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BOOST FOR THE TROUP FAIR PREPARE YOUR DISPLAY FOR THE FAIR VOL 73. ESTABLISHED 1842. FRIDAY MORNING. OCT. 23, 1914 FIVE CENTS A COPY. NUMBER l Meeting Called of Farmers, Merchants and Bankers at the Court House in LaGrange Next Saturday, Oct 24 CONFERENCE IS GREAT SUCCESS •All LaGrange Homes Welcomed Visitors Althongh the Delegation Was not as Large as Expected, Confer ence Proves Big Success. The Diocesan Conference of the Protestant Episcopal church under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of At- luntu was held here Monday and Tuesday. The Conference held its fourth meeting. While it has no legislative function and attendance upon its sessions is purely voluntary, the conference offers many oppor tunities for deliberation and freedom of discussion in crystallizing thought for the meeting of the Diocesan Coun cil in which ench parish and organiza tion has representation. Considering the uncertain condition of many commercial enterprises and the recent meeting of the National Convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Atlanta, there was a good representation of the various points. Many laymen had planned to come to IjaGrange because of their interest in the Settlement work done under the direction of the Rev. II. D. Phillips at the villages of Unity, Elm City, and the Spinning Mills but business depression caused many to chnnge their plans. The officers of the Woman’s Auxil iary had a meeting Monday after noon at St. Mark’s Episcopal church. The Auxiliary is an organization among the women of the church to aid the National Board of Missions. Each Diocese has a branch of the Auxiliary. The branch in this Dio cese met and the President, Mrs. C. L. Pettigrew outlined the work for the fall. She made an interesting talk along the line of the woman’s work in the furtherance of Christ’s Kingdom on eailh; and of the work of every woman in deepening her own spiritual life and the life of her own parish by serviee for others. Miss Mary Pearson of Macon, who is presi dent of the Junior Auxiliary, made an interesting and inspiring address unon the theme of “personal consecra tion.” She said that while the Ger man Emperor had a particular corns of men who wont out in battle with no arms and whose sole motive was to draw the fire of the enemies guns that they may he located though it inevitably cost them their lives, so often we so sparingly vivo ourselves for the service of the “KING of KINGS.” In the evening at the Methodist church the opening service of the conference wns held. The clergy who had been able to reach the city in time for the service were vested. The Bishop of the Diocese made the ad dress which as he said would suggest some of the various phases of the subjects for discussion on Tuesday’s program. His subject was “Educa tion." Without committing himself to any view he pointed out that there were manv theories advanced and practiced in the effort to correlate secular education and religious educa tion. While he refuses to open the discussion of the use of state fundB for parochial schools as was prac ticed in some localities in the state, he was unequivocablv opposed to the use of the state’s funds for this use. He characterized such use of the stake’s money as“a misappropriation.” He/ briefly referred to the develop- irtfent of the public school with its at tendant advantages and disadvant ages. He spoke rather hopefully of the plan adopted in some places by the schools of allowing certain times each week to the several pastors or their assistants for the instruction of the children of the spiritual care in religious matters. His address was helpful in that it suggested many fields of thought The Bishop in beginning his ad dress spoke feelingly of the hospi tality of the citizens of LaGrange and expressed in advance his appreciation to the pastor and stewards of the Methodist church for the courtesy shown the conference and rejoiced that “we are able to meet and to con fer together.” After a short business session the conference adjourned until 9:30 Tues day morning. The morning session began with a discussion of the question of the (Continued on last Page). “Baseball Saved Our City this Year” The baseball season is now over and other topics have crowded their way into the idle hours of the busi ness men of LaGrange, but memories of Homo run Waldron and Two-Bag ger Allen remain fresh in the minds of all the local fans. Occasionally a baseball thought is unburied and the same old smiles of enthusiasm make themselves visible on the faces of all present. Tuesday evening at a meeting of the directors of the Troup County Fair Association, Mr. John D. Favor, one of the energetic live wires of the association, gave voice to the follow ing statement: “Baseball certainly saved our city this year; all the other towns about this section were dead during the baseball months while our citizens were too interested in the national game to let their imagination bring about a summer panic.” The truth of this statement has certainly beep verified. Wouldn't it he fine if we only had baseball now to take away the horrors of war and six-cent cotton. NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOST FOR TROUP COUNTY FAIR ANNUAL REPORT OF WJ, T. 0. $291.68 Is the Total Amonnt of Disbursements During the Past Year. The W. C. T. U. held its monthly meeting October 16, In the mission room of the Baptist church. Mrs. George Billinghurst, Mrs. Henry Jarrell and Mrs. N. E. Marsh- burn were elected delegates to the State and National convention which meets in Atlanta in November. Treasurer’s and Flower Mission Reports wore read as follows: TREASURER’S REPORT. Receipts. Dues collected from active mem bers $ 51.00 Frances E. Willard memorial Fund 2.50 National Prohibition Campaign Fund .' • 1.10 Organizing Fund 75 Dues of Honorary members .... 