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©larke ffiomila ©owvlcr. J. E. GARDNER, Editor and Proprietor. Entered at the Post Office at Athena, Ga., aa Second-Class matter. Published every Friday at the office of The Courier, on Broad Street. THE PASSING OP THE MOTHER. The newspapers of the principal cities of the nation have been calling attention to a large in crease in the demand for child ren’s nurses. Some have pointed to this with a seeming exultancy as the opening of a field for wo man's hands, recognizing that the toueh ,of the wcrfiian is necessary in the rearing of mankind. Asa result it has been seriously advo cated that the young women who intend to be self supporting should take up the work of ohild-uursing as au employment that is pleas ant, remunerative and far-reach ing iu its results. On the other hand the, demand has a serious side, a side that is more a subject for alarm than of satisfaction. The need of a nurse for the children means iu most cases that the mother feels that her time can be better engaged in Borne other calling other than caring for her offspring. It indi cates a desire to shift the cares incident to motherhood to the shoulders of another. It portends the passing of the mother and such portenBion augurs ill to fu ture generations. In lasting results the child reared by its mother—even though relns she be entirely ignorant of the principles of modern “scientific child-raising”—has an infinite admutago over the uurae-fostered child. Into the life of the former has come a subtle touch the latter never knew. The little one learns at the mother’s knee lessons born of a tenderness foreign to the best of nurses. His nature is softened and bettered through its contact with the faith, sweetness and holi ness of motherhood. Heart-hurts and body-bruises are for him healed with a kiss and he early learns where hie tale of childish woe will find relief in au under standing sympathy springing from a love as boundless as the universe. These lessons are last ing and imperciptibly mould characters into their fullest capa bilities. Innumerable examples testify to it. The greatest men of every nation have given the credit for their greatness to their moth ers. The very name revivifies the best sentiments of the race. The holiest and dearest memories clus ter about the days spent with mother and the most precious treasures are those little things— valueless iu themselves—which she had prized. The child reared by a nurse misBes these elements. Too often a harsh word from his care-taker shocks the developing soul and lack of understanding blunts the growth of a budding mighty pur pose. In later years and iu times of temptation he has no memories of the mother aud her faith to fall back on to strengthen him for the struggle. Cold, philosophic, ethics are less stable than the ethics,— blind perhaps—that had their birth in the earnest teachings of the mother-love. The ohild fos tered by the nurse has missed one of the sweetest things in life, lost one of the great uplifting powers of humanity. And so, for the sake of the after years and the memories they will bear, it would be infinitely better if motherhood were to refuse to abdicate to nurse- hood.—Savannah News. One Good Reason. We have heard people Bay that they could always find at least one thing to lie thankful for, and they would enumerate several things, always rejoicing that they were not blind or lame or deaf or dumb —and it is true that those are good reasons for thankfulness. But if we were going to enumerate our fir-t exclamation of joy would be because we are not a politician and waut nothing to do with poli tics. We can reverently thank God that wo are of different architec tural construction. The fights on in the different counties where we happen to be acquainted, are enough to destroy the Brother hood ot Man. Good men are ma- lingod and traduced: splendid citizens are slandered and bled— all iu the name of politics, and it does seem that if the devil is still working his mystic charm over this siu-curs«d world he is doing his greatest and most effective Btuuts under the guise of a polls ciau. It is a wise man who stands from under the falling ciudcts.