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About Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1919)
PEARSON®TRiB UNE VOL. 4—NO. 40 SOUTH GEORGIA. News of Our Neighbors Told in Pointed Paragraphs Ilosea B. Sharpe is the postmast er at Statenville, to succeed Geo. C. Ham; and James E. Matthis at Stockton, to succeed Harris L. Tomlinson. Thomas county ■will have a fair next fall. They are already, be fore the crops are planted, prepar ing for it. The promoters have started in time to realize the least possible success. lion. WcG. Sutlive,of the Savan nah Press, is booked for the job of supervising the census next year in the first Georgia congressional district. A fine selection. It will be the fourteenth census. The first regular meeting of the Georgia Swine Growers Association will be held at Dublin, March 11 and 12. The first day will be taken up with a speaker’s program. Second day by a banquet and pleasure trip. Metter, the plucky little capital city of Candler county, wants a Federal building. Asks, if Waynes boro and Millen can have such buildings, why not Metter? Con gressman Overstreet had better warm up to the subject. Cairo will hold an election on March 18 to determine the ques tion of paving certain streets of that little city, and the issuing of bonds for that purpose. Cairo is one of the most progressive little cities in South Georgia. If reports are true South Geor gia will have a plague of mosqui toes next summer. It is stated they abound plentifully in the swamps and bays, and the cold weather has not been sufficient to kill the larvae and prevent propo gation. Savannah suffered a $5,000,000 fire last Friday. The Seaboard Air Line terminals and the South ern Fertilizer and Chemical Com pany’s works oh Hutchinson Island, just across the river and opposite the city proper, was the scene of the conflagration. Jack Boutwell, sentenced in Col quitt county to life service in the “]>en,” and who escaped from the Moultrie jail some two months ago, has returned and surrendered for service. He says he had rather be at work on the gang than living in suspense of being rearrested. Savannah folks have been seeing real submarines the past week. Nine of Uncle Sam's U boats reached the city Sunday morning and docked at the Gordon and A. C. L. wharves. The officers and men have been shown all sorts of attention. These vessels saw ser vice overseas. Several South Georgia towns have cabbage plant industries; Al bany, Tifton and Valdosta have had them for several years. These industries are profitable, millions of plants being sold at a remunera tive price at home and abroad. Spring plants are now ready for shipment, and they are going by mail and express to all the adjoin ing territory. R. H. May, former vice president of the Citizens Bank of Bainbridge, who was tried in Decatur superior court for the homicide of R. H. Richardson, the government con tractor in charge of the construc tion of the Federal building at Moultrie, was found guilty of man slaughter and sentenced to eight een years service in the penitenti ary. A motion for new trial has been filed. Subscribe for your county paper and keep posted with events. Judge Thomas’s Decision Judge W. ft. Thomas, of the Southern circuit, before whom the cause of the “Townof Milltown vs. Milltown Lumber Company,” pro ceeding to enforce the specific per formance of contract in the main tenance and operation of the .Air Line railroad as a southern outlet from the town, was argued, holds that there arc questions of fact in the cause which must be deter mined by a jury. He. therefore, has continued the restraining or der, and with it a further order that the owners of the little short line railroad must begin within five days to operate it reasonably satisfactory to the city of Mill town; otherwise the court will un dertake to operate it by means of a Receiver. The owners having failed to comply with the order, Hon, \V. M. Pafford has been appointed Receiver, and the Milltown Luin ber Company, the owner, and its officers, servants, agents and em ployes are enjoined from interfer riug in the operation of the road. Whether the Defendant will seek a jury trial in Berrien superi or court or carry the case to the supreme court by a direct bill of exceptions is not yet known. The little railroad, though own ed by a corporation, has never been incorporated as a railroad, and makes the case an unusual one for the court to handle. Many original questions of law has arisen in connection with it. Stockton School House Burned flinch County News At an early hourjSaturday morn mg the citizens of Stockton were awaken from their