11.00 Collection for local work ....231.94 To amount collected 302.29 Disbursements. Dues paid to State Treasurer $25.50 Pledge for state work 10.00 Frances E Willard Memorial fund 3.00 National Prohibition Campaign fund f 5.10 National Convention Hospitality 10.00 Organizing fund 75 Disbursed for local work ....287.33 To amount disbursed ...,‘..$291.68 Balance in Treasury 10.61 Total $302.29 Flower Mission Report. 55 boquets sent to sick. 138 visits made to sick. 135 Garments sent to the poor. 62 Delicacies and waiters’ of food, 30,000 pages of literature distribut ed. J. P.’s Requested to Call for Blanks The Ordinary has received the blanks for holding the state election on November 3rd, and the Justices of the Peace of the several militia districts are requested to call and get the blanks for holding the elections in their respective districts. Let’s everyone boost the Troup County Fair. It is a county institu tion in which we can properly take pride. It is an agency for improve ment such as should command our loyalty as a matter of self interest. The County FAir promotes the neighbor spirit by bringing the peo ple together from nil sections of the county. It stimulates endeavor. The spirit of friehdly rivulry directs thought and effort toward possible improvements in methods, and the winners of prizes are not only inspir ed to greater endeavors hut, become objects of emulation. Yes, the County Fair is a good thing. How good depends upon the interest shown by the people. The Fair Committee deserves our np- preeiative co-operation in their pa triotic services which are rendered gladly and without compensation. Let every producer enter an exhibit ef some kind, whether he has hopes ef winning a prize or not. It will have a good effect through ‘helping to mnko an impressive showing and stimulating pride in the old county. Got a copy of the premium list and note the wide range of products on which liberal prizes are offered. There is no charge for entering exhibits except small fees on poul try and live stock to cover the actual expense of care and feeding. It costs nothing to exhibit all other farm pro ducts. . Furthermore, attend your fair, and contribute your part towa-d making it a succors. The exhibits will i.e interesting, you will enjoy meeting your friends and neighbors ai'd inak- ing new nrquuuitnuce-i, and, inciden tally, there will be a lot of excellent entertainment features, some of which are free. Now, for a long pull and u strong pul) and a pull all together to make the County Kiir nil that it can he and hould La in the way of l« relit and enjoyment. In order that we. may have a suc cessful county’ fair all classes should co-operate together to that end. Let the merchants, bankers and business men lend their encouragement, let the farmers put on exhibition the varied products of the farm and gar den, let none withhold for fear his is not as good as his neighbors. Bring it along, corn, peas, wheat, potatoes, oats, hiiy, in fact every thing that grows In the field and garden. Bring corn by the bushel. Let every corn club boy bring ten ears as a exhibit from his acre, every pig club boy bring his pig. Cotton has been king long enough, let’s crown corn king on this occasion. Another thing, let’s quit thinking and talking about the little scrap that is going on across the branch, but rather give more thought to agricul ture in its different phases, the sow ing of small grain, planting alfalfa and clovers, adding humus and nitro gen to the soil. Talk diversification. Soil thus treated responds bo much more liberully to future crops. The contractors have completed the new agricultural hall, bring in the fruits of the land and lets fill it. Yours for a successful Fair, L. C. DAVIS. Watch Acts Shield for Mr. John Ward 'Mr. John S. Ward of Columbus, who is conducting the mammoth snle at The Red Star Shoe Store experienc ed an unusually narrow escape from serioud injuries last Friday after noon. He was on an advertising tour of the county in the interest of this firm, making the circuit of the roads in a buggy accompanied only by a negro driver, when his horse became frightened and started out on a good run. Mr. Ward siezed the lines from the negro and in a short distance stopped the fleeing animal. The horse, proved to be even more dangerous 1 ^ when stopped and attacked the oc cupants of the buggy with his heels. A severe kick wus landed directly on Mr. Ward’s hip and he