The La Grange reporter. (La Grange, Ga.) 184?-193?, February 24, 1905, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextfeSrmme VOLUME 62 LAGRANGE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 24, 1905. NUMBER 4 HARVIE JORDAN SPEAKS TO FARMERS WEDNESDAY At II O'Clock in Butler Building, Addresses Large Crowd of Farmers And Business Men On The Cotton Situation. “DOWN EAST.” HON. II All VIE JORDAN. tBy Courtesy Tim Allunla Journal] Mr. Hnrvie Jordan spoke-in LaGrange Wednesday to a large and enthusiastic gathering of far mers and business men. The meeting was culled to urd-, er by Judge F. M. Longley in a few r appropriate words, and t hen Mr. Fuller E. Callaway read the following resolutions which were heartily adopted: “Be it Resolved, by the La- Grange Board of Trade, That we realize the inestimable good which w'ill come to th people of all classes from the si c- cessful execution of the plans of the Southern Cotton Association; That we endorse this Associa tion and the effort to hold the cotton on band, and reduce the acreage and amount of fertilizers in the present crop; That we tender the Hon. Har- vie Jordan. President of the South ern Cotton Association a purse to aid in forwarding the plans 'of the Association. That we tender him our assist ance, moral, spiritual, physical and financial, to aid in the steps being taken in the interest of the cotton crops of the South.” Signed, LaGrange Board of Trade. in tin' farmer’s power to fix the price of cotton, and said it would be done. They had us much r '\t. to combine us other inter- r- . 'll over the country. He mentioned the with-holding from the market of 2,000,000 bales of cotton until it reached the price of .10 cents, and said that the As- snC. ton proposed to fix u mini mum price on cotton. Mr. Jordan made a significant statement in regard to the urgent South anil"her I neet I °f cotton by the buyers or ' agents of the mills. The mills, he said, had granted an extension on deliveries from Dec. to Jan. then from Jan. to Feb., and were now asked to extend the time in to March. “The tin\e would come when these buyers would be told that the mills could no long er spin cotton futures,”, declared Mr. Jordan, and one of two things would have to be done. Either the cotton holders would give m and sell for what wavs of fered, or else the buyers would have to come into the market and pay what was demanded for the cotton necessary to fulfil their contracts when they could no longer hold off the mills. He stated here th»t he received un to fo Be Given Feb. 27, Benefit la dies Memorial Association. As announced in last, week’s Reporter the play “Down East” will be produced Monday night February 27th at the auditorium of the S. F. College by a st r ong company of amateur actors of LaGrunge for the benefit of the Ladies’ Memorial Association. This play is a strong comedy- drama consisting of four acts. The scenery will be fittingly ar ranged and the costumes and “make ups” perfect. The Ladies’ Memorial Associa tion are in need of funds to pay the expenses of the Memorial day exercises and everyone that at tends will be helping out a good cause, as well as enjoying a groat treat. Everyone has mustered com pletely his part and every part is in the hands of a splendid ama teur actor. Prof. Picket son, of the Lu- Grango High school, has kindly consented to help the boys put on the finishing touches, and, as he trained the cast before, it will bn conceded that his assistance will be of great benefit. The admission will bo the pop ular prices of 25 and 15 cents. The ladies will appreciate your help by attending. Services at Baptist Church. Owing to the fact that fuel could not lie secured, there have been no services at the First Bap tist. church in several Sundays. Coke lias arrived, and there will be services next Sunday morning and evening. The subject for the morning discourse will bo, “Anchors in the Storm." Dr. Vaughan asks that all, who can, attend both services n-xt, Sunday and assures thorn of warm house and a most cordial reception. AN ENJOYABLE RECEPTION. Ladies of LaGrange And Vicinity Entertained. National Biscuit Company gives Impressive Illustration of what scientific baking and modern methods have done to perfect the crackers as an article of food. Hundeds of the ladies of La- Grange and vicinity attended the reception given Wednesday after noon' at the Southern Female College Auditorium by the Nat ional Biscuit Company. Although the coming event had been widely We give below the letter re ceived this week by Col. J. H. Fannin from Mr. George Dole advertised, none realized the ex- ,Wadley, which contains news of The contribution made was *100 11 ° clock Tuesday night cheer- whichwas accepted bv Mr. jor- ^ews from all sections of the dan in behalf of the Association.I* 0 *}'' aB to ^ he farmers meetings After being presented by Judge an ^ or 8 aulzat 1015 steps that were Longley, Mr. Jordan expressed j be \ n « takei \' Was glad, indeed his appreciation of his enthusiast hea ' Buch coring accounts tic reception in LaGrange and of! from farmers of Troup county, the purse tendered. In this con- ! Mr. Jordan said he was glad to nection he said that the move-, come to LaGrange and that he ment was launched at New Or-] counted on Troup’s farmers. He leans and he was started out to; mentioned the fact that it was in fight this great battle without a dollar in hand to back him, but that the heart of the south was in it and he had no fear of there not beiDg a sufficient fund created to carry it through. He read a tele gram from the Ya-Car. Chemical Co. offering him $1000 to pu&h the movemeut to df crease acreage and fertilizers. Mr. Jordan ex plained this contribution from one whose interests we were seem ingly, fighting; by saying that those people were business men and mean by thus contributing to this movement that they desire to se 11 to the farmers every dollar’s worth of guano they can of what ever amount is to be used. Mr. Jordan stated that it was Mr. .Toe Hayes is back from West Point and has opened a res taurant r opposite the Southern Express Co, Mr. Hogcj’s Potatoes. Mr. N. J. Hogg, one of the best known Troup county farmers has sold over 100 bushels of fine sweet potatoes and lias plenty left. Mr Hogg nnfortunately did not get to near Mr. Jordan’s speech but says he will raise potatoes and pigs this year. And these potatoes’ are huge. Mr. Hogg says the holes have not been filled yet where the potatoes were dug. One potato is enough for a family for a meal Mr. Hogg is the real thing when it c n mes to potatoes. the old courthouse in LaGrange on the 14th day of April 1000 that the germ was sown which culmi nated in the great convention at New Orleans. Mr. Jordan laid stress upon better protection being given the cotton by our farmers and made some practical suggestions. He also spoke of the Bonded Ware house movement and its advan tages in reducing insurance, se curing money on cotton receipts thus issued etc., declaring that insurance would be brought down to i of one per cent and that these warehouse receipts would be negotiable in any market of the world and would insure the bor rowing of money at five per cent. He spoke of the encouragement to be given tenants along the line of reduction in cotton acreage saying the laml-lords should not require all rents in cotton, but be willing to accept other products in proportion. Also that guano' notes should be giveu for a money payment or else in cotton at not less than ten cents. Mr. Jordan’s speech covered ev ery phase of the cotton situation in a practical, concise manner and was received with applause throughout the hour consumed His closing remarks were beauti fill with tributes to southern man hood and chivalry and to the far mer as the only real producer o wealth in the land—the only one to whom God had given a voca tion. Amid the repeated calls for “Callaway,” Mr. Fuller E . Calla way arose and said “Gentlemen I cannot make a speech, but I am with you”. In answer to calls tor “Long ley,” Judge F. M. Longley re swonded in a few words and asked that the meeting show to Mr. Jor dan their appreciation of hisvisit his interest in their welfare and to extend further assurance their hearty co-operation by offer ing him an enthusiastic vote thanks. This was done in a most hearty manner, after which tho meeting adjourned. Many went forward to mert Mr, Jordan. LATEST NEWS REGARDING ATLANTIC & BIRMINGHAM Letter From Mr. Wadley Containing Good News—Says it is Ip to Troup And LaGrange to Secure A. & B. tent of the entertainment in store for them. The reception was an entire success, hoc only in attend ance, and in tho pleasure afforded the guests, but ns an illustration of how many and' how good are the products of the National Bis cuit Company. The guests were especially pleas ed with the refreshments served. These consisted largely of the products of the National Biscuit Company, and were of groat va riety, including biscuit, crackers nml wafers suitable for any re quirement, from tho oysters to dessert. Beginning with Uneeda Biscuit, which lias come to bo re garded us “the Stuff of life,” in millions of homes, the guests ero served with ninny other del icious products of tho baker’s art, among them being Oyster- ettcR, Butter Thin Biscuit, Gra nin Crackers, Social Toil Biscuit, ii Zu Ginger Snaps and others. All those were Boned direct from heir packages, xyliich by cxclud- ig all air, dust and moisture, not nlv keep their contents fresh and irusorvo goodness, but do away with all handling, or exposure to do dust in their journey from the oven to tho consumer’s tabh 5vcry lady will be interested in mowing that all this goodness is assured to her by the trndo-mai f the National Biscuit Company on each end of i package of bis cuit, crackers and wafers. The object of the National Bis cuit Company in giving this re ception wuh to impress upon ev«ry guest the nutritive value of their products. Of these Uneeda Bis cuit is easily the leader m popu- arity. As far back as history traces, crackers in one form or other have been valued as an ar ticle of food. Only, however, in Uneeda Biscuit, has the cracker attained perfection. Made from the finest material the world af fords they are richer in muscle and fat elements, and tissue building properties than any oth er article of food made from flour, Nabisco Sugar Wafers and Fes tine Almonds were served as des sert. These confections are two of the most delicious products of the National Biscuit Company. The musical features of the en tertainment rendered by Dr. J. H. Norman, contributed largely to the enjoyment of the guests, who departed impressed with the enterprise and hospitality of the National Biscuit Company. interest to every citizen of our county. It will be seen that it is up to Troup county and LaGrange to fulfill at once their promise, if they secure the 'extension of the Atlantic and Birmingham rail road through this section. The Reporter understands that near ly all of tho right-of-way through the county Inis been given, and that there remains only a few gaps to bo closed up. This is, indeed, good news, but we must not rest until our efforts are crowned with success and every