peaceful slum ber by the fire alarm which was turned on by some one who hap pened to be out and discovered that the school house was on fire. The house was a two story wood building and well furnished with new desks which had only been placed a few days ago. A good many books had been left in the school house and these together with a nice piano and other fix tures were burned. The origin of the fire is unknown as the building was wrapped in flames when the alarm was given. The people of Stockton and vic inity were proud of their school house and they all took an inter est in having a good school. A new building will be erected in the near future. Auto Tags Must Be Changed Valdosta Times Every owner of an automobile is supposed to secure bis 1919 tag during the mont h of February and only a short time now remains in which to get this new tag. After March Ist the officers will receive instructions from the state authorities to proceed to make cases against all persons who have failed to secure the new licenses. Last year there were 900 tags is sued to people in Lowndes county and it is believed that this year the number will be largely increas ed, as there has been a steady sale of automobiles during the entire year. This increase in tags will increase the county’s pro rata share of the tag money, which sum is applied to the road work of each county in proportion to the number of tags sold in the county. Growing Hogs. For a hog to be profitable he must be kept growing from birth to marketing age. He cannot be profitable unless he is healthy. He can always be in a profit-producing condition if be is fed B. A. Thom as' Hog Powder. We positively tell yon that this remedy prevents cholera, removes worms and cures thumps. If the powder does not make good,we will. Sold by Pear son Hardware Store, Pearson, Ga. Official Newspaper of the County of Atkinson. PEARSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY' 21, 1919 MEMORIES OF THE LONG AGO. Gains a Wholesome Lesson in Role of Political Editor. In due course of time the legis lature met in joint session and be gan balloting for an United States senator. < Inly a few ballots were necessary to end what seemed a foregone conclusion' —the mantle fell upon the shoulders of Gen. John B. Gordon. The political camp of Pierce county was disconcerted. Its members maintained a serene, solemn silence. The Southeast Georgian's editor felt as proud of his successsful political prognosti cation as “a boy over his first pants,”; but he, too, had to main tain a dignified silence. Too or three months elapsed when suddenly there was a vacan cy in the Eighth congressional district:, caused by the death of Hon. Ransomc Wright, of Augusta, iron. Alex. 11. Stephens was a resident of that district and the Southeast Georgian immediately placed his name at its masthead as its nominee to fill the vacancy. The editor argued in his behalf that, if there was no impairment of his mental force by reason of his physical condition, as claimed by his friends, then it would be best for .Georgia and the country that he be a member of the House of Representatives; It was in the House we needed our strongest men. Under the constitution it was in the House that all appro priations must have their origin; the I louse controlled the money bags of the country; this power should be handled by the country’s wisest statesmen. This coup called forth, from friends and former enemies, the warmest commrinlal ion and con gratulations—commcndation from the latter and congratulations from the former. It is needless to state that the chasm bet ween the South east Georgian editor and the irate subscribers was completely bridg ed. The battle axe was buried and when the subscriptions ex-pi r ed they were promptly renewed. The lesson learned from this po lilicnl Incident was a wholesome one, it was my first experience in politics and the impressions made have been the most last ing. The elect ion of Gen. Gordon was the result of hero worship; he had been a most gallant soldier and all Georgians wore proud of his mili tary achievements, and thosenator sbip was handed to him in recog nition of his services on the battle field; he bore a wound on his cheek to which he pointed with pride and moved the people to action. Senator Gordon served out his first term and was elected to the second; the second term was scarce ly begun before he resigned, osten sibly because the salary was too small for the support of his family, but in reality to become a railroad promoter as a catspaw. He set the prescedent of resigning from office because of meagre salary. The censure and criticism of his