Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
An Interesting Letter

Dear Miss Thomas: Here / am again
Tis hard. indeed, to stay away from
such a popular department. l will not
mention in a personal way the ones who
are helping to make IL so, for there's
not a letter but would benefit some one.
Therefore, let all the writers come back
Their letters are all enjoyed l have
but one fault to find and that's with the
men. They make their appearance very
seldom. Most men have an idea that II
is out of the question fer them to equal
their fairer sisters in their art; but L for
ore. am always glad to read their let
tiers. 1 would Ike to see the page
about equally divided between the two
sexes.
May the 18th issue contained some
splendid contributions, in fact, they were
all good; but that of Florence Stone
was especially so. The subject she
chose and the way she presented it in
terested me very greatly and should cause
every one to exert good influence for
this, and a good name, are about all we
can leave that will be of much value tc
this old world.
The Bible says, "A good name is rather
to be chosen than great riches"
And every ones name stands for some.
thing. whether it be good or bad. We are
all simply rated may be not in Brad
street, but we are surely known by our
deeds and II they be bad we are spe-
cially we'll known.
BY chance you hear a little group
OF men talking and their neighbors
and acquaintance are naturally drawn
into the conversation.
YOU near some one ask: What sort
of a fellow is this man Smith that has
recently moved in?" Some one will quick
speak up: They say that he is the grand
est rascal to be found anywhere?' Or,
as the case may be, fair man with a
nice family.
See how all are rated, and their reputa.
tions go ahead?
II ones name and character stand I'M
Improbable there are few things that can
be said in this group of men that will!
hurt. From even a business standpoint.
you don't wish to deal with one you
doubt You can not depend on him, his
word isn't worth anything.
But. on the other hand, one whose rep
utation is unquestoned and who stands
for everything that's good and true is
the very embodiment of honor and integ-
rity. and tits such pleasure to deal
with him.
Recently a good and noble citizen died
in this county and among the good things
his pastor, who conducted the funeral ser.
vice said. that he had never heard any
thing but good of this man. And he
doubted very much If he was ever heard
to utter an impure word; also he doubt
- /. there ever lived in the country a bet
ter Christian citizen, broad and liberal in
his views and one who greatly respected
other peoples opinions.
I ask how is huch an influence TO be
valued or estlmated2 Riches or great
fame melt into insignihcance compared
to such life.
I hope that Muriels decision will cause
her to put her love and affection on just
such a man. Have an ideal in view and
accept nothing that does not measure
up to that standard. Certainly all have
their faults and do wrong sometimes,
but with true repentance we may rise
stronger by the experience.
/ have been reading two books recent
". ''Theodocia Ernest" and Life and
Times" of George F. Pearce. The for
mer on baptism by immersion, and the
lated to the life and work of one of the
best, broadcast and greatest men this
state ever produced.
Come again, We funny writer's, 1t shakes
one up and helps in many ways. Every is
sue should contain a humorous letter.
With good wishes for Miss Thomas and
all.
OGDEN SKIPPER.