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Miss Lois May, of Adel, is in the
city, the guest of her grandparents,
Elder and Mrs. John E. Smith, and
other relatives.
The young men of Pearson are
trying to get together a base ball
team. Soon we will hear the com
maud, ‘'Play Hall!"
Mrs. T. I). Sullivan and two lit
tie son's of Hlackshear. are spend
iug a few days with her, mother,
Mrs. .1. 11. 'Webster.
Notwithstanding the cold weath
er which prevailed the first of the
week the fruit crop of Atkinson
county issafe. (hardens have been
made to look pretty sick.
Mr. It. A. Baffind and family are
visiting in this section, his old
home section, for several days. A
blow out of the big engine which
drives the Twin'tree lumber mill
has stopped operation for the pres
ent, made this visit possible for
them.
The Pearson colored school clos
today. The program includes ad
dresses by some of the school dig
Hilaries and friends of education
this morning. The pupils will ap
pear in an exhibition tonight.
There will be an exhibition this
afternoon of handiwork by the
Manual Training Class.
Rev. T. M. Luke, pastor of the
Methodist church, baptised by im
mersion Miss Eurkhalter Sunday
morning, 10 o'clock, in Red Bluff
creek, at the usual place of bapfis
ing. At the morning service she.
with Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stanaland
and lit tle daughter, was received
in full fellowship with the congre
gafion.
The De Marco-Austrip Co. was
the best of the three Alkahest Ly
ceum numbers selected by the
Pearson committee for this year’s
entertainments. They appeared
Saturday night ajid rendered a
real good program. However, it
didn't nay cost and the guarantors
had to make up the deficit. The
people had lost interest.
Pearson has two good Shnday
Schools, the Baptist at 11 a. m..
and the Methodist at 3:30 p. m.
There is no excuse why citizens do
not go to Sunday-School. They
should go; they can learn much
about the Bible and its Great Au
thor. It will lead you to better
things—better thoughts and better
actions. Try it next Sunday.
Present at the commitment trial
cf Sheriff Leggett for the homicide
of Robert Mining were Sheriff Nix,
of Berrien county, Sheriff Lee of
Clinch county, and Sheriff Tanner
of Coffee. The Chiefs of Police of
Nashville, Willacoochee and Doug
las were also present. Judge E. L.
Moore, of Willacoochee, was an
interested spectator of the trial.
Messrs. Paul Martin and J. B.
Prosser have just returned from an
auto trip to middle Georgia, above
Macon, visiting the latter's brother
at Mansfield, Ga. They report the
trip a pleasant one aside from the
cold, windy weather, which pre
vented them from making as many
side trips as they desired. Mr.
Prosser says he met some mighty
fine ladies, sure enough.
THE COMMITMENT TRIAL.
Long and Tedious Investigation
of Killing of Robert Vining.
The ease arising from the killing
of Robert Vining by Sheriff E, D.
Leggett has excited much interest
and some passion. And unfor
tunately there are too many of our
citizens ready, at the least provo
cation. to take the law in their
own hands and deal out justice in
accordance with their finite judg
ment.
The Sheriffs commitment trial
was held Tuesday in the store room
adjoining Hotel Malone, and from
the time it commenced until it
ended the big room was crowded
with citizens eager to catch every
word that fell from the lips of the
court, council and witnesses.
Judge F. E. McNeal, who issued
the-warrant for the Sheriff, presid
ed at the trial ,aud patiently list
ened to the statements make by
each witness. And it was remark
able with what exactness the evi
dence of each witness was given;
there was only a slight variance
between them. Especially is this
true as to what occurred at the
home of Charlton McLendon, where
the “Peanut Popping” party was
held, and where the homicide was
committed.
However, the real merits of the
case was hinged upon events tran
spiring prior to the killing. Among
these things was the fact, that the
deceased had plead guilty to some
offense in (lie City Court of Doug
las and sentence passed upon him.
Just at this moment an alarm of
lire was sounded and in the con
fusion Vining took French leave
of the court and officers, returning
to his home, and unwisely breath
ing threats against any officer who
should attempt to arrest and re
turn him to the Coffee county au
thorities.
