TOOMBS COUNTY, GA - NEWSPAPERS Lyons Progress Newspaper  1912

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January 26, 1912 (Friday):

Cross Road Dots:

Mr. and Mrs. John Clifton spent Sunday with Mr. M. Wilkes.

Miss Lucille Coleman spent Saturday night with Misses lua and
Leila Odom

Lonnie Daniels is now working with the Mathias & Clifton
Shingle Mill Company

Inez and Nina Boyd spent pleasant half hour at Mrs. James
Coleman's Sunday morning.

Mesers Haskins, Reese, Wilkes, Daniels, McDonald and Evans
visited R. E. Boyd Sunday evening.

There was a large congregation at Center Sunday to hear Mr.
Rogers. He preached a fine sermon.

Henry McSwain and Lee Clifton had their best girls out riding
Sunday afternoon. They looked sporty.

Mrs. Haskins and Mrs. Brantley attended church at the Primitive
Baptist church near Lyons Sunday.

Hansell, Edna, Henry and Donnie McSwain and Lee Clifton took
dinner with Nina Boyd last Sunday.

Work has begun on the new school house near Center church. When
finished it will be a fine and roomy building. Guess who it was
that would not go to Sunday school because his best girl stayed
at home? Do not ask Sam about it.

Sherwood Boyd and Jim Coleman are expected home this week, Come
to Center Sunday and hear our new Professors sing.

After such a long, cold, wet spell, these beautiful sunshiny
days are a treat. Everybody feels good, and out at work is the
word.

The girls around here think if the young man who swallowed the
teddy bear Sunday might ever get over it, he will not look like
himself again.

Everyone has the mad-dog scare. The children are afraid to walk
to school. Those who own dogs bitten by the mad dog, should not
wait, but kill them at once.

We wish to correct the mistake we made last week in saying that
a little girl had come to gladden the home of Mr. And Mrs.
Charlie Higgs. It was the home of Mr. And Mrs. Charlie Taylor
instead. Mr. Higgs tells us that he isn’t even married.
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Primitive Baptist Church Dots:

B. M. Higgs and wife spent Sunday with L B. Hackle and wife.

Say Parlie, how did you and Miss Alice enjoy the ride Sunday?

J. S. Baker made a flying trip to Lyons last Tuesday on
business.

No preaching at this place Sunday and it was quite a
disappointment. Bro. Lewis failed to come.

Misses Bessie and Camilla Ethridge attended the cane grinding
at M. C. Collins Saturday night.

Miss Lillie Collins called on Mrs. L. B. Hackle Tuesday evening
and she reports a nice time.

R. L. Page, of Lyons, and L. B. Hackle are playing wild with
the oaks out on Mr. Page's farm.

Mrs. Duncan Odom is suffering badly from a fall she had last
week. We hope that she will soon be well.

S. L. Rowland, Joe Lane and Lannie Higgs all made a flying trip
to Savannah Saturday night and reported a very pleasant time.

Messdames B. M. Higgs and L. B. Hackle attended the cane
grinding at M. C. Collins’ Monday evening and reported a
pleasant time.

Tom Boyd, of Alston, is visiting his uncle, L. B. Hackle, this
week. Tommie is a smart boy and we love to have him here with
us.
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The census figures for Georgia, subdivided into races, has just
been issued from Washington. It shows that Georgia contains
1,481,836 white person, 1,176,987 Negroes, and 318 of all other
races including Indians, Chinese and Japanese, the total
population of the State being 2,609,141. The total population
of Wilkinson County is 10,078 of which 4,928 are white and
5,155 are colored. There are 35 counties in the state having
less population than Wilkinson and 110 having a greater number
of inhabitants. The county having the smallest proportion of
Colored to White population is Rabun with 5,400 Whites and 156
Negroes, while Burke has the greatest proportion of Negroes to
Whites, the figures being White, 4,895, Colored, 22,462.

Citation:

Georgia-Toombs County: Mary J. Thompson, widow, has made
application for twelve months support out of the estate of B.
C. Thompson, Sr., late of said county deceased and appraisers
duly appointed to set apart the same having filed their return.
All persons concerned are hereby required to show cause before
the Court of Ordinary of Toombs county on the first Monday in
February next, 1912, why said application should not be
granted. This 10th day of January 1912. D. T. Green, Ordinary.

Local Items:

Lester O'Neal, of Uvalda, was in the city the first of the week
on a short business trip.

Leap Year parties are now in order and we understand that
several have been planned for Lyons.

P. H. Patrick is again quite sick and on Wednesday evening he
went to Savannah for treatment. We hope he will soon be well
again.

Lost-Somewhere on the road between L. W. O'Neal's home and
Lyons, a man’s saddle.  Finder will please notify G. W Wombles,
Lyons, Ga.

W. C. Oliver is on the sick list and was not able to go out
Wednesday.   We hope that his illness is not serious and he
will soon be all right again.

Services at the Methodist church Sunday and the public
generally is invited to attend. Rev. Cook preaches regularly on
the 2nd and 4th Sundays and he is real interesting.

Mrs. Alden Odom gave a reception on Friday night of last week
in honor of her visitors. It was a pleasant occasion, and those
fortunate enough to be present seemed to enjoy it.

Miss Minnie Williams, we hear, is under the care of physician
in Savannah and Mrs. Williams went down to be with her the
first of the week. We certainly hope that she will soon
recover.

Dr. Aaron attended a meeting of the W. A. & I.  Board .of
Directors at Dublin Wednesday and he says that things in
connection with the road look all right since a new Board has
been elected.

Mr. W. P. Bowen, a good old Toombs county citizen living a mile
or so north of Lyons, has sold out his holdings and he moved
his family this week to near Alma. We were sorry to give up
this good family but we wish them well in their new home.
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R. E. Lee’s Birthday: Last Friday, the birthday of Robert E.
Lee was fittingly celebrated in Lyons by an entertainment at
the Opera House, where Crosses of Honor were delivered to many
of the old veterans and a splendid program was rendered. The
entertainment was under the auspices of the local Chapter, U.
D. C. and the ladies spared no pains or expense to make their
guests enjoy the occasion. Prof. R. M. Monts was the orator of
the occasion and he made a splendid address. Mrs. Everlyn
presented the Crosses in her usual good way. Miss deLuth
Williams read a splendid selection and the quartet; Mesers Dea
Gray, Austus Moseley, Steve Purvis and Lester Findley sang two
very fine selections. After the entertainment at the Opera
House, the old veterans and a few friends were invited to the
handsome dining room of the New Lyons Hotel, where a sumptuous
dinner had been prepared by M___(illegible) Host Guddard. It
was a splendid menu that was set before the old fellows and
every one of them expressed pleasure at such excellent
treatment. The day generally was not so very pleasant and as a
consequence, several of the old veterans could not get out.
Those who did brave the weather, however, were well taken care
of and this day will be one long to be remembered by them.
Every detail of the entertainment was perfect and the ladies of
the U. D. C.’s are to be congratulated.

A Pleasant Reception:

Last Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Fulton Smith entertained
handsomely quite a number of the ladies of Lyons, the occasion
being in honor of her sister, Mrs. Neil Griffin, of Altamaha,
who is here with her two little boys on a visit, also, Mrs. Ray
Loving, of Dublin, who was here to spend a day or so. The
entire first floor of this handsome colonial home was decorated
in Christmas colors, red and green. Many potted plants were
scattered all over the place, the effect was truly beautiful.
The guests, over half the good ladies of the city, were
entertained with both vocal and instrumental music, and during
the evening, a delicious and refreshing salad, ____(illegible),
was served in the most artistic style. Beautiful costumes were
seen on all sides, the guest of honor being most charming in a
suit of black chermuese satin veiled with grenadine and trimmed
with silk fringe. The reception was a grand success from the
beginning to the end, and the ladies who were present are loud
in their praise of Mrs. Smith’s hospitality.

A splendid piece of business property in the growing city of
Vidalia is to be sold by Sheriff Thompson at the court house on
the next sales day. This lot is just north of the First
National Bank building and the buyer will have the use of the
back wall. It has good frontage on McIntosh street, one of the
business streets of the city and has a good depth as well. The
lot is levied upon as the property of M. A. and A. A. Gordon
and it is a splendid location for any kind of a business. It
should certainly bring a fancy price at the sale.

Dr. Aaron has lost two fine lap robes lately and he is anxious
to get them back. One was lost just before Christmas on the
road south of Lyons and the other was lost last Sunday between
Swift and Pendleton creeks on the long bridge road. They are
black on one side and colored on the other. Finders will please
notify Dr. I. E. Aaron, Lyons, Ga.

Strayed-From my home on Tuesday night, one red horse mule about
4 years old, weighing about 850 or 900 lbs. Reward for
information leading to its return. Address, C. A. Tharpe,
Lyons, Ga.

Additional Locals:

Mrs. A. S. Odom and her two sisters were in Vidalia the first
of the week visiting friends.

John D. Howell and his charming wife, from up above Lyons, were
in the city a few hours Wednesday morning.

Dr. S. P. Howell, of Americus, came down on a hurried trip the
first of the week and spent a day or so out with his mother. He
returned to Americus Wednesday morning.

Anderson Huggins went to Alamo the first of the week. He has
taken a contract to erect two brick buildings at Alamo and he
was up there making arrangements to start the work.

Dr. Bomar has had his Case automobile entirely rebuilt by an
expert from the Case works and it now runs like a new one. The
Doctor will have another car also and he is going to do some
livery business.

F. L. Brown is about the happiest man we have in the city this
week and it is all because he has a fine boy at his home. The
little fellow came last Monday night and we are glad to say
that mother and baby are doing fine.

D. R. McArthur I, one of Vidalia’s good citizens, is out for
tax receiver and his announcement will be found in another
column of the Progress today. Mr. McArthur is a solid citizen,
well-educated and a successful business man. He says in his
announcement that he will serve all the people alike if he is
elected and he looks like a man that will do exactly what he
says. He is a good man and we take pleasure in recommending him
to the people of the county.

Sharpe’s Chapel News:

The Misses Page called on Miss Josephine Odom Sunday.

Misses Lee and Lord attended Sunday school at this place
Sunday.

Miss Ruby Odom visited at the home of her sister, Mrs. Watts,
Monday. 

Mackie Odom called on Victor Higgs Sunday night and reported a
pleasant time.

Messrs Mackie Odom and Dave Fuller attended preaching at the
Primitive church Sunday last.

Prayer meeting Sunday night will be at the home of r. Hammond.
Everybody invited to attend.

Misses Mamie, Sallie and Cora Page attended Sunday school here
Sunday and report a very pleasant time.

Mr. And Mrs. B. B. Watts visited at the home of Mrs. A. J.
McIntyre Sunday and report a very pleasant time.

Among those who attended at the home of Mr. Booth Sunday night
were Misses Mamie, Sallie and Cora Page, Ruby and Josephine
Odom and Ruby Booth. Messrs Mackie Odom, Victor Higgs, Manning
Booth and many others we can’t now name. All report a pleasant
time.
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Oak Ridge:

Lonnie Drake called on his best girl Sunday.

Judson Anderson spent Sunday with Jack Lane.

Jack Lane called on his best girl Saturday night.

Grady Cannon took dinner with his best girl Sunday.

Frank McCullough spent Sunday with J. M. Yancey.

Quite a large crowd attended preaching at Ohoopee Sunday.

Judson Anderson made a business trip to Lyons Saturday.

Miss Charlotte Johnson took dinner with Miss Vera Mayo Sunday.

Arthur Willis spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks
in Ohoopee

Sorry to say that Ed Orr has moved to Tattnall. We wish him
success in his new home.

The leap year party given by Miss Annie Bell Scott last Friday
night was enjoyed by a large crowd.
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Ohoopee News:

Miss Alice Johnson is visiting her brother at Alamo.

Grady Cannon took dinner with Miss Vera Mayo Sunday.

Steve Jarriel, of Collins, visited his brother, N. B. Jarriel
Sunday.

