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VOLUMN NO. 4. News In Brief From Counties In This Section 8188 COUNTY NEWS Macon’s ice and cold storage plant will begin operation about July Ist. It is predicted that Macon will soon be a center for the distribution of eggs, butter, meats, vegetables and other perishables. Phil Town, Macon’s oldest negro, will be 10l years of age June 25th. W. C. Rush of Macon received a baby turtle from a friend in Florida. It weighed 59 pounds; its pa and maw weigh from 1200 to 1500 pounds. A steak from this variety of turtle is worth SI.OO a pound. Revenue officers from the state de partment, Atlanta, are in Macon “cleaning up’’ panalizing tagless au toists on the streets of that city. They have collected from §150.00 to §350.00 daily. University of Georgia trustees have postponed the selection of Chancel lor Barrow’s successor until Septem ber. LAURENS COUNTY NEWS L. B. Whipple, druggist of Dexter, was acquitted in Dublin court when tried on a charge of selling whiskey. He claimed that* the whole matter was a frame-up of a competitive firm in Dexter. Since Representative Ernest Clark has removed his name from the bill proposing to abolish the road com mission of Laurens county, the mat ter is practically squelched. Another act is proposed reducing the bond commission to one commissioner, and reducing the salary of the clerk. Several hundred dollars worth of tires were found under the floor of the old Dublin Tire Co. store by par ties who purchased the stock from the bankrupt courts. Detectives are working on the matter. Atlanta market reports state that melons are bringing $950 a carload, and are retailing around §1 each. They weigh on an average 26 pounds. Georgia Peanut Growers Associa tion has sold its holdings of Nos. 1 and 2 of the 1924 crop for better than SBO per ton. BLECKLEY COUNTY NEWS Dr. Frank Cochran of Louisville has been called to fill the pulpit of the Baptist church at Cochran. If names count for anything, this will be a “home-coming” for the pastor. The Cochran Kiwanis 'club was en tertained by the Macon club last week to luncheon at the Dempsey. They discussed the proposed Florida Short Route. Prof. H. S. Burdette has resigned as superintendent of the Cochran high school, after three years in that field. He has not made definite plans for the future. Monday afternoon lightning struck the home of S. Q. Segars, ran down the chimney into the house and knocked down the occupants, but they soon recovered. No damage was done to the house, either. A fund is being taken to keep the Cochran cemetery cleaned off this summer. In the appeal it is stated that this is a sacred spot to all who have loved ones buried there. Noth ing mars a town so much as a neg lected cemetery. A Macon news item says that Fred Hill of Cochran came to Macon Sat urday w’th a view of turning in some moonshitw.' living in his neighbor hood. But on the train he says he met T. W. Mills, mayor or marshal of Mclntyre, who produced a bottle of “c-be-joyful” and Hill gazed into its depths so long that he lost control of his laigs. He was fined §5 in city court. J. E. Sikes of Bleckley county was p aced under bond in U. S. court at Macon Saturday. Officers found a 60-gallon still and 12 barrels of beer. JONES COUNTY NEWS Little Bonnell Riley, of Atlanta, nephew of Mrs. E. A. Cawthon of this county, met a very strange fate last week. He had seen his uncle draw gasoline from the auto by suck ing on a rubber tube. He tried it by himself and so filled his lungs with the fluid that^pneumonia set in and he died within 24 hours. A taxpayer has asked that an amendment be made to the act cre ating the office of county commission ers of Jones county, so that when a vacancy shall occur the clerk shall call an election. At present, the other two commissioners are em powered to select the third when a vacancy occurs. The Jones County News is opti mistic about this old world and does not believe it hos gone to the bow wows. It says: “The fact that crime, divorce and corruption are still ex ceptions enough to be news (of the front-page variety) should be en couragement enough to the student or our changing world.” B.Y.P.U. RALLY There will be a District B.Y.P.U. Rally, held at the _Gordon Baptist church June 28, 1925, from 2 until 4 o’clock p.m. All unions in this, district are in vited to come and be able to give a one-minute report. Delegates from other unions are cordially invited. Don’t forget the date. The Wilkinson