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VOL. XVII. A Word for the Boys A boy at 15 years of age is at the most important period ot his life. He is at the forks of the road. What ho needs more than anything else is sympathy and advise. It would be strange, indeed, if boys did not build castles in Spain at that age, and what they need is the practical suggestion of someone who is himself a success in life, to guide them. Most people think that boys'do not n-ed either sym pathy oradvioe. It isagreat mis take. They need it as much as girls. W e have never known one of them to refuse to take advice it it were tendered at the light place, and in the right spirit. Themis, take that most people make in talk ing to boys is that they lecture them in seasou and out, persecute them with all sorts of foolish sug gent ions, and expect more from them than they would from a man. If we had any word of counsel to give it would be: Don’t lecture a boy. Don’t persecute him if he has done wrong. Don't laugh at him if he has failed, perhaps, in some over imbitious boyish scheme. Don’t crush him. Don't break his spirit. Give the boy a chance. Hhow him his mistake, and then show him what he sin old do. When you crush a boy’s spirt you have ruined the boy—in all probability he will blossom into a first-class dude. —Ex. A Life-Saving Suggestion Mr. Geo. W. Yaibiough of Vjuder, writing in the Commerce News, gives some good advice and we reproduce his article as follows: 1 have just read in the Com merce News ot the tragic death ol the dear boy—Charlie Mize—by Wing thrown from a mule and by becoming entangled in the gear. My suggestion is a simple one, and 1 hope all who handle the plow, whether young or old, whether white or colored, will heel the suggestion. Before mounting after unhitching from the plow, untie the hame string. Before the war, a farmer in Georgia, who ran many plows, posted himself at his lot gate when the hands were earning in from the field, with a hickory walking stick to remind all concernel what they might expect if they reach that gate with the hame string tied. This is not the only precaution that can ire adopted by every far mer to have a rule that no plow stock, whether mule or horse can be ridden with the gear on, and the hamestring tied. I have known of many such aw ful accidents from a disregard of this simple precaution, and I have often thought of calling at tention to it, as I am doing now, but put it off as I have done too many other things. My sympathies are with the grief-stricken family. An indus trious plow boy helping a family to make a living by turning the soil, ranks among the highest with me, and it is a decided calamity to auy community for such boys to meet the fate of dear Charlie M ize. Maysville vs Gillsyille In a slow game, filled with er row, Gillsville defeated Maysille easily Aug. 14th,the local aggrega tion having a crippled lineup and played bad ball, while they batted the ball to all coners of the lot. Meeks was relived by Parks in the sth inning. The score being 16 to 3. Batteries Meeks, Parks and Ellison: Parks and Evans. Umpire, Segars. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves fain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, SIXIO BANKS C UNTY JOURNAL Wheeler School House Plenty of rain now, crops ale looking line. Mr. Bee tickles and sister, Mrs Cora Hall, of Yidalia, are up here among relatives and old friends. We are always delighted with their visits. Mr. Hall "ill come in a few days. We are requested to announce t at on the second Sunday at ff:3o a. m. the babtiziug for Riverside will be at the Hurrucune Shoals, they have 50 candidates up till Sunday night. And we will write later how many more, the meeting is s'.dl in progress yet. Mrs. Westbrooks diuied with Mis. Youngblood Sunday. Mr. Clarence Thompson spent two days last week with his Grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. wheel er. Mr. Jay Ivey, one of Banks counties loys, spent part of last week near Riverside, assisting in meeting and song services. Mr. Ivey says down South where lie lives they have plenty of people and no religion. Mr. Angus Norris, Will and Nellie Norris, and ClevoCarlin arc in mountains pleasure seeking. Back Wood Dots. We are glad to know that the backwoods people are beginning to come in touch with the outside world at last. The weather in this part is dry. It looks now though drouth and war w ill make cotton go slow. Tom Armour went to Homer Satin day to shake hands \\ ith the candidate. Tom don’t think he will run lor the senate this time. When you go to Horner to spend the day tie your oats on top the buggy, put them in a tree, or car ry them around on your back. II you don't the chicks will leave you only straw. Dem chicks look let and we sometimes