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THE LYONS PROGRESS.
Vol. 8. No. 13.
LOCAL ITEMS
Wanted —A tract of land from
150 to 500 acres. Write or see W.
O. Shuptrine. Lyons.
M. N. Rogers went to Reids
ville the other day on a business
trip, returning in the afternoon.
Wanted —500 head of cattle,
large or small. Highest market
price paid.—S. Usher, Lyons, Ga.
Easter finery had to be laid
aside two or three days this week,
afire and an over coat feeling
comfortable.
Editor Matthews, of the Forest
Blade, Swainsboro, was in the city
the first of the week mingling
with friends.
Messdames F. M. Smith and C.
E. Loving attended the Mission
ary meeting at Glenwood last; Fri
day and Saturday.
Dr. S. F. Howell, of Americus,
was in the city the first of the week
visiting relatives and looking after
some business matters.
We are glad to say that “Uncle
John” Clifton who was taken seri
ously ill several days ago, is up
and able to get about again.
Miss Currie, from down near
Cedar Crossing, was in the city
several days last week visiting at
the home of Mrs. E. M. Godwin.
Owner Peddy, of the Modern
Concert Company, has purchased
a special car for his company. It
arrived last Saturday night and
after it is painted up it will be a
dandy.
Our repair department is up to
date. Every thing in Jewelry re
paired High grade watches a spe
ciality. Come to see us, will treat
you right.—W. E. Walker, Jr.,
Vidalia. Ga.
If the vagrant law was rigidly
enforced in the city it would be
necessary to have a man to work
the prisoners on the streets. We
don’t think there would be any
harm in trying it for a while any
way.
The Auto Repair Company is
having the garage painted and it
presents a neat appearance. The
Phillips & Find'ey market is also
being painted, which adds to the
appearance of that section of the
street.
Jeff R. Allen, assistant post
at master Baxley,was placed under
arrest last week by Postoffice In
spector Brittan and taken to Sa
vannah. charged with the misap
propriation of money order funds.
It is said that Allen is short in his
accounts about $2,100.
Services at the Baptist chuch
at 11 o’clock a.m. ,and at 7:80 p.m,
daily until further notice. Rev.
Gunn, the evangelist,arrived Mon
day afternoon and since that time
he has been having very fair con
gregarious. He is an excellent
preacher and his sermons are very
interesting.
One family of farmers, Holmes
by name, up near Atlanta, has re
cently contracted for a family tele
phone exchange, a line on which
fifty families all the same name
are connected and no others allow
ed to “butt in.” The story which
comes in good faith from one of
the managers of the local Southern
Bell office beats anything in the
South in the matter of telephone
contracts.
Expressing profound sympathy
for the family of the defendant,
his wife and ten children and deep
regret that he feels impelled to
deny clemency under his oath and
the law, Gov. Brown has denied
the application of Thomas Edgar
Stripling for pardon in the face of
the unanimous recommendation
from the State Prison Commission
that he be given his freedom. Gov.
Brown in refusing clemency to
Stripling goes deeply into tne de
tails of the case, analyzing the evi
dence and presenting and dealing
with all of its material points.
Additional Locals.
Mr. P. H. Patrick went up to
Garfield Thursday to spend a few
davs with relatives and friends.
Messrs. J. R. Anderson, and A.
L. McMillan, of Nashville, Ga.,
came in Tuesday afternoon and
spent a short time in Lyons Both
are prominent citizens of Berrian
county.
The picnic season is on us but
we haven’t heard of any picnics
yet. The weather is fine and the
time is ripe, why not have a gen
eral Sunday school celebration in
the shape of a picnic.
Mr. Dan Mcßride, a prominent
citizen living near Vidalia died
the first of the week. Mr. Mcßride
was closely connected with some of
the leading families in the county
and his death is greatly regretted.
Don’t forget the County Sing
ing Convention at Sharpe’s Chapel
on the sth Sunday and be sure to
take along a well filled basket.