Theories were presented by the
counsel for both sides; the Defend
ant’s counsel took position that
the deceased was an escaped con
vict —a fugitive from justice—and
the Sheriff was justified in using
whatever force was necessary to
effect the capture; the prosecuting
counsel took the opposite position
that he was not an escaped convict
and could not be one until he had
been delivered to the prison au
tborities and the Warden had is
sued his receipt for him-, and that
the Sheriff in this instance stood
upon the same footing as an unof
ficial citizen, and charged with the
same degree of caution and circum
spection.
After a careful consideration of
the evidence and all the circum
stances of the ease tin 1 court arriv
ed at the conclusion that there
was no probable cause to suspect
that a crime had been committed,
requiring the commitment of the
Sheriff and he was hence discharg
ed.
There is some probability that
the matter w ill be presented to
the grand jury, at the June Term
of the Superior Court, for another
investigation. This is permissable.
The unfortunate killing of Vin
ing is a very regretable affair and
no one regrets it more than Sheriff
Leggett.
Petition for the Removal of Disabilities.
GEORGIA —Atkinson County.
Tom llakihn vs. Madik Hardin —Ethel for
Divorce In Atkinson Superior Court, June
Term, 1921.
The verdict <>f total divorce granted at the
January Term. 1921. of the Superior Court of
«ald County.
Notice Is hereby given to all concerned that
on the 11th day of April, 1921, I filed with the
clerk of the Superior court of said county ray
petition, addressed to said court, returnable
to the next term thereof, to be held on the
4th Monday in June, 1921, for the removal oF
the disabilities resting upon me under the
verdict In the above stated case by reason of
my Intermarriage with Madie Hardin, which
application will be heard at the June Terra,
1921. of said court which commences on the
fourth Monday in June. 1921.
Tom Hardin.
FOR SALE.
One round extension oak dining
table.
One oak dresser and wasbsland.
Two oak rockers.
One iron bedstead, mattress and
springs.
One baby bed.
One No. 8 stove.
One Mahogany library table.
At Bargain Prices.
See Mbs. I. M. Allen.
PEARSON TRIBUNE. PEARSON. GEORGIA. APRIL 15. 1921
The Sweetwater News.
Mr. Levi Courson, ,Tr., made a
business trip to Douglas last Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Hymrick Meeks
visited relatives at Axson last Sun
day.
Mrs. Lessie Courson and child
ren are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Maurice Davis, at Douglas.
Misses Madge Booth and Ada
Meeks were pleasant visitors at our
Sunday-School last Sunday.
We are very glad to have “Mr.
and Mrs. Elijah Morgan to join in
with us at our Sunday-School.
M. J., Cyrus and Elizabeth
Mathews were guests at the home
of Mr. J. C. Adams last Sunday.
The fanners of this neighborhood
have finished planting their crops
and arc now wanting some rain so
they cau'set out their potato plants.
The cold weather came near kill
ing the potato draws in this vicin
ity. The" beds do not look as
pretty as they did before the frost
came.
The public is cordially invited
to attend our Sunday-School every
Sunday. Prof. Booth will make
it interesting for you and you will
enjoy it.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Minsbew
have returned from the Okefinoke
Swamp, where he has been work
ing for the Twin Tree Lumber Co.
Glad to have them back again.
Mr. Levi Courson lost his barn
and its contents of fodder, hay and
oats by lightning some days since.
II is neighbors are very kind in
dividing their feed with him un
til he can make another crop.
Prof. Booth of Pearson will be
with us in our Sunday-School every
Sunday now. He-has aroused en
thusiasm in the school 'and those
present last Sunday enjoyed the
exercises exceedingly. "Sal.”
Harmony Grove Items.
Here is another Harmony Grove
chap knocking for admittance to
the Tribune news columns. But,
my, isn’t it cool weather for April.
Mrs. Thomas Kennedy was the
guest of Mrs. Dukes last Sunday.
Mr. Leslie Rodgers was the call
er of Miss Letitia Batten Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Melts were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Flanders Friday night.
There was a singing at Mr.
Clark’s Saturday night and who
attended had a nice time.
Messrs. Gillis from the Mt. Zion
district visited at the home of Mr.
E. W. Morris Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Morris had
for their company Mr. and Mrs.
Leon Melts and Mr. Thomas Mor
ris.
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Morris and
their little daughter, Oma, visited
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D. F. KIRKLAND, W. D, COOK,
General Manager. General Passenger Agent.
SPECIAL COLUMN.
One Gent 11 Word.
