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THE LAGRANGE REPORTER.
KRIDAY MORNING. NOV- 13, 1914-
C* Grange geporte*help T0 make THE NEXT FAIR A GREAT success
satr= I The Troup County Fair, held last week, wus a success and a
credit to the patriotic men and women who contributed to make it
We wish it were possible to make individual mention of
Published Every Friday at
LaGrange, Georgia.
J. A. PERRY, Editor.
HUGH McKAY, Publisher.
400 Visitors Attend
Convention Here
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of the Domestic Science departments
of the two colleges, assisted by Mrs.
McKinney, had charge of the lunch;
and they received (flowing congratu
lations upon the delicious menu, and
the deft and skillful handling of so
large a number of visitors.
During the lunch President J. E.
Ricketson, the toast-master, called
for a number of toasts. Among the
responses three were very happily re
ceived—those of President VanHoose
of Shorter, Mr. Evans Hubbard of
Emory, and Miss Harvey of Agnes
Scott.
Saturdny evening the two colleges
ns hosts of the convention gave a
most enjoyable reception in honor of
the delegates and their I,aGrange
friends. This proved to be one of the
most delightful events of the League
Conference. Although there were
some five hundred guests, the parlors,
halls, Library, and colonnades of the
grand old college accommodated them
all without a suggestion of crowding.
Happy faces, pleasant speeches, and
inspiring music made tho hours pass
as though but minutes. At the close
of the evening, the groups from the
various colleges met on tho campus
and the colonnade of the Harriet
Hawkcs Building for a “Ycll-O."
Each College shouted yells and
sang ^college- songs until the Troup
hills resounded with echoes.
Sunday morning was crowded with
good things; but the crowning glory
of the day wan the magnificent ser
mon by Rev. W. L. Pickard, presi
dent of Mercer University. The Bap
tist church was packed to its utmost
capacity and many had to be turned
away from its idoors. On Sunday af-
temoop, D. Wt Lin of Korea, Y. T.
Dang of Chin*, and Gordon Poteat
of New York, addressed the confer
ence in behalf of the foreign fields.
Sunday evening, Rev. John S. Jenkins
of Atlanta, delivered a masterly call
to service, entitled “The World Needs
Jesus.” At its conclusion, a "Love
Feast” was held by the Volunteers.
During this season of blessed com
munion and consecration, Evans Hub
bard and Lester Rumble, both of
Emory College, volunteered for the
foreign field.
Monday morning with its “Good
byes” came all too soon. The stud
ents of both Methodist and Baptist
colleges saw the convention to the
train; merry songs and spirited col
lege yells bade farewell to the Geor
gia Students’ Missionary Lengue.
Tho gay, fluttering ribbons of
“Orango and Black” and “Red and
Black” ore folded away; the brave
pennants and bright banners are furl
ed; the flowers and garlands are fad
ed and sera; the songs are hashed
and the earnest voices are stilled;
"Lights out” has sounded for the
convention; yet a light has been en
kindled in the hearts of numberless
Volunteers that is like nothing on
land or sea. Its radiance shall belt
the earth, and many a storm-tossed
1 mariner shall ground keel safely on
the silvery strand of the “Land o’ the
l^al” because of that bright beacon.
The “Harvest Home” of the Students
Volunteers will be countless thoua
aada of those in white raiment, “Who
do always behold the face of our
Father” as they shout “Hosanna! ho-
mnnal Well crown Him Lord of all
and King of Kings.”
HO. ... ...
everyone who had a part in it, the workers in the ranks as well as
the leaders, those, who pntrioticnlly helped out by makipg ex
hibits without expectation of prir.es, as well as the fortunate prize
winners.
That so much was accomplished in the face of numerous obstac
les and discouragements makes the achievement all the more note
worthy. Some who might naturally have been expected to lend
substantial encouragement withheld even their moral support. It
is fortunate, indeed, that our city and county huve developed a large
number of capable lenders. i
But it is in no spirit of fault-finding that we refer to the lack of
support in some quarters. That is all in the past. The thing to do
is for every one throughout the entire county and section to cor
dially rally to this institution, the benefits of which can be so
much greater with everyone helping.
