Athens Republique

Capt. C. D. Haringan , Prince Aude . The Athens Republique Devoted to the Religious, the Educational, and the Industrial Development of the Colored Race Official Organ for the Jeruel Baptist Association ol. IV. ATHENS, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1922 No. Vol. IV. Dr. R. R. Moton Speaks To Large And Enthusiastic Audience Athens, Ga., December 1 Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Inst., was the principal speaker at the Good-Will meeting held at Morse auditorium Monday night, November 27th. Reaching Athens Sunday night, this celebrated personage became the guest of Mr and Mrs. Cornelius Drake. On Monday morning, accompanied by Dr W. H. Harris, chairman of the Moton Good-Will Tour Committee of Georgia, and a few other members of the distinguished pary, Dr. Moton drove to Washington, Ga, where he spoke in open air to a large and enthusiastic audience of white and colored people. At two o'clock he spoke to a similar bunch of citizens at Elberton, Ga. In spite of the down-pour of rain Monday night the meeting was attended by about two thousand Negroes and five hundred whites. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Harris, and the scepter yielded to Col. M. G. Michael, a friend of the Negroes and an apostle of charity and benevolence. Prayer was offered by Prof. L. S. Clarke, principal of Knox Institute, following the singing of "America" by the Audience. Dr Hill, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, spoke next. Two selections from the famous Tuskegee quartet preceded the celebrated address of welcome by Mayor G. C. Thomas. After another selection by the quartet Col. Michael introduced Dr. Moton, the principal speaker. The general trend of Dr. Moton's argument was "You shall know the truth; and the truth shall make you free." Freedom, he said, would deliver men from the awful scurge of race prejudice and its attendant evils. Great enthusiasm characterized the audience as Dr. Moton spoke. BENEVOLENT ORDER OF SA-MARITAN HOLD SISSION HERE Athens, Ga., The Benevolent Order Good Samaritans, Mr. James Mack, president, held their annual session here November 29-30. The introductory exercises Wednesday night was as follows: Principal speaker, Mrs. Anne Smith Derricotte, Welcome address, Mrs. Emma Norman, Welcome on behalf of the societies, Bro. Wm. Neal, Response, Bro. Augustus Thomas. The exercises Thursday night were held at the First A. M. E. Church, Rev. C. H. Watson, Master of Ceremonies. The memorial exercises were conducted by Mrs. E.M. Ireland, grand secretary. The annual sermon was delivered by Prof. S. F. Harris. Anti Lynching Executors meet in New York New York City, N. Y. Nov. 30. The Executive Committee of the Antilynching Crusaders held their Third meeting in New York with five states represented. The chairman, Mrs. M. B. Talbert, reported that the movement was splendidly started with over 700 key women in twenty-five states hard at work. Ultimate success seemed assured. The committee made the following statement in answer to many inquires: A. The movement owes its origin to Mrs. Helen Curtis who was inspired by a public statement of Congressman L. No.4 C. Dyer, made at the Annual Conference of N.A.A.C.P. at Newark, June 1922, in which he said: "If 1,000,000 people were admitted in the demand from the Senate that the Dyer Bill be passed, there would be no doubt of its passage." A small committee met immediately and organized a campaign. ```markdown ``` The meeting to arrange the Emancipation Day Program will be held at the High School Monday afternoon, December 11, 1922, 5:30. ```markdown ``` (SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Paris, France, Nov.—28 It appears that whatever olive branches have been held out to French Negroes by the Bolsheviki are to fade and wither. At least that is the dictum given to the public by the Negro representatives in the House of Deputies within the past few days. M. Candace, the Gaudaloupean delegate and probably the most eloquent man in the Chamber has pronounced against any consideration of the plan to ally French Negroes with the Russian Reds. He declares that it would be the height of folly to do so and besides is against every economic and political interest of the Negroes of the world, 2 at this time, to join hands with the ultra radical elements in any part of the world. "This American Negro Garvey," he said recently, has got hold of the wrong end of this matter. We are at that stage of our race development where we are obliged