Potato and Tomato Plants. —
Pure stock Porto Rico and Nancy
Halls from Government inspected
seed beds, immediate or future
shipment. Prepaid mail 200, $1.00;
500, $1.75; 1000, $3.00. By express
2000. $4.50; 5000, $10.00; 10.000,
$17.50. Globe, Stone, Greater
Baltimore tomato plants same
price. Parker Farms, Moultrie,
Georgia.
For Sale —Three bushels of good
Short Cotton Seed. See J. R.
McNeal for prices.
For Sale— Automobile in first
class condition, cheap. See J. R.
Floyd, Hotel Malone.
For Sale — Anyone wanting to
buy some nice resident property
on Main Street, in Pea'son, Geor
gia, write Mrs. L. Mancil, Lake
Monroe, Fla., for terms and prices.
For Sale. — 1 lalf million Yellow
Prior Tobacco plants. Delivery
April Ist. Price $3 per thousand.
F. M. Patrick. Asson, Ga.
Attention Kodakers! —Let me
print your gictures. Prices reason
able and good work. Send me your
films by mail or leave at McNeal
Drug Store.
IF M. M< Neal, Pearson, (fa.
Potato Plants —Have for sale
Porto Rica sweet potato plants at
$1.40 per 1000. Delivery after
March 15th. Cash must accomp
any all orders. John Purvis Rt.l
Pearson, Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. J. \Y. Walker Satur
day night.
Miss Minnie Lou Wheeler \vas
the guest of Miss Rosa Lee Vickers
Sunday and they attended church
at Refuge.
Miss Letita Batten was the
pleasant guest of Misses Edna Fed
rick and Estell Morris last Satur
,day night.
Mrs. J. W. Bout well of Mulber
ry, Fla., is visiting friends and
relatives in this vicinity. Glad to
see you Mis. Jaunic!
Sunday-School at II arm on y
Grove last Sunday afternoon was
well attended. Glad to see so many
young folks take interest in Sun
day School. Come again.
"Brown Eyes”
Singing Convention.
A letter from Mr. Dan Cowart
says the Ware County Singing
Convention meets at Waresboro
on the first Sunday in May. The
outlook, he says, indicates a great
meeting. There will be several
classes and a great crowd of sing
era. Everybody is cordially invil
ed to attend and bring a basketful
of something good to eat for lunch
eon.
“Mr. Harding,” says the Savan
nah News, “appears to think there
is no need to hurry peacemaking
for the Failed Stales. Since it has
been delayed this long, probably,
it may be considered, a few more
decades would not make much
difference, a hundred years hence.”
MRS. ALICE! BARTLEY’S
New Spring an*:! Summer Millinery is arriving, and
the ladies of this section are invited to inspect them
before making their purchases.
I will carry a line of ladies ready-to-wear goods
—including Coat suits, Shirt-Waists, Skirts and Dress
es. Also Nemo Corsets, the latest fad in that line of
goods. Call next door to HL. Lankford.
Georgia’;s industrial Development
Halted Ey Socialistic Doctrine
Promoted By Atlanta Newspapers
Below is printed a letter from a
progressive Georgia business man
in which he tells of ti,e changed
altitude of Northern investors to
ward the pecan industry because
they “do not want to put money in
a state whose capital is so attained
with Bolshevianr.”
What Mr. Perry says of the pe
can industry is equally true of
every other business. Money can
not be had in Georgia to build
Street Railways, In tern roan Rail
ways, Gas Works, Power Plants or
transmission lines for the same
reasons as are so plainly told you
by-Mr. Perry. Nobody wants to
put money in a Slate whose capital
is so tainted by Bolshevism. No
extensions of Electric transmission
lines, Street Railways, or interurb
an Railways, are possible unless
new capital can he obtained for the
cost of their construction and new
capital has been frightened away
from Georgia by the support given
to a few socialists by Atlanta
papers.
These men who are preaching
public owneship are indifferent to
the damage they are doing to the
Stale of Georgia by killing new
enterprises. They care nothing
about the effects of their misrepre
sentations but seek only political
power. The same falsehoods are
being used in Georgia as were used
in Seattle to induce the city to
buy its street railways where in 21
months the street railways under
Municipal Management created a
deficit of $1,503,500, and where the
street Railway employees are now
becoming paid by City warrants
instead of Cijsli. It is just, a re
petition in Georgia of the same
tricks pract ised in Seattle, where
the public have been fooled by po
litical adventurers into votingsls,-
000,000.00 extensively to obtain
cheaper car fares but in reality to
enable the politicians to play with
in City politics. Car fares have
been increased far beyond what
the private Company charged and
the Seattle taxpayers arc out a
million and half dollars in 21;
months. The Georgia branch of
the same brand of socialists are
asking for ten times as much of
your money for similar purposes.
