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Volume No. XXXVII, Number 1
LIES’ NIGHT FETE
KIWIS CLOB
T. F. Flournoy, chairman of
committee on arrangements, gets
erry with flashes in his eyes
•iys everything is a secret when
v . him for an outline of the
ladies’ night and the installation
of 1925 officers on* Friday
at seven o’clock in Kiwanis hall. W.
G. Brisendine and Geo. W. Mathews
Jr., are other members of this
T/iitteo, and it goes without
1 that such a team of entertainment
'•champions will make the hall rattle
'and all guests gasp with surprise.
The announcement of the great
t ight states the program in tiie three
brief words: “Fun and Frolic.” It
urges every Kiwaniar. to “come out
next Friday night at seven o’clock,
bringing the lady with you, and help
put on a New Year’s celebration—
giving the New Year of 1925 a glad
hand and boost, hoping that it wiL
be a banner year for Fort Valley.
I cordially thank those many good
citizens of Peach County who wanted
and urged me to offer for the posi¬
tion of Ordinary.
. To all mentioning the matter I
have stated I would not undertake it
nless given practically the unani¬
mous backing of the people.
It is a big task to organize the
county and start it right, on ah eco¬
nomical business basis, with no poli
tics in it, make just and legal settle¬
ments, apply for and get our just
share of gasoline money and state
highway funds, adopt the best books,
and manage the fiscal affairs of the
county, all of which duties fall on
the Ordinary.
Such a task, to be satisfactorily
done requires just the same unani
mous backing as was given in our
Peach County campaign, when wo
were working for the opportunity to
make this kind of a model county.
Having been one of those who
made so many fair promises through
out Georgia as to the kind of coun
ty we would make, I feel a keen sense
of obligation to make our promises
L-ood. It must be done. We got the
county on that basis.
This sense of obligation, and the
urging of so many citizens who have
no interest to serve but the interest
5 public in economy and effi
almost convinced me that I
be willing to make the
^sacrifice, and it is a very real
sacrifice, as the Peach County bill
ike that of Lamar County where the
Ordinary is serving for patriotic rea
ons provides no compensation for
he Ordinary, beyond the regular
-ice fees, which are nominal.
From having given the matter my
beF t thought. I nrenared what I deem
■d a sound platform and program—a
ery ambitious one for economy, ef
-'‘ieiency, publicity, good roads and
schools, and which I will ask The
(Reader-Tribune to publish next week.
My proposed candidacy on this
platform met the united disapproval
of the local politicians and leaders,
and the almost unanimous approval
of all others. My best estimate, and
others better posted than I say this
i-: too conservative, is that those who
disapprove are outnumbered more
t^Ar two to one by the rank and file
*>ters who approve, the plain cit
izens.
This opposition, however, or at
best difference of opinions, makes it
Impossible t p get that practicallv
' V and co-operation
unanimous backing
without which I would not undertake
®he fiea&er-Qfcitmne i
Read by thousands of people in progressive PEACH, Houston, Macon and Crawford Counties, where Nature smiles her brightest.
CHRISTMAS OBSERVED
By CHURCHES OF CITY
IN PRETTY SERVICES
The spirit of Christmas was shown
in the celebration at the different
churches in Fort Valley on Christmas
day.
In the Methodist church, during
the Sunday school hour a White Gift
Service was given in a scene portray¬
ing "the Birth of Christ. About forty
young folks took part in the service,
under the direction of Mrs. J. C.
Smith.
On Christmas night at the Baptise
church a beautiful Christmas pageant
told the story of the little town of
Bethlehem.
A large number took part in the
pageant, wearing the Oriental cos¬
tumes of the first century. The dec¬
orations, the light and music made
the story most effective.
The pageant was arranged by Mrs.
Albert Hojward with Miss lone Du¬
pree arranging the decorations and
Mr. F. W, Withoft directing the mu¬
sic, with Mrs. Chester Wilson, or¬
ganist.
