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ht €u Cook with the GAS STOVE VOL. 72 ESTABLISHED 1842. FRIDAY MORNING FEB. 27. 1914. FIVE CENTS A COPY. NUMBER 19. CITY'S CONSTRUCTION WORK CONTINUES WITH CELERITY MANY NEW BUILDINGS PLANNED LaGrange Growing Rapidly And Prosperity Looms Bright Upon The Horizon; Greater trade Territory Being Acquired “There will be at least twice as much building in LaG\range during this year as there was last. The prospects for a much larger city in a few years , are indeed T>ri#it.”—T. F. Cook, Mgr. Pike Bros. Lumber Company. Walk.ng Blind Tiger . Caught Saturday A walking “blind tiger’ was cap tured last Saturday afternoon by police officers, Oscar Horn and Charlie Kitchens, While the “tige” was disposing of the liquor near the A. & W. P. depot. The person ar rested was Carden, and resides at one of the mills in LaGrange. Seve ral small bottles of whiskey were found-on his person and two pints were found that he had sold. Carden was arraigned before Mayor Edmund- son and fined 2110. The fine was paid only after the man had been shackled to work on the streets. BASEBALL FANS WILL BE CALLED UPON FOR AID I^Grange is steadily progressing toward that much desired goal of a big city and indications are indeed favorable for the younger generation and many of the elder ones to live to see the day, when street cars will be clanging along the streets of this city, and when there will be plenty of first-class hotel accomodations, theaters, a Y. M. 0. A. and many other features, which characterize desirable big city. In an interview with Mr. T. F. Cook, manager of Pike Bros. Lumber Company of this city, which is one of the biggest firms of its kind in this section of the state he expressed belief that more than twice as much building would be done in LaGrange this year than was done last) which means that nearly 400 houses will be .constructed. Nor is this prediction without good cause, for the way things have started with the new year, indications are that LaGrange will have added to her string of buildings the large number predicted by Mr. Cook. Just now the Elm City Mill has under construction a 23,500 addition to their warehouse, and eight new tenement houses will soon be con : structed for the mill workers. Mr. Fuller Callaway is having built on his place, known as the Ferrell Gardens several servants houses and barns and work will negin in the near future on his magnificent home. Dr. E. N. Campbell, who recently moved here from the state of Okla homa, has under construction a beau tiful two story home on Park avenue. Mr. Ed Phillips is building a pretty cottage on Harwell avenue. Pike Bros. Lumber Company are building as an investment a pretty seven room .mngalow on Hill street. Mr. C. M. Awtrey Gets Painful Fall Mr. C. M. Awtrey was painfully in jured last Wednesday night, when leaving Bradfleld Drug Company, he slipped on the snow covered pave ment and fell against the iron step at the front of the store. Dr. H. R. Slack was called and Mr. Awtrey was taken to his home in a carriage. The injury, though pain ful, was nothing more than a severe bruise. Mrs. M. A. Simmons Died Last Week Mrs. M. A. Slnimons, one of the oldest and beat beloved LaGrange citizens, died at her home last Tues day, 17th. Funeral services were con ducted from the home on Wednes day, Dr. A. B. Vaughan and Rev. Sam Whatley officiating. Mrs.. Simmons was 75 years of age, She was born and reared in Troup counnty and spent most of her life in LaGrange, where she made strong friends of all, who anew her. She is survived by three daughters, Mesdames B. F. King of Atlanta; Anna Juckett of Jefferson; Gena Lyle of Atlanta. Conduct Excellent Campaign Of Ads The Morris Fertilizer Company, of Atlanta, who are one of the best Mr. O. B. Dickson is building * »'* ft rms 0 f its kind in the state is con- I ducting an interesting series of ad vertisements in the importer. I In the advertisements several nearby merchants are mentioned as carrying this line of fertilizer, and there is one more dealer whose name was mailed too late to be inserted in this week’s ad, the progressive one of 1 J. E. Traylor & Bros. Co., at Gab- bettville. room home on Alfora street. Prof, T. G. Polhill is having built Whitesville street five cottages as an investment. Plans are being prepared by the General Engineering and Construc tion Company, for a beautiful bun galow north of LaGrange for Mr. S. H. Dunson. On the extension of Greenwood street near the fair grounds, Dr. Frank Ridiey, Sr., is building a resi- dence, which will be rented. I The friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. It is understood that during the Y. Clarke will regret to learn of the course of a short time seven reBi- serious illness of Mrs. Clarke at her dences will be built Gordon street, home in Atlanta. Four hundred dollars for prepar ing the grounds, moving fence, etc., $200 forfeit money, $500 for trying out players, $175 for two new sets of uniforms. The above is an itemized' state ment of the expense that the locu! club will have to incur in order to get fairly started on the road of base ball.' One thousand ' two hundred and seventy-five, dollars