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THE SUNNY SOUTH.
NOTED IN WAR AND PEACE.
Character Studies of Bright and Brainy Men.
Three Brilliant Southerners Who “Beat Their Swords Into Plowshares” and Set
Resolutely to the Task of Rebuilding the South's Wasted Fortunes.
BY WALLACE PUTNAM REED.
CAPTAIN EVAN P. HOWELL
Captain Evan P. Howell is probabiy
personally known to more people than
any other Georgian is able to include in
his circle of friends and acquaintances.
Thousands of Americans in every quar
ter of the Union are familiar with the
leading facts of his history. Thousands
have seen and heard him. and thousands
more have read his vigorous and indepen
dent editorials, so direct and unerringly
aimed that they have frequently been
likened to "rifle shots."
He is a difficult man for the average
biographer to deal with, because he can
not be induced to admit that the story of
his career would be of general public in
terest. A sketch in "Memoirs of Geor
gia" gives the following brief outline of
his life which will serve as an introduc
tion to the article which follows:
"Captain Evan P. Howell, who was so
long identified with The Atlanta Constitu
tion, is a native of Forsyth, now Milton
county, Ga. A-t the age of twelve he
moved with his father’s family to At
lanta, and learned telegraphy under the
direction of Mr. D. U. Sloan, and was
the first student of this science in the
little town of those days. He entered and
passed with distinction through the com
mon schools of Warsaw and Atlanta, en
tering the Georgia Military institute at
Marietta, in 1855. After completing a
two-years' course he went to Sanders-
ville, Ga., read law until the end of 1858,
and was then enrolled among the Lump
kin Law school students at Athens. A
year later his active practice was com
menced, but in the course of a few weeks
the first gun of the civil war was fired, and
he at once decided to close his office and
go to the front. He started with the First
Georgia reginent as orderly sergeant of
his company, and in less than a month
was made a lieutenant. He soon rose to
the rank of first lieutenant, and before a
second year had re-organized the com
pany and was elected its captain. From
service under Jackson in Virginia he was
transferred to the western army in time
to engage in the great struggle of Chick-
amauga. In the retreat from Laurel Hill
the captain and his men realized that
they were lost in the wilderness. Their
sufferings and anxiety were intense. They
were tried by hunger, thirst and priva
tions of every kind. Starvation menaced
them, and their situation was apparently
hopeless, but the voice and indomitable
courage and energy of Captain Howell led
them back at last to home and civiliza
tion. He served mainly in Cleburne's di
vision of the western army until the war
closed and rendered gallant service all
through the Atlanta campaign.
"When the conflict finally ceased he be
gan farming and pursued this vocation
two years. In 1868 he became city editor
of The Atlanta Intelligencer for about a
year, and then resumed with renewed am
bition the pract-ce of his profession. He
was selected chairman of the Fulton
county Democratic committee, and made
vigorous efforts for the reorganization of
the party and the maintenance of its prin
ciples. For two years he was a useful
member of the city council. He was so
licitor general of the Atlanta circuit two
years, and, with the aid of the eminenet
and noble Judge John L. Hopkins, suc
ceeded in suppressing much of the law
lessness-murder, theft and every form of
crime that could threaten and permeate
a young and growing city. He was elect
ed to the state senate in 1873, and re-elect
ed for a second term. He was a delegate
at large to the St. Louis, Cincinnati and
Chicago Democratic conventions, and in
each served on the committee on resolu
tions. President Cleveland, in recognition
of his invaluable services, tendered him
the consulship at Manchester, England,
which he declined. By Governor McDan
iel In 18SS he was appointed capitol com
missioner. serving on the commission
which built Georgia's new capitol, com
pleting the building and turning back in
to the state treasury a part of the appro
priation of $1,000,000. something which was
without a parallel in the history of pub
lic buildings. Captain Howell's indomit
able spirit In demanding the location of
the state capitol In Atlanta, and his tire
less eflforts to effect this end will never be
forgotten by the people. His editorials
were able, his -arguments clear and con
vincing and his good humor Irresistible.