The Episcopal church put on %
Christmas celebra!i|agitj fnentw. ♦ aiifinight'.
which w r as largely
Many gifts were distributed by the
Associated Charities, the dispensation
'being made bv Mrs. Robt. Braswell
and Mrs. W. H. Hafer, who have this
work in charge.
j On Christmas morning, students
0 f the H. & I. school sang Christmas
carols on the streets.
the work, so that I shall not offer
for the position.
It is, of course, understood by all
that there is no obligation of any
kind out as to the office of Ordinary,
else I should have never considered
the matter at all.
When Mr. Stubbs agreed to resign
as Ordinary of Houston he became
entitled to the same position in Peach,
but none will seriously contend, cer¬
tainly not publicly contend, that this
obligation could be transferred. This
position, having been declined by the
j one originally entitled to it, is cer
j tainly citizen, free, just and open the to the positions humblest of
l as are
Treasurer and Coroner.
I want my good friends in the By¬
ron section to know that in declir- j
1 ing to offer for this place, I not
am
in the least influenced by the talk—
none of it, be it said to their credit, |
coming from Byron—-that the j
people of that good section ot p
our little county, where there
is no room or excuse for section
alism, are so touchy as to have
to be baited and coddled to be kept j.
in line. 1 do not so discredit their in
telligence. I do not think any part
cf our county has to be kept in line, J
| The people of the Byron section, just
j i like the rest of the county, merely j
want good roads and good schools,
1 and want our county to get a dollar’s j
value for every dollar spent. We are
one compact county, working to the (
! same ends, and it doesn’t matter
| on which side of any road an em
oloyee of the county happens to live.
Let’s all work as one man for the
constructive upbuilding of our much
prized county—morally, educational¬
ly, economically.
If Mr. Mosley is elected Ordinary,
he shall have my most cordial sup¬
port and co-operation in every effort,
for the proper organization and up
building of the county. He is my good
friend, and a most lovable man, ana j
w r ould be heartily welcomed to Fort | j
Valiev. |
tV. H. HARRIS.
Fort Valley, Ga., Jan. 1, 1925.- !
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FORT VALLEY, PEACH COUNTY. CEORGIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY I, 1925.
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PEACH COUNTY
In announcing for the office of
of Peach County 1 wish it
be known that I was not moved
do so by selfish motives.
In urging me to announce for the
my friends presented a condi
with reference to the creation
Peach County which I could reme
by giving my services without any
remuneration to myself.
me that an indebtedness had
incurred in the Peach County
for the settlement of which
funds were provided. It was clear
to maintain the dignity of our
county and to preserve for t
good opinion of the people of
these obligations should be
They showed me that I would serve
best interests of the county by
the ofiice and contribut
;, a' this salary to the liquidation of
debts of honor which rest upon
people, without making any
assessments upon the people
defray these expenses,
My announcement for the hffice
made in conformity with the a
plan, and if elected I shall glad
contribute the salary as above
deeming it an honor to be al
to serve our new county in
way.
C. E. MARTIN.
OPEN HOUSE
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Withoft and
F. G. Withoft will keep open
on New Years Day. The hours
be from 3 to 10 P. M.
’ s an cus t° m that has been
neglected in the crowded years
the beginning of the World
It is a pleasure to know that
has remembered its charm
d brought it out ’and laid it beside
delightful old customs that have
handed deww
When I offered the tax payers of
Peach County the use of the Austi i
T heater and offices for twelve
months without charge, tiiis was
solely in the interest of economy and
not with any view of securing a ten¬
ant.
No option—no obligation— no
strings of any kind—are tied to ray
offer. It is simply a donation.
K j nC e my offer was rr uie, oth
ers y, jth attics or cellars to rent,
to give the county free use of
their property for the first twelve
mortbs- ■with option or understand
j n g- as to future tenancy—-that is no
concern of mine except as a tax
payer.
I shall certainly not enter into
competition in the matter of making
conations.
If the tax payers of the countv
wish to use the building a year—with-i
out cost and without obligation—
tli e y are welcome to it. All I ask is
that they sweep it out and give me
back the keys at the end of the year.
1-1-lt GEORGE H. SLAPPEY.