Arthur Willis has returned home after spending several days at
Brooklet.

Misses Ninnie Cowart and Annie Belle Scott were in Lyons
Saturday.

Lonnie Drake, of near Lyons, visited friends and relatives here
Saturday and Sunday.

Meadie Edenfield, of Marietta, was here Sunday afternoon and
took Miss Lola Meadows back to her school.

Arlie Stephens, who is attending school at Mt. Vernon, spent
last Saturday and Sunday with home folks.

Mrs. Susan Johnson has returned home after spending some time
with her grand daughter, Mrs. M. P. Matthews.

Rev. J. W. Kytle, who has been Pastor of the Baptist church
here for the past two years, packed up his household goods and
shipped them yesterday and today he is leaving with his family
for Abbeville, his new location. Rev. Kytle has made us a good
citizen and we are sorry to see him leave.

Local Notes:

F. B. Cook is moving this week to Gray’s Landing where he will
open his old place of business again.

Col. H. H. Elders and his little son, of Reidsville, were in
the city Wednesday mingling with old friends.

Attend Shuptrine’s sale if you want goods real cheap. He is
making some great cuts in prices.

Simon Levine says that he is closing out sure enough and they
don’t want to move any goods. Go there and see for yourself.

Strayed-One brown Jersey cow with heifer calf. Left my home
about ten days ago. Reward leading to information leading to
her recovery. Geo. B. McLeod, Lyons, Georgia.

I have a few good farms yet that have not been let out and the
land is fine. Houses are also good. Will let them for sure rent
or for share of crop. Address J. L. Sutton, Elza, Ga.

Powers & Mozingo are agents for some of the very best fire
insurance companies in the country and they want the business
of our people. This firm should be patronized and those who
give them patronage will be treated nicely.

Rev. Barton, the old colored shoe-maker, has rented the
upstairs over R. S. O’Neal store and he is doing regular shoe
repairing. Barton is a pretty good cobbler, too, and he is
getting quite a little work from the citizens.

Dr. J. Q. Clifton has sold his farm and says that he is now
going to devote his entire time to his profession, dentistry.
Dr. Clifton is a splendid dentist, too, and the people will be
glad to hear that he is to take more interest in the work.

County Game Warden McQueen, of Vidalia, was in the city
Thursday and in a talk with the Progress man, he said it was
his duty to have all persons who kill robins or larks arrested.
It is unlawful to kill any kind of a bird now except hawks and
read heads, it seems.

We take pleasure in calling attention to the professional card
of Dr. J. Q. Clifton. He has had years of experience as a
dentist, is considered an expert and he will hereafter give his
entire time to this work. We can recommend Dr. Clifton and we
are sure that the people will give him practice.

Tom Walker, the barber, is doing his best to serve the shaving
public in first class style. He has a new set of barbers now
and he says that they are the kind that wants to work. Tom is
all right and if the people will encourage him we will have as
good barber shop as can be found in any town in the state the
size of Lyons.

The only publicly announced candidates for Mayor so far is Dr.
Curtis Coleman and he seems anxious to serve the people of his
adopted home for a term as chief executive. We have heard that
Judge Rogers would enter the race, but if he has any such
intentions he has not mentioned it to the editor. If he should
enter the race, however, it would then become very interesting.

Our friend, John Durst, carried his wife to Savannah Wednesday
night and as soon as she is able to travel she will be carried
to the mountains of North Carolina. It is said that Mrs. Durst
is suffering from tuberculosis and she was so weak that she
could hardly walk. We hope the change will be of benefit to her
and that she will soon be in good health again. Mr. Durst has
broken up house keeping but he will continue to make Lyons his
home.
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February 9, 1912:

Peshoopee Dots:

Say! Dock, how long before we all expect cake?

Miss Lesha Powell spent Sunday with Miss Vinnie Lee Tyson

The Sunday school here was enjoyed by a large congregation last
Sunday.

John Taylor spent Saturday night at the home of J. W.
McCullough.

Kelly Keen spent Sunday very pleasantly with his friend,
William Beasley.

Jonah Neal, of Stillmore, called on his best girl Sunday and
reported a nice time.

John Lumpkins spent Sunday very pleasantly with his best girl,
Miss Valley Kersey.

Miss Effie Mixon called at the home of Hickory Keen Saturday
and reported a nice time.

Kelly Keen and Jonah Lumpkins made a business trip to the
beautiful city of Swainsboro Friday.

Sorry to say that J. W. Lewis has three boys who are quite
sick. We hope they will soon recover.

Carson Keen, who has been spending sometime in Douglas, has
returned home to the delight of his friends.

Sam Lumpkin, of Wesley, spent Saturday night and Sunday with
home folks. Come again, Sam, you are always welcome.

Schley McCullough took Miss Vinnie Lee Tyson out to Sunday
school Sunday and reported a nice time. Come again, friends.

Misses Florence and Ida Scrugg, two charming young ladies from
Swainsboro, are visiting their friend, Miss Love, the week.

Fala and Geo. P. Knowls, of Oak Park, attended Sunday school
here Sunday last. Come again, but don’t be so late next time.

Among those who attended the entertainment at Mr. Love’s
Saturday night were Clara and Sumlar Williamson, Schley
McCullough, Carson and Tillman Keen, Tom Lamb, Viola Armstrong,
Mandy Lawson, Florence and Ida Scruggs, Ilah Price, Teresa
Phillips and many more we cannot mention.

Primitive Baptist Church Dots:

Ploughing is the order of the day in this section.

S. L. Rowland visited his parents Monday night.

Parlie and Jesse Baker made a flying trip to Lyons Monday.

Wiley Bradley, of Alston, visited L. B. Hackle Saturday night.

Mrs. L. B. Hackle visited Mrs. J. J. Odom Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. J. H. Ethridge and mother visited Mrs. M. C. Collins a
short while Monday.

T. E. Hackle and wife, of Swainsboro, visited their son, L. B.
Hackle, several days last week.

Paul Tarver called on Miss Mattie Hughes Sunday afternoon.
Hurry up, Paul, and give us some cake.

We are sure having some cold weather now days and the people
seem to be enjoying the chimney corner.

John Davis was seen going down the road Wednesday afternoon.
There must be some attraction down there.

Charlie Higgs and Miss Hattie Clifton were happily married
Sunday. We extend them hearty congratulations.

Tommy Boys and his charming wife have returned from their
honey-moon and are stopping with L. B. Hackle for a while.

Wonder what three boys it was that were seen going down the
road Saturday afternoon? They seemed to be enjoying themselves
very much.

Quite a large crowd visited D. D. Collins last Saturday
afternoon. Among them being Mesdames L. B. Hackle, Tom Boyd,
Miss Lillie Collins and several others.

Cedar Creek Dots:

T. D. Ricks and wife, of Lyons, spent Saturday at the home of
R. B. Cowart.

Say, Hamp, go back and get your knickerbockers. Girls don’t
like long pants.

Dr. E. P. Bomar and E. D. Anderson were on business Saturday.
Hope they had success.

Jim Rolison went bird hunting Friday and took dinner with his
best girl. Ha, ha, how about it, Jim.

Miss Gussie Cowart and brother, Champ, visited Miss Lula
Anderson Sunday and reported a nice time.

Miss Blondelle Brockington spent Friday night with Miss Vera
Mayo and reported a pleasant time.

The little son of Mr. And Mrs. J. C. Rolison is very sick at
this writing, but hope him an early recovery.

Mrs. Permilia Stockman, of Savannah, and Miss Maude Anderson
made a pleasant trip to Ohoopee Thursday.

C. T. C. Mosley and wife, from Stillmore, visited their son, G.
M. Mosley, a few days last week. Come again Old Folks, we are
glad to have you.

Cross Road Dots:

Jim Coleman attended preaching at Sharpe’s Spur Sunday.

Joe Reese has moved into the house vacated by E. McDonald.

Miss Brantley spent Thursday night with Inez and Natalie Boyd.

Sam Evans and Albert McDonald visited W. H. Hardeman Sunday.

Mesers Reese and McDonald were guests of R. E. Boyd Sunday
evening.

Misses Teda and Cynthia Moore visited Miss Gussie Taylor
Thursday afternoon.

Bertie Carroll has been quite sick for the past week. Hope he
will soon be better.

Eb McDonald has moved into his new home, which is not very far
from his old home.

Mesers Hardeman, Benton, Reese and Haskins visited Misses Inez
and Natalie Boyd Sunday.

Hilton Williamson, of this section, and Miss Anna Belle Gray,
of Alley Route 1, were united in marriage last Wednesday. May
happiness and success attend them.

Saturday before the third Sunday will be a missionary service
at Center church. Rev. House of Vidalia will assist our Pastor,
Rev. Rogers. There will be dinner on the ground. Come one and
all, bring with you well-filled baskets and something for the
mission cause.

February 16, 1912:

