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Wheeler County Eagle
VOLUME I
Prudence Should Lead You
fl to deposit your money in a good bank
I ■ rather than keep it where it is ex-
H posed to all kinds of risks. If the
KA |j^ Bank of Alamo offered no other in-
Esssi—• ducement than a secure place to keep
— your cash it would be well Wurth
bank
while to open an account there. But
^H****^ it offers many others. Come and ask
any of the others what they are.
We pay interest on time deposits.
Bank of Alamo
"OUR BANK IS YOUR BANK”
Tax Receiver's First
Round
I will be at the following places for
the purpose of receiving state and
county taxes on tne following datesi
McArthur, Monday, February 23rd 9 a
m. to 3|. m ; Sprmg Hill (Clubhouse)
Tuesday 24th, 9 a m to 3p. m.;
Erica Wednesday, 25th, 9a. tn. to 3
p m.; Alamo, fnursday, 26th, 9a. m.
to 3p. m.; Lrtidaburg, Friday, 27th, i
9a. in, to 3p. m.; Glenwood, Satur
day, 28th, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m.
Will be in Alamo each day during '
court week. Extra a po<ntnienls will
be given on second and third round. I
The law requires the books to elose on
the first day of May,
W T. HADDEN,
Tax Receivee Wheeler County.
'Notice to Architects and
Contractors.
The Board of Education of Alamo, ‘
by virte of the aifthoripy in it vested
by law, hereby call for plans and spec
ifications for a two story brick school
building, with four class rooms, an
auditorium, cloak rooms, music room,
etc., to cost not more than Six Thou
sand Dollars. Please submit your
plans and specifications on or before
February 23, 1914, at one o’clock, p
m., at which time a plan will bechosen.
You are invited to be present Ad
dress all communications to Sacratary
and Tress irer Board of Education,
Alams, Ga By order of the Board
February 11th, 1914.
Seed Potatoes for Sale.
Nancy Hall sweet potatoes, grown
from vine, smoothe as an apple. Priee,
75 cents per bushel. S. W. Hughes
Scotland, Ga.
Don’t Accuse US Boasting
ii CT A ™ 11 ''■>>*' * we are only repeating
H OIAPLE AND^^ what hundreds of sat-
I FANCY^-C«’ isfied customers are
I saving about our
|L-«^L staple and fancy gm-
’ cerias. Besides
6001)5 Th inns at
Reasonable Prices
They say we fill all
IW^yU? ' orders promptly and
-XCr <-/> carefully. You should.
l!s£=======^^ know that there is no
extra charge for this good service. It’s just our way,
that’s all.
G. M. ELKINS
OUR TELEPHONE NO. IS 36.
Well Force at
Work in Earnest.
; Mr, Elliot made another start this
| week to complete the well, which
j has been under way for the past several
months. A considerable depth has been
reached, but owing to not having the
casing on hand, another job was taken
, and hence the delay. Work will be
completed now, however, and it won’t
j be long before we will have plenty of
water.
Mcßae District Epworth
League Conference.
The League Conference for the
Mcßae district will be held at the
Glenwood Methodist church, March
6th, 7th and Bth, beginning Thursday
night of the stn at 8 o’clock,
A good program has been planned, and'
the conference will mean a great deal
to the leagues of the district, especial
ly to those who have an opportunity
to go as delegates. Brother Arthur
Moor, Field Secretary and several
other good League workerj will be
with us during conference
All pastors have a special invi ation.
For further information write Glen
wood Epworth League.
G. C. BARNHILL,
District Secretary.
The county Board of Education met
here this week, and in the matter of
the Dempsey school house, they decid
to let the building remain on present
site.
ALAMO, GEORGIA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, J 3, 1914
Wheeler County Bank Buys
School and Water Bonds,
The Wheeler County Bank, through
Dr, T. H. Nelson, vice president of
the institution, on last Wednesday
night went before' the Board of Edu
cation of Alamo, and bought the entire
bond issue of school and water bonds,
amounting to $10.^00.00. The fact
that bonds to this amount are handled
by this bank, speaks W£ll ror them, and
shows to the world the kind of financial
timber Alamo has the privilege of
calling her own. The amount is very
unusual for as young bank as this one
to shoulder,but shov a that those at the
helm are capable of handling finances.
