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THIS PAPER VISITS 2,200 HOK^tV _ REAO THE ADS IN THE REPORTER VOL, 78. ESTABLISHED 1842. FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 20. 1914. FIVE CENTS A COPY. BIS BANQUET WEDNESDAY Ga. Products Day Observed The Woman’s Club Served Geor gia Eats. Many Fine Speeches Were Made. The Georgia Products Day Dinner, served on Wednesday evening by the Woman’s Club to about 85 local and county people, was a highly enjoy able and successful occasion. It was entirely a home affair. The food was generously donated by members of the Woman’s Club, the merchants and other friends, nnd was most tastefully prepared by some of La- Grange’s accomplished housewives. The serving was done by a bevy of beautiful young LaGrango girls; and the speakers were all local business and professional men. Tho dining room and table were tastefully decorated with flowers, green leaves and native products most cleverly devised. The ladies effected a marvelous transformation of the bare store room and worn counters. The menu wns one of surpassing ■xrellence, consisting almost entirely of Georgia products, prepared nnd served in n manner to delight the aesthetic ns well a* tho physical senses. There were Georgia chicken baked to a turn, with dressing nnd Tice, tender boiled ham, delicious hot -oils, biscuit, corn bread sticks, grape jellv. pickles, potatoes, baked nnples and nn abundance of other things, winding no with a triangle of old- fashioned Georgia mimpkin pie. which the 'ndios had made delicious by the addition of other things; and then cheese and coffee. Tho guests cave mute hut eloquent testimony of their enjoyment hy the manner in which the abundance of good things was disposed of. Then came the speaking program. Judge F. M. Longley, one of the county’s beloved citizens, happily presided as Toastmaster. Judge Longley made a brief but pleasing talk on Georgia, felicitating the peo ple upon the many blessings which they had to be proud of and thankful for' He read a little poem of his own composition, entitled “Georgia/ which was much enjoyed. Judge Longley then introduced the other speakers and their subjects in the following order: Prof. Clifford L. Smith: "Our Best Product, the children.” Mr. E, B. Clark: “Diversification.” Mr. J. E. Dunson: "The Wny Out.” Mr. J. A. Perry: “The Press.” Col. M. U. Mooty: “The Low at Bay.” Hon. Fuller E. Callaway: Co operation." Then followed a call for Mr. Wiley Reeves, who is always clever and in teresting. Mr. Reeves responded by saying that he was going to be hon est about it and admit that he had come with the intention of making a speech, hut that the sight of all) those beautiful girls had so scattered his wits that he could not. Messrs. Smith, Clark, Dunson, Mooty and Callaway each made ex cellent speeches which were most appreciatively received, and the Re porter regrets that the short time be fore publication will prevent giving a synopsis of each. The menu cards were most taste fully decorated in water color by Mrs. Clifford Smith and Miss Hallie Smith. On the inside opposite the menu was printed the following “Toast from the Woman’s Club," composed by Mrs. Clifford Smith: “Nowhere are the skies so blue, or the flowers so rare, As here in Georgia; Nowhere are the • men so brave, or the women so fair, As here in Georgia; Nowhere does the gun so radiantly shine, Nowhere are the products so splend idly fine. • As here in Georgia.” While it is impossible to detail every individual instance, the ladies are "deeply grateful to everyone who helped to make of the gathering such a great success. They enthusias tically say that everybody showed the most kindly and helpful spirit, and that LaGraifge and LaGgange people are the best and loveliest in all the South. The Club members and the merchants made generous dona tions of supplies. Mr. Word, the ice man, came forward with the offer of all the ice they could use. Mr. Un derwood, of the Lighting Plant, had a gas stove put in for their use. Mr. Edmondson was most kind in permit ting the use of the building. In fact everybody has been just as kind as could be. The preparation of the food was under charge of Mrs. C. V. Truitt and Mrs. R. P. Abraham. Among the oth er ladies who rendered valuable as- “Yes, Collards; Not Cotton” “Joe, how much will you loan me dn some Georgia collards,” said Mr. Dan Ware, of McLendon’s District, to Mr. J. E. Dunson as ho walked into the LaGrange Banking & Trust Com pany Thursday morning, boaring ml immense collnrd on his shoulder. After assuring Mr. Ware that his needs would be cared for, collards or 00 collards, Mr. Dunson nnd others standing around turned their atten tion to the splendid specimen which orl'y needed a slice of pork, a short session on the cook