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VOLUME IV. New County Bill Is Headed For Discard “Not a Chance For It to Pass,” Is Gist of Sentiment Expressed By Members of General Assembly. (By Ralph T. Jones) Atlanta, July 14.— For once, a bill has been introduced in the Georgia legislature which is opposed by all the house representa tives from the counties affected. This peculiar situation is of unusual inter est to middle Georgians and especial ly to citizens of Twiggs, Wilkinson and Laurens counties. Senator H. L. D. Hughes, of the 21st district, has introduced his an ticipated measure providing for the creation of a new county, formed of portions of Laurens, Twiggs and Wilkinson. It is proposed in the "bill, that the. name of the new county shall be “Hughes,” named after Senator Hughes’ father, a former member of congress from Georgia. However, in the house, Representa tive L. L. Griffin of Twiggs is entirely opposed to the measure. “Twiggs county is small enough as it is,’’ he said the other day, “and, anyway, we have enough counties in Georgia al ready—too many, in fact.’ Representative J. Fleming Blood worth of Wilkinson thinks the same way. “There isn’t a chance of Sen ator Hughes’ Bill passing,” he said Friday. “I hear that Senator Wil liams will support it, but outside of the two of them, I haven’t talked with a member of either house yet who ap proves the bill.” And the Laurens delegation, Rep resentatives J. Parker New and Marion Peacock, expressed identical views. Not only are a large majority of the members opposed to the creation of any new counties at all, but many of them expressed the idea that a new county should not be named for a man yet living, no matter how dis tinguished a citizen he may be. One member recalled Friday that in sev eral instances, where proponents of new cuonties had provided in their bills that the new sub-division of the state should be named after living heroes of politics or business, that the bills had been amended before pas sage and another name, taken from the roll of fame of those who had passed to their eternal reward, chosen. CLAYMONT NEWS J. E. Hogue of Gordon was in our ’locality Friday night. . Ellis Taylor and family, W. E. Batchelor and family, also Mr. Bar lar and family from Macon enjoyed a fish f^y and picnic on Big Sandy the Fourth of July. Miss Annie Holliman and Fred Trotwell were out riding Sunday aft ernoon. Mrs. J. E. Hogue was in Claymont last week visiting Mrs. E. H. Holliday. Misses Mattie Dee Barlar and Ol ive BatcKelor; Messrs. Leonard and Johnnie Taylor formed a congenial party and motored to Milledgeville Sunday afternoon. C. W. McCullars and family attend ed preaching at Macedonia Sunday. Mrs. Ella Butler returned to her home near Dublin, Monday. Sad news came to J. N. Hogue Sunday night in Gordon of the death of his son-in-law, H. C. Rogers, of Detroit, Mich. Miss Mattie Dee Barlar has re turned to Macon after being the at tractive guest of Miss Olive Batch elor a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hogue, of Gor don, also Miss Belle Lord, dined with Mrs. W. E. Batchelor Sunday. Mrs. Rose Ann Spears is visiting friends here. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gibbs of Gor don called on Mrs. E. H. Holliday Sunday afternoon. Mrs. C. W. McCullars has as her guest her mother, Mrs. Hutchins from near Sparta. Miss Olive Batchelor was a caller at Mrs. C. W. McCullars’ Thursday afternoon. Rev. Lawrence and family were in Claymont Sunday morning. Mrs. C. W. McCullars had as her supper guests Friday evening Rev. Hutchins of Tennille and Rev. Law rence. Those attending preaching at Lib erty Sunday from here were, C. W. McCullars and family, Miss Olive Batchelor and Leonard Taylor. L. J. Fountain is hard to find at home now since he got that Buick sedan. COMING—Dr. 0. J. Baggarly, Op tometrist of Atlanta, and will be at Butts Drug Co., Gordon, all day. If your glasses need changing don’t fail to see him Tuesday, July 21st. Hopkins.—Twin City Lumber Co operating the pine areas of Okefeno kee Swamp, has closed one of largest lumber deals ever consummated in this section, involving approximately $1,000,000. Perry.