Let us begin now to plan and prepare for next year’s Fair. Let
us forget whatever shortcomings may have existed in the past ex
cept insofar as they may guide us to improvement. Let us re
member that it is only those who are doing their part who have a
right to kick; and usually these are the ones who do the least kick-
ing.
The men who are at the head of the Fair Association most cor
dially invite suggestions from those interested. Their only inter
est is to try to make next year’s Fair a gheat improvement over the
last. To this end they want and will appreciate specific sugges
tions: Some of the suggesting which have been made are excel
lent, and no doubt will be put into effect.
For example, it is likely that they will spend n little less on ex
pensive free attractions and make tne rate of admission lower, as
an encouragement for more people to come every day. Probably a
very low rate for season tickets will be made.
Another need which they will endeavor to supply will be to get
the city’s water mains run into the grounds.
One clear-headed fanner has suggested that, if possible, an as
sembly hall be provided where meetings of farmers can be held for
exchange of experiences among themselves and also to invite ex
perts on farming subjects to come and deliver lectures.
Several fond parents with the cutest, sweetest little babies you
ever saw were disappointed that there was no baby show this year;
and there must be one held next year.
It is more than likely that a flying machine of the latest type
will be included in the free attractions next year.
An effort will he made to provide a restaurant building, with suf
ficient room for tallies and chairs. _____
Another good suggestion made is that the grounds inside the race
track be cultivated the coming season and planted to a variety of
crops, some of which may stand as demonstration patches.
These arc just a few of the excellent suggestions made. What
have YOU to suggest “for the good of .the order?” Furthermore,
how much interest will you take id the way of exhibits and other
wise in next year’s Fair? Write a letter to the Fair Committee and
let them know that you are yoing to stand squarely behind them.
WANT ADS.
FOR SALE-
-Lumber 80c hundred.
W. C. FORD.
SECOND SHEETS— Full Size, at 00c
per thousand. The LaGrange Repor
ter.
FOR SALE—Remington Typewriter,
Perfect condition . Price $20.00.
W. C. FORD.
WANTED—A small young cow fresh
in milk, gentle. Apply to W. S.
Gibson, City Sexton. 20pd
WANTED—Stove or Range, also (iii
stove. Address P. O. Box No. 364,
LaGrange, Ga„ ltpd
FOR RENT—Possession Jan. 1st my
home on Ridley avenue. Fitted
with electric lights, gas and water.
Screened throughout. W. C. FORI).
FOR RENT—Ten room house to rent
stables, carriage house, servant
house, large premises. W. V. Gray.
tf.
WANTED—By couple without chil
dren, 3 or 4 furnished or unfur
nished rooms for light housekeep
ing. Address, Conductor, Care M
& B. Rv. 27.
WANTED—Good man to take inter
est in old established and good pay
ing Hardware Business. Amount
of stock for sale, $4,000. $2,000
cash, terms on balance.
E. O. WRIGHT will give plans and
sp> < ifleations on plumbing free of
charge. It will pay you to see him
before giving on order for plumb-
irg.
Fair Association
Extends Thanks
The Troup County Fair Associa
tion wishes to thank all the pudges,
the heads and assistants in the vari-
ous departments, all exhibitors, and
everyone connected with or helping
to make the Fair a success for their
help and co-operation which made
that success possible. Without this
help and co-operation Troup county
could not have had the Fair this year
and everything done by any one to
help “boost the Fair” is appreciated.
Get ready now for the Fair in 1915.
We want to have the best and big
gest Fair of any county in Georgia
next year and we can have it by the
co-operation of the people of Troup
county. The new premium books will
probably be out by January and this
will give all exhibitors sufficient time
to get up a good exhibit. Sugges
tions will be welcomed. This is your
Fair, so get busy and make it bigger
and better.
By order of the Executive Com-
Let Them Shave
Your Troubles Away
LaGrange should feel proud of her
self for the fact that she has a bar
ber shop where the men can go and .
pet exactly what they need and get
service just like they want it. This
article refers to the barber shop of
Mr. R. F. Beasley.
Since Mr. Beasley has been m La-
Grange he has accumulated a large
list of exclusive customers wno have
been satisfied by the excellent work
of the expert barbers who are em
ployed at this congenial little shop
at the Bostick Hotel. . (l
The service given there is par
excellence” and the success of Air.
