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CHARLTON COUNTY HERALD
VOL. Xl.--NO. 14. -
Right in line with what we said
in the last issue of this paper on
improvements comes the Atlanta
(ieorgian with an industrial write up
of South Georgia towns along the
A B. & A. R. R,, beginning with
Fitzgerald and covering many of
the towns along its lines to La-
Grange. The Georgian says:
As the people oi LaGrange enjoy
the privileges' ‘of- the wmunicipal
ownrrship of electric lights and
sewers, and are contemplating the
purchase of the water franchise now
held by Eastern capitalists, it will
be seen that a wise administration
of city affairs is necessary not only
for the good government of the city
and the protection of its varied in.
dustries, but also that the benefits
of low taxation 'may prevail. When
it is known thzt the city tax rate "is
only 65 cents, 1t is seen that La-
Grange has been fortunate in its
selestion’ of city officials, -
SMALL BONDED DEBT. I
The story of the bonded indebt
edaess of the city of LaGrange pre
sents a strong argament as’ .to the
prosperity of the community and
and its residents. There are, now
outsianding cityfi_"si:hool bonds., to
the amount of $35,000, ~electric
light boncs. $25,000, street paving'
bonds, $25 coo, and’ bonds to cover
the city's floating debt es ‘slo,ooo,
a total of only $95.000.” *
The Guorgian, after enumerating
the many advantages of LaGrange
and Troup county, goes on to tell
Bhgtcap b gromn. titrg, ol of
g W ot
Trotp county lands will produce a
bale of cotton to the acre and that
upland will make from 10 to 15
bushels of corn to the acre, while
bottom lands will yield from. 25 to
5o bushels per acre. Now it 1s a
well known fact that from 15 to 35
bushels of corn can be grown bhere
cn any of this land with fertilizer
and good cultivation. Again, the
avergge value of unimproved land
in Tronp county is $lO per acre,
while improved ferm lands are vorth
$lO per acre. And, again, why
this difference over our favored
section? Listen—
“The dirt roads around Troup|
county are splendid and they are
well kept up vy the connty. The
county owns more bridges than are
owned by any other county in the
state, having four fine bridges over
the Chattahoochee river and forty
smaller bridges over smaller rivers
and creeks. The story of the tax‘
rate and the bouded debt of Troup!
county is truly marvelous. Here
is a county with modern improve |
ments and run on a pregressive
scale, and yet the county tax rate is
only five mills and the amount of
outstanding bonds is very small,
while the connty has over $20,000
in its treasury at the present time.
Court housebonds to the extent of
$30,000 were floated in 1904 and
the money derived from the sale of
these bonds was used to build the;
splendid court house which now
stands in the ceuter of the city of
LaGrange. These bonds were five,
ten, fifteen and twenty-year bonds,
drawing 4 per cent. They represent‘
the only debt that the county owes,
and the county would be glad in
deed to pay off a large part of that
amount, as there is now in the
county treasury $20,504.17.”
In the face of the above argu
ment 1t would really seem that the
most skeptical would be convinced
and would not anly favor bonds but
would demand that steps be taken
at once to carry out the recommen
dations of the last Girand Jury with
reference to issuing thase bonds,
We take it for granted that no
sane man within the borders of
Charlton county, would not like to
‘have better school houses and bet
ter publ“llc roads. How are we to
get them? Must we impose a heavier
burden of taxes on ourselyes in or
der to raise the necessary money to
build and equip modern school
houses, or shall we borrow on bonds
all the money we ueed, build scheol
houses and put public roads in first
class condition, thereby putting in
to circulation in the couoty enough
money to relieve the financial de
préssi_on, and at the same time ad
vertise to the world the many ad
vantages of climate and the various
chances for making money" here.
And with good roads and gond
schools people would rush here,
buy your land at gnod prices which
i time would increese property
values and lower taxes,. and these
new comers would help us to pay
t’hq§¢ bonds,
Fitts Caught . -
Fits With Eggs
‘Not Very Sound
Shelby, N. C ~ &ug. 24.-J. L.
Fitts, an alleged socialist and agi
tator from South Carolina, aftempt
ed to deliver an address on the
public square here last night. “The
nature of his " discourse _was such
that his hearers became furicus.
;flSQen’igit‘unld- not be \w;glj for him
so mné}jfile; the police advised him
to quit speaking, ‘but this he refused
;to t;io;%yvkereup'on P ;%é’rt. of . the
crowd began to pelt him with eggs
of. ques ionable character so that
he had to leava. '?
It 1s .E%;ted that he has had eggs |
and watermelon rinds thrown at
him at the various towns “in this,
section of the state whers he has
- NOTICE. -
On and after Sept 15, 1908 my
‘books will close and all unpaid
‘mortgages, notes and accouris that
are due will be collected or put on
interest. All accounts, notes and
mortgages tnat [ now hold must be
paid at maturity, as I will not carry
anything over.
