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Monroe Advertiser
FORSYTH GA.
fi ESDAY MORNING, JULY 24, rny
$1.00 A YEAR!
DR. JOHN R. SHANNON,
PHYSICIAN AM) SI MEON 1
CABANISS, GKOKGiA.
Culls day or night pron 1
tended.
DR. J. F. LANCASTER,
PHYSICIAN \NI) srilGF.ON,
FORSYTH, G COHGl A
Olfico nt drug itore ol Alexandei
Sr La ii can ter. Culls clay or night
omptly ariHWcrod.
IMPORTANT JUST NOW.
it i ■nil talit 10 I ho-** riit* truly
desire f suit their > W ! I best iu
teroHta famine th mag:; i ficent
assortment of Picture Kraim Mould¬
ings at Yarbrough's 10 ’. Peachtree,
corner Walton, Atlanta, Gn.
Big assort me n t of the finest mould*
mgs at very low prices \ ni line
of Art Studies.
NOTICE.
1 will in ad ice law in t In- Federal Courts
and in all the courts of this state except
the City Court of Monroe county. Office
in tin* court bouse.
Jll.tAN B. Wit.MAMMON.
Q*\ MS
Blue Kite kf ,|BS
School A
£|
F BLUE It ns JION PROBLEMS
If a pair of Eh..- RihUon School Shoes wear
three thin : a long us «t School Shoo that costs
one third 1 , how i.iucii i , lost to ft person
fulling to buy one pair “Bbi Ribbons” and
Continuing to buy lb i rhea-. ■ r onus? Figure
this propo a nitif i {••> to tlio oacliu Jguod
to got heui tlt of prurti i iv- .I’.tai, or, if you
can't flgui i it out. y, ■■ L’.i'to ver, aud
you will tln u uoo tl ■ ■ va.it ;jo of buying
these goods.
—*•) )CQll Ia.LL I ^ jUY (•*«
j. i). m<cowem a m;<>.
\\ e have in stock and U> arrive a tuil lino
children's, ladies aud men’s spring
shoes. They are first-class goods and
will please anybody.
HARNESS! HARNESS!
We have a full stock of liuggy and
wagon harness now in stock and can
save you money. We sell any and all
parts prices. cheap. Don’t buy until you get
our
We have in stock and can save you
money on all of tho following goods:
Blow tools in abundance; all kinds gar¬
den seeds, bay, bran, corn, oaks and feed
k tuffs of every description, whips, locks,
cutlery, and harness hinges, plow stocks, well buckets
traces, also meat, molasses,
syrup, lard, Hour coffee, sugars and all
kinds canned fruits.
We have the exclusive sale of Supreme
ber Judge and Fair Rebel Tobacco. Remem¬
it has a red tag on it.
J. D. M<'COWEN & BRO,
29 and 30 Main St., Forsyth, Ga.
CHYSTAi LENSES
m & \ \ Cuallty TRADE First MARK. and Always.
IIP £
jte£ 8 8/7
ID. II. GREEIT, Jeweler,
has exclusive sale of these Celebrated
Glasses In Forsyth. Ga.
Front the factory of Kelbun &
Moore, the only complete optical
plant in the south, Atlanta, Ga.
MONEY LOANED
At reasonable rates. Annual inter¬
est. l’rineipnl or any part
may he paid up at anytime
Burner A- Bi.oodwoktji,
Attorneys at Law, Forsyth, Ga
GOOD TIMES ARE HERE!
lVop* uavu boon orving hard times so much that
■ havo dotorminod to offer some bargains. We
have
STRAW HATS
worth at wholesale from SO to S24 per dozen.
50 CENT S CA S H GE TS CHOICE.
CHECKED NAINSOOKS, 1 6, 18 and 25c. quality, - 12 1 -2c.
CHECKED NAINSOOKS. 12 1-2, 15and 18c. quality,
Ladies and Misses Slippers must go to make
for Fall stock, which has been ordered Irom
factories. Now is your time. Come quick,
J. J. CATER & CO.
THE MONROE ADVERTISER: FORSYTH, GA.. TUESDAY. JULY 24. 1894.
