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Anms times have once more dawn
od and passed away. To many it
brought joy and gladness, while to
others sorrow and sadness. Among
the latter is the family of one of
our nearest neighbors, O J Gran
more who lost his wife on the ev
ening of the 201 h. He is left in a
peculiarly sad condition, with four
liltle boys, the youngest only 10
days old when the mother was tak
en away. The funeral was at Cen
ter Point, late in (he afternoon of
Thursday following her death the
night before and was conducted by
i he Ilev. W M Pettigrew. She was a
good woman a great lover of llowers
RECORD OF 1922-OUTLOOK FOR 1923
AS SEEN BY CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
It is well worth while to give some thought to transportation events, their influence upon
ttie business history of 1922 and their bearing upon the cutlook for 1923. People should bo inter
ested in these matters because they are linked inseparably with every phase of industry and
commerce.
Important happenings during the past year included a reduction in freight rates, tho de
feat of the shopmen’s strike, a revival of business and a congestion of freight during the closing
months when traffic broke previous records.
In prospect for the coming year is a freight traffic heavier than has ever been known. This
situation places responsibilities that cannot be evaded, upon the railways and upon the public.
The railways must bend every energy to make the best possible use of existing facilities;
and to enlarge and improve those facilities as rapidly as can be done.
The public must understand that it is idle to expect any appreciable improvement of expan
sion of existing facilities without the expenditure of huge sums of new capital. Nothing' less than
a fair rate of return and a square deal for the investor will attract this new capital. Undue restric
tion on the part of law-makers and regulative commissions will mean progressive deterioration
for transportation with consequent impairment of business. The public should obtain the facts
about the transportation situation and should then make known its sentiments to those delegated
with legislative authority.
The nation’s freight bill was reduced at least $440,000,000 by a ten per cent decrease fit
freight rates during 1922. The withdrawal of the government war tax of 3 per cent on freight
paid and 8 per cent on passenger fares was the removal of another burden. The annual report of
the Interstate Commerce Commission submitted to Congress December 7, 1922, asserts that the
present level of freight rates does not interfere with the flow of commerce. This impartial judg
ment that existing rates do not hamper either production or distribution should weigh against
the continued attack upon the rate structure, waged by various types of self-interest.
The defeat of the shopmen’s strike was of epochal importance .This was an ill-advised ef
fort, success of which would have meant surrender to the whims of labor leaders, by industry
and even by the government itself. The failure of the str’ke has brought about a better state of
affairs, with promise of a period of freedom from recurring disturbances of this nature.
In the autumn of 1922 the railways handled more freight than at any time in their history
except m the item of coal, production of which was slowed d iwn by a strike of miners. This vol
ume of traffic developed the fact that present facilities arc no’, adequate to handle tho busino \
demands of the nation and what is termed a “car shortage” prevailed. It should be borne in mind
that the term “car shortage” does not mean merely that more freight cars are needed. If that
were all, the problem could be solved with comparative ease. Adequate transportation can bo sup
plied only by increasing the motive power, enlarging the terminals, improving the tracks, adding
new lines and otherwise bringing the nation’s railway plant up to a standard that will enable it
to move the business supplied by farm, factory and mine.
There are certain simple and effective methods by which shippers and receivers may assist
in alleviating car shortages, such as loading of the individual car to its maximum capacity and
prompt loading and unloading of cars.
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That the Central of Georgia has done its best with the equipment at its command, is prov
ed by the establishment last year of new efficiency records; the moving of ears faeter and furth
er; heavier loadings and reduction of distance empty cars were hauled.
There seems to be few clouds on the horizon for 1923. Agriculture is in better state than at
any time since the war. That means prosperity for a group of allied industries. Textile looms arc
busy. A long-delayed building program is in full swing. Coal mines in the southeast are making
new production records.
The Central of Georgia pledges again its best efforts to make a creditable and efficient rec
ord for the coming year. Our obligation to the public, as we view it, is to furnish transportation
adequate for property, safe for persons. We shall devote ourselves to strengthening our railway
in the essentials of service, in an effort to keep pace wilh the present progress of our territory
and to provide as far as we may, for our part in its future development.
Our public has shown an intelligent interest in railway affairs, a helpful spirit of co-oper
ation and an increasing understanding of our problems. We are hoping that we may continue to
deserve and to receive all of thisand more during the months to come.
Constructive criticism and suggestions are invited.
Yours very truly,
W. A. WINBURN,
■ t President, Central of Georgia Railway Company.
Savannah, Ga., January 2, 1923.
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| The Woman’s Tonic §
land things beautiful. She was lov
'd by all who knew her.