In 1876. after purchasing a controling
share, he became editor-in-chief of The
Atlanta Constitution. How the paper
prospered and grew in power and influ
ence under his administration is known
.to evereybody. He was elected to the
legislature in 1894. while absent from
home, and not a candidate, and was also
made a director of the Cotton Staes and
International exposition. As a journalist
his race ability has been widely recogniz
ed. and he is also greatly admired as an
orator whose eloquence has often en
couraged the 5'outh of Georgia, and as a
patriot whose heart beats in sympathy
with every noble upward and onward ef
fort of his fellow countrymen.”
A BADLY SPRAINED ARM.
HOUSTON. Tex., Feb. 35, 1898.
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In 1897 Captain Howell accepted the of
fer of a large round sum for his Interest
in The Constitution, and severed his con
nection with that paper, feeling that his
long and active service entitled him to a
little rest and recreation. He wanted to
spend more of his time with his family,
and enjoy the repose of his delightful
home surroundings at West End. But he
was not permitted to retire from public
life. Last year President McKinley ap
pointed him a member of a commission
to investigate certain Important matters
connected with the conduct of the Span-
ish-Amerlcan war, and he was for sever
al months engaged In this work, discharg
ing the respqnslble duties of his position
CAPTAIN EVAN P. HOWELL.
As Editor of The Constitution. He Did
More for the South Than Any Man in
Her History.
with the signal fidelity and ability which
is characteristic of him.
Captain Howell Is an old-fashioned
southerner, and yet a genuine American.
Frank, fearless, original and a man with
ths cpurage of his convictions he Is lov
ed, admired and respected by hosts of
people north and south. His big brain is
equaled by his big heart, and the world
will never know the one hundredth part
of his generous deeds. With a little per
sonal ambition, It would have been easy,
more than once, for him to win the Unit
ed States senatorship or the governorship,
but his loyal devotion to his friends has
caused him to discourage the efforts of
others to bring him forward.
No Georgia of his day has done more
in various ways for the progress, civiliz
ation and upbuilding of his state, and fu
ture generations will honor him as a sol
dier. Journalist, patriotic statesman and
model citizen, who unselfishly Interested
himself In everything that would tend to
promote the welfare of his fellowmen.
Any history of Georgia without a brilliant
chapter devoted to his public services
would be as unsatisfactory as the play
of “Hamlet” with the Prince of Den
mark left out.
CAPTAIN W. M. BRAY.
Captain Wellborn M. Bray Is a native
of Henry county/ but ill 1847, when a
young lad, he moved with his parents to
Atlanta. Here he was prepared for a
higher education, and after two years in
the State University, at Athens, he grad
uated from Emory college, at Oxford,
with the degree of B. A. He studied law
in the office of Colonel James Milner, of
Cartersville, and after his admission to
the bar .opened a law office at Calhoun.
In April, 1862, he enlisted as a private
In the Fortieth Georgia regiment, and at
the end of six months was authorized
by the secretary of war to raise a com
pany of siege artillery. This he accom
plished near Savannah. He was elected
first lieutenant, but In 1865, when the com
pany was turned into an Infantry organi
zation. he was made its captain. He
fought with splendid valor In the battles
of Dalton, Resaca, Rocky Ford, Kenne-
saw Mountain, Atlanta, Franklin, Nash
ville, Pulaski and New Hope Church. In
the last named engagement he was
wounded by the explosion of a shell. Af
ter the surrender he returned to Atlanta
and established the first school of that
period in the city. He taught with nota
ble success, being associated with Profes
sor w. A. Bass and other able Instruct
ors until the public school system was
founded. He was then elected principal of
fi.v street grammar school. where he
made a fine record, hut in 1874 he resumed
the practice of law. His prominence and
effective work as the earliest advocate of
public schools caused him to be made a
member of the Atlanta board of educa
tion, and his services for ten years in that
body were of such inestimable value that
they cannot be forgotten during this gen
eration at least.
In 1886-87 he represented Fulton
county in the Georgia legisla
ture. While a member of this body he
served on the committees on finance, edu
cation and corporations. When the con
vict lease system was under discussion he
strongly opposed It, and his argument was
spoken of by the press as "Able, eloquent
and masterly.” His peroration contained
these memorable words: “No man is ut
terly irredeemable. But if you extinguish
within him the light of hope, you educate
him in crime. The lease system is an edu
cator in crime, denying all the principles
of humanity. Treat the convict as a
human being and you may reform him.”
