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THE TRUE CITIZEN
Entered at the Waynesboro Post Of
fice as SecondrClass Matter
The Citizen will not be responsible
, oT views expressed by correspondents
Waynesboro, March 1, 1924.
Local and Personal
—The True Citizen $2 a year
—FOXY GRANDPA story MARCH
15TH.
—Mr. Leroy Nigh, of Maryland, was
a visitor in the city this '“'eek.
—Mrs. W. L. Ricker, of Monroe, is
th guest of M.\ Gray Quinney.
Mrs. Lee Carter and children are
ti- guests* of Mrs. Agnes Carter.
__Mr. and Mrs. Harper Dent ha,ve
return' d home from an extended tour
to Florida.
—Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Thompson
spent several days in Athens and At
lanta this week.
—Mr. W. T. Houston, of Augusta,
was the; guest of Dr. J. M. Byne, sev
eral days this week.
—March brides nad all other brides
should read Foxy Grandpa story in
True Citizen, March 15th.
—Mrs. H. J. Morton entertained the
Mission Study class of the Presbyter
ian church Wednesday afternoon.
—Mrs. W. L. McElmurray left last
Friday for an extended visit to Atlan
ta, Washington City and New York.
—Chief of Police W. O. Felker is
spending several days in his old Ken
tucky home, on legal business.
—C shier Dade Durden, ,of the Bank
of Waynesboro is confined to his home
with an attack of the grip.
—Mrs. Pickens Videtto, of Augusta,
spent last week in the city the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Judscn Gray.
—Mrs. Bailey, formerly Miss Rowe
na Carter, of Nashville, Tenn., is the
guest of Mrs. Julia C. Miller.
—Miss Alden Rowland entertained
the Christian Endeavor at her home
Monday evening with a delightful par
ty.
u
—Mr. and Mrs. Foster Reynolds, of
Hephizbah, have returned from an ex
tended trip through Florida in an au
tomobile.
—lf you want to see how a happy
bride gets by in Waynesboro lead
Foxy Grandpa story in True Citizen
March 15th.
—Roy Marchman, a student at River
side, was the week-end guest of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. March
man, last week. !
— Mrs. Turner Farmer and little
son, returned home Thursday, after
a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. j
Charles Evans. j
Mrs. Leona Powell, County Heme i
Demonstration Agent, has returned J
home from a course at the State Col- i
lege of Agriculture. :
'—Prospective scenario writers who i
want to see how it is done should i
read Foxy Grandpa story scenario in
Tiue Citizen, March 15th
— Mr. Georg-? William, of Sylvania,
a former citizen of Waynesboro was
in the city Friday and reports success
in his new home which is gratifying to
his Waynesboro friends.
—Mr. Simeon Bell and Mr. T. G.
McAllister had entries in the Augus
ta horse show which was held Friday
and Saturday of this week under the
auspices of the Augusta Post Ameri
can Legicn. It was quite a society 1
event and attracted much attention
throughout the entire country, as
there were entries from all parts of
the l nited States. Messrs Bell and
McAllister’s mounts were of a high
class and won much applause.
To be successful in handling your business af
fairs, no matter how extensive or how limited they
may be, you must handle them in a businesslike man
r.
Paying all bills by Check is one of the first steps,
since it gives you an absolute record of receipts and
expenditures.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of WAYNESBORO, GA.
W. H. DAVIS, President SIMEON BELL, Vice President
BATTLE SPARKS, Cashier M. K. TUCKER, Assistant Cashier
Banking Hours 9 a. m. to 3 p. m.
T ITZI,
Gy- Grace £. Jfall My
Why live it twice? If once you foil and fell,
Forget it when the sun has set that night
Close that account, and strive but to recall ‘li'Lrt.V
wh.,. W i„i,wi.„ yofW , c
VVhen habit seeks to lure you to look back -o*
And live again in memory that day,
You II prove your growing strength or show its lack
As yoffpress on —or loiter by the way.
