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Miller County Liberal M) 27 Colquitt Baptist Church «r -• D. T. Cox Pastor, Bible School opening promptly at 9.45 N< L. j Stapleton Supt, Moving worship 11-A. M. Sub ject “Something every Baptist showlSK now?* Junior 3. Y. P. U. b: P• M. Mrs. Alice Grimes leader. Evening worship 7: P. M. Sen oi B. Y. P. U. Monday: P M. Midweek prayer meeting each Wednesday evening beginning promptly 7; o’clock. ■ o —" A Dangerous Fall Mrs.'Geo. M Swicord, mo her of Mrs. J esse A. Drake, on Satur day afternoon of last week, went out to the well near the kitqben door of her home, to pump a bucket of water, and, on returning to th* bouse she passed over an old opei well, which had been covered will boards, and «r she passed, having no idea that the well was there, the boords brike and she fell about 20 feet, but as the water was about 3 feet deep it saved her of a ter ribly bard fall. When she tell, she called aloud, and her her, rushed the news loathe husband, and bis hands took ropes and quickly pulled her out. Drs. Cliasou and Wjieat, ot Bain bridge, were summonsed immedi ately aud made a thorough -eawm iuation, but didn’t find any broke* I bones. She Was badly bruised, suffered nwfttly from the sear;;' * but after the careful exnmqi >tioi »* she was resting better, aud we hope for her a speedy recovery. * ■ -o ~—■ Schuessler’s Anniversary Sale For about one year Mr. J. W. Hanby has been >n charge of Mr. dchueller’s mercantile imporium here, and bis efforts to draw Iradt to ColquPt, as well as to sell clean, fresh and up-to-date dry goods, have been appreciated by many customers Mr. Hamby’sefficieutsaies fore* consists of bis wife and Miss Ma mie Jones, the latter a native Col quittan; and they have left no stout unturned to serve their patrons in a creditable manner, suggesting plans, showing the latest style and fabrics, and aiwavs eager that theii sales must satisfy, has won Hmm many fneuds. Raad their attractive two page "ad,” to be found elsewhere in this issue, and tell the genial manager and his excellent salesladies that you saw their low prices in The Lioeral, and it’ll be greatly ap preciated. o ■ DUNN’S—Dry-Cleaning Plant, Cuthbert, Ga. removes spots, cleans and presses clothes for men and women, in a most satisfactory man ner; and their work is dune rapidly. WATCH COLQUITT GROW THE LEADING CITY OFSOI TH WEST GEORGIA PULL FOR COLQUITT OR PULL OUT Lad Passes Away Tuesday, at 1:80 p. m. the death angel claimed the spirit of Master Ken Hill Jr., the only son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. fudge, after an ill ness of two weeks and two days. For several days the patient seemed to be suffertn • from a ma larial attack; but complication® set up with a temperature waver ing about 104 degrees. At the t are of his death Btn Hill’s age was n’ne years, on* month and twenty-five days. The physician, three nurses, rl t,mating in their wu*k, with r< li tives and friends, did nil t! nt wat 'Ogsible to stay the hand of dentil: but their administrations were it vain. A gloom spread ever the entin town when the death of the child was announced. The svmpathy felt for the pa tents is beyond expression. This afternoon at three o’ciocl Rev. D. T. Cox conducted th* funeral service at the home us hi* oareote on College street, in the presence of scores of relatives anc friends First the choir sang “Lead Kind ly Light,” and later, the couaolinj vords and melody of "Safe In Tin Armsof Jesus,” broke the stillness. As the body reposed *.mid sjigi: mfr,tads of dowers, tokens arrang ed by skillful florists, a perfec* picture of red was imposed upon, assemblage. Aljthe cluse of tfn* st-rvtae e::*i! iof the prrc? C iii>i.« or c«t; * f-illdwinr jhe hears**, w*.-iw4?d irr | *ay Crmet.