Athens Republique

The Athens Republique Devoted to the Religious, the Educational, and the Industrial Development of the Colored Race Official Organ for the Schools and Churches of North-east Georgia Vol. V. ATHENS, GEORGIA, SATURDAY., FEBRUARY 23, 1924 No. 14 Capt. C. D. Flanigan Prince Ave. SMALL BUT NEWSY Devoted to the Religious, the Edu Official Organ for the S Vol. V. ATHENS, GEOR New Emancipation Needed (Lincoln News Service) Norfork, Feb. 14,—Concerning the indifference of the Negro of the latter day towards Emancipation Day observances, the Norfolk Journal and Guide says: "In the first place, any reference to American slavery forters into his imagination a picture of the abhorrence of the times. In the next place he realizes that there is yet so much to be done to break the bonds of economic slavery, proscription of opportunity, injustice before the law, and denial of citizensnip rights, that his attention is focused more upon gaining a newer emancipation, an emancipation that will flow from the Constitutional amendments that grew out of the one of 1863, and made him a man free in opportunity, free in the enjoyment of the privileges and immunities of American citizenship, more than, it is upon celebrating the insurance of Abraham Lincoln's immortal proclamation." INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS GOOD (Lincoln News Service) Washington, Feb. 13. Because of his frendly attitude toward colored wage earners, anything that is said by Judge Elbert H. Gary, Chairman of the United States Steel Corporation, is of special interest to our group, which is hoping to participate more fully in the industrial activities of the nation. In a recent interview Judge Gary is quoted as having said, concerning the future business outlook: "The situation is better than it has been in a long time. It is fundamentally sound in every respect. To this time-I emphasive that phrase-there is nothing that suggests it will not continue to be sound, and even improse. Several basic factors are responsible for these conditions. --- foremost among them, I should place the firm hand and sound practices that characterize the present administrative branch of the government, from President Coolidge downward. Of hardly less bearing is the inherently healthy condition of affairs in the country! Our national income is steadily and irresistibly increasing. The value of farm products was never greater. There is virtually no employment. This encouraging news will be read by many color men and women throughout the country, wage earners and business and professional men, who realize that the economic salvation of the race depends largely upon the prosperity of such industries as are represented by Judge Gary who gives employment to thousands of our people. They will be largely influenced by his views on industrial and public questions, to the consternation of the deacons of the mire who thrive best in the muddy waters of discontent, made turbid by general unemployment and proverty. DYER ANTI-LYNCHING BILL LEANS UPON CONSTITU TIONAL DECISION (Washington, Feb. 14, + Students of history, civics and law would do well to procure and read copies of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, which is rich in references to the most famous decisions upon questions of Constitutional Law. Straudder Vs. W. Wa., Virginia vs. Rives, and a number of other U. S. Supreme Court decisions elaborating upon the constitutional rights of Negro citizens, are cited to uphold the constitutional merits of the Dyer Bill. AN APPEAL This comes to let you know that something must be done in order for us to operate without embarrassment to all con- ublique HELP IT GROW development of the Colored Race of North-east Georgia RY 23, 1924 No. 14 cerned. We have been unable to pay all our bills as they came due during the past few months. One of our chief obligations just now is our insurance. This should be attended to AT ONCE. Hence, it is the just and mainly obligation of every one of us to rally to this cause and seek the assistance of whomever he can. EACH MEMBER OF THE CHURCH IS MORALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS PRORATA SHARE OF ITS INDEBTEDNESS. Please be present at the church Friday evening, Feb. 22, 1924 and lets see what we can do to liquidate our indebtedness. Your brother and your fellow-servant, P. T. REDD, Treas. THE SANHEDRIN The World-wide Confer- ence of the Negro Race Interest in the welfare of the Negro race was manifested Tuesday Evening. February 12, 