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If Its Results You Want Advertise in The Messenger. Volume XLVIL—No. 32 Kansas Has No Thought Os Returning To The Days Os The Saloon After 44 Years Os Prohibition I THE EXPERIENCE OF THE STATE OF KANSAS WITH PROHIBI- J TION FOR FORTY-FOUR YEARS READS LIKE ROMANCE AND IS A NOBLE EXAMPLE TO THE , WORLD PROHIBITION SEN TIMENT SO STRONG NO CANDI DATE NEED OFFER FOR OF FICE UNLESS HE IS A PROHI-' BITIONIST BY PROFESSION AND PRACTICE Topeka, Kans., July 28.—“ The Vic tory Message to the World” is the ti tle of a circular being broadcast by a number of Kansas organizations and signed by a number of widely known Kansans. It purports to set forth the . Kansas view “after forty-four years ' of prohibition.” The list of signers is , headed by Henry J. Allen, former governor of Kansas; Governor Jona-1 than M. Davis, Attorney General C.; D. Griffith, William Alle White and, Victor Murdock. “Kansas was the pioneer state in the United States to prohibit the li quor traffic by constitutional amend ment, and it proclaims the success of i this legislation which forever barred intoxicating liquors from the state’s boundaries,” the statement says. “City and county officals, enforce ment officers, state officals, men and women of the professions, in each of the one hundred and five counties tes tify to the success of the twenty-one word legislative enactment which in 1880 made Kansas a dry state. I “’The manufacture and sale of in- ( toxicating liquor shall forever be pro- | hibited in this state (Kansas) except for medicinal, scientific and mechan ical purposes.’ j Public Conscience Developed “Today, more than four decades af ter the passage of the above amend ment, there is found throughout the state a well developed temperance con > science—a strong disgust for intem perance. Respect for the law, which in early years of prohibition was brought about by compulsion, now is volun tary. Each generation is farther re moved from an appetitie for poison ous drink. “When the eighteenth amendment of the United States constitution clos ed all the distilleries and breweries of , other states, a few people in Kansas who were not in sympathy with prohi bition, but believed in liquor for their own personal use, found themselves shut off from their source of supply. Some of these proceeded to equip themselves to produce what they wanted. The result was that with the coming of national prohibition, Kan sas found a new violator of the law— the manufacturer of home brew. Thereupon Kansas proceeded to pro vide a law which penalized these vio- t lators, showing that Kansas’ sentiment is for complete and abso-1 lute prohibition. There is not a poli- | tican in the state who dares advocate ( the repeal of prohibition because he j knows that the overwhelming major ity of the people of Ihe state are in favor of the amendment. “Kansas’ views on prohibition, summarized through the expression of her j eace officers, are: “No repeal or modifo: it-jii is n-e 1- ed wanted or considered. “Ease of enforcement grows with L enforcement. \ “Offiicial3 and private citizens are ' » agreed that prohibition is the state’s best business asset. Crime Decreases “Many crimes that are common in communities that tolerated liquor are absent from Kansas. “Kansas children grow to maturity without the taint of intoxicating li- j quors. “Accruing benefits of prohibition J have made law enforcement easier, from year to year. “An awakened public conscience has ! aided Kansas in reducing the number j of prohibitory violations every year, i “Convictions of violators is easier now than at any time in the past due to the years of proof that intoxicating liquor is a commercial and social det- j riment to any community. “Many undesirable influences that attend liquor were banished from the state when liquor was banished. | * “Liquor sales are not even permit- A ted in Kansas on doctors’ prescrip m tions. Liquor is an outlaw in Kansas. W “Kansas is 44 years removed from \ the thought of ever returning to the days of the saloon. “Kansas children of today never saw and never will see a saloon in Kansas.” llalkn' luumtif dfcsntgn* i NATIONAL DEFENSE TEST DAY SEPT. 12 i The 12th of September has been set aside as “National Defense Test Day,” and is for the purpose of informing the public of the plans and methods by which American armies will be raised in the event of any national emergen cy,' and to represent the mobilization requirements of our National De fense Policy. i September 12th., was set aside for this day because it is the day whicn marks the sixth anniversary of our great victory at the battle of St. Mi hiel. Also, this