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THE LYONS PROGRESS. Vol. 9. No. 4. LOCAL NOTES 5 or 6 doses of “666” will cure any case of chills and fever. Price 25 cents. Simon Levin went to Douglas Sunday night and he will be away for a week or bo. Austos Mosely, Guyee Hussey and several other boys went to Keidsville Sunday to sound a few hours with friends. H. J. Gibbs and his elder broth er, from near Cedar Crossing, came in Sunday ar.d went to Sav annah on a business trip. Alex Stripling was in the city Monday a few hours mingling with friends. Alex is now running ex press oa the Wad ley Southern and he is looking well. Strayed—One brown Jersey cow with heifer calf. Left my home obrmt ten davs ago. Reward for information leading to her re covery. Geo. B. McLeod, Lyons, Georgia. I have a few good farms yet that have not been let out and the land is fine Houses are also good. Will let them for sure rent or for •hare of crop. Address J. L. Sut ton, Elza, Ga. Col. C. Howell Mann, R. L. Morris, Homer Mann and several other of our good friends from down on the river, came in from Savannah Saturday morning and went out to their homes. Strayed—From my home on Tuesday night, one red horse mule about four years old weighing about 850 or 900 lbs. Reward for information leading to its recov ery. Address C. A. Tharpe, Ly ns, Georgia. Harlev Dewitt is planning to open a swell restaurant in the Store room that is being vacated by the New Lyons Pharmacy. Harlev says that he is going to fit the restaurant out in good style and he is going to serve meals as well as short orders, We hope that he will make a success of the business. Dave Collins telle us that some one is making a practice of cut timg the Giles telephone line out near his home and tieuig the wire to his fence. He is anxious to know who it is that is doing this and will pay a reward. The wire has already been cut twice and each time it was tied so us to trip passers. The party that is doing this had best look out. Hunter Pearce & Battey, the substantial, reliable, and wide awake Factors, of Savannah, offer you the same excellent service that has covinced many of the benefits of marketing cotton through them. Until you have tried them, perhaps you are neg lecting an opportunity to realize more for your cotton than hereto fore. They respectfully solicit your consignment. A young negro named Walter employed by the M inter-Smith Hardware Co., as driver, got into a shooting scrape last Saturday liight, and in the trouble he slot at another negro named Arthur, the bullet taking effect in the mounth and ranging down in the neck. Arthur was seriously wound ed, but the physicians say that ne will get well Walter is held in the county jail awaiting the result of the wound U. H. Partin iB out for tax re ceiver and his announcement will vbe found in the regular announce "ment column. Mr. Partin is one of the good men of the county, well qualified for the position ha aspires and he is going to have a strong following. He is one of the best neu we have in the county, a farmer, and besides he is educa ted as far as the common schools go. As tax receiver he will make a good record and we take pleasure in recommending him to the people. Whirlwind Campaign- It is the purpose of our Presid ing Elder, Rev. L. A. Hill, to de vote the months of February and March to a whirlwind missionary campaign throughout the Mcßae District, the object being to reach every church in every charge with a Missionary Institute, or mass meeting. The program is to have several days sessions in the towns and all day meetings with dinner on the grounds, at the country churches. Program for Lyons and Collins charge. COLLINS. Feb. 14th, 7:15p. m., —Rev. W. A. Mallory. Feb. 15t.h, 7:15 p. m., —Rev. Mo ses Register. Feb. 16th, 7.15 p. m., —Rev. J. A. Sconyers Feb. 18th, 11:00 a. m., —Rev. C. E. Cook Feb. 18th, 7:15 p. m., —Rev. C. E. Cook. Rogers church—Feb. 17th, all day meeting. Preachers to be pres ent —Revs. J. A. Sconyers, E. M. Saunders and Chas. E. Cook. Feb. 18th, 8:00 p. m., Rev. C. E. Cook. LYONS. Feb. 21st., 7:lsth, p. m., —Rev, L. A. Hill. Feb. 22nd, 7:15 p. m., —Rev. W. G. Allaben. Feb. 28rd, 7:15 p. in.,—Dr. T. D. Ellis. Feb. 25th, 11:00 a. m., —Dr. W. N. Ainsworth. Feb. 25th, 7:15 p. m., —D s r. W. N. Ainsworth. Shame’s Chapel—Mar. 2nd, all day mass-meeting beginning at 10 o’clock. Preachers to be pres ent, —Rev. J. H. House, Rev C. F. Clarke, Rev. R. M Allison and Rev. Chus. E. Cook. March 3rd, 11:00 a m., —Rev. 0. B. Cook. Every body is earnestly and cor dially invited to attend. Every church member is expected to be present at the services at their church. Chas. E. Cook, Pastor. A Poem for the Boys. I used to kill birds in my boy hood, bluebirds, robins and wrens, I hunted them up in the moun tains, I hunted them down in the glens; I never thought it was sin ful, I did it only for fun, and I had rare sport in the forest with the poor little birds and my gun. But one beautiful day in the Spring-time, I spied a brown bird in a tree, Merrily singing and chirping, as happy as birds could be; And raising my gnn in a twinkling, I fired and my aim was too true, for a moment the little thing fluttered then off to the bushes it flew. I followed it quickly and safely, and there