Why live it o'er? If it were sad, forget I
Your memory is a torture you may kill;
The task is not an easy one, and yet '
I here is a remedy in force of will; " y >
If wrong were done, and you the act must curse,
The sooner you forget, the best for you; »ST. SfyWU/
Why dally with it? That but makes it worse,
Not once, but many times, you live it •* / /Sp’
Why linger by the bier of those dead things
That nevermore can come again your way? {W
If you regret, then conquer well the stings,
Nor let their poison spoil another day:
How clean and fresh the wondrous morning's dawn: ;: :
New hopes, new aims, and always one new chance
To try again, rebuilding what is gone, ’
With knowledge that shall present strength enhance
Copyright. Dodd, Mead & Co., Inc * < tp
—The True Citizen $2 a year
—FOXY GRANDPA STORY MARCH
15TH.
—Mr. Peyton W. Thompson has re
signed his position with the Bank of
Waynesboro, and is now a full time
agents of the Reliance Life Insurance
Co.
—Mr. I. V. Rainwater has accepted
the position at the Bank of Waynes
boro made vacant by the resignation
of Mr. Peyton W. Thompson. He is a
clever and obliging and his friends
will fincj him always ready to serve
them.
—Messrs P. H. Powell, H. P.
Gilchrist and Curtis Thompson, who
have been wintering in the city, re
turned to Denton, N. C., for the com
ing summer. These gentlemen ha.ve
made many friends since coming to
the city who regret to give them up.
—Mr. George P. Lively has attended
the one hundredth, one hundred and
twenty-fifth and one hundred and fif
tieth anniversary of the second oldest
church in Georgia, Bottsford. Rev. J.
C. McCall was unanimously called as
pastor for 1924.—Christian Index.
—The Citizen is in receipt of a copy
of the Baptist Messenger of Asheville,
N. C., and finds at its mast head C. N.
Walker, .associate editor. Mr. Wal
ker is a former citizen of Waynes
boro and has many friends who will
hear of his success in his new home
with much pleasure. In addition to
his work as a valued employee of the
Wachovia Bamk and Trust Co., he
finds time to edit the Baptist Mes
senger, a monthly publication of the
First Baptist church of Asheville. We
congratulate the Baptists of that city
on the selection of Mr. Walker as he
is a live and enthusiastic ycung man
who will be of great assistance to the
church.
U. D. C. MEETING
The United Daughters of the Con
federacy will hold their regular meet
ing next Tuesday afternoon, March
4th at 4 o’clock. All members are cor
dially invited to be present. Mrs.
Da,de Durden is chairman for March
committee.
THE BUSINESS MAN
FOLSOM—HARGROVES
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus A. Perry an
nounce the marriage of their sister.
Msis Pearl Folsom to Mr. Roy Bel
mont Hargroves on Saturday, Febru
ary 23, at the First Baptist church,
Rev. John A. Davison performing the
ceremony. The bride wore a becom
ing traveling costume of heavy navy
crepe, with hat of brown with acces
sories to match Her corsage bouquet
was of ophelia roses and valley lilies.
Miss Folscm is daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Folsom, of Boston,
Gr. She is a graduate of G. S. C. W.
at Milledgeville, and for several years
has been a member of the faculty of
the Waynesboro school.
Mr. Hargroves is the oldest son of
Mir. and Mrs. W. W. Hargroves of
Waynesboro, Ga. He has for some time
held a responsible position with the
American Sugar Refining Co.
Immediately arter the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs Hargroves left for Birming
ham, New Orleans and other places of
interest, before going to Waynesboro
where they will make their home.
KENRBACK—BELL
Miss Katie Kendrick, of Waynes
boro and Mr. W. T. Bell, of Alexander
were quietly married at the Baptist
parsonage last Saturday afternoon.
Miss Kendrick was a valued employee
of the Hub store and Mr. Bell is a
prominent young farmer. The happy
couple have many friends thruout the
city and county who join in congra
tulations and bast wishes.
SKINNER-CHANCE
Miss Ruth Skinner and Mr. Oliver
Chance, of Alexander, were quietly
married in the city last Saturday ev
ening at the Baptist parsonage. The
happy young couple have the best
wishes of many friends.
