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THE LEADER-YRIBUNE. FORT VALLEY, GA.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1925. P ;, | J £ ■ . * WEEK-END SPECIALS r | [ L • \ ; 27 inch Outing, Special at ■ i, 15c £ EC' ‘ J r « m Table 32 inch Ginghams ■ . Special 15c J at L | I Turkish Towels 16 X 25 Special at 2 for 25c Mercerized Table Napkins 16 X 16 $1.00 dozen 1 Counter Ladies' Oxfords and Straps in Black Patent Leather, Suede, etc. Most any size. Special at $1.95 Turkish Towels 18 X 32 Special at 19c Turkish Towels 18 X 34 Special at 25c CENTRAL OF GEORGIA PASSENGER * TRAINS 98 PERCENT ON TIME IN 1924 < • - The Central of Georgia recognizes that the operation of trains on time is one of the main factors in that satisfactory service which the public has a right to expect. It is a matter of pride to the Central of Georgia that in Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-four 98 per cent of its passenger trains were on time. During the year we oper¬ » I ated on our 1920 miles of track 37,269 passenger trains, of which 36,509 maintained schedule. The record by months for 1923-1924 is as follows: 1924 1923 < ■ January 97.30 95.6% February 98.0 94.0 March 98.0 94.9 April 97.7 95.5 May 98.7 97.5 June 98.8 97.8 July 96.7 98.2 • ■ August 99.1 97.6 September 99.8 98.3 October 99.2 98.5 November 98.0 98.1 December 94.8 96.3 Average 98.0 96.9 - The passenger on the Central of Georgia may rely upon much more than on-time . arrival at his destination. He P, assured of safety. For the past 8 years this railway has had but one passenger fatality, and this was an individual who fell off the back - platform where he was standing, hit on his head and was killed. In these 8 years the Central of Georgia has carried than 32,000,000 * m /re passengers. Provision for the comfort of the traveling public is made by im dern steel equip merit. Constant improvements are being made to the trac so as to in in. smooth r'd yVmg. New etficiefey, locomotives are purchased annually and the motive power 1 . kept in a high ! I ate of therdv guarding against engine failure with their consequent an delays. In 1924 the Central of Georgia had fewer engine failures than at any time in its history, its locomotives averaging 92,742 miles per engine failure. These are some of the things which in dicate the ability of the Central of Georgia V to render efficient passenger transportatio n service. The elements enter into the making of efficient freight transportation ❖ '•* same serv¬ ice. The demands of modern business are such that shippers and receivers of freight de¬ sire the assurance of prompt handling. Thi s railroad operates what are known as * through or manifest freight trains on fast schedules. In 1924 of the 5,399 manifest freight trains operated, 5,033 or 93.2 per cent were on time. ■ S • In ail departments of the railway employes take great pride in our reputation * > for efficiency and courtesy. 1 * • Service is now the only basis of competition among the railroads and it is the pur¬ R 8 pose of the Central of Georgia to develop to the highest degree the organization, || equipment and facilities for satisfactory service. 4“ !! Constructive criticism and suggestions are invited. || L. A. DOWNS', 4| President, Central of Georgia Railway Company. 4 * Savannah, Ga., January 14, 1925. q. ^| Popular BIBLE CLASS Notes THE BOOK OF GENESIS Chapter 16 \ By J. W. SMITH HAGAR Great spiritual blessings are, as a rule, followed by temptations. Faith confirmed is sure to be tested. In the previous chapter Abram is strong in faith, wholly relying on God; in this chapter he is weak in faith, ant! acting in the energy of the flesh, l! was easy for Abram to receive the promise; but it was hard for him to wait for its fulfillment. This shows that the saint, no matter how well | developed his spiritual life may be, is liable to fall into error and sin. Here we are reminded of the words of Paul to the Corinthians; “Where fore let him that thinketh he stand eth take heed lest he fall.” In this chapter we have— 1. The Impatient Step. Vss. 1-3. “Sarai took Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife.” Though | Abram was told that his seed would be as the stars that eannot be num bored, there was nothing said about Sarai being the mother of the heir. Their patience was sorely tried by the delays of Providence: so they con¬ cluded that God had some other way of making His promise good. Instead of waiting for God’s way and time, they used means, suggested by