FOR THE NEW YEAR 1
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This new vear which the Lord bestows
1= for His children’s gain;
For them He died, for them arose
That they might with Him reign.
Help us to live, most blessed Lord,
The gospel we profess,
And walk with Thee the living Word,
The Spirit, too, possess.
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True witnesses help us to be.
To Thy sustaining grace;
Teach us to preach salvation’s fre > '
To ev’ry tribe and race.
Successful ir.aKe our labor, Lord,
In winning souls for Thee,
So Heaven shall be our reward
To all eternity.
— W. C. CARTER,
COLLEGE NIGHT IS
FEATURE AT BAPTIST
“College Night” was a feature of
the religious activities at the Bap¬
tist church on last Sunday night.
Baptist boys and girls from the vari¬
ous colleges of the state, who were
; pending the holidays at home, spoke
briefly of the religious work in their
respective schools. The program was
arranged by Misses Beulah Davidson,
Florrie Joe Everett and Jo Allen.
ENJOYING PIANO MUSIC
Fort Valley Listens to Playing of One
of Most Gifted Sons
Fort Valleyans are enjoying the
piano music of Horace Rundell, one
of Fort Valley’s most gifted and ac¬
complished young pianists, who is at
home for the Christmas and New
Year season.
Horace Rundell is a graduate of
the class of 1923 of the Fort Valley
High School and has for a number of
years been included in Fort Valley’s
musical circles. He is studying piano
and pipe organ in Atlanta.
At the church services Sunday at
the Baptist church he presided at the
piano and played the accompaniment
for the anthem sung by the junior
choir, which was especially MM
and appropriate to the New
After tne holidays young Mr. Run¬
dell will resume his musical studies.
NEW YEAR DANCE
A dance will be given at the Wi¬
nona Hotel Thursday evening from
nine to twelve o’clock. Music will be
furnished by a Fort Valley orchestra.
Hundreds joined the Citizem
Bank’s Christmas Savings Club last
year and received nice checks this .
Christmas. Did you receive a Christ- j
mas Savings Check this year? Insure
funds for next Christmas by enroll
ing in the 1925 Club.
(Eight Pages). $1.50 Per Year in Advance.
CLUBS TO STAGE PLAY
HERE ON 16
The Woman’s club and iviwanis
club will sponsor a play to be put
on Jan. 16. The play: “Mrs. Temple’s
Telegram” will be directed by Miss
Audrey Fagan. Thpse in the Woman’s
dub committee chairman, are Mrs. Mrs. C. Chester Hall, Mrs. Wil- j
son,
Helen Hume, Mrs. A. M. Solomon I
and Mrs. Neltie Miller. Kiwanis cora
mittee: Mr. C. Hall, chairman, Mr.
R. D. Hale and Mr. Ashby McCord.
SUDDENLY AT RIS ROME
Highly Esteemed High Point Man
Is Victim of Heart Disease.
(High Point, N. C., News)
Charles F. Weedon, well-known
High Point, N. C., man, died at his j
home, 3J 7 Hamilton street, about 1 .
o’clock December 11.
He had been ill with heart disease
for the past five weeks, but his con¬
dition was not alarming; and he had
been able to be large part of the '
up a
time. His death early today came un- 1
expectedly and therefore was a shock
i > his relatives and large number of
friends.
Mr. Weedon was 55 years of age,;
baving been born in High Point oi ;
March 20, 1879. He was* son of the
■ate Henry W. Weedon and Rachel 1
Kendall Weedon, and brother to ou • j
townsman. Mr. L. A. Weedon.
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On September 15, 1894, he married
Miss Emma Olive and to this union
children horn, six surviv- 1
were
The sons are Wallace, Frank ! ,
Ralph and Carey Weedon, and
daughter is Mrs. John Dermic!, t
Badin. He also is survived by the
and his stepmother, Mrs. M. E
of Blowing Rock; by four
John H. Weedon, of Corr
Miss.; Bindley A. Weedon, of
Valley, Ga.; Clarence Weedon,
Detroit, Mich.; and Daniel Weedon
Boston, Mass.; and by four sis
Mrs. K. C. Denny, of High Point,
C.; Mrs. Dalton Kenneth, of
Mrs. Rankin of Concord,
Mrs. M. C. Rerie, of Statesville.
