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About Wilkinson County news. (Irwinton, Ga.) 1922-2008 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 19, 1925)
VOLUME IV. Card From Mr. Birdsong On last Thursday at the regular meeting of the State Highway Dep artment held in Atlanta Twiggs County had a delegation of Eight from this counay as their represena tives at the Macon Irwinton Highway to ueiend their rights in an effort to get the road built where the highway is now being maintained by the way by Reynolds mill place in stead of Griswoldville route. The State Engineering Department having completed their preleminary survey and the map showing that the Reynolds mill route was the shortest road the most practiceable and leas able way to build a road and the most economical to build and main. This This delegation offered to withdraw their support from the Dry Branch rute as a compromise. If the Highway department would build the road by the Reynolds mill place where it is now being maintained and stop the litigation over all other routes. The county commissioners at the same time notified the highway department that they would not cooperate in any way to build a road byway of Gris woldville which would be of no ser vice to Twiggs County what ever. Our committee was assured that the department would thoroughly in vestigate our road before rendering a decision in favor of the Griswold ville road and that the entire body would come down from Atlanta and look over the situation, and thorough ly consider the tributary roads and patrons on both routes. The department was frank to tell us that it would not be fair for Twiggs county to have to build a road on the Jones county line that would cross the line twice and be of no ser vice to the county. And at the same time was just as frank-to-say, that the department could not build a highway without the support of the county com missioners and the county appropria tions. Also stating that it was abso lutely be necessary that the road go through Twiggs county. W. O. Birdsong BRINGING UP FATHER AT THE GRAND THEATRE After a long and successful run at the Lyric Theatre, New York, a Broadway showhouse where the best of attractions are offered. “Bringing Up Father in Gay New York” and the entire Mahoney clai will be the next presentation at Grand Theatre begin ning Tuesday November 24th, with the customary matinees. Those who have already seen this latest version of the famous GGeorge McManus car toon creations pronounce it as the best f the series up to date. Os course Jiggs, Maggie and Dinty Moore will be very much in evidence. What would a “Father” entertainment be without them ? Then there will be a dominating and exceptionally cap tivating usual bevy of pretty young women atrined beauties capable of finding favor on their own account in any environment anywKire. Music that lingers, laughter that adds to tse delight of living and singing and dancing that long will be remembered after the proceedings are over and enjoyed. SALE OF LANDS GEORGlA—Wilkinson County: Pursuant to an order of the Or dinary of said county granted on the first Monday in November, 1925 there will be sold at public outcry before the courthouse door in Irwinton, to the highest bidder for cash, the fol lowing described property: three ninths interest in six lots of land ly ing in the town of Toomsboro, on Central Avenue being lots Nos. 1.2,3, 4,5, and 6in Block J. of said town, said lots being the same as those granted by W. O. Perry to J. P. Thompson by deed dated March, 21st, 1907 and recorded in Book 29, page 566 of the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court. Also three ninths in terest in 25 acres, more or less, lying in the 2nd, land district of said coun ty. being the south corner of lot No., 305 and bounded by W. C. Thompson, on the east; B. Wynn on the south and West; Bealer Thompson on the Northwest. Sold as property of BeaJer Thomp son, Woodrow Thompson and Edward Thompson for maintenance and sup port. Mrs. N. B. Lewis Guardian, Victor Davidson Attorney for Guardian. The Wilkinson County News WHILE THE WORLD WAGS. By R. E. White in Middle Gecrgia; ( John M. Slaton, former chief execu tive of Georgia and now a very wei to-do lawyer a^id property owner o r Atlanta, has been “nominated” fa . another term as governor 01 th 5 great state. The “nomination” v» = . t made by the Greensboro Herald-Joui . nal, whose editor, J. C. William. f told