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VOL. XXXVIII. No. 34 . History of Williams Creek Church By County Historian (From Warrenton Clipper) (By Mrs. W. F. Wilhoit, County Historian.) Williams Creek Church was organized by John Thomas on December 22nd, 1787, with thir ty-seven members. The was given by Willis Perry to land constituting the church property and is recorded in the first deed book in the Clerk’s of fice in the court house in War rerjton and reads as follows: The church held the doctrine of “original sin, election to life, effectual calling, justification by the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ, sanctification by the Holy Spirit, adoption, final perseverence of the saints, holi ness in salvation, resurrection of the body, eternal judgment, baptism by immersion after re generation and the laying on of hands. The minutes of the church give the members in the follow ing order: Names of black members: Mr. Hill’s James and Hannah; Mr. Ezekiel Alexander’s Jane; Willis Perry’s Bebb, Abad and his Jude; William Brantley’s Ben; W. Darden’s Vilet Dismissed and received again, excommunicated then restored: William Davis’ Beck excommu nicated; William Brantley’s Li za; Mr. Mitchil’s Tab; Mr. Chap- Sur-| man’s Simon; Mr. Lockett’s rey; Mr. Pruitt’s Peler; Mr. Pru-' ett’s Dave; Mr. Baker’s Nan; Mr. Bushes Steven, by letter; Mr. George’s Robin, by experience, Peter by experience, received Jane by letter. Names of male members: Steven Darden, William Dis muke, Aaron Parker. Jethro Darden, Joseph Kirk, Benjamin Brasweal, John Dismuke, Willis Perry, Peter Dismuke t Jno. Dis muke, Phenney Dismuke, John Parker, Micajah Stone, Benjamin Hill, Christopher Williams, Levi Pruitt, Richard Cournton, Jere-j miah Spurlin, William Courn ton, Richard Cournton, Darden, Hurwell Perry, riam Dismuke, Mr. Hill’s James, John Johnston Zachariah Shef field, Perry (Beck negroe,) Dan iel Parker, Benjamin Brantley, Joseph Brantley, Isiah Tucker, dismissed, Thomas Duly, Jeffrey Basdel, Brantley’s Ben, Chap man’s Simon, Pruitt’s Peter, James Reed, John Armstrong Mark Harden received by letter^ Elisha Pruitt received by letter, Joseph White, Chapman Deber ra, Isham Wheeler, William Robertson, Cader Powell, Moses Powell, Peter Winn, Wiliiipn Lancaster, 1790, Thomas Poore, Isaac Acre, David Phelps, John Hill. William Culpepper, Benja min Battle, Philip Brantley. Names of female members: Ann Darden, Martha Dismuke, Sarah Parker, Sarah Hill, Mar tha Curnston, Priscilla Dismuke Catron Hill, Frusanna Burt, Sa rah Parker, Elizabeth Pruitt, Catron Cox, dismissed fellow ship for moving disorderly, Nancy Hill, Mary Stone, Eliza beth Darden, Drucilla Spurlin, K^ttury Perry, Mary Dismuke, Sarah Sheffield, dismissed, Sarah Stone, Levinah Wheelas, Sister Sheffield, Parker, Ruth Parker, Susannah Darden’s Vilet, Davis’ Beck, Keziah English, (a woman of color) Perry’s Beb, Hannah Parker, dismissed, Sister Cul pepper, Brantley’s Lozoga, Phebe Barksdale, Mrs. Gadyis John ston, Perry’s Judah, John Mitch ell’s Tabb, Salley Powell, Sister Chapman, Frankey Kirk, Roda Pruitt, Sister Robertson, Sister Winne, Ann Poore, Sister, Edge, Sister Battle, Phebe Phelps, Charity Lauvance, Ann Dismuke, Salley Hill, Nancy Dis muke, Mary Springer, Ann Brantley, Benjamin Springer.— Total 95. The report of the foregoing from the name of Wm. Lancaster was the report on membership through the year 1791. On Nov. 21st of the same year “it was agreed upon that if any publick evil or fault be laid to a GIBSON RECORD Published to Furnish the People of Glascock Coun ty a Weekly Newspaper *nd as a Medium for the Advancement of the Public Good of the County. brother or sister, charges by such circumstances that might give suspicion It should be in quired into, and if found guilty shall be dealt with the church at large” and punishment was sum marily dispensed to thosa mem bers who “violated publick au thority, using crime’ vain t wicked lan guage,’’ “the of fighting,” “following the custom of horse swapping,” “going to law with his brother contrary to gospel order,” “failing to attend church services,” excommunication, dis mission, expelled