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PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF RELIGION, EDUCATION, LITERA7 URE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. VOL. XVII. Education Essential. Many young men have become preachers with so little education that they injured the good cause a great deal more than they helped it. I presume that some of them supposed that the Holy Spirit would give them much power* just because they- were engaged in a holy servrce.. But the Holy Spirit does uot perform a miracle for the sake of giving success to a young man who will not &rst obtain e nough education to enable him to understand so much of the Bible as to make him a safe instructor of those to whom he tries to preach. The young man who thinks that <rOd ie going to reveal the truth to fain? in a marvelous manner, and without his studyifag hard to learn the great truths of the Bible, has a very wrong opinion of God, and is ijtoo ignorant to speak intelligently on any subject. An ignorant .preacher may ta'k very freely a bout the Bible and about the du ties which men and women owe to God and to one another, but he is far more likely to lead his hearers asiray than he is to lead them into the truth and into true living. A large number of churches have been by pastors who did not know that* they were too ignorant tc to preach. The young min ~o~ bo ilTi n(fß' f Tßat it'ia hut nec ..ory for him to be well educated, ought to i’ae forcibly told by some wise man that it is not necessary for him to preach auywhere The voung feWow may say that God has called 'him to preach, but com mon sense says that th9-call came from the inside of his skull, and that it was a cracked voice which made the noice. Those whom God calls to preach are also called by him to obtain a suitable educa tion. It is such ones that the Holy Spirit assists, and especially so when they implore Him to guide them in all of itfaeir Bible studies. Hard study, with dependence upon the Spirit to enlighten the mind and presence it from error, will do much to prepare the true mm'ster to preach rightly. C. H. Wetherbe, The following handed us by Postmaster Puett explains itself: The E S Lummus referred to, en iisted from Cumming; To the Worthy Veterans of Georgia. Any man knowing E S Lummus, in the Civil War, and will send me a Sworn Affidavit that he (Lummus) did not desert and was with the war at the close, I will highly appreciate it, and will pay well for the information. Address all communications to Mrs S B Weaver, 321 Ave C., Miami, Fla. The question of pure food is of less interest to a million people than the question of, some food. When a man’s popularity begins to wane, his neighbors usually get busy and assist. ®je Jtartl) #£of§kfL Gainesville Route I. Buddie was enjoying eating new syrup and new corn bread so much last week he failed to write but here he is again and 1 do wish you could see me for I am satisfied you w ould say I am looking better since I have plenty to eat. Married, at the residence of Esq G W Stovall, Miss Jessie Hemp hill to Mr Daniel Gravitt. Mr Russ Patterson, of Athens, is visiting his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Enoch Patierssn. Mr P M Porter is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. Quite a number of our crowd at tended the Sunday school Conven tion at Pleasant Grove Sunday. We are sorry to report Mrs M J Westbrook on the sick list. Miss Annie Bannister of Silver City visited relatives here recently. We learn the New Hope Sun day school has accepted a part in the Sunday school rally at Ebenez er for next Sunday and will meet next Thursday night to arrange a program. Mr and Mrs A M .Tohnesand lit tle daughter, Kate, visited Mr and Mrs S J Westbrook Sunday- Now a word on the flirting ques tion and I’ll ring off. I don’t think you are treating us boys .hardly fair. You are giving us all . Ve 1 r ait Tug'dUT* aS it'i’oe girls were “sweet little innocent darlings” to be protected at any cost and I know we den’t deserve it any more than they do for there are as many girl flirts as there are boys and my opinion is that when a girl does flirt she does twice as much harm as a boy, Buddie. The man who marries for money, often wishes he had been brought up to work for a living. Union Singing. The Forsyth County Union Singing met at Friendship Baptist church Sept 29, 1.807 at 10 o’clock. Song by president and prayer by Rev J M Anderson. A committee on arrangement, T A Hardin, Will Bramblett, Vestal Chamblee, Jack son Sams. The class was lead by J M Smith. T M Drummond, J A Smithwick 3 pieces each. Recess for 10 minutes. Then