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About Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 10, 1919)
I AND Grand Circuit Races ATLANTA, GEORGIA OCTOBER 11,12, 13,14,15, IS, 17,18,10,20,21,1319 AUTOMOBILE RACES OCT. pO-21 $75,000 IN PREMIUMS $73,000 EDUCATIONAL The South’s Greatest Agricultural and Live stock Exposition. A Graphic Demonstration Designed to Educate and Instruct the Visitor as to the Resources and Possibilities of the Southeastern States through Exhibits of Farm Products by Counties and Individuals, with the Greatest Pure Bred Cattle and Swine Show Ever Assembled in the Southeastern States, Supplemented by a Comprehensive Exhibit, the Resulting Efforts of the United States Department of Agriculture and the State College of Agriculture, from Farm Demonstration Efforts in Connection with Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs and a Govern ment Exhibit Featuring the War. Navy and Agricultural Departments, with all the Other Features of a Great Fair. MILLION DOLLAR LIVESTOCK PARADE FRIDA Y, OCT. S 8 GENERAL ADMISSION 50 cents; children over 5 and under 12 years 25 cents; school children, on School Day, Tuesday, October 14th, 10 cents, with Special School Ticket furnished to Teachers on Application. REDUCED RATES ON ALL RAILWAYS WRITE FOR FREE PREMIUM LIST H. G. HASTINGS, President. R. M. STRIP JN, Secretary- GRAND AND PETIT lURORS Drawn for October Term, 1919, Atkinson Superior Court. (I rand and Traverse J u rors d rawn for October Term, 101!). by bis Honor, R. G. Dickerson, Judge of said Court, on tbe Bth day ef Octo ber, 1919, after having called and opened a special session of said Court for the purpose of drawing a jury, as no jury had been drawn for the said October Term, the said October Term having been provid ed by Act of the 1919 Legislature. GRAND JURORS. J. M. Meeks, J. 11. Haskins, J. M. Batten, Win. Meeks, L. M. Guthrie, J. B. Bryant, J. M. I’afford, li. C. Adams, A. T. Minshew. H. L. Lankford, I). J. Pearson, N. E. Harrell, 'l'. It. Hattawav, David It. Corbitt, Avner .lowers, J. M. Carver, Jr., J. Walter James, Dan Roberts, David Kirkland, B. <}. Oberry, Sr., \V. 1!. Morris, Sr.,David M.Douglas N. B. Davis, S. A. Summerlin, N.T. Douglas, George Taft, E. C. Henderson, G. W. Had,sock, T. Tanner, B. L. Davis. TRAVERSE JURORS. M. Belch, 1). F. Gaskins, Willie L. Mancil, It. G. Smith, I>r. Henry Moore,D. G. Batten, ( . ('. Bowen, J. A. W all, M. M. Guldens, Henry Corbett. James Belch, Clifton Neugent, B. T. Shaw-, W ill Bennett, G. F. Dickerson, Smith Deane, John Purvis, James Sirmans, J. A. Haskins, A. F. Wilson, J. C. Adams, Leonard Morris, Henry Paulk, J. B. Crosby, E. \\ . Morris, ,J. T. Baulk, 'l'. G. Lindsey, A. it. liarrelson, B. H. Adams. J: C. ('lenient, Otis Paulk, J. S. Paulk, It. It. Folsom, Charlie Merritt, T. M. Ilewitt, W. E. Clement, J. R. O'Steen, S. T. Morris, W. M. Solomon, B. Linder, J. T. Douglas, ,fno Paulk (B’ks) Geo. W. Paulk, Wm, Wilson, Jr., W. C. Powell, Mack Cowart, J. W. Purvis. James Higgs. Notice of Revival. Our revival at Sweetwater began j last Monday night. Bro. I). A. Cook, of Patterson, Ga„ is doing the preaching, and will continue with us through Sunday night October 12th. Everybody is cor diallp invited to be with us through the services. The hours of which are 5:00 o’clock and 8:30 p. m. W. C. Rahn, Pastor. The county commissioners of Candler county have levied a tax of $25 on the SI,OOO for the special purpose of building a court house. It is going to be tough on the peo ple of Candler county. “If you want to buy a good horse, buy a mule,”says Henry L. Wood ard, of the Tribune force. He has a good mule for ale. ENTERTAINMENT THE ONLY FAIR IN THE SOUTH which Provides its Patrons with the Grand Circuit Races —Fifteen Big Free Acts in Front oi the Grand Stand —Running Races by Kentucky Thoroughbreds—Auto Races by the Premier Dirt Track Drivers of the World. Magnifi cent Victory F ireworks. Three Bands of Mu sic. Johnny Jones Exposition Shows the Greatest Carnival Organization in the World, with Wild West and Trained