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CONDENSED STATEMENT
of the Condition of the
First National Bank
of "W’aynesboio, a-a,.
At the Close of Business March 20, 1922
ASSETS
Loans an i Discounts, $601,19(3.20
Overdrafts, Secure! and Unsecured, . 590 yg
U. S. Government Securities Owned, . ]gq 67 ;.qq
Other Stocks and Bonds, . . , 5 415 00
Furniture and fixtures, .... 2,000,00
Cotton in Transit, ..... 14,558.64
Customers’ Liability Account, . . 33,501 66
Cash ,n Hand and in Banks, . . . 98,025.65
$915,862713
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock, $ 53,CC0.\0
Surplus and Undivided Profits, . . 115,797.76
Circulation 50,000 GO
Dividends Unpaid, 64 qq
Bills Payable, 100.000 00
Re discounts, 37,779.96
Acceptances for Customers,
Secured by Cotton, . . . 33,501.66
DEPOSBTS, .... 528,718.75
OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
W. H. DAVIS. President BATTLE SPARKS, Cashier
SIMEON BELL, Vice President M K. TUCKER, Assistant Cashier
3rnp <Eiti?ru.
Entered at the Waynesboro Post Of- ,
flee as Second-Clats Matter. |
The Citize n T7ill not be responsible
for views expressed by correspondents
Waynesboro, Ga., March 25, 1022
Personal and
Social News.
THE WOODROW WILSON FOUNDA
TION
Georgia’s quota for the fund was
$36,000 Of the/; $11,265 lias been
raised. Of this amount $4,676 came
from Savannah $4,486 from Atlanta
$1,200 from Augusta, the balance
from the other districts. Many have
not reported to the state chairman.
Hon. Pleasant A. Stovall.
What will Waynesboro do?
Please hand in your subscription.
We have no collectors. This is a vol
untary gift to honor a g:eat man.
The claim has been made that Way
nesboro never fails when a request
is made.
The commute will gladly give a
receipt which you forward to head
quarters and get your certificate.
INEZ WILKINS JONES, Chairman.
SAVE TO BUILD=BUILD TO SAVE
The man who assists his fellow townsman to own his own home is
a public oenefact r.
Every time a renter becomes a home owner the entire community
is benefit ted.
Nearly every must borrow to build, and money 1 aned for home
building, right here, where the loan can be selected and looked after, is
an excellent investment.
The best thing that can be said of any t wn is that it is a place of homes
It means good schools, prosperity and public improvements. Children nccs
the influences of a real home, one you plan, build and own It is their birth
right, an! as they have a way of growing up all too quickly, this matter
of :home building is one cf Immediate concern.
To assist you to make a wise choice of home plan, and to avoid costly
errors, we have a lot of plans and pictures .of homes t . suit your need and
means which we will take pleasure in submitting for your examination.
When you have decided just what you want we will also help you figure the
estimated cost. All without obligation.
WE SELL EVERYTHING TO BUILD WITH
Special Agents for the following well-known brands of goods:
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS
NEPONSET RO ;FINGS (Bird CBk Son, Mfgrs.)
LEHIGH CEMENT
HERRINGTON & BRASWELL, Inc.
Telephone No. 15
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CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN
Mrs. Macaulay of the Ist ward, Mrs
Edwin Fulcher of the 2d ward an!
Mrs. Jno. Redd of the 3d war acting
as chairman of their wards hive no
tified every owner of the work be
ing done, and asked their co-opera
tion. Many have responded. The
city carts are naming away. One
third of the deaths of persons under
ferty are caused by diseases contract
ed from filth. Disease producing
germs thrive best in warmth, damp
ness and darkness. Let in the sun
shine.
