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_ _ ,«4-‘ - • Miller County Liberal NO 48 Mrs. McNair Dies Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock, Mrs Hattie McNair pass ed away at her home west of town, after suffering about three days from au attack of hemorrhagic fever, Mrs. MoNair was probably thir ty-eight years of age. Her sad death makes total or phans of seveu children, v>z. A G. Jno. F., Agues, Perry, Mack, Dewey and Lester McNair. The two eldest boys are mem bers of the U. S. Navy. Mr. A. G. was stationed in New Jersey and Mr. Jno, F. was in California when messages t ere wired to them of their mother’s death. The body could not he held for them to reach here, so it was interred in the city c-meterv Tuesday afternoon, in the presence of many friende. The deceased whs a member of the Missionary Baptist church; but since there is no resident pas tor, Rev. R. F. Dennis conducuted the impressive funeral service by the open grave. The five younger children, who were with their mother, are still at their stricken home. For some time Miss Bettie Hand, au aunt of Mrs. McNair, has made her home with the deceased; and she desires very much to keep the younger together there; but there are some propositions advocating that ♦hey be placed in an Orphan’s Home. Many regret that this patient end industrious mother was claim ed by death in the prime of life. May He who carelh for the swallow, care for the widow's loved ones. —••• ■ O'" Hit By Car Just as the twilight was deepen ing into darkness Thursday even ing of last week Mrs J. M. New berry’s Ford effr struck Mr. M. G. Clements on Pine St., and he fell up on her fender rolling off out of the way of the car wheels. At first Mr Clements was uncon scious; but he soon regained the use of bis reasoning faculties, and has bsen able to be up again ever since Saturday. Mrs Newberry did not know that she was without lights till she tried to turn them on enroute to town from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs J. A. Phillips. Mr Clements has lost the copa city to hear well. He had his back to the car when he was struck. Mrs Newberry failed to see him till the ac lident had occured. All are glad that it was no worse For Sale Gue hundred bushels of corn in the ear If interested notify L. W. Cross, Rt. Colquitt, Ga. Mies Evie Hornsby is the at tractive visitor of Miss Ossie Spooner this week. WATCH COLQUITT GROW THE LEADING CITY OF SOUTH WET GEORGIA Liberalities Socials, Locals, and Personals. Probably ibe youngest Miller coiiiitia:i is being entertained a' the pleas Hut home of Mr and Mrs. G. T. McL-ndon, and bears the name of Jack Melvin McLendon, and dates his birth from Aug 4 Her mmy friends will regret to learu that Mrs Leun Mims is ill here at her apartments in the home of Mr and Mrs Z. A. Cheshire, the former her brother. Mr and Mrs. Robt L. Mims of Jacksonville, Fla. are at the bedside of his mo ther, whom we hope will.soon be completely restored to health. WANRED— Man with car to sell complete line quality Auto Tires and Tubes Exclusive ter ritory. Experience not necessary. Salary §300.00 per month. MILESTONE RUBBER CO. East Liverpool, Ohio. Mrs. J. S. Phill pe and daughter, Miss -Jolmie Sue, returned lasi week from pleasant sojourns at homes of relatives in Macon and Columbus. In the laiter city they were guests xis Mrs. W, O. Hollis formerly Miss Gertie Hatcher, ot Boykin. A large size package of cigar ettea only loots at J. D. Fudge’s. Mr. John Duun,ayounger broth er of toe late vV P Dnun, is here vis- Ring among relatives and friends He and his family now reside in Columbus. He was accompanied as far as Donalsonville by his tlu eat daughter, who is visiting among her mother’s relatives. Mrs. N. H. Wilson, who has bi en spending sometime with her moth er Mrs. I. A. Pate, is planning to return to her home in Miami, Fla. Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Bailey and little daughter, Mary Gene, after spending a few days delight fully here with relatives and friend have returned to Wauchula, Fla., where be operates a grocery storx, and be also owns stock in a firm dealing in automobi’es in Wau chula. Mies Roselle Hatcher of Donal sonville, is here visiting Mies Wilma Hunter. His many friends and bis hom< folk are extending to Mr. Ed Bird, who is at home from the U S. Navy, a most cordial welcome. . Mrs. Siddie Stevenson and h i brother, Rev. Frank Platt, ar -pending today here, the gu-sts of their sister, Mrs. Harry Stein They plan to leave tomorrow fcr their reapeciive homes in Texas. Their preeeuc- hers was like e bened iotiou. Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Webb, of Damascus, the latter formerly Miss Kuby Christie, were in the city for a few bcurs Tmsday. The gins are humming. PULL FOR COLQUITT OR PULL OUT COLQUITT, GEORGIA., WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5 1925 Misses Chloe Grimes and Annie Lou Cook, who have be-’ii attend ing summer school »t tne Stale : University iu Athens, reached • home Sunday. Mr. Homer Drake, who was also a student there, was culled home h sow days earlier on account of the illness of bis mother, living io Iron City. There are some fields of cotton in the 3ounty now ready for pick ing. Ntarly nil pile leaves are withered and almost all the bolls have opened. There' are other tie ds, however, containing cotton ready to be picked; but there aie in them unmatured bolls and some dooms ATTENTION PLEASE: I’ve opened a grocery store on the west side of the square, in one of the P. E. Wilkin buildings, and will bi- glad to have a share of your patronage. J. D, Fudge. Mr and Mrs G W. Cook and vliss Nellie and Master J. P. Cook lenirned today from Paiiumu City, Fia, whi-re thejf wett-jfuesU of Mr I .nd Mrs C. G. Colling. Her friends and relatives will be glad to bear that Mrs. J. M, Miller s regaining her health in the Bainbridge Hospital She was irilically ill there Let week, and lie change in her condition, for he better, will relieve her relatives and friends of much anxiety. Need groceries? My line is (resli- My prices are astonish ingly low. Try me, J. D. Fudge. The price being paid for cotton today is about 23cts for the best ■radee. The Government Report s to be issued this week; and some liink the market will be improved after it is published. Mr. W. H. Grimes and children, Raster Billie and little Mies Wattie went up to Atlanta the let inst. A portion of the time they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Persons, arid remaining time was spent in visiting many places of interest about the capital. 'This was intended for publication last week. SIXTEEN* LBS. Os sugar for §1 OC at the grocery store of J. D F udge. Mrs J. M Fudge is expected home from Atlants the latter pari, if this week. Little Mie, Maryliu is convalescing slowly xx f tt r stay ing at homo a few days, the baby will probably be carried baek to Allan a for treatment. Mrs. .1. L. Tabb left Tuesday t< attend the Annual Camp Meeting at Indian Springs It goes wild out saying that she will enjoy this occasion. 0 Miss Jennie Bulb Everett came down from Columbus today to be: with her mother, who is ill, for a couple of days. Visitors Honored Ttursdav of last week Dr. and M a. P. E Wilkin gave an elabor ate luncheon for Mrs Siddie Stev en|\n, of Groveton, Texas, and Rev Frank Platt, from the same s'.n’v. He is a cousin of Mrs Wilkin Mrs. Hurry Stein and Dr. E. B. BnuJhii were also members of the puty. A Delightful Affair J iiureday afternoon, compti I mentary to her guest, Mias Annie | Tolbert, of Brinson, Misi loan |Hnd Master Billie, gave a party al Jht attractive home of their pa- 1 rents, Mr. and Mrs Talbert, who t reside west of town on the estate formerly owned by Mr. J. M. Stringier. The truck carried the children out from Colquitt. After a program consisting ot 1 music readings, etc., the partici. pants .jid a good time in the b >aii- i tiful gi dre playing old fashioned j games Ice ( team was enjoyed by the merry throng. i ’I bufite rurulled-were Miss-w El oise Clements, Elizabeth Bolton, Willie Ruth Ludluui, Chriatiae Roberts, Cappie Wildin, Marthi and Virginia Wilkin, Mildred Ivey, Golden McDowell, Chloe Fietcbfer, Maude, Irene and Annie Mock, Clyde Gilbert, R itb and Joe kuue| Nix, Eunice and Victoria Sheffield, Masters Baugliu Wilkin, Tom Mc- Dowell, Erwin Long, B. H. Fletcher Chua Brooks Jr., Joe Stein, Perry Rich, Eugene Nix, Willie Gilbert and Mrs. L. R. Nix and Mrs. Marchant. o Today Sure, this world is full of trouble— I ain’t said it ain’t. Lord! I’ve bad enough and double Reason for complaint. Rain and storm have come to fret me, Skies are often gray; Thorns and brambles’ve beset me On the road—but, say, Ain’t it fine today. What’s the use of always weepi g, Making trouble last? What’s the use always keeping Thinking of the past? Each mint have his tribulation, Water with his wine. Life, it ain’t no celebration Trouble? I’ve bad mine— But today is tine. It’s today that I’m living. Not a month ago. Havin’, losin’, takin’, giviu’— As time wills is so. Yesterday a cloud of sorrow Fell across the way; It may rain again tomorrow, I| may rain, but, say, Ain’t it tine today. —Selected. Mr Jus Cheshire