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About Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955 | View Entire Issue (March 12, 1920)
JJea t&an Slrihmxe PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Membe' 11th District Press Associatioi Member oi the Geor£ia Press Associate B. T. ALLEN, Editor. j.;..iou*i :it l!ie Posto.’llee In f’uantoti. Guor#. Am mall matter ot the Hocoiirl plan??. Subscription price, *l.oon year In fulvuuce. AtiverliatUK rates are liberal and will I* made known on application. STATE AID TO FAIRS The Tribune is in receipt of; letter from Secretary Striplin, o' the Southeastern Fair Association, urging its co-operation in creatine a sentiment favorable to legislative appropriations in aid of Georgia fairs as is done in some other States. The proposition is one of doubt ful propriety. If the fairs were conducted solely in the interest of the advancement of Georgia’s in dustries, it would not be objection able to extend State aid to them, but the Tribune is unable to see how the Solons would dare contri bute a dollar of public funds to the promotion of horse-racing, dog shows, midway exhibitions and gambling schools. It is said these things are neces sary to attract visitors to the fairs, and make them paying institutions. If this be true, it would be infinite ly better for the State and her citizenship for the so-called agricul tural and industrial fairs to be re legated among the things of the past. These things cannot ed ueate the fanners to grow bigger and and better pumpkins, cashaws, squashes, etc., nor teach the live stock growers anything in connec tion with (heir business. The sum of their instruction is degrading and leads to the gambling hell and brothel. The fairs that should be patron ized and encouraged are those t hat are educative and inspiring, increas ing the knowledge of growing and improving livestock, better meth oils of agriculture, elevating and inspiring those who visit them to better habits of living and thus draw people back to the farms. There would be no objection to legislative aid to strictly industri al fail's, but the Tribune cannot advocate legislative aid to any other exhibitions. The Tribune can heartily advo cate the holding of strictly agri cultural and industrial fairs in every county in the state, and thus bring the lessons of progress and thrift right to the homes of the people. The Commerce Observer says “there is no hope for good roads in Georgia until they are let out by sections for upkeep and worked at all the time." The Observer in sists that "enough money has been wasted on Georgia roads in period ical workings and succeeding neg led to pave every mile of them with concrete.” This is the plan of the railroads; they divide their several roads into sections, with a foreman and complement of hands for each section. If they find it necessary to do this why is it not necessary for the public roads to be divided into sections and com nutted to a foreman and men to keep it in good repair? The primary election to nomi nate officers for Atkinson county will be held next Wednesday. There should be no bitterness in it. The Tribune has been fearful that some unpleasantness would be in jected into it, because of acrimony cropping out in spots. The candi dates are all good men, all of them friends of the Tribune, and will fill the offices creditably to which they aspire. The contests are for tax collector, tax receiver, school superintendent and commissioners. Hon. Stanley S. Beunet, of Quit man, has declined the use of his name for governor of Georgia. He is one of the leading young men of South Georgia, a man of ability and exalted character. 11c would make an exemplary chief executive, many friends would be glad to have him in the gubernatorial chair, but he prefers a quiet, retir ed life. The LaGrange Reporter anuouu ccs that its free horse is dead. The Tribune’s died a “bomin." TIMELY TOPICS The new owner of the Marlon Hotel, Nashville, will spend sever i! thousand dollars adding to and remodeling the building. It is to >e made firstclass in every partic ular. The people of Pearson sympathi ze-! deeply with the good people of Millwood in their distressing ln lucnza situation. Nearly every .amity has one or more cases of the lisease in it. Hon. .J. A. .1. Henderson is out in a lengthy article in the <(cilia Star, in which he outlines some of his 1920 activities for the benefit of Ocilla. Jim is a born strategist; you never catch his perspective until bis purpose is copped. Short staple cotton is quoted at 42c per pound; long staple at sl.Ol per pound, and spirits turpentine at $1.98 to $2.00 per gallon. These are fine prices; but the farmer bet ter not put all his eggs in one bas ket. It is a dangerous policy. If