The attendance is going to be
large and a few should not be ex
pected to feed the entire crowd.
We hear that Mrs. W. R. Lil
liott, from down on the Altamaha,
suffered from another slight stroke
of paralysis last Saturday. She
had a stroke ever a year ago and
since that time she has not been
able to walk, but otherwise her
health has been fairly good.
Special to farmers, I have a fine
machine for terracing hill lands,
putting it in condition to prevent
washing, and I will be glad to
consult with any farmer that wants
terracing done in a practical way.
No charges unless work is entirely
satisfactory. Write me at Lyons,
Ga. —S. Uusher.
Tax Collector Harden, who is
now finishing up his term, has
made a splendid record. He leaves
only a small number of delin
quents to be termed nncollectable
defaulters and the county can
thank him fora first class admin
istration. “Billy” did what he
thought was his duty all along.
B. B. Newton was taken sud
denly Tuesday moruing very ill
and Dr. Aaron was called in a
rush. It was thought at first that
Mr. Newton had suffered from a
stroke of paralysis but Dr. Aaron
says it is only a contraction of the
muscles of the neck and back and
that he will soon be all right
again.
We are frequently asked what
has been done about the chair
factory Well, friends, the world
was not made in a day and it.
takes time to finance a great en
terprise. The chair factory is going
to be and the time is not far dis
tant. The capitalists who are be
hind the enterprise are not quite
ready to start yet.
The Sunday excursion season
will soon be established, so we
understand from the Seaboard
headquarters. They are going to
try to make this excursion attract
ive this season and since Savan
nah’s grog shops are closed on
Sundays, it is probable that the
objectionable feature of the train
can be eliminated.
Clerk of the Council, J. P. Col
lins, says that City taxes will be
dee and pavable beginning the
Ist day of May and they must
be paid before Tune Ist to avoid
paying costs. Mr. Collin will be
at the offices of Williams & Will
iams on and after May Ist for the
purpose of receiving said tax mon
ey. Seehim and save expense.
State President Cabiness, of the
Farmers’ Union, failed to get here
last Saturday on account of legal
matters. A letter announcing the
fact was received by Secretary
Mathews Friday, but it was too
late to keep the several hundred
people from coming to the city.
President Cabiness promises to
come at a later day and he will
not disappoint the people next
time.
Official Organ of Toombs County and the Town of Lyons.
LYONS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1911.
Decoration Day.
The First Celebration in Lyons a Grand
Success in Every Way
Wednesday was Decoration Day
and it will be a memoriable one in
the history of our little city. All
the business houses, banks,
schools and public buildings wen
closed and every body took part in
the exercisce.
Onlv a few weeks ago the
Toombs Chapter, United Daugh
ters of the Confederacy was organ
ized in Lyons with a membership
of about twenty, and this Chapter
went to work at once to have Deco
ration Day exercises. The Opera
House was turned over to the
ladies for the ceremonies and was
beautifully decorated for the oc
casion.
The program arranged was very
interesting, only one or two num
bers being missed. First came the
presentation of the crosses of hon
or to the old veterans that had
made application for them. This
was followed by a short address of
thanks on the part of the Veterans
by Col. C. H. Mann, the Com
mander of the Camp. Then came
a beautiful vocal solo by Mrs. C.
A. Garbutt. Her voice was pure
and sweet and the song was ap
propriate for the occasion. Col.
Jackson J. Williams then in a few
well chosen words, introduced the
orator of the occasion, Hon E. J.
Giles. The address of Col. Giles
was a master effort, filled with
cheering words for the few old
soldiers that now remain with us.
He was given the closest attention
and at times his words were pa
thetic. He captured the great aud
ience that entirely filled the Opera
House and when he finished he
was given a grand ovation.
