Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
ON A BOOM, SAYS
DR.. SOLOMON
RETURNING FROM EVANGELlsTlc
TRIP, THE ATLANTA DIVINE
SPEAKS eLowINeLY OF
SOUTHEAST SECTION.

Rev. j. c. Solomon. the kvell known
evangelist, returned Tuesday from Cam
den county where he has been preaching
and assisting Rev. NJ. o. Carpenter. the
Baptist state missionary. He said he had
several meetings with very gratifying re-
suits. In speaking of his trip DIR. Solo
mon said:
Southeast Georgia is coming to the
front. 1t shows many marvellous advan-
tages to. the enterprising citizen. The
possibilities of that section of the state
are almost Infinite and the people of
north and middle Georgia are slowly
waking up to the fact. Game abounds in
the woods and fields, such as deer, wild
turkey, quail, squirrels, doves. and the
many streams abound in fish. Men have
made fortunes out of the turpentine in
dustries and lumber business while
thousands and millions. I might say, of
the beautiful tall pines await the indus
trious and enterprising man.
"A trade is now being negotiated for
10000 acres of land or more for a game
preserve in wonderful Camden county.
The northern people are beginning to
turn their attention to the splendid re-
sources of the new and comparatively
undeveloped country. Parties are now on
the ground buying thousands of those
great pines for pilings in the New York
harbors. Possibly no better material
could be had in the world.
THE wise man will keep his eye on
south Georgia. Not only her material re-
sources are to be taken into account. but
her social and religious possibilities as
well.
Much of the climate is very salu-
brious, delightful through the winter.
while the fine sea breeze in summer is a
glorious benediction. / found plenty in
evidence everywhere. The farmers had
scores OF hogs running loose in the great
forests. The more prosperous had hum
dreds and cattle were not few. The ex-
pense of raising and caring for these is
almost nothing. The land yields album
dainty. Some of it is as fine as any on
earth. Corn. peas. rice and potatoes grow
to perfection and the natives live easily
and happily and more cordial and gem
erous people !, have never met.
But one of the great needs of the sec
ton is more schools and better schools
and better preaching and more churches.
The people are waking up to their needs
and responsibilities and are beginning to
yearn for the great educational and spirit
ual blessings which have been denied
them so long. / raise my voice for this
blessed. but neglected region of our great
state Let the people who have been
more favored of the Lord rally to this
glorious section that teens with promise
and throbs with almost Incompatible pos
sibilities. The teacher, the preacher, the
fortune hunter. the patriot. the home
seeker, will all find abundant room for
their gifts.
"The good nature of these people is
only exceeded by their great hospitality.
/ Jared sumptuously every day; lived on
the choicest game, such as venison and
wild turkey Several fine deer were killed
during my stay and while ] enjoyed the
wonderful good sport 1 failed to kill
deer. 1 live now in joy and anticipation of
return of these rare sports in 1903