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THE A. J. SHOWALTEH COMPANY. MUSIC PUBLISHERS. PRIXTEES AND BLANK BOOK MANU- FACTURERS, DALTON, GEORGIA. — ..•‘■'O’ . w .?■ a:ws> ■,W jj WWZ wjM W Mar ______________ ’ i.^-'--'- . A. J. SHOWALTER. Among the things which make for the educational development of any section music plays a very important part. “Let me make the songs of a people and I care not who makes their laws’’ was said by a man who had the wisdom to understand the forces which have most to do with the formation of human character and the procurement of human happiness. Sunny Italy is everywhere known as the land of song, and it is not strange that the Sunny South of our own beloved country has furnished some of the most famous musicians of the nineteenth cen tury. In this respect Georgia leads her Sister states and in North-west Georgia is asily first as a section of the state, i/rhe publishing house of The A. J. Showalter Company, located at Dalton, Georgia, is known far and wide as having • done more for the development of the musical taste and musical education of the great body of Southern people than all other forces conbined. Especially is this true of the work of Prof. A. J. Showalter, the President of the Com pany. who is the sole author of a score of as popular music books, principal author of as many more, and associate author of a number of others, giving him the distinction of being the most versatile author of his age in tlie world. Prof. Showalter was born in the famou- Shen-tidoh Valley of Virginia, in -Rockingham county, on May Ist, 1858. He early decided to make music his profession and accordingly studied with the best teachers of Now York. Boston a id Chicago, and has also traveled ex tensively in Europe, visiti. g the musical centers of England. Frame. Germany, etc., and his work as principal of the Southern '< ■•tmtl Musical institate which holds an average of half a dozen sessions each year in vat ions states of the South from Virginia to Texas, has been of untold value from an educational standpoint. Prof. Showalter has associated with him Prof. Edward Roberts, for many yeais a prominent choir leader in New ''l 1 EKII s 1 »j|oi| k cfOy f >r J§ -'- i I H 'II ••’ I H I I ffijMEMaß mbH I - - ; : '' : ~ I York City, Prof. C. 11. Humphreys of the Alhambra Normal School, L c ited at Griffin, Georgia, Prof. J. D. Patton, a graduate of the Southern Normal Mu i eal Institute, and prominent teacher and composer of Alabama; Mr. F. T. Hardwick, of the banking house of C. L. Hardwick & Co., Dalton, Georgia, and Mr. Percy It. Baker, the efficient Secre tary and Treasurer of The A. J. Showal ter Co. Among the best known publications of house are the following: “Good Tidings Combined,” “Showal ter’s Theory of Music," “True Methodfor the Reed Organ,” “Class Choir and Con gregation,” “Rudiments of Music” and the South” and “Sunlight Songs,” by A. J. Showalter, Edward Roberts and H. N. Lincoln; “Revival Choir,” by A. ( J. Showalter, J. D. Patton and Rev. W. M. Mclntosh: “Practical Voice Culture,” | by B. C. Unseldand A. J. Showalter;] "Glorious Praise” by A. J. Showalter' and Edwin Moore; “Glad Evangel,” by 1 A. J. Showalter, S. J. Perry and L. M. j Erlsizer; “Regal Singer,” by .1. Henry 1 Showalter and S. J. Perry, and “Crown-1 ing Vocalist,” by .1. L. Moore, S. J. 1 Perry. .1. M. York and S. L. Howard. I These, together with other books and sheet music; make a catalogue of which any house might well be proud. Most popular of all this successful list is “Class Choir and Congregation,” of which Prof. Showalter is the sole author, although it contains one or more of the the best pieces of many others of the best composers of the country. The largest music book printer in America says: “Class Choir and Congregation" ou sells every other book of the kind now pub lished.” This is the highest possible lestimonial as to its phenominal success, and the thousands of teachers, Sunday schools and churches that have used and are now using this book can readily un lerstand why it h”« ncceeded so well —it contains just 1e m terial that the times demanded. To meet the popular demand is evi dence of superior judgment, but to pro- THE ROME TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, MAY 2«, 189 G. vide that which is educational in its na ture and yet not tube so high above the taste of the people as to prevent its being used is of greater value perhaps. At least it is in this that this issue of the Tkibune is most interested, and in this particular the later publications of the ’A. J. Showalter are particularly good. ! ‘‘Singer’s Ideal” is a little too difficult ( for the general average, although we j should think it just right for musical I Societies in the larger towns and cities iof the South. “Glorious Praise,” “Peo ple’s Anthems,” “Harp of the South” and “Sunlight Songs” are just the character to be both pleasing and educa tional. Particular mention should be I made of “Blossoms of Song," anew book for day schools, by A. J. Showalter and Edward Roberts. Music should be made one of the regular branches of our Pub lic Schools and in “Blossoms of Song" we have a home made