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WALKER COUNTY MESSENGER Established 1877 E. P. HALL. JR. Publisher and Editor Official Newspaper of the County SUBSCRIPTION RATES VtaeTear 11.00 Sn .Month* .60 sßifv* Month* f 0 Forfit'.n AfJv*r*nii.d • FHF 'Mf !Mf*AMp«»ES$ AiSOCI \TION J&atrreri at the I.a Fayette, Ga„ ipostaffire for trnn*mi**ion through Viie mil* ax xerond class, matter. Here’s hoping the bi-ennial ses sions bill will pass the House this ww-ek. Davis and Bryan will take the "“Gool" and "Awe" out of Ooolidgo ..ind Dawes. Well, when the Democratic con vention did decide to adjourn it asdjourned right off. Gasolnie One Dollar A Gallon In Australa—Headline. Oh well, who •wants to live there but Uncle Boil suiyway. If you haven't received a copy <*l the Walker County Fair Pre mium list call at the County -Agent's office and get one. The -crop conditions of the state reported to show considerable improvement over the last two years, all of which sounds encour aging. '•Better days with Davis and Rryan" is the Democratic slogan Xii opposed to the Republican, “Kn-p Cool With Coolidge and l.bwe-s." i‘ ■ .K> Bob luiFollette and Andy Clump are both independent and wear no man’s collar. Uncle Bim will doubtless save Andy but who is going to save Uncle Bob. There is nothing heard now a -s>out the harm done the party be cause of the long days it took to dominate candidates, except from the Republican camp. The harm it •lot going to be in the Democratic party but the nominees of the Democrats will almost ruin the Republicans in the November elec tion. .1 — - 25 YEARS AGO On Tuesday July 18 1899, the Stank of lutFayctte was formally organized and opened its doors for business with a capital stock paid in of *20,000. Today this institution which has g:-. ivn with the years and which has contributed to the growth and I'velopment of our county, cele ues its Twenty-Fifth anniversa ry n the tiles of the Messenger wofty-five years ago we find this <.Mianr. it on the opening of the Bank of 1, a Fayette. "All will be glad to know that the Bank of La Fayette opened its loot’s for business Tuesday It begins under favorable auspi ces, well-housed, well-officered, with plenty of capital and a fine field of labor before it. It will be an important factor in the rusines- world of the county and should have the hearty support of all." riie Bank of L&Fayettc has been am "important factor in the busi ness w >r!d of the county," during the past twenty-five years, and u an institution of strength of which the county is justly proud. It has justified the predictions of its friends and m this its twenty-fifth birthday is receiving the warm congratulations of its host of cus tomers and friends. ' WITH DAVIS WE’LL WIN j With John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan to bear aloft the stan dard of Democracy the Democratic party will have leaders worthy of the best traditions and principles of the party in the coming Presi dential compaign. 6 Davis is fitted by training, by ® natural endowments, by a high ® character and by experience in governmental affairs. He and Bry an, because Bryan has a record of clean, progressive administration in the west which commends his ability as a worthy leader, wi cement the forces of the Democrat ic party into a mighty force in the campaign. Davis’ statement to the conven tion impresses one of his outstand ing ability as a statesman and it is believed that his leadership will resemble somewhat that of the lata President Wilson. Wilson thought a great deal of Davis and sent hirn to the highest post, as Ambassa dor to England, within the gift of the President. He made good in London and whereever he has serv ed the records show that his leader ship has been unfaltering and his service of the highest order of a real statesman. Committeed to the Democratic platform, which W. J. Bryan says is the best the Democrats have ev er written, Mr. Davis’ first state ment breathes the true spirit of a Democrat: "There can be no com promise with reaction. Liberal principles must and