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About Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1921)
m UsirikeJ Cigarette To seal in the delicious Burley tobacco flavor. It’s Toasted (g) &££&*£ (£ttij anft (Cmuttij 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 EAGl.F.“MlKADO”>^^gl^ : %P€r.cil No. 174 For Sole at your Dealer in five graces ASK FOR THE YELLOW PENCIL WITH THE RED BAND EAGLE MIKADO EAGLE PENCII COMPANY, NEW YORK START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT! Travel and Ship via GEORGIA & FLORIDA RAILWAY. Quick and Convenient Schedules “THROUGH THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY.” HIGH CLASS PASSENGER SERVICE. — ' j 7 r, 4 ft 2 8 Dally Dally Dally Miles Dally Dally Dally Dally Kx. Sun. Bx._Hun. i Eastern Time) 3:00 pm BXIS am 0 Augusta. Oa. SMSpm 11:10am...... AuKUHia (C. olfla.) - 12:10pm i.t'i >, in . 9:33 a in 28 Keysvtlle 4:48 p m 9:30 a m 4-.48 p m I:l»»m 83 Tennllle 6:45am fete am 0 Mlllen SiSym 920 p m ‘ 6:15 a m 12:45 a nil 101 Vldalla 1:36 p m 9:40 p iri . 7:20 am 2:00 am 129 Hazlehumt 12:28 pm 8-32 p in 8:30 a m 3:15 ain 160 Douglas 11:20 pin 7:25 pm 9:07 a m 3:56 a m 177 Willacoochee 10:32 p in 6:36 p m 9:50 am 1:10am 195 _ Nashville 9ißopm 5:55p m . . —g "12:65 am 220 Moultrie 12:15 pin 22 Kx Sun .. ..... Moultrie Kx Sun. 77. 9:50 a ill 4:40 a m 195 Nashville 9450 pm 5:55 pin ,11:00 am 5:55 am 223 Valdosta 3:45 pm 4:50 pm i:45 pm 1186 am 223 Valdosta . 4:40 pm 4:05 p m 12:30 ain 251 Madison. 1- la. 3:lm 0: o a ni * Daily except Sunday. PE< )M PTNESS —EFFICIENCY —C< >!; RTESY. 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.”