his readers something of whicl 1 nany are not quite certain: iha . Jolin M. Staton would make W r i gia a great governor. He has be. . governor, but history does r m. him appear to have been a crui. t “great” one, and there is nothing i; j his subsquent record to justify th , opinoin that he would be any “great t cv” in another term. His 1 f.ndr some of them, at least, have . -kt f<. t Mr. Slaton that he is not a candidat . and will not be one, but that he i r “on the sidelines” for keeps. Lt L us hope that is the truth. ♦ * * When Leo Frank killed a little girl in Atlanta while Slaton was gov- I , ernor (assuming that Frank wa: guilty, a question upon which public ' opinion is divided) he made a r v \ ernor and killed one, politically. Hug; Dorsey probably never would have been even mentioned as a gaberm. torial possibility had not that crim been committed. As it was, it mad; Dorsey governor; and by the same token it made it practically im possible for Mr. Slaton ever to be governor of this state again. S t v is too shrewd as a polirenn ever V attempt a “come-back;” but if h should, public sentiment and prejudice probably would make short shrir. of his political ambitions. * * * If either former Gowraar S' r or former Governor Doi soy were te file for the governorship again 1 would be the signal for ? al to-wick resurrection of the mahdorou: “Frank Case.” “Frank Case” campaign with ■ 1 of its bitterness, passion, mud-slirg ing, prejudice and spirit of intoler ance. It would be dciiav :: 1 Georgia for either of th: two . men to again run for governor. There are several things that the people of Georgia ought to fr forget, ami th' “Frank Case” is near the he d of the list of them. * * * The Georgia barbecue is an i” l tu tion, and a most delightful one. The man who does not enjoy participating in a Georgia barbecue has seme h ue wrong with his system or is wanting in his capacity to appreciate ,y, conviviality and good >hm-. eat. But like so many of .er ph ur able customs and habits the Ge ■. barbecue is not an unmixed blc:vim ■. It is often abused; sometin.. ; u . by politicians as a hoodv.uk, or f..' a purpose similar to the': for vh . ; fugitives pursued by bl' '• ■ v . traditionally supposed to draw red herrings across their . . 1 \ * * * A Georgia legislature’s f nd" for Georgia barbecue i The heads of cur st-ik know that; and let the ' a of one of the state institute ns h un'der fire, or be appro ! . ' ' own heart and con may be put under fire, and it imme diately begins laying plans for a barbecue to the legislature. Th: l ' doubt, is one reason why ' ■ ■ of legislative “investigates ” cm mittees so often amounts to nothing There is no means of telling how much maladministration, how nnmh mismanagement, how much incompet ence, how much downright croo! jness, in the public institutions of Georgia have gone uncovered ano “urtwhipped of justice” by reason of the Georgia barbecue. * * There is an old saying that “a hungry hound hunts best;” and in respect to the influence of a full belly over the trail-scent and the thrill of pursuit, legislative investiga tors are not unlike hounds. Alen in responsible positions and who have something to conceal know irmt. A d when the inquisitorial hound., gev on their trail, or there is danger that they may, their first" impulse to seek safety behind a sumptuous Geor gia barbecue. The Georgia barbecue is their “first line of defense;” often no doubt, it is employed as a haver for scoundrels. ♦ * * On the statute books of Georgia are some mighty good laws that ought to be, but are not, enforced. One 1 of them is the law that makes it a misdemeanor for any, child under opinion attempt a IRWINTON, GA., TRURSI CALIFORNIA ARTISTS HERE WEDNESDAY . San Diego Concert Company is Gor don High Attraction. From far away Southern Calif nia r comes the San Diego Concert Ccm -3 puny to present tiself before the cit izens of Gordon in an entirely new and attractive program. Each , member of this celebrated company r is an artist in her own right, result ing in a perfect balance to the en semble. The San Diego Company i measures up to the standard of the most cultured, yet presents a ' o - gram of such character as to please . those less exacting. Short sketches, , modern plays, and vocal trios add var - iety to the program. The four young , ladies who compose this company, arc ■ artists of rare merit. Miss Jean i Cooper is a unique whistler, Miss Hr. Miller is