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The Danielsville ITonitor. VOL XXX Alvin Eridges Acquitted Alvin Bridge* freed of murder of hii step-son, Guy Graham at preliminary hearing here Tuesday In the early morning great crowds of people began to arrive in Daniels ville for the Alvin Bridges trial v hich was called for 10:00 o’clock Tuesday morning. Men, women, children, old men, young -boys—a bout six hundred in all—were on the court house house, lawn awaiting the hour. About 9:45 Mozelle and Elco Graham were brought from the jail with Alvin Bridges, the defendant. The court room by this time was packed to full seating capacity, the gallery being full as well as the aisles of th e building, the jury boxes, and the bar, about seven hundred were packed into th e building. At ten o’clock J. T. Gholston, M. J. Davis, the J. P.’s of this district with J. L. Freeman, iT. P: of Mill district invited to sit with them, en tered the judges stand and the case was opened at 10:45 o’clock, when ■Solicitor Skelton appeared for the State, assisted by Col. R. H. Gor don, while th e defense was repre sented by Col. C. E. Adams. The witnesses were called and sworn and the case of the state vs. Alvin Bridges, charged with the murder of his step son, Guy Graham, on Meh 15, about. 2:30 P. M., ten miles below here was under way. The trial was long drawn out, the beginning of which was taken up in showing the relationship of the fam ilies as follows: That Alvin Bridges married Cora Graham who had not been previously married, but had a son who was called Guy Graham and about 8 years ojd. They lived in a four room house, Alvin’s mother oc cupying two rooms with her other three children, Wilh'e, Mozelle and Elco Graham, who were half-broth ers of Alvin Bridges, who was the son of Loo Charlie Bridges before her marriage. The State sought to show that Alvin did the shooting, while the defense was endeavoring to prove that Elco fired the fatal shot while playing hear, doing so ac cidentally, not knowing the gun was loaded. While mature men had mounted the witness stand and given their version of the affair, yet when little Elco was seated quietly in the "witness chair, quietude prevailed, men, women and children lean'ng eagerly forward to pet every word, little Elco calmly answered questions fired into him with unusual promot ness and maintained throughout the time he was on the stand that Guy came to his death from a gunshot from his own hands. Never was he tangled by the attorneys hut always ready with an answer to anv ouerry. At about 3:30 o’clock all testimony "Was in and arguments w r ere heg' n by rttm-'ovß wh ; eh "’si -p-' T s’-ort ard n-inted and at 'Vrw o’ lo k .V- Bridges was announced a free Iran by the magistrates. Elco and Mayzelle were turned over to a representative of the Geor gia Children’s Home by'their mother, Mazelle refusing to accompany the k’r.d matron, though Elco consented snd left the court grounds wdth the h*nd lady who at once began the Journey to that institution in Atlanta Gazelle returning with her mother. Ihus ends the litigation of a much talked of case in the County ** h,ch we have had very little to say nothing for publication owing to the peculiar conditions surround .. | TRUSTEES ELECT TEACHERS ' The trustees of Madison County High School met last week and elect ed the following for the ensuing year H. J. Shoup, Supt. i Garnett Ware, Prin. Mrs. Eugene Huff, High School Miss Ruby Jenkins, High School Miss Reba Thompson, Seventh Gr. Mies Lera Bond, Sixth Gfade Miss Lucile Burroughs, Fifth Gr. Miss Marjorie Carter, Fourth Grade Mrs. W. S. Sanders, Third Grade Miss Bessie Smith, Second Grade Mrs. R. C. David, Primary Grades With the able corps cf teachers we expect to see the school go for ward with it3 usual high standard and the trustees are to be commended upon this choice selection of educa tors and disciplinarians. The trus tees must have co-operation and as sistance from every patron of the school to insure the success We all covet and we believe the people will stand square to them support'ng their every effort for advancement, thus showing their interest in the welfare of the community which srpipit generously manifested is bound to produce gratifying results. REV. COILE AT BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. W. M. Coile will fill the pulpit at the Baptist church here on next Sunday morning and evening. It is with great delight the people here will learn that Brother Coile has been called to the pastorate of