day is the birthday of Gen. Pershing, as well as the day on which he will retire from government office. ' The ceremonies on this date will in clude patriotic music, an invocation for the continued peace and safety of the nation, and an address by a se lected speaker, who will have a theme to follow along the lines of the Consti tution, which is: “To provide for the National Defense.” This great event will not only pro vide for persons in the military ser vice, but will afford opportunity for j patriotic assemblies, parades of local units of the army, State Guards and Constabulary, Civic and War Veter an Societies, Reserve Officers’ Train ing Corps, schools, etc., this, of course, being left to the locality in which this movement :s tak : ig place. is rite Uni ted States will bear none of the ex penses, so the movement will be en tirely patriotic. Ever since this world began there has been war; first, the crude stone age, which fought with the crudest of weapons. Then came the Medieval ago, lin which the spirit of advancement . took hold, but warfare still persisted | ar.d the people began to prepare and devise newer and better weapons to protect their homes and families with, j Now, in the modern age there are new 1 fangled and debatable opinions about war, but war still continues. The na tion that sits down and fails to show enough foresight by failing to pre pare, is foolish—on the other hand, the nation that builds on the founda tion, of Reason, reasoning out the fu ture, will be the nation that will stand in the end. HORACE D. SHATTUCK. University of Georgia. FALL FROM CAR 1 PROVES FATAL TO WILL YOUNG Will Young, a resident of Rock Springs, was instantly killed Sunday morning about 9 o’clock, when he fell from a car. The exact details of the accident could not be learned but it . seems that he was riding on the rear | seat of ah open car, lost his balance I and fell to the ground, dislocating his I neck and fracturing his skull. Hi 3 in i juries produced death almost instant i ly. The fatal accident happened about two miles north of Rock Springs. Mr. Young leaves six children— Stephen, Florida, Henry and William, of Calhoun; and Mrs. Martha Chas tain, of Ringold and Mrs. Martin, of Rock Springs. He was about 60 years of age. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o’clock, from the Pea i vine Baptist church, conducted by Rev J. A. Ezell. A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the funeral. Interment was in the Pea vine cemetery. The LaFayette Furni ture Company had. charge of funeral arrangements. ATTORNEYS MEET 1 TO SET CIVIL CASES FRIDAY MORNING Attorneys interested in civil cases ! for the August term of the Walker Superior Court are hereby called to meet at the Clerk’s office Friday Aug. 1 at 9 o’clock without fail. THOS. W. BRYAN, Clerk, I It Walker Superior Court. MRS. A. I. ANDERSON, OF I CEDAR GROVE YOUNGEST PENSIONER OF WAR OF 1812 Among the names of the widow pen , sioners of the war of 1812, appears . the name of Mrs. A. I. Anderson, tyho : lives at Cedar Grove. Mrs. Anderson i 3 the youngest pensioner, beiqg six ■ ty-four years old, and at the age of i twenty-two was married to a pension er aged eighty-six years. LaFayette, Georgia, Friday, August 1, 1924. 5-DAY PROGRAM OF ENCAMPMENT DELIGHTFUL INITIAL ENTERPRISE FOR THE COOSA BAPTISTS PROVES. SUC CESSFI’L AN ESPECIALLY STRONG AfeRAY OF LEADERS, TEACHERS AND PLATFORM SPEAKERS ALL WEEK —MANY FAVORABLE COMMENTS O N ENCAMPMENT The initial Encampment of the Coo sa Baptist Association here last week proved to be one of the most inspira tional and informational meetings of its kind ever held among the Baptists of this section. The class room work under strong leaders and teachers, the especially splendid array of platform speakers, bringing stirring anl thought provok ing messages each day ,the spirit of genuine fellowship—all went to make the Encampment all and more than the promoters thought it could be. The town and community enjoyed the week's stay of the Baptists and co-operated with them in their re ligious enterprise. Many favorable comments have come as echoes since adjournment last Friday night, and the work of the Baptist faith has unquestionably been strengthened by the assembling of this splendid group of men and women and young people for a week’s program. APPRECIATES CO-OPEFRATION AND ASSISTANCE OF ALL FOR ENCAMPMENT’S SUCCESS By Rev. J. E. O’Quinn, Rossville To say that the Encampment was a distinct success is putting it rather mildly. The people of LaFayette were simply princely in their hospitality. The First Baptist church and its pas tor and people were the true type of the disciple-like souls, that