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I f Its Results You Want Advertise in The Messenger. Volume X LVI.—No. 30. NATION MOURNS PASSING OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT HARDING, THE 29TH PRESIDENT, DIED SUDDENLY AT SAN FRANCISCO LAST THURSDAY FUNERAL A T MARION, OHIO FRIDAY AFTER NOON CALVIN COOLEDGE UNITED STATES’ 30TH PRESI DENT The Nation mourns the death of its President. The body of Warren Gamaliel Har ding, twenty-ninth President, of the United States, who died suddenly from heart failure at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco Thursday evening Aug. 2nd. at 7:30 o’clock, arrived in Wash ington Tuesday night and was placed in the rotunda of the Capitol until eleven o’clock Wednesday morning when funeral services were held. Elaborate funeral plans were made in which all the prominent dignitaries of the country as well as representa tives from European countries parti cipated . During the long trip across the con tinent, Mrs. Harding is reported to have held up bravely and is making a determined fight against a complete collapse. After the funeral in Washington, the body was taken to Marion Ohio, the old homeplace of the late Presi dent where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Following is the detailed plans of the funeral in Marion Friday: “The bodprwill arrive in Marion on Erie railroad Thursday morning, Aug. 9, at about 10 o’clock, transferring from the Pennsylvania railroad at Crestline. “The body will be taken to the home of Dr. G. T. Harding, the president’s father. “The body will be accompanied by the following, who are coming on the funeral train from Washington with Mrs. Harding. “Capt. Adolphus Andrews, U. S. N. the president’s naval aide, and Major O. M. Baldinger, U S. A., the presi dent’s army aide. “The honorary pall bearers include the Speaker of the house of repre sentatives, the cabinet and the presi dent pro tempore of the senate. Mem bers of the family and friends are al so on the funeral train. “The body will lie in state at the residence about 2 p. m. until 10 p. m. Thursday, Aug. 9, central standard ( time during which time opportunity will be given for all. friends who so ; desire to pay their final respects. Also on Friday Aug. 10, the body yill lie in state from 9 to 1. “At 2 o’clock p. m on Friday, Aug 1 10 the funeral cortege will be formed at the residence of Dr. G. T. Harding to escort the remains to the Mari,n cemetery, where services will be held upon arrival. “The services at the cemetery will be held at the vault, and will be con ducted by the Rev. George Landis, of Trinity Baptist church, the president’s home church, assisted by the Rev. Jesse Swank, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, of Marion, O. a close personal friend of the presi dent.” Shortly after the authentic news of the passing of the President was re ceived by Vive President Calvin Coo ledge, he was sworn >n as the thiitieth President of the Unite ! States. NUCKOLLS—ROBERTS Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. I—Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Roberts, of 2626 Long street announce the marriage of their daughter, Erma to Mr Frank Nuckolls Tuesday July 31, at the home of the Rev. B. F. Hunt at Ringgold Ga. The bride is a well-known and popular young lady of this city. Mr. Nuckolls has been connected with J H. Wann and Son since the close of the World war. After a short wedding trip, they will make their home at LaFayette Ga., where Mr. Nuckolls will be in charge of the Nuckolls-Kemp-Bryan Undertaking company. FOR SALE—Good fresh cow and calf. Cash or terms—J p B Rea, ette, Ga. 3falk?r (Emmfg HORNE AND LITTLE FARMS TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION AUG. 23 The 520 acres of land owned by C. 1 L. Easley, better known in the county as the Mike Horne and J. R. Little farms located in Wes; Armr.chte val ley will be subdivided and told at auction on Thursday August 23rd by the auction company of Todd , and Worsham, of Rome. These farms are well-known to the 1 people of the county, and the sale will doubtless attract a large crowd. Fea tures of the sale will be a Ford car given away, a big barbecue dinner, band music etc. Full announcement of the details of the sale will be found in a half page advertisement elsewhere in this issue, to which the Messenger calls attention of its readers. E. A. Leonard Opens New Clothing Store In LaFayette August 11 