— Everything. Anybody can talk about build ing railrouds and hotels—talk cheap—money is what counts. The election is at last over and the papers will take up the Japa nese war again. Farmers _ raise Your own WHEAT a* 0 OATS 47 Buthtls of Whoat on One Acre— Wo. Armstrong, GrestunnvlUe, Ga, 87 bushels of Wheat on, three acres is no unusual yield when Gem of Athens Guano is used. Oat crops very largely in creased by the use of this j fertilizer. For sale by wide awake merchants. V/rttt for Information. , *200 — .. ‘©EMf lATHENS eiMUkNTKS JfMUfvS. sESSI WE WILL DO YOUR BUILDING in the most workmanlike mauuer, superinded by ourselves and every detai I carefully louked after at the most REASONABLE PRICES. Tr;y Us. Heard & Kenney. The muzzlemen still hold the a few weeks later will tell the tale—so saith the working man. They are beginning to look out now for some aldermen and mayor for next year, und we think it high time. It is hoped that t he new lights will be installed soon. New Milliners Parrish & Co. Clayton Street The latest styles in Ladies’ and Misses Hats. It’s a strange thing to see how many political parties acouse the other crowd of giving whiskey. We really did not know there were sq many angels in Athens in politics. A FULL LINE OF Art and Photo -WORK- For the most fastidious from the finest Life Size Hand Work Por traits and Platinotype Photos to Penny Pictures, at Studio 115-» Broad St. J. S. and MISS M. E. SALTER, ARTISTS. Announcements. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for Justice of the Peace. 216th Dis trict G. M., subject to the democratic primary. C. T. YOUNG. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. I hereby announce myself a condidate for Justice of the Peace for the ai6th district, subject to the action of the democratic primary. G. T. MURRELL. ? FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Justice of the Peace for the 216th district, subject to the action of the democratic party, ‘ FOSTER. Our carnival proposition has met with the endorsement of num bers of our people, who eay it is the very thing. Then let’s get at it. >arty, JAS. FOR ALDERMAN FIRST WARD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the First ward, sub ject to the action of the democratic pri maty. A. W. VESS. FOR ADDERMAN SECOND WARD, I hereby announce myself a candidate for re*election as Alderman from the Second .ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary. J. H. DOOTSON FOR ALDERMAN THIRD WARD. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for Alderman from the Third ward subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. EDWARD BANCROFT FOR ALDERMAN THIRD WARD I hereby announce myself a candidate for Aldermanjrom the Third Ward, sub* Ject to the democratic primary. C. M. SNELLING. FOR ALDERMAN FOURTH WARD. I hereby announce myself aa a candl date for Alderman from the Fourth ward subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. B. Y. HARRIS. FOR ALDERMAN FOURTH WARD I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman of the Fourth Ward, sub ject to the action of the democratic pri mary. JNO. N. BOOTH. J.H.Dooison&Co Red Estate, Insurance and Loans. 30 CLAYTON STREET SALE LIST: A splendid 5 room cottage on Bloom field street, will sell at a bargain. Five room house, 8 minutes walk from Post Oftue, big bargain $800. Two acre lot on Baxter street, aoo acre farm 7 rn.les from Athens. Four lots on Boulevard, close in. Art Gin house in East Athens to be sold at a big bargain. Three vacant lots on Pulaski street. Two 2 room houses on Pope street, splendid colored property at a bargain One 4 room house on Meigs street, GLENN LODGE, NO. 76, I. O. F. Meets every Tuesday night at hall over Davisou & Lowe’s. J. B. Wilbanks, N. G. G. E. Stonk, Secy. WILLIAMS LODGE, NO. I. O. O. F. Meets every Monday night at Odd Fellows Hall, corner Clayton and Jack son street. C. W. SHUPE.N.G. J. A. MEALOR, Secy. OLIVER ENCAMPMENT, No. 14 Meets every Friday night at o’clock at hall over Davison & Lowe’s. J. E. Gardner, C J. A. Mealor, Soribe. ATHENzE REBECCHA LODGE Meets every Thursday night at Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. J.E. Gardner, N.G. Miss Myrtle Poss, Seo’y. OCONEE 15 Meets every Wednesday night at their Wigwam in the Denpree hall, cor. Broad aud Thomas Sts at 8 o’olook. All visiting Red Men are invited. 0. P. Ebkbhabt, Sachem. 0. A. Lambert. K. of R. THE LATEST Modes end devices, the newest Wall Coverings end Draperies, the letest color sthemes end decorations, years of experience In house painting’, a reputa tion for good and honest work are all at your service. J. O. TRUSSELL, Painter, Decorator and Sign Painter. 