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VOLUME XVI.
Lee Memorial Exercises
Held in Maysville
While the people of the South
have Dot forgotten the cruel strug
gle between the North and South
during the sixties, and while they
still feel that they had just cause
for complaint, and, as looked at
from a patriotic standpoint, would
not be worthy the name of citizen,
or to bear the names of their noble
ancestry if they should forget.
Yet, does it call forth the best in
us, as men and women, to tieasure
up hatred in our hearts against our
fellow creatures—our brothers—
for indeed they were and are our
brothers—one people—but di
vided !
No! a thousand times, no! It
takes nobility of character to be
able to forgive; a firmness of pur
pose, and a courage equal to Lee’s,
to be able to see our own faults.
This, we, as Southerners, believe
we are able to do, possessing as we
do something of the noble charac
ter and manhood of the great Lee,
and his brave followers, who are
no less deserving of honor than he
is, for was he not one of them !
Aud could he have lought the fight
alone! Then, let us not attempt
to lessen the honor we are accus
tomed to give so freely to Lee, but
allow the brave band of followers
to share the honor with him, and
in paying these tributes of love and
respect to the honored dead, dying
and living, let us keep in mind
that it is not for the purpose of
keeping aglow ehe Hame of hatred,
but. for the deeper, nobler purpose
of showing our appeciatiou for, the
love of, devotion to, and sacrifices
for his country; made by him and
his men, aud last but not least, the
noble character which shone forth
through him. May it ever be an
inspiration to our rising manhood
and womanhood to draw them to
higher aud nobler lives.
The exercises were carried out
Sunday, the 19th inst., along these
broad lines, being under the direc
■ tion of the Thirza David Chapter
U. D. €.
The Chapter, together with a
large nuinl>er of people of the com
■munity, and the Maysville school
•children, eu masse, met at the bap
tist church, at 3 p. m., where a
.most interesting program was
carried out, opening w ith the good
old hymn, “ How Firm a Founda
tion,” after which Rev. H. 8.
Smith asked divine guidance dur
ing the exercise.
Next was an historic sketch of
Robert E. Lee, read by Mrs. M. P. j
Ileadwyier in her usual interesting
and effective way.
Next on the program was Rev.
Lamar Ferguson, who was to deliv
er a short address on “The Lessons
from the Life of Lee.” Mr. Fer
guson being absent this part of the
program was passed over.
Mrs. W. U. Sharp read a very
interesting and instructive paper
con “Robert E. Lee, as General,
Citizen and Man.” Mrs. Sharp’s
paper gave every evidence of care
ful thought and study, and showed
that she had entered into the task
of preparation with much zeal.
This was followed by a song, “On
ward Christian Soldiers.’' This
we believe Lee was—a Christian
soldier.
The veterans present were then
given an opportunity to talk. Sev
eral of these responded, and their
talks were interesting, and carried
much feeling with them.
Following these, Rev. H. 8.
Smith, pastor of the Methodist
church, gave an address on “The
Life and Character of Lee.” Mr.
Smith is one of those fortunate
speakers who seems each time you
hear him to be “at his best,” and
this was not an “off-day” with
him. He appeared again at his
beet, and showed remarkable
BANKS COUNTY JOURNAL
Devoted to Giving the News, Encouraging the Progress, and Aiding the Prosperity of BanKs County.
NOTICE—FARMERS!
What About a Men’s Corn
Club for Banks County ?
For the past few years great
strides have made in agriculture,
'and especially so herein our South
laud. Better methods of agricul
ture have almost revolutionized
things in farm life. No one thing
has done more to bring this about
than the thousands of Boys’ Corn
Clubs and Girls’ Home Life Clubs.
For the past three years, the Boys’
Corn Club of Banks county has
been the prime factor in almost
doubling the yield of corn in the
county. If a Boys’ Com Club can
bring about such results, what
might a Men’s Corn Club do! Let
us make Banks county the banner
corn couuty of the State.