Regpectfully,
B F. Scoir,
AUTUMN FASHIONS FOR
| SCHOOLDAYS
~ The time to prepare for the com
ing school-days is at hand. Every
mother should be early in selecting
a suitable and durable outfit, also
the small essenjials that make for
the happiness of the growing child.
An easily carried lunch basket or
Ibox, a strap or a bag to hold books
and papers, a box for pens and pen
cils, otherwise easily lost, help the
daily stodies and teach system and
order.
Many of the bags and hoxes can
be easily made at home by the in
genuous parent, or bought for mod
erate prices 1n tne stores. ' z
The school dress and coat should
be both smart and serviceable,
The old stand-Ly, peper-and-salt, in
good quality of cloth, with cap of
the same, for the bey, is durable
for rough wear and useful for all
occasions. Dark blue reefers are
the proper thing for the small boy
or girl. With these either a wide
brimmed sailor hat or a cloth tam
o shanter may be worn.
Sensible shoes should always be
worn. Whether laced or buttoned,
the boots should have spring heéls,
square toes and be longer than ap
varently necessary.—The Septem
ber NEw IDEA WOMAN’S MAGAZINE
BARN BURNED.
Sam Council, (Col.) had the mis
fortune to lose his barn and stable
last Thursday night by fire. It is
nat known how the fire originated,
but 1t is thought to have been the
work of an incendiary.
Authorized AD. SOLICITOR,
IW, W. MERrrIiLL, of Jacksonville.
FOLKSTCN, GA THURSDPAY, AUGUST 27. 1908.
TRESTLE BU RN;E&%
Last MoncCay night a trestle
the A. C. L., near Andrews, was
burned, delaying all trains for seve
eral hours. 00l
Fortm}ately the engincerin chlf
of freight No. 208 discovered the
fire in time to almost bring his tra
to a stop, the engine passmé over
but leaving the track. ‘The ca’booé'
which was the only car in the traiu,,
was turned over, slightly bruising!
conductor Hilton. 2
AREYOU
. INSURED?
Insurance is a basis of credit
well as a protection. We write the
kind that insures. We are prepar
ed to cover your property against
loss by fire®or storm. ‘We write
none but old line companies, AND.
THERE ARE MILLIONS BES
HIND EVERY POLICY WE
WRITE. lusure your property afi
gainst fire and storm. %
. &« W, W, TyLEr, AcT, &
o Folkston, Ga,
s 2
. We take it for granted that t
artesian weil is finished. It hag
been two weeks since the work
Fboring and castng was compl
It is true there'is a hand pump that
!works easily but, you have to s 3
and buckle doWn to it ‘t?l you ;;
a semi-circle, and by the time you
have pumped out the “
‘has been standing 1 the pipe, “f_'”:'
back is almost broken.
. But, the officials seem to be cons
tent, and we p?_cs}xme., the w “ :
sk S b
have to get it. T e
Large Rattler Killed:
Last Saturday afternocn as Pierce
Lambert, (Col.) was driving into
Folkston he spied a rattler, six feet
in length, crawling across the W°
lic road just on top of the hill from
the branch. Quick work dispagh,
ed the deadly serpent, which had
nine rattles and a button. ;
In these days of prohibition,
snake stories seem to be getting
‘ more common, The Valdosta Times,
in last Friday’s Issue, reported that
two men killed forty rattlers 1 a
single day. =1
Somebody had better quit the
prohibition kind and get the genuine
Simon Pure. :
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Before sending your money away on
Mail Orders suppose you just peruse
the ADVERTISING COLUMNS of
this paper for bargains, Of course if
you don’t see ADVERTISED here what
you want you are quite likely to yield
to the temptation to buy through a
catalogue. ’
Bome of our local Merchants have
discovered that the best way to com
bat Mail Order competition s to use
the chief ammunition of the Mail Or
der peopIe—ADVERTISING. No doubt
you compare notes as hetween Home
Advertisers and Foreign Advertisers—
the outsiders—and prefer to trade at
home if you see what you want.
He Kept the Secret.
; When the teacher was absent
fom the schoolroom Willie Jones
¥lote on the blackboard:
“‘Wfllic Jones can hug the girls
ttter than any boy in school.”
% “Wilham, did you write that?”
isked the teacher upon her return.
. “‘Yes, ma’am.” |
&£ ““Well, you may stay after school
@s punishment.”
% “Got a licking, didn’t you?” ask
#d one when Willie came out.
e Nope.” ‘
#+Got jawed?” asked another.
% ‘“Nope.”
£+ “What did she do?”
SShan’t tell, but it pays to ad
fertise. ”’
I'fl‘he Legislature met last Tuesday
B extra session to wrangle over the
onvict lease question. We heartily
igtee with Gov. Smith that the
state’s convicts be used fcr the ex
.sgon of the Western & Atlantic
R. R, to the sea. Gov. Smith
Mavors entering onc or more of the
991:gia ports, which we also think
W#fse. Our unbiased opinion is that
‘e state road should enter St.
