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VOL. XVII.
WAR NEWS
LONDON, Aug. 22.—With the
Germans bombarding the forts of
Namur and large bodies of their
troops continuing to move westward
a contact must so on bo joined
with the main allied forces. The
German army will then for the
first time find itself facing its chief
opponents and a great battle which
must have an enormous effect on
the future of the war will probably
ebb and flow for soverel dajs before
a decision is reached.
The front of the German lighting
line may extend far to the westward
it the suggestion is well founded
that the right wing of the emperor 's
battalions is carrying out a great
circling movement with a view to
breaking into France.
Further to the south, according
to French official reports, victoriet
gained by the French troops have
opened the way to Comer capital of
Upper Alsace.
Seven thousand Austrians are
reported to have arrived at Strass
burg lor the defense of that for
tress.
Doth Germany and Austria-
Hungary have called the Land
strum’ their last reserve of troops
to the colors.
If the news of a great Servian
victory, which comet from many
sources,be true, Austria-Hungary,
which must be reeling under the
smashing blow delivered by her
small adversary, will need every
a va-liable man.
The Russian army on the eastern
frontier of Germany gradually is
emerging from the mist and in
such force as will soon demand
more attention.
Pari*, France, Aug.—24
The war office tonight issued
the following announcement:
“French and English plan of at
tack having failed, owing to un
foreseen difficulties, have retired
on covering positions.
‘‘West of Meuse English army
on the French left was attacked
by the Germans hut behaved ad
mirably, holding its ground with
traditional steadfastness.
The French assumed the of
fensive with two army corps. Au
African (Algerian Arabs) brigade
in front of the line, carried away
.by its eagerness, was recieved
with a murderous lire. They
•stood their ground but counter at
tacked inflicting seveie Joss on the
'Germans.
East of Meuse the French ad
vanced across a difficult country
and made a vigorous attack when
they emerged from the woods,
but were oblige to fall back alter a
stiff fight south of the Semois
river.
Under orders of General Joffre,
the French and English troops
withdrew to covering positions.
Our troops arc intact; our
cavalry in no way suffered and the
artillery has affirmed its supeii.
ority. Our losses are heavy;
it would be premature to enu
merate them, it would be
equally so to enumerate those of
the Germ ins who suffered so
heavily that they were ob
liged to abandon their counter
attack and establish them
selves in fresh positions in Lor
raiue -
London, Aug. 25. Namur, the
Belgian fortress, has fallen into
German hands, ac'orbing to an
announcement made the official
press bureau in London. Details
of the fighting around the fort
ress were not given but the En
glish newspaper regard the fall
as inexplicable.
Berlin dispatches say five of
the forts of Namur and the city
itself have fallm and the cap
lure of the four forts is immi
nent-
A reverse to the allies is gen-
SANKS C UNTY JOURNAL
Increase in State Tax
Values for i' 14
With the returns in from every
county in the state stive two,
Floyd and Doughei ty, the iucreiise
in ttix values for IS) 14 amounts to
*85.575,047, according to a state
' meat given out by Comptroller
General William A. Wright Sat
j urday morning. Of this amount
the corporations show a gain of
#5,548,975 and the digest an in
crease of #80,020,079.
The tax on the property of rail
road and public service corporation
| due September 1 will amount to
! approximately #705,000, declares
<icneral Wright.
Owing to the enormous gain in
taxable values as already indi
cated, the comptroller general is of
the opinion that he will be able to
reduce the tax rate from 5 mills
to abo.it 4.70, possibly a little
more and possibly less, .lust at
this time he’s not prepared to say .
except that the approximate re
duction will be .30 of a mill.
The legslature just adjourned
hasappropiated #134,720 in ex
cess of 1913 which amounted to
#5,915,133. This will bring the
total appropriations 1913-1914 to
#0,049,853. —Atlanta .Journal.
Fell in Well
Mr. A. F. Dobbs, the father of
Mr. C. A. Dobbs a well known
Merchant of this City, fell in a
well last Saturday afternoon. It
is said by Mr, Dobbs that he was
walking along carrying some things
and crossed a place where there
used to be a negro house, the house
had been moved and a well was
left covered with plank and it gave
away with him. It happened that
lie went formost and the well was
about 20 feet deep and three feet
in water and mud and when he
hit he mired up and some people
came and asked him il he didn’t
want a rope and lie answered that
he dident ana came up the steps
on the inside of the well. We are
all glad that Mr. Dobbs was not
hurt bad we think that it would
be a good idea if he would have
the well Hilled up.—Gainesville
Eigle.
