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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Rewards offered For Three :

Rewards offered For nFee TuglIINSS
Acknowledgement for fugitives in
three cases of shooting or murder
were authorized by Governor Dorsey,
announcement being made through the
secretary of state Three hundred dol
lars is offered for the apprehension
of the party or parties responsible for
the shooting of S. L. King and G. G..
Sutton on July g. 1919, while travel
ing on the public road from Forsyth
to Indian Springs at Wilson bridge. 1t
is stated that on July Is, in Bacon
county, viii Hayes murdered his wife,
Lucy Hayes, and is now a fugitive
from justice. The reward placed on
his capture is $3.50. An award OF
$500 wnl be made for the capture OF
the murderers of Mrs. Rosie Gunter,
killed in Loncoln county, June 6
1919.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
His Translation.

IA husband and father should never
speak cross word in his home" a
trifle severely said the presiding elder.
ale"
Great guns of iron 7! interrupted
Gap Johnson Of Rumpus Ridge. you
can't expect The poor cuSs 10 hop up
and tear outdoors in all kinds Of
weather, can YOU, parsonY- Kansas
City Star
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

Atlanta-That there is no conflict
between the federal act giving the
interstate commerce commission au-
thority to designate time zones and
the new state time law is the con-
clusion reached by Assistant Attor-
new General M. c. Bennett in an opin-
ion rendered Commissioner of Labor
II. NJ. Stanley. While there is no
conflict, however, Mr.. Bennett says
that there will be two times in the
portion of the state now in the cen
trail time zone, the legal state time
and the standard time regulating the
running Of trains and all federal ac-
tivities.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
state Merchants Elect Officers

The Georgia Retail Merchants As
sociation closed its session after the
election of officers, as follows: Ely R.
Galloway Of LAGRANGE, president; w.
H. Britain, of Atlanta first vice pres.
ident: W. e. Carter, of Albany, sec
ond vice president; A. ]. Baskin, Of
Carrollton, third vice president; r.
c. Nicely, Of Waynesboro, fourth vice
president; and John Bratton of At
lanta, secretary and treasurer,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Market For Tobacco He'd Ger

Ashburn.-The Ashburn tobacco
market will remain open another
week, it is announced. This is due
to the fact that more tobacco has
come in than could possibly be sold
the warehouse and every available
storage place in Ashburn being loaded
to their capacity and several wagons
having been here as long as two days
waiting to take advantage of the high
prices prevailing on this market. Five
CARROTS arrived, but only three could
be unloaded, as there was no availa
Bile space for the other two
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Short and Sharp.

"Your vitality is low"
"But DOCTOR" l danced the Shin
me- nearly all last night"
"Also your morals. Here's pre-
scription for debility. l can't under
take to cure depravity. Five dollars
please
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

Agricultural Meeting Held In Millen
Millen.--A large body of farmers
and business men of jenkins and sur
rounding counties assembled III the
court house in Millen at big agri-
cultural rally The principal speakers
were Hon. Charles S. Barrett, presi-
dent of the Farmers Union of Amer
lea; Hon. A. A. Elmore, president OF
the Washington-Idaho Farmers I'm
ion; Hon. ]. H. Mills Of Atlanta, pres
ident of the Georgia state division;
Senator H. H. Elders of Reidsville
and others. Representative A. S. An
derson of Millen was in charge OF
the meeting. The speeches were well
received and were interesting and en-
couraging.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
One Dead. ore Hurt in Duel

Waycross.-As the result of shoot
ing scrape that took place at Sore
ven, Ca, W. M Johns is dead and
]. C. Highsmith is i'll critical con-
dition at the King Daughters hospi-
tai, where he was brought for treat
ment.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
New Masonic Temple For chamblee

Chamblee.-One of the newest addi-
tions to this place is the Masonic
temple to be erected this fall on
Main street near the railroad crossing,
at cost of ten to twelve thousand del
lars. The lot has been purchased
from ]. w. Purcell, plans are being
drawn, the contract will be let soon
and the building rushed to compile
ton.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Alleged Robbers Of Bank Arrested


