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Miller County Liberal NO 44 Father Dies Saturday morning, the 4th iust., the gentle spirit of Mr. E. A. J. Rich left its tenement. Mr. Rich had been ill less than 48 hours, being stricken at about 11 o’clock a. m. Thursday. A physician w s called, and Friday, during most of the day, be ws deemed better; but as the shades of night were settling, fears for bis recovery were entertained. At 4:30 a. m on Independenoe Day, this citizen of Decatur ojun ty died at hia home, near Bethel Church, at the age of eighty-six years, fifty-six of these years be had served as a deacon of the Beth el .Missionary Baptist cburcn. Surviving him are bis devoted wife, four sone, Messrs Euzema, A. J., P. D. and T. E. Rich, and two daughters, Meedamee W. J Bush and J. T Powell. He is also survived by a large number of grand children, and by a few great-grand-children. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Wm. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Rich reared two seta of children to lie grown. Two of their own, the late Emory Rich and Mrs. W. G. Powell, pteceyded their father to the -raw; a.id after their sob’s death the elderly o >uple reared the three daughters left by him. Mrs. E. J. Hunter, of this city, is one of them, Mrs J. L. Batts is another. She resides >n Florida, and Mrs. W. F. Winn, of Cyrene, are the grand daughters the reared from childhood. Mr. Rich defended the South in the Civil War. He represented his county in the General Assembly; but hie nature impelled him to spend moat of bis time at bis be loved home. The deceased was esteemed as an excellent husband and father, a loyal citizen and a kind neighbor. Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, with the body resting in the bouse of God which he loved so well, bis pastor, Rev. W. A. Parkea, aseist dd by Rev. H. H. Shell, of Bain bridge, conducted the impressive fuineral service. A choir sang tenderly “Asleep In Jesus’” Sweet By and By” and “Good Night.” The floral tributes were among tbe most exquisite ever seen, and there were scores of them. Tbe deceased was buried with Masonic honors, and Ku Klux Klan members attended in a body Mr. E. A. J. Rich’s long life of usefulness reminds of this passage from tbe Bible; “Mark tbe perfect man; and be hold the upright; for tbe end of that man is peace.” His loved ones will miss him; but may lb? God be served soothe their wounded bear'.?. o— Mrs. Annie Bush expects to spend about six weeks away from tbe store. She will visit relatives and friends in Florida, and wi 1 spend awbile in Pelham before re suming bar work about the tnidd'e of AuguM- WATCH COLQUITT GROW THE LEADING CITY OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA Liberalities Socials, Locals, Mias Ssliie Cook, of Rochelle, is visiting Miss Csppie Bush Tbe guest and her hostess have been honorees at several entertain ments for tbe younger set. The I gialature adjourned for the Fourth, and Hon.S B Wilkin, Miller's repreeeota’ive, spent it at his borne here. He left for At lanta Soneay, on tbpevening train, accompanied by bip youngest son, Matter J. P., who will, for two weeks, be a page in tbe House of Representatives. Ths biennial session of the General Assembly will be held for fib, instead of 40 days. The number of days spent in tbe legislature will be tbe same, although tbe sessions are to be he la only once every two years. We regret to note that little Mies Nellie and Master J. P. Cook have both been indisposed al tbe home of their mother Mrs Nelli - Cook, this week. Mr and Mrs. W- J. Henley, with bar father a«|d brother, lltmsre d. H. and A. £. Hatcher, were here Monday, visiting and shop ping. M isa iMa ude Taylor, of Ari ing ton, was a pleasant visitor this w ek at the homes of bar uncle aunt. Dr. E. B. Ba ugh □ and Mrs. P. E Wilkin. Mr. Arthur Loftpn and his chil dren, who have beyn living at Col quilt, and who weif> recently in a railroad wreck at tbe G. F & A crossing, two miles from Cuthbert, are making their home here.— Cuthbert Leader. Their mother, Mrs. Davie, ot Edison, was here fqr the week end visiting her daughter and son, Miss Mary Davie and Mr. M. Davie. Tbe brother and bis sia’er came here test week and opened a store in one of Mrs. Clara Miller’? stores. Mr. and Mrs. S. T, Hodges and son, and Mr. J. D. Browning, of Helena, gave Mrs. Rosa Jones and her daughters, Misses Golden ano Mamie Jones, a pleasant surprise Saturday. About 11 o’clock Fri day night, after the storm, th couple decided to start, via auto mobile, for Colquitt, accompanied by his friend, Mr, Browning. They reached here at 7 a. m. Saturday The lady expected tyj return Sun day; bnt sbe was induped to remain with her son, at her qld home here with her mother and sisters Mrs. J. W. Bush sod Mrs. Geo W. Nail left last niglif for a (Booth s Western trip, and will be joined to day at Nashville by Mrs. M- O Blount. They will visit the North western states and points in the Canadian Rockie , tbe Pacific Coast States, the Yellowstone and ether points of interest before returning borne early in August.