(■rally adm ted by the English
and French newspapers, which
say today’s news is “decidedly
bad.” While plainly expressing
disappointmeu at the failure oi
the forces they declare the retro
grade movement toward the line
of strong defensive works near the
frontier has been carried out in
go id order.
The English newspapers declare
that both the English and Rus
sians are determined to “light
to finish” whatever the outlook
may be at presant.
they say the possession of Na
mur was vital for Germany and
that it “was a fine stroke for
I the Germ tu > to have rushed the
I placed under the eyes of the al
; lied armies.”
Brussels has been left by the
main body of Germans trops who
have proeeded on their way to
the front.
The Hague, Aug.3s—A camp
for mterned Belgians of whom are
about 2,000 in Holland is now
being constructed at Ouden
irdum in Friesland.
It is understood here that
the Belgian wounded in the fight
ing aginst Germany up to the
present time, number about 50,-
000. The first casualty list
published contains the names of
2,000 Belgium dead. Conserva
tive estimates made here place
the total number of dead at
about 16,000.
Wellness.
It Is more valuable to be well Uuui
Vi mean welb—Tatler. _ ,
Devoted to Giving the News, Encouraging the Progress, and Aiding the Prosperity of Banks County.
Homer, Banks County, Georgia, Friday, August, 28 1914.
Maysviile Locals
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
Miss A1 Icon Thompson, who was
the admired guest of Miss Inc/
Suddath for several days recently
has returned to her home at 11a.
Mrs. I’. A. (>'connor, of Atlanta,
is visiting her brothers, Messrs. R.
I>. and J. E. Stepli mis.
Mr. Frank 11. Boyd, of Atlanta,
spent several days recently with
his grandmother, Mrs. Carolyn
McKee.
Mr. Bruce Sanders left last week
for Atlanta, where he has work in
the order department at lxempers
grocery store.
Little Misses Ethel and Kuhy
Edwards, who have been visiting
their grandmother, returned to
their horn 1 at Commerce Tuesday.
Mr. Aubry Suddath, of Decatur,
is spending the week with his pa
rent, Mr. and Mrs. Boone Suddath.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hopkins, of
Atlanta, are visiting relatives and
friends here this week.
We are glad to know Mr. Ralph
Barks who has been <piite sick
from typhoid for the past three
weeks is improving rapidly and
unless unexpected complications
arise, his physician and nurse ex
peet an early recovery.
Mr Marvin Ganison, of Atlan
ta, spent the week-end with his
family and other relatives here.
tjuite a large crowd from here
took advantage of the cheap rates,
and went to Tallulah Falls Tue
day.
Mrs. Minnie Dunson, of Homer,
spent a few days with relatives
here.
Mrs. Mamie Williams Phillips,
of Atlanta, is spending awhile with
homefolks and friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. John li. Brewer,
ol ( arncsx ille, were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Brant Smith Sunday.
Mrs. .1 T. Smith expects to leave
in a few days for A ew York to buy
her fall and winter dry goods and
millinery.
Mrs. W. (). Jackson lias as her
guest her niece, Miss Partridge, ot
I' nion Point.
.Miss Mamie bacon is at home
again after .'pending most of the
sum.tier at Tallulah Falls, and
Athens, Miss Bacon is one of our
most talented women, she is a noted
writer, and possesses many beauti
ful traits of character, and has
many friends here who always en
joy the time she spends in our little
city.
At a call meeting of the Presby
terian church on last .Sunday, Rev.
Wadell was called to be pastor for
the ensuing year. We learn he
with his family expect to make his
home here and we gladly extend to
them a heatty welcome.
A number of young people en
joyed a surprise party at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie
Monday evening.
Mis. Bowen Day id, of Atlanta,
is on an extended visit to relatives
and friends here.
Maysville was visited by a vaude
ville show last week which was
considered by some who saw it the
best of its kind we have had here
in some time. The usual “popu
lar girl” contest was held, and Miss
Mamie Barber haJ the honor of re
ceiving the most votes, and win
ning the diamond ring.
Miss Ethel Herriott, who has
been delightfully entertained as the
guest of Miss Lillie smith for the
past month has returned to her
home in Savannah.
.Mrs. J. T. Smith enjoyed a con
genial party of relatives Sunday,
they were: Mrs. Li. V. Montgom
ery a..d Miss Montgomery, of
Faiuesville, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin
Yerner, of Suwauee, and Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Truitt, of Commerce.
