Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

Ij Its'Results You Vi ant Advertise in The Messenger. Volume XLVI. —No. 48. COLLEGE NIGHT HELD FRI. NIGHT DECEMBER 28 - SECOND ANNUAL EVENT OF COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM WALKER COUNTY PROMISES TO BE A FEATURE O F CHRISTMAS WEEK— PRESIDENT McCLURE MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT AS ' TO PLANS, ETC. Those who attended “College Night” last year at the LaFayette high school auditorium remember it to be one of the greatest features of Xmas week, and the meeting was an inspi ration to those who attended. The thrill of the college and high school spirit, the opportunity it gave to the people of the county to really know how many students were at college . and in the senior classes of the coun ty high schools, and the most delight ful program rendered last year —all made the event one of the finest of the entire year, and the announce ment of the program for this year will be greeted with great pleasure and anticipation. Below is an open letter from Presi dent Freeman C. McClure regarding the program, which the Messenger gladly publishes: “Having been elected president of the organization of college and high school students of Walker county at ■our last “College Night” program, and having discussed the matter of a date for our next performance with Mr. W. B. Shaw, chairman of your Board, I am glad to state that we are planning to have our “College Night” programme on Friday night, Dec. 28th, beginning at 7:30 o’clock, in the auditorium of the LaFtayrtte High School Building. "We anticipate an even greater success than we had las£ Ohristnjas. More than twenty schools and col- j Ibges will be'represented 'by the sev ' enty-five or more boy® and girls at tending them from Walker County. The senior classes from LaFayette, Ghickamauga and Cedar Grove and any High school in the county is ex pected to be on hand and to represent their respective schools with songs, yells, readings, music or any other stunt they may desire to perform. No -school or college will be allowed more than seven minutes for its stunt or number. We are expecting to get through with the program by 9:30 in older that we may have a longer time for the social or reception after wards, thereby giving opportunity for everybody to get acquainted especi ally the college and high school stu dents and further, we want it under* -stood that there will be no charge for admission. Everybody is invited and we want the auditorium packed like it was last Christmas. “I am glad to state further that Mr. W. H. (Sleepy) Maddox, the gui tar wizard, has agreed to be on hand. With him and “Red” (Carter) Pitt man, we promise you some more ne gro songs. “The purpose of “College Night” is to entertain those who attend the .program and to arouse more interest in college education. The college boys and girls will try to make a good showing for their respective in stitutions. The fathers and mothers ' will encourage them by attending. “We promise a jolly good time— free to all who atteiuj.” THE BEST GOVERNMENT ON EARTH AND YET THE HOME OF CHRONIC KNOCKERS SAYS T. A. COOPER OF CAL. The following belated Thanksgiv ing card from T. A. Cooper, of Cali fornia, a former resident of this county, and an aged citizen is rather unique in it’s expression of America and her people, and yet who doubts that his words are true: “Dear Editor: This bears kind wishes to you, also to readers of your er. Let us give thanks that we are Americans with the best government on earth and yet the home of chronic knockers.” Mrs. Carelne Bradley Died Tuesday At The County Home Mrs. Caroline Bradley, aged about . years, passed away at the county home following a protracted illness of two years. She is survived by two sons and a sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Estelle, conducted by Rev. ■ Joe Little. The LaFayette Furniture Co., wa£ in charge of funeral ar rangements. GINNING NOTICE Our last ginning days before Christ mas holidays will be next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 17-18. We will not gin » any more after these days until Dec. Slst and January Ist.