stove and some Georgia corn bread for what many people in the South consider mighty fine eating, especially after frost. This collard, which was grown bv Mr. Ware, was nn unusually large nnd fine specimen, weighing eleven pounds and measuring four feet across be fore it wns cut. It is of tho North Carolina Buncombe variety, and rais ed from seed which Mr. Ware had selected from his own plantings from year to year. By the way, Mr. Ware is himself nn excellent Troup County product, having been horn and raised in rood old Troup. He is now fifty-six yenrs old, nnd in excellent health. Mr. Ware has never had a case in court, but for the past eighteen years has been a Justice of the Peace of his homo district. During this time > has settled a great mnny ca-’es out, of court, working hy friendlv offices t get his neighbors to settle their dif ferences among themselves rather than by litigation. NUMBER » WOMAN’S CLUB HOLDING SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR The members of the Woman’s Club are holding a bazaar this week for the benefit of their club building fund Tho old stores of the Edmondson- Christopher Company, have boon transformed into veritable beauty spots, and here arc displayed for sale a groat many nrticles made or con-\ tributed by the ladies. All of the booths are attractive, each one jn a different way, and tho Indies deserve credit not only for their Real in a worthy cause, but for the excellent taste and skill reflected’ in the decorations and arrangements as well. The first booth on the right (d de voted to aprons, caps and Christmas Red Cross Seal*, and is under charge of Mrs. W. A. Holmes and Miss Car- Nix. The decorative scheme is poinsettias and green leaves against a white background, carrying out the idea of Christmas. The first booth on the left carries ! a large display of faneywork in which many beautiful examples of bons. For the small sum of ten cents one may take a drnw from Old Santa’s pack with the certainty of getting something nice. ... Tlie next booth attractively typifies Autumn, with it3 profusion of leaves and vines in tho many hues of the current season. Hove are sold delici ous cakes and candies by Mrs. Neil Truitt, Mrs. R. P. Abraham and Mrs, Henry Woodyard. These ladies arc doing a thriving business. One the most striking features of the ex hibit. is a large model of a Louse mudo by Mrs. Abraham and attractively .decorated In icing. The front bears the legend, “Woman's Club,” typify ing the fond hopes of tho club mem bers of owning a club building in time. JUDGE F. M. LONGLEY’S OWN POEM ON GEORGIA Read at the Georgia Products Day Dinner Wednesday Evening. GEORGJA. Georgia, our Georgia, sweet land of the leal, Your hills and your vales transport ing^ dear. Your golden burnished sunshine, an emblem of weal, Your mountains and lowlands—a chant and a leer, Your giant water-onks and tall nod ding pines, Your angel painted flowers and snowy white fields; She clothes in soft raiment the folks of all climes And the most luscious fruits in ' abundance she yields. Georgia, our Georgia, the land of the leal, More balmy her breath, than all oth er zones, While the tint on her brow is chiv alry’s seal, And her women the fairest that ev er graced thrones. No sky’s bending dome so enchanting- ly blue, And the stars in the blue all sing the same song, Georgia, our Georgia, ever loyal and true, Elver faithful, to the right and a foe to the wrong. November 18, 1914. F. M. LONGLEY. CITY DRUG COMPANY PAINTS FRONT OF STORE needlecrnft. This exhibit is under charge of Mrs. Sara Dunson, Mrs. H. S. Wooding and Mrs. S. D. While The decorations nro morning glories peeping forth from masses of smilax and bamboo, typifying Dawn. Tho next booth is devoted to dolls, nr.d there is a tempting display o r dolls of almost overv description. Tbi3 booth is under charge of Mrs.- I. C. Doe and Mrs. Fuller Callaway. The decorations nro most striking and attractive, being carried out in fu' bloom pink roses tastily arranged among thick masses of smilax and bamboo. Next is a very good dressed figure representing Santa Claus, in charge of Mrs. Harvey Nimmons. Old Santa carries the proverbial pack from which extend tho ends of many rib- Tho tea room in the roar is a per fect gem of beauty nnd good taste. It is a cozy arbor decorated in wis- taria. There arc tables and chairs for serving tea. chocolate and regu lar meals by I bo pret.tv attendants, who pjx) Mrs. Harvey Nimmons, Mrs. ITarvoy Reed, Mias Ruth Slack arc! Mrs, Arthur Mallory. This booth was awarded the blub ribbon as the best and most attractive in the build ing. The wistaria blossoms, which nro made of tiasiie, nro exquisitely douo, and with the .Tnpaneso lanterns end the young Indies wenring gay Japanese costumes, tho effect is most