Wheeler county eagle. (Alamo, Ga.) 1913-current, May 08, 1931, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextVolume 19 FARMER KILLS HIS NEIGHBOR; Abbeville, May s.—Hugh Hart, 40, farmer of the western part of Wilcox county, is in the jail here tonight charged with first degree murder in connection with the slaying of Charles Ray, about the same age, a neighbor and former friend. Sheriff O. L. Smith, who arrested Hart, said that Hart claimed self defence, claiming that Ray tried to strike him with an open knife. But Coroner W. E. Reeves and a jury sitting on the case late this afternoon heard a different version of the affair, in which a woman is involved. Both men were married and both had fami lies. The scene of the killing was at the rear of a store at Seville, 14 miles from here and five miles from Rochelle, at a‘‘spot” where two other men have been shot to death, officers said. The Hart and Ray families had been on a fishing trip and spent last night at the residence of Ray. They met again at 4 o'clock this afternoon, by chance, in a barber shop in Seville. Ray ran, witnesses told the officers, and Hart pursued him out the rear door, firing as he ran, with a 33 calibre pistol. All three shots took effect in Ray’s body and Ray was dead when friends of both men reached the scene. Hart made no effort to get away, A coroner’s jury summoned later hoard witnesses in the case, including a statement by Hart. The slayer was gquoted as saying that Ray had insulted his wife last night, entering their room at the Ray home, after their re turn from the fishing trip. He al -80 said that there had been some feeling for some time between Ray and himself. In 1910 officers said A.L.Woods was shot and killed by Homer Strickland, the latter serving a term and is pow at liberty in North Georgia. In 1920 R. E. Sappington was shot and killed by Chester Wil 80n, who spent several months in the Bibb county jail while his case was being carried to the higher court, but who escaped from a South Georgia chaingang, where he was serving a life term qgtl is still a fugitive from jos viCe, Senior Play Draws Large Gathering The Senior play, ‘‘Cyclone Sal ly,”’ at the school aunditorium last night was pronounced one of the best yet. The attendance was all that could be expected, and the play was thoroughly en joyed by all present. Much creditis due Prof. Miller and those responsible forits pro duction. The school spirit was alive with enthusiasm, and the faculty and student body are wide awake in bringing toa close one of the best school years in the history of the school. When a New York couple were divorced recently, an agreement was made whereby the former husband and wife are each to keep their pet dog half of the time. To round out the story with a happy ending it should develop that their love for the dog brings about a reconciliation. Dickerman,artist of New York, was awarded a SIOO prize for de fining loveas "'a season pass on 4he shuttl between heaven and hell.” Wheeler @mnty Lagle Site of Jeff Davis Capture Otfered To State Ocilla, Ga., May 4.—A track of land near Irwinton, including the spot where Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, was captured by Federal troops at the close of the War Between the States, has been offered for sale to the state prison farm purchasing committee, 1t has been learned. The track is known as the Judge J. B, Clements farm, and comprises 3,000 acres of land now in cultivation. Four acres of the land was given to the state several years ago as a Jefferson Davis memorial and park. Death of Mrs. Susan R.Sikes Vidalia, May s.—The funeral of Mrs. Susan Rivers Sikes, wife of Elder T. E. Sikes of this place was held from the Primitive Bap tist church yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock with interment at Pine Crest cemetery. Mrs., Sikes, who has been ill for about two months succumbed at the age of 71 years, she and her husband having observed the 50th anniversary of their wed ding in January of this year. Mrs. Sikes was reared in Wilk inson county, but for many years had beern a resident of Vidalia. She is survived by her husband, Elder T. E. Sikes; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Yawn, and Mrs 8.8. Jackson, of Alma, and 10 chidren, M. H, C. R., and 8, O. Sikes, of Glenville, ana