will preva'l. Honesty in government, that public office is a public trust, equal right to all men ami special privilege to none, fair and equable taxation, an open door of opportunity to the humblest citizen in all the land, liberty at home and courage and honor and helpfulness abroad. These principles are dear to the heart of the East and the West and revered by. the North and the South." Upon these principles and pro nouncements, Mr. Davis launches his campaign, and with this type of leadership which will draw the forces of Democracy in a common cause for good government, coupled with the record of the Republican administration of three and one i half years, we will win in the No vember election. The Coosa Baptist Encampment pitches tent here next Monday for a week. The assembling of the rep resentatives of this church for the avowed purpose of Bible study, training for efficient leadership, and the high type of the personnel of the leaders and speakers, make the Encampment of significance not only to the Baptists but to the entire community, on behalf of which we extend a cordial welcome to LaFayette, and may your stay be most profitable and pleasant. The illiteracy commission of the National Education A- ociatiou states that more than 4,oU0,l)00 il literates in the U. S. will vote in the Presidential election in Novem ber ami for members of Congress. However illiterate a man may be, if he is of age and paid his taxes, his vote counts as much as the most learned. Crops will soon be layed by and then work on the cemeteries can begin. No cemetery in the county needs attention more than the one right here in LaFayette. l.aFayette has good streets a lovely public square splendid public buildings and is installing a white way this week. Do not neglect the cemetery longer. Elsewhere in this issue is the list of county primary nominees to whom we are pledged to vote in the general election in November, if we voted in the primary last March. Walker County Messenger, July 18,1924. i | TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO | July 20, 1899. 6 o below will be found items of news published in the Walker County Messenger twenty-five years ago, which will be of interest to the readers of the Messenger today. Shannon Warrenfells will attend a school of Denistry this Fall. J. M. Clarkson passed through last week with a splendid drove of beef <cattle bound for Chattanooga. A. J. Caldwell is at his best when it comes to truck farming, as his early tomatoes and cantaloupes prove. N K Bitting was in town Tuesday assisting Mr. Patton in getting the business of the bank in good shape. —o— D. W' I .awrence accompanied by his wife and two younger children, left < Monday for three weeks visit to Tex as. LaFayette is glad to be able to num ' ber among her citizens, Col. Archie ' Bonds, who opened up his office Wed- j nesday at the place formerly occupied 1 by Lumpkin and Shattuck. —o — Ward Bros. of Rock Springs,'! brought in the first load of country raised watermelons Tuesday. They state that they are but two days later than they were last year. :, —— Judge Hill left Friday for Lookout : where he will spend the next three , weeks. : 1 The town Marshall is making some much needed improvements on the bridges on the square. j j All will be glad to know that Bank i of LaFayette opened for business | Tuesday. It opened its doors under 1 favorable auspices, well housed, well I officered, with plenty of capital and a , fine field of labor before it. It will be ‘ an important factor in the business world of the county and should have f the hearty support of all. t -«T» s Dr. Bachman ,of Chattanooga, will ( be down next week to officiate at the , marriage of a very popular LaFay- , ette couple. , — n ~~ < Miss Emma Napier arrived Satur- < day from a month’s visit to relatives ( in North Carolina. ( -—o— i H. D. Scruggs is quite sick. He is ( threatened with fever. i Miss Eugenia McWilliams spent 1 Tuesday in town with friends. t \ ROAD NOTICE ‘ Georgia, Walker County. ] £ Martin Fehn et al having petition- 1 \ ed for