Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955, December 13, 1918, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextPERSONAL and LOiAl See the advertisement tf West & Son on the second page of this ise of the Tribune FOE SALE —One mule weigh ing about 800 pounds, in good con dition. For further particulars, call at Pearson Hardware Store, tf The Tribune is glad to announce that the siek at the Methodist par sonage are convalescent and, un less something unforeseen inter venes, will soon be themselves again. The Ordinary, Clerk and Sheriff of Atkinson county will occupy offices in thepaliord concrete build ing until a permanent home can be provided for them. They will have exeedingly comfortable quar ters. There is a number of reasons why Pearson housekeepers should buy their Christmas cakes ready 'baked, one of which is you buy them iacaper than you can buy the ingredients and bake them yourselves. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vann, and little Julia, of Wayeross, were week end visitors to her mother and sister, Mrs. James and Mrs. Malone respectively. Mr. Y.urnn is in the wholesale grocery business at Wayen ss. Dr. C. A. Kirkland has been honorably discharged from the army and is new at home, lie was in tht‘ Hospital corps, at < amp Upton, X. \ and making ready to go across when the armistice was signed. He says "army life is great.' Miss Emily Curies returned Sun day morning from Berlin, Colquitt county, where site went in answer to a call account of iekuess. She was accompanied by a younger sis ter, who is expected to remain here until the school ck'M" or the Clue rev. holidays Atkinson county's Ordinal,v elect, J. Wesley Roberts, and Sheriff-elect i'.iias 1). Cogg. , i were in the city Monday afternoon looking out for a home for the new county's officers when the business machinery is put in motion on Wednesday, January Ist. Judge J. f. Summerall will be authorized by Gov, Dorsey to swear n the Atkinson county officers, and he will visit Pearson January Ist for thatpurpo.se. It. the meantime the officers elect should perfect their bonds <o there; will be no hitch in the ceremony Mrs. J. M. McDonald, who ha been ill for quite a long time, died last Saturday afternoon. Her re mains were buried in the family buriai ground iigar r.er home at Axson. The Tribune Sympa thizeswith her two sons and three daughters, who survive her in their sorrow. It is given out from Atlanta, by I>. W. Hints, the State Superinten dent, that the Atkinson County Sunday- School Convention will be held in the school auditorium at Pearson, on Saturday and Sunday. March the 15th and lGth. 1919. Didn't know there was such an organization. The editor and daughter, Eu genia, went to Valdosta Saturday to attend the funeral and inter meat of one of his mother's sist rs, Miss Margeret Eliza Vv'hib.ku. She bad attained the age of 84 years. Her pastor, Dr. A. L. Johnson, of the First Baptist church, officiated. The Pearson municipal election passed off quietly Tuesday. Hon. Jeff Kirkland was re-elected May or; Drs. Joe Corbitt and Henry P Smith councilmcn for two year.-, and W. J. Tyler, conn -liman 'or one year vice William Smith, ic signed. Thus the city s equipped with officers for another year. The newly- elected Mayor and Council will have to, on the second Tuesday in January choose a new Board of Education. PE ARSON* TRIBUNE, PEARMU , TEOEGjIA, DECEMBER 13, 1918 Guard Grdar No. 3 la accordance with an inquiry from Cencral Mcldrim; it is order ed that a meeting of the Pearson Home Guard be held Thursday, 3 p, m., December 19. It is insisted that all the members possible be present as business of great im portance is to be considered. The subject matter of Gen. Mel drim's inquiry is Unit a survey of the Home Guard be made to de termine, 'ii ease of enieigeney call, how many of the members could be mobolized ready for duty with in two hours or less. 'lt is very necessary to be in i'' wh-.t . l lie Guard could render, he- . any men could answer a call promptly. This is a very important matter. V. tile no spe> ul trouble is antici pated it is possible, that the Com pany may be railed to service any time during' tht holidays and un til the new year activities are set tled, and everybody get down to business. (>. B. Tally, Capt. Coind’g. P. 11 G, Note of Thanks. W e wish to thank our friends i n the many kindnesses shown us during the sickness and death of our mother, and to express our deep appreciation for all the acts of friendship and loving sympathy; for the lloral offerings and for every expression of love. Six children survive her as follows: Mesdames K. L. Townsend, T. 1 . MeGrory, J. X Eamkin and I a Hie Brooker, and 11. 