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VOL. 72. ESTABLISHED 1342. TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 30. 1914. FIVE CENTS A COPY. NUMBER 54 SEE 3rd Page FOR FARM NEWS SEE Back Page FOR SPORT NEWS FOURTH Of JULY Will DE 010 DAY IN LAGRANGE Horse Racing And Base-ball Games People from every part of Troup County and visitors from ad joining counties will participate in the fun. July the fourth, which is next Saturday, it. going to be a big day to LaGrange, and people around in this part of the country are going to have a mighty good time, that is if they enjoy seeing big crowds, baseball games a.nd horse racing. There will be a baseball game in the morning, beginning at 9:45 be tween LaGrange and Opelika, two of the leading teams of the league. The local boys are determined to take off the honors and they are going to put up a hard fight. Fans from Opelika, West Point, Hogansville, Roanoke, Grantville, Newnan and other towns near La Grange will be here in abundance to' root for their choice. The racing will be held under the auspices of the fair association and some of the best horse blood in Geor gia will be in evidence. There will be two races and large purses have been put up. The con tests will be close and no one entry has a “sure thing.” Much Work Done at Fair Grounds. A great deal of hard work has been done at the fair grounds to get the place in readiness for the big event Wiring New Stores on Main Street $3.75 TO $500 1$ THE FINE FOR EXCEEDING SPEED LIMIT Work on wiring the two buildings on Main street, belonging to Pike Bros, and the Edmondson Christopher Company was begun this week, Mr. R. A. Gandy, an electrical engineer of this city has the contract, j«« yesterday “^,took them medi- Do you own an uutomobile? If you do you better look out, that is if it will go more than 15 miles aij hour, and if it won’t you ought to get another kind. A campaign, looking to the sup pression of speed fiends, has been started in LaGrange and the local cops are doing their dftmdest to catch everyone of them. Eight 'auto fans were lead to jus- , . . , . , cine manfully. Eight more may go These build,ngs are how taking on a ^ you can>t teI1> for they finished appearance and when com- j cou ]j f„, e eipfht a day for several days pleted will make two of the city’s and then wouldn't get ’em all, who prettiest and most modern stores. LIGHTNING ROD AGENT “STRUCK’’ Mr. N. M. Dennard Didn’t Think That He Should Have to Pay Special Tax. own cars in LaGrange. Owing to the very large number of automobiles in the city, the council tho number of accidents may be re duced to a minimum. Every policeman on the force now is imbued with a spirit to “get out and get under" in .regard to catching the speed artists. Another thing! If you run a car around here in LaGrange, you’ve got to do it on the quiet! The council says "car running shall not be aloud. In other words keep your mufflor on. If you have a new car you'll have to find some other way to show off than to come through town “wide open.” According to Mayor Edmundson the' fine, is $3.75 for the first time than if you are not content to slow up you will get it in the neck at the' rate hasj ordered frigid restrictions that) of “on up to $500.” West Point Editor May Make Race There is strong probability that Mr. W. Trox Bankston, the genial and energetic editor of the West Point- Lanett News, may be a candidate for representative from Troup. Mr. Bankston has been strongly urged by his friends all over the county and has received flattering assurances of support should he decide to enter. Mr. L. J. Blackmon, of West Point, was in LaGrange Thursday and in formed a representative of the Re porter that Mr. Bankston is seriously considering the matter and might make his announcement next week. Mr. Bankston is well known not only in LaGrange, but throughout the country and no doubt will be elected if he .decides to enter the race. CROP OUTLOOK NOW SPLENDID Business Men Make Comment Three Studebakers Sold in LaGrange Judge F. M. Longley, the well known member of the LaGrange bar, has just purchased from Mr. Reuben Kyle, a Studebaker touring car. This The lightning rod failed to prevent Mr. N. M. Dennard from being struck'makes the third Studebaker Mr. Kyle by tax collectof Poythress for a lit- | has sold in LaGrange within the last few days, the other two being to Prof. T. G. Polhill and J. H. Edmondson. tie special tax, for the sale and con struction of the wonderful panaceas to the people in this section. When struck Mr, Dennard evinc ed much surprise