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WALKER COUNTY MESSENGER Established 1*77 E. P. HALL. JR. Publisher and Editor Official Newspaper of the Crfunty SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year *l-00 Si* Month* • fio Three Month* 10 FV»re*un A<l-“r»»«*t « «*«ve Tin' *Ms r*i ANr*!»es* ajsoci vno% Entered at the Lafayette, Ga., postoffice for transmission through the mail* an second elan* matter. The state primary is less than a month off. Georgia ent 108,000 men to the World war, more than any other Southern state. There hm been very little de cline in the h A weather the past week, however erratic the stock market may have been. In just a little while the school bells will he ringing again, bring ing u littje gloom to the kiddies and a little j >y to the people at home. The biennial ses-'i n bill, as a oonatitutior.nl .amendment to be voted on in November, will be rati fied by tli • people. Besides the sav ing of at lea • SIOO,OOO a year to the tax payers, it will eliminate confusion- and interruption of busi ness that we have every year. It is u wise bill evidently, because all states except four have it. THE FIGHT IS ON In the acceptance speech of John W. Davis Monday night, all true Democrats and lovers of honest Kovornmer't may take encourage ment and hope. Accepting the Democratic plat form in full, outlining the policy of the party, showing the corrup tion and miserable failure of the Republican administration the past four years, and placing the Democratic party upon the princi ples of honest, just, fair govern ment, Mr. Davis delivered an ad dress of unusual thought and pow er. The puvstive, militant, construct ive policy stressed by Mr. Davis is heartening and insipres confidence in Democracy's leader,-all of which reaffirm* the early statements fol lowing the convention that Davis is the man of tlie hour for Democ racy’s and the country’s battles. tirt.igmi.ati7.ing the Republican party as guilty of the “unpardon able sin” the past four years and with no platform from which to emerge from their shameful public record, he says: “A political party, whicn is at best but human, may make honest mistakes; they can be forgiven. It may through honest effort, set men to task* beyond their power; they can be displaced and others chosen in their stead. The unpardonable sin, however, for it is a sin that ■trikes at the national life, i- con duct so corrupt, so partial and so feeble that it shakes the i Idic con fideuce in government i' it'. 1 indict the republican p.irty in its organired capacity for having srtwken public confidence to its very foundations. I charge it with hav ing exhibited lee per and more widespread corruption than any rthivt this genera* : n > f Americans has been called upon to witness. 1 charge it with complacency in the face of that corruption and with ill will toward the efforts of hon est tv.en to expose it, 1 charge it with gross favoritsm to the privi leged and with utter disregard of hhc unpri. i! v- I. 1 charge it with indifference u> world peace and with timidity in the conduct of our foreign affairs. I charge it with ■lisocganiiation, division and inco herence, and o:i the record I shall ask the voters throughout the length and breadth of this land to jvi«< judgment of condemnation, as a warning to all men who may aspire to public office, that dis honesty cither in thought, word or deed will not be tolerated in Amer ica I cannot doubt what verdict -a. / .v ii t r.lor i ■"When they have made their an- I ' swer they will turn to U3,asit is right they should, and ask what ; we have to offer in exchar.g and ■j what pledges we car. give that our j offer will be performed. We are ready for the question. We are pre pared to offer a democratic pro gram based on democratic princi ples and guaranteed by a record of democratic performance. This pro gram we have outlined in our plat form; these principles are those by which the Democratic party has been guided throughout the years —and which like the creed of the church ’• v’d be repeated when ever (Itt.ilciitis assemble—a belief in equal rights to all men and spe cia lprivilege to none; in an ever wider and more equitable distribu tion of the rewards of toil and in dustry; in the suppression of pri vate monopoly as a thing indefen sible and intolerable; in local self government as against a central ized bureaucracy; in public office as a public trust; in a government administered without fear abroad or favoritism at home. And our pledge will be the long roll of be neficent legislation passed during our years of power and the con duct without scandal or corruption of a great and victorious