beautiful and artistic. Tho Bazaar will continue through Saturday night, the 21 st, nnd will be open every night. The department r f Mosdamos Truitt, Abraham and Woodyard will servo regular meals every day, including fresh oysters. This undertaking deserves and no doubt .will receive a liberal patron; age. Dr. W. P. Lovejoy ' Passes Away A dispatch from Marietta, publish ed in Thursday’s Constitution, an nounced tho death of Dr. W. P. Love- joy, Presiding Eldor *of tho Atlanta District and ono of the leaders of Methodism in tho South. Tho end came at seven o’clock Wednesday ovening following a brief illness from ptomaine poison. Shortly after reaching Marietta Tuesday morning, where he went to attend the session of tho North Geor gia Conforenco, Dr. Lovejoy bocame critically ill as the result of eating salmon and milk just before he left Atlanta. He was romoved to a local sanitarium, but owing to his advanc ed years tho efforts of the physicians proved unavailing. I ' l '~ conference held a moin.pvjaj, Tho TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING Entire Holiday Next Thursday A Majority of the Stores and Business Houses to Close All Day Thanksgiving. The business men and merchants of LaGrnnge are planning to cele brate Thanksgiving, as they should by closing their places of businoss for ft holiday. All the employees will therefore got a day of test or outing service Thursday afternoon, conduct-f be a11 the more prepared to MRS. SMITH MAKES APPEAL FOR THE EUROPEAN CAUSE The City Drug Company have beautified the front of their store with some repairs and a fresh coat of naint. The front of the store now adds much to that entire side of the square. The progressiveness of our firms make us forget the ding dong of the war that is daily ringing in our earg. MR. PRATHER DECORATES * PRETTY DOLLAR DAY WINDOWS Thursday was dollar day in I.a- Grange and Thursday and Saturday were both named dollar days by Calla way’s Department Stores. This enterprising firm dressed their windows for the occasion 'and did so in such a way that they have be~n noticed generally and have caused much favorable comment. Mr. Prath er who is the advertising manager at Callaways should be congratulated on the artistic design. sistancc in this respect were Mrs. Enoch Callaway, Mrs. C. M. Awtrey, Mrs. R. C. Key, Mrs. H. S. Wooding, Mrs. Mary Pharr Williams, Mrs. R, T. Segrest, Mrs. Sara Reid, Mrs. Ful ler Callaway, Mrs. R. H. Lane, Mrs W. A. Holmes, Mrs. W. D. Harris. Mrs. W H. Harris, and number of others. Among the young ladies who as sisted in the serving were Misses Lucile Woodyard, Louise Vaughan, Wilibel Moncrief, Corrine Jarrell, Ruth Slack, Mabel Edmondson, Mat- tie Turner, Carrie Nix, Annie Wheat, of Griffin, Julia Corless, Julia Pratt Smith, of Prattsville, Ala., Louise Arnold, C. B. Patrick and Sara Se- grest. I wonder if any ono of us has realized what a. sad and lonely Christ mas morning there will be In rhany thousand homes in Europe! Vacant chairs will tell,, with grim pathos of the husband, the father, and the brother who battled so bravely for his country and never returned. The wounded lying in hospital cots or by the roadside, worn by shot and shell, will be sad members of the grim reality of war. It is very hard for us Americans, despite the good advice of our presi dent, to be strictly neutral, yet as the blessed Christmas season approaches, let ua clubwomen especially sweep away all prejudice and do something to make the children of the warring nations happy. These poor, innocent, suffering lit tle non-combatants in this greatest of all wars! At the recent Federation meeting in Albany an appeal was mado to the Georgia club women to make or buy a cotton garment to be sent in this Christmas ship to tho European children. r If each of the eight hundred thous and women and their sympathetic friends, would hefed this appeal, it would bring warmth to many a poor little naked body and help the cot ton movement also. What is desired by those in charge of the war children’s Christmas fund is some useful article of wearing ap parel, a garment, shoes, stockings, mittens, and perhaps a Christmas card, a handful of nuts and candy. Each box will bear a printed label, in the language of the country to which it is sent, saying that the box is a Christmas box with the best wishes of their friends in America. I understand a box of toys was sent to the Belgian children on the ship which sailed November 10. This was a lovely thing to do and I am sure it will bring joy to many a lit tle child in Belgium. A recent paper said there were oV- THE MARSHBURN COMPANY - TO OPEN MODERN SRORE The Marshbum Company, which suffered from a heavy loss by fire last week, will reopen at the same stand as soon as the insurance claims are