Atlanta.-After following a clue for
three weeks, Atlanta detectives with
north Georgia officials made the first
arrests Tuesday in the Duluth bank
robbery mystery, with e. F. New,
676 South Boulevard, and w. Webb,
Il McAfee street, were placed I'M
der arrest by Detectives Arthur and
Chaffin. Webb was carried to Law
renceville, where another man, Glen
New, a cousin of E. F. New, is being
held. The robbery occurred three
weeks ago, and was the cause OF much
excitement in that section. Immedi-
ately after the affair the bandits es-
capped, taking with them $1,000 OF the
banks funds. secured after the cash
Ter, ]. w. Jordan, was locked in the
vault.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
cutIoura soap for the Complexion.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Dorsey Commissions New compan,

LoTsty OVUIIUIsSIV'IS wv F''''-
Atlanta Governor Dorsey has is
sued commissions to the first Ma
tional Guard company to be organic
ed in Georgia since the old guard
was merged into the federal army by
the war. It is a company organized
in Dublin, and is reported to have
been recruited to the minimum
strength of 100 prescribed by the war
department The officers to receive
commissions were L. c. Pope, cap
tain; Z. R. Jordan, first lieutenant
and w, NJ. Breedlove, second lieuten
ant.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Marietta To Vote On Amendment

Marietta.-Th mayor and city coun-
ell of Marietta have called an election
Sept. 10 for ratification of the change
in an amendment Of the city's char
ter passed by the last session Of the
legislature. The new legislation pro-
vides that any incumbent mayor may
succeed himself in office for as many
terms as the voters of the city see fit.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

With your fingers! You can lit OH
any hard corn. soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the hard skin cal
luses from bottom Of feet.
A tiny bottle Of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantIy it stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or callus
right off, root and all, without one bit
of pain or soreness. Truly! No hum
bug ADV.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Georgia To Boom, Says Expert

Georgia To Boom, Says Expert
AtIanta.-After an extended trip
through the southern states, chiefly
in Georgia, Clarence J. Blanchard, sta
tistician of the United States recla-
nation service, declared that the
Southern states offer excellent oppor-
tunities for the establishment of sol
diers' colonies and for the develop
ment of agriculture along various
lines. MIR. Blanchard investigated ag-
ricultural possibilities in connection
with the possible establishment Of
community settlements fer world war
veterans, as proposed under the Mon
dell bill, which seems not unlikely to
be taken up in the house of repre-
sentatives for consideration soon.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Farmers To Witness Fight On WeeviI

Farmers D WItVCSS i5he ~
Macon.-To see for themselves
whether or not the boil weevil can
be exterminated economically, a par
ty of Bibb county farmers, headed by
w. G. Middlebrooks, county farm DEM
onstrator, will go to Cordele, Valdos-
ia. Moultrie, Albany and Americas. At
CordeIe the party will witness the
land clearing demonstration to be
staged there, and will. go from there
to Valdosta to witness the expert
ments in DISCRIMINATING the boil wee
vii by poisoning him. There is much
difference of opinion as to whether
the expense of fighting the pest JUS
titles the means, and the Valdosta
demonstration will give the farmers
good chance to see for themselves
Just what system the experts have
worked out
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
For sale. One obeIisk.

The Obelisk at Oldbridge, near Grog-
heda, which was erected in 1876 to
mark the spot where King Williams
troops crossed the river at the battle
of the BOyne, is for sale.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
WIN Try Eighteen On Murder charge

Win Try Eighteen On Murder Charge
Atlanta.-One of the largest dockets
for any one term will face the Grim
lnal division of the superior court
when court opens for the September
term. With five new indictments re-
turned by the grand jury there is
now total of eighteen murder cases
on the calender, it was said at the Of
flee Of the solicitor general.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
Brief Prepared In Case OF w. O. Swift

EfItT Prepared tn OdSe OF w. u oWIII
Macon.-The brief of evidence in
the case of w. O. Swift, city detec-
tive, under life sentence for the kill
ing of Philip Lamar, during an alleg-
ed framed-up hold-up, is now being
prepared for presentation to Judge
Mathews when the hearing of the mo-
ton for new trial comes on. The
hearing is to be held soon. The brief
comprises 176 pages of evidence, the
case having required five days fol-
trial, and is next to the longest writ
ten to cover any murder case in Bibt
county, with the exception of the fam
Gus Voolfolk case.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
The Wav of It.