and the soft drinks and advertising at the bail park will bring only about $200. Now it is going to be necessary for the fans of LaGrange to go down in their jeans and haul out enough coin to make up. the $1,000 in order that we will get started right. The fact that the management of the club is going to move the fence back twenty-five feet and put in several thousand feet of dirt to fill the grounds to a nearer level ought to be a strong argument in favor of their getUftg the immediate (finan cial support of the LaGrange fans. This is going to cost at least $400 and it will be a mighty good investment. It will be necessary for the club to put up a $200 cash bond accord ing to the rules of the league and this is also a good thing. In order to get the best of material iif for the team, LaFitle will have on the field nbout twenty-live players at the beginning of the practice season which will last for two weeks, ahd tliis will mean an expense of $10 a week per player. * Jim LaFitte, the manager of the local team knows about the best bunch of young baseball players in the south there is and he is going to give a goodly number a tryout be fore the final team is picked. It will be necessary for the team to have new uniforms and this will mean two to each player and will cost $175. The management of the club has had printed some subscription blanks LATE CAPT, E. M. HENDERSON. An admired citizen of LaGrange Dr Ridley Will Ndt Run For Senate which will be circulated among the, whofie death lMt Sunday caU8ed Kene . fans for LaGrange this week and ra j sorr#Wi good siiin is expected to be subscrib ed. According to the contract signed with Mr. LaFitte he is to report for work in LaGrange by the fifteenth of April, but while here Sunday he agreed, that if the directors desired it he would come on April the first. LaFitte is in fine physical condi tion and will no doubt play some good ball himself this year. While here Sunday he met many LaGrange peo pie and by his preposessing manner will no doubt make a large circle of friends. Popular LaGrange Physician Decides Not to Offer For State Senate. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BOYS MAKE A GREAT “HIT.” Entertainment Last Thursday lighted Large Audience. l)e- Excellcnt and pleasing frbm begin ning to end was the entertainment given by the University of Alabama Glee Club at the court house last Thursday: evening und^r the auspices of the Woman’s Club. The boys won their audience from 'the first and aroused increasing enthusiasm with each number, good natu redly respond ing to encores until fairly exhausted. The Glee Club proved itself to be a well trained organization of unusual ly good voices, equally pleasing in chorus, quartet and solo. Their rep-'j; ertoire was a happy blending of clas sical and popular music, each num ber of which was thoroughly enjoyed. A few of the most decided hits were the quartet composed of Messrs. Tyson, Davison, Johnson and Wiley, who rendered a delightful medley of popular songs; the sprightly Mr. Bibbs who brought down the house with “Isch Ga Bibble” and other re cent songs; and the harmonious Bot tle Corps under the able direction of Mr. Johnson. The rendition by the chorus of the Huntsmen’s Song from “Der Freischutz,” the Barcarolle from “Tales of Hoffman” and other selections was a rare treat. The air from “Martha” sung by Mr. Jobe and the solos by Mr. White and Mr. Johnson won warm applause. Mr. Foscue displayed a remarkable finger ing dexterity in his piario solos. All in all the U. A. Glee Club will find a warm welcome awaiting their return to LaGrange. GAS 8TOVE DEMONSTRATION GREAT SUCCESS. i HEAVIEST SNOW iN 20 YEARS BLANKETS CITY IN WHITE Hundreds of Ladies See Detroit Jewel Range in Operation at Pharr * Bros. & Childs Co. One .of the heaviest snows in twen ty years fell last Tuesday night and , Wednesday and remained on the ground until Thursday afternoon. Reports vary as to the depth, but it is safe to say that it was between five and six inches. The last vestige has melted now, but while it lasted— my what fun was had! Snow balling was the order of the day and groups of boys and girls and even old folks enjoyed battles with the fleecy stuff. Although the schools continued, there was a strong sentiment in favor of turning the kids out for a joyous day’s frolic. Reports from many of the towns in the state were that some echoes had done so and num bers of the local school children clamoured for a holiday. Some mischievous kiddy came near forcing >the holiday by playing a “joke on the teacher.” Early Thursday morning one of the pupils at the high school received a telephone message from presumab ly Mrs. Clifford Smith, wife of the superintendent, in which it was re quested that the pupil dissemminate the good news that there wopld be a holiday. The pupil acting in perfectly good faith began an immediate compliance with the request and fully 20 pupils had been so notified before the joke was discovered. It seemed that so«r,e pupil had im personated Mrs. Smith and delivered the orders. Prof. Smith soon dis covered that something was wrong when one of the pupils telephoned him for corroboration. It was impossible to