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tfiagle Call: Bell Phone No. 56.
Thursday, May 28. 1914.
CENSORING THE PEOPLE’S THIRST.
Our esteemed City Fathers, in a
beautiful spirit of paternalism, have
mapped out a schedule by which the
public thirst must run or get off the
track.
Our beloved City Fathers tell us
how much street taxes we must pay,
how much dog tax. and hoxx fast the
buzz wagons shall travel and how
old the chauffeurs must be. and
many other -alutary things. They
also fix the time of day when the
citizen- shall drink Sunday soda
water. The hour for this gentle
diversion ha- been arbitrarily fixed
between 10 a. m. and 2.0 |. m. This
w as not done because it endangered
the public health not because it was
unwholesome. But becau-e w hen a
person w.. - g ing to Sunday S
it would shock that person to -ee a
thoughtless individual :i--:*ultiim a
glass of foaming soda.
That is it. Don’t forget that this
is it.
The City Fathers take no account
of the fact that a person going to
Sunday School is liable to have
their feelings shocked by seeing a
person currying horses and washing
buggies in front of a livery stable.
As long as the City Fathers put
the clamps on the drink stands, we
think it is an outrage to allow the
livery stables to hire horses and the
garages to hire autos on th Sabbath.
And everybody knows it is an out
rage—everybody admits it is an out
rage. Yet of all the agencies for
morality, religion, or equity in the
city of Gainesville, the Eagle is the
only one that has ever raised a voice
against this palpable wrong.
If our City Fathers are inclined to
do justice by the citizens, let all be
closed or all be open. Let there be
no distinction —no partiality. Let
there be no double dealing.
CARING FOR THE HEATHENS.
The Eagle has always taken the
position that the needs, spiritual
and otherwise, of our home people
should be cared for before we reach
out for the heathens in distant
lands. We have always believed
that it was the proper thing to be
gin where you start —begin at Je
rusalem. But we do not believe we
have succeeded in making much of
an impress-ion on the truly orthor
dox—those w.. 0 shed tear- and
prayers on the "poor benighted
hethens” and let the poor misshapen
at hifme shift as best they may.
But now we feel sure that our po
sition has been indorsed by good
authority. Hardly any one. Bap
tists especially, will say that the
Christian Index is not truly or
thodox. We clip the following from
the last number of that excellent
church paper:
\\ bile these lines are being writ
ten, there lies in a hospital in
the city of Atlanta a sick man
whose home is in a small town
in Georgia. He is a member of the
Baptist church in that town, and
also a member of a secrec order in
the same town. This man is poor.
He had to have hospital treatment
or perhaps die, and that very soon.
No action was taken by the church,
of which he was a member, to pro
vide for his expenses, while, on the
other hand, the secret order of
which he is a member in the same
Georgia town, took action promptly
by providing the necessary money
to send him to a hospital. This is
no fairy story, but a fact; yes, a
real, stern fact. In this same
•church, great and.strenuous efforts
were being put forth, prayers were
.being ottered, and tears were being
shed to raise money for the preach
ing of the gospel, the building of
hospitals m far-away heathen lands.
WHAT A NEWSPAhtR DOES FOR A
TOWN
The value of a live, energetic
newspaper to any town or city is
absolutely impossible of estimation.
There are so many ways that the
good newspaper promotes the in
terest oi' the city and the individual
citizens where it is published that it
would be like trying to number the
sands of th sea to enumerat' them.
It is the true friend of the city or
town and every resident thereof and
stands ready to right the battles even
of individual citizens in away that
no other agency has either the nerve
or the courage to do. It stands as a
great bulwark of defence 1 lor the city
and for the people.
The newspaper is essentially a
home institution. It works day and
night to build up its home town and
state, and spends its money freely
with home people.
With a country news; aper the
slogan is. "Boom the town.” And
it booms the town. It will even go
so far as to leave out paid advertise-
ment* in order to note the prospect
of some industry being located m
"our midst."