1924 at, Wendell Phillips Auditorium by the coming together of one of the largest audiences that has ever been greeted an acknowledged leader of the Negro Race. Coming as he did from Washington to under take so vast a responsibility, Prof. Kelley Miller deserves the encouragement of the 12,000,000 who are yet to be organized for any definite purpose. The program was began with the singing of our National Hymn America followed by prayer, and introductory marks by the Master of Ceremonies. The Conference was next greeted by Mayor, Dever who spoke touchingly on the literary works of Prof. Miller, as the embodiment of such truth on humanity that he recom mend that the Race take in the hero and philosophy as written in those vol- --- A $100,000 Company Formed Guaranty Life Insurance Company Increases Its Capital Recently the Guaranty Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company sued out papers for the purpose to increase its Capital stock from $25,000 to $100,000. It sought further in the application the right to engage in the life insurance business as an old Jine Company. The prayers of the Company were granted and the Guaranty Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company by the grant became the GUARANTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY with all the rights and immunities of the other big Corporations. After the legal phrases of the situation were cleared away, the Guaranty Life Insurance Company placed upon the market the $100,000 worth of stock at the phenominally low rate of $200.00 per share. This stock is now open to the public and agents all over the state will take the Certificates to the very doors of prospective buyers. The Guaranty Life insurance Company, by virtue of the existence and splendid accomplishments of the Guaranty Mutual and Health Insurance Company, will be no strange constellation of insurance firmament. The established reputation of the former will impotus to the latter, and it is reasonably expected that the stocks of the Guaranty Life will "go easily" because of the enviable reputation of its predecessor. The officers and directors and stockholders of the old Company form the basic actors of the new Company. They will put into the new company all of the vim and vigor utilized in the interest of the old plus additional effort of new factors injected for the purpose to accelerate the upward trend. The Guaranty Life Insurance Co. realizes that this is a day of big things and that still bigger things are peeping over the horizon of material progress. It is keeping watch upon the "last" in order to catch first indications of new ideas and to hasten the coming by lifting before their sight and keen convincing proof that we are alive and have been working to prepare the way and to unite with projectors of newer ideas and more pronounced action. W. S. SCOTT, Pres. & G. M. E. W. SHERMAN, Vice Pres. L. M. POLLARD, Sec'y-Treas. E. W. LANGSTON. 2 umes. The Race Problem was discussed at length and while the Negro meets with A prejudice in some sections yet, it is a problem that will work out itself and sooner the better Continuing to press onward and united will bring about the realization of great Racial strength as a tribute to Chicago Negroes the Mayor spoke of their various enterprises and evidence of future building. He appealed to the Negroes of America to stick together, not depending on the other races, that within their Race is a group of real leaders who are headed the right way. Less advices talk and what to do test, uslesss verbal analysis and real get-together Work. The other welcome addresses repre senting various departments of Negro work, were greatly enjoyed. The Negro Women's Work, and The Law and Press the pulpit were ably represented. Editor Vann, of the Pittsburgh Courier, very urgently advocated the importance of a solid Negro Press. That there are enough intelligent negroes to put before the public real specimens of journalism like unto the white press,. He urged the neccessity of a Negro Daily in the home of Every Negro family and thro the Press the great problems of today will soon be solved. Prof. Kelley Miller gave advice on the line of Negroes being more self-respectful and self determining before he can ever become a potent factor in American civilization. He stressed the need of a union and united, we as a race can never survive that which daily confronts us every where, Great truths were set forth in these meetings. The instrumental and vocal numbers added much to