County News COMMISSIONERS PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT The county commissioners met in extra session last Tuesday and let a contract for office equipment for the several county officers in the court house. The contract was let to McClure Office Equipment Co. of Macon, their bid being the lowest. The contract for'settee was let to Mr. H. G. Fowler of Toomsboro. Mr. Fowler is operating an up-to-date furniture shop at that place and is manufacturing some nice office and other kind of furniture. No contract was let for seating the auditorium, as there was only one bid. There will be competitive bid ding for seating the auditorium at the regular meeting in July. It is the intention of the commis sioners to equip the auditorium with opera chairs. A large lot of paint was purchased at this meeting to paint the several iron bridges of the county. Mr. C. W. Darden was also present at this meeting, having as his object mapping out the route for the new road to Wrightsville. He and Capt. J. W. Brooks, road superintendent, visited that section of the county and endeavored to locate a ' desirable route. The matter has not been defi nitely settled, but will be soon. CATHOLICS DO NOT BELIEVE That the Pope is God. That the Pope cannot do wrong. That the Pope has temporal rights in America. That the Pope can claim their political allegiance. That the Pope can nullify laws, oaths or contracts at will. They Do Not Believe That the marriages of Protestants are invalid. That Protestant husbands and wives are living in sin. That the children of Protestants are illegitimate. That contracts with Protestants may be broken. That Protestants may be hated or persecuted. That Protestants will all be damn ed. They Do Not Believe That public schools are an evil. That they ought to be abolished or destroyed. That they ought not to t be support ed by a common tax. That education ought not to be universal and free. That it ought not to be compul sory where necessary. • They Do Not Believe That images may be worshipped. That anybody or thing may be worshipped, or adored “in the heav ens above, or the earth below, or the waters beneath the earth,” but the One True God. If you would know what they do believe, write Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia 1409 Lamar Bidg., Augusta, Ga. GORDON WOODMEN OF WORLD HAVE BANQUET Live Oak Camp No. 238 W. O. W. gave a banquet at its hall* in Gordon last Tuesday night. Sovereign T. Sanders acted as toastmaster and presided over the meeting with ease and grace. The banquet was given by the mem bers, and was for the members and their families. The hall was filled to its full capa- city, and a most sumptuous meal was served, consisting of fried chicken, barbecue, cake and all other good edibles. Those on the program to speak were Sovereigns W. H. Puckett, city attorney of Macon and Head Con sular Commander for Georgia; Rev. Joe Beck, of Mclntyre; Rev. Smith, of Macon; J. H. Batson, of Macon; Consular Commander Allen, of Ma con, and Eli B. Hubbar 1, of Irwinton. A quartet of young men from Macon sang some very interesting songs. The address of Sovereign Joe Back, who is preparing for the ministry, was forcefully delivered and he painted a most beautiful picture of friendship, charity and brotherly love. He paid a most beautiful tribute to the Stars end. Stripes, and said that the principles of Woodcraft taught the members, not only to be chari table, but to be patriotic to our country. ' IRWINTON, WILKINSON COUNTY, JUNE 20, 1925 ■■■■■■■■^Mfla^BHflßnflHflßflMMflaMflßMEi flflfl flE^cflKaflOßflflKi^^v IRWINTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Outler of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mrs. M. 0. fridges of Griffin, Ga., and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Davidson. of Bethel community visited relatives here Monday. W. O. Kinney of Macon - made a business trip to Irwinton Tuesday.' Mrs. Boleen and son, Veverlee, of Geneses, 111., and Miss Florence John son of Joliet, 111., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson. ■< Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Cliett and fam ily are visiting relatives herd this week. H. F. Haywood and family, Alex ander Boone and James Adkins at tended the big singing convention at Idylewild, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee visited relatives in Twiggs county, Sunday. J W. McCook and daughter, Vir ginia, visited Mrs. D. McCook for the week-end. John