On last Friday alternoon the
Baraca and Philathea classes of
the Baptist Sunday school chape
roned by their teachers, >lrs. T. A,
Hill—Gillespie
It was a great surprise to the
m any friends of Miss My riam Hill
and Air. Hubert Gillespie when
they learned last Saturday that
these popular young people had
been married a week. Miss Hill
was visiting friends in Jackson
county and her fiancee went over
Sunday Aug. Hi and together they
visited Jefferson where the ordi
nary of Jackson tied the knot mak
ing them one. On their return
the bride was left at the * ome of
her friend where she had been
visiting and the groom drove to
his home in lower Banks where he
continued to pursue to even tenor
of his way, until Saturday, when
he decided to “break the news to
lather.” Everything was smoothed
over and after receiving the paren
tal blessing the young people were
happy and content.
The bride is the eldest daughter
of Air. and Mrs. L. L. Hilt. She
is an accomplished young lady and
very popular in the neighborhood
where she lives.
The groom is a young man with
line trails of character and a li.sing
farmer in his community.
The Journal joins their hundreds
of friends in wishing them all
the happiness possible on their
perilous joun ey down life’s rug
ged stream.
Senator Hoke Smith
The overwhelming majority
given Senator Hoke Smith in
Wednesday’s primary election is
a merited reward of statesmanly
service
It is a distinctive indorsement
of Hie work and the policies of the
Wilson Administration.
It: is :t tribute to the good sence
and patriotism of Georgia citizens
and a pledge that the vital intir
est and Lite good name of this com
mon wealth will stiß-be borne aloft
in the Senate of the United States.
If ever a | uhlic servant deserved
the confidence of his State, Senator
Smith deserves it; and fie lias been
accorded it by the almost unani
mous voice of the people. Their
is no sha<f aw of old feuds of fac
tional lines in the magnificent vote
that rolled up in his favor. They
every where knew that he stood for
their true interest, that he was
loyal to the Democratic Adminis
tration, that he was a power lor
his party and for the good of the
c iminou country; and, knowing
this they re-elected him virtually
.i ithout dissension.
The Journal has supported
Senator Smith because of what he
has done for Georgia’s welfare, be
cause of his unswerving iidently
to the Democratic Administration
and to the best interests of the
entire Union. Jt is profoundly
gratifying to know that the people
think likewise,and that our State’s
high fortune in national affairs is
to be preserved —Atlanta Journal -
TRUSTEES fsJTICE
The trustees of all the Loca.
Tax Schools in the county are here
by requested to meet . .ein Homer
on Thursday, Sept. 3, to make out
their local tax digest.
Respectfully,
.7. T. Wjsk, C. S. S.
Cures Old Sores. Other Remettes Won't Cure.
The worst cases, no matter of how lontf standing,
Rre cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr.
Porter s Antiseptic
pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, >I.OO
Henry, Mrs. H. Thompson and
Miss -billie Miller, enjoyed a
twilight picnic at Hurricane
Shoals. These classes consist of
about sixty youi g ladiesand young
men of our town who through these
organized classes are doing great
and good work in t ie Sunday school
work.
Homer Locals
Air. Early Chambers is on the
sick list this week.
A small show at Alaysville last
week attracted many Homerites.
Dry weather is injuring crops
around llomor.
Mr. Cap Cash autoed into town
Tuesday and spent a few hours.
Mrs. Tarp Quillian visited Airs.
\Y. B. Alason last Friday after
noon.
Mrs. Will White of Atlanta,
is spending a month with her
brother, Mr. J. J. Turk.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Mason spent
Sunday in Alaysville with Air. and
Mrs. Logan Perkins.
Mrs. N. E. Alason and daughter,
Miss Nannie, visited friends in the
country Monday.
Air. Waller Durham, who has
been siillering with feyer the past
week is improving.
Miss Myrtle Cook, of Atlanta,
arrived in Homer last Friday and
will have charge of the music class
at Homer High School. Miss
(look is a graduate of Cox College
and ('onservatory of Music.
Mr. and Airs. C. M. Griffin of
Maysviile, spent several days this
week with relatives in Homer.
Messrs. Rufe Moss and J. B.
Wilkinson of Columbia district,
spent Sun lay afternoon in Homer.
B inks is blessed with abundant
crops, but we fear the price of cot
ton will be so low that the profit
will be small.
Dr. O. N. Harden and J. M.
Chapman were appointed dele
gates to the congressional conven
tion.