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COLLIER’S SPECIALS.
BARGAINS
to all mankind
CASH OR CREDIT.
r>ooo yards heuv \ y ard- ■ • lUee
New style figured I ,it f.i
New a! >1 dr ( at 1
1C -t (’alia on earth at oc per vflrd.
Best white cheek M usliu at 5c per yard,
5 < » fine patent tip Slippers yt 7* x
.
.1 cuses men s fine Calf Shoes Ht ?1.25
Pout’s Spool Cotton :1 for 10c.
Pest white Dress Suits 50c each.
I tarry tie- largest stock of dress good millinery, clothing, shoes and hats and
in middle, Georgia. 7 I fear no competition. Write for samples. I pay all express
charges. Eight clerks t< > serve you. J ■ V. COLLI HR, Barnesville, Ga.
PERSONAL.
Judge It. I*. Trippe is in the city.
Mr. L. P. Anthony spent Sunday in
Macon.
Masters Paul Male and Evie Mulcay
spent Sunday at Indian Springs.
Miss Mnxic McCord is visiting Mrs. A.
II. Bramblctt in the city this week.
Miss Katie Banks lias returned from a
two weeks visit to friends at < iillodcn.
Mr. Edgar three L. Morse, of Atlanta, spent
two or days last week in the city.
The best Moca and Java coffee at
W. B. Tiiwkatt & lino’s.
Miss Lawson Siience, of Camilla, is
the guest of Me W, S. Lawson, in the
city.
Miss Emilia Sawyer, of Anniston, Ala.,
is visiting her aunt, Mis. T. M. White, in
the city.
Miss N’edie Blalock, of Bartlesville, is
the guest of Miss Mattie Leigh Turner in
the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Chambless, of Ocala,
Fla., arc visiting relatives in the city for
a few days.
Mr. W. T. Simmons has returned after
spending dian sometime at lloehellc and In¬
Springs.
Mr. E. a. Wallack and family, of Ma¬
rietta, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B,
M .Hathorn in the city.
Judge J. 1,. Willis and family, of Co¬
lumbus, are visiting I)r. and Mrs. <). C.
Collins in the city this week.
Little Misses ltutli and Doliine Wood,
of Atlanta, are in the city visiting their
grandfather, Dr. L. S. Morse.
Elder W. C. Cleveland and wife, and
Mrs. Crenshaw are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. C. J. Zcllner in the city.
Mrs. Molho Wytcho and Mrs. Mattie
Wytehc, of Macon, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. IV. J. Britt near the city.
Mr. and Mrs. '1'. S. Brantley, of Macon,
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. B.
Alexander last week in the city.
I will be in Forsyth every Monday.
Come and have your pictures made,
Geo. W. Gmcio.
Mrs. W. F. Smith, of Tallapoosa, return
oil home to-day after spending some days
with relatives and friends near the city.
There is a very interesting series of
meetings going on at Fairview Methodist
church two and one-half miles from town.
A large lot of Queen Olives just re¬
ceived . W. 11. Tn weatt & Bno.
Drink Ponder’s pure
qofJH *
Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Brooks, Misses Ella
Turner and Lucy Mintcr are spending
the week at Warm Springs, Meriwether
county.
Thc Epworth League will meet at the
residence of Miss Ella Turner to-night,
Every member is earnestly requested to
be present.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Whitney and Mrs.
Rose Carmichael, of Jackson, wove guests
of Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Bramblctt in the
city Sunday.
Mr. ami Mrs. Jas. Carmichael and
children, of Jackson, were the guests of
Messrs. A. 11. and A. W. Bramblctt last
week in the city.
\\ ,,,, lien you want first class dental , . . work ,
of any kind at low figures as can be af
J>ositc th ' Bm]: t ist cl 1 m'ch° S ° 1C °’ op "
Farmer’s Soap, a genuine trash
mover, the largest and best nickel
bar of soap on the market, sold by
T. J. Hardin.
Mr. and Mrs. $. J. Williamson spent
Sunday in Bsrnesville with his wounded
brother, Mr. Thus. J. Williamson. \Ve
are sorry to learn that Mr. Williamson is
not improving as vapidly .* as hoped for.