discover, who had assumed the authority to declare a holiday so the mischievous one es caped punishment. Many a snow man was built dar ing the two days, but all have fled before the sun’s warm rays. There was just a world of fun, but the af termath of sloppy mud is the most disagreeable part of it all. Interesting Party At School House Despite th6 inclement weather, Pharr Bros. & Childs Co.’s store has been thronged with ladies the past three days, the attraction being the demonstration of the celebrated De troit Jewel Gas Range. The fact that the new Gas Plant has just been com pleted and the opportunity to learn from an expert “just how it’s done,” created keen interest among the housekeepers. The demonstration is being con ducted by Mr. W. T. Whited, repres entative of the Detvoit Stove Works for Georgia and Alabama. Mr. Whited has shown that he not only knows his line thoroughly, but is an expert coolf as well, and the delici ous foods prepared and served have been warmly praised. Every lady that has seen the De troit Jewel stove in operation has been favorably impressed it and large number of sales have already been made. There is no doubt but that the housekeepers of LaGrange will ^read ily embrace the vast improvement— the comfort—the convenience—of cooking with gas. QuiW a pretty George Washington party Was given last F’ridny night at the high school building by the Jun ior class in honor of the Seniors. The invitations were written in rhyme and decorated with hat chetH. Each guest was bidden to edme mask ed and in the costume of Washing ton's time or asi a Puritan or uh In dian.. Each came disguised us some particular historical character and in the receiving line were youthful im personators of Gen. and Mrs. Wash ington. Thos. Jefferson, Martha Skelton, Captain John Smith, Pocah ontas, Dolly Madison, Mr. Cotton Mather, John Alden, Priscilla and others of like fame. After the grand march they danc ed the Virginia reel making a pretty scene the girls in their full pannieied drosses with powered hair and patches, and the boys in knee trousers and Wickled ehoe*, with powdered wigs and three cornered hats. After the unmasking a vote was taken on the girl who most nearly represented a belle of Colonial times. The prize, a box of candy, fell to Miss Sarah Baugh, who in a full lavender dress of stiff old fashioned taffeta with lace flscher, long black mils, hair done high and powdered white represented Mrs. Mather. Especial mention must be made of Miss Louise Slack who impersonated an ante-bellum negro mammy. With her black face, turbaned head, and armed with a stick tooth brush and tin snuff box she kept every one con vulsed with laughter with her quaint dialect. The room v/as elaborately dccorat- de with pot plants and American flags and delicious fruit punch and sandwiches were served. The evening’s entertainment re flected great credit upon the teachers, Mrs. Rebecca Allen and Miss Alice McFarlcne to whose tireless energy the success of the occasion was large ly duo. Dr. F. M. Ridley, who has been prominently discussed as a possible candidate for the State Senate, has definitely announced his decision not to make the race. This information was given to a representative of the Reporter Thursday afternoon. Dr. Ridley stated that wnlle he would not have hesitated to make the sac rifices necessary through withdrawal from some of his present connections, provided he could Jiave the satis faction of commensurate usefulness to thd public, he had after considera tion decided not to enter the present race because of other responsibilities which he felt he should not put aside. Dr. Ridley expressed his deep grati tude to the numerous friends who had given him assurances of support, and stated that he wojfid, if possible, prepare a more extended statement in time for next week’s issue. This announcement will be a dis tinct disappointment to Dr. Ridley’s friends throughout this and other counties in the district. With Dr. Ridley’s withdrawal, the field is left for the time being to Col. E. T. Moon, as the only announced candidate for the office. Col. Moon made an excellent record as the rep resentative from Troup in the lower house, and he may go into the office without opposition since no other candidate is likely to announce with in the county' and by common consent there will be no opposition from any other county in the district, this be ing Troup’s time to name the Sen ator. AGED VETERAN PASSES AWAY CAPTAIN E. M. HENDERSON DEAD Had Been In Failing Health For Long Time, Due To'Infirmities Of Old Age; Was 75 Years Old. Good Hotels Great Help To All Cities Interesting Interview With Mr. Call away. SOUTHERN COLLEGE NOTES. The Freshman Class at the South ern College gave a most unique party last Saturday night in honor of the Junior Class and Faculty. It was a George Washington affair and each detail was charmingly ex ecuted. The Freshmen met their Mr. Fuller E. Callaway, who has been travelling with his family for several weeks in Florida, returned home Monday. He reports an enjoy able and beneficial trip for all. ■/ Speaking of his experiences in the various towns and cities visited, Mr. Callaway said that he had been im pressed by the close relationship be tween the conditions of business and the class and character of the hotel accommodations, and that invariably the active, growing towns were the ones that had good notels, “Nothing helps a town like a good hotel,” said Mr. Callaway, “and, in versely, nothing hurts like a repu tation for. poor accommodations for the travelling public. The news, good or ill sb the case may be, travels as by “wireless” and. woe betide the town that is deficient in this regard. People are most sensitive to their creature comforts, food and lodging. It is but human for them to forget every other good point which a town guests in the quaint costumes and may have if deficient in thiB impor tant particular. . 