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THE COURAJMT AMERICAN.
VOL. XIII.
BRILLIANT CLOSE
jifei
One of Cartersville s I rides, the
West End Institute,
ENDS A SUCCESSFUL TERM
In Commencement Exercises That Reflect
Great Credit on the Institution and Its
Principal and Teachers.
The past week has been one full
of interest and enjoyment to the
eitizens of Cartersville, it being the
commencement week of West Laid
Institute. These exercises have
I always been looked forward to with
anticipations of delignt by all, but
L the grand climax was certainly at
tained in this, its thirteenth annual
■pwimencemt-nt.
Commencement Sunday was ush-
HL m ] in with bright skies and re-
IjHeshing breezes. The Methodist
Hfturch had been beautifully deco
rated with palms and rare exotics,
Hnd all things made ready for the
HLr.d opening. The choir was com
of the best musical talent of
the city, organized and music re
hearsed, with Mrs. Sam P. Jones as
manager and Mr. Nelson Gilreath
as leader with his exquisite per
formance, upon his silver cornet.
[ Withal the music could not have
; been surpassed. The children from
five to eighteen years of age, num
' bering about 90 pupils, came in
their white costumes, led by theii
respective teachers and occupying
the center aisle of the church. The
Ipolite, quiet behavior of the pupils
|was the subject of universal com
fment. Mrs. Harris has made polite
Iconduct and perfect deportment
-the stepping stone to rank in her
.School, considering that the best
foundation for a finished education,
fcud no pupil can atrain the honors
school who has not these
■requisites.
I The baccalaureate sermon by Dr.
. F. Quillian was pronounced by
Ail to have been one of the most
eloquent discourses ever delivered
in the Methodist church.
18/Dbiv second feature ot the occa
|i?tixv’as the exhibition by the pri
maries and preparatories under the
"•iuaagement of Misses Willard
Juht Candler, on Tuesday morning,
"it. the opera house. The quiet
fanners, fine recitations, dialogues
and calisthenics given b ; the chil
dren showed good work by these
young ladies, and they have well
Sustained the reputation of the
Candler family as thorough teach
ers and perfect disciplinarians.
I Tuesday night the freshman and
iophomore classes entertained the
public by plays, songs, recitations
|nd tableaux, showing good train
ing in these branches of literary
svork. The recitations of Misses
Itosa Carter, Lalla Harris, and Mr.
Lamar Quillian, were finely render
ed, while the young ladies and hoys
In the various dialogues acquitted
jjjhomselveH handsomely.
Wednesday night the juniors ap
peared upon the rostrum. This
flass is the especial pride of Mrs.
as it is composed of ten
HB>ung ladies of high class standing
toNW* they are the prospective
of 1895. All of the young
"ladies of this class have attained
a general average for 1891 of 98
k and upwards. The lantern drill by
class was the most beautiful
given in this city. The
drilled by Miss Candler,
Knd the movements were strictly
■in accordance with military tactics,
Sth? girls being perfetly trained to
■skillful music made by Miss Kate
■Sofge. Tiie plastique poses, or
Bnoving Grecian tableaux, by the
■poung ladies, in Grecian costume,
w ith calcium lights, were exquisite
■y beautiful. The scenes were taken
Brom heathen mythology and clas-
Bic literature, arranged by Mrs.
■ Tarris for this occasion.
I Misses Hudgins and Hix enter-
Baiued their friends by two very
■ne essays well written and finely
Bead.
■ Miss Birdie Griffin’s recitation,
■My Wedding Day,” was most
■musing; Miss Ella Wallace’s mu
|cal recitation elicited much ap
ause; Miss Kate Sofge’s music
I ass showed thorough instruction
id the music by the Misses Carter
as very fine, indeed.
I® The graduating exercises on
hursday evening were full of in
rest. Six young ladies handsome
attired, the stage decorated with
re flowers and snow white dra
ry, and the bright, happy faces of
e participants, all united to form
Scene of rarest beauty and loveii-
Miss Pearl Stalnaker, who re-
ceived the first honor, read two
beautiful essays, and was the object
of much attention. This young
lady has attained the highest gen
eral average ever given in this
school, 99.95.
