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About Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1922)
11l i6' They are GOOD! Satilla Lodge No. 163, F. & A. M„ Regular communlca tlons of this 1/odgewlll !h 1,11 the 2n<l and 4th v ' -icsd.t; evenir :< iu * ac * l m on th, at 7:< o C. W JAMES, Secty. W. J. TYLER, W. M. Citij anit County A party of Tifton people—in eluding Messrs. B. H. McLeod. Cashier of the Bank of Tifton, li. H. Hargrett, of the law firm of Full wood & Hargrett. with their wives—all of whom are friends of this editor, passed through Pear son Monday evening en route h one from several days stay at Pablo Beach. There was an acci dent to a ear at Axson and they had to leave it for repairs Sever a! of the party came on to Pearson where they took the evening train for Tifton. Mr. and Mrs \V. P. Janies had !"i lii it guests la~ : Sunday a number of their children and friends. It was the occasion of a visit of their daughter, Miss Mae, and Mr. Stevens and family of Fitzgerald, who came to spend the day. A splendid noon repast was served, and all enjoyed themselves until the hour of departure came. Prof. S. A. Cox and family have moved to Manor, and will be en gaged for some time in teaching vocal music at several points in that section. He is now teaching at the Fussell school house, in the New Bethel settlement, with a large class in attendance. He has sold his interest in the barber shop here to Robert Bullard. A revival meeting is being eon ducted at Sweetwater, in the Methodist church, this week. Rev. \V. C. Kahn, of Alma, and former pastor, is assisting the present Xiastor in the meeting, doing the preaching. Mrs. I>. E. Harley, of Jackson ville, Fla., is visiting her mother and sister, Mesdames James and Malone. Another daughter and sister, Mrs. W. A. O'Quinn, of Brunswick, is expected during the week-end. Mrs. Miranda Guest is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Watts, at Val dosta. Her grandson, Ralph, a son on Mr. and Mrs. Tiner Corbitt, ac companied her for a visit with his little cousins, Evelyn and Althea Watts. Miss Ada Meeks returned home from Ocilla last Saturday, where she has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Philip Newbern. She was accompanied home by her cousin, Miss Lucile Brooker. Burglars, last Friday night, broke the large front plate glass to the Boston Store, used for a show window, reached in and carried away a waist and two skirts dis played therein. The Willaeoochee and Pearson base ball teams played a seven in ning game on the Pearson diamond last Thursday afternoon. The score was five to two in favor of Willaeoochee. Little Miss Bernice Rahn, is spending the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Kirkland, as a guest of Miss Evadell Smith. Quite a number of Pearson peo pie attended the opening of the tobacco market at Douglas last Thursday. They say the market promises to be good. 666 quickly relieves Colds, Con stipation, Biliousness and Head aches. A Fine Tonic. County S. S. Convention. r l be Atkinson County Sunday- School Convention was held with Union Hill Congregational church, four miles southeast of Pearson, Wednesday, July 26th, and was enjoyed by all present. The devotional exercises consist ed of songs, scripture reading and prayer. The first discussion was led by Rev. D. J. Pearson on the subject “How the home should cooperate with the Sunday-School?” Miss Myra Batcbelder, State Superintendent of Children’s Di vision, of Atlauta, make a good talk on "Practical plans for work with young people.” "Forward in Religious Educa tion” was a helpful talk by J. O. Webb, of Waverly, Alabama. At the noon hour dinner was spread for all, such a good dinner too, but Union Hill folks enjoy giving good dinners. In the afternoon there were sev eral good talks, all of which was listened to attentively. The following officers were elect ed for the coining year: P. M. Lang, President. J. O. White, Vice-President T. S. Winn, Secretary. Mrs. J. 1). Paulk, Supt. Child ren’s Division. Mrs. R, 11. Dickersou, Supt. Voting People's Division. Rev D. J. Pearson, Supt. Adult Division. E. R. Smith, Willaeoochee, Pres ident First District. G. H. Mingledorff, Pearson, Pres ident Second District. C. R. Johnson, Pearson, Presi deni Third District. She tiin and plaee fur the next annual convention will be fixed ami announced later. B. Y. P. U. Program. Devotional meeting: God’s help when times are hard est. Scripture Lesson. Mark 14:22 I*2 —by Mrs. 1. L. McNeal. Introduction —bv Iva Corbett. I. Jesus faces the hardest time of his life —by Ada Meeks. IT. Two standpoints from which to study the agony in the garden— by Clarence James. 