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@he Monticello News
ESTABLISHED IN 1881.
To Debate During ~Jasper County
Teachers’ institute Which Will
Be Held Here Soon.
Here is good news, brethren and
sisters! ®
A\ Mr. ‘Broome's challenge for debate,
which was published in last week’s is
sue of The News, has been accepted.
S 0 you may prepare yourselves for a
great and rich time when the hour ar
rives for the arguments, The ques
tion for discussion is a live one and
there is practically no limit to its
range, The length of the debate is
only to be determined by the endur
ance of the debaters.
Woman, the Alpha and Omega of
man’s existence, will, on this occasion,
-be the recipient of much praise and
attention. Can you afford to miss so
important an occasion! We trow not.
Come ye to the affair and listen and
learn.
Challenge Is Accepted.
Hillsboro, Ga., Jan. 26, 1917.
Rev. C. J. Broome, :
Starrsville, Ga.
Dear Sir and Bro.:
1 notice in The Monticello News
your challenge to any two male teach
ers of Jasper county for a debate to be
held during the Teachers’ Institute on
February 24th at Monticello. Said
debate to be on the subject “Resolved
That woman should be given the right
of suffrage.” |
This is to notify you that I will be
one of two to accept your challenge,
provided my colleague is willing to de
bate the afirmative side of this ques
tion. S
Yours for a HOT debate, .
W. M. TWIGGS,
Wm. E. LONG.
An Explanation,
Editors’ Note:—Shortly after Mr.
Twiggs' acceptance was received’ in
this ofices Mr. Wm. E. Long, of Eu
dora, came in and signed his name to
the same and will help Mr. Twiggs
champion the rights of the fair sex.
fore the article was given us, so we
take the liberty of: placing Mr. Long's
name on the affirmative side of this
mooted question,
D e () et
Card of Thanks.
I take this method of expressing
publicly my appreciation of the kind
ness and thoughtfulness of my many
friends and neighbors during the re
cent illness and death of my beloved
wife. They proved themselves to be
loyal friends in my hour of greatest
trial. \
May the blessings of an All-wise
Providence remain with them all.
Each and every member of both
ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY -AND
* SATURDAY
February Bth, 9th and 10th
We will have a demonstration of IHC =
Corn Mills, Feed Grinders and Oil
Engines. We will show you a ma
- chine that will make good meal and
feed grinder that will grind shelled
~corn, corn on the ear, corn on thé
stalk and hay. , ;
We cordially invite everybody, es
- pecially the farmers to see these ma
~ chines work. It will help you solve
the velvet bean grinding problem.
Come and see these machines doing
the actual work, A
| 'REMEMBER THE DATE. COME.
Monticello fardware Company
M o eVRR AI B e
“The Monticello News Covers Jasper Like the Sun—l% Rays Shine into Every Home:”
Congressman Wise Recommends Ap
pointment of Mr. H. 8, Downs
| as Next Rostmaster. |
Tuesday's Atlanta Constitution con
tained the following from Washington
concerning the Monticello postmaster
ship and Mr. Downs is receiving con
gratulations from his friends upon be
ing recommended for the place by
Congressman Wise.
- Mr. Robert Allen Appointed Carrier.
" The same artiele from Washington
‘also carried the announcement of ap
pointment of Mr. Robert Allen of Mon
ticello, as rural mail carrier to suc
ceed Mr. Jim Tyler, who died several
weeks ago. Mr. Allen has a large cir
cle of friends who will be glad to
learn of his good fortune in securing
the place.
Downs for Mongicello Office.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 29.—Repre
sentatives Wise has recommended the
appointment. of Howard 8. Downs as
postmaster at Monticello to succeed J.
A. Kelly. He has also had Rebert
Allen appointed a rural carrier from
that office to succeed J. D. Tyler.
Is Paid to the.z.mory of Mr. M. 8.
Benton by Bunkers Trust and
: Audit Company.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted at meeting of
the stockholders of Bankers Trust &
Audit Company, January 25, 1917.
Whereas, for the first time, Death
has visited us and removed from our
midst one of our stockholders and a
W.'&mctfl. Mr. Milton S. Benton,
) for years has been prominently
identified with the business life” of
Monticello, therefore, it 1s hereby w}
has lost a hnr and affectionate hus
band “and father, the community a
yaluable, citizen, and the institutions
‘Which ‘he ‘sérved a faithful officer.
. Second, that our deepest sympathies
be extended to his loved cnes, 1n this,
their hour of bereavement.