M T Wallis Henry Hardin, A L Grr, and Prof Smithwick led in some of the best music it was ever my pleasure to hear. Then dismissed one hour tor refreshments. In the afternoon C L Durham, W P Holbrook, Julius Hendrix, M T Wallis, J F Smith, N T Pir kle and J A Smithwick lead the class. Oh! it was so fine that I don’t know how to describe it. W £ then sang a verse of Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound. Dismissed by prayer lead by Y K Light. M T Wallis, Y K Light. Pres. Clerk. A woman can make ajtool of any man if she considers it worth while. GUMMING, GA., OCTOBER 4 1907. i mi ib Robert E Lee. By J. yt. EBCEBTO/f. tHis disposition was amiable , his manner polished , bis heart kindly. SELDOM. If ever. In the history of warfare has the leader of a lost cause received the commenda tion from his foes that has been accorded by the north to Robert E. Lee. Even though the cause itself failed, this in Itself Is success. To meet defeat without bitterness, to re main sweet through adversity, is In a personal sense to triumph. The crisis In General Lee’s life came at the outbreak of the war. He him self was opposed to flbe seceding move ment, but when that movement came decided to cast his lot with his state. In future the impartial historian may see in this act a sophistry, but he must acquit Lee of selfish motive, even though he may detect a flaw in his reasoning, for it seems indisputable that Lee was offered the command of the Federal forces about Washington, so that he'had a selfish reason for tak ing the opposite course from that which he did take. Iu the beginning of his life. In, all outward ways, Generul Lee was pe culiarly fortunate. Ills birth was of the best, he lieing the son of “Light Horse Harry” Lee of Revolutionary fame. His was a splendid education, ns he was second in his class at West Point. He was married to a Custis, and in this far was connected with Washington. In personal appearance he was handsome and of commanding appearance. His disposition was amia ble, his manner polished, his heart kindly. He gained especial distinction in the war with Mexico. His domestic life was spotless. „ Lee was especially popular with his army. Few leaders have been more idolized. It Is related of him that he often gave a command as though mak ing a suggestion. He took no part in the acrimonious discussions relating to the conduct of the war, but assumed the responsibility for all mistakes, if there were such. He was great in defeat and advised the south to accept the results of the war without mur mur. Then he accepted the presidency of a university and gave his last years to that work. To check a cold quickly get from your druggist some little Can dy Coid Tablets called Freventics. Druggists everywhere are now dis pensing Preventics. for they are not ouly safe, bat decidedly certain and prompt. Preventics contain no Qjlinine, no laxative, nothing harsh nor sickening. Taken at the “sneeze stage” Preventics will prevent Pneumonia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, etc. Hence the name, Preventics. Good for feverish children. 48 Preventics 25 cents, Trial boxe6 5 cents. Sold by all dealers. - • Time gets away from an old man almost as quicxly as money gets away from a young one. One of the greatest troubles a bout liquor is that those who never use it are the ones who suffer most from its effects. Announcement. Marietta, Ga.. Oct. Ist. 1907. To the Veters of the Blue Ridge Circuit: I desire at this time to publicly an nounce my candidacy lor Judge of the Superior Courts of the rtlu Ridge Cir cuit, subject to the next Democratic Pri mary. I pronvse the entire people of this Ju dicial Circuit that if I am elected I will devote the best work and energy of my life to the duties of the office and will give them a fair, impartial, clean, and economical administration of the Laws, I will do this regardless of how they have voted in the past or how they may vote in the future. I will do thii regardless of what polit ical faction they may have affiliated with in the past or may affiliate with in the fu ture. y I will do this regardless of their poli tics—Whether Democrat, Populist, or Republican. I will do this regardless of whether they are rich or poor, white or black .Everyman, r*ch or poor, Democrat, Populist or Republican should respect and obey the Laws, and when the Law deals with them they should be dealt with fairly, justlv and impartially, and they should all be placed upon the same level in the Court House. Polities, po litical differences, ncr political prejudices should never become a factor in the en forcement of our