T itio , not . intend . . to give . the 1 hoto- .
Forsyth, up
grapli business m but will do
all m my power to accommodate the
people. In my absence Miss Carne Sneed
will serve you. Geo. . Grice.
Rev. J. W. Blosser arrived in the city
yesterday morning with his gospel tent,
Our people need not be afraid of it, it is
only to do good. The first service will be
held to-niglit at 8 o’clock. Let all of our
people attend the lirst service and each
subsequent one. Dr. Blosser is all right
—you need not stop to question that.
Head what Dr. Thurmond 1ms to
say about doing cheap dental work.
We are glad to learn that Judge W. T.
Lawson is much better after a weofc of
severe sickness.
Mrs. Dr. Smith, of Monticello, is visit¬
ing her parents, Lev. and Mrs. J. M,
Bowden, in the city.
Pol. A. Niles, of the Columbus En¬
quirer, days is in the city, and is enjoying a
few of recreation with his many
friends.
lion. T. B. Cabaniss, reached liome Sat¬
urday night. lie is looking well and ex¬
pects to be returned to congress as lie
should be.
“A tiling of beauty is a joy forever.”—
All who are wearing artificial teeth in¬
serted by Dr. L. S. Morse can appreciate
the foregoing sentiment.
A regular meeting of the Parsonage
and Home Mission Society will be held
Friday o’clock. afternoon at the Methodist church
at 4 A full attendance is re¬
quested as there is business of import
ance. Mks. F. W. Edwaudv, Pres.
If you don’t believe I will give you
the cheapest rates you have ever got¬
ten on dental, just come to my office
and see for yourself, or see me on the
streets and ask. Prices to suit the
hard times, in other words make your
price and I will do the work.
W. J. Thurmond.
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Fatal Accident.
Friday and morning at Dames Ferry, a pas¬
senger freight train on the E. T. V.
& Ga. railroad ran together. The collis¬
ion was caused by some derangement of
tho air-brakes on the passenger train
which prevented their being operated.
The result was the killing of the fireman
on each train and slight damage to the
engines. The slow motion of the trains
at the time prevented more serious cas¬
ualties.
Mass Meeting.
There will be a mass meeting of the
people’s Tuesday, party of Monroe county on the
first the 7th of August next,
in Forsyth at 10 o’clock a. m. to nominate
candidates for the legislature, and to elect
delegates to the congressional and sena¬
torial conventions, All persons in sym¬
pathy with the reform movement are
earnestly requested to be present.
Col. A. A. Murphey, of Barnesville, will
be present and address the meeting.
S. IT. Zellner, Ch’rni.
J. W. Hooten, Sec.
Political Speaking.
Judge W. D. Stone will address the
Democratic voters of the county, on the
issues involved in his campaign as a can¬
didate for the legislature, in the demo
cratic primary to be held on the 4th day
of August as follows:
Mills, Unionville Thursday, or 3d district, at Cliappel’s
on 26tli of July, at 3
o’clock p. m.
Proctor’s or 4th district, at Westbrook’s
store, on Friday, July 27th, at 3 o’clock
p. m.
Cabaniss district, at Cabaniss, on Sat
, July T . ^bt-n, 0 . jit p. m.
.•>
Rtisellville district, at Russellville, on
M ^ Culloden y J Jn district, ' y ; ]0t !‘’ at a ‘? Cuuoden, ?, c l ock Tuesday, m \
Jllly ;Jlgt at 3 o’clock p. in.
R cd bone district, at Horne’s store,
Wednesday, August 1st at 3 o’clock p. m.
ATLANTA COMMERCIAL COL
LEGE
Fox* Young Men and Ladies.