Third, that a page in the .minute
book of this company be dedicated to
his memory, and that these resolu
tions be made a part of the minutes
of this meeting, that they be published
in the Monticello News, and a copy of
them be furnished the bereaved family.
the ‘Mhomason and Turk families join
me in this card of thanks.
C. C. THOMASON.
MONTICELLO, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1917,
METHODIST NEWS
5 A AR |
Different Committees for Church Ac.
tivities Were Appointed for Year
. Last Sunday Morning. |
Every department of our Sunday
School is growing. The Cradle Roll
has climbed to 22 and three new mem
bers have been added to the Home
Department which now numbers 57.
Notify Mrs. Annis Malone, our ef
ficient Superintendent of the Home
Department, that you will become a
member, and she will supply you with
literature.
Our Sunday School roill has made
another jump and now stands at 158,
We hope some day to have as many
members in our Sdnday School as are
in our church. .
Our little fishermen are busy catch
ing new members. Seven little fish
were awarded to each of the follow
ing: Martha Malone, George Elder,
Ashton Almand, Sara Martha Greer,
Virginia Hutchinson, Saraleen Jacob
son, and Miss Evelyn Flournoy, for
bringing rew’ mohbm._
~ There were three classes perfect in
‘attendance and another class would
‘have been perfect but for the absence
of the teacher. The class of Mrs. R.
A. Malone won the banner by having
100 per cent present and one new
member and one visitor.
- When the ljttle Birthday Bank
;opened for business four new deposi
‘tors presented thel;' birthday offerings.
We had a splendid Missionary pro
gram last Sunday and an offering of
$9.90.
The Superintendent appointed the
Missionary Committee of the Sunday
School for the current year. The
members of the committee are as fol
lows:
Miss Mary Kelly.
Mrs. A. D. Roper.
Miss Irma Florence.
Mrs. J. F. Turner. )
February 11th will be “Go to Sunday
School Day.” Make your arrange
ments to be present that day. We
want to have 260 in atténdance. Don't
fail to come and swell the crowd.
Some Sunday in the near future we
are going.to have all the members of
our Cradle Roll visit our 'Sunday
School that we may all get better ac
quainted with our Sunday School of
the future. We want the sun to be
shining and the birds to be singing on
that day.
The different committees for Church
Activities weré appointed for the year
at last Sunday morning service. Their“
names are as follows: K
Missionary Committee. |
Dr. G. W. H. Murrelle. -
Mr. R. A, lh.lone,
Mrs. C. D. Jordam
Miss Martha Kelly.
Mr, Oscar Holland.
Committee on Evangelism.
Mr. J. S. Malone, Jr.
Mr. A. D. Roper.
Mrs. J. A. Downs,
Mrs. H. B. Kelly.
Miss Sarah Holland.
Committee on-Social Service.
Mrs. Greene Johnson.
Mrs. R. A. Malone.
, Mrs. T. A. Hutchinson,
Mrs. C. H. Ballard.
Miss Ethel Jones. :
Committee on Church Decoration.
Mrs. R. L. Davis.
Mré. Ed Wynn.
Mrs. J. P. Malone.
Mrs. Dan Gunn. ; N
Mrs. Doyle Campbell.
Mrs. Abbie Benton.
Committee g New Thurch Move
ment. | o
" Mr. J. 8. Malone, Jr.
Mrs. J. L. Benton, ¥ .
Mrs. R. L. Davis.
This “last named committee is to
solicit subscriptions, enlist workers
and create sentiment for the early
building of a new church. We have
already in hand about $10,000.00 in
subscriptions and with a little more
‘earnest work we can bring the move
‘ment to a realization. Reader, won't
you help in this worthy cause to meet
a crying need and beautify our beloved
town with a handsome temple, for the
religious development of our children
and the worship of God?
Ten Things to Romor'nber.
1. That a church is not stronger
than its membership. '
2. ' That lndlflerencg on your part
may inspire indifference on the part
of others. - ‘
8. TMat you, performing your duty
faithfully may lead others to do so.
4. That you can’t build in your :o#
a strong Christian character by fault
L Rl el
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’Sl' OP, LOOK, LISTEN!
‘The Central of Georgia Rallway Makes
~ Appeal to Automobilists to Heed
~ Warning at Each Crossing.
The following letter which has been
issued by Mr. L. W. Baldwin, vice
président and general manager of the
Central of Georgia Railway, is repro
duced here for the good it may do to
md minimizing accidents at railroad
crossings, due in a great measure to
carelessness on the part of automobile
drivers who make a practice of speed
ing across the crossings without first
being sure that no train is approach
ing. The public would be astounded
to know the amount of accidents
which occur each year to a disregard
of the warning on the railroad’s sign
post.