Miss Annielu Toney, second hon
or, read a salutatory. Most grace
fully she advanced to face the vast
audience a model picture of com
posure. She evinced the affection
ate simplicity of her nature as she
kindly turned to her classmates
and feeiingiy pictured to them in
language clothed with care and
consideration the parting scenes of
their college life.
An essay, “Child’s Character,
from Dickens,” was read by Miss
Margaret Stalnaker. Robed in
spotless white our fair graduate
conveyed to us the tender tribute
Dickens so lovingly paid to the sub
ject of her discourse. A more com
plete and generous exponent we
could not conceive to demonstrate
to her audience the rare virtues of
the author’s memorable writings
on the theme of her tender subject.
Miss Pearl Goodwin’s essay was
“Class History.” Modest and un
assuming she advanced with grace
ful ease before the audience and
plants with loving care the ties and
associations formed during their
school days, and in closing cements
more tully the events so closely al
lied to the student.
An essay, “Poets and Poetry,” by
Miss Bertha Hazlewood, was beau
tifully read. Tall and stately,"with
the ease and grace so characteristic
of the southern beauty, she ad
vanced to the front, and it was only
a question of a few moments ere
the fair representative pictured in
language the masterful points of
her theme. The largeness of her
genius was manifested in a mag
nificent tribute to the worth and
genius of our poets. Beautiful and
lovely flowers in profusion found
their way to the stage in recogni
tion of the loyalty of her friends.
As in her essay, “Class Prophe
cy,” Miss Florence Milner ap
proached the audience, we could
discern in the calm and expressive
features the hearings of a bright in
tellect of a high order, and as our
fair graduate loomed up in the
course of her remarks her ready
wit and humor found expressions
from her audience, while in an in
stant again we find ourselves en
raptured by her wonderful gifts in
elocution. We were impressed
particularly with her penetrating
expression and we have rarely, if
ever, seen her equal in that respect.
Flowers of rare beauty and design
were bestowed at the close.
The next essay was “Trifles,” by
Miss Fannie S. Goodwin. Coming
to the front to face her hearers, so
unconcerned and seemingly obliv
ious to all surroundings, it became
apparent at once that there was a
power of intellect displayed in the
handling of her essay, and she fully
convinced the most skeptical mind
that she was toaster of the situa
tion even if her essay was “Trifles.”
Miss Margaret H. Stalnaker, first
honor, read the valedictory. Ar
rayed in her graduating robes of
w hite, she took the position assign
ed her as the representative first
honor of her class. She is the pos
sessor of a remarkable mind. Per
fect in grace and refined modesty,
perfect in deportment, perfect in all
grades and branches of her studies,
she turned with pride and admira
tion to her teacher during her dis
course, °nd spoke touchingly of her
conscientious principles ot right
and duty to the school. Jt was a
high compliment to Mrs. Harris,
but deserved in all that it implied.
Exquisite designs of rare flowers
bore silent testimonials to the high
honors already achieved.
All of the graduating class were
on the honor roll, as all exceeded
91 per cent. The essays were ex
ceptionally fine and well read. The
music by Misses Sofge, McEwen
and Carter were selections of the
most difficult character, but finely
rendered.
Diplomas were awarded by Rev.
E. I). MeDoogal, at the close of a
very eloquent address. Certificates
of honor were also awarded to
about twenty pupils as rewards for
perfect deportment, attendance and
class standing exceeding 95 per
cent.
This commencement will ever he
a bright spot in the memory of the
good citizens of Cartersville, and
they owe a debt of gratitude to the
principal of West End Institute for
the establishment of such a school
in their midst. Mrs. Harris has
done 1 his without aid from any one
and only asks the patronage of the
town to still extend the influence
of West End Institute and keep it
as it now is, upon a plane with the
best institutions of Georgia.