C. A . Meeks and Sam Jolly were
appointed delegates to the state
c invention; W. H. T. Gillespie
and M. O. Scoggins, alternates.
M r. and Mrs. Frank Martin have
returned from South Carolina
where they spent a week with rel
atives.
Col. Gordon Logan, Judge T. F.
Hill and Sheriff Barden Masters
Mason Ash anil Guy Barden at
tended preaching near Gainesville
Sunday.
Mr. liubie Martin, who became
involved in a difficulty with Lee
Horn at Baldwin sometime ago,
has been released on a $500,00
bond. Horn is now out of danger
and his iccovery is only a matter
of a short time.
John M. Slaton carried Banks
iit Hardwick and Hutchens men
veto appointed an delegates to the
convention. Are there any fair
ness in that? If so, how so?
It is safe to say that Tom Bell
will have no opposition lor many
years to come. His popularity
has proven to be so great that even
his enemies believe that he will
“die in harness.”
Mr. It. .1. Ilyar is g*>i:;g to make
to bushels of corn, to watermelons,
0 cantaloupes and 5 bushels ot
peas on one acre of land. It is
worth your time to walk down
back of Thompson’s gin and see
his farm. Nothing like it in Banks
county.
The watermelon crop in Banks
this year is good, and the variety
of melons planted are superior in
quality to the old time melons.
A series of meetings will begin
at the Methodist church Sunday
Aug. 30th. The pastor, liev.
Sam’l Hagan is conducting servi
ces this week at Salem.
The people of Bushville district
enjoyed a barbecue at Thomas’
bridge last Saturday, Clerk C. W.
Gillespie represented Homer at the
feast.
PROGRAM
3rd Division Banks County
S. S. Association at Bea
verdam Church sth Sun
day, Aug. 30, 1914.
9:45 a. m. Sunday School.
10:80 Devotional exercise led
by—Rev. Wade Lord.
10:45 The Sunday school les
son. How to teach it —Rev. T. C.
Burrell.
11:15 The things we learn in
Sunday school—Judge W. W.
Stark.
11:45 The Sunday school versus
Catholicism.—Col. Oscar Brown.
12:15 Adjourn for dinner.
1:30 Prayer and praise ser
vice led by—T. J. Weldon.
1:35 The world-wide work of
missions as related to the Sunday
school—Col. W. A . Stevenson.
2:15 The Bible in the Sunday
school —Rev. Gilbert Dobbs.
2:45 Song.
2:50 The Sunday school —Col.
It. L. J. Smith.
3:15 Open Discussion.
8:80 Adjourned.
G. C. Gi.asukk, Pres.
Lula
Mr. C. It. Simmons who is
General Manager of The Simmons
Boling Cos, at Lula, Georgia dealers
in general merchandise, wagons,
buggies horses mules and Hamper
Baskets,and who was also manager
of Tom Bell campaign in Lula Dis
trict, has worked so hard in his
business and in the recent campaign
he is completely broke down in
in health. His wife has taken
him to John Ledfords, his Father
in law's for a weeks recreation,
hoping by so doing he may speedily
regain his health by taking the
trip to the Mountains. His many
friends throughout this section
trust that the trip will greatly ben
elit him.
GRAIN GLEANED
Have your oats and wheat clean
ed before sowing. Takes out all
faulty seed and you have nothing
but the pure seed left to plant.
Alton <Xt Holland Massey,
/ Commerce, Ga.
LOST
On Saturday the 15th, one
pocket hook. #24.00 in money—4
bills #5.00 each, one $2.00 bill, 2
ones and paper. $5.00 reward if
returned to this office.
J. W. McClure.
Miss Black resigned her position
as teach* r in Homer High Sohool
and left Thursday for her home in
(’!<■•, eland. Miss Black made many
warm personal friends during her
few months stay in Homer who re
gretted very much to see her leave.
Miss Joe Nash of Norwood, will
take her idaee as teacher in the
school here.
The differences between Col.
Jones Martin and the other mem
bers of the county executive com
mittee regarding the money left
over from the April primary, have
been settled. Col. Martin won out
and the money is to be divided be
tween the candidates of that pri
mary.
Several months ago we advertised
two lost hats for Walt Hill and
they w.‘re at once returned to him,
therefore it was very natural for
him to seek the aid of the Journal
w hen he lost a bunch of keys at
the soldiers re union. The keys
were promptly returned to him.
When an honest man finds an ar
ticle you can i ecovei it by adver
tising in the Journal, for almost all
honest men read the Journal,
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