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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE VoLuME VIIL. e —————————— OPEN NEW TERM Several Prominent Speakers at Opening Exercises SUPT. BREWER IN CHARGE MATRICULATION UNUSUALLY LARGE, ESPECIALLY THAT OF NEW PUPILS AND PROSPECTS ARE UNUSUALLY BRIGHT FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR The Cordele public schools opened Menday for the spring term under circumstances equally as auspiciovs, if not more so, than has attended the opening day of a session before. Unusual interest attached to the beginning of this new term on account of an exceptionally large matricula tion, especially that of new pupils, and the fact that a new uperintendent, Prof. A. L. rewer, recently of Quitman, is now in charge of Cordele’s] üblie school affairs. ; Interesting exercises were eld in the auditorium of the O’Neal High School, participated in by pupils and others with the cistomary song service, by city officials, and by prominent men in school affairs, all deliver irig,interesting and encouragingi addresses. ‘ Mayor Jones was master of caremonies, introducing Hon. O. ¢ Gower, who, in appropriate remarks, introduced the new superintendent, Mr. A. L. Brew r. Dr.T.J.{McArthur, secre ary of the city board of educa ion, touched aptly on school ffairs in a short address. Revd . P. Wardlaw delivered the in ocation, A large audience of atrons of the school and other ownspeople witnessed the exer ises, and it was very evident hat the firmness, determination nd ability which che racterized he remarks of M~. Brewer made very pleasing impression. All f the members of the faculty ere in their respective places, nd the precision of order and iscipline which marked the ession closing with the holidays, | eflecting credit to pupils and eachers alike, was again very uch in evidence. Talking to a dispatch repre entative with referenee t> his onnection with the schools, Mr. rewer said yesterdav: “I was greatly pleased with y first day's work in the school, nd lam thoroughly convinced hat the term of the school upon hich we are now entering holds n store much progress for the} nstitution and advancement for ke students individually. Co-‘; peration from the patrons and Il departments of the school ‘ork will doubtless be one of the reatest factors toward making his one of the most successful ears in the history of the school, nd I am proud to say that there s evidence of co-operation from very source.’’ Mr. Brewer was superinten ent of the public schools at Juitman for the four years past NORTHERN HEIGHTS SCHOOL. Fhe Northern Heights ward chool opened the spring term 'ith Miss Nell Denton, princi al, and other teachers in their espective places. The matricu ation was equally as large as uring the closing days of the term just pissed, with a good THE CORDELE DISPATCH BARACA BANQUET ON LEE’S BIRTHDAY Governor Hariis Expgcted to Address Second Annual Gathering Under Auspices Young Men. Governor Nat E. Harris is ex pected to address the Baracas, their ladies and friends on the evening of I.ee’s birthday, Jan uary 19, upon the occasion of thesecond annual Baraca banquet held under the auspices of the Baraca classes of the Baptist and Methodist churches of Cordele for the benefit of the young men ’ot the city. The initial banquet was held lon Lee’s birthday last year and proved quite a brilliant and profi table event. At that time Gov ernor Harris, then just entering office, was invited to deliver the address. He was unable todo so at that time, though stated his willingness and pleasure for a similar engagement this year. Though not definite, it is very probable that Governor Harris will be the principal speaker up on this occasion, unless prevent-l ed by official or other duties. - Every young man of the city will be a welcome guest at this banquet. It is given for the benefit of young men‘'and they are expected to come. The in vitaticn of the Baracasand other young men to the young ladies isl a feature not observed last year that will doubtless prove an attractive one on this occasion. LAMB PRESIDENT A. B, & A. Federal Judge Don A. Pardee formally dissolved the receiver ship of the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic railway on Saturday, and E. T. Lamb, who for the past three vears has acted as ‘receiver for the road, was made iptesident of the