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VOJL. XXXIV. CHARTKR RENEWAL LEGALITY is tested ! Atlanta.—Owing to Its attack on thf legality of charter renewals, tha re ceivership proceedings of tha Consol idated Textile corporation against the Exposition cotton mills Is of Interest to every corporation in the state which operate under a superior -court chan ter, acccordlng to Morris Blandon, counsel for the defendant. The Consolidated Textile corpora tion, as a minority stockholder. Is seeking the dissolution and liquidation of the Exposition mills on the ground that the charter renewal, under which It is operating la Illegal. It Is the contention of the plaintiff (that a superior court can legally re new a charter only one time. The petition shows that the Expoeltlon mills are now functioning by author ity of a second renewal of their char ter. According to Attorney Brandon, the question raised by the Consolidated Textile corporation has never been eubmlted to the Georgia courts. If the point is sustained, tt was shown, a corporation, after operating for the 20-year period covered by ttß original charter and of another like period covered by a renewal, would find It necessary to liquidate. Hearing on the receivership suit has Been set for July T. Counsel for the defendant has characterised the so- Jtlon as an attempt to "freese out" local stockholders by purchasing the assets of the company at a receiver's ■ale. I Fred Lewis, Newspaper men, Dies Atlanta.—After a critical Ulneea of al most six months, which followed a period of 111 health extending more than ten years, Mr. Fred Lewis, one of the best known newspaper and advertising men In Atlanta, died at a local sani tarium. Organic trouble of long stand ing developed complications which re sulted fatally. Mr. Lewis' courageous battle tor Ufa against overwhelming odds had won the admiration of his wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout this section. When fading health compelled him to retire from active business life about two years ego, he refused to admit himself beat en.. He set his face resolutely toward the road that led heck to health and (Ought with unflinching courage against the Inroads at the malady that wee sap ping Ms vitality. Labor Shortage Pet* On Farms Albany.—A survey at the labor sit uation In South Georgia shows that (he earns conditions does not exist in all communities. Nor are all Industries affected alike. Asa general thing the farms are feeling the labor shortage most keenly, as practically all the hired help on the farms Is recruited from the ranks of negroes. The we4j May has given the grass a rather long lead, and the boll weevil needs to be vigorously combated from this time forth. These two factors In the making of this year's crops rryake the labor shortage on the (arms the more keenly felt, as a vig orous assault needs to be made on the grass, and farmers are preparing to feed poison to the boll weevils In an Intensive campaign to control the pest •lx Dry Agent* Held In Green* Jail Atlanta.—The ulx prohibition enforce ment officers sued In Green county with murders there of Japp Smith and his nephew, S. a. Smith, alleged liquor runners from Athens, are locked in ceils in the county Jail and will remain there un til ordered removed or released by the proper court, according to a statement by Sheriff El. C. Hixon to a newspaper man over long distance phone. Judge Samuel H. Slbloy. in federal court, signed habeas oorptu papers ordering tire six prisoners "safe!)' and securely* produced In federal court In Atlanta that It may be determined whether the state or federal court has Jurisdiction In the cases. , ' Woman Gets Health Board Place Athens.—Mrs. Thomas t. Green has been elected a member at the Ath ens board of health. Mrs. Green is the first woman ever elected to this of fice In Athena. She is the wife of Judxfl) Thomas F. Green, well known Athens lawyer and formerly Judge of the city court here. Mrs. Green suc ceeds T. W. Reed, registrar of ths Uni versity of Georgia, who recently resign ed after twenty-two yean of service on the board. Mr. Reed was appoint ed s member of the health board upon Its creation twenty-two years ago The new appointee Is prominent In women's club work and an active cMc leader. ! Goodwin Freed Of Murder Charge Augusta.