COUNCIL LEAVE STOCK
LAW UP TO VOTERS.
At the meeting of the town council
on last Tuesday night, among other
things, the stock law question for Ala
mo was the most important matter
brought up for a liberal share of dis
cussion from the body. They were di
vided over the question, and was finally
decided advisable to leave it to a vote
of the citizers and abide the
decision expressed at'tie I allot box.
Next Tuesday is the day 'set for the
primary and everybody interested will
have an opportunity to express their
wishes in the matter. It is true that
there are a num her who are opposed to
the law, while there are some who are
in favor of it and the result will be
watched with interest.
Take Notice-Election
By order of the Mayor and Council
of the Town of Alawio, an election
will be held at the usual place for hold
ing elections in said town on next Tues
day, the 17th of February. 1914, be
tween the hours of 9 a. m. and 3 p. m,
for the registered voters of said town
to say whither or not they desire the
hogs and cows, goats and sheep in said
town to remain out as they are nowjor
whether or not they desire an ordi
nance passed under the terms of the
statute in such cases made and pro
vided; requirin all cows, hogs, sheep
and goats within the incorporate Jim
its of said town kept up, and prevent
ed from running at large. All regist
ered voters are entitled to a vete. Let
all persons take due notice and govern
themselves accordingly. This the 11th
day of February, 1914.
G. M. ELKINS J. P. TOMLINSON
Clerk, Mayor.
Proceedings Teacher’s
Meeting Held Here.
Persuant to a call by Superintendent
Auld, the teachers of the county met
here la»t Saturday and an interesting
program was rendered.
The meeting wsi called to order by
Mr. Auld, county schoel superintendent.
Prof. Mulkey was first on the program,
giving • very interesting talk on
“sanitary drinking,” This being dis
cussed thoroughly by members of the
association. At 12:05 adjourned for
dinner, until 1:15 o’clock.
Meeting called to order at 1:40.
Miss Callaway: “Original story,”
which was enjoyed very much by all j
I present.
“Social Feature of the Associatirn” j
by Miss Josie Cameron, who gave sug
gestions as to how it could be made I
more pleasant for its members.
Miss Sikes, Cameron and McDaniel
being appointed as a committee to in
vestigate as much, other members giv
ing short talks of interest.
The general discussion was very
interesting and participated in I y all.
In the discussion it was brought out |
that “dogs, goats and other animals” :
.vers undesirable students.
Misses Callaway and Anderson were [
named as members of the committee!
to arrange the program.
Prof. W. B Haney read an original,
poem, which was very fine indeed.
Prof. Mulkey asked the sssociaticn 1
> giye him information as how to help ,
ve the “dull student” with which |
•everal members endeavored to help I
Prof. Mulkey. I
The object of the meeting was to
dispose of the bonds and accept a site
for the school building. The location
offered by Mr. John W. Clements near
the Nelson subdivision was accepted.
The tract consist a of three acres
beautifully situated on a high hill and
an ideal location. A $6,000, building
will be erected, and as soon as neces
sary arrangements can be made work
will begin. Elsewhere iu this issue we
publish notice calling for plans and
specifications, to be submitted by the
23rd of this month, when bids will be
asked for.
Complimentary to
Mrs. J. Idelson.
In honor of Mrs. J. Idelson of Doerun
I who with her baby are visiting relatives
in the city. Mr. and Mrs. I. Idelson
entertained Wednesday. A deligstfu!
turkey dinner was spread at 1:30, which
was very much enjoyed by all present.