from fellow ship and put on parole were means of punishment employed, The dread of »uch punish ments and the publicity attached, doubtless kept the brothers and sisters on the straight and nar row path when, perhaps, the spirit grew faint. And, no doubt the high standard of citi zenship, of that period, was maintained to a large degree, by the discipline of the churches, Brother Levi Pruitt, brother Aaron Parker and brother Steph en Darden were ballotted in as messengers to the Association in 1790. Friday before the fourth Sun day in March 1790, was set apart for fasting and prayer. At the church conference in March 1792, “Brother Wheelas agreed to let Brother Carter have three bushels of corn for which Brother Barksdale and Brother Springer is to deliver two bush els of which at Ignatius Fews; Brother Culpepper two bushels of corn for which Brother Har den and Brother Darden is to de liver him two bushels of wheat; Brother Edge agreed to pay Brother Caiter two and one-half bushels of corn. It seems that hgre the church was acting as distributor. In those days there were no grana ries.iwh or st where corn and wheat could be bought, and doubtless this grain and corn were used for seed. By the date (March) it can be seen that it was planting season, The conferences were spirit ual, as well as legal and prayer was wont to be made before the business was taken up. At most of these meetings charges were preferred against some white or colored brother or sister, but there were times when they found “the brethren in fellow ship” and dismissed “in peace.” In 1792, John Baker and Eli sha Pruitt were chosen messen gers to the Association which was to be held in October “at Brother Walker’s Meeting House” and they were to write the Association letter “petition ing the Association here.” Evidently a more pressing in vitation came from Powell’s Creek cbrurch for the Associa tion met there in 1793 with Brother Edge and Brother Chap man representing Williams Creek church. “William Lovel, John Baker, Nehimiah Edge and Brother Per ry to go as messengers to the ehurch at Philips’ Mill the Fri day before the second Sunday in January, 1794.” This was not a meeting of the Associa tion, but “The church at Pow el’s Creek request us to send helps to settle a matter.” The minutes of the confer ence held on July 12th, 1794, re cords the following: “A matter of difficulty brought forward between Jeffrey Basdel, of our church, Ogeechey and church, John Kirk, of Little and was not determined, therefore, the mem bers present of each church do agree to meet at Day’s Meeting House on Friday before the fourth Sunday in August, and each church may call such helps as they may judge necessary.” Then on August 9th, another conference secretary writes: “The church do nominate and appoint Levi Pruitt, Elisha Pru itt, Lemuel Pruitt, Debeitm Chapman, WillisPerry, Thomas Poore and John Baker to go as helps to Day’s Meeting House to endeavor to settle a matter be twee John Kirk and Jeffry Bas del." At the appointed day, “after much debate, the whole conference went out to miake up their mindis, when it appeared that each of the contending par- GIBSON, GA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1932. Odd—But TRUE * ' t m .T.'r >3 ■? 'll 1? ;] ')• fpSIilS m%mm f f /.>* O X ‘ 8 y -* * . ■ o-. A - . ■ S \o: -R f - r\ ' 'M -y V <2 v • <y 5 S' e> v • iMJSgn mmm § ' I mwe I ttf\HSTORS mm. in wwi we** INST ML tO \N ONE 0? 1101 HEW TOBY'S NtWEftT % tUV\.0\NHS * b,V 1 ties had conducted themselves in such order as to deserve to be prohibited from the privileges of the church until satisfaction should be given to the church at Day’s Meeting House a line from them would be sufficient to gain ■■ ohr fellowship." PIV (To be continued next weekj FOOD PRESERVATION OBJECT OF MEETING Miss Mondaine March hanks, representing the Ball Jar Brothers will be in Warren and Glascock counties July 5th to 7th, assisting Miss Ellie Smalley, home demonstration agent, in food preservation work. A meeting will be held in a differ ent community each day, with a demonstration morning and af ternoon. All women and girls are invited to attend. The meet ing