Savannah, Ga., Jan. 17, 1917,
TO THE EDITOR:
This company is deeply corcerned
in the personal safety of those who
M',eor become passengers in aute
mobiles, crossing .railway tracks at
grade crossings.
In all of these distressing instances,
where persons were killed or injured
the drivers of automobiles, failed to
take any precaution, to protect them
selves from injury. This company
has equipped its locomotives with
every reasonable appliance to warn
people about to approach crossings
and has displayed on either side of
every public crossing a warning sign
and we now believe it necessary for
the public. good to také further steps
to impress upon our people the idea
M they should co-operate with us in
eliminating these accidents.
~ To this end, I have sent to as many
automobile drivers or owners residing
‘on our lines in Georgia, Alabama, and
"Pemnessee, as practicable, a copy of
‘the ' attached appeal, with the hope
‘that they may be educated to STOP,
i;gox AND LISTEN.
I believe that you would be doing a
great good to the public in the terri-
X , glve this campaign your
-endorsement—in fact without the
‘mora] backing of the press, little can
com¢g of any movement to influence
‘them.
. The ‘only trouble is, our peopie or
a large majority of them are not stop
ping to THINK. .
Will you not help us? =
Yours very truly,
L. W. BALDWIN,
Vice-President and Gen. Mgr.
The appeal is as follows:
TO THOSE WHO DRIVE OR RIDE
IN AUTOMOBILES:
The alarming increase in the num
ber of automobile grade crossing acei
dents, is such that I am coming direct
to you with a personal appeal that
from now on, if you’ve not been doing
8o previously, make it an invioiable
rule to bring your car to a FULL
STOP and LOOK and LISTEN before
you cross a railway track.
Bells, whistles and the careful
thought of competent engineers avail
nothing, unless, the people who -drive
cars, realize the great importance of
co-operating to eliminate these dis
tressing accidents.
They can be eliminated absolutely
and entirely, if every driver of a car,
will bring his machine to a full stop
and take thought of the lives and safe
ty of himself and his fellow passen
gers.
I sha]l gladly welcome any sugges
tions or letters from anyone on this
‘subject. We are deeply concerned
over it. Will you help?
L. W. BALDWIN, ‘
‘ Vice-President and Gen. Mgr.
bot oepetten
BOX SUPPER FEB. 9
The News has been requested to
announce there will be a Box Supper
at Concord school house Friday night,
Feb. 9th, and every body is invited
to come. There will be a very inter
esting and laughable play ‘presented
by the school children, and in addi
tion songs, recitations, etc. .
}senmtlve—the open book that the
world,reads. s
‘ 6. That God is the rewarder and
God looketh ‘upon the heart,
1. That we are to' GIVE AN AC
COUNT TO GOD for this life.
8. That he who sérves men most
serves God best. |
9. That we shall not live forever—
an end cometh to al things BUT THE
WOUL, i .
10. That the home in Heaven is pre
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GERMANY’S ACTION MAY INVOLVE U. S.
THURSDAY NIGHT, Feb I.—The Atlanta Georglam of even date carries
the following: “Congressional leaders close to the Administration hear a
well-defined rumor that President Wilson has notified Germany that if the
intentions outiined in yesterday's note are adhered to there is no other
course open to this Government than to hand Count von Bernstorff s pass
ports and recall Ambassador Gerard.
Interesting Paragraphs From Seat of
Learning as Told by Regular
News-Gatherer,
The tenth grade, who won a prize
of five dollars last year for having the
nicest looking room, have purchased
five beautiful pictures.
Mrs. W. E. Ballard, the first grade
teacher, has been absent for several
days on account of illness. Miss Kate
Tolleson is taking her place.
Miss England asked Julia Minter in
what year did the Civil War close.
“1492,” was the brilliant reply. |
Miss Ada Cornwell, the eighth grade
Literature teacher, asked Calvin Phil
lips to give a sentence on “delight.”
Calvin responded, “Last night Pa
opened the door and the wind blew
out de light.”
Mr. Fletcher, in Biology, asked Nel
lie Dennis to name several cereals
which are great staplé crops. Nellie
made the reply, “Radish, parsnip and
cabbage.”
. Mr. Fletcher has ordered samples of
Diplomas for the Senior Class. By
‘such brilliant remarks from the
‘Seniors we will not need many di
\plomas.