Beasley is due to the fact that when
a man once gets a shave at this Popu
lar place, he resolves then and there
to be a regular visitor. If you have
tried it, you know. (adv.)
mittee.
V. R. O’NEAL, Secretary-
MAKE A GENEROUS THANKSGIVING OFFERING
Since the best ae^vicS of the Master lies (n helping the poor and
needy, the sick and the infirm, in our midst, the call for funds for
the Benevolent Association constitutes a broad appeal to every per
son in LaGrange who is in a position to lehd aid to this commend
able work. ,
The present pufppse' of the .indies is to raise as a Thanksgiving of
fering as large a sum as possible ftp- the relief of the needy during
this winter. It is hoped that this w(ll prove the initial step toward
placing benevolent' work in LaGrange upon a more permanent and
effective basis through the greater efficiency which always at
tends organization and systematization. To thus systematically
mobilize the funds will make them far more effective, and will make
it so that oven IthdSei who can contribute but small amounts will
have the satisfaction of helping so far as they arc able .and of
knowing that their contributions will be given the most efficient
distribution-. For, by providing the means for tactful investiga
tion, a great many wastes will be avoided and possibly -some
frauds prevented frott) preying upon' the sympathies of generously
disposed individuals. *
We feel confident that this noble undertaking will meet with the
generous co-operation and encouragement which it deserves, for
there arc no finer people to bo found anywhere than • those who
abide in LaGrange,
The following timely thoughts from various sources are quoted
here as appropriate to the situation:
"And now abideth faith, hope and charity, these three; but the
greatest of these is charity.” 1 Cor. xiii, 13.
"The drying up a single tear has more of honest fame, than
shedding seas pf gore.”—Byron.
PASS IT ON '
“Have you had a kindness show*? \
Pass it on; ' -
Twas not given to you alone,
Pass it on.
Let it travel down the yeans, t
Let it wipe isofotker’a team, i I
Till in Heaven the deed appears—
Paw it on. -
Charity Offering
For Thanksgiving
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thoroughly businesslike and reapon
eible way. It has an excellent man,
Mr. E. B. Clark, at its head.
It has not adequate means of raia-
mg funds to meet the demands made
mpon it. More often than not the
Money has to be raised by appeal to
those easiest to reach after a person
applies for help. The old plan has
been to let the poor come to the
Benevolent Association, then let the
Association find tho money. The new
■Ian is, let the money come to the
Benevolent Association, then let the
Association And the poor and then
take means to cure and prevent the
sickness and poverty.
flew an Efficient Benevolent Asancia
lion With Funds Can Aid Every
Missionary Society and Philan
thropic Effort in the City.
If these societies will keep the as
sociation informed of those receiving
help at their b an ds, duplication of
work can be avoided. There are
many applying fbr help who have no
claim on any church or organization.
If the association cares for them, it
leaves the societies to do more for
their own. The > association has tl<»
Saury Barton.
amid life’s quest*
That seems butl worthy sne—
Tn do men good.”
among the operatives is sick or in
need. While such collections are sup
posed to be quite voluntary, even-
one knows the feeling that one muqt
give or be thought stingy. These
calls to give in this sometimes come
so dose together as to be a good deal
of a burden. By giving into this fund
the mill operatives can jnst as truly
help their fellow-workers who arc in
need and the burden need not fall
a few. When the doctors meet cases
needing extra or hospital care in or
der fa save life or prevent others
from being sick, if there is a suffi
cient fund in the hands of the associa
tion, the question of expense need
not stand in the way of the doctors
doing the best in their power. Them
are so many times when trying to
economize in sickness only leads to
more and worse cases. Every person
quiekly restored to health, every case
of sickness prevented, is good econ
omy for the city.
