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Miller County Liberal WATCH COLQUITT GROW THE LEADING CITY OF SOU I HWET jfc' • PULL FOR COLQUITT OR PULL . kW ALLI Mr. Smith Hears The Summons' Friday, after miff-ring with an acute attack of pneumonia, Mr. R W. Smith passed away at the home < of bis mother, Mrs. Amelia Smith, I who lives near to Jeterville church. The debased was hardly twenty years of age. Ho was a worthy young gentleman, industrious uud courteous. He is survived by bis widowed mother, one brother, and ati older brother and sister who were the children of Mrs. by her first hus band, Mr. Hutchens. This sister lives in Columbus, and was among those who rushed to the stricken home. He is also survived by several uncles and aunts in thia section, who grieve with the bereaved ones. His remains were brought lure for interment in the City Cemetery Saturday. Rev. C. I). Cox, pastoi of the Baptist church, conducted the impressive funeral service by the open orave. May that peace which passeth undtrati'giiPd come from the Holy ■ Spirit to the ones in these sad hours -o Col. Stapleton An nounces For Mayor Hie friends will be interested in reading the formal announce ment of Col N. L. Stapleton for mayor, appearing elsewhere in tide issue. For more than score c f yean Col. Stapleton has lived here, aid ing in the advancement «>f worth while measures. Several years ago he b< rved on* term as mayor, turning over to hie successor the town’s affairs in a progressive condition. Should he be honored with elec tion he will make an efficient official. '■ —O ’ For Councilman I hereby announce my candidacy for councilman of the oily of Colquitt for the next regular term. I will appreci ate your support. Very Respectfully, C. E. BROOKS. o —— Error Corrected Thirteen cents is the price of Druid L. L Sheeting at the well filled store of Mr. B H. Fudge: but in setting hie “ad’ the typ* setter picked up a 2 instead of a 1; and both this week and last, the price quoted in the “ad” was 23cts, when it should have read 13cte. The popular merchant regrets this mistake, since this useful ma terial was to be sold ai actual cost; but he doesn’t regret the error as much as The Liberal force does, because it was in the office oi the paper that it occurred. Liberalities Socials, Locals, and Personals. Some needed work is being dune on East Main St. Mr. W JS. Johnson, of Atlanta, spent Saturday here, the guest of M'. -I. M Fudge. Mr. J. C. Pickron, of the Pick ron Trading Company, from near Harmony School, was altendiirg io business in the city Monday, and was a pleasant caller nt The Liber al office. STRAY ED:-A large, red mart mule, about lb or 1 i years of age, was beard of last in Colquitt on Monday, the 9tb inst. Reward if found, or if able to give informa tion, please notify H. E. High tower. Dam sous, Ga. Mr. H. L. Harrell, accompanied by Judge W. C. Dai cer, returned I’uerday from a delightful trip to Winter Huven, Fla. The former iwned a few lots bought then some months ago, hi d went tee after them. . / f | i • ■ i Just a little before the congre gations asiembled Sunday for th evening services at b >th cburclien here, the electric current went off. Thu trouble al the plant Was n-niedied, but not until the < s p. pouittd time for beginning . ie v ices had passed, so, the evening worshipers remained “at home.’’ The Twilight Schorl was opened List week with the editress and Miss Riinnie Rawls teaching Fifty pupils have been enrolled Monday three visitors, Co 1 N. L Stapleton, Rev. A. B. Ard and Mist Nellie Chambers were at school and Tuesday M : ss Mattie Alm Daniels was with us, llmt day Miss Nettie Chambers entered school as a student. The county school superinten dent has been visiting the school* of the county during tne past wee! and advises he found the attend anceexcelleni, and the schools mak ing good progress He states tba in the McCormick and Kaaey Hear districts he found every child ii the district, between the ages of r and 14 years, in sclkkjl, which i an uuusal record. o . Mr. Brooks For Aiderman Elsewhere in this ; ssue will b found the formal announcemen foi Councilman of Mr. C. E Biooks, who has been residing here for several years This is the first tun ■ h < ha* asked for any office. If he is.elec ted, his friends are ture that he’i ably assist in making the tdmin istration of the City’s affairs, dur ing his incumbency, staid foi progress, and for ben.fitting the largest number of residents. / OLQL LI T, GEORGIA., M 'EDNESDA Y, .A Mr. R, E. Moody and Missrs Helle and Emmie, his daughtdre, w<-re here this afternoon shop ping. Mr. Lawson Stapleton, princi pal of the Bluffton Schoo), nettle over to spend Inst week with his parents. Col. and Mrs Staplvtoii. Mr. (’ R Phillips was a visit r from Eustis, Florida this week He was a guest at the home of I is pi r nts, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Phillips. Mrs J R. Minis, accompanied by her children, was among the esteemed Baker county matrons shopping and visiting relative* io the city Friday. Ihe largest and prettiest lot ol hogs seen here in a long time, was sold this week by Mr. W, II Dunn, of Boykin, to Mr J. 11 Christie. They were instill,, rs ol the Hauijs'iire sped a, a whin list around long bodies. Mr>j 1‘ ,M. Jaljruwu and ren spent ihXweek-end in Colut/ bin, Ala. The annivers try of Iwr ‘father’s birthrhly 'was celebrated with a n union iSrfl a feast which proved a delight *o the lust, hostess >lii?l gues's. ’ 'Mr Isaac Cowart, accompanied by M r . Newton .Stapleton, eujoyi-<l the “Mercer Home Coming" in Mncon Saturday and Sunday •’he former is an alumnus of tin institution, and the latter expects to finish there with the class of 1927. NICE RESIDENCE:-! w-mt t > sell my residence in Colquitt. Possession given Jan. Ist. Will ■wap for a good farm of equal value. P. D. RICH, 2ls. 11 4-25. Bainbridge, Ga. Mr. .1, E. Lane, clerk of Superb >r Court, has recieved from Judgr VI. J. Yeomans an order appoint ing Mr J. 0. Lane, of the 26th dis trict, n member of Hie Boaid of Education to fill the vacancy caus ed by the death of Mr. G. P. Shin zler. Mr. Lane will serve until th ,ext meeting of the grand jury ii April 192<>, »t which time the va •ancy v/iti tie permanently filled oy them. Mr. Lane enjoys the es eem of his fellow citizens end is. <i every way, worthy of the honoi vliicb has been bestowed on him o Low Prices Next Week Mr. J. Picrou, here this w*ek, irranged to give our reidt rs a long list of low prices in a large "ad’ to appear n>xc «veek. He and Lis salesp-ople are pre paring to put on a sale, beginning Friday, Nov. 20th, at the -tore of Pickron Trading Co., located six miles north of Colquitt. 1 A— i •Colquitt Drug Company • I Walkers’ Old Stand. I I! H e Wish io Announce a That We Have With Us H. * rji F. Yarbrough, Licensed v n Drzro or.','/; J J ‘ho Wilt Havo LI i IConipleie Charge of Our ' Prescription Department. ■ | YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED I In Hospitals Lent week Mr -I. S. Wilkin was taken to the R verside Hospit.il This gentleman has been stiffer ing several months with nuim rouble which prevented lhe prop.) er drainage of the discharges from | eiov Kidnoye. As we understand > * tngm,-TepoTta-frt>i. the indicate that the trouble lie r litedietl by a »urgi I i Il'S leone tier, tin «. ■ I \| s'! Walk, r and Eugene Bailey, have been called from their homes it. | Florida. lie intends to arrange some details of his business affairs, after which he will return to th h spital and will allow the phy sicians and surgeons to perforin the operation Mr, Wilkin was reared here; and