether young or old, will determine onge for all to give as God has prospered him and place his con tribution ingan envelope properly seal ed and signed and drop it into the baskets every Sunday as they come around. The Lord’s Supper will be observed at the close of the morning service next Sunday. Let us have a large at tendance of members to take part in this sacred memorial. wW.D. C. PLEASE REMEMBER WE HANDLE EVERYTHING IN THE HARDWARE LINE AND WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS : You will find us always ready and willing to help you solve your farm ing problems by selling you the right kind of implement at the proper time. The boll weevil is going to be our guest this year whether we want him to or not, and let’s make his visit as ~ warm as possible. ' We also have the goods for the kitchen either on the farm or in town. Give us a call. Monticello fardware Company The Monticello News ! MR. BENTON DEAD | Prominent Monticello Citizen Passed into Great Beyond. Following an illness of short duru-l tion Mr. Milton S. Benton died at his home in-this city Wednesday morning at six o'clock. While it was known that he was in declining health, the in telligence of his death came as a shock to his hosts of friends. He was able to be on the streets a few weeks ago and he was confined to his bed only a short while before his death. Mr. Benton was sixty-one years of age and was a native of Jasper coun ty. The majority of his life was spent in Monticello where he was prominent in business circles. He was cashier of the Bank of Monticello, established in 1892, now known as the First Na tional Bank. For several years he was a member of the old firm of M. S. & L. O. Benton. During the past few years he has been in the mercan tile business and at the time of his demise was a member of the firm of ‘M. S. Benton & Son. | \ Mr. Benton is survived by his wife, who was Miss Leila Smith before marriage, and two sons, Mr. Hampton Benton and Mr. Taney Benton, two brothers, Mr. L. O. Benton and Mr. Eugene Benton, and two sisters, Mrs. Missouri Campbell and Mrs. A. H. Burney, all of Monticello. The funeral was conducted from the residence Thursday morning at ten thirty o'clock, Rev. William Mackay, pastor of the Monticello Methodist church, officiating. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends were in attendance to pay their re spects to the memory of the deceased. Many out-of-town relatives attended. The pall-bearers were Mr. Sherrod Campbell, Mr. Milton Campbell, Col. Doyle Campbell, Mr. Herman Wilburn, Mr. fugene Wilburn, Mr. Clyde Kelly, Mr. J. H. Kelly, Mr. Barron Kelly, Mr. Benton Burney and Mr. Legare Bur ney, nephews of the deceased. The interment was in West View cemetery. am—— —_— ) Society Happenings in Thriving Suburban Metropolis. Miss Annie Yates spent the week end in Macon visiting relatives. Mr. Jake Smith is spending this week at Augusta and Savannah. Miss Carolyn Baynes is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. H. Arnold, of Athens, this week. Miss Mittie Brown spent the week end with relatives at Hayston. Mrs. Robert Baynes and children “The Monticello News Covers Jasper Like the Sun—lts Rays Shine Into Every Home.” MONTICELLO, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1917, Third Annual Georgia . ¥ GO-TO-SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY * February 11th 1917 FOR ALL SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF ALL DENOMINATIONS The Sunday Schools of Georgia Invite You to Attend the Sunday School of Your Choice—Take a Friend Large Posters, Programs, Blanks for getting new scholars and a sheet explaining how to make the day a success furnished free to any Sunday School on request to the GEORGIA SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, 1619 Hurt Building, Atlanta, Ga. \ MR. TURK BUYS CAFE Four-Seasons Restaurant Has Changed Management. Tl.ue “Four-SBeasons Case,” owned and operated in the Benton building by Tassios & Thomas for several months past, has been purchased by Mr. Will Turk who will conduct the business in the future. Mr. Turk assumed charge of the case a few days ago and we under stand the former proprietors will en gage in business in Milledgeville. Mr. Turk is familiar with this line of work, having maintained a lunch counter in connection with his market and grocery business which he sold to Malone & Downs a few months ago. Masonic Lodges Choose Men to Fill Various Offices. At a recent communication of Jasper Lodge, No. 50, F. & A. M., the follow ing officers were chosen to serve during the ensuing year: Ed Wynn—W. M. A. H. Jordan—S. W, J. F. Turner—J. W. J. E. Hecht—Treas. R. Jordan—Sec. H. T. Pope—S. D. E. G. Jordan—J. D. J. V. Davis—S. S. D. M. Glover—J. S. 