Athens Republique

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, OCTOBER 27, 1923 No. 5 SMALL BUT NEWSY Vol. IV. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA Capetown, South Africa, Oct. 23d. In a report of Dr. Viljoen, Superintendent of Education for Cape Province, he emphasized the the difficulties encountered by his department in securing funds and preachers. There are at present in Cape Providence, under the department of Education, 2524 schools for European pupils, 426 schools for colored pupils, of which 409 are under church mission control, and 1502 native schools. There are certain numbers of European industrial schools in Cape Providence, which are one of the costliest branches of education. As these schools are under control of the Union Government as well as the Provincial Administration, there has been difficulty in organizing them on a uniform basis. With regard to non-European education, Dr. Viljoen says there is an even greater need of reform and process than is the case with European schools. There are 48,309 colored pupils under the department, and 117,776 native pupils. The colored schools in Cape Town are overcrowded, so that in one school plan is being tried of teaching in "shifts" of three hours each. W. H. JONES CAFE 280-282 Hull Street NS GEORGIA ASSOCIATION BRICHTENS LIFE AT JERUEL The team work that has been exhibited by the Jeruel auxiliaries during the past associational year brought things to pass. It was that that made possible the splendid reports that were read at the annual meeting last week. These reports were a great relief to Prof. Lyons and his earnest corps of teachers the gravity and strain of whose work only those who have been similarly engaged can understand. A brighter air seems to pervade the campus since this report was made. The teachers are the same as last year with one exception. Their names follow: Prof. C. H. S. Lyons, principal, Mrs. Ophelia Lyons, Miss Naphthali Jones, Miss Mattie Morse, Mrs. Julia Wilkerson and Miss Ola Mae Pearson. The Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. and the literary societies are all in tact and are doing nicely. The enrollment up to October 24th was 160, of whom 30 were borders. ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO RENDER PROGRAM NOV. 9TH. The Atheus Historical Society was organized a few years ago, supplanting the old emancipation committee, which from the early days of our freedom until its disso- HELP IT GROW No. 50 lution or absorption into the above named society, had charge of our Emancipation Celebration. The Athens Historical Society, in addition to its making possible the commemoration of the advent of our freedom, has endeavored to keep up our appreciation for our freedom and those who made it possible by bringing to us several literary programs during the year. The Douglass-Dunbar program which usually falls in March was made impossible by the spring revivals. Hence it occurred to the president, Prof. C. H. S. Lyons, to ask the Society to render a program this fall that should deal primarily with what the business and professional men and women of Athens have accomplished during the period of Freedom. The following persons have been asked to speak on the subjects that precede their names: The Medical Profession, Dr. Perry M. Brown, Dental Profession, Dr. I. H. Hiram, Pmarmaceutical, Dr. Hugh M. Tnornton. Teaching Profession, Prof. J. A. Gabriel. The Ministry, Rev. W. A. Fountain, Jr., What Insurance Men are Doing, Mr. G. C. Woodruff. The Negro in the Field of Agriculture, Prof. D. A. Starks. Negro Fraternities, Mr. R. B. Harris. The Negro Press, Lieut. J. L. Brown. The Present Issue, W. H. Harris. HARTSHORN SHADE ROLLERS are perfect in action. Over 40 years' experience guides the manufacture. Got the improved. No sacks required. To avoid limitations, notice script name of Stewart Hartshorn on labels 2 MADDEN IMPROVES Washington, Oct. 24th. Congressman Martin B. Madden, who was taken with illness on the way to his office in the Capitol last week, continues to improve. His son-in-law, Assistant Postmaster-General Henderson, announces that Mr. Madden is greatly moved by the numerous telegrams and letters from his colored friends throughout the country inquiring about his condition and expressing wishes for his recovery. Mr. Madden is 68 years of age and the active life he is living as a leader in Congress has been a severe tax upon his vitality. Marcus Garvey's bail, originally fixed at $25,000, was reduced to $10,000 through energetic representations of his counsel, George Gordon Battle. 