'In the passage of the fleet through
the Panama canal they had to key ex-
pectation up, didn't they?"
81 suppose they did to negotiate the
locks"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
NEGROES Attempt To Wreck Train

Savannah. Mckinney and Robert
Sutton, negro brothers, following
their arrest by a special agent OF
the Seaboard Air Line railway, sign
ed statement, it is announced, adj
hitting that they attempted to wreck
train No. 10 west bound, for the pur.
pose Of killing the passengers and
robbiug them.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26
To Drive Out Malaria

To Drive Out Malaria r--..
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS chill TONIC. You know what you
every Label showing It is QUININB ana
IRON in tasteiess form The .ouinine drives
out the malaria, the Iron builds up tne
svatern Price 60c
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

Constipation generally indicates disoTds se
stomach liver and bowels. Wrights Indian
Vegetable pills restore regularity without
grtping. Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

There are lots of things that man
can't afford to do and he can afford
not to-so they keep him doing.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

1t takes a woman to conceal what
she does not know.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

Silence sometimes gives consent and
sometimes IL gives oftenSe.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-26

Take to American Made Shirts.
American-m0Ge shirts are being
worn hy men Of jhe better class in
Vera Cruz.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
BLACKMAIL BOY
PLEADS GUILTY
Gerald Steele, u, Given Six
Months Term

Gerald Steele. II. the boy black.
mailer" pleaded guilty Of blackmail.
ing A. II. Nicholson. 5l4 18th ave.
~. and attempting TO extort $500
from him. before Superior Judge A.
". Frntcr wednesday and was given
suspended sentence Of six months
in the county jail.
Steele was arrested November ,
By Detectives Claude Former. +.
Yorls and Meyer Peyser. just after
Nicholson had handed him a
dummy" package. resembling a roll
OF $500. which Steele demanded OF
Nicholson on threat TO expose
him.
You give man with a white
handkerchief tied around his hand
$500 az Ninth ave. and Cherry ST az
y. m. tonight. or viii expose you
for what you are" was the note
steele sent Nicholson. He sent an
other note later OF similar tone,
steele said he wanted TO make some
easy money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
CHINESE ROUTS
MASKED THUGS
Fire Two Shots as They
Flee From Store

Two masked men. each nourlshlng
gun. walked into the store OF Foy
chong. $40 Seventh ave. s.. early
"Wednesday morning. and demanded
he shell thru with the jack" whici,
IT, OF course. perfectly good yegg talk
for Please, mister. give US your
money"
The Chlnaman resisted and the
two bandits turned and ran. Ono or
the men fired two shots at Ching
just as he disappeared thru the door.
Both men were described TO Motor
cycle Officers c. G. Stanley and J. J.
kush as about q years old. Both
were dressed I'm dark suits and wore
black SLOUGH hats One OF the men
lost his hat in his haste to leave the
store.
officer Fred Nicolar, patrolling his
beat, was attracted 10 the scene Of
the shooting. but was unablcto catcii
"A glimpse OF the fleeing Highways
men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
MODEL FARM TO |
Be EXHIBITED

MELBOURNE. Dec. i.--f2y mail (,
One Of the most unusual exhibits
ever offered in an agricultural show
will be the 50-acrc model irrigation
farm TO be featured at the Royal Ag-
ricultural society's show soon.
The whole design. planned by r.
w. Harvls. a member of the water
commission. win be put into execu-
ton by government officers. The siSx1
for the farm has already been chosen.
and upon IL viii be shown the moths
DDS OF watering crops and trees and
the practices generally adopted in irs
rigation districts.
Land has been subdivided. chan-
neled and graded in n manner suits
able for horticulture and mixed farms
ing. embracing dairying. lucerne-
growing. pig and poultry raising. and
the production OF vegetables and
fruits. Water viii be measured by a
new registering wheelmeter. Special
buildings will also be constructed
upon the site.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
Signals for Bland
Approved by Mayor