-Those interested will hereby take notice of these dates. J. D. and, M. McCpmusU. if .!f It LaFayette, Ga. talker (Emmtij Mtmnupx [ For the benefit of our advertis ers, and the Christmas trade, the Messenger will be issued on next Wednesday afternoon 19th. and all communications for next week’s issue must reach this office a day earlier than usual. —Editor. 6 OF 8 ESCAPED CONVICTS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED Os the eight convicts that escaped from the county gang last week, six have been recaptured. Three were caught in Rome Sunday night, Bill Joiner, John Rowe and H. A. Lloyd. “Wild Bill” flagged Warden Strick land’s car last Thursday on the way to Chattanooga and of course was taken into custody. Bennet was caught at Rock Springs and Earnest John son surrendered Tuesday to Sheriff Harmon. Brock and Young are still at large. Small Raids, Four Men Sheriff Harmon and deputies report small raids in the county last week and the arrest of four men. In East Armuchee Carl Parker was arrested on the charge of manufacturing; Noah Strickland at Burnt M Us was arrested on the same charge; Chas. Sweet, at Estelle on the same charge and Fred Simmons was brought here on a warrant charging him with pos sessing liquor. He was caught at Sharpe state the officers. Sunday on Lookout mountain two still outfits were destroyed and a Ford car cap tured but no one was caught. CHICKAMAUGA KLAN PLANS HAND OUT FOR CHILDREN Chickanwuga, Ga. Dec. 11— On Christmas day the Chickamauga Klan No. 143, X. K. K. will have a hard out greeting for the children of this sec tion. The committee on arrangements tor iMa occasion will be glad for all the children of this entire community to be here on Christmas day and take part in this offering. Christmas day with the sacred mes sage it brings, is indeed a very sacred day to Klansmen and Chickamauga Klan wishes to help make Christmas merry for the little folks and wishes them to know that the “all-seeing eye” of the Invisible Empire is ever watching over the interests of the boys and girls of their community. The boys and girls of today will be the men and women of tomorofw, and the reins of government of our glo rious country will eventually pass in to their hands. The K. K. K. were here yesterday, and are here today and wilt be here forever, to defend, protect, preserve, perpetuate and hand down to you and to generations yet unborn our gerat Country, its flag, its Constitution, its cherished ideals, traditions and insti tutions as were founded and handed down to us in their purity made so by our valiant forefathers. Their prayer to the children of this great commonwealth is that they keep forever ablaze in their hearts the saqred fire of devoted patriotism to our country and it 3 government; that they put thedr trust in God in order that their faith be wcell found ed; that they attend the Free Pub lic School and at all times rende* o bedience to their parents and teach ers; that they live a moral Christian life so that their lives may count as a Messing to others and that they may Be worthy of the priceless heri tage as an American citizen. For this reason the Chickamauga Klan wishes to show its interest and friendliness to the children and wishes them to know that at all times the Invisi ble Empire is their friend. WALNUT GROVE Well, we have been having some rain which was badly needed. Health of our community is good at present. Misses Myrtis and Essie Hegwood, of LaFayette spent the week-end with homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Harper, of La- Fayette were the Sunday guests of Mr. ar.d Mrs. R. A. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Houston spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 0 Massey I at Corinth. Several from here attended sing ing at Corinth Sunday afternoon. Watch the fellw/s that always 1 kick foreign mission ami says Charity ! begins at home and then stays at ! h im» and keep their children out of I Sunday school. I Remember next Saturday and Sun ! day are our regular preaching days and li t everyone come out and give | Brother Howard a good crowd, j The Glad Girls will have their meet j ing next Saturday at 6 o’clock and j all members are requested to be pres ent. DAISY AND VIOLET _ FOR SALE—Single comb Brown Leghorns, Ever Lay, Strain; Breed ing stock for sale;, free inspection; come, see for yourself, prices mjsoh able—.Mm.. Tom LaF%y , LaFayette, Georgia, Friday December 14, 1923. GEORGIA COST $5.34 PER CAPITA IN YEAR 1922 OVER $3,500,000 SPENT FOR HIGH WAY IMPROVEMENT TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR STATE OVER SEVENTEEN MILLION DO L LARS—ASSESSED VALUATION OF PROPERTY OVER ONE BIL LION Washington, D. C. Dec. 13, 1923 The Department of Commerce an nounces that the costs of govern ment for the state of Georgia for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1923, amounted to $15,864,279, which was a per capita cost of $5.34. In 1917 the per capita cost was $2.69 and in 1914 $2.32, the totals for these years being $7,597,017 and $6,330,346 respectively. The per capita costs fur 1922 con sisted of expenses of general depart ments, $4; payments for interest, .09; and for outlays, $1.26, over $3,500,000 being spent for highway improve ments. Revenues The total revenue receipts for 1922 were $17,316,714, or 55.83 per capita. For the fiscal year the per capita ex cess of revenue receipts over govern mental costs was, therefore $0.49. In Georgia property and special taxes represented 39.7 per cent of the total revenue for 1922, 68.3 per for 1917, and 63.0 per cent for 1914. The increase in the amount of proper ty and special taxes collected was 35.7 1 per cent from 1914 to 1917, and 25.9 from 1917 to 1922. The per capita property and special taxes were $2.31 to 1982, $1.93 in 1917 and $1.47 in 1914. Earnings of general departments, or compensation for services rendered by state oiffeials, represented 21.2 per cent *£, the-total revenue for 1922, 9.2 per cent for 1917, and 10 per cent for 1914. ,-.'v .. . , ’ Business and non-business licenses constituted 21.1 per cent of the total revenue for 1922, 9.6 per cent for 1917, and 12.8 per cent for 1914. Re ceipts from business licenses consist chiefly of taxes exacted from insur ance and other companies incorporat ed, while those fijom non-business licenses comprise taxes on motor ve hicles and amounts paid for hunting and fishing privileges. Indebtedness The net indebtedness of Georgia was sl.Bl per capita for 1922, $2.14 for 1917, and $2.39 for 1914. Assessed Valuations and Tax Levies For 1922 the assessed valuation of property in Georgia subject to ad valorem taxation was $1,190,515,726; the amount of taxes levied was $5,- 952,579; and the per capita levy, $2. TAX COLLECTOR AT LAFAYETTE DEC. 17-20 I will be in the Tax Collector’s of fice in LaFayette, Dec. 17th to 20th inclusive, for the purpose of collect ing State, county and school taxes. On other days, I will be at the differ ent precincts as advertised in the Tax calendar in this paper. The Tax books will close promptly on Dec. 20, at 6 p. m. and the Tax office will not be open again until Jan. 7th. HENRY BROWN, T.,C. W. C. GREEN BCSH Mr. and Mrs. J Hammontree, of Chattanooga were week-end guests of homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jenkins were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McWil liams last Sunday. There was a large crowd out at the pie supper at the new schoolhoupe Saturday night and $65 was realized. J. S. Hunt and W B Norman spent one day last week in Rome on busi ness. Mrs. B. J. Roberson is on the sick list this week. Mr. Roberson has been sick but is better. Some corn yet to gather in this sec-! tion. There was a large crowd out at B. Y. P. U. hist Sunday n : ght. Come again. There will be a Christmas tree at the new schoolhous Christmas Eve night. BLUE EYES. CARD OF THANKS We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to friends and neighbors who so willingly a d-d us in the last sickness and death of our beloved companion arid father; also for the beautiful floral offerings from our friends. May our Heavenly Father, who takes note of the fall of every .sparrow throw a mantle of protection around them, as they tread life’s un even pathway finally leading them to fountains of living waters beyond death’s cold, sulien stream is the prayer of all.