About The McDuffie progress. (Thomson, Ga.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1924)
VI' Vk " ; >w, i- Mrs. Rosa Lee Goldman and Miss Mary Sherrer spent last Friday af ternoon with Mrs. S. E. Morris and daughter, Mrs. J. A. Reese. Miss Kittie P. McCorkle spent Sat urday night with Miss Edna Goldman. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Pippin are vis iting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Goldman. ■ Last Week. Mrs. John Overton and Miss Sibble Peek visited Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Gill Thursday. Mrs. Hodo was also a visitor the same evening. Rev. C. C. Kiser visited Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Gill Tuesday, and accom panied by Rev. R. P. Gil made a «, . , _ . . „ short visit to Mr. G. N. Murphy and , Kr ‘ ArC , h ^ ^ Mesena, spent a Mr. Waggoner at the Lullwater mill * hort ^« * he o hom f of “»• aad 0 ^ ces I Mrs. J. M. Overton Sunday afternoon. Messrs. Frank Sherrer, Harvey r. Frank Shores made a short Goldman and Miss Mary Sherrer at- visit to Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Gill. | tended the dance at Misses Miriam Mrs. W. J Sills and children visited and Marie Smith’s of near Hobbs Mrs. John Overton Wednesday. ! Mill. , Mrs. R. L. Marshall, Miss Jessie ' Sa >’- Cutie > Mar Y said she went in and Mr. Joe Marshall have returned i a bu Sgy- but the Ford happened to from Metter, where they report a I br * n E ber back. You tell ’em, it fine trip. This Week. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jordan and Rev. R. P. Gill attended services at Union Sunday evening., Rev. R. P. Gill filled the pulpit. Mr. Tom Jones spent the week-end at home Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. T. Paul, Louis and Elsie Paul returned Sunday from Dearing, where they visited relatives. Well, things are moving right along at the mill under the supervis ion of Mr. N. B. Murphy. The mill is beginning to look better and brighter. Mr. Murphy is a practical mill man and we believe that times will be better under his management. We all will be glad to get back to work again. Let's go; pull together. Let us make our motto, “Coopera tion, Loyalty, Service, Good Will.” If we do we will be doing our part. Rest assured, the management will do theirs. Mr. Waggoner is book keeper. Mr. C H. Garwood, and old Thom son boy, and a fine one, is weaving overseer; Mr. A. W. Roper, carding and spinning overseer; Mr. Barnes, master mechanic. Now, let’s start right. Come out on Sunday to Sunday school and church; take time to worship and honor God. He will honor and bless APPLING NEWS . Blue Eyes. Mrs. W. H. Howell and Miss Pau line Haslett visited Augusta Sunday afternoon. Bro. Burnett filed his regular ap pointment at the Methodist church j Miriam and Marie Smith and Mary Sunday morning, quite a large crowd j sherrer. wasn’t the one from Norwood either. Miss Gladys McCorkle spent a short while in town Saturday. Mrs. J. M. Overton and Miss Sibbie Peek spent Monday night and Tues day with Mrs. J. A. Horne and Mrs. W. A. Tyler. Miss Mary Sherrer spent the week end with Miss Nina McCorkle of near Hobbs Mill. Mrs. Harvey Goldman made a busi ness trip to town Tuesday morning. Misses Nina McCorkle and Mary Sherrer spent a short while with Mrs. W. J. Sills, Jr., of Thomson, Saturday afternoon. Cheer up, Miriam and Nina, maybe the Fords haven’t gone for good.- Say, we wonder how “Isn’t It” is getting on. Miss Nina McCorkle and brother, Frank, were the dinner guests of Misses Mary Sherrer and Minnie Ov erton Monday. Sorry to report Miss Mary Sherrer is suffering with sore throat at this writing. SALEM NEWS. By # Cutie. Mr. and Mrs. Dozier Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. May and Mrs. G. W. May spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. It. T. May. Miss Mary Sherrer spent the week end with Miss Nina McCorkle and Mrs. Dozier Rogers. Mrs. Ben Simons spent a short while with Mrs. J. 0. May Monday afternoon. Miss Nina McCorkle had as her guests Sunday afternoon Messrs. Roy Reeves, C. G. Walton and Misses attending. Among the Augusta visitors of Appling this week were Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Knox and famiy; Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Morris and family; Mr. W. C. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Marshall and family and Mr. J. D. Howell. Miss Carrie Lou Walton, of Evans, Miss Maude Montgomery was the spend-the-night guest of Misses Miriam and Marie Smith Monday night. Mrs. R. T. May and Mrs. J. 0. May motored to Thomson one day this week. i Misses Mary Sherrer and Nina Mc- who has been with Mr. and Mrs. J. n 0 , . ... Corkle spent Sunday morning with I). Howell, returned home Saturday afternoon. FOR CORONER. To the Voters of McDuffie County: I hereby announce myself a candi date for Coroner of McDuffie county, subject to the primary called for March 19th, and rules governing same. I would appreciate the sup port of the voters of the county. t Respectfully, I JOHN W. JOHNSON. FOR SHERIFF. To the Voters of McDuffie Countyi I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Sheriff of McDuffie county. I greatly appre ciate the support given me in the past, and will greatly appreciate the support given me in the coming pri mary. Respectfully submitted. i A. D. ADKINS. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. To the Voters of McDuffie County: I hereby announce myself a candi date for Representative of McDuffie county, subject to the rules of the white primary election to be held March 19th. I respectfully solicit the support of the voters, and should I be elected I will endeavor to look after the interests of my constitu ents to the best of my ability. Respectfully, H. EULOND CLARY. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. To the Voters of McDuffie County, v I am a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of McDuffie county, subject to the rules of the white pri mary election to be held March 19th. 1 solicit and will greatly appreciate the support of all voters, and if elect ed will discharge my ful' duty to the best of my ability, without fear or favor. Respectfully, A. S. ANDERSON. FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY. To the Voters of McDuffie County: I will be a candidate for the Gen eral Assembly, pending the action of the white primary and subject to your and its action. Faithfully yours to command. JOE DeMEDICIS. TO THE VOTERS OF McDUFFIE COUNTY. Realizing that the only way to get what you want is to keep on trying till you get it, I have decided to be come a candidate for the position of County School Superintendent of Mc Duffie county. I have an inordinate ilesire for that office, and I importune the voters who have to deal with the rural school problem to vote for me. I can put McDuffie county in the class of some of the banner counties along educational lines. I know economy, know how to work, and have admin istrative ability. If elected, you will have no regrets. Respectfully, E. B. LAZENBY. Mr. Crawford Walton and Mr. Johnnie West, of Evans, were guests of Miss Carrie Lou Walton at the home of Mrs. J. D. Howell Saturday. Mrs. P. A. Crawford and Miss Pauline Haslett attended the Stew ards meeting at Thomson Tuesday. Mrs. Batchelor was a visitor in Augusta Monday. Those who were on the sick list at Appling this week are Mrs. J. R. Marshall, Mrs. May Brown, Mr. Henry Crowell and Mrs. Jake Pol lard. Mr. George Walton and Mr. Geo. Harwell ,of Harlem, were visitors at the home of Mr. J. D. Howell Sun day afternoon. , ANTHONY X-ROADS Dorothy. Mrs. Addie Adams was the guest of Mrs. Almond Corbin Monday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Easier, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Easier spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Mc Donald. Misses Louise Pasy and May Geter visited Misses Odessa and Margaret Corbin Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Addie Adams motor ed to Thomson Tuesday. Mrs. Bessie Smith speqt Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. F. Easier. Miss Odessa and Mr. Timmie Cor bin were -visitors at the Geter home Saturday night. Misses Miriam and Marie Smith. Mrs. Gertrude McCorkle, Nina and Truman McCorkle spent Saturday in town as the guests of Mrs. Gartrell Lokey. Misses Marie and Miriam Smith entertained a number of friends with a dance Monday night. Every body reported a good time. Say, Frank, hope you have learned how to waltz by now. It seems that Mr. Reeves is liking the grey mule too, how about it Roy. Say, Mary, how is Jerry these days, still traveling though, I suppose. We are sorry the Ford got so scratched up Friday. Mr. Carl Mathews and Domingus Mathews called on Misses Miriam and Marie Smith Sunday afternoon. SWEETWATER Smiles & Curies. DEARING NEWS By Slim. Mrs. R. R. Harrison is visiting in Almon, Ga. Mr. Billie Culpepper has gone to Colorado for his health. Eld. and Mrs. J. J. Pennington were in Thomson Tuesday. Miss Ines Adams is visiting in Au gusta. Mrs. Jennie Beall was in Dearing Monday night. Eld. Odum Clarke and family are visiting in Gainesville. I wonder how the little girl’s arm is getting along. Mr. Raymond Russell and family of Dearing have moved to the Gold Mrs. Chas. and Carrie McDonald Mines on the other side of Thomson, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Easier were j j am sure eV ery body will miss them.' visitors at Mr. G. T. McDonald’s 7 home Monday. Little Mae Hue and Rogers Duna way are on the sick list this week. , Mrs. J. F. Easier and Mrs. C. D. McDonald spent Wednesday evening with Mrs. James R. Proctor. Mrs. Emlie Welch of Dearing died last Tuesday morning about nine o’clock and was buried Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Walk er grave yard. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. J. J. Pennin gton. Mrs. Nannie Harville spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Phoecian Johnson. Mrs. John Hamilton and children, of Augusta, were the guests of Miss Lizzie Hamilton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Palmer and children spent Tuesday afternoon in town. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ruark were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Phoecien Johnson Sunday. Mr. Femmings Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Meadows, of McBee, S. C., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Meadow's. Miss Willie Mae Brooks entertain ed, a number of friends with a dance Saturday night. Miss Ada Cason spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Cason. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Hinton and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Dur ham, near Camak. Misses Effie Mae and Viola Hamil ton, of Augusta, were the guests of Misses Katie Lou and Bessie . Jones Sunday. Mr. George Taylor made a busi ness trip to town Wednesday after noon. * • Miss Marie Smith entertained a number of friends Monday night with a dance. Mrs. Phoecien Johnson and Mrs. Nannie Harville were ..the spend the day guests of Mrs. Sam Ruark Mon day. Miss Katie Lou Jones is visiting Miss Effie Mae Hamilton, in Augusta, this week. Mrs. Olin Hinton and children spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. George Colvin. Be Not Deceived, Things do not work out together for good to those who won’t work at all. PETITION FOR CIIA.. ER. State of Georgia, County of McDuffie. To the Superior Court of Said County: The petition of Paul A. Bowden, J. Richard Bowden and R. A. Kunnes, of McDuffie County, Georgia, respect fully shows: ’ , 1. That they desire for themselves, be incorporated and made a body politic under the name'and style of the BOWDEN-KUNNES LUMBER COMPANY for a period of twenty years. 2. The principal office of said Com pany shall be in the City of Thomson, County and State aforesaid, but peti tioners desire the right to establish bfanch offices within said State or elsewhere whenever the holders of the majority of the stock may so de termine. 3. The object of said Corporation is to be pecuniary gain and profit to itself and its shareholders. 4. The busness to be carried on by said Corporation is that of a gen eral saw-mill, planing-mill and lum ber business in all of its phases. And said petitioners pray that said cor poration when formed may have the following rights and powers: To manufacture lumber and all other articles consisting or partly consist ing of lumber, wood or any of the products thereof; to acquire, own, lease, occupy, use or develop any lands containing timber in any stage of growth; to buy, sell, or to other wise deal or traffic in'lumber, timber, timber lands, shavngs, slabs and any of the products thereof and any arti cles consisting or partly consisting thereof; to construct buildings, bridges, machinery, roads, electric .works and such other things as are reasonably necessary for the manu facture and handling lumber, its pro ducts and the other things above men tioned; to buy, sell and otherwise traffic in saw-mills, planing-mills, lumber plants, and all live stock, roll ing stock and other equipment con nected with such business above named; to build houses for the pur pose of selling the same; to engage in any other business that will en able the lumber or other articles manufactured to be produced at a cheaper cost or sold at a better price. 5. Petitioners pray that said cor poration have the power to acquire by purchase, subscription or other wise, and to hold or dispose of, stocks, bonds or any other obligations of any other corporation formed for, or then or theretofore engaged in or pursue- ing any or one or more of the kinds of business, purposes, objects, or op erations above indicated, or owning or holding any property of any kind herein mentioned . 6. Petitioners pray that said cor poration have the power to inter into a partnership with any person for the purpose of carrying on any of the purposes above indicated. 7. Petitioners desire, that said cor poration have the right to sue and be sued, to plead and be impleaded, to have and use a common seal, to make all necessary by-laws and reg ulations, and to do all other tilings that may be necessary for the suc cessfully carrying on said business, including the right to buy, hold and sell real estate and personal property whether connected with the business es above indicated or not, and to ex ecute notes and bonds as evidence of indebetedness in the conduct of the affairs of the corporation, and to secure same by mortgage, security deeds or other form of lien under ex isting laws. 8. The Capital Stock of said Cor poration is to be seventy-five thous and ($75,000.00) dollars fully paid in at the beginning. Said stock is £o be divided into shares of one hundred ($100.00) dollars *each par vjilue. Petitioners pray for the right to in crease the said Capital Stock to five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) or to reduce it to two thousand dollars upon the majority vote of the stock outstanding at the time. Petitioners further pray that said corporation have the power to pay dividends eith er in money or stock. 