think about going back to Homer at night. Mr. ltobt. Mckeeis putting down his shingle mill and will soon be sawing shingles. See the autos going flying by and never look back to see what they have done. Some people care little for other s. Mr. Thails Pendergrass and h vc ly bride is at home at his mothers this week. Mr. Joe Brown lost a fine mule this week. Mr. Claud Jackson visited his mother in-law this week. Air. Plaid Williams and lovely bride from Franklin, visited his mother one day last week. Rev. Henry Hardman conducted a good meeting at WebUs Creek last week with good results, three joined by letter. How is Mr. Geo. Barden’s nose getting along by this time. Sorry for George. Tulip. LOST On Saturday the 15th, one pocket book. *24.00 in money—l bills *5.00 ea; h, one *2.00 bill, 2 ones and paper. $5.00 reward if returned to this office. J. W. McCluke. TEACHEfPwANTED Appear in person at Silver Shoal school house Sept. 19th. 1914, or address L. T. Campbell, Lula, Ga., R. 3. , Stop In Atlanta At Hotel Empire Opposite Uuion Depot ou Pryor St. Renovated and refurnished throughout. Reservations made on application. Hot and cold water, private baths, electric lights and elevator. First class accommodations at extremely moderate rates. Euro pean plan 75 cents up. John L. Edmondson, Propietor. Devoted to Giving the News, Encouraging the Progress, and Aiding the Prosperity of BanKs County. Homer, Baraks County, Georgia, Friday, August, 21 1914. Maysville Locals tKiom Our Ketfular ('unos|*on(lont,) Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Boyd, of Gainesville, were \ isitors hereSun j day. | Miss Eva Lang, of Athens, is I spending the week with homcfolks j here. Miss Ruth Turk, of Homer, is the guest of Misses Rosalynd Shep paid and Essie Jackson this week Messis. Ed Williams, of Atlanta, [and Claude W illiams, of Gaines vlilo spent Sunday here wit • their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wil liams. Miss Lillian Stephens is spend ing tin' week in Gainesville as the guest of Miss Janie Jones. Miss Mimic Barber is taking a vacation at the home of her parents at Dry Bond this week, before re turning she will visit friends at Athens for a few days. During hei absence her sister, Miss Nona Barber, is operator at the telephone exchange. Mis. Frank Sumpter and chil dren, of Meridian, Miss., are guests of Mr. and Mi>. Jim Mitchell. Miss Claude Reynolds came down from Gainesville and spent Sunday with relatives Misses Ilia and BobbieSuville. Mrs. Jim Eberhart has returned from Athens where she has been sick about eight weeks from ty phoid fever at the home of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. il.\\ r . Menders and Mrs. Allan ('handler speii the week-end at the homo of Dr. Bethel (’handler near Athens. Mr. W. R. Cooley and family at tended camp meeting at Mossy Creek Sunday. Misses Rauliue and Maude Slid and dli are being delightfully enter tained as guests of Miss Ramelle Suddath. Miss Arlie Carter, a talented young lady from Jefferson, spent last week here as the guest of Miss ( levie Perry. Mrs. Nell Suddath and children of Atlanta, are among the visitors here this week. Mrs. Essie \V r ood and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith are moving from here to Athens this week. We are indeed sorry to have them go away—but here’s best wishes to them in their new homes. Misst sSallic Miller, Lillie Smith, and Ethel Herriot were recent visitors to Gill -ville. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Whetsell have pleasantly entertained the past two weeks Miss Whetsell, of Columbia, S. (’., and Mr Melsi, and Master Melsi, ol Greers, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Will <). Jackson and children are spending this week with the former’s parents at Union Point. The revival services being con ducted at the Presbyterian church this week by liev. Shields, of At lanta, are being very much enjoy ed. Mrs. H. \V r . Wooding, of La grange, Is paying her annual visit to friends here. Mrs. Wooding was for many years a resident of our little town and is very much loved by our people, who anxiously look forward to her visits. Mrs. J. T. Smith made a busi ness trip to Atlanta Saturday re turning Monday. Mr. Cliff Manguni, of Fitzgerald, visited Mr. Walter Cox the first of the week. Mr. and Airs. Marvin Hender son, of Tampa, Fla., are visitors here this week. [Last Weeks Letter.] Airs. Belle Nunn, of Commerce, visited her parents, Air. and Airs. 1 Henry Parks the first of the week, i Air. Orie Kelly fiom Viiginia, 1 is visiting his sister, Mrs. Bob Piickett, who lives near town. Mis. H. T. Stephens, of Homer, John Telford Killed. The furncl of John Telford, eighteen years old, who died Sun day night from concussion of the brain caused by striking Ills head aganst