After the ceremonies at the
Opera House the old Veterans,
the Daughters and the sefiool
children marched to the ceme
tery, where the graves of those old
fellows that have crossed the dark
river were fairly buried under gar
lands of flowers and beautiful
wreathes, The day was a blustery
one, but it didn’t seem to kill the
enthusiasm and everything passed
off fine . The effort of the Daugh
ters was a success in every way ard
every member of the Chapter de
serves special mention.
The two flags that were used on
the occasion were kindly loaned to
the editor for the Daughters by
Capts. Marmelstein and Wells,
two of the grand old Veterans of
Savannah. They are historical
flags though they were made since
the war, as they have been used
in several other great reunions.
The Daughters of Lyons can well
feel proud of their efforts on last
Wednesday.
The Colored Public School.
A few days ago we visited the
Public School. We found the
teachers and pupils as busy as
they could be, and the school well
packed with scholars.
It would surprise oue to see the
rapid progress that the students
are makiug. Mrs. Murph teaches
the primary grades ami she knows
how to make it interesting for
them .
We are proud of our school,and
the satisfaction that’s being given.
Prof. Murph is the right man in
the right place. And we heartily
endorse his efforts. W. M . Me
ld all. T. R. Walker, H. White,
Jim Moody, School Committee.
The Singing Convention.
Remember that the Toombs
County Singing Convention is to
be at Sharpe’s Chapel the 30th of
April, sth Sunday. And remember
further that it is not expected for
the immediate community to furn
ish all the dinner, for every body
is expected to help feed the people
who come, which we know will be
many. Remember the day and
place, Sharpe’s Chapel. April 30.
Geo. B. Johnson, Sec.
Assistant Cashier, H. M. Mc-
Queen, of the First National,
spent Wednesday in Savannah.
Additional Locals.
Dr Meadows, of Vidalia, was in
the city Thursday morning for a
few' hours.
Col. Wimberly E. Bmwu went
to Statesboro Wednesday night on
a short business trip.
Rev. J. A. Mobley, of Summit,
was a guest of our good friend F.
M. Smith one day last week.
Rev. N. T Paff<»rd went down
to Uva’da the first of the week op
a trip of business and pleasure
combined.
Hon. S. B. Meadows and his ex
cellent son, E. L. Meadows, of Vi
dalia. were in the city a few hours
last Wednesday.
We are glad to say that A. S.
Odom, who has been sick for sev
eral weeks, is getting better and
we hope to see him up again soon.
Mrs. R. F. Scarboro, who now
fives down iu the low-er end of the
county, was m the city Wednesday
shopping and meeting her mai y
friends.
Lost.—Somewhere on the streets
a geld watch fob with a cigar clip
per as pendant. Will pay liberal
reward for return of same. Chas.
A Garbutt, Lyons.
Mrs. W. W. Ashburn, of Moul
trie, an ardent mission worker of
the Baptist church, was in the
city last week visiting at the home
of Mrs. F. M. Smith.
Miss E. L. Amos, of Atlanta.
Corresponding Secretary of the
State Mission work of the Baptist
church was in the city last week,
a gue9t of Mrs. F. M. Smith.
Geo. B. Johnson and J. H. Cow
a.'t, of Ohoopee, were in the city
Thursday on a business trip. Mr.
Johnson was telling us t int a Mr.
Bowen, of Ohoopee, buried his
little child Thursday morning.
The measles have gotten in the
family of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F.
Shewmake and for a w-eek they
have had a very 6ick child. The
little one is now recuperating,
however, and we hope she will soon
be up again.
The Two I. ttle Crackers, who
write from Ruute No. 2, Cobb
town, got their letter'll too late
for last week and this week it is
stale We want them to write
again and send the letters not lat- ;
er than Monday.
Mr. E. Clifton and his son Zeke,
from down on the river, were in
the city Tuesday on a business
trip. Mr. Clifton is negotiating
for the purchase of a machine to
travel in and it is probable that
he will get a Buick.
