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VOL. XVI. Homer Locals Mr. aud Mrs. Clarence Griffin spent Sunday in Homer. Mr. J. M. Jones’ announcement for treasurer will be found else where in the Journal. Mr. Jones is much loved in this county, and is a good man. His friends will rally to his support when the time comes. Jackson county has decided to keep her cattle ticks. If Jackson loves her ticks let her have ’em. Its nobodys business. Last Sunday was Master Foster Hill’s birthday and he came down from his home in Lula and enjoyed a birthday dinner with friends prepared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hill. Did you ever stop to consider that your eyes are worth more to you than one million of dollars. I)r. J. P. Parks is an expert refractionist and can Ik* of great benelit to you if your eyesight is failing or you suffer from headaches. Bead his ad in the Journal to day. While in Lula last week we happened in a store when Mr. Til den Hill and his wife came in to see how much they weighed. Til den weighed a little oyer one hun dred and his wife weighed a little less than two hundred. Mr. Morgan Chandler made the Journal office a pleasant visit last Saturday. Morgan is very enthu siastic about the Grove river ditch; infact malaria has Ikh*ii wrestling with Morgan during the past year and he realizes that w ithout health a man can enjoy no other blessing. The people living on Grove river in this county are going to drain the swamp land and duck ponds on that stream, drive malaria out and raise corn by the thousands of bushels where cat tails, bull frogs and mosquitos now make their home. They mean business, and will at their meeting next Saturday raise $115.00 which will pay half the expeuses of a surveyor to sur vey the route for the proposed ditch—the government pays the other half, we are informed. Forty or fifty farmers arc intended in this project and they are well able to have the work done, which will add much to the wealth, health mid happiness of that community. Bead liev. Bam L. Hagan's a<l in the Journal today. Mr. Hagan can supply you with auy liook you wish to read and at the very least cost to jou . When in Homer call and inspect his stock of books and also keep your eye on his ad in the Journal as he will from time to time give the names of some of the books he has for sale. All you have to do is to write him and in close the price and he will mail you the book or books wanted. Every man should have his home tilled with good books; lor the mind is the man, and nothing cul tivates the mind like good liooks. Rev. Mr. Ayers, of Mt. Airy, is one of the best preachers who ever delivered a sermon in Homer. He is a reader and a thinker and al ways has a message to deliver to the people that is worth listening to, but some of the young folks ob ject to him because he holds them an hour more at each sermon. With a great many people the shorter a sermon the better, and probably his long sermons are re sponsible for the fact that he preached here recently and not one of his members were present, al though he had a good congregation, members of other churches. He said it was the first time he had ever preached in his own church w ithout even one of his own mem bers heing present. Get busy BANKS COUNTY JOURNAL Baptists, and come out hereafter. It will do you good. Mr. Claud J. Smelley announces this week for tax receiver. He is a bright young mam and if elected w ould make a good officer. Mr. Fred Brown, who is attend ing school in Atlanta visited his father, Col. Oscar Brown, last Fri day, returning Sunday. Mrs. Grover Mason aud babies have returned home after spend ing several weeks with her parents Judge and Mis. Logan Perkins in Maysville. Postmaster Mason has added lock boxes to his already well equipped office aud probably never in the history of Homer has her postoftice been lixed up so well as it is today. We heard Mi-. Bob Dyar remark a few days ago that the present Coroner had let the business run down to such an extent that in all probability there would lie no ap plicant for the place this nor any other year. On Sunday afternoon Feb. 15th, Coon Lee and Joe Edmonson were killed in a drunken brawl near the foot of the Blue Kidge in Lumpkin county, Townsend has been ad vising them not to drink whiskey but they just won’t take his ad vice. Postmaster Ledford, of Lula, has