—Mi’s Arcii Reed and children. l * .1' J - ■ . . , . FOR SALB-—A- good milk cow. Sec me” fct lfr.i** •PhfoF*’ reatdenbe— Mwt’SnfdtdhMud. X*F«yett«, Ga. 1U ENDORSEMENT BY THE CHAMBER WAS UNANIMOUS CIVIC ORGANIZATION IN HEAR TY ACCORD WITH ‘ADVERTIS ING CAMPAIGN FOR NORTH WEST GEORGIA COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ATTEND CON FERENCE IN ROME RESO LUTIONS PROTESTING DELAY IN STATE ROAD TO CHATTOO GA COUNTY LINE DELIGHT FUL SOCIAL HOUR At a meeting of the LaFayette Chamber of Commerce last Friday night, Milled for the purpose of hear ing W. R. Crites, of the Rome Cham ber of Commerce, discuss the plan for advertising Northwest Georgia, the Chamber unanimously endorsed the proposed campaign, and agreed to appoint a committee of five to represent the Chamber at the setting up conference in Rome, when final plans will be adopted for the cam paign. This conference will be held at a day named after the Christmas holi days. The committee named included W. B. Shaw, W. A. Enloe, J. W. Mas sey, C. C. Gilbert and E. P. Hall, Jr. Mr. Crites was very happy in his address before the Chamber, and passed In review before those present the wibhderful resources of Georgia and particularly of Northwest Geor gia, claiming that the only thing needful was development. At the out set of his address he branded the Bm. of farming in the South, which after the Givil War be averted, as one of the eatest hindrances agricul s stated that he had no th northern capital but rtfcprn capita 1 ! to come develop our resources on *BI. He showed the vahie of advertising by what other sections had'don#,, and claimed that what it had done for California and the east it would do for Northwest Georgia. At the .conclusion of his address the Chamber unanimously endorsed the proposed plan and pledged co-oper ation for a greater Northwest Geor gia. At this time the Chamber also passed a resolution protesting against the continuous delgy in the completion of the Dixie Highway through Walk er from LaFayette to the Chattooga counity line, which under contract was to be completed Jan. 1, 1924. The resolution was ordered sent to the State Highway Department. Immediately following the business session of the Chamber, the members of the Domestic Science Department of the high school served a most de licious salad and ice course. During th ! social time, delightful music was rendered by the school orchestra. A representative group of the Chamber members were present. Mrs. W. L. Pirkle Laid To Rest Sunday Afternoon At Chickamauga Chickamauga, Ga. Dec. 11—The death of Mrs. W. L. Pirkle, highly es teemed resident of this section, which oewurred at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Collie Patterson in Chatta nooga on last Friday came as a dis tinct shock to her family and friends at this place. Mrs. Pirkle had been in delicate health for some time but was thought by her family and friends to be constantly improving, and had gone for a visit with her daughter, when a sudden paralytic stroke ended her life. She was a woman of beautiful Christian character and held the love and reverence of all with whom she came in contact. Besides her husband, she is surviv ed by the following children: Mrs. Gallic Patterson, of Chattanooga, Miss Othella and Nezzie Pirkle, Os cas, Edgar, Willie and Cecil Pirkle, all of this place. The funeral was held Sunday af ternoon at the first Baptist rhu-ch at this place, conducted by the Rev Pres evnor, of Chattanooga in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives ar.d friends. Interment in the Ohickamau- < ga cemetery. The beautiful floral of ferings attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. LOST THIRTY DOLLARS Ixist Friday somewhere in LaFay ette or between there and Reno Clark son’s or between there stud I>avis’ store, a tobacco sack containing A $5 gold piece, or.e $9 bill and two slo’s. Return to J. H. Jennings,, R. 4, I-a Fayette, Ga. and receive reward. It* NOTICE All parties are hereby notified not to hunt, fish or trespass in any way on ny lands.