Flic are 'lie g.'ea';3st spvevl.-rs of
communicable disease. A fly killed
in March is equivalent to millions kill
ed in August or September. Mos
quitoes also spread disease. They
breed in empty cans, bottle and brok
en crockeryware partly filled with
water
Give your best efforts to help the
Woman’s Club and the city govern
ment to clean-up. This is not a one
man job. Put your shoulder to the
wheel and help. This means you.
ATTENTION WOMAN
CLUB MEMBERS
On important meeting will be held
next Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock
at the home of Mrs. Edwin Fulcher
Mrs. Powell our new County Agent
will map out the courge of the course
of study for the club' members and
give a nice.talk.
All members are urged to be pres
ent.
MRS. DADE DURDEN, Sec
DR. BOCKER MAKES A
SPLENDID IMPRESSION
Dr. Dorothy Bocker, of Atlanta, was
the guest of Waynesboro last Friday.
She charmed her audience M the Au
by her s P len did address on
Gild Welfare. 1 While here she was
the guest of Mrs. Frank Cates. Jr.,
bupt, of the Child Welfare department
of the W. C. T. U.
Later Mrs. Cates will have Dr.
Moses, Dr. Bocker’s assistant, spend
a week in Waynesboro in the interest
of her department.
, r - Docker was the honcree at a
oeuatiful six o’clock dinner tendered
her by her hostess. Among those
present were Mrs. W. C. Hillhouse,
Mrs. R. L. Miller, Mrs. J. M Byne
Mrs Frank Burney, Mrs. Frank Cates
Sr., Mrs. I. V. Rainwater. Mrs. Powell
Dr. Dorothy Pecker and F \f
Cates, Jr. Mrs. s'. Hodja BKrjrt.'
—Mr. Max Grablowsky, who was
wounded and gassed during the world
war has been ordered to report to the
Waiter Reed hospital at Washington
City. He will leave in a few days for
the hospital. Max has a wide circle
of friends in Waynesboro and Burke
county who wish him a speedy recov
ery.
—Mrs. G. W. Robinson, of Sardis
spent Thursday afternoon in Waynes
boro.
—Look for Little Red Riding Hodd
Thursday, March 30.—advertisement.
—Mrs. R. C. Neely returned from At
lanta Friday morning.
—Mrs. Sadie Buxton, of Perkins,
spent Monday in the city.
THE TRUE CITIZEN SATURDAY MARCH 25, 1922.
! NINETY BOYS AND GIRLS
JOIN PIG AND CORN CLUB
County Agent Strahan Has Large Num
ber and More to Come —Much Inter
est Manifested In the Work
During ihe year 1921 eight boys
won trips to tne Int i national Live
Stock Show in Chicago, because they
belonged to the Boy’s Pig Club. It is
stated that a number of these trips
will again be offered in 1922, and all
of these beys have a chance to go. In
addition to these trips scholarships,
and cash prizes are offered to the
members of the corn and pig clubs.
1 County Agent Strahan says if you
want to joint one or both of these
clubs see or write him at Waynes
boro and he will be glad to enroll you
All a member of the pig club has to
do is to grow one pig or more, and
a member of the corn club must raise
an acre of corn.
| At present Mr. Strahan has a list
i of ninety boys and girls who are mem
bers of the clubs and he wants to have
a large number in these clubs.
CHILDREN TO BE GIVEN
GREAT TREAT VERY SOON
Woman’s Club Arranges to Show
‘•Little Red Diding Hood” at Grand
Theatre on March 30th—Other Pic
tures Scheduled.
The children of Waynesboro, and
Burke county have a great treat in
I store for them in the near future.
| Listen children, this is what It is.
I “Littel Red Riding Hood” is coming
to the Grand Theatre on March 30tli
Helen Hamilton takes the lead in this
film production of one of your favorite
stories.
This picture has been shown in At
lanta, Augusta, Savannah and other
places and has met with apprecia
tion and approval everywhere. The
Woman’s Club has secured these pic
tures for you and there will be two
others, “Cinderella” and “Twinkle,
Twinkle, Little Star.”
