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THE CLEVELAND COURIER
Devoted to the Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Interests of White County
VOL. XXX, No 27 .
Struck Father To Save
Mother, Self, Girl Says
Charlton Henry, Living Near
Buford, Succumbs to
Hammer Blow
Buford, Ga., April 17.-Charlton
Henry, 45, well-known citizen liv¬
ing on the Buford-Guinesvilte high¬
way about three miles from town,
died Monday night as the result ol
a blow on the bead trom a hammer
in the hands of his 16-year-old
daughter, Carra, Sunday afternoon.
The girl and her mother made
statements to the family physician
and five citizens, in which they de¬
clared that the girl struck the fath¬
er after he had threatened in a
drunken rage to kill them.
The girl was exonerated by a
jury empanelled by Coroner A. C.
Stowe.
In thoir statements, the mother
and daughter said that the husband
and father had been on a prolonged
spree and several days ago had
driven them away from home.
Sunday, they said, he went to tIre
home of a neighbor and ordered
them to return home. Alter their
arrival, the girl said that her father
told them that he was going to kill
them and then end his own life.
As he reached for a gun, she said,
she grabbed a hammer and struck
him over the head.
The family is well thought of in
the community, and neighbors said
that there had been no trouble in
the household until comparatively
recently, when the father began
drinking steadily.
Funeral services have been held
up pending the arrival of a son’,
Milton, who lives in Alabama
Another son, Felton, resides in
Fort Worth, Texas, and there art
three smaller girls in the home,
OAKES CHAPEL NEWS
We are very glad to see this
pretty weather after so much rain.
The farmers in this section were
getting uneasy about getting their
crops planted, hut we hope this
pretty weather will codtinue so
that they can get busy.
Mrs. Millard Freeman spent last
Tuesday with her father, Mr.
Charlie Allison, who is very ill.
Mrs, J. I). Tatum spent the
week end with her sister, Mrs. W.
M. Parker, near Clarkesville.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stovall and
children spent Sunday afternoon
with .Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stoeall.
Mr. and Mrs, Frank Tatum, ol
Cornelia, and Mr. and Mrs. Robt.
Ilicks, ot Habersham, were the
afternoon guests of Mr. J. I)
Tatum last Sunday.
Among the attorneys we met
here this week was our old friend,
Col. 1 . \V. II. Underwood, ol
Cleveland, Ga, Col. Underwood
was one among the first students ot
the N. G. A. college here over halt
century ago. We were present
when he appeared on the stage at
the first commencement that wa,
held by this institution, and have
known him ever since. Although
in his teens he wasted no time, al¬
ways standing in the front rank
with his classmates in anything
that came up. Knew no such word
as f.til. Was social, clever and a
good mixer, and attentive to busi
ness just like lie is today, and for
this reason we would be glad if the
citizens of White would select him
for our next senator—it being their
time because we are satisfied that
he will look after the interests of
the three counties composing it.—
Dahlonega Nugget.
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Main Building o! A. $ M.
Is Destroyed by Flames
The administration building of
A. X M. College was completely
destroyed by fire Thursday after¬
noon. It originated on the inside
of one of the large wooden columns
at the front entrance and was dis¬
covered at about five o’clock. The
fire lasted over two hours during
which time several sections of the
immense wolls collapsed.
Fire fighting apparatus being in¬
adequate, Prof. Hatfield quickly
organized the hoys and directed
them in removing furniture, office
equipment, etc., from the burning
building. Practically all equip¬
ment was saved, including records,
etc., except such items as were
nailed to the floors or walls.
The Cornelia fire-fighters with
equipment were quick to answer
the call hut the Humes had gained
too great headway to be extin¬
guished.
The building, which was erected
in 190607, was a two-story, brick
structure of 14 rooms, including
the auditorium. Its original cost
was approximately $47.00000.
Prof. Hatfield stated that school
svork will go on uninterruptedly.
Sections of the girls’ dormitory will
he converted into class-rooms.
The loss is roughly estimated at
about $75,000.00, with insurance
ot $18,000.00.
Sam Bellamy, one of the stu¬
dents, was painfully hint while
moving provisions from the base¬
ment. A barrel of lard rolled over
his body. The extent of his injuries
have not been determined.
The loss of the building is a
blow to A. XltS .. but Prfd. ‘Hat¬
field, members of the faculty and
student body are a great hand of
stoics and will go forward with
their work as usual.
No announcement has been madr¬
as to the rebuilding of the main
structure.—Tri-County Advertiser.