—Lawson Goodwin, a Rich mond county farmer, charged with murdering Thomas Dismukes near Belair on ths morning of May i, was acquitted In superior court here. The case excited considerable interest throughout this section, partly be cause of the unusual circumstances of s man 66 years of age ohaiged with kflling another man 86 years old. The killing was said to hare resulted from a feud 1 of tong standing. JXotll) #SiotgkilL Ses new advertisement of Her vie Simpson, Mrs. A. W. Pruitt, who has been quite sick, is better, Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Hunter vis ited in Atlanta one dav last week The Cash Market and Cafe ap preciates your patronage. Miss Fay Smith, of Louisville, Ga., is visiting relatives in town. Mrs. J. G. Puett visited rela tives in Atlanta this week. Mr. Joe Summerour, of War saw, was i visitor here Sunday. Miss Clara Allen, of Decatur, was Jthe guest of the Misses Brown last week. Miss Martha Milford, of Fort Mead, Fla., is visiting relatives near Mat. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Denson and Mr. R. TANARUS, Shadburn were in At lanta Wednesday. * Sl Mrs. Maggie Buchanon and children, of Atlanta, are visiting relatives here, See the play, ‘‘Prairie Rose,” at the school auditorium Satur day night. You will enjoy it. Dr. Holtzendorff will be in his office at the Brannon Hotel Satur day, June 16th. See that new Delco Lighting and Water System sold by Cum ming Garage. Dr. R. L. Hunter will be glad to extract your teeth by the pain less process. Have your car washed and new oil put in at the Cumming Gar age. Mr. John Fisher, of Atlanta, was a week end guest of Col. A. H, Fisher and family. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Puett, of Atlanta, visited relatives here first of the week. Mr. Otis Pruitt, of Atlanta, spent the week end with Mr. A. W. Pruitt and family. Miss Maggie Smith, of Silver City, was the guest of Miss Alice Grogan this week. Mrs. Cliff Vaughan, of[Roswell, is spending the week with Mr. W. J. Gioover and family. •—V- Miss Louise Fisher is Bpending awhile with relatives in Gaines ville. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sigman spent the week end with rela tives in .Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sigman spent the week end with rela tives in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. A. J, Barrett, of Acworth, are spending sometime with relatives in and around town To get the best results from your Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pen, use only Waterman’s Ideal Ink. 15c per bottle- Harvie Simpsop. GUMMING, GA. JUNE 15 19*^3 “Prairie Rose,” A Comedy-Drama of the Kansas Prairies in Four Acts, To be given at the School Audi torium Saturday night, June 16, under the uspices of the Ameri can Legion. • Mr. Wesley P. McAfee, of Chi cago, has been visiting relatives in town this week. A large number from town and near by took in the annual sing ing at Alpharetta Sunday A large and enthusiastic meet ing of the American Legion was held at their hall Saturday night. Mrs. Ovid Whelchel has re turned from a two week’s visit to Florida and South Georgia, Rev. W. L. Singleton filled the pulpit at the Methodist chut ch Sunday, in the absence of the pastor. Get your Ice Cream, Fruit, Fresh Vegetablees, Fish, etc., just from Atlanta, at the Cash Market and Cafe. Mr. W N. Poole has bought the residence now occupied bv Rev. Chas. T. Brown, near the Meth dist church. Mrs. Maltha Crane, of At lanta, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. John Ed mondson. Mr. Oscar Dollar and " ife, of Buiord, were the Sunday guests of Mrs. S. A. Williams and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. S L. Hartsfield and son, Guy, of Atlanta, visited his sister, Mrs. A. H. Fisher, Sunday. Miss Ineil Heard entertained Tuesday night in honor of her cousin, Miss Fay Smith, of Louis ville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. S- H. Allen, of Decatur, Ga., were guests of rel atives and friends in town sever al days of last week. Little Margarette and Mildred Fowler, of Atlanta, have been visiting relatives in town this week. Mrs. R. T. Shadburn visited her sister, Mrs. Sallie