and expressed a disapproval of the county, that would permit him to be the object of such an outrage. • / In his opinion the laws of Georgia would not sustain the tax collector in his contention and it was an ab surdity to accede to such preposter ous demands until the said Dennard of the fourth and the race track is i had consulted his attorney in view of now in fine condition. Col. Arthur Thompson and J. T. Carter have been actively engaged in looking after this work for the las^ few weeks. The track has bean grad ed and smoothed, fences repaired, etc. Advertising literature is now be ing sent to every part of the county and no doubt one of the largest crowds that LaGrange. has seen in a long time will be here to take in the show. Sheriff Florence Makes Capture LaGrange Has a New Outfielder Mr. Charlie Allen, who was a fast fielder in tho Norfolk club of the Virginia league, which recently clos ed, has reported v>r duty with the LaGrange team. From what we hear, Mr. Allen is a fust fielder and hits the “old pill” with all ease. He will no doubt add to the strength of “Big Jim's Ma chine.” O. Donalson, who has been suffer ing with a “Charlie-horse” will prob ably be relieved by Allen until his leg is well again. SELMA DEFEATS LAGRANGE, 3 T01 carrying the case to the higher court. Mr. Poythress did not endorse the idea of going to such high courts He seemed to feel that LaGrange had a little court all her own that was high enough to settle domestic af fairs. I So finally Poythress, assisted by deputy Hays, persuaded the gentle man to be content with a discussion of the matter before Judge R. M Young, right here in LaGrange. Judge Young decided that by law and by all preceding precedents and examples, Mr. Dennard should pay the tax. Mr. Dennard remonstrated, but as the majority seemed to be against him he agreed that maybe he ought, but was sorry he didn’t have the change with him. That was perfectly alright with the court if the gentleman would get a little security that the matter would be attended to or in case it was not convenient to do that he must accept the invitation of the jailer for a visit. He declared he preferred the hospital ity of the jailer, for awhile, at any rate. After killing him with two shots from a 38 calibre pistol, O. H. Florence, sheriff of Troup county, hauled to LaGrange from near Chip- ley, a tough looking customer yester day afternoon. After arriving in LaGrange, the body was placed iri the court house yard, where it remained, for several hours, the object of the gaze of scores of curious spectators. He was about three feet long, about three inches in diameter, and possess ed five rattles (which were used to' Miss“Jack” McHan Leaves for Atlanta LaGrange Had Thirteen Men to Die On Base; Selma Only Five. Western Featured. Weather conditions have good and 1914 promises'to yield a bumper crop in this sec tion. In a slow game without features, LaGrange was defeated Monday by Selma for the simple reason that the local bunch did not hit when hits meant runs. Thirteen men were left on bpses by LaGrange while the visi tors had only five to “die on the bags." In the last inning, LaGrange had a chance but their efforts combined with the efforts of our faithful “root ers” were all in vain. J. Donalson flew out to center, Holland singled, Allen fanned, Waldren was given ^pass. Then with two on, Manager LaFitte teased the pitcher awhile and I condition. According to several of Troup county’s good farmers and a number of business men of LaGrange, pros- -pects are -good for one of the best crops this section has known in a long time. Although,in some purts of the coun ty there is nood for rain, no real damage has been <Sone yet and if the farmers get good seasons from now until the maturity we will have one of the best crops we have had in a num ber of years. Rains Scattered. Within the last few days some parts of Troup have had good rains, while others only a short distance continue to get the sun. Sunday morning and Monday night brought refreshing showers to a great many farmers. Owing to the fact that corn, as, a rule, wus planted later this year than usual, the unusual heat has not ma terially dumaged it as yet and cotton is in splendid condition. Business Men Give View. lion. J. E, Dunson made the follow ing statement yesterday to a repres entative of The Reporter in regard to the crop outlook: “Most of the crops are in very good I think if the season con- amuse the little snakes). When the snake was first shown it was the big gest ever seen around here, but the record was short