a window of the Central Presbyterian church which project ed over the sidewalk, will be held in that church Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, liev. Dunbar Ogden, the paster, will conduct ti e sei v ices. Tiie interment will be in West View. Young Tcllord, who lived at Iti Past Michel l street, was a music student and also act ing choir leader of the Central Presbtyerian church, lie was on his way to Sunday school Sunday morning when his head struck aganst the prejocti ig window, lie felt unciouscious to the side walk, an.l was carried home. Hete his physician di l not think the injury serious, bn later it was found to be concussion of the brain, and Sunday night he died without regaining consciousness. lie is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Telford; two sisters. Misses Mar garet Ethel Telford, and two broth ers, .1. L. and Hubert Telford. —Atlanta Ji urnal. Experimenter. “Even if she can’t cook, you've pot to glvo Green’s bride credit for being original.” "What has she done?” "The oilier day she made a pumpkin pie witli an upper crust." —Detroit Free Press. is at the home of her son, Mr. Hob Stephens, where she will likely make her future home. Miss Margie Adams had as her guests Wednesday afternoon Miss ltuba Pittman, of Commerce, Miss ev Glen, and Mr. Carl Chock, of High Shoals. \ wedding of interest to many friends of the contracting pirties >s that of Miss El'lic Sims, and Mr. John Strange which oecured at the lovely home of the brides pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. It. 15. Sims, on N. Broad St. at one o’clock last Wednesday afternoon August sth. The reception hall, parlor and dining room were thrown into one by opening the large folding doors between. An improvised alter oi evergreens was tastefully arranged in the parlor. The bridal party entered the pai lor to the strains of Mendelssohns wedding march, which was beautifully rendered by Mrs. It. Carr, and Mr. T. Henry, Miss Sims with her maid of honor, Miss Silvey Smith; and Mr. Strange with his groomsman Mr. Garnett G. 'truige. il”v. L. A . Henderson performed the impressive cere mony, after which congratulations were in order. Emit punch was served by sisters of the bride. Four tables of lovely presents, which are almost p .st description, attest the popularity of the bride and groom. The bride was becom ingly attired in a traveling suit of blue silk and carried a lovely liouquet of brides roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Smith wore a pretty white i rock of sheerest organdy and cm br (idery, and can i white car nations. Mr. and Mrs. Strange left imme diately after the ceremony for Tallulah Falls where they spent several days. Among the out of town guests were: Mr. S. M. Strange, Mr. Will Strange, Miss I idle Stange, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Ariail, Miss Oil Belle Manus, Mr. G. G. Strange, Misses Millie and Ada Crow, of Nails Greek. Mr. OlJie Sims, of Atlanta, Miss Lula Barber, of Dry Pond, Mrs. Anna Barnett, Miss Lillie Helen Barnett, Mrs. Damp Segars, Mrs. L. P. Whelchel, Mr. Willie Sims, and Miss Clara Sims of Jefferson, Misses Anna, Kecie and Blanche Jarrett, and Mr. Baxter Jarrett, of Center. Homer Locals The Ninth District is now on the map. Miss Ethel Gillespie is visiting in Greenwood S. C. Air. Sterling Grant of Mt. Airy, spent Saturday in Homer. Aliss Miriam Hill spent the past week with the iainily of Mr. Albert Cash. Aliss Nannie Mason is visiting Miss Louise Harden this week. Dr. J. S. Chambers spent last week in Atlanta. Col. Oscar Brown has returned to the city after spending a week in Atlanta, Tallulah Falls and other points. Misses. Mae and Estelle Hender son spent a few days lust week with Miss Miriam Hiil. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hill spent Tuesday with the family of their son, Air. L. L. Hill. Prof. Sol Bobo spent several days this week with his sister, Mrs. R. J. Dyar. Aliss. Boyce Perkins of Maysville spent the week en 1 with Miss Louise Harden, of Alt. Pleasant. Airs. Jennie Pruitt and daughter, Mrs. J.T. Holbrook, of Commerce, have returned home after spending a lew da,s with Mrs.O.N. Harden Air. M. C. Sanders of Maysville, came over Saturday and carried his little daughter, Grace, home where she spent Sunday. Misses Blonnicand Ollie Barden, after spending a week very pleas antly with their cousin, Aliss Lola Barden, have returned to their home in Toccoa. Messrs. Early Chambers and Howard Hill spent three days in Tampa, Fla. Both these gentle men aie great fishermen and had the time of their lives on Tampa bay. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bell Sunday Aug. Kith—-agirl. A boy arrived at the home of Mr. Bill Wood on the same date. 