The Carroll free press. (Carrollton, Ga.) 1883-1948, December 20, 1923, Image 9

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C. A. Meeks Publisher VOL. XXXVI, NO. 52- CARROLLTON, GA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1923 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YEAR • ■- : A LETTER TO A GOOD OLD SCOUT The following unique letter was pub lished in a New York magazine, and created much comment because of its originality as a Christmas letter: DEAR OLD KRIS KRINGLE:— It has been a long, long time since I peeped into the fireplace, expecting you. How well J remember, it was a verv small fireplace, and sometimes I almost doubted that a fat man, with a pack bigger than a house, getting down a chimney that would squeeze our old house cat to get through. One day, just before Christinas, brother whispered to me in the barn, while we wore feeding tlie pigs and cows, (hat there was no Santa Claus. Over my heart, and over the whole house there fell the gloom-born shadow of knowledge. There was no Santa Claus, there was no Christmas. There was only (tie doth day of December. Then, there were years and years when 1 was disgusted with you, Santa. I wondered why you didn’t vanish in -stt^or shame. 1 wondered why you still hung about like a ludricious old eariea ■ture doing nobody any good, and realiz ing that you: were worse than in the way. In tin- years that brings wrinkles and ,;Vitinge of gray to the temples I learned that you were real and always right. I’ve lived long enough to know that, the size of the chimney didn’t stop you. ’Tis true, your park was big, but —there was nothing heavy in it. You ■tilled it with trifles,’so there never was i. place so narrow, but that you couldn't Urop into it a joy-bringing gift. Now 1 understand. You arc daily and constant. You are in the faces of *the folks 1 meet, you are in the little home-town paper that makes its weekly visits, you are in the food I eat when I ttm hungry, whether it be a steaming steak or a pone of corn bread- You "Ite in the work that 1 know how to d(}, -*nd enjoy doing. Youiare in the cup of cool water wheu I thirst in the glow of the fire, in the patter of the rain drops, in the soft arm chair and the downy lied. You are in the songs that sooth the weary, and n the story that, leads us into the realms of romance. You arc in the greeting and kiss and handclasp of loved ones. You are in the pictures on memory’s wull- -summer fields, shady roads, springtime. You are in the autumn woods, and in the dear wine of win ter sunshine, and in the moonlight that lav like Damascus blades across the drifted snow. CARROLL LODGE NO. 69 ELECTS OFFICERS You are in this letter T am writing to you—in the letters I mailed nil hour ago, in those 1 send to my fivcd ones, and to my friends over the land. You are in each and everything that makes life more beautiful and you arc reaching out for every soul which false ly weeks for happiness in some fancied state of greatness. Even knowledge can never take your weather-roughened hand, nor the beginning reason of •* child, nor the logic of philosophers. You are in wisdom the wisdom that comes with the years, and the years bring contentment and the Christmas spirit. 1 shall never let you leave me, Santa C'lnus. Henceforth I will travel along your path. I will not frown if things don’t suit my petty demands. I will not eat good bread in Secret, and turn my glance aside from ttie hungry. I will not wrap mvs^lf in a mantle of in difference to those who are weary of the strife. It shall not matter 1o me whether Christmas be a sacred occasion or a pa gan festival, or just u date. But it almll be a reminder of every meanest and neglect in the year and a monitor pointing to a kindlier.course in the days to come. R. LEE SHARPE. At its regular communication Decem ber 18th, Carroll Lodge No. (19, E. & A. M., elected the following officers: Harry Moore, W. M.; Solomon L. Holloway, S. \V.: Lewis S. Sims, ,1. W.; Goo. F. Cheney, Treusurer, and E. A. Murrell, Secretary. Thu following were appointed: ,los. (1. Jones, S. 1.).; Ray Earnost, ,1. ]>.; Jos. A. Chambers, S. S.; Herman Holloway, J. H.; (Ice. W, Davenport, Chaplain: Alonzo W. Alexander, Tyler; Dr. Jus. D. Hamrick, Dr. Morris M. IlalUim and Judge Eugene T. Steed, Trustees; Geo. W. Davenport, Lodge Reporter. The officers wore installed by Grand Master Hamrick, in his own happy and inimitable style, and the occasion was conceded most harmonious and helpful in 'every respect. The old mother lodge of Carroll county starts the new year under most flattering auspices. GEO. W. DAY EXPORT. WHITE CHRISTMAS AT TABERNACLE CHURCH HICKORY LEVEL Holton—Smith Miss Della Helton and Mr. Willie Smith were happily married December the Hth. Their many friends wish for thorn a long and happy life. The Friday afternoon spelling-match by Hickory Level and Shady Grove was enjoyed by a large crowd. Hickory Level school won. Hickory Level and Villa Rica played a-very interesting basket ball game last Wednesday afternoon. The score being 20 and 2!) in favor of Villa Rica. l’rof. J. H. Knight attended the Bap tist convention held at Macon threa days last week. Mr. Loyal Bryce came home Wednes day from Newnnn with a bad arm, hav ing been vaccinated for small pox. There will Tie a Christmas tree at Concord church Christmas Evp. Every body invited to coine: All worshipers are privileged to bring one pound or more wrapped in u white palter and deposit it in a receplacle at the front of the church next Sunday at the morning and evening services. These gifts will be used to fill the pantry of those who are unfortunate in a needy world. PASTOR. LEE’S CHAPEL School is progressing nicely nt this place, though several me out with the measles. The school will turn out Fri day for