Superior Court Calendar, February Term, 1912: Monday Docket
page 88 W R Wilkes vs R B McLeod 50 Gibbs Mach. Co vs E
Bazemore 61 E A M Bazemore vs A C Vaughn 62 H Solomon & Son vs
W M McLemore 68 F C Clarke vs Easterling & Adamson 69 E
Widencamp vs R N Lucas 77 Clark Bros vs J I T Worthy 105 A
Peterson vs W B Jones 106 Mt Vernon Bnk vs J V Kelly et al 111
Minnie Brown vs W E Brown 111 G T Mason vs J A Wheeler 114 W J
Harley vs B M Benton et al 127 J R Odom vs E J Giles admr 129 W
S Harden Sr vs G W Lankford 129 Tattnall Bnk vs T L Patrick et
al S A Patrick clmt 181 C V Williamson vs F O Stone 186 S Dich
vs E J Giles admr 140 Aug Schmidt & Co vs A P & C M Thompson
141 Jno Flannery Co vs C P Davis 142 C G Price vs Fergerson &
Sharpe 142 Henry Ryals vs F C Clark 143 T A Blocker vs J E Boyd
Mrs Alice Lee Boyd claimant 144 Hayward Williams Co vs Poe &
Johnson 145 Garbutt & Donovan vs A S Mosley 146 Wallace &
Averett vs W H Ward 146 John Singleton vs S Singleton 147 Lamar
& Rankin Drug Co vs J H Burch 148 H W Johnson vs I E Aaron 148
Dell McIntyre vs Will McIntyre 148 Exchange Bank of Rome vs I E
Aaron 148 T C Collins vs L J Cowart 148 L C Edenfield vs L J
Cowart 151 Jas McNatt vs T C Collins, G E Corley 152 Carr &
Meadows vs M A Grant 152 D M Dunwoody vs N B Gibbs 153 W H
Clifton vs H W Grace 153 Beulah Anderson vs Grover C Anderson
155 R O Pate admr vs F B Thompson and B C Thompson Jr 155 M W
Mosley vs Ella Mosley 156 Mack Nepolian Hewitt vs Zelphia
Hewitt 157 C J Lynn vs Georgia Wilkes 157 Savannah Locomotive &
Supply Co vs C Bullard and A J Baker 158 Lula C Cannon vs J Ben
White 158 S B Meadows & Co vs T C Jewell 159 R E Bishop vs
Western Union Telegraph Co 159 Home Fertilizer & Chem Co vs T
Thompson deft M J Thompson clmt 159 Home Fertilizer & Chem Co
vs W D Todd deft Louella Todd clmt 160 Marshall & Co vs Lyons
Trading Co, J P Brown 161 T A Scarboro vs W H Tippett J  L
Anderson 161 L J Cowart vs D S Partin 162 Mrs Julia P McLeod vs
J W Poe 162 Carr & Meadows vs M A Grant, Leader & Rosansky, W T
Jenkins, garnishes 162 M W Mosley vs H S Gray & J I Aaron 162 M
H Crall vs Jas M Meadows Tuesday 162 Citizens Bank of Vidalia
vs Will Battle prin J D Todd, H A Thompson ends 162 W H Crall
vs A M Moses 163 Johnson County Savings Bank vs M L Currie 163
R M Garbutt vs F F Goddard 163 Alexander & Alsup Co vs D S
Partin 163 Bank of Soperton vs W J Prescott & N B Gillis 164
Wilmer t & Mary Lizzie Coursey by their next friend, Mrs
Catherine Moore vs Ga & Fla Railway 164 Lillie L Walden vs W M
Walden 165 F F Goddard vs R M Garbutt & W O Donovan 166 Brennan
& Co vs J D Coleman 166 Grats, Blumberg Co vs A O Johnson & Co
166 First National Bank of Lyons vs George & Nanny Peterson, S
I Hussey, end 166 R M Garbutt vs F F Goddard 168 F F Goddard vs
Garbutt & Donovan short line railway 168 Elizabeth Murry vs C C
Monroe 169 Jesse James vs Lillie B James 169 Sallie Smith vs M
J Stephens nee M J Anderson 169 J O Kennedy vs M D & S Ry Co
169 Heard Lumber Co vs H P Thompson 170 J F Lynn vs A P
Thompson 170 Alnutt & McCall vs Geo W Meadows 170 F F Stacer,
bearer vs J H Burch 170 Stillmore Gro Co vs Fancy Gro Co, J D
Coleman, E J Giles, Chas E Adams 116 V J Hodges vs Garbutt &
Donovan *note this number out of sequence 170 Bessie M Herring
vs Leader & Rosansky 171 E A Walebaum & Bros vs J W Carr 171
Smith & Rogers vs A S Mosely 171 Maud Brown vs Joe Brown 171
Jones Barfield vs Addie Barfield 172 F F Goddard vs F M Smith &
Co 172 F F Goddard vs Garbutt & Donovan 172 L Mohr & Son vs C C
Anderson 172 Nellie Corbin vs A Corbin 173 Dunlap Hdwe Co vs
Martin J B & T L Martin deft Security Insurance Co garn 173
Davenport Bros Co vs Mrs Emma Johnson Mrs E Johnson claimant
173 J E Boyd vs R F Scarboro Sheriff 173 A P Vaughn vs J L
Mosely 173 J F Dix et al vs C H Mann et al 175 A S Mosely vs
Millard Bryant 175 S F Royster Guano Co vs Poe & Moses 175 T G
Poe vs W E Coleman 175 Smith, Brisco Shoe Co vs A O Johnson &
Co 175 W T McBride vs Vidalia Mfg Co, D P Averitt, Pres 175
Citizens Bank of Vidalia vs S P Smith et al 176 B H Grace
bearer vs T C Jewell 176 Citizens Bank of Vidalia vs Mrs A V
Prescott et al 176 Goodman, Beckman & Co vs H L Freedlander 176
American National Beverage Co vs J H Burch 176 H S Meinhard &
Bros vs J P Brown 176 Arnold Hat Co vs A O Johnson & Co 177 Ga
Marble & Finishing Wks vs Vidalia Marble & Finishing Wks
composed of 8 177 First National Bank of Thomson vs Vidalia Mfg
Co 177 First national Bank of Vidalia vs Vidalia Mfg Co D P
Averitt Prin J E Schumpert W T Jenkins end 177 First National
Bank of Vidalia vs Wm Ganey Prin J H & A W Odom ends 177
Atlanta National Bank vs A M Moses 177 W C Oliver & Sons vs J B
Anderson 178 J W Wilson vs W F Peacock 178 Paul E Davis vs John
Harden 178 Frederick Disinfectant Co vs City of Vidalia 178 Geo
S Haines Trustee Electric Supply Co vs City of Vidalia
Wednesday 144 J E Brogdon vs Toombs County *note this number is
out of sequence 178 Joseph Berg vs Moses Leader 178 Andrew J
Coursey, D J Wilkes admr H E Bowen & C C Coursey vs Jno W Kight
179 Andrew J Coursey D J Wilkes adm H E Bowen C C Coursey & B H
Coursey vs T J Coursey excutor on the estate of R E L Coursey
179 W T Mayo vs A S Moseley 179 E J Lilliott vs W L Clifton 179
Henry Mann vs S M Hall 179 Joe Thompkins vs Georgia 7 Florida
Ry Co 179 Mrs Sophie Holmes for self as next friend for Jewell
Holmes et al vs Georgia 7 Fla Co Ry 180 L Tiegen vs Tim and
Rhoda Carter 180 R L Adamson vs W C Davis 180 Mrs Lula Newton
vs Leader & Rosansky & J E Shumpert 180 L C Edenfield vs W H
Page 180 Mrs Mary Neal vs Citizens Bank of Vidalia 180 Fla
State Bank vs Leader & Rosansky 181 J S Bazemore vs Cowart &
Oxford 181 Crawford Sharpe vs Bell Sharpe 181 Leah Durden vs W
L Durden Jr 181 Buelah Anderson vs Grover C Anderson 181 John
Stephens vs Rosa Stephens 181 Nancy L Johns vs Wm A Johns 182 W
C Embry vs Olive c Embry 182 G B Alcorn vs Vidalia
Manufacturing Co 182 J B Sheffield vs M A Holland 182 S A Bell
vs J H Griffin 182 A V Mozingo vs S A L Ry Co 182 Vidalia
Grocery Co vs J H B Page 183 Sam Ashford vs Savannah Chemical
Co 183 J W Curry vs S L Kemp et al 183 J McNatt vs W D Todd M N
Fountain et al 183 W B Jones vs G W Merritt, W A McNatt
claimant 183 J A Coursey vs T L H Collins claim bond 184 J A
Coursey vs D E Collins claim bond 184 D B Warnell vs R H Dewitt
illegality 184 South Atlantic Cotton Co vs Mrs R H Dewitt 184 W
C Oliver vs L A E Chitty, M I Chitty and H V Crosby 184 B H
Grace vs T C Jewell 184 R A Smith vs J M Edwards Criminal
Docket Taken Up on Thursday Morning 

Local Cotton Market:

Corrected every Thursday morning at opening: Good
Middling…..9.50 to 10.00 Middling…………8.00 to 9.25

Peshoopee Dots:

Schley McCullough took his best girl out to Sunday school
Sunday last.

Willie Beasly took his best girl, Miss Nannie Lowe, out to
Sunday school Sunday.

Carson Keen spent Saturday and Sunday with friends and
relatives near Dublin.

The fruit supper at Allie Williamson’s Thursday night was
enjoyed by a large crowd.

Miss Mandy White spent Sunday night pleasantly with Misses
Viola and Lizzie Lumpkin.

The school at this place is progressing nicely under the
careful management of Prof. Lafayette Mosely.

Mansfield Findley and Miss Dora Williamson seemed to be
enjoying themselves while out driving Sunday.

Rev. C. L. Lumpkin preached a very interesting sermon to a
large congregation at the home of Hickory Keen Sunday night.

Gordon Brown, who has been spending some time near Adrian, has
returned home to the delight of his many friends.

We are very sorry to say that little Frankie Williamson
happened to the misfortune of getting his leg broken while
playing at school last. Friday.

Among those that attended the preaching at H. Keens’ Sunday
night were Rufus Page and Miss Annie Belle McCarthy, Fala Hall
and Miss Alice McCullough, Oscar Smith and Miss Ollie
McCullough, George Knowles and Miss Veomie McCullough, Alma
Lewis, Berry Price and others too numerous to mention.

Cedar Grove News:

Grover Anderson made a flying trip to Ohoopee Sunday.

W. T. Mayo and family attended church at Ohoopee last Sunday.

Mrs. E. D. Anderson visited Mrs. T. J. Willis Saturday and
reports a good time.

Champ Cowart and Miss Lula Anderson were out on a pleasure ride
Sunday afternoon.

B. C. Coleman and family, of Ohoopee, visited at the home of R.
B. Cowart last Friday.

G. M. Mosely and family and Miss Lula Anderson spent Sunday at
the home of R. B. Cowart.

The farmers in this section are getting ready to plant and we
hope we will have a successful crop year.

Mrs. L. B. Hackle, of Sharpe’s Chapel, visited Mrs. E. D.
Anderson Saturday last. Come again friend.

Say! You Sporting kid, Oak Ridge must not have much news these
days. We have not heard from there lately.

Say! You Cross Road Scribe, you have been asking questions, now
I will ask one. Who was the first Gentleman of Georgia?

R. B. Cowart and wife were on a shopping tour in Lyons Tuesday,
Uncle Bert says he is going to sell his cotton this week. He is
about to get it all gathered.

Missionary Institute at Waycross:

The Executive Committee, W. B. M. F., of Georgia, announce a
Missionary Institute to be held in the Baptist Church of
Waycross, Ga., Feb. 27th, 28th and 29th, 1912. The object is
three fold; 1st.  To so present the world’s needs and the
Lord’s call as to enlist the interest of the usacds?
(spelling?) of other women yet uninterested. 2nd. To intensify
the interest of those already engaged in the woek. 3rd. To so
present plans and methods that more effective work may be done
in and through our Women’s Missionary Society, Young Woman’s
Auxiliaries, Sunbeam Bands and Mission Study Classes. You are
requested to send from your society such representatives as
will return to put into practice what has been gained. Those
living too far to reach the Institute from home will be
entertained by the Society. Names of those desiring
entertainment should be sent in as early as possible to Mrs.
Nix, Phenix Hotel, Chairman Hospitality Committee, Waycross,
Ga. Hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 7:30 p.,. to 9 p.m.
Will not those who cannot attend pray earnestly for God’s
blessings upon the Institute that great good may go out from
it? Cooperating in working up this Institute and urging the
presence of at least one representative from each Society, in
their respective Associations, are the Superintendents of the
following Associations: Mrs. E. H. Reid, Piedmont, Waycross.
Mrs. E. H. Bacon, Eastman, New Eberneser. Mrs. Joe Busler,
Eberneser, Irwinton, Mrs. E. L. Tanner, Smyrna, Douglas. Mrs.
E. L. Shepherd, Mt. Vernon, Tennille, Mrs. J. H. Abb, Middle
Oliver. Mrs. J. O. Strickland, New Sunburn, Pembroke. Mrs. J.
J. Johnson, Consolation, Baxley. Mrs. P. E. Caliper, Telfair,
McRae. Mrs. E. J. Dorming, Little River, Fitzgerald. Mrs. W. B.
Goodman, Mell, Nashville. Mrs. H. B. Strange, Bullock Co.,
Statesboro. Mrs. J. A. Collins, Tattnall, Hagan. Mrs. W. C.
Lloyd, Laurens Co., Dublin. Mrs. Fulton Smith, Daniel, Lyons.
Mrs. Laura Lamar, Emanuel, Danville. Mrs. G. H. Williams, Vice-
Pres. Southeast Division, W. B. M. U. of Ga.

Normantown Dots:

Johnie Atkinson spent Saturday with Herman Joyner.

Tom Joyner made a flying trip to Normantown  Saturday.

Rev. E. L. Williamson, of Stillmore, visited in this section
last week.

Mrs. N. B. Atkinson and Miss Maggie Taylor went to Normantown
Saturday.

Mr. And Mrs. C. S. Meadows, of Vidalia, are visiting relatives
at Normantown this week.

Misses Maud Meadows and Adeil Brockett spent Saturday night
with Mrs. Mom Joiner.

There will be preaching at Normantown the third Sunday. Hope to
see a large crowd out.

Miss Maggie Taylor, of near Vidalia, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. N. B. Atkinson, this week.

Cleveland Meadows was rushing his best girl Sunday afternoon.
Hurrah Cleveland, we are getting cake hungry.

Under the head of “The Man Who Keeps His Word”, Dr. Frank Crane
in the Atlanta Journal very sensibly says: “I think I should
rather associate with a burglar who keeps his work than with a
college president who executed a neat side-step when you  look
to him to do what he said he would do. There are all sorts of
enemies to society, but no one of them comes nearer ham-
stringing the entire body politic than the liar. It is well to
teach your little boy to wash his face and hands, not to use
intoxicating liquors and to be polite to ladies; also to learn
his lesson, but there is nothing you can teach him that will
have more to do with making a real man out of him than to grind
it daily into his mind and sold that he is to keep his wrd if
it takes a leg.”