their own wisdom, to hasten the fulfill¬ ment of the promise. Sarai, having concluded that the Lord had restrain ( ed her from having children, propos¬ ed, acocrding to existing custom, that Abram take Hagar, her handmaid, as a secondary wife; and if children came from this union, they would be hers. This policy was prompted, not by base passion, but by a sincere de¬ sire to be a blessing to all the fami¬ lies <>f the earth by the promised Re¬ deemer. There is a sense in which some churches manifest the same impati¬ ence in order to hasten the work they are trying to do. They aim at multi¬ plication of members, and seek to win them, not so much by fervent prayer and faithful preaching, but by different kinds of amusements; so that today Ishmaels (the children of bondage) are found in great numbers in the church, while the Isaacs (the children of freedom) are in the mi rority. Did 1 say the Ishmaels are found in great numbers in the church? I mean their names are on the church roll. 2. The Unhappy Result. Vss. 4-6. Strange to say that the marriage of Abram to Ilagar nated with Sarai. The union the position of Ilagar from a to that of a wife. The elevation troduced serious trouble into the triarch’s household. In many those who are suddenly advanced to places of honor are filled with con¬ ceit and pride, and lose their equi¬ librium. It was so with Hagai'. As soon as she was raised to a superior position her mistress was despised by her. Soon the fiery temper of Sarai manifested itself and jealousy took possession of her. With reason cast aside for a time, she clamored up¬ on her husband and unjustly charg¬ ed him with the injury, saying, “My wrong be on thee.” She was reaping what she had sown. Here we see that the Best of peo¬ ple have their domest'c intentions. Trapp ys, “Two flints maj as soon smite together, and net fire come forth, as two persons meet in mar¬ riage and not offen'es fall cut.” If oeace and love are to be maintained in the home, the fiei.v words of anger must be quenched with the soft an swers of kindness. The head of the house and the heart ot the home should avoid squabbles, at least en¬ deavor not to be both angry at the same time. Th-> husband is to honor and love his wife, and she, the weak or cssel, is to revel once hei husband and never to carry too much sail. 3. The Sorrowful Flight. Vs. 6. When Hagar acted vainly and sin¬ fully toward her mistress, Sarai, in¬ cited by revenge, dealt hardly with her, making her serve with rigidity. The high spirit of the Egyptian wo¬ man could not bear the rebuke: so she fled from her mistress and for¬ sook her master who also was her hus¬ band. She, no doubt, followed the carayan road from Hebron to Egypt, which led through the wilderness of Shur, intending to reach her cm home. It was, indeed, a sorrowful flight. Here we are reminded of Paul's teaching, how masters should forbear threatening, remembering that the great Master is in heaven, with Whom there is no respect of persons, and how servants should be obedient to their masters, serving with good will, knowing that they shall in no wise lose their reward. 4. The Gracious Search Vss. 7-9. After weary hours of excitement, with the burning sun beating upon her aching head, her swollen limbs trembling from exhaustion, and her sustaining pride ebbing away with her strength, Hagar sat down beside a fountain of water, half repenting of the hasty step she ha'.' taken, and yearning for the peace she once en¬ joyed in the house of her mistress. Here the angel of the Lord found her and said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, whence comest thou and whither wilt thou go?’ After the humbling con fession she was commav.ded to re turn to her mistress and submit her self under her hand; for she was still Sarai’s maid. With misty eyes and penitent spirit she returned and serv¬ ed her thirteen years longer. It is when our strength is gone, our pride flung into the dust, the burning sky of God’s vengeance IS above us, and hell with its everlast¬ ing torments is open underneath us, that we are willing to hear the Di vine voice, return to the Father’s house, and submit ourselves to Him. 5 The Encouraging Promise V*.. 