Wild Animals Shows and Museums of Curiosities and Lat est Sensations of the Amusement World— W ith Lakewood’s Aggregation of Gloom De stroyers, including the Most Spacious and Beautiful Dancing Pavilion in Dixie—The Arco Swing—Four Abreast Carrousel —Roll- er Coaster—Old Mill, Bug House. Frolic, Fer ris Wheel. Whip, Walking Charlie and Rifle Range and Ostrich Farm- Union Hill Locals. The farmers are busy now gather ing their rice and hay. Mrs. Delilah Pearson, who has been visiting relatives in Millwood, has returned home. Mr. John R. James, who has been working in Miami, Fla., re turned home last week. Mrs. M. J. Turner and daughter, Ola, of Homestead, Fla,, were visi ting relelives in this community recently. Rev. D. J. Pearson and Mr. T. S. Corbitt attended the Association of Congregational churches at Bax ley. Ga„ last week end. Miss Louisa James, who is teach ing at Midway, near 1 lomevvillc, spent Sunday in this community with relatives and friends. Mrs. Albert Strickland, who has been visiting in Griffin, Macon and other places in Middle Georgia, is now visiting her daughter, Mrs. \V. < >. J ames. Rev. M. L. I largraves and family, of Doerun, Ga., have just returned home from a short visit in this community and were the guests of Km . and M rs. I». ,1. I Yai mui. M rs. I>ankford, who is a t the home of her son, Mr. Seaborn Las finger, is still seriously ill. Her daughter, Mrs. Lilia Bostwiek, of Porterdale, Ga., is visiting her. Mr. and Mrs. It. 11 Dickerson | and daughter. Doris, spent Satin' day and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Griffis, near Stokesville. They report a plea sant visit. I The delegates elected to repre sent the I'niou Hill church at. the South Georgia Association of Con gregational Churches, held with the Meridian church, Baxley, Ga., were .Miss Lclitia Pearson and Messrs. Gordon and Joe Murray, as Sunday School delegates. They I were all present and report a fine time and a good meeting. For Get .M e-Not. Atkinson Superior Court. This Tribunal will convene on the fourth Monday in October. Judge R. G. Dickerson and Solicitor J. D. Lovett were in the city Wednesday getting a line on the business preparatory to hold ing the court, A special session of court was held for the purpose of drawing panels of grand and petit jurors to serve at this, < ictohcr, Term of the court. The lists of jurors wall be found in another column. Both civil and criminal dockets are large and it is expected that, the court will be in session an entire week. Dr. J. S. Morris and family have returned to Pearson to reside, after an absence of a year or more at Douglas. Both have farming interests in Atkinson county which will require their attention. The Tribune is glad they are coming back home. PEARSON TRIBUNE. PEARSON, GEORGIA, OCTOBER 10,1919 Smyrna Baptist Association. Editor Pearson Tribune: i am asking for space in your columns to say to all concerned that the 57t h session of the Smyr na Baptist Association will convene with the First Baptist church of Douglas, on Friday, October 21 tli, to continue through Sunday. The Woman's Missionary Union will meet jointly with the Associa tion on same date. These changes, made for conve nience, the Association to meet at Broxton, while the Woman’s Mis sionary Union was to have met with Sand Hill church the first Thursday in < letobcr, we anticipate a record breaking attendance with some good speakers from abroad. It is desired that all churches send their full quota of delegates, to gether with all Sunday-School Su perintendents, Directors and <)r '.•ani/er J (lie veiny five million dollar campaign, into which Goor gia and all Southern Baptists are now being organized, a task wor tny the strength and ability of (ieorc ia Baptist v t nat 11 is name be honored o the uttermo ; part of the carth. 