war fought under the gallant and in spiring leadership of Woodrow Wilson.” The battle is on and from now until the election in November, the forces of Democracy will be ag gressive, and with Davis we will win. BETTER FIRE PROTECTION NEEDED LaFayette needs better fire pro tection! With the growing population and the increased activity along busi ness lines, the establishment of new industries etc., the fire pro tection as exists today is wholly inadequate to cope with a conflag ration. With the present poor facilities, it is difficult, almost impossible to maintain an adequate fire depart ment. . It is understood the mayor and counoil are considering a fire en gine, fully equipped for the suc cessful fighting of fires. This of course will entail an expense on the city, but it is one which we believe the people will gladly bear for the sake of the protection the town should enjoy. While it will mean an addition al expense it will mean the lower ing of the insurance rate, and will safeguard better than the present method, the city’s interests. LaFayette has been rather for tunate in the matter of fires, but to reason that because we have had no conflagration it is not neces sary to get the best fire protection, is fallacious. No one knows when the fire menace may be ours, then we would cry aloud for the best fire protection. The council would doubtless like to know the sentiment of the tax [layers and people of the town as to the purchase of a modern fire fighting engine and apparatus. La- Fayette needs it and w*e believe it would be the part of wisdom for the city authorities to make the investment for thus safeguarding the citizenry of the towon against the ravages of destructive fires. | TWEXTY FIVE YEARS AGO f August 17. 1899. 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 renders of the Messenger today. ... A .Mrs. T. \\. Lee, of Chattanooga, is visiting relatives in town. —a ►— Emmet Park came in Sunday moru ng to visit homefolks. “H)~* Rvv. \\. T. Ri a preached at tl» Methodist church Sunday in the ni> sence of Rev. J. F. Davis. o Mr. J. L. Warrenfells has been load ing a car with ore from the rich iron ore beds he owns three miles west of Warren. Among the charming visitors in town is Miss Alice Parks, of Rome, who is visiting her classmate, Miss ' fcu tie \\ arthen. ( Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Patton, of Vi- Walker*County Messenger, August 15,1924. nita, I. T., who are on their way to North Carolina, are the guasts of Mr. J. E. Patton. • Miss Mable Head, the President of the Dalton Female College, was in town in the interest of her school on Thursday and Friday. Kensington has in C. E. Buek, a friend whose interest in its prosperity never tires and never slumbers. His labors for it will bear rich fruit. Our popular post-mistress, Mrs. L. G. Snow and her son, Ralph, left Fri day to spend a few days at the Law rence farm at Menlo seeking health. Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Daley re turned Friday morning from their trip ■to North Carolina and are now at home to their friends at the Center House. The wife of John Harris, colored, was bitten by a spider Saturday even ing and, though under prompt treat ment, has suffered great pain from the effects of the poison. Between town and the Withers’ place Sunday morning a son of An drew Wallin killed an immense rat tler which measured 56 inches. It is unknown how many rattles it had. Man proposes but the bug disposes. 1 No one had a better prospect for late j Irish potatoes than T. A. Jackson. The : stand was perfect and young plants | were stocky and vigorous, but when | the harlequin bug got in its work, the | patch looked as if it had been blasted ; by fire . Tuesday Mrs. W. W. S. Myers, her three children and Mrs. G. W. Coch- I ran, the aunt of Mrs. Myers, left for Oklahoma to be ab-ent about four 1 weeks. The father of Mrs. Myers, Mr. ! J. H. Roan went there in 1889 and lives about forty miles south of Guth rie. He is in bad health and the visit is made as a tribute of love to him. We have received three copies of the bright and breezy “Our Pupils Pro gress”, published by C. A. Chambers at Mt Carmel school house. It must be be very much enjoyed by his patrons and scholars and in the power of praise and blame it offers it gives him a great influence for good. The pictures drawn by him of the young ladies are gems of art, while his de lineations of the boys are such that the likeness could not be recognized even by their mothers. Was the popu lar Professor married it would not be thus. Below are gleanings from three Messengers forty, thirty eight and thirty-seven years ago, which have fallen into our harms, which we be lieve will be of interest to our read ers. O ; O June 26, 1884. | Forty Years Ago O -O The road between LaFayette and Chattanooga is said to be almost im j passable. Two new Post Offices have been | established in Walker—Salem, with J. I T. Renfro as postmaster and Manco, with W. C. Blackwell, in charge. Lice has eaten up the cotton crop. J. P. Phipps is erecting a new res : - dence on his lot south of the Baptist church. The second terra of the LaFayette Male and Female Academy will com mence the second Monday in July with J. A. Pearson, as principal. O O June 17, 1886. 