lived. Alas—there have been other snakes! One so big that a number 15 collar would choke him to death—killed right around here too! One fellow displayed with pride about two-thirds of a finger that had been bitten by a rattle snake! ,The finger did look like it had been chewed on—but thats not the snake tale. The rattler was certainly a very large one, and Mr. Florence states that he will have it skinned and use the pretty variegated color hide for an ornament. The snake was found on the side of the road a few miles from Chip- ley and was shot with a pistol. Miss Georgia McHan, who has been milliner for The LaGrange Dry Goods Company for two seasons, leaves Tuesday evening for her home in Atlanta. Miss McHan has not yet decided whether she will return to LaGrange next season or go to Hawkp insville. Her many friends here ar^ anxious for her to come back to La-1 then fanned. Selma .Overton, ss .. Thomas, cf. Burke, |f Farmer, 3b. . . Vasterlirtg, lb. [ tinues good, we will have a splendid Guitterez, c. ab r h po a e | yield.” 4 0 1 3 4 0 Mr. Frank Tatum, a prominent cot- ... .3 0 1 4 1 0 ton buyer of this cily says: ... .2 0 0 1 0 0 “Prospects are as fine as I ever .,. .4 0 1 1 S 1 saw for a bumper crop. Corn is in ... .4 0 1 9 0 0 good condition, owing to the fact that ... .3 2 2 2 2 0 it is younger than usual at this time ... .3 0 2 6 2 0 of the year, and cotton is in splendid ... .8 0 0 0 2 0 shape.” I 'J TTo6A«iY- Dr. Truitt Nelson Visits LaGrange LAGRANGE VS. SELMA. The game will be called at 4 p. m The probable batteries will be: for LaGrange “Rube” Zellars and La Fitte; For Selma, Kimbell and Guit- terez. < Dr. Truitt Nelson, a prominent physician of South Georgia, motored to LaGrange Friday to witness the game between LaGrange and Selma. Mr. Nelson is visiting his parents,Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nelson at Mountville. Grange. N. E. Harris Club Formed Here Totals 31 LaGrange— ab J. Donalson, ss. ...5 Holland, 2b 5 Allen, fcf 4 Since the announcement by Mr. J. \y a i<i r eti, 3b. Karr, rf. . . Kimbell, If. .4 9,27 14 h po a 0 2 4 E. Dunson, of this city, that he jvould Laj’itti not at this .time enter the race for Bannister, rf. governor, a number of his ftiends Amason, lb. ...'..’.3 have formed an N. E. Harris' club, I Jackson' If - and thus for a large number of Troup Weston,' p 3 0 county voters have “signed up."" Zellars 1 0 According to Judge Harfris’ many ; staunch supporters here, the candi-. Totals -..34 1 9 27 74 0 date from Bibb is the strongest man'^ e ] ma 010 010 100 Mr. Jim Truitt states: “The pros pect is just as good as can be. If we just have a little rain now, we’ll have a good crop.” Most of the farmers, enterviewed, are very hopeful a'-d most everybody is in good spirits. Merchants Doing Good Business. The merchants of this city are do ing a thriving business now and there is an unusual amount of cash being circulated for this time of year. WILL WORK HERE. Mr. Fay Mooney, of Newnan, will arrive in LaGrange in a few days to accept a position with The LaGrange Dry Goods Company. Mr Mooney comes well recommend ed and will no doubt make the local firm a good man. He has been a frequent visitor to this city and al ready knows a number of people here. in the race in this section. ,: | Judge Harris has been in LaGrange only once this year, but he mape a! large number of friends by his: Elo quent address and the announcejn'pnt of his platform. Many Have Not Decided Upon Can didate. A great many LaGrange people, however, seem to be as yet undecided as to which one of the candidates ’in the gubernatorial race will receive their support, and this element of the voters feel that no one man has a “sure thing” of this section. I/aGrange 900 100 000 Two base hits Guitterez, W. Cowan, Vasterling, Overton, Bannister. Three base hits, W. Cowan;Stolen bases, V/. Cowman, Bannister, Allen. Double pjays, Waldren, Amason, Hfolland, J. Donalson, Holland, Amason. Base on balls, Brooks 4; Weston 2. Left on bpses, Selma 5; LaGrange 13. Hit by pitched balls, Brooks 2, LaFitte, Waldren. Hits off of Brooks 9; Wes ton 9. Struck out, Brooks 5; Weston 4. Passed balls, Guitterez. Wild pitch es, Brooks. Time of game, 2:10. Um pire, 'Nelson. To the Farmers of Troup Have you any chickens and eggs to sell,? We town folks want to get in touch with you if you have. How about it? Won’t you put a little want ad in the Reporter, giv ing us your name and ad dress. It won’t cost you but about twenty-five cents. THE REPORTER ADVER TISING SERVICE MAKES THE BUYER AND SELLER “GET TOGETHER. 'An