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THE DADE COUNTY TIMES
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FRANK MORRISON
iBy C. S. Turner)
Death is a tragedy that is
cident to all mankind, and
passing of a citizen always
a pall of sorrow and regret
the home and the
in which the deceased resided.
Especially is this true when
of our most popular and
citizens is removed from
midst.
When the'news of the
passing of W. F. Morrison
came known to -the citizens
Dade county, expressions of
row and deepest regret
heard in every community, and
today a pall of sadness and sor¬
row hangs over our county.
Frank Morrison was one of
Dade's most prominent and use¬
ful citizens, and his passing is
a personal loss to every citizen
of the county.
The deceased was a member
of one of Dade’s old and Prom-
irent families; he resided in this
county throughout his life of
some sixty-eight years.
For the past 11 years he had
served the citizens of Dade
County at their Tax Commis¬
sioner and gave to the office a
most efficient and satisfactory
service, which was appreciated
by his constituents, as evidenced
by his re-election three consec¬
utive times.
Frank Morrison always adher¬
ed to the highest principles of
citizenship; and in all of his so¬
cial and business transactions
he truly practiced the Golden
Rule. His leadership and prac¬
tical ability have been factors in
the social and business activities
of his county; his life will serve
as an inspiration to us he has
left t? load lives of ruble pur¬
pose.
The writer has known him
since we were boyhood school
mates, and having made his
residence our home during the
past two years, our personal
daily contact with him has giv¬
en us an opportunity to know
and more greatly appreciate him
for his genuine worth as a cit¬
izen and a Christian gentleman.
Men of the type and character
of Frank Morrison are invalua¬
ble to the world that today is so
lacking in Christian leadership.
His passing leaves a vacancy in
our county that will be hard to
fill He will, be sorely missed by
our entire citizenship.
GET READY FOR WINTER
Summer and early fall are the
times for preparing homes for
winter--with especial attention
paid to the elimination of fire
hazards.
One of the major causes of
home fires is defective heating
units, ranging all the way from
oil stoves to central heating
systems. Even the best of appli¬
ances become worn- Flues and
chimneys become filled with
soot. During the war, it
often impossible to
maintain heating plants due
shortages of parts and
There are still shortages, but
not as severe as in the
past. The money spent will
tremendous dividends in
and security.
Faulty electric wiring is still a
major destroyer of homes. Im¬
portant repairs should be
by a qualified electrician.
ed cords should be replaced
Then, when your
equipment . is subjected to
heaviest use, it will safely carry
the load.
Lastly, during the
weather, homeowners
carry on a rigorous campaign
to rid their property of junk.
Thousands of fires have origin¬
ated in attics and cellars and
closets filled with old
furniture, magazines, etc. Many
fires have resulted from impro¬
per storage of paint, gasoline
and other inflammables. A
clean and orderly house offers
fire few opportunities.
ARE YOU A KILLER?
No less an authority than the
president of the International
Association of Chiefs of Police
tells us that the modern officer
[ views every traffic violater
a potential killer.
To some this may seem
macabre point of view for
genial cop on the corner.
think, however, that it is
ate for us all that police
are being trained to take a
alistic and stern attitude
traffic violations --
with this country’s tragic
of increasing deaths on
streets and highways.
tne lives of 33,500 men,
and children are snuffed out
one year because of
driving and violation of
regulations, then it is time
someone to get tough.
Progressive police training
throughout the nation is de¬
mon trating its value. Modern
traffic squads are no longer
given pep talks and then sent
out -“just to keep an eye on
things in general.” They are
Driefed as. to what intersections
are accident prone, what vio¬
lations are causing the accidents
and during what hours- They
know what to look for and they
should be applauded rather than
pampered when they deal stern¬
ly with the violaters.
That such selective enforce¬
ment is effective has been
proved. The communities which
have adopted it are to be com¬
mended. To those which have
not yet done so, we recommend
such an enforcement program
and suggest that the people in
the communities do the same,
for their own good.