Will Freeman has gone to Miami, Fla., to accept a position as bank cashier. We wish him much success. Mrs. T. A. Gibbs and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown Green and fam ily spent last Friday very pleasantly with Miss Ellen Brundage and T. A. Brundage. Mrs. Frank Eady, Mrs. Annie Bloodworth, Miss A. F. Pennington and daughter, Gladys, went to see Mrs. Jim Pennington who is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson were in town Saturday. Mrs. Nobie Ward, G. W. Beall and James Davidson made a business trip to town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson and Frank Johnson have returned from a pleasant trip to Memphis, Tenn. T. A. Moseley is attending the preachers’ meeting in Macon. Mrs. W. H. Parker, Miss Annie Wood and Miss Lucile Hatfield are at tending summer school in Milledge ville. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Adkins, son, George, and Mrs. H. C. Wood vis ited Toomsboro Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Hiram Hartley is visiting her children, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hartley. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Spears and family visited Mrs. D. McCook Sun day. Miss Izetta Davis and Miss Mary Hoover have gone to summer school in Macon. Nat Hughes and mother from Fort Pierce, Fla., are visiting friends and relatives here for a few days. Messrs. George Adkins, Harold Cook, Bart Burke and James Boone enjoyed a trip to Scotland and Jay bird Springs Sunday. Luther Griffin, who has been elect ed representative of Twiggs county, was in town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lawless of Macon visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cross, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Maukin of Jacksonville, Fla., are spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. and Mrs. L. E. Cross. Master Hyman Lawless of Macon is spending several weeks with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cross. Will McAdams, of Gordon, is out on bond, from the U. S. court at Ma con, on a charge of stilling. Officers testified they found a complete metal still of 125 gallon capacity and 400 gallons of beer. A large delegation of sovereigns and their wives from Macon were 1 present. Live Oak camp is in a most pros perous condition and its membership is increasing each month. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMING CLUB INSTITUTE By Mrs. E. R. Hines, Publicity Chairman for 10th District. The club institute will be held at the University Summer School in Athens, July 7th through the 11th. All sessions will be held in Mem orial hall on the University campus. Fee .for registration will be §2.00. Registrants may elect any two courses of summer school work with out extra charge. This also entitles you to be admitted to all lectures, concerts and other entertainments given during that week. Certificates will be issued bv order of the executive board of the Georgia Federation. Mrs. C. N. Snellings of Athens, is chairman of arrangements for the in stitute Mrs. S. V. Canford, Athens, is planning the program; Mrs. G. H. Johns, Winder, is state publicity chairman; Mrs. H. D. Ritchie, Athens, will have charge of registlation, and Mrs. W. P. Wilhoit, V^arrenton, is chairman of exhibits, assisted by Mesdames W. D. Beacham and Jep tha Rucker, Athens. Mrs. C. S. Solover, of Cleveland, 0., who is chairman of the General Federation’s committee on club in stitutes, will be one of the distin guished guests of that week. Mrs. A. P. Brantley, president of the Georgia Federation; Mrs. J. E. Hays, recording secretary of the General Federation, and Mrs. Alonz< Richardson,, director for Georgia, will be three of the prominent club vomen present. Subjects To Be’ Studied. American Citizenship. — Making women’s influence count in party councils; getting out the vote; im portance of primaries and how del gates to county conventions are iected. Legislation. — What legislation hculd clubs foster? To what ex ent should chiles exert influence in ecuring passage of measures en lorsed? What is the scope of the i?te legislative council? The . American Home. — Better homes; mothercraft; nutrition; bud get; tentiies, insurance, home econom ics; home demonstrations. Public Welfare. —Problems of de linquency and industry. Applied Education.—Public instruc tion; community service; forestry work; state federation loan funds and endowments. Press.