the programs and did prove that the Negro as an artist ranks with those of the other races. May the Sanhedrin ever continue as a representative yearly "campingground" for all the 12,000,000, who hunger and thrist for such an inspiration and knowledge as will enable generations yet unborn to realize the Dawn of a Brighter Day when we as a race shall understand each other, Work together harmoniously and lift to the breeze the great banner of Racial Unity. BY PBISCILLA A. HILL 608 DeKoven ave., Chicago, Ill., THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE A $100,000 Comp Guaranty Life Insurance C Its Capita 000 Company life Insurance Company Its Capital SHARES $200.00 February 23, 1924 Formed any Increases and Health Insur- purpose to increase 0. It sought fur- e in the life insur- inted and the Guar- ance Company by the INSURANCE COM- mons of the other big on were cleared a- mpany placed upon at the phenominally is now open to the take the Certificates company, by virtue of ents of the Guaran- mpany, will be no ment. The estab- botus to the latter, cks of the Guaran- nviable reputation holders of the old Company. They vim and vigor u- ditional effort of accelerate the up- izes that this is a things are peeping it is keeping watch indications of new before their sight ive and have been with projectors of German, Vice Pres. ANGSTON, Mgr. Athens Dist. THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE February 23, 1924 to visited us. Collection lifted by sister Janie Smith. After which the meeting was closed. Sister Mamie Grant, Pres. Sister Janie Smith, Treas. Sister S. R. Hunter, Sec'y Rev. J. N. Miller, Pastor Sister Essie Hawkins, Reporter In Memoriam In memory of my departed brother, Jesse Holt, who died Jan. 23, 1923 this day, January 23, 1924. No one knows the silent heart ache, Only those who lost can tell, No one knows how I miss you my brother dear, Friends may think the wound is healed But they little know the sorry, Brother, That lies within Sister's heart concealed. Gone but not forgotten. Sleep on and take your rest. We shall meet some day I hope, Where parting will never be again. Mrs Lucy Bolds, Sister Mrs. Annie Jackson, Messrs. Willie Henry Jackson and John R. Grims were asked to dinner Sunday afternoon Feb. 10, 1924, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Winfrey. A splendid course of sliced ham, rice, Irish potatoe salad ho. biscuits, punch and cake was served. Mr. E. W. Langston will leave the city Monday for Savannah, Ga., to attend the Managers Conference at the Home Office of the Guaranty Life Insurance Co. He will be away several days. The Junior Mission of Ebenezer met at the home of Mrs. Lena Robinson of 375 Rockspring street. Opened with song, "My Faith looks up to thee." Scripture Reading St. Mark 4: 1-4 by Lavonia Tilman, Pres. Next, song "Just as I am," prayer by this chairman. The house was then opened for business. Several reports came in from the sick and a donation was raised for the sick members; Christine Billups, 45c, Claudia Davenport, 45c, and Bro. James Edwards $1.00. Mrs. Robinson's daughter is the secretary of Greater Bethel Junior Mission, and it was she who invited us to her home. We are very grateful to this mother and her daughter for their loyalty. After our meeting adjourned, she asked us to remain in, and we were never served more royally before. The course consisted of permento s an d whiches. hot chocolate, jello and cake. The children were so happy that they want the club to meet there again. Mrs. Robinson and Lizzie Mae take us again. Mrs. MARY HARDEMAN, Chairman 2nd. District S. S. Convention Athens. Ga. : W. W. Lumpkin Chairman To the Supe intendants of the 2nd District, Greetings: The chairman will appear at the Sunday Sbhool written below on on the date occurring after their name: Thankful Feb. 24 W. W. LUMPKIN,Chairman The Black Man's Plea For Justice (By Rev.S M.B. Usry) I have helped to fell the forest, I have cleared your farming land, And your great commercial building, Is the labor of my hand. I have helped to train your children, Cooked your food and washed your clothes, I have fed your cows and horses, Swept your yards and scrubbed your floors. I have manufactured lumber, I have laid your railroad steel, I have been a mighty power, In your great financial wheel. I must ask a little favor, At this time if you allow, Ruling power of this Nation, Will you, give me Justice now? II. I have helped to build your dwellings, Shops, schools, churches, stores and all, I have