Mrs. H. F. Geiger, of Midway; Mrs. E. T. Agate, of Rochester, N. Y,; Mrs. E, L.Cad well, of Bartow, Fla.; Mrs. A. G. Oliver, of Glennville: Mrs. T. W. Willetts, Jv., and Mrs. B.M.Cow art, of Vidalia, and Mrs. J.F. Ramsey, of Alma, all of whom were present at the funeral. Elder J. Walter Hendricks, former pastor of the Primitive Baptist ¢ h u r¢ h here, was in charge of the services assisted by Elder A. R. Compton. Pallbearers were Homer F. Geiger, E.L. Cadwell, A.G. Oliver J. F. Ramsey, Jr., all son-in-laws of the deceased. Murchison was in charge of the funeral arrange ments. : Mr. Anson Williams Dies at Home of Daughter. Mr, Anson Willlams, 75, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Wright, in Dodge county last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Wil liams had been in failing health for some time. He was a native of Wheeler county, where he had lived all of his life, and was on a visit to his daughter when he died. / He is survived by several child ren among them being Mrs. Geo. Wright, of Dodge county and Mr, Mitchel Williams of this county, and a number of rela tives. Interment was in the cemetery at Little Rock, in this county Mecenday. Patrons of certain German thea ters are furnished a mechanical device with which to applaud, thus saving wear and tear on the hands. The equipment will not be complete, however, uatil a hiss ing attachment is provided. Irwin Kolar, a Chicago taxicab driver, told police that a smartly attired yaung gunwoiran, posing as a passenger, rode around in his cab for a while and then rob bed him of his money and his pants, much to his embarrass ment, ALAMO, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1931 Wheeler Program Broadcast Over Savannah Station. All the radios in this section were tuned in on W.T.O.C stat jon in Savannah Wednesday at eleven o'clock, when a county wide program sponsored by many of the leading citizens, was broadcast over the Golumbia| broadcasting system atSavannah Promply 2t eleven o’clock Wed nesday morning, the program opened with a solo by Mrs. R.M. Walker, to be followed by Judge H. L. Sears, Ordinary of Wheeler county, setting forth ina con densed form the history and progress of the county, since its organization in 1913. Next came a selection from Rowland Brothers orchastry, composed of L. H, Ward and Wade Rowland and Ed Cox, among some of the best mnsi cians to be found in the State. The next number was an edu cational address by Prof. Elarbee superintendent of Wheeler coun ty High school, who, within the time allotted gave some startling facts regarding theprogress made by our schools in the past few years, Next came another selection by the Rowland band. Next was a splendid talk by Miss Esther Godbee, Home Dem onstration agent for Wheeler county. Then eame another number by the Rowland band. Next on the program was abn address by Prof. R.W. Edenfield Superintendent ot the Glenwood High schnol, on education, The next number was a piano solo by Mrs. R.M. Walker, An address by Rev, Roy Gard nér, pastor of the Alamo Method ist Charch, on churches and re ligious conditions in the county. Duet by Mrs. Elarbee and Miss Ruth Leggett. Next came an address by Hon. P. M. Moseley, Mayor of Alamo, extending appreciation to the W.T.O.C, management for the courtesies extended them, and a hearty welcome toall wishing a pleasant place to live under the very besten viron ments, educational, religious and all, to locate with us. Last, but not least, ‘‘Dixie” by Mrs. R.M. Walker. The party returned home late in the evening, weary, but in best of spirits over their tripand cordial welcome received by peo ple of Savannah, who extended them anotber invitation to pre pare another program in the near future. They hope to be heard over this station again be fore very long. B. W. M. U. Program. The B. W. M. U. will meet Monday afternoon at four o’clock at the church. All members are urged to be present. The following program will be given: Topie—Our force, our field. Song—Bible study, Acts. 4:31:33. Prayer—Mrs. R. G. Jenkins. Song— Viewing ouu forece—Mrs.J.M.Perdue Viewing our field—Mrs. Pearl Bar low. How our force is organized—Mrs. Daniel Achord. How our force works—Mrs, W. R. MeDaniel. How the field is reached—Mrs. J. D. Peebles. The line of the golden thread—Mrs. W. G. Hartley. James