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About The Dade County times. (Trenton, Ga.) 1908-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1945)
PERSONALS D. T. Brown, owner of The Dade County Times, paid us a visit Tuesday, and encouraged The Times force by paying com¬ pliment to our efforts in mak¬ ing the home paper worthwhile to our county. * * * Mrs. James Case was shopping in Chattanooga Tuesday. * * * Mr. and Mrs. James Geddie were the week-end guests of relatives at Tuscaloosa, Ala., last week. * * * Mrs. Virginia Page returned from Berrien Springs, Mich., last week after a pleasant vacation spent with relatives in that little city. While in Berrien Springs, Mrs. Page had the pleasure of attend¬ ing a celebration honoring her great aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John Eearl, on their 60th wedding anniversary. * * * Superior Court Clerk Graham Hale has as his efficient assist¬ ant this week, his daughter, Mrs. C. S. Williams, of Chattanooga. T. Arch O’Neal and family of LaFayette, were in Trenton on business Monday. Arch is a form¬ er citizen of Dade County, and during his younger days was an employee of The Dade County Times, when the late Ben T. Brock was editor and publisher. Arch left Trenton and settled in LaFayette when but a young man, and has become a prosper¬ ous and respected citizen of that thriving little city. * * * Attorney S. J. Hale and son Maddox, were the week-end guests of their son and brother, Douglas Hale and family at Al- iceville, Ala., returning home Monday night. R. G. Peterson, of Long Island, Ala., accompanied by Rev. Geo. Carter, of Gadsden, Ala., were in Trenton on business Monday. ReTL Carter, of the Seventh Day Adventist faith, will soon begin a revival meeting in the com munity where the Petersons re side. PRICES SLASHED Pre-Autumn Sale! ★ ★ Ladie’s Two-Piece Seersucker Suits Price $5.00—Sale Price $3.49 ★' ★ Dresses Priced $7.00 - Now $4.99 ★ ★ Misses’ Play Suits and Shorts Reduced to $1.49 ★ ★ Ladies and Children’s Sandals Up to $3.00 Value - Reduced to $ 1.25 ★ ★ Ladies Sheer Gowns, as low as 99c ★ ★ Ladies Summer Pocketbooks 99c ★ ★ Children’s $3 - $3.25 Dresses $1.99 ★ ★ Childrens Seersucker Play-alls $1.99 ★ ★ Children’s Slack Suits ★ ★ Boy’s Short Pants ‘ ★ ★ Boy’s Short Suits ★ ★ MANY OTHER MONEY SAVING ARTICLES IN STOCK! Come Here For Your Family Needs! UyHFs Trenton, Georgia THE DADE COUNTY TIMES: TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. 1945. Business Record Of Anti-Bellum Days We people of today, who have modern conveniences that our forefathers never dreamed of having, little know how our granddads lived and transacted their business enterprises. Esquire H. F. Allison has in his possession an old day book or what we now term a ledger, in which his grandfather, the late H. W. L. Allison, one of Dade’s prominent pioneer citi¬ zens and merchants kept the ac¬ counts of his customers, bearing the dates of 1865 and 1866. In persuing the pages of this inter¬ esting old record one finds many names of citizens who were resi¬ dents of this county 80 years ago or more, and who have long since departed this life. We also note prices of articles available to citizens of that day. which however, are not much higher than prices for the same articles available today. Butter was 40 cents per pound; cheese, 40 cents; potatoes, $1.50 per bushel; one cake of soap, “for the lady”, 20 cents; 25 pounds of turnips, $1.00; *4 pound of gun powder, 60 cents; 25 pound shot, $1.00 one pound candy, 29 cents; pair of shoes, $2.75; pair socks (heavy woolen socks, no doubt), $1.00; meat evidently was very plentiful in the county at that time, for we failed to find but one entry where meat had been sold to Esq. Allison’s customers, and the price was 30 cents per pound. One entry, however, is most in¬ teresting, for it concerns the em¬ ployment of negroes just after they received their freedom from slavery at the conclusion of the Civil War. The account of M. A. Johnson, who was evidently the local agent of the old Wills Valley rail¬ road, now the Alabama Great Southern railway, which at that time extended from Chattanoo¬ ga to Trenton. The entries read: one day (labor) by John Black Boy; one day (labor) by Randal Black Boy, and after each name was the amount, $1.25. A large part of the book is utilized in entering receipts of freight shipments by the Wills Valley Railway Company, and attached to each receipt is a U. S. Internal Revenue two cent stamp which waa required at that time. A persual of this old record is most interesting, and gives us an insight to the business and methods our granddads used during anti-Bellum days, which were rather crude, but were ef¬ fective in the conduct of their business. Gunnels - Partlow News has been received here of the marriage of Miss Esther Gunnels, a former teacher in the school here. Her marriage to Pvt. Walter