can make other followers of Christ at home and happy. The teaching was simply a revelation. One would hardly expect to hear such uncompromising decla ration of truth as was propounded, especially in this day of upstanding demand for compromise. A further word must be said for those wholesale houses that so liber ally contributed of their time and supplies. The Lawrenceburg Roller Mills, of Chattanooga, gave us all the flour used in our meals; the Rossville Bakery very graciously cooked it t,o our order, and did it with a grace rarely found anywhere. The Liberty Yeast people gave us the yeast. Mor ris Packing Company gave us lard for seasoning. C. D. Kenny Co., gave us the finest brand of coffee. Trigg- Dobbs Co., gave us milk, more than enough to supply. A New York house gave us canned English peas and can ned pickled beets. This last was se cured for us by Mr. J. T. Grant, through Handley Meek Co. Mr. 0. S. Brown, of Rossville, gave us a sack of beans and other supplies, and such generosity as was accorded us by the Iten Biscuit Co., of Chattanooga, makes one dare believe that there is lots of religion in business. They fur nished us all the cakes and crackers we could use and urged us not stint ourselves, oftentimes sending their man to the grounds to sec if we had enough. These contributions made it possi ble for us to invite religious workers from the two associations, and feed j them the entire week, only charging one dollar per registrant for inciden- j tals, and we had enough and to spare. ] I hope our friends will patronize these generous people. I must not fail to mention the gra cious contributions through the Wo men’s Missionary Societies of the va rious churches. Indeed, it would seem a dereliction to fail to recognize the Lord, whose we are, to Whom be all the Glory. Now, as I close, let me pay tribute with my best word to the large num ber of advertisers, who took such lib eral space on our program folders, and especially to the Walker County Messenger and its generous editor for the much and generous space ac corded us for publicity. God bless and repay everyone a thousand fold. FLINTSTONE DEFEATS LYTLE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEAM 12 —lO The second of a series of games be tween Lytle S. S. and Flintstone was played on the Lytle ball ground on Saturday, July 26th. This proved to i be a warm and enthusiastic game and i resulted in the score of 12 to 10 in j favor of the visiting team. A large j m mber of fans witnessed this game. LOST —A slipper last Saturday, some I where between LaFayette and Vil lanow. Finder leave at Messenger of fice.—W. F. M. Hillburn, LaFayette, I Ga. R. 2 ltx $15,000 FIRE ON PATTON AVENUE MONDAY NIGHT CHAPMAN'S WAREHOUSE COM PLETELY DESTROYED, S3OOO WORTH OF LUMBER, SOME 50 BALES OF COTTON AND RESI DENCE BADLY DAMAGED—ALL PARTIALLY COVERED WITH INSURANCE— FIRE ORIGINAT ED IN CHAPMAN’S WARE HOUSE Fire broke out in the Chapman warehou,# on Patton Avenue Monday night about ten o’clock and before the flames could be extinguished, the warehouse was completely destroyed, and an adjoining residence owned by R. V. Thurman badly damaged, some fifty bales of cotton which were stor ed in the warehouse, charred, and lum ber owned by E. A. Puryear stored in the warehouse, estimated at S3OOO was destroyed. HoW the fire originated has not been discovered. The warehouse had a sheetdron roof and sides, and the fire caught from the inside and had spread all oyer tho inside of the building before the flames were detected. The roof and sides of the warehouse be ing of sheet iron or galvanized tin saved other adjoining structures from being destroyed. The warehouse belonged to T. E. Chapman and was partially covered by insurance. The estimated loss on house, above insurance has been plac ed at SIOOO. Mr. Chapman also had some forty-five or fifty bales of cot ton stored there which, it is learned was fairly well covered with insur ance. E. A. Puryear had a quantity of lumber also stored in the building which Ht estimated at S3OOO. The lum ber was partially covered with insur ance. The residence east of the ware house close by, belonging to R. V. Thurman was burned beyond repair. Other adjoining buildings were not damaged due to the work of the fire department. Mr. and Mrs Chas. I-<a nier and family were occupying the Thurman residence and lost consider able quantities of canned fruit, house hold goods etc. Mr. Thurman’s loss a bove insurance is estimated at SIOOO. The estimate of the total loss has been placed at $15,000. FIRST BALE GEORGIA COTTON BRINGS 45 l-2c Atlanta, Ga. July 29—The first bale of Georgia cotton auctioned in Atlan ta today brought 45.5 