helped to place the paper 3 And the paint upon your wall. I have been your friend and servant, One in whom you could confide, I have never failed or faltered, Though others turned you aside. I have been a faithful neighbor, Whether I was free or slave, I prepared your wedding supper I digged your father's grave. I have gone with you to battle, Helped to settle every row, Ruling power of the Nation, Will you give me Justiee now? I have melted brass and silver, I have manufactured gold, I have helped you to acquire The great wealth which you conirol. have helped to build your steamships, Sailing now upon the seas, And the pavements of your city Is my hand work, if you please. I have moved away the rubbish, Which would have destroyed your health I have helped to raise the products, Which support the bomon wealth. I have cultivated large farms. With my hoe, my mule and plow; Ruling power of this Nation Will you give me Justice now? 1V. I seek not for special favors, What I ask for is no task, I seek not for social dealings, Justice men is all I ask. I seek better education, In a better Negro school, I am seeking no relations Save those in the Golden Rule. As ye would that men should treat you, Do ye unto them likewise, Every man within your domain, Ought to have a chance to rise. At the shrine of this great nation, Reverently I meekly bow, Ruling powers of this Nation Will you give me Justice now? V Hear me statesmen, I am pleading, To defend the Blackman's cause, Will you give me the protection, Outlined in your domain laws? Will you let my colored Lawyer, Plead my case within your courts? I'm a citizen I am loyal, Will you reconize my vote? I pay dear for my transportation, Over all your railroad tracks, I come up to all requirments, 4 And I always pay my vows. When I don't fill blanks correctly. Will you kindly show me how? Ruling powers of this Nation? Will you give me Justice now? God grant it, so may it be now? Accepted the invitation of Dr. W. H. Harris, Grand Secretary of Improved Ordey of Samaritans, Prof. S. F. Harris, Dr. I. H. Burney and Lieut. J. L. Brown accompanied this gentleman to Atlanta on the 14th where they attended the Bishops' Council, which convened at Big Bethel A. M. E. Chnrch. Other Athenians attending this meeting were: Rev. W. A. Fountain, of the First A. M. E. Church, Revs. C. C. and Dewitt Ealey, pastors of Paradise A. M. E. Church, Jefferson and Saint Luke circuit. The information and inspiration given out by those participating in the council was very helpful to the attendants. Colored Farmers Meet Makes Plans for Wholesale Purchase of Seeds, Plants Colored Farmers Meet Makes Plans for Wholesale Purchase of Seeds, Plants The Colored Farmers of Clarke and adjacent counties met at the farmers headquarters, 343 Hull street, on the 16th of February, 1924 and discussed at length those things that will make better teeir lives on the farm. They waived, for the most part, any diacussion of the boll-weevil, for "he is king,' and not cotton. They agreed to buy their fertilizers, seeds and plants direct from the manufacturer or growers so that they would get the advantage of the middleman's profits. The attendants upon this meeting were: Messrs. Henry Lay, Mack Sims, E. T. Kenney, Sam Kenney, Milton McClusky, Will Hester, Mug Stroud, William McClusky A. J. Bridges. and W. F. Kenney, President. District Republican Committee Meets at Madison District Republican Committee Meets at Madison The Executive Committee of the Mughth Georgia District of the Republican darty met at Madison, Georgia Saturday, February 16th, Dr. W. H THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE Harris, chairman, presiding, and J. W. Turner Secretary. The committee reviewed the work of the state executive held in Atlanta February 9th and also the proceedings of the national executive committee held at Washington, D. C. several weeks previous. It endorsed the policy of President Cooledge, and designated Athens as the meeting place of the district convention, the date of meeting to be Friday, March 7, 1924. The Republican County Mass Meeting will be held at the Samaritan Building, Athens, Saturday March 1, at 10 o'clock to elect delegates to the district convention that will be held the following week on Friday. Mrs. Mary Hicks, of Green street, who has been on the sick list, is much improved. The friends of Mr. F. R. Brantley, of 170 Green street, were glad to see him out again after a short illness. With the faith of the elders who brought back the good report