The newspaper i- «'«*eutiaH\ ■»
town-builder, because tt can talk to
the people of the world .and tell
things that no one el*e can tell
Now. let us tell x on. the most piom
inent feature ot the" Mlant.a Spirit
is the Atlanta newspapers W ithout
the Atlanta newspaper* the Atlanta
Spirit would be dead .as a doot nail
In matters ot politics tn matters of
Hoke and little jo they split up
tight. But just mention Atlanta,
and they are together instantly,
lighting shoulder to shollldet. That
is the Atlanta Spirit
Nov -peaking locally . Gainesx ille
I has three good nevspapeis, all pat
I riotie and industrious v hen it comes
jto Gainesville. I'hey split up and go
diverse ways in politics, but when
anything is mentioned tor the good
of the ton n they take off their eoats
ami stand shoulder to shoulder at
the w heel.
And ever day perhaps these nexvs
papers are greete d with this: "Boom
this —boom that —boom the' town."
Ami they sail ami boom.
Members df the Council —the dear
City Fathers—meet us and insert a
hook in a buttonhole, and say,
"Boom this."
And the City Council makes each
of these' Gainesville newspaper.- pay
a license tax for being allowed the
privilege of booming.
Persons who have visited this
office —newspaper men ami commer
cial travelers —when told of this
didn’t believe it until we showed
them our license —license to boom
the town.
COUNTY UNIT PLAN.
We do not take any’ stock in the
theory’ that this is done for the pro
tection of the smaller counties. We
believe that the advocates of the plan
desire it in order that they’ may have
a chance to manipulate the conven
tion. The agitation for the county
unit plan comes largely from the
politicians of the cities. We dis
trust the Greeks even when bearing
gifts.—Ocilla Star.
The only fairway to decide an
election and who the people want to
serve them is by a majority’ vote.
Under the present system a candi
date could secure the largest number
of votes cast and yet lose the nomi
nation. Do away with the conven
tion and leave nominations to the
majority’ of the people. This is the
only fair way.—Dodge County
Herald.
The tight that was made in the
state democratic executive commit
tee for the county unit plan was
ostensibly’ made in the interest of
the smaller counties or the rural
counties with comparatively small
voting strength, but it is neverthe
less a significant fact that it was
not the representatives of these little
counties that put up the fight. It
wa- the politicians oi the big
counties. The people of the small
counties are unable to see why one
man's vote should count for more
than some other man's, or any other
man's, regardless of county lines,
in an election for governor or any’
other state official. —Albany Herald.
RECEIVING HIS PAY NOW.
As for Hoke "bothering our man,”
why, we all know Hoke isn’t going
to "bother” him. Hoke tried once,
you know, and ever since the
“bother” has been on Hoke's side
of the fence. No-Sir-ee! you
couldn’t tie enough around Hoke to I
drag him into "bothering” Ninth ,
district politics.—Gainesville News. |
We heard that Senator Smith I
favored a certain candidate for con
gress in the Ninth district two years
ago, and that candidate was suc
cessful. Is that true? Agents of ,
that candidate went over the dis
trict and told Senator Smith’s
friends that Senator Smith favored
the election of that candidate. And
now look at Hardy!—Alpharetta
Free Press.
Burwell Won’t Run For Governor.
Atlanta, Ga., May 23. —W. H. Bur
well, speaker of the honse, today an
nounced that he would not be in the
race for governor, but that he would
ask re-election as speaker when the
legislature meets.
General Conference Adjourns.
Oklahoma City, Okla.. May 23.
Although many petitionsand resolu
tions on the calendar are unacted up
on, the General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
adjourned tonight instead of waiting
until Monday.
The selection of the conference city
was left to the committee. Rich
mond, Va., and Atlanta. Ga.. are
applicants.
A decision was reached not to sub
mit the question of changing the
church name to annual conferences
again.
The body voted to raise $95,100 an
nually for educational purposes and
pay’ all money due the theological de
partment of Vanderbilt University up
to June 13 of the present year.
FORMER HALL COUNTY BOY
KILLED AT SOCIAL CIRCLE.