PLAY AT SARDIS
HIGH SCHOOL
There will be a play at the Sardis
High School auditorium next Fri
day, March 7th. It is the “Gold Bug.”
thrilling and exciting. The price of
admission is only 20c and 35c. Every
body is invited to attend and help.
THE TRUCE CITIZEN SATURDAY, MARCH, 1, 1923
Flim-Flam Workers
Play Stores of the
City This Week
Several of the stores of the city
have been fliin-flamed this week by
some one sending in to the store for
small articles and asking that change
be sent for $5. When the goods are
delivered the porter is either given
a check and the goods kept, or there
is no such street address. The vic
tims of the game are spoiling for a
chance to get even, and no doube there
will be more careful handling of such
requests unless the panties are well
known to the merchants.
Ellison Heads
Board of Trade
At the meeting on Thursday night
for the purpose of organizing a Board
of Trade, Mr. R. J. Ellison was chos
en to head the organization and Bat
tle Sparks, Secretary-Treasurer. The
meeting was enthusiastic and quite a
number were present and pledged
, their support to the organization
! which is being started in a small way,
building up from bottom, and which
will endeavor to create a spirit of co-
I operation among our business men in
j behalf of the city and its needs. The
organization is a much needed one and
should receive the earnest support of
I all.
Waynesboro cannot long remain be
behind when its citizens begin to work
together in harmony, and now is the
time to help boost, build and grow.
The Citizen will always its part
for anything to help build up Waynes
boro and Burke county.
DEATH OF MRS. SARAH
CHANDLER McCATHERV
Mrs. Sarah Chandler McCathern,
widow of the late Walker McCathern
passed a,way at her home on W. 6th
St., last Saturday morning, February
23 after a brief illness. She was the
oldest daughter of the late William
Chandler and Leslie Darlington
Chandler both of whom were honored
and highly respected citizens of this
county for many years. Her mother
wa,s of the cultured Darlington fam
ily of South Carolina and her father
was widely known in this section of
..h.
Sue was married to Walker Mc-
Cathern and they live first at Alex
ander, which was the seat of Burke’s
largest and wealthiest planters, long
before Waynesboro became its prin
cipal center. Her husband early be
came one of the leading ciitzens of
the county and was prominent as one
of its wealthiest planters and busi
ness men.
They were botn known in the early
days of the Wa,r Between the States
for their widespread hospitality and
generosity.
Upon moving to Waynesboro Mrs.
McCathern found the Waynesboro Bap
tist church just organized. Most of
its membership coming from the his
toric and famous Rocky Creek and
Bethlehem Baptist churches and she
dedicated and consecrated her life to
the teachings of this great religious
denomination.
She organized and was the leader
of the first woman’s society of the
W|aynesboro Baptist church, which
was the Ladies Aid Society and was
later the first President of the Wo
man’s Missionary Union of the church
Her religious life and activities re
ceived their inspiration from the great
and honored Baptist divine Dr. Wash
ington L. Kilpatrick.
Her life was consecrated to good
service and her home was opened with
cordial and unstinted hospitality; not
only to her friends and relatives but
to the wayfarers and unfortunate.
Her life was a noble and self effac
ing sacrifice to her husband and her
sons and her Christian example will
long remain as a heritage and benedic
tion in this town and community.
The funeral was from the Baptist
church and the services were by Rev.
John Page Jones and Dr. J. P. Mc-
Ferrin. Those of her immediately
family who survive her are, Win. W.
MicCathern, Porter F. McCathern, J.
Jenks McCathern, G. Metz McCathern
and Sidney McCathern eight grand
children And her sisters, Mr*. C'aliie
Wimberly and Mrs. Simeon Bell.
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. J. B. Johnstone, Pastor
Preaching at 11.15 m. and 8 p.
m. by the pastor.
Subject for the morning hour —
“Charcoal Christian.”
Subject for the evening hour—“ Lay
Hold on Eternal Life.
Sunday School at 10 a. m. W. M.
Fulcher, Superintedent. Organized
classes for men and women.