Ohoopee News:

Judson Anderson called on Miss Rhondelle Brockington Sunday. 

Miss Charlotte Johnson spent last Monday night with Miss Vera
Mayo.

Grady Cannon is spending a while with his brother in South
Carolina.

S. C. Mosely and Meadie Edenfield, of Marrietta, were in
Ohoopee Sunday.

Mrs. H. M. Scott, of Belleville, spent a few days of last week
with Mrs. F. B. Scott. 

Miss Annie Belle Scott spent last Monday night with Miss
Blondelle Brockington.

Cicero Huckabee, from North Ga., is spending a while at the
home of J. L. Lane.

We are sorry to note that P. Y. Daniel is very sick at this
writing but hope for him an early recovery.

Wonder what boy it was that got in a fight with his girl
Saturday night? Don’t ask J. K. R. about it.

Claude and Lonnie Drake, of near Lyons, spent Saturday night
and Sunday with their brother, J. B. Drake.

Clarence Cox and Miss Annie Belle Scott were out walking
Sunday. They seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Miss Lola Meadows, who has been teaching school at Marrietta,
spent last Saturday and Sunday with home folks.

Cobb’s Creek News:

Miss Penny Parker attended preaching at Wesley on Sunday.

H. F. Reynolds made a business trip down to Groveland last
Friday.

We are glad to say that Louis Stanley, who was accidentally
shot last week, is better.

W. B. Jones’ little girl is real sick with pneumonia. We hope
for her an early recovery.

Lester O’Neal, of Uvalda, and Miss Clara Brizendine were out
driving Sunday afternoon.

We are sorry to say that all the piping of J. F. McSwain’s mill
was frozen and bursted the other day.

B. H. Grace, of Vidalia, went over to Baxley Monday to attend a
meeting of the Altamaha Navigating Company.

Some of our good friends down on the Altamaha are enjoying the
feathery tribe these days. H. C. Grace killed two fine turkeys
at one shot a few days ago.

Citation: Georgia-Toombs County: This is to notify all persons
that I will apply to the Ordinary of Toombs County on the first
Monday in March next for permission to sell lands belonging to
the estate of J. W. Oliff, late of said county, deceased, for
the purpose of settling claims and the distribution of funds
among the heirs. This, February 5th 1912. E. Brantley, Admr.
Estate of J. W. Oliff.

Special Notice: All parties are hereby forbidden from molesting
or removing any property of any kind off of the right-of-way or
road bed of the Wrightsville, Adrian & Lyons Ry. Co. W.F.
Staten, Temp. Receiver. Lyons, Ga. Jan 29th 1912.

Notice to Road Taxpayers: Under the amendment to the Toombs
County Road Law, and in compliance with same, all commutation
taxpayers are requested to meet their respective overseers at
the time and place mentioned below. The tax under the new law
will be $1.50 for the term so come prepared to pay. 51st
District, Vidalia, G. W. McLeod 1192nd District, Blue Ridge, T.
B. McDilda 1521st District, Voting Precinct, J. L. Anderson
43rd District, Cedar Crossing, J. F. Partin 1403rd District,
High Point, R. A. Peavy 1536th District, Lyons, J. J. Odom 39th
District, Voting Precinct, J. S. Talley The above named
Overseers will be at the places mentioned on Saturday, March
9th, 1912 and all those who care to pay the tax of $1.50 should
meet them. D. T. Gires, Ordinary

March 8, 1912 (Friday):

Local Notes:

The Y. W. A.’s of the Baptist church will meet at the beautiful
home of Mrs. F M. Smith next Monday night and a full attendance
of the members is desired.

We have for sale several fine horses and mules, all
acclimatized and in good condition. They will be sold very
cheap and if you want good stock call on H. B. DeWitt, at
Lyons.

Our Friend “Bob” Williams has resigned his position with the A.
B. & A. railroad and he will go to LaGrange to enter business.
Bob is a bright young man and he is making his mark in the
world.

Col. F. F. Goddard left last Sunday night for Birmingham on a
professional trip. He was called there by a firm of saw mill
owners and his business is to check up and report on a very
large proposition.

The W. A. & L. receivership hearing took place before Judge
Rawlings Wednesday and it resulted in a change of the business
management of that road. It will still stay in the hands of
receivers but these receivers will be Mr. __wland (may be
Rowland but an ink blot obstructs the first 2 letters), of
Wrightsville, and W. C. Oliver, of Lyons.

Little Bessie Cook, who was sick many weeks with fever, which
later turned into pneumonia, was called to the unknown beyond
last Friday. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. F.
B. Cook and a bright little girl. Her remains were carried near
Gray’s Landing on the Altamaha river, where they were laid to
rest in the family burying ground. We Deeply sympathize with
the parents in their sad bereavement.

Epworth League Conference:

Of the McRae District to Convene in Lyons Friday evening: The
McRae District Epworth League Conference will convene in Lyons
at the Methodist Church this (Friday) evening at 7:30 o’clock
and the following will be the program of the meetings as
arranged by the committee: Friday night 7:30; opening service
and address of welcome by Rev. C. E. Cook. 8:30 p.m., Social at
the home of Mrs. W. A. McNatt. Saturday morning at 9 o’clock,
reports from Leagues. 1:30 p.m., Discussion of Different
Departments, led by Miss Mildred Cannon and Mr. W. H. Pittman,
of Macon. 7:30 p.m., Sermon by Rev. G. F. Austin, of
Hazelhurst. Subject “The League and the Cross”. Sunday, Sunrise
Service. 11 a.m., sermon by Rev. C. M. Ledbetter, of Mt.
Vernon. Sunday night at 7:30, Consecration Service, led by C.
L. Shepard, of Fort Valley. The public is invited to attend
every service.

Mt. Moriah News:

J. M. Meadows and wife, of Ohoopee, visited Mrs. E. J. Giles.

Miss Leola Stanley called on Miss Bertie Pargeron Sunday.

Harry Talley and wife, of Lyons, attended church at this place
Sunday.

Miss Edna Bowen, of Reidsville, spent Saturday and Sunday with
home folks.

Our school is progressing nicely under the skillful management
of Prof. J. W. Holliday.

Claude Drake, of near Lyons, spent Saturday night and Sunday
with his brother, R. J. Drake.

Among those who attended the sing given by Miss Laura Belle
Drake Sunday were Misses Ola and Oatie Tapley and Willie James,
Messrs S. J. James, Oatie Tapley, Thomas Wing and Claude Drake.

Mass Meeting Called:

As chairman of the County Democrats Executive Committee, I
hereby call a meeting of the Democratic voters of the county to
be held at the Court house in Lyons, on Saturday, March 30th
1912, at 11 o’clock a.m., the purpose of said mass meeting
being to select a new Executive Committee to serve for the next
two years and to discuss the date of the coming primary. It is
hoped that every Democrat in the county will try to be present
to take part in the deliberations. By order of, C. A. Rogers,
Chairman, L. W. Moore, Secretary.

“Billy” Harden has entered the political field again as a
candidate for tax collector and he has placed his announcement
in the Progress. Mr. Harden served the county one term and he
made a splendid record, yet at the polls he was turned down for
second term. This was not doing him justice according to the
long custom and his good friends have persuaded him to get in
the fight again. His announcement should have appeared last
week, but the day before the Progress was printed, he was
caught on a jury and could not get out or send a message. We
recommend Mr. Harden as a good man for the place and we are
satisfied that he is going to run a good race, and we want to
add that we don’t think the county could get a better man as
tax collector.

Ohoopee News:

J. H. Cowart was in Ohoopee Sunday.

Allen Kitchen was in Ohoopee Monday.

Tate Newton and wife were in Lyons Saturday.

Butler Coleman and wife visited parents at Stacer Saturday and
visiting her many friends at Stucky Higgston and Vidalia. 

Hon. S. B. Meadows, of Vidalia, was in town Tuesday, on
business.

J. B. Johnson and wife, of Cobbtown, visited parents in Ohoopee
Saturday and Sunday.

Misses Emma Cowart and Lois Johnson are visiting their brother
and sister at Cobbtown.

Willie Humphrey has opened up a passing club at the Wietman old
store and does good work.

Caleb Rolison visited parents here Sunday, returning Monday to
resume his studies at Douglas.

We are glad to see P. Y. Daniel up and able to resume his
business again after several day illness.

Perry Stripling runs a barber shop in C. C. Anderson’s store
every Saturday and gives good satisfaction.

Misses Blondelle Brockington and Charlotte Johnson went up to
Alamo last week. Miss Johnson remained over with her brother.

M. L. Stephens, our polite and efficient Post-Master, has his
lumber on the ground and is building himself a nice cottage
opposite the Baptist church. 

Our Singing Convention convenes in Ohoopee on the 5th Sunday in
March and Saturday before. It is the biggest thing in the
county and it is expected that everybody bring “big baskets” to
help feed the immense crowd. Contesting classes will compete
with each other Sunday morning. All will sing together in the
afternoon, only one book to be used, viz: The Fountain of Life
No. 1. It can be got from G. B. Johnson, the Secretary. Each
competing class is to be from Toombs county and not mingled;
i.e., every class is to be made up in a certain community,
school or church. No non-resident has a voice in the competing
classes, but anyone from anywhere may join in Saturday and
Sunday afternoon. We anticipate a nice time and a large crowd,
and as it is everybody’s business, we think that everybody
should be interested in everybody’s having enough to eat. All
are invited. We are looking for the clover face of our genial
Editor. Sure, we are.

Cross Road School:

Mrs. Hattie Page spent last Monday with home folks.

Wonder what has become of Luther Kight. We did not see him
Sunday.

J. M. Edwards and G. W. Page made a business trip to Lyons last
Saturday.

Our school is prospering nicely under the careful management of
Prof. Partin.

We are sure having lots of rainy weather now and it makes the
farmers sick.

W. G. Page and his brother, Mike, went to savannah last
Thursday night.

G. R. Sanders and his son, Tom, spent Sunday night at the home
of J. M. Edwards.

Little Gladys Harden spent last Sunday with little Annie
Edwards and report a fine time.

Alvin Pittman has purchased a new buggy for himself. Look out,
girls, lets see who gets the first ride.

Miss Cleola Edwards and sister, Mollie, spent last Thursday
with their sister, Mrs. Hattie Page, and report a fine time.

Richard Milan and his friend, Mr. Shuman, called on Miss Mollie
Edwards Sunday last and they enjoyed themselves very much.