Lookkeepnv, „ stenography, . . type writ
U1 . ^’ penmanship, practical arithmetic,
eoiimiercial law, phrenology and tlie
Ge 1 ma .11 language taught by mail, these
branches are especially adapted to in¬
struction by mail, and students can ac
quire a thorough without knowledge of them at
small cost leaving home or v
in{J up their business,
The total expense of taking a full
course in either department by mail is as
follows: Bookkeeping, 810: shorthand.
810: penmanship 85: phreuelogy and
physiology, Students 86; German diplomas language 810.
given and assisted
to obtain positions,
Atlanta Commercial College,
Box 545, Atlanta, Ga.
NEW SPRING GOODS
jj\j GREATEST ABUNDANCE!
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All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, W hite Goods, Silks, Ginghams, Percales,
Prints, Domestics, Shoes, Hats, Neckwear, Furnishing Goods, Etc.
EVERYTHING BOUGHT DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS,
Thus saving you all inside profits usually charged. Our buyer has just returned from
the Northern Markets where he spent several weeks looking after
THE INTEREST OF OUR CUSTOMERS
And the trading public generally. So call to see us soon and often. Yery Truly,
J. B. SHARP & SON,
Corner Main and Dee Streets, Forsyth, Ga.
FOR SALE.
Thoroughbred Berkshire pigs for
sale. J. H. Andrews.
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Moved.
Dr. W. J. Thurmond lias moved his
dental office to his home for the pres¬
ent, and will continue to give you
the same good work as he has always
done. He will give you the cheapest
work that you have ever had done.
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The Democratic Primary.
The primary election for the nomina¬
tion of democratic candidates for the leg¬
islature will be held in each district in
the county on Saturday, August 4th, as
provided by resolutions of the democrat¬
ic executive committee published in this
paper.
Heavy Rains.
During the early part of last week
there was considerable rain fall in this
section. On Tuesday evening there was
an exceedingly heavy rain fall north and
north-west from the city, from two to
three miles, by which considerable dam¬
age was reported to have been done to
the lands and moie or less to the growing
crops. The general rains however that
prevailed added much to the crop pros¬
pects.
IZH Death. C-. ,
At an early hoar on Tuesday- morning
last, Mr. Ralph Pennington departed this
life at his home near Bolingbrokc. He
was as well as usual and looking after his
business the evening before and his death
was sudden. He had lived to the age of
about forty years. His remains were
taken for burial to the family cemetery
of his grandfather, John Howard, near
Bolingbroke. lie left a widow and other
relatives to mourn his death. The Ad¬
vertiser extends sympathy to those be¬
reaved.
Homes Wanted.
As the renting season approaches the
usual inquiry for homes in Forsytli is
being made. These inquiries come not
only from local residents but from par¬
ties elsewhere. These inquiries may be
taken as premises from which to reach
the conclusion that if Forsyth had more
homes they would be promptly filled
with occupants. There are numerous
points in and about the city which, if im¬
proved, would make comfortable homes,
and neat, inexpensive cottage homes in
our town never fail to command a good
rental. Building and loan stock might
be very profitably employed in this direc¬
tion.
The Water Works.
The city council continues to look after
the water works enterprise to be estab¬
lished in this city. Parties, who bid on
such contracts, now and then visit tlie
town and take in the surroundings iu or¬
der that they may be prepared to bid in¬
telligently when the opportunity is pre¬
sented.
While the public do not see any out¬
ward evidences pointing to the comple¬
tion of this enterprise, yet the committee
is vigilant in looking after the prelimina¬
ries necessary to the same. Of course a
public enterprise of such magnitude can
not and should not bo pushed to consum¬
mation hurriedly, lest harm should result
from such haste. Be patient, reader,
relative to this matter. The water works
enterprise is progressing steadily but
slowly.
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Proceedings of Democratic Execu¬
tive Committee.
The Democratic Executive Committee
of Monroe county met at the court house
Saturday, July -mb, ISM, and passed the
following resolutions:
Resolved First, That a primary election
be held in each district in the county on
Saturday. candidatesfo? August 4th, to nominate two
the legislature.