Epworth League service at 3.45 p.
m.
Regular weekly prayer meeting Wed
nesday evening at 8 o’clock.
Strangers will receive a cordial wel
come to all these services.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Yes, regular services—
At 10.15 a. m. Sunday School.
At 11.30 Morning worship.
At 3 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
At 8 p. m. Evening worship.
Preaching by the pastor.
We would be glad to see some new
faces in the congregation and the
congregation and the regulars are ex
pected. This i snot the New Year but
it is a good time to go to church. Try
it.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Joihn Page Jones, Pashor
Bible school 10.30 a. m.
Morning service 11.30 o’clock. Ser
man “Monuments.”
B. Y. P. U. Intermediate 3.45 o’clock
Senior 4.30 o’clock.
Evening service 7.45 o’clock. Ser
mon “the Glory of the Cross.”
WEEK OF PRAYER
The Baptist Woman’s Missionary
Socieyt will observe its week of pray
er for Home Missions, March 3-7.
The Circles will meet Monday af
ternoon at 4 o’clock at the follow
ing homes.
Lucy Wright—Mrs. G. W. Murrow.
Christine Garnett—Mrs. I. V. Rain
water.
Lila Watson—Mrs. P. C. Boyd.
Park Anderson —Mrs. S. G. Stewart.
Blanche Bradley—Mrs. J. H. Wynne.
MRS. R B. BLOUNT, Sec.
PLAY AT ST. CLAIR.
The St. Clair B. Y. P. U. will put
on a play “Wedding Bell” Thursday
night March 6, at 7.30 p. m. in the
Methodist church. Refreshments will
be served after the play in the school
house. The admission fee will be one
cent for each year old you are. The
funds will go to building a Baptist
church at St. Clair. The public is
cordially invited
D. A. R. Chapter
Organized Last
Friday in City
Last Friday a chapter of the Daugh
ters cf the American Revolution was
organized at the home of Mrs. Rosa
McMaster. About twenty ladies were
p.esent and there are others who are
eligible to membership. Mrs. McMas
ter was elected Regent and Mrs. Zilla
Lee Redd, Secretary. The other of
ficers will be elected at a later meet
ing.
SELECT COTTON DUSTER
Mr. Elmer Morris, of the Morris
Hardware Co., at Waynesboro, and Mr.
J. J. Gillis, of the Morris Hardware
Co., at Midville, spent last week in
vestigating the merits and demerits
of a number of cotton dusting ma
chines to aid the farmer in fighting
the boll weevil and they have select
ed what they think is the best on the
market. These gentlemen have been
interested in securing for the farm
ers what they thing would give mosi
benefits for the money and they finall}
chose the machine they will sell this
season. Watch the advertising of the
Morris Hardware Co., and you will
find many things that you need.
DISTRICT MANAGER VISITS
GOUGH CHAPTER
; . Gough, Ga., Feb. 28. —Cedar Grove
No. 234 located at Gough ha 4 the
pleasure of having with them last
week the district manager MissOlis
' Crump, of Abbeville, Ga. Several new
! members were secure during her visit
to the Grove.
Friday afternoon the 32d. this
Circle initiated eight members: Mes
dames Walden, Bla,ckstone, Moore,
Swint and Harris of St Clair, Gay of
Gough, Barton, of Drone. After the
initiation a social hour was enjoyed
a delicious sala,d served by the follow
ing committee: Mesdames Johnson,
Hudson and Kitchens.
NEGRO BROUGHT BACK
FROM FLORIDA
Abram Utley, who shot George
Moses, another negro man, near
Munnerlyn last fall, was brought back
to the Burke county jail last Satur
day from Morehaven, Fla., by Deputy
Sheriff C. C. Broxton. The negro
waived extradition papers and return
ed with Mr. Broxton without any
trouble. Mr. Broxton found out that
this negro was at work in Morehaven
and at once proceeded to have him
arrested. He is awaiting trial at the
April term of Burke Superior court
for attempted murder.
j DEATH OF COLORED CITIZEN
| John Griffin, a respected negro citi
t zen, died Sunday ngiht about 12
1 o’clock at his home from pneumonia,
i John was employed by various firms
| in the city and was in the employee of
Mr. Jas. H. Whitehead when he died.
