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NEWS OF Oii NEIGHBORS.
Gleanings from All Sections of
South Georgia.
In every county in South Geor
gia the Tax Receivers are com
plaining that the tax payers are
slow in giving in theta tax returns.
The Tax Receiver's books must
close May Ist.
The Eleventh District school
meet is being held,in Quitman to
day and tomorrow. The program
includes music, recitations, deela
mations, ready writer contest and
domestic science.
The Georgia Association of Coun
ty Commissioners will hold its an
nual meeting at Dublin, May sand
ti. The slogan will be “A perinan
cut system of highways connect ing
every county seat and important
town in the state." Governor elect
Hardwick is on the list of speakers
with other prominent advocates of
high way i in pro vemen t.
The fate of the Valdosta. Moult
rie and Western railroad is still in
the balances. The purchaser at
the sale, Mr. C. L. Jones for the
bondholders, is quietly waiting
Judge Exams' decision iii confirm
ing or not confirming t his sale. If
Judge Evans approves Mr. Jones
will resell the road as a going eon
ecru for it s value as junk. Failing
in this he will sell it as junk and
South Georgia will hitve one less
railroad.
An important meeting of water
melon growers of Southwest Geor
gia are being held at Adel today,
April 22nd. The questions to be
considered will he the car situa
tion, track accommodations and
freight rates. Railroad freight
traffic men will be present. Water
melon diseases, proper care in
handling, loading, etc., will be
subjects of an illustrated lecture
by Dr. Meier, of the l . S. Depart
meat of Agricult tire.
A well dressed white man was
found two weeks ago in theSnwan
nee river, near Fargo, dead from
drowning. The postmaster at lla
liira, Cumbus by name, went off on
a furlough about that time and
did not return at the end of liis
furlough, and it was thought the
drowned man might be him. The
body was exhumed last week with
the view of ascertaining whether
the suspicion was true, but it was
so badly decomposed that no infor
mation could lie had from it. .
ThomasviNe people are advertis
ing a deposit of superior clay for
pottery purpose's. The owner of
the deposit, a Northern lady, has
made ample investigation of its
quality and the experts she em
pioy'ed to make the investigation
pronounces it excellent. The ex
periments were on a small scale
in the manufacture of the best and
handsomest grades of ware, and so
entirely satisfactory that it is now
probable an extensive business in
the manufacture of pottery will be
the oateomc.
The supreme court of Georgia
has just handed down a decision
in the ease of Henderson Lumber
Company vs. Lankford, et ah. re
versing in part the verdict in
Clinch superior court in the mat
ter. The Lankfords brought in
junction to prevent the lumber
company from interfering with cer
tain timbers on lands owned by
their father at the time of his
death. He had sold the timber
privilege many years ago, before
skidders weie in use, and the in
junction sought to stop the use of
these machines in handling the
timbers as at the time the contract
of sale was made no such thing
was, contemplated by either seller
or buyer. The injunction also
sought to stop the use of dead
timbers and wanton destruction of
young timber. The purchaser was
entitled only to live and growing
timber. It seems the decision is
satisfactory to both parties.
Permanent Citizenship.
The social and industrial interest
in America today grows' largely
out of the fact that so few of the
people have permanent abiding
places, homes of their own, rest
under their own "vine and fig tree.”
Statistics state that these few
amount to about forty per cent, of
the country's population.
It is gathered from these statis
tics that a great majority of the
people of the United Stales, sixty
per cent, to be exact, are wander
ers from place to place, discontent
ed, discouraged, unhappy and with
IHirposoless aim. They have no
permanent abiding place, Jiomeless.
with no tie to hind them to any
Community, for the welfare of
which they can assumesome'llegrcc
of the burdens and responsibilities,
and share in the good feeling, the
joy springing from growth, pros
perity, success.
Every where, in America, in
Georgia, in Atkinson county, there
seem to be a bewailing that there
is attack of homes for the people
and a general plead ing for capital
ists to invest same of their wealth
in houses to rent —the very thing
that is an admitted curse to each
community, and to the nation as a
whole. It is not a cure for the
national and community unrest —
it only perpetuates it.
\\ hat is the remedy? The fam
ily is of divine origin, is intended
as an unit of the community, and
contemplated permanency. The
remedy is to provide for perman
ent citizenship—the family unit
owning their own home. Let the
leaders of our communities, parents,
impress upon their boys and girls,
when they join their hands and
hearts for life, that it is their
solemn duty to go out from the
parent home to build one of their
ow n and that it is a crime against
themselves, as well as llieireount ry,
to become drifters “from pillow to
post.” Teach them that it is the
only sure road to contentment and
true happiness.