Was sorry to learn of the death
of Mrs, J. B. (Gussic) Ransome. We
have known her nearly 50 years
She was (lie daughter of the late
(• W Clements, (the poor man's
friend, we used to call him) and
was a noble hearted clirjstian wo
man. Our warmest sympathy goes
out to those bereaved. She lias one
brother, J L Clements of Texas and
Mrs. John Ransome and Mi’s. Pate
Hill of this county are sisters.
Many of the Broomtown boys and
girls who spent the yuletide with
bomefolks are off again today for
Heir respective places of work and
study. May success be theirs.
On Xmas 1899 two of the corres
pondents of our good old Messenger
had girl babies bom into their horn-
WA KER COUNTY MESSFNGER, JANUARY 5, 1925.
is. Tho happy failin' pf one of thorn
who lias long since passed over .in
to the goodly land asked the clever
tditor what shall she be christened
and his prompt, answer was Joy. We
as one of those correspondents wish
to congratulate our present clever
editor on the happy event of having
the stork present to him a beauti
ful little girl on this happy Xmas.
May her life be full of joy and may
she be the means of creating much
<oy in the happy home of our clev
er editor. “So mote it he.”
We seldom ever get anything by
'banco but last Friday night we
chanced to get a trip to LaFnyetie.
to the entertainment given by the
r opresentatives of the different High
schools and colleges of the state.
We would not hesitate to take an
other chance at an event of this
kind. It was really entertaining, ele
\ ung and helpful to ad who be
deve in educational progress. Glad
‘o note (hat it is being thought of
as an annual event the prom lgators
of which deserve much credit.
W S Parker says that if the par
•> who got tho two bushel bag of
meal out of the mill at 'Prion on the
161 h of Dee. while the prizes were
behig distributed, will return tho
bag lie will retill it for him free
giatis.
While it is commendable of any
one to make new resolutions on the
advent of the New Year we think a
good one for the farmers of Walker
county to make, both land lords and
lenanls, would be to resolve to light
the boll weevil to a finish in 1923.
There is absolutely no use to plant
cotton unless we do mean to fight
him. It is time and effort largely
thrown away .The farmers saould
g.t together and come to some con
clusion as to what the landlord ex
pects of the tenant and what the
tenant expects of the land lord, for
neither can survive long unless we
can in some way, co-operate in our
efforts to overcome to some extent
at least the destruction of this cot
ton pest.
We wish for all a good year and
op upward and forward movement
m all things tending toward prog
ress and the uplift of the people. L
* WARREN *
Miss Ruby Williams of La Fayette
spent the week-end with Miss Lola
Weaver.
Mrs J F McDaniel is on the slik
Jist.
After a two-weeks illness of flu
Miss Lois Martin resumed her du
ties in the school room Monday.
Miss Rachel Bird spent last week
at Rock Springs with her parents.
Miss Ida Sanford spent last week
at East Lake with her sister.
W H Bayless is improving some
we are glad to say.
Prof.. W J Moore spent last week
in Ghattanoga with homcfolks.
Miss Lily Andrews of Chattanoo
ga spent the week-end with her
father, J F Andrews,
Roy Mulky left Monday for Pow
der Springs to resume his studies.
Corinth-
Well Xmas has come and gone and
we are starting into another year.
Lets all make new resolutions and
live by them and live as near right
as the Lord would have us live.
Misses Pearl and Annie Headrick
spent the holidays with homefolks.
Mrs. J E Headrick and little daugh
ter Minnie Ruth were the guest of
Mr and Mrs Grady Wilson of Lee
one day last week.
Mrs A R Fielding and daughter,
Miss Daisy returned Thursday from
a visit to Rome.
Gilbert H. Davis who is attending
the A M school at Powder Springs
was ttie guest of Mr and Mrs A It
Fielding during the holidays.
Will R. Skene returned Sunday
night from his home in Alabama to
take up his school at this place.
Martin Cordell, of Highland Park
was the guest during the holidays
of Mrs. Margaret Cordell.
Everybody remember S S next
Sunday at 9:45 and come. POLLY'
Mr. and Mrs Prince Entertuin
B Y P U At Their Lovely
Home On LaFayetle Road
The Senior B Y 1* U of the First
Baptist Church, Chickamauga held
its regular Quarterly Social Thurs
day evening, Dec. 28th., at tho beau
tiful new home of Mr and Mrs
Prince on the LaFaycttc road.
A business meeting was held af
ter which games were played and
the evening was very much enjoy
ed by all present
The Social committee served hot
chocolate and cake. One Present.
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