—New Perry Hotel inaugu rated. The WilKinson County News ROSETIME Everyone in Wilkinson county is looking forward to Tuesday night, July 21st, the date which has been designated for “Rosetime.” Rosetime is a musical play in three acts. It is briefly told: The story of a young girl, who lived on a farm, and had an opportunity to become a “movie star,” where a troupe of film actors were on location making a pic ture of her garden. Rose, the lead ing lady, accidently played right into the picture, and was offered a chance and the scene of the second act is to go to Hollywood. She accepted, the Hi Art lot at Hollywood. Rose is the star featured by the company. Jerry, Rose’s country sweetheart, has in the meantime become immensely wealthy. He buys the Hi Art Film Co., but he and Rose decide to go back home and settle down. The scene of the third act is back in the garden of the Perkins home, where a surprise party is given in honor of Rose’s return from Hollywood. A feature of the third act is a song and dance done by the movie farmers. The following is the cast of char acters: Rose Perkins Ir^ne Skelton Jerry Brown DuPree Parker Ma Perkins Mary Play.r Pa Perkins Fred Wright Babe Burnett Estelle Lee Jacqueline Dearville Mary Tigner J. Dillingham Jones Lamar Tigner Props O. Ridley Joe Maddox Pearcy Peabody Mr. Petty Squint Smith Ed Byington A feature of the play is the clown work, snappy songs, clever dancers, beautiful costumes. Clown girls are, Elizabeth and Ellen Rutland, Willie Brown Carswell, Rosa Dominy, Orline Johnson, Mar gurite Maddox, Adyline Butler. Clown boys are, Blanchard Asbell, Carroll Cook, Olen Bragg, Guy Stew art, Lum Dixon, Thad Player, Asa Skelton and Lee Byington. Rosetime is under the auspices of the Community Center Club, and is given for the benefit of the Irwinton High school. It is a Wayne B. Sewell production, under the direction of Hester Annie McColgin. Don't forget the time—July 21st, 1925, at 8:30 p.m., courthouse, Irwin ton. Admission 50c and 75c. J. R. BELL CRUSHED TO DEATH UNDER PAPER BALE * J. R. Betu^nown all over the coun ty as “JackWßell, until recently dep uty sheriff of this county, was in stantly killed while at work at the Pyne Tree Paper Mill at Gordon, at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning. Mr. Bell was crushed to death when a 700 pound bale of paper fell on him. The body was taken to the Gordon Drug Store, and in the office of Dr.-, Brookins & Evans was embalmed by Undertaker Jesse B. Hart of Macon. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Beth r church, and interment in the church cemetery. According to accounts of the ac cident, Mr. Bell was handling bales of waste paper in the storeroom with a number of negro hands. A heavy bale of paper fell, crushing his skull. Death was instantaneous. He had moved to Gordon only a week before to take employment i ■ the mill, having formerly lived in Irwinton. He is survived by Lis wife and two children, Jack, Jr., aged eight years, and Billy, aged 14 months, his parents and three brothers, Wes ley, Otha and Raleign, all of Wil kinson county. The services were conducted by Rev. C. A. Mosley. Dr. O. J. Baggarly, Optometrist of Atlanta, will be in Gordon Tuesday, July 21st at Butts Drug Co. If y-ou are in doubt about your eyes Call and see him. He will make a careful examination and fit you with the proper glasses. ONE DAY ONLY! Statesboro.—City votes, with prac tically no opposition, proposed sale of municipal light plant to Interstate Utilities Corporation. Let Us Examine Your Eyes iVe have built up a most satisfactory following through our scientific, ac curate eye examinations. Macon Optical Co. Frank H. Johnson Optometrist Macon, Georgia IRWINTON, WILKINSON COUNTY, JULY 18, 1925 CONVENTION PROGRAM Below is a complete program of the B. Y. P. U. convention to be held at Mt. Zion church next Sunday: Devotional—Mrs. Victor Davidson. “A Vision of the Early Hours of Life”—Joe Beck. Special Music—Miss Ellen Cars well. Inspirational Address—Col. E. T. Holmes. “A Vision of Our Task”—Rev. C. E. McDaniel. Sword Drill—Jeffersonville Junior B.Y.P.U. “A Vision of Association Work’’— Channing P. Hayes. Special Music—Miss Ellen Cars well. Reports from the Unions. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, the county commissioners of Wilkinson county, in the exercise of their legal powers, have seen fit to employ a county policeman to more effectually aid in the breaking up of the traffic in intoxicating liquors, and whereas such traffic is degrading to the persons engaged therein and its course is to beauch our young manhood and to carry a certain curse to our womanhood, Therefore, be it resolved that we go on record as being squarely be hind the enforcement of the Prohibi tion Law and we do call on all good citizens to stand behind our county policeman and all other officers in this latest effort, now beginning, to clean up our county on that line, and we also call on our sister klan of Genre.il Robert Tooms to join us and to go on record to this effect. Passed in regular Konklave in July session, 1925. General Gordon Klan No. 152, Realm of Georgia, Gordon, Ga. MRS. CARSWELL’S DEATH The many friends of Mrs. G. H. Carswell were made sad last Sunday when the news of her death reached them. Mrs. Carswell had been in declining health for several months, and her death wa» not unexpected. The funeral was held at the church at Irwinton last Monday, and was attended by people from every section of the county and many sections of the state. Interment was in the Ma sonic cemetery at Irwinton." The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The deceased leaves surviving her her husband, two daughters, one son. one brother, Dr. Wood, of Irwinton, two sisters, Miss Nan Wood of Irwin ton and Mrs. Marvin Williams of At lanta, and her mother, Mrs. Wood. 7he bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the people of the county in their sorrow. LUMBER PLANT IS DAMAGED BY FIRE Toomeboro, Ga., July 13.—Fire originating in the shavings room of J. T. Lord’s lumber plant Sunday morning destroyed the shavings bin, boiler sheds, electric dynamo and one small steam engine. The loss is es timated at $1,500, partially covered by insurance. At the time the fire started there was no one at the mills, the night watchman having left for his home and the day man being at his home a short distance away. A party passing on the highway discovered the fire and gave the iarm down town. Volunteer fighters soon had the flames under control and pre vented a very disasterous conflagra tion. Tax Receiver’s Complete Digest. Hon. G. T. Stapleton, tax receiver of Wilkinson county, has completed the tax digest of the county for the year 1925. The digest shows a total of $2,448,- 184.00. The 1924 digest shows a total of $2,465,938.00. This represents a loss of $17,754.00 this year over 1924. The decrease in returns is in de posits of money in banks, machinery and household and kitchen furniture. The digest is made up in a, neat and correct manner, and the tax receiver is to be complimented on his effici ency.. DEATH OF MRS. R. L. STUBBS Mrs. R. L. Stubbs died at her home near Toomsboro last Tuesday. She was the widow of the later R. L. Stubbs, who died less than a year ago. Mrs. Stubbs had been in failing health for several years, and she had a stroke of paralysis Tuesday morn ing which proved fatal. She leaves surviving her several children. Louisville.—Rapid progress being made on Broad Street paving proj ect. GORDON NEWS J. W. Brooks and wife visited the daughter of Mr. Brooks, Mrs. C. A. Smith, of Savannah, Sunday. Charlie Ryles is spending a few days with his family this week. Mr. Ryles has been in Orlando, Fla., for the past two months in construction business. Miss Louise Wi lis of Cochran is the charming guest of her sister, Mrs. Marvin Barwick, this week. Miss Florence Hartley of Irwinton and Miss Cecil Watson of Marietta are in Gordon this week the guests of Mrs. Sparks. Alton Tindal of Tampa, Fla., is spending his vacation this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ras Tindal. Rev. Hugh Wallace and wife are shaking hands with their host of triends in Gordon this week. J. J. McArthur made a flying trip to Cordele on business Monday. He was the guest of his brother, Dr. Tom McArthur and son, Theodore, while there. Rev. J. W. Simmons and family re turned Monday 7 afternoon after a two weeks’ visit in South Georgia. They were- accompanied by Rev. and Mrs. Patterson, the parents of Mrs. Simmor-. In the absence of the pastor, the Methodist pulpit was ably filled last Sunday by Rev. W. F. Smith, P. E., Macon district. Mission Study Class To Meet. The