Speaking to the people of Atkin
son county the Tribune makes the
statement that one of the most
prosperous counties in Georgia is
Carroll; you meet a Carroll county
man and ask him for the secret of
her great prosperity and he will
point you to her great number of
farmers oxynhig their own small
farms. In our splendid young
county we want less tenant farm
ers. Try to create a sentiment
and ambition among our tenant
farmers to own their own farms,
■ become permanent citizens. When
they own their own farms they
have an incentive to improve them
and make their homes a place of
comfort and joy. The improve
ments will he in their own interest
and not (hat of some landlord.
To this end let every agency for
the uplift of the county bend their
every energy and influence.
Get [more Butter.
Mrs. Hattie Meoce of Glenn.
Missouri, says: "I was not making
enough butter from my cow's milk
production for a family of two.
After using Dr. LeGear’s Stock
Powders a short time, she gave a
half gallon more milk a day, and a
pound of butter a day.”
Dr. LeGear's Stock Powders give
to milk cows just what is needed
to keep the digestive organs in
proper condition, so that they get
the most possible good from their
feed. Give equally wonderful re
sults w hen used for horses, hogs
and sheep, because they are a
tonic, appetizer and worm oxpelier.
It matters not what ailment you
may have among yonr stock or
poultry, it will pay you to get (he
proper Dr. LeGear Remedy from
your dealer. They are the Doctor's
personal prescriptions,compounded
during his 28 years of -Veterinary
Practice and Expert Poultry Breed
ing. They must satisfy you, or
your dealer will refund your money.
—Advertisement.
Official Newspaper of the County of Atkinson.
PEARSON. GEORGIA. Fill DAY, AFKIL 22, 15)21
PEARSON COLORED SCjjOOL.
Closed Scholastic Year’s Work
Last Friday Night.
Pearson's school for colored
children closed its 15)20-21 year's
work last Friday night w ith a most
interesting exhibition, consisting
of singing, dialogues and recita
tions, in all of which iff pupils ex
cmplificd the most careful train
ing.
This school, the past year, has
been under the £ barge and leader
ship of Prof. L. W. Brown and
daughter, who came here from
Wayne county. They haye been
earnest and painstaking in their
effort to advance the colored youth
qf the community along lines most
calculated to prepare them for
good citizenship. They are of good
moral character, have attained the
respect of all w ith whom they have
come in contact, have given gen
oral satisfaction to patrons and of
ficialsaud it, is probable they will
come back another year.
The morning program, of the
Closing exercises, consisted of three,
addresses by the Tribune editor,
the County Superintendents of
Schools and MeD. Spencer, i>. D.,
pastor of the colored Baptist
church, interspersed with religious,,
patriotic and sentimental songs by
the school.
The first address sought to im
press upon the patrons of the
school that they needed a new,
larger and better equipped school
building and grounds. That tlie
school had outgrown the building
which they have been using for
the past twelve or fifteen years.
That they needed a larger school
ground, with laud enough for prac
tical training in agriculture, along
with the other manual (raining.
That these desirable things were
possible for them if they had the
patriotism of good citizens and the
will lo have them. That it. would
tax their energy, their spirit of
loyalty to and sacrifice for the
good of their children. That they
could not hope for outside help
until they showed a desire and a
willingness to help themselves.
That the time had come for them
to be more self-reliant and quit be
ing flic “wards of the nation,”
looking for government paternal
ism to give them the learning nec
essary to make them good and up
right citizens.
The second address by Superin
tendent White was a continuation
of the remarks of the first speaker
and gave out the information that
if the colored people of Pearson
and vicinity would raise SI,OOO by
the first of July lie could and
would secure for them another sl,-
000 from the Rosenwald fund. He
told, them that the policy of the
present Board of Education of At
kiusou w as for the consolidation of
schools, white and black, where it
is possible and the public good de
manded it,; hence, the colored peo
ple living ill the territory contigu
ous to Pearson, should settle
themselves in the support, of the
school at Pearson and lend their
best energies and gifts to the up
building of the school at Pearson,
lie stressed the thought that there
is strength in union and failure in
disunion. He insisted that the
patrons of the Pearson colored
school should get together, organ
ize and begin the work toward se
curing the school building they so
much needed, with larger campus,
and to show more interest in/lbe
welfare of their children in the
future.