— Albany (7) Herald. PULL FOR COLQUITT OR PULL OUT COLQUITT, GEORGIA., WEDNESDAY, July 7 1925 and Personals. Mr. Cliff Mock, who was in tl e Riverside Hospital in Bainbridge for two w,eks, suffering from ris ings, probably caused by defective tonsils, which be had removed, was allowed to return to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mock during tbe week-end. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Jackson, of Atlanta, visi'.d for tbe week-end his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. L Jackson, and her parents, Mr. and' Mrs, Jonie Ivey, She is remain ing here for a few days; but will soon join her husband again at their home in Atlanta They tried to get her brother, Mr. Carl ton Ivey, to accompany them; bnt bis vacation comes later, when he expects to visit Ips lovtd ones here. Monday Mr. George Lendon, accompanied by his moth er* Mrs. Eli Tabb, and hia sister, Mrs. Rosa Lee Siogler, her daugh ter, Miss Myrtle Cleveland, and, Mr. McLendon s little daughter, Wai here, iltiniuievenenk of lons' ago were recalled by Mrs.' fabbj and tbe editress, who were class males about forty-five years ago, when ye scribe’s mother was the teacher. <)ur readers will pardon tbe personal reference when we state the fact that this pioneer teacher was surely among the best Dr. Baughn and Mr. G. W. Cook, of this citv, were among her pu pils. We are always glad to see Mrs.Tabbandalsohercbildren, two of whom were pupils in schools taught by tbe editress. Mrs. G. N. Cook and tbe other fifteen members of the party which she had joined in touring Florida, reached her home here on tbe Fourth. Her brothers and a sister, with inmates from their respective homes in Texas and in Georgia composed this congenial party Tbe trip was greatly enjoyed, Miss Hazel Thompson left Sun day to join a party of campers. Members of the party, Mr. and Mrs. Keudriik, formerly lived here. They are now residents < f Sarasota, Fla. Miss Thompson may return to their home with them, as sbe goes back to Braden town, Fla., where sbe is offered a position. Sarasota is about twelve miles from Bradentown. Monday night and Tuesday Mesdamts Leroy Cook, Drew Roberts and Hattie Parrot, and Misses Ossie Spooner, Lucile Rob erts, Myrtice and Cecil Powell, and Mr. Robert Parrot, of Detroit, Mich., encamped on creek near Newton. The brief outing was greatly tojoyed. Mr and Mrs. G. W. Cook and their daughter, Miss Alice, went over to Albany Monday, carrying Mrs. Cook’s sister, who had I een < member cf the touring party from Texas, to take the train to J her borne in Middle Georgia. Sewing Circle Entertained This afternoon, (Wed.), Mrs. N- L. Stapleton was hostess to tbe member? of tbe Sew'ng Circle. Bits of fancy work and tewing engaged tbe attention of the guests, H-en punch, cake and ice cieam were used as refreshments; and the reception, like all others given at this home, proved a delightful affair. Jg. —— o Gives Barbecue -- On the Fourth many of his neigh bors, near relatives and a few friends gathered at a spot near to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J Kitnbrei, in the Mayhaw commuiii tyjSfud enjoyed a feast, barbecued meats, fried chicken, cake, pie, and needful to present a' dioier “fit to set before a king,'' and t was abundant, too. Sheriff B. E. Houston and fain • j ily.and Mr. Harry Stein Jr., of tl city, were there, also Miss I Wifi..- Toole, who aooonpanied Mr. ai.d Mrs. G. J. Kiorbr.-d, the latter her sister, to this delight jfut cwntßunity affair. | o ' Eldorendo News Items Dear Liberal; If you will allow us the use of a little of your valuable space, we will write some of ths happenings of our burg. Mrs. J. K. Pridgen, of Tampa, Fla , is spending sometime at the , hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pridgen. Mrs. S. V. Nix is visiting rela tives and fri-nds over around Cai ro. She expects to be gone about two weeks. Tobacco gathering and curing the attention of several of our farmers new. Weeurelv do hope they will get a good price for tbi» crop. It is fine in our section. • Mr. A J . Callahan, of the Calla han Groo ry Co., of Bainbridge, passed through here Wedne.