669 Hancock Ave. Athens, Ga. Oct.19,1923 Prof. J. L. Brown, Athens, Ga., Dear Editor:— Please allow me space in your timely and uplifting paper for the pastor, officers and members of Union Temple A. M. E. Zion Church on River and Thomas Street, this city, to give thanks to the following pastors and some of their members for helping us so faithfully in our rally. Revs. A. L. Haywood, W. L. Wheeler, Wm. Few, Rev. Dr.J. H. Horton, Revs. W. B. Hayes, C. H. Robinson, W. A. Fountain and Dr. C. S. Haynes. All of these ministers preached wonderful sermons and gave largely in the collections. Rev. Haywood and Rev. Wheeler stood by us from Wed- THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE nesday night until Sunday night- The grand total raised including all money $125.50. Many of the members paid $5.00 and $6.00 each and some of the clubs of the First A. M. E. Church helped us very much. Mrs. Lady Jackson, of the First A. M. E. Church, raised $2.15 for us. The pastor, Bro. Marion, raised $30.45 in this rally. He raised half this amount among his friends in Chicago: $5.00 in gold was presented to the pastor by Mrs. Sallie Spratling and the church donated him $15.00 for his faithfulness, it was presented by Bro. H. P. Davis, with some timely remarks. Mrs. Spratling also spoke and asked for the pastor's return. Sunday, Oct. 14th will long be remembered at Union Temple. Dr. C. L. Jones stood by us faithfully in our rally. Mr. and Mrs. Billups gave a big dinner to the following: Rev. W. L. Wheeler, Rev. A. L. Haywood, Rev. W. B. Hayes, Dr. C. L. Jones and Bro. Marion. We had everything that could be had. The pastor reports a happy and pleasant trip up North. He spent two days in Chattanooga, Tenn., with Rev. Dr. A. L. Martin and his daughter and they made my stay a joyful one. He has a splendid church and his members were very nice to me. I also spent 8 days in Knoxville, Tenn. and had a happy stay with many of my members from Georgia. I preached there for Dr. H. T. Medford and took seven of them in church there. I went on to Chicago and spent five weeks with my sister and many friends there and in East Chicago, Ind., Gary, Ind., Indianapolis. Ind. I preached two sermons every Sunday and during the week. It was a happy reun- October 27.1923 ion to meet my sister and her family and many friends after being away for two years. Many of the people are doing well in the North and some of them will stay; while others are not making good and they are coming back every day and planning for farming in 1924. Some of our people are making conditions bad in the North in many ways. Therefore I think the farm is the best place for some of them. Yours in Christ, S. H. Marion, Pastor. Miss Sallie Newsome and Mrs A. T. Howard have just returned from Jefferson where they attended the county fair. Both of these ladies are successful teachers in that county and had some very nice work on exhibit. THANKS Please give me space to thank these friends for helping Miss Annie Robinson to solicit aid for the Jeruel Missionary Convention. Rev. E. D. Harris 25c; Mr. J. L. Brown 10c; Rev. S. M. B. Usry 10c; Mrs. E. M. Hill 10c; Mrs. Annie Eell 10c; Mrs. Mary Brown, 10c; Miss Christine Smith 10c; Rev. S. H. Marion 25c; Bro. M. Thomas 25c; Bro. Speed Watkins 10c. Faithfully Yours, Cora B. Jones SHORT CUTS The Knights of Honor, fraternal order of Louisiana, has $103, 280.40 total balance to its credit. Robert Bridges, bosom friend of S. Coleridge Taylor, and poet-laureate of England since 1913, will visit America and spend the collegiate year at the University of Michigan in conformance with an Se ee = soit ae a ee | NY elabolyerr vn a cle bm i yo i tL “lS t ys October 27, 1923 / THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE 8 international exchange of\univer- he whom a woman connot fool has| Methodists, will erect.2 new edi- sity lecturers, ~ not been born. What kept herjfice, fitting in architecture and RN ae ee ee eee A ee ee a Hurried scansion of casualties from Japanese earthquake reveal two colored victims. Robert Bick- ley and Laura Mason, the former a seaman and the latter a maid, both of London. No records of the deaths of colored American have been disclosed. \ Jackson County Schools Have Gxhibit Jefferson, Ga., October 20th— The colored schools of this county, under the supervision cf Mrs- Rosa L. Love, had their annual exhibit here today. The people from all parts of the county brought in the best friuts of the fields and every work of art. Mrs. Camilla Weens, of Savan- nah, State Supervisor of