made many good changes in his office building and fixtures and can now handle the large amounts of mail that passes through that office with ease. He is a very af fable gentleman and we hope he will never “sour” as most people do who constantly come in contact with the general public, There is an old hull of tree stand ing near the school building in Homer that has caused some word wars aliout the street corners, but the young city council sitting with great dignity in the council chain ber Monday Feb. Hi, 1911, settled the vexing question by passing an order condemning the old hull, and now- he will soon do as Borne did: Fall to rise no more. Miss Blanche Ingalls, a pretty young lady of Chesauing, Mich., has been appointed marshal of the town and is keeping good order. Why not have a young lady ap pointed to this responsible position in Homer? We have a young ma yor, ail the members of the council are young men and a young lady marshal is now what we need. The town has not been, able to keep a man in this place for various reasons, and we are now w ithout a marshal and have been for some time. Last week we consulted the chair - man ol the count} Democratic executive committee and several candidates as to an appropriate time to hold the primary and they all mentioned May the tenth as a good date, so May the tenth we said. But later we examined, the calendar and found that May the 10th this year comes on Sunday. If there is anything on earth that would desecrate the Sabbath it is a primary election. As it has been in the past a week day could hard ly hold one much less Sunday. As it will be such an unlucky day for so many candidates who will be crucified upon the political cross, we suggest Friday May the Ist. This will give the candidate who “coses out” court week over one month in which to “run.” And, of course, a late candidate should expect nothing but a short time to do business in. Some of the boys who wanted a late primary last year now favor an early one. A politician can make a change as quick as the weather in Texas, therefore we are not surprised at these boys who have had a year to study this question over. Devoted to Giving the News, Encouraging the Progress, and Aiding the Prosperity of Banks County. Homer, Banks County, Georgia, Thursday, February 26, 1914. Tax Gollcctoi Nat ('handlerspent Tuesday night in llonur. The many friends of Mrs. 11. T. Stephens will regiet to learn that she is ill at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Fat O’Connor, in Atlanta. Messrs. L. J. Ragsdale and Bud Pool spent some time in the city Saturday. Miss Oetie Ayers has returned to Homer anil is attending the Banks County High School. Mr. Will Blackwell spent Tues day night in Homer,- and had a pleasant drive back to his city home Wednesday. Mr. Groves L. Griffin, of Gills ville, spent his holiday in Homel and sold a car load of fertilizers. Groves is a hustler. One candidate says everybody tavors an early primary. If he has consulted everybody in the county lit* has been doing some electioneering. Mr. J. S. Bellamy announces this week for treasurer, lie is an affable gentleman, well known, ami we predict for him a large vote in the primary. The date of Confederate reunion to la* held at Jacksonville, Fla., this year has been changed from April 29, JO and May I, to May <i, 7 and Bth. Mr. J. T. Masseugill, ol Homer, R. 1 paid the Journal office a pleas ant visit Tuesday, and as many other good citizens are doing, paid for his Journal and a year in advance. Mr. J. ('. Wood’s announcement for sheriff' will be found in the Journal to-day. John Wood, as he is familiarly known by his friends is a fearless man and a good citizen and if elected would make an efficient officer. While playing with an axe Tues day afternoonTheion Turk cut-one af his brother Addison’s fingers cu tirely oil and made a large gash in another one. The boys are sons of Mr. C. A. Turk and aged about 8 and lOyeais. An ax is a danger ous thing for a boy under fifteen years of age to ]>ia with. Mr. J. A. (Ash bought 88.00 worth of seed and fertilizer and in one halfday prepan and and planted some cabbage seed. \\ hen his plants were ready for sale he adver tised them one month in the Banks County Journal which cost him 81.00. Counting 81.50 for his half days work he invested 10.50 in the cabbage business and sold 8-18 50 worth of plants, making