to my sorrow I found, right close to its nest full of young ones, the little bird dead on the ground. Poor birdies, for food they are calling, but now they can never bp fed. for the kind mother bird who had loved them, was ly ing there bleeding and dead. I picked up the bird in mv an guish, I stroked the wise motherly thing, that could never more feed its dear young ones, nor dart thru the air on swift wings. And I made a firm vow at that moment, when my heart with such sorrow was stirred, that I never again in my lifetime, would shoot a poor innocent bird. Bovs, read this and consider it well, and all yon that kill birds, remember that it might be a mother bird. Suppose your mother had been killed when vou were small. Consider boys, and don’t kill the poor little in nocent birds. They don’t bother anything. Maggie Wilkes. “A No. 1,” have you seen his sign? He is the prince of hobos but his mission is different. He is not a beggar but he does tramp. He has been to Lyons and we will give his story in the next Progress. It will be worth reading, too. Official Organ of Toombs County and the Town of Lyons. LYONS, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1912, The City Election. In spite of all that was done and said to cause harmony among our peoplp. we had another fact ional election Wednesday, a bitter political fight, and the result was the election of W. C. Oliver for Mayor over Dr. Curtis Coleman by a majority of nine votes. The members of the Council elected were Dr. J Q- Clifton, E. M. Wimberly, R. M. Garbutt, V. H. Coursey and R. L. Page. Mr R. M. Garbutt was placed on both tickets and he received very near every vote cast. V. H. Coursey was ou the Coleman ticket and he was elected over W A. McNatt by a small vote. The election was very quiet but it could be seen that it was a spir ited affair and the result will probably cause some hard feelings One thing we must say for the defeated man, he ran a clean race and taking into consideration the time he has been in our city and the fact that his opponent was one of the oldest residents, he made a splendid showing Had he been elected we are satisfied the affairs of the city would have been in good hands. Mr. Oliver has served the city before in the mayor’s office and it is needless for us to say any thing about him. He is a leading citi zen, public spirited and in every way worthy. The Council is made up of the city’s best men, all of them pro gressive. and we are satisfied that the incoming administration will be one of which all will be proud. Lets bury the hatchet now boys, and all work for the interest of Lyons generally. Put your should er to the whpel and forget, that we have ever had political strife. Faircloih —Qrace Wedding. On the 31st of January Mr. Thomas Faircloth and Miss Mag gie May Garco were married by Rev. J. Harwell House, of Vidalia, at the home of B. H. Grace. Mr. Tom Faircloth is a young man in business here. He is an extra good business man and with his brother, Lester Faircloth, have a fine store at Cedar Crossing. Tom can number his friends by the hundreds all over Toombs County. He is noted for his fine disposition and he has a good word to euv to every body. He is big hearted and good natured. Two better business men never stood behind the counter than Tom and Lester Faircloth. They have been in business here for about two yeurs, and when a fellow goes by Cedar Crossing it is “hello Tom, I am so glad to see you.” The bride is the daughter of H. E. Grace. She is noted for her sweet dispo sition and her lady like manners. They will make their home at Ce dar Crossing. Long live this couple and may their life be as bright as a morning star and as sweet as the honey and the hoiiey comb . A Friend. Coming to Lyons. Dr. J. E. Masrow, the well known eye-sight specialist, will he in Lyons Monday, Feb. 19th, for one day only. This will make the 12th visit of Dr. Masrow to our county, and he needs no introduction. Dr. Masrow has examined the eves of thousands of people of this State and hundreds in this County, tho benefits received by those wearing his g'asses havebeen most phe nomenal. Beware of the man who travels from town to town and has no of fice. You have all heard of Dr. Masrow’s great work, and many testimonials telling of the success he has had in fitting glasses have appeared from time to time in the papers. Those who got glasses from Dr. Maßrow in the last few years, and if they need changing he will change them free of charge. Mrs. Ira Bazemore, of Glenn ville, and Mrs. New, of Dublin, are guests of Mrs. H. A. Keunard this week. Ohoopee News. Miss Nitinie Cowart was in Ly ons Saturday. Butler Colemau and little girl, Louise, spent last Saturday in Lyons. Miss Annie Belle Scott spent last Thursday night with Miss Vera Mayo. Mr. and Mrs. J B. Johnson of Wad'ey, spent last Sunday with home folks. Osburn Beasley, of Vidalia, spent a few hours in Ohoopee Sunday afternoon. Morris Sumner, of Lyons, came down Sunday evening to see Miss AnWie Belle Scott. J P. Johnson came down from Alaino and spent a few hours with home folks Sunday evening. Gordon Jnrriel spent last Sat urday and Sunday near Collins. There must be some attraction. Little Miss Alice Johnson has returned home after spending sev eral days with