adjusted. Mr. N. E. Marshbum, president of the company, states that, a big line of general furnishings and novelties will be carried and that the store will be equipped throughout with modem and up-to-date fixtures, consisting of wall cases and beauti ful glass cases that will be placed in the middle of the floor. A glass front will also be construct ed and will ran back about fifteen or twenty feet. The members of the firm are now busily engaged in the collecting of accounts and their plans for a store beautiful is well under way. or a thousand orphaned and deserted children in Holland, and while the Dutchman does not particularly liko his Belgian neighbor in times of peace, yet they are dividing their lit tle incomes with these refugees un stintedly. We are making a great effort to raise a big Thanksgiving offering for our own poor which is a most laudable thing to do, but lets give something to these little neighbors across the water too. I Bhould ho made very happy if every member of the LaGrange Wom an’s Club, aivl any other friends, would make or buy a garment and bring it to my house one afternoon next, week, possibly Thursday. We might have some music and a cup of tea, and pack the box. One little garment and a bag of nuts and candy—a whole day of hap piness in a child’s life and a golden memory that will live through years! MRS. CLIFFORD SMITH, President Woman’s Club. ed by Bishop DenrijL' and Bishop Candler, after which the body was taken to Cartersville 1 for intorment. TLo funei-al services will be hold in tho Sam Jones Memorial church at ten o’clock Friday morning, conduct ed by Rev. A. VV. Quillian oi Oxford, Ga., a lifelong friend of the deceased. The conference ,1ms appointed ten ministers. to act as pall bearers and aii honorary escort of forty others will also be named. Dr. Lovejoy will bo buried beside ms wife at CartcrsviHe. Dr. Lovejoy was seventy-throe years of ago and had been a member of the North Georgia conference since 1871. He has been a leader in prac tically every department of Methodist enterprise in Georgia. After serv ing as Pastor for several years in the circuits ahd stations of the con ference ho was appointed a presid- ipg ..elder, and for the past thirty years has ’ boon working in that ca- i pacity almost uninterruptedly. Dr. Lovejoy was considered a preacher of rare attainment, and was lovod nnd honored by all who know him. lie is survived hy fou" childrep— Hon. Hatton Lovejoy, of LaGrange, Paul Lovejoy, of Atlanta, Mrs. Frank Harwell of LaGrange, and Mrs. Paul Akins of Cartersville. Miss MARTHA NEWSOME DIED LAST SATURDAY Miss Martha Newsome, aged seven ty-six years, died suddenly .at the home of her brother, Mr. Joe New- some, about one o’clock last Satur day. She is survived by three sis ters, Misses Mary Jane, Minerva, and Sarah Newsome and one brother, Mr, Joe Newsome. The funeral was conducted at tho home about four miles southwest of LaGrange by Reverend S. A. Harris. She was a zealous member of the Methodist church since childhood; There was a large number of friends of the deceased at the funeral and many beautiful floral designs covered the casket. METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO, TO HAVE AN EXHIBIT HERE The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York, which is the largest insurance company in the world, has arranged with Callaways Department Stores for an exhibit and demonstration here which will ho of surpassing interest to every person who cares for those mopt valuable blessings of the Almighty—life and health. The demonstration will take place on Friday and Saturday, No vember 27th and 28th, at the old PoHt Office corner. In the show window will be display ed a model of the beautiful marble building which is the home office of the company,--and which, with one ex ception, is the tallest building in New- York. There will also be displayed a number of charts prepared by ex perts, illustrating truths about health and hygiene that everyone should know. In order that the demonstra tion may bo of lasting benefit, the company’s representatives will dis tribute free a number of timely pamphlets on pertinent subjects. The subject matter in each of these pub- do justice to the turkey dinner. All tho banks will close and the drug stores will observe Sunday hours, while nearly ill of tho other firms will close for the entire day. The following petition was signed by n majority of the merchants Wednes day. Now Mrs. Housewife it is up to you to place your Thursday orders the day before and co-operate with these stores in giving their employees a holiday. i Petition We, the undersigned, will close our places of business next Thursday, November 26, in celebration of Thanksgiving day and so that our employees may have that day as a holiday. Bradfiold-Hutchinson Company. E. B. Clark Company. i McCaine Bros. | The Racket Store. Red Star Shoe Store. 