Gorden Floyd, who was with
“Uncle Ike” Hussey for 6evaral
months and later with McNatt &
Mcßride as salesmen, has gone to
Collins to take a position with
Stanley & Davis. Gorden is a
splendid salesmen and we are sor
ry to see him leave Lyons.
Uncle Jack McCullough, who
lives just across the Toombs coun
ty line over in Emanuel, brought
to our office Wednesday a hand
ful of as fine oats as we have ever
seen grow in the country. They
were as high as a common sized
man and were heavily Ijeaded.
Uncle Jack says that he has a rice
field of such oats. He is a good
farmer anyway and he has a splen
did place.
Tax Collector Harden is making
a clean sweep of his books and he
Is leaving a record that is good
lie has paid the state in fufi and
he has the funds on hand to pay
the county the small balance due
aswell as several pieces of property
levied upon and now advertised.
Mr. Harden has not drawn a cent
of his commission yet, allowing it
to remain iu the bank until full
settlements are made with both
the state and county. He ha 9
been a careful officer and worthy
tin confidence of the people.
Subscription SI.OO.
LOCAL NOTES
J. Herman McColskv.of Vidalia,
was in the city several hours last
Saturday mingling with the people.
Dr. Peacock, of Vidalia, was in
the city last Saturday mingling
with his many friends.
Harry Champion and Ike Lip
sitz. of Savannah, were in the
oiiy Tuesday mingling with the
boys.
JudgeS. P. Smith, from down
on the Altamaha, came in last
Friday and went to Savannah on
a business trip,
Sheriff Thompson went up to
Vidaiia the other day on business.
The Sheriff is being kept quite
busy these days.
For sale.—Three or four hund
red bushels good corn, best mar
ket price. Apply to J. M. Wilks,
Route 2, Lyons, Ga.
Russell Folsom, of Reidsville,
came up in Dr. Howell’s Primo
last Saturday, bringing E C. Col
lins, H. H Elders and a Mr.
Smith, who were here on a busi
ness trip.
Judge G. T. Mason went up to
Mt. Vernon last Saturday on a
business trip. He had to hold a
session of the Court of Ordinary
for Montgomery county in which
the Ordinary was disqualified.
Several Vidalia people came
down Saturday to stand the civil
service examination for rural
mail carrier. Vidalia is soon to
have a new route to run in a south
west course from the city and it
has been badly need.
Only one more month of the
High School, and say, we haven’t
done Anything toward enlarging
the school building. We must do
this, citizens, because the school
cannot increase any more until we
get more room scholars.
W. C. Oliver went up to Rincon
last Friday to look after the tur
pentine place. He says that Le
roy and J. 8., are doing fine,mak
ing lots of spirits and rosin and
they are farming also. They cer
tainly have a pretty place at Rin
con.
The great number of good old
substantial farmers we saw on the
streets last Saturday shows that
manv of them are affiliated with
the Union. Well, friends, it is a
good thing if properly carried on.
“In Union there is always
Strength.”
Chief DeLoach has unearthed
several blind tigers since he has
been in office and the city treasury
is in better shape as a conse
quence. There are others, how
ever, that he ha 9 not caught yet.
Break them up, Chief, the people
don’t want them and they must
get out.
The twenty houses are going fco
be built in Lyons in 1911 and the
work on some of them w ill start
at once. This will mean homes
for twenty more families than we
have at present, as there is not a
| vacant house in the city now.
There may be more than twenty
j but we are sure of that many any
way,
Say, you beefers, we told you
all along that the W. A. & L. rail
road would be built but you con
tinue to express distrust. Now
you just watch a few day 9 more
and you will see where we told you
facts. The rail will begin to ar
rive in a very short time and then
we will see something doing down
at this end.
Harry Grimes, manager of the
Lyons Auto Repair Company, will
probably go up to South Carolina
early in May to drive an automo
bile in an endurance race run.
Harry is an expert driver as well
as a machaniciun and if he gets
in the race the car he drives will
show up well. If he goes he will be
away from Lyons about two
weeks. •