a pianist and accompanist, Miss Teresa Reutinger is a mezzo soprano, and Miss Carolina Sprague is a reader and impersonator. A : large crowd is expected to be pres ent at the Gordon High school Audi torium Next Wednesday evening to ■ hear these unusual artists who at being toured by The Piedmont Bu reau. THE TOOMSBORA P. T. A. The regular P. T. A. meeting was held with a large crowd present. The dollar being won by for hear ing the most mothers present, severs of the mothers took an enterestin: part in he program that was Carrie, out by the program chairman Mrs. Mills. A delicious salad with coffee course was served by Mesdams C. C. Morris, Levi Cason Jr., and M. E. Thomas. A PLAY What? “The fascinating Fanny Brown.” Where? Toomsbora, Ga. School auditorium. •Then.? Tuesday night Nov. 24, 7. tc o’clock. CHARACTERS Percival Gale—(who keeps a summer hotel)—Herbert Sheppard. Billy Pearson —(The only man at the hotel) Herbert Jordan. Henry Dudley( A college sophomore? Herbert Holliman, guests at Idle wild. M s. Caldwell, Betta Davis Aud y Caidwell, Louise Parker, Dorthy Dud ley, Ger aise Maddox Florence Howe and Alma Lindsey. Mrs. Dloffett—( neighboring cott ager.) Willie Mae Hall Admission 15 and 25c. SALE OF LANDS FORGlA—Wilkinson County: Pursuant to an order of the Or dinary of said County granted on th first Monday in November 1925 th will be sold at public outcry befor' the courthouse door in Irwinton, ‘he highest bidder for cash, the fol lowing described property: Sd’-nlnt? interest in six lots of land lying in ’■■■ town of Tn mer'bnre, on Genera’ Avenue being-lots Nos. 1,2, 3, 4,-5 and 6, in Bick J. of said town, s lots being the same as those granted By W. 0. Perry to J. P. Thorns n b deed dated March 21st, 1907 and re : I'd in Book 29, pa-w 508 of it office of the ICerk of the Sup vh Court. Also six-ninths interest in 2" acres, more or less, lying in the 2nd land district of said county being th: south corner of lot No. 395 anc h.m^ed by W. C. Thompson on th . B. Wynn on the South and Sealer Thompson on the X”. . j.- L. Sold as vi'.H .-Fy of J. G. Thom ps n, for maintenance and support d reinvestment. L. E. Thompson, Guardian Victor Davidson, Attorney for Guardian. Dalton—Contract awarded at $27, 068.50, for sewer extensions. 16 years of age to drive an automo bile. Every day and in every com munity in Georgia, it is safe to say, Fords and high-power automobiles travel the highways and whiz about i the streets with little boys or girls ; 10 or 12 years old at the wheel. The j are a menace to their own and the I public’s safety. It is the duty of , sheriffs, deputies, policemen and con , stables to put a stop to this practice which in each instance is an assault i upon the sanctity of the statute-; and : fosters a spirit of disrespect for Jaw. । But tlie parents of the juvenile law ; breakers have votes, and the guar- , dians of the peace and safety of the I community are silent and inactive ] The people ought to take a hand in : /this, to the end that the law in ques-1 • tion shall be either enforced or re pealed—as should be the case with respect to every law. B.7PTIST W. M. U. The Bapb W. M. U. met Monday •- afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, and the fol low.n; program v.u , rendered with the President in charge. a I Hymn—Bringing in the Sheaves, i- Fr yer— 3y Union. - I Hymn—Bring them in. ’ Bible Study—Mrs. Dewell. ; j Personal Service period— Mrs. Lee. ■ : Prayer—Mrs. Parker. ... ; Reading—ln the Beginning. . | Play’s Power—Mrs. Barclay. Hymn—O Happy Day. \ Prayer— Mrs. W. E. Ward. . I Reading-—G. A. Girl, Mabel Gladen. e Reading—Mrs. Logan White. ;, Teachers Task—Miss Watson. Prayer Mrs. Beck. j Seng By Sunbeams. e Religious Responsibilities — Mrs. j Beck. Childs’ Conception—Mrs Corlie Ward. j Conclusion of the whole matter— -2 Mrs. Paul Lee. , Meeting adjourned with watch . word. Sub. for the afternoon was, Child, i and Future of the South. DECREASE IN PASSENGERS OVER CENTRAL OF GEORGIA Savannah, Ga., November 17, 1925. Jhe improvements in passengers service during recent years and their importance to the traveling public are descussed in an interesting matter by President L. A. Downs of the Central of Georgia Railway. President Downs points out that many new trains have . been established, through ear service exended, nevz equipment put into - service—and trains are operated on time. The railroads have made a won derful record for safeguarding their