2nd—That the polls be opened at For
syth from 2 to 6 o'clock p. m. and at all
other preemete from 2 to o° clock P m,
3d—That said election be managed bv
the committeeman in each district, assist
cd by two other committeeman, democrats, or, by in the
absence of the three
democrats.
I 4th-—That all persons shall be entitled
i general election in October. Provided,
no person shall be allowed to vote who
shall refuse to pledge forth his bj support tbe to
oSer%S’?he“em^tic^ the principles as set demo
! 0 minee° r ”°
5th—That each voter be requested to
endorse upon his ticket his choice for
l nited States Senator.
Oth—That the committee meet at 10
! o'clock a. ui. on Tuesday following to
consolidate the vote and declare the re
suit. Julian B. Williamson, Cb’m.
l W. T McCowex, Sec. pro tem.
Promising Corn and Cotton.
Thursday morning the writer rode out
to the farm of Messrs. Andrews & Hud¬
dleston, just beyond the southern limits
of our city, on which is growing promis¬
ing corn and cotton.
The corn is on bottom land, is just en¬
tering the fruiting stage, and promises
an exceedingly abundant yield, notwith¬
standing the land was covered with
swamp growth last winter. The chief
part of their cotton crop is growing on
land that was covered with original for¬
est last winter, and is the most promis¬
ing cotton we have ever seen on what is
termed first years land. Not only is the
weed fine, but it is taking on fruit rapid¬
ly. Both crops show wliafc land can be
made to do under cultivation directed by
good judgement.
Repairing the Opera House Block,
Last week the contractor, Mr. D. F.
Bennett, had the front wall of the opera
house block razed to the ground, prepar¬
atory to erecting a new wall, and making
other changes in the building. The tak¬
ing down of the old wall was not by any
means, an enticing job. A vast deal of
dust, dirt, and rubbish was the result. It
was discovered, too,that the fears of many
relative to the safety of the wall were not
without some foundation. A split had
occurred in the wall just as is claimed by
expert architects for the walls of our
court house.
The new wall will go up as rapidly as
can be accomplished to do good work,
and in a short time that front will no
doubt present a handsome appearance.
Other changes will be made in the build¬
ing on tbe interior that will adopt it to
other purposes than those for which it
lias been heretofore used.
Stock Ranches.
A few days ago as we listened to some
farmers discoursing upon the subject of
stock-raising in this section, we were
led into a reflection upon stock ranches
and the fruits that have been harvested
from them in other sections of country.
After considering everything that is con¬
ducive to a well arranged ranch, we arc
ready to ask why can not stock ranches
in this county be made about as profita¬
ble as elsewhere? We have well watered
meadows and other lands admirably
adapted for ranch purposes, and one of
the finest grazing grasses in the world*.
The chief labor and expense attaching
to the establishment of excellent ranches
at various points in this county, outside
of stocking them, would be that of fenc¬
ing them, and the larger the ranch the
cheaper, in proportion, would the fencing
be. Tlie finest of beef, mutton and kid
can be grown on bermuda grass, which
flourishes wherever it gets a hold in this
county.
We incline to the opinion, based upon
observation, that a ranch of cattle and
goats alone in this community, rightly
anti judiciously managed, would soon
prove to be a well paying and profitable
enterprise—far more profitable and pleas¬
ant than growing cotton as it is now
done.
There are no doubt farms in this coun¬
ty not paying the owner 2 y z per cent on
the capital invested, which if converted
into stock ranches would no doubt pay
from 25% to 50%. And if they will pay
half of the former per cent will it not be
an improvement to convert them into
stock farms or ranches?
Primary Election.
It is conceded , , fact that , a primary .
a
election is the fairest method by which
party nominations can be had. Every
member of the party then has the oppor
tunity to say whom of his fellow citizens
he prefers to be nominated.
This will he clearly illustrated iu the
coming primary to nominate two candi
dates in this county for the legislature.
Tbe announcement announcement toi for mat that election election
, *|as , been expected for some days, anu
doubtless the voters of the county gener
ally have decided for whom they will
cast then ballots.