Dr. Spencer spoke only about
ten minutes, in which be approved
the sentiment -expressed by the
speakers before him, that what
they had said relative to the needs
of his people in Pearson was sound
and true. He also said that the
lack of frugality and thrift bad
Georgia’s School Policy.
More and more the thinking
people of Georgia are coinciding
with the Tribune’s utterances in
connection with the State’s public
school policy. !
The Tribune stated editorially
.some time ago, when it was appar
ent that County School superin
tendents were put to it to secure
teachers for the rural'schools, that
the State should*require matricul
ants of Hit' State supported Nor
mal schools to enter into a binding
contract, written if necessary, that
they should teach in the public
schools for an equitable term of
years or repay with interest the
amount she has expended in tlieir
education.
It met, of course, with criticism;
and it was modestly suggested that
the editor of the Tribune was an
old fogy and too slow to catch up
with the progress of the times.
The impeachment may have been
just, but he rejoices to know that
he is in good company, Dr. Rufus
YV. Weaver, President of Mercer
University, being one of his excel
lent comrades. Dr. Weaver appears
in print advocating the same views.
The Tribune quotes him:
* “It seems to me that we n(>cd
a longer school term and a bettor
teaching force. It is unfortunate
that the young men and women
who attend the various branches
of the University of Georgia are
not required to spend a period of
years in service which will be of
distinct value to the State. I be
lieve l hat every student who re
ceives free tuition from the State
should agree to remain in Georgia
for at least as many years as he
has been in college, and in the case
of normal schools, these beneliei
aries should agree to teach in the
public schools of Georgia for a
period of years, and in the case of
I heir failure they should pay to
the institution an amount equal to
(heir tuition. In the field of high
er education the State Ibis a right
to demand that the favored few
shall make some definite return to
the State which makes possible
their I raining.
“My supreme interest, however,
is not in higher education, hut in
the development of our country
schools. The chief obligation of
the Stale of Georgia is to the hoys
and girls who do not have Hie op
port.unities which they are guaran
teed under the (,'onstilulion, where
by an elementary education in the
English branches should be given
them.”
The crying need of the cities is
more blueeoats.
been the bone and curse of the
Negro race. That a change must
he made along these lines before
l here was any hope for real pro
gross. That the effort to be made
in securing a more commodious
and comfortable school building
.presented a splendid opportunity
for them to learn some of these
important lessons. That personally
he was in favor of commencing this
important work at once and would
personally contribute thereto as
soon as lie saw that they intend
ed to do something for themselves.
The singing by the school was
fine. The patriotic song was a
parody on the song, “Are you from
Dixie,” the word “Dixie” being
supplied by the word “Pearson,”
and it appealed strongly to local
pride. The rendition of “Old
Black Joe” was splendid. The
singing was in perfect time and
the melody inspiring.
The exhibit in carpentry, basket
ry and other handiwork was good
and showed an ability to learn
these important things.
The program for the exhibition
at night was well selected and
rendered in perfect order.
The Tribune believes this occa
sion is the beginning of a new fu
ture for the colored citizens of
this community. What they need*
now is correct and efficient leader
ship. It is hoped they will find
just such g leader.
EDITORIAL OPINIONS.
The Brethren are Discussing a
Number of Live Topics.
The future is steadily brighten
ing in the business and industrial
world, and though xvo are certain
to experience difficulties more or
less troublesome from time to time,
we may find comfort in the certain
knowledge Quit the worst really
is past. There is to be no im
meniale flood of prosperity, per
haps, but business will get better
from month to month, for those
are the signs in thi business heav
ens. —Albany Herald.
While we are complaining of the
hard times, it is well to remember
that we have much to be thankful
for in that no epidemic has swept
over the state and the south. Last
year and the year befort the dread
influenza took an awful toll from
us. We have much to be thank
ful for and little to complain about
when we look at the conditions as
they really are. There, is a great
scarcity, of money but. there is
plenty of food and no plagues to
bring sickness and death. —Adel
News.
If Senator Win. ,J. Harris is able
to carry his point no man who
’served in the army of a country
belligerent to the United States
can ever be a citizen of this coun
fry. It is his opinion that no Ger
man xvho took up arms against this
country should ever he entitled to
the benefils|\vhieh this country con
fers on its citizens. The Senator
has indicated his intention of in
trodiieing within the immediate
future a bill covering his idea. Ii
Is not probable that Senator Har
ris will lie able lo put over this
bill as Germany seems to have too
many friends in the United Sfatess.
“Sparks Eagle.
When the Georgia legislature
meets in June there will probably
be a bill introduced to make the
bootlegger or blind tiger who sells
bad or poisonous liquor liable as an
accessory for any crime committed
by the fellow who drinks the stuff.