was knocked from the vehicle, falling to the ground head foremost. At first Mr. Ward wns severely stunned but after get ting himself together and making an examination of his wounds, he found that hid watch hnd acted as his shield, and had received the princi pal pnrt of the blow from the animal’s heelR and that his only injuries were several bruises. The accident occurred just on the outskirts of LaGrange and the horse was stopped near Mr. Hammett’s store. The negro showed his rabbft nationality in the beginning of the kicking and sprung from the buggy without a scratch. Mr. Smithwick Raises Pumpkins Mr. S. W. Smithwick of Broad street has joined the pumpkin throng r-d has increased the large pumpkin display at Truitt’s corner with a fine specimen of the Town Pumpkin Brand. This pumpkin is rounder than it is long and measures forty-nine inch es in circumference. From all reports there are being raised many fine products of this family in Troup this year and the display at the Fair will be a mam moth one. When pumpkins are men tioned, the ones that are at home are always the largest. Pays Subscription with Sweet Potatoes Mr. A. B. Swanson of Chipiey was in LaGrange last Tuesday and in accordance with the invitation in last week’s Reporter to pay subscription with farm produce, he handed over in exchange for a year’s subscription one bushel of sweet potatoes. These nuggets of sweetness are now on display in the window at the office on Church street. Mr. Swanson states that they are of the Bunch Yam va riety and they should certainly he a pride of Troup county soil. They were planted from slips that had been planted and replanted by this enter prising farmer. The Reporter wishes to express its thanks to Mr. Swanson and continues to invite the planters of this section to pay their subscriptions in a similar manner. U. D. C.’s TO MEET. The daughters of the confederacy will have a meeting Friday after noon at 3:30 o’clock In the Chapter room at the court house. MRS. EUGENE 'NIX, Pres. Nancy Hall Potato Weighs 15 Pounds As early as this before, the open ing of the Troup County Fair, a large product of Mr. George Truitt’s po tato patch has come into prominence. This fine specimen weighs fifteen pounds and is a member of the Nancy Hall family. It is now on display at Truitt’s corner. This potato has certainly asserted the fact that there will he “some ’taters” at the fair as well as pump kins. Chero-Cola Co. Changes Hands Mr. C. S. Ward, who for the past several months has owned and operat ed the LaGrange Chero-Cola Cdm- pany has sold his business to Messrs. W. S. Billrey and J. S. Baker of West Point. Mr. Ward will either go to Anniston, S. C., or Athens and take charge of a Chero-Cola company ut one of these places. The former manager has made a success out of his business here und has fallen much in love with Lu- G range. While talking to a representative of The Reporter, he stated that the only reason that he did not like to sell his business here was because, “I hate to leave LaGrange, the finest place in the United States. Any body,” he stated further, “who would knock LaGrange would not be satis fied in Paradise.” The people of LaGrange regref to give Mr. Ward up hut their wishes for his success follow him where ev er lie may go. Messrs. Billrey and Baker are both men of sterling business qualities and their success here is already being predicted. “DAIRY CAR” TO TOUR THE STATE Demonstrations and Lectures to Be Given in Thirty-Six Georgia Towns. Tour to Start Nov. 2. The Ford Agency Has Been Secured Messrs. C. W. and Frank Smith have succeeded, in landing the agency for Ford cars in LaGrange. It has been practically understood for some time that they would act as agents for these cars here but until last Satur day, it was not certain that they would have charge of selling Fords this season. Mr. Frank Smith, who will be in charge, is well known in LaGrange and Troup county and his connection with the J. A. & Cline Bagwell Com pany for the past year has familiariz ed him with the selling and mechani cal parts of the Ford. He has a “plenty of pep” and energy and it goes without saying that he will make good in whatever he undertakes. Mr. L. G. Smith Visits LaGrange Mr. L. G. Smith, druggist in the Public Health Service of the Govern ment was in LaGrange Sunday on a visit to friends and relatives. He is a cousin of Mr. John D. Favor and a former “running mate” of Dr. Y. C, Givens at Palmetto. While in Georgia, Mr. Smith made special visits to LaGrange, Newhan, and Palmetto his former home. He is now the chief pharmacist in the Public Health Service at Sparten- burg, S. C. When he returns to South Carolina he will resume his work on the investigation of the causes and effects of pellagra. MR. GLANT0N RETURNS HOME Mr. H. D. Clanton, the efficient cashier of The LaGrange National Bank returned last week from a visit to Mt. Clements and points of inter est in the north. Mr. Gilanton has been away from LaGrange for the past two months and on his return has received the cordial welcome of his many friends here. For the purpose of encouraging farmers to take up dairying and sup ply the. largo home