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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
1
The August term of Montgomery County Superior Court adjourned after a busy week with many civil and criminal cases disposed of. Verdicts were rendered in numerous civil actions and several defendants faced various punishments in criminal proceedings.
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church will hold morning preaching on Sunday next. Pastor Dr. J. C. Brewton, unable to take the evening hour due to vacation, will occupy the pulpit as announced by the church.
Will Fletcher, shine artist at New Vidalia Barber Shop, and Lester Rountree were arrested after a burglary at Geo. C. Smith's store. A third suspect is sought. Fletcher’s arrest followed suspicion from expensive socks and silk hosiery worn by his wife. Worn clothing recovered buried after several days.
Hon J A Perry of Lawrenceville Grand Master of Georgia Odd Fellows and member of the Georgia Railroad Commission visited Vidalia this week. He arrived Wednesday, attended Moore Chapel for the 9th Division meeting, spoke there, and will rejoin the Vidalia delegation for the local lodge meeting tonight.
Rev. J. A. Dumas, now in Reynolds but formerly Vidalia Baptist church pastor, will preach at the local church Sunday morning and evening during Rev. J. T. B. Anderson’s absence on vacation in North Carolina. Dumas was beloved by church members and a large congregation is expected.
The Vidalia Primitive Baptist church held its annual meeting starting Saturday afternoon and continuing through the week. Elder W. W. Riner of Columbus assisted Pastor Elder T. E. Sikes in services as the congregation heard several sermons.
Mr S S Bush has leased the meat market formerly operated by J A Palmer at Mt Vernon and took over the business the first of the week. He plans a thoroughly sanitary market and says it will be open to inspection at all times.
Dr Roy E. Davis of Atlanta will speak on the Ku Klux Klan and Law Enforcement at Vidalia City Hall this evening at 8 30. The free lecture invites ladies children and men to attend. He will explain what the Klan is and what it stands for.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and helps you sleep after the first application. Six cents.
Hemstitching and picoting available with all thread furnished at 8c and 10c per yard. Mrs. L. C. Glisson at D. C. Harris' Store Vidalia Georgia.
Mt Vernon and Ailey welcomed Masons of the Twelfth District for the annual convention. Notable attendees included Grand Master Joe Bowden and Grand Secretary Frank Baker. Alamo was chosen as the 1923 convention site with officers elected for the coming year and a Master’s Degree exemplification planned.
Frank H. Saffold of Swainsboro announces a campaign address for Toombs county voters at Lyons court house on Saturday at 3 PM to discuss judge duties. R N Hardeman will speak Monday at 8 30 PM inviting women voters to hear a discussion of their roles.
Geo S Rountree of Vidalia's First National Bank says local farmers are expanding dairy operations, with several small-scale dairy ventures yielding strong returns. Bessie Dickson of Higgston plans to grow her herd to ten cows and Joe Todd of Vidalia expects to reach eight, both to buy high grade cows.
Mrs R M Stanley offers hemstitching and picoting services with all thread furnished. Pricing listed at 8 and 10 cents per yard. Available at Vidalia Hardware Co. Store.
Sales representatives from the Savannah and Macon divisions gather at the New Vidalia Hotel for a regional conference led by Southern Division manager George A. Moltz. Other attendees include C. C. Quinn, C. A. Burkhalter, W. T. Fryer, BE Ei Mann, J. J. Holland, A. C. Arnold, F. W. Thompson, D. W. Smith, and E. A. Summerell.
The Glenwood Methodist church closed its revival on the fifth Sunday in July led by Pastor Rev. L. E. Brady. The event featured many conversions and strengthened the church’s spiritual outlook as a century-long effort toward better living and high ideals continued to inspire the community.
Joe Gaston campaign manager for Clifford Walker says reports from all sections indicate a great victory for Walker on September 13. The campaign notes women across the state are showing strong interest and many women's organizations have endorsed his candidacy. Headquarters have generated hundreds of callers and thousands of letters.
At the Reidsville station near Valdosta, the State Board of Entomology reports evidence that sea island cotton may revive in Georgia. Farmers praise yields rivaling pre boll weevil days, thanks to calcium arsenate and a specially bred, compact plant: cost three to four dollars per acre, with one tested block showing fruit only near the ground without arsenate.
Toombs County Georgia commissioners of roads and revenues meet at the court house in Lyons at 9 00 A M. Actions include approving clerk office equipment purchase of 110 00 and paying 15 00 for bill heads. Petitions seek discontinuance of Wilkes Bridge Road with notice and hearing set for September 1922 and funds allocated for various department expenses totaling 2970 97.
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