In the legislature he made a magnificent
speech in favor of the technological
school bill, and It made such an impres
sion upon the best people of the state
that he was overwhelmed with letters of
congratulation. The late Hon. N. J. Ham
mond was among the prominent men who
wrote to him. complimenting his effort in
the highest terms. Rev. J. W. Lee and
other famous men were equally earnest in
thanking him for his speech against the
convict lease system. Altogether, It may
be said that no man in a single term in
the general assembly ever deservedly won
higher tributes for great public services.
His learning, native intellectual power,
convincing logic and irresistible eloquence
attracted attention everywhere. It was
something new to find an orator who
could sway the masses and command the
applause of gray-haired legislators—a
zealous reformer who was not a dema
gogue—a leader who could bitterly fight
everything that savored of injustice, mo
nopoly and oppression, without being un
parliamentary or going to an unjustifiable
extreme.
Some people found It difficult to under
stand Captain Bray and properly estimate
his true merit and ability. Those who
knew him best saw In him the Ideal stu
dent and orator: a leader whose enthu
siasm was always kept within proper
bounds a broad-minded, big-hearted pa
triot and lover of his fellow men, whose
helpful labors were not Influenced by even
the slightest spark of selfish ambition.
Learned In the lore of books; a student of
human nature; a philosopher and a poet;
a bold and original thinker; an orator
armed with every weapon of logic and
rhetoric, no master of popular eloquence
should be ranked with him, with the sin
gle exception of Robert Toombs.
He Is one of the most versatile of men.
and he is equally at home when he holds
a Jury spellbound or engages the attention
of statesmen, divines and philosophers,
or charms a circle of bright women with
his gems of fancy and sentiment. He
seems to leap to correct conclusions In
lightning-like flashes of thought, and his
offhand talk and speeches fairly scintil
late with brilliant epigrams. He Is mas
ter of a splendid vocabulary, and every
sentence from his Ups is ready for the
printed page. No revision, no blue pencil
Is needed In his ease. When he speak3 he
says all that should be 6ald, not one word
more, and not one word less. He Intuitive
ly guesses at the Inner secrets of great
events and movements, and Is not often
mistaken. Thirty years ago, when he oc
casionally delighted the old Lumpkin Ly
ceum in Atlanta with his wonderful elo
quence, he one night delivered a masterly
speech upon a national question, which
attracted general attention on account of
Us originality and power. Two or three
days later Charles Sumner delivered a
speech on the same line In the national
senate which electrified the country. The
printed report in the Congressional Rec
ord was practically a report of Bray's
speech a few days before. The incident
was talked about for a long time, and It
was mentioned as a remarkable instance
of thought transference, of which the
great senator received the full benefit.
As a lawyer Captain Bray stands In the
front rank of his profession, and as an
eloquent advocate before a Jury he de
serves to have his name written by the
side of the most famous names In Ameri
can forensic annals. In this limited space
only a brief reference can be made to
his eloquent speeches at the bar. His
effort in behalf of Sam Hill, the man who
slew the destroyer of his home, some
years ago, was such a powerful and mar
velous speech that It Is talked about to
this day. For days after Bray delivered
it crowds stopped him on the streets to'
congratulate him. They thronged his of
fice. Letters came In showers, and the
press held him up as the greatest orator
in Georgia. He was equally successful in
his great speech against Porter Stocks,
when he was tried for murder. At times
when the orator was speaking In these
and similar cases his electric eloquence
Be med to shatter the bonds of conven- •
tlonallty and the court officials and law-;
yeiS fircre ppparefitly eajSft.’Vt-
jurors and the spectators in their impul
sive demonstrations of enthusiasm and
appreciation.
Captain Bray is still In Ills prime, a
magnificent specimen of manhood, with
an animated Intellectual face, expressive
of the lofty ideals, noble sentiments and
master mind of Us self-poised and self-
reliant owner. He is not the man to he
forgotten or thrust aside, and it Is safe
to say that from time to time his talents
and abilities as a leader of thought and
action will be duly recognized and honor
freesboro, Big Black, Chickamauga. Mis
sionary Ridge, the Atlanta campaign,
Franklin, Nashville, and in fact was in
active service throughout the war. being
present at the final surrender at Greens
boro. N. 'C. He was seriously wound
ed in two of these battles and had many
narrow escapes, displaying such conspic
uous gallantry as to cause him to be sev
eral times mentioned in the official re
ports and to be twice promoted by special
distinction. He literally fought his way
to the front. While a mere boy. at the
age of nineteen, he was a battle-scarred
veteran, and he then received a captain's
commission under a special act of the
Confederate congress. Introduced by Sen
ator Benjamin H. Hill.
