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PERSONAL and LOCAL Miss Rosalie Pope, after a pleas ant visit here to her brother, C. G. Pope, left for her home Friday, in Adel. Misses Marie and Edwina Wil son, of Florida, are visitors at the home of their grandfather, Hon. Jeff Kirkland. Bro. O'Steen, of the Clinch Coun ty News, pays the Pearson baseball team the compliment that “It is composed of a nice bunch of young men" but it can’t play ball. Bring your corn to Hamilton’s Grist Mill Friday and Saturday of each week. \on can get meal and grist ground at my mill. T. G. Hamilton Mr. B. 11. Allen is back from Mercer University and ready to serve the people in the capacity of an Attorney, Counselor and Advo cate. 11c will be found in the of fice of his uncle, the editor. Messrs. Ben Morris, X. L. Al dridge and .1. B. O’Steen passed through Pearson Saturday morn ing euroute to a point three miles south of Homerville, to take part iti the organization of a new Primi tive Baptist church. The fine cow belonging to Mrs. B. S. Malone, and which furnished Hotel Malone with plentiful sup ply of milk and butter since it opened, died Sunday morning. The doctor says a clogged stomach was the cause of her death. Mr. Oliver Layton, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rice who will be his guest for some time, ar rived from Atlanta Friday after noon. He lias just treated him self to a splendid new car, which they drove through from Atlanta. Messrs. G. \V. Sweat and Dan Woods shipped a car load of cat tle Friday afternoon of last week. 1 lie returns were not inspiring; they paid too much for them at the start. The belter plan is to quit shipping cattle away from this section, also hogs and sheep. The local meat conditions does not war rant it. Many of our farmers will want hogs to fatten next fall and failing to get them, their hog feed w ill go to waste. Summer Specials T]HE REFRESHING breath HD of Summer causes thoughts oi love, summer hats and the dainty new spring fashions. Away back in the depths ot winter we were buying heavily of Spring and Summer Goods. sfany enticing novelties are on view. Drop in and look them over. N. E. HARRELL PEARSON, Miss Eugenia Allen s|>eut Satur day and Sunday in Albany, visit ing relatives and friends. Watermelons are on the market in Pearson. Judge Geo. W. Sweat has the honor of bringing in the first of the season. Mr. W. I). Giddens, a successful farmer living three miles north of the city, tells the editor that all his crops are looking well, and that he has seen no signs of boll weevil in his cotton yet. Miss Doris Dickerson entertain ed the Sewing Circle last Wednesday afternoon. 11 is a great accomplishment for young ladies to know at least how to cut and make their own clothing. Dr. A. Cristopher. of Millwood, was a business visitor to Pearson Wednesday. It is probable that he and Mrs. Cristopher will become residents of the city in the near future. She owns a nice home here. Quite a party of ladies of the city went huckleberry hunting Monday. They were very success ful —a considerable quantity of fine, luscious blueberries were gathered. They were canned for future use, Mrs. T. .1, Bee ton, of Blakeley, and Mr. Leon Summerlin, of Jack | sonville, were in tin* city Wednes day and the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Corbett. They were here to be present at the funeral of their mother, Mrs. M. J. Summerlin. There were quite a number of preachers in the city Saturday. Elders Thigpen and Jeffords, of Waresboro, were here to attend the regular monthly appointment at St. Marys clmpcl. Elder Hew ett was here on his way to an an nual meeting down near Way cross. Elder Blitch was here on a shop ping expedition and Elder John F. Smith was on his way to Antioch. The Pearson and Nicholls base ball teams crossed bats at Nicholls Monday afternoon. The game was a good one until the fifth inning, neither side making a score. The Pearson nine suddenly blew up and lost (In' game by a big score. Tho game between Pearson and Homer ville at Pearson Wednesday after noon was of the same sort —score 15 to 5 in favor of Homerville. ‘The Home of Bargains” PJGAKSON TRIBUNE, JUNE 15,1917 The Tribune announces the deatli of Mrs. M. J. Summerlin on Monday afternoon of heart disease. She has been living with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkland, for some time. She was np and about her accustomed duties, when she suddenly dropped to the floor and expired. She is survived by one son, Leon, of Jacksonville, Fla., and one daughter, Mrs. T. J. Becton, of Blakely. She was a sis ter of Mesdames G. W. Julian and L. Corbett and Messrs. Cuyler, Benajah, Jeff, Winloeh, and S. T. Kirkland. The interment was Wednesday at Antioch cemetery, six miles northwest of Pearson. The first cotton blossoms receiv ed at this office was last Saturday from the farm of Mr. David Wea thers about five miles southeast of Pearson. He reports having plen ty of young bolls in his fields. He says there are some boll weevils in his fields, but he has not sufficient force or time to pick them off and kill them and, consequently, he will have to take his chances. Miss Eugenia Allen, President, requests a full attendance of the members of the Pearson Baptist Missionary I'uiou to be- present at the meeting next Monday after noon, o’clock. Mrs. B. H. Tan ner, district superintendent, has been invited and will probably be present and lend her aid in for warding the work of the Union. Hon. James M. Carver, that splendid man and farmer who lives about one and a half miles south of Pearson, shows up on the mar ket some very fine cabbage, speci mens that are absolutely perfect and weighing from six to ten pounds. The regular monthly term