88$ Clayton Street. Young Men If you wi -u i d make a good salary at light and pleasant, employ ment we have the job for you. Cull on or write J. /1• Dai win. Sec y 'Mutuiil Life Indus trial Association of Georgia. •STOP AND THINK. Why give your laundry package to a COLLARS Chinaman, when you can get better CUFFS Only 2c. work for the same money by patroni- Only 2c. zing home people and white people at the ATHENS EMPIRE LAUNDRY, CORNER CLAYTON AND LUMPKINlST*. FLEMING S COLLETT, Proprietors. Df. W. M. Slaughter, Dr. N. Q Slaughter, DENTISTS. Gas given for Extraction Office over Turner .& Hodgson’s Western •* <** * * Market OLIVER COLEMAN, Manager. Fine Meats c-i AllKnds* Telephone aO. No. Jackson Sreet Prince Ave Shoe Shop Near State Normal School. Your Shoes Repaired in First Class style and at the lowest prices. Give me a call. PETER SniTH. W. P. REYNOLDS UPHOLSTER — AND —. Repairer : of : Furniture. Corner Church and Prince. DR. C. A. RYDER, DENTIST. Athens, - Georgia. All kinds of Dental work done at the low est prices possible. Special Rates. The Seaboard announces that during the month of November, they will continue to sell the 10 day Coaoh Excursion tickets on Tuesday and Thursday of each week as heretofore. Choice of route, west of Atlanta. For full information apply to any agent of the Seaboard Air Line Railway, or the undersigned. FRED GEISSLER, Traveling Passenger Agent. 110 Peaohtreet St., Atlanta, Ga. Coaoh Excursion rates Athens, Ga., to St. Louis, Mo. The South ern Railway will sell ten day Coaoh Excursion tickets to St. Louie, Mo., and return for $15 70, account of the World’s Fair, Dates of sale every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of November. For full particulars oall or phone R. W. SIZER, * .General-Agent. Phone 81, 106 Clayton St. On each Tuesday and Thursday in November, the Central of Ga. Railway will sell Coaoh Exouniou ticketsjto St. Louie and return at very low- rates. Tickets will be limited to leave St. Louie not la ter than ten days from and inclu ding date of sale. Same will be food only on eoaches, not accep ted in Sleeping or Parlor care. For further information apply to jyonr nearest ticket agent. Jno. J. Wilkins, President. W. P. Brooks, Cashier. THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BANK, Hamperedjhv the lack of funds at the critical moment W$iy a man has missed the opportunity to put himself beyoufl want, if not to make a fortune. Acquire the saving habit by puttiug'your first five or teu dollar bill in this bank for savings, let it enlarge through the 8 percent interest we pay and to be ready for the first ohance to -nake'an'even'bigger income. THE GEORGIA NATIONS BANK OF ATHENS CAPITAL $100,000. SURPLUS $16,000. Receives accounts of Banks, Corporations, Firms and Individuals, and offee o depositors tury acctirodatum, tbtir l-usintb, hn lam ts and itf]cnsibility warrants. Directors: Thos. P. Vincent, Jos. N Webb, A. S. Erwin, Hamilton McWhorter, Jos. H. Fleming, Jno. J. Wilkins. Athens Electric Railway Company LIGHTS AND POWER, Cor College Avenue and Clayton C. D. FLAN1GEN, Mng. Streets J. W. CASKEY. C. M. CASKEY. CASKEY & CASKEY, Contractors and Builders. Flans ar.d Estimates Furnished on Application. RESIEEHCE WORK A SPECIALTY. Off.cb | O Clayton St. ATHKNI, GftOHQIA The Athens Savings Bank. Does a Regular Banking Business. Pays Interest on Savings Deposits. G. A. MELL, Cashier, MYER STERN, Pres. M. G. MICHAEL, Vice-President. NOTICE! DON’T PAY FOR ANEW CLOCK OR WATCH TO GET YOUR OLD ONE REPAIRED. BUT SEE F. G. DENARD AND BUY A NEW ONE OR HAVE YOUR OLD ONE RE- PAIRED FOR LESS THAN OTHERS CHARGE AND GET A 12 MONTHS GUARANTEE, o-o-o-o-o-o-o F.G. Denard, The Jeweler. 117 Broad Street. Southern Railroad. Train No. 2a0 leaves Athens, i2’16noon, city time, making close connec Ion at Lula with main line trains 87 and 38, 80 and 4O to and from ail points NORTH, EAST AND WEST. Returning, No. 339arrives Athens 6:03 p. m.,city time. No 2i8 leaves Athens 5?50p. m.,cily time making close connection at Lula with main* line train No.- H tor Atlanta and intermediate stations ond with No. 18, '''Air Line Bell" for Toccoa and intermediate stations. Returning Nov '4ii, making connec tion from Atlanta and points East, arrives at 9:15 p. m., city time. For further nformation, call on or address * R. W. SIZER, General Agent, 106 Clavton Street, Athens, Ga. Citizens Barber Shop NO. 30 OLAYTON STREET. 30 The most experienced white barbers. Elegant Equipment. Hot aud cold baths. Absolute cleanliness in everything. Prompt, Polite and Satisfactory Service. KYTLE & JACKSON, FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS. At Athens Hardware Co, Telephone No. 44, They do a general Fire Insurance business, repre senting the strongest and best companies in America. A Share Of Patronage Solicited,