—Preparation of news; the Tallulah Falls school emphasized use of community singing and drama, as the ideal plan to promote interest : i Federation work. The Club institute discussed. How : shall it be continued? The Exhibits. Our own rdnth District ^resident, Mrs. W. F. Wilhoit, of Warrenton, is state chairman of exhibits, and we are sure that the Good Old Tenth wants to “bring home the bacon” again, as she did last year, winning the silver ; loving cup for the best exhibit. In page, Mrs. Wilhoit said: “The silver loving cup offered to the district making the best display of club material and club work at this club institute should be an in centive to district presidents and chairmen to put forth ever'- effort to get all the material in their districts which will make up an attractive dis play. Pictures of club houses or rooms, club library, pageants or plays gotten up or sponsored by the club, maps, charts, scrap books, coun ty histories, original poems, or music, or stories, year books, and everything connected with the club and its ac tivities. Arrange these in an at tractive way. The poster is a very good form in which to disHf- them. You can secure cardboard at the printing office 22x28 inches to use for mounting, or cut in in two and use smaller.” These exhibits should be sent to Mrs. E. T. Shurlev, of Warrenton, who is chairman of exhibits for the Tenth District, and should be in her ; hand by the first of July, if possible, i I am sure the Good Old Tenth .ants a record-breaking attendance st the institute, so plan to go, every ne who can, if only for a day. Purpose of the Institute. “The purpose of the institute,’’ says Mrs. Sanford, the chairman, "is to arouse individual club women to their personal responsibility to the affairs i of the club, state and nation; to pre- ; stmt the policies of the State Federa- ‘ tion, to assist the clubs toward a bet ter organization, better technique, better programs, to give suggestions for growth, to unravel difficulties and to inspire the women of the State Federation to a greater realization of a United Womanhood.” Accommodations, Etc. Hotel Georgian offers a rate of $1.50 a day. Cafeterias offer a rate of $1 a day for three meals. Athens Women’s club will serve tea every afternoon for the visitors. Social functions will be announced later. A beautiful loving cup will be pre sented to the district having the best exhibit—this given by Mrs. W. W. Stark of Commerce. Another cup will be given to the district having the best attendance. There will be parliamentary drills, public speaking (lecture), round table Gordon Local News Miss Louise Brookins spent the week-end in Milledgeville. John Miller, Mrs. John Ryle and son, Carlton, and Gooawm Miller are at Hot Springs, Ark., for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Fitchett spent Wednesday in Dublin. The comedy, “The Union Depot,” sponsored by the Epworth League, was quite a success, but owing to the rain there was a small audience. The proceeds will pay the delegates’ ex penses to the League assembly held at Wesleyan beginning June 18th un til the 26th. Edward West, after having been sick with fever for several weeks, is much improved and is convalescing at his father’s. Mrs. Geo. Christian of Savannah is up to spend a few days with her husband, who is superintendent, of the steel gang for Georgia White Faced Brick Co. Mrs. Christian is the guest of Mrs. “Ras” Lewis. The family of J. E. Dean, who for a number of years was president of the Pyne Tree Paper Co., left last Friday for Marietta, their future home. We regret very mcch to lose Mr. and Mrs. Dean. Ira Stinson and Sol Isenberg will begin building two more storehouses on the lots beside the ice house and the Masonic building. This work will begin next week. Among those leaving Gordon last Monday for a summer course of study are Misses Buna Gladin, La verne Nelson, to G.S.C.W., and Mr. Walker Nelson, to Mercer University. Mrs. Gillie Powell and daughter, Miss Hazel, of Atlanta are guests of Mrs. J. W. Hooks for the past week. Mrs. R. W. Lee, Mrs. Z. T. Miller, Mrs. C. C. Johnson, Mrs. J. E. Stokes and Mrs. F. A. Gibbs will attend the group meetings of Macon District, held at Sandersville June 18. • Harbord Stokes, Misses Agusta Gibbbs, Bettie Ethridge, and Char lie Fox are delegates of the Epworth League who will attend the assembly at Wesleyan June 18 to 26th. Miss Martial Smith of Milledgeville is the guest of Miss Emma McAr thur, this week. CLUB WILL MEET The Wimodausis club will meet