'lTie town that backward in its hotel facilities shunned by the travelling public aB much as possible and is damned with out mercy every time its name i; mentioned.” powdered hair of tne Revolutionary Peridd. The Delphic Society Ha.il wes decorated in the national colors and dozens of small red hatchets adorned the walls. In one corner of the room stood the proverbial cherry tree. The first contest was a hatchet search. The one who found hatchets bearing the correct letters for spell ing Washington received a prize/ Miss Rose Adams of the Junior Class was the winner in this. The Wise Man. Now a wise man Is one who under stands himself well enough to make due allowance for such Insane moods and varieties, never concluding that a thing Is thus or thus because just now It bears that look.—Horace BushqelL .Captain E. M- Henderson, one of Troup county’s moat admired and useful citizens, passed away early last Sunday mdrning at the home of his daughter, Mra- R. O. Pharr. Cap tain Hgp<derson had tjeen in failing health for some years, due to the infirmities of advanced age; and while his dea$b came as a.,great shock to his family and friends, tq the brave,' gentle spirit of the sufferer it was as a release from' sufferings borne with remarkable fortitude, and a call to the higher estate which had been so richly earned. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the First Bap tist church, of which Captain Hender son had been u consistent member for many yeurs. Services were con ducted by Dr. A. B. Vaughan, the pastor, assisted by Dr. J. G. Hern don, pastor of the First Presbyter ian church. Following the song ser vice and a prayer expressive of deop feeling by Dr. Herndon, Dr. Vaughan delivered an appropriate eiflogy upon the life of the deceased. It was masterly through the force of simpli city. a fitting tribute to the modest, braye, sterling character of Captain Herfdempn. Dr. Vaughan read the beautiful twenty-tlnru Psalm, begin ning with the words, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,” stat ing that it had for a long been a favorite of the deceased. The remains were interred in Hill View Cemetery, being followed to their last resting place by a long concourse of sorrowing friends, among which were many gray haired old Veterans whose acquaintance with Captain Henderson had dated from the trying days oi the Civil, War. Captain iHenderson was ibora at Antioch, Ga., on October 9, 1839, and would have been seventy-five years old had he lived until his next birth day. He was married at Antioch February *7, 1869, to Miss , Susan Higginbotham. For over forty-five years this noble couple have shared the vicissitudes of life, each a staff and a comfort to the other. Besides his wife Captain Henderson is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs. R. O. Pharr, whose filial devotion was beautiful; also five sisters, Mrs. Mat Turner, of hear Glenn; Mrs. Amantha Stanley, Dawson, Ga.; Mrs. Sallie Maddox, Salem, Ga.; Mrs. Taylor White, who resides near LaGrange; and Mrs. Bunch Lord of West Point. He had one half brother, the late Mr. Johnse Henderson. Captain Henderson was one of the bravest of that noble Company of Troup county citizens who responded to the call of duty as ,they saw it during the dark days of the late Civil War. Among the first to volun teer for service, he went through the entire war and became a Captain of his company, Company F, of the 21st Georgia. Among his many useful services, Captain Henderson was sheriff of Troup County for ten years, final ly declining to offer for re-election.He achieved the remarkable distinction of an absolutely blameless record, yet so well known, was his upright and fair disposition that he gave up the office which had filled so capably and well, possessing the love and esteem of every one. Among those attending the fun eral from out of town were Dr. J.F. Horsley, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. L. Strong, Mr. Jesse Jonnson, Mr. John Horsley, Mr. W.D.Woodyard, (Mrs. Norman Poer, Mrs. Kffie Breedlove, Mrs. Wilfred Higginbotham, Mrts. ler W. B. Higginbotham, Mrs.Sid Fuller, Mrs. Winston, Miss Annie Winston, Mrs. W. R.Lord Mrs. Sal- lie Maddox, Mrs. Jamie Hudmon and Mias Glover Barker, of West Point; Messrs. Ward Higginbotham, and E, Z. Pharr, of Atlanta; Jesse Beard, of Columbus; H. J. Henderson and John Henderson, of Abbottsford; George Turner of Hogansville; Mr. Maddox and Mrs. W. H. Brittain of Roanoke.