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If Its Results You Want Advertise in The Messenger. Volume XLVII.—No. 22. Committee From Warren Dairymen In Tennessee To Buy Pure Bred Cattle The dairymen of Warren are taking a great- deal of interest in their co-op erative work along the lines of dairy ing. A meeting was held Monday night at which time the question of breeding was freely discussed by all present. After the discussion it was decided that the association should buy a pure bred jersey bull. A com mittee was appointed and given the power to act for the association in. se lecting and purchasing the bull. Sev eral of the members will buy one or more pure bred heifers which will freshen in the fall. The committee which was appoint ed consists of F. J. Shattuck, Jeff Mc- Daniel, C. L. Story and County Agent Geo. P. Saye. This committee will spend the last three days of this week in Tennessee and besides buying what pure bred stock the association wants now will look over the situation in re gard to making a large shipment in the fall. JOINT BIST. RALLY NEXT SUNDAY 25TH. GRAND CEN. CHURCH Program for Joint District Rally at Grand Central church Sun Jay, May 25th. Devotional—Value of Bible Reading •—Rev. LeCroy. ■Song—Grand Central Choir. Why have a B. Y. P. U.—President of Bethel Union. Song—Bethel Union. How We Reached the Standard— President of New Prospect Union. Song—New Prospect Union. The Relation of the B Y P U to the Sunday School —Pres. Mt. Hermon Union. Song—Mt. Hermon Union. The Three Visitors —Chickamauga Union. Song—Chickamauga Union. What the B Y P U has done for our Church—Pres. Peavine Union. Song—Peavine Union. B. Y. P. U.’s Duty to the Pastor— Pres. Antioch Union. Song—Antioch Union. Our Duties As Individuals to our B. Y. P. U.—Pres. Valley Head Union. Song—Valley Head Union. How To Organize and Maintain A B Y P U in Every church—Mr. Rich ard Wheeler. Song—“ Come, Women, Wide Pro claim—W. M. S. Members. Recognition of W. M. S.’s and Dele- Recognition of Y. W. A.’s, G. A.’s, R. A’s and Sunbeams and Delegates. Reports from W. M. S.—Bethel, Chickamauga, New Prospect, Peavine. Presentation of “Sun Bonnet Baby” —Sunbeam leader. Pageant—“ The Call of the Cross”— Chickamauga G. A.’s. Adjournment. Lunch. Afternoon Program I:3o—Devotional by Rev. Lee Le- Croy. I:4s—Report from S. S. 2:oo—How To Build a Great S. S. —G. W. McClure. 2:2O—S. S. officers and their Work •—Lee H. Dyer. 2:3o—The Advantage of the Orga nized Class—A. H. Ward. 2:45—5 minute talks—The Prob lem in My Sunday school—S. S. Sup erintendents. 3:oo—Adjournment. 4 SOUTHERN STATES PASS STOP AT CROSSING” LAW Atlanta, Ga. May 19—Four states in the South now have lows requiring the drivers of motor vehicles to stop ten feet from a railway crossing, and making it a misdemeanor for failure to observe the law, it was pointed out here today by railway officials. Miss issippi is the latest of the states to adopt the “stop at crossings” law, its statute going into effect on the first of the present month. The other states having such a law are Tennessee, Vir ginia and North Caroline. The stop at crossings law should re duce the number of grade crossing dis asters, and it would do so if motor vehicle driver® would all observe the law, according to Atlanta railroad men. It was stated here today that 47 states are planning or already have passed laws making crossings more safe by requiring greater caution on the part of motor vehicle drivers in crossing railway tracks. Last year, ac cording to figures received here, three thousand people were killed in grade crossing disasters in this country, and several times that number were injur ed. LOST—A rim and casing for a Chev rolet 490 between LaFayette and Harrisburg. Finder notify D. R. Thur man, LaFayette, Ga. It Waite Glmmttj Mss&nwpx CHARLES H. BOND NAMED PRESIDENT ROSS. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AT ENTHUSIAS TIC MEETING LAST FRIDAY EVENING —ORGANIZATION OF NEW CIVIC BODY PERFECTED —SEVENTY MEMBERS EN ROLLED AS RESULT OF MEM BERSHIP CONTEST By Mrs. J. L. Rowland Rossville, Ga. May 20 —The Ross vflle Chamber of Commerce held a very enthusiastic meeting in the base ment of the M. E. Church South Fri day evening. Seventy paid up mem bers were present, the contest between tne two sides, the reds and blues, be ing extremely close, the reds winning by two majority. At this meeting a permanent organization was effected and the following officers were elect ed: President —Charles H. Bond; Vice- Pres—C. L. Suggs; Secretary—Clar ence Mowery; Treas. —J. J. Rhyne; Executive Committee —Rev. P P Mar tin, Dr. J. S. Alsobrook, C. L. Cum mings, A. L. Ellis and J D Edwards The losing side in the membership contest will entertain the winning side with a banquet Friday evening May 30th. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTIES OF LAF. SCHOOLS FOR 1924-25 The Board of Education of the La- Fayette School District announces the following faculties of the LaFayette sdhools for the year 1924-25: High School Superintendent—Mr. D. Talmadge Cooper, Bartow, Ga.; Mercer and Co lumbia Universities. Principal—Miss Allie G. Carson, of Holly Hill, S. C., Lapder College, S. C. Science—Miss Margaret Shdngler, of Aishburn, Wesleyan College, Maoon, G&, History and Athletics—Mr. W. W. Snead, of Carrollton, Ga.; Oglethorpe University, English—Miss Helen Brannon, of Pavo, Ga.; Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga. Mathematics and Manual Training —Mr. C. N. Cobb, of Atjanta, Ga.; Clemso-n College. Grammar Grades Sixth Grade—Mrs. Joe Street, of this city. F'ifth Grade—Miss Dorothy Alex ander, of Blakely, Ga. Fourth Grade—Miss Margaret Moore, of Sylva, N. C. Third Grade—Mrs. C. H. Hillhouse, of this city. Second Grade—Mrs. R. M. Wyly, of this city. First Grade—Miss Mildred Routt, of this city. Music—Miss Annie Graham Ander son of this city. West LaFayette School Principal—R. D. Love. Fourth Grade—Mrs. Reese Neal. Third Grade—Miss Carrie Greene. Second Grade—Miss Ethel Tyner. First Grade—Mias Kara Myers. Colored School Estelle Rucker Minnie Calhoun. MRS. T. B. ARNOLD, AGED 75 LAID TO REST SUNDAY IN ROCK SPRINGS CEMETERY Mrs. T. B. Arnold, aged 75j died at her home near Rock Springs on last F'rdday night at 8 o’clock. Surviving her besides her husband are four Children—Charles Arnold, of Chattanooga; Mrs. J. N. Stephenson, Mrs. P. B. Stephenson and Mrs. Wil burn Wall, of this county. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at ten o’clock frqm the Rock Springs Methodist church, conducted by Rev. James McFarland, in the presence of a large concourse of sor rowing relatives and friends. Inter ment followed in the Rock Springs cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the LaFayette Furniture Company. r _ _ , • , ■ LaFayette, Georgia, Friday, May 23> 1924. Graduating Exercises LaFayette High School Friday Night 8 O’Clock FARMERS URGED TO GET READY FOR WEEVIL CONTROL The farmers who are going to make a fight against the boll weevil this year should begin now to get ready for the fight. When the weevil hits a field he can do a great deal of dam age while we are preparing to control him. Every farmer should lay in his supply of calcium arsenate and get his dusting machine and see that it is in working order. The banks, in co operation with the Chamber of Com merce have bought the calcium arse nate which will be sold at cost to the farmers. The Agricultural Board has arrang ed to get dusting machines at whole sale prices for the farmers, which will save them $4 on the machine. One of these machines is now at the Coun ty Agent’s office. Any farmer who wants to take advantage of this wholesale price can place his order with the following committee: A. G. , Cremer, J C Young, J. H. Kilgore and County Agent “SOUTHERN ROSE” A MILITARY DRAMA STAGED MAY 30TH. I i “Southern Rose," the delightful military drama, sponsored by the La- Fayette Woman’s Club and directed by Miss Olah Teabeaut, will be pre sented at the high school auditorium on Friday night, May 30th at 8 o’- clock. The entire cast of characters is made up of local talent, which insures deep local interest. Prominent men and women of the town have been used in the play, and those who are fortunate enough to witness the per formance will be highly entertained and delighted. The Woman’s Club is staging the play for the benefit of the school, and the small admission fee of 20 and 25 cents will be charged. The abiding in terest of the Woman’s Club in the wel fare of the schools has been shown in many ways, and it is hoped that the people of the community and sur rounding territory will co-operate with them in this good work. Also preceding the play a short Fairy play will be rendered, by the lit tle folks. Which will be enjoyable. The program and list of characters will be announced next