cents a pound, the cotton having been donated to the Near East relief. The cotton was grown on the farm of Wiley Burch in Colquitt county. It graded good mid dling and weighed 485 pounds. PARK FAMILY REUNION AT ROCK SPRINGS AUG. 10 The date has been set for the next annual reunion of the Park family for Sunday, August 10th, which is the second" Sunday in the month. The reunion will be held as usual at Rock Springs and arrangements have been made to secure the grounds and erect tables for the occasion. Rock Springs is considered the most centrally located place so rthe family to gather as the majority of the rela tives live either in North Georgia or Chattanooga and vicinity. Besides being centrally located, Rock Springs is an ideal place for a large gathering on account of the spacious grounds, bountiful shade and good water. A cordial invitation is extended to all those friends as well as relatives to come with your basket and be pre pared to spend the day. It is expected that this year’s gath ering will be larger than ever before as there has been an increase in at tendance each year since the first one held eleven years ago. About eighty five members will attend from Chatta nooga. xxx 1 • DEATH OF TWO LITTLE BOYS Chickamauga, Ga. July 28—Funeral j service •: over the body of the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Garden, who died at his home here Monday morning were held this morning at the. Baptist church and were conduct ed by the Rev. G. W. McClure. Inter j ment in the Chickamauga cemetery. ' The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Fos j ter of East Lake died at the home of 1 his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hollingsworth at this place Tuesday. The funeral was held Wednesday at ; Garrett’s Chapel. The bereaved fam ily have the sympathy of all in the loss of ther little one. J. L. Moore had charge of both funerals. WANTED —Peach seed. Will pay 2 l-2c per pound for good dry seed ling seed and 1 l-2c for the larger t seed. —W. A. Abney and Son. It Coosa Baptists Gather At Shiloh August 6-7 In 87th Annual Meeting ANNUAL MEETING OF COOSA W. M. U. MOST INSPIRING By Mrs. S. Parks Hall The Annual meeting of the W. M. U. of Coosa Association convened at LaFayette last Thursday, July 24th, and was entertained by the*Encamp nsent of the Coosa-Chattooga Associ ations. One of the most profitable and in spiring sessions was enjoyed by a large, representative audience. Dele gates and delegations from eleven churches were present, and the whole corps of W. M. U. Associational of ficers, except one, was there with a most encouraging report of the year’s work. The attractive features of the pro gram were the speakers of our State work. Mrs. G. S. Borders, of Cedar.- town, our Vice-President of the Nortn west Division, brought us a helpful talk on “Our Standard of Excellence.” Mrs. Ida Rhord, our field worker, of Atlanta, spoke on “Fulfillment of Our Campaign Vows.” Mrs J T Roberts, our Young People’s Counselor of the W W Division, gave a most forceful address on “Leadership.” The great message of the day was given by Dr. W. T. Ayers, of China, who told the story of his work as our own Georgia Medical Missionary. The sweet spiritual atmosphere that permeated every part of the program made the day’s service one of worship and the Encampment was filled with His glory. I want to take this opportunity to express my most sincere appreciation for the hearty response the churches of old Coosa gave in sending in eat ables for our Encampment. Some of the Chattooga associational churches were generous, too. We thank everyone who helped to make possible such a great Encamp ment as we had. R. S. COULTER WINS COTTON-GRADING CERTIFICATE At the close of the fifteenth annual cotton-grading school at the State College of Agriculture at Athens, Sat urday, July 26th twenty-two were a warded certificates as cotton classers. This course was held as a part of the university summer school under the direction of R. R. Childs, professor of cotton industry, and instruction was given in all phases of cotton classing and stapling. The universal cotton standards, which have been accepted by practically all of the cotton ex changes, were the grades studies. A special study was made of the staple cotton marketed in Georgia, and suggestions were offered as to it 3 improvement. Among the twenty-two who receiv ed certificates in this course of was Robert Scott Coulter, of Kensing ton. JUDGE WRIGHT MADE MEMBER OF DIXIE HIGHWAY BOARD Rome, Ga. July 29—Definite an nouncement that Judge Wright of Rome has been elected a member of the Dixie Highway commission for Georgia was given Wright V “ling-j ham and M. S. Lanier in Chattanooga Monday by Judge M. M Allison, presi dent of the association. It was also stated that W. C. Martin of Dalton also was elected a member of the comm’.j.