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■ Sank of Lafayette Capital and Surplus ' !!■ IMP 5J20.000.00 Where Your 'Money la Safe The Safest Place Where i 8 the safest place to put your money? In a strong bank. No matter how small or large amount you may have, a bank offers you safety and service, and this institution pays interest on time deposits. ■ ( We solicit your business and offer you protection, modern banking facilities and interest on your time deposits. Cordially jours, President. AUTOMOBILE FIRE and THEFT INSURANCE Apply to D. W. STILES, Agent i * MRS. CAROLINE ARNOLD Teacher of Piano and Voice Studio—THE WRIGHT HOME South Main St...—..LaFayette, Ga. Town and County A. R. Fortune returned Thursday from a middle western trip. School opens at Bethel Church next Monday Nov. 21st. All pupils are urged to be on hand.—Com. Former Tax Collector T. M. Cof fey, of Tullahoma, Tenn., spent sev eral days here last weelf. £ut Us tSslt you | yj Kodak A Complete Line to Pick From Our Films are all New and well in dateJ '■k , BRING YOUR FILMS HERE TO BE DEYELOK.D % We have a Complete Line of Kodak Films Idalraven-Center Drug Co. “The Safe Service” LAFAYETTE . . GEORGIA I Misses Helen Stansell and Ruby Smith of Chattanooga spent tha week-end with homefolks. Misses Helen and Marguerite Rea, of Chattanooga, were the week-end guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. B. Rea. — 9~- W. A. Loach was up from Gads den for the week-end with his fam ily At the evening service Sunday Rev I S. Leonard will preach from the subject, “Shipwrecks.” The public is cordially invited. Attorney D. F. Pope has returned from Gadsden, Ala., where he is re tained as counsel in litigation in volving title to valuable lands in Et owah county. Mrs. F. H. Kirby and two sons left last Friday for Washington, D. C, for a three weeks’ visit to the former’s parents, Capt. and Mrs. W. H. Steele. ■, : '•'f' WALKER COUNTY MESSE NGER, NOVEMBER 18, 1921. GINNING DAYS, Tuesday and Wed nesdays two weeks more and then close for the season—LaFayette Ginning Go. BARGAIN IN HATS—A few Ladies’ Pattern Hats at cost or less at Thurman Bros, store, LaFayette. Local cotton market Thursday morning, 15 3-4 c. Miss Bessie Mae Catron left Mon day to accept a position with a Chat tanooga firm , Next Tuesady being Thanksgiv ing and a national holiday, the Mes senger will go to press on Wednes day at 12 o’clock. Harrisburg considers herself for tunate in securing Miss Bushbin of Lyerly in her school that opened Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Knox, Jr., of Chattanooga and the latter's mother, Mrs. Mary Ranor, of Co lumbus were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. C Knox. The William Marsh chapter D. A R. will meet next Wednesday af ternoon at 3 o’clock with Mrs. Wj A. Enloe. Members urged to be pres ent. The following is the ginners’ cot ton report for Walker county: Bales ginned prior to Sept. 25,1920—2 bales same date this year, 519; prior to Oct 18, 1920—134 bales; same date this year, 2367 bales; prior to Nov. Ist., ,1920—917 hales; same date this your, 3282 bal^s—W. W. S. Myers, Special Agent. ‘ C. H. Holland, of Walker county, has been appointed prohibition of ficer for the Rome section to suc ceed Grover Williams, and A. J. Spence has been appointed for North Georgia, with an office in the Fed eral Building here. —Rome Tribune Herald. < .INNING DAYS, Tuesday and Wed nesdays two weeks more and then close for the season—LaFayette Ginning Co. Itx. AT COST OR LESS—A few Ladles' Pattern Hats.—Thurman Bros., LaFayette, Ga. GINNING I >.\VS. Tuesday and Wed- i uesdays two weeks more and then close for Ihe season—La Fayette (dinning Co. Itx. PATTERN HATS A few Ladies' I'alern Hals at cost or less at Tliunnan llros, LaFayotte. A PAIR MI LKS tor sale. In good condition and will weigh from 10. r >() to 1100 pounds. Bargain.