Allen, in At lanta, this week, who was se riously injured in an automobile wreck a short time ago. Messrs. W. W. Heard, C, J. Brannon, Steve Poole, Barney Wallace and Cliff Vaughan left Sunday morning for a few days’ fishing at Burton’s Dam, up in the Blue Ridge myuntains. The Gumming Garage has in stalled an up-to-date gasoline fill ing station, They handle the Standard Oil products—gasoline, oils and greases, Call on them when in need of anything for your auto. The Sawnee Cafe are agents for the Gainesville Steam Laun dry, celebrated for .their prompt and up-to-date methods. You must he satisfied, Give them a call. One of the best entertainments of the season is ‘Prairie Rose, ” to be presented at the school auditorium Saturday night, Tell your friends about it, come your self and bring the whole family, The barn and mo3t of the con tents of Mr. Cliff Kemp, about 11-2 miles from town, was burn ed Th.ursday afternoon. It is not known how the fire originated. Tne loss was covered by insur ance. OWEN -HARRIS On the first Sunday in May, Miss Mardelle Owen and Mr. Homer Harris motored over to Oakwood and at the home of Rev L, L, Bennett they were declar ed to be man and wife. But it was not known to the public un til Sunday, June 10th. They Wve many friends who wish them much joy and happiness over life’s sea. This Editor Don’t Mince- Here is a truth well told: A man may use a wart on the back of his neck for a collar button, ride in the back coach of a rail road train to save interest on his money till the oonducter gets a round, stop his watch at night to save wear and tear, leave his “i” or *‘t” without a dot or cross to save ink, pasture his mother’s grave to save corn; but a man of this sort is a gentleman compar pared to the fellow who will take a newspaper two or three years and when asked t settle for it puts a it in the postoffice and has it marked ‘‘refused.” —Cedar- towKi Standard, Waterman’s Ideal Ink is abso utely the best for all writing. It }s uniform in quality, and will not thicken and dry up, is non corrosive and everlasting in its record qualities- Harvie Simpson, NOTICE. Mr. Jno. L. Phillips, Under taker, wishes to announce that he has made arrangements to have embalming done in connec tion with his undertaking busi ness, when called upon. BROOK. WOOD. Sunday school still good at this place. Rev J W Gill began a Bible study here last Sunday night. We invite all that are interested in the study of the Bible to be with us at sun set each Sunday night. This man can learn you something. Fred Vaughan and family spent Sunday p m at Duluth. Mrs. Neze Vaughan spent Sat- m with Mrs. Ethel Brooks I D Buice and family, of Bu ford, spent Sunday at Claud Brooks’. Uncle Happy took some very violent exercise last week, such as cutting wheat and oats and plowing, but he wasn’t by him self. Our old geewhiz would jump out of the ground occasion ally and walk around like a grand daddy. We would back old Beck *nd go again, J C Vaughan made 200 shocks of good wheat. By the way, Clyde is the best farmer in these diggins any way. We believe if the folk3 had had 30 days more of open weather they could have given old Gen. Green a good thrashing, but it’s raining again. Mrs. Connie Green and chil dren are spending sometime with her mother, Mrs. Harriet Sorrels People still not done planting. Sugar so high we can only have one dewberry pie a week, but from appearances some folks are making whiskey out ofjit, and if you say anything against it some brother in the chnrch is ready to defend them, yet he’s opposed it. You can watch that Drother and figure him out, and when you get it done you will find that'.you havn’t anything left but a long row of 000. Uncle Happy. LONGSTREET. Mrs. Pledger Lummus is spend ing several days with her daught er, Mrs. Toy Hall, in Atlanta, Mrs. Martha Hamby spent Sun day, June 3rd, with her sister, Mrs. Ra:hel Campbell, at Can ton. Her nephew, Master Al: bert Campbell, returning with ler and is spending a few days. Rev J W Mangum filled his ap pointments at Longstreet Satur day and Sunday, Rev George Richards, of Elizabeth, preached on Saturday night, and was pres ent also on Sunday at 11 o’clock. Quite a number of deacons and members of Elizabeth church ac companied him to