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CHARLTON COUNTY HERALD VOL. Xl.--NO. 51. HOMELAND NEWS, Pull for Charlton County or pull out. Special meeting of the license committee was held toconsider the amount of license to be charged. Pull for Homeland or pull out. At laat the lamps for our church will probably be ready for use by’ next Sundav, they were shipped to Homeland, Fla., by mistake. - Get your pulling committeein line 0 for a creamery. The Ladies Aid Sccicty met this evening at 1:30 with Mrs. F. A. Armbruster, for the purpose of e-, lecting officers and make wup the, calendar for the yoear. : Anotner busy week for Homeland. B, F. Granger has invited all the grown folks to his home next Fri day evening to a social and says he will sovn have all the young peo ple at his home for a good time. ; Remember that we still have that dirm that has done g 0 much good: Hustle, Honesty & Grit, | Weather report for week ending May Bth, 1909 was miglaid so we. publish it that a complete may bef’; kept: Sun. 2nd. cloudy & fair 66 70 Mon. 3rd. rain& cool 60 66 Tues. 4th. fair & cool 63 76 Wed, sth. fair & clear 70 80 “Thur. 6th. fair & clear 70 83 Fri. 7th. fair & clear . 72 84 Sat.'Sib. fair & clesr 73 'Sfi‘; Report forthe week ending May 15th, 209+ : Sun. Oth, fair & showers 74 84 Mon. 10. h. cloudy, showers 74 78 Tues. 11ih. fair 70 80 Wed. 12¢th. ” 48 82 Thur. 13th. ” G 6 78 Fel. 148~ " 70 78 Sat. 15th. ” w 0 83 The 1906 Coiony Company held its regular meeting May 17th. As. ter routine business was transacted they acted on several new proposi~l‘ tions. Among the things they did 'was to set aside about 65 acres of lard for a park. It is one of the finest natural parks that can be found and it is only a ten minutes walk from tke public square. It would cost some of our northern «cities over SIOO.OOO for such a park Nothing to good for Homeland and at the end they done somsthing that caused the stockholders to Bmile. W. H. Clay and F. A. Armbruos ter went to Jacksonville last Satur dayon a business trip and spent Sunday at St. George. Bert Stein, of Red Lion, Pa., ar-| rived last week and is stopping with | John Zarfos at . w. Waughtel’s, | Weunderstand that he will huy property bere and locate here. ; Andrew Pritchard will not go 10| ‘South Carolina as he decided that| Homeland is good enough for him. ‘ Wm. Chaffer was elected town' marshal by <council last meeting, He will begin his duties at once -and sidewalks and other improve ments havebeen planmed by him. He is the right man in the right place. Mre. M. Strong, of Hudson, Wis,, arrived this week to takecharge of the new hotel which will be opened for business. She comes well re -commended. The following standing commit ‘tees were appointed : | Finance Conymitte: : €. W, Waughtel, E. Holtalieder, ‘W. H. Bruce. License Committe: E. Holtxlieder, J. Waughtel, J. A. Thompson. Ordinance Committee: C. W. waughtel, w. H. Bruce, J. A. Thompson. X Lights and fire protection commit tee: J. A. Thompsen, |, waughtel, C. w. waughtel , Publie huildings, Parks, and Cem etery Committee : E. Holtelieder, C, w. waughtel, J. A, Thompson. Street and Alley Committee: J. waughtel, E. Holtzlieder, w, H. Bruce. Sanitation Committee: w. H. Bruce, J. A. Thompson, J. waughtel, - w. H. Thompson leaves the last of this week for North Georgia. Speeial council meeting was held Tuesday evening to werk on the town ordinances. Little Margaret Car olyn Died Sunday - On Sunday May 16, 1909 3t noon the Death Angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. 7. L. Pickren and took therefrom little Margaret Car olyn who had been sick for more than a month, This little girl was the youngest member of the femily and Was one year and eight months of age. She was the wellspring of joy in he househoid, aad was loved ’so dearly, RBut this tencer plant has been plucked from this home by the Saviour who doeth all things well, and may the afflicted family trust in Him and realize that it is safe in the arms of Jesus, and that it is only waiting there in that land that is fairer than day, which shall be reached by every onme that loveth the Saviour, in the sweet bye and bye. Many sorrowing and sympathizing friends were present at the residence to offer all possible help and support and a large audience assembled at the cemetery to witness the funeral services, all which indicated their warm affection for the dear departed liitle girl, as well as the most pro tound respect and sorrow for