Home Economics in colored schools, was the principal speaker. Madam Mamie Pringle, of Savannah, was also present and spoke. Many people of both races viewed the exbibits, and scsem to have been greatly impressed with the growth in the practical thinge in our homes. Mrs. R. L. Love, the em- inemt supervisor, Mrs. A. Howard aud the other teachers of the Jack- son county sohools are 9 be con- gratulated for tbe good work they are doing for the betterment of the race. Mrs. Janie M. Johnson, of 523 West Broad atrest, left for New York on the 15th inet. ; MR. SIDNEY NEWSOME - SURPRISED And “Sid’’ was surprised at for- ty. He had deen telling his wife ‘ that no one could fool him, bat he whom a woman connot fool has not been born. What kept her from preparing, while he worked for her, a elegant and sumptuous repast of baked chicken, pickled beats and pears, pork roast, stew- ed tomatoes, stuffed white pota- toes, hot biscuits, coffee, jelatine, and cake? While he continued his honest toil what could prevent her and her two sisters, Mrs. Gortruda Harria and Mrs. Annie Lou os (that merry trio of ideal ‘“HMigh Browns,’’ who in their girlhood, had an endless chain of admirers) from decorating their dining rvom with tri-coJored crepe that should swing from a I:ttle bell at the ceiling to the four cor- ners and along the sides uf the table? All this happenedin Sid’s absence, and when Dr. Jones and Dr. Burney brought him home ho was fooled out right. The attendants, all told, were: Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Newsome, Mrs. Gertrude Harris, Mrs. Annie Lou Brown, Mrs. Hattie Grimes, Dr. J. H. Burney, Dr. A. M. Jones and Lieut. Brown. The affair was greatly enjoyed by all. Added to the Athens family on the 24th were Mrs. Ida S. Starks and her two children, Thelma and Danais A. Sta ks, Jr. They are the family of Prof. D. A. Starks, farm demonstraior in Clarke and ‘adjacent counties. Prof. Starks, ‘accompanied by Mr. W. F. Ken- | ney, motored down tu his old home | at Tallahassee, Flordia and Seong his family back on the ren trip. Mr. A. T. Howard, 543 West Broad street, continues ill. The hrathren are renneasted to call to Mother Zion Church, New York, the national cathedral of the Zion Methodists, will erect-2 new edi- fice, fitting in architecture and character to represent the denomi- nation. The General Conference of that organization contributed $50,000 toward the new church. A resolution passed at the re- cent Elk’s Convention at Chicago appropriated $20,000 for the firat installment upon the purchase of Elks’ National Home, to be locat- ed at Westchester, Pennsylvania, 24 miles from Philadelphia, The site covers 104 acres of the histor- ic Brandywine and will be a hume for aged Elks and their wives. Pete, famous ambulance cat of the Emergency Hospital, at Washington, is dead, after the surgeons of that institution had exhausted every means known to science to save his life, Frank Yaterx, colored ambulance driver is inconsolable. Pete, who had auswered a thousand hurry calle, sitting beside his owner and friend went down to his death battling with two vicious Airedales. Writing inthe Chicago Tribune, Arthur Evans says the ‘‘Simon Legree stuff’’ will have to be end- ed in the South or that section will suffer. ‘Undoubtedly the planters treated the Negroes un- fairly,” writes Mr. Evans, ‘‘juetas the unprincipled exploit the ig- norant and helpless everywhere. But they’ve stopped it. Senti- ment is strongly against it, and if they kept it up they couldn’t get labor for their fields.”’ A corporation made up of white men hae beer capitalized at $125, 009 to market the horticultural discoveries of George Washington Carver, cclored scientist of Tus- kegee. Mrs. Hattie Haney, of Winterville, was in the city this week, and paid the office a visit. Mrs Haney is taking nurse training under Dr. Haynes. ND PARK Back of W.Broad St. School for Colored People G GAME 2, 1923, 3, P. M. VS. JERUEL ion 15c t and Morning an, Healthy Eyes Tire, Itch, urn or Dis- Sore, Irri- lamed or Refreshes, At all Drutggists. Comedy Co., 9 East Ohio St., Chicago WEST END W. Henderson Av. Back of W. An Athletic Field for Colo OPENING GAM Foot Ball November 2, 19 ATHENS H. S. VS. JE Admission 15 USE MURINE FOR YOUR EYES Night and Have Clean, Healthy If they Tire, Itch, Smart, Burn or Discharge if Sore, Irritated, Inflamed or Granulated, use Murine often. Refreshes, Soothes. Safe for Infant or Adult. At all Drut Write for Free Eye Book. Murine Eye Remedy Co., 9 W. Henderson Av. Back of W.Broad St. School An Athletic Field for Colored