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About The Cordele sentinel. (Cordele, Ga.) 1894-???? | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1901)
for Best Results Both in and cut of the City, Use the Columns of The SENTINEL VOL. 13. NO. 51. Prof. L. E. Brown AND THE Houston High School. BY C. J. SHIPP. I have just received a copy of the Houston High School Journal, a monthly paper published at Arabi, Ga. in the interest of Hous ton High School; from reading this paper and also from other channels I find that in the Hous ton High School, Arabi has one of the finest educational institu tions in the state. They have a select corps of teach ers; Prof Lawson E. Brown, super intendent and principal is one of the finest educators in the state. Prof. Brown was,born and raised in Sandersville, Ga., and is a gradu ate of Mercer University. This institution is doing more for the education of boj^s and girls of limited means than perhaps any similar institution in the whole " * 'V I, •' r * %% l -•-s' ■”> y "v / . . •V m \ I G PROF. LAWSON E. BROWN. Principal Houstort High School. South. In the domitory over one hundred and six boarders repre senting over half the counties of Ga. and three states whose average cost for board including lights, lodging and fuel is only $4.75 per month, or about $40,00 per year, the girls are required to wash dishes and dust the house; the boys are re quired to cut and haul the wood used in the domitory; this domi tory is managed on the co-opera tive plan and under the direct su-; pervisions of Prof. Brown, his wife and mother. An effort is being made to have another and much larger building built for the accommodation of boarders as Prof. Brown has ap plications for more than the pres ent buildings can accommodate; it is to be hoped that the good cit izens of South Ga., who are in favor of education will lend a help ing hand in this good work. When a boy or girl graduates at this school they are fitted for the practical work of life as the curri culum embraces the usual high school studies. The moral training of the pupils is looked after closely, each pu pil is required to attend one of the churches every Sunday. The school had 200 pupils last term, but Prof. Brown expects a much larger enrollment for the fall term which commences Sep- The Cordele Hardware Co., Have an abundant supply of Globe Glass Fruit Jars, Tin Cans to Seal "With Wax, Tin Cans to Seal With Solder, Jelly glasses with and without tops Jar Rubbers and Sealing Wax, Enamel Preserving Kettles. Agents for Sterling Wickless Oil Stoves. CORDELE HARDWARE CO. (Lnrrlclr lEnlinel tember 1st. next. The common schools of our county is a most important factor in our future prosperity, as it is only a favored few who ever re ceive the benefit of a collegiate education, in fact, I very much doubt the wisdom of collegiate training for the ordinary business man, as the time spent at college should be spent in business train ing. The practical rather than theoretical controls the business world. A business department has re cently been added to this school, diplomas are given in book keeping, stenography etc., this will give any young man or woman an easy op portunity to enter the business world as a competent w r orker. The motto of this school is “Not for school but for life, we train them.” Prof. Brown de serves great credit for this work. Election of Teachers. The board of trustees of Cordele public schools met in reg ular session on Tuesday of this week in the office of President Roberts. It was known at said meeting that the former superintendent, Prof. Jas. T. Saunders, would not be an applicant for re-election and before entering upon an election of teachers a resolution was unanim ously passed by the board com mending Prof. Saunders for his excellent work m the schools as superintendent for the past two years and otherwise endorsing him as an efficient and painstaking edu cator . Prof. Wm. P. Fleming, who has been principal of the school for the past two years was unanmious ty elected superintendent, Prof. Fleming is one of the foremost 35 c PROF. WM. P. FLEMING. He was unanimously elected su perintendent of the Cordele Pub lic Schools at a regular meeting of the board of trustees last Tuesday educators in the South, is an efficient teacher of many years ex perience, has given the utmost sat isfaction in Cordele and richly de- The bride-elect was attired in white organdie, which was tastily fashioned with ribbon bouquet of exquisite roses combined with maiden hair fern; while aigrette and roses were becomingly arrang ed in her pretty dark hair; this lovely toilet but enhanced the personal charms of the wearer. The groom was handsome indeed in elegant full evening dress. Mrs. Harris, as Miss Ray, has been quite a social favorite since her residence in our city. Mr. CORDELE, GA., FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1901. serves the promotion to the super intendent. Prof. Fleming’s position ns prin cipal was filled by the unanimous election of Prof. A. C. Fraseur, who for the past year has been su perintendent of the Unadilla Pub lic Schools. Prof. Fraseur lias had many years experience m the school room and is highly recommended by all who know him. For the sixth and seventh arade, Prof.' G. B. Smith, Norwood, was unanimously elect ed. Prof. Smith has had eight years experience as a teacher, is a college graduate and also a gradu ate from the State Normal School The following teachers, who are too well known to need comment, have been unanimously re-elected: Prof. G. M. Patterson, Misses Clara Ledbetter, Bell Watson, Maggie Bass and Julia McDaniel. Miss Essie Harris of Cordele was unanimously elected music teacher and Miss L, Marie Laing of Lo cust Grove as elocution teacher. E. H. Neil was elected by the