CARTERSVILLE. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 14. 1894.
TO BE OR NOT TO?
That is the Question Now Which
Agitates the Mind of
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD-
Whether it is Better to Let the Schools Re
main Divided or Take up Arms Against
a Lake of Opposition and Consolidate.
Public school matters in Carters
ville ha”e never before since the
inauguration of the schools been the
cause of so much violent agitation
as just at the present period.
And it is all on account of the de
cision of the city school hoard to
consolidate the East with the West
school.
This decision was reached sever
al weeks ago.
For some time leading members
of the hoard have thought that a
consolidation was a necessary
economical move, really a necessity
to the permanent success of the
school, and that, on account of its
expediency, it would he acquiesced
in readily by all citizens. It seems,
though, that their suppositions were
incorrect, for as soon as their action
had been known a breeze ot oppo
sition came up and gathered force
gradually until it developed into a
small sized storm. Some whose
homes and interests are on the east
side of town began to kick violent
ly. The arguments used were that
it was an injustice to rob the peo
pie of that side of town of their
school which they had had since
the system was established, it
would be too far for the families on
that side to send to the building on
the other, and that it would, by
shutting up the school on that side,
depreciate the value of property
there.
An injunction suit has been
threatened.
The people on the west side of
town have but little to say, yet
generally credit the wisdom of the
board in their decision to consoli
date. Some claim that there are
families living on the west side of
the railroad that now have quite as
far to send their children to tl e
west school building as any on the
other side would have after the con
solidation.
The hoard, though having in
mind consolidation, have postponed
a movement to that end until they
thought the city could stand the
expense necessary to carryout the
plan. The West building having
never been finished, has several ex
tra rooms that can be completed so
as to make ample room for the east
side school. The West school has
consisted ot the grammar school
entirely hut has had three teachers
for the six grades taught there. By
consolidation and the finishing of
extra rooms on the west building
the same number of teachers that
are now employed in the two
schools would only be required and
one teacher could be put in charge
of each separate grade. This is in
the plan except in the case of the
first and second grades of the high
school, which two grades one teach
er can easily manage. The board
have seen the economy in this
phase of the change. They seem to
think the schools would be more
harmoniously, more thoroughly,
and yet more cheaply managed
than at present and that thereby
the greatest good to the greatest
number would be accomplished.
We understand there was very
little opposition in the board to the
change, several members from the
east side voting for it.
The contrai t tor the necessary
changes in the West school build
ing has been given already to Mr.
R. W. Smith.
The buiiding on the east side
could be sold for enough to com
plete the west nuilding entire and
give us one of the best and hand
somest public school buildings in
the state.
The schools are all right and are
becoming the pride of the city. Let
us strive to make them a signal and
lasting success. To do this some in
dividual interests and preferences
must of necessity be sacrificed.
The Couraat American favors
consolidation in the interest of the
schools and of the city, and believes
that those citizens who now oppose
it, after a maturer second thought,
will look at it in the light of rea
sonable expediency. We would
deprecate, however, any dissension
in the matter that will have a hurt
ful effect on the city’s interests. In
unity there is strength. We are
for Cartersville first, last, and ali
the time.
GARWOOD AND QUILLIAN.
Seusalion.il Charges Bring Members of a Well
Known Firm Into Court.
Something of a sensation was
created in Cartersville last Thurs
day evening by. the arrest of .Mr.
A. S. Quillian, charged with forgery,
and the counter charge of perjury
against Mr. J. H. Garwood, who
was also arrested, and both placed
under bond.
Both gentlemen are held in high
esteem and both have many friends
in Cartersville. The trouble arose
over the settlement ot the business
between the partners of the old
firm of Garwood Bros. & Quillian,
and more directly over a check for
$2,"700 in favor of A. S. Quillian,
which had been cashed by the First
National Bank of Cartersville.
The firm has recently come into
the possession of their insurance
money, w hich was dep isited with
the First National Bank, and they
had agreed among themselves that
neither of them would draw any
money from the hank without the
individual signature of each mem
ber of the firm.