production which furnishes just the material needed for the earlier grades of this work. The A. J. Showalter Company is incor porated under the laws of the State of Georgia, with ample capital, and while it ranks first among the music publish | ers of the South it is also the largest blank-book manufreturing establishment in the state, turning out as handsome and substantial work of this kind as can be found anywhere. This is a new de partment. added to the business within the last twelve months, but it gives every' evidence of being equally as successful as the other departments of this very successful establishment. But we can only speak of the business from its edu cational standpoint., and it is doing great good throughout the entire South. Educationally North-west Georgia is a remarkable section of country, and in nothing is it more distinguished than in the work which Prof. Showalter and his able assistants are doing. R L. CHAMLEE, A young attorney whose future is big with the promise of success is Mr. Robert Lee Charolee, who recently came to Rome to study law in the office of Messrs. Reece & Denny. He was born in Canton, Ga.. and after reading there for several months de cided to finish his reading here and locate in Rome. During the time he has been in the city' he has become acquainted with quite a number of iffi -/j' i RfSrlh ' R. L CHAMLEE. ; - • citizens and upon all has made a most I favorable impression. That he pos sesses a great amount of native ability is readily seen and having acquired a very excellent education it is only natural that those who know him best should express a strong belief that he will make his mark as a lead ing lawyer. It was a very excellent examination he stood a few weeks ago when he was admitted to the bar and many compliments have been ex tended him by older lawyers who were pleased by theshowintrhemade. He is a bright young man and that he will soon stand among the first of our young attorneys there can be no doubt. Personally he has many traits of character which has made him very popular with all with whom he came in contact. \ w // a. m. McConnell. Prof. A M. is a well known educator and writer, who is at present agent for the B. F. Johnson Publishing company, of Richmond, with headquarters in Atlanta. He has published a volume of poems entitled “Echoes from the heart,” and will shortly issue another entitled “whispers of love.” He is well-known especially in Georgia and Alabama, and his repu tation in these states will aid him much in his work. National Union, Regular meeting of Rome council No. 411, National Union, at 8 o’clock tonight Initiation of candidate, friends fraternally invited. Max Mkyerhardt, Pres. J. E. Mullen, Sec’y. Burney never forgets trunks Phone 126, ArmstrongJioiel. Oct.av Square Piano for SSO or for a good milch cow and $25. Must have its room. Roy R West Cycle Co. 5 24-8 w 2t Z Il B 9Br ’’ ‘wi iSil mi - THE KEELEY INSTITUTE, ROME. GEORRGIA. A GRAND AND NOBLE WORK. BEING DONE AT THE ROME KEELEY INSTITUTE, For a year and a half the Rome branch of the great Keeley Institute has been in existence in its present location. During that time there have been many cures effected, and men who were lost to the world, lost to their families, lost to themselves, are now in the full enjoyment of all rhe faculties of robust physical, mental and moral manhood. The Keeley cure has become known throughout the world for its wonderful work for the.salvation of men in restor ing them to their former standing in society. Here at the Rome Institute every fa cility is furnished for the most success ful application of the treatment. A large, roomy two-story hous a , situated in a beautiful grove of grand old trees, far enough from the noise and bustle of the busy city to insure the most perfect quiet and repose. It is near enougu to furnish swift and frequent communica tion with the outside world. The rooms are all well furnished, and in charge of the superintendent and housekeeper, who make it their first care to see that the patients are comfort able and well provided tor in every par ticular The physician in charge, Dr. Augus tus R Wright, is not only a physician of high repute, but has familiarized him self with the work in hand by spending a teim at Dwight, 111., where he was in structed in the administration of the treatment and its effects on the system. There is nothing lacking in the build ing and its surroundings to make the stay of the patient agreeable, as well as profitable, while being restored from the diseased condition of alcohol or opium, to the perfect physical status attained after sakinga full course of the chloride of gold ’reatment. Within sight of the building is the el egant home of Maj. A, B. McDonald, the general superintendent of the insti tute, one of the most elegant homes in North Georgia. Maj. McDonald is a gentleman of fine personality, full of energy and perse verance, and in the development of his magnificent stock farm, the adornment of his handsome home and the watchful care of the Ketley Institute, his time and talents are all engrossed. Those who visit that attractive suburb are al ways more deeply impressed