Nearly every farmer has his
prize acre any way (learning les
sons from the boys, yon know), so
why may we not organize and study
the question and fill our cribs.
Let every farmer of the couuty,
who would like to liecome a mem
ber of a Men’s Corn Club signify
your wish by dropping me a card.
Should I secure enough names to
justify the organization of a club I
will give notice of same through
The Journal, and a meeting may
be called later to organize and work
out all details and regulations.
Let every farmer join in the fun
and profit. Let me have your
name.
Yours for a crib full of corn,
G. G. Strange.
(Commerce papers please copy.)
COLUMBIA
Miss Pearl Andrews entertained
her friends with a birthday dinner
Sunday, everyone enjoying the
good things to eat.
The many friends of Mr. P. F.
Ward will lie sorry to learn of his
continued illness.
Miss Zera Wells returned home
Friday after a two weeks’ visit to
Baldwin and Cornelia.
81 Ivey Davis was a visitor down
at Nails Creek Sunday.
Mrs. Bartow Martin and daugh
ter, Brawner, spent Sunday with
Mrs. A. J. Addison.
Mr. Cleve Andrews, of Stephens
county, called at P. F. Ward’s
Sunday.
Mr. John Lane, who recently
moved to South Georgia, has re
turned to Banks county.
Miss Lucy Cash is away spend
ing a few weeks with friends.
Mr. 3. S. Cash, of Leatherwood,
was among friends here Sunday.
Mr. Albert Cash, of Demorest,
was a visitor here last week.
Mr. Lonnie Walters, of Lavonia,
and Miss Odes Cash were pleasant
(filers at Mr. A. J. Cash’ J Satur
day and Sunday.
Nkma.
Notice to Subscribers-
When writing to have your pa
per changed from one postoffice to
another always give your old ad
dress as well as your new; also the
rural route or street numbers. It
is very necessary that you mention
the old postofliee and route where
you have been receiving the paper
in order to make the change
piomptly.
familiarity with history—certainly
that part with which he was deal
ing.
Mrs. G. P. Boone, president of
the Chapter, bestowed a cross of
honor on a veteran, then followed
the poem, “The Sword of Lee,”
which was impressively read by
Mr. Warren Bacon
Mr. Smith offered prayer, and
“Asa Volunteer” was sung,which,
followed by the benediction, con
cluded the exercises. X
Homer, Banks County, Georgia, Thursday. January 30 i9!3.
PLEASANT HILL-
Weddings! It seems that every
body is trying to get married in
this part.
There has been so much rain for
the past several days the public
roads are getting very nearly im-
I assable in some places in this sec
tion.
Miss Orphia Dailey,accompanied
by Mr. Elbert Smith, attended
meeting at Damascus last Sunday,
; and report fine singing.
Mr. George Massey spent the
week-end in and around Toccoa
last week.
By request:—There will be sing
ing at the Line church next first
Sunday, Feb. 2nd, at 9 o’clock.
Everybody, and especially all good
singers, are invited to come and
bring your latest song books.
Professor L. W. Potts and wife,
visited in lower Banks last Sunday.
Messrs. Gainum Jordan and Ar
thur Boling lefta lew days ago for
South Georgia, to make their
future homes.
Miss Ora Beck has returned
from a few days’ visit to Gaines
ville.
Mr. Bob Denton and wife, ac
companied by Mias Beulah Sim
mons, dined with Mr. J. C. Den
ton Sunday.
Poor mail carriers ! They are
having a tough time these days
“splitting” thru the mud.
Mr. Marion Henderson, our
County Warden, passed thru a few
days ago enroute to upper Banks
on business.
There will be preaching at Mt.
Olive next fust Sunday, February
2nd, and Saturday liefore. Every
body invited to attend these ser
vices. Tn* Tor.
Officers Elected and Installed.