One of the biographers of this youthful
hero wrote the following:
"At the battle of PerryvIIle, Ky„ while
the fierce conflict was at Us height, the
Confederates on the right were falling by
hundreds under the destructive shower of
•hot and shell from the Federal artillery.
“Apparently no living thing could es
cape that deadly rain of Iron, but It was
necessary to charge those roaring guns,
and the Forty-first Georgia dashed to the
front with a ringing rebel yell. General
Cheatham, In his ‘Memoirs of the Ten
nessee Campaign,’ thus describes the he
roic conduct of the gallant young Geor
gian: ‘While the conflict was raging with
deadly fury on our right, the enemy’s ar
tillery poured destruction Into our ranks,
with well-directed shots; a charge was
ordered Into what seemed the very jaws
of death. The first soldier to reach the
enemy’s bright, shining cannon was West,
of the Forty-first Georgia. A mere
youth, his pale, girlish face seemed to in
fuse enthusiasm, and from that moment
victory crowned their arms.’
"His comrades who were at PerryvIIle
say that the bravest and stoutest felt
that they were rushing to their death
when they made that reckless charge.
They were facing fearful odds and they
needed something to nerve and Inspire
them. Suddenly they saw young West,
the boy soldier of the regiment, hurling
himself Into the focal, foremost fire. Doz
ens of men were killed and wounded by
his side, but he pressed forward, heedless
of danger, until he reached the guns at
the head of those who charged with him.
It was a proud moment for the daring
boy and the valiant Forty-first when they
captured those deatk-deallng guns.
“The battle was one of the hottest
fights of the war. The Forty-first Geor-
ia lost forty per cent of Its men and all
of Its field officers, Including Colonel
Charles A. McDaniel, who commanded
the regiment. Company E, of which
West was a member, went In with seven
ty-five men and had forty-three killed and
wounded. Including Its commander, Cap
tain J. C. Cartwright, the father of Bish
op Candler’s wife. Judge George N. Les
ter lost an arm in the battle.
“The Federals under General Rose-
C AFT AIN W. M. BRAY.
One of Georgia's Leading Lawyers and
an Active Spirit in Atlanta’s Welfare.
ed by his fellow citizens. At present he
devotes most of his time to his profession;
to his favorite literary, political and phil
osophical studies, and to the society of
other congenial and gifted intellects. If he
should yield, however, to the wishes of his
legions of friends In the near future, it
would require a bold prophet to set
bounds to his achievements. He has
proved in the. past his ability to take the
lead whenever he chooses, against all
competitors.
COLONEL A. J. WEST.
Few Georgians are more widely known
throughout the state than Colonel An
drew J. West, of Atlanta, and the repu
tation which he has so justly won at
nome for public spirit, patriotism, unsel
fish devotion to the welfare of his com
monwealth, together with his brilliant
talents and lofty character, cannot fail
to attract attention beyond our borders.
Indeed, this is already measureably true.
In some of the highest circles at the na
tional capital and in the great centers of
the continent Colonel West's name Is by
ro means unfamiliar.
The subject of this sketch belongs to a
fine old Georgia family. His grand
father, Andrew West, was one of the first
settlers In Monroe county. His father,
James F. West, was murdered In Vera
Cruz. Mexico. His mother was a daugh
ter of Captain Henry Butts, and on both
the paternal and maternal side of the
house he is related to some very promi
nent and distinguished people.
Losing his father early In life, young
west was thrown upon his own resources,
and while yet a boy learned how to take
care of himself. From the first he was
sturdy, manly and self-reliant. Before
he was sixteen he entered the confederate
army as a member of the Troup Light
Guard from LaGrange, Ga„ which be
came Company E, Forty-first Georgia
regiment. Colonel Jack Cartwright com
manding. He followed the fortunes of
the western army through Shiloh, Bethel
Springs, Purda, Tupelo, Perryville, Mur
COLONEL A. J. WEST.
of Atlanta’s Leading Real Estate
rs-anwe.Prime Mover in-Military”'
crans numbered 80,000 men. The Confed
erates had 80,000 under General Bragg.
