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HEREAFTER.
In the twenty-first chapter of
the gospel of Luke our Lord
warned His disciples of the perils
which were before them. He told
them that deceivers would n^ise.
He warned them of wars and
commotions. He said, “Nation
shall rise against nation and
kingdom against kingdom”. He
told them there would be great
earthquakes in many places and
there would be famines and
pestilences. He told them before
these calamities would come that
they would be brought into
prison and before kings and
rulers. In the thirteenth verse of
the chapter He said, “and it shall
turn to you for a testimony’’.
This means that all the troubles
they were to face would give
them an opportunity to witness
to the power of the gospel and
to the saving grace of God.
The writer tells the students
in the Bob Jones College to make
stepping stones, not stumbling
stones, out of their difficulties.
It is certainly the Christian s
privilege to use all sorrows and
sufferings and disappointments
as a means of spiritual growth
and also to use these things as
an opportunity to show the world
that Christianity is worth having.
We read in the Bible something
about “though the earth be re
moved from under my feet I will
fear no evil”. This is a most
dramatic picture, A man is stand
ing upon the ground and the
whole earth slips out from under
him and leaveshim suspended in
space. The man is a Christian
He says, “Let the earth go. 1 do
not have to have any earth upon
which to stand as long as my
heavenly Father holds my
band’’. The nly thing that can
“keep us steady” amid the cata
clisms, turmoil, strife, persecu
tion, and uncertainly of the
modern world is our saving faith
in Jesus Christ our Lord,
The Hebrew children on the
path of duty went through a fiery
furnace, but they came out un
harmed. Daniel on the path of
duty stopped for a little rest in
a den of lions. The lions had more
appreciation of goodness than
some savage men of Daniel’s day.
The lions made no effort to harm
God’s prophet. Paul and Silas
could sing in prison. They did
not have a piano or organ because
they had heavenly music in their
hearts. The sweetest music we
bear is not the music from the
organ, piano, or violin respond
ing to the master’s touch, it is
the joy bell whi h God rings in
the soul of a surrendered man.
W. M. S., Meeting.
Henrietta Hall Circle met at
the home of Mrs. M. C. White
Monday P. M. Nine members
were present. The following pro
gram was geiven:
Song—What a Friend we Have
in Jesus.
Prayar —Mrs. Brooks.
Scripture reading —Mrs. Dom
iny.
Those having part on the pro
gram was Mrs. Peebles, Mrs.
White and Mrs. Harvill. Our
next meeting will be with Mrs
G. L Hatta way. During the soci
al hour Mrs. White served
delicous refreshments.
SUPREME COURT BARS
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Thi- Georgia Funeral Directors’
Assciation yesterday won its
flight ai ainst “bural associa
tions’ when the s»afe supreme
court upheld a permanent injunc
ticn barri g funeral service con
tracts Tin order of the court
' enjoins md-rtakers and oiherj
pe ators of the associations
I from collecting any more money
jo pending contracts,
The case was that of Clark &
Park Funeral Home of Thomas
ville, against Comptroller Gi ner
al William B. Harrison, the exoffi
cio insurance commissione , ■ and
grew out of a law passed at the
last session of the general assem
bly, under the sponsorship of
the funeral directors’ associa
tion, providing that where burial
director ?, insurance is carried
the insurance must be paid in
cash and not in funeral expenses.
Comptroller General Harrison
sought to collect insurance taxes
against the Thomasville com
pany. He asked Judge W. E.
Thomas, of the Thomas superior
court, for an injunction prevent
ing the company from continu
ing business and obtained it
The company jappealed to the
supreme court, attacking the
validity of the act and the high
court upheld Judge Thomas.
Before the case came upto the
high court eight members of the
funeral directors’ association in
Thomasvill and vicinity interven
iig and becoming a party to the
litigation,in support of the comp
troller general. This also was
attacked by Park and Clark.
The supreme court overruled
all contentions of Park and Clark.
