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COMMITTING SUICIDE
From The LaGrange Reporter.
Suicides are in evidence.
We are shocked daily by news of
people killing themselves.
In addition to human suicides,
there are suicides in business. Busi
nesses are killing themselves, The
merchant, for instance, who talks
hard times so mournfully is arguing
to his customers to hide their money
and stop buying; and thus the mer¬
chant is committing suicide. So with
the bank and other business concerns.
Suicide is foolish.
“Where there’s life, there’s hope."
Every man and every husinens
should keep on LIVING.
To lie down on the job is to smoth¬
er the very breath of life. It is to
choke the spirit of growth.
Any man or business who will lie
down on the job shows the white
feather, gives up hope and commits
and the business by throttling itself
down to ruin, is pitiable. But what
good doet pity do a man or a busi
neat that is DEAD?
Keep moving.
Keep your breath going deeply.
Fan the spirit of hope.
FIGHT for a new toe-hold.
“You can’t keep a good man
down. >»
A sorry man will just naturally
lie down and die.
And so it is with a sorry business.
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1921
As we enter upon the New Year
of Nineteen Twenty-One with a good
many evidences on every hand of a
moneyless community, much will be
expected of each and every individ¬
ual of the city of Fort Valley to dis¬
perse these dark clouds and bring
light where darkness seems to be
most apparent. It behooves each and
all of us to weigh very carefully our
future exertions in a careful way
that will lend optimism in lieu of
pessimism. Depressions of a worse
nature have appeared among us be¬
fore and we have come out on top.
Today we can also be declared the
victors.
Stagnation is the beginning of de¬
cay, and if we forget in these de¬
pressing times our motto, “Keep Go¬
ing," we will perhaps reap accord¬
ingly. But we can by pressing for¬
ward and using strictest economy
overcome the temporary shortage of
money and at the same time learn
the lesson of spending a dollar wisely
and well and when we have recuper¬
ated from this condition we will have
learned a very valuable lesson in
thrift.
Fortunately so, the conditions that
confront us Ibcally are praeitcally
nation-wide and the spirit of tolera¬
tion and leniency has become very
prominent among the business men
of the community and no one has
seen fit to cause any undue pressure
to be brought to bear on those who
owe them and by concerted action
among those we owe as well as a
future concerted action among those
who owe and pay up as fast as possi¬
ble, a great benefit will wave over
the situation that would have meant
ruin, bankruptcy and loss, had it tak¬
en a different direction.
The people of Fort Valley have
felt keenly the loss of the past two
seasons, yet we are a very fortunate
people, in that we were better pre¬
pares! than most sections to stand
this loss. We will be in a better po¬
sition to stand such future seasons
than we were ever before, but every¬
thing indicates that the country as a
whole is gating back nearer to nor¬
mal than it has been for years; com¬
modities are beginning to come back
to claim their place in the commer¬
cial scales of value; labor has learn¬
ed that a lack of production affects
their interests quicker than any oth¬
er one thing that they can do. A spir¬
it of wanting to produce is now no¬
ticeable and as soon as this is put
into operation our country will be
from within the throes of any pan¬
icky condition. Optimism is now
fast taking the place of pessimism;
on every hand you can see an es¬
cape offered where a few months
ago only the worst condition imag¬
inable was in sight.
Busiftess has had a severe spell of
sickness; its nerves are all shatter¬ or
ed; it* physical condition is in a is
THE LEADER-TRIBUNE, FORT VALLEY. GEORGIA
run-down state, but the crisis
just about passed and by
nursing, dieting and
treatment it will recover its loss
weight and will be much
and stronger than it was before
illness. Your part is to see that
no act of yours it will suffer a
set and that- you will aid in
way towards bringing a final and
ectual recovery.
Make 1921 YOUR YEAR; mak'e
mean morr-ilollars saved and less
lars foolishly spent than a ny
one year in your life and surely
cannot help but realize that if
is done worry will be dispelled.
May it be your portion to
1921 be the best year you have
known.