Longstreet. Mrs. Will Hamby and son are reported on the sick list, also the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buren Sosebee. Mrs. Martha Ramsey and Miss Ollie Ramsev spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Williams at Alpharetta. Mrs. J S Hall is spending a r e days with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Toy Hall, in Atlan ta. Mrs. Toy Hall is reported very low—not expected to li ,e Mesdames S B Patterson and C F Hayes, of Atlanta, are visit ing their sister, Mrs. J L Cobb Miss Sadie Fowler,of Waleska, is the guest of relatives in our neighborhood. Dr and Mrs. J T Hunter were in Woodstock a few honrs Satur day, L. H. EAST CUBA. Saturday and Sunday were reg ular meeting days at Friendship. Rev Jim Wyatt preached Sunday at 11 o’clock. Mr. Claud Cobb and wife spent night at Mr. Newt Smith’s. Mrs. L B Dover and son, Clif ford. spent Saturday with Mrs. Laura Chadwick. Mrs. Julia Jennings visited Mrs. Ethel Redd Sunday afternoon- Several from around here at tended the singing at Alpharetta Suedav and reported a nice time, Mr. Ezra Chadwick and family spent Sunday with Mr. I T Haris Mrs. L R Nix and children, of Orange, spent a few days last week with her Bister, Mrs. Laura Chadwick. Mrs. George Monroe and chil dren and Mrs. Charlie Whitt spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Tatum. Mr. and Mrs. Senith Monroe spent Sunday with Mr. Charlie Tatum and family, Mr. and Mrs. W M Tatum are all smiles—it’s a boy. Misses Mabel and Berdel Rider spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sallie Bottoms, Misses Wynell Whitt and Fan nie Jennings spent Sunday after noon with Misses Myrtie and Jay Chadwick. Well, as news is scarce, I wil a tiddoo. Brown Eyes. NO- 24 ANTIOCH. It looks a little rainy this (Mon day) morning. Rev J W Gill filled his appoint ment at this place Saturday and Sunday and sure did preach two good sermons. Avery good crowd was present Sunday. There was lots of farming done in this section last week, ltev J W Thomas visited at Mr. S C Williams’ awhile Sunday. Misses Ruby Deen and Nellie Merritt spent Sunday with Miss es Kathleen and Ivy Davis, Mrs. Ann Merritt is on the sick list again, but we hope she will soon be able to outjagain. Mrs. J M Williams, of Spot, and Miss Amelia Williams, of At lanta, spent one day last week with Mr. S C Williams and fami ly. Mr. Kirk Kennemore and daughter, Ruby, spent Sunday with Mr. Tom Pilgrim and fami ly. Mr. and Mrs. J N Davis spent Sunday morning at Mr. W G Pil grim’s. Mr. Clarence Tate, who is at work at Buford, spent the end with home folks. Everybody planning for the big June singing, Just next Sun day week and it will be here. There is not much news or vis itiag in thin part. Everybody was at work the past week, I Well, we hope the Sunday school has atarted up again and we want mor pe®pl bo oa and help with Ilia work. Well, as news is scarce, guess we had better cjuit for this time. As ever, Two Sisters. R. F. D. 3. Mrs. Clyde Sampks and chil dren of Atlanta, spent Saturday night with Mr. Vess Green and family. Miss Thelma McCurley visited Mrs. Likey at Gumming one night last week. Mrs. Vada Hutchens has mea sles. Miss Estelle Bennett spent last week with Mrs. Cynthia Spence. Miss Exie McCurley visit* a Miss Fay Gunter, near Pleasant View, one night last week. Miss Clarice Agnew, of Atlan ta, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bettie Agnew. Mrs. Cynthia Spence and little daughter, Edith, and Miss Es telle Bennett visited Mrs. Laura Green Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Esther Gilbert visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Green, Fri dry. Guess most everybody went to the singing at Alpharetta Sunday Mrs. Lura Bennett and chil dren spent Saturday afternoon at Mr. A J Green’s. Crops are looking good at last, Miss Dorothy Copeland spent Fridry night with her aunt, Mrs. Virgil Bishop. Mrs. Lavada Rogers, of Cum. ming, spent Saturday p m with Mrs. Vada Hutchins. Miss Estelle Bennett and Mrs. Cynthia Spence and daughter spent one afternoon with Mrs. Bessie Copeland. Blue Eyes. 35,000 pounds of TNT has just been successfully nsed al Tugalo in removing the side of a moun tain preparatory to the construc ts of a dam and power house.