Grand Jury Presentments:

Good work done by this Body at the February Term of Court:
Lyons, Ga., Feb. 27th, 1912. To the Honorable K. J. Hawkins,
Judge Superior Court:--We, the Grand Jury, drawn and qualified
for the February 1912 term of the Superior Court, beg to submit
the following presentments and recommendations, to wit:--We
have appointed a committee to examine the Justice and Notary
Public’s books and they report as follows: We, the committee,
appointed to examine the books of the Justices of the Peace and
Ex-Officio J. P.’s of the various districts of said county, beg
to make the following report: We find them all neatly and
correctly kept, except we find on the criminal docket of J. T.
Horn, N. P., and Ex-Off. J. P., for the 51st district, and on
the criminal docket of F. L. McCullough, N. P., and Ex-Off. J.
P. of the 1192nd Dist., each shows that the Sheriff was allowed
the sum of $2.00 for making each arrest, when the law allows
him only $1.75 for an arrest. Respectfully, J. W. O’Neal, J. L.
Jones and Z. P. Williams, Committee. We appointed a committee
to inspect the County buildings and other property of the
County, and they report as follows: We, your committee,
appointed to examine the Court House and Jail, beg to submit
the following report: We find the jail as neat and clean as
possible to keep it. We find the plumbing work and sewerage in
bad condition and recommend that it be fixed at once. We
further find that the locks in part of the jail are unsafe and
we recommend that the Ordinary employ a competent man to fix
same at once., also recommend that a stockade be built around
the jail, and recommend that the jail be supplied with large
heaters sufficient to keep the jail comfortably warm. We
recommend that the sewerage be repaired. We find the Court
House in good condition except the leakage in the roof which we
think is caused from the opening or window just under the dome.
We recommend that the opening be closed. We find the County
Farm, in charge of Geo. Willis, and find on hand about 100
bushels of corn and 100 bushels of sweet potatoes, one cheap
mule and 20 head of hogs. We examined and found the convict
camp in good sanitary condition. We find that the county
physician has not been discharging his duty in visiting the
camp as required by the law and recommend that the Ordinary
look into the matter and have him visit the camp as often as
the law requires. Respectfully, W. T. Mayo, J. F. Murchison and
T. H. Johnson, Committee. We find from the investigation of the
tax digest that there are quite a number of acres of land in
the county that has not been returned for taxation for several
years, and we urge our tax collector to thoroughly investigate
this matter and issue executions against such defaulters as the
law directs. We recommend that Ann Glisson’s pension be reduced
from $8 to $5 per month and that Andy Collins’ pension be
discontinued. We further recommend that the following be paid
as follows: Jno Driggers $5.00, Samuel New $10.00, Thos. Hyatt
$10.00, Mrs. Beulah Bryant $10.00, Mart Herrington $5.00, Jno
Poole $5.00, Isaiah Nunn $8.00, Josh Edwards $8.00, Wade
Hampton $8.00 per month. We recommend that Hudgins Co., of
Atlanta, make a survey of the county and a map at $1.50 per
square mile, the cost not to exceed $500.00; map to show the
number of acres in each militia district and the total number
of acres in the county, also showing streams, roads, school
houses and school districts.

Local Items:

Where there’s a will there’s generally a way to try to break
it.

Brooke Cowart went over to Springfield the first of the week to
spend a day or so with friends.

Freeman Jones, who is sawing at a large mill near Cairo, Ga.,
was at home several days last week mingling with his many
friends.

Remember the tailor at Warmock Bros. & Co. Friday and Saturday.
He will have find samples and his work is guaranteed.

Spring styles in millinery are already beginning to show up in
Lyons. Mrs. J. A. Pughsley has received a special early line
that she is displaying. She has bought a fine line of ready
made hats and it is possible that she will have some help to
make up special orders.

Warmock Bros. & Co., at the old Lyons Trading Company stand,
will have a first class tailor at their store on Friday and
Saturday to take orders for suits made to measure. They will
guarantee satisfaction and if you want a spring suit don’t fail
to give them a call.

G. W. Lankford went to Sandersville Wednesday to represent the
W. A. & L. interests in the receivership hearing before Judge
Rawlings. We want to see the matter settled some way so the
road can be finished. We understand that several other roads
want the proposition.

C. C. Coursey is a candidate for County Treasurer and he has
placed his announcement in the Progress. Mr. Coursey lives
north of Lyons right near where he was born, and he is well
known by many of our people. He invites investigation of his
past life and we are satisfied he will abide by the result. He
is a good man, competent and a cripple. We cheerfully recommend
him to the people.

Wily H. Phillips, of Vidalia, is a candidate for Ordinary and
he is telling his wishes in this issue of the Progress. Mr.
Phillips is a good man and a man of his word. He is a home
lover, too, and has not been over a great part of the county.
He is competent to fill the position of Ordinary and is well
connected throughout the county. He says that he does not know
many people outside of his own neighborhood, but we find that
he has a strong following all over the county. He is all right
and we recommend him to the people.

We heard a stranger say the other day that Lyons looked
dilapidated and the remark made us study a little. The stranger
did not mean the business section, but his remarks were
applicable to the residence section. All the streets are in bad
condition, fences around some of the prettiest homes are out of
repair and paint is needed everywhere. Say, friend, if you own
a new home in Lyons, make it look neat on the outside and well
as on the inside. The outside is what counts and we want every
citizen in Lyons to have pride in their city.

Sol L. Rowland and Miss Alice McSwain drove off from the home
of the young lady last Wednesday, Feb 28th, and went direct to
the home of Rev. House, at Vidalia, where they were tied up in
the matrimonial vows according to the very latest style of the
church. Sol Rowland, the groom, is quite a model young farmer,
works hard and is pleasant. He has a host of friends and is all
right. Mrs. Rowland is the eldest daughter of Levy McSwain. She
has been going to school in Lyons and she has won many friends
in the city. She is quite accomplished and a most pleasant
little lady. The Progress extends congratulations and best
wishes to the happy young pair.

March 29, 1912:

Cross Road Dots:

Nina Boyd visited Lizzie Thompson Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. W. D. Grant went shopping in Vidalia Saturday.

James O. Coleman called on Miss Esther Galbreath Sunday
evening.

Mrs. Rilla Thompson called on Mrs. M. N. Fountain Sunday
afternoon.

Quite a number of people from this section went to the circus
and report a fine time.

Wonder what happened to the “Racket from Rackley” scribe? They
are missed.

Messrs Reese, Clifton, Haskins and McDonald visited R. E. Boyd
Sunday afternoon.

We forgot to tell Plow Boy the shortest chapter in the Bible,
it is Malachi, 4th chapter.

Messrs Boyd, Coleman and Gillis attended Sunday school at
Sharpe’s Spur Sunday.

Cleveland Wing took Miss Mamye Fountain home from Sunday school
Sunday afternoon.

News from Jesup tells of the arrival of a fine baby boy at the
home of Mr. And Mrs. Wilkes Grant.

Misses Sophronia and Tommie Brantley spent Saturday and Sunday
in Vidalia, guests of Mrs. William Hart.

Popular Head school has 50 pupils on roll. Miss Tommie
Brantley, our teacher, is doing well with such a large number.

Sharpe’s Chapel News:

Paul Tarver called on his best girl Sunday.

H. L. Joiner and wife visited the latter’s parents Friday.

Miss Carrie Thompson attended Sunday school here last Sunday.

Tommie Higgs and Miss Mamye Sandiford went out riding Sunday.

I guess the farmers were glad to see the pretty, sunshiny days
last week.

Mrs. J. H. Ethridge and mother called on Mrs. Mike Harden last
Friday.

Most everybody is getting ready to plant corn. Some few have
already planted.

Mrs. B. M. Higgs spent Saturday night and Sunday with her son,
Jap Higgs.

Miss Lena McCullough spent Saturday night and Sunday with her
sister, Mrs. H. L. Joiner.

Lannie Higgs attended the box supper at Mt. Moriah Friday
night. He reports a fine time.

A large crowd gathered at the convict camp Sunday for preaching
but for some cause or other there was not any.

Judging from the way Supt. McLeod is working between Lyons and
Sharpe’s Chapel, we will soon have a good piece of road.

S. L. Rowland has gone to keeping house out on one of Mrs. J.
P. Brown’s farms. Work up, S. L., it takes more for two than it
does for one.

From the way people are hauling guano, they must be going to
plant some cotton. I think it would be a good idea for
everybody to make lots of “hog and hominy”.

Obituary:

In memory of Mrs. R. S. Stewart, who passed to the great beyond
a few days ago. Mrs. Stewart was born in April 1875, and
departed this life March 6th 1912. She left 8 children, four
girls and four boys. Her mother has her infant, only five weeks
old when Mrs. Stewart died _________(illegible) and cherish.
The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy and we ask God to
help them in their trouble, and aid them to raise the little
one in the fear of God. Mrs. Stewart was a good wife and
mother, and said on her death bed, “I am ready to go”, and we
feel that when she crossed the river, there was a band of
heavenly hosts waiting to guide her spirit home to the One who
gave it. So we find, “blessed are the dead that die in the
Lord”. We see by living right in this world we have a building
made by God that never will decay. May God help us all to live
better lives in this world, that we may find peace in the end. 
A Friend

April 19, 1912:

Union News:

Paul Tarver went to Sunday school at Sharpe’s Chapel Sunday.

Heyward Dismuke and family visited at the home of J. B. Holland
Sunday.

Mrs. Ida Proctor, who has been visiting her mother the past
week, has returned home.

Arren Thompson and sister, Miss Glydia, visited Miss Mattie
Hughes Sunday afternoon.

Miss Mayme Sandiford gave a picnic for her school last Friday
and all that were there had a nice time.

Lannie Higgs was rushing his best girl Sunday. Hurry up,
Lannie, Miss Mamie will soon be gone home.

Quite a large crowd from this place attended preaching at
Aimwell Sunday and reported a pleasant time.

We have been having some pretty weather the last few days, and
the farmers are making good use of it in this section.

Sharpe’s Chapel News:

Sunday School at this place is progressing nicely.

Mrs. Josephine Odom called on Mrs. Willie Higgs Sunday.

Mrs. Monroe Kitchen visited at the convict camp Sunday.

B. B. Watts and wife visited at the home of Duncan Odom Sunday.

Quite a crowd from this section attended church at Aimwell
Sunday.

Misses Ruby and Josephine Odom attend Sunday School here
Sunday.

J. J. Odom spent a few hours at the home of Mrs. A. J. McIntyre
Saturday.

B. M. Higgs will sing here Sunday afternoon. Every body invited
to attend.

Prayer meeting at the church every Saturday night. Every body
invited to attend.

Little Miss Mary Fred Odom was quite sick the first of the
week. Hope she will soon be well again.

Mackie Odom attended Sunday School at North Thompson Sunday.
Mack, there must be some attraction.

Sorry to note the illness of Duncan Odom’s little son, Tholen,
who is suffering from a case of pneumonia. Hope for him an
early recovery.

A Proclamation:

Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear Ye! O, ye people of the Georgia Sunday
Schools. In the name of the churches, with their Sunday
Schools, and all of our citizens, with their good wives and
fair daughters. I, Edwin R. Orr, mayor of the fair city of
Dublin, on the Oconee, do make this proclamation, to wit: That
on the 23rd day of the present month, and the third day of the
week, Tuesday, and at 7:30 p.m., the Georgia State Sunday
School Association will meet in annual convention in the First
Methodist Church of this city and that the said convention will
continue in session in this city until the 25th day of the same
month. That every white Sunday school in this state regardless
of denominational affiliation, is urged and invited to send
three or more delegates to said convention and that our homes
shall be opened for the entertainment of these visitors to our
city. That the most attractive program ever prepared for a
Georgia Sunday School Conference has been arranged, among the
speakers being such world-famed Sunday School workers as Mr.
Marion Lawrence, of Chicago, Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Hamil, of
Nashville, and others. That the Railways of the State have
granted the usual low rates made for such conventions; and that
if interest will justify it, an Atlanta-Macon-Dublin special
train will be ran the last day of the convention. That this
proclamation is addressed to you individually and a special
invitation is extended to you by this city to be our guests on
the days aforesaid. Write Mr. J. H. Witherington for
entertainment. Given under my hand and seal, this, the 8th day
of April, in the year of our Grace, One Thousand Nine Hundred
and Twelve in the city of Dublin on the Oconee, Commonwealth of
Georgia. Edwin R. Orr, Mayor, by C. A. Weddington, Clerk of the
City.

Marvin Dots:

Planting is the order of the day.

Julian Banks called on his best girl Sunday afternoon.

Luther Screws took Miss Eva Glisson home Sunday.

Meadie Durden and wife took dinner at W. D. Sutton’s Sunday.

Miss Effie, if you don’t hurry up, Susie Mae will have Joe and
gone before you know it.

Wesley Moore called on his best girl Sunday afternoon. Hurry,
Wesley, and give us some cake.

Watson Moore and Deistel DeWitt went to Uncle Sam’s on the
other side of the creek Sunday.

W. L. Durden called on some girls Sunday. Wonder who will get
the first job in the store. I think it will be Miss Z.

The school is progressing nicely under the careful management
of Miss Gussie Little. She is sure a noble teacher and is doing
her duty by her pupils. She has 55 on roll.