E. A. Leonard, of Summerville, who recently purchased the stock of the Loach Clothing Store, took inventory last week of the stock and announces his formal opening for Saturday 11th. Mr. Leonard has been connected with the Taylor Mercantile Establishment at Summerville, and also has a mer cantile business in Rome. He has been actively identified with all civic en terprises at Summerville, and is a progressive citizen. Mr. Leonard moved his family here this week, into the Fortune residence on South Main Street. The people of the town cordially welcome Mr. and Mrs. Leonard to LaFayette. ■JTj, - • ' ’ 4 DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS i AT COOSA W. M. U. MEETING MRS. S. P. HALL ELECTED SUPT. The annual meeting of the W. M. U. of Coosa Association was held at New Prospect church on July 19th. Instructive and inspirational mes sages by Mrs. D. B. Hamilton, and Mrs. Paul White of Rome, Mrs. G. S. Borders of Cedartown and Miss Lau ra Lee Patrick of Atlanta were given rapt attention by the large crowd in attendance. Never before in the his tory of the association has it been privileged to have four such distin guished speakers at one meeting. A special program was given in the afternoon by the young people at which time Miss Patrick again spoke. .Special music was rendered through out the day with Miss Eugenia Mc- Williams of Chattanooga accompany ,ing Mr. Lee McCall of Rossville. A beautiful solo was also given by Miss McWilliams. The keynote of the entire program was “Service.” The presence of some •pastors and some laymen and their added greatly to the ex ercises of the day. ( _ The splendid reports given showed progress along all lines of the work. Hospitality for which the New Pros ipect people are renowned was un stinted on this occasion and the guests .were royally received and entertained. The well-appointed luncheon Berved from a lovely long table under the trees at one o’clock, added to this day a delightful social feature. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Superintendent, Mrs. S. P. Hall; Young People’s Lead er, Miss Sarah Hackney; Secretary, Mrs. J. B. Tallent; Treasurer, Mrs. Lee McCall. EARL HAWK STOCK CO. COMING The Earl Hawk Stock Co., a tented attraction is planning to come to La- Fayette, Monday August 20th for a week’s engagement. Floyd Trover, General Agent, was here this week arranging for location and license. The company consists of 25 people and will give a different play each night with vaudeville skits between the acts. Ladies will be admitted free on the opening night. The tent has a seating capacity of 1,500. Miss Maude Shelton, leading lady and vo calist is said to be an actress and singer of exceptional ability. Mr. Tro ver had letters from mayors of several cities extolling the merits of the show, adv. ADDITION TO BE MADE TO BURNT MILL SCHOOL Trustees and patrons of the Burnt Mill school are requested to meet at the schoolhouse next Saturday night the 11th at 7:30 o’clock when the mat ter of the addition to the house will be taken up, as well as other impor tant matte rs-f-Com. LaFayette, Georgia, F riday August 10,1923. FARMERS VISIT SEVERAL FARMS IN THE COUNTY (WEDNESDAY WITH COUNTY AG | ENT AND FARM MANAGER SPECIALIST TO STUDY AGRI CULTURAL CLUB WORK, LIVE STOCK, POULTRY, DAIRY IN DUSTRY AND FEED CROPS— TO FORM POULTRY ASSOCIAr 4 TION FRIDAY A group of some twenty-five farm ers and business men, accompanied by County Agent Vansant and Farm Manager Specialist, Prof. DeForest Hungerford made a tour Wednesday of several farms in the county for the purpose of studying the various sys tems followed by these farmers. Leaving LaFayette in autos the party first went to Frank Shaw’s farm at Shaw, Ga., to inspect the work of Frank Shaw, Jr., who has made a most splendid record in the agricul tural club work, from Mr. Shaw’s the party went to W. C. Andrews’ farm near Cedar Grove where they studied hog and sheep raising. Next they went to Chas. Owings near Pond Springs, where a study of the success of crim son clover, soy beans and sheep rais ing were studied. From. Mr. Owings’ farm the party went to Don Harris’ farm at Chickamauga where they stu died successful poultry raising, and from there they went to Frank Hen derson’s farm where they observed the dairy industry. Later in the after noon on the return trip they stopped at Dr. Lee Bird’s dairy, at Rock Springs to study his methods in this industry. All of these farmers have kept rec