11. M. Meeks, (Jerk Smy rns A -social ion. Nicholls, G,i.,< )< iiiier li, 1919. the Pear- .ii cidored school be gan tin- cn-uing year’s work last Mond;:;, Flo sic I inner is priuef pal teacher. The school will con tinue about six months. Under the compulsory education law there should be a large attendance of children. Meeting of Red Cross. There was a regular meeting of ■ the Atkinson County Chapter of the American Red Gross, in the office ol tin- County School Super intendent, Thursday afternoon. It was agreed that $75 of the funds on hand be expended by the chairman of the Civilian Relief committee, .Mrs. W. J. Tyler, in purchasing necessary and suit able cloth to lie made into clothes for destitute children, in order that they may be kept in school this winter. Prof. Ban key Booth was chosen Chairman of the Third Roll Call committee, and members are ei gen tly requested to renew their membership not later than Novem ber 11 tb. The money arising from membership fees to be used for Civilian Relief, and especially to provide food and clothing for des titute children in Atkinson coun ty in order that some shall have an excuse for not attending school. The Tribune heartily approves of this decision on the part of the local Red Cross Chapter, and urges the people of the county generally to become members of one of the two chapters in the county —eith- er the Local Chapter at Willaeoo ehee, or the County Chapter at Pearson. This is a splendid work, one which is approved by the Master, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my breth ren, ye have done it unto me.” < Eiti\ anil Cmutttj We will buy your corn and day’ Im. Adams, Sutton & Co. Dr. C. G. Pope, of Ashburn, was a Sunday evening visitor to friends iu the city. lions. J;. H. Warren, of Albany, and J. B. Murrow, of Tiftou, were visitors to the city Tuesday after noon. Col. R. A. Moore, of Douglas, had business before the Court of Ordinary of Atkinson county last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Vann and daughter, Julia, of Way cross, wore week-end visitors of Dr. nnd Mrs. B. S. Malone. Dr. G. W. Julian was here Tues day aft (-rnooii on a professional visit to liis mother-in law, Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkland. We have some heavy work mules ois hand now. Adams, Sutton & Co. Bov. W. <Rahn, the Methodist pastor, has been bolding a protract ed meeting with the Sweetwater church, two miles north of the city, this week. Mr. William Woodard, of near Alapalia, visited relatives in the vicinity of Pearson last Sunday. He is an ex printer, and called to sec the Tribune force. He was a welcome visitor. Mrs. J. 11. May, Miss Lois May and little Braxton Smith, of Adel, were in the city last Sunday and Monday, and the guests of Elder and Mrs. J. F. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. David Kirkland. They re turned home Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Vann and children. John Vann, Jr., and Mil dred, accompanied by Misses Stella Salisbury, Sara Lee and Jeannette Jordan daughters, of Mr. and Mrs. . .nilrew Jordan, were Sunday visi tors of Dr. and Mrs. B. S. Malone. Come and t rade that runaway mule of yours for a gentle one. Adams, Sutton & Co. Many Pearson’s cit izens went to Mud Creek Primitive Baptist church, over in Clinch county, last Sunday. The occasion was yearly meeting. Some of them eat so much dinner down there they came home complaining of being sick. Elder N. G. Christopher filled his regular appointment at the Baptist, church last Sunday. Pleached two strong sermons with the view of boosting the Seventy- Five million dollar campaign. The congregations were large and attentive. We will pay you cash for your corn and bay. Adams, Sutton & Co. Dr 11. P. Smith, at the expense of about, S7OO, has installed at his home an Alamo Electric Light system. It furnishes light for his dwelling, office and the postoffice. The elect lie furnishings arc very handsome and cannot be excelled It makes us poor folks a little envious. Miss Burch, a young daughter of Killis Burch, Jr., and a young man by the name of Harden, xvere arrested by Marshal McNcal here Saturday afternoon and prevented l heir get I ing married. The would be bride’s father came and carried her home with him. Both were under age to legally contract mar riage. We