the Christ mas holidays. We will have a Christmas program and tree Christians day at 11:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Everybody is invited. Mrs. Mary Lee, who are glad to say, is improving and the doctor has dis missed her. Prof. Durrett went to town Tuesday on business. Miss Mary Howell spent last week end at home. Mr. Elbert Traylor had the misfor tune of getting kicked in the month by n young mule last Wednesday and was hurt: very badly. It took six stidles to sew up the wound, but he is improving now. Miss Mary Howell spent last Thurs day with Miss Inez Jordan, Don’t forget the Christinas tree and program. Program. Santa Claus and a Mouse Paulino Lee. The Shining Dime- Nora Todd. Tho Christmas Stocking Artie La nier. History of Christ r s T/ifo TiVor. Jor dan. A Christinas Carol. Evov Jordan. Song—Holy Night. , Santa Claus will be here to deliver Hu* presents. COR.-SEC. » . & Xmas Greetings r ‘"’if9! f y fib ! A Rich Old Age TO ALL OUR FRIENDS- OLD AND NEW: Your loyalty is the cause Christmas we’ve ever spent. of the happiest If Methuselah had invested one dollar on his 21st birthday, the amount at 6 per cent interest; compounded annually, would at his death at the age of 969 years, have grown to $977,157,900,- 000,000,000,000,000. We are hoping, as hard as we can hope, that nothing but joy and cheer and every glad thing in the world be yours this Christmas—next year—and always. Down on Rome street, just off the square you will find us with a nice line of fresh drugs and sundries. Come to see us through 1924. This is not a joke. Those are the actual fig ures given out by a prominent U. S. Treasury Official. They show the earning power of the dollar at compound interest. You will proba bly not love to be as old as Methuselah, but even in the shorter lives of modern days there is plenty of time for the dollar to get in its work if you give it the chance. Fitts Drug Store Bob Fitts, Prop. Bank of Roopville Roopville, Ga. LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS /Wi M M 1923 Yuletide Greetings To Our Friends And Patrons We: Extend. Our Sincere GREETINGS of the Season. S. J. in & Sons Insurance Boykin Building With full appreciation of the many courtesies shown us during the past year, we extend to you the compli ments of the season and wish you a full measure of prosperity in the> coming year. I, y Phone 401 !?• c. bass ^ k ^ ind Groceries fONE 341 t'dSt AVaco, Gn„ Doc. Hi, l!)2:t. Dear Santa; Christmas is riulil ovor tho bill, ami I. wonder it’ van’ll think of a now mar- liod omiplo. I most surely will appro via to anything dear old Santa brings, especially a bin sleepy doll that cun walk ami say mamma. Also, don’t for not my husband who would appreciate n toy nun nml a bull dog. living j s jjo- ian to hann a sack in the coiner of tho chimney, so that you can put the dog and gun in it. Remember both of ,ns with a Idn stick of rod peppermint candy, anyway. MR. AND MRS. CHARLIE AKIN Boivdoa, (in,, R. 1, Doc. 17, 1921. Dear Santa Clans: I 'lease bring mo a doll and doll bod, lots of apples, oranges, candy, aids and all oilier things to oat. Also bring Ut ile sister a rattler and bring papa and mamma a lot of pretty things, too. Your little friend, MILDRED MESSER. Mowdon, Ga., li. 1, Dec. 17, 19211. Dear Santa Glaus: I’lmise bring me a tricycle and a climbing money and lots of confection aries. Your little friend, MILFORD MESSER. Roopvile, On., Dee, IS, 1923. Dear Santa: I am a little boy 3 vaers old, but oh bow 1 do lovo a doll, dense bring me a large mamma doll, wagon, A B (1 blocks, dumping tmick, Jack-in-a-box and all kinds .of confectionaries. A little friend, CALVIN RAY. Bowdon, Ga., R. 1, Doe. 17, 1923. Dear Santa Claims: dense bring mo u big doll anil a tc.% set and a doll carriage, oraugOs, ap ples, candy, eocoanut and popcorn. Your little friend, EDITH MESSER. Roopville, Ga., Dec. 18, 192.1. Dear Santa: I am a little boy 7 years old. dense bring me a stopper gun, whistle, train,, a toy Kissol car, knife, and all kiuds of oonfoetionarioH. Your little friend TRAVIS KAY. Roopville, Ga., Dec. 18, 1923. , Dear Santa: 1 ain a little boy 9 years old, dense bring mo a stopper gun, knife, harp, a Stutz toy auto, a real good story hook and all kinds of confectionaries. Your little friend, RALBII RAY. V Dear Santa: I hopo you will think of little brother and 1 this time. Will you please bring l ! ll lo brother a suit of clothes, mo n dress and seme confectionaries. Seems that you have forgotten sis since father died. GDI,SON AND CHRISTINE COLE. Carrollton, On., R. 8. Lowell, Ga., Dec. 10, 1911. Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a little list, to lot you know what J want. I tun 13 yearn old and in tho sixth grade nml go to school at Lowell and study linnl. I want you to bring me a big recking chair and a doll and a doll bod and a little doll carriage and a little monkey on a string a four big vases and a big football nod some candy and a wrist watch and a manicuring set and some fruits. I have been good ia studies and hope you will bring me wluit I ask for. Will dose. From vour loving little friend, CARTE/ RAY, Clem, Un., ,R. 2. M sag LAMAR S. BROWN CHIROPRACTOR HOURS: 10 to 12—2:30 to G.30 39-43 First Nat. Bank Building 1: ,}4 ■BH9SS Joy To You At W Sweet Christmastide If May we again sincerely wish you the compliments of the season, and assure you of our desire to serve you efficiently in the new year just a few days away. ; Jr CfcTi m. W. 5. CAMPBELL Plumbing, Heating W Christmas Cheer And Happy New Year From this good old town of Carroll ton, i -!«•-" mrnm Where the latcfrtetring’s out for you, Comes this Merry, Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year, too. • ‘A, • t IDEAL LAUNDRY * Charley Fong, Prop. 39 Depot St. Phon£ 3i6