week. FAMOUS PICTURE HOME SWEET HOME HERE MAY 26-27 The general federation of women’s | clubs is conducting an earnest cam paign throughout the natiap in the interest of better homes and towns. Through the efforts of the LaF'ayette Woman’s Club the Palace Theatre will show that famous picture, “Home Sweet Home” next Monday and Tues day night May 26-27th. The local club has taken advantage of getting the release of this wonderful picture in co-operation with the city-wide clean up campaign Which has been in pro gress for several weeks. There is only one reel of this pic ture, but in it is recorded the last public appearance of the late Presi dent Harding when he dedicated the “Home Sweet Home” house. Many other of the nation’s notables also ap pear in the picture. The “Home Sweet Home” house which was dedicated by President Harding just before his •western trip, was built in commemo ration of the 100th anniversary of the writing of the famous song of that name by John Howard Payne. The original thatched cottage home of Jno. Howard Payne stands in Long Island. The picture shows the reproduction of this home modernized in every par ticular, and has attracted the atten tion of visitors from all parts of the world who are interested in home building. The picture has been released for only two nights here, next Monday and Tuesday, the 26-27. FOR THE REMAINDER of this sea son I will sell sitting eggs from my thoroughbred Ever lay Dark Brown Leghorns for one half price—$1 per sitting of 15—Mrs. C. C. Gilbert, La- Fayette, Ga. 5-31 2t COMMENCEMENT SEASON FEA TURED BY MANY INTEREST ING AND ENJOYABLE PROG RAMS SENIOR PLAY THIS EVENING TEN TO RECEIVE DIPLOMAS FRIDAY NIGHT— E. A. POUND, STATE HIGH SCHOOL SUPERVISOR, TO DE LIVER COMMENCEMENT AD ADDRESS I The operetta. “The Pixie’s Tri umph,” staged Last Friday evening at the high school auditorium, under the direction of Miss Waldrop, assisted by Misses Routt and Shingler, as the opening program of the LaFayette school commencement, was a decided success and proved quite popular and entertaining to the large audience that witnessed it. Sunday morning Dr. Rembert G. Smith, of Rome, delivered a strong thought-provoking sermon to a large congregation, using as his theme, .“Love the Lord Thy God With All Thy Mind.” His sermon made a strong ap peal to high ideals, true scholarship and a life of service. It was particu larly well-received. Monday evening the annual debate between the Jtwo literary societies, the Herndons and Halls, was held. The question of the Japanese immi gration was ably debated by the rep resentatives of both societies. Misses | Maud Arnold, Lucy Rosser and Nan nie Anna Stewart defended the affirm ative, championed by the Herndons, While R. A. Duke, Marion Steele and I uren Watkins upheld the negative. The decision was unanimous for the ajfirmative. Mrs. John A. Shaw, R. D. Love and Solicitor Eugene Taylor served as judges. Thursday evening, tonight, the se nior class will present the senior play, “Pollyanna,” a comedy in four acts. This play is based on the novel by Eleanor H. Porter, and has met with universal approval by the theatre going public, probably more so than all other comedies within recent years. The admissioq prices will be 20 and 35 cents and the play will be staged at the high school auditorium. Graduating exercises will be held Friday night at the auditorium at which time the following ten gradu ates will receive their diplomas: Grace Izora Bowen, Katherine Louise Can non, Roy Alton Duke, Nellie Kather ine Maxey, Sarah Elizabeth Moseley, Mary Lillian Parker, Mary Elizabeth Reese, Marion Archibald Steele, War ren Calvin Watkins, and Martha Beiio William* Program Friday Evening Following is the program of the graduating exercises Friday evenipg: Salutatory R. A. Duke President’s Proclamation—Grace Bowen. Class History Mattie Belle Williams Class Song—“ We’ll Always Love You Dear Old High” Class Class Poem Mary Reese Prophesy Louise Cannon Class Will Warren Watkins Commencement Address—E. A. Pound Delivery of Diplomas W. B. Shaw Farewell Song Senior Clas3 JOINT PROGRAM MAY 30 AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BY LEGION AND AUXILIARY The Ross Graham Post American Legion together with the Auxiliary will observe Memorial Day May 30th, with a joint program at the local Presbyterian church. The program will begin promptly at 11 o’clock and will be as follows: Prelude—Selected—Band. America—Co ngregatfon. Prayer—Dr. J. P. Anderson. Columbia’s Song—Gabriel—Chorus. Scripture Reading—Rev. J. W. Brinsfleld. Beautiful Flag—Rossini—Double Quartette. Address—Mr. E. F. Camp. War Songs—The Legion. Benediction—Chaplain A. F. .Gilr reath. Postiude—Band. AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL On Saturday evening, May 24th from 7:30 to 10:30 the members_of the Chattanooga Valley Baptist ahurdh will give an ice cream social on the ball diamond, Cemchat, Ga. The pub lic is cordially invited. All those Who are interested in helping to beautify the church, we especially urge to at tend. On the fourth Sunday in June, there will be celebrated a Home Com ing Day at the Chattanooga Valley Baptist church. A program will be planned, and all the former pastors >f the church are asked to be with •is on that day. A big basket dinner will be served. xx* Chickamauga School Closes Successful Year With Fitting Exercises By Mrs. J. L. Rowland Chickamauga, Ga. May 21—The Commencement Exercises of Chioka mauga High School formally began Friday evening with a brilliant recital by the music and expression pupils of Misses Mary A. Hill and Jeffie-A. Fincher. The auditorium was filled to its capacity and the program was very much enjoyed by all present. Among the attractive numbers was a panto mine play, which was given by the following, Miss Martha Camp Shaw, as Miss Popularity; Miss Iberia Whit mire, as Maid; Duke Rogers, Clifford Case, Gordon Lee Brown and Jack Mason as suitors. Miss Annie Ruth Shields gave a very amusing reading “Angela’s Missionary Offering.” A Rose Drill was given by sixteen girls which brought forth much favorable comment, while the Gypsy Drill and Chorus which was given by nine girls in Gypsy costumes was a very pleas ing number. A reading “Aunt Sophro nia Tabor at the Opera” Which was given by Miss Doris Henry brought fourth a storm of applause. The teach ers are to be congratulated on the splendid program which was rendered. On Saturday evening class exer cises were held at the auditorium. The Class Prophecy was read by Miss Jes sie Moore and the Class Will was read by Dallas Peavey. Other members of the graduating class gave readings and talks during the evening. The commencement sermon was de livered Sunday morning at 11 o’clock by Dr. H. B. Duncan, of Chattanooga, who made a deep impression on the entire audience. The graduating exercises were held Monday evening anti long before the time appointed for the program to be gin every seat in the auditorium was taken and many were forced to stand in the rear of the building. The grad uating class was composed of twenty two young men and ladles, three of whom were absent on account of ill ness so that only nineteen were pres ent for the graduating exercises. Af ter the Class song was given, Prof. W. F. Tribble gave the invocation and was followed by Miss Katherine Wheeler who in a very able manner ■gave the salutarory address. An essay “The Value of A Vision” was given by Miss Louise Brown. A piano solo, Val.se (Durand) was given by Miss Narcissa Jones, the talented musician of the class. Miss Ora Nation in a splendid manner rendered an essay, “Only A Commencement.” Rev. Wil liam Y. Durrett of Chattanooga, gave a very interesting address using as his theme “Making A Success of .Life.” After this address the 7th grade pupils marched on the stage and re ceived their certificates from Supt. Tribble. This class and their teacher, Miss Nola Hasty were highly compli mented by the Superintendent, who predicted that in four years from now that this class would be receiving di plomas from the high sdhool. . Superintendent Tribble delivered the diplomas to the graduating class and expressed his interest in their fu ture welfare and the pleasure it gave , him to see them graduate from the 1 ‘Chickamauga High School. The closing song “Till We Meet Again” was given by the class. MRS. LULA SHEPARD TO ADDRESS WOMEN WED. AFTERNOON 28 Mrs. Lula Loveland Shepard, re garded as one of the most eloquent women in America, and given the ti tle, The Silver Tongued Orator of the Rockies, will speak at the local Pres byterian church on next Wednesday afternoon May 28th. at 2:30 o’dock from the subject, “Mormon Temple Secrets.” Mrs. Shepard is giving addresses under the auspices of the National Reform Association, which is endeav oring to acquaint the American peo ple with the evils