Begin now to save up your pennies
and don’t forget “Little Red Riding
Hood” will be here on March 30th.
WAYNESBORO’S PART TOWARD
EUROPEAN JEWISH RELIEF
The amount raised to date is $956.89
regardless of financial conditions. Sub
scribed as follows:
Collected by committee of me n
Wards 1 and 2 'SS
Ladies committees,
Ward 1 including SIO.OO by
w r T U. 561.55
Ward 3 -41.2 a
Methodist Sunday School 20.00
Baptist Woman’s Missionary
Society 21.00
Baptist Sunday School 5.00
Rotary Club ---
K. of P. Lodge No. 96 50U
Midville. collected by Messrs
Murphree and Shapiro 40.50
Sardis and Alexander by Way
nesboro committee 21.00
Gough by Waynesboro com
mittee — 4l - 50
$956.89
The Jewish citizens of Waynesboro
wish to express their gratitude and
thainks, to the people of our com
munity and Burke county, for the r
kindness towards our co-religionists
the suffering people of Europe.
Especially to those citizens, ladies
and gentlemen, who took an active
part, and gave their valuable time
for this worthy cause.
May the people of our community
never know of any sufferings and be
rewarded with health and prosperity
S. WEINTRAUB, Local Chairman
American Jewish Relief Committee.
masons enjoy luncheon
AND LABOR TUESDAY
Waynesboro Lodge No. 274 F. & A.
M had a most enjoyable luncheon at
the Mafsonic Temple Tuesday evening
after which the M. M. degree was con
ferred upon four waiting Fellowcraft
The luncheon was thoroly enjoyed
and visiting brethren from many of
the lodges in the county as well as
visitors from a distance were pres
ent.
1 —We are receiving daily new
spring goods, ladies ready-to-wear,
and hat. Give us a trial before buy
ing elsewhere. We assure you we
will give you better prices and quali
ty. Your money refunded if not sat
isfactory. S. STEINBERG & CO.,
Max Grablowsky, Mgr., Waynesboro
Ga. —advetisement It.
I —Mrs. Robt. 11. Slaughter and chil
dren, of Washington City, arrived
Friday to be the guests of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Templeton.
Per Sale —Steuebaker, seven pas
senger. Good condition. No use for
it. P. O. Box 85 Waynesboro, Ga. —
advertisement pd.
j —Mrs. Celia Kilpatrick and daugh
ter?, of Mcßean, and Miss Daniels,
of Millen, were visitors in Waynes
boro Saturday.
■ —Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Franklin, of
Tennille, were guests of Mrs. Rosa
McMaster, while in the city Wednes
day.
—Misses Josie Dixon, Willie and
Mary Susie Sasser, of Sardis spent
the week-end with Miss Lillian Dixon
' Miss Velma Woodward, of Den
mark, S. C., is spending this week
with her uncle, Mr. J. M. Freeman.
—Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Oakman, of
Augusta visited her mother, Mrs. M.
R. Wimberly last week-end.
—Miss Rosa Green, of Bath, who
was the attractive guest of Mrs. Sue
Belt, returned home this week.
Mr. T. E. Pippin, a prominent
business man of Midville, was a visi
tor to Waynesboro Friday.
—Mrs. L. Chew and Mrs. W. M. Tin
ley, of Lawton spent Sunday with
Mrs. B. F. Welch.
—Miss Dalene Chew, of Lawton,
was the week-end guest of her sister
Mrs. B. F. Welch.
—Little Red Riding Hood will be
at the Grand Thursday. March, 30
advertisement.
Miss Georgia Bell spent last week
end with Miss Martha Rackley in
Millen
—Mrs. J. T. Watscn, of Augusta is
spending the week with her parents
at Girard.
—Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Dixon and Mi3s
Lillian Dixon spent Friday in Way
nesboro.
—Take your little friends to see
Little Red Riding Hood.—advertise
ment.
—Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Cook, of Sar
dis announce the birth of a son, March
18.
—Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, of Millen,
were visitors in the city Friday.
—Every time you help the farmer,
I you help yourself.
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSAY
WAYNESBORO LODGE ft. of P.
Chancellor Commander B. H. Jones
Has Arranged Special Program for
Meeting Next Tuesday Night at Cas
tie Hall to Observe Birthday.
When Waynesboro Knights of Py
thias meet at their Castle Hall next
Tuesday night their 25tli birthday will
be observed and Chancellor Comman
der B. H. Jones has arranged a special
program for the occasion. Every mem
ber of Waynesboro Lodge is urged to
be present and make this even one
long to be remembered.
Prominent speakers will be on the
program.
APPRECIATES THE HOME PAPER
Mr. J. T. Bargeron, of Sardis, was
a pleasant visitor in the city Tues
day Mr. Bargeron has been a steady
subscriber to The True Citizen for
about forty years and last week he
read of our accident in breaking our
press, necessitating the buying of a
new one, and with that generous
spirit of help in time of need came
in and paid his subscription to 1923.
He realized our need of ready money
at this time and came right up to the
mark with his. We appreciate him
and his patronage, and wish we had
a thousand more just like him.
Following Mr. Bargeron came Mr.
W. G. Long who did likewise. Some
on folks, we need you.
If you owe The Citizen for
tion, NOW IS A MIGHTY GOOD
TIME to pay up. Do like Mr. Bar
gei on, don t wait to be asked just
come right along, we will be pleased
to give you a receipt or mail you one
A post office money order or check
■will do just as well if you cannot
come in.
A CARD OF THANKS
To The Waynesboro Woman’s Club
Mrs. Inez W. Jones, Chairman of Pub
lie Welfare,:
My dear Mrs. Jones.
The members of St Michael's church
wish to thank you and the Waynes
boro. Woman’s Club for your gener
ous gift of Crepe Myrtle trees, and
for planting the same around the
church. They will add greatly to the
appearance of the grounds, and we ap
preciate yomr remembrance of u/s
very much.
Long may the Club live. Its work
speaks for itself. And any town
P r °ud of each organization
l hanking you again, I am
T TT^xr Ver y sincerely yours.
LUCY JORDAN BLOUNT,, Sec. St
Michael's Church.
METHODIST CHURCH
In the absence of Rev. j. e. Seals
pastor, who has been called to Savan
nah to assist in a general Protracted
service Dr. McFernn will preach at
11-lo a. m. Sunday.-
The congregation will worship with
our Baptist Brothren at 7.-to p. m as
this will be the last service of Uieir
beloved pastor. Rev. W. T Smith h P
f ° r <*««•' -
—Me are receiving daily new
spring goods, ladies ready-to-wear,
and hat. Give us a trial before tmv
wtn t 1 We assure Tou we
' ill £ ive y° u better prices and quali
ty. money refunded if not sat
isfactory. S. STEINBERG & CO
Max Grablowsky, Mgr., Waynesboro
Ga.—advetisement it
three months~for
VIOLATING PROHI LAW.
A negro man named Kane Devine
was given a sentence of three months
on the gang by the City Court. Wed
nesday for a violation of the prohi
law .
SERVICES AT ST. MICHAEL’S
CHURCH
There will be services at St. Mich
ael s church Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Rev. E. M. Parkman officiat
ing. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
NEW CHIEF OF POLICE
Deputy Sheriff Clarence F. Scott
was elected chief of police of Waynes
boro Wednesday night by the city coun
cil in the place of Mr. E. C. Combs
resigned.
—Mrs. B. V. Gardella and Miss Vio
let Gardella, of Kingsburg, N. J.
mother and sister of Mrs. John Bra
vos, arrived this week to spend some
time with Mr. and Mrs. John Bravos
—Misses Bertha and Ophelia Rob
inson, two of Sardis’ charming young
ladies spent Thursday afternoon in
Waynesboro.