Do not erroneously believe
that the traffic policeman en¬
joys writing you a ticket for a
violation. He would rather do
however, than pick you up
a basket gf.tei^an accident
your own or some other
making.
If you violate a traffic regu¬
lation, consider that a violation
identical to yours has killed se¬
veral persons -- perhaps at
same place, perhaps even on the
same day. That you did not
cause an accident is not im¬
portant. That you might
caused one is.
you is the traffic officer’s
lie is not only protecting
from your own folly, but
ing your exposure to
driving habits of others.
deserves your highest respect
fullest cooperation.
TEACHING THEM TO DRIVE
(Atlanta Journal
It is good news that
is joining a nation-wide
ment to establish high
courses in driver
Traffic records show that
ers between the ages of 16
20 have five times as many
accidents, in terms of miles
en, as those aged from 45 to
This is a challenge, and also
opportunity, for public
to make a vital contribution
public safety.
The American Automobile
sociation, with its
clubs throughout the
sponsors a plan by which
schools can easily give
the-wheel training, as well
class room instruction, to
and girls who will soon be
ing, or wishing to drive,
vehicles. The AAA offers to
sign the school a current
five passenger car for this
pose, on condition that
school conduct an
driver education and
course under a competent
structor and observes
other reasonable requirements.
The aim of such a course
not simply to teach skill in
ating and maneuvering the
but also to impress upon
youthful beginner the
ance of doing those things
will secure safety and conven¬
ience for himself and for oth¬
ers.” Adapted at all points
adolescent needs, it appeals
the student’s sense of good
sportsmanship and fosters a
ing of fair play and
bility. An able teacher has said
“It is to be questioned whether
any subject in the secondary
school curriculum offers a better
means than driver education
COUNTY TIMES. TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1911.
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THE DADE COUNTY GAZETTE
Rising Fawn, Ga., February 12, 1880
Local Options
Pleasant weather.
The wheat is looking fine.
Gardening is the order of
day.
We had quite a pleasant
from Col J. C. Nesbett,
week.
Dr. Fellon would not allow
Simmons to withdraw his
plication for census
of this district.
Our subscribers who are
arrears, will please
that we have to pay cash for
of our material.
Mrs. F. J. and Mrs. Dr.
who have been absent for
time visiting relatives,
home this week.
The ditching train on the A.
S., R. R. is doing good work.
Capt Grady, who has charge
the train knows how to put up
railroad track.
Mr. D. C Forester, G. W. Cure-
ton and Dr. Fricks of this
left for New Orleans on
morning train last Saturday, to
attend the Mardi Gras celebra¬
tion.
We noticed Mr. J- C. Smith, of
the firm of Smith & Brown of
Trenton, on our streets one day
this week. Jim is a good fellow,
and if you will call on him at
his store he will sell you goods
cheap.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stw
art have sold their farm near
town and purchased the
place on Crawfish creek. Mr.
L. Stewart will move to the
Jones place this week. They
to Mr. John Cantrell.
We had quite a pleasant call
from Miss Jennie Smith
Mrs. Cushen this week. It al¬
ways makes us feel good to have
the ladies visit us.
FROM MORGANVILLE
We trust in giving you a few
items, they may not prove
ensome to yourself or
to your readers-
On looking over many of
last numbers of the Gazette,
find nothing from
What has become of the
netic pen of the illustrous
and Jim?” from whom we
to receive such spicy,
communications. Surely
and training to stimulate
tudes of considerateness
others and cooperation with
ers, and for practical
tion in community living.
The Georgia Motor
which is the American
bile Association’s affiliate in
state, stands ready to advise
assist any high school
ed in starting the course.
M. D. Collins, state school
perintendent, has heartily
dorsed the plan, and it is
adopted by a number of
gressive institutions, notably
Decatur High School, three
schools in the DeKalb
system, and Bass High
in Atlanta. The AAA
and with good reason, we
—that through such
program, it is possible for
country’s 25,000 high schools
turn out annually one and a
million young drivers “of
much higher quality than
average today.” What an
provement in street and
way traffic conditions this
mean, and what a saving in
man lives!