the afflicted family. The funeral took place on Monday morning at the Bachlott cemetery, conducted by Rev. I. R. Kelly, pastor of the Methodist church, ! May the all wise and sympathetic Savior be in the home of the bereay ‘ed family to console and to comfort, 1 PR AT OAR To Lovers of Loca Dhoto Wonrk, Stop in and get your money’s worth at the temt photo studio. I make all kind of photos, post cards etc. Mv prices are reasomable and work guaranteed. Special premiums giv €n to my customers, 1 give the Charlton County Her ald free for one year with every $5 worth of work dene, $4 six months and $3 three months, Dont fail to come and Jook at my samples. Yours for business, E, Wackym, —_——— BODKS 0= cREDIT Tho Franklio-Tarasr Co,, Atianta, Ga, ™o FOLKSTCN, GA,, THURSDAY, MAY 20. 1909. Folkston School | \ Commencement. | . e The Folkston Public School closed last Thursday evening with Com mencement exercises. The attend ance was large, People came from many miles away, and the evening was enjoyed by al. ' The exercises began at 7:30 o’- clock and was good and very inter esting. The orations by the six girls. who completed the commeon school course wer: tull of deep thought and very interesting to ewv eryone. They displayed much nat ural ability as well as careful train ing and practice. : Miss Pearl Joiner, in her oration, “The Aim of Life” gave some very pretty thoughts, and was very inter esting. ? “Daty”; by Miss Govie Jones was worth the careful attention of every one. She declared the true mean ing of duty, and did well. | ‘‘Sidney Lanier”, by Miss Laura Gowen and “Maidenhood”, by Miss Aucrey Scott, were good and very interesting. “Victories of Labor", by Miss Lily Joiner was good. She declar ed that labor was honor, and that our greatest men came from those ‘who labored, and explaimed fully the victories of labor, | Miss Lois Mattox in her oration, “Beauties of Life”, told what life really is, and was very interesting.. At 8:15 o’clock Prof. VanVoor his wtroduced Prof. E. A. Pound, of Waycross, who delivered the class address, his subject being “‘ldeals and Aspirations” He was was enjoyed by everyone. The certificates were delivered by Prof, Pound. After the delivery of the certificates Prof. Pound said he wished for the time to talk an hour on education but having to leave on the ¢:3O train could not. He rsaid that there was need of a great awak. ening along the line of education the urgent necessity of preparing the bays and girls of the present day to !..co,pc with circumstances which have .n.ever before existed. He congratulated our people upon the great work they are doing toward preparing their children for the fature in giving them an educa tion. To ® Our Good Friend The Farmer: 2 - -, 1 “’, l.x_f".' N, ‘ e \ \g 17 | W / ..‘1 Lol i ?--": | ":‘.‘l-. .f'i", Y ;‘_‘-\\\‘. oned ‘A \- \ i —— ] ol !].',.‘f-§\. il Baefore sending your money away on Mafl Orders suppose you just peruse the ADVERTISING COLUMNS of this paper for bargains. Of course if you don’t see ADVERTISED here what Jou waunt you are quite likely to yleld to the temptation to buy through a eatalogue. Bome of our Jocal Merchants bave discovered that the best way to com bat Mafl Order competition 1s to use the chief ammunition of the Mafl Or der peopIe—~ADVERTISING. No deubt you compare notes as between Home Advertisers and Foreign Advertisers— the outsiders—and prefer to trade at some if you see what you want. Folkston School Gives Picnic. - The Folkston Public School clos ed last Thursday and a school pic nic was held Friday at Camp Pink ney on the St. Mary’s river. It was 2 beautiful day and the pupils and several patrons were all present for a good time. Many teams were nsed and by 10 o’clock all were at the picnic grounds. There were a. bont 150 present. It was regretted very much by everyone that Mrs. C, ‘W, Waughtel, one of the teachers, tould not be present, but the rest of the teachers were there endeavoring ' make the day pleasant for every Eugxild. . The forenoon was spant in boat ;ridinq, there being many boats at the bluff At noon dinner was g-s;pread which had peen prepared by tne good ladies. All had plenty to cat. The afternoon was spent in playing many different games by both old and young, also a game of ball was played by the Folkston hoys. ; ’[lg Everythirg possible was done for the pleasure of all, and every person !