Four Federal generals were killed, and
among them, was General James S. Jack-
son, who fell In front of the Forty-first
Georgia. He was a Kentuckian and a
cavalry officer In the Mexican war, at
which time he fought a duel with the cel
ebrated Thomas F. Marshall.
“West was badly wounded In this fight
at PerryvIIle, and was left on the field
unable to move and covered with blood.
Undoubtedly he would have died but for
the timely appearance of one of Ken
tucky’s fairest daughters, Miss Lizzie
Everhart, a member of a distinguished
family of the blue grass region, devoted
to the southern cause. She found him
on the field and had him carried to her
mother’s elegant mansion, where he was
carefully nursed and every want supplied
until he was able to leave his bed. Then,
when It was time for him to go to a
Federal prison, she went In person, with
influential friends, to General Boyle’s
headquarters and interceded for his good
treatment, furnishing him with money
and everything necessary for his com
fort.
“Years afterward It was one of the most
delightful surprises of the young soldier’s
life to meet his preserver in Atlanta and
find that she was the wife of that noble
Kentuckian, Dr. Amos Fox.”
When the war ended West returned,
ragged and shoeless to Troup county.
He was determined to make the most of
his opportunities, and after a few months
in school he moved to Atlanta, where. In
a short time, he organized one of the
largest wholesale grocery houses In the
south. The panic of 1873 prostrated this
extenslva business enterprise, sweeping
sway the savings of Its founder. But he
was not disheartened. He at once organ
ized a real estate business, which, under
his management, has become one of the
most extensive In the south. In order
to encourage the military spirit of his
people he organized the Fulton Blues,
equipped the company at his own ex
pense and was its captain for several
years. When General Gordon was elected
Governor he summoned him to his staff,
and this honor was repeated by Governor
Northern who appointed him quartermas
ter general of Georgia. His commission
was renewed by subsequent governors,
and he now serves the state with the
lank of colonel. Through his energy our
state military encampments were insti
tuted. Colonel West was a director of
ihe Cotton States and International ex
position and is adjutant general of the
Georgia division United Confederate vet
erans; a prominent Mason: an active and
valued member of the First Methodist
church of this city, and he is associated
with leading citizens in many enterprises
which are calculated to serve the inter
ests of the state.
Colonel West began his business career
on the right line, and he has never de
parted from It. He believed that busi
ness men should educate and train them
selves to take an active. Intelligent and
influential part in public affairs, upon all
proper occasions, and during his early
manhood he devoted every leisure hour to
the study of the best books and the read
ing of the best newspapers. Appreciating
the fact that good speakers and writers
exercise a commanding influence in every
circle, he did not rest until he had mas
tered the difficult arts of easily, grace
fully and effectively using both tongue
and pen. While he was still a very
young man he joined a debating
society composed of the brightest young
men in Atlanta, and in a short time he
was recognized as one of the most elo
quent orators in the community. The
numerous speeches made by him In that
club a generation ago showed remarka
ble general Information, good taste and
rare judgment, and they also showed that
the speaker had a fine literary style and
all the essential gifts of an orator.
The colonel has never utilized the
methods employed by many prominent
men in pushing themselves forward, but
his fellow-citizens heartily appreciate his
sterling merit and exceptional ability,
and they would have gladly honored him
many times In the past with some high
and honorable official positions. Fre
quently It has been necessary for him to
speak upon important public occcaslons
In Atlanta and elsewhere.and his speeches
were always so luminous, eloquent and
appropriate that they lingered for a long
time in the memories of his hearers. A
few years ago his address at a notable
banquet In Chicago charmed all who were
present and completely captivated veter
ans in public life like Hon. Lyman Gage
and others, who were loud In hts praises.
General George Moorman, in a talk be
fore the Atlanta Confederate reunion
committee last year, after referring In
highly complimentary terms to Colonel
West's career as a youthful soldier, said:
“This same hoy’s speech before the as
sembled multitude at the Nashville re
union probably brought this reunion to
Atlanta. After the delivery of that
speech he was congratulated on the stand
by Dr. J. B. Hawthorne, General John B.
Gordon and other distinguished mem
bers.”
In political life Colonel West would
have beeen very popular and successful.