milo secured. L&fcthose who have not seen a member of the committee and signed tho agreement to donate tho right of-way through their pioperty, do so at once, and se cure without further delay a rail road that means more to our peo ple throughout, our section than can be estimated. Do your duty to yourself and your neighbor, to your children and your neighbor’s children, to your county and your state. Read Mr. Wad ley’s letter: Wuycross, Ga., Feb. 20th, 1905. Col. Jns. H. Fannin, LaGrange, Georgia, Dear Sir;— Replying to yours of February 4th, we have secured right-of-way through Macon, Taylor, and Tal bot counties, and I am informed by Mr. Clms. L. Davis of Meri wether, that by tho end of this week lie will bo in position to state the same of Meriwether, so you see it is up to Troup and La Grange. I will put locating party in the field on March 1st, and hope to have grading in progress by April. 1st. Yours truly, George Dole Wadley, Vice-President & General Mana ger. Every lady should at tend the red hot En broi dery and Lawn sale on Honday Feb. 27. Goldstein Bros. Tor Councilmcn. Editors Reporter: Having noticed that no one has announced for councilman, and, in common with all good citizens, desiring strong, able men in these positions of trust, 1 beg to men tion through your columns the names of the following men to fill the vacancies that will be on the board: A. H. Thompson. G. S. Hanson. J. A. Perry. It is generally understood that the present incumbents whose terms soon expire will not offer for re-election, and I do not think we could secure three better men to succeed them. I have not consulted with either of the men whose names appear above and this is not written as in any sense an announcement from them. However, their ma ny friends in the city would heartily indorse them and would be pleased to have them represent them on the next board. Many nice things might be said of each of these gentlemen. They are able men, successful in their different spheres, and I be lieve, thoroughly representative. I heartily endorse The Repor ter’s views as to the men wo need to govern the affairs of our city, especially just at this time. Much depends upon the kind of men, we elect for these offices, as you say, whether LaGrange takes a long step forward or stands still during the next twelve months. “Citizen.” P, &. You are right, we don’t waut any more mass meetings for the purpose of naming candidates for city offices. Let every man have a chance to speak for him self. “Ask Me To Run.*’ No one lias asked me to run. My business cares fit me well for the running, for I am on the streets as much as any body else. As to ability to fill the .Mayor’s chair, I can do that with credit., grace and dignity (1 dislike to bo a Dispensary commissioner tho’—)4f you will let me I. will make yon as good a Recorder lor LiGrange, (for I am a Judge with out a job,) without, extra pay or enactment of law, as “.ledge Briles” does for Atlantal I owe 110 political debts, but what are barred by past fayors requited. I am under no promise of any kind now, nor will be, but a train fair FRANK METING OF EQUAL JUSTICE TO “CRAP SHOOTERS AH TO NOBLE offender,” I make this offer to give yon voters a chance to choose between “many men of many minds” and none are moro ambi tious, for LaGrange to take and keep the ascendency overher sister cities, than I. Elect a good coun cil and put the Mayor’s robe on me and I will not forget that the Mayor is your servant and not your boss. I will give my entire time and ability as tax-payer, citizen und lawyer to the duties of the office. Tiy me and lets 110b fuss about a Recorder court for a while vet. Wont you please ask mo to run? Bob Young, Enthusiastic Meeting. The Board of Trade and citi zens of LaGrange held an enthus iastic railroad meeting at the Elm City Club rooms Thurday atternoon. The spirit of unanimity dis played by those present was very gratifying. Mr. Park A. Dallis was in the city Sunday. For the next few month* he will be located in AI bany, where he holds^a responsible position. Another Suggestion. Editor Reporter: An idea came to me forcibly the other day that sometimes the very man best qualified for a pub lic office is usually one who does not care for the honor which such an office njay bring. In the multitude of “sugges tions” for Mayor, (and they r.re good suggestions,) why hasu’tsome one nam*d Mr. Fuller E. Calla way? I have been told, Mr. Edi tor, that some think he would not run, that his business occupi ed), about all his time, but you The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Reid died Thursday night and wub buried Friday, Rev. J. W. Gober corn- ducting the funeral. The Report er deeply sympathizes with tho parents, know that it takes a busy man now-a-davs to do things, A man who has time to burn, rarely ac complishes much. Why not make it plain to Mr. Callaway that he is the best man and the choice of the majority for mayor. To come down to the point—to hard rea soning—and leaving all personal feelings aside, is there a more substantial, broad-minded or public spirited man in LaGrange, who could make the city a better mayor? Now is there? A man who has demonstrated his ability to make a success of his owu business; aud in whom all can have entire con fidence ; a man who has repeated-, ly advocated measures which have been against his own personal good, but for the most good to the greatest number. No need to say more, but let us insist upon the office seeking the man in this case, instead of the usual custom. Progress.

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