—Misses Bertha and Ophelia Rob
inson and Mr. G. W. Robinson, of Sar
dis were shopping in Waynesboro
Thursday.
—Mr. W. E. Clarke, a prominent
farmer of Louisville, was the guest of
his daughter, Mrs. Chas Evans Wed
nesday.
—Miss Lucile Arrington of Augusta
will be the guest- of her aunt Mrs.
Jesse Green next week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Morris announce
the birth of a daughter on the 17th
inst.
—Buy at home and help yourself
Best Field and Garden Seed that can be bought
Baby Chicks, Poultry
and Poultry Supplies
Now is the time to buy your
Baby Chickens. We guarantee 100
per cent live delivery. Prices rea
sonable. Give us your order for
Brooder and Chickens.
Poultry Supplies that every poul
try keeper needs. Sucrene laying
Mash, Sucrene Growing Mash,
Scratch Feed, Hog and Dairy Feed,
Charcoal Oyster Shell, Meat Scraps,
Drinking Fountains, Feed Pans and
Hoppers, International Hovers, Re
liable and Buckeye Incubators and
Brooders, Stock Powders, Poultry
Powders, Stock Dip.
Lowrey Seed and Grocery Store
Opposite Marchman’s Oarage
TXT" SL37 , n.eslocxo, : : : : : G-eorgrla,
“We Sell You the SEED, and will Help You Sell the PRODUCTS”
$500,000.00
To lend to old and new customers on approved
securities. All loans made on Cotton Warehouse
Receipts and Government Securities will be made
at 7 per cent per annum.
We solicit your business and will undertake to make every transaction
with us a pleasant one. It is not a bad idea to deposit with a Bank that
has money to lend at all times.
Come to see us when you need ready cash.
OFFICERS
C. W. SKINNER, President DADE DURDEN, Cashier
E. E. CHANCE, Vice President P. W. THOMPSON, Asst. Cashier
G. 0. WARNOCK, Vice President
&KOFWAYNESBORO
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SAFETY LOCK BOXES FOR RENT
HOME DEMONSTRATION AGENT
LAUNCHES NUTRITION ( LASS.
The nutrition class of those chil
dren iii attendance at the Waynes
boro Academy, who are underweight
has been launched by Mrs. Leona
Powell, the home demonstration agent
Since October this work has been the
ideal of the Parent-Teacher’s Asso
ciation, which organization is spon
soring this constructive piece of work
having for its object the upbuilding
of these children until they are per
fectly strong end healthy and happy.
There are abou*. thirty enrolboi m
this class. All are already Mowing
encouraging s.gns.
At the last meeting of the mothers
about ten members were present. A
cordial invitation is extended to all
mothers to attend the Wednesday
morning class. Their presence and
co-operation will not only' promote a
better and more general understand
ing of the aims of the nurritiuu class
but will enable them to help the child
carr yon .he home projects to loiter
advantage.
DEATH OF MR. ISAAf J. GAY
Mr. Isaac J. Gay, aged 72 years,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs
W. C. McCarver, at Vidette, Monday
morning after a long illness. Mr.
Gay was during his younger day,, one
of the most prominent men in that
section of the county, but during the
later years of his life had been in ill
health and could not take an active
part in the affairs of business.
His remains were interred at Way’s
Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at
3 o’clock, Rev. W. T. Smith, of the
Baptist church in Waynesboro offi
ciating. He is survived by five daugh
ters, Mrs. S. P. Wheeler, Waynesboro
Mrs. C. W. Kitchens and Mrs. J. H.
Hudson, Gough; Mrs. W. C. McCarv
er, Vidette; Mrs. J. J. Courson, Zibina;
three sons, Messrs Sam, Reuben and
Janies; two sisters, Mrs. James New
some, Stellaville; Mrs. Oats, of Allan
ta; two brothers, Messrs James and
James Gay, of near Stellaville and a
number of gran children and other
relatives, who hhve the deepest sym
pathy of the entire community in the
bereavement.