will sell you a mule on terms or trade will) you. Adams, Sutton & Co. It is not an unusual sight to see young ladies and young gentlemen to pass you on the street munching boiled peanuts. When boiled in salted water until tender, they are most delightful to the taste and when you try them once you never refuse to munch boiled peanuts. The report is that the peanut crop in this section is a good one. Mr. J. Tt. Prosser, of South Caro lina, was a visitor in Pearson last week and a guest of his sister, Mrs. J. H. Webster He made some investments in the city while here, among them the house and lot at the corner of Main and Allen streets, belonging to Mrs. W. C. Patterson, and the house and Jot on Court street between Bullard and Corbitt streets. He will be come a citizen in December, ('apt. O. B. Tally, of Homerville, was in the city Saturday. He came for the purpose of mustering his command, the Pearson Home Guard, put of the service of the State. Certificates of discharge were given to all the members. They were pleased to receive them, (.'apt. Tally, Mrs. Tally and baby, and "John Dawson” Tally, were all here, looking well and in fine spirits. Arriving Daily! Ladies’ Coats and Suits, Misses’ and Children’s Coats, Mens’ and Boys’ Suits, Ladies’ Coats and Silk Skirt 3 A New Line of Mens’Hats In fact my Stock is very complete. Come in and See. H, L. LANKFORD. It Helps! There can be no doubt as to the merit of Cardui, the woman’s tonic, in the treatment oi many troubles peculiar to women. The thousands of women who have been helped by Cardui in the past 40 years, is conclu sive proof that it is a good medicine for women who suffer. It should help you, too. Take The Woman's Tonic Mrs. N. E. Varner, of Hixson, Tenn., writes: ”1 was passing through the ... My back and sides were terrible, and my suffering indescriba ble. I can’t tell just how and where 1 hurt, about all over, 1 think ... I began Cardui, and my pains grew less and less, until 1 was cured. lam remarkably strong for a woman 64 years of age. I do all my housework.” Try Cardui, today. E-76 GARRETT & DOUGLASS MILLINERY. We carry a complete Line of Seasonable Millinery and cordially invite the ladies of Atkinson county to call and see them when in the city. You will find our prices as low as firstclass goods can be sold. Examine our goods and prices. GARRETT & DOUGLASS, Next door to 1 iarrell’s. PEARSON, GE(>RGIA 6 per ct. FARM LOANS 6 per ct. Made in amounts of SSOO to $50,000' TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE. Big Loans my Specialty. See, write or wire J, M. MARKEY, Bunn Building. Waycross, Georgia. A. COHEN, Proprietor. Has Been Moved to CORBITT BLOCK, Also a large, well selected and sea sonable stock of DRY-GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS. Everything in the line of Ready-to-Wear Goods. SUITS FOR ALL THE FAMILY You are respectfully invited to call and examine this stock before making your purchases. Will be pleased to show it to you. When in the city make your headquarters at THE BOSTON STORE, CORBITTJBLOCK, I’EAHSON, GEORGIA. Pvofcssioijql Gquds. VETERINARY SURGEON. DR. R. \Y. BOYCE, Harvard Graduate, Twenty years experience in treatment of all animals. Preventive treatment for 11 op Cholera. Tel- N<>. 3*. WII.EU « >i n , CtoilGlA DR. B. S. MALONI , '. i;N |,|sr Office In Malone Block PEARSt>N, G. LEON A. HARGREAVES, Attorney and Counselor, Pearson, Georgia. Oilice in Die l'alford Building. ProDiDt-ttti’iit ion Riven to bust u s n bo T the State and Federal courts. CHRISTOPHER (’. HALL, Attorney and Counselor Office in I’afford Building, Pearson, Georgia. Will do a general practice in all the Com . State and Federal. TALMADGE S. WINN, Attorney and Counselor, Pearson, Georgia. Will do a general practice. Located for iue present in the Allen bui t inn with Mr. li. T. Allen. DICKERSON & MINGLEDORI- ’ ATTORNEYS and counselors Office In the New I’alTord liuildlnK I’earson, Georg y Practice In all the Courts, State and Federal Mr. Dickerson will be in office every Thurs day unless other engagements prevent.