—Jno. It. Ilea, La Fayette, (la. llev. V. It. Harrison will lill his regular appointment at Trinity church next Sunday at 11 o’clock.' W. C. Duckett will preach at Pine Grove schoolhouse Sunday at 11 o’- clock. Sunday school at 10 o’clock. Everybody invited to come and hear him as he is just a beginncr.-r-Com Mr. and Mrs. 11. W. Kitchen of Acworth, Ga., spent the week-end in LaFayette visiting their niece, Mrs. L. W. Harmon. Ilrs. <l. 11. Bowman Entertains In Honor of Son One of the most beautiful recep tions of the season was that given by Mrs. J. H. Bowman on last Thur sday evening in honor of her son, Victor. Various games and piano selec tions were enjoyed by the guests until a late hour when a delicious ice course was served. The houso was beautifully decorated with ferns roses and chrysanthemums. xxx BOX SUPPER Cenchat, Ga. Nov. 19, 1921. A box supper at the Chattanooga, Valley school house Saturday night. Come, Stop and buy, You can if you try, ’Tis a line treat. Come let us eat. Hiss Mary Stewart Wright Cliarmiug Little Hostess Little Miss Mary Stewart Wright was the charming hostess to the little girls of her neighborhood last Wednesday afternoon. The after noon was spent playing a number j>f delightful game* Miss Sidney \lunt winning the prize in a contest. The guests were served ice cream and cake from a beautifully appoint ed table in the dining room. CREMEK—NICHOLS Mrs. Jane Cremer of this place announces the approaching marri age of her daughter, Alma Lydia, of Chattanooga to Mr. Billy E. Nichols. The wedding will take place at an early date. After a short wedding trip to Mo bile, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Nichols will side in Cleveland, Tenn where Mr. Nichols is connected with the Cleve land Automobile Co. ~~1 Mrs. P. I). Wright Hostess To Embroidery Circle Mrs. Paul Wright entertained the Embroidery Circle most delightful ly last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Stewart Wright of Atlanta being the honor guest. Beautiful cut flowers adorned the living room where the members chatted and sewed for an hour. Several finished articles of fancy work were displayed, Mrs. Gilbert’s work receiving the highest vote. Mrs. Arnold and Little Miss Mary Stewart Wright assisted the hostess in serving a delicious salad course followed by a sweet course. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. C. C. Bass. RICH—WARDLAW The announcement of the marri age on June 25t.h., of Miss Lena Rich daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rich, and Mr. Otis Wardlaw, son of U S Marshal and Mrs Wardlaw comes as a surpirze to friends of the young couple. Rev. C. P. Harris of Chickamauga officiated on June 25th., and the newly weds kept their marriage a secret <m*il last week when on last Thursday afternoon they left for Atlanta In take theii honeymoon. The contracting parties are popu lar with a wide circle of friends here who extend happy felicitations Mr. and Mrs. Wardlaw are now at hoipo to their friends in East La- Fayette. Mrs. Patton Hostess To Woman’s Auxiliary Presbyterian Church The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. J. E. Patton Monday afternoon. The rooms were brightened with beauti ful fall flowers and plants and an unusually large number of members greeted Mr* J. P. Anderson and Miss Anderson as new members. Mrs. A. R. Fortune had charge of the program which was on Home Mission*. Mewlames Holleman, Shu ford. Jackson, ami Miss Anderson, read interesting papers on the sub ject and Mrs. J. E. Rosser, a poem. It was derided*that the Auxiliary send a Thanksgiving box of canned We Have a Splendid Line of Fine Split Clothes Baskets Made of selected heavy materials, double throughout, extra wide rims and guard. Nashua Wool-Knap Blankets, Good Quality Staple Cotton Blankets, Barland Cotton Plaids, Gray Wasts Wool Blankets. Feather Pillows, the best value to be had at the prices; covered with good quality Ticking that has every wearing quality; all filled with new stock. W. C. Ken; Furniture Store LaFayette, Georgia fruit to Nacooche Institute. The box to be parked Thursday. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Hot loman and Miss Milam served a dainty fruit course, at the conclu sion "of the program. xxx November Meeting U. n. C. Held With Mrs. J. 111. Jackson The November mooting of the U. D. C., was held at the home of Mrs. J. M. Jackson. On mantels cabinets and tables, vases of yellow chrysanthemums were used in profusion and seven teen members responded to the roll call. After a short business session at which Mrs. I. H. Holloman, the pres ident, presided, a very interesting historical program was rendered as follows: Sketch of Dr. Crawford W. Long and His Discovery—Mrs. Jamos E. Rosser. Life of Alox H. Stephens—Mrs. I. H. Holloman. Lucian Knight's Tribute to Ste phens—Mrs. John A. Shaw. Sketch of Ex-Gov. McDaniel—By Miss Mamie Hackney. History of Ga. Agricultural Col lege—Mrs. O. W. Bledsoe. History of Lucy Cobb—Mrs. J. C. Koown. History of State Normal—Mrs. J. E. Patton. After the program Mrs. R. S. and Miss Laura Frances Steele served a delicious sweet course. xxx American Legion Purchases Home of Daughter of lietsy Boss Fort Madison, la., Nov. 14.—The home in which the daughter of Betsy Ross, maker of the first A morican flag, lived at Fort Madison, la., lias been purchased by the Fort Madison Post of the American Le gion for a club house. FOR SALE OR TRADE—Good pair of work mules and wagoa, cheap. Can be seen at Naomi, 4% miles east of LaFayette. Route No. 2.—Clfcd# Sauceman. 11-18-2tx. The Quinine That Docn Not Ailed The Head Became of he tonic and laxative effect. LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE (Tablets) can be tat ea by anyone without cauelnl nrrvounmorrlnr nt Id the head. E.W. GROVE 5 tignature on box. 30c. SUGAR Gc POUND Good Flour, 24 lbs. 98c We have a full line of Dry Goods and Notions. Shoes! Shoes! Big Bargains in Shoes WE SELL FOR CASH WE SELL FOR LESS THE RED STORE J 'Z D “g°er re Chickamauga, Ga. A FEW I/ddics' Pattern Hats at cost or less.—Thurman Bros. GINNING DAYS, Tuesday and Wed nesdays two weeks more and then, close for the season—LaFayette- Ginning Co. ltx. FOB SALE—Pair good mules weigh ing between 1050 and lino pounds. Good condition. Price right—Jno. R. Itea, LaFayette, Ga. , CARD OF THANKS 4 We. desire to express opr deep ap j rendition for the kindness and Sympathy shown us during the brief illness and death of J. W. Holland. Especially beautiful were the floral offerings of fraternal orders, the Walker County Hank and friends. ,These tokens of friendship and the /nany other acts of kindness touoh us deeply and we want you to know that our appreciation is heartfelt.— ,C. V_ ifol land and the Cooper Fam ily. HEAD OF AMERICAN LEGION AT ARLINGTON NOV. 11TH Atlanta, Ga.—The first official act of Hanford MacNider, newly elected national commander of the Ameri can Legion, was his attendance at the Armistice Hay ceremonies at Arlington as represenlalive of the majority of ex-service men in the United Slaves. He will remain at Washington during the disarma ment conference. MacNider’s elec tion has been approved by Legion narins everyhwere. “He is exactly the type of man we want to lead us.” seems to be the unanimous comment. The impressive things a bout the new commander are that he went into the army a buck priv ate and came out a lieutenant colo nel with 11 citations and nine decor- ~ a lions, that at the age of 32 ho is head of a large banking business in • lowa and that he is a “Harvard man without the Harvard accent.” He has been hailed everywhere as a-y "real soldier.” NOTICE—I am now located at the- - barber shop near (lie depot and will appreciate my old friends call infl around for their barber work.— C P. Williams. 12-2-<tx.