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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, NO. 21