ords, and have produced on an abso lute record of cost the various pro ducts. Prof. Hungerford is checking up the bookkeeping system installed a year ago in the county, and each of the a bove farmers who have operated the system for a year or more are de lighted with the plan, and each one has made a splendid production. POULTRY MEETING HERE FRIDAY 10TH As was announced last week, the poultry raisers in the county are call «d together in a meeting at the court house here Friday the 10th at 3 o’- clock in the afternoon, at which time a poultry association for the county will be organized. Efforts are being made to have a poultry expert from Tennessee here Friday to assist in the organization of the association. Coun ty Agent Vansant urges all poultry raisers and those interested in the in dustry to be here. CHEROKEE PRF.SBYTERIA L AUXILIARY MEETS AT MENLO THURSDAY AUG. 23 The annual Group meeting of the First District of Cherokee Presby terial Woman’s Auxiliary is announc ed for Thursday Aug. 23 at 10:30 a. m at the Menlo Presbyterian church. This group includes the churches Aux iliaries at Chickamauga, LaFayette, Summerville, Bethel, Berryton, Wal nut Grove and Menlo. A cordial invi tation is extended. The young people are especially invited. LOCAL POST OFFICE CLOSED FRIDAY FROM 3 TO 4 P. M. DURING THE FUNERAL OF PRESIDENT HARDING By order of the Post Master Gen eral, the local Post Office has been ordered closed Friday afternoon from 3 to 4 o’clock, in honor of President Harding’s funeral. The public will take note of this announcement. F O. FARISS, Post Master. / LaFayette, Ga. CARD OF THANKB We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our little son and nephew, Willard Mitchell and we never will forget the careful attention of Dr. Rhyne for we feel that he did all he could for him—Mary Hillborn and brother, I«e Miulod?. Peach See I Wanted We will pay 2 1-2 cents per pound for good small dry seed—W. A. Ab ney. -' -ts MISSING WORD CONTEST CHECKS MAILED TODAY 3 TIE FOR FIRST PLACE. 12 FOR SECOND, 17 FOR THIRD AND 35 FOR THE 10 ONE DOLLAR PRIZES MOST GRATIFYING INTEREST IN CONTEST FROM START TO FINISHJRESPONSES Ffcf)M EVERY POST OFFICE IN CfjfUNTY „ Final check in the Missing Word Contest reveals the fact that sixty seven contestants will share in the prize* awarded. The contest was inter esting (to the Messenger readers as evidenced by the large number that participated in it Those who tied for the first prize pf $25.00 were Mrs. Reece M. Neal, of Greenbush; Mrs. R. L Vansant and Wallece Baker of LaFayette. Os the eight missing words during the eight weeks, the above found the right miss ing word seven times each. Twelve tied for the second prize of $lO, each one finding the proper word six times out of eight. They are, Miss Susie Scott Bitting, of Summerville; Miss Jewell Coulter, LaFayette, R. 5. Miss Eva Callahan, LaFayette; Mrs. Ada Dun woody, LaFayette Ga. R. 2; Mrs. Rock Fariss, LaFayette Ga; Mrs C. C. Gilbert, LaFayette, Ga; Archie Wallace Hill, Summerville, Ga; Miss Gertrude Hearn, Chickamauga, Ga; Mrs. W, E. McKown, LaFayette, Ga.; C. J Love, Villanow, Ga; Miss Joyce Lawrence, LaFayette, Ga R. 1; Miss Lucile lUiurman, Harrisburg, Ga. Saveproen tied for third prize of $5, each finding the correct missing word five times out of the eight. They are, Mrs. Chas. C. Craig, Florence, Ala; Mrs. Mary B. Coffey, Manchester, Tenn, R. 3; Carrie A. Carroll, Wild wood Ga., Dade County, R 1; Mrs. T. F. Hegwood, Villanow Ga R 1; Gor don L Hasty, Thomasville, Ga; Miss Mary Ellen Harmon, LaFayette, Ga.; Miss Thelma Hankins, Rock Springs, Ga. Rfd. 1; Miss Jessie Louise Mc- Callie, Lookout Mt., Tenn. B1; F Morgan, Chickamauga, Ga R. 2; Mrs. Robt O McLeod, Summerville, Ga; Miss Ida Mae Kell, Kensington, Ga. Rfd. 1; Miss Estell Purcell, LaFayette Ga. Ffd. 1; Miss Jennie Mae Poarch, LaFayette, Ga R. 2; Mrs B. N Roper, Vilanow, Ga R. 2; Mrs. Clint Wilson, LaFayette, Ga; John L Wheeler, La- Fayette, Ga.; Miss Louise Walraven, LaFayette, Ga. The ten one dollar prizes will be awarded to thirty-five who tied in this class, finding the proper missing word four times out of the eight. They are as follows: Mrs. A M Agnew, Trion, Ga. R. 2; Miss Ruth Adams, Look out, Ga. William A. J. Burns, Trion, Ga. R. 1; Mrs W. C. Burney, LaFay ette Ga; Elgin Ballenger, Summer ville, Ga; W. E. Crouch, LaFayette Ga; Miss Emilie Collins, LaFayette, Ga; Q. M. Clemons, LaFayette, Ga; Miss Iva Chambers, Pittsburg Ga; Jim V. Cameron, LaFayette, Ga.; Mrs R. A. Denmark, Lindale, Ga.; Mrs. L B. Day, LaFayette, Ga.; Miss Marie Davenport, LaFayette, Ga; Hermina Dailey, Rossville, Ga. R. 2; W. C. Greene, LaFayette, Ga. R. 2; Jesse Greene, LaFayette, Ga. R. 2; Ettie Greene, LaFayette Ga. R. 2; Arch C. Greene, LaFayette, Ga. R. 2; Mrs J. F. Goodson, LaFayette, Ga. R. 3; Miss Myrtice Howard, Chickamauga, Ga. h. 2; Mrs. Annie Howard, LaFayette, Ga. R. 5; Mrs. M. W. Hise, Kensing ton, Ga R 1; Mrs Ethel Hixon, Tren ton, Ga. R. 1; Mrs Martha B. Hill, Summerville, Ga.; Miss Jimmie Ham montree, LaFayette, Ga. R. 3; Mrs. W N. Morgan, LaFayette, Ga. R. 2. Mrs. R Eugene McWilliams, LaFayett.