to join hands with some one, I admit. But we should be very careful whom we pick as our ally in this effort we all have an abiding interest. No French Negro can affoad to leave the French. The French are modern in spirit. And I will admit the African Policy of the French Government has not always been wise. René-Maran's story however, has opened French eyes to the necessity of bringing about a change of policy in that section of the French world. There are many reasons that point to the Negroid elements of the human family as the next dominant factor in the upholding of genuine principles of Civilization. We have the benign nature, and we have the poetic vision if we will use it to the highest advantage, I see no reason at present, to join with such visionaries as Garvey or anyone else to try to get control of Africa now. The future will take good care that we get all we deserve in this particular. Let us make ample preparation and then talk about, controlling the Fatherland. Braise Diagne, the West Coast African delegate voiced the opinions of Candace. "We will talk of the African situation in due time," he said. "M. Candace has expressed my view of the matter." Both Candace and Diagne endorsed the Pan African Congress. They each declared that it was THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE the right movement because its membership advocated the high development of the brawn and brain of the Negroes before there was any kind of talk about an attempt to control the African branch of the race. It is likely that the Pan African congress will meet again next year. RAZZ BY ROBERT LEE HEISTER Here is an object lesson. It makes no difference what the color of your skin is. You can be black, white, red, or yellow but you will have to agree that Razz was a wonderful bit of humanity. Her white father and black mother brought her into the world and left her in a position where neither black or white would claim her socially. Her battle against these conditions proves to be the most interesting story that I have ever been called upon to write. Let us ponder deeply over the fact that such a cruel world exists. Razz is parading through the world as an object lesson to both the black and white races. "Razz", the most interesting bit of humanity that ever trod tee face of the earth. Stained with the mixed blood of two races, but imbued with the spirit that makes real men and women regardless of color. She kept her vow for eighteen years, never to walk or wear woman's cloths unless she learned who her father was. Crushed and humiliated by both unthinking whites and blacks, she bowed her head to fate, donned a woman's clothes, and disappeared December 9.1922 from the sleepy little town of Lakeland. Lakeland is a small village on the W. B. and A. about one mile Northwest of Westport, Maryland. Like all other American villages on the railway routes it is composed mostly of the general store, dusty roads, cultivated fields, farmers, and the little school house on the hill. Always there are plenty of children in these villages, and the little ones of Lakeland knew Razz better then the grown folks. Now that she is gone, some of them have complained that they miss her. To the people of the village Razz was a great mystery. More still, she was a thorn in their sides. Between Razz and the residents of Lakeland there was that great difference, that is greater still on the border line of the Southland than it is North of the Mason-Dixon line. She was a half breed--but was she? Ah, there was the mystery. The white people are not quite satisfied that they have not been mistreating of their own--poor Razz. The wonder is that her wonderful spirit did not batter down the obstacles in her way. On the streets, besides a man's clothes, wore a smile. A big good numored smile--unless, some one hinted at one or the other of the two facts, that she was a girl and her blood was mixed. Then she would show the tiger in her soul by barking a row of white, oven teth, and pulling her eye lids together until the spark of light in her eye balls turned yellow between the narrow slits. And then, how she could fight. Fair, square fighting that both the white and the colored man admi- THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE December 9,1922 THE res. Not hair pulling and kicking. From the moment Razz was old enough to get around she worked, the hard, gruelling work of a laborer. She delighted in a real man's work. She detested a woman's house affairs. Once she fooled the sleepy little town of