J. Partlow, U. S. Army, Fort Dix, N. J., took place at the First Methodist church, New York City. Mrs. Patrylow, who taught the first grade here, at¬ tend the University of Georgia, and has been teaching in Villa Rica, Ga., since leaving here. Pvt. Patrylow is a graduate of the New York Conservatory of Mus¬ ic and Ohio University, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Chi and the college orchestra. He recently returned to the States after 15 months service in the European theater of operations. Pvt. Patrylow returned to duty at Fort Dix and Mrs. Patrylow to Villa Rica, to resume teaching after a wedding trip to Atlantic City. Dade High News SENIOR NEWS — By — Opal Blevins and Martha Bell McCauley The Senior Class of Dade High School elected Class officers Wednesday, Sept. 5. The follow¬ ing were elected: President, M. L. Carr; vice- president, Virginia McCauley; Secretary and Treasurer, Mar¬ garet Gifford; Class Reporter, Martha B. McCauley and Opal Blevins; Class Sponsor, Prof, Roach. * * * We are honored to have Mrs. Stella Carroll as our home room teacher. * * * The class got off to a bang-up start by Carroll Crane break¬ ing his nose. * * * We are really beginning to feel $1.99 $1.25 I $1.49 Agricultural Research Director Visits Dade County Week-End Mrs. W. B. Suddeth, research assistant with the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board of Georgiy, was in Dade County Saturday and Sunday .visiting points of interest, scen¬ ic, historic and recreational. She was particularly interested in Johnson’s Crook, the roads of both Lookout and Sand Moun¬ tains and Sitton’s Gulch, as well as the Hotel and Rock City. The AID Board is interested in de¬ veloping a program in Georgia to make our state attractive to tourists and other visitors and to advertise these attractions to the world. They want informa¬ tion on any point of interest, legends, places and even favor¬ ite recipes of local dishes—every thing that goes into making Georgia an outstanding state. Mrs. Suddeth was accompanied by her husband, representative of a large school supply house of Atlanta. Lee S. Trimble, Panel Direc¬ tor, hopes to address the Lion’s Club and the Garden Club soon and enlist them into promoting our beautiful county, so rich in history and unequalled scenery. While in Dade County, Miss Suddeth was the guest of Miss Bess Cureton, County Welfare Director, at her home at Rising Fawn. Miss Cureton accompani¬ ed Miss Suddeth on her visits to the many beauty spots in Dade County. In a letter received by Miss Cureton Monday, Miss Suddeth states that “Johnson’s Crook and Sitton’s Gulch still stand out as hightlights, even though we vis¬ ited Chickamauga and Rock City Gardens, Sunday after¬ noon.” Miss Suddeth, in her capacity as assistant with the Agricultural and Industrial Board of Georgia, will make a booster for Dade County that will aid us in ad¬ vertising our beauty spots to the tourists, who will come in great numbers to enjoy our scenic beauty, second to none in the entire state. Revival Meeting At Trenton Church Of Christ Sept. 23 - 29 Next Sunday, September 23, Elder W. A. Black, of Alabama City, Ala., one of the outstanding evangelists, debaters and writers of the Christian faith, will begin a series of gospel meetings in the [Trenton Church of Christ, con¬ tinuing through the entire week to Saturday, 29th. Elder Black recently held an interesting debate with Rev. Al¬ bert H. Batts, revivalist of the Holiness faith, at the Church of Christ on Sand Mountain, and because of his forcefulness in presenting Bible truths so clearly and simply that everyone can understand, he was requested to return to Trenton and conduct this revival meeting. Members of the Church of Christ are noted for their splen¬ did congregational singing with¬ out the aid of musical instru¬ ments, and the gospel songs sung during this revival will be led by Pat Wheeler, with the entire congregation joining in the worship. Song service will begin at 8 o’clock each evening; preaching at 8:30. Everybody is invited to attend this series of gospel meet¬ ings. like seniors, since we have order¬ ed our class invitations. * * * We have already started house cleaning. The gymnasium is be¬ ing gone over and cleaned up in general, and we expect to have two winning basketball teams. * * * The Junior and Senior Home Economic Class organized their Homemake Economics Club Sept. 7. The following officers were elected: President, Virginia McCauley; vice-president, Jean Smith; secretary, Bobby Hasty; treasur¬ er, Betty Miller; song leader, Pallie Gossett; cheer leaders, Martha B. McCauley and Helen Moore; club mother, Mrs. Ersa- line Carroll; club sponsor, Mrs. Geneva Allison. * * * We will keep you posted on the 1945-46 Senior Class. SEAMAN HENRY E. CARTER CELEBRATES SURRENDER OF JAPS ABOARD SHIP ABOARD THE USS NEVADA IN THE PACIFIC__Henry E. Carter, seaman