in Warrenton will be held on Wednesday, July 6th at 8:30 o’clock p. m., at the Communi ty House. Other committees have not reported to Miss Smalley, hut she will send out notices giving places and time of other meetings. How “Muieum” Originated Originally this word signified a grove or place sacred to the Muses, who In ancient mythology were the nine god desses who presided over song, poetry and the arts and sciences. The first recorded use of "museum” in anything like Its modern sense is in connection with the famous museum founded by Ptolemy Phlladelpbus at Alexandria, Egypt. It was a part of the palace set aside by the emperor for the bene fit of men of learning. Since it was dedicated to the Muses, it was called the museum. Although this museum was more in the nature of a university, there Is reason for supposing that it also contained collections of plants and animals.—Exchange. Smilin’ Charlie [> i • Hi }/. |qii;)nn||jjw Ye* fhey arel-Tk’ –ir\f are kitchen $oin$ back co w - - fee whaf mother is njfin* for dinner! * m mi m\m <yi 0? Qftft PiNRK , \L>. SPfeNT ft NFAk CftOtW’VK- »ns ?LN–* ft fcUF’UCMfc 0 ? ^ ! .Tf mi av)R\tO VI NTH W.cS^'UT Wm^AXX u T,\t m–S W-iF.c KM^DE Ht 'STfCVE VlWiCl* MN REPkt'aF.^ - M G–AN $\lvi iu The coro *;v* VN RiCHtoOwa, v*„ TUE %U5E \H 'WNbWHGTOH 'C, Mft THE GOLD TfcGStVS CtoVt ?«b|(\ M GGUfctt GNit tH Ctot*0RH\ft - - ttuww Co*M» ■.j- ft - mm ms m wm /. V. * mmgim : *A0\O VNfcVJC WILL i '(kft'OtL MLOONO TNE VJ0RU) IN i vm TkKN Vi OV ft SICONO - * Beans, Spaghetti Form Basis For Children’s Quick Lunches l MM, wi - . , >7’ 3| ¥ J'J ~1 30 I " V? ° °u y <s§!§l.-> Li By JOSEPHINE GIBSON Director, Heinz Food Ipotituta «TXTHAT shall I have for the children’s lunch?” This is a winter * * long problem confronting busy mothers. The morning speeds away almost before we realize, and it is time for the children to come romping in, hungry and ready for a good substantial lunch. The menu must be well-balanced and appealing, yet for mother’s sake it must be simple and not require too much time for preparation. Main dishes should be nourishing, and may frequently be varied by giving a few simple touches to familiar and often served foods. Children enjoy un usual touches just as grownups do, and the school-day lunch should be a gay, cheerful affair so the child will go back to school refreshed and happy. they The following simple menus contain dishes that children enjoy; offer an abundance of milk and are planned with an eye to ease of preparation. Oven Baked Beans* Puree of Grape Jelly Whole Wheat Bread Toast Baked Apple with Milk Cooked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce Apple, Nut and Celery Salad Whole Wheat Bread Peanut Pudding* •Indicates recipes are given bslovr. Puree of Oven Baked Beans: 1 small can Oven Baked Beans (with Pork and Tomato Sauce), 4 table spoons butter, 4 tablespoons flour, 1% teaspoons salt, dash of pepper, hi teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon juice scraped from a cut onion, 4 cups milk, 8 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup. Mash baked beans or force through a coarse sieve. Melt butter in saucepan, blend thoroughly with flour, add seasonings and milk, and cook until thickened, stirring con stantly. Add mashed beans and (cetchup and stir until smooth. "Radio Sure is one mmoerful invention— bringin’ through music the air an’ t’ lectures fireside. an’ news right your t’ f And what the radio is your home--- ^ Newspaper Advertisin’ should ha ‘ t’your bargains business. clearly---without It’ll broadcast ■– f r your static and is any over any wave length—-and bring t’your__, WL KAjji ears the welcome notes IgEEa®*.., of "Superprofits V Tune ixv!” SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER YEAR Serve very hot with crackers or toast. An easily prepared, nourish ing and flavorful main dish for the children’s school lunch. Peanut Pudding: 8 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 8 tablespoons Peanut Butter, % tea spoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 cups milk. Scald milk. Blend other ingredients and add to scalded milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened; place