her brother at Ala mo . Miss Clyde Wood, of Vidalia, carr.o down Monday to take a music class. We wish her much success. Guess what crowd it was went about twelve miles Saturday af ternoon to have their fortunes told and got dissapointed Mrs. J. P. Johnson and little sister, Miss Gracie Wietman, of Alamo, spent lust Saturday night in Ohoopee with relatives “Two Rose Buds.” Uvalda Route No 2 v W. D. Clark" made a business trip to Lyons Thursday. Miss Lollie Sharpe made a busi ness trip to Alston Saturday. Robert Johnson spent Saturdav night with his nephew, G. F. Morris. G. F. Morns and Mr. Hall were business visitors to Lyons Wednesday last. Warren Hall, of near Wrights ville, spent last week with his uncle,.G. F. Morris. Our school is progressing nice ly under the careful management of Mrs. Alice Davis. The weather has bepn so bad until the writer could’nt gather up much news this time. Miss Ansule Sharpe spent last Thursday night with Miss Loula Mae Clark and reported a nice time. Messrs. Albert Clarke and Sid Sharpe went up to Sharpe’s Spurr Sunday afternoon. Say boys, how did you enjoy yourselves? fine, though we know. L. L. Sharpe is having himself a new house built, W. E Morris is the contractor Lucian has just married lately and we wish him much success and prosperity Pony Boy. Mt. Moriah News. Conn and Fred Stanley called on Quince Stanley Sunday. H«>w many tinips does the word “Religion” appear in the Bible? J M Tapley and wife visited their son C. C. Tapley one day lust week. Mrs. Chitty and Miss Sallie Webber attended church here Sunday. F. M. McCarty and J. M. Tap ley were in Ohoopee Saturday af ternoon. M. C. Harden and Northern Tapley attended church at Mt. Moriah Sunday. Little Miss Ella Belle Barrß spent Sunday afternoon with Ma ria and Jimmie Stanley. I will answer the question asked by Two Blue Darters. The 19th chapter of Second Kings and the 37th chapter of Isaiah are alike The word “Betroth” appears three times in the Bible, in the 19th and 20th verses of the second chap ter of Hosea. , Plow Boy. Subscription SI.OO. LOCAL ITEMS Postmaster Stephens, of Ohoo pee. was in the city Thursday ou business. O. H Deen and family, of Sav annah, came out. and spent Sun day with his sister, Mrs R. M. Monts. For sale at a sacrifice—A good work horse. No reasonable offer will be refused Call on Dr. J. Q. Ulifton, Lyons, Ga. Billy Harden says he wants the boys to know that he is com ; ng and that hisannonncement will be infche next issue of the Progress. Mrs. Georgia of Plaines, Ga , who has been a guest of her daughter, Mrs R. M. Monts, for the past three weeks, returned to her home Tuesday morning. We were glad to see Joe Perry Collins out among the bovs Wed nesday. He was not looking so stong but he is getting all right again we are very glad to say. We have for sale several fine horses and mules, all acclimatized and in good condition. Thev will be sold very cheap and if you want good stock call on H B. DeWitt, at Lyons. F M. Smith and S. C. Moseley have taken the agencv for the Al tamaha Fertilizer Company’s pro duct and they are out now taking orders. This is a fine brand of fertilizer and it has a splendid reputation in this county. Tax desires us to Bay that he will be at the Court House all during Court for tne purpose of registering voters. Every voter will have to register this year and he will have to do it before April 30th if he expects to he a voter this year, Mark W. Mathews, Secretary and salesman for the Vidulia Chemical Company, was in the city the other dav taking orderß for the celebrated brands of fer tilizers put up by this company. He left an advertisement for the Progress, but we failed to get it in this issue. It will appeur iu ous next issue. Dr. J. E. Masrow. the eve-sight specialist, will be in Lyons one day during Court week, the 19th, • and he will be pleased to meet his old customers as well as many new ones. Dr. Masrow is again .opening his headquarters in Sav annah and he will be a regular visitor to Lyons. See liis advertise ment in another column. The public installation of the newly elected Pythian officials will take pluce in the Opera House Monday night and it promises to he one of the grandest occasions of the season . Hon. Frank H. Suffold. of Swain9boro, will pre side over the ceremony and thiß in itself is a guarantee that those who attend will be highly enter tained. The public generally is iu vited to the installation. A shooting scrape in which one negro was killed and several more wounded took place down on the river last Saturday night, and this shooting was followed by the lynching of the negro that caused the trouble. The first trouble oc curred at a social at one of the negro quarters when a negro nam ed Stewart, opened up trouble. He drew his gun und fired pro miscuously. kiiling one negro aud wounding others, the names of whom we could no* learn. Stewart was arrested ou the charge and the Constable was ou his way to jail w'th his prisoner when be was stopped in a swamp aud the negro Stewart was riddled with ballets. It seems almost impossible to get any information about the trou ble and the posse, it seems, was made up of both whites and blacks. All is quiet in that section now and some say the community has gotten rid of a bad darky