and that gentleness and fidelity that charscterize ideal young womanhood, Miss Hulda Harris, of 477 River street, has purchased her a stick of dynamite and is exploring, blasting and speculating in a new field. We hope she "land" her coveted goal. The "Chestnut Grove Community Club" met Friday night Feb. 15 at its regular meeting place. The house was called to order by the President. After the reading and adoption of the minute of the previous meeting, the housee then entered upon the discussion of new business. The President (Mr. P. C. Jones) made a strong appeal before the body, stressing the importance of each member doing his best and making the club a success. Prof. P. H. Stone who was former Demonstration Agent for Clarke Co., spoke in his usual manner of speaking to club mem- February 23. 192 bers. All were glad to have Mr Stone to visit us and to hear his very. very encouraging remarks. Mr. Stone is now State Club Agent. On account Of the cold and rainy condition of the weather, we were unable to organize clubs at Bogart and Cleveland but we hope to accomplished this in the near future. The community life is being quicekned where over these clubs are organized. The people respond readily to new ideas with a constructive program behind them. D. A. Starks, Negro Agent Clarke Co. Ga. OBITUARY Rev. L. P. Pihkney, Pastor Thankful Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga., and president of the Sunday school department of the General State S. S. and B. V. P. U. Convention, is dead. The entire Baptist family of George mourns his loss. Mrs. Ordinary Hunter, of 399 Meigs street is ill at this writing. We hope for her her a speedy recovery. Little Miss Vivian Jones of 280 Hull street, who spent several weeks with her grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Jennings, at Center, is home again. VINT AutoStropRazor MADE IN U.S.A. COMPLETE IN ITSELF Sharpens the blade in the razor without removing it. Quick. Convenient. Easy to clean. Complete sets razor, with strop and extra blades, $1.00 and up. Valet Auto Strop Razor THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE JULIAN L. BROWN Notary Public Maker of All Kinds of Legal Papers, Typewriting Wh is the Current Mutual Life Insurance Compan growing so rapidl? Ask our police -holders. Ask them to-da! to-morrow ma be too late! Samaritan Building Room 9 Subscribe to the Republique --- Maker of All Kinds of L Wh is the Cusart Mu growing so rapidl? Ask our polic -holders. Ask them to-da! to-mo Samaritan Building E. W. LAN Aching, burning feet? MENTHOLATUM quickly relieves and refreshes. --- February 9, 1924 Maker of 343 Hull St. Wh is growing so Ask our Ask the Sama --- Public General Papers, Typewriting Telephone 9199 al Life Insurance Compan ow ma be too late! Room 9 TON, Mgr Don't Fuss With Mustard Plaster's Musterole, made of pure oil of mustard and other helpful ingredients, will do all the work of the old-fashioned mustard plaster without the blister. Musterole usually gives prompt relief from bronchitis, sore throat, coughs, colds, croup, neuralgia, headache, congestion, rheumatism, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, and all aches and pains. It may prevent pneumonia. All druggists—35c and 65c jars and tubes hospital size $3. MUSTEROLE WILL NOT BLISTER --- 5 57 Lodge Directory Classic City Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. 1st. and 3rd. Mondays Fraternity Hall Lincoln Lodge No. 62 A. F. and . M. Fraternity Hall St. Paul Chamber, No. 4028 Mosaic Templars of America 2nd. and 4th. Mondays 28 Hall Golden Star Lodge No. 6 Indepeddent Gospel Aid Society Meets Every Thursday 28 Hall Household of Ruth No.2283 G. U. O. of O. E. 2nd. and 4th. Monday afternoon K. of P. 1st. ann 3rd. Tuesday afternoon Fraternity Hall Mistletoe Company I. -Fraternity Ha 2nd. and 4th. Tuesdays, Drill Practice every Friday. Empire Lodge. No. 233 Meet 2nd. ond 4th Thursday No. I9, B. O. S.—19 Hall Meet dvery Monday St. Paul Chaptea, R. A. M. Fiast Friday Night Past Officers' Council——Union Hal 1st. and 3rd Thursday Mistletoe Lodge, No. 42—ternity Hall Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Leading Light Lodge, No. 7781 I. B. O. Meets 1st and 3rd Wedneseays 360 Barber St. Newtown Lodge 458, M. T. of A. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays In Newtown MISS RUTH MURDEN 883 Reese Street will give Music Lessons, begin ning September 1st --- Office Hours:9 A.M to 8.P.M. Phones Office 1396 Residence 495 DR. B. L. JACKSON DENTIST Teeth extracted by the new nerve blocking method Special attention given to children's teeth ```markdown ``` 6 CARD OF THANKS The chairman of Ebenezer Junior Mission takes this method to thank the mothers of the children of the Junior mission for helping her put over a table shower for the girls at Jeruel school, which was quite a surprise to Prof. and Mrs. C. H. S. Lyons as well as the students. Last Wednesday the club girls met at the home of Sister Winfrey with their packages of different articles. The articles were placed in a large basket and the chairman with her members, made their way over to Jeruel. Mothers want to say without your co-operation your chairman could not have been able to have carried out this effort. We thank you and continue ask your co-operation which means much to your children and it hasn't yet appeared what your children will be. Those who gave in the shower were: Lavonia Tilman, 2 plates and 5 glasses; Ola Maude Winfrey, 3 plates; Nellie M. Billups, 2 glasses. Daisy Harris, 2 plates; Lucy B. Winfrey, 3 glasses; Henrletta Winfrey, 2 glasses: Matte L. Winfrey, 5 glasses; Effie P. Davenport, 2 plates; Lizzie M. Robinson, 5 glasses; Grady Glenn, 2 glasses; Rosa Mae Hunter, 5 glasses; Mary E. Hardeman, 4 plates and 2 glasses. We thank the children for their earnestness you showed toward the occasion. West Waddell is still in mourning, for Miss Mattte Julia Cobb is gone to some point in North Carolina to teach Mrs. Nancy Means, of Social Circle, Ga., is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Cassie Fuller. She is indisposed with la grippe to the regret of her friends. Miss Christine Billups, of Reese street a member of Ebenezer Junior Mission, continues ill. We urge that her club members visit her and take her flowers and sunshine. Another one of the members of the club is sick. Claudia Davenport, who was attending Jeruel. Her mother came and accompanied her to her home at Carlton, Ga. Mr. J. R. Wimbs, of Winder, was the guest of Mrs. Lula Gilham on February, 10. After dinner was served, they drove to her sister's home at Winterville, Ga She was glad to have him call, being his first time. Mr. Wimbs left with a smile hopeing to call again. THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE Teeth extracted by the n Special attention give MORTON BUILDING Miss Addie Willoughby, of 114 Rockspring street, entertained some of her school mates at a bridge luncheon. They were Misses Mattie Sue and Ella Mary Jackson, Marie Anderson, Callie Bolds, Ida and Hattie Byrd, Anna Ray, Lillie R. Kimble, Messrs. Albert Strong, Charlie Jones, Willie Hall, Willie Martin, Summers Bains, Lloyd Killian, Charlie Dixon, and Henry Hicks. The menu consisted of salad on lettuce, sweet pickle, rolls and cake. Mrs. Rosetta Ray, of 883 Reese street who was operated on at St. Mary's hospital in the fall, is up again—to the delight of her relatives and friends. Major H. P. Davis, of 137 Franklin st., has recuperated after an illness of several weeks. Messrs. C. O. and E. Harris, of 681 N. Lumpkin street, had as their guests on the 10th nst. Mr. Nora Joseph and Lieut. Brown. Mr. Grady Powers, of 228 Bridge street, one o the best chauffers in North-east Georgia, drove a party of whites to Atlanta and thence to Miami, Flordia, recently. Mrs. Mattie Favors, of 153 Strickland street, left for Lexington, Kentucky on the 11th inst. Mrs. Sallie Thompson, of River st., who was ill sometime ago, is much improved—to the delight of her friends and acquaintances. The Rev. Mrs. Sallie Spratling and others were very nice to during her illness. Rey. A. W. Clayton, of 130 Harris st., was called to the city several weeks from M. Phones Office 1396 Residence 495 new nerve blocking method n to children's teeth Togaloo, Ga., where he had been working for sometime on account of the illness of his wife. Mrs. Clayton is much improved at this writing. Rev. Clayton took advantage of the opportunity to do a deal of missionary work while there. "The field is white and the harvest waiting.' People of classes and conditions are there unshepherded, and Rev. Clayton did a deal of good among them. Rev. J. H. Wiggins, presiding elder of the Rome district of the C. M. E. Church was in the city on the 9th and 10th insts with Rev. W. A. Hall, pastor of St. Paul C. M E. Church. The services were held in Mt. Zion M. E. Church on account of the fact that the Saint Paul Church, condemned a year ago had been torn down. Rev. Hall reports that services will be held in the parsonage for the time