1). and Joe McDonald. The kindnesses will be cherished by us. The Ghildrkn, By Joe Mel lonald Heartfelt Appreciation ! 1 desire herewith to publicly ex press my best sense of gratitude to my many- friends who supported me so loyally for Sheriff at the . lection for county officer:; of At kinson county-. I shall strive in my service to the county of such a character as to relied credit upon myself and, as well, those whose votes placed me in the office. 1 have no resentment or ill will against thost who opposed me. 1 want to see the entire population of Atkinson county united in the couion purpose of making our <-minty the brightest and best in the galaxy- of Georgia counties. 1 am, the People's Obedient Ser vant, Kuan 1). Lkuijktt. Sincere Thanks. 1 desire to thank each a.id every one who voted for me or in any way assisted me in my recent cam paign for Clerk ol tin Superior ('ourt of Wkiuso uufj. I hold no ill-will inward those who op posed me. i ; for majority rule and for in.- upbuilding of At kinson county. Respectfully-, J. Walter J lues. The Tribune is pained to learn ol the sudden death of Mrs. J, Mar ly Shaw, who was a Miss Hinson, at Way-cross, :ast Saturday after noon. The funeral and inter ment was Monday afternoon; her pastor, Eider IJ. Lacy Hogue of the Central Baptist church, offi ciating. Herself and husband are well known and highly regarded at Pearson. Her husband, J. Ear ly- Shaw, and four children, two -ons and two daughters survive her. Mrs, Jeff Kirkland chaperoned a party of young people —Miss Es telle Parker and Dr C A Kirkland; Miss Mae James and Mr Brough ton Kirkland; -Miss C-leo Kirkland and Dr Bailey; Miss Eugenia Allen and Mr Lonnie Pearson, and Mr John Kirkland —Monday evening to the sugar boiling at Mr J Lee i Murray’s, about a mile and a half out of the city. The party enjoy ed the visit to the real sugar boil ing very' much. A son and daughter of Mr. Alev. Merrit died with the influenza the first of the week. The funeral j services wero conduct ed by .Rev. D. J. Pearson and the interment j in the Union Hill cemetery. led Cross Notes. Tht ribune requests every- re turned soldier who lives in Atkin sou county to furnish his name to the edi or atom--‘e. It is the pur pose of he A ikinson County Chapt er American lied Cross lo tender them, v,i tht etoning of December 31st, a home coming welcome iv < option It is the earnest desire of the Chapter that every one of the returned soldiers of Atkinson county be present at this reception, and the readers of, the Tribune are requested to notify- every returned soldiei t their acquaintance of this, rceeption and the cordial in vitation to be present. The names are wan ed so that ample prepara tion can be made for their enter j taiumcn; Let the editor have your m. lie and address at once. X X x Xexl Monday December 15th, begins he Red Cross Christmas Roll Cad Campaign for Universal Membership, when it is hoped to enroll every man and woman in Atkinses county- under the banner of thi American lied Cross, which is doing such grand work in alleyi ating the sufferings of humanity ■ everywhere. The war cloud has passed, it is true, but there is yet i much work for (he great Red Cross organize;ion to do. 'Die Red Cross! service w ill not be dispensed with for yea; yet ami every citizen of Atkinson county should have a part in this service. The member ship fee is SI .OO a year; get ready for tin great campaign so that uhen'C membership committee calls on you, meet him on her with a smile .aid chcerfuly enroll your name asaiug thosi who are ready for sen ice. Co-Operative Hog Sale. Through the efforts of the State Bureau of Markets of Atlanta, in j co-operal ion wit h the State College i -.)I Vgricnltim a cooperative hog sale is being staged for Atkinson I Hint y 'be pulled off about the I .ii -1 v. ’ a-, lumiitry. I bites will ■ iv (Adi: i civ announced in next! issue. 'nder the plan upon which j ihcso -a'cs are Vie ing conducted at ' dif-.-rem ola-e* in Co s'ate, the! fa aiers '. ■> have ;; surplus ol hop j can assemble them here w here I they will be weigh.si. giadeil, .; d sold at ,notion to the liigl.es ba de r. B.v th is met hod, the man who ha- one hog or ten hogs can get. the ear lot price. All of the packing houses, Atlanta. Macon, Moultrie, Tilton and Jacksonville will have buyers on the ground. Molvi; Tanner of the Marketing Bureau v'sited Pearson Thursday in the interest of the proposed sale. A local committee consisting of J. M. I’afford, Jeff Kirkland, W.J.j Tyler, \V. I), i.iddens, J. S. Ktarl- j ing and *'. E, Griffis has been nam-1 ed to arrange pens .