Lakeland. She fooled the white people who looked on her as an object of charity. One who would smile and take anything that the other fellow had no use for. The janitor of the little school house on the hill reported sick. They were at a loss to know just where they would find someone to take his place. The job did not pay much. It was on "Old Man's Job" and one that real, able bodied men would feel insulted over if it were offered to them. It was suggested that the job be given to Razz. Happy solution of a troublesome matter. They all breathed easier now that it was settled, but---- She politely informed them that she did not mind following a plow, hustling ice or throwing stone up to a stone crusher. That was a real man's labor but who th-----Who wanted to be a janitor or wash dishes? Not Razz. She'd have them understand that she was no cissy. Among the dignitaries who accompanied Dr. Moton were Messis. B.J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, H E. Perry, president of the Standard Life Insurance Company, C.C. Spaulding, vice-president and general manager of the N. C. Mutual Insurance Co., Warren Logan, Treas. Tuskegee Inst. and E. A. Williams, state farm demonstrator, of Savannah. Miss Nona M. Young, of the Athens Republicue, spent Sunday in Lexington with her parents. New York, N. Y., December 2, '22 Sailing to-day for Africa aboard S. S. Cedric, White Star Line. Remember me to Athens. Lovingly, Alice McL. Crews EULOGY OF MME. BROWN AND ASSOCIATES UPON MISS ELNORA MATTOX We, the friends and co-workers of Miss Elnora Mattox, who quietly ebbed away from this veil of tears Saturday night, November 25, 1922, do here briefly express what our hearts hold for Elnora and the bereaved family. With sad, sad hearts we shall endeavor thru the assistance of Him who gives and Him who takes, to endure the pain, but our weak natures almost force us to the point of saying, "How can we endure it?" We cannot ask if she is here to-day, or will she be here to-morrow? Nor can we say, "We want Elnora to do this or do that; for she is gone, never to return again. To accomplish the good work similar to that which was once prosecuted by her hands, we can only say, "We miss our darling Elnora" and must on our own finite and feeble way, endeavor to do it ourselves. We are forced to give her up, and doing so, let us thank the Great God of all Grace that her spirit (now celestial) is free from the malady from which she suffered so long. Then let us utter our last farewell: "Goo-dbye Elnora; we will meet you in that land of peace and rest." She bid no one a last farewell; She said "goodbye" to none. Her loving heart had ceased to beat Before we knew she'd gone. Her cheerful and kindly ways Are pleasant to recall; She had kind words for everyone, And died beloved by all. A precious one from us is gone; A voice we loved is stillled. A place is vacant in our midst That never can be filled. 3 Sad days will still come o'er us; Silent tears will often flow Love will always keep you near us Though you left eight days ago. Never shall you be forgotten, Nor from our memory fade. A loving heart will always linger Around the grave where you are laid. Misses Jennie L. and Mary Stokely, of 386 Chase street, spent Thanksgiving Dsy with Mrs. Dan Barnett, of Oconee Heights. A two course dinner was served. After which many games were played. They report an enjoyable time. Mrs. Edna Johnson, of Detroit, Mich. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Stokely, of 386 Chase street. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. O. V. Wilson and family take this means to make known to their vast circle of friends their very cordial appreciation for their bounteous tokens of love and appreciation shown them during their recent bereavement. They would make special mention of the beautiful floral offerings that marked the final tribute of respect of many a bosom friend. The Thanksgiving Banquet given by Empire Company, U. R., K. of P., headed by Captain R. Franklin, Lieut. Austin and Sec'y Hansel Cole, proved a gerat success as well as an orderly social outing to the many dozens of attendants. It was held at the home of Capt Franklin, the old reliable cook, who resides at 153 Lyndon avenue, a place noted for great festivities. The following bill-of-fare was served the guests: smothered opossum, with sweet potatoes, roast turkey, with sugar dressing, baked squirrel, with French fried potatoes, Georgia rabbit with cream ed potatoes, roast hen with cranberry saulce, hot buttered rolls, cake, ice