Glenville and Savannah will construct that Altamaha bridge at Upper Sisters Bluff, the stretch of good roads, east and west of it, will be forthcoming; in fact is a! ready under construction. Don’t forget this, and build the bridge. Homerville has been having so many good things come her way of late, she has decided she needs a Federal building in which to house the postoffice, and she is going after it. Mayor Hughes is not slow in asking for good things for his city. Hit the railroad authorities for a new depot, Mr. Mayor. Maj. Roy Hat bin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Harbin, of Waycross, and a newbew of Prof. Sankey Booth, of Pearson, is with the American army at Vladivostok, Siberia. Announcement has just been received here of his recent marriage to Miss Gertrude Evans, an American girl engaged in war relief work in Siberia. The Tri buno editor knew Major Harbin when he was a boy, marked him for an unusual career, and he joins his relatives scattered over South Georgia, in wishing him and his bride long and happy lives. Death of Mrs. W. A. Moore. Friends and relatives of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore, of Alapaha, will learn with regret of the recent death of the latter at their home in Alapaha. She had been ill with Influenza, but was apparent ly recovering and considered out of danger. Sudden ly she had an attack of heart fail ure and despite all that medical aid could do for her relief passed away in a few hours, at the age of foi'ty-eight years. She is survived by her husband and six children, viz: At will, Ar thur, Shaw, Beatrice, Agnes and Wilson, all grown except Wilson. One brother, Lowndes W. Shaw, and four sisters— Mcsdamcs Frank Mathis of Cecil, Madison Do Vane of Nashville, Roy Knight of Val dosta and W. F. Johnson of Ray Cit> —survive her. Mrs. Moore was a member of Tifton Primitive Baptist ehurc-h and was a woman of admirable Christian life and character. Her husband. Dr. W. A. Moore, is a son of Mr. Arthur Moore and was born and reared within the territory of Atkinson county and has many relatives and friends here who deeply sympathize with him in his sore distress. The interment was in the Fletch er cemetery, near Alapaha. School Law. Article 8, section 149, paragraph 2, of the Georgia School Code says: “Before being eligibly to qualify for election, candidates for the po sition must file at the State De partment of Education a certificate as to qualification under at least one of the four methods prescrib ed by law. This certificate must be signed by the president of the Board of Education." January 49th, 1920. Dear Mr. Fielding: Mr. Sankey Booth has presented himself at the Department of Edu cation, has been examined as the law requires, and is qualified, if elected to serve as Superintendent of the Atkinson County Schools. Very truly, M. L. Brittain. Will Georgia farmers, when they learn what they can do for their advantage, proceed to do it? PRAR9ON TRIBUNE. PEARSON, GEORGIA, MARCH 12. 1920 Card from j. G. White. To the Taxpayers and Voters of the New County of Atkinson: I will take this method of stat ing some facts to yon relative to' my race for superintendent of pub lic schools. First, I want to state frankly that if I am elected it will be my pleas ure to serve the people to the best of my ability, and to stay within the bounds of a Superintendent. The law plainly sets forth that the Superintendent is to be governed by the Board of Education, and I surely do believe in taking counsel in all matters from those in auth ority over me, and it will be my pleasure also to do exactly what the Board of Education recom mends in aJi things pertaining to the office 1 am seeking. I further state that I would fa vor all trustees and patrons help ing the Board and Superintendent in the selection of teachers in all sections of the county, and again saying and promising that I would not favor any teacher on account of his or her religious views as has been falsely stated that I would do. The law in this State prohib its the mixing of church and school, and i would be fhe last man hi the county to try to over ride the law in regard to the pub lic schools of the county. I w ill also state further that my promises now will be my bond if elected, and were 1 to try to set up or hire any teacher, only those the Board of Education would recom mend, it would be the duty of the Board to fir.