*, Ga Rfd 3; Mrs. Annie McClure, LaFay ette, Ga. R. 1; Mrs. A. V. McClure, LaFayette Ga. R 1; Bonnie Lee, La- Fayette, Ga; Mrs. M. A. Lawrence, Greenbush, Ga. R. 1; B. D. Keown, LaFayette, Ga R 2; Mrs H. W. Nay son, LaFayette, Ga. R 5; Samuel M. Simmons, Atlanta, Ga.; Aubrie Scog gins, LaFayette, Ga. R. 1. In view of the fact that so many tied for the second, third and the ten one dollar prizes the Messenger has decided to supplement the contest fund to the amount of $39.00, so that each of those jin the above three classes will receive SI.OO each. Honorable mention should be made FORMAL OPENING CEDAR GROVE HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 13 Superintendent J. D. McFarlin, an nounces the formal opening of the Cedar Grove Consolidated High school for next Monday morning the 13th. All friends and patrons of the school are invited to attend the opening ex ercises. Plans are being made for the best year’s work in the school’s his tory. Students are required to be rea dy for registration as regular class work will begin Tuesday morning. Since organization a few years ago the Cedar Grove school has''done high class work, and Superintendent McFarlin and his faculty expect the best results the coming year than heretofore. COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS MEET HERE ON AUG. 81 Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 6—The LaFay ette Methodist church has invited the i annual County Sunday School Conven ition for all denominations to meet with them on Friday, August 31st, according to an announcement made by the officers of the Walker County Sunday School Association. The hos pitality of these people is well known and doubtless the Sunday school peo ple from every section of the county will attend in large numbers. The con vention will be an all day affair, it is understood, and dinner will be served on the ground at the noon hour in pic nic style. The State Sunday school association is offering two banners; one to the With the largest number of del egates present in proportion to the distance traveled and another to the school having the largest number of jts officers and teachers present In proportion to the distance traveled, provided 75 per cent of them are in attendance. This will, no doubt, be a big incentive for most of the churches to work up a large attendance. ; The Sunday school superintendents .and the pastors are asked to take note pf this and see that a fine attendance ;s worked up from their schools. Mrs. Enloc Entertains Honoring Her House Guest jpiss Margaret Moore Mrs. W. A. Enloe was 'he charm ing hostess at a lovely porch party Tuesday afternoon complimenting her house guest, Miss Margaret Moore, of Silvia N. C. The porch of this beautiful home was never more attractive than on this occasion. Yellow flowers were used in the greatest profusion in bas kets and wall vases. Progressive rook was played at five tables. Miss Beth Rhyne cutting with several others for top score was pre sented a box of correspondence cards. Punch was served throughout the af ternoon. At the conclusion of the games the hostess assisted by Mrs. C. C. Gilbert and little Miss Clara Enloe served a delicious ice course which further carried out the yellow color scheme. BIG SALE OF BARGAINS AT J. A. ALLEN & CO’S STORE We call attention to the page ad vertisement elsewhere in this issue of the J. A. Allen and Co. announcing their big sale of bargains. This house of reliable merchants are offering bar gains on seasonable goods in this sale to make room for their fall stock. Read the announcement in this issue and bring the whole family and get supplied from this store. CARD OF THANKS I desire to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their kind ness and deeds during the illness and death of