0. P. Jones—TYyler. Ocmulgee Chapter, No. 46, R. & M., at a recent meeting elected officers as follows: A. H. Jordan—H. P. E. C. Kelly—King. . C. H. Pope—Scribe. A. H. Burney—C. of Hosts. Ed Wynn—P. S. J. M. Pittard—R. A. C. E. G. Jordan—M. of 3 V. D. M. Glover—M. of 2 V. J. V. Davis—M. of 1 V. D. N. Harvey—Treas. R. Jordan—Sec. J. G. Tolleson—Sentinel. e DEATH OF MR. COOPER The numerous friends of Mr. G. C. Cooper deeply sympathize with him in the death of his brother, Mr. Gordon Cooper, which occurred suddenly in ‘Sumter, South Carolina, a day or two ago. Mr. Cooper left Wednesday night to attend the funeral. have returned to their home in Atlan ta after spending several days here with relatives. ’ ; | Messrs J. C. Thomason and Evan. Thompson are spending this week in Augusta., Several from here attended Quarter ly meeting at Kelly Sunday. Mr. and Mrs., Albert Harper spent the week-end at Kelly. Mr. Wallace Banks was the guest of his brother, Mr. O. H. Banks, at Mil ledgeville, Sunday. Mr. Max Smith, of Hillsboro, is vis iting here this week. _ Mrs. J. H. Young and children visit ed relatives at Godfrey Sunday. Mrs. Will Hope and children, of At lanta, were guests of the former’s sis ter, Mrs. J. R. Blackwell, last week. Mrs. Joe Grubbs is visftlng relatives in Greensboro this week. ° Mr. J. H. Blackwell spent the week end with his daughter, Mrs. Preston, at Newborn, ; J. H. Kelly Company Having Annex Remodeled. The annex of the J. H. Kelly Com pany is being remodeled, work having begun on the building one day this week. Among the improvements to be made will be the addition of a new plate front to take the place of the old-style front and when completed the room will be used by the Monti cello Buggy Mfg. Co. as a display room for Ford cars and supplies. The change in the appearance of this part of the Kelly building will be in keeping with the other rooms of this store—~modern in every respect—mak ing one of the most handsome and ‘convenient structures in Monticello. That Section of Western Jasper Visited by Snow Storm. This ville was visited by a snow storm Thursday morning of last week. To thq:')orrow of the people it didn't last long enough. M#s. W, A. Tyler is on the sick list at this @riting. ks This community gives Mr. and Mrs. John McElheny and daughters, Misses Lillie Grace and Alma, of Americus, a warm welcome to be neighbors with us. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tingle, of Win fred, spent last Sunday with the lat ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Giles. The many friends of Mrs. W. W. Kinard are glad to know she is im proving. Mr. Fred Tyler is visiting friends in Eastman, making the trip with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Couch ard Mr. Grady Couch in their Overland car. Mrs. R. L. Edwards, of Americus, returned to per home Wednesday after spending several weeks witk relatives and friends here. Mrs. Sallie Tyler and Miss Tena Ty ler are expected home soon after vis iting relatives and friends in Flovilla, Macon and Hawkinsville. Mrs. Fred Dozier, Mrs. W. A. Tyler, Miss Rubye Tyler, Miss Lizzie Ramey, and Mrs. Gorom, of Macon, were guests of Mrs. Jim MeElheney last Tuesday afternoon. Mr. G. W. Tyler and Miss Rubye "Pyler visited Mrs. J. M. McElheney, near Round Oak, and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. McElheney, of Hillsboro, re cently. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. McElheney, of Hillsboro, announce the birth of a daughter on January tenth. Mrs. Blanton McElheney is expect ed home about the dfit?ent.h from Houston, Texas, where she has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jackson, Miss Lucile Holloway, of Oak Grove, spent Saturday night with Mrs. Ar thur Tyler. Miss Mae Tyler spent Sunday with Misses Ethel and Will Kinard. . Mr. Wilmer Dozier has returned home after spending a few days with Mr. Fred Dozier. Mr. Cube Tyler, of Arlington, visit ed relatives here Sunday and Monday. There will' be a Box Supper at Pop lar Springs the 26th of January for the benefit of the proposed new school building. QGirls, come and bring a well filled box and boys, come and bid on your girl's box. We will show our appreciation to every one. MRS. CHAFFIN DEAD Former Resident of Monticello Died in Barnesville. Mrs. V. A. Chaffin, who lived in Mon ticello for a long number of years be fore going to Barnesville, nearly twen ty years ago, has many friends here who were pained to learn of her re cent death in that city. The following account of her death appeared in last week’'s issue of the Barnesville News-Gazette: Mrs. V. A, Chafin died at her home on Crowder street last Saturday morning at an early hour, She was nearly 59 years old. For many years she had been a great