“Hon. E. 11. Griffin,
“Bainbridge, Georgia.
“Dear Sir:
"I have not iced in the stall* press
that you are actively opposing the
proposed bills of the Municipal
League and I am taking the liber
ty of addressing you on this sub
ject and wishing you ’Godspeed’ in
this work.
“When these measures were first
proposed, they seemed very fair,
and I was inclined to favor them,
but as I made a deeper study of
them, I found them to be very
dangerous measures.
“Jf these bills become law, we
could have another era of ‘carpet
bag’ bond issues, that would bank
rupt our entire state, and make it
impossible for any one to interest
outside capital in helping us,to de
velop our natural resources.
"I am engaged in interesting
eastern capitalists iq furnishing
money to help us develop the pe
can industry in South Georgia. 1
visit almost every city in the north
and east, and have presented our
proposition successfully to the
leading bankers and other monied
men, and in every instance, one of
the very first (pic-lions that is
asked is, ‘what protection do the
Georgia laws give foreign capital.''
Up until recently I have been able
to tell those men, convincingly.
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY.
We call sj ocial attention to our new arrivals in
seasonable M ninery, and cordially invite the lady
readers of the Tribune to call and Examine our
stock.
GARRETT & DOUGLASS.
Next door to N. E. Harreli,
Pearson, - Georgia.
that every branch of our state gov
eminent gave ample protection to
outside investors, but the recent
activities of the Municipal League,
and the vicious attacks on the
Railroad Commission have been so
well advertised by the Atlanta
papers, that I have found eastern
capitalists very slow to furnish
the money that is the very life
blood of my business.
"The Atlanta people and the
Atlanta papers would resent the
idea that they have been doing
great damage to the state as a
whole by their attacks on capital,
and 1 will credit them with having
done this ignorantly, and without
intending the far reaching effects
of their acts, but they have given
tlie state so much adverse adver
tising, that I find my business
greatly affected, and the eastern
capitalists have frankly told mo
t hat t hey do not care to put money
in the state whose capital city is
so tainted with bolshevism.
“The leaders of the Municipal
League may mean well, but their
doctrine and their ideas do not ap
peal to the men to whom 1 have to
go for money to develop my busi
ness. Those hard-headed business
men are satisfied with a small rate
of interest., but they demand com
plete safety of their investment,
and insist that the moral risk bo
reduced to the minimum.
" The Municipal League may not
know that there are in South Geor
gia about sixty thousand acres of
magnificent pecan orchards, and
that almost every orchard lias been
financed by northern men. The
niit crop brings into Georgia about
$2,000,000 annually, which will
largely increase as the years go by,
and practically every dollar of this
is due either directly or indirectly,
to the outside money that made it
possible to bring these orchards to
maluiity.
“It may seem a far cry from
'water power’ to ‘pecan orchards’,
but the same type of men finance
both, and they have already be
come weary about helping us to
build our pecan orchards, and
frankly tell me they fear for the
safety of their investments, if the
enthusiastic dreamers of the Muni
cipal League get control of our
legislature.
"I have no personal or financial
interest, in any corporation in the
state, except in certain pecan or
chards in Randolph, Calhoun, Lee,
Dougherty, and Mitchell counties.
"I have no interest nor concern
in the Atlanta ‘gas rate’, nor do f
care in the least whether or not
Atlanta buys or makes her own
power, but when self-seeking poli
ticians would, with one hand, tear
down our constitutional limitation
on taxation, while with the other
they wave the red flag of socialism,
then 1 feel that it is time for the
softer minded business men of Geor
gia to get in the fight, and sweep
those fellows into the politicial
rubbish heap.
You have my best wishes in
your manly fight against tlie ne
farious schemes of the Municipal
League, and I hope that you xvill
feel free to call on me. if I can as
sist you in any way, not as a law
yer, but as a business man who is
proud of his native state, and proud
of the part he has taken in helping
to build up some of tiie waste
places of South Georgia.
“Again assuring you of my in
terest, and with highest personal
regards and best wishes, 1 am,
“Yours ycry truly,
'‘A. S. BERRY.”