After the primarv then the battle be
twee tween ™ tbe democratic democratic nominees nominees and ana the the
j P°P Uilh t nominees viL ie on hand and
the race begun in earnest for the regular
j election. In that contest all democrats
shou.d be permitted ‘ J* out of . the ,
to g:ow
approaching primary election no feelings
or differences calculated to engender a
want of party harmony in the regular elec
tl0n '
The value of a good name was well ex
asked emplified the of other duggists day, when a man
one our for a bottle of
Sarsaparilla. “Whose?” inquired the
clerk “Whose? why, Avers, of course.
Ye don’t suppose I’m going run any risk
, with Hannah, do ye?
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
The First State Convention Held in
Forsyth.
The state Epworth League convened
at the Methodist church in this city last
Thursday. About thirty delegates from
different points in the state were in at¬
tendance. The delegates reached here
by Thursday morning’s trains and were
met by the committee from the local
league and promptly assigned to their
respective homes.
Shortly after 10 o’clock the delegates
repaired to the church and, the prelimi¬
naries being had, the work of the con¬
vention began.
The address of welcome was delivered
by Col. O. G. Persons, of the local league,
who extended to the league workers a
warm and hearty welcome among us, and
bade them, be at home, while guests of
our city. Ilis address was quite appro¬
priate and befitting the occasion, and was
responded to by Rev. W. B. Stradley, of
Augusta.
Gen. C. A. Evans, of Atlanta, was pres¬
ident of the convention, and in that po
sion demonstrated his efficiency as a pre¬
siding officer.
After the addresses and the appointment
of regular committees, the reports of
leagues carne next in order which reports
proved to be matters of interest. Follow¬
ing the reports was a general discussion
relative to the best methods of conduct¬
ing Epworth League work. That dis¬
cussion proved to be quite interesting to
the convention and numerous others in
attendance, and developed the fact that
the League had entered upon a grand
work.
At the afternoon session the reports of
Leagues were continued through the
time allotted to that part of the program
and was followed by a splendid address
from Rev. O. B. Chester, of Macon, on
the Department of Charity and Help, in
which the speaker showed Jr is perfect
familiarity with the great aims and ob¬
jects of the order. Ilis various illustra¬
tions of the points touched upon were
apt and presented in a forcible manner.
It will not be stating it too strongly to say
that Rev. Mr. Chester captured his audi¬
ence.
At8p. m., notwithstanding the inclem¬
ent and threatening weather, a good con¬
gregation assembled in the church to hear
the “Sermon to Epworth League Work¬
ers.” The discourse was founded upon
the text, “The joy of the Lord is your
strength.” The preacher, Itev. W. B.
Stradley, of Augusta, held the attention
of his hearers for little more than one
hour. He first showed what is “not the
joy of the Lord’ and secondly wliat is ‘the
joy of the Lord,’ and to state that he han¬
dled the subject with marked ability
would be but a mild expression. The
strong points in the sermon tended to
greatly encourage the members of the
League to more zealous efforts in the no¬
ble work in which they are engaged.
Friday morning, the convention met at
9 o’clock and devoted two hours to its
regular work, which was a discussion
on the line of those of previous sessions,
and the hearing of reports from commit¬
tees.
The various interests of the League was
looked after and those things and
means that tend to advance its usefulness
were earnestly, but prudently considered.
The general drift of the discussion at the
various sessions tended to foster the idea
that the active work of the league and
the furtherance of its cause should de
volve chiefly upon the voung people; that
. fc . g a trainiu „ gch< ^j for educating
Christians for usefulness by devel
them into re ady, active, zealous
cliristian workers *
At n Q , clock) t he ]pit was occup i e d
thotunded K v Rev IT M Onillian of Griffin tpou theS charge
hU icmarhs
, <So teacll us t0 numbel . our d aysthat we
may appIy „ , ouv hearta , , Uut . ° vvlsdom . ,__,, ‘
For forty minutes the preac he r entertain
ed hig j audicnce wit h a clear pre
sentation of the leading thought couched
in the text, to-wit: That all men should
so shape their plans for life, that when
cousummat(Hl , . , they would jiiu>, the ...