new company. Other officers and employees of the road under the receivership will be retained. | Brooks Morgan was made vice president, Floyd K, Mays, sec retary and treasurer, and F. S. Baggett, assistant secretary. ; FIRE TRUCK IN OPERATION 1 Cordele’s new fire truck will probably be put in operation to morrow (Thursday); that is, it will be formaliy accepted, and will be demonstrated on the streets of the city by the fire laddies. With Cordele’s paved streets, second to no city in the ientire section, the new fire truck ishould be especially facilitated in saving many thousands of dol lars from fire destruction, | Th= formal installation of the new truck is announced by Al derman C.L. McMillan, chairman of the fire committee of the city council. ! GIN NOTICE. Empira Cotton Oil Co. will gin January 6:h and 27th, which will close season. W. B. Mathews Jan. 14, closing down for season, | : 39 3t ] ——————————————— ROOMS FOR RENT. g One room upstairs and two rooms downstairs to rent. Can be used for light housekeeping, if desired. Two bloeks from court house. Address '‘Rooms.” Box 76, 40 1t number of new pupils entered Appropriate exercises were held in the different rooms of the school. The prospects under which this school begins the new term are equally as bright as those of the O’Neal High School, | comparatively. CORDELE GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. 1916 [STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE i IS PAINFULLY HURT l‘W. G. Fitzgerald Run Down by Machine Driven by Miss Mildred Ward and Suffers Dislocated Hip. W. G. Fitzgerald, an employe of the McCoy Stéam Laundry, a driver of their delivery wagon, was run down and very painfully injured Monday afterncon by Buick 40 automohile driven by Miss Mildred Ward. The aceci laccident occurred on Twelfthl avenue, in front of the W. D. Wilson home, adjacent to the Presbyterian church. . Mr. Filz gerald’s right hip was dislocated, and he was painfully bruised and lacerated about the body. According to parties who wit nessed the accident the wheels of the machine did not pass over Mr. Fitzgerald’s body, but that he attempted to catch on to the front of the machine and was rolled over several times beneath the car. Miss Ward, it is said?} had started the car in front of the home of J. H. Churchwell, \next door to the Wilson home, and that it was probably running: in intermediate, the accident oc curring waen Miss Ward was looking down at the gears, in the act of changing to high. It was evident that the car’ was upon him before he saw it. He was in the act of crossing the street to the laundry wagon on the opposite side. The injured man was taken in an automobile and after being given medical treatment wrs carried to his home. He is greatly improved today. ‘ BETTER SIDEWALKS I am very. glad to notice that there is ‘‘something-doing” in the way of making a better side ‘walk between the Suwanee house and the post office and, therefore, I am inclinéd to believe there is some good to be accomplished in‘ agitation, and trust that our city‘ government will push forward‘ the movement of better side walks until they are obtained, at least in the business section of our city. | There is nothing that improves the looks of any city like Zood sidewalks and paved streets and we have the paved streets andi should have the paved sidewalks to correspond. i Let us all pull together for the improvement and upbuilding of our beautiful little city, during the year 1916. Observer. FOR MiSS LOTT On Saturday afternoon Mes dames A. F. Churchwell and D. W. Lott entertained at a rook tea complimentary to Miss Eu nice Lott of Douglass, the guest of Miss Jurelle Little. The hall, parlor and dining room of Mrs. Churchwell’s home were elaborately decorated with red and white carnations and many pots of feathery fern. The dining room table had for a centerpiece a tall crystal vase of red carnations resting on a mirror plateau Here tea and sandwiches were served by Mrs. Lott, assisted by Misses Carrie Scandrett and Mildred Church well. Miss Marie Scandrett assisted Mrs. Churehwell in serving a de lightful salad course followed by a sweet course. The invited guests were: Misses Eunice Lott, Pansy Webb, Marie and Janefy Scar. drett, Harriette Carswell ifa mie Sue Harris, Helen Rosser, Mary McAr thur, Carrie 'Mae Mc- Kenzie, Eunice Rusun, Mildred Ward