Mr. Weedon had been associated
the J. Ehvood Cox Manufact
company here as inspector of
logwood for the past 29 years and
was held in high esteem by those
whom he was associated in bus
He was a member of High Poinc
No. 1155, Benevolent and Pro
Order of Elks, and had a I
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circle of friends throughout the
and section.
Funeral services will be conducted
the home on Friday afternoon at.
o’clock. Rev. Charles P. Coble,
of the First Presbyterian
officiating. The Elks wili *
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ve m 0akw ood cemetery.
The Fort Vallov Woman’s Club ,
^old their regular meeting
afternoon, Jan. 6, at 3
at the home of Mrs. A. M.
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Santa Claus could not have brought
Valiev anything more accept- j
thru the crossing watchman who j
Tuesday on the Main street
sing cf the Central of Georgia c
which is another mark 0,
nlendid spirit with which the
r ponds to this city’s needs.
PEACHLAND JOURNAL
36 years old—only newspa¬
per in heart of one of
America’s richest diversified
agricultural sections.
1925 PEACH CROP 10
BRING MILLION TREES
IN FRUIT WITH HOPE
CROP WILL BE LISHI
Macon, Ga. Dec. 28—While 500,000
peach trees will be cut down during
the Winter, according to latest esti
mates from reliable resoure it is
known that a million trees v !1 come
into bearing the coming sc on says
.
the Macon Telegraph.
This presents a problem of how to
curtail the coming crop to prevent
the glutting of the markets, so detri¬
mental to the peach industary during
the past season.
It has been the rule, growers say,
that a light crop usualy follows a
big crop, hence they are hopeful that
coming season will not be too pro¬
lific.
In Foi't Valley, the heart of the
peach belt, there is less worry and
mere optimismdhan in any other sec
of the state, according to finan¬
cial agents of Atlanta and Maco'i
Gariks who have just made a tour of
belt. Growers there believe that
the coming season will he a financial
They are laying ’heir plans
‘rdingly.
Expect More Trees
There were Si,800,000 bearing trees
Georgia during the past season, _
of a total of 12, 000,000 trees,
record obtainable now would in
that there will be approxi
9,800,000 bearing trees for
coming peach season, unless grow
wield the axe a little more vig
than they have thus far.
No early varieties have been plant
*- Heaviest planting appears to
been in tavor of the Hileys and
Elbertas and it is in these two
it is said that most of the
trees will come into bearing the
year.
The percentage of the iruit,ac
to number of trees, the com
season, will be devided as follows:
Rose .... 3,6
.......... 7.8
........... 34.2
......... 8.1
.......... 46.3
Eliminate Early Peach
Varieties etrlier than those named
not to be reackoned at this time.
the growers have eliminated prac¬
all of the Mayflowers anu
extremely early peaches.
Elbertas furnished approximately
per cent of the crop in the Mid¬
Georgia district during the past
outside of the Cornelia dis
w hore practically the entire crop
, as 0 f thnt variety. Hileys furnished
bout 20 per cent of the Middle C-lsor
crop.
> t The heavest cutting of old or¬
reports W. F. Tun er, horti¬
agent of the Centra) of Geor
-; a Railway, with headquarters here,
has ben at Fort Valley, Marshali
il!e and Montezuma. Whole orchards
>»'"* a*"** 1" tM. sections
Many trees are being cut down
Jones County, according to re
,. but not on such awholesale
as -; n Macon, Houston and Peach
Expects Smaller Crop
4. Notwithstanding the increase in
number of trees.” said Mr. Turner
look for a smaller crop the com
year than during 1924. It is one
the laws of nature that a small
follows a large one. Then, too;
arc movements under way to
a number of by-product plants
operation, which will help to keep
ov;l ^be number of cars marketed.”
The Central of Georgia Railway
coin: ued on page five