He was a good negro citizen and had
I the respect and esteem of both races
and his death is regretted by all who
knew him. He was buried Wednesday
afternoon, his society taking part in
the funeral services.
PROFESSOR BRINSON ELECTED
PRINCIPAL OF MILLEN SCHOOL
FOR THREE YEARS
Millen. Ga., Feb. 27.—The trustees
of the Millen High School have elect
ed Prof. F. A. Brinson ag head of the
school for a term of three years.
Professor Brinson has been at the
head of the school here for six years,
and has brought the schools to a high j
degree of efficiency. '
This school now has twenty-five pu
pils, who graduated here, in the vari
ous colleges of the State.
The remaining members of the fac- i
ulty will be named, probably, at the
March meeting.
Over 140 farm girls were financed by
their local agricultural extension
clubs to hte short course recently
given by lowa State Colege of Agricul
ture and Mechanic Arts for lowa boy’s
and girl’s club members. Thirty-four
counties, according to reports to the
United States Department of Agricul
ture, were represented.
L. T. L. MEETING
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet at the home of Mrs. R. L. Miller
Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
BUILDING MATERIAL
We solicit your patronage at whichever store is most con
venient to you, on building material as follows:
We have a little manufacturing plant in Waynesboro at
which we can build your Window Frames, Screens, or any
little specialty like Flower Stands, Grilles, Signs, etc.
HERRINGTON & BRASWELL, (Inc)
By C. L. Herrington
Telephone No. 15.
WAYNESBORO, GA. MIDVILLE, GA.
Flooring and Ceiling,
Weather Boarding and Framing
Mouldings and Finish,
Wall Board and Plaster,
Lime and Cement
Brick and Flue Lining,
Coal and Wood,
Paints and Oils,
Roof Paint and Cement,
Y. W. M. S. MEETING
Young Woman’s Missionary Society
will meet at Miss Mary McFerrin’s
Wednesday afternoon 3.30 March sth,
—FOXY GRANDPA STORY MARCH
15TH.
BE INDEPENDENT
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Do not wait until it is too late to lay aside something for a rainy
day, start an account with us and avoid any financial embarrassment
that might befall you in later years.
The most independent people in the world are those who have
bank accounts.
SAFETY SERVICE COURTESY
THE BANK OF WAYNESBORO
“Oldest Bank in Burke County”
C. IV. SKINNER, Pres. DADE DURDEN, Cashier
E. E. CHANCE, Yice-Pres. I. V. RAINWATER, Asst, Cash.
F. C. CHANDLER, Bock Keeper
CITIZENS BANK
F, A. Gibson Plumbing & Heating Co.
Located next to Dr. H. J. Morton's Office
Walters Building.
WAYNESBORO, GA.
Leave all orders with my stenographer
Plumbing in every detail.
Call and see the attractive bath room outfits.
THE NO. 12 REMINGTON (Quiet Model
the highest achievement in Typewriter construction
Remington Portable Typewriter
the ideal Machine for home use and traveling
L. J. HENRY
AUGUSTA, GA. The Typewriter Man
W. M. S. MEETING
The Woman’s Missionary Society of
the Methodist church will meet at the
Methodist church next Wednesday af
ternoon at 4 o’clock.
MRS. BATTLE SPARKS, Sec.
—FOXY GRANDPA STORY MARCH
15TH.
A Necessary Tool
in Your Business
is your check book. It’s as
important in your daily
work as day book, journal
and ledger. Your bank
book, too is indispensable.
Selection of your busi
ness bank is equally im
portant. We invite you to
call and talk over with us
the advantages o. carry
ing your checking account
here.
of Waynesboro, Ga.
Doors and Sash
Locks and Hinges
Nails and Wire Fence,
Galvanized Iron,
Rool Roomings,
Poultry Netting,
Shingles.
Screens,
Grates.