36 Years Ago O O Construction of the Statue of Lib erty is about completed. Give the people of Walker prima ries and the public opinion will be fully expressed. The Presbyterian church organ has arrived. Our village is now very dull in ap pearance. Occasionally a dog fight or chicken conflict occurs to break the monotony. The following is the list of success ful contestants for prizes offered by Prof. Sturdivnnt in the LaFayette I school: Mi' < Nannie Warthon, Ju lia Thurman, Deedee Napier and Tyre Nash. Lai ayette is on a building boom. One of our prominent young men willj begin the erection of a substantial dwelling house. Next month the post office at La- Fayette will have its importance in- ■ creased by being made a money order office. A few county officers: R. X Dicker-! son, C <; W. B. Foster, Ordinary; W. A. 'ter. Sheriff; W. W. S. My ers, Coun. School Commissioner; T F. Sims, Tax Receiver. O O April 7, 1887 37 Years Ago 0 O Tax Receiver, 11. H. Williams, an nounces his rounds in this issue. The steeple on the Baptist church will be tasteful and effective. Rev. 1. S. Johnson has been called to the charge of the Presbyterian church. The Georgia Baptist convention meets in Albany April 21st. I'OR SALE—ldeal summer home at \\ right# Mineral Springs. Furnish ed. Can arrange terms to right party. D. R. Thurman, LaFayette, Ga. GET YOL'R FEED SUPPIXES—Of all kinds from Dan C. Wheeler sod -u. Lha'.tauocga. Ihcy make a i .. •alt; of CoUoo Seed Urol and H«TH, I <J ANNOUNCEMENTS D- O DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES FOR COUNTY OFFICES Below is a list of the Democratic nominees for county offices elected in i 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 Cummissieners G. R. Morgan L. P. Keith j J. C. Tucker J. H. Kilgore! C M. Thurman r I For Congress To The Voters of the Seventh Con gressional District: I am candidate for Representative ; from the 7th. Congressional District | I of Georgia in the 60th Congress, sub-! j ject to the primary election, to be held i on Sept. 10, 1924. If you believe my record as a Rep resentative and ray long experience in [ congressional affairs better fit me to serve the district and state, I shall greatly appreciate your endorsement ar.d support. If re-elected I pledge my undivided attention and best efforts to the in- j terests of the people I represent. GORDON LEE. G I For Solicitor General To The Voters of Walker County: I wish to announce that I am a can- j didate for Solicitor-General of the Rome Judicial Circuit, subject to the j Democratic primary of September 10,; 1924. If elected, Mr. M. Neil Andrews j of Walker County, will serve as myi assistant. I have had the honor and pleasure of serving, the people of j Floyd, Chattooga and Walker counties j as Assistant Solicitor-General, and hope to have your vote and influence in promoting me to the office of So licitor General. JA3. F. KELLY. I hereby announce myself as a can -1 didate for ' Solicitor General of tde Rome Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. If elected S. W. Fariss, of LaFayette will be my assistant. Yonr vote and influence will be appreciated. JAMES MADDOX. For Representative To The Voters of Walker County: I announce myself a candidate for the legislature of Georgia, with the explanation that it is my first appli cation for public office. I shall endea vor to aid in progressive legislation, if elected, and look well to best inter ests of State and county. I shall hope in event you send me there to repay i you with the best service I can ren- j der as a public servant with the best j work I can do. j I have no fight to make on anyone. [ I shall not be able to see many of you > in the short time allowed me, but I shall hope to see all of you. I shall thank you and each of you j for your aid and influence. I am run ning subject to the prmary on Sept. 10, 1924. Most respectfully, J. R. ROSSER. Below is my formal announcement- To The Voters of Walker County: I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to tKd office of Representative of Walker County to the General Assembly of Georgia sub ject to the rules of the Democratic, white primary to be held on Sept. 10, 1924. If re-elected I shall continue to serve the people of Walker county and the State of Georgia faithfully and conscientiously. Respectfully, FREEMAN C. McCLURE. KBO'SI PLAIN •• CHaSUk? WRITE FOR PRICES W* W ?3e»tt<rru»ST. *n-AXTA.GA.