In the afternoon the guests were
entertained with a beautiful musical
program rendered by our talented
voilinest, Mr. H. A. Hotcheson, ’ac
companied by Miss Etta Harbenonthe
piano, who is also a skilled musician.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
1. Idelson and Miss Rachael, Mr. and
Mrs M. Idelson, Mrs. J. Idelson of
Doerun, Mr. and Mis. H. S. Hurwitz,
Miss Etta Harbin of Mcßae, M'r. W.
Berman.
Mrs. Idelson was very much impressed
with our little city and on her departure
she promised to visit us again soon.
Mr. Brantley Announces
For Sheriff in this Issue.
Mr. B. H. A. Brantley of the Spring
Hill district, makes his formal an
nouncement in this week’s issue for
the office ot Sheriff. Mr. Brantley is
one of the leading farmers in his part
of the county. He was cut off from
Montgomery when Wheeler was cre
ated This is his first time to offer
for an office, but has lived at home and
raised plenty of tog and hominy. Mr.
Brantley is a good man and has scores
of friends that will give him loyal sup
port in the coming primary.
LOOK AT THIS.
A BOOT-BLACK in Augusta, recently bought and
Paid for $6000.00 worth of real estate. WHAT DO YOU
KNOW ABOUT THAT? How did he do it? He Saved
his nickles and dimes.
Why don’t you do the same?
Every man with a family needs
a home of his own.
Our low prices and up-to-grade material will interest
you. Come to see us or send us a list of your needs and
let us quote you on same.
Remember we manufacture all kinds of rough lumber
flooring, ceiling, weatherboarding, mouldings, mantles,
sash, doors, blinds, in fact everything that goes into a
house that is made from wood, and also handle brick,
lime, cement, plaster, etc. All we ask of you is that you
allow us to make you prices.
Jenkins Lumber Go.
VIDALIA, GA.
“EVERYTHING IN BUILDING MATERIAL”.
INTEREST IN LOCAL POLITICS
GROWS WARMER IN WHEELER
| Messrs. J, W, Mcßride, S L- Brett
and L. M. D. Nobles Were
’ Added to List
i
I
I Through an oversight, this article
| wai left out of our last week’s issue,
which omission we deeply regret, and
hope the parties isterested will take i o
exceptions to our error, as it is ou»
rule to give each candidate that an
nounces a local notice. Each of those
candidates ctirtAs appeared in the clas
sified column of our last week’s issue.
To the list of candidates offering for
offices in Wheeler county in the coming
primary, we added the following last
week:
• Mr. J. W. Mcßride who offers for
the office of Sheriff, is well known and
h'ghl.v esteemed by a large circle of
friends throughout the county for his
business qualities and fidelity to his
friends He is numbered among the
county’s successful farmers, and if
elected to this office, will use. his best
endeavors to fill the place with credit
io himself and the people.
Mr. S. L. Brett who offers for the
office of Tax Receiver, is slso well
known and an honorable citizen of
Wheeler. He promisee a faithful and
honest discharge of the du
ties of the office, if elected, and _ his
wide acquaintance bespeaks for Tim a
large support. He is Wei] qualified to
fill the place, and his friends will stand
bv him in the race.
Mr. L. M. D. Nobles has made his
formal announcement that he is in the
race for the office of Treasurer. Mr.
Nobles is one of the sterling citizens
of Wheeler, with a host of friends
He is now serving on the Board of
Education, and is using his best influ
ence to advance the cause of education
in Wheeler countv He spent time and
money in the fight that ended in the
creation of the county, and if elected
will continue to serve the people to the
best of bis nbilitv. He is a splendid
man and would fill the office with credit
Hazlehurst Cashier
Puts Bullet in Brain
Hazlehurst, Feb. 9-While a warrant
for his arrest, charged with embez
zlement of funds frem the Farmers’
State Bank of this place, which closid
its doors a week ago, was in the hands
of officers, G. F. Armstrong, cashier
of the bank, sent a bullet through his
head early this afternoon.
Full development into the affairs of
the insolvent bank developed a shortage
of $12,000. The warrant for the ar
rest of Armstrong followed the confirm
ation of the shortage.
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