The check presented by Mr.
Quillian was regularly drawn for
$2,700 and had the three signatures
of J. H. Garwood, O. L. Garwood
and A. S. Quilliae. When J. H.
Garwood found that this check had
been paid by the hank, he swore
out a warrant charging A. S. Quil
lian with forgery, and Mr. Quillian
swore out a warrant charging him
with perjury.
The case was carried before
’Squire T. N. Stanford on Saturday
morning and continued until Tues
day morning, when both cases were
dropped by mutual consent.
Mr. Garwood’s statement was
that he had signed the check, leav
ing the amount blank, which was
tube filled In by Mr. Quillian for
such amount as the firm was due
Mr. G. H. Gilreath for his services
as arbitrator; that Mr. Quillian hail
filled in the amount of $2,700 and
secured that amount for his indi
vidual use.
Mr. Quillian states that he and
the Garwood Bros, had agreed to a
settlement by which he should
have $2,700 for his portion, and
that the cheek was complete when
the other parties signed it, and call
ed for the $2,730.
The testimony before the court
was as much at variance as the
statements of the principals in the
case, and as the cases were with
drawn no decision was reached.
Mr. Garwood w r as represented by
J. M. Neel and J. W. Harris, and
Mr. Quillian by John W. Akin.
Hon. R. W. Everett.
This distinguished citizen of Polk
county paid our city a short visit
on Saturday, while on his way to
Cobh county. He looks the picture
of good health and was in buoyant
spirits. Mr. Everett affirms that
he is regularly in the race tor the
democratic nomination for congress
and hopes to meet the -people of the
different counties face to face as
early as he can make it convenient
to do so. He bases his claim on his
record while in congress, as he was
always true to his party, never
missed a roll call or shirked a duty.
He thinks, too, he was badly treat
ed before, as things were “fixed”
against him while he was attend
ing to his duties and he thinks a
vindication by the people is now
due him. After another had gotten
the nomination before, he threw
himself into (he combat and did
the best service he could for the
nominee.
Mr. Everett received many warm
words of encouragement and solid
assurances of support during his
short stay in the city. He has also
nuch assurances expressed by letter
from other counties in the district.
Mr. Everett possesses a high or
der of intelligence, is known as a
man o! unimpeachable integrity
and possesses at all times the cour
age of his convictions. He made a
good member during the term he
term he served in congress, and if
given another term, which many
consider is due him, fortified with
his past experience, he would do
honor to the old seventh.
Colored Teachers Association.
There will be three representa
tives from the teachers of the col
ored branch of the public schools of
the city that vviii attend the thl2
annual meeting of the colored state
teacher’s association in Augusta
next week to-wit: F. G. Snelson,
Mrs. VV. M. B. Snelson and Amanda
J. Harris. KG. Snelson is the sec
retary of the association and is to
read a paper touching grammar
school matters.
POflTEl)} VpMfl,
We Have Determined to Reduce Our
Summer Stock at Once.
Everything in our house at
Cut Prices.
We have a fine imported
WOOLEN NOVELTY DRESS PATTERNS
worth 1 12.00, $15.00 and $20.00 each. We otter them
at s6.go, #7-5° and SIO.OO per suit. Ail other woolen
dress goods to be closed out at cost.
OUR SHOE STOCK
is entirely too large. We will clean them out at prices
lower than any competition can otter. Every pair of
low cut shoes in our house will be sold at from 25 to 5o
per cent, discount.
•f Straw I lots •#.
worth from 75 cents to $1.50 each; your choice for 5o
cents. Our
Wash Goods Department
is full of choice new styles. Prices reduced to half
volue. We are going to turn loose during the next 30
days, any
Suit, Coat and Vest
or extra pants in our house at a great discount. Ke
niember, we carry the most complete line of Clothing
in the city. Now is your chance to secure a great bar
gain. Suits worth $12.50 now SB.OO. Suits worth
$15.00 now SIO.OO. Suits worth SIOOO now $7.00
Suits worth S2O 00 now $15.50. Visit our store for bar
gains in every line.