Mrs. H, H. Dean Sues Insurance
Firms For $53,750 in Policies
Mrs. PI. II, Deftn, of Gainesville,
Ga., widow of Col. II. H. Dean,
has filed suits in the city court of
Gainesville and the city court of
Atlanta for $53,750 against two
accident insutance firms in connec¬
tion with the death of her husband
In the petition filed Thursday in
the city court of Atlanta Mrs.
Dean alleged that her husband’s
death was the direct result of swal¬
lowing a chicken bone. Site said
the bone lodged in the attorney’s
throat and necessitated an opera¬
tion from which he did not recover.
Suit lias been filed in the city
court of Gainesville tor $23 750
against the Maryland Cusulty com¬
pany and the suit in the city court
ot Atlanta is against the Employ¬
ers’ Liability Assurance corpora¬
tion, Ltd., of London, see king;
$30,000.
In the suit it was asserted that a
claim for $30,000 was paid without
questien by the Indemnity Insur
unce company. hut that the othei
two firms have refused payment.
Mrs, Dean is represented by the
law firm of Slaton X Hopkins.
Atlanta Journal.
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Services Sunday Night
At Methodist Church
There will be services at Cleve¬
land Methodist Church Sunday
night. We are expecting two visit¬
ing pastors to be with us. One, if
not both will preach for us.
B, W. Kilpatrick, pastor.
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CLEVELAND, GEORGIA, APRIL 27 1928.
What Is Al’s Strength?
Editorial
\\ by all this big blow about A 1
Smith’s strength in New York
stater Did you know that he only
carried six counties out of ail the
sixty-two in New York state in
1924? Live of these counties em¬
braced New York City, the other
was Albany, the stote capital.
Where is his power? Is he really
Governor of New York state or
New York City ?
A 1 Smith’s vote in 'he six coun¬
ties mentioned above during the
192 t campaign, which was a presi
deniiul year, was 986,924, against
460,251 for his opponent. Al
Smith’s majority in these six coun¬
ties was 526,673. So you see that
Al had a lead of over a half million
bofore going into the other fifty-six
counties. All Georgia only polled
166,191 in 1924,
We are giving you these facts to
show you that Al was elected by
New York City and not by New
York state. We will give the devil
itis just dues, and, likewise we will
try to give it to Al before the dem¬
ocratic convention at Houston in
June.
The Courier still contends that
Al will not he nominated, although
he has an army of highly trained
press agents and a death hold on
many of the metropolitan daily
newspapers. Al just can’t get hold
of the county weekly newspapers,
and never will, no matter how al¬
luring Ins oilers may be. These
poor devils must labor with but
little recompense, hut they have a
duty Ao perform. They are 1009^
against Al in Georgia, except the
Georgia W’eekly Review. This
newspaper was established several
months ago, possibly to furl her
Al’s campaign in Georgia ; hut
they will get nowhere, for true
Georgians positively will not vote
for Al.
I’LSNATLE VALLEY NEWS
Well, we reckon tt has rained
enough for everybody. It looks
like if it doesn’t quit raining so
much the farmers will get behind
with their work. Maybe it will
quit sometime.
Mr. J. W. Robinson left last
week for Ducktowtt, Tenn., to the
bedside of his son, Charlie, wlm
has been very ill with pneumonia,
but we are very glad to state that
he is some better at this writing.
Mr. Marshall Nix, while cutting
canes on the creek banks the othei
day, had the misfortune to get a
piece of cane in his eye. He had
to be carried to the hospital to have
it removed, lie is slowly improv¬
ing. Yes, we sure da believe the
Shoal Creek correspondent could
give us some information on com¬
panionate marriage. We haven’t,
had much experienc along that
line, hut we are sure he can give
us plenty of information along that
mat!er -
Mrs. Henry Warwick in on the
j sick list at present.
Mr. and Mrs. Reeves Crumley
spent Sunday with Mrs. Crumley’s
mother, Mrs. J. VV. Robinson.
Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Warwick
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr
and Mrs. T. W. W'arwick.
Well, there seems t6 be no news
of interest in this part. Every
thing is very still or at least it
looks like it.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P.
i Richards, of I lapeville, formerly of
J Cleveland, a girl, named Nannie !
;Ruth, April 18, 1928.
Twelve Join Cliurcli Following
Revival at Third Church
late very successful revival that
held at the Third Metho¬
dist church for the past two weeks
came to a close Sunday night with
twelve additions to the church.
- Ijpe Rev. Jesse Warwick, of La
Gntrrge, conducted the services and
It.is inspiring sermons were of in¬
estimable benefit to everyone who
attended the meetings. Mr. War¬
wick did a great deal of good here
as he is a well-known ’Gospel
pietlcher.