Let every one living in LaGrange
see to it that the collector of his sec
tion can hand in a perfect roll—that
is. an offering of Thanksgiving from
every person on the list. Then there
will be plenty of money to clothe and
feed the poor and care for the sick,
even if there are many who can give
but little. Out of this movement it
is hoped a form of organized charity
will grow that will be . suited to thp
means of direct?and speedy investi- . ... „
gation of the cases, so as to weed out I needs of such an important town as
frauds. There is nothing that dries
up the supply of the “milk of human
kindness” quicker than to learn that
our hard-earned imoqey had gone to
relieve some worthless person who
knew how to t«jll a f»)se but verv
heart-rending stery. The funds of
the Benevolent Association esn he
used to supplement the work of
societies in cased that are specially
taxing.
Will Not the Knowledge of the Ex
istence of Such a Fund Bring
Many Unnecessary Appeals
For Hein? 1
It mav. at flrstj, hot the mean* o^
investigation are ; sufficient to m»Ve
it easy to decline*these. One of the
things this fund should do away with,
(if there is a gepersl giving to >>'
is the custom of taking up a collec-
LaOranee has become, t
This is a movement to which not a
few nor mnnv, but a)l. shquldhelone.
MARY J. BREWSTER.
Mrs. Callaway Announces Com
mittees and Makes Appfat
The article by Dr. Brewster pub
lished in this issue of The Reporter
explains verv fully the plan of the
work the members of the comm'D
of philanthropy of the Woman’s Club,
assisted by many ether ladies Of the
citv. hope to accomplish. . • ; .
The city and suburbs have been dis
tricted and divided among the follow
ing ladles in the manner stated:
The West side qf town: Mrs. Chi
solm Ferrell. Mrs. Eugene Clark and
Mrs. Frank Hutchinson.
Vernon street. Farit and Harwell
tkm in the mills ^when some family avenues ^ and the Boulevard ^- Mias
FOUND—A bunch of keys, with shoe
buttoner nnd Chero-Cola prest-o-
lito key. Owner can get same by
calling at The Reporter Office und
paying for this advertisement
FOR SALE—I can spare twenty
yearling, Rhode Island Red heps at
$1.00 each ,if taken ih lots of ten,
less number ,$1.25. Each of these
are from my heavy laying strain
and are no culls. First come, flint
served. Phone 486-L. , Dr. G. W,
Browning. 13 pd.
HORSES FOR SALE—Standard bred,
five year old mare horse, very best
of qualities. Not afraid Of anything
and can be driven by anyone. One
two year old bay mare colt, stand
ard bred. Both for sale cheap on
account of being overstocked.
C. R. Cook, Cookeville, Ga., 13-20pd
Mattie McGee, Mrs. W. A. Holmes,
Mr*. James Harrison and Mrs. M. U.
Mooty. j ,
- Ubity Elm, City and Unity Spo
iling Mills: T Dr. Brewster, Mrs? 3
w.h U8 twj* *; f Grime * Sfih
an< * College streets and
Rifllpy avenue: Mrs. Henry Burks,
Mrs. I. H. Lane, Mra. R. H. Blalock,
Mm. A as tea Cook an$l Mm. Tom
Main and Whitesville streets: Mrs.
C. M. Awtrey, Miss Lola Ward, Mrs
Rakentraw and Mias Kate Floyd.
LaGrange Mills: Mrs. Deal will be
assisted by several other ladles.
Greenville and Hines: Mrs. R. M.
Young, Mm. W. V. Gray.
« Hill street: Mrs. Albert Hanson,
Mrs. Walter Doris and Mrs. Lo<
Turner.
Dunson Mills: Miss Flemmie
Ward, Mrs. T. J. Thornton,
Dixie Mills:- Mies- Killiuger, Mrs.
Culberson.
Broad street. Mrs. H. H. Childs,
Mrs. Fuller Callaway, Mrs. J. E.
Dunson. /' i > :
The Square-' Mrs. Harvey Nim-
mons, Mrs. W. A. Holmes, Miss
Lucille Woodyard.
This collection will be taken next
week,, and these ladies are going to
see every mam, woman and child in
LaGrange and vicinity. This is to
be a' Thanksgiving offering for char
ity. • L
We hope that in view of the fact
that there will be extra calls for as
sistance this winter, every one will
contribute as generously as they can,
thus raising a sum that may be drawn
on by any charitable organization of
the city or worthy. individual, thus
relieving the Suffering of the needy.
It is also proposed to form a com
mittee of colored women to work
along these same lines with their
people and to act as an auxiliary to
this committee.