Sand Mountain News
Una Belle atone
Bro. Sneed will preach at
Church of Christ next
Everyone is invited to come
hear the gospel. Bro. Leeper
Chattanooga really preached
good sermon last Sunday.
School began at Davis
Monday morning.
Logan Daniel and family
moved to their new home
store near Whiteoak Gap.
There was an all-day
at Woodlawn Baptist church
Sunday. There was a
crowd and the singing was
joyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan
were in Chattanooga
Miss Myrtle Daniel and
spent Monday and
nights with Una Belle Stone
fa ^ ily ’
[ Mrs. T Una T ry Belle U Stone C 4 . and y % Mrs.
Millie E. Daniel were in Chat-
tanooga Friday.
must feel conscience pricked
neglect of such unfulled
Exceedingly do we regret,
they as correspondents, are
spasmodically prompt, and
oxysmally punctual.
Our quarterly meeting
a j ter having continued for
en days and nights. Rev. R.
Price, our presiding
preached several excellent
ons. Rev. Blake, who has
of the Etna crcuit was with
in labors abundant, during
greater part of the meetnig,
especially in singing. Our
good pastor, Rev. C. M.
bell, assisted by Rev. Ashburn
Trenton labored earnestly
zealously to the end. How
appreciate being so
blessed with such a pastor is
expressible. He is
the most indutable hero we
ever known.
The meeting resulted in
conversions with six
and the church somewhat
vived. Left many penitents
the altar unsatisfied.
Had an excellent sermon
yesterday by Prof. C- C.
the appreciation of the
was shown by marked
A flourishing day school is
progress, with Mr. Jesse
as teacher.
Mr. Martin Patterson,
bursting rock had his eye
ously injured if not entirely de¬
stroyed by a piece of rock
ing him directly in the eyeball.
It is said that worms are
ing havoc amongst the
and that some fields are
devoured.
We learn that some of our
sisterhood have been
bouquets to some of our young
men; beware, sisters
sure you send them to the right
ones. You know we
are of a very jealous nature, and
we cannot veil such acts with
the white gauze of charity.
Hannnah.
, JM
On the morning of the 6th
typhoid pneumonia, Eugenius
eldest son of T. L. and M. K. Har¬
dy. We tender the bereft pa¬
rents and family our
for this their sad affliction.
Trenton Garden Club
Enjoys Annual Party
The Trenton Garden Club en¬
tertained with a luncheon
Joyland Wednesday August 27.
The tables were
decorated with fall flowers.
Miss Renee McRee of Chatt¬
anooga rendered two solo dances,
one a ballet, gowned in a lovely
powder blue costume, the other
a tap dance for which she wore
a snappy chartreux costume.
Trenton’s own charming young
ladies, Misses Roselyn Dyer and
Kathleen Morrison played two
beautiful piano duets.
Mrs. Fred Morgan won the
attendance prize, while Mrs. A.
L. Dyer Roundtree won the flower contest.
Mr. donated two
tickets to the Barbecue to be
given Saturday night. They
were drawn by Mrs. Ed Wright
and Mrs. Winifred McRee.
Small bottles of perfume were
presented to the guest artists.
Mrs. Dewitt Williams, chair¬
man of Spec^l Entertainment
Committee of Garden Club pre¬
sided.
Those present were Mrs. W.
H. Brock. Mrs. Raymond Morri¬
son, Mrs. A. L. Dyer, Mrs. E. L.
Rawlston, Mrs. R. S. Smith. Mrs.
T. N. Orr, Mrs. Ed Wright, Mrs.
S. L. Sells, Mrs. Tom Street,
Mrs. A. W. Peck, Mrs. W. L.
Wilkerson, Mrs. Fred Morgan,
Mrs- G. C. Tatum, Mrs. A. S.
Dies, Mrs- Fletcher Allison, Mrs.
DeWltt Williams, Mrs- Winifred
McRee, Miss Renee McRee, Mrs.