- me at once and that I would expect, them to do, as the Superintendent of Schools is only a.sinall part of the cheese in run ning the schools of any county, as he is to be governed by the Board in all things pertaining to his office. I will state also that I am not seeking this office for any other reason only to try to do my best to help the boys and girls in all parts of this county to get better educations, as out in the rural dis tricts is where they need attention most. I further want to say frankly that were 1 to be nominated on March 17th next and Mr. Brittain, the State superintendent of schools, fails to recognize my diploma from the Georgia Normal college as qualification to act as superiuten dent in this county, 1 will have until the general election this Fall to take the examination in Allan la; that I will gladly do and the party or parties that are saying 1 can’t qualify are making remarks they can’t prove, in other words to make a long story short, the law says I am already qualified were 1 never to see Atlanta again. When the Democratic Executive Committee laid down its rules gov erniug this primary and I paid in my assessment fee before the time expired, that qualified me for this race, and if the people of this coun ty see tit to'elect me 1 will show them that the schools of our young county can be brought up to the standard wi; h any county m South Georgia. Your friend for better schools in all parts of the county. J. G. Whitk. Axsou, Ga. Colored Teacher’s Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of colored teachers of Atkinson conn ty was held on March sth. and was called to order at 10 o’clock, a. m. The teachers present were: Prof. J. 1. Williams. Miss M. <Cross, Mrs. Nancy McCray, Mrs. E. L. Roberts and Mrs, Dora Cason. SITBJEI Ts Pi sc c us i :n. 1. The diacritical marks. 2. Teaching number forms. 3. Teaching fractions to beginners. 4. Short talks on sanitation. 5. Teaching home Geography. (>. Illiteracy and its effect. The colored teachers returns thanks to Supt. Booth for having us. as teachers of Atkinson county, to come together once a month to discuss school matters in gener al. We feel that it has been a benefit to ail, and would have felt more enthused if Prof. Booth could have attended our meetings and witnessed the good we have glean ed from them. As this is the last meeting this j scholastic year, we thank all who I have cooperated with us. and hope to do more and better w ork next year. .1. 1. Williams. President. Dora Cason. Secretary. The Tribune learns with sorrow of the serious illness of Mr. V. O. Mathews. He was carried to the hospital at Waycross last week, w here an operation was performed for appendicitis, which had reach ed a critical stage. However, late reports from him states that he was doing very well, but not entire ly out of danger. Hopkins News-Letter, Mrs. It. A. Pafford is visiting at the home of her first father-in-law, Mr. D. C. Carmichael, at Manor 'this week. Mrs. Mary .Meeks, of near Pear son, visited her son, Mr. Gray Meeks, this week. Come again; glad to have you. The mill plant here is running to its full capacity every day and every other night. The boys are making good when pay day comes. Elder Lacy E. Hoge, of the Central Baptist church at Way cross, filled his regular appoint ments here last Sunday afternoon, 3:30 o’clock. The man employed, by the Twin Tree Lumber Company, to carry the mail between Hopkins and Waycross has thrown up his job, so the getting of mail has been very uncertain. All mail for the people at Hopkins should be. ad dressed to P. (>. Box 242, Way cross, Ga. Rex. Arnie Items. Arnie school is progressing very nicely under the management of Misses Beulah Roberts and .Mar gret Parker. We report w ith sorrow that the "Flu" is raging in this community ami two deaths have resulted: Mrs. Charlie Harrell, who leaves a sorrowing husband and six child ren to mourn the loss of a loving and tender wife and mother; she was a kind friend and neighbor and the entire community will miss her. 'I hen Mr. J. H. Carver, of Mora, who is survived by his wife and one child; the sorrowing ones have our heartfelt sympathy. < ’HL MS. •petition for Leave to Sell Land. t ;r,tt!!< il A—Atkinson County. To all whom It may concern: I<elitia I’. Touchton and Uussle I*. Wall, executrixes of the last will and testament of Samantha I’aulk, deceased, have In due form applied to the undersigned for leave to sell land* belong ing to the estate of said deceased, notice Is hi reby given that said application will be lu ard at my office on the first Monday In Spril. next. Phis the lirst day of March, ltfiit). J. Wkslky Kohkuts, Ordinary. Administrator Sale. t; Ki »Ri il A —Atkinson County. ruder and by virtue of an order from the t , .ijrt of ordinary of said county, granted at the March Term, 19520, will be sold lx fore Jhe <’ >urt, House door in said county, at Pearson, bt tween the lawful hours of salt on the first Tuesday in April next, to the highest bidder for cash, the following property, to-wlt: Five-sixth undivided interest In fifty -ku acres of land, lying in a square, in the south