-day enroute to Colquitt and other points along the G. F. & A. Ry. Mr. Alton Yates, of Btinson, was a pleasant visitor in our town Sunday. Quite a number of our citizens wmt to Bainbridge on the Fourth to witness the fire works display. Sunday School at tin M. E. church was well attended Sunday morning, as was also the Baptis Sunday afternoon. Be sure to attend the B. Y, P U, every Sunday evening at 700 at the Beptist ebnreb. " r*o C'lums.” -■ - o Mrs L. R. Nix was sbunpiug in this city Saturday. < Bills Introduced For Passage To the Citizens of Miller Co: 1 have introduced, for passage, the following bill, which if passed, will mean tbe saving of many thousands of dollars for tax pay-1 ere, by reducing the expenses of Mi ler county; thereby cutting | your tax rate one fourth. I J. To abolish the City court of I Miller county. 2 Creating the office of county road superintendent, naming E. B. Jone tbeSupt., putting him un der a $5,000 00 bond. He to do ad tbe buying for roads and con viote, and have full charge, which will, alone, cut road and convict ex penses several thousand dollars per year. As the law now is, no one is under oath or bond, and no one is liable. That is tbe cause ot your high tax rate, so much waste and extravagance ot your tax mon ey through the pneeut road I system. 3. To amend the act cr.tiling commissioners of roads and reve. nuee, prohibiting their cutting any roads within four years., prohibit ing tteHr issuing wwuiHb eitrak'd ing the revenv* of any fisioal year, prohibiting their authority coming in conflict with the road super intendent and his authority, and limiting their assessment at S2O 00 1 per thousand. Lust year your as sessment was $27 00 per thousand, i 1 tbe highest of any county in the 1 state. You will be «sked by some of your county officials and citizens 1 to sign a petition to stop my oill. e First see who is behind said peti- I lion. Find out the personal inter- t est they have in allowing the law < to eland as it is. 1 was elected on e the platform to abolish the city court, add to do all in my power to reduce your taxes. All of these j matters will be heard by a com- f mitlee of the house of represent- j ativee. v I respectfully ask any one who t wants to fight these bids, to meet f me with their petition before th? committee, as that is tbe place it will be settled I was with you before you eLctel me as your rep resentaUve, I’m still with you, and will remain fighting sot interest. Should you w-nt to confer with me by letter, address me in care ( of tbe house of representatives, Al- , lanta, Ga. Yours very truly, ( SETH iVILKIN. 0 < Mr. Willis H. Cook was among ■ the thrifty young planters from ( the East portion of the county l eie today. f M». G. R. Strickland will be th • 1 proprietor of the new garage ..jus' erected by B heriff B E. Houston, next door to the tilling station Mr. Strickland is a favorite me cbauician with those who need i work done on their oars. He en j -ys the confidence of hundreds, who also app eciate bis r<asr li able prices. I‘OL XXVI II I More Wise Than Otherwise Lhe smile at greeting, the wotd of cheer, the hearty handgraap— they cost so little—they mean so much. — A few chickens of well selecte 1 breed can do much toward lift n j the mortgage from the old farm. n In reverse, never pity your self, strike back —keep ou playing the game--the.darkest hour is just be fore da wu. —- , ... The rules of health are so gim p'e, so well known to all, their ob servance so beueflcial, isn’t it ra ther remarkable bow little they are observed. —o ' This city will be built by yon, tbe average citizens, and just as you are aggresive or slothful, will its progresi b? rapid or Blow. Let no one lag. c- —. lust more men are not financi ally inaependent is uoi due to tbe fact that they.do jjnt k«v« tbe re quirements, bnt that they are un willing to make the sacrifice —o —. It’s easy to keep step when the band is playing, but tbe man worth while ib the one who marches for ward when the roll of the drum and the shriek of tbe fife is stilled. o To those who have the tim , money and inclination, there is no sport more interesting nor more health-building than golf-to oth ers a walk of two to four miles a day-or more-wouid be just as beu eficiaL o het us not lag in the construct ion and maintenance of our roads, for the best road is no better than ite wor-t stretch—and tin load which can be hauled from farm to tov n is measured by what can be pulled through the bad places. o A Birthday Anniversary The Fourth was celebrated at the home of Mr. J B. Addison with a barbecue honoring hie two sons, Messrs Isaac and David A<*. dison, who came home from South Florida Tt'ii ariiiivereary feast was to commemorate tbe rouudiug out o 20 years spent on thia old earth by one of his boye. About 10J peop'e enjoyed t'n splendid dinner; and when th» y bad finished there was more than enough to teed that many more. Some <4 us would like to spend several ot lerdaya this year as we spent the Fourth. A Friend. o The v/bicb fell Fridsv night and Sunday were very muih appreciated.