|BOTTLES j LETTERS OF DISMISSION Georgia, Walker County Application hairing been nu le in due form t( have John C. Knox ap- j painted administrator of the estate of Green B. Hunt, late of said ounty, de-| censed, notice is hereby given that I j will pass on said application at my office in LaFayette said county on the first Monday in September next. Giv- s en under my hand and official signa-! ture this Aug. 4, 1924. W. L. STANSELL, Ordinary. <st I A TOINIG Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and | Enriching the Blood. When you feel its strengthening, invigorating effect, see how it brings color to the cheeks and how it improves the appetite, you will ther appreciate its true tonic value. 1 Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is simp! J Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. S ' pleasant even children like it. The bloo ' needs QUININE to Purify it and IRON ft i Enrich it • Destroys Malarial genus and T by ~ wi Mm- , a ting Effect Me. 1 j V. A StA®U* PSSS. AND GEN. t*tß U. V. DUNCAN. Si^BETARY. V* A SEAGLE. VICE. PRE3. XnD ASST. GEN. M<S» J PRIN.CE. TBEAS. j w bender. 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I would have blinding headaches and couldn’t stoop about my work, just couldn’t go. I used <1 Thedford's i BLAGK-DRAUGHt and it relieved me. “About eight years age my wife got down with liver and stomach trouble... We tried all week to help her,... but she didn’t get an j better. One day I said to the doctor, 1 believe I will try Black- Draught, it help* my liver.’ He said that I might tty it and to follow directions. She was nauseated aad couldn't eat er rest She be gan taking Black-Draught and la taro days she was ■ greatly iaspreved and il a ■ weak she was up.* Try Black-Draught It Costs ■ only ese eemt e dpsa. Sold ■ everywhere. Ew - £ ■MMMHNMH No Worms In a Healthy Child All tbudfSß t*oob>“i Worm, have an un healthy color, which iodtatrea pot- Otari, and ** a nils, thers is more or lots stomach Jistrdfcdt,. GROVE S TASTELESS chill TONIC given regular!, (or two or three weeks will enrich the bicod. im prove the dipaidoa. nod act as s General Strength ening T;zL tc :8e erhds sv’snx Nvmro willth*/: throw off or dispei the win ...e Child will• in perfect health/ Pleasant to take.*6oc Der bottle WRIGLEYS every meal/ and digestion. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine rid your system of Catarrh or Deafness caused by Catarrh. 4mS J7 -rf-uo ,> o*er 4C vm F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, (Me j + € I PiOJIMIONAL CA&Dg \ * —- , O Q MRS. CAROLINE ARNOLD | Teacher of PIANO AND VOICE Summer Class Begins June 2 Studio at 27 Cove Street | Phone No. 80 LaFayette, Ga. O o ft. F. McClure IV. A. Medium HeCLUH* & McCLURE Attoruevs-at-Law Hamilton National Baiui Bui' iinf. Chattanooga, TVi* *racticc in me tens of Georg:* Tennessee. W. M. Henry Earl Jacking HENRY * JACKSON AUorneys-ut-Law LaFayette, Ga. PTictrce In ali the courts. Office i| Jacxson Building. J. E. Rosser W. B. Sha* ROSS EH k SHAW ftUorneys-at-Law Offices Walker County Bank Bui Ming LaFayette, Georgia Hamilton National Bank Buildiag ChftUanooya. lean. NORMAN SHATTLCK Aitorney-at-Law Office in Bank of LaFayette Bigg LaFayette, Ga. Practice in all Courts, State and Federal t ,p# T-r 11 » ■!kfc■ r - I OR. W. D. BALLENGFJI JACKSON BUILDING LaFayette « - Georgia. OK. MUn r. wamkknfell* Oeotiat aliyetlf . Georgia Second Floor Bank of LaFayatM Building Oft. J. M. UNDERWOOD LaFayette, Ga. Residence with J. L» Rowland os North Main Street. Office in Jackson iluiluing Residence Phone 2 shorts on 123 Office Phone 51. JULIUS RL\K Attorney-At-Law Office in Cooper Building. LaFayette, Ga ■ •«>•<><■ * ■>. ■ .my SMMMA« J. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Physician and Surgeon LaFayette, Ga. Office Over Rhyne Bros. Pharmacy Office Hours: 8:00-9:00 a. m.. .1:00-2.00 p. m, Telephones—Res. 151, Office N DR. SHANNON P. W ARRENFELL* Dentist. At Chick&mauya, Ga. On Saturday! City Office, Room 811. Hamilteg National Bank Building. Corner 7th and Market Sts. ChatlaQooga. Tenn. 7-20-21 DEWEY W. nAMMOND, 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. Tuft’s Pills I Induce regular habit, good digestion. Relieve the dyspeptic and debilitated and ions up the system I AGAINST MALARIA