—rlajtfcer demons, La •Rayttt*. Ala. -■« .a j wx., Mail your packages EARLY, ( wrap and tie them SECURELY, and address them PLAINLY. See that your return card is on them, or they cannot be accepted. Do not wait until the last minute and expect your packages to be dispatched promptly for it can not be done. Co-operate with your post office to the end that prompt and effi cient service can be rendered. F. 0. FARISS, Postmaster, BERRYTON WINS WORLD GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 7—For the first time the Duroc lug grand champion ship of the world has come to the South. Berryton’s Orion Sensation, 3-year old, was awarded grand champion ag ed hoar at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago just held, win ning over his own pig, another Berry ton product, which was awarded ju nior champion. The grand champion was littered at Berryton Duroc farm near Rome Ga. being a cross between the Orions of the east and the Sensations of the West. The junior champion was bred as well as raised at Berryton farm. Exhibiting a herd of only 14 hogs, Berryton won seven blue ribbons and a grand championship in the Duroc class, all of which were raised at the Berryton Farm. John M. Berry, pro prietor of the farm and prominent tex tile manufactuer of Rome, said that this was probably the best showing ever made by a Duroc herd from the South. The grand champion boar stands 41 inches high and weighs more than 1000 pounds. GEORGIA, LEADS IN NUMBER OF STILLS CAPTURED IN YEAR Atlanta, Dec. 10—Georgia prohibi tion agents captured more stills dur ing the year ending June 30 than were seized in any other state, according to a report received today by Fred Dis mukes. The report shows 2,946 stills were seized in Georgia, during the period. November Honor Roll For Roßsville CoiWM-.uated School First Grade—E" l Aus.vns, A 1 :i(-d Blake, J. D. -Clcmmer, Allen Cook, Tom Homer Cummings, Paul Thomas Lee, Ralph Leonard, Leon Lingerfeld, Gordon Is-e Mead, Leonard Mcßride, Carl McElhaney, James R. Reavis, Ailen Titsworth, Jesse Wallin, Dollie Mae Broome, Annie Ruth Carver, Wil hemina Dalton, Irene Duvis, Nellie Gates, Esther Mae Gibson, Fannie Mae Hawkins, Lucile Lecroy, Rose Irene Owen, Ix>u Ella Pierce, Kith leen Rowland, Dorothy Turner, Louise Tweedle, Charles Brock, Celotus Lin er, Cecil Westbrook. Second Grade—Williana Fricks, Harold Goodlet, Hubert Holcomb, Vir gil Holt, James May, Charles Mc- Hone, Alvin Clears, Ruth Avans, Ail leen Cook, Bunnie Evans, Eddie Grif fith, Alice Holloway, May Belle In man, Vanita Lee, Lottie Moore, Pearl Veazey. Third Grade—Mitchell Brown, Geo. Edwards, J. D. Harris, Jack Hender son, Arthur Hull, Lesetr Jarnagm, Ozie Jones, Re vis Jones, Asa Mun sey, George Millege Roberson, Jamie Lee Akins, Connie Belle Carnes, Clyde Daley, Lou Ella Dean, Sara Dean, Elizabeth Massey, Inez Thraikill, Lou ise Martin, Annie Sims. Third Grade A —John Clemmer, John Davis, Delber Goodlctt, Roy Lee, John May, Raymond Wilkins, Cirl Williams, Minnie Bartlett, Margaret Cook, Odie Hart, Ruby Hunt, Agnes Nichols, Hazel Suggs, Goldie Wil liams. Fourth Grade—Willie Inman, ChtiT ey Price, Pearl i.iner, Cal He Mar'io, Flora Millwood, Aziel Harris, GXdic McHone, Geneva Norton, Medu B. Price, Vera Talley. Fifth Grade -Hilftnun Duncan, Vir gin Jones, Willie Lee Ixiwe, Edith Martin. Sixth Gradi—-Atlee Bird, Mafale.m Billings, Mary Clemmer, Aline Kr.i-1 eison, Golilu Harris, Louise 1 o 11, Marie MiHwood. Seventh Grade Birtrice Avar:-;, Vnncie Carver, Alice Clarkson, Ruth Conley, Aurlie Cuthbert, Lcola Mar tin, Marie Talley. Sighth Grade —I<eonard Ball, Ed ward Cuthbert, Irene Gilbert. Ninth Grade—Robert B. Cuthbert, Mary N. Conley, Mitchell G. Wallace, Myrtle Williams. Making a total of 114 names on the lionor Roll for November. In the matter of attendance, the Fifth grade, Miss Mary B Brewer, teacher, led all the grades with a record of 96.1 per cent. The Socond grade, Miss Helen Jordan, teacher, came second with 93-3 per cent. COLVIN, Supt. Want Ads in Aiessengei Pay One Dollar Per Year MERCHANTS BID FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE NOW ON SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS ISSUE DISPLAYING THE FULL STOCKS OF CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS MESSENGER READERS