9. Petitioners desire to have -the right for said corporation that it be empowered to accept in payment for its Stock either money or property taken at a fair valuation. 10. Petitioners pray that said cor poration have the right to function through officers, a board'-of directors and committee of management; That said corporation be empowered to function by any one or two or all three of the aforesaid means to be determined by a majority vote of the stock .outstanding at the time; That committees of management may con sist either of one or more persons according to the majority vote of the stock outstanding. 11. Pettioners desire for said cor poration the right to apply, for and accept amendments to its charter, either in form or substance, by a vote of the majority of the stock outstanding at the time. They also ask authority for ^said corporation to wind up its affairs, liquidate and discontinue its business at any time it may be determined to do so by a Special Salesman Riverside Man At Our Store Feb. 8 and 9 Large samples in the piece cheer fully shown. You are welcome to look whether you place your order or not. ATTRACTIVE PATTERNS NEW DESIGNS PERFECT FIT Come in and have your clothes made to order by Riverside Tailor ing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. J. M. HAYES Thomson, Ga. THE THOMSON DRAMATIC CLUB Presents Two Plays “THE HAPPY DAY” and “WHEN WOMEN VOTE” Directed by Miss Sarah D. Bowden. School Auditorium, Friday Night, February 1, 8 o’clock. Cast Of Characters. “THE HAPPY DAY” Scene—Living room in Mrs. Marlowe’s house. Mrs. Marlowe (mother of the bride) Miss J. Jewett Ann Loring (a neighbor) Miss Sarah Bowden Sybil M ai 'l°we (the bride) Miss Gladys Hamilton Kitty Fern (a dressmaker) ± Mrs. Milton Brown Opal Neff (society reporter of the Daily Clarion) Mrs. Adrian Morris Mrs. Tatlock (a country relation)/ Mrs. Gordon Usry Polly Tatlock (her daughter) l Miss Lucile Farmer Intermission. Gallagher & Shean, by Mr. Neal Dunn and Mr. Howard Perry. “WHEN WOMEN VOTE’* Act I.—The living room of the Jamison house. Act II.—The same, a month later. Mrs. Jamison (an apostle of suffrage) Mrs. Gordon Usry Helen Jamison (her daughter) Miss Gladys Hamilton Mrs. Delano (a wealthy lady) Miss Sarah Bowden Mrs. Brownell (the mother of six) Mrs. Milton Brown Hannah (old fashioned New England “help” Mrs. Adrian Morris majority vote of the stock outstand ing. Superior Court of said County, do hereby certfy that the foregoing 12. If the stock in said cqrporation writing contains a full and correct should become equally divided be- copy of the Petition for' Charter in tween two sets of stockholders and the above stated case, as it appears it appeared that due to any dissen sion between the said two sets of stockholders that a majority vote of the stock could not be obtained for or against important questions and this situation existed for the dura tion of one month’s time, then the owners of one half of the stock out standing at the time shall have the right to have a receiver appointed, the corporation liquidated and the Charter surrendered. Wherefore, your petitioners pray to be incorporated under the name and style aforesaid, with powers, privileges and immunities set forth, and as are now, or may hereafter be from the files and records of this offtee. Given under my hand and official seal, this 1st day of February, 1924. W. W. HARDAWAY, Clerk of the Superior Court of Mc Duffie County, Ga. MANY MULES BEING BOUGHT IN THIS SECTION. Many carloads of mules have been sold to the farmers in this section this year, which indicate? that farm ing is coming back into its own. Every day carloads of mules can be seen passing through Thomson to allowed a corporation of similar char- some place along the line of the Geor- acter under the laws of Georgia.' gia Railroad or elsewhere in the J. RICHARD BOWDEN, I state, and a good many cars have Attorney for Petitioners.. been sold by the dealers in Thomson. Indications are that the . farmers Filed in the office of the Clerk of i are going to give cotton a thorough the Superior Court of McDuffie Coun-1 try-out this year. Many of them have ty, Georgia, this the 1st day of Feb- gotten the science of producing it to ruary, 1924. W. W. HARDAWAY, Clerk. a point where they feel confident of success. It will mean much to this section if they do succeed in making Georgia, McDuffie County. |,a good crop at present prices, and I, W. W. Hardaway, Clerk of the many of them are going to do it. . \ .