1 J. S. White. ’ • Spinks Hardware Company. Lehmann Jewelry Company. Goldstein Bros. LaGrange Dry Goods Company. Callaway’s Department Stores. I Wright & Hunter. C. E. Market. T. H. Caudle. R. L. Adams Hardware Company, J. E. Dunson & Bros. Co. Edmondson-Christoplver Co. ■S. II. Kress Co. Daniel Grocery Company. Barnes Furnituro Co. LaGrange Dry Cleaning Co. It. F. Beasley Barber Shop. M. Goldberg. Hudson Hardware Co. Red Star Department Store. C. V. Truitt Company. Sanitary Barber Shop. Hobby & Williams Barber Shop. A. J. Hunt Barber Shop. J. D. Gay. Ready-to-Wear Store. Miss Mollie Rowland. Hub Tailors. Elm City Pressing Club. J. R. Laramore. LaGrange Hardware Company. BRADFIELD-HUTCHINSON CO. HAVE ON A BIG SMOKE SALE The two big stores of Bradfield- Hutchinson Company having been filled'with smoke from the Marsh- burn Company’s fire last week and their big stock of men and boys cloth ing being covered with this smoke for four or five hours, they entered a claim against their insurance com- lications has been prepared by the j panies for smoke damage and having most noted physicians and specialists received a very liberal allowance for EPISCOPALS TO HOLD THEIR ANNUAL BAZAAR The ladieB of the Episcopal church will have their annual bazaar, begin ning the week before Christmas. Through the courtesy of Mflam’s Soda Company, they will serve sandwiches and homemade candy at their place each Monday afternoon. CORRECTION. Among the photographs of the Fair exhibits published in Tuesday’s extra Was a snapshot of the United States Parcel Post exhibit. In the title lines it was stated that this exhibit was under charge of Mrs. N. F. Awtrey, Postmaster and Mrs. Bennie Walker, Assistant. This has been misunder stood, by some as -meaning that Mr. Wdlker was Assistant Postmaster, when as a matter of fact Mr. W. L. Turner is the first assistant on the staff of capable employees of Uncle Sanrlj at the local Post Office. This correction is gladly made without suggestion from anyone. and may be relied upon for com petency nnd accuracy. Among the subjects treated nre, “Ail About Milk,” “First Aid in the Home,” “Measles,” “Whooping Cough.” “Con sumption,” “Teeth, Tonsils and Adenoids,! 1 , “The Health of the Work er.” One oamnhlet in particular on “The Child” should be procured nnd carefully studied by every parent. The exhibit was arranged for by Mr. John C. Howard, of Columbus, District Superintendent. Miss Julia Bradfield, who is a graduate nurse, will be in daily attendance and will be glad to discuss with those inter ested all matters bearing upon the maintenance of good health. The local agents of the comoanv are Messrs. C. H. Jenkins. E. T Poythress, J. II. Hackney and L. W. Gregory. One of these gentlemen will also he on duty and will distri bute the literature of the Company The Reporter their claim, they have decided now that cotton is so low and tho people need to buy all their winter clothing, shoes, hats and underwear, ect, as cheap as possible. They will commence a smoke sale Saturday, November 21st and sell their entire stock at a reduced price, especially their woolen goods consisting of men and boy’s clothing and overcoats. Read their half page ad on top of back page of this issue of the Reporter and see what a big saving you can make by buying your winter clothing, shoes, underwear, etc., from them. (adv.) CALLAWAY’S DEP’T. STORES TO HELP THE WOMAN’S CLUB that‘ everv reader of this announce ment make a note of the event and bn sure to call and see the exhibit. The Metropolitan Insurance Com pany deserves much credit for the hroad-gau"f>d sririt of hrnnanitnrian- ism in which this work is conceived. The philanthropic section of the i Woman’s Club on November the 25th. would recommend next Wednesday, will receive five per TO GIVE A DANCE AT THE PARK HOTEL FRIDAY The young men of. LaGrange will entertain the ladies of their crowd with a delightful tango dance at the Park Hotel tonight. About ten or twelve couples will take part and a jolly time is expected. cent of all cash sains in the dry good* sections of the Callaways Department Stores on dry goods and clothing. The ladies have appointed a special com mittee to be on duty all through the. day to greet their many friends and aid thorn in any way possible in the selection of their merchandise. The money received from these sales will be used by this organization for charitable purposes. Mrs. Enoch Callaway. Mrs. Fuller Callaway, Mrs. T. H. Timmons. Mrs. Will Reed, Mrs. Deal. Miss Woodyard, Mrs. H, S. Wooding and Mias Carrie Nix will be the la dies in charge. They wlU be at both the new store and the economy sec tion. Visit the Bazaar—Help the Work of the Woman’s Club