It is going to be hard to frame
such a law, one that will stand and
become operative, but we see where
some of the State solons are put
ting their heads together in such
an effort. The man who concocts
and sells impure or poisonous
whiskey is a mighty bad citizen,
and is entitled to no sympathy or
merciful consideration whatever,
but it will ever he a different mat
ter to catch and convict such cul
prits. —Blacksbcar Times,
It is said that when Mr. Hard
ing was assured of his successful
candidacy for the Presidency, be
was profoundly moved and with
earnest feeling said, “It is so seri
ous; the obiigaLionssosolemn, that
instead of exulting, I am given
more to prayer t hat God make me
capable of doing my part.” This
is the sentiment and speech of a
real Christian. Let all Christians
unite in praying that God keep
him in this mind, true and stead
fast. —The Church Evangel.
Testimonial
Winn, Ala., Dec. 31, 1919.
Mr. Guy A. Cox,
Omega, Ga.
Dear Sir:—
l’lease send me by express one
dozen bottles of your Liver and
Stomach remedy. As I have sev
eral calls for it.
Send bill and xvill forward you
check.
Want the small size bottles.
Yours truly
W. L. Me White.
Express office Jackson, Ala.
• Cox's Liver and Stomach Medi
cine acts so gentle and mild, espe
cially recommended for delicate
women and puny children. Tastes
so good. Sold by all good drug
stores. Cox Medicine Co., Inc.
Manufacturers, Omega, Ga. —Adv.
$1.50 A YE Alt
Cutting Affray at Kirkland.
A young man bv the name, of
Arnold, xvho works for Carter &
Son, at Kirkland, was. the victim
Saturday night of a serious wound,
inflicted with a knife by John
Cook.
The facts of the affair, as given
to the Tribune, was that when the
west bound train, at 8:22, stopped
at Kirkland, Cook and a young
lady got off together. Arnold ap
proached where they were and
wanted the girl to go with him.
She declined; then followed a heat
ed controversy between them and
. Arnold was in the act of striking
her when Cook intervened. Ar
nold then struck Cook, and Cook
came back by slashing him from
side to side across the abdomen
with a sharp knife, penetrating the
cavity for a space of three inches.
The affair is a very regretable
one. \
Marker and Napier Grasses.
In July, 1920, a shipment of
Merker and Napier grass joints
from Orlando, Florida, was receiv
ed at the Georgia Experiment
Station, for test as to their value
as forage crops iu the Piedmont
section. The joints were planted
at once in good soil, but due to the
dry weather which continued for
some time after planting, the buds
were slow to start. When the new
shoots did develop, however, the
growth was very rapid, and by the
middle of October many of the
shoots had reached a height of six
to nine feet and were forming seed
heads. Had the joints been plant
ed earlier in the season it is proba
ble that the seed heads would have
matured. As seeds of these grass
es is quoted at five dollars per
ounce it should bo worth saving.
AI tho these grasses have stems
resembling of the smaller
varities of cane in size, they are
sufficiently succulent so that cat
tle eat both leaves and stems.
In judging the value of the
Merker and Napier grasses for the
Piedmont section of Georgia it
seemed advisable to test their
ability to withstand the winters.
Without giving the roots any more
Diotectiou than was afforded by
breaking the stems and allowing
the leaves to partly cover the
ground the plants were left in the
soil throughout the winter. Early
iu March the growth of last season
was cleared away and some of tho
plants examined, it was found
that the buds were all alive and
ready to start growth. This would
indicate that during a mild winter
such as that of 1920-21 the roots
and buds of Merker and Napier
grass xvill not suffer from cold. This
test xvill be continued at the Geor
gia Experiment Station and reports
xvill be made as new data are col
lected.
Up to April 15,1921, the Merker
and Napier grasses have produced
a good growth of leaves from one
to two feet in length, indicating
they are a possible source of early
spring pasturage.
J. A. McClintook,
Physiologist.
A fireplace is a very good form
of foil lair hue, say specialists of tho
United States Department of Ag
riculture, and if the house has sev
eral fireplaces other such outlets
are not necessary. If several rooms
open into one in which there is a
displace this is usually sufficient
for all the rooms. All fireplaces
should have dampers so as to as
sure positive regulation as a vent
Hue.
When approached as to his atti
tude in regard to legislation plac
ing county officials on a salary
Jadge J. \\'. Quincey, representa
tive in the legislature from Coffee
county, promptly replied that hq
is opposed to such legislation.