of Mor monism. The address from the above sub ject is delivered to women only. Her address on “The Mormpn Menace,” is given to mixed audiences however. As a prominent state leader in Utah, Mrs. Shepard has secured first hand knowledge of Mormon intrigue, purposes and customs, of the. degra dation it brings to women and of the secrets of its temple life. She states that she feels it her duty to tell the nation the true story of mormonism. The women of thi? section are cor dially invited to hear her next Wed nesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, CABBAGE PLANTS, all kinds, $1.15 per thousand; Porto Rico potato plants, $1.60 for 600 lots; $2 per 1000; $1.76 per 1000 in 6000 lots and $1.50 in 10,000 lots. Satisfaction guaran teed—Pittman and Patrick Plant Co., Omega, Ga. 6-SO-Bt. Want Ads in Messengei Pay One Dollar Per Year; THE BONUS BILL PASSED MONDAY NOW LAW OF LAND BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS PASSED MEASURE FOR WORLD WAR VETERANS OVER PRESI DENT’S VETO —EFFECTIVE AT ONCE GETTING MACHINERY FOR CARRYING OUT THE BILL READY Washington, May 20—Government machinery was in action today to ad minister the soldier bonus law, finally enacted yesterday when the senate followed in the footsteps of the house and repassed the bill over President Coolidge’s veto. Director Hines, of the Veterans’ Bureau, which will have direct control of the administration of the law, de clared today the bureau was ready to handle its share of the work. Steps for carrying out the provi sions of the act were considered at to day’s cabinet meeting and Secretary Weeks reported that it would be nec essary to add at once abqut 1,000 em ployes to the staff of his department. More will be required later. Preparation of millions of applica- 1 tion blanks to be distributed through out the country has already begun, the plan being to send out first those try so that in a general way, applica tions will be available simultaneously in all sections. SENIORS ENJOY ROUND DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL FUNCTIONS THE PAST WEEK . . Mrs. T. A. Jackson, “mother” of the Senior class entertained her “children” with a very pleasing rook party Thursday evening, May 8. The home was beautifully decorated with garden flowers. Thirty young people enjoyed the hospitality of “Mother Jackson.” At a late hour a delicious ice course was served carrying out the class colors of green and white. Enjoy Fish Fry Near Trion Miss Lillian Parker entertained the Senior class with a fish fry at her home West of Trion Wednesday night May 14, this being one of the most enjoyable events of the year. Boat rid ing and strawberry picking entertain ed the guests until we were summon ed to the river bo partake of the boun teous supply of fish and other delicious oats. Mr Snead chaperoned the class of green and white. Quite a number of friends of the family from Trion were also present. Lovely Moonlight Party Tuesday night, May 13 Misses Bow en and Williams entertained the Se nior class and the high school faculty with a moonlight party at the home of the latter. Outdoor games were play ed, after which a delicious salad and ice course proved very acceptable to all present. The merry makers set out for home at late hour, each and every one having enjoyed themselves im mensely. Delightful “Kid” Party The crowning social event among the Seniors was on Thursday evening, May 15 when Miss Mary Reese and Marion Steele honored them with a delightful “Kid” party. The entire home was prettily decorated in white roses, the class flower. “Kid” games and informal contests were enjoyed for a time, after which the guests were served a delicious ice fourse, carrying out the color scheme of green and white. At a late hour tha “kids” returned home to dream of being children again. HEALTH COMMISSIONER’S REPORT WEEK ENDING 20TH. Birth 27. Deaths—l 2. Births reported by the following doctors: E. H. Hice, J. P. Wood, M. W Spearman. J. E. Nelson, H. F. Shields, D W Hammond, R E Talley, M W. Murphy, D. G. Elder, J. A. Shields, J M. Underwood; Midwives Mrs. Burma Freeman, Mrs. O. M. Rhinehart, Su san O’Neal. Deaths reported by Drs. J. A. Shields, E. H. Hice, J. P. Hunter, R. E. Talley, M. W. Spearman, H. P Shields, J M Underwood. The health office sends to the moth -er at each birth a baby, book; if you have not received yours it is because I your doctor has not reported. See him, *