Methodist Mission Study class will meet in the oak grove of Mrs. C. C. Johnson Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The different chapters of the book, “China’s Real Revolu tion,” will be given to different ladies and a most interesting study will be had.. Light refreshments will be served. The Auxiliary is taking up their Bible study by the book meth od. The next book to be studied is Exodus, which will be outlined and the principal events discussed. These studies are most helpful to the growth of a Christian’s mind. The Book says, “Study, that ye show yourself a work man who needeth not to be gshamed.” Everybody interest ed in the study of God’s word age in vited to attend-these -studies. Come, give us y-our help. Mr. and Mrs. John Hooks Entertain at Supper. Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Hooks entertained Friday 7 night at their home, Sowania, at a delightful bird supper. The spacious rooms of the colonial house were decorated with baskets of pink crepe. The .lining table was especially lovely with its pink flowers and pink candles in silver sticks and pink and white mints in silver dishes. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Loomis, Mrs. Nellie Newman Downs, Miss Hazel Powell, George E. Arnold of Ohio, and William Burg dorff, of Wisconsin. Miss Paulyne Strip.iny Honored At Prom Party. Miss Paulyne Stripling was honor ed at a prom party at the home of Miss Vyrdie Lee Brooks Saturday evening of last week. The guests had a very enjoyable time, being served with cream and cake by Mrs. John Brooks and Mrs. E. J. Jones. The guests included Miss Paulyne Stripling of Griswoldville; Misses Catherine and Mildred Setties, of Cuthbert; Miss Maude Weaver, of Mc- Intyre; Misses Leila Mae Brooks, Kuby Brooks, Emmie Ezell, Myrtle Wood, Emma Dell Brooks, Papline Johnson, Velma Vinson; Messrs. Eu gene Brooks, Bill McNeal, Cosby Brooks, Elma Beck, Rufus Wood, Max Hardie, Bennett and Aldean Johnson, Cliff Wood, Hogne Ezell, Clarence Floyd, Pinkney, Burden and Handsley Brooks, Buddie Hardie; Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jones. Prom Party Misses Phyllis Pace and Macon and Sarah Richardson of Ivey were joint hosts at a prom party last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Kingry, from 8 till 11 o’clock. Punch, cake and ice cream were served throughout the evening. Miss Catherine Miller Honoree At Birthday Party. Mrs. S. W. Lee entertained last Tuesday afternoon on her lawn for her little granddaughter, Catherine Miller, in honor of her fifth birthday. There was much merriment over the cutting of the birthday cake, “Buddie” Medlin getting the thimble and Sidney- Miller, the button. After games were COL. DAVIDSON RECEIVES APPOINTMENT AS SOLICITOR OF THE COUNTY COURT Mr. Victor Davidson has been ap pointed solicitor of the county court of Wilkinson county to succeed Mr. Fleming Bloodworth, who has held the office for several years until he was sworn in as a member of the gen eral assembly. Mr. Davidson recived his appoint ment from Governor Walker, which was confirmed by the senate, and will hold good for the balance of the unex pired term of Mr. Bloodworth. There was no other applicant for the appointment, and he had no diffi culty in receiving it. Mr. Davidson is a lawyer of ability, and will make the county a fearless and able prosecuting attorney. His many friends are congratulating him and wishing, him every success. With the county policeman on the job, the solid cooperation on the part of the sheriff’s office and a fearless prosecuting officer, the law breakers of Wilkinson county will not have much of a vacation in this county. Waycross.—Work on construction of culvert from Riverside Drive to Plant Avenue will be completed at an early date. BLOODWORTH NEWS We have, been having fine showers for the last two weeks, which were very much needed. The revival meeting at Macedonia is a success. Twelve members were added to the church. Bro. Hutchins from Tennille is helping Bro. J. L. Lawrence. Mrs. Wilber and Mrs. Casby Coun cel visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bloodworth, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Royce Johns took dinner with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Johns last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kingry spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Royce Johns and attended the meeting at Macedonia. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Councel of Florida are visiting homefolks here. E. R. Pennington made a business trip to Atlanta last week. We are very sory to know that Mrs. I. F. Carr is sick and hope she will soon be better. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fountain gave a picnic on the Fourth and had a good time. Barbecued meats and other good things to eat were plentiful. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hardie and family, Mrs. Whit aker, Mrs. Press Davis and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Ras Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit from Tampa, Fie.; Plummer Nesbit, from Toomeboro; Ben Hold . and family, Mr. Petter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Fountain. All had a glorious day. Mrs. Margaret Johnson has been visiting relatives this week and at t> nding the revival. We were sorry to hear of the death of George Councel. Levi Smith gave a sing Saturday night. Miss Jessie Richardson and Roy Snow attended the revival Thursday night ar Macedonia. Bob Cody of Eastman and J. R Shepherd of Chauncey visited rela tives h. c Saturday and Sunday. A 'ar a crowd attended the meet ing ct Liberty Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Hudson is very sick at ill s wri.mg. We wish her a speedy rec very. played, the children were served with delicious ice cream and cake. Those present were: Buddie Medlin. Dennard Miller, Zed Downs, John Thomas DuPree, Sidney Miller, Lo gan White, Mary Paul Lee, Evelyn Carswell, Rebecca Sue Harlin, Mary- Lewis, Virginia Stokes, Guildene Den nard, Irene and Helen Patterson, Ruth W’ilson Johnson, Catherine and Marjorie Miller, Mrs. Clint Johnson, Mrs. J. S. Miller, Mrs. Frank Dumas, Miss Mary L. Stripling, Mrs. Logan White. The latter “elders” assisted in entertaining. FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Gordon, Georgia. For the many patrons that we have we are operating in which to deposit funds. We have combined safety this bank to give them something more than a safe place with courtsey and survice. . SAFETY—COURTSEY—SERVICE. DEPOSITS INSURED. I. B. STINSON PRES. F. S ENGLISH CASHIER IRWINTON NEWS By Mrs. T. A. Beall. The relatives and friends of Jack s Bell were grieved to hear of his 2 death, which occurred at the paper S mill in Gordon. The death of Mrs. George Cars- * well saddened the hearts of many rel- * atives and friends. A large crowd from here attended ft the revival services at Liberty Sun- e day. || Dr. J. R. Kinney and son, Joseph,” from Fort Valley, and W. 0. Kinney^ of Macon, and Mr. and Mrs. D. O. f McCook of Macon, visited Mrs. D. McCook, Sunday. e Mrs. Eula Peavy has retimed home after a short visit to relatives and'" friends. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Lamb visited# Macon Saturday. Clarence Peavy of Unadilla is vis-j iting his grandmother, Mrs. D. Me-; Cook this week. e Miss Lola Hatfield visited her par-X ents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hatfield,. Sunday. ; । Mrs. Bob Stubbs of near Tooms boro passed away to the Beyond! Tuesday leaving a host of sorrowing^ relatives and friends. ; There was a host of relatives and friends from over tne state attended; the funeral of Mrs. George Carswelli Monday. Mr. afid Mrs. S. H. Lamb and* daughters ,Sara and Marguerite, of Macon visited Mr. and Mrs. B. A.' Lamb Sunday. fl A Happy Pair. By Mrs. Leila Carter. We wandered down the shady lane together, There was never a happier pair— My heart was full of love and admira tion, ' Her's, entirely free from care. She looked at me so wistfully, That I came closer to her side, And, putting my hand on her shoulder I whispered: “You are Love and Pride ” For this she semed to thank me. Put I sometimes wonder how. All these good qualities can be em bodied, In just a cow. "9 * For Sale By BUTTS DRUG STORE Gordon, Ga. /A Sweet Breath \ at all times f fiAvoig^ I / fell After eating or smoking Wrigley’s freshens the mouth and sweetens the breath. Nerves are soothed, throat is refreshed and digestion aided. So easv to carrv the little packet! mm H - after eMery meal/Jf NUMBER 11