Muncie Parker, Mrs. Bill Levi,
i ^ rS! - M. ®. Holbrook, of Chattan-
°°£ a > Willie Brown and Mrs.
°f Atlanta. Mrs.
J-Brown of Valley Head.
! Frank Thomas and Mrs King
Tones - Ala., and Miss Diane
Lichten - Miss R oslyn
Kat hleen Morrison and Lorene
Williams,
and M 5 S ' Rlchard
and son of Chattanooga visited,
his brother, Mr. Ernest Stone,
and family Sunday.
Comments
from the
SIDELINES
By
ELBERT
FORESTER
Over near our neighboring city
of Summerville a comparatively
young man who calls himself a
“Preacher” faces a charge of
manslaughter. He is alleged to
have induced one of his faith¬
ful followers to drink a glass of |
poison. A report of the tragic
incident reveals that the
"Preacher” took a sip of the
deadly poison himself, after
which the man with the “Faith”
came forward and gulped down
the deadly solution. He is dead
and his leader was arrested at
the grave site. Luckily no doubt
for the “Preacher” that drunk
only a sip or he too would have
been killed.
In jail the “Preacher” reads
from a partion of the Holy Writ
and tells the sheriff that the
dead man must not have had
sufficient faith or the poison
would have been no more than
a drink of water. j
God Almighty endowed man
with sufficient intellect to make
up poisonous drugs. On him! the
other hand He endowed
with the same intellect not to
drink such drugs. The writer j
claims to have at least a reason-'
able amount of “Faith” in the
Ruler of the Universe but if I
were to drink a glass of poison
to show this faith I would ex-
oect it to kill me. If I were to
jump off the Empire State Build¬
ing to show my faith, I would
expect to be picked up in the
form of a pancake. If I were
to wrap a rattlesnake around
my neck to show my faith I
would expect to get bit and would
expect the bite to kill me—and
the same is true in doing simi¬
lar things when we as a civilized
people know better. A person
can deliberately commit suicide
but it appears to me when the
notion strikes him to take this
step he should not bring God
Almighty into it—or maybe he
should. So much for that.
* * *
It seems to me that Labor Day
in Dade county was spent by
most everyone laboring. This
morning’s news announced that
over 400 lost their lives over the
week end throughout the nation.
Over 200 of these results of high¬
way traffic accidents. Two (2) (
deaths were reported in Georgia.
Traveling to Atlanta Monday
afternoon on U. S- 41 would lead
one to believe that there are lots
of lucky people. This fact is
strongly emphasized when per- 1
a
son notes the many chances peo¬
ple take on the highways and
U. S. 41 has a lot of traffic—so
does U. S. 11. People of today
spend a lot of time in automo-J
biles. We should be careful—
we must be careful, lest we be
killed or injured.
SAFETY LINES
If we’re driving over the limit
Or over the Center line—
We just as well keep in mind
That we’re living on borrowed
time.
Hooker News Items
Mrs. Thelma Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bridgman
and son of Charleston, S- C., are
guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. L.
Bridgman.
Mrs. Revall and son of San
Diego, Calif., are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Pendergrass.
Mrs. Irene Hill and children
of Jacksonville, Fla., spent the
week end with Mr. and Mrs- Ro¬
land Kirchmeyer.
Mrs. F. B. Mallock has return¬
ed to Birmingham, after a visit
with friends and relatives here.
Howard Strawn went home with
her and spent a week.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Bell, Mrs.
Lillian Strawn, Howard Strawn
and Miles Murphy visited friends
at Sewanee. Tenn., Sunday.
Douglas Miller entertained
with a watermelon cutting at his
home Saturday night.
mrs Mrs. . Lillian ^uaan Strawn eir awn has nas re¬
turned home, after a week’s stay
with Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Wise
i n Pensacola Florida
Rev. Joe Weir of Chattanooga
is conducting a revival at Hook¬
er Church of Christ this week.
Services each evening at 8.
There will be a homecoming at
Hooker Church of God on Sun-
day, September 7.
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