is among the substantial citizens here today. Christie—Webb Sunday afternoon at five o’clock, in the Al. E. parsonage in Albany, .the pastor, Rev. Mr. Peacock, pro . uounced the words which united . in the bonds of wedlock Mr. Clay I ton Webb, of Damascus, and Miss • Ruby Chris i<- of this citv. I During the ceremony Mi >8 Ma |rie P«t.j played the Vouitian Love IS ing bv Nevin. I Following the union the popular unuple registered at tlw Hotel Gor don; but after a few days they will reside at rhe bofua of the groom iu Damascus. The bride was partly reared here, and she is highly esteemed for her many pleasin attributrs. The igroom is a substantial citizen of Damascus. For several he hrs been a widower. When his first wife died sue left him with one child. Those who Hoompaied the hap py couple to Albany and witness ed the ceremony were, Mrs. Gor don Robei tv, Miss Ellie Phillips jHiid her friend Mr. Gto. Taylor, of jAima, Mrs. N. H. Wilson, Miss Marie Pate, Miss Charlie Bush, Mrs. J S Phillips, Mrs. Bob Barb fee and Mr. Carl McConnell. Many •> i l» Tor Mr. and Mrs, Webb a pleasant and prosperous juirney along the matrimonial high ways of life. o i Teachers Exami- nation. Only three white applicants and about six colored applicants took ihe examin .tion given at the court house Friday by County School Superintendent N, L. Sta pleton. The life certificates being issued by the State Board of Education are relining county school super intendents and teachers of much o— B. Y. P. U. Picnic A large crowd of young deopl accompanied by several ladies 01 the Baptist church are spending today at that lovely resort 01. Spring Creek known as Smith’,- Ford. A delicious lunch anJ swi . ming will afford much pleasure on ibi.- scorcbing August day Y° ur Strength With f For 56 yeaw the standard rem- edy for Chils, Fever and Ague, Dengue and ether fevers has been Wintersmitirs Chill Tonic. Taken at the first sign of these troubles, it wards them off. Fine to take after almost any illness; its tonic effect is always good. At your drug store; popular size, 60ctmammoth size big value, SI.OO. ■ Wintersmith Chemical Co., Inc. Louisville, Kentucky UJintersmith’s Chill Tonic VOL XXVIII Back At Home 1 * Dsn UW» , Mrs. F. E. Fudge, who was de , lained in Atlanta for more than a • week af’er her father was burried, 1 on account of the illness of her mother, reached her home her • i Saturday, accompanied by her daughter, little Mis» Dorothy. Her mother was gradually oou ' v a leeci ng. Her rest here at her home seems to be benefitting this devoted daughter after the two weeks of 1 anxiety slie spent with her parents, Her father’s was the first time that ihe immediate family circle of Mr . and Mrs. Shaw bad been broki n ' by death. -Mrs. Fudge has bten heartily welcomed home after her trying ordeals. o Error Corrected In glancing last week from a window, the editress concluded that Mr. L. A. Bolton’s residence wns being recovered; but it wasn’t Mr. Bolton’s dwelling which was being lesliingled. It was Mrs. Nora Hatcher’s home; and she had the no. 1 cypress shingles used for tlie roof. We intended correcting this er ror before the paper went to press; but while she was up the street verifying that local item, and sev, eial others, those working in the printing office, “locked up’’ and ran the papers off the press. —o Mrs J. W. Bush, Mrs. M. O ‘Blunt and .Mrs. Geo. W. Null have returned from a month’s delight ful trip through the Canadian Rockies, the Pacific Coast states, Yellowstone Park, Salt Lake City and other points of interest in th.- west. —Albany (Wed.) Herald. The infant daughter of iMr. and Mrs. F M .-Johnson seems to be gradually convalescing, after ate dious illness extending over a p< - riod of three weeks. Tue many friend? of the parents hope the little out- continues to improve. —o Injustice to the Dead and the Living It has been proven bepond th shadow of adoubt that tae late W I. Moody, former Tax Collector, paid will) the County’s tax money for two car loads of oats; an : turned them over to the prop' r authorities to be fed th the Com. ty's mules. Aft- r years of dissention, Mr .VL.udy’s bondsmen had to tur i over to tl.eCoiiuty the amount th-, officer had paid for the oats, and m ire, to ; the attorney admittiu r the purchase of ths oats, btft claic - ing that no bill or invoice bi -I been presented for them until tl - four years, the statute of limit, - tion, bad expirea. Tin sc are the facts, and this is why Gov. Clifford Walker sigm d the bill passed t,y loth hauses, or dering that the money paid for those oats by tbebondsmen be re funded.