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niate fruition of a glorious eternity.
^ the afternoon session the reports of
q{ cowmittees were conti nued and
considered in conDectio n with other
rr bear, % up r 1110 r« ng v f
the League. The election of officers for
eU sning year was tbe last thing in
d
Tho session of the convention, taken as
a whole, was quite pleasant as well as
and will no doubt give the
sta t® League an impetus that will lead
to more activity and zeal and cause it to
broaden its sphere of usefulness ‘ '
T Dunn \ * S tbeir sta , >’ am011 " us Fors y th ,
’
entertained the delegates in that
mendablo spirit that is characteristic of
her big-hearted, hospitable people.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year, to-wit: Hcv. J. E.
Wray, of Yineyille. president, Mr. G. IL
Banks, of Forsyth, lirst vice-president,
Mr. J. G. Christian, of Atlanta, second
vice-president, Rev. E. lb Cook, of Au¬
gusta, secretary, and Miss II. M. Good¬
rich, of Augusta, treasurer.
Upon the announcement of the election
of the now officers, General Evans, after a
few soul-inspiring remarks, gracefully
retired from the chair and surrendered
the ermine of authority to Rev. J. E.
Wray, who addressed the convention in a
few well timed remarks.
The following resolutions were unani¬
mously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the State
League Convention are due and are here¬
by tendered to the Epworth League and
citizens of Forsyth for their princely hos¬
pitality, and that wo assure them of our
hearty appreciation of their kindness to
us, and that we pray God’s blessings upon
them.
Resolved, That it is exceedingly grati¬
fying to this conference that we have had
the presence and presidency of that dis¬
tinguished, patient and noble Christian
gentleman, General C. A. Evans, in this
our second League conference. Wo pray
upon him the richest blessings of the God
of all grace in his life work for Jesus.
Wo also extend to our faithful secretary,
services J. G. Christian, rendered our sincere thanks for
during this session.
The convention adjourned at 5 o’clock
p. m. Augusta was selected as tho place
for holding the convention next year.
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The Homeless Welcome.
One of the warmest haeartlistoncs in
north Georgia is the otic at Decatur where
the ragged, hungry, forlorn orphans have
found a sweet home. Here, annually
from sixty to seventy desolate children,
for whom no one was caring, brighten
their faces and live under its Christian
influence. Daring the last week sixteen
applications for admission have been re¬
ceived.
To give seme idea of these it will be
well to state a case or two. From Athens
comes an appeal for two little children
whose father is in the penitentiary for
eight years for shooting their mother.
She escaped with her life, only to be
hopelessly insane, and is now in the asy¬
lum. They have no relatives who can care
for them.
Another comes from Baldwin county.
The father |is in the penitentiary in Ala¬
bama, and the mother is said to be insane.
The children are bright and healthy.
They who is arc now cared for by a gentleman
a poor tenant on a farm, whose
wife is sick and who lias four children of
his own. lie says lie can not bear the
load. On inquiry, the pastor found they
had no bible in the house.
From Atlanta comes an appeal of three
sweet boys, whose mother has just left
them for heaven—their father, dead, and
they have no means whatever.
To help such needy cases is the work
of the Methodist Ophan’s Home at Deca¬
education tur. They aim by Christian training and
to work, the orphans doing all
the work of all kinds about the home, to
prepare them to make noble citizens.
Hundreds are honoring this noble insti¬
tution by noble lives. ,
The support and enlargement of the
home rest upon the free gifts of those
interested. Without the usual help from
Rev. Sam P. Jones, so long the able agent,
the Methodist church must rally around
its present agent, Rev. II. L. Crumly, of
Atlanta.
It is beautiful to see tbe busy orphans
at their work in their, school, and at
church to hear them sing God’s praise,
to see their love for each other and thei r
home.
Truly a noble, Christian refuge from
life’s hard blows is this to the timid, help¬
less orphans. A Friend .
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