<IPORTER 2 VAUGHANS
Reception to West End Pupils.
A reception was given by Mrs.
Har-is, she principal, to the fresh
man, sophomore, junior and grad
uating classes of West End Insti
tute. on Friday night last.
The lawn was profusely lighted
by Chinese lanterns and presented
a brilliant scene. As the merry,
jovial crowd of young people, in
groups, in couples, and singly were
sprinkled about the ver ndas, par
lors and sitting room enjoying
themselves in lively style, it show
ed that the gathering was truly a
happy one to all present.
Mrs. Harris’ warm greeting to all
comers and untiring efforts and at
tentions throughout the evening
won anew the love and esteem of
her pupils.
In the early part of the evening
Mrs. Harris gathered all the grad
uates into the parlor and proceeded
to organize an alumni society of the
graduating classes of ’92, ’93 and ’94.
Miss Eugenia Candler was elected
president, Miss Lucy Edwards vice
president and Miss Jessie Willard
secretary and treasurer. The socie
ty will meet next summer at Mrs.
Harris’ and participate in an enter
tainment. There has been eighteen
graduates at tnis school.
At 11:30 o’clock ice cream and
cake are served and about 11:30 the
guests began to depart, having
spent a delightful evening.
Fire Department Picnic.
The Cartersville Fire department
have made arrangements for a
grand excursion and picnic to Lock
Three, on the Coosa river, in Ala
bama, on June 28th. They have
engaged a special train of seven
cars over the East and West rail
road and will leave Cartersville at
half-past six o’clock, stopping at
Stilesboro, Rockmart, Ceoartown
and Piedmont, and each place will
be given a special rate.
The fire boys’ picnic is an event
of the summer season, and always
prove exceptionally pleasant occa
sions. The fare from Cartersville
will he one dollar for the round
trip, Stilesboro 90c, Rockmart 75c,
and ladies with baskets are furnish
ed a ticket free.
Don’t forget the date, Thursday,
June 28th inst., and prepare to go.
THREE DAYS’ MEETING-
Rev. Sam Jones Will Hold a M-ieting at Pel
ton’s Chapel.
The people of lilt- nt-ihborbood
of Felton's chapel will ho glad (o
le. itn that K-v. Skid Jones will hold
a three days’ meeting at tout place*
beginning >n Friday, June 2'Jth, end
continuing through. Sunday. Ser
vices will he held tiiree times a day
—morning, afternoon and night,
and Mr. Jones will preach it each
service.
This is the place where Mr, Jones
joined the church many years ago,
and it is needless to say that the
country for miles around will turn
out to give him welcome.
The invitation is extended to
every one to attend these meetings
Lawn Festival.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give a moonlight festi
val on the lawn at Mrs, Young's on
Friday evening from six to (on
o’clock, anti will serve all the re
freshing ic< and drinks, ice cream,
sherbet, cake, etc. It is a lovely
place for a lawn party, and all of the
young people and many of the older
ones will take advantage of the op
portunity to spend a pleasant even
ing. The charge will only be twenty
five cents which includes every
thing, and you will help a good
eau e.
An interesting feature of the even
ing will be a cake walk which will
he participated in by all of the
young ladies and gentlemen who
wish to enter, and the prize will be a
very large pound cake.
Teachers’ Election.
The city school board met last
Friday night to elect teachers for
the schools. Prof. Daves and the
old corps of teachers were re e’etted
except Mrs. Memmler and Miss
Lena Ford. The latter resigned to
attend normal school. Mr. Walter
Akerman was elected to sti ceed
Mis* Ford and Miss Julia Pinker
ton in the place of Mrs Memmler.
The colored principal and teach
ers were not elected, as the board
couldn’t agree, and the matter w’as
postponed to another meeting.
Hood’s Pills are the 1 e-t a ''ter- dinner
Pols, assist digestion, cure headache.
Try a box.
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