EVELYN FLOURNOY.
JURORS FEBY. TF.RM|
Jasper County Superior Court Which
Canvenes in Monticello on
Monday, the 19th.
The following is a list of the Grand
and Traverse jurors who will serve
at the February term, Jasper superior
court: 3 ,
Grand Jury.
1. M. Kinard. }
2. E. L. Driskell. :
3. J. A. Downs. 1
. 4. J. L. Pope. :
5. S. W. Turner. |
6. W. T. McKinley. |
7. 8. D. Tomlinson, 3
S A T EINRE T S s
9. C. H. Pope. s
10. W. C. Jones.
11. W. A. Lane. !
12. D. M. Davis. \ .
13.© Walker Blackwell. Jowitia
14. W. G. Kelly.
16. M. S.| Benton.
16. B. K \Funr.
17. C. A. Tingle.
3.3 1 8.
19. G W.E&:wton. ‘
20. TRobt. Cofer,
21. H. B. Ezell.
22. L. A. Mercer.
23. G. E. Fullerton.
24. D. B. Benton.
25. S. A. Flournoy.
26. W. T. Hadaway. .
27. R. A. Malone.
28. H. B. Kelly.
29. E. F. Perry.
30. E. C. McKinley.
" (Continued on last page.)
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“I'm enclosing ($1.50) Money Or
der, for the renewal of my subscrip
tion to The Monticello News,” writes
one of our valued subscribers, Mrs.
B. H. Clements, of Culloden, Jan. 30.
GOOD HEALTH AND .
A BANK ACCOUNT
Is a Combination to Be Desired
Qi 4
Money produces comfort and com
. fort safeguards health. Both are
necessary to success. Let us help
you by opening a bank account with
us now. Don’t delay any longer.
Jasper County Pank
“‘A Good Bank in a Good Town.”” ,
D. B. BENTON, Presdent, J. T. BENTON, Ve Prosident.
‘NUMBER 52.
HILLSBORO’S SCHOOL
New Building Recently Erected is
one of the Best Houses in Jas
per County,
HILLSBORO, GA. January 30.—
(Special to The News.,)—Through the
generosity of our citizens and the
progressive spirit that permeates our
community, Hillsboro is the proud
possessor of one of the best, if not the
best, school houses in Jasper county.
We moved into our New Home Jan
uary the eighth and with happy hgl.rtu
we are striving to make the school
compare with the magnificent struct
ure which adorns our town and in
spires us to grander and nobler aspira
tions. We, as teachers and pupils, feel
highly honored of being the first oc
cupants of the new building.
On the same plot of ground and not
many feet from the new building
stands the old school house presenting
an aged appearance. This was our
“Old Home.” It was no little honor
to have the privilege of seeking knowl
edge in this old structure. WHY?
Because in the years past a small
tender youth sought intellectual devel
opment within these same walls. That
youth grew and “increased in wisdom
and stature, and in favour with man,”
and finally the nation turned and look
ed upon one of the giant statesmen of
America. The history of Georgia, yes
the history of the United States, would
be incomplete without mentioning the
services rendered to our nation by
Benjamin Harvey Hill. So mingled
with our joy there was a feeling of re
luctance and a sadness in our hearts
as we marched forth from these
sacred walls. But we have not bid
farewell to “Old Ben Hill” school.
We have just moved to better apart
ments. We still retain the name “Ben
Hill School.” We still cherish the
memory of the grand character after
whom our school is named.
. As Ben Hill grew from a mere youth.
to be a national figure so we have
grown from a little school building,
suftable for Ben Hill's day, to a com
'modious ‘modern structure. From an
old building worth two hundred dol
lars we have advanced to one worth
four thousand dollars; from a one
rootit ‘one teacher school we have pro
‘gressed to that place where we em
ploy three teachers with seventy pu
pils enrolled. The same spirit that'
caused Ben Hill to climb to the sum
mit of success has inspired us to reach
the heights we now occupy. "
Ben Hill is dead yet he lives. His
imprint is indelibly made on our com
munity as well as upon our nation.
The thoughts of him inspire us to.
greater accomplishments because:
“Lives of great men all remind us,
We can make our ljves sublime,
And departing leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time.”
» W. M. TWIGGS.
sl
News was received in Monticello
yesterday of the death of Mr. Allen
Malone, of Dexter, which occurred
yesterday morning. Mr. Malone was
a former resident of Jasper county:
and has many relatives and friends
here by wlgom\ the announcement.
was received with much sorrow. He
was & brother of Mr. T. 8. Malone.