A national movement 60 establish
signal TO be displayed by blind per.
sons when crossing congested streets
was approved by Acting Mayor Lane
Wednesday.
A petition. already signed by the
mayors Of San Francisco. san Diego
and Portland. was received from
Jean Elliott Wood. Portland. We'd
nesday. urging support for the assist.
ance. protection and safety OF the
nations blind.
The proposed signal is a black and
white flag. eight inches by IL inches.
divided into halves diaEonally.
The color and design OF the flag
does not intrude upon any nations
emblem and will. II worn by tho
blind turnout the country. be n great
aid TO motormen. vehicle drivers and
traffic policemen, according 10 the
petition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
GERMANY Gets
NOTE OF ALLIES
Berlin Dispatch Says Tone
Is Conciliatory

BERLIN, Dec. s.--The allied notes
demanding Germany Immediately nc
cept the protocol 10 the peace treaty
were received this afternoon.
The tone OF the notes, according 70
German official circles, was conHid-
cred concillntory.
II was UNDERWOOD the entente
agrees 90 permit postpOnement OF de-
livery Of German docks and marine
materials. demanded as reparation
for the sinking Of the informed Ger
man fleet NJ scapa Flow. until il can
be determined whether their suTren-
der would hopelcssly cripple Ger
manys Industries. as the Germans
have contended.
The entente. however. refus'd 20
change It's stand toward GERM war
prisoners. and holds 10 it's right 70
invade Germany II she transgresaes
any Of the rules laid down by tho
peace conference and armlstice. =
The notes on the Scapa Flow mat
ter. II was Understood require that
Germany list the marine materials
demanded. noninally delivering them
10 the allies. but with privilege Of
demanding their return II the Ger
man government h able TO prove de-
livery Is overburdensome when tho
matter II submitted 10 arbitration.
This was regarded BY the Germans
as virtually an admission Germany
viii be allowed 10 retain the docks.
Germany win sign" a well-p0sted
diplomat here declared when he had
seen the provisions Of the allied
notes.
Foreign Minister Mueller was ex-
pected 10 present the notes TO the
relehs,ag for discussion Immediately
NO the government may send it's In
structions 10 Baron Kurt Won Lers-
ner. tho German representative in
Paris.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
CONGRESSMAN TALKS
TO LEGION MEMBERS

That stringent measures will he
passed by the present congress for
aeporting alien agitators. was the
declaration of Congressman John +.
Miller In talk before the weekly
meeting of the Lloyd T. Cochran
Post of the American Legion Tues
day evening.
M.ller related his experiences on
his two trips TO the western front
during the war. He was a member
OF the congressional committee
which was sent to France TO study
the military situation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
Faculty Man Gives
Employers Version

High cost OF labor turnover" alb
senteeism and withheld effort are
largely responsible for labor proha
lens facing the country. accordin
TO the employers viewpoint. whicil
was reflected in n talk by T. IN
Douglas before the Municipal ieague'
Tuesday. He is a faculty member
in the college OF business Administered.
ton at the state university. The
league went on record in favor of
forcing the street railway depart.
ment 10 bear the cost OF paving be-
tween the tracks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
No Doubt About 1t,
Declares MIR. Gerde,

Earl Gerdes. b3i card ave. had
heard the story about the man who
always got hia overcoat in a restau.
rant.
Wednesday he told the police he
believed the story implicitly.
While eating In n downtown restau'
rant Tuesday night. somebody got
his. Also a $40 bill in one OF the
pockoty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
u III sINEss OPPORTUNITIES
NO nrrAIn snor-ilo0

We have for saia the best located
auto repair shop In the city. Full
equipment Of bench tools. chain
hoist. Jacks. etc. There IL as much
work az you can handle for the
riEr ~ tho place. Space for cars
Rent SO with lease. This place
must be sold Immediately. as
owner leaves Tor the East this
week II you want n real bar
gain soc this before buying else
whore. Soc Mr Money. 255 Burke
BLDG Second and Marion.
FOR ALE-GENEEAL STORE
CioaHnln residence district; cRtsh-
iiuhed years: netting 1850 month
~. s nice living rooms, stock VIII
invoice $4,000: building cost to,eee
This place can be bought from
owner for $4,000 VIII consider
part trade In e-room house, close
IN. f3i00 value, Address D-2, star
FOR EALE-- STORE. WITH STOCK
or without cheap rent lease
GOOD location Main z9tk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
TO TALK WITHOUT
The SPOKEN WORD