being. Mrs. Isabel Ward, of Farmington, Ga., who spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Middlebrooks, of 290 Barber street, returned to her home on the 10th inst. Mr. I. T. Derricotte and his daughter, Annie Laura Derricotte, were a happy pair when their wife and mother, Mrs. Laura Derricotte, descended from the mid-nigh train on the 4th inst. They had gone to meet her several times. Mrs. Derricotte had been up at Evanson, Ill., visited her sister and in Ohio visiting her son and daughter-in-law. During her stay at the latter place, a "newcomer" put in her arrival. Mr G. C. Woodruff, Manager of the Athens District of the Chatham Life and Health Insurance Company, visited Augusta and Savannah two weeks ago, having been called to the latter place to attend the district managers' conference. He reports a delightful trip and commends the big business that is being done at the points he visited. [ ] February 23,1924 Athens, Georgia --- THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE February 23, 1924 Friends Surprise Miss Ethel Foster Mrs. J. M. Turner Serves A jolly bunch of the friends of Miss Ethel Foster, desiring to give her some of her bouquets while she is yet alive, greatly surprised her on her birthday, February 1st. They secreted themselves at Mrs. Jessie Turner's home, 187 Pearl street and then sent Miss Foster a rather distressing call in order to insure her response. Miss Foster responding, walked into the surprise of her life. When she had recovered from the shock she asked to be permitted to return home and dress. Upon Miss Foster's return many amusements were entered into and Mrs. Turner's new cable piano greatly enlivened the occasion. The persons making up the party were: Mr. and Mrs.J. M. Turner, Miss Ethel Foster, Mrs. Lillie Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Matth's Howell, Mr. and Mrs. John Battle, Mesdames John Sims, Chaney Barnett, La Pearl Smith, Mamie Harden, Blannie Mae Foster, Katie Thomas, Misses Madeline West, Hazel Sals, Laura Whales, Jessie Badger, Messrs. Clarance Kendrick, James Norflett, James Davis, Wm. and Samuel Finley, Charles Shaw and Lorenzo Reid. A menu of chicken salad, saltine crackers and hot chocolate was served. GUESS-?? On the prominent hill top at 646 Madison ave., where a two-story house sits in agreeable evidence things are getting more evident with the passing days. We wonder what youth or youths are making gu gu eyes at that house. 350 River street, has gotten into the limelight of late. Several "Knoxites" who get permission to come to the city and shop, shop right on down to this place. Shop on, boys, "The water is fine." Don't "jam" your business, boys. If you don't think the girls are wise enough to catch you ask a certain young professor. 140 SECOND STREET. This number which has hitherto been unknown promises henceforward to be as conspic- uous as Washington Monument. It may be that the young chevaliers will endeavor to induce the city to build a bridge across the river at Strong street, making a short cut to that place. They tell me that a "maiden fair is there" whose winsomeness is not second to that of the ancient Cleopatra. Ask the "Towers." On February 3d Miss Marion Hill, of 297 Third street, entertained a merry bunch of visitors at her home. They were: Messrs. Samuel and Wm. Finley, John Hightower, Misses Susie Mae Harris, Emily Sherfield, Lillie Barnett and David Glenn. It is rumored that life is soon to be sweeter than honey and the honeycomb for all who abide at 497 Third street. We wonder from what source this growth in happiness shall come. The momentum of events moving towards 145 Warsaw is increasing. We know not when it will reach 212 Faherinheight. Watchman on the wall, keep tab. How long? Those who attended the Lincoln Memorial Exercises February 12th discerned 'new wrinkles" in Lyndon Row —widow and widower. Go to it, friends. The approval all smiles upon you. ENCOURAGING LETTERS FROM THE "WINDY CITY" 3007 Cottage Grove Chicago, Illinois February 8, 1924 Apartment D. Dear Mr. Brown: I received the paper for two weeks, and I must say that I really enjoy reading it. Mrs, Savage surprised me by having you send it. She had heard me say that I was going to write you about it. Please let me know how I shall send you the money. For I surely want the paper, although it gives me the "Georgia Blues" every time I read it. Ha! Ha! Messrs. Jack Daniels (senior and junior) send love. Very truly yours, Mrs. Jack Daniels 7 3007 Cottage Grove Chicago, Illinois, Flat