His interesting and attractive personality
never failed to favorably impress all who
came In contact with him, and It is Im
possible to know him without respecting
and admiring his knightly chivalry, high
sense of honor, loyal devotion to his peo
ple and his friends and his splendid abili
ties which make themselves felt in golden
words and deeds at the right time. His
eloquence would make him a power on
the stump,- or In any political body, but
he seems to prefer to serve his fellow citi
zens In other fields, and it is admitted by
all that'he has been wonderfully success
ful. Few men are so thoroughly ac
quainted with the natural resources and
advantages of the south, and In a quiet
way he has been Instrumental in bring
ing new capital, new enterprises and new
settlers into this section, and he Is recog
nized as a potential factor of southern
development and progress. He is noted
for his successful management of large
real estate deals, and only arfew days ago
his efforts resulted in the sale of the
James Bank block in Atlanta to Colonel
George W. Scott for the sum of $210,000.
This transaction, coming after a long real
estate depression, Is regarded as a nota
ble event and as a hopeful Indication of
the future.
Colonel West is a strikingly handsome
man. He Is as courteous as a Chester
field. and no man has warmer friends.
In the home circle, with his charming
wife and interesting family, he is a hos
pitable and a delightful entertainer and
is at his best. He is still comparatively
young, and the brightest and most useful
part of his career Is yet before him if he
will yield to the wishes of his fellow citi
zens and come to the front in response to
their call. It is safe to say that the his
torians of the future will not lightly pass
over his unselfish and valuable public
services.
HIDDEN WORD CONTEST.
In the Issue of April 22d we offered 100 beautiful presents to be sent to per
sons in different states in which The Sunny South circulates, upon the following
conditions: We put in an extra word in brackets In one of our advertisements.
The first fifteen persons In Georgia who found this word and wrote us the adver
tisement In which it appeared were given the prizes allowed to Georgia. The first
fifteen answers from Tennessee secured the prizes awarded to Tennessee, and so
on right down the list.
We give below the exact number of presents allowed in each state and the names
of those persons who won them:
GEORGIA.
Mrs. Irene King. Chamblee.
May Robertson, Resaca.
Horace Haynes. Valdosta.
Miss Evelyn Hudson, Gainesville.
Joseph Humphries. Hapeville.
Emma L. Nichols, 1256 Prince avenue.
Athens.
R. T. Freeman, Ingleside.
W. H. Kerlen, Elberton.
L. P. Weekes, Llthonla.
Miss M. J. Paterson, Jackson.
Mrs. M. W. Pope, Cottage Mills.
Thomas Harkins, Pope’s Ferry.
Miss Sara Jolley, Morris Station.
Mrs. A. M. Dawson. Lockhart.
TENNESSEE.
Mrs. H. W. Winstead, Nolensvllle.
Miss Minnie Crookshanks, Concord.
Marga Eledge, Calhoun.
Mrs. M. A Hunt, Morristown.
Mrs. C. I. Stuart, Rankins.
Aleck Patton, Pelham.
J. M. Hawkins, Lewisburg.
Mrs. H. M. Haughton. Spring Creek.
Mrs. N. J. Strain, Parham.
Miss Eleanor Darwin, Evensvllle.
Mrs. M. M. Maclin, Pulaski.
Mrs. Lula Smith, Whiteside.
Miss Ida Irwin, Woodvllle.
J. T. Buckley, Henderson.
Mrs. W. E. Blanton, Bean's Creek.
ALABAMA.
W. O. Sandwich, Cusseta.
Mrs. J. P. Stewart, Scottsboro.
Tessa W. Roddy, Sylvan.
Mrs. M. C. Howard, Tallassee.
Ml*. A . r. Holtsford. Florence.
O. Ellis, Morris.
Marie Johnson, Midway.
Mrs. E. T. Sadler, Burkvllle.
Miss Llnnle Shouk, Glass.
Mrs. Thomas H. Adams, Eufaula.
Miss Audrey Ussery, High Shoals.
Archie Hood, Bethany.
M. B. Arant, Holtville.
W. A. Cowart, Charlton.
Mrs. H. W. Hauimond, La Fayette.
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MISSISSIPPI.
Mrs. W. H. Collier. Meridian.
Miss Annie Antley, Forest.
Miss Lela Saunders, Pulaski.
Walker Gray, Boyce.
L. W. Jackson, Coldwater.
Miss Camille McBeath, Meridian.
Miss Mary H. Ellis, Columbus.