At the last regular meeting of
Hollingsworth Lodge No. 521 I. O.
O. F., the following officers having
been duly elected were installed
for the year 1913:
Connie N. Watts, Noble Grand ;
Jno. M. Caudell, Vice Grand; .las.
W. Cochran, Secretary; W. E. G.
Watts, Treasurer.
The appointed officers are as fol
lows: Prof. J. T. Wise, Warden;
W. T. Maxwell, Chaplain; B. 8.
Peyton, R. L. N. G.; John Pur
cell, L. 8. N. G.; E. M. Dalton,
Conductor; N. J. Simmons, Out
side Guardian; R. 8. Coker, Inside
Guardian; W. C. Lane, R. 8. V.
G.; J. H. Rumsey, L. 8. V. G.;
W. B. Lewallcn, R. 8. 8.; Pat.
Westmoreland, L. 8. 8.
An oyster supper was given, af
ter which some degree|work was
conferred. A good number of
members were present, and a good
time reported. Home very inter
eating talks were delivered by the
members in behalf of the lodge.
GEADY ACADEMY
There will tie a singing at
Damascus church next Sunday eve
ning, Feb. the 2nd. Everybody is
cordially invited to come.
Unde Sammie Ward is improv
ing some, we are glad to know.
The pound supper at Mr. and
Mis. John Sellers was enjoyed by
a large numlier.
Miss Savilla Ward spent the
past week in Cornelia.
Mr. Sterling Peytou, the Line
church songster, attended at
Damascus Sunday. Come again,
when you can’t stay so long. We
are alwayr glad to have you.
Jacob.
OSCAR BROWN
Attorney-at-Law
Office iu Ordinary’s Office at
Court House
Homer, Georgia-
HOLLINGSWORTH.
Everybody has a “bad” cold
and are “ barkin’ ” to beat the
band.
It seems that the new telephone
line-talk is dead. Had two meet
ings, and nothing accomplished.
Prof. Joe Hope has a good at
tendance in school and first-class
order. Joe uses the “brush” when
necessary, and it often takes that
to keep things “movin’” in our
school. Mr. Hope taught here six
or eight years ago and won the eon
fldence of the whole jieople.
Misses Annie and Dora Duckett
spent the past week with friends
and relatives in Cornelia.
Mr. Ernest Boling made a busi
ness trip to Cornelia Saturday.
One of the most interesting af
faire to occur in this community
this season was the marriage ol
Mr. Hob Denton to Miss Whitfield,
Mr. J. M. Caudell performed the
ceremony. Quite a crowd of peo
ple had gathered in to see the
“knot tied.” After the niarrige
the happy couple left foi Pleasant
Hill and other places. We wish
the young couple much happiuess.
Mr. Bussell F. Payne, of Clarks
ville, was among our visitors Sun
day .
Misses Loiscuml Lola Peyton, of
Cornelia, visited in town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hobson
visited friends and relatives this
week in our community.
Mr. Vauee Perkins was in town
this week on business.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs.
W. T. Maxwell is very sick at this
writing with la grippe.
The people of this place are busy
farming these days—by “chat”
not work.
Miss Lizzie Sisk is very much
improved at this writing, we are
glad to say.
Professor J. T. Wise has been
busy this week visiting the schools
of the county, lie is always wel
coine by both pupils and teacher
for they know he will teach them
something of importance, never to
be forgotten.
Messrs. John and Ernest Boling
made a business trip to Cornelia
Saturday.
Mr. Jenks Chambers, accom
panied by his sister, went shopping
in Cornelia Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith visited
the lattcrs’s parents Sunday.
Professor and Mrs. J. T. Wise
visited relatives in north Banks
Sunday.
Dr. P. Y. Duckett was in town
this week on business.
Mr. M. O. Scoggins made a busi
ness trip to Gainesville Wednes
day.
A Live Wire.
NEW SALEM.