sufferer from asthma. Eighteen years ago with her husband and family she moved to Barnesville from Jasper county and for a time afterward it appeared that her‘ trouble from asthma had almost entire-‘ ly disappeared but it finally returned and during the last years of her life she was a constant sufferer. About tflve years ago she had a stroke of: ’pualysis from which she never fully recovered, Her death was due to another stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Chaffin was a sincere, true Christian and through all her years of affliction she was cheerful and uncom plaining. However, she often express ed the desire to be called home and be relieved of her suffering. During her residence in Barnesville she had largely been a shut-in but she was known and loved by many of the peo ple in this section of the city in which she had lived. The funeral service was held at the home Saturday afternoon and was in charge of her pastor, Rev. Frank Quillian, assisted by Dr. A. J. Mon crief, both of whom spoke of her Christian character and life. The body was buried in the Greenwood cemetery. Mr_s. Chaffin is survived by her hus band, four sons, Messrs Tom, Edward, Pierce and Preston, one daughter, Mrs. Burnett, one sister, Miss Mag Charping, of Griffin, and two brothers, Messrs S. C. Charping, of Barnesville, and Preston Charping, of Monticello, to all of whom the deep sympathy of the people is extended in their present SOITOW. Personal Pickups Concerning People You Know. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Charping and Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ellis, of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chaffin, of Macon, Miss Mag Charping, of Grifin, and Misses Esther Mae and Emmie Moore, of Macon, were in the city the past week to attend the funeral of Mrs. V. A. Chaffin.—Barnesville News-Gazette. Friends of Mr. George W. Cornwell, Cashier of the Jasper County Bank, regret to learn he has been quite ill this week at his home on College street. Mrs. J. Mon Johnson has returned from a week’'s stay with relatives in Eatonton. _o_._. The present national prosperity gives every individual a chance to profit and prosper. You owe it to yourself and those dependent upon you to make your prosperity permanent by depositing a portion of your present earning in the Jasper County Bank, We'll help you to save. Start today. . Jasper County Bank ‘A Good Bank in a Good Town.” D. B. BENTON, President. J. T. BENTON, Vice-President. : J. L. BENTON, Vice-President, G..W. CORNWELL, Cashier. NUMBER 50. Dr. Fraser, Presiding Elder, Comes Next Sunday. Little Lois Belcher and Mrs. C. H. Ballard were each presented with a little silver fish in the Sunday School last Sunday morning for each having enrplled a new member, Our enrollment has now reached 149 with good prospects of rising higher. Everybody is at work for new mem bers. Watch us grow. Miss Mary Kelly's class won the banner by having 100 per cent pres ent. This class is hard to beat. They are just fine! The little birthday bank did a fine business last Sunday. There were four depositors who represented their years with pennies. The first of a series of “Five minute object sermons” was delivered to the Sunday School by the pastor. The subject was “The binding power of ‘evil habit.” f “Go to Sunday School Day’ for Geor gia is to be observed this year on il"ebt’ua:‘y 11th next. Everybody get ‘busy pledging people to attend our ‘Sunday School on that day. Let us ‘have a “Record breaker” attendance. The Junior Missionary society met last Sunday afternoon at the church and held an enthusiastic meeting. ‘They have just completed the year’s ‘work which shows that they con ‘trlbuted $48.00 the past year. Isn't ‘that splendid! Some of the little girls ‘have enrolled their dolls as members of the society and pay dues for them of 1 cent per month. At Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening the pastor speaks on the Sun aty School lesson for the following Sunday. Good singing is part of the program. Come! Brother Fraser, our presiding elder, comes next Sunday on his first quarterly visit and will preach at the morning service. He will hold the first quarterly. conference in the after noon. Here are some mottoes that if ap plied to life will mean a great blessing to ourselves and others: —A Sunday well spent Means a week of content. —The men of all nations For the Man of all men. —Remember Jesus Christ. - —Shake hands with The other fellow. —Backbone is better ; Than wishbone. ~—Keep on keeping on. —Look ahead and go ahead. —Help somebody today. —Living, loving, lifting. | —The whole Bible For the whole world Is our whole duty. —SMILE. William R. Macakay. C———— () e—————— Telephone the news to The News.