-iy, when the body «a- laid to rest, near tc graves of loved ones gone before. May He who doetb all thing* well sooths the b-arts of the bt reaved father and mother. An All Day Sing On the fifth Sunday in May, 1025, there will be au all day eiro rud dinner on the ground at New Home church, in the Twilight School community. All good singers, as well as thost who enjoy hearing good singing and the public generally, art invited to attend and bring welt tilled baskets. Remember the place, New Home church, aud the date, Sunday May 39th, 1926, which will be the tiftl Sunday. *-w ———o Wins Honors Mr. Billie Hunter was the only representative of the C H. S. win ning honors las week for hie horn* town school in the District Mse of the High School Association a Albany. In the “High Jump,” (5 feet, 8 ins.) be was awarded first honor while in the 220 yard dash, hr received third bouur,. LOOK;—Room and tab!** board' 825.00 per month at Mrs Avadeil Fl unter’a. COLQUITT, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAYApriI 28 1926 Liberalities Socials, Locals, and Personals. Mr. and Mrs. J. W Bush, of klbany, have been here this week ; She bring detained on account of Hie serious illness and subsequent depth of her nephew, Master Ben Hili Fudge. Buy 29X410 Balloon Cord tire for $15.00, and get tub? FREE any day in March. • ; J. M. FUDGE. Have your shoes rebuilt. Wal ler E. Cat|»oun, Arlington, Ga. DUNN’S -Dry Cleaning Plant, Ouihbert, Ga, Expert cleaning, cressing aud dyeing, tailoring, bats cleaned and reworked. Mr. 8. B. Wilkin Jr., who holds i position with Dr. A. D. W<lkej, ui Thomasville, is home for a ft v lays visiting .among relatives aud friends. Miss Ella Stewart, of Hain bridge, will be the gu-st of be* dster, Mrs. Jam *s Toole, duritlg next week. , Buy 29X440 Balloon Cord tire for sls 00, and get tube FREE, any day iu March. » ’ 4 z Mr. hbJ Mrs. O, Underwood left Saturday for. where Jthey will visitor, lafives for a few ' 7 * faihoiHfntid ch cere as guests of he. and Mrs Jno. R. Williams, Mrs, I. L. Patterson and litfl* laughter, of Waycross, are guest* J her parents, Mr. end Mrs. Jno. R. Williams. Is a prescription for Colds. Grippe, Flu, Malaria, Dengue ano Bilious Fever. It kills the germs. Chambers--Lynn Wednesday afternoon, the 21b iust, Mr. James Lynn and Mis* were happily mar ried'. The young brtde is only sixteer ind a half years of age, while th* groom is a score of years older than she is. Mrs. Lynn is a daughter of Mr. rud Mrs. EL T. Chambers, of tin Twilight community; and in that section she is regarded as an excel lent girl, always reliable, She La* been very industrious, both in b*r school work and in the borne of her parents Near Donalsonville Mr, Lynr 1 bolds a position with the highway department, and his many friend* consider him worthy of the priz' he has W’on. The Liberal bop s that choice blessings will attend the popular couple through a long useful life, ; Mr*. Susie Houston spent today with her daughter, Mrs. Greer VI >dd:etou. Mr wild Mrs. J, G. Jordan, of N*v' :m, attended to bueiueis in tliib city Tu s lay. ,_t\lrand Mrs Harry Powell and .ui* of Arlington were in Colquitt awbil Sunday. Mr aud Mrs Lick Radney spent Sunday in Colquitt with hie pa res s'Mr and Mrs E. S. Radiiey, _s— —- - ' O Note the Change Tiy. Consul ide ted Grocery Co iii tfii i* 'iiew ad which appears elsewhere hi thia issue are askint . tire people of Miller and adjoiu u „ bounties for alt the product ' ihey '.uvo/or rale, Mfjiv.irJirel is now In need oi r^.ISX I 10 < t qpred bam aud baoot , unlwß! p*y cash or swap freel rroij.*; :■•?« tor all lie can gel. H* wiir.luiv your produce and give v*ufc .- your mon. Qall . 'jr News by the bi.sy farmers. g;--*ZJwd attend* d Sunday SobkUV fuaday at Benevolence. Mr. Rufus L**on and familj -pent t(|.week-end among friends iu the Flarmouy community. Spence was th* guest Sunday of her mother Mrs. i H, A, Tabb. The sing Sunday night al Mr. Smiley Jones’ was very much en joyed by a crowd of young (oike. I R v. and Mrs Clowd filled thei regular appoint merit Sundaj’ iu th Harmony district. i Harmony Consolidate! Schoo dosed Friday witli graduation ex erciStsß, Rev. O. B. Tally deliver mg the eff-ctive sermon. Thoe receiving diplomas were Miose; Corinne Harrell, Myrtle Tabb at>* knnie L.U Bailey, and Mr Ky* Keen. Court, now in session in Col piitt, has taken lots of our indus trious farmers from their work thi* week. Mrs. John Tabb, of Florence, .8 ‘l, is visiting relatives and friend here. Mies Lilia Corley and Mr. Payton Uoody were happily married Sun day, We wish for the splendid young couple many choice bless ings as they journey over the sea > of matrimony. (Just Bill ) Statement Os Condition Os Citizens Bank Os Colquitt At the close of business April 12th, 1926, as called for by the superinten dent of batiks: RESOURCES Loans and discounts $119,647.78 Furniture and fixtures , onA rv . cash in vault and amounts due from approved reserved agents aru pi ■ j. , C hecks for clearing and due from other banks 10 3.