board as principal of the colored Accepts The Call. Rev. J. D. Winchester of the Second Baptist church of Rome, Ga. has accepted the call made to him by the Cordele Baptist church some weeks ago, and will probably enter upon his work here the first Sunday in July. Mr. Winchester comes to Cor dele very highly recommended, and is considered one of the fore most ministers of the Baptist de nomination in this state. During the remainder of the time between now and the fiist of July the pulpit of the Baptist church here will be filled by visit ing ministers. Mr. Winchester will not move his family here before August 1st. so we understand. Rev. J. C. Brewton Leaves. Rev. J. C. Brewton, who recent ly resigned the pastorate of the Baptist church of this place, preached his last sermon Sunday night to a large congregation. He left Monday afternoon for Forsyth where he will make his future home. Mr. Brewton was highly beloved here, and his leaving was regretted He is one of the most consecrat ed, earnest, forciful preachers we have ever known, and during his stay here he proved to be one of the best pastors the church has ever had. He carries with him the best wishes of our people' and he will always find a cordial welcome whenever he may come this way. Ray—Harris. Sabbath evening, (June 10th.) at 7:80 o’clock, Mr. R. R. Harris and Miss Lillie Rav were united in marriage by the Rev. J.U-Brew ton, at the bride’s residence on Fourteenth avenue, On this happy occasion the spa cious reception hall, brilliantly lighted, appropriately decorated and filled with relatives and friends, presented quite an attrac tive scene. An embankment of palms and ferns formed a beauti ful background for the contract ing parties. The wedding march (Mendleshon’s) was rendered by Jennie Scott. Harris, by his affable manners and strict attention to business has won position among Cordele’s worthy young men. Many handsome presents receiv ed by tliis young couple, but attest the high esteem in which they are held by the donors. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have secur ed pleasant appartmonts with Mrs. Hayes, on Twelveth avenue, where they will be pleased to welcome their friends. We tender congratulations and best wishes for a ‘‘bon voyage” for these young friends who have em barked so propitiously on the mari- i tal seas. Programme, Veterans’ Re-union, At Vienna. Ga. July 4th. Begins at 9:80 a. m. Music, by* the band. Called to order by commander. Prayer, by chaplian. Instrumental music—Miss Anna Hamliton. Address of welcome, by the ma yor. Music by the band. Response by commander. Welcome address on part of vet erans—J, M . Kelly. Music, “Dixie,” by the band. —Pearson Response to veterans’ welcome Ellis. Music, “red, white and blue,” by the band. Solo, “just before the battle, mother”—Mrs. O, M. Heard. Recitation,music on the Rappa hammock—Miss Irma Swearingen. Music, the Chorus. Report of historian—J. P. Heard Song, “Let the dead and beauti ful rest,” chords. Introduction of speaker—D. A.R. Crum Address, T. orator of the day—Capt S. Kingsburry. Music, by the band. BASKET DINNER. Afternoon session. Business meeting of veterans, at Academy, at 2 o’clock. General music at the stand by the gathering. filled Everybody come and bring well baskets. Pinehurst Items. We regret to chronicle the ness of our post mistress, Mrs. J. A. Williams. She has been very sick for the past week, also, our friend, Ed Ivy, come home last Sunday and is very sick. Our school principal, Mies Cora Anthony, has left to return again in Sept. next. We are to have a new and more comodious school house by the be gining of the next term. The citi zens met and so decided last week. Mr. Harvard of Moultrie and Mr. Edenfield of Savannah were up with us last Sunday. We suppose they were on business. There is one thing that the town must have, and that is a park. These side walks are too hot to accommodate the pleasure seekers on Sundays afternoon, and the loafering element in the week days. Miss Eva Haslam and Mr. Olie Homes are away as delegates to the “Baptist Union.” Our neighbor C. R. Smith will move Ins saw mill plant from near here to Oakfield this week, where he will enlarge his enterprise. Will some farmer come up with a cotton blossom. Call at the artesian well and get your reward. Our post master, J. A. Williams, is preparing to take a day off, to some pleasure resort, to rest up. He has been “worked up” for the past year, Having two rural routes to care for and so many im portant questions to answer. Among them such as this : “What time will the three o’clock train come to-day? <>” “What do you charge for postal cards?” “What’s a two-cent stamp worth?” “Can I send some ’bacco tags by P. O. money order, etc?” We were present a few days ago, one of the “dusky belles” came tripping in and asked Mr, Williams if he could tell her what “de price ob postal cards wuz?” She said that she didn’t want to be cheated and if she had to go out to enquire, she w r ould do so,—Result of the free school system. Public Road Question. By U. V. WHIPPLE. Editors Sentinel: For a long time I have thought that good pub lic roads is one of the great needs of our county, but have never felt like “talking out in meeting” until your constant agitation of the matter and the excellent article upon public roads by C. J. Shipp, lately published in your paper, have caused me to realize the necessity of good public roads more than ever. I sincerely trust you will continue this discussion and that others will be affected like myself Therefore, Mr. Editor, it is with pleasure that I respond to your re quest m giving some suggestions this line. The necessity and great benefit of good roads surely cannot but be apparent to everyone who gives the question serious thought. Briefly, I recount some of the