of the Justice Court of the 1130th Dis trict, G. M„ was held last Sat ur day. But one case was disposed of — I The Buttcriek Publishing Co. vs. Isidor I’assou, was dismissed by the court for the want of prose cut-ion. Mr. R. <). Roberts has received an honorable discharge from the National Guard and is now at home. Ralph Freeman is the only Pearson young man, who volun teered and went with the first regiment to the Mexican border, remaining with the command. GEORGIA SANDWICH COLUMN. Keeping It a Secret. —"Why is it," asked the curious guest, "that poor men usually give larg er tips than rich men?” "Well, suh.” said the waiter, who was something of a philosopher as well, "looks to me like de po’ man don’t want nobody to find out he's po\ and de rich man don’t want nobody to find out he’s rich." —Youth’s Companion. In every home where there is a baby there should also be a bottle of McGee's- Baby Elixir. 1t may be needed at any time to correct sour stomach, wind colic, diarrhoea or summer complaint. It is a wholesome remedy, contains no opium, morphine or injurious drug of any kind. Price 25c. and 50c. per bottle. Sold by Morris Drug Company. The Way To Handle Them. — The divorce court was grinding. “All ladies who married on a bet or a dare or for a joke will stand up,” announced the clerk. They lined up. "Your applications are denied. Now the regular cases will be heard.” —Washington Herald. A regular morning operation of the bowels puts you in fine shape for the day's work. If you miss it you feel uncomfortable and cannot put vim into your movements. For all bowel irregularities, Herbine is the remedy. It purifies, strength ens and regulates. Brice 50c. Sold by Morris Drib; Company. A Hard One. —Representative Dudley M. Hughes, of Georgia, is a farmer statesman and devotes much of his time to the agricul tural interests of his district. He has requests for many new kinds of seeds, and a time ago received this letter: Dear Dml: Sam Yopp’s been tollin’ me of a new seedless tomatter Hie Guvnient is growin’. I’m writing to you in hopes you will send me some of the seeds. — Saturday Evening Post. Children that are affected by worms arc pale and sickly and lia ble toconlract some fatal disease. White's Cream Vermifuge ex pels worms promptly and puts the child on the mail to health. Price 25c. per bott Ic. Sold by Morris Drug Company. Think Men. —"I don’t know whether it is a good thing to en courage women logo iii politics or not,” said the man with a furrow ed brow. "Surely you don’t doubt their capability.” “Not in the least, But think of the appalling sums that will change hands if they get to bet ting hats on elections.” —Boston Transcript. If you have the itch, don’t scratch. , It docs not core the trou ble and makes tin-skin bleed. Ap ply Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub it in gently on the affected parts. It relievos itching instant ly and a few applications removes the cause thus performing a penna nont cure. Price 25c., 50c. and SI.OO per bottle. Sold by Morris Drug Company. Superfluous.—The banquet hall was adorned with many beautiful paintings, and the president of the little college was called upon to respond to a toast. Wishing to pay a compliment to the ladies present, he designated the painting with an eloquent gesture and said: “What need is there of these painted beauties w hen we have so many with us at the table?” — Surgeons agree that in case of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the first treatment is most impor tant. When an efficient antiseptic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man or beast, Borozonk is the ideal antiseptic and healing agent. Buy it now and be ready for any emergency. Price 25c., 50c., SI.OO and $1.50. Sold by Morris Drug Company Son: “Why do people say ‘Dame Gossip?’ ” Fether: “Because they are too polite to leave off the ‘e,’ ” F.M Rings for Pretty Hands % , , Nothing enhances the appearance of a pretty I oak I more than a pretty ring. Even home ly hamUfw.-e made bettor looking by tho aid of a nice ru®..' It also gives a look of elegance to your mil ire “g u up.” Come in today and inspect these lection of pretty rings and other jewelry we have in this store. Patterson’s Pharmacy ; Deposits Keystone of Prosperity Eli T FIEN a porson thinks of putting money into a hank his first thought is to select one tha ho fools is ABSOLUTELY I ! SAFE and Well Managed. This iustitution hns Ajfißr I j*/ long had the Highest Standing in this regard Yfr I 0j( among small and large depositors alike. If this I -25, is the kind of a. hank pou are looking for, we re spectfully welcome you. Make Your deposits a keystone of' prosperity. Pearson Banking Company Phone No. 35 Autos For Hire T. KIRKLAND Dealer In Ice, Cool Drinks, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish, Etc. Country Produce Bought and Sold PUBLIC DRAY FOR UIPF EXCURSION FARES VIA. G. S. & F. Ry. To r Atlantic Beach, Pablo Beach, Jacksonville and White Springs, Fla. Tickets at followjfc round trip Excursion Fares; can be purchasedTifton, Ga., via. G. S. & F. By. SEASON TICKETS Sold Daily Atlantic Pablo Beach $7,25 White Springs $4-75 WEEK-END TICKETS: Sold for Saturday trains and train No. 3. Sunday’s limited Tuesday following date of sale. Atlantic Beach or Pablo Beach S4.GO Wh ito Springs $3.30 FI FTEEN-DAY TICKETS: Sold daily, limited 15-days from date of sale. White Springs $3.80 SUNDAY-ONLY TICKETS: Sold for G- S. & F. Ry. train No. 3, each Sunday morning, limited to return on train No. 4, date of sale. Jacksonville $3.00 White Springs $1.50 For full details as to schedules etc., call on W. E. Dodge, ticket agent, Tifton, Ga., or address J. W. iAMiSON, T. P. A. or 0. B. RHOEES G. P. A. MACON, GEORGIA