—We are receiving daily new
spring goods, ladies ready-to-wear,
and hat. Give us a trial before buy
ing elsewhere. We assure you we
will give you better prices and quali
ty. Your money refunded if not sat
isfactory. S. STEINBERG & CO.,
Max Grablowsky, Mgr., Waynesboro
Ga. —advetisement It.
—Build up your community pride.
of your business bank is
equally important. We in
vite you to call and talk over
-\ with us the advantages of
carrying your checking ac-
CITIZENS BANK of Waynesboro, Ga.
We Sell Plants anti
Seed
Cabbage, Tomato, Potato and
Orion Plants, Flower Sped and
Bulbs. Let us know your wants.
If we havn’t it in stock we will get
it for you. No order too small and
none too large.
We buy your Farm
Produce
We buy Corn, Peas, Chickens
and Eggs.
We are also trying to get lined
up so that we will have a market
for any produce that you have
to sell. Quotations gladly furnish
ed, and mail orders will teceive
prompt attention.
SOCIAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
WAYNESBORO FROM MILLEN
NEWS MARCH 24TH
!
Mrs. Fulmer Hostess at Spend the Day
Party
Mrs. Sam W. Palmer, Jr., entertain
ej with a “spend the day party” at
her home on College avenue Wednes
day.
The music and living rooms were
; thrown together, where her guests
assembled. They were beautifully
decorated with japonicas, narcissi
and ferns. After enjoying chats to
| gether they were invited into the din
ing room where a four course dinner
was served. The center piece, a sil
ver basket, was adorned with Easter
lilies. Candle sticks with unshaded
tapers were also used.
Those present were: Mrs. Thomas
Quinney, Mrs. Joe Reynolds, Mrs.
Hugh Macaulay, Miss May Quinney
and Mis 3 Rosa McMaster, of Waynes
boro, former home of Mrs. Palmer.
| Miss Parker Entertains Bridge Club
j Miss Belle Parker entertained her
i bridge club last Thursday afternoon
at a lovely party. Her attractive home
was abloom with fragrant cut flowers
her guests composed cf the regular
members and Mrs. W. A. Law, of
Herndon. After the games Miss Par
ker served a salad course and ice tea
i
! Mrs. Annie Benson and little W. A.
Law spent the week-end with
< Benson’s daughter, Mrs. Wilkes Law,
at Herndon.
Miss Georgia Bell, of Waynesboro,
was the charming guest of Miss Mar
tha Rackley last week-end.
Clarence Cox is confined to his room
by illness.
i —We are receiving daily new
spring goods, ladies ready-to-wear,
and hat. Give us a trial before buy
ing elsewhere. We assure you we
will give you better prices and quali
ty. Your money refunded if not sat
isfactory. S. STEINBERG & CO.,
Max Grablowsky, Mgr., Waynesboro
Ga.—advetisement It.
—Sweet potato plants from Govern
ment inspected seed beds. Porto Rico
Nancy Hall, Triumph. Prepaid mail
500 ,$1.50, 1000, 02.50, Express 2000,
$4.25, 500, $10,999, 10,000, $17.50, Earli
iarina, Stone. June Pink, Globe. Red
field, Beauty tomota plants same price
Parker Farms, Atlanta, Ga.—adver
tisement 4t.
•—Messrs A. Reeves, Curtis Mar
tin, T. J. Lillian and Josie Dixon,
Willie and Mary Susie Sasser, took a
trip to Greens Cut Sunday afternoon.
We also carry a line
of Groceries, Fruits,
Vegetables and Candy
Let us serve you. We appreci
ate any business given us.
Watkins’ Products
We carry
A COMPLETE LINE
OF THESE
CELEBRATED
PRODUCTS.