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INTERESTING FACTS CONCERNING GEORGIA. (From the Atlanta Constitution.) The following hitorical facts were compiled hy Mrs. Lucy P. Richard, historian of the R. E. Lee ehaper of the U. D. C., and read at a meeting of that organization. They are facts that every one should know, and are published hy request of the chapter, and havebeen presented to each school in Baldwin county through Super intendent E. A. Tigner. In the present time when every one is more or less imbued with the spirit of potrjotisni, the fol lowing facts concerning our own state may prove interesting: The first steamship that ever crossed the Atlantic was “The Savannah,” which sailed from Sa vannah, Ga., May 20, 1810, and landed at Liverpool, June 25. First Republic. Georgia was he first republic ever founded, Archibald Bulloch being its president. Georgia was the firsl state 1o legislate against slave trade, slave holding and to forbid the sale of alcohol. The first cotton gin was invent ed by Eli Whitney, of Augusta, Ga. The first circular saw was in vented by a Georgian named Cox. Althoug Robert Fulton, of Now York, gets credit for inventing steamboat in 1807, William Long street, of Augusta, Ga., applied steam to navigation in 1790. Dr. Crawford W. Long, of Jef ferson,Ga., in 1842,first used other in a surgical operation. First Sewing Machine. The wife of Francis Robert Gould was sewing on a machine of his invention in 1844, two years before llowe applied for a patent. The first cloth measuring ma chine was invented By a Georgian named Lester. The Indian alphabet was nated and formed hy a Georg* Indian named Sequoyah. I The first to cup trees for rosin was Charles 11. Merty, of Milledgl ville. 1 The first to tunnel the Hudson was \\ illiam McAdoo, once a resi-J dent of Milledgeville. J Georgia was the first to havefl Sunday school for negroes. I Georgia was the first to have* negro preacher. I Georgia was the first state tfl pass the “married woman’s act,® which gave her the right to coni trol her own property. I First Woman Editor. I Georgia was the first to have <•! woman to own ami edit a newspa per, a Mrs. 11 ill house. Georgia was the first to have a railroad commission,and the tirst first to have a woman president of a railroad, a .Mrs. Williams. Georgia was the first to have a state university, date 1784. J Georgia was the first to college to confer degrees 4B|| women. Wcshw.in l-Vt i a !n*jgj|| lege, established in l s 'Sii*ra* Catherine brewer first diploma in 1 10. < ieorum " - 'lie first Mßmmm i ■ Mmmm near Sa\annuli. S,i\ a 1 1 1:.a ad ’ he tirslM|HH||| in lh I nit. and States. ■MBMH Memorial dav was hy a 1 i.: w .. • M > 'Vffff|H \ nn Williams, of i 'ib’inimSH The tirst 1 orgi^^^H Georgia. Mrs. A. S. Raines, of AtHjjj! Ca . fist suggested cresses of H| Georgia lias the champion ' ie rider*. 1 1' the world, Hid>hyd<HH| t| Georgia has the eliampi tullflH ball player of the l nitet Ty Cobb. Al’tfl| Richest City. ' vas^B Gf.ugia has the richest 1 hi I : ii t and St at es per on pi s " dosta. whieli is the great e.hos®H ket in the world for sea islajnvflß ton. Georgia lias eight of t zones of climate of tiled oi States. as Siu^B unit-1 I hce^p Georgia has the only mountain of granite in the world. Georgia has the largest swamp in the United States, Okeefeno kee. Georgia has the largest tobac co plantation in the world; it is located in Lincoln county and con tains 7,000 acres. Georgia has the largest oak tree in the world; it is in Toombs county and measures 25 feet cir cumference. This is called the Presbyterian tree, as the first sy nod of Georgia convened under this tree. Georgia marble is of the finest quality and has been used in the erection of many state capitals. Georgia has the greats! number of pecan trees. Savannah, Ga., is the greatest naval store market in the world. Jt is estimated that it would take 1,500 years to mine the coal in Dade, Walker and Chattooga counties. Truly Georgia deserves to he called the “Empire State of the South.” VALUABLE PRIZE TO WIN NING COUNTY. Atlanta, Ga.—Georgia counties are making the fight for the his toric bow ornament taken from 11 ie United States Battleship Geor gia. This ornament, which is now in the hands of the state, has been offerd by Governor Dorsey as a prize to the county in this state which secures the largest percent age of its t a payers as subscribers to the Victory Loan. The county must, of course make it’s quota, i - ' y^Hjj^Hj . i ■' i ' • ' : ■ ' 1 11 LEGAL ADS. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary of Barrow County, will be sold at public outcry, on the First Tuesday in May, 1019, at the court house door in said county, between the legal hours of sale the following de scribed tract of land to-wit: That tract and parcel of land situa ted in Barrow County, Georgia. Begin ning at a post corner on Midland Ave., with lot of P. B. Broughton, thence In Northerly direction with Broughton 110 feet to a post corner, Thence Easterly 60 feet to corner on Howard Camp lot, Thence Northerly with Camp’s lot 190 feet to n corner on line of J. W. & W. C. Saunders, Thence Southwesterly with said Saunders line 540 feet to corner on Gainesville Midland right of way, Thence Easterly along said right of way 288 feet to the beginning corner, be all the measurements more or less. Terms Cash. Bold as part of lands of estate of r A. F. Stanton, for distribution to the heirs. WALTER M. STANTON, Admr. of Mrs. M. J. Stanton, Deceased. TWELVE