The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-08
DIR. BROUGHTON TO TAKE A HAND.
He Arrives at WaycrOss To-day to
Assist Rev. Sam Jones.

Assist Rev. Sam Jones.
Waycross, Ga, May 6.-Evangelist Sam
P. Jones made profound impression
upon Waycross people by the three SER
mons delivered at the tabernacle yester-
day. The sermon at the morning hour
is said by many to have been the finest
sermon ever delivered here.
The usual services have been held to-
day, and the interest is increasing An
appeal has been made to the merchants
to close their doors for one
hour each morning and at o'clock al
night to allow their employees an oppor-
tunity to attend.
Rev. DIR. Broughton wired to-day that
he would reach the city in the morning.
He will preach at the morning and aft
ernoon services. The meetings will con-
tinue through next Sunday.
Rev. j. S. King, who recently resigned
his position as pastor of White Hall
Church, pending the investigation of GER
tain rumors, has been recalled as pastor
of the church. The committee appointed
to investigate the charges fully exoner-
ate Mr. King and recommend him to the
other churches.
Mr.. C. r. Jordan is experimenting with
poultry at his farm east of town. He
has several acres devoted to corn pota-
toes, sunfiowers, oats, etc. His poultry
yards and sheds are suitably arranged
for his fowls, of which he has about 200
head.
Farmer Jordan is extremely proud of
his Belgian hares. These animals are
very prolific and make great pets. They
are of reddish color, beautifully mark
ed when young, and attain a weight of
ten or twelve pounds.
j. G. Bird, and Calvin W. Parker went
tc Savannah this morning to arrange for
rates for the Waycross Rifles to their
picnic The place has not been selected
yet. The committee will go to Mayport
Pablo, and other points
The outlook is good for Waycross to
have a paid fire department within the
next few months Alderman j. A. Jones
and other members of the City Council
are in favor of a tirst-class hose wagon
and pair of good horses being purchased
at once for the department II this is
done a reel house will be erected at a
central location, and a small number of
men employed at fremen. A steam en-
CINE is not needed in the least. so say
those who seem to know, as the water
pressure from the mains is sufficient %
reach the highest roof in the city
Mr. Frank M. Hawkins has charge Of
the Satilla Manufacturing Company's
plant here, and Mr.. w. j. Swain has gone
into the Waycross Air Line offices as
auditor. Mr.. Hawkins official title at the
Satilla Manufacturing Company win be
that OF general manager. He Is a large
stockhoider in the company, having re-
Gently purchased all Of Mr. j. t. Wadley's
interest. Mr.. Hawkins has had several
years experience in the lumber business
and his business ability will soon make
him well acquainted with the electric
light and ice features Of the Satilla Com
pany Mr.. Swain was employed by the
Air Line several years ago. and It will
not be hong before he is well acquainted
with the duties OF his new position.
The infant boy OF Mr.. Miner. who lives
a short distance from the city. died sun
day and was buried to-day at Mount
Pleasant, east Of waycross.
Mr.. =. + Brodie OF Springfield. s. c.,
has leased the Waycross Steam Laundry.
and has taken charge OF the business.
The Waycross lodge of Elks sent $50 10
their brother sufferers IN Jacksonville.