a profit of 38.50. It pays to plant cabbage seed and advertise the plants. Tax Receiver’s Notice SECOND BOEND I will be at the following places at the time named below for the purpose of receiving state and county taxes. March “ 2 Homer 10 to 2 “ 3 Berlin 10 to 1 “ “ Hall’s store 3to 4 “ “ J eddy Ayers at night “4 Wilmot Bto 12 “ “ Pendergaass’ store 2to 4 “ “ J. A. Bray at night “ 5 Wright’s Mill Bto 10 “ “ Davids 11 to 2 “ “ John Tucker at night “ 0 Bushville Jo to 2 “ “ Joel Sanders’store 4to 5 “ 7 Maysville 10 to 2 “ 9 Poplar Spring 10 to 2 “ “ Abb Acrey’s at night “ 10 Golden Hill 8 to 11 “ “ Hollingsworth i to 5 “ 11 Columbia 10 to 12 “ “ John Segars at night “ 12 T. E. Andereons store 10-12 “ “ Washington 1 to 3 “ “ John Coker’s at night ‘ ‘ 13 Potts’ store 9 to 11 “ “ Seaborn Chambers Ito 2 I w ill be at Homer all court week. H. J. Blackwell, T. E. B. C. Maysville Locals (From Our Kcfrular t'oiTPsp-p tent.) Mr. T. E. Atkins, of Gainesville, spent Monday in our little city. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wood, of Athens, spent the week end here as guests of Mr. Wood’s parents, Mr. and 51 is. Ben Wood. We learn with regret of the ill ness of Mrs. T. J. Carr and hope for this estimable lady a speedy recovery. Mr. Will T. Sumpter, of Ander son, S. ('., is with relatives here, he has many friends in Banks county , where he was reared, who will he interested to hear of his bad state of health. Air. Arthur Smith, one of the best traveling cotton buyers in this section of the state, spent a lew days recently with his family here. Mr. Ratio Lyle has gone to Pal motto, Ga., where he has accepted a position as bookkeeper for a bankrupt concern. His family will likely move in the near future. Mr. Tom Miller has accepted a position at West Palm Beach, Fla., and w ill move his family there in the early spring. The Grace Bacon Chapter C. of ('. celebrated the anniversary of the birth of George Washington Monday evening at the auditorium. The Tea Party, and appropriate play by a number of the larger members, w r as the main feature of the program. Sixteen ol thesmall er children represented the sixteen letters in Washington’s name, each bearing a single large letter and repeating a verse, recitations and music also added much totheenter tainment. A bevy of girls dressed as Martha Washington served hot chocolate and tiny wafers cut in hatchet shape, free to the audience. Mr. Him Wilbanks passed away on last Sunday morning Feb. 22, after an illness of more than a year. Mr. W ilbanks suffered from heart dropsy, and his death had been expected at any time for three weeks. Although his pain was in tense he tried to have a cheerful word and smile for each of the many friends who called to see him as long as he was conscious. One more of our veterans has passed over to answer the roll call above, as their ranks grow thin it is pa thetic to see how the veterans love and care for each other in sickness. Mr. Wilbanks leaves several chil dren, three of whom are living here: Mrs. Lude Bates, Mr. Tip Wilbanks and Miss Mittie Wil banks. The funeral was conducted by Rev. 11. S. Smith. His remains were intered at Woods burial ground, near Commerce, beside his wife. Miss Lillie Smith is spending the week with relatives in Atlanta. Mr. aud Mrs. T. A. Henry spent Tuesday with the former’s parents at Dry Pond. Mrs. J. T. Smith is in New York this week buying her spring dry goods and millinery. The sixteen months old son of Col. and Mrs. McDnffe, of Lavo nia, was burned to death recently. The little one was playing in the yard with older children who were burning rags when its clothing caught fire, and before help could reach it, it was so seriously burned it lived only an hour. Mis. Mc- Duffe, nee Lottie Morris, was reared in Homer and has many lriends who wid be grieved to learn of her sad bereavement. Drainage Meeticg All the parties who are interested in the drainage project on Grove river are requested to meet at the Chandler old place Saturday Feb ruary. 28th at one o’clock. Gradys Academy Miss Mima Cochran and charm ing little sister, Yancie, spent Sun day with Miss Alma Pool. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. White, a fine girl. Mr. Bud Pool spent Sunday with Mr. N. C. Brown. Ask Mr. Baphus Roberts how he likes to visit Gochrauville. Miss Sudie Pool has hung up her Martin gourds. Thats right, Sudie. you will be sure and catch one. Miss Margie White had as her entertainer Sunday evening Mr. Eoscoe Scales. Miss Mel lie Pool is spending a few days in Maysville. Master Tom Pool spent, Sunday evening with Master Clarence Adams. Prof. B. 0. Moss was out of school last week on account of his daughter having the measles. Miss Lucy Addison has returned home from Toceoa where she visit ed her sister, Mrs. Smith. Two School Girls. Alto R. 1 Amos and Cleveland Wade at tended the pound supper at Floyd Jordans’ Saturday night. J. L). Bond and J. T. Wade made a business trip to Homer last week. Married on last Tuesday even ing Mr. Joe Ayers and Miss Corda Shubert, at the home of the groom. Wish them long and happy life. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Me(’lain a line son. Rose Bud. PROGRAM of the third meeting of the Third District Educational Association The Third division of the Banks county Educational Association will meet at Corinth school house Saturday March 7, at 10:30 a. in. The patrons and community at large are invited to attend. Pin ><t ii am “How to raise money for pur chasing a school Library.”—W. G. Coffee. “The plans for building a school Library.”—L. W. Potts. “The constitution and by-laws governing a school Library.”— Prof. J. T. Wise and E. M. Dalton. “Literature appropriate for a school Library.”—J. E. J. Lord. “The importance of a school Library.” —Hon. G. G. Strange, followed by J. F. Coolyand Henry Caudell. Brute. Co-ed —“What tense do I use when eay, ‘I am beautiful?’” Hold Soph— "Remote past."—Vermont Crabbe. The Planter o The Undertaker undertakes To place us out of reach of aches And all the painsand woes and things That every year of living brings: He puts us in a place to rest Where not a worry stirs the breast. And yet -by some strange human whim We do not seem to cave for him — We flee his presence, greats and small, Thought finally he gets us all. However much we like to ride. We do not care to get inside His stately carriage draped in black, Because he never brings us back! Reformers often make a bid For fame by “patting on the lid,” But he’s more thorough, far than they; The lid he makes is there to stay And nary change of polities Will lift it off from where it sticks. Aud so he plants us all at the last When all our worriment has passed And we have made with-Mistress Fate Our final deal in real estate, This planter gives to rich aud poor The only rest cure that is sure! —Borton Bralev PROGRAM For tin* next meeting of the Banks County Educational Association which will convene at Carnot, March 14, 1914. 1. Welcome address—G. G. Strange. 2. Call to order by president. 3. General business. 4. Library Work in County. Paramount at Present and the Accomplishment Expected—by W. G. Coffee, Pres. 5. Paper by Miss Delia Neal. — “How may the Library best be used for both Teacher and Pupil.” <>. What methods may be used to obtain a Library—Discussion by Teachers. 7. Where in Schoolroom should Library be placed and how incased; —Discussion by Association. 12 o’clock DINNER 8. The importance of thorough eo operation on the part of all the patrons of a community for the success of the School. —J. F. Shan non. 9. “How to use a Library.”— Baxter Smith. To the Voters of Banks County On account of my health, 1 en tered the race for the office of Treas urer, but seeing so many (time that seems to be more anxious than I, I have decided to come out of the way. Hoping no one will censure me for making the start-, or for coming out of the way, for see ing the circumstances, as they are. I have considered the matter thoroughly, and think it best, aud thanking my friends for the assur ance of their supper, I give way, with respect for all. Respectfully, S. N. V. Brew Eh*. Homer R- 2 The people are not doing very much farming now-a days. Mr. John White says we are going to have some fair weather now, he has cut off his moustache. Sunday school is progressing nicely under the management of Frol’. Smith. Everybody is invited to coini*. Mr. Marvin Sullivan spent one night last week with his mother. Mr. B. J. Barnes made a busi ness trip Athens last week. Mr. Dayton Jones went to see Miss Susie Youngblood last Satur night. Rare Muskrat Trapped. An albino muskrat, white as snow, with pink eyes, was trapped in the big Pierce swamp near Fairfield. N. J. the first aver caught in that rata NO. 47