cream and punch. This party must have been like unto he one described by the poet Dunbar; and the only disgusting thing about it was the early arrival of the mid-night hour when the attendants had to withdraw homeward. Some of them left saying: "When is he going to have another one these things?" Negro Year Book Honors Athens With "Name" We note from the Negro Year Book that Athens has the honor of operating a branch of the Negro Business League. We appreciate this honor coming the most celebrated colored statistician on earth. But unfortunately, like an "invisible empire" this organization merely exists in the minds of a great many of us. It should exist; it can exist; it must exist. If Waycross has it and is really doing business under that title, what about the great "Classic City" that boasts of its culture and refinement? If the colored people of Americus, a city just half the size of Athens, can operate a bank, a creditable newspaper, and other mercantile organizations commensurate with these, are we here in this historic commonwealth, willing to accept a place with reference to the other cities of our state that does not even merit honorable mention to say nothing about occupying even the last place on the honor roll? The law of life is growth. The Christian religion is the most ideal form of life. It is shown largely by our conduct on the Sabbath but co-adjunatively by our deportment in every arm of life. The idea that religion is only "love" is limited, yet limitless. The stolid Esquimaux or Siberian peasant whose desire ends with a mess of pottage and a bear skin vestment may be void of any malice toward his fellow man. But what service is he as a Christian? In his aimlessness he is blind and cannot see afar off. But the broad-hearted Christian who desires to be a burning and a shining light sees "the Love of God Shed Abroad in His Heart" as involving the greatest responsibility on earth. He sees in it the insearchable and unfathomable riches of truth and life, feels that God has ordained him an ambassador of that light and life. Religion, then, in the final analysis, is growth and expansion. Dr. R. R. Noton, of Tuskegee Inst., and the most distinguished Negro in America, spoke to us a few days ago on nothing more than "practical Christianity-growth in Good-will" toward all men, growth in brotherhood, growth on confidence and respect for one another of whatever race, color or creed, growth in education and industry. Inasmuch as we claim great fortitude and fame as a Christian people would it not be a splendid thing for us to supplement our religion by ventures in the other departments of life that make for our weal? Let us organize or bring from the "invisible" to the "visible" in Athens the Negro Business League, and thus accept the honor that Mr. M. N. Work, in his "Year Book"' has given us. Then will we come to understand one another better, and Athens will finally get on the colored commercial map. 4 The Athens Republique Published every Saturday at 243 Hull Street TELEPHONE 9199 Athens, Georgia Entered as second-class matter, November 29, 1919, at the post-office at Athens, Georgia, under act of March 3, 1879. Editorial Staff Julian L. Brown.....Editor and Manager Thomas N. Jackson, Jr.....Associate Editor Miss Mollie Cole.....Society Editor A. B. Capers...Reporter for B. V. P. U. Activities Miss Marion Clemmons.....North-side Editor Subscription Rates Annually.....$1.50 Semi-Annually.....85 Quarterly.....50 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE Notice to Subscribers A nominal charge will be made in the future on marriages and funeral notices and excessive social items. Miss Mattie Jackson, of 140 Cohen street, was hostess to the "Social Lovers' Club" on Thanksgiving Day. "Twas a pleasant evening and as the light of the beautiful autumn sun "trickled down" the following youngsters could be seen coming from the four corners of the globe: Misses Marguerite and Mamie Ray, Huntley Hampton, Irene Barnett, Nellie Mae and Christine Billups, Julia Mae Johnson, Eliza Noland, Mattie Sue and Sylvia Jackson, Laura Gunter, Messieurs Ed Harris, Crawford Cobb and brother, Roy Thornton Jr., Richard Jefferson, Marion Cherry, John Scott, Oscar Hill Jr., Thomas Willoughby, Frank and Harold Ray. Peanut butter sandwiches, hot chocolate, cakes and fruit were served. Mrs. Mattie C. Jackson, of Settlement Ga., is nursing her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary C. Jackson, of 140 Cohen street, who is suffering with influenza this week. Miss