the establishment of a public |. road as hereinafter described and the j commissioners appointed to mark out and report upon the advisability of the ( | establishment of said road having re- j ported that the establishment of said , j public road will be of public utility, if , •no good cause is shown to the contra- | jry the public road as follows to-wit, t i commencing at the Park City road, j where same now terminates on the - West side of the track of the line of f track of the electric street car line c running to Dodge, Georgia, running thence South a distance of about 80 , yards through the lands of the Tenn- essee Power Company or Chattanooga t Railway and Light Co., to the Govern- e ment road in Chickamauga Park, will c be established as a public road at a , meeting of the Board of Commission- \ ers of Roads and Revenue of said ( ! county on the First Tuesday in Aug- j . j ust, 1924. Board of Commissioners, Roads and \ ( Revenue Walker Countv, Ga. . CLAUDE CLEMENTS Clerk. c j- ! Notice To Debtors and Creditors f c j Georgia, Walker County. t All persons holding claims against y W. A. Hatfield of Walker County, de j ceased and all persons indebted to t same estate are required to pay said | claims at once or present any claims j held against suid estate to us at once. , 'This July 2, 1924. A. D. HATFIELD. Adntr., 1 8-8 lit W. A. Hatfield, Dec. i j Notice of Sale of Real Estate , Georgia, Walker County. Will be sold before the door of the courthouse of said county within the legal hours of sale on the first Tues- 4 day in August, 1924, August 5, 1924, J to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described real es- 1 fate, to-wit: Sixty acres the south' 1 side of lot of land Number 236 iji the 1 , 26th District and 3rd Section of Walk-j or County, Georgia. The aforesaid real estate to be sold as flic property of L. H. Price and M. M. Price, under and by virtue of the | 1 authority contained in a certain war ranty deed to secure a debt executed : by said 1.. H. Price and M. M. Price to O. L. Stamps on October 7th, 1915 to secure a loan of ¥135.00, with in terest at 8 per cent from Slay 13th, 1915. The said L. H. Price and M. M. ] Price having defaulted in the payment ‘ of said indebtedness, and same having ‘ been reduced to judgment in Walker , Superior Court the proceeds from said sale will be applied, first to the pay- 1 ! ment of said Judgment, with the ac crued interest and costs incident to the | • sale, and the remainder, if any, paid ■ to said L. H. Price and M. M. Price. <■ This sth dav of July 1924. |< G. A H HARRIS JR. I Trustree in Bankruptcy of O L |' Stamps. i ANNOUNCEMENTS o o DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES FOR COUNTY OFFICES Below is a list of the Democratic nominees for county offices elected in the March primary to be voted on in the November election. W. L. Stansell, Ordinary Thos W. Bryan, Clerk Superior Court. L. W. Harmon, Sheriff. John H. Garmany, Tax Receiver Claude Clements, Tax Collector R. D. Love, School Superintendent. Frank Nuckolls, Coroner, Julius Rink, Surveyor. Board of County Commissioners G. R. Morgan L. P. Keith J. C. Tucker J. H. Kilgore C M. Thurman For Solicitor General To The Voters of Walker County: I wish to announce that I am a can didate for Solicitor-General of the Rome Judicial Circuit, subject to the j Democratic primary of September 10, j 1924. If elected, Mr. M. Neil Andrews of Walker County, will serve as my assistant. I have had the honor and pleasure of serving, the people of Floyd, Chattooga and Walker counties ! as Assistant Solicitor-General, and j hope to have your vote and influence \ in promoting me to the office of So licitor General. JAS. F. KELLY. • I hereby announce myself as a can-, didate for Solicitor General of the Rome Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. If elected S. W. Fariss, of LaFayette will be my assistant. Your vote and influence will be appreciated. JAMES MADDOX. McADOO PLEDGES ACTIVE SUPPORT OF PARTY TICKET Before sailing for Europe W. G. McAdoo gave out the following