Albert Scott, boxer of Bridgeport, Conn., boasted an “undefeated record” until his wife got a decision over him in a domestic bout, Glenwood Junior and Senior Class Entertained. Last F'riday evening the Senior class were entertained with a reception given by the Junior class, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Colson. The receiving line was compos ed of Mrs. Colson, Miss Jonnie Hilbun, Ewing Hdge, president of the Senior class, Evelyn Mec- Rae, Alice Riyers, Mary Kent, officers of the Senior class, Gra dy Colson, Jeanne Clark, and Dercas Sightler, officers of the Junior class, The reception was of the nature of a prom party. Punch was serv ed during the evening, presid ing over the punch bow! was Miss Hall, After thepromenades cream and cake, beautifully deco rated in yellow, white and green, the Senior class colors, was serve ed, Elizabeth Colson and Virgin ia Ryals assisted in serving. Favors of tiny diplomas were given the graduates. The home was artisticallydecoratedin ferns, cherryleaves and cut flow ers in harmonizing colors. This was one of the most outstanding gocial events of the commence ment season, Glenwood High Junior Senior Reception. ~@n Thursday of lagt week Mrs. E. M. Fowler, grade mother for the tenth and eleventh grade room, gave a delightful party for the classes. Games were played, songs were sung and many in teresting and pleasant events took place. Little Brunell Fowler gave & very interesting reading. At the close of the party Mrs. Fowler served a delicious ice course. Everyone spent a mosy enjoyable evening and as the clas ses said that evening, “PFifteen rahs for our grade mother.” Mothers’ Day Program Mother’s Day will be observed by Y. W. A, girls et the Alamo Baptist church on Sunday, May 10th,at 10 o'- clock A. M. We come to honor mothers,Y.W.A, girls, ~ Song. | Memories of mothers, Audience. Reading, Our debt to mothers. Toast, To the mothers around the world. ‘ Toast, To the Missionary mothers. Toast,T'o the mothers of our mothers | Toast, To the women of tomorrow. i Duet, Mothers love. Toast, To the angel mothers. ‘ Quartet, If I could hear my mother pray again. Chorus, Home sweet home. Respone, Y. W. A, presiding. Commencement Sermon At Glenwood Sunday. The commencement sermon will be preached at Glenwood next Sumday morning by Dr. ‘W. L. Pickard, of Tifton. The services will be held in the audi ltorium of the school building. l Preceding and after the sermon ‘qulte a nice musical program lhas been arranged. The public is ‘invited to attend. ‘ Beautiful as the butterfly is,‘ it has to get its own living. 'lhere isnoidolarity in the insect world. An egg said to be twic the size of an ordinary egg and having a “natural map of the uniyerse,” on it was laid by a hen belonging Mrs., W. C. Hermon of Martin, Tenn. . Resolution Petioning for Reduction in Taxation. The attention of all public offi cials is called to the heavy tax that is now burdening the people. Instead of becoming lighter it is becoming heavier., Now appro priations are being made with a wearisome constancy. The mount ing costs of Government are ex posed by almost every issue of the newspaper and yet no relief is in sight. New jobs are created with ad ditional salaries and increased salaries for old jobs are ‘‘auto matically’’ put into effect; new bonds are talked of, undertak ing additonal expenses is propos: ed almost daily and yet the peo ple are not able to pay the taxes that aredemanded of them. Thousands of men and women who depend on their labor foi their daily bread are out of em ployment; homes in great num bers must be sold for taxes and the mortgages on them; thon sands more are living on borrow ed money or the proceeds of the sale of their property at ruinous prices. Why then should governmen tal charges continue to meunt higher? Most of the taxes are taken from real estate, either as advalorem, income, license or other taxes. To ruin the real es tate of a county ruins the count ry. When real estate is active, the people are prosperous, but such a depression as now existe in real estate and in every other vusiness, has never been seen. ~ Therefore, be it resolved by the following organizations that our City, County and State governments are most urgently requested” and implored to re duce the tax rate or the assess ment on real