my son in Texas. Also for the kindness to my family while I was »- way in Texas. The contribution of friends was a help I will not soon forget. I thank you one and all — Thos. Bridges, Chickamauga, Ga. R. 1. of quite a host who found the missing word two and three times, and who kept in the contest for the full eight weeks. Every postoffice in the county, and quite a large number in other sections responded with answers each week, and the missing word merchants are gratified over the splendid advertise ment the contest gave them. From every angle the contest was a most splendid success, and the Mes senger as well as the merchants who participated desire to express appre ciation for the deep and continued in terest taken from beginning to end. Checks are being mailed today, Thursday, to the winners. Want Ads in Messenger IPay One Dollar Per Year LARGE CROWDS ATTEND COOSA ASSOCIATION AT ANTIOCH CHURCH AT CEDAK GROVE ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY STRONG PRO GRAM OF SPEAKERS— INSPIR ING REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES OF CHURCHES IN ASSOCIA TION JURISDICTION y Representatives from the twenty flve Baptist churches in the Coosa As sociation have been in attendence on the 86th annual meeting at Antioch church near Cedar Grove Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Field Workers and state speakers have featured the programs both days and in addition to the regularly elect ed delegates, large numbers from va rious sections have attended. Reports on the various activities of the churches in the Coosa association re veal the fact that the Coosa Associa- • tion is one of the leading associations in the entire state, and in some par ticulars the records are the best in the state. The Coosd enrolls a membership of . some 3600 and each church is well-or ganized and is functioning splendidly. A full report of the proceedings will doubtless be published at an early date. Quite a few from here are attend ing the association meeting. OFFICERS RE-ELECTED SHILOH NEXT PLACE OF ASSOCIATION The election of officers, announce ment of which was made Thursday morning to the press resulted in the re-election of all the former officers— Lee H. Dyer, Moderator; Rev. I. S. Leonard, Sec., and Norman Shattuck Treas The Executive Committee was also re-elected by the association. Shiloh will probably .be the next meeting place, stated Rev. Leonard Thursday morning. However the place of the meeting next year will be de termined today, Thursday. ' REA—RANSOM A wedding that came as .a surprise to the many friends of the contract ing parties was that of July 31st., when Miss Fannie Rea, daughter.of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. B Rea and Mr Samuel L. Ransom were joined in the holy bond of matrimony, at the home of the bride. Rev. I. S. Leonard of ficiated. Only members of the family of the bride witnessed the ceremony. The young couple left Saturday for a wedding trip to Tybee Island, and points in Georgia. They will return next week and will be at home to their many friends with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. B Rea. Mrs Ransom is an accomplished young lady and is popular with a wide circle of friends, while the groom is an enterprising young business maa of Chattanooga, being connected with the firm of Biggers-Trenholm Co., of Chattanooga. Friends of the young couple extend happy felicitations. GRAND CENTRAL The all-day singing at this place Sunday was enjoyed by a large crowd. Manetho Burk of Chattanooga was the Sunday guest of homefolks. Miss Flora Campbell and niece. Miss Ruth Walden left for Chattanoo ga Monda where they have positions with the Standard Process Co. Misses Leola and .Bessie Ellis of Flintstone spent paK of last week with their aunt Mrs Laura Childress. Clyde Childress of Chattanooga was the guest for the veeekend of home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hixon spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs J. C. Campbell. Well the revival begins at this place Saturday night with Rev Lee Lecroy conducting same. TWO BUDDIES Notice To Debtors and Creditors . Georgia, Walker County. All persons holding claims against T. P. Batten -of Walker county, de ceased and all persons indebted to said estate are required to pay said claims at once or present any claims held against said estate to me at once. This August 7, 1923. G. W. RANSOM, Admr. 9-14 T. P. Batten. Deceased. • «* #.