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Wheeler County Eagle
VOLUFW i
SUCCESSFUL MEN
The Ability to “Make Good**
This was the secret of Mr. Harrman's success and one of the
best securities a man can offer.
IT IS A STRONG FACTOR
in determining the safety of a loan. We do not want to loan
money for a man to fail on, but to succeed on, because his success
is ours. Let us help you make a greater success.
Bank of Alamo
"OUR BANK IS YOUR BANK”
Death of Mrs. Rogers
On last Monday afternoon,
after a long illness with a com
plication of diseases, extending
thirty-six days, Mrs. W, N.
Rogers passed to the other
world. All that affectionate
loved ones, nurses and physi
cians could do seemed to be of
ft > avail, as she gradually grew
weaker until the summons came.
The remains were taken to Mc-
Rae Tuesday morning accompa
nied by relatives and friends of
the deceased and laid to rest in
the Mcßae cemetery by the side
of her husband who preceded
her to the grave several years.
Rev. Kight of Helena conducted
the funeral services in the pres
ence of a large crowd of sorrow
ing relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rogers had recently come
to Alamo to make her home, she
having formerly lived at Mcßae.
Sheissurvived by three children,
Mrs. C. C. Hartley of this place,
Mrs. L. P. Smith of Helena, and
Mrs. S. R. Stoney of Lena, S.C.,
two sisters, Mrs. John A-Gra
ham of Mcßae and Miss Bessie
Collum of Waltersboro, S. C,
and four brothers, Mr. W. F.,
Rev. J. C., and Dr. 0. F. Collum
of Chauncey, and Dr. W. N. Col
lum of Waltersboro, 8. 0. The
bereaved family have the deepest
sympathy of all.
Prom Party
The Misses Browning enter
tained at a beautiful prom party
on Friday evening of last week
at their home on Forsyth street,
in honor of their guest, Miss
Abbie McLeod of Vidalia.
Several interesting games were
played after which cake and
cream were served by little
Misses Sarah Bright and Rachel
Idelson.
Among those present were:
Misses Abbie McLeod of Vidalia,
Cleo Brown of Fitzgerald,
Luther McDaniel of Stuckey,
Anza Alma Lou and Edelle
Browning and Claudie Bailey.
Messrs. Make McDaniel, William
Bright- W. Berman, Drs B. W.
Yawn and H. H. Smith, Douglas
Stewart and Dan Foxworth of
Mcßae.
EDWARD HENRY HARRIMAN
It has been said that the secret of Har
riman's great success, was in his ability
to borrow money but his ability to
borrow money was due to his wise use
of it. He proved to money lenders that
he knew how to use It to make more
money, and without an exception who
ever went into deals with Harriman and
stayed with him did make money.
The son of a clergyman whose Income
was scarcely over 1200.00 a year, and
part of that in notes, young Harriman
was compelled to strike out for himself
at the age of fourteen with a meager
education: but with a great ambition to
earn enough money to enable him to
enter West Point and become a great
soldier. As a broker’s clerk, as a broker
himself at the age of twenty-two with a
seat in the New York Stock Exchange
which cost him $20,000, he still retained
the desire to become a great soldier. But
when he embarked upon his railroad
career, he found an ample outlet for his
fighting spirit and some of the battles he
had with such men as Fish, Hill. Gould,
Morgan, and the Vanderbilts ought to
satisfy the most ambitious seeker of
conquest.
He died in 1909 worth anywhere from
two hundred to five hundred million dol
lars, all gained as a result of his finan
cial victories
Mr. White Suffers
Painful Accident
While using a cross-cut saw
Wednesday morning, Mr. Marvin
White had the misfortune to lose
his balance and fell across the
■ log that be was sawing and the
saw struck his leg just above
the knee cap and buried two
teeth into the flesh.
Fortunately his father was
with him and together they drove
to town and Dr. Nelson was call
ed in and dressed the wound.
The wound is very painful, and
with the exception of the proba
bility of causing the knee to be
-1 come stiff, it is not considered
serious. Mr. White was taken
home, and at last reports was
resting easy.
Diversified Farming
I Mr. H. H. Heath who lives out
, on rout e one from Towns, is one
of the many good farmers of the
county. He bas just harvested
a fine yield of oats frdm a seven
acre field, and now has the land
planted in cotton. From this
piece of ground he expects, with
reasonable seasons, to clear
$75.00 per acre this year.
> The value of land cannot be
reasonably estimated when farm
ers like this take it in charge.
$40.00 an acre is considered a
good price for farm lands, but
Mr. Heath is demonstratng to
the world that it is worth more
; than this sum for him to farm
on.
Tea Party
Miss Mildred Kent was hostess
to a number of her little friends
at tea party Wednesday evening
down at Kent Springs, the after
noon sport was going in bathing l
and swimming. Several inter
esting games were played, and
ata late hour dainty refresh
ments were served
Kent Springs is the place to go
for a picnic or party, there you
find lovely shades, good water
and nice swings to take a rest in..
Revival services will begin at
the Freewill Baptist church on
Friday night before the first
Sunday in July. Rev. Horn will
have assistance during the meet
ing, but no definate arrange
ments have been made yet. On
Julv the 4th the Sunday school
will entertain the members and
friends with an interesting pro
gram. All are invited to attend.
ALAMO. GEORGIA. FRIDAY JUNE 19. 1914.