Marys and Savannah. By so doing
the road would be absolutely inde
%nglent, and wonld do more to reg
ilate freight rates than all the statu
"ij'"laws the Legislature might pass..
” "To Keer SaLT Dry.
,"To prevent salt 1n saltcellars
fom becoming damp and lumpy,
“_(n-"fiiling them put 1n ten to
welve pieces of rice,” says WoM
&n’s Home CoMpANION for Septem
b “‘:\;;'T.his will not come through
,» ~; les in cover of saltcellars and
FOR SALE AT
‘ A BARGAIN
~ The new twelve-room house, sit
udted on Main St. in the heart of
town, one block west of depot.
I}L\a.rge lot with barn, all under new
wire fence.
For further information see or
write,
MRrs. CHARLEY SIKES,
- Folkston, Ga.
- CHURCH DIRECTORY. 1
: AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
‘ G. E. Jones, Pastor.
~ Preaching and Conference on the
fourtk Saturday at 11 o’clock A, M
and cn Sunday at 11 A, M. and at
7:30 P. M,
Prayer Meeting every Thursday at
g r, M.
~ Sunday School every Sunday at
9;30 A. M., J. F. Smith, Superin.
tendent,
Woman’s Missionary Society, ev
ery Wednesday at 3 P, M., Miss
Mattic Denmark, Pres, -
Everybody is invited to attend
each service.
M. E. CHurcH SoUTH, OF THE
: ForksToN Circurr,
M. Booth, Pastor,
B. F. Gay, Assistant.
~ Preaching at Folkston every Ist
and 3rd Sunday at 11 A. M. and 7
P. M.
Prager Meeting every Wednesday
atg P. M,
~ Bunday Schoolat3 P. M. ev.
ery Sunday.
Preaching at Uptonville every Ist
Sunday at 3 P. M,
~ Preaching at Bethel every 2znd
Sunday at 11 A. M. and at Traders
Hill at 3 P. M.
~ Preaching at Mills’ church every
3rd Sunday at 11 o’clock A, M,
~ Preaching at Temple every 4th
Sunday at 11 A, M, and 7 P, M,
All are cordially invited.
Pay all bills to THE HERALD,
Folkston, Ga, Stamps taken for
ismall amounts,
g Sl . S g
-Comptroller General’s Office,
: Insurance Department.
Atlanta, Aug. 14, 1908,
Mr. B. F. Scott, :
Folkston, Ga,
Dear Sir:-
Replying to yours of the 13th inst,
concerning the National Union Fire Insurance
Company, of Pittsburg, Pa., beg to say that
this company is sound and solvent and has &
deposit of SIO,OOO with the State Treasurer
for the protection of all the policy holders
of the company.
Yours very truly,
@n. 6F QWirht
Comptroller General
| OLVMPIA TOTEL
| New house, new furnisho’ngs, hot
and cold baths. Rooms by day or
week.
933 W. Bay St. Phone 3483
One Blnc)l’( from Union DeEot.
T'YBEE BY THE SEA.
GEORGIA'S GREATEST SEASIDE RESORT.
Offers the greatest attractions for a
Summer Outing, Fishing, Boating Danc
ing, Surf Bathmfg; Skating, Bowling,
and many other forms of amusements.
HOTEL TYBEE
Under new management has been thorougkly over
hauled and refurnisfied, and is new throughout. ~ Splen
did Orchestra, Fine Artesian Water, Fresh Fish and
other Sea food. .
STUBBS & KEEN, Proprietors.
Also the New Pulaski, Savannah,
: Savings Department
The Atlantic National Bank,
Jacksonville, Florida.
§ Interest at 4 ‘ror cent per annum
g compoynded quurtefl{ in
s Savings Deparfment,
EDWARD W. LANE, President,
FRED W, HOYT, Vice-President,
: i] s aVery Simple Matter.
M To open):lm acce:ount. send
your name and address with your first deposit. The money may
be sent by registered mail, postoffice money order, express money
order, or draft, or by check on your local bank. As soon as this
first deposit is received the bank will send you a pass book, in
which will be written your name and the amount of your deposit,
It will also send you signature and identification card, which you
will sign, fill out and return. Your pass book must accompany
all deposits and withdrawals. You can withdraw money by mail
just as casily as though you visited the bank, Your signature to
a blank withdiawal receipt, which we will send you to fill ouat, is
all the identification necessary.” We will send you our check for
the amount you withdraw, or, if you prefer, we will send you the
cash by express or registered mail,
When answering this Ad. pleas mention the
Charlton County Herald,
S.OO A YEAR,
"~ OLVNMPIA RESTAURANT
Best Regular Meals in City for
25 cents,
917 West Bay St., Jacksonville, Fla,
One Block from Union Depot.
LOUIS PAPPAS, Trop.
&
Resources over
Four Million Dollars.
OFFICERS.
THOMAS P. DENHAM, Cashier,
DELMER D, UPCHURCI, Asst. Cashier