Irene Tate, of 872 W. Broadst. who made a flying trip to Raleigh, N. C.. recently reports a very pleasant sojourn at the Carolina capital. THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE Miss S. Grace Bradley, who received her "A. B." degree at Morris Brown University in May, left the city November 4, 1922, to join the faculty, numbering twenty eight, in the Normal Institute, Alabama. Miss Bradley was a student, teacher and also secretary to the President while attending College, in Atlanta. This, of course, is experience for her. She was elected head of the English department at the Normal Institute. Success is our wish for her. December 9.1922 Mr Book that Athens has the honor to Business League. We apprecelebrated colored statistician on an "invisible empire" this organi- of a great many of us. It should If Waycross has it and is really what about the great "Classic and refinement? If the colored half the size of Athens, can operate and other mercantile organizations we here in this historic common-with reference to the other cities merit honorable mention to say the last place on the honor roll? The Christian religion is the most largely by our conduct on the Sab- deportment in every arm of life. "We" is limited, yet limitless. Theasant whose desire ends with a investment may be void of any malice it service is he as a Christian? In not see afar off. But the broad-be a burning and a shining light ad in His Heart" as involving the He sees in it the insearchable and life. feels that God has ort light and life. Religion, then, and expansion. Inst., and the most distinguished few days ago on nothing more growth in Good-will" toward all growth on confidence and respect for or creed, growth in education fortitude and fame as a Christian thing for us to supplement our reli- arments of life that make for ing from the "invisible" to the business League, and thus accept in his "Year Book"' has given us. One another better, and Athens commercial map. Mrs. W. A. Mapp, has return ed to the city after having attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Julia McRee of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Ernest Long, of Atlanta, spent Thanksgiving Day in the city, being the guest of Miss G. H. Campbell, of 170 N. Paris street. Miss Nona M. Young, of the Athens Republique, spent Thanksgiving Day with her cousin, Mrs. Zeph Phillips, on Route 3. THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE his thirty-three years as a pulpiteer, and at intervals brought him "rough and tumble" experiences. Having had intimate relations with his family life, the writer knows about the difficulties and iugratitude that he experienced during the past year, which in all probability, hastened his death. Such experiences, however, are the common fate of the Christian soldiers; and may we, in testimony of this, ask the permission to close this short eulogy by saying that Rev. George B. Wilson bore it all patiently; that he fought the good fight of faith; that he laid hold on eternal life; that he entered in through the gates into the city? We bid the young Christian widow God-speed, and feel sure that she received like inspiration for that which she gave her noble husband through her congenial, lovable disposition. Athens, Ga., Dec. 7, 1922.—11 days [with two hours lacking] since it is reckoned, that Wilson passed away. Mr. C. O. Harris, the great "Seminoler" who was overtaken by influenza sometime ago, is much improved. AN APPEAL To the Jeruel Baptist Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. U's:--- Rally for the project that was made at Commerce. The first payment is due on the 3d Sunday in December. Don't fail to report on that date. We urge that all Superintendents, Presidents, Chairmen, and Secretaries subscribe for "The Athens Republique" that our work may reach the people throughout our bounds. G. A. CUNNINGHAM, Pres. Mrs. M. L. Alexander Mrs. M. L. Alexander Wilmore Bible and Book Company B. Y. P. U. & S. S. Literature 239 Finley Street ATHENS, GEORGIA December 9, 1922 IN MEMORY OF JAMES G. HARRIS Slowly and sadly we laid him down. From the field of his fame fresh glory We ceased not a line, we raised not a stone But we left him alone in his glory. Life we've been long together, Thru pleasant and thru cloudy weather. 