Very truly yours,
II. C. NEIL, MAYOR
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A GRAVE MENACE
Elsewhere in this issue we are pub¬
lishing an article under the title of
“Deaths Due to Causes Other Than
Disease,” by Dr. Davis, Chief of Vi¬
tal Statistics of the State Board of
Health, which we received through
ihe courtesy of Dr. M* S. Brown of
Kort Valley and which records, among
other causes of violent death, an ap¬
palling number of homicides in Geor¬
gia during the first nine months of
1920. Some information of local con¬
ditions has recently come into our
possession which brings this particu¬
lar phase of this article very close to
home.
A week or two ago an elderly ne¬
gro man who had been regarded as
steady and law-abiding, who had
worked for 10 years for one Fort
Valley business concern, fell under
suspicion and was arrested by the
night marshall. This negro had a pis¬
tol in his possession and was appa¬
rently trying to draw it on the mar¬
shall, who had to threaten to shoot
him.
Monday a negro youth, chasing
on Main street, is said to
have dropped a razor and a pistol
from his pocket. He recovered both
and run, pursued by an of¬
of the law, who overtook and
him, lodging him in the cal¬
a It ho the negro is quoted as
he would not he taken alive
\ blow of the officer’s fist, however,
hanged his mind.
We have been told by one in a po¬
to know that some eight or ten
Valley negroes have recently
in 38 caliber Winchester ri¬
that nearly every negro in this
owns at least one good pistol
most of them other fire-arms
much ammunition besides.
What conditions can justify such
possession and carrying of
whose sole purpose is to
men? Murders among thern
are sure to result from such
state of affairs. The possession of
this artillery and ammunition is
iable to lead to resistance to offi
in making arrests and this to
to a general racial outbreak,
sensible, law-abiding colored peo¬
of this community should act in¬
to restrain their lawless
from possessing and carry
ng these man-killing weapons. The
calls for wise counsel on
he part of the intelligent, conserva
ive leaders of both races. There is
justification for such “armed pre¬
There could be no great
menace to the peace of the com¬
and to the welfare and con
inued peaceful enjoyment of life,
and prosperity by the coi¬
people themselves. There are
good, well-to-do, law-abiding,
colored people in this vi
inity. These should take steps to dis
the possession and carrying
weapons by members of their race.
have better opportunity than
officers of the law lb know who
carrying weapons. They could co
with the officers to stop it.
local law and order league among
better colored people of the com
of their own accord, would
an excellent thing. Tell the boys
to carry their guns into their
games, and when the officers
them a call just put up their
and take their medicine like
It’s a great deal safer for them
better in every way. They will
off much lighter than if they es
with a murder charge against
and have to live the life of a
animal ever afterwards.
The man, white or black, who is
the habit of carrying a pistol is far
likely to get into trouble than
who does not. In either case the
who do so are usually the least
of their kind. The men
of officers of the law, who
a habit of packing guns around
having them too handy, usually
so for one of two reasons, either
be prepared to resent imaginary
or to resist arrest. Both ideas
utter folly. A man is much too
about fancied insults when
is prepared for them with a gun.
man. white or blask, who violates
law and then resists arrest is com¬
the greatest possible folly.
is starting something that the
arm of the law or an armed
is sure to finish for him sooner
later—“ and the end of that man
worse than the beginning. ft .
PJBLIC SUE OF
GEORGIA, HOUSTON COUNTY.
Under and by virtue of power of
sale contained in a certain deed to
secure debt, executed and delivered
on the 13th day of December,1913,
by Jack Culpepper, of Houston Coun¬
ty Georgia, to Alfred Shepard of Cal¬
houn County, Michigan, which deed
is recorded in the Otl’ice of the Clerk
of the Superior Court of Houston
County, in Book 21, Folio 82; and
said Alfred Shepard having executed
and delivered on the 2nd day of Jan¬
uary, 1917, an assignment to Mrs ’
Alice Shepard Crandall of Fort Val¬
ley, Georgia, to all of his rights, ti¬
tles and interests in and to the land
described in said deed to secure debt,
and arising by virtue of said deed,
together with all rights, powers and
duties in said deed to secure debt;
the undersigned will sell at public
outcry before the court house door
Perry, in Houston County, Geor¬
on the second Tuesday in Febru¬
1921, to the highest bidder for
the following described real es¬
which is described and conveyed
deed to secure debt, to-wit:
“The following tracts or parcel of
the same being parts of lot of
No. 23 of the Fifth District of
County, Georgia, and des¬
as follows: (1.) All of the
within the following boundaries,
Beginning at a point on the
boundary line of said lot,
yards from the Northwest cor¬
thereof, and run East 314 yards
the right of way of the S. W. R.