Following the decision, Ran
som Wright, deputy insurance
commissioner, said that several
“illegal burials insurance
schemes” had been started in
south Georgia recently and that
his department planned prose
cutions of them in the criminal
courts.
Card of Appreciation.
I wish to thank the voters of
Wheeler county through this
medium for their support in my
behalf in the primary of Febru
ary 19tij. I shall always strive to
merit the confidence best>wed
upon me in the futufe as in the
past. I feel greatful to all. Again
thanking you, I am.
L. M. Daniel.
Mt. Vernon’s New Theatre
To Open Monday March 2
Mt. Vernon’s new Theat'e
opens Monday, March 2nd, in
a blaze of glory. Myrna Loy and
Spencer Tracy, two of the most
vital personalities of the screen,
appear together for the first time
in “Whipsaw,’’ new Metro Gold
wyn-Mayer feature which opens
Metro Theatre. The st ;ry pre
sents Miss Loy as a fascinating)
member of an international ring I
of jewel thieves, and Tracy as a)
secret service man who forces
her to pose as his wife. The re
sults are adventurous, romantic
and humorous. The picture is ‘
hailed as Miss Loy’s greatest
success.
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with ingredients of
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ALAMO, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ,28 1936
TREUTLEN BOY HELD
FOR MURDER OF GIRL
Macon, Feb. 24. —Bill Calhoun,
16 year old Treutlen county
youth, maintained today the fatal
shooting of 14 year old Birdie
May Darley, a neighbor girl, was
I accidental as he was held for
sail keeping.
Sheriff G. R. Barwick brought
) the youth here after dangerous
j feeling w is reported in the com
munity where the death of the
girl occurred Saturday.
According to the shiriff, Birdie
May was standing in the yard of
her home when Calhoun passed
with a group of children and
allegedly yelled to the girl that
be was going kill her. Hethen
purportedly raised his rifle to
bis shoulder and fired. The girl
fell dead with a wound in the
back of her head.
A murder warrant, sworn by
the girl’s father, Will Darley,
has been issued.
The Calhouns live about a half
mile from the Darleys, and both
families are farmers. Their
homes are about 4 miles north
east of Soperton.
Funeral services for the child
were herd at Midway Church at
10 o’clock this morning.
Sheriff Barwick, who found
the youth at the home of J. R
Davis about eight hours after the
tragedy, said that be has not
made any statement other than
that the affair was an accident.
Passing of Mrs- H- H. Heath
Mrs. Henry H. Heath, 73, one
of the most beloved ladies of
the county, died at her home a
few miles south of Alamo Mon
day, after a short illness, though
she had been in failing health for
some time. She came to this
county with her family about
thirty years ago from Laurens
county. She united with the Mis
sionery Baptist church in early
life, but only recently j fined the
Pr imitive Baptist church. She
was active in both social and
religious affairs until she feel
victim to afflictions, which ex
tended over many months.
She ii survived by husband,
nine children, thirteen grand
children, one b -other and two
sisters.
Funeral services were con
ducted from Union Primitive
Baptist church by Elder T E.
Sikes, of Vidalia, assisted by
Rev. M. W. Flander, pastor of
the Alamo Methodist church.
Interment was in the Alamo
cemetery.
Graham School Burns.
At abou'. five o’clock lest Tues
day morning the Graham school
bouse, located about six miles
south of Alamo, was discovered
on fire. The flames, when dis
covered, had gained such head
way that none of the contents
could be saved. The origin of the
fire is unknown, butit is thought
)to have been of an incendiary
i origin.
The library, other books and
b ilongings of teachers and pu
pils were destroyed, entailing a
considerable loss. No insurance
I was carried on the building and
all is a total loss The school is
suspended pending some
arrangement for another build
ind.
Mr. R. A. Hogan, popular 11
F. D. carrier, has been off his
run fora few days this week,
i ffereing with flu.
G. A. CRAWFORD
.1 PASSESJLSPARTA.
, The many friends andacquain
, tances of Mr. Billie Crawford of
I this county, regret to hear of the
s death of his brother, and extend
s their heartfelt sympathy in his
. bereavement.