MONTHS SUPPORT. Georgia, Barrow County. Mrs. Lillie May Reynolds, having made application for twelve month’s support out of the estate of I). A. Rey nolds, and the appraisers duly appoint ed to set apart the same, have tiled their returns in this office. All persons concerned are hereby required to show cause before the court, on the Ist Mon day in May, why said application should not be granted and fhe returns of the appraisers be made the judgment of the court. This the 7th day of April, 1919. H. G. HILL, Ordinary, this the 7th day of April, 1919. H. G. HILL, Ordinary. PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. Georgia, Barrow County. To All Whom It May Concern: R. L. Rogers has applied to me for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. I.aura Bush, late of Barrow and I will • ! on jg ’ '-'lk HIGH HONOR. r * Mr. H. R. Hancock, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hancock, of Holy Springs, has been honored with an appointment to the London Uni versity at London, England,where he will spend several weeks in study at the expense of the gov ernment. Mr. Hancock is a grad uate of Emory College, and for more than a year lias seen service in France as a member of the 90th Aero Squadron. His company has landed on this side, but he was among those selected for special study.—Jackson Herald. . IT 1 ,. UFhK.' Problem With ytZfanizo I" n egg V SANITARY FLOOR ENAMEL COME to oer store —all you felts who have had trouble with floor 1 paint. We have the rtciC coating for old floors Kyanire Sanitary Floor Enamel. Easy—rimple to apply—it Plight and can hr washed out injury. E ght per -and such a gloss. I Free Offer Ten Days Only V ful. halt-pint i:r.n cf yanize Sanitary Fleer amcl (any color) to ail buy from to a good | cr.t brush tc r.fply it, n’t Fail to 7 ry It i SMITH HARDWARE CO. ■ Life Isn t Life house, a boarding house or a crowded flat. One M cramped, formalities too burdensome and restrictions '®|j easy to own your own home. Building materials are $879. Less 10 but modern methods of manufacture reduce the cost oj? per cent, for cash. place a home within your reach. Labor is expensive, Net price construction possible the erection in C7Q7 If} a few days. Build Today —Stop Paying Kents. * ■ QuiCK&\?Si V BUNGALOW NO. 42 attractive, snug, convenient, roomy little bungalow with graceful Bs embodying the nu*t modern of architectural ideas. Securely and Hrstautially built to make it lasting and comfortable in the most severe Especially built for convenience While small in appearance. Kd snug its rooms are in reality of ample size for every comfort. Built Bta tremendously reduced cost, due to the immense savings in quantity Boduction. From the flooring to the roof ; from the siding to the interior it is already prepared for erection and partially built. 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The ordinar. house will take almost as many weeks. BfGA/CV A saving In waste of i .ntcri.il. time and labor, is a I “saving in money. With . QUICKBILT Bungalow the ex Base of erection is cut in half, but t.ut Is not all. You need not pay ■ contractor's fee The erection Is so simple and systematic that any Hrpenter of average Intelligence can erect it with ease. Many owners ■ lid them themselves. You pay no architect's fee. The complete plans Hth all specifications and Instructions are furnished FREE. And yet. plans are made after careful study by the beat and tin <t experienced with a view to eliminating waste and gaining the greatest convenience, economy and strength. Tin- cost of the material reduced by the fact that you buy it from the mill, manufac pJICKBILT Bungalow Dept., A. C. Tuxbury Lumber Cos., Charleston, S. C. i BOND ELECTION IN MORGAN. Madison, Ga., April 26 —(Spe- cial.)—A bond election for $325,- 000 will be held in Morgan county Announcement Bedingfield GARAGE I have opened a Garage buiness on Athens street in the building formerly oc cupied by J. R. Jones, Jr., near Woodruff Foundry. You will find me there at any time during work hours. If you want a good job and prompt attention, bring your work to me. Special attention given to Chevro lets. I am equipped to do your w T ork right, and will appreciate your patronage. Bedingfield GARAGE Athens St. Winder, Ga. on Alay 20. The fund arising from this bond issue will go to make good roads in the county. It is thought that bonds will be car ried by a large vote. turer and forest In one. Our complete plants cover the entire process, from the tree to the completed house. You pay no midd4e-mn a profit. You buy direct from the source of material. 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Artistic paneled Inside finish Excellent doors aid sash. All necessary nails and hardware furnished. House comes with exterior walls stained any one of a number of standard eojors or painted with one heavy coat of priming paint. Ex- Ur..ir trim and inside finish painted with one heavy coat of priming paint. WRITE TO-DAY for further information ; ml a copy of ~"r • mrdc<o and attractive, 11- histrated kook. "QUICKBILT Burg lows" V it ' . It will explain %' a Pont No 12 and many other attractive QUICKdILT Bungalows. It is KIiKK for the asking. Merely fill out the coupon below and m ill it. Better still. If Bungalow No 12 tills jour imds, tell us the col r de-* sired and Instruct us to ship Immediately. COUPON—CIip Here and Mail To-Day. Please send me your book, "QUICKBILT Bungalows" No. B-83.An especially interested in a room house. NAME ADDRESS