Laws or the discharge of official duties Whether I have opposition or not I al so promise the entire people of the Cir cuit that I will not in this race, directly or indirectly, use any money, whiskey or -y oi’ier thing of \afoc lor the purpose of buying votes or hiring workers in be half of my candidacy, nor will I knowing ingly permit my friends to do this. 1 am a member of the State Democrat ic Executive Committee from the State at larp-e and I will advocate the adoption and enforcement of rules which will pro hibit the use of money, whiskey, or any other things of value to buy votes or hire workers in any of the primaries, and that will disqualify any person from being de clared the nominee of the party for any office, who violates the rules of the Com mittee. It has heen my intention for a number of months to make this race and l have so expressed myself in private conversa tions to a number of people throughout the Circuit. I have met with overwhelm ing encouragement. I feel sincerely grateful for this. I will appreciate the support of each and every vot'tr in the entire Circuit. My heart is full of gratitude and ap preciation, and will ever be, for the loyal support given me in the past throughout the Circuit both in my political aspira tions and in my profession. Trusting that you will favor me with your support and influence, I am, Very respectfully, X. A. MORRIS. Ball Ground. Several from here attended the fifth Sunday singing at Friendship last Sunday. The reunion at Mt Tabor was not attended very well on account of rain, Saturday last. Mr H T Grogan is now at Bru ton’s store taking pictures. Come tip Mr Ed. and have your pictures made. We want you to have yours made and put it in the North Geor gian. O CTober. Oct. 1. Foley’s Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney trouble that is not beyond medical aid. Route 7. Several from here attended the singing at Friendship Sunday. Rhv Theodore Wills will preach at Bethlehem next Sunday. Mr R P Thompson visited near Heardville Sunday. Farmers are picking cotton in a. hurry. Mr and Mrs W J Kemp visited Mr and Mrs Bill Garrett near At lanta last week. Mrs J S Hansard is very ill. Mr and Mrs Artie Tucker an nounce the birth of a boy. We are glad to know that Cuba is coming to the front again. Oh! say, Josiuh, you are too early for 11s. We haven’t thought about digging our goobers yet Maid, your piece on flirting m last weeks issue was very good, but I’m afraid it will not do much good to disc ass the question for every one that reads it thinks its to the other fellow. But I want you to understand I’m not upholding the. flirt. Bill. Suggestions for Husbands. Do not jest with uiur wife upon a subject in which there is danger of wounding her feelings. Re : member that she treasures every word you uttei. Do not speak ot some virtue in another man’s wife to remind your own of a fault. Do not reproach your wife with per sonal faults, for, it she has sensi bility, you you inflict a wound dif ficult to heai. Do not treat your wife to inatttention when in com— pany; it touches her pride, and she will uot respect you more or love you better for it. Do not upbraid your wife in the p-esencc ot a third, person ; the sense oryour disregard' for her feelings will orevent her from acknowledging her fault, Do not entertain your wife with prais ing the beauty and accomplish ments of o’her women. If you would have a pleasant home and .1 cheerful wife, pass your evenings under your own loof. Do not bor stern and silent in your own house ! and remarkable for sociability else where. A Hasd Fought Case. A young lawyer, not noted for Intel ligence, succeeded In having a client acquitted of murder. Meeting a friend a few days afterward, the lawyer was greeted with warm congratulations. “Yes,” said the lawyer, mopping his brow, “I got him off. but it was a nar row escape." “A narrow escape! IIow?*’ “Ah, the tightest squeeze you ever saw. You know I examined, the wit nesses and made the argument myself, the plea being self defense. The Jury was out two whole days. Finally tfie Judge called them before him and ask ed what the trouble was. “‘Only one thing, my lord,’ replied the foreman. ‘Was the prisoner’s counsel retained by him or appointed by the court?’ “ ‘No, gentlemen, the prisoner Is n man of means,’ said the Judge, ‘and engaged his own counsel/ “I could not see what bearing the question had on the evidence,” contin ued the lawyer, “but ten minutes later In filed the Jury, and what do you think the verdict was?” “What?” asked his friend. “Not guilty, on the ground of insan ity.”—Memphis Commercial Appeal. NO- 4()