with the beauty of Rome and its surrounndings. J. A. Glover. Mr. J. A. Glover has now become the senior member of council from the fourth ward and Rome has no more devoted citi zen. He has been instrumental in doing a vast amount of good during the time that he has been a councilman and his wise coun sels have wrought reforms. His native home is Cherokee county, Alabama, whence the city of Rome has drawn so freely for some of her best citizenship, and from there he entered the confederate service as a private in the sixth Georgia cavalry in 1863. Soon after the war he removed to Rome in and 1867 r a j ■< J. A. GLOVER. secured employment as a sales man in a grocery house. In 1869 he went into business for himself as a member of the firm of Ford & Glover which in 1876 became the firm of Ford, Glover & Hight. In 1886 the Simpson Grocery Company was established suc ceeding the former firm and Mr. Glover has been one of the most active leading spirits in that firm since that time. His has been a busy career. He is one of the foremost busi ness men and financiers of the | city and is largely interested in the stock raising industry in North Georgia. Prominent in church affairs and a leader social ly, few men occupy so enviable a position among his fellows as Mr. Abe Glover. Jacob Kuttner. The subject of this sketch is one of the best known figures in the commercial life of Rome and his many friends point with pride to the success which he has brought about by mean's of his close attention to business, his careful and conscientious labors I and his untiring energy. Mr. Kuttner was born in Germany but for forty years has made his home among the people of Rome. He began business in a modest way on the upper end of Broad street and continued there for a - J. KUTTNER. number of years. His business grew to such proportions that a few years ago he moved into his present commodious s ores, where he conducts one of the largest and most popular estab lishments in North Georgia. He is a business man and financier of great ability and combines with these qualities a warm heart which has gained for him many close personal friends. N. M. Gomez. Mr. N. M. Gomez is one of Rome’s popular business men who makes a greater success each year. He has long been identified with the hotels of Rome and for several years has been the popular host of Central Hotel. This well known hostel ry is popular with all and a service given there which pleases every guest. He keeps nice clean and well furnished rooms and a table loaded with every thing that is best in the market. Courteous and careful attention is given every guest and to stop there once is to go there again. Then Mr. Gomez runs a splen did grocery store diagonally across from the hotel. Here he keeps for sale the finest, freshest Groceries, buys and sells what is most desirable in country pro duce and sells his splendid stock of groceries at the very lowest prices. He is a level-headed I business man who is sure to con tinue making a success. Travelers in search of a first class hotel cannot find a better N/ 1 r \\ v I I N. M. GOMEZ. stopping place nor a more affable ' a d agreeable host than the Cen tral so admirably conducted by N. M. Gomez. J. Lindsay Johnson. One of Rome’s most progres sive and enterprising citizens who is always striving to advance the interests of his county and fellow citizens, is Col. J. Lind say Johnson whose cut accom panies this brief sketch. He was born and reared in this county and always takes a leading part in all things looking toward the Good of this section. He has several times represented the county in the Georgia House of Representatives and is a candi date for election to that office subject to the democratic pri mary on June 6th. His record is such, his ability and warm friendship of so many citizens of the county will almost surely, say his friends, cause him to be elec ted. At this time Col. Johnson is bending his energies toward the advancement of the interests of the farmers. Hejis an enthusiastic member of the American Cotton Growers Protective Association, and is secretary and treasurer for the state. At the recent meet ing; in New Orleans he was made chairman of the national execu tive committee, and his great ability was recognized in other ways by the association. Col. Johnson is also interested in industrial handiwork and is chairman of the Floyd County Association for the promotion of Industrial art, which association is doinff a Great work. He was also chairman of the committee on horticulture of the exposition of the Floyd County Industrial Association. In many other ways Col. Johnson is prominent. He has one of the most charming homes in all this section, just across the Etowah in East Rome. There are few gentleman with more friends, and his accom plishments are many. Among them is his ability as a linguist, being a French, German and Spanish student. He has done much for Rome and Floyd Coun tv, and his work is appreciated bv all. He has been appointed by Governor Atkinson one ot Geor gia's commissioners to the Mexi can Exposition. Stuart's Qin and Buchv. a positive cure for all kidney, liver and stomach troubles.