good results flowing there-from: they will place produce nearer to mark et, save a wonderful amount in the wear and tear of buggies, wagons and stock, tend to increase school and church attendance about over the the country, increase the value of farm lands from fifty to one hundred per cent, and and in other countless ways, play a large part in the onward march of our already splendid county to ward a higher plane of prosperity and civilization. I believe proof of all these can be found in any county that has long persisted in her efforts to have good roads. But my purpose in this article is not to theorize. How can our county get good roads? Everyone must be agreed that we cant get them through the present system. How often have we heard our judges tell the grand juries to in vestigate the roads and that if the grand jury would only present derelict road commissoners or ov erseers, they would get condign punishment; m turn, the grand jury gets word to such and such overseer that such and such n | Lloyd Dots. Isaac Hair has a boarder at his house who pays his bills. It’s a little boy. There was a large attendance at Sunday school last Sunday. Se veral Sevillians were present. Miss Lora Cason came up on the shoo-fly Sunday morning and spent the day with the Misses Conner. A few weeks ago your scribe asked to be informed as to where abouts of “Blufftown,” and it was located in your next issue by the writer of the “Blufftown Breezes,’ but we failed to see the article un til it was pointed out to us a few days ago by a friend, and im mediately we went to view its grandeurs, and *‘Lo” and “Be hold” we couldn’t see the town for the shingle mill. He said that name was given it because all noted incidents had occured the mill was placed on the We wish to state that we only live about two hundred yards (to wards Lloyd) from the locality of the mill, and the only notable event that we have heard of was the young man who was trying to bring a log out of the creek with a team of mules, and because so vexed, rather than fall from grace, and use bad language, he went off and sat down on a log and cried about sixty minutes. We head our items “Lloyd” because that is our post office but we give the facts (and not foolishness) from Lloyd to near Seville. We do not live in town nor nearer than two miles to any town. We saw a certain young man helping his other best girl sweep the yard the day. That’s right make yourself useful as well as ornamental. BEST EQUIPPED JOB OFFICE IN SOUTH GEORGIA. J\PPLY fOR PRICES $1.00 A YEAR. road needs attention ; then just before big court starts, a little dirt is thrown in here and there and a few bushes chopped, and the roads pronounced in good order ; when really, should it rain or be exceedingly dry, the roads are in a worse fix than ever. No, Mr. Edi tor, we will never have good roads under the present system; that is an “iredescent dream.” It occurs to me that the only feasible way now open to the county, by which to have good public roads is to work the misde meanor convicts upon them. This could be very easily done. Oh! but some one will “it is so ex- pensive,” true, it may cost some thing to start it off. But what is it worth having that does not cost? It requires money to build church es and keep them with pastor: so do our schools and colleges cost, and that very dearly. And I dare say the drawback and expenses and privations of our present public roads will more than outweigh, the cost necessary to get good roads. Another suggestion, and I close. How can a discussion of this qnestion by the people be obtain ed? They are the ones to pass on it. I trust our ordinary and road commissioners who have our roads in charge will consider the matter, and, if they deem advisable, call a road convention. A great repre sentation of the people will gather in Vienna on July 4th. Could not an expression on the road question be obtained then, without inter fering with the regular program and object of the re-union? Of course, these are merely suggestions and with these hastily written, I leave the matter with your paper well i as as the other county papers and witli the public generally. Very truly. U, V. Whipple* The Cordele Sentinel is lishing a senes of photographs prominent business men. The sue of May 81st. contained a pho tograph and biographical sketch of Mr. John S. Pate, and last an article and photograph of Mr, J. II. Churchwell, who was raised in Berrien, and is the most active partner in the many business houses of Churchwell – Son.— Tifton Gazette. because Dyspepsics cannot be long lived to live requires nourishment. Food is is not nourishing until it is digested. A disorded stomach can not digest food, it must have assist ance. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di gests all kinds of food without aid from the stomach, allowing it to rest and regain its natural functions. Its elements are exactly the same as the natural digestive fluids and it simply can’t help but do you good. McMillan’s Pharmacy—J. B. Iiyals – Co. Dr. J. H. Stapleton, of Arabi, well and favorably known by a majority of our people, will bo in Cordele during the next two or three weeks, stopping at the Hol land house. He is selling Dr. White’s electric combs and also spectacles and will appreciate a visit from any and all his numer ous friends, who will investigate what lie has for sale. In the mean time he will also make a through canvass of the city. “Must” and “Ought” have fifty times more stuff in them than “Might” and “Could.” Money to Loan. We are headquarters for loans O: improved farm lands in Dooly county payable in 5 years time, 7 per cent, in terest. No 10 per cent commission only loan. small fee for abstract and closinj to call Money J. obtained H. promptly. Writi Lawyers, or on Yieuna, Woodward – Ga,