r;int corner of Hot No. one hundred and sixty (hup, in tin Tenth Land District of Atkinson county, i ieorgla. being all the land belonging to the estate of Sarah Lender, deceased. Sold lor distrthutlon among t he heirs of said estate. This the Ist day of March 1920. I’tsiiKK K. I’KMtKK. Administrator. TENNESSEE LADYJUN-DOWN And Hurt In Side Of Her Head. Is Bene fited By The Use of ZIRON Iron Tonic. After severe illness, overwork, worry, grief, accidents, etc., the greatest need of the weakened system is a tonic that gives quick, dependable strength. In such cases, try Ziron Iron Tonic. Ziron is a pleasant medicine, having the strengthening effects of iron with other valuable building ingredients. Read what Mrs. Emma Manus, of Las cassas, Tenn., says about it: ‘‘l was weak and run-down, not able to do my work. My trouble was ail in the side of my head. I heard of Ziron and got a bottle, and I am glad to say il has done me more good than anything. Ziron is a splendid tonic.” Try Ziron. It may be just the medi cine you need. Ziron contains no habit forming drugs. It is a sate, reliable tonic, good for children, men and women. Sold by druggists on a money-back guarantee. \bur Blood Needs CPasson’s Department Store o IS SELLING OUT Clothing, Shoes and Hats at 50 per cent, on the Dollar and Upward, Have 3,500 Pairs of Shoes now on Hand AH Domestics from 3t to 5c a yard less than can be bought elsewhere. Come Round, it will cost you nothing to see these great bargains. THESE PRICES CONTINUE^FdR~3O"bAYS. PASSON’S DEPARTMENT STORE, Pafford Building. Wanted. Sugar cane and small pecans. Write me amount you have and price. N. T. Pafford, Mcltac, Georgia. 666 quickly relieves Colds and LaGrippe, Consumption, Billious ness. Loss of Appetite, Headaches Tax Receiver’s Notice. GKORCif A —Atkinson County. 1 will be* at the following: places for the pur pose of receiving state and. County Tax Re turns for the year 1920: WTllacooohee— February 21st, March lith and April loth, at 10 a. m. Pearson —February 20th. March 13th and April 17th, 10 a. in. Axkon —February 10th, March 12th and April 16th. 10 a. m. H. \V. CORBITT. Tax Receiver A. C . T O f 5 I» T A v.- n ■ . •- -- Jl \'4 ! 1 " > s" * F 1 O~ 7 1 <U .i. 5. vith b*- !-d and roll. mle with hilpv Vi ist. Mrs. li. • wranee, f .lone.dmro. v ,.i.. hip :s ail credit to i .. • Yea-;i •■ » there ’’ o Oiio- .fH, if ' 'ccticns -r to ” Gel a do-. - -ii.; “ \ ,j (i.; his and '2 cc: \ and we will s .-.,1 vou ,'toi aaek to - too v Yeast ’ L X"< - A: " a. Ga. City Lot for Sale. I am offering at priv.ee sale the acre of land in Pear son belonging to the .‘stao of Frank K. Williams, with all the houses and improvements thereon. The location is a desirable one, in the best reside utial part of the city. See me for cash price. Sale made for division among the heirs all of whom are of legal age and will sign deed to the pur chaser. This March 1.1920. G. T. WILLIAMS. Spring Millinery. GARRETT & DOUGLASS Have just received a complete line of SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY Call and See Us. We feel sure we can please you in quality and price of your selections. GARRETT & DOUGLASS, Pearson, Georgia. Blacksmith and Wheelwright I do a General Line of Blacksmith and Wheelwright Work. Also Work on Cars of all kinds. HORSE-SHOEING A STECIALTY. All Work Guaranteed. ROBERT SMITH, Proprietor. ADAMS’ OLD STAND, PEARSON. GEORGIA D. C. ODUM, I do all kinds of Shoe and Harness Repairing. MY SHOP CAN BE FOUND IN THE REAR OF COX S BARBER SHOP For County Commissioner. To the voters of Atkinson county: The undersigned announces him self a candidate to succeed himself as County Commissioner for the Axsou district, subject to the pri mary election to be held on the 17th day of March (Wednesday). 1 promise, if elected, to perform the duties of the office with the utmost fidelity to the very best of my ability. David Weathers. For County Commissioner. ; To the voters of Atkinson county: i hereby announce myself a can 'd id ate to succeed myself as County Commissioner for the Pearson dis trict, subject to the primary elec tion to be held on Wednesday, March 17th. If elected I will give tin office careful and earnest at tention. 1 respectfully solicit your support. Jeff Kirkland. For County Commissioner. To the voters of Atkinson county: 1 hereby announce myself a can dida e lor County Commissioner of Pearson district, subject to the coming primary to be held on tin 1 17th day of March. 1920. As 1 have had some experience in the office I will try to do all that is necessary to be done if elected to (ho best interest: of the county at large. Any favor that you can show me will be appreciated. D. A. Douglass. WANTED—To buy One Hun deed liens at 70 to 75 cents each. M. N. Johnston,