Conductor Charite F. Green Mangled by En
gine Manday Morning—Was Once
With Gainesville Midland.
Mi Charlie F. Green was almost
mslrtiitlx killed at Social Circle
Monday morning while making up
hi-* train, the engine having backed
upon him xxhile he xvas giving
signals to other trainmen.
Mr. Green xvas a son of the late
K. U, Green of Murrayville, and
xx as once connected with the Gaines
ville Midland railxvay, running from
thG place to Monroe in the capacity’
of conductor.
A sad incident in the case is the
fact that last week Mr. Green
xvas in Murrayville attending the
funeral of his father, and it is also
said that this is the fourth death
that has occured in the family’ in
the past sixteen months.
The remains were brought to
Gainesville on the Belle Monday
night, where they lay in state at the
Stow undertaking parlors until
Tuesday morning, when they were
removed to Murrayville, and placed
to rest besides the father.
Judge Kimzev Not in Race.
Editor Eagle:
I wish to say through tie columns
of your paper that I am grateful to
the many friends in your county and
elsewhere in the Circuit who have
; been soliciting me to make the race
for Judge of the Superior Court of
this Circuit against Judge J. B.
• Jones. The people of the Circuit
honored me with the Judgeship for
three terms, and I shall never for
get their kindness to me. Four
years ago Judge Jones and myself
i were tied in the election. I had ten
delegates and he had ten. but he
had a little the advantage in the
■ popular vote, say. about 275. and I
' thought that inasmuch as I had
tweb’e years service on the bench I
j ought to give way and let Judge
Jones be nominated, which I did,
• and then he was elected.
As Judge Jones has had but one
i term. I will not run against him this
; time.
I am being solicited to run for
Judge of the Court of Appeals of
Georgia, to fill the place made va
cant by the resignation of Judge B.
I H. Hill, now occupied by Judge
I Roan. Judge Broyles of Atlanta
j and also Mr. Stephens of Atlanta.
, are the only’ candidates in the race,
as Judge Roan will not rim for re
election. I am thinking very’ se
riously’ about runningfor that place,
hut am not ready just yet to say for
certain that 1 will, and to make my
announcement.
Yours very truly.
J. J. KTMZEY.
Will Picnic this Afternoon.
The sales force of the firm of New
' man-Frierson-Mc Ever Company* will
picnic at Chattahoochee Park this
: afternoon. Going out about six
o’clock, they will spread supper be
, fore returning the city.
Fifty Solid Gold Watches.
The main topic of conversation all
over Hall County all during the past
week has been the offer of fifty* Solid
Gold Watches made in the last issue
of the Eagle. To win one of these
Watches will be ami easy* task, as
no contestant will have to compete
with any* contestant residing outside
of their own district, and the con
testant residing in a country district
will not have to compete for any of
the prizes offered with contestants
residing in districts more thickly
populated than their own.
Hurt in Runaway.
Mrs. Callie Dover, neice of Mr. G.
S. Hudgins of this city, was seri
ously hurt in a runaway last Thurs
day afternoon near J. R. Logan’s
store. Mrs. Dover resides a few
j miles out from town and had driven
j into the city’ to do some shopping,
i when the horse she was driving be
' came frightened at an automobile.
' In turning to run. the horse upset
the buggy’ throwing her out and in
-1 flicting severe injuries. For a time
J little hope was held out for her re
, covery, but today she is reported as
. doing vary well,
Killed in Anniston, Ala.
i
Chief of Police Harry Shiretzki,
brother of M. B. Shiretzki of this
‘ city, was instantly killed in Annis-
I ton. Ala., last Saturday* night while
making a raid on a blindtiger inthat
j city.
Upon entering the house the
' Chief ordered a negro to drop a shot
j gun which he had in his possession,
I which was done, but the negro then
l drew a pistol and fired upon Chief
Shiretzki, killing him instantly.
The policeman who accompanied
the Chief on the raid then fired upon
the negro, killing him.