'There will be no preaching at the .Methodist church the 4th Sunday, but a series of meetings will begin at that church on the sth Sunday. The increase in Jackson county taxes over I 111 3 is $773,- 053.00, and 10,815 acres of land weie placed on the tax books which had not previously been there. They also gained in dog t ix $2,107.00. With several feiends we attended preching at Mossy Creek camp ground last Sunday. On our re turn the auto lender struck a mules hind leg and business picked up at once. Fortunately no one was hurt, but the gentleman driving the mule became very much in furiated and paid ids respects to us in no uncertain terms. Tlie old man driving the auto done all he could to prevent the accident and was very sorry tha! it happened. Mr. AI Deadwyl -r, a live in surance .nan from Villens, spent last week in Homer. Mr. Dead wyiei has sold insurance in this county for twenty years and is >vell and favorably known to hun dreds of our people. He is State agent for the Jefferson Life, the strongest life insurance company in the South. He is an honest man and works for an honest com pany, hence the great volume of business in north Georgia. Some people raise one ear of corn to the stalk, some raise two, but Noah English raises four and more. He brought in threj stalks Tuesday that had eleven .veil de veloped ears, five nubbins and six shoots. Three well developed ears and two shoots came out from one joint. Alany farmers have seen the corn but not one has said that He Gave His Reason A subscriber once received a dun through the post office and it made him mad. He went to seethe edi tor about it, and the editor showed him a few duns of his own—one for the paper,one for type,one for fuel and several others. “Now,” said the editor, “I don’t get mad when these come because I knew that all J had to do was to ask sev eral reliable gentlemen like you to come and help me out, and then I could settle all of them.” When the subscriber saw how it was he relented, paid up,and renewed fora year.—(J reensboro Herald Journal Gemua Unappreciated. Even in theHe monern times the go nitis who finds a way to beneflt the human race is sometimes persecuted. A Chicago man who invented a dol* lar that would return to the owner after it had been spent has been held to the grand .(ary.—-Cleveland Leader. he ever before saw three ears come out from one joint. Dr J. S. Jolly, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Jos. Jolly visited relatives in Anderson, 8. C., last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Burns of Ap ple Valley spent a few days last week with the family of Esq. J. A. Hill. Mr. Geo. Turk of Dallas, Qa., and Mrs. Walter Lumsden, of Na coochoe, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Turk, last week. The heaviest rain that has visited Lula in years fell Saturday even ing, Aug. Bth. Miller branch, this side of town, ran over the road bed and through a plantation on this side causing considerable dam age to cotton and corn. A. culvert on the Lula road was also washed out aud the road otherwise dam aged in several places. While several hnudred people were sittin 'on the rook wall and standing around the public well on the day of the reunion, a horso broke one of the hitching post in tiie court yard and then tried to paw it from liis rein.He was very much excited aud so were the people who were near him. Sheriff Barden at last captured the frightened animal and released itirom the dangling post, but not before lie had received a severe lick from the horses front foot which landed square on George’s nose. Airs. Joe Hill of Lula, was com mitted to the State Sanitarium at Milledgeville last Tuesday. She had been suffering with pellagra for some time and it is thought the disease caused a derangement of her mind. Her friends hope she will be bmefitted both mentally and phv ically and soon be able to return to her home. A collection was taken at Mossy Greek camp meeting last Sunday morning which paid all indebted ness and left enough to e:ecta large stage for the choir, which will bo completed before next year’s meet ing. The people of White county are determined that Mossy Creek camp meeting shall live, and the Presiding Elder of the district said they intend to make it the annual camp meeting of north Georgia, something like Indian Springs of Aliddle Georgia. Air. P. F. AI. Furr left what was supposed to be a gentle horse stand ing near the court house Tuesday morning. A buuble bee must have stung the “critter,” for all at once he made a dash for liberty, and ran east on avenue A. until lie came to where the avenue was closed. He then aud there turned around and came back at full speed, passing the court house three sec onds before he was due, and left via Alaysville road leaving only a little string of dust to tell where he had once been. NO. 20