The Tacky party given by Miss Susie May DeWitt last Friday
night was enjoyed by all present. Miss Zellie Sutton got the
ladies prize and Master Leroy Sutton took the gent’s prize.
Pretty goof for all ye tackys, as Mr. Durden furnished plenty
of candy for the crowd of youngsters.

There will be a box supper at Marvin school house Friday night
before the fourth Sunday in April. This makes it come on April
26. All the girls are invited to come and bring valuable boxes,
and boys, don’t forget your pocket books. We are trying to
raise money for a library at the school.

Ohoopee News:

N. B. Jarret was in Lyons Sat. day.

S. B. Meadows, of Vidalia, was in our little town Tuesday.

G. W. Meadows went to Helena Sunday night on a business trip.

Johnnie Lee Meadows, of Vidalia, was in Ohoopee a short while
Sunday afternoon.

J. B. Johnson and wife, of Cobbtown, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with home folks.

Miss Stella Scott has resumed her work at Miller after spending
several days with home folks.

Claude Drake, of near Lyons, spent Saturday night and Sunday in
Ohoopee with friends and relatives.

Miss Annie Belle Scott spent several days of last week in Lyons
and Vidalia with relatives and friends.

G. W. Meadows, G. B. Johnson, Misses Vera Mayo and Charlotte
Johnson attended the birthday dinner given at the home of B. J.
Price near Vidalia Sunday. Quite a crowd was present, plenty of
dinner and all report a good time.

Sheriff’s Sales: Georgia-Toombs County:

Will be sold on the first Tuesday of May next, at the court
house in said county, within the legal hours of sale, to the
highest bidder, for cash, the following described property, to-
wit: Two certain lots of land in the city of Lyons, 1536th
district G. M. of Toombs county and described on the map of
said city as lots Nos. 11 & 12 of block 33. Levied upon as the
property of J. and Rosa Jackson to satisfy a tax fl fa issued
by the tax collector of Toombs county for taxes year 1911.
Also, at the same time and place, one house and lot in the city
of Vidalia, 51st district G. M. of Toombs county, said lot
being 50 x 120 feet more or less and bound on the north by an
alley, south by Railroad Ave., east by Mark Matthews and west
by Willie Thompson. Levied upon as the property of Aurie
Proctor to satisfy a city tax fl fa issued by the city of
Vidalia for taxes year 1911. Also, at the same time and place,
one lot in the city of Vidalia, first district G. M. of Toombs
county, containing one-half acre more or less and bounded north
by John Patrick, south by Leader & Rosansky, west by Epstein &
Donovan, east by Mosley Street. Levied upon as the property of
George E. Lemon to satisfy a city tax fl fa issued by the city
of Vidalia for taxes year 1911. Also, at the same time and
place, one lot of land in the city of Vidalia 51st district of
Toombs county, on which are situated two five room houses, said
lot being 100 x 210 feet more or less and bound north by George
Westberry, south by Morgan Blount, west by an alley and last by
McIntosh street. Levied upon as the property of the J. W. Ollie
estate to satisfy a city fl fa issued by the city of Vidalia
for taxes year 1911. Also, at the same time and place, one lot
of land in the city of Vidalia 51st district of Toombs county,
said lot being 70 x 210 feet more or less. Bounded west by
Durden street, north by Epstein, east by Leader & Rosansky,
south by Otto Meadows. Levied upon as the property of G. A.
Brazington to satisfy a city fl fa issued by the city of
Vidalia for taxes year 1911. Also, at the same time and place,
one tract of land in the city of Vidalia 51st district G. M. of
Toombs county, containing 28 acres more or less. Bound west by
J. F. Darby, north by Henry Thompson, south by W. L. Wilson,
east by Mrs. Kate Vann. Levied upon as the property of W. E.
Shufflebarger to satisfy a city fl fa issued by the city of
Vidalia for taxes year 1911. Also, at the same time and place,
one-half acre of land more or less in the city of Vidalia 51st
district G. M. of Toombs county, bound west by J. H. Manry and
J. E. French, south by G. M. Merchison, north by W. O. Donovan,
east by Durden street. Levied upon as the property of Claude
Anderson to satisfy a city tax fl fa issued by the city of
Vidalia for taxes year 1911. Also, at the same time and place,
one lot of land in the city of Vidalia 51st district G. M. of
Toombs county, said lot being 100 x 210 feet more or less and
bound west by Montgomery street, east by Mrs. R. L. King, south
by Railroad avenue, north by Mrs. Manna Newton. Levied upon as
the property of Frank Durden & Bro to satisfy a city tax fl fa
issued by the city of Vidalia for tax year 1911. Also, at the
same time and place, one lot of land in the city of Vidalia
51st district G. M. of Toombs county containing 70 x 210 feet
more or less, bound north by 1st st, south by Mrs. Thompson,
west by Powell & Snead, east by T. G. Poe. Levied upon as the
property of Marvin Odom and found in the possession of A. T.
Moxley to satisfy a city tax fl fa issued by the city of
Vidalia for tax year 1911. Also, at the same time and place,
one-half acre of land more or less situate, lying and being in
the city of Vidalia 51st district G. M. of Toombs county, on
which is situated a six room house, bounded east by Morris
street, north by J. W. Poe, west by McIntosh street and south
by J. F. Merchison. Levied upon as the property of Mrs. Mattie
Curry to satisfy two tax fl fas, one issued by the city of
Vidalia for city tax year 1911 against C. C. Curry and wife,
the other issued by the Tax Collector of Toombs county for tax
year 1911 and against C. C. Curry and wife. Also, at the same
time and place, 200 acres of land more or less lying, situate
and being in the 1192nd district G. M. of said county  and
bound north by lands of Allen Kitchens, east by lands of E. P.
Bomar and Chavis, south by lands of E. P. Bomar, and west by
lands of N. B. Jarriel. Levied upon by property of W. E.
Coleman to satisfy a tax fl fa issued by the tax collector of
Toombs county for tax year 1911. Also, at the same time and
place, lots nos. 9 and 10 in block 40 as shown by the map of
the city of Lyons, 1536th district G. M. of said county, and
described as shown by the map of said city. Levied upon as the
property of Amanda Nesbit to satisfy a tax fl fa issued by the
tax collector of Toombs county for tax year 1911. Also, at the
same time and place, one house and lot in the city of Vidalia,
51st district G. M. of said county, containing one acre more or
less and bound north by 1st street, east by Durden street,
south by T. C. Thompson and west by David New. Levied upon as
the property of Mrs. Morning Gordon to satisfy a tax fl fa
issued by the city of Vidalia for tax year 1911. Also, at the
same time and place, lots nos. 3,4,5, and 6 in block 47, in the
city of Lyons, 1536th district G. M. of said county, and
described as shown by the map of said city. Levied upon as the
property of R. J. Harris to satisfy an execution issued from
Justice court of the 1536th district G. M. of Toombs county in
favor of Garbutt & Douglas and against said R. J. Harris. This
April 8th 1912.

May 17, 1912 (Friday):

Local Items:

Austus Mosely, at the New Lyons Pharmacy, has fine strawberry
cream today. Try it.

Rev. Hamic preaches at the Baptist church both morning and
evening Sunday and the public is invited out to hear him.

The Aaron Drug Store is now selling delicious cream as well as
all soft cold drinks. If you want something real good call on
them.

We carry McCormick binders in stock for sale, on one, two and
three year terms. Phone us if you need one. Phone 92, Vidalia
Buggy Co., J. F. Merchison, Mgr.

The city tax books are closed and those who failed to give in
before the 15th will now have to pay double tax. The council
will make the levy in the next few days then the tax will be
due.

Tax Receiver Collins is making his last round this and next
week and every tax payer that has not given in taxes should
meet him and make returns. This means a saving and is to your
interest.

Mr. And Mrs. John Durst were in Savannah the first of the week
and they are leaving today for Atlanta to be gone a month or
six weeks. Mrs. Durst has not been in the best of health and we
hope the change will be beneficial to her.

All the old soldiers that attended the Reunion at Macon say
they had a fine time and the Macon people treated them
splendid, but the weather was so bad they could not get out
much. The next Reunion will be held in Chattanooga.

The Silver Tea to be given at the Methodist parsonage this
(Friday) evening promises to be the society event of the
season. Nearly two hundred invitations were sent out and the
ladies hope to have every family in the city represented and
all are promised a good time.

Cols. Cowart, Lankford and Giles went to Florence, S. C. last
Sunday night to appear in a case in the United States Court.
Cols. Cowart and Giles represented Jas. H. Cowart and Col.
Lankford represented the creditors of Hill & Cowart, who were
in bankruptcy. Hill a son-in-law of Mr. Jas. H. Cowart.

Dr. F. M. Findley, who graduated in medicine in Atlanta last
week, came home and spent several days with his parents a few
miles north of Lyons. He is a full-fledged M. D. now and will
soon put out his shingle for the practice of his chosen
profession. He had a splendid record in the college, graduated
with honors and we are satisfied that he will make a success in
life.

Little Grady, the three year old son of Mr. And Mrs. F. L.
Bowen, died Thursday morning after a long and painful illness.
The little fellow had been very sick for several months and his
malady almost baffled the physicians. At times, he would
seemingly improve and brighten up, only to grow worse later. He
was a bright child and while his parents can take consolation
from the words of Jesus, “Suffer little children to come unto
Me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven”, his death is a sad blow
to them. The remains of the little fellow will be laid to rest
this (Friday) morning in the Lyons cemetery. The Progress
extends condolence to those bereaved.

Cross Road Dots:

Mrs. Seaborn Reese visited Mrs. J. T. Coleman Sunday.

Miss Vick Carroll spent Sunday with Miss Gussie Taylor.

Hilton Thompson is all smiles. A fine boy is at his home.

Floyd Moore and wife spent Sunday with Mrs. W. D. Grant.

Inez and Nina Boyd visited Mrs. W. D. Grant Saturday afternoon.

Messrs Coleman and Boyd attended preaching at Sharp’s Spur
Sunday.

A shower of hail fell in this section Sunday. Glad to say it
did no damage.

Mrs. R. E. Boyd and daughter visited Mrs. J. T. Coleman Tuesday
afternoon.

Messrs Reese, Wilks, Beasley, Daniels, and Evans called on the
Misses Boyd Sunday.

Miss Annie Thompson, of the Minnie Lou Sanitarium, spent the
weekend with home folks.

Mrs. John McLemore spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents,
Mr. And Mrs. V. D. Carroll.

Hyman, Addie and Eula Fountain and Sam Haskins spent Sunday
with Natalie and Nina Boyd.

Dougal Reese and his girl looked sporty Sunday. He has a nice
way of helping the girls in and out of his buggy, ha ha.

D. H. Gillis, who has been working for the Thompson Lumber Co.,
has gone to Glennwood to take charge of his father’s saw mill.
He will be greatly missed in this community.

Georgia-Alabama Business College:

Mr. Eugene Anderson, President Georgia-Alabama Business
College, Macon, Georgia. The college whose Diploma means life
employment. We advise you to write to Mr. Anderson at once if
you can furnish recommendations for character and earnestness.
Ask for his booklet, entitled, “Black Heels on White Necks”, in
which he shows what salaries are within reach of the southern
young white men and women, in the various industries, and in
which he points out the danger of ignorance-the most serious
problem that has yet threatened the rural South. Hon. Arthur L.
Dasher, Attorney at Law, and member of city council, Macon, G.,
says: “I desire no greater honor at the hands of my people than
to be remembered among such courageous, patient and determined
men as Eugene Anderson, Emmett Small, Allen Chappell, R. J.
Taylor and our dear old Capt. L. B. English”.

Edmond Chapel News:

Mrs. Hattie Page spent last Sunday with Mrs. Buck Kitchen.

Wonder what was the matter with Lester Rewis Sunday. He didn’t
go up the road.

M. W. Flanders and wife and little Maud spent last Sunday at
the home of Geo. Overstreet.

Miford Edwards went down the road last Sunday. Milford, there
must be something very important.