conduct became as bitter as his praise had been ardent. The editor of the Southeast Georgian confessed he was moved to the support of Gen. Gordon on this memorable occasion without any thought of his mentality or his adhesion to duty and the people who were to honor him with the highest gift which they possessed. It was mere hero worship. I mentally vowed, never again! I learned that in the selection of officials it is the citizens highest duty to select men of ability and stamina, I remained as editor and pub lisher of the Southeast Georgian until the close of the year. The owner, Harrison W. Grady, decided that, on account of the stringency of the times, he would have to get Our Atlanta Letter. Atlanta, Ga., February 19th. —That Georgia farmers are thor oughly interested in and enthusi astic over the cotton holding and acreage reduction movement, is well evidenced by the many tele grams and letters of approval and support, that are coming to Com missioner J. J, Brown from all parts of the state, since the Macon meet ing. While all the returns have not yet come from Saturday’s county meetings, held in response to Governor Dorsey’s proclamation, reports indicate that fifty or more of these meetings were held in Georgia’s foremost cotton counties, and further determined support was enlisted for increased food production, less cotton, and better price for the 1919 crop, and unsold 1918 crop. “The determined attitude of the Georgia farmer, merchant and banker,” said Commissioner Brown, “is a grest encouraging feature of this movement, and that is the factor that undoubtedly means its success. “We are going to get a fair price yet for the 1918 crop; I haven’t the least doubt of it. We have enlisted the interest of President Wilson in opening up all the for eign markets as soon as possible; and when this is done, there will be an immediate and substantial improvement. “Letters and telegrams which have come to me from every scc t ion of the State since Macon meet ing, convince me beyond question that not only are our farmers go ing to hold the present crop, but that (hey will reduce the 1919 acreage even 50 per cent, if neces sary, to meet the cost of produel ion nul give them a reasonable profit to which they are entitled. “Wo know we can make and sell food and feed products for a fair price, and i predict the. largest and most valuhle food crops this year, Georgia has ever known,” Already a corn shortage is being predicted this year on account of the Federal Government guaran tee back of tho price of wheat. It means more wheat than ever will bo planted in the west, and conse quently, less corn. This, it would appear, will mean a fine demand for corn next fall at good prices, and the indications are already that much corn will be grown in tho South in place of cotton. News Items from Sears’Still. Well, the Flu has gone from us, Trust it will keep going and never return Farming in this immediate vici nity is nut progressing very fast on account of the wet weather, plenty of time yet to talk farming. Mr. Harry Kirkland and wife wee visitors at Seat's Still last Sunday. The party at “Big Dick’s” Fri day night was a real nice affair and all who were present enjoyed it finely. Mr. J. B. Mills, of Oborry, was a pleasant visitor to Soars Still last Saturday. Always glad to have him come. Subscriber. along with his son in charge of the office and his wife as editor and presswoman, and she could handle that old Washington hand press deftly and with good speed. This arrangement lasted for a little more than a yoar The latter part of 1873 1 went hack to the situati on and remained until the paper was sold to Messrs. Keatley Stew art and J. Mason Purdom. But of this, more anon. Subscribe for the Tribune, your home paper —$1.00 a year. NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORS. Items of News Gathered from Various Sources. The Douglas Enterprise is try ing to keep the paving question a live one. Mayor Tanner says there are no new developments but bo would call the paving bond election soon. The Clinch Count y News carried this item last week: “Mr. J. 11. Moncrief has moved his [stop] mother from Pearson to our city. They are occupying Mr. W. H. Hunter’s house.” Dr. J. A. Fort and J. S. Morris, of Douglas, have formed a part ner ship for the practice of medicine and minor surgery. Both are splendidly equipped for tlie prac tice of their professions. Judge Gus L. Brack can’t wean himself olf from Douglas. He went to Tampa, after the death of his wife, (o live with his son; after four months he lias returned to slay. Says ho “would rather die in Douglas than to live in