Chief Shiretzki was well known
in Gainesville, having made several
visits to his brother here, and his
■ death is very much regretted.
GAINESNILLE WILL ENTER-
TAIN TRAVELERS IN 1915.
Not as Big Thing as the Shriners, but the
Next Thing to it, in Their Own
Happy Way.
Next year Gainesville will hax*e
the privilege and pleasure of enter
taining the jolly* drummer boys.
The United Council of Traveling
Salesmen met last week in Jackson
ville with John Finger and Hub
Merck delegates from Gainesville
Council No. 416. The boys succeed
ed in pulling the next meeting for
the Queen City, to be held in May
next year.
At this meetingthere will be about
400 delegates present. It will be a
most desirable body to have around,
for they all pay* their own way, and
then some. They* are all liberal
spenders, and. like poor Yorick, are
"fellows of infinite jest and most
excellent fancy."
Gainesville Council now numbers
' about 40 members, and probably’ 25
i more will be taken in during the
i year.
Tore Up Hell’s Half Acre.
Two young men from Cleveland
1 came down to Gainesville last Satur
' day afternoon, and. partaking too
heavily* of White County corn, be
! gan to ruminate around Hell’s Half
l Acre, better known as the Last
i Chance, and then got pinched.
I They visited some of the houses out
in that vicinity, and tore up furni
ture. and as a climax tried their guns
a few rounds. Their names were
given as Jean Turner and Boyd Cox.
Both made bond and went their
way.
First Methodist Church.
On Sunday morning at 11.30 o’clock
the church will worship at Brenau
on account of commencement ser
vices. At 10 o'clock a. m. the con
gregation is invited to attend the
Sunday* School.
In the evening at 8.30 the Presid
ing Elder. Rev. S. R. Belk, will
preach, and all are invited.
Pastor.
Attending Diocese.
The Rev. Dr. I. M. Merlinjones
and Jos. A. Webb are in Atlanta
this xveek attending convention of
the church in the diocese. An effort
will be made to secure the conven
tion for Gainesville next year.
Mr. Christopher Here.
Mr. Thomas Christopher of the
Southern Bell Telephone Co., who
has been stationed in Tennessee for |
sometime past, is in the city this I
week, guest of his father, Judge S.
K. Christopher, on E. Broad street.
Tom has many friends here who
are always glad have him return to
Gainesville for a visit.
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The Gainesville Dentists
Will close their offices at 12 o’clock
every’ Thursday (luring the months
June, July’ and August.
Dr. Ernest Ham.
Dr. Roy Ramseur.
Dr. A. E. Merritt.
Dr. H. M. Cooper.
Dr. J. L. Harrison.
Dr. J. J. Powell.
Dr. W. L. Logan.
House for Rent
Seven rooms; on Hudson street.
H. L. Gaines.
Week-End Rates.
Round trip week-end rates from
Gainesville, to all Gainesville Mid
land Railway Stations. Two trains
daily, tickets sold every Saturday*
and Sunday, limited to following
Monday. Two connections daily via
Monroe for Augusta, Ga.. and va
rious points. Connections at Athens
with Seaboard, Central and Georgia
R. R.
R. L. Mobley, T. P. A., W. B.
Veazey, Traffic Manager. Gaines
ville, Ga.
To Cancer Sufferers.
For the next fifteen days, I will
furnished by mail my* specific treat
ment for Cancer, Tumors, Ulcers, or
Dropsy, for $5 00.
Dr. J. A. Lathem,
Oakxvood,- Ga.
Lost:
Somewhere between the square and
West avenue, a pair of Nose Glasses.
Finder will please return to this
office.
Have Your Pianos Tuned!
lam now at your service. I have
just graduated in a strenuous first
class course in piano tuning at S. C.
I. and S. M., Dayton. Va. I offer
my* professional services to piano
owners in Gainesville and sur
rounding country. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Address,
E. S. PECK,
Route 8 Gainesville, Ga.
Lumber and Shingles
For sale by B. A. Parks. Murrayville;
Ga., Rute 1. Made at iny saw mill,
Write, or Phone 2503.