People OPENING GAME Foot Ball November 2, 1923, 3, P. M. ATHENS H. S. VS. JERUEL Admission 15c USE MURINE FOR YOUR EYES Night and Morning Have Clean, Healthy Eyes If they Tire, Itch, Smart, Burn or Discharge if Sore, Irritated, Inflamed or Granulated, use Murine often. Refreshes, Soothes. Safe for Infant or Adult. At all Druggists. Write for Free Eye Book. Murine Eye Remedy Co., 9 East Ohio St., Chicago Repuplique Anniversary Moved On account of the fact that the S. vention meets the week beginning Nov versary of the Republique which was that the State Baptist Con- nning Nov. 12th, the anni- nich was to have started the led to the 19th in order that co-operation of these officials. The Editors On account of the fact that the State Baptist Convention meets the week beginning Nov. 12th, the anniversary of the Republique which was to have started the same day, has been forwarded to the 19th in order that we might secure the aid and co-operation of these officials. The Editors Winterville News The Fourth District had its fist meeting on their report for another year's work at Central Friday hight. We had with us Rev. Gaither and Rev. Gresham, of Woodville. Sunday Rev. Culbreath preached a wonderful sermon. An address was made by Prof. Chandler (white) which was enjoyed. Address by Depty S. H. Brown, of Athens which will never be forgotten. Sunday night was the report of the card contestants for the Republique. A nice crowd came out. Devotions led by Mrs. Hattie Foster, of Athens and Mrs Haney. Call for cards by Mrs. Hattie Haney. Total amount raised $11.05, Mrs. Frances Sims winning the prize. There will be a ribbon party at the A. M. E. Church Saturday night. Admission 10c. Director, Rev. Mrs. Gaither, her help Mrs Hattie Haney. Come and be with us. The Young Christians' Training Club met at the heme of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Alexander, 239 Finley street, Tuesday evening, October 23d, Mrs. Alexander, president ex-officio, presiding. Bro. Fred Morrison acted as secretary. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. H. Horton. An outdoor entertainment to be held at the Hardshell Church Grounds on Thanksgiving Day is being planned by the members of the club. The club was entertained on this occasion by Rev. E. M. Griffin, who served hot chocolate, peaches and cake. THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE Deacon Sanford Stephens, of Hill's First Baptist Church, has been quite ill for the past two weeks. He was much improved at last reports. October 27, 1923 Forward One Week "The Little Nurse for Little Ills" Tired Feet Massage gently with soothing A HEALING CREAM Mentholatum Cools, rests and refreshes October 27.1923 Jeruel Baptist Association Meets at Point Peter Jeruel Baptist Association Meets at Point Peter Point Peter, Georgia, Oct. 18, 1923—The thirty-fifth annual session of the Jeruel Baptist Association assembled here last night with the Rev. Dr. J. F. Henry, vice-moderator, presiding. New Hope Baptist Church, of this place, was the home of the Convention this year, said church having invited the Association to this community at its adjournment in 1922. The introductory sermon was preached by the Rev. M. L. Fambro, alternate Rev. H. M. Smith, Jr. The welcome addresses from from both whith and colored persons were most cordial. These addresses were grandly lived up by the marked hospitality shown the delegates by all concerned. New Bethlehem, ForkBethel and Thankful Grove brought dinner the long, long distance, over bad roads and in bad weather for the pleasure and comfort of the delegates and visitors. The Influence of New Hope Much complaint was made beforehand by the delegates about the great stretch of road thai lay between the railway stations and New Hope Church: it is situated near the Wilkes County line about fifteen miles from Berkley and further yet from Crawford. But the very sight of this magnificent edifice will away with any regrets that had formerly existed in lieu of the association's sitting at such a remote spot. Like an mighty abbey built far over the Alpine heights and destin'd long to stand as a monument to its builders and to the Lowly Nazarene, so THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE does New Hope-promising long to endure-bespeak the lives of Charles Jennings, and Rev. Edmond Jennings, and others who labored there. This sacred institution has, throughout its existence been a great influence for good as is shown by the exemplary lives of its members and the people around it. The writer was glad to form the