Deaf mutes are not the only ones
who talk without words Aviators
are the latest TO develop this means
OF communication. because OF the in,
ocssant noise OF the engine Unable
to mako themselves heard otherwise,
they have inNepted'a sign language.
For many years workers in the
weaving sheds OF a cotton factory
have used this method. for the same
reason. MANY heeome 50 expert that
they can talk Ia this way az dis,
lance OF so or 40 yards
Forbidden conversation. English
conviets use similar method. talk,
ing in an audible whisper, which can
be heard az least a ward away. bat
without moving the lips.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
Two Mexicans Bolt
With Bolt of Cloth

Two Mexicans enteyed the estab-.
llshment OF Muck & Co. failors. al
905 Third ave. Tuesday afternoon.
One engaged Muck in conversa-
ton while the other helped himself
TO a bolt Of cloth. The cloth was,
dropped when Muck made dash.
FOR his cloth.
The men disappeared down Third
ave. Muck furnished the polico
with descriptions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10

TRANSPORTATION MEN
TO ELECT FRIDAY

Tho annual election of officers oi
the Transportation club will be held
next Friday. Polls viii be open from
IL o'clock noon to D. m. The new
officers win assume their duties Jan.
uary
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10

A piece of human bone viii sup
port half as much weight again as a
piece OF the best oak OF the same
thickness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
ACREAGE

d ACRE AND iufLDfNGA
JUST OUTSIDE CITY LlMlTA.
$4,000
Almost one acre. OIL cleared ana In
cultivation, oniery land. foui
blocks 60 school. brick highway aud
huHHHH ON corner. includes streets
sidewalks and city water. no MIN
uteH' walk 10 street car house
shed. good dollhouse and equip
mont, well. tank ana pump. de-
Hifhhie location. Easy monthly
terms arranged
burke a FAHHAH Inc,
yNH New York Block
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
Is FOR INCUANGIs--lsE-tL
ESTATE

~ YoN nNNE As EQUITY rHA i
you ~nnt 60 trade Tor clear prop
srty see a. r. koHainger. with y,
M Jordan q Co. 2ii American
Hank uidg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
FOR sALE-FURNfTURE

-GTFTS-GfFTs
Art Sheas Furniture shop. 1904
Eighth ave. 7 have bought
Travellers sample line OF articles
at last years cost. and have priced
them accordingly. One Of each
only. Here iA n llst Of what you
can buy for 81. ~ and 81, Cen
and handkerchief boxes. fancy
baskets sewing sets. travelling
cases. brush and combs In genuine
leather cases. silver and fancy
photo frames. copper cigar light
ers. $50 floor lamps. '29. SIS floor
lamps. $50; 500 table lamps. SIS:
fli5 mahogany monographs, tsb.
Open evenings.
WANT TO LEAVE CITY ICY 18TH.
Massive leather davenport, rockers
10 match; handsome quartered oak
dining set; ivory. mahogany and
oak dressers and chiffonier: silk
floss. cotton felt mattress. Never
sag and coil springs; brass bed,
mattress and springa. $50 fbed
alone worth thaD: alright heater,
range, curtains, bedding. 9xl2 and
S-3x16-g Wiltona and Administers.
and small rugs. 1879 Harvard ave.
Take broadway cor TO Harvard
ave.
TO SELL At ONCE WILL SAcRI-
nce. In lump or by piece. $3.50
phonograph for less thnn half, IL
brary table. rockers, davenport,
dining set. Axmlnater and Anglo.
Persian rugs, handsome ivory bed
and dresser, brass beds with floss
fnattresses. dou b ed eek coil
springs. White rotary machine,
brand new 4-passenger coupe. 1923
Harvard ave
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
sFECIAI- NnIICES

VANTEn-soME oNE To ADOPT
a baby girI born Thanksgiving
parents unable 10 support her,
beautiful baby. strong and healthy,
Inquire 6499 Flora ave, George
n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-10
a ron sALE-ATT0 TRUCKS

2 H-ToN SIGNAL TRUCK. IN Al
condition. owner figuring on new
line OF business. Good proposition
for right party. Phone North 3e2l.