thence South along said right of
170 yards; thence West 250
to said Western boundary line;
North 170 yards to starting
(2.) All of the land within the
boundaries, to-wit; Begin
the Northwest corner of said lot
23 and run East along the North¬
boundary line of said lot to the
of way of the S. W. R. If.;
in a Southwestward direction
the Northeastern corner of the
described in above tract No. 1;
West along the Northern bound
line of said tract No. 1 to the
boundary line of said land
No. 23, and thence North to start¬
point. This last described tract
12 acres more or less. .
Said land will be sold for the pur¬
of paying the indebtedness of
Jack Culpepper to said Mrs • ,
Shepard Crandall and the ex¬
of this proceeding. Said in
consists of one principal
Don’t violate the law by carrying
concealed weapons or by using un
conceiled ones murderously. A man
has no right, moral or legal, to
sess or use a deadly weapon except
in defense of his home from ILLE¬
GAL invasion by one intent on com¬
mitting crime, or to defend himself
or loved ones against violent crimi¬
nal attack. And even tftis would not
be a necessary right if the law gave
surer protection in these matters.
Can the guns. It’s safer.
WILL HELP
FIGHT GOLDS
Make Up Your Mind to Keep Free
From Colds. Get Your Blood
in Good Condition
START TAKING PEPTO-MANGAN
Now It the Time to Build Up. You
Will Be Strong Thi» Winter
Every house has a supply of fuel
for winter. People know cold weath¬
er is coming. They get ready for it.
How many people get their own
bodies ready for winter? Most of us
go around all summer in the intense
heat burning up energy, working
hard ail day and sometimes lying
awake nights sleepless in the heat.
Winter comes along. It catches
many people totally unprepared
physically. Few of us take s^pek of
our health. Whether we will be well,
healthy and strong, we often leave
too much to chance.
But not everybody. Nowadays peo¬
ple are leaping. They know this mat¬
ter of enjoying good health is a
thing they can help control. If you
live right, eat right, get plenty of
sleep, breathe fresh air and keep
your blood in good condition, you
will be all right.
It is so simple. If you feel a little
off in health—perhaps worn out and
pale—don’t take chances. There’s no
need of it. Buy some Fepto-Mangan
of your (iruggist. Begin taking it to¬
day. You can get it in liquid or tablet
form. Tell your druggist which you
prefer. But to be certain that you
the genuine Pepto-Mangan; ask
for it by the full name—“Glide’s
Pepto-Mangan.” Look for the name
“iGude’e” on the package.—Adver¬
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KWS OF ME
A Day of Adventure of the Seniors
First of the morning is pleasantly
spent;
Up to chapel we’re eagerly sent;
Then comes a study period for nearly
an hour;
With Miss Hazelton’s presence we
turn over the tower.
Only a second and the door is opened
with ease;
Enters Mr. Newton, who we never
tease.
With our geometry lesson we eager¬
ly toil;
With his presence it is never spoiled.
Fifteen minutes* recess is given to
all,
Boys and girls both short and tall;
Full of fresh air, to our rooms we go,
waiting to begin a recitation,
you know'.
enters Mr. Graham, wearing a
smile,
With chemistry lesson he’s prepared
to stay awhile.
w'ho do not take chemistry, to
the eighth grade room ease,
study for some history and
Latin E’s.
is well at quarter past eleven,
the tenth grade room we go in
sevens.
we leave who are members
of the Latin class,
the Senior room to make a useful
pass.
conduct in the tenth grade you
wouldn’t like to know,
For,oh! how the ’rasers and chalk
they do throw!