-ion and that J. W. Bowen of Fitzgerald was elected to succeed W. M. Twitty of Brunswick, resigned. Judge Wright and Mr. Martin will fill new places on the board. The next convention of the Dixie Highway association will be held at Rome, it was announced. (' B WARNOCK, AGED 18 LAID TO REST SATURDAY Carmen Buford Warnock, aged 18, of Villanow died in a sanitarium at Chattanooga Saturday morning at an , early hour, after a few hours illness. ] ! He is survived by his parents, Mr and | Mrs. F. M. B. Warnock, two sisters, I Misjes I.udie and Lottie and a broth t or, Carl. He was a member of the | Methodist church at C 'ord, and was l a faithful member. iie had many ; friends and was loved by all who knew him. Funeral services conduct ed by the Rev. Jesse Kinsey was held at White cemetery Saturday aftcr ! noon at 4 o’clock. Interment in White Cemetery. The Nuckolls-Kemj-Bryan Co., were in charge of the arrange ments. FOR SALE—One Oakland Six Cylin der automobile. If you want a bar gain come at once—Thos. W. Bryan, LaFayette, Ga. It Want Ads in Messeugei Pay One Dollar Per Year RECORD - BREAKING ATTEND ANCE EXPECTED ALL SO CIETIES AND CHURCHES URG ED TO SEND FULL REPRESEN TATIONS —PROMINENT LEAD- . ERS AND SPEAKERS TO FEA TURE PROGRAM BOTH DAYS The eighty-seventh annual meeting of the Coosa Baptist Association will formally convene with Shiloh Baptist church in West Armuehee for a two day session on Wednesday August 6. Following the week’s Encampment, a record-breaking attendance is ex pected, and all churches and societies are urged to send full representa tions. An interesting program is announc ed and some of the prominent state speakers and leaders are scheduled for both days, among the number be ing Dr. Riley and I>r. Purser of At lanta. Following is the program for the two days: ORDER OF BUSINESS Wednesday, August tith. Morning Session 10 a. m.—Association called to or der by Moderator Lee H. Dyer. 10:15 a. m.—Enrolling of delegates, organizations etc. 11:15 a. m.—'Sermon 12 M—Dinner. Afternoon Session I:3o—Devotional—Rev. C. W. Howard. I:46—Missions—Col. Norman Shat tuck. Stewardship—W. P. Jackson. Thursday, August 7th. Morning Session 9 a. m.—Devotional. 9:ls—Business. 9:3o—Sunday Schools —Rev. J. E. O’Quinn. 10:00 —Orphan’s Home—J. C. Young Jr. Hospitals—Rev. S. R. Tucker. 10:45—Education—Rev Guy Welch Publications—Rev. G. W. McClure. 11:30—Sermon. 12 M—Dinner. Afternoon Session I:3o—Devotional —Miss Marguerite Shields. I:4s—Business 2:oo—Temperance—Miss Sarah Hackney. 2:15 W. M. U.—Mrs. S. P. Hall 2:45—8 Y. P U—Mi.,s Flora Wal raven * 3:15 Report of Executive Com. 3:3o—Devotional. I. S. LEONARD, Ohm. Order of Bus. Notice of First Meeting of Creditors In The District Court of the States of the Northern District of Georgia. In Bankruptcy. In the matter of M. D. Cagle, bank rupt In Bankruptcy No. 2382. To the croditors of M. D. Cagle of LaFaycitte in the County of Walker and District aforesaid, a bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of July 1924 the said M. D. Cagle was duly adjudicated bank rupt and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the Refei'ee’s office in the city of Rome, Ga. on the Ist day of August 1924, at 10 o’clock a. m. at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claiips, ap point a trustee, examine the bank rupt, and transact such other busi ness as may properly come before said meeting. W. S. ROWELL, Referee in Bankruptcy. Rome, Ga. July 21st, 1924. Crochet Club Delightfully Entertained Tuesday Afternoon M rs. J. I). McConnell entertained ■the Crochet Club Tuesday afternoon at her attractive home on South Main Street. Quantities of colored garden flowers were effectively used in the decorations. Three interesting contests were very much enjoyed, after which the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Walter Burk, Mrs. Still and little Miss Mary Josephine Still, served delicious re | f reshments. Invited to meet with the Club u\:ro ■ Mesdames John Burk, Walter Burk, Still and little Miss Mary Josephine Still, of Chattanooga, Marion Krem kau, of Los Angeles, Cal., Luke Sims, W. A. Wardaw, W. O. Davenport, R. A. Steele, S. A Hunt, P. D Fortune and A It Fortune. The next meeting will be with Mr 3 W. A. Loach. WANTED—Peach seed. Will pay 2 l-2c per pound for good dry seed ling seed and 1 l-2c for the larger seed.—W. A. Abney and Son. It-* WANTED—lndian Relics of every desexiption Will pay cash or have many articles to trade—H. C. Evans, RossviHe, Ga. R. 2. Ift