second class, USNR, Trenton, celebrated the surrender of Japan aboard the famous American battleship as she rested at anchor in Leyte Gulf after a 32-day mission into the East China Sea. The announcement by the commanding officer, Captain Homer Louis Grosskopf, USN, of Minneapolis, Minn., that the Japanese had quit, touched oft a demonstration unlike any this veteran ship had ever seen. Sailors tossed their hats in the air and began jitterbugging to the strains of the ship’s band. It was “Holiday Routine” for all hands. The “Old Imperishable” of the Fleet began this war at Pearl Harbor, went through the Aleu¬ tians campaign, fought at Nor¬ mandy and Southern France, and then joined in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa battles. r STATE PROJECT FORESTER TO VISIT TRENTON SEPT 20TH On his regular visits to the county sites of Georgia, State Project Forester, Frank A. Khun, with headquarters in Dalton, will spend the afternoon of Septemb er 20 in Trenton, at the County Agricultural Agent’s office. Mr. Kuhn’s principal duties is to aid saw mill owners in se¬ curing necessary equipment for their mills, and any lumber man in the county who is in need of equipment for their saw mills, should contact Mr. Kuhn when he is here on the 20th. SGT. JOHN F. TATUM ARRIVES FROM OVERSEAS SERVICE Arrival home of our soldier boys is being reported daily, bringing great joy and thanks¬ giving to fathers, mothers and relatives, who have awaited for so long for the home coming. After two years of service in the U. S. Army Air Corps, as an expert aircraft electrician, Sgt. John F. Tatum, son of Sheriff and Mrs. Grover C. Tatum, ar¬ rived on American soil, at Staten Island, N. Y., on September 7th. Leaving Staten Island imme¬ diately after arrival, he arrived home Monday night, having been granted a 30-day furlough, and is receiving a hearty welcome home. Sgt. Tatum saw service in England, France and Belgium, and while he likes these coun¬ tries very well, they of course, do not compare with the good old U. S. A., and especially his home county of Dade. Sgt. Tatum sailed from Ant¬ werp, Belgium, on August 24, on the Liberty Ship Robert Dale Owen, landing at Staten Island on September 7th, after an un¬ eventful voyage. After spending his 30-day furlough at home with his parents and friends, Sgt. Tatum will report to his com¬ mand at Ogden, Utah, for re¬ assignment, which he feels sure will be with the Army of Occu¬ pation in the South Pacific. FOR RENT—Three-room apart¬ ment, to couple without child¬ ren. See Griffin at AAA offices, Trenton, Ga. BMK BY Hill? I -? 4 For people who work during banking hours, or who live at a distance from the bank, BANKING BY MAIL offers a convenient, time-and-effort-saving way to Iff make deposits. We’ll be glad to f- have you open .Vour account by mail, too. Your inquiries are in-, % vited. ..fc ILTON NATIONAL BANK Cf OUtTAKOOt* Main at Market—East Chaltunoo*a— Market at Seventh 1424 McCallle—Rwsvllle. <ia.-Tenn. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System PAGE THREE Roy G. Scruggs Passes Away in Chattanooga; Former Dade Citizen Roy G. Scruggs, Sr., 45, son of the late Mark Scruggs, and Mrs. Scruggs, one of Dade County’s pioneer families, died in a Chat¬ tanooga hospital Thursday, after a lingering illness. Mr. Scruggs was reared in Dade County, removing to Chat¬ tanooga with his family some 30 years ago, and had been a trusted employee of The Mabry Grocery Company, St. Elmo, for more than 20 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Agnes Exum Scruggs; two sons, Pfc. Roy Scruggs Jr., who is now with the U. S. Army of occupation in France; and Pvt. W. Fred Scruggs, also with the U. S. Army, somewhere in the South Pacific; mother, Mrs. W. M. Scruggs, Chattanooga; three brothers, W. A. Scruggs of Tren¬ ton; Ivy Scruggs of Milledge- ville, and Noah Scruggs of Chat¬ tanooga; two sisters, Mrs. E. M. Thomas, Sulphur Springs, Ala., and Mrs. O. T. Thompson, Tus¬ caloosa, Ala. Funeral services were held Fri¬ day afternoon in the funeral parlors of the National Funeral Home, Chattanooga, funeral rites being conducted by Elder Chas. Stovall. Pallbearers were Luther Bowl¬ ing, T. I. Roland, T. V. Wheeler, Harvey Evans, M. F. McDonald and Lawrence Quillen. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery. The Times joins the hosts of friends in Dade County in ex¬ tending sincere sympathy to the bereft family. USE 666 Cold Preparation Liquid, Tablets, Salve, Nose Drops Use Only As Directed See H. F. ALLISON For LOANS INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Times Building TRENTON. GEORGIA GUNS! BOUGHT _ TRADED REPAIRED Buy Old Guns C. W. McCurdy 4411 Alabama Avenue Chattanooga, Tenn. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD for re¬ covery of old family Bible of the late James A. O’Neal, for¬ mer resident of Trenton. Write T. A. O’Neal, LaFayette. Ga.