111. Men and women must go through hard experiences—by Mrs! J. O. White. IV. A habit of faitli in God — by E. P. Morris. V. We must face hardships in Faith—by Ivey McNeal. VI. The power of prayer—by Mrs. David Kirkland. VII. The power of will —by Remer Sweat. Iva Corbett, Leader Program Epworth League. f Subject—Better Recreation. Scripture lesson —1 Cor. 10:1-31. Tuesday August K, 1922. 1. Song. 2! -Song. 3. Scripture lesson —Annie Lou St analand. 4. Prayer. A ONE ACT PRAY. Characters: Miss Joy l’hiller —Edna Meeks. Mrs. Phiiler —Etta White. Miss Lotta Pep—Carrie SkippeL Miss E. Z. —Doris Dickerson. Miss Ima Gloom Charlotte Rieketson. Rev. Mark Kimmell —Paul Kirk land. Jack Light—Glynn Pafford. Billy Bracer —J. <). Stanaland. Benediction Ru t h Skipper, leader. Intermediate B. Y. P. U. Social The Intermediate Baptist Young Peoples Union were delightfully entertained with a social at the home of their leader, Miss Etta White, on Monday evening. Various games were enjoyed throughout the evening. Delicious ice cream and wafers were served. Miss Doris Dickerson returned Monday from Waycross, w here she visited relatives and friends for the past week-end. A Aft Cures Malaria, Chills, nnh Fever, Bilious Fever, v Colds and LaGrippe. PEAJRSON TRIBUNE. PEARSON, GEORGIA. AUGUST 4,1922 Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Don’t think because you can get a big can of Baking Powder for little money that you are saving anything. i There's Only One Way to Save on Bake-Day USE CALUIHET The Economy BAKING POWDER BV A TRUST mm V CDMTCNTSIIA 1 sS SAKIN* BEST BY TEST The World’s Greatest Baking Powder COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE WILLA( X >< )< 11 EE. Mrs. J. <). Simians and children are visiting relatives in Gleason, Tennessee. Mr. Joe MoCraw spent last Fri day here.as the guest of relatives aud friends. Miss Mattie Lou Shaw of Adel has returned to her home after a visit to relatives here. Messrs. Herbert Uo v e and Etheridge Tillman, of Waycross, were visitors here Sunday. Miss Lucile Murray has return ed to her home in this city after a visit to relatives in Alapaba. Miss Pansy Bugg, after a pleas ant visit to friends in this city, has returned to he r home in Homerville. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. West and children and Elder G. Tom West, of Homestead, Fla., visited rela tives and friends in Willaeoochee and vicinity last week. The revival services of the Wil lacoochee Baptist church, which has been in progress for the last twelve days, eloseil Friday night. Elder M. P. Jackson, of Abbeville, who did the preaching, protrayed the sublimity of the divine life so plainly that all in his congrega tions could grasp the grandeur and purity of his thoughts. On Wednesday morning of the meeting an "Old time service for old time people” was held. Old time hymns were sung in the old time way, without the use of musical instruments. Thisservice was a most soiritual meeting and everyone seemed to say, with the Psalmist David, “It is good to come out unto the house of the Lord.” The afternoon services on the streets and the Ladies prayer meeting were well attended and much interest manifested. The song services under the leadership of Mr. George G. Bond, Of Elberton, were very inspiring and added much to all the services. Elder Cox, the pastor of this flock, and his beloved wife, in these two men of God, had able lieutenants. There were eleven accessions to the church —four by baptism and seven by letter. MOUNT ZION. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Wall spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Charlton Gillis. Mrs. J. P. Wall spent last Satur day night and Sunday at Pearson with her mother, Mrs. T. P. Keaton Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Griffis spent last Monday with Mrs. J. H. Wall. Their company was appreciated and they were bidden to come again soon. Quite a delegation of young peo- I pie from this community attended [ —lt costs only a fraction of a cent for each baking. —You use less because it con tains more than the ordi nary leavening strength. 