The singing under the direction
of Mr. J, \J, Wilder was a feature
of each one of thy 1 meetings and
was."greatly enjoyed.
The church is going forward in
every department under" the capa¬
ble leadership of the pastor. Rev.
J. A. Davis, and the revival is ex
to have still further effects
tor good upon the church.
.Resolutions thanking The New
for co-operation in giving publicity
to the tevivul were passed.-Copied
f'Otn The Griffin News,April 17th.
Leaf Leaflets
Mr. Homer Alexander and fam¬
ily, of Atlanta, were visiting his
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Alexander.
•Married April 8, by Mr. I). L
Payne, N. P. X J. P., Miss Willie
Belle Brewer to Mr. Bill Hender¬
son. Miss Brewer is the beautiful
and charming daughter of Mr. and
Mrs,- Charlie Brewer, of Leaf. Mr.
Henderson is one of the leading
yrou'tf; men of Mossy Creek- and L
an industrious farmer.
We wish them much pleasure
and happiness through life.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Huh Log
gins| April 22nd, a boy.
Alf- Charlie Allison lias been
confikted to his bed for several days
witlijfiu, but seems to be improving
slowly.
Air, and Mrs. Ld Wood are here
u ‘visit from New Jersey visiting
Mrs.iFlorine Irvin.
Messrs Barney Freeman, Lowell
and Burgess Kenimer
^Misses Nellie Mae Robinson
ottnie Robinson were visiting
nd Mrs. II. VV. Robinson, ol
ta, a few days ago.
Alt*. Mood Allison, of School
was called to the bed¬
of his father, who is ill with
the Uii.
Me Lee Head, of Cleveland, was
visitijig Mr. D. 1 ,. Payne one day
lasljjweek.
Air. John Foster was visiting
J. N. Hulsey last Sunday.
AliJ and Mrs. R. A. Alexandei
Mr. and Mrs. C. L). Todd and
son, Loti, all of North Carolina,
were I here visiting relatives and
friends a few days ago. Mr. Alex¬
ander moved to North Corolina
last fall He has been sick a good
dejjJ nee lie moved. We hope foi
liifiW speedy recovery.
Messrs J. A. Black, J. K. Keni
mer, $1 itchell Black and Jesse Goss
motoqcd to I lose It ton one day last
week. They went to see Dr. Alien.
Air, Charlie Alexander,of Texas,
here on a visit to his mother,
jane Alexander.
Mr- Eugene Wood.residing near
has been awarded the
for carrying the Gaines¬
& Dahlonega mail for $1,997
annum. This is two or three
huttdotd less than it is being car¬
f<?r now.— Dahlonega Nugget.
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NACOOClfEE NEWS
The Woman’s club met
Airs. R. A. Williams last
day with 2 i ladies present.
the program Airs. Williams
her daughter, Airs.
Williams, of Texas, who is
ner, served a delicious
Mrs. Clias, Courtenay,
daughter, Rosalie, and Mrs.
Stovall spent the week-end
Flowery Branch, with Air. and
Harry Williams.
Air. C. W. Oakes was parried
•the hospital Monday His many
friends wish l int a speedy recovery
Miss Grier, of Wesleyan Memo
rial hospital, was called home to
the bedside of her little brother,
who is very low with measles and
pneumonia.
Airs. C. S. Anderson, Misses
Annie Glen, Martha Rea Little,
Aline Clayton and Mrs. G. Al
Galloway attended Presbyterial at
Athens last Thursday and Friday
AlissMazie and Martha Oakes
and Air. Ralph Conover spent the
week-end at home.
Mr. and Mrs, Sanders,of Gaines¬
ville, spent last week at the John¬
son home. -%
Miss Entity Logan returned
home last Friday after spending
several weeks in Gainesville.
Airs. Albriten, of Atlantiq i
visiting at the institute.
The boys of Nacoochee institute,
Misses Taylor, 1 lent phi? 1 ami
Knight spent Monday on Yonah
mountain.
Miss An nie Ala e C a to pbeRjjye
the week-end at home with her
mother, Mrs. Anna Campbell.
ASBESTOS BUZZING
We have read the history of N'a
coochee institute with much pleas¬
ure, written by J. T, Wade. It
has been a great beacon light to
the hoys and girls of the valley ol
the “Alorntng Star.”
May will soon be here and plant¬
ing time has not begun yet owing
to cold weather and rains. Tin
weather will soon get warm anti
there are two more months in
which to plant.