(J6 Cash items 88.11 Totttl $217,598.36 LIABILITIES Capital Stwk $25,000.00 I S " rP ‘ USfUnd 2,550.00 Undivided profits 4 6(M g 6 Reserve funds Cashier’s checks 1,522.40 Demand deposits 125,719.50 Time certificates of deposit 43 gy Savings deposits 3 Total $217,598.36 , Georgia. Miller County; 1 ersonuliy appeared before the undersigned, an officer authorized to : d minister oath in said county, J. M. Mill.-r who, on oath, says that he is the cashier ol the Gnizens Bank, and that the above and foregoing report of th. condition of said bank is true and correct. J. M. MIUER, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17 day of April, 1926. w J lane.’c. s.’c. We the undersigned doctors of said bank, do certify that we’ve carefully read said report, and that the same is true and correct, according to the be*: >f our information, knowledge and belief, and that the above signature of th cashier of said bank is the true and genuine signature of that officer this 17 day of April, 1926. W. J. BUSH, J. E. LANE, C. S. C. W. C. HAYS, Directors of said Bank. ... - - News From R. F. D. One and rajßJy. Y-f EUpreudn. tji.ugj with bisbt->tbor* *lr L. K Nrx, Stiiolav, ’■ Misseslijty and Vert iliiisb i short time, y >n joyed. MisseH Ijbtncis Sheffield itud Nellie MoLendou are vlsithi** the mine of Mr, Alvas Sheffield. Mrs. Siody Mock is in Iron City getting acquainted with a new {rand daughter which the stqrk left at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mock .Sunday, We are sarry to say that our Sunday School al Maybaw is not jrogressing as it should, due to me fact that people are not uiter ssled enough in S. 8. to even be present. We hope to have an im provement in the work soon, God icing our helper. Sunday at 2:30 /clack, there will be a special lerviceat Mayhaw. We are to have •vitb us a good speaker, and we es oecially urge all members to be jresent, and as many others at will. We’re glad that our 2nd Quar erly Conference, held at Cedai Springe, was as good as it was Jr. Bascom Anthony delivered *> real sermon, after which a bounti ful dinner was served, and after tinner conference was held. We have a fine preacher at May isw, Rev. A. P. Foster, and tn* public is invited to bear him on each 2nd Sunday, Rev. A. 8. T ulock called on Mr. <ud Mrs. W. G. Tolbert Monday. Mie. L. R. Nix spent Tuetday .vitb Mrs. Tom McDowell, Mr. ann Mrs, J. D. Tolbert, pi . Lagrange, while on their honey, W»» Mr. and Mr*f W. G. I'bihert lilftweek. * , * *£/’ ?_ •- ' 5 \j'. W. and J, E. Mock, • diasi'B Maude, r Anuie and Iren 'dock wet.t toCedar Springs S«t - urday to conference, ano report a -{rtujd/droe. , »>»J. £ the bom a u . ■ ti l^‘'^’®T w aTMock, end in th • afternoon called by io see L. R. Nix for n wl;|le. “Sunshine." u— ■ Over In Albany y a Quite a crowd of Oolquitla; a spent I'iiday in Albany, some t - tending the High School .associ ation, otheis enjoying the Sbrineis Ceremonial and a few looking after business affaire. Aire. P, E. Wilkin and cbildre: , Col. end Mrs. N. L. Stapleton ai. t daughter, Judge W.C. Dancer, h =, wife and sun, Mrs. S. M. Wateo. , Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fudge, Ml-. Bill Dancer, Mr. C. B. Bush ai d wife, Messrs C. E. Brooks, Honn r Drake, Graves Williams, Rie Be; , Pete Wilkin, Jeter Calhoun, Billie Hunter, Lee Nowell, and Miss-e Marguerite Rawlings, and Hatii - Jones, and Col. and Mrs. P. Z Geer were among those enjoying the different affairs. o Twilight School Announcemert The Twilight School, taught by Mrs. Zula B. Toole ani Miss Ren nie Rawls, will el se Friday eve. niog, May 7, with public exercises Everybody is cordially invited to jjtue and help make the tveniug a succors. VOL XYIX