Tampa." Mr. J, A. Barnes, of Douglas has been drawn to serve on the federal grand jury at Valdosta next week. Messrs. J. L. Brown of Ambrose, G. A. Gillis, of Axson, J. 11. Jordan and G. M. Stanton of Douglas, were drawn on the trav erse jury. Mr. F. L. Tanner, of Douglas, has imported some cheap Porto Rican laborers to work on his farm. He pays them SI.OO a day for their work and it is said: “They work from sun to sun, know noth ing but work, and will do exactly what is told them.” The experi ment, embraces ten of these labor ers and should it prove successful others will be bronght to Coffee County to work on the farms. Letter to Mr. WUCortitt. Enlisted Ordinance Corps, Ordinance 1 letachment. Soil uate Proving Grounds. Scituate Mass. January 31, 1919. Mr. Marshal Lafayott Corbitt, Pearson, Georgia. My dear Mr. Corbitt:- In a few days your soldier will receive his honorable discharge and start for home. He is bringing back many fine qualities of body and mind which he has acquired or developed in the Military Service. The Army has done everything it could do to make mini strong, fine, self-reliant yot self controlled. It returns him to you a better man. You have been an important member of that great army of en couragement and enthusiasm which heljK'd to make him and us all better soldiers. You can be a great help in keeping alive the good qualities he is bringing back from the army, in making him as Now on Demonstration. Cole Single and Double Plainview Grain Planters. Avery Latest Improved Double Planters. Either of these implements open the furrow, drop two kinds of seed at the same operation, but varying distances from eighteen inches to twelve feet, cover the seed and pack the dirt. Does not bruise the seed, does not miss a hill, operates in plain view of the operator, and so simple that a child can operate. The KING of Grain Planters. They have no equal. Cole’s Latest Improved Guano Distributors. PARKER HARDWARE & FURNITURE COMPANY Hardware, Furniture, Paints, Farm Tools Etc. MANCIE BUILDING -O- PEARSON, GA. SI.OO A YEAR A Beautiful Tribute Judge W. P. Ward writes a beautiful tribute to the memoiy of Mrs. J. M. Freeman, published in the Douglas Enterprise, from which the Tribune reproduces the following paragaaphs: The writer lias known Mrs. Free man for more than 30 years. When lie went to Pearson, Ga., as principal of the Pearson Graded School in 1882, lie found Mr. and Mrs. Freeman living there. Some of their children went to school to me. 1 builded a little home near them. Mr. Freeman and 1 wore associated together in the pub lication of the Coffee County Gaz ette, at Pearson, Ga., and later we published the Wayeross Head light at Wayeross, Ga. When I moved to Douglas September 1899 I found that Mr. and Mrs.’Free man had moved here a short time before, and so for the past twenty years I have passed their door nearly every day. Mrs. Freeman loved her home devotedly. It. was there that her best traits of character were to be seen. She put into daily practice the old hymn which begins “Help us to help each other, Lord, each other’s cross to bear.” As wife and mother, home keep er and neighbor, as churchmem her and good Samaritan, she was a “light set on a candlestick.” And now r , to many the night is darker since her light has gone out and the world is not so warm since her heart has grown cold. But it is best God has made it so. Her work in life was done. All her children grown and she was sick and tired. She needed rest and God took her. May you and I emulate her life that we may meet her in the “Sweet Bye and Bye.” good a citizen as he has been a good soldier. His fare and necessary expenses to his home will he paid by the Government. He will receive all pay due him. He may, if he wishes, wear his uniform for four months from the date of his discharge. The Government will also allow him to keep up, for lhe benefit of this family, his insurance at the very low rate he is now paying. His ret urn to civil life will bring now problems for you bot h to solve. The qualities lie brings back will help you now as your encourage ment helped him while he was away, and in your hands and his rests the future of our country. As his Commanding Officer, I am proud of him. He lias done his duty well. I, and his comrades, will bid him good-bye with deep regret, and wish him every success after he returns home —that spot in every man’s heart no other place can fill. Sincerely yours, V. 11. Ii ALTERIN’, 2nd Lieut. Ord. Dept. U. S. A: Detach merit Commander. FOR SALE— 1910 Model Ford Car" It is in good running order. Price, $325.00. Call on or address Rev O. B. Tally, Homerville, Ga.