demund for dairy products, tile Southern Railway com pany announces that it will send its speciul "dairy instruction cur” to Georgia again, this time to make a tour of points along the lines be tween Atlanta and Fort Valley and between, Atlanta and Columbus, and also over the Macon and Birmingham railway and Hawkinsville and Florida Southern railway, commencing No vember 2. The car iR fitted out like a complete farm dairy, and carries charts and photographs, illustrating dairy me thods and jiroblems, models of silos and stereopticon equipment, which is used to illustrate the lectures. A corps of expert dairyman will accom pany the car to conduct the lectures and demonstrations. Milk samples will he tested and advice given on all questions of interest to the duirymnn. The train will make its first stop on November 2 at Stockbridge, and dur ing November will visit a great many points on the several divisions of the Southern Railway. It will start on the Macon & Birmingham Railroad on November 23rd, stopping at various points along the line, and will reach LaGrange on Saturday, December 5. On Friday it will stop at Mountville, and on Thursday at Odessadalc. N To Make Walk Across Continent TO PLAN FOR MUTUAL GOOD Similar Meetings in Every County Troup County Citizens to Meet at Ten O’clock Saturday Morn ing, October 24th. BY VIRTUE OF A PROCLAMA TION ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA, A MEETING HAS BEEN CALLED OF THE CITIZENS OF TROUP COUNTY TO BE HELD ON • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, AT 10 O’CLOCK AT THE COURT HOUSE IN LAGRANGE, TO DIS CUSS PLANS FOR MEETING THE DISTRESSING CONDITIONS BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE LOW PRICE OF COTTON. EVERY CITIZEN OF THIS COUNTY AND SECTION IS URG ED TO BE PRESENT AND TO CON TRIBUTE his most Earnest THOUGHT TO THE DISCUSSION. TOO MUCH TIME HAS BEEN LOST ALREADY IN VAIN REGRETS AND SCATTERED EFFORT. RE MEMBER THE ADAGE OF THE STICKS, WHICH WERE EASILY BROKEN SINGLY, BUT COULD NOT BE BROKEN WHEN FIRMLY BOUND TOGETHER. SINCE THIS MISFORTUNE AFFECTS PRAC TICALLY EVERY INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITY, PLAINLY THERE MUST BE UNITY OF EF FORT TO MEET IT. LET EVERY CITIZEN COME IN TO THE MEETING WITH A PER FECTLY OPEN MIND, NOT HESI TATING TO STATE IIIS OWN OPINION, BUT ANXIOUS T?0 HELP IN WHAT SEEMS THE BEST PLAN AND WILLING TO LISTEN TO HIS BROTHER IN DISTRESS WHO MAY DIFFER AS TO THE BEST REMEDY. Johnson Re-elected Mayor of West Point The following ticket was unani mously curried ut the white Demo cratic primary at West Point Wed nesday. Mayor, John ,T. Johnson; councilman, W. C. Batson, J. W. Hud- mon, Dr. J. M. Poor. They have all served the city for several years and were unopposed in this primary. Dunson Family Goes to Florida Mr. Tom D. Turner passed through LaGrange the first of this week on his walking tour across the continent. He left San Francisco on the first of May and his stroll is scheduled to be completed by the twenty-sixth of No vember in Savannah. The conditions of this walk are severe. Mr. Turner is not to beg, borrow or buy, yet he can swipe rides on wagons, buggies and automobiles when ever convenient and is allowed two hundred miles of the entire dis tance on the train. He is a member of the B. P O. E. hut his pin was taken from him at the beginning of his journey So that he would not be able to secure any assistance from his lodge members. The walk was attempted by Mr. Turner upon a wager of $1,000 and some side bets and advertising schemes. He states that if he is successful in eating his Thanksgiving turkey in Savannah, he will earn something like fifteen thousand dol lars. Mr. Turner spent Saturday, Sun day and Monday in LaGrange and left here by way of a wagon for Wooflbury from whence he will go to Macon and then directly to Savan nah. It is almost a certainty now that he will he able to reach Savan nah on scheduled time since as yet he has not ridden a single mile on the railroads. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Dunson, Miss May and Mr. Preston Dunson will leave Iai Grange the first week in No vember in their automobile for Auhurndale, Fla., where they will spend the winter. About six months will be spent in this warmer climate by Mr. Dunson and this part of his family. Their many friends in LaGrange regret to give them up in the winter but the pleusant trip through the country and the warmer season in Florida are inducements that count. Lester Returns to Carrollton Mr. Alvin Lester, who contracted perotinitis from injuries received in a football practice at the A. & M. school, at Carrollton sometime ago has recovered from his injuries and regained his health. . He left La Grange Sunday to resume his studies ut Carrollton. ' Mr. Lester is a promising young man and has made a fine record at this agricultural school, leading in nearly all of his classes. This is his second ye.ar at Carhpllton and he will complete his course there next year. His present plans are to con tinue his studies at Sewanee when his work at Carrollton is completed. Remember November 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7—The FAIR Days