and Jurelle Little. Mr. and Mrs! B, H. Palmer and childrew have returned from Hurtsbore, Ala., where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Palmer’s parents. JOHNSON TALKS | REAL HORSE SENSE Discusses Unorganization Among the Farming Class ot the Country in Various Ways I. A. JOHNSON When you come to think of it the essential difference between the town and the country is this: One is organized and the other i 8 not. The town is organiza tion. Street cars, the very streets themselves, banks, clubs, churches, exchanges, libraries, gewers, water, shops—all these denote organization. It is by ‘these that men do their business, ilive their lives with the least waste of time and effort, and enjoy what we call "civiliza-} tion.”” Everything in the town is organized, correlated, con-! ducted, not on an indiyidual but on a community basis. l On the other hand the farmer‘ as a rule must yet do everything on an individual basis, or too‘ nearly on an individual basis. He grows his crop, harvests it, ' gets it to market, sells it; he buys his necessities individua]ly;] he is a man far too much byl himself, far too much deprived of the economic and social ad vantages of combined action. This sums up his disadvantages, Now, there are, of course, inl many parts of the United States, ' in spite of our backwardness in co-operation, many successful organizations, some for selling, some for buying, some for both, some for econcmic duties, some! tor soeial help of many sorts, But the great mass of our coun try folk are yet unorganized. The Farmer Feeds Them All The politician talks and talks, The actor plays his part, The soldier glitters on parade, The goldsmith plies his art, 1 The scientist pursues his germs Q’¢er the terrestial ball, The sailor navigates his ship, But the farmer feeds them all. The preacher pounds the pulpit desk, l The broker reads the tape, The tailor cuts and sews his cloth [ To fit the human shaps. The dame of fashion dressed in silk, | Goes forth to dine or call, ‘ Or drive, or dauce, or promenade, But the farmer feeds them all, ‘ The workman wields his shining tools, The merchant shows his wares, The aeronaut above the clouds l A dizzy journey dares, | But art and science soon would fade And commerce dead wouid fall If the farmer ceased to reap and sow, l For the farmer feeds them all. | PREACHING AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. R. A. McLeod, of Rock Fish, N. C., will deliver two ser mons at the local Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening, and the public is cordially invited to hear him. SUMTER SHERIFF DEAD Mr. J, W. Walters was called to Americus Tuesday afternoon in response to a message stating the deaty of his brother-in-law, Sheriff Q. W. Fuller, of Sumter county. which cccurred at his home at Americus Tuesday morning following a lingering illness. Sheriff Fuller was one of the most popular men in Sumter county. BOX SUPPER AT MIDWAY There will be a box supper at Midway schoo! house on Friday night, the 7th inst. Two nice cakes will be sold and will be awarded as prizes to th 2 pret tiest girl and the ugliest man present. Miss Emma Ryeroft is teacher of this school, and she extends a cordiz!l invitation to everybody to attend. PALMER & ROBINSON CO. IS REORGANIZED Messrs. Cecil Jones, an Excellent Young ! Man, and H. K. Ertzberger Interested With B. H, Palmer. Beginning with the first of the new year the Palmer-Jones Co. have become successors to the Iformer B. H. Palmer Co., which more recently has been operat ,ing under the firm name of Pal mer & Robinson. The present organization came about when ’Mr. Geo. F. Robinson severed ’his connection in the firm with }Ml‘. B. H. Palmer, senior part ner of the concern. ‘ - Under the re-crganization Mr. Cecil S. Jones, son of Mr. M, S, Jones, of Dublin, and who is an experienced machinist and a young man of splendid bDsiness ahility, ano Mr. H. K. Ertzber ger, who for several years has been connected with the con cern, assisting in conducting its affairs, have purchased an in terest with Mr. Palmer. Mr, Jones will be in charge of the machinery department. The Palmer-Jones Company will enlarge their stock and will continue in the same lines of business as the compary has heretofore engagedin, liye stock, farming implements, automo biles, waterworks and electric lighting systems, ete. 1 "Our -business has increased from yeur to year,”’ said Dr.i Palmer this morning, ‘‘and our prospects for a greater business{ this year are brighter than ever before.”’ | CARD OF THANKS / | The Symphony Club wishes to thank Mayor Jones, Mr. A. E. Grant and Mr. Coppedge of the National Co., for the assistance they rendered in making the community Christmas tree a suc cess, ‘ J, A. Lasseter & Co.’s annua’ sale starts on Monday, January 10, and lasts one week. 40-1 t WANTEP One hundred tons serep iron. Yes we pay CASH-—bring it in. 19-tf. S. M. WATSON & CO. DRAYING - MecGruda Daniel will do your ‘hauling satisfactorily and on lshort notice at very reaginable prices. When you want a dray, ‘ring 214, and prompt service wil be given. Lasseter’s annual sale of white goods, silks, embroideries, laces, ete., begins on Monday, Jan. 10, and continues through the week. Some great bargains for the la. ladies. 40-1 t Mrs, W. C. Winfree compli mented Mrs. Wilkerson, of Birmingham, with a spend the day party last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Richards, of Savannah, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stallings. Miss Bowen of Ashburn, was the attractive guest during the past week-end of Miss Jean Ferguson. Mr, Eugene Stead ard family, of Atlanta, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Stead at their home in Blandvilla. Mrs. Vrieza returned from Jacksonville during the holidays. Friends of Mrs. ('ritpende.n will regret that her condition 18 worse. Miss Elizabeth Lawrence, oI Baxley, spent several days dur ing the holidays as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. O. M. Heard, en route to Cox College, where she attends school. ISSUED ON WEDNESDAY FARMERG" AALLY C. S. Barrett and J. J. Brown ‘ to Deliver Addresses DISCUSSIONS OF INPORT EXPECTED TO INTEREST FARHE}RS THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE SECTION WHO WILL COME HERE ON THAT DATE.--MAYOR JONES TO PRESIDE One of the mostimportant and propitious farmers’ rallies and agricaltural meets ever held in ‘this section is scheduled for |Cordele on Saturday January 22, iwhen Hon. C. S. Barrett, presi dent of the National Farmers Union, and Hon. J. J. Brown, president of the State Farmers’ Unicn, will address the audience which is to be made up princi pally of farmers, and they are expected to come from a radius of thirty to fortv miles. This will be a farmers’ rally for this entire section. There will be discussions on the fertili zer question, the diversification of crops,!the handling of the 1916 cotton crop and also the ware house plan as outlined in the warehouse bill presented before the last session of the legislature. The gathering will probably be held in the auditorium of the court house. Mayor Jor » has been invited by Mr. Brown to preside over the meeting &nd deliver an address. The mayor accepted by wire Monday morn ing. He will diseuss the rela tions of the city to the farm. KAMPTON SPRINGS SPECIA!. Messrs, W. H. Dorris, 0. M. Heard, J. W. Bivins, Thos. Nes bitt and J. D, Mathews were guests on its inita! trip Monday of the several railways operating the Hampton Springs Special from Atlanta to Hampton Springs. Tozether with numerous other guests they were treated royally on the trip—wined and dined. ATTEKTION, SIR KNIGHTS Cyrene Commandery No, 13 K, T. will worship with the First Bantist church in Cordele on Sunday, January next. Sir Knights are requested to assemble at the asylum in full Templar uniform by 10:15a m. D. A. R. Crum, Eminent Commander. MRS. W. L. ROBUCX HOSTESS Delightful in its informality was the meeting of the Sympho ny Club on last Saturday after noon with Mrs. W. L. Robuck. The lovely home was decorated with the Christnas greens and bowlsof fragrant white narcissus. After a short business session a delightful program was given. Miss Elizaheth Lawrence, an attractive Agnes Scott girl, gave severa! beautiful numbers and they were thoroughly enjoyed. A delicious salad course, with hot choeolate, was served by Mrs. Robuck_ assisted by Mrs. Flem ing. RECREATION CLUB One of tha brighest events of the Holiday week was the mect ing of the club with Mrs C. C. Reid last Wednesday afternoon. The parlor and living rooms were beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers. Miss Juanita Reid was assisted by Miss Cannon in serving delicious refreshments. No. 40