with Mrs. J. W. Hooks Thursday aft ernoon, June 25, at 3:30 o’clock. Ev ery member is most cordially invited to be present. Atlanta —Madison avenue to be ex tended through to Whitehall stre. *. Waynesboro—Contract awarded for SldO,ooo hotel. Notice of Local Legislation To wh m it may concern: Take notice that a local Bill will be introduced in the 1925 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, the caption of which will be substantially as follows: A Bill to be entitled an Act to pro vide for the exemption of certain in dustries from county or city ad valorem taxation in Wilkinson county and the city of Irwinton for a lim ited time; to provide for holding spe cial election in connection therewith and to declare the result thereof and for other purposes. discussions of club relationships. In the press discussion you will be told how to prepare the news—what kind of news the papers want—and how every woman may become a re porter. FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Gordon, Georgia. For the many patrons that we have we are operatim in which to deposit funds. We have combined safet’ this bank to give them something more than a s«feplac< with courtsey and survice. SAFETY—COURTSEY—SERVICE. DEPOSITS INSURED. I. B. STINSON PRES. F. S ENGLISH CASHIEI DANVILLE NEWS H. C. Sadler was the week-end guest of W. F. Linder. Mrs. V. R. Nobles, who has been visiting homefolks here, returned to her home at Pensacola, Fla., Monday. Miss Ruby Hall left Sunday for Cochran to attend Summer school. 1 Misses Ruby Sanders and Genevieve- Williams left Sunday for Milledge-:', ville to attend summer school. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Johnstoiii and two children, Wyley and Maxeneß are visiting Mrs. J. M. Brown. Miss Lena Wilson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. M. King, returned to hre home Monday. Emory Linder left Saturday sor 1 Bradley, Ga. fl Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Everett and' little daughter, Rheavenette, spent 1 Sunday with Mrs. J. M. Brown. : j Robert Lamb, who spent his vaca-1 tion with homefolks, returned tel Cochran Saturday. | Mrs. C. R. Faulk, who has beer ill for several days, is improving. Mrs. Harvey Lamb is visiting he | mother, Mrs. Bozeman, at Columbus I Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hill and son I Charles, returned to their home ill Florida, after spending several week I with Mrs. T. L. Hill. ] Those attending the picnic give I at Recreation by Miss Lucile Lam' l last Thursday evening were: Misse I Elizabeth, Mary and Mariella Max | well, Lucile Hawthorne, Jennie Clair I Meadows, Virginia White and Lucil I Milliams; Messrs. Pat Adams, Ail Truitt Land, Roy Dennard, Clam® Caster, Emory Linder, Edgar Mas well, Robert Lamb, Alton and Johß Maxwell and Mr. and Mrs. E. fl Adams. .1 Miss Lucile Hawthorne, w’ho hafl been the guest of Miss Elizabefl Maxwell, left Friday. fl Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Phillips speifl Sunday with friends here. Robert Hill left for Sanford, Flafl Saturday. ■ Miss Lucile Williams entertain® her music class Tuesday evenin® Those present were Misses Rufe® Maxwell, Lynda Sadler, Reba ai® Angelyn Johnson, Carolyn. Lam® Josephine Adams, Wilma and Gladfl Thurmond, Julia Porter, Maude, In® and Mary Williams; Messrs. Psfl Thompson. Billy Brown, M. C. Bufl ler. Glover Porter. Desse Roberfl and R. J. Denard. ■ Montrose wants a correspondentsfl Misses Inez Williams and Carolfl Lamb spent Friday with Miss Julfl Porter. fl John Lamb left Sunday for Bry^B to wot kin peaches. " fl Those confined to their homes wifl the mumps are: Mrs. I. A. Adat^B Wi lie Mae Arnold and Paul ThoniM son. fl Mrs. P. H. Ward, who has been v^B iting her sister at Bartow, 'Fla., I^B -urr.ed h w Wednesday of last we^B bringing with her her niece, There^B who will spend several days here. M Danville completed her new bart^B shop last Thursday and on Thursd^B n’ght the men were entertained by^B ~:.d of musicians” from the coi^B try. H| Willie Cheek spent last week-^fl with homefolks. aS Dun ilie has been blessed with ^B c.i' C v ers the past week and crops are growing rapidly. SB Mrs. W. P. Green and Miss Lo^fl Widiem? seen: Monday evening w^B Mrs. I. G. Phillips. ■ Uwn State University is carryi^fl special students' course in ra^B with students enrolled^® » M y,wi> of age, and as far off^B Yrnia, Canada and Texas. I^fl the age to 50 years? A J For Sale By I BUTTS DRUG STORE I Gordon, Ga. I NUMBER 7