Rally At Vidalia
On July The 4th
Vidalia Ga, June 16—A cele
bration de luke is being planned
at this place for the Fourth of
July, and the business men are
giving their time and consider
able money to make it a success
and give the visitors who come
to celebrate at this place a
glorious fourth. Among the at
; traction that have been arranged
are the automobile races and
‘ motorcycle races against time.
The Toombs county roads are
in excellent condition and will
lend themselves admirably to
the speed test. Valuable prizes
will be given the driver making
the best points. Motorcycle
races will also be pulled off and
intense interest is being taken
in these races all around this
section.
The most spectacular parade
ever staged in this place will
take place in the morning, Floats
have been entered bv the citi
zens and decorated autos anc
private vehicles will also take
part in the pageant The busi
ness houses all along the line of
march will be decorated also,
and the day will be spent in
celebration and splendor.
A base ball game is schedulec
for the afternoon and the
Toombs county Singing Conven
tion, which is the largest organi
zation in this section will hold a
session on that day. Many
special prizeswill be awarded
by the merchants among which
are a dozen photographs to the
prettiest girl S3O 00 writing desk
and bookcase to the lucky num
ber, full arrangements for a
bridal party including a piece
of furniture to start home mak
ing with, and five thousand con
gratulations from the witnesses.
A set of shock absorbers to the
Ford making the beet time in
the auto races is offered, besides
the cash prizes and free lemon
ade and ice water will be in evi
dence.
The railroads will offer low
rates to this place for the cele
bration and all visitors will be
made to home. A rest room will
also be provided for the ladies
and small children and will be
in charge of the Womanr Christ
ian Temperance Union.
The first Watermelon
Messrs. J. Johnson and Son,
presented the Eagle Wednesday
morning with the first water
melon of the season. To say it
was sweet, juicy and well ma
tured, would only be putting it
mildly. They have a nice lot of
/them planted, they being of the
Montgomery variety and ripen
very early.
Mr. Johnson has been plant
ing this variety for the past
twenty-three years and will ?on
tinue to plant them, for there
are none better lor home use.
The melon was greatly enjoyed
and everyone who had the pleas
ure of attending this melon cut
ting will long remember Mr.
Johnson and his fine melons, for
they all were curious to know
how far from town the patch is.
The seed from the melons can
be planted at this season and
make another crop.
Crops Famaged By Bail
Dublin, June 15.—Two severe
hail storms visited this section
this afternoon, causing much
damage to crops. In the neigh
borhood of Tingle, Laurens
county, cotton and corn was
damaged badly. A streak two
miles wide swept, and trees
blown down across railroad
tracks, delaying W. and T. train
until they could be removed.
Hail and a wind storm at
Adrian, in Emanuel county, did
much damage to crops, cotton
especially. The high wind blew
down trees and fences. An auto
party on the run from Savannah
to Columbus was caught just out
of Adrian, getting a good wet
ting. While lightning played on
wire fences near them and the
trees skipped around like goats,
they say no one was hurt.
More Cotton Blooms
The fact that it came in too
late, we did not mention that
Mr. J. F Roberson, out on route
one from Alamo, had presented
us with two healthy cotton
blooms. The blooms made us
feel mighty good for we could
see prosperity in them.
When the editor sees such fine
blooms he feels like the fall sub
scriptions will come rolling in.
And, by the wav, these blooms
make the merchants and bank
ers feel good, and the farmers
rejoice in them, and furthermore
it makes everybody feel good.
Mr. Roberson is a good farmer
and takes pride in exhibiting
the fruits of his labors.
Plans are on foot and will be
materialized by our next issue,
for a big day in Alamo on the 4th
of July. A big barbecue and
baseball game will be among
the features of the program.
Well known orators will deliver
addresses, and the candidates
will all be here. The picnic will
be held at Kent’s Park, where
we have plenty shade trees and
fine water. Will give full details
of program in next issue.
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"EVERYTHING IN BUILDING MATERIAL”.
Doit Rule Adopted for
Primary On August 19 .
Dublin, June 16. —Today the’
congressional committee of the
Twelfth district held a session
in Dublin to fix the primary date
and rules. Chairman R. M.
Roberts of Eastman presided-
D. W. Folsom of Mt. Vernon was
elected secretary. Eleven
counties were represented.
Sharp discussion over whether
the committee should levy ass
essments on candidates or leave
it to the county committees in
the district took place. A vote
on the question was a tie, Chair
man Roberts breaking the tie
by voting to leave the matter
with the county committees.
The unit rule as adopted and
August 19 was selected as the
primary date.
Dublin was chosen for hold
ing the convention, August 26
following the primary. Mcßae
made a fight for the convention.
The meeting generally was
harmonious.
Death Os Malcolm McMillan
Again on Tuesday evening .
last were the people of Alamo
shocked to hear of the death of
Mr. Malcolm McMillan, a young
man in the prime of life. Truly
it can be said that he was one of
town’s best young men. He was
a consistent member of tie
Methodist church, and lived a
life, though short, that affords
Consolation to bereaved family
He was seized with fever about
three weeks ago and gradually
grew worse until the end came,
though loved ones, nurses and
physicians did all that lay in
their power, but this did net
save him. The deceased leaves
father, mother and three
sisters, Mrs. Norman Graham
Mcßae, Mrs J. F. Wright and
Miss Maude McMillan of this
place.
The remains were taken to>
Glenwood Wednesday afternoon
and buried by the side of his
sister who preceded him to the
grave only two weeks. Rev. C.
C. Hines of Helena, conducted
the funeral services in the pres
ence of the sorrowing relatives
and friends. Much sympathy
is extended the bereaved om s
in their loss.
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