passengers. In 1924, out of 935,000,- K na?carried, there were but 41 fatalities in train accidents. Mr. Downs points out that the im provements io passenger service, have been and are being made in the face of diminishing passenger reven ue and a decreasing number of pas sengers. The Central of Georgia car Jed 2,771,430 It's passengers in 1924 than it did in 1920, and the decrease n passenger revenue was §1,416,046. in the same period. The railway exe cutive says that this does not reflec. ..uverse busmens conditions in the Southeast, but is due to the increased Use of the automobile and to improv ed highways. The Central of Georgia is now op erating more passenger trains than in past years, in spite of less patronage and less revenue. Mr. Downs says the management is reluctant to curtail the service in any way, but it is ques tionable if it is to the public interest to operate trains so lightly patroniz de as to make them unprofitable. He states that if, and when, it become; necessary to reduce the number oi ‘rains, the railroad will go fully into details with the traveling public ana ask their co-operation in such meas ures of economy as sound business principles demand. Through travel is holding up well, Mr. Downs says, particularly that to and from Florida, and the Central i; this year operating two new trains, bringing the daily number up to six een, eight in each direction between the Southeast and the West. GEORGlA—Wilkinson County: a. M. Sur.-.ars, administrator of the estate of Hiss Daisy Sanders de ceased, represents to the court in his Petition, duly med and entered on re cord, that he has fully administered Miss Daisy Sanders estate. This is, .heretore, to cite all persons concern ed, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said ad ministiator should not be discharged from his administration, and receive letters of dismission, the first Mon day in December, 1925. J. E. Butler, Ordinary. CITATION GEORGIA —Wilkinson County: To whom it may concern: O. M. Hall a resident of this State, having in due form applied to the 1 undersigned for the guardianship of e pr. periy of Waliaee L. Smith, • ’/clion Smhh and Louise Smith, i minor children of Wallace Smith late : of said ecu. ; deceased, notice is ’ hereby given that his application will jI- hmrd at • next Court of Ordina • for said <. .uity, on the first Mon | day in December 1925. . Witness wy hand and seal, this i >ho 2nd, d ember, 1925. J. ’ T ./Jnary, Wilkinson I County Georgia, Georgia’s tobacco crop this year ; estimated u 47,” . OiX) pounds. Savannah -Good crops reported in I i Bryan, Liberty and Long counties. I Dalton—Several streets to be pav-1 GORDON NEWS Miss Ruth Lee, of Bessie Tift College, was the attractive week-end guest of Mrs. R. E. Evans. Mrs. R. E. Evans and Mrs. Wats Lee were guests the past week of Mrs Evans sister, Mrs. J. L. Lee, of Syl vester, Ga. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Butts and Prof Wztkins attended vaudeville Friday evening in Macon. Mr. J. L. Jones, and children, of Jeffersonville, spent the past week here with Mrs. A. K. Smith. Mrs. Eli B. Hubbord and Mrs. A. 3. Boone, of Irwinton, were visitors here Saturday afternoon. Sheriff L. P. Player, of Irwinton, v<a s a visitor to Gordon Saturday. W. J. Jinkins was a vistor to friends in Milledgeville Saturday. Dr. R. E. Evans and Mr. E. O. Smith members of the Board of Coun ty Commissioners attended the special meeting of the State Highway Board, here in Atlanta last Thursday. Mrs. John Hooks attended last week in Macon at the D. A. R. meeting which was held, at the home of Miss Caroline Patterson. Miss Denta Canady who has been the charming guest of her brother Mr. P. L. Canady has re turned to Milledgeville where she is a student at G. S. C. W. Mr. tnrLMrs. Sol Isenberg enter tained Saturday at an informal dance in honor of their daughter Mrs. A. J. Fcgolof Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Fountain of Claymont have returned from Anniston Ala. where they attend ed Methodist Conference. Miss Ruth Lee of Pinehurst is ;he attractive house guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Evans. The meeting of the Wimodausis Club will be held with Mrs. Nell Newman Downs on Wednesday 3:30 at Gordon Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Demuth who have been spending the past week at the Gordon Hotel have returned to their home in New Philadelphia Ohio. The many friends of Emmett Duffy will be glad to know he is making his home in Gordon. He is connected with the Savannah Kaolin Plant. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas are now making their home at Hotel Gordon. Mr. Thomas is plant man ager of The Georgia White Krick Co Since coming to Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have made many new friends. GORDONS PICTURE SHOW NEARING COMPLETION Work on Gordon new $20,000 Mov ing picture show building is going rapidly forward and, according to Mr. u Balafus of Milledeg eville, who is having the building erected, the house will be ready for ccupancy on or about the 20th, of December. Mr. Balafus has bought out the. interest of Mrs. T. B. Grimes, and will take over this show at the same time he opens the new picture house.' Mr. Balafus is an experienced picture show operator and will give Gordon and vicinity one of the very best shows to be fjund in the State. Only pictures of the highest class will be shown at moderate prices. Heart County ;o vote on $200,000 road bond issue, far improving- high ways throughout county. Dalton—Plans prepared for con struction of new $25,000 Maronie Temnle. Navj Band | In Macon Macon, Ga. Completion of arrangements to bring to this city the famous Navy Band has been announced by the Macon Rotary Club for two concerts at the New City Auditorium or Thanksgiving Day. Music lovers will recognize the service the Ro tary Club is doing when it is known that’negotiations for the appearaned of this noted aggre gation of artistshave been under way for months. Because of the limited time at its disposal, the Navy Band, which, by the is on its first concert tour, nas had great difficulty in perfecting a schedule and many cities were anxious to hear it will be dis appointed. Bringing even,' pressure to bear, the Rotary Club has zeal ously presented the claims of Ma con to W. L. Radcliffe, head of the Radcliffe enter prizes, who has been intrusted with the com plicated details of arrangeing for the band’s appearances. Mr. Rad cliffe’s knowledge of the interest taken in music in this city and the enthusiasm which has greet ed the anpearance here of other noted organizations was the de termining factor in placing Ma con on the list. The appearance here of the Navy Baffd Is in accordance with' the expressed desire of President Coolidge that the people through out the country be given the opportunity to hear the very best music obtainable. The President firmly believes in the cultural effects of good music. Good music in the executi e’s belief, makes for higher ideals civicaliy and personally and he has consistent ly lent his support to movements for more and better music in the Capitol. That Washington should not have a monoply in this res pect, he willingly gave the re quired permission for his own band to go on tour. As all Washington knows and appreciates the Navy Band, so, the President believes, ail the rest of the nation sooner or later should have the opportunity of en - joying its music. For the Navy Band is a national institution: it is the expression of a desire on the part of the government tc have a musical organization secon to none for the edification and pleasure of the people. By act of Congress, approved March 4, 1925, the Navy Band was confirmed officially in the position it nas held for some time as a permanent, national fixture in the nation’s Capital. Officially attached to the Presidential yacht Mayflower, the organi zation, starting with the adminis tration of President Harding has come to be an indispensable fea ture of state receptions, enter tainments and other functions. There will be two performances at 4:30 p. m. and 8:30 p. m. CITATION GEORGlA—Wilkinson County: By virtue of an order granted by the Ordinary of said county, will be sold before the court house door in Irwinton said county on first Tues day in December 1925, during the le gal hours of sale to the highest b’d (der for cash. The following real es tate belonging to the estate of J. XV. Kingery deceased. One hundred nine ty-four acres land more or less, known as the J. W. Kingery home place in Bloodworth district adjoin ing lands of Mrs. J. R. Hudson, M B. Holland. P. Z. Lord, John Lord and Joe McKook. Sold for payment of debts and distribution This November, 2nd, 1925. O. F. Kingery, Administrator on the estate J. W. Kingery. Waycross— Ware County Light & Power Co. leases building adjoining Phoenix Hotel, for office purpses. NUMBER 29