estate at [east to the extent of ten per cent;that all proposals to increase taxes and all actions Jooking to increases in taxes be positively avoided and frowned upon at least until such times as the people can meet their daily living expenses. Signed: Atlanta Real Estate Board, Etc. Miss Rivers Entertained Glenwood Hi Senior Class Tuesday evening, May sixth, the Senior class of Glenwood High school were entertained by Missa Alice Rivers with a “chick en fry’”’, This was an unusual treat to be served spring chick en and lemonade, Proms l!ent pleasure to the occasion. Among those present were, Hvelyn Mcßae, Mitchel Riner, Thomas Rivers, Mary Kent, Jes sie Berews, J. P. Morrison, Nan nie Holland, Birdie Ray, Lucile Wright, Gershon Joiner, Delmas Sears, Sam Morrison,Erma Kent Lowell Clark, Ewing Edge, Miss Hilbun, Miss Hall and Mr, Eden fiield. RAT SNAPF TR A AARAD D IS TLO A G MBS KILLS RATS Also mice. Absolutely prevents odors from carcass, One package proves this. Rat-Snap comes in cak es—no mixing with other food. Guar anteed. 35e size—l cake, enough for pantry, kitechen or cellar. | 65¢ size—2 cakes, for chicken house, ‘ coops, or small buildings. $1.25 size—b cakes, enough for all farm and out-buildings, storage build ings, or factory buildings. ~ Sold and guaranteed by | Peebles Pharmacy. Take Your County Paper And Keep Up With County News. Subsecribe For The EAGLE Number 11 MERGER SYSTEM BEING FAVORED. Atlanta, May B.—Those, who have been considering the matter of simplification of the system of state governmant during the week are quoted as saying they have so far decided onthree things: 1. Absolute consolidation of the several revenue collecting agencies into one department, with one head, Construction of a worth-while state legal department, uder the attorney general,with manda tory order by law to hanle all liti gation affecting the state, and positive elimination of the prac tice of heads of the several de partments indiscriminately em ploying outside lawyers as they see fit. This is to include elimina tion of the independent special attorneys now employed by the highway department and the pub lic service comm i s on. Abolition of the numerous boards of trustees of the state educational institutions, and set ting up one general state board to have jurisdiction of all these institutions. Tentatively it has been decided that the several so-called welfare agencies of the state also will be brought under one head, these to include the present welfare board, the different managements of the boys and the girls refore matories and the state prison commission. It also has become obvious that drastic charges will be recommended touching the state department of education handling the common schools, at least so far as pertains to the distribution and control of mon ies, and in the present system under which the state highway ‘department operates with parti cular reference to its distribut ion of about $20,000,000 a year of funds, The latter, itis gather ed, will be recommendations to prevent further political manip ulation in the award of contracts There is, also a rather clear in dication that seme form of con trol of selecting state employes in all departments will be among the definite recommendations to be made, There has been more or less pointed questioning and comment along this particular line than any other one item un der comsideration. These inquie ries have had to ¢o with the mat ter of clerks and stenographers in one department being paid around S3OO per month, while the same class of clerks and stenographers in other departe ments are drawing $125 to $l5O a month. B. Y. P. U. Program. Senior B. Y. P. U. Sunday night, 7:30 o’clock. Topie, Decision and destiny. Scripture reading, Zelma Hartley, A short man in a sycamore tree, Group captain, Christ’s invitation, Mr. Miller. Zaccahaeus’ acceptance, Mrs, O.P, Hartley, Majors and minors, C. C. Hartley. Choices and character, Facnie Foster. Saved to serve, Barkwell Couey, Christ and our Choices, Margaret MeDaniel. £ Arthur Brisbane ,who knows nearly everything,including much thatisn’'t so,thinks that in. habitants of Mars may have had flying machines for ten million years. It must be great to get big money for thinking up things like that. : ‘ Read The Eagle but dont Wait to borrow your neighbors.