ROYAL
BAKING POWDER
Absolutely Pure
The only Baking Powder made
from Royal Crape Cream ofTartar
NO ALUM, NO LIME PHOSPHATE
Change of Program at Brenau.
Owing to the death of Mrs. T. J.
Simmons last week, the program
for the Brenau commencement ex
ercises has been changed.
On next Sunday morning at 11.30
Rev. Robert Lee Bell of Birming
ham. Ala., will preach the com
mencement sermon in the audito
rium. while on Monday night at 8.30
o’clock the graduating exercises
will take place and the diplomas
awarded.
Dr. H. J. Pearce will delix’er the
baccalaurate address to the gradu
ating class.
A most cordial invitation is ex
tended the citizens of Gainesville to
attend both of these exercises.
It is announced that the Board of
Directors will have a meeting Sat
urday evening at 4 o'clock.
Thanks to Mr. Jones.
Longstreet Chapter. U. D. C’s
wish to thank Mr. Dathan Jone- for
cleaning the Confederate monument
on the public square.
The ladies of the chapter request
the co-operation of the public and
officers of the city* in preserving the
monument, and not allowing people
to sit on it.
Oakwood Corn Club.
The members of the Oakwood
High School Corn Club are re
quested to meet at the court house
in Gainesville on Friday. May 29,
at 10.30 a. m. Hon. J. K. Giles, the
State agent, and others will ad
dress you ou an important question
at this hour.
M. D. Collins. Prim
Alamo Theater
T 0-D A Y!
Miss Lois Weber and Mr. Pniliip Smallex in
“On Suspicion"
Drama—Rex
“THAT CUCKOOVILLE HOUSE RACE"
Comedy—Frontier
Miss Dorothy Davenport and Mr. Waliace [{eid
IN
“THE TEST”
Drama —Nestor
Tomorrow
Miss Ethel Grandin in
I
‘Miss Nobody from Nowhere’
Comedy Drama in 12 Reels Imp
Mr. Warren Kerrigan in
“THE LION"
Drama- Victor
Saturday
WILLE LOVE”
The Girl of Mystery ‘
Second Episode, in 12 Reels- Gold Seal
“UNIVERSAL IKE SET”
Comedy, with Augustus Carney
Big Mortgage Recorded.
One of the largest mortgages ever
put on record in the county was that
recorded Saturday by Clerk of the
Superior Court R. W. Smith for
$3 i. 000.000 given to the Fidelity Trust
Company by the Georgia Railway
and Power Company. Thi- is the
largest mortgage reCored -ince the
$75,000,000, giv< n by tht Soi -
Railxvay when th* ;:<> W. B. Si i:
xva- clerk.
I’he Mortgage con-i-t- of 14* :
and will have to he recorded in
thirty-six <<>unii -. api. . :
fee of about •s!<- to ea clerk < * •!.
court, making over s . -
fee*.
Visiting Pretty Grandchild.
Mrs. Annie E. Jliori-on left la-t
Saturday to end
he son. Mr. W. B. John-on. oi Bir
mingham. There i- a pretty grand
son at the home of W. 8.. and Mrs.
Johnson received a picture oi the
little kid riding a donkey, and it got
so close to her heart that she just
tore away* to see him.
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There i> Catarrh in thi-section <»f
the country than all other <li—put to
gether, and until th- la?t few y-ars -uppo<--d
tuie incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it ah si . i
prescribed local remedi-—. an i t>y con
stantly failing to cur- with . -c. : reatnivnt.
pronounced it incurable. Scien • : ;i-
pn >ven Catarrh t stltut
ease, and therel ■ ■ res stitui
treatment. Hair- c ; -.:arrh Cur- manu
facture y I Cheney At < Tok
■: s the 3 stitut
market. It is taken inter: :> iy u io-.--
ps t
rectly on th-bh»od ar.a :■ j ■:
the system Thej ’*
forany - t fails t
s and test-im
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Ohio.
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