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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. •