A' most hearty response- has been
given by some who have already been
approached on the subject. Now let
everybody do, their part to further
this work of behevolence. 0 \
FANNIE B. CALLAWAY,'
Chairman of Committee.
A PROCLAMATION.
GEORGIA—
By John M. Slaton, Governor of
said State.
Whereas, officinl information has
been received at this department that
on August 6, 1911, in the county of
TroUp, an unknown party or, parties
did murder E. C. Arnett and escaped,
and are now fugitive from justice.
1 have thought proper, therefore,
to issue this my Proclamation, here
by offering a reward of one hundred
and fifty dollars for the apprehension
and delivery of said unknown party
or parties with, evidence sufficient to
convict, to' the sheriff of Troup coun
ty and state.
And I do, moreover, charge and
require all officers in this state, civil
and military, to be vigilant in en
deavoring to apprehend the said un
known party or parties in order that
he may be brought to trial for the
offense with which' he stands charged-
Given under my hand and seal ot
the state, this the 19th day of Novem
ber, 1914.
JOHN M< SLATON, Governor.
By the Governor.
Phlip Cook, Secretary of State.
, i |, . J* >' - V *' ■
LEAVE TO SELL.
GEORGIA, Troup County—
Ordinary’s Office.JWovember 12, 1914.
To all whom if may concern: John
W. Guinn, guardian of the estate of
James G. Guinn, minor, has in due
form of law applied to the undersign
ed far leavq jto seU regl estate belongr
fng to siia minor,“and I will pass upon
■his application oa flrst Monday in De
cember next.
Witness mv official signature,
H. T. WOODYARD, Ordinary.
PROFESSIONALS.
DENTAL OFFICE OF
HENRY BIGHAM PARK, B.
S. D. D. S.
LaGrange Banking & Trust Co.
Building
Hours: 8 a. m. te 1 p. m.;
2:30 to 6 p. m.
Emergency work Sundays by
special appointment
Residence Pbone 39
Office Phone 219
DR. JOHN BANKS
Physician and Surgeon
LaGrange Banking
& Trust Co. Bldg.
I represent the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Co., of New
York, the largest in the world.
E. T. POYTHRESS.
#1:
J. C_ HUNTER, DENTIST.
J moved my dental offices to
Pike Bros. Bidg., 26 1-2 Main
stoteefc, over LnQrange Hard
ware Company. ' t ' "
Phone 395, Office 174
The Jordan Fruit Company
Has Moved From 29 Bull Street to
6 RIDLEY AVENUE
We thank our friends for their trade in the past and cordially in
vite you to come to sec us at our new quarters.
On Saturday, November 14, we will sell you the best bananas at
10c per dozen.
Ben Davis apples at 10c per dozen or'30 cents per peck.
The York imperial at lflc per dozen.
The famous wine sap at 15c per dozen.
Oranges (Florida) at 20c per dozen.
Lemons at 12c per dozen.
Grape fruit, at 6c each or 65 cents per dozen.
Irish potatoes 25c per peck.
Onions at 2 l-2c per pound.
Nuts, rasins, malga grapes, Cigars and everything else in pro
portion.
We have knocked the bottom out of prices. Come and see. Buy
your fruits where you can get the best at the lowest prices. Noth
ing charged at these prices.
THE JORDAN FRUIT COMPANY *
Now at Number 6 Ridley Ave.
Just off the Square back of Dozier’s Pharmacy.
The Bank of LaGrange
wishes to thank their patrons
for the deposits in
The Savings Department
at the opening
on Noygmber Tenth
We Pay 4 °| 0 Interest
Let Us Solve Your
GIFT PROBLEM
Have you seen Volland’s line of HOLLIDAY GIFT
BOOKS? They will certainly please you.
I , IQc to $1.50
CLARK’S BOOK STORE
Subscription agents for all uiagazines published.
Houses for Rent
WE HAVE SEVERAL HOUSES
OF VARIOUS SIZES FOR RENT IN
DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE
. CITY. IF YOU ARE THINKING
OF MAKING A CHANGE, IT WILL
BE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE tfo
SEE US.
V. R. A I. F. O’Neal
The Renting Agents
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