With all these amusements the period
isn’t long,
For about this time the bell is heard
w'ith a gong.
The noonday hour is wonderfully
spent;
Dealing in athletics we’re hard as
flints.
We have some teachers whose duty
is in the hall.
Their voice is never heard for the
basket ball.
One ten arrives with the bell and its
gong,
Then our afternoon studies have be¬
gun.
First on the docket is Mr. Graham
and history,
Which we have always held as a mys¬
tery.
One ten on Tuesday and Thursday
we turn in a glance,
And who’s at the door? Nobody but
Miss Vance.
She enters the door with a mile of
a smile;
We’re always glad to have her stay
a great long while.
Just after that period we thought
we’d be keen;
Who’s at the door? Psh! Psh! Miss
Greene.
She says in our literature we’re pro¬
gressing well.
She likes our stories we always tell.
Two thirty on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays we look at the door-
All is gone except Miss Moore.
She begins the French !e son with
a great pronunciation;
When we see the word we have a lit¬
tle hesitation.
The forty-five minutes are roughly
used,
For she gets us all greatly coi I i! el.
Oh! but now it is three ten;
From now till eight-thirty a m. o’.n*
freedom begins,
We gather our books and ent w m
the hall.
Not even breathing—no noise at all. !
In our homes we study, a nr. . have
very little fun.
For we hope to be th» graduates of
tv entv-one.
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HISTORY CLUB TO MEET
WITH MRS. C. H. MATTHEWS
The next meeting of the History
Club will be held on January 11 at
The subject for study Site
Mrs. V™*k Vance. C * „
yH nee Me, F. W
Mrs. Mann Martin, Mrs. Frank Fm
and Miss Gladys Slappey.
note for the sum of $450.00, with in
tei est on the same at the rate of
eight per cent, per annum from the
day of December, 1015, to date
of sale, said interest Amounting to
$262.52, making total balance due up
to date of sale of $712.52, besides
expenses of this sale.
Said property is sold as the prop¬
erty of .lack Culpepper, and any bal¬
ance remaining after payment of said
indebtedness Jack and expenses will be
paid to said Culpepper, or his
duly constituted representatives or
assigns. The undersigned reserves
the right to bid and purchase at said
sale, should she elect to do so, and
will execute and deliver to -the pur¬
chaser a deed to said property. This
the 4th day of January, 1921.
Alice Shepard Crandall.
Brown . & Brown ✓
Attys. at Law, for
Mrs. Alice Shepard Crandall.
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THURSDAY. JANUARY 6. 1921.
Miss Gladys Slappey entertained
at a picture show party in honor of
Mrs. Lawrence Luce, who is pleas¬
antly remembered in Fort Valley as
Miss Helen Mathews. After the show
delightful refreshments were enjoy¬
ed at Miss Slappey’s home on Ander¬
son Ave.
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An enjoyable party on last Thurs¬
day aftrenoon was the kitchen
shower at which Mrs. Mark Mathews
entertained in honor of Mrs. Lynn
Kagan, a recent bride. A large num
ber of friends of the honor guest:
were present, and altogether the
casion was a delightful one.
* * *
A pretty dinner party on Sunday
evening was the one at which Mr.
and Mrs. W. G. Brisendine entertain-
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pany.
12-30-20-2t W. H. HARRIS.
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ed a number of friends.- Those pres¬
ent were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fagan,
Mrs. Sara Barnes, Miss Audrey Fa
g*n, Messrs. R. S. Braswell, Jr., Wes¬
ley Houser, James Fagan, Jr., and
Mrs. Neltie Miller.
* * *
On Sunday morning at the Bapt¬
ist church the newly elected deacons,
Messrs. W. R. Fuller and E. L. Duke,
were ordained. Mr. W. D. DuPree
was recently elected a deacon but
had been ordained to the office in
Perry. He was formally recognized
with the new deacons of this church,
Fuller was chosen as the B. Y.
P. U. deacon.
Get your copy in early and avoid
disappointment. A good motto: “Not
how late? but how early!”