acquaintance of Misses Mary C. and Alie Jennings, daughters of late Charles Jennings, who for many years, was one of the pillars of New Hope Church. These ladies are ideal types of Negro womanhood, frought and maintained through the same difficulties heir to the rest of our colored youth, and to them we extend the highest praise. We only hope and pray that the colored youth who live around these industrious people will take heed to their ways and, in spite of the almost impassable stumbling blocks, walk out of the darkness into the light and enter the fields of duty. When you see the white boy and girl board their automobiles and ride away to college you do likewise. When the white boy returns with his diploma ready to open him an oil mill, to serve his father's tenants and all who will buy, build you one too. When he sets himself up a brickyard to make his fortune in in improving houses and streets, organize you one too. Above all, be a better Christian than he seems to be. The total amount raised by all the auxiliaries and association was: 66 letters $909.47; Enrollment $109.00; Collections $100.35 From B. Y. P. U. Convention $20. 00; From S. S. Convention $200. 00; From Woman's Convention $471.13. Total cash, $1809.95. We regret exceedingly that our moderator, Rev. H. M. Smith, was indisposed during the association and was able to attend only a few of its sessions. Other sermons preached by Revs. R. G. Cash, J. R. Barnett, B. B. Dunn and J. F. Henry. The association will meet at Bowman, Ga. in 1924. There will be a Hallo'weep Party at Jeruel Baptist Institute Wednesday night, Oct. 31st. Admission 10c. You are invited. Amy Louise, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Davis is, confined to bed at 376 Odd street. Her daily chat is that she wants to go to school. She thinks that her playmates are missing her. Mrs. Priscilla A. Hill, of Chicago, who came to the city last month on business returned to Chicago on the 14th inst. ae — crease iain i aia 6A. FO THE ATHBNS REPUBLIQUE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE TO HAVE | QUADRENNIAL ANNIVERSARY Plans for the fourth anniversary of the Athens Republique (No- vember, —) are being formulated by the editor and those associated with. him, ; A series of meetings, November 19-24, will be held at various churches in. the city, and the pastors, business and professional men aud women will be requested to use use their influence to make it a success. Consultation will be had with the pastors of the churches, and the details of the meetings will be announced later. a ) ee Save Your Farm For Your Children “ The Earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof; the - werld and they that dwell therein.” | a These are the words of the immortal Psalmist, who rep- | resents the noblest lineage and heritage of human exist nce. _ They are true and immutable. The earth is God’s and we _ are God’s. Hence the earth is ours also. : -Many of us are having difficulty in maintaining the _ farm lands with which our Master has endowed us. Note the remedy. An institution chartered under the laws of the United States, will lend you money to meet your obligations, in -4which transaction the good faith and justice of the Federal Gevernment are pledged you. ) For particulars seo 3 | W. F. KENNEY, Pres. JULIAN L. BROWN, Sec’y. — 348 Hull Street, Athens, Georgia , ©O 90999006 $0960050 0605609 549005096860 0090 000 oe. oOo 9 et ee ee ee - Few’s Grocery Store Fancy line of Grocerjes, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Tobacco Snuff, Cigars:and Soft Drinks. This is the plaee-to ‘get: your money’s worth. 1375 Hancock Avenue | October 27, 1928 igs << eS iS f iy a il , gr. ) y \ NI rd LAs ih ze “a4 : } [| oR Y Ana 7: dal ss MW) Sc22hoea | ny EY BA AG: H HM pil TH | 1 ae ‘it Ap a Bee i ; 4 of, ae Yor eS CORSET: § Good News for Stout Women Nemo Self-Reducing No. 333 is a real bargain. It has alowtop and medium skirt. Made in dur- able pink or white coutil; sizes 24 to 35 and costs only $3.00. If your dealer can’t get it, send name, address, size and $3.00. We’ll send the corset. Nemo Hygienic-Fashion Institute 120 E. 16th St., New York (Dept. S) Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wright, of the Rex Theatre, spent Sunday in Gainesville with relatives and friends. They lay claim to a de- lightful time. Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Murden, officials in the State Baptist Asso- ciation and firm advocates of the principals of the faith, are both indisposed at this writing. We hope for them an early recovery.