The Pelham Journal.
VOL. 7, NO. 39.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Is Credit Day at this Bank.
This means that each depositor in our SAVINGS
DEPARTMENT will-present liis or her pass book at
the bank on that day to have ths 4 per cent. Com¬
pound Interest that we pay entered thereon. It is
getting quite popular to have a Saving 5 Account and
the list is steadily growing. Get the habit.
FARMERS BANK OF PELHAM
Great Increase in State
Taxes.
With 29 Georgia counties mak¬
ing tax returns to the comptroller
for 1909 to date, an increase in
taxable property from the digests
of eight to ten million dollars is
indicated.
Of course these figures may no:
be accurate, as the returns from
the other counties may not show
the same general trend as those
reported so far. Of the 29 re¬
ceived so far, 21 show a combined
increase over 1908 of $2,255,114,
while eight show a combined loss
over last year of 311,600. This
leaves a net gain for the 29 of
$1,940,512.
The following counties show
gain over 1908: Ben Hill, $177,-
569; Butts, $157,649; Catoosa,
$33,978; Clinch, $320,897; Daw¬
son, $11,740; Fannin, $278,874;
Gordon, $204,112; Houston,
$178,897; Irwin, $74,800; Macon,
**?67,976; Madison, $92,403; Mil
Ton, $66,991; Mitchell, 127,687;
f Oglethorpe, $72,896; Pickens,
I I $6,794; Quitman, $7,875; Toombp,
$247,989; Towns, $25,667; Upson,
$85,315; W a l k e r, $13,295;.. 11 gif M
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The Best Potato.
Mr. T. F Perdue brings in the
best potato of the season. It is
of the pumpkin yam variety,
measures 11 1-2 inches in circum¬
ference and weigs sixteen ounces
It was grown on one of the places
of J. W. Everett which Mr. Per¬
due has in charge this year.
Justice Court Jurors.
Following is a list of the jurors
drawn to serve at the next term
of the Justice Court of this dis¬
trict.
*B. U. Curry A. B. Spence
L. P. Tucker C. V. James
W. S. Cooper T. O. Battle
W. W. Burnett R L. Mock
J. L. Roland.
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PELHAM, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1909.
Compulsory Education
What the Bill
Provides.
Here are the requirements of
the compulsory education bill
now before the legislature:
It applies to children between
the ages of 6 and 18.
It requires only 60 school days
of attendance each year.
It does not affect chi dren who
have had schooling up to the
fourth grade gratnmer school.
And it enforces only that much
schooling on those affected.
It does not affect children who
live more than three miles from
the nearest school house.
It takes cognizance of the fact
that there will be some children
who are physically or mentally
incapable of attending school.
It takes cognizance of the fact
that there will be some children
whose attendance would work a
hardship on parent or child. All
such cases are to be considered by
the county board, which is au¬
thorized to excuse from attend
a nee.
It provides for the building of
no school houses—it- does npt cre
fstate with extra expense
jrt, the bill is drawn with
cence to existing condi
..- ,ii the state—and it aims
only to enforce the giving of a
chance in life to those white chil¬
dren who are being blighted by
the ignorance and laziness of
their parents.
Could anything be more hu¬
mane?
Mr. J. L. Barrow.
The Whigham Journal in speak¬
ing of the death of Mr. J. L. Bar
row has the following to say:
This termination of the life of one
of Whigham’s most prominent and
universally liked young business men
lias cast a shadow of sadness over
this section such as it has probably
never experienced. Mr. Barrow was
cashier of the Bank of Whigham, and
his honesty, integrity, and moral
courage, was never questioned by
anyone. He was one of the strong¬
est factors in the upbuilding of
Whigham, and his work along this
line will be greatly missed. In busi¬
ness and social circles everywhere
no one was more highly esteemed
than J. L. Barrow.
Mize Hearing
In Bankruptcy.
Bainbridge, Ga., July 28.—Iu
terest in the Oliver case is grow¬
ing more intense here and the
promise of sensational develop
ments at the Mize bankruptcy
proceedings which will be held
here tomorrow, has served to
make the case practically the*
only topic of conversation
Bainbridge,
The outcome of these proceed¬
ings means a great deal to the de¬
positors of the defunct Bank of
Climax, as they will probably re¬
ceive dollar for dollar if Mize’s
partnership with Oliver can be;
proved. The whole case rests up¬
on the disputed signature of
0^ Mize to the contract which
Oliver presents. Mize declares
the signature to be a forgery
Judge Lane holds the paper 02
agreement between Oliver and
Mize in which it states, Mize is
be a silent partner in the Bank
Climax, until it is chartered,
share equally in all profits
losses. There was a slip
also that Mize’s daughter should!
become cashier. It reserves the,
right for either party to back ooi
after ten days written notice
the other. This ,s the only
Dole and it is not considered pro
liable as Oliver would have tv.
have the paper. The signatn
to the agreement is exactly lii
several others in the courts’ poH
session.
Mize will have to show why
custodian shall not be appointed
If he swears the agreement
forgery;and m :i- it is -p-vsaiii
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five years imprisonment.
WITNESS THREATENED.