this dhurch. He needs no introduc tion to our people, having preached at this place for several years previ ous to this call. We all love him and feel that the deacons and members are fortunate to have him with us again. / , V , | : A'--'Alf ' v t [j Danielsville. Georgia, Friday, APR, 17, 1925 “BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR DANIELSVILLE” Mr. G. J. Kallock of the Georgia Railway and Power Company was here last week investigating the sit uation as to bringing that Company’s power to Danielsville. Now is the time, gentlemen, to show our metal on this move as it is the grandest opportunity that ever knocked at our door. Let’s get on our toes, work, talk, pull, encourage and do everything in our power to bring this tjo pass, for by so doing we will have factories spinning and pay rolls going and a busy city in a short time. Comd on, Let’s get to gether at once, striking at once, striking while the iron Is hot and put everything in order. Help to build up your home town and community by trading with 1 home folk*. J. T. BAKER ft SON Take Our FREE TRIP -to Hollywood, Florida., By the Sea Bus from Hartwell leaves Ath ens Monday April2o,lo O’clock Passes Danielsville at 8 O’Clock. For Free Pass wire, Robert L. Dover. Toceoa, Ga. Second Bus Leaves Gainesville, Ga April, 25th. HE’S OUT AGAIN NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS We are leaving out some corre spondents this week because they are unsigned, although we* appreci ate having them. We withhold the names from print in the “dots” of our regular correspondents, but all other articles must bear the name of the writer. We feel that it is of mutual advantage to the community and to your county paper to have every section of the county repre sented . If your emmunity is not rep resented, we would be glad to take up matter with anyone interested. MR AND MRS. BURROUGH RETURN TO DANIELSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Burroughs who have been making Atlanta their home for the past two years have moved back with us and are occupy ing dwelling on the square next to Mattock’s corner. Ellis is interested in Burrough-Graham garage and will devote his entire time to the mechan ical department. We are glad indeed to welcome them to our town as they are good folks to have. MEETING OF O. E. S. Mrs. Johnson, of Augusta, Ga., Worthy Grand Matron of Georgia, was here Tuesday to inspect the work of the O. E. S., Danielsville Chap ter 268. A meeting was called for the oc casion, the chapter convenincr at eight. A good number of the sisters were present to greet Mrs. Johnson. After the work was inspected and special instruction given, cake and ice cream was served by the local chapter. The members express themselves as being highly pleased with “Mrs. Johnson’s instruction wrich fused' much enthusiasm for the order into them and we expect a great awaken ing in the order. % —From the Constitution Miss Anthony is one of the Coun ty’s brightest and lovliest young la dies. She is a graduate of Georgia State College for Women at Milledge ville where she is now teaching. She has many friends here where she spent her early school days. She comes from the best families of the state and has always proven herself worthy of all trust. Her fa ther is one of the largest landowners and farmers of our county and en joys the confidence of all who know him. * Mr. James is a sterling qualited young man enjoying tlm confidence of his acquaintances, holding a lu crative position in The Farmers Bank at Royston. We bespeak for this young couple much prosperity and happiness as they have the best wishes of a host of friends. GETTING UP ON YOoB. EASk *S EASY-DOT GETTING DOWN . i is Quit. . T.SS. " For Gasoline Irons and parts, see J . T. BAKER ft SON DIVORCE NOTICE Liibel for Divorce, in Madison Supe rior Court, June Term, 1925 * No. 1932 Mrs. Annice Rabun vs , I ? G. T. Rabun It appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff in the above stated case that the defendant does not reside in said County, and it fur ther appearing that the said de fendant G. T. Rabun does not re side in this State. Ordered by the Court that service be perfected cn the defendant by the publication of this order twice a month for two months before the next term of this c urt, in the public Gazette of said County in which Sher iff’s sales are ordinarily published. This 14 day of April, 1925. Clarence E. Adams, Petitiontr’s Attorney And it is so ordered. W. L. Hodges, Judge S. C. Northern Circuit. N timber