\nd weighing] facilities for the sale. If thi farmers ill bring out Much' li gs and make this, the first -ah a sneer .-- there should be j no trouble in put ting on one eaeli j month hereafter. If two, three or four car- of hogs can be put on the nnii ket here on tin* first sale day-, thousands of dollars will be turned loose in this county which will bo good help to every line of business. The ' ov- from the home of Mr. Rowan I 'a fiord, who lives four miles east of the city, says that he and bis entire family are ill wi h typhoid fever. After gathering his little cro)i he we it to Bruns wick >< work at the Acid plant. It was : here he became sick, came home . I spiead the disease to Its: entire family. It is a very dis tr..-.--ed family, but relatives and neighbors are faithful in caring for them. A Car load of fine hogs were sold and shipped from this point to the lif ton packing plant last Monday. The Tribune under stands a fine price w s obtained for the a, and it impressed the sel lers w :ti tiie great possibilities of the hog industry when they, have i such a convenient market for all j they can possibly raise. ■ir? ■wmnmmi'*neiw&r mmam . r r i mrr rr rmm i m m in mitimim nin n The Sacrifice Saie which has been on at my Store for the past 30-THIRTY DAYS-30 W 1 be continued a few days and i ; c i haven’t supplied yourselves with t e goods you need, you have anotht ‘ opportunity of doing so. Come md examine my Goods and let me 3 note you prices. tveryiing in the Store is Firstciass Stock 1 GUARANTEE THE PRICES IS RIGHT. Make my Store your headquarters when in the city. N. E. HARRELL Hcurdl R-.TTi * Pearson, Georgia GAf.TA At Ay vl 1 $ lyi hv* ii k r \£ t. I have just opened a new I Shoe Shop in Pearson Gar age building, and do all kind Shoe repairing in first class style. Your patronage will be appreciated. j, s. McKinnon. Used 4i ifears CARD IP Be Woman’s Tonic Sold Everywhere Our Hobby Is Good P F" ::T ~— n . Ask to see Printing samples of our busi ——— , nesscards, visiting - . U cards, wedding and other invitations, pam phlets, folders, letter heads, statements, shipping tags, envelopes, etc., constantly carried in stock for your accommodation. Get our figures on that printing you have been thinking of. New Type, Latest Style Faces of fee County hood Administration, f ice List Revised November Ist, 1918 Gash and Carry Charge and Deliver a at Flour. 2-1 pound sack #1.75 $1.85 'VI at Flour, 12 pound sack 90 95 Wheat Flour, broken quantities, pr pound.o7 1-2 .08 Corn meal, per pound ,05 1 2 .09 Hominy Grits, per pound 07 .07 1-1 < hit Meal. 45 17 Rice, Standard. 12 12 1-2 Irish Potatoes 04 05 White and Navy Beans, 20 .22 * hiions 07 ‘ OB lon 1 a toes, No. 2, Standard 45 >7 Salmon, Pink Alaska 25 27 I Salmon, Red Alaska 35 30 Evapora d Milk, ooz 07 j. 2 q 8 Evaporated Milk, 16 oz 15 .16 Butler, < pound Prints (59 02 Eggs, Country 40 '55 ' 11 " s< ' 35 .36 Lard, Compound * ,28 29 WV son < >il, small 45 ,47 White Bacon. Bellies f 35 30 Smoked Bacon, Bellies 35 gg H ants, I Tern ium 39 ' Breakfast Bacon, sliced (jo 95 j Sugar, per pound 40 ‘4O < toffee, green, per pound 20 .22 i'« a, per pound 4.00 1.00 W heat Bread, 46 oz. loaf. jq jp f anned Com, No. 2, per can 20 .24 Canned Peas, No. 2, per can 20 .21 Milk (bottled) per quart 45 .15 Round Steak, per pound 30 30 liens, year old 01 more, per head 4.00 4.00 Fish, fresh mullet, good quality, pr pound .15 ,45 Prunes, medium size, per pound 20 .21 Raisins, seeded, 16 ounce package 20 .21 'GEO. M. STANTON, Food Administrator, Coffee County. Georgia Southern & Florida R. R, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 20, 1918. TRAINS LEAVE TIFTQN: 7:25 a. m. —For Macon, connecting for points North. 12:25 p. m. —For Macon, connecting for points North. 10:45 p. m. — For Macon, through train for Atlanta, Cincinnati, Louisville. “The Southland.” 1:10 a. m. —For Macon, through train for Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago. “Dixie Flyer.” 6:50 a rn lor \ aldosta. Jacksonville “The Southland” 3:30 p, m. lor \ aldosta. Jacksonville and Palatka. 4:50 a. m. For Valdosta, Jacksonville and Palatka. Shown as information to the public, not guaranteed. C. B. RHODES, General Passenger Agent, MACON, GEORGIA.