Andy Burn,, Rural.
Florence Ingram, Watson.
Lowella Spence, Pass Christian.
Man’ Frank Ivey. Abbeville.
Mrs. Y. W. Williams, Morton.
Leila Smith, Laurel.
Miss Laura Deane. McLaurln.
R. S. Beard, Saulsbury.
Mrs. W. H, Collier, Planters’ Hotel, Me*
ridlan.
TEXAS.
L. Cooper, High.
Mrs. Mary McAfee, Overton.
Mrs. J. M. Fullinwider. Palestine.
Vernon Paver, Pittsburg.
W. J. Grubbs, Gonzales.
D. H. West. Calvert.
Miss Sadie Pope Willis, Independence.
Mrs. Maurice Roudle, Areola.
Mrs. J. E. Kimbrough, Denton.
J. L. Meadows, Elcampo.
W. S. Jobson, New Hope.
DeWitt Haden, Bonham.
Mrs. M. L. Love, Kennedale.
Mrs. G. V. McClintic, Groesbeck.
J. W. Beck, Mansfield.
NORTH CAROLINA.
J. E. Rue, Panacea.
W. A. McCauley, Huntersville.
Mrs. R. V. Houston, Monroe.
Mrs. J. A. Nofford, High Point.
John F. Murdoch, Pressley.
L. E. Cromartle. Dawson's Landing.
C. J. Poole. Aroltna.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
A. Williams, Greenville.
C. S. Pack, Greenville.
Mrs. J. F. Morrail, Allendale.
Mrs. C. K. Whlsnant. Blacksburg.
Mrs. H. W. Shuler, Batesburg.
J. P. Logan, Spartanburg.
Mrs. H. S. Curselon, Greenville.
T. K. Earle. Greenville.
OTHER STATES.
T. F. Clardy, Howell, Ky.
Mrs. Stella B. Kidd, Ruston, La.
H. W. Gray, McCrory, Ark.
W. McN. Lytch, Phoenix, Fla.
Miss Coral G. Johnston, Abingdon, Va.
Mrs. J. S. Hamilton, Avalon, Pa.
E. Baler, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mrs. B. B. Burrell, Duncam, I. T.
Oliver B. Woodvllle, Sweet Springs,
W. Va. *
A. E. Irwin, Garwin, la.
Carrie Ashton Johnson, Rockford, 111.
S100N IN COLD
FOR THE WORD “GIRL.”
We will give 9100 in Gold to the person or persons telling
J ns how many times the word “girl” appears In the Bible, either
I old or new Testament. In eaeh instance yon must tell no Just
I where yon found the word and cite ns te verse and chapter. This ^
I contest should interest every one, since we tell yon to And the
I word in the Bible. Of coaroe every one reads the Bible aad in
consequence the search foj the word will prove instructive. This
contest will positively elose Jane 15. r'
The Condition for Sending a Guess.
On the word ’’Girl” Is that each and every guess must be accompanied by 1
$1.00 for six months’ subscription to The Sunny South. The guess must be i
*u. sent In the identical envelope that brings the money that pays for the sub- j
scrlption; forgetting It, or leaving it out by accident or otherwise, or not
knowing of the guess at the time you subscribed, or any other reason, will 1
not entitle one to send a guess afterward. The guess must come with the |
subscription or not at all. Should a party send more than one guess, he or ,
she will be entitled to a share of the fund for each correct guess sent; there
will be no capital prize—everyone will get a first prize. If more than one
person tells us where and how many times the word "Girl” Is to be found, I
the money will be equally divided and all stand exactly on the same foot- |
ing. Persons may guess as many times as they send subscriptions. Address
£
The Sunny South,
ATLANTA, GA.
NOTE:
As yon will observe, in order to enter the
above contest it is only necessary for yon te neeompmny yenr X
answer with $1.00 acconnt of subscription, either for baeh Yff
dnes, renewal or for a new subscriber.
gee what we will give yen for $2.00! If yon send ns $2.00 we
will send yon The Sunny South one yenr, the Atlnmta Weekly
Constitution one year and will allow yon a guess in the above
contest. Will also allow yon a guess in our MISSING WORD
CONTEST, aad will also allow yon a guess in our $5,000 COT
TON CONTEST. The guess in eaeh contest must come in the
same envelope in which yon send the $2.00 subscription to both
papers.
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