Mollie Edwards spent last Friday with her sister, Mrs. Hattie
page. Wonder what they all got tickled at?

There is Sunday school here every Sunday evening at two
o’clock. Every body invited to come and join it.

There will be a big meeting here Saturday and Sunday. Revs.
Davis and Cargile will be on hand and there will also be
baptizing. Every body invited to come and bring a well filled
basket.

The stockholders of the Union Supply Co. are requested to call
at the store at their earliest convenience for the purpose of
conferring with the Manager on important business. E. P. Bomar,
Pres.

Birthday dinner for Mrs. Susan Johnson:

Relatives and friends of Mrs. Susan Johnson gave her a birthday
dinner last Saturday, May 11, 1912 at the Cobbs Creek bridge in
Toombs County. She was born, reared and married where R. J.
Price now lives, near Cobbs Creek. She was born in 1831 and
married G. J. Johnson in 1858. She is the mother of five
children. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and
great great grandchildren number 138. Twenty-five of this
number have been taken away by the Almighty God, leaving her at
the age of 81 years, in reasonable good health for one of her
age. She can do her house work practically as good as she ever
could. Mrs. Johnson seemed to enjoy the day without the least
complaint of being fatigued. Her locks have pretty well
blossomed, but her speech and spirit of the onward march are
still impressive and instructive. She has been a widow for six
years. She has been a member of the Methodist Church in good
standing since she was a girl. She has always made it a part of
her life to comfort the sick, relieve the distressed, and work
for the cause of Christ. We wish to commend her by advising the
younger generations to listen to her advise and live a godly
life as she has. Prof. J. W. Hendricks, the organizer of the
Boy’s Corn Clubs, in the south-eastern part of Georgia, added a
great deal of interest and benefit to the celebration of the
eighty-first anniversary of Mrs. Johnson. Prof. Hendricks
delivered a nice speech on raising corn, and touched briefly on
the cultivation of cotton and other work connected with
farming. He congratulated the relatives and friends of Mrs.
Johnson  for their respect of their older mother. Prof.
Hendricks will be with us again shortly at Cedar Crossing and
at Wesley’s Chapel school house. He is to write us concerning
the next date. A Friend.

Cedar Crossing News:

C. R. McCorkle has about 15 acres of oats just getting ready to
cut and they are fine.

Rev. Barnett, of Dublin, filled his appointment at the Baptist
church Sunday and was heard by a large congregation.

K. Williams and Thomas Faircloth, both door neighbors, are down
with typhoid fever and they are both very sick. We do hope and
pray they will soon be well.

The writer heard a fellow say Saturday that if you want to make
good corn plant it in April, for he said it will be more than
likely to hit the seasons. If that is true we have a good corn
crop this year, for the most of the corn was planted in April.

C. R. McCorkle is done planting and has his corn worked out the
first time. Charlie has a fine Jersey cow, gives 3 to 3 ½
gallons of milk. Sweet milk, butter milk, fine butter as well
as many other good things to eat. Charlie is a good fellow and
has as many friends as any man in Toombs.

Bill Rod Partin, on Route No. 4, by Cedar Crossing: he is just
at the right thing for it just suits Bill Rod. He is so clever,
kind, accommodating; never gets worried, fat jolly Bill Rod, we
are glad to see you on the mail route, for you always meet me
with a kind word and happy smile. Good luck to you.

Mrs. Leascy Lee, formerly Leascy Cowart, mistook a bottle of
carbolic acid for a bottle of medicine last Tuesday and took a
dose of it. A physician was summoned at once and the bad
effects of the acid was stopped before damage was done. Mrs.
Lee is now all right again, we are glad to say.

The Singing Convention:

Editor Progress: Will you kindly publish the following that I
may ascertain the will of the good people of Lyons, who, after
a very spirited contest at out last singing convention, at
Ohoopee, held on the 5th Sunday in March last, got the next
convention. Under the by laws of the convention, not more than
2 conventions can be held in any one year, except by the action
of the  Executive committee. This could be done, however. I
have given this matter careful consideration and think it
unwise to have more than 2 conventions in any one year. In the
first place, the convention has grown to such a large
proportion until it is very expensive to a community. In the
second place, to have three conventions would cause us to have
one in June, a hard and busy season of the year. Third, I fear
to have too many will have much less interest manifested than
now. I have been informed that some of the citizens at Lyons
prefer the convention there in June. It is my will and purpose
to try to please the people who entertain our convention, but
before I would feel justified to call the convention at Lyons
in June when the convention, at the call, was to be held in
September. I must have an expression from you good people
through the columns of the Progress. Should you prefer the
convention in June, then I’ll take the matter up in the proper
way and grant your request. So get together, appoint a
committee, canvas your people and let them give an expression.
With best wishes for you and the convention, I remain, your
humble servant, G. W. Meadows, Pres.

Artificial Beauty:

My subject is on artificial beauty. Some folks admire
artificial beauty but I don’t. I think the natural beauty is
much prettier. Of course the girls that wear it think it
pretty. I don’t admire the paints and powder, and especially
the false hair, for it causes diseases of the skin and scalp.
The paint causes eruption of the skin, and the false hair
causes leprosy. There are hundreds of people in China now dying
of leprosy. Girls, do you think that when you put on your
artificials that you look real pretty? No! no! If you do , you
are mistaken. But it makes you lots uglier. When you put the
paint on your lips they look as if they were raw and bleeding,
and your hair looks like negro wool. I saw a girl not so long
ago painted and powdered. I have seen girls with fruit coloring
on their faces, and they weren’t pretty, either, but they
thought they were. Now compare the natural beauty. It looks
lots better than paints and powder. I’ve seen girls at church
and at gatherings look at other girls that don’t have their
artificials on, and make fun of them, and say, “well, isn’t she
a common, horrid, ugly girl”. Just because they didn’t have
artificials on their faces and heads. Girls, if you leave your
artificials off, you won’t be made fun of. But you will be made
fun of for wearing them. P. P. M.

Wanted - Teachers:

SCHOOL TEACHERS-I have the questions and answers of the last
seven State school examinations in print. Will mail them for
one dollar. Descriptive circular free. B. S. Holden, Box 7
Ellijay, Ga.

Local Notes:

Mrs. L. W. Moore spent Monday in Savannah with friends,
returning on the evening train.

We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness shown us
during the illness and death of our husband and father, John A.
Jackson.-The Family.

Contractor Ragan and his head foreman, A. J. Huggins, went to
Claxton Tuesday morning to begin work on a new twelve thousand
dollar Methodist Church.

The news from Oak Park, mailed on the 30th of April, arrived in
the Progress office on the 11th day of May. This is what we
call quick mail service, the distance between just a little
over ten miles through the country.

The Colored base ball club from Claxton came up last Monday and
had a game with the colored club of Lyons and the score at the
end of the game was ten to four in favor of the Lyons boys.
Quite a number of the white citizens went out to see the game.

The Mt. Zion Singing Class is notified and invited to meet out
at Mt. Zion church on the 4th Sunday in May at 2:30 o’clock, p.
m., for the purpose of practicing for our next Convention. We
also invite every body to come out and help us in our work. W.
L. McLean

We were indeed surprised to see from the daily papers that
Judge Speer had displaced the clerk of the United States Court
at Savannah. Mr. J. T. Johnson, who has been serving faithfully
for nine years, and put in his place a young man from Macon.
Mr. Johnson made a splendid official and we fail to see why he
should be set aside.

Our school closes next week and we are to have a class of four
to graduate. The term just closing is about the best in the
history of the school and we are glad to say that Prof. Monts
will in all probability be with us another term. He has given
the very best satisfaction and we would be glad to know that we
could keep him right on.

The new ordinance now appearing in the Progress that we
unanimously passed at the last meeting of the Council is a good
one provided it is strictly enforced. It will be a hard
ordinance to enforce because we have a few parents in the
county that will not help the officers. If we enforce the
ordinance, Lyons will be a different place.

Dr. Ben H. Clifton, who graduated in medicine and surgery at
the Atlanta School of Medicine last week, has been at home
several days this week visiting his friends and relatives. Dr.
Clifton has accepted a place in a celebrated hospital in
Atlanta and he will practice there a year or so before he
starts out in the country. He is a bright young man and we
certainly wish him well.

The City Board of Education met last Monday and elected all the
old teachers for the next school term. Two, however, Mrs.
Shewmake and Miss Jessie Kinman, refused to accept, and Misses
Emma N. Dyer and Mamie Sandiford were chosen to fill the
vacancies. Miss Dyer comes from up near Atlanta and she has
splendid recommendations. Miss Sandiford has been teaching in
the county and she is pretty well known to be a good teacher.
The other teachers will all remain and it means that we are to
have a splendid school right on. We are sorry to lose Mrs.
Shewmake and Miss Kinman, as both are fine teachers, and hope
that the new ones will give as good satisfaction to the patrons
of the school.

May 31, 1912 (Friday):

Local Notes:

W. O. Donovan was in the city last Saturday afternoon spending
a few hours mingling with his old friends.

Col. J. V. Kelly and his family, of Reidsville, came up Sunday
and spent the day with Dr. and Mrs. Scarboro.

A splendid barber chair for sale cheap. It is in Vidalia and
can be seen at any time. Address, J. H. Watts, Lyons.

W. C. Oliver went over to Rincon this week to look after the
naval stores business and to assist his son, Leroy, for a few
days.

The Toombs County candidates seem to forget that it was
necessary to file an expense account of their political
expenses within 30 days after the election. The time has passed
and if one has been filed, we have not seen it.

Two of Mr. Wilson’s children and little Miss Tiny Maude Smith
were taken seriously ill last Sunday afternoon, causes, it is
said, from eating ice cream. They were quite sick all at once
and physicians were called. We are glad to say that all of them
are now all right.

The railroad commission has granted the right to the Georgia
Coast & Piedmont Railroad to issue $2,140,000 in bonds to
extend the line to Brunswick and to either Lyons or Vidalia. We
want this road and if it is to go to Vidalia, it may be
possible for us to induce them to come to Lyons.

Mr. And Mrs. A. P. Thomas and their son, Edwin, left Monday
morning for a vacation. They will go to Richmond first and in
this city they will be joined by their daughter, Miss Lurline.
While away they will visit Washington and many other cities and
we are satisfied they will have a pleasant trip.

The Pastime Amusement Company with Mr. Hammond at the head,
gave it’s farewell preformance last Saturday night and the
house was well-filled on this occasion. Mr. Hammond gives a
clean entertainment and his little girl, Baby Frances, is truly
a wonder. The Lyons people gave him splendid patronage and he
will speak a good word for us wherever he goes.

The State Convention met in Atlanta yesterday and the delegates
to the Baltimore convention were selected. Those who
represented Toombs were T. J. Parrish, F. F. Goddard, F. M.
Smith, W. E. Brown, Dr. Curtis Coleman, W. O. Donovan, S. B.
Meadows and Editor, L. W. Moore. Several more were on the
delegation but they did not get away.

Toombs County looses another old landmark in the person of Mrs.
Robert A. Giles, who died at her home down in the southeast
section of the county on Sunday after a long illness. She was
the mother of Clint and Roy Giles and was an excellent lady. We
are certainly sorry to hear of her death and we extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved members of her family.

Our school has closed and it has had a splendid season. We say
all honor of Prof. Monts and his corps of teachers. He has been
right on the job, has given perfect satisfaction and we are
sorry that there will be any change at all in the teachers for
the next year. There is a little complaint against one of the
teachers retained, but no one is perfect, and we are satisfied
that we have just as good as can be gotten together and our
principal is a man we are proud of.