Mr. Lee Harrison, from Jackson
county, spent Saturday and Satur
day night with Mr. Wiley Kitch
ens.
Messrs. John Hughes and Young
Grier, of Madison county, spent
Saturday night with Mr. and Mis.
Sim Kitchens.
Mr. and Mis. John Carroll visit
ed Mr. John Kitchens’ Saturday
night.
Rev. Sam’l. Hagan filled his reg
ular appointment at Salem church
Sunday, and delivered a good ser
mon to a large attendance.
Mrs. Mary Slayton is able to lie
up again after a severe spell of ill
ness, we are glad to say.
Laughing Coon.
WATCH LOST.
South Bend Watch 16 size, 20-yr
case, open face, screw back and
bezzle. Movement number grade
281, Serial numlier 561943. Lost.
Xmas eve 1912. Finder will tie
rewarded by returning to Lester
Meeks, Homer, Ga.
Presbyterial Conference.
The Presbyterial Conference of
Athens Presbytery will be held
with the Athens Ist Church, Fob.
4 and.Mh.
This Conference is to stimulate
churches and individuals upon
two vital principals, Evangelism
and Stewardship. It’ is therefore
hoped and expected by the local
committee that a full representa
tion will lie present from each of
the Churches in the Presbytery.
Representation is expected Irom
the Elders, Deacons, Sabbath
School officers and Women’s Socie
ties. Free entertainment will lie
furnished to all those who can not
come and return the same day.
Lunch will lie served by the ladies
of the Ist Church at noon Feb.
sth.
The Conference will be under the
leadership of Rev. H. F Williams,
D. D., the Educational Secretary of
Foreign Missions, assisted by such
speakers as Revs. James I Vance,
Nashville, Rockwell Brank of Sa
vannah, S. M. Erickson oi Japan,
and Rev. 1. S. MeElroy of Colum
bus.
We are counting on you,
J. D. McPhail, Ch’inn
Deputation Committee.
PLAIN VIEW.
Rev. J. F. Goode the newly elec
ted pastor at Nails Creek, preached
for them Saturday and Sunday.
All who want to hear Rev. Goode
must be there by 11 o’clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Meritt are
visiting the latters father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gar
rison, and will likly stay in this
locality several days-
Dr. Dow and wife from Canon,
Ga., visited Mr, J. T. Stevenson
Saturday night.
Mr. Osborne Addison lost one of
his children Saturday. And it was
buried at Indian Creek Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Sam McDuffie visited her
father and mother Mr. and Mrs.
Seth Strange last week.
Mr. Hubert Ward and Miss May
Brawner took dinner with Miss
Hattie Stevenson Sunday. Q.
.
Lost Boy’s Body Found.
The body of little Itoy Owen s,
the five-year-old son of Mr. John
Owens, that was lost in the moun
tains near Pine Mountain on Xmas
eve day, was found last Monday
morning about sun up, by Arthur
Owens who was in ttie mountains
coon hunting. The body was
fouud in the mouth of a branch,
within 15 feet of the Chattooga riv
er, lying on the wild icy rocks part
ly covered with water. But death
came by freezing and not by drown
ing, and it is believed that he died
the first night he was lost. The
little fellow had traveled about two
and one half miles through the
rough mountains, crossing several
small streams. He had been lost
20 days when found, and the body
was in a perfect state of preserva
tion, except a few scratches and
bruises caused by falling.—Clayton
Tribune.
NOTICE.
To the Young Men of the 9th Dis
trict:
I desire the initials and post of
fice address of every young man in
the 9th district between the ages of
16 and 25. Please write me giving
initials, proper address and pres
ent age. I hope every young man
in the district will get this notit*
and send ine their names as soon
as possible to Washington, D.
C. care House of Bepresenta
tives.
Very truly,
Thoh. M. Bell,
NUMBER 43.
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Ladies’ Shirts
Ladies’ Coats
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going' at
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