Inis lived here all of bis life, more than half a century. For years he was a splendid sheriff of the county. It goes without saying that bun dies hope Hie operation will provt •successful, and that this esteemed husband, father and citizen will be Completely restored to health. Wednesday of last week Mr. J R Williams, of this city, .firrteo nia brother-in-law, Mr. Hunter Rawls, to the Bainbridge ll< 6 pital. The popular young gentleman >as nlredy been operated on for >n itpsstnial dtsoider; and whiff his stomach was opened by tin knife, Dr. Alford removed the ap peridix. He is doing well, and be able to ■>e brought his home Sunday Mr Rawls is a worthy young citizen, ind wi,i fc be heartily welcomed home. Announcement To the Voters of Colquitt:— I hereby announce my candidacy f< the office of Mayor of Colquitt. I soli cit the support of the citizens and pledge -myself that if elected I will conscientious!j’ discharge the duties that may devolve upon me. N. L. Stapleton Trade Ard’s A, g Insecticide Mark The most powerful Insecticide. Kills boll weevils instantly, and all other insects. Ready prepared. Directions: Spray cotton lightly for killing boll weevils and grub in the square, etc. •Spray bedroom for killing mosquitoes and bednugs, spray hogs for lice, etc., | and spray dogs for Heys and mange. Directions for sores: Apply A. B. A. freely to rresh cuts and old chronic sores. Brice ZScts and sUcts.* VrepateiJ only by . ALLEN B! ARD. Iron City, Ga. 1 ‘ - Reg. in U. S. Hiee. Made in U. S. A. L Mr. and Mrs. J. L, [('hurley Davis, Mrs Cindy and Mr Tueo Mock motored up to Blnkely Wednesday to attend to some buri ness. Mr Douglas Mr.ck is at home with liia parents, Mr and Mrs J. L Mock, sp tiding his vacation; and he seems to be having a grand time. We regret that the rain kept so ui.ny away from church Sunday. It was our pastor’s day Inst ap poiutment so. this year. We wer< glad to have as many cut Sunday evening Mr Edd Bush called on Mr Mar vin Nix S inday. Say boys what’s the matter? Yon lock so -nd. Mr C. J. Mock us moving over to Tolbert’s still this Week. Mr and Mrs Ivey McLendon: spent Tuesday night with her i parents, Mr and Mrs J. L. Mock Misses fr ne, Maude and Anui" Mock, Ethel and Essie Mae Gil ■ert spent Sunday afternoon to gether. Mr W G. Talbert accompanied by his and inotlii r. Motored over to Cairo this week to take hi« notber home after she had visi'ed hre with tie m r.nd with her daughter, Mis A. S. T/ulock a* Donalsonville. Mr L. R. Nix and family spent Saturday in Donalsonville with Mi John Brown. Mr Douglas Mock, his sisters Mli-ee Ma.id and Annie Mock and • >is cousin Miss Irene Mock took in the show at Donalsonville Sat- VOL' ffWBiWIB CMMiaMB W • i Mr. Bird Contributes ■Mr. B. Bird has agreed to give io lhe town a road way on the western side of the cemetery, from his land, if the city will move the fence. A passage way has been need d tin r.* for years; and bis valuable ift is greatly appreciated. * o I Box Supper The faculty of the Harmo.ir School requests us to annouu ■- that on Friday evening, Nov. 20tii, a box supper aud other entaiaing features will be given at t e school. A large crowd is expected, a , mi urgent invitation is extended to all. 0 | Mrs. W. J, Wilkin and lit A daughter, Dorothy, returned bet week from a visit at the horn? • f her parents in Macon urday. Mr J. L Mock and family ai-o enj >ved tbeshow in D.malsonviil • We are glad to say after afe w days i f sickness Mr Charlie Sb‘ f tield’s father is improving. We hope he will soon be well again Mr Doster Mock was d-lay«d and went m church late Sunday night, v under what the trouble was? “car trouble I guess” Rev J. N. Sauetie took dinner at the heme of Mr L. K. Nix Sun- 1 day. After dit.uer be drove over ' to Centerville to see some of the 1 members. Tulip.