Volume 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.
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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.