Sunday School Institute of McRae District:

The Institute met at Glenwood on the 23rd day od May and
adjourned on the morning of the 25th. The Presiding Elder, Re.
L. A. Hill, urged the attendance of every pastor and a delegate
from every Sunday School in the District. Nearly all of the
pastors and about 40 delegates responded to this call. J. W.
Gray, Field Secretary, for the Sunday School Board of the South
Carolina Conference, E. E. French, Superintendent of Sunday
School Supplies of our church at Nashville, Tenn., and Dr.
Bulla, a member of the Baltimore Conference and Superintendent
of the Wesley Adult Bible Class movement of our church, were
present and conducted the Institute. It was the verdict of all
present that it was the best and most spiritual Institute that
they ever attended. Much enthusiasm was manifested and the
organization of 15 teachers training classes and 24 Wesley
Adult Bible classes were pledged. The hospitality of the people
of Glennwood could not have been surpassed. Rev. C. E. Cook, R.
S. Wilson, M. M. Odom, Hughie Galbreath, Misses Lula Thompson
and Odom attended from this place. Rev. C. E. Cook, Sec’y

J. B. Jones Dead:

Mr. James B. Jones, formerly of this county, died at his home
in Uvalda last Thursday morning after being an invalid for
several years. Mr. Jones was well known in this county where he
resided for a long number of years. He was tax collector and
tax receiver for several years and once a prominent citizen of
Laurens. About 12 years ago, he moved to cedar Crossing and
from there, later moved to Uvalda. He was 72 years of age and
is survived by four brothers and two sisters. His sisters are
Mrs. Mollie Jackson and Mrs. Sallie Jackson of Laurens County
and Messrs M. L., Jno. B., H. L. and R. B. Jones of Laurens
county are his brothers. Besides these, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Tom Mason, of Lyons, and his sons, Messrs J. B.
Jr., W. B. and Elton Jones of Cedar Crossing. He was a twin
brother of Mr. W. B. Jones of Dublin. The remains of Mr. Jones
were interred at Cedar Crossing Wednesday morning. He had a
great many friends throughout the county and section who regret
very much to learn of his death.

Birthday Dinner:

A birthday dinner was given Mrs. Mary Roland last Friday at the
home of John B. Odom. It was enjoyed by a large crowd. We all
met in the morning and chatted together and at noon the table
was spread and what a dinner we all did eat. Then the young
folks made some nice music. Then the refreshments, ice cream
and cake, were served. May 24th was Mrs. Rowland’s 86th
birthday, and she enjoys perfect health. It is pleasant to be
with her. She has her good mind and can talk of olden times
that is interesting. Mrs. Roland has 6 children, 2 step-
children, 62 grand-children and 68 great grand-children. Among
those present were F. C. Clark and family, I. M. Harden and
family, W. S. Harden and wife and Mrs. B. M. Higgs. We hope to
be present at several more birthday dinners of Mrs. Roland.    
A Friend

Col. C. W. Sparks, of Vidalia, was in the city Tuesday mingling
with his friends. He is now out on a tour to see the boys and
he says that he is meeting with plenty of encouragement.

Lyons High School Closes:

A Splendid Program Offered on Friday and Monday Nights at the
Opera House: The 1912 term of the Lyons High School was brought
to a successful close on Monday night at the Opera House, when,
after a pleasing literary and musical program, diplomas were
delivered to four graduates namely, Prather Clifton, Miss
Lottie Hagen, Miss Sallie Page and Soloman Youmans. Miss Hagan
delivered the salutatory in splendid style and the papers of
the other three were also interesting. Every number on the
program was fine and the Opera House was filled to over flowing
on both Friday and Monday nights. Friday night’s program was as
follows: Chorus-Springtime-Thirty Girls. Pianos Solos-Dolly’s
Asleep-Lucille Wimberley; Waltz-Lois Moore; The Carnival-Helen
McNatt; Bicycle Gallop-Ada Brown. Reading-When Angelina Johnson
Comes Down De Lane-Tiny Maud Smith. Piano Solos-Waltz-Mildred
Shuptrine; Fresh Violets-Madge and Mae Odom; The Passing
Parade-Mildred Rogers; Simple Life-Rosa Gray. Reading-Dolly’s
Surprise Party-Evelyn Shewmake. Piano Solos-Rondo-Marion
Shuptrine; Fairy Polka-Lola Mae Brown; Tendre Fluer-Evelyn
Shewmake;Witchery-Alice Godwin and Isma Swain. Chorus-Welcome
Pretty Primrose-Thirty Girls. Piano Solos-Woodland Brooklet-
Gussie Lee Aaron; Poka-Cora Partin; Entry of the Gladiators-
Annie Laura Hagan. Reading-An Experiment in Matrimony-Ruby
Hooks. Piano Solos-Thine Own-Mae Odom; Idillio-Thelma DeWitt;
Reverie-Inez Walker. Soprano solo-In Thy Dreams-Lottie Hagan.
Reading-Too Late for the Train-Annella Cook. Piano Solos-
Caprice Bohemian-Arleen Oates; Silver Star-Lucille Oliver; On
Blooming Meadow-Myrtle Williams and Nettie Oliver. On Sunday
morning the commencement sermon was preached at the Methodist
Church by Rev. H. L. Grice, a distinguished Baptist Devine of
Macon. He was heard by a congregation that almost tested the
capacity of the church and his sermon was grand. Last but not
least, came the graduating exercises at the Opera House on
Monday night and the following was the program: Promenade-
Lucille Oliver, Berta Coleman, Alice Wimberly, The Sweet
Family. Pasquinade-Jennie Mosely. Salutatory-Lottie Hagan.
Love’s Joy-Jadie Mae Martin. The Traitor’s Deathbed-Solomon
Youmans. Will O’ the Wisp-Myrtle Williams. A May Morning-Nettie
Oliver. Valedictory-Prather Clifton. Thus ends the most
successful session in the history of the school and the people
will be glad to know that they are to have almost the same
faculty back again next session. We regret to know that Mrs.
Shewmake will leave the school, having been offered a better
position, and Miss Kinman has decided not to teach any longer.
Both have been teachers in the school for a long time and they
have excellent satisfaction. We are only hoping that the new
teachers that aer to fill the vacancies will be as good.

Wanted-Teachers:

SCHOOL TEACHERS-I have the questions and answers of the last
seven State school examinations in print. Will mail them all
for one dollar. Descriptive circular free. B. S. Holden, Box 7,
Ellijay, Ga.

A Pleasant Surprise:

Last Sunday, at the home of “Uncle Noge” Edenfield (as he is
known), was spent one day long to be remembered. Their children
had planned to give their father and mother a surprise dinner,
and a surprise, it was, too. Mrs. Edenfield had gathered her
vegetables when about 10 o’clock the children and grand-
children began to come, and by 11 o’clock there had come 25 or
30 children and grand-children, together, with J. T. Jones and
family, W. D. Anderson and family, W. L. Durden Jr., “Jolly” C.
W. Driggers and others, all of them bringing well-filled
baskets, boxes, and trunks, except W. L. Durden and “Uncle
Charlie”. By 11:30 the situation began to look good as they
began to make ice cream and lemonade at once. After a course of
ice cream and lemonade, the boys prepared a table in the yard
under the large oaks and what the good ladies put on it was a
plenty for the most skeptic. After thanks had been given by Mr.
Jones in his genteel manner, all were invited to eat. There was
chicken, ham, kid, beef, pies, cakes, biscuit, cake and “more
chicken”. About three times as much was left as eaten. All the
time “Uncle Charlie” was telling jokes and “trading horses and
buggies”. About the only thing to mar the peace was that “Uncle
Charlie” had no one to wait on him. Next came the music and
singing by Mrs. Edenfield. It made us feel glad to be there and
hear such goold old songs as, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”,
“Amazing Grace”, closing with “God Be With You Till We Meet
Again”. The little folks played all kinds of games and finally
got “Uncle Charlie” to join them in “dropping the handkerchief”
and “marching round my lover”, of which he is very fond. After
that they had more ice cream and lemonade the music by T. C.
Collins which was not only a surprise but enjoyed by all. After
all the good eating, drinking and singing came the sad parting,
of which we will only casually mention, as that is the most
serious times we have, is the thought of parting with friends
and dear ones, never knowing whether we will ever meet again in
this world or not. Serious thought. At about 5 o’clock the
crowd began to leave and all will join me in wishing for
another such day, and will sing “God be with you all till we
meet again”.    ONE WHO WAS THERE

Pleasant Birthday Dinner:

The home of Mr. John B. Odom down in the south-east section of
the county, was the scene of a most enjoyable birthday
celebration last Saturday. It was the 86th birthday of his
mother, Mrs. W. H. Rowland, and a host of children, grand
children and great grand children were present to enjoy the
time. Mrs. Rowland was born in 1825 and was first married to a
Mr. Harden. He died in the 60’s and after a short widowhood,
she was married again to W. H. Rowland, her present husband.
She is the mother of eight children, has 65 grand children 63
great grand children. For one of her age, she is well preserved
and she seemed to enjoy the gathering as much as any of the
attendants. The children had prepared a splendid dinner for the
occasion and some fifty odd heartily enjoyed it. The day was
pleasant and ideal for such an occasion. The Progress hope that
this good old lady will live to enjoy many more happy
birthdays.

We carry McCormick binders in stock for sale, on one, two and
three year terms. Phone us if you need one. Phone 92, Vidalia
Buggy Co., J. F. Merchison, Mgr.

Mr. F. L. Bowen was called to the bedside of his father
Thursday morning, this old gentleman being in almost a dying
condition.

Local Items:

Miss Myrtle DeLoach, of Hagan, is visiting at the home of Mr.
And Mrs. P. W. Williams.

Coroner Herman McColsky, of Vidalia, was in the city a few
hours Tuesday morning.

Col. DaCosta Patillo, Of Vidalia, came down Sunday evening to
drive around the city.

R. L. O’Neal, of Uvalda, came up Sunday morning and spent a few
hours with friends and relatives.

The tax collector has a notice on the local page this week
right at the head of the first column. Read it.

Mrs. Graybill, of Stillmore, has been here for several days
visiting her parents, Judge and Mrs. Williams.

The teachers are all gone off on their vacations and we hope
that they will have a pleasant time while they are away from
Lyons.

Misses Mae and Willie Graham, two charming young ladies from
McRae, came the last of last week and spent several days with
Mr. And Mrs. L. L. McGregor.

A little Shepherd female puppy left me at the baptizing on
Swift Creek Sunday and if you have her or have seen her, please
let me know. B. R. Anderson, Lyons.

Mrs. Pearl Thompson came up last week and spent several days
with her many friends. Miss pearl is seemingly in the very best
of health and she says that her father and mother are both well
at their home in Odom.

The Cedar crossing school closed Tuesday and a report of the
closing was sent in for publication. It did not come, however,
until we had made up most of the paper for this issue and it
had to go over to next week.

On Friday, may 31st, the local chapter U. D. C. will hold a
historical meeting at the home of Mrs. L. W. Moore. The life
and character of gen. John B. Gordon will be studied this time
and an interesting and instructive hour is promised those who
attend. It is hoped that every member will be present-Mrs. C.
F. Shewmake, Cor. Sec. Robert Toombs Chapter.

Dr. Moore, we are glad to say, has decided to locate in Lyons
and he will be associated with Dr. Bomar. They are to fit up
handsome offices in the building now occupied by the New Lyons
Pharmacy and they are to have the latest appliances for both
medical and surgical treatment. Dr. Moore is said to be a
splendid surgeon and he and Dr. Bomar are good practicing
physicians.

The Seventh and Eight Grades of the Lyons High School will
serve cream in one of the vacant stores in Lyons Friday
afternoon and evening of this week, in order to secure funds to
complete the payments on a set of Reference Books purchased by
these grades to be given to the Library of the High School. It
is hoped that the public will give these young people their
patronage.

You good people of Lyons must now consider that we are not
standing still, that we must have more school room, and to get
this addition to our school without digging down too deep in
the pocket is to issue bonds. We can issue $10,000, pay all the
indebtedness of the city and yet have a small reserve from what
we are now paying interest. We pay something over $800 a year
for the water tank and the city owes about $2000 on which we
are paying good interest and it will take at least $4000 to
build a neat addition to the school. Study the matter over,
figure it for yourself and we believe that you will agree with
us that it will be economy to issue bonds.