E. February 8, 1924 Mr. Julian L. Brown, Athens, Georgia, Dear Sir;-- Please send my paper to the above address, and also the bill. Respectfully, Mrs. Mamie Savage Milledgeville, Georgia Feb. 7, 1924 Prof. J. L. Brown: Athens, Ga., Dear Sir: Please allow me space in your timely paper to say a few words concerning the sad death of Mrs. Hattle R. Curry. She died in Milledgeville, Ga., at her mother's home on Columbus street, Jan. 25, 1924. She had been a faithful member of the A. M. E. Church for eight years, and died in the faith, selecting this song for her funeral, "Try us of God and search the ground of every sinful heart and etc." Mrs. Curry, previous to her death taught school at Mynns Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church at Tignal Ga, where her sister, Mrs. Ruth Pettis, now lives; making many friends while there. Sister Hattie Curry was a honest, upright and hard working young woman, having those essentials that will carry us all to heaven. Surviving her are one sister, one brother and her mother. We feel that it is our loss but heaven's gain. Pray for the family. A Friend Athens, Ga., Feb 11, 1924,—The W. H. and F. Missionary Society, of Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church, met Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10, 1924 at four o'clock. The meeting was called to order by the president, Sister Mamie Grant. Song, "Stand Up for Jesus," prayer by Sister Martha Jackson. Scripture lesson Rev. 15 chapter, read by the president. Minutes of last meeting were read by the Sec'y, Sister S. R. Hunter. Sister Lucy Jackson, the vice-president, read a nice paper on "Faith." She brought sunshine in our meeting as she read her paper. The other sisters of the meeting made some wonderful speeches also. Our meeting Sundays are second and fourth Sundays, at four o'clock. We welcome all to our meeting who wish THIEKH APHENS REPUBLIOUE yee 24 . oe al ; ~~ The Athens Republique . ' Published every Saturday at, 348 Hull Street’ ~ «©» « | Athens, Georgia Entered as second-class matter,';November 29, 1919, at the post- office at Athezs, Georgia, under act of March 3, 1879. jy, EDITORIAL STAFF | ‘ Jalna Ts BeOWi ecco ere eee ec ced cd Bl itoreineehie! 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Payable in Advance ; : A. nominal charge will.be made in the future on marri-- ages.and funeral notices and excessive social items. «© « , 7 eCPPOPOOSESSSD S09 00600000000004 00 8046-90005 6000006 “ Pes y VES re Pee . ; j . ELT 4 ) JOSEPH LEE TURNER At the Piano twelve months with I Philipp and Noel- } . Gallon, two of the world’s greatest pianists, in all the sub. jects of music offered ‘at the Conservatoire de Paris oe . Studio: 437 Baxter street, © Telephone 786 , , al Athens, Ga ? : TERMS REASONABLE : February “23, 1924 ff Church Directory .,°; °i First Congregational Uburch ‘Pope and Meigs Sts... £ - Dr. C. 3, Haynes, Pastor, 5 i Services Every Sunday: - ‘ Mt, Zion M, E. Church, 694 Water St. Rev. A. L. Haywood, Pastor ; Services every Sunday Hills First’ Baptist Church: , Reese and Pope streets Rev. 'M. L-Fambro, Pastor ! a Servces every Sunday- ° Ebemezer Baptist Cuurch Broad and Newton streets ‘ Rev. J. H. Horton, Pastor | . |, \ Services every Sunday First a. M. E. Churct?- : Hull aud Strong streets | Rev. W. A. Yeuntain, Pastor | , Services every >unday Hill Chapel Baptist Church. | Harris and Broad treets Rev. E. H. Harris, Pastor. Services 3rd and 4th Sundays © a Dorsey T bernacle Baptist Church ' Savamnah Avenue "Rev. NuT. Walker, B-Th.. Pastor. . Services 1st.& $rd Sunday Ebenezer Beptist Church, Hast thens : Rev. W. B. Hayes, Pastor Services Fourth Sunday’ a i Uniew Temple A. M. FE. Zion Church : ye: “Shepherd H. Marion, Pastor iver S réet tear Phomas Street Service 2nd a: d 3rd Sunday | Gceater Bethel A. M. 2. Church + Billups and Broa's Sts. Rev. , N. Miller, Pastor Serv ees Every Sunday ’ Friendship Baptist Chucrh Rese Arch Street J* Rey. J. F. Henry, Pastor ' e | Serv ces First Sun‘ay’ ane St, Paul C.M. E. Churel os) Rev. W. A. Hall,’Pastor % Flint Street: pam a SS Services Every Sunday * ‘St! Mark’s'A. M. EB. Church’ > Ea t Athens, Georgia : : ' Rev. DeWitt Ealey, Pastor . Services 2d and third ‘undays : 11 A M.and 8 P.M. it ese ; Pepular Hill Holiness Church oe West Broad St. School Services 2nd and 4th Sunday Rev. B.&. Reed, Pastor Mt, Pleasant Baptist Church, Brooklyn. .. « Bev. Wm Galdwell, Pastor, ee “Services: 4th Sunday; 1st snd 3rd : i Sunday Nights et .Springfield Baptist Church | oe . ee ee