'the County Singing Convention at I Willaeoochee last Sunday and re | ported a nice time. Mr. Coleman Wall and Miss Berta Keaton were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony last Sun day, July JOth. Wo wish them loug and happy lives together. Miss Corinne Griffis spent last Monday with Emmie Wall. They had lots of fun aud chats about their best beaux. Wonder who they were, girls, for they failed to appear. Mr. George Gillis was the pleas ant guest of Miss Miranda Cowart last Sunday afternoon. We are waiting patiently for a piece of wedding cake. Hurry up, George and Marinda! Glad to report that 1 la, the little daughter of Mr. J. I). Wall is im proving fast, from tilt: operation performed on her for appendicitis, and will be coming home from the hospital in a few days. Miss Emmie Wall seems to be. quite popular * now-days, as Mr. Elam Cowart called to see her Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon. Madame Rumor says “Wedding bells will soon bo ring ing." Mr. Olin Gillis was the guest of Miss Corinne Griffis last Satur day night and Sunday afternoon. It’s great to he “popular” like Corinne, but the writers say —oh, too had —they are deserted and all alone. Mr. Jesse Williams escorted Mrs. Fannie White to the singing con vention at Willaeoochee last Sun day. Some of their friends were inquiring if they had “jumped the broom,” as they seemed to he in separable. Messrs. Leon Gillis and George Lott called on Misses Pansy and Lillie Gaskins Sunday afternoon. Don’t know what they talked about, but suppose it was about “Love in a cottage, down on the farm,” or something of that kind. Misses Anabel and Verdie Cribb looked sad and lonely Sunday. Say, girls, where is Andrew and Frank these days? You must have treated them badly, or they would be making dates and seeing you have the happy days of not so long ago. Misses Pansy and Lillie Gaskins and Mr. Leon Gillis called to see Miss Emmie Wall last Saturday night. Of course, Lillie was all smiles for Leon was present; but Pansy had a case of solemneholy. Was it because George bad skipped his date, Pansy? Messrs. Robert Cowart and George Gillis were guests of Misses Johnnie Gillis and Miranda Cowart Sunday afternoon. Those young people are somewhat “skittish,” or they would be inviting folks to have a piece of cake. What do you think of th e proposition, Robert and George? NEW BETHEL. Miss Tina Murray is visiting her .sister, Mrs. Doll Clement, and at tending t he singing school out here. The singing school out here, be ing taught by Prof. N. A. Cox, is progressing nicely and promises a class of good singers for this com munity. Wonder why Messrs. Leroy Fender and Clyde Register didn’t attend the sing Sunday afternoon. Cheer up, boys, there are plenty of girls besides those two. Messrs. John Carver and Henry Maneil. called to see Misses Tina and Occie Murray Saturday after noon. Look out Miss Thelma, your tag is in great danger. Messrs. James Douglass, Lerov Fender and Clyde Register were visitors of Misses Dainey and Cilia Simians Sunday. Must be going to have some cake or something soon. Quite a number of young people from this community attended the county singing convention at Wil laeoochee last Sunday and say they had a splendid time. They are all glad that Prof. R. O. Rob erts has been elected county presi dent and hope he will inject new life into the organization. SUNNY SIDE. Harvey Morris called on Laura Summerlin Sunday night. Edwin Morris called on Jessie Newbern Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Reno Summerlin and child ren visited Mrs. John Flanders Sunday. O’Lena and Laura Summerlin attended Sunday School at Wesley Chapel last Sunday. Mrs. James Summerlin and children visited Mrs. Willie Neu gent Sunday afternoon. O’Lena and Laura Summerlin were the guests of Mrs. Caulie Bryant Sunday afternoon. Miss Lucilia McDonald has for her guests Misses Ollie and Gladys Wall from near Douglas. Little Willie Arnold of West Green visited his sister, Mrs. Willie Neugent Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Caulie Bryant were the guests Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bryant. The party at Mr. Edward Me Donald’s home Saturday night was enjoyed by a large crowd of young people. Mr. James Moore has been on the sick list for two or three weeks. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Lucilia McDonald returned home Monday from Adel, where she has been with relatives aud friends for a few days. Quite a crowd of Sunny-Side people attended the Singing Con FOR COMMISSIONER. AXSON DISTRICT. To the qualified voters of Atkin son county: 1 berebj announce my c oni ■* lu* . i,. ..1 i. Revenues for the Axson district of Atkinson county, subject to the white primary to be held the 13th day of September, next. If 1 am honored with this office 1 pledge myself to the strictest of economy while administering ibe the duties as your commissioner. Our tax rate I think is too high and 1 pledge to the people that I will do all in my power to reduce same. Thanking each voter for your support and influence whether 1 see you personally or not but hope to be able to do so. Respectfully, A. T. M INCHEW. FOR COMMISSIONER. AXSON DISTRICT. At the solicitation of in; ny voi ers 1 hereby announce myscii a candidate for Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, for the Axson Militia district of Atkinson county, subject to the primary election on September 13th. I feel myself competent to fill the office accept auly to the people, my neighbors have asked me to run lor the place and I yield to their wishes. I solicit the support of my fellow citizens aud should I be t lected I promise that their confidence in me will be sustained with the best ■■ 1 vice of which 1 am 0.-m- ! • ii! i>Cu l 1l) iv , j I*. ,m. i.mv.itu FOR COMMLrSTV’ PEARSON DISTRICT. To the voters of Atkinson county: 1 take this method of announc ing my candidacy for Commission er of Roads aud Revenues for the i'n - 1 i|is; riel of A* kinson conn j ty subject to the rules aud regula Lions ol the Democratic primary election of September 13, 1922, and I herewith submit a few of the principles which will actuate me should I be honored with the posi tion: Ist. More business with less expense in the administration of the affairs of the county. 2nd. I will divest myself of every personal interest, at what ever sacrifice it may entail upon me, to tho complete discharge of every duty I would owe to the county and the people. 3rd. 1 would contend for all county officials, to work in perfect harmony with each other and per form all official duties righteously and fearlessly. 4th. To publish once a month an itemized statement of all money received and from whence collect ed, also an itemized statement of all expenditures, to whom and for what purpose expended. sth. On the first Monday in January and July of each year to make up and publish in the news papers of the county a full and complete inventory of all property owned by the county, whether realty or personalty, so that every citizen of the county may know the exact financial condition of their county. 6th. 1 would provide a better system of caring for the paupers of the county. 7th. J would insist upon as long public school term, not less than six months, as the county could pay for, and the payment of all teachers promptly at the end of each month. Bth. It would be my purpose to reduce the expenses of the county in every way possible and consist ent with an efficient and progress ive public service. 9th. To handle all money and property of the county entrusted to the Commissioners wisely aud judiciously, and insist upon a proper method of lowering the tax rate. 10th. 1 would take a positive stand for a business-like adminis tration of the county’s affairs and be satisfied with nothing less, al ways having in view the lifting of the peoples tax burdens. I will appreciate your support on this platform and, should I be elected, wil) do all in my power to give you a service you will not condemn. Respectfully submitted, Lacey L. Sutton. vention at Willaeoochee last Sun day and report hearing some good singing. Olena Summerlin has returned home after spending a few enjoy able days with relatives and friends at Douglas and Nicholls. Mr. Charlie Minshew, now star ring with the Moultrie Ball Team, was at home Saturday aud Sunday. He savs he has a record of winning six out of seven games in which he played the pitcher’s position.