10, 11. “I will multiply thy seed exceed¬ ingly.” During the years she served under Sarai a remembrance of this promise, by many serious musings upon it, would comfort her d'= couraged heart and cheer her dnop ing spirit. She knew that God Whose eye was upon her moment by moment would fulfill His word. God has given us great and pre coius promises to animate us in our work, to keep alive our zeal, and to cheer us on our pilgrim journey. W ith firm faith in the Saviour we shall find door of hope in every dark valley of sorrow, a river of joy in every flinty rock of trial, and a stream of light in every black dungeon of des¬ pair. 6. The Remarkable Prophecy. Vs. 12. And he (Ishmael) shall be as a wi ass among men; his hand shall be against every man, and ever v man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his brethren.” R. V. This prophecy has been liter ally fulfilled. From the days of Ish mae! to the present moment, the Arabs have maintained their inde pendency, have never been completely subdued, have never changed their manner of life, and have always oc cupied the same tract of land, dwell ing over against their brethren. 7. The Impressive Thought. Vs. 12 “Thou God seest, me.” He sees us through and through. He knows our joys and our sorrows, our and our feelings, our strength and our weakness. He hears the feeble words of our mouths, the untiring beats of our hearts, and the respira- tory murmurs of our breasts. David sang: "0 Lord, Thou has searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsetting and mine uprising. Thou understandest my thoughts afar off. Thou eompassest niy path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, 0 Lord, Thou knowest it altogether.” We learn from this portion of God’s word that—( 1 ) The faith of God's children is often tested. ( 2 ) Faith in God may require patient waiting for Him. (3) The evil heart blames others for its own sins. (4) Mistakes are easily made but not easily remedied. (5) Christ seeks the lost. ( 6 ) God meets us very often when we are alone. (71 God questions us not to condemn us but to save us. ( 8 ) The way to restoration and fel¬ lowship is the way of obedience and ubmission. i Professional Directory Claude M. Houser Samuel M. Mathews HOUSER & MATHEWS ATTORNEYS AT LAW Practice in all the State and Federal Courts Loans made upon City Property on monthly payment plan and regulai loans upon farm property. Woolfolk Bldg. Phone 107 Fort Valley, Ga. NORMAN E. ENGLISH ATTORNEY AT LAW Brown Building Fort Valley, Ga. C. L. SHEPARD ATTORNEY AT LAW Woolfolk Building phone 31 Fort Valley, Ga. Practice in all the State and Federal Courts. Loans Made on Realty Louis L. Browr R. E. Brown Louis L. Brown, Jr. BROWN & BROWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW Wright Building. ’Phone 9. Fort Valley, Ga. Practice in all the State and Federal Courts. Loans on Realty Negotiated. GEO. B. CULPEPPER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW Citizens Bank Building Phone 374 Fort Valley, Ga. DR. W. L. NANCE DENTIST Miss Florence Taylor, Assistant Citizens Bank Building Fort Valley, Ga. 'Phones: Office 82; Residence 115. DR. W. H. HAFER DENTIST Office over Copeland’s Pharmacy. 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My kidneys acted too freely and 1 had to get up several times at night to pass the secretions, which were scalding and highly colored. A box of Doan’s Pills put my kid¬ neys in a healthy condition and vanced age, I am feeling first-rats rid me of the trouble. fAt my ad give Doan’s the credit.” 60c, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y.—Adver¬ JOHN T. SLATON INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE I Fire, Tornado, Automobile, and Surety Bonds. Any business entrusted to me will have my personal atten¬ tion. List your City and Country Property with me and iet me find you a buyer. OFFICE WOOLFOLK BUILDING Now In Effect. Sweet Milk in pint bottles .......... _____ 10c each Sweet Milk in quart bottles ....... ■...... 15c each Buttermilk .............................. ...... 5c quart Butter at market price. Cream ........................................... ....... 40c pint Terms: Cash in advance or strictly weekly. W. J. Braswell’s Sanitary Dairy Dairy Phone 3303 Fort Valley, Ga. Res. 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When you are suffering so you can hardly get around, just try Red Pepper Rub and you will have the quickest re¬ lief known. Nothing has such concen¬ trated, penetrating heat as red peppers. Just as soon as you apply Red Pepper Rub you will feel the tingling heat. In three minutes it warms the sore spot through and through. Pain and sore¬ ness are gone. * Ask any good druggist for a jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub. Be sure to get the genuine, with the name Rowles on each package.