{present seemed to enjoy the day. ~ A Card of Thanks ~ We desire to extend our heartfelt 'tanks to each of our neighbors and friends who go cheerfully and kindly ipsmted us in the sickness and death of our dear little Margarett Carolyn. | We would like to see eacn of you in richest bleesings be yours and fiha. lly when the summons comes to you may each of you find a sweet en trance into God’s Kingdom is our prayer, . T. L. Pickren & fauly. A Special Offer, To any one that will secure us three yearly suscribers, paid in ad vance, we wili send the Herald one year free.. ‘ ST e 1 This Man Failedln His Efforts To Be Economical. A man who was 100 economical to take his home paper sent his little boy to borrowv a copy taken by his neighbor. In his haste the boy ran over 2 $4 stand of bees and in ten minutes looked like a watery sum mer squash. His cries reacted his father who ran to his assistance and failing to notice a harbed wire fence ran into thaf, breaking 1t down, cut ting @ handful of flesh from his an atomy and ruining a $5 pair of pants [he old cow took advantage of the gap in the fence and killed herseif eating green corn. Hearing thr rack et, the wife ran out, upsetting a four gallo™ churn full of rick cream Into a basket as kittens, arowning the whole flock. In a hurry she drop ped a $7 set of false teeth. The baby left alone, orawled through the spilled milk into the parlor, ruining 4 brand new S2O carpet. During the excitement the oldest daughter ran away with the hired am, the ldog broke up eleven setting hens, (the calves got out and chewed the talls off four fiue shirts. Moral: Don’t boriow yonr neighbor’s paper subscribe for one yourself. EBZEM oid Sores, Itching Plles, : A’ Skin Discases, ABSOLUTELY CURED. HERMIT SALVE, 25 AND 50 CENTS A BOX. B ot Kanay 16 epa . % ! T - FINE LLANDS ~ FOR SALE. BUY A HOME Ia Charlton County, Georgia--one of the finest sections in 3 the State. BUY A FARM Where prac tically everything grows, 1.1 VI Where the climate is de= lightful all the year. One tract of land conteining about 460 acres, cut in teneacre tracts, Some vimber on tract. Fine farming tract. Wil sell part or whole tract, One mile from Homeland, Two and oae half miles from Folkston, county seat of Coarlton County, For further information. Write. W. H. Bruce, i Homeland, Georgia. Second Quarterly ‘ Conference Held. ~ The Second Quarterly Conference of the Methodist church was held last Thursday at Dethel church. There were many people present and a good service was enjoyed by all, the sermon being preached by the Presiding Elder, Bro. Lungston . Dinner was had on the ground,’ NOTICE. . On Next Tharsday 27th the base bail team of the I'olkston Normal Scnool will play the 'olkston team. Everybody come out. Wondrous Wi MON"T ox , 50 8 “«,‘ YA VAR 4 '."!“(“-“.._:‘" L 3 !'n‘“‘“fl“ WA : " } o T AP y% T SRI 9,4‘ 1Y ¥ ‘“ \ g’% g/ |\ [ fi \A e A | " it d | ‘\ 3 3 pre b “ | There is a Merchant in this Town, ‘ And he is wondrous Wise. | To make it pay he knows the way | is just to ADVERTISE. l Now, there are other Merchants hml To whom this Hint applies, | 1f they're discerning they'll soon be learning iT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. For Only Fifty Cents. } For only fifty cents we will send [’l‘he Charlton County Herald to any raddress, postage prepaid, from now until Janusry llst 1910. Suscribe at once if you wish to reap the full l benefit of this low offer. SI.OO A YEAR. ! Normal School Opens, The Summer Normal School to be held here for a term of four weeks conducted by Prof. J. R. VanVoor his assisted by Prof, L. E. Mallard, opened Monday with nineteen in attendance. : ~ Bince the opening others have [cume in, k Those in attendance are as fol. Dean; from Winokur, Miss ‘Rozella Crews; from Newell, Misses Vannie Allen, Eula Allen, Katie Kesler; from Homeland, W. A Yarber; from Hoboken, miss Rena Smith; from Blackshear, Miss Mary King; from Folkston, misses Pearl wright, Nellie mattox, Edna wmott, Lessie Gowvie Jones, Nellie Davis, Hilda Mattox, Lois Mattox, mary Kelly, Avdrey Scott, Jessie Johnson, Essie Robinson, and messrs. w. H, Clark, Jits R()binsonquge mizell, Alva wilson. L T P ’ WS & KILLw: COUCH Ao CURE THE LUNGS Wb _ e WITH ™ Dr. King’s Mew Discovery ONSUMPTION Pri FOR Coueus and 50c &§I.OO OoLDS Freoe Trial. Burest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LUNG TROUB LES, or MONEY BACK. Smashes All Records, As an all-rbund laxative tomie and health-baiider no other pills car. compare with Dr, King's New Life Pills. 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