Have you seen the wild violets
and the trailing arbutus? The
countryside is now made to look
most beautiful by the wild flowers
in abundance. Full many a llowei
is now blooming unseen and losing
its sweetness on tlie mountain air.
Mr. Edgar Stovall vs as in this
section last Tuesday on business.
Mr. and Airs. J. P. Richards, of
Hapeville, Ga., have announced
the birth of Nannie Ruth, horn
April 18, 1928.
The springs north of Cleveland
are now very bold. During tin
summers of '25 and ‘26 the waters
could he poured back as fast as it
ran off, but now it is up:th to ser
the healing waters go to waste.
They are now thinking of building
large reservoirs and when the hot
days of August come they can fla¬
vor them with lemons and sugar
and sell lemonade to all who may
chance to pass.
The Sunday School rally to be
held at Neel Gap next Sunday bids
fair to be a grand success. The
Men’s Brotherhood of Cleveland,
“Scrap Pile” class, of Gaines¬
ville, and Dr. Sharp and his class,
Young Harris will he there.
Last but dot least, tlie old maids
with their new stockings and the
old bachelor with their new socks.
This will have a background of
gogwood blossoms. The meeting
held up there in dull November
with tiie clouds hovering low was
a dey well' spent. There is hope
Men’s Brotherhood Class
Perfect Plans For Big Day
At Neel Gap Sunday
The arrangement committee, J.
H. Telford, W. II. Bell and Jas.
I Davidson, have perfected a.
splendid prhgram for the big day-
at Neel Gap Sunday, April 29^
which is being sponsored jointlyv
by the Men’s Brotherhood Class of
Cleveland and the Scrap Pile of
Gainesville. Air. Charlie Carroll,
member ot the Gainesville Scrap
Pile, suggested that tne two Sun
Hay School classes hold this pro¬
gram at Neel Gap.
The committee has secured a
recognized quartet to sing and a,
gifted Russian violinist will ren
der several selections, and several
able addresses by prominent men,
besides a wonderful and inspiring
sermon by Dr. Sharp.
By Sunday all of the highway
will be paved to Neel Gap and tl-.e.
outlook ts promising for a large at¬
tendance from White and Ilall
counties.
The ladies are preparing loads of
sumptuous food and the occasion
bids fair to be one of tile best and
most enjoyable recorded in the an¬
nals of hi fit (fry for this section.
Messrs F. G. Mttuney, J. B. FI.
Barrett and Alex. Davidson are
the auto committee. If you are
going and have an extra place in
your car, see this committee. If
you haven’t an automobile and
desire to go, meet at the Alasonic
Hall building at 9 A. AL Sunday
tnd this committee will place you.
Everybody is invited to partici¬
pate in rfrijoVtitgthis e'fccefTehi pro¬
gram. Begin now to make your
plans to go. You just can’t afford
to miss this great program. Below
is a sketch of the program, which
will begin promptly at 10:30 A.M
The famous Rainbow Qpiartet,
of Gainesville, will open the pro¬
gram by a quartet of their own
selection.
Invocation by Rev. Jesse W'ar¬
wick, a White county boy, but
now a prominent Methodist minis¬
ter of LaGrange.
Violin solo by V. G. Osepoff,
the gifted young Russian student
of-Young Harris College.
Address by Air. J. C, Pruitt,
President of Gainesville Scrap Pile
Q-uartet by famous radio Rain¬
bow Quartet.
Talk hv J. vV. Pickens, teacher
of the Scrap Pile.
Violin solo by V. G. Qsepoff,
which will be worth loo miles go¬
ing to hear.
Sunday School Lesson briefly
discussed by II. D. Wiley, teacher
of Men’s Brotherhood Class. Mr,
Wiley will introduce Dr, Sharp.
Sermon by Dr. Sharp.
Dinner euongli for eaerybopy.
Dr. Sharp turned down an invi¬
tation to preach a commencement
settnon Sunday just so he could he
on this program and preach.
that next Sunday will prove fair
with no cloud in the sky. No
trouble in the air, no forethought
for tom irrow and no pain in our
chest and no indigestion. •
You have heard of the everbear¬
ing roses and the everbearing trees,
but you probably have not heard of
the everhatching hen. She stole out
her nest last March and went to
setting and other members of the
leathered tribe laid unto her. Now
most every day little chicks are
coming out of their little eggshell
world and looking with wonder on
this great outer world of ours.
This is a great thrill to them but
their next thrill will be when they
are carried away in the claws of a
blue-tail hawk, or when they are
put in a pan of hot grease in prep¬
aration for our cuinptneetings,