He was the only brother, and
. was 78 years of age. He was
, loved by all who knew him, for
he was a man of noble traits and
> of sterling qualities. His gfing
will be greatly felt by many
, L i nds and relatives.
p He leaves to morn his passing
। the following: Ona brother, Mr.
। W. E. Crawford, of this place;
t a wife, one daughter, Miss Car
( rie Crawford, four sons, G. G ,
, and S. R Crawford, of Sparta;
। W. E. Crawford, of Pearia, 11l ;
*।L. J. Crawford of Macon; and
several grand children.
, The funeral service were held
, at the home at 3 o’clock Monday’
February, 24th., and interment
was in the city cemetery.
Card of Appreciation.
Through this medium I wish
। to express my appreciation for
. your loyal support in the recent
primary. I shall endeaver to
। make myself worthy of your
trust by performing my duty
, faithfully and impartially. Thank
. iug you again for your vote and
' influence, I am.
Respectfully,
W. H. Kent.
' * Tax Receiver's Second
Round.
I will be at the following places
to receive state and county tax
for the year 1936.
Monday, March 9th, Spring
hill, 9 to 9:30; Clubhouse, 10 to
10:30; H. H. Heath, 11 to 11:30;
Erick, 12 to 12:30: Avants Cross
ing, 1 to 1:30; Mt. Olivet church
2t) 2:30; Alamo, 4 to 5;30.
Tuesday, March 10th, Shiloh,
9to 9;30; Jordon store, 10 to 10-
30; Sims Store, 11 to 11:30; Guins
store, 12 to 12:30; Glenwood, 1 to
3; Stuckey, 3:30 to 4.
Wednesday, March 11th.<
Ochwalkee, 9 to 9:3o;Landsburg,
10 to 10:30; Honeycutt’s store, 11
to 11 30; Wynn’s store, 12 to 12
30; Snowhill, 1:30 to 2; Oak Grove
2:30 to 3.
I will be in my office every
Saturday,
L. m. Daniel.
Card of Thanks.
Through this medium we wish
t) express our sincere thanas to
all who were so kind to us dur
ing the illnes and death of our
dear wife and mother, and the
the words of sympathy and floral
offerings at her death May GoJs
richest blessing rest upon each
and every one of you.
H.H. Heathand Family.
Ryals-Daniel
A marriage of much interest
to the many friends was that of
Miss Leak Rya’s to Manning
Daniel, of the Beulah community,
which was solemnized on iast
Saturday by Judge H. L. Sears
The bride is an attractive
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. B.
Ryals. She is an active worker in
social aud religious activities of
her community.
The groom is a prosperious
planter of this county. They will
make their home in the Beulah
i community,
I WOMAN SHERIFF
TRAILSOPPONENT
Abbeville, Feb. 27.—Wilcox
county’s woman sheriff, Mrs. O
L. Smith, appeared defeated
today on the basis of complete
but unofficial returns from yes
terday’s primary.
Mrs. Smith, who succeeded
her late husband as sheriff last
year, was 53 votes behind Lon
W. Pearce, in a five-way race
for the office.
Death of Miss
Annie Lou Bridges.
Miss Annie Lou Bridges, 15.
daughter of Mr. Warren Brid
ges, of near Glen - ood, died at
her home on Wednesday of last
week. She had been an invalid
practically all of her life, though
cheerful and seemed to enjoy
her short existence on earth.
She is survived by her father,
two brothers, Morris and Arden
Bridges and one sister, Willie
Mae Bridges,
Funeral services were held
from the Landsburg Methodist
church, and interment was in
the Glenwood cemetery.
The pail bearers were: Wright
Parvis, Lamar Purvis, Preston
Gillis, Delacie Tootle.
“Life Begins at Forty"
“Does Life Begin at Forty?’^
Will be the pastors subject next
Sunday, at the Methodist church
at 7:30 P. M-
Next Sunday, is Young Peoples’
Day and is so recogniz d by
practically every Christian de
nomination and will be observed
by every Methodist church in
America and other nations. The
day will be properly obseri ad at
both Shiloh and Alamo.