URGED TO PATRON IZE HOME MERCHANTS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE Attention is called to the special Christmas advertisements appearing in this issue of the Messenger. The merchants have supplied a splendid emporium of Christmas goods for this section, and the readers of the Mes i senger and the people in this section i are urged to patronize these advertis- I ers in doing their Christmas shop [ ping, as much as possible. The mer chants feel (hat since they have full stocks of holiday goods and at prices that cannot be excelled, and in this ' issue they are placing their stocks ! before the holiday buyers, they de serve the consideration of the buying public in this section. As far as possible trade with the merchants in this territory and keep your money at home and in circula tion. I GREAT AMERICANS AND THE SABBATH When the observance of the Sab bath day is being desecrated and pleasure seeking and business oper ation is gaining such headway as to day everywhere over this county, it , would be wise for us to harken to those great Americans who guided pur land through the perilous days and see what importance they at* • tfibuted to tne Sabbath day. Here are | a few statement* from great Ameri- AfUU! George Washington while Presi dent ordered Sunday rest > n the army and «*vy. \ Reverend R. S. McArthur, D. D.: “A week without Sunday is like a I country without the smell of flowers or the song of birds. It is like a year without summer—nothing but bleak, barren, frozen winter.” Benjamin Harrison once observed: “Experience and observation convince me that all who work with hand or brain require the rest which a general observance of the Sabbath can secure. The philanthropist and the Christian may approach the subject from dif ferent directions; but whether we re gard man as an animal or mortal wo should unite in securing for him the. rest that body and spirit both demand for their best conditions and highest good. Those who do not find the di vine command in the Book cannot ; fail to find it in man.” President William McKinley, in one I of his public addresses, asserted: "i I am in favor of'Sunday legislation and ; a strict observance of the Christian Sabbath.” His successor, Theodore Roosevelt, was also a strict advocate of Sunday observance. “Experiehce shows that a day of rest is essential to mankind; that it is demanded by civilization as well as by Christianity.” Daniel Webster, the famous orator and Secretary of State, said: “The longer I live the more highly do 1 esteem the proper observance of th« Christian Sabbath and the more grate ful do I feel toward those who im press its importance upon the com munity.” William H. Seward, also a Secre tary of State, very emphatically be lieved in Sabbath observance: “Ev ery day’s observance and experience confirm the opinion that the ordi nances which require the observation of one day in seven and the Christian Faith which hallows it are our chiel security for all civil and religious liberty, for temporal blessings and spiritual hopes.” Justice John M. Harlan, of the United States Supreme Court: “I believe that the due observance of the Sabbath as a day for religious wor ship and contemplation is required by commandment of God, and is vita! to the purity and integrity of the so cial organism. While the state may not dual with this question in its pun ly religious aspect, it may deal witi. it as involved in the right to hav u one day in seven set apart, under Ih | sanction of the law, as a day on whici. unnecessary labor shall cease upoi the part of all, thereby securing fc each person an opportunity for that rest of body and mind which the pub lie health and public safety demano Judge McLean, also of the Suprc-iri. Court of the United States, belies. in Sunday observance. “Where then is no Christian Sabbath, there is r. Christian morality; and without tin free institutions cannot be long su., tuined.” NOTICE Notice is hereby given that fir?,, estimate on the bridges on Federal Aid Project 263 will be made, and a« who hold claims will file- same witT the undersigned at once..-- *).:< >:■, ~Xa 1-4-41 E; M. WiHiarav CM) tafbcUH ***■ • j rj ,'dJi