state ment: “Mr. Davis and I have been friends for the past twelve years and I had the pleasure of discussing the political situation with him yesterday. The great body of progressive democrats j who supported me so strongly in the j convention have been anxious to know my attitude towards Mr. Davis’ can didacy. My visit was for the purpose of learning from Mr. Davis his views on the important issues before the country. I am satisfied that he is in accord with the progressive program outlined in the democratic platform. “Mr Davis’ professional connections and his associations with great bank ing houses and corporate interests, al though considered ethical in every way, have raised doubt in the minds of many as to his progressivism and as to his complete sympathy with the great reforms of the Democratic par- | ty must execute if it is to serve the j genuine interests of the people. No Judge of Vie_ws “These doubts are not justified be cause a lawyer’s views on economic, political and social questions are no more to be judged by his professional associations than is a physicians to be judged by the character of his pa tients. Mr. Davis should be judged bv his opinions, not those of his qlients, i and by the impressions of sincerity j and ability he creates in the public discussion of the issues. “Mr. Davis’ high character, integri ty and service should satisfy any ap prehension of this sort. I am confident that as president he would faithfully execute the party’s progressive man date. If I did not believe this I could no't render aid, because I have always believed that the interests of the peo ple should not be subordinated to a merely slavish partisanship. “There is deep-seated determination on the part of the progressive forces within the democratic party and those j outside of it desiring to co-operate to I force prompt and decisive action on the part of the next administration ! for solution of the pressing problems of agriculture, transportation, tariff, taxation and foreign relations which j have been so horriVy manhandled by j Must Consolidate Forces the republican administration. “The influence and power of these progressive forces -mist not be dissi pated by division between variety po litical movements; tney must rather be consolidated and used like an ir resistible battering >f that party which offers the best instrumentality for service to the people. “Clearly there is no promise in the republican party. Clearly there is promise in the democratic party if this progressive influence is wisely and vigorously used within that polili cal organization. The home of genuine reforms and progress is more likely to be realized at this time through the democratic party than though any of its opponents. “I shall, therefore, give the Davis- Bryan ticket my cordial support and shall take part in the campaign on my return in September.” Mr McAdoo gave out the statement as he sailed on the Homeric with his wife and two daughters for a six j weeks’ visit in France, Spain and Por-1 tuga!. Among those who bade him fare-! well was David L. Rockwell* who man- i aged his national campaign. When i recognized by persons on the pier and aboard the liner, Mr. McAdoo smiled j and doffed his hat. FOR SALE—A six-room bungalow and a small house on a lot contain ing a little over an acre at Chicka mauga, Ga. A good cistern and good cellar, barn etc. Lovely yard with ev ergreen hedge. Built for a home. For price and terms write—Mrs. Ola M. Sholl. 386 Northwest 22nd St., Mi ami, Fla. 7-18 4t. 1 F. A. SEAGLE. Pres, and Gen. Mgr L. V. DUNCAN. Secretary. W. A. SEAGLE. VICE.-PRES. AND ASST. GEN. MGR G- PRINCE. TREAS. J. w bender. Vice-President and S-f-t Imim PHONE Main‘44o PHONE Main 441 CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE OFFICF; 21st and Whiteside Streets. High Grade ROLL ROOFING High Grade COMPOSITION SHINGLES Special Brand, Extra Clear WASHINGTON RED CED'JI SHINGLES The Best of everything m LUMBER AND PLYING MILL PRODUCTS. ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY FURNISHED . . . . LET US SERVE YOU . . . W. H. PAYXB, Pres. R. t. MoCLIIRB. Seo. North Georgia Abstract Go. I JVC First National Bank Bldg LaFayette, Qa. We have recently compiled the records of Walker county and can furnish reliable ab stracts of title prompt ly- Sick | Headache j “I have used Black-Draught jj when needed for the past 25 S 1 years," says Mrs. Emma fi Grimes, of Forbes, Mo. “I H began taking it for a bad case S of constipation. I would get fi fi constipated and feel just mis- fi S erable —sluggish, tired, a bad 2 9 taste in my mouth, . . . and 8 JJ soon my head would begin 8 S hurting and I would have a i fi severe sick headache. I don’t fi 8 know just who started me to fi j taking S jj Thedford’s f BLACK-DRAUGHT 8 but it did the work. It just | 2 seemed to cleanse the liver. SE; J Very soon I felt like new. a Q Wlien I found Black-Draught C 2 so easy to take and easy- K s acting, I began to use it in S 0 time and would not have sick 6 3 headaches.” n Constipation causes the ! 0 system to re-absorb poisons 0 A that may cause great pain fi S and much danger to your S 9 health. Take Thedford’s fi S Black-Draught. It will stimu- fi 9* late the liver and help to 2 drive out the poisons. 8 Sold by all dealers. Costs fi 2 only one cent a dose. fi No Worms in a Healthy Child ABa.ii .Cj3triU.iW '"<* K Worm- have an un healthy ci lir, whle:irutfua.to . .. and »«■ rule, rher.: 13 more or le i stonij-i. dist.. kui.. GROVE'S T ASTF LESS chi I (TONIC given regular!, fortv ocr three weeks will enricii the bleed, im prove toe '.igeariou. end set n> 5 General Strengt.V enlngT._ ;••?<» v/holn."—err N « MutJ villth*/; throw off or dispei the *>Ul 111i3, OUU IUC ChUdwill^h ia perfect health. Pleasant to take.*6oc ner WRIGLEYS ~Afler every meal / pleas. nt Hall's Catarrh Medicine Treatment, both local and internal, a*vi has been succest ful in the treatment of Catarrh for over forty years. Sold by all druggists. F. J. CESNEY & CC. Toledo, Chit ♦ -• I F&ar£MIONAL CA&DI | +- ' « O o I MRS. CAROLINE ARNOLD | Teacher of. PIANO AND VOICE | Summer Class Begins June 2 j Studio at 27 Cove Street I Phone No. 80 LaFayette, Ga. O O H. if'. McClure *V. A. McChun HrCLUBF & McCLCHE Attoruevs-at-Law Hamiitou National Buuk Building . Chattanooga, Tens *ractico in me t.ciurts of Georgia aaC Tennessee. W. M. Henry Earl Jackaan HENitt & JACKSON Auorneys-al-Law LaFayette, Ga. Practice In all the courts. Offloa lg Jackson Building. J. E. itasser w. B, Sham KOSSEK St SHAW Mlorueys-at-Law O dices Walker County Hank Building LaFayette, Georgia Hamilton National Hank Building Chi.ttauoosiu. Lenu. NORMAN SHATTUCK AUoruey-at-Law Office in Bank of LaFayette Bigg LaFayette, Ga. Practice in all Courts, State and Federal OH. \V. D. BALLENGFJI Dcntis* JACKSON BUILDING LaFayette - - Georgia. i _ . - - _ UK. aLLli> r. w.AHKK.NFKI.I A ( Dentist -ui uy t'ei't - - Georgia Secouu Floor Bank of LaFuyctta Building Dlt. J. M. UNDERWOOD LaFayette, Ga. ltesidence with J. L. Rowland on North .\laiu Street, Office in Jaciison uuuuiug Residence Phone 2 siiorts on 152 Office Phone 51. JULIUS RINK Atioruey-At-Law Office in Cooper Building, LaFayette, Ga J. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Physician aud Surgeon LaFayette, Ga Office Over Rhyne Bros. Pharmacy Office Hours: 8:00-9:0(1 a. in.. .1:00-2.00 p. m. Telephones— lies. 151, Office M DB. SHANNON P. UARRENFELLg Dentist. At Chieknmauua, Ga. On Saturday^ City Office, Room 811. HamllUg National Bank Building. Corner 7th and Market Sts. Chattanooga. Tenn. ( 7-28-21 DEWEY W. HAMMOND, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office Over Loach’s Pharmacy LaFayette, Georgia. Telephones: Day Nos. 159 and 49 Night and Sunday No. 84. S. W. FARISS Attorney-At-Law Office Over RHYNE BROS. PHARMACY LaFayette, Ga. Notice To Debtors and Creditors All persons indebted to the estate of Mrs. Sallie Dav-s, late of Walker County, Ga., deceased, or holding % claims against said estate will pay said indebtedness and present said claims to me at once. C!*rk B. Davis, c-o The Bank of America, 44 WaJJ St., N. Y. C. 7-18 6*