'Tis hard to part when friends are dear, Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh a tear. Then steal away, give little warning Choose thine own time Say not good-night, but in some brighter clime Bid me good morning. Rev. W. A. Fountain, Rev. S. F. James and Rev. J. N. Miller, are attending the district conference at Sylvesta Georgia this week. The younger set will regret the loss of Miss Celeste Martin from their number. Miss Martin leaves about the first of the year to join her father, Rev. A. L. Martin who has a charge at Chattanooga, Tenn., one of the strongest churches in the A. M. E. Zion connection. The Martin home will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strickland REV. G. B. WILSON of Mt. Zion M. E. Church Passes Over Heroes usually fall with their armour on and their swords in their hands. They seldom tell—or have they time to tell—a long yarn about their future life or what they have been doing, for that time can be better used in "keeping-a doing" until the night comes. Rev. G. B. Wilson fell with his staff in his hand. Rev. Wilson was one of those heroes of faith, the magnitude of whose fellowship with Christ and belief in Him inspired him all the days of his life and served as an impetus to his building twelve churches as sainted and enduring monuments to Jesus during the short space of forty-six years, the length of useful life. Rev. Wilson's ecclesiastical ambitions excited the jealousy and ill will of his fellow-ministers at various times during The Editor of the Athens Republic wishes to thank his many friends for their many tokens of respect and appreciation shown him during the five days that he was confined to his bed with influenza. Rev. J. H. Horton,' who has been ill for sometime, is much improved. Information comes that Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Few and Deacon and Mrs. Wm. Thompson, who have been "flue" sufferers, are on the mend. Mrs Susie Broughton, of the Athens Republique, is indisposed at this writing. Her reappearance at the office is anxiously watched for by her comrades. Mr. Solomon Brooks, of 345 Lyndon avenue, is ill with influenza at this writing. We hope for him an early recuperation. "Flue" sufferers, please excuse us now Tnere are so many of you that we will have to tell your friends about you next week. Yours for the work. HOUSE FURNISHINGS FOR SALE Few's Grocery Store Fancy line of Groceries, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Tobacco Snuff, Cigars and Soft Drinks. This is the place to get your money's worth. 1375 Hancock Avenue "The Little Nurse for Little Ills" Tired Feet Massage gently with soothing A HEALING CREAM Mentholatum Cools, rests and refreshes Delicious! Appetizing KRAFT CHEESE IN TINS IN LOAVES ASK YOUR GROCER Ga ROOm AN 13 . A8 V.7 6 no 4 Church Directory First Congregational Church Pope and Meigs Sts. Dr. C. S. Haynes, Pastor Services Every Sunday It. Zion M. E. Church, 694 Water St. Rev. G. B. Wilson, Pastor Services every Sunday Hills First Baptist Church Reese and Pope streets Rev. N. H. Gamble, Pastor Services every Sunday Ebenezer Baptist Church Broad and Newton streets Rev. J. H. Horton, Pastor Services every Sunday First A. M. E. Church Hull and Strong streets Rev. W. A. Fountain, Pastor Services every Sunday Hill Chapel Baptist Church Harris and Broad Streets Rev. E. H. Harris, Pastor. Services 3rd and 4th Sundays Bursey Tabernaele Baptist Church Savannah Avenue Rev. N. T. Walker, B. Th., Pastor. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Ebenezer Baptist Church, East Athens Rev. G. A. Carter, Pastor Services Fourth Sunday Juion Temple A. M. E. Zion Church Rev. Shepherd H. Marion, Pastor River Street near Thomas Street Service 2nd and 3rd Sunday Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church Billups and Broads Sts. Rev. J. N. Miller, Pastor Services Every Sunday Friendship Baptist Church Arch Street Rev. J. F. Henry, Pastor Services First Sunday St. Paul C. M. E. Church Rev. W. L. Wheeler, Pastor Flint Street Services Every Sunday St. Mark's A. M. E. Church East Athens, Georgia Rev. T. H. King, Pastor Services 2d and third Sundays 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Popular Hill Holiness Church Near West Broad St. School Services 2nd and 4th Sunday Rev. B. E. Reed, Pastor St. Pleasant Baptist Church, Brooklyn Rev. J. W. Ward, Pastor Services: 4th Sunday; 1st and 2nd Sunday Nights Springfield Baptist Church 602 4th Street Rev. I. S. Street, Pastor Services 4th Sunday THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE APPLY AT Reard University Reese Street s Grocery S of Groceries, Flour, Sugar, Cof Snuff, Cigars and Soft Drinks. is the place to get your money's w 1375 Hancock Avenue Subscribe to the Republique December 9, 1922