It is also stated that Mr. Me
Tyre, who witnessed the agree¬
ment and swore that it was sign¬
ed has been threatened with death
if he does not change his testi¬
mony. The one who did this can
be punished with a $1,000.00
fine and two years in the pen for
intimidations.
The most interesting features
of the case are yet to come.
Judge Lane’s Work
Judge W. C. Lane, referee in
bankruptcy, is working out the
Oliver case in a masterly manner.
Detectives have been at work all
over the country and have traced
his acts for ten years back. He
has a checkered career. Has op¬
erated in Ohio, Tennessee, Ala¬
bama, Mississippi and Florida.
Was president of three banks in
Alabama, one at Attalla, ono
in Collinsville, and another at
Plyne City. He fleeced the At¬
talla people for, $10,000. He is
wanted at Birmingham for taking
six cars of Wheat, consigned by
Louisville firm, Zohn & Co.
There are federal indictments
against him for these offences.
Cotton Mill vs. Deep Creek
The Cotton Mill ball team cross¬
ed bats with the Deep Creek team
on the local diamond Saturday.
The game proved an interesting
one and much enthusiasm was
manifested by the “rooters”.
The score stood in favor of the
Cotton Mill team, they having
made three runs and put up a
goose egg against the other fel¬
lows.
he time to find out whether your insurance is good or not
is before you have a fire and not after. The COM¬
PANIES we represent PAY their LOSSES. Insure
with us and YOUR interest will be taken care of.
Tornadoes are coming nearer—better take out
STORM insurance before it is too LATE.
Pelham Insurance Agency.
Office over Farmers Bank.
Two Georgia Counties
Claim First Bale.
Quitman, Ga., July 26.—The
first bale of new cotton in Geor¬
gia was brought in this afternoon
by J. W. Avera, one of the lead
g Brooks county planters of
this section. The cotton classed
well, and the buyers will bid on
it tomorrow. Deal Jackson, the
D ugherty county negro farmer
has, for the last ten years, been
UO wn as the first-bale-man, but
honor will go to Avera this
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A ... ; U "“ y ’ 0a „ - J , " . ly 26.— Deal
jjiickson, the Dougherty county
ifgro farmer who has marketed
] jT' e first bale on cotton in Geor
i( di „ tin(rti havi late to
t b t|le fll , t bale nt tb .
- 09 for Georgia. The bale
crop
eighed 881 pounds, and classed
fully good inidling. It was
nght by the International Cot
on Company at 20 centf per
and. The first bale is nine
vs later than last year.
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song service of the First Baptist
Church on njunday evening was
no‘j disappointed. The. highest
expectations were more than
realized, and among the most,
joyful was the happy heart of the
pastor who takes so much pride
in his chair, Their untiring
faithfulness, their earnestness of
purpose, their readiness to make
sacrifices, these are noble cpiali
ties which always win. The suc¬
cess of this chair may be briefly
comprehended in the word WORK
All praise be to them as they
stimulate the spirit of worship in
the congregation. As the people
stood and sung “Higher Ground”
the angels must have rejoiced too
see the hearts of men lifted to
God in glorious praise.
If you missed this season of
refreshing we are sorry but give
you another opportunity later.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I can
furnish you meal every day in week.
J. M. AUSRF,
Hinsonton, Ga.
Just Received
ALL THE LATEST POPULAR
Sheet Music,
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
10c A Copy.
Consolidated Clothing & Drug Co.
THE LEADING DRUGGISTS
PHONE 32.
$1.00 PER YEAR
Theft from the Residence
of Mr. J. M. Mize.
During the absence of Mr. and
Mrs. ,T. M. Mize from their home
on Church Street Saturday after¬
noon, Mamie and Josie Fletcher
entered the house and took nearly
all of the clothing of Mrs. Mize
that could be found.
A trunk with some of her win¬
ter clothing that had been packed
away was entered and this was
,
also taken• The theft was ' com¬
mitted some time during the af¬
ternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Mize were away
at that time but discovered the
theft soon after their return.
One of the above negro women
was seen in Mr. Mize’s yard by
Mrs. Perry Mize, who lives just
across the street, and were sus¬
pected of the theft. A close
watch was kept on the negroes
and Wednesday morning enough
evidence was secured to warrant
their house being searched. A
good many garments were found
and identified as belonging to
Mrs. Mize and the negroes wgre
idi»t,ely arrested. They were
aftemoon and bound 5 to the
over
City Court of Pelam. Their bond
was assessed at $100, but not be¬
ing able to give same, they were
confined in Camilla jail,
After the stolen goods were
found in their possession both
vvomer. admitted the theft.
Residence of J. W. Jordan
Entered.
Some one entered the home of
Mr. J. W. Jordan at the cotton
mill Saturday night in an attempt
to secure money or other valua¬
bles. Mrs. Jordan was awakened
by a noise in the adjoining room.
The intruder escaped.
Tracks of a barefeet man were
found on the porches aiuj in the
yards of a number of other houses,
showing that a number of homes
were visited with the evident pur¬
pose of burglary.
It is said that the tracks were
followed several miles into the
country east of the city but the
one was not located.