in double boiler or over hot water and cook for 15 min utes. Pour into molds, chill, and serve with cream or whipped cream. GEORGIA NEWS Happenings Over the State The first open cotton bolls of the year made their appearance at Griffin a few days ago. Heavy infestation of boll weevil in Columbia county was reported by its county agent, E. H. Jackson, on a recent visit to Augusta. Farmers visiting Zebulon on busi ness say that crops in Pike and ad joining counties give promise of splendid yields this fall. Acting Mayor C. C. Murphey of Au gusta has signed city pay rolls amounting to $600 even though City Attorney J. Paul Stephens ruled the payments illegal. A 500,000-gallon water tank is to be erected at Albany to replace the present tank of 185,000-gallon capac ity, the water, light and gas commis sion has announced. Tax valuations in Lowndes county for 1932 will show a total shrinkage of $2,266,673.47, according to figures from the tax board made available the other day for the first time. A suggestion that farmers lighten up on the work of mules and horses during the excessively hot weather has been made by Bright McConnell, Richmond county farm agent. Reduction of water rates will be asked of the city of Augusta by the steering committee of the new Prop erty Owners’ Association, it has been announced by the committee recently. Up to date a total of 2,511 sacks of government flour have been dis tributed among Lhe needy in Lowndes county under the Red Cross provi sions' for handling government flout. The Clvjtan. Club Of Dalton has Voted to provide $100 for the pur chase of tin cans in which to can fruit and' vegetajrtes to be distrib,- V uted through the Community Chest organization next winter. Representative Carl Vinson, of Georgia, headed a group of citizens from his state who appealed to the board of army engineers for a nine foot channel in the Savannah river between Augusta and Savannah. The Episcopal church camp opened July 4 at St. Simons Island. The camp is known as Camp Reese in honor of the bishop of the diocese of Georgia, and is under the direction of the de partment of religious education. Tobacco farmers from throughout the Georgia tobacco belt gathered at Tifton recently for the annual sum mer tobacco field day. In addition to the growers, mRny county agents and teachers attended the meeting. The last foot of paving on contract given by the Georgia highway board for hard-surfacing the eight mileB Immediately north of Thomasvill9 in the Tliomasvir.e-Moultrie sections of state highway number 35, was recent ly laid. J. B. McCrary Construction com pany, of Atlanta, was low bidder for construction of a steel bulkhead at the engin er yards on Hutchinson Island. The Atlanta firm bids $39, 990 and proposed to do the work In 90 days. A movement to bring the 1933 Con federate reunion to Augusta is under way in that city, according to Miss Effie M. Naibling, associate com mander of Camp 435, U. C. V., who has just returned from the reunion in Richmond, Va. The annual poultry short course will be held at the Georgia State College of Agriculture and the Mechanics Arts, at Athens, July 20, 21 and 22, according to announcement by Prof. Frank E. Mitchell, head of the poul try division at the college. The tax digest of Echols county for 1932 shows a flat reduction in values of 25 per cent, as compared with 1931. The county had no deflation of values last year, and it Is believed that the reduction for this year will pass the state tax examiner because of that fact. The Athens Mutual Building and Loan Association has declared a div idend paying stockholders about $8, 000, It is announced by G. E. Dead wyler, secretary-treasurer. The com pany has been organized about three years, and has been responsible for construction of many homes here. Laying of 4,688 miles of additional paving has been begun on route num ber lo from Oglethorpe-Wilkes line to Rayle. The added link will com plete pavement from Washington to Dry Fork creek, a distance of 15 miles. The 15,000 tons of granite and 8,000 tons of sand to be used will be supplied at Rayle. (Continued on last page)