All of the people in reach ol
these churches are urged to at
tend these services and especi
ally the young people as the
pastor desires to bring them a
message that will help mold their
lives into characters that will
contribute much good to hu
manity and the kingdom of God.
Invite your friend 3 to come with
you.
With the weather conditions
improving, the birds singing,
the sun shining and trees bud
ding. it seems that springtime is
near. As life seems to be unfold
ing in many “dead” things, may
we become alive in the interest
of Spiritual things. Let’s put
ourselves in a position in Sunday
School and Church, so that we
may absorbe the good things the
Lord has in store for us so that
we may be better able to combat
the evils of this life we are
living.
For your souls sake and for
Christ’s sake, let us again ask
you to worship with us. Let’s
foi m the good habit of going to
church.
M. Walter Flanders, Pastor.
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SUDDEN PASSING Os
NR. y. GILDER
Mr. W. H. Gilder, Sr., 64, one
of the best known and most
prosperous planters of this sec
tion, died at his home a few miles
north of Alamo Tuesday after
noon. He was away from home
when stricken, and never regain
ed consciousness after reaching
his home, passing away about
eight o’clock Tuesday evening.
“Hite”, as he was familiarly
known, was one of the most sub
stantial planters and business
men of the county, moving here
with his family from Laurens
county thirty-four years ago,
where he became identifyd with
business and civic enterprises of
his community, which he main
tained to his death. He was a son
of William and Martha Hightower
Gilder, of Laurens county. He
was first married to Miss Emma
Roberson in 1890; after her death
he was married to Miss Julia
Walker, daughter of the late
Brice Walker and Mrs. Walker,
of this county, who survives him.
He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Julia Walker Gilder, ten
children, W. W., J. E., W. H. Jr.,
J. C., and A. B. Gilder, all of
Alamo; five daughters, Mrs. B.
E. Hall, Mrs. C. N. White, Mrs
J. B. Causey, Mrs. Geo. W.
Thigpen, of Alamo, and Mrs. R.
L. Irwin, of Knoxville, Tenn.;
ttfirty grand children and three
, greatgrandchildren; threebroth
ers, F. R. Gilder and U. L. Gilder,
uLAlamo, J. F. Gilder, of Rhine,
Telfair county; one sister, Mrs.
W. I. Walker, of Hinesville.
Funeral services were held
from the Snow Hill Baptist
Church Wednesday afternoon
conducted by Rev. G. G. Harri
son, of Dublin, assisted by Rev.
M. W. Flanders. Interment was
in the church cemetery.
Pall bearers were: W. H.
Gilder, Jr., W. W. Gilder, J. E.
Gilder, C.N. White, J. B. Causey
and George Thigpen.
Currie Funeral Company, of
Alamo, in charge.
Sixty Point Premium
on Last Year’s Crop
The Horse Shoe Bend Farm
last year received a 60 point
premium on their cotton the fact
that because of its wilt resistance
it is particularly valuable to the
South Georgia conditions. Ihe
germination of 82 per cent was
an official test bj the Agricul
tural Department and outdoes
the South Georgia average of 45
per cent materially.
Mr W.E. Crawford was called
to Sparta last Saturday, on ac
count of the illness and death of
his brother, Mr G. A. Crawford.
He was accompanied by Mr. and
Mrs. J. S. Crawford, J. E., W.
‘ E. Crawford, Jr., Mrs. Irene
Crawford and Mrs, W. E. Craw
ford, Sr.
Salesman Wanted
Men Wanted for Rawleigh
I Route of 800 familess. Write to
: day. Rawleigh Co., GAB-5-SR,
Memphis, Tenn.
To Be Given Away
200 baby chicks, beginning
i Saturday, February 22nd. If you
, purchase seed at Mcßae Seed
i Store, Ask for details.
I Mcßae Seed Store, Mcßae, Ga.
