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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-09-09

There is nothing more educational
than to get the young boys interested
in farming. Start while they are
young and it will be firmly impress
ed on their minds as they grow up.
Induce them to get cotton out OF
their head as a money crop, and
start them out on the hog and hom-
my line. Have them as soon as
they are ten years of age enlist with
your Farm Demonstrate as a
Corn Club Member. He will receive
full instructions from him and the
sooner he starts the more clearer view
he will have Of what it means toraise
corn. Ifhe had him good SOW to
start with his acre he would yield
enough of corn of this acre to feed
her and her offspring for year and
YOU see here where the starter in
farming will get more out Of be-
ginning with corn than he will With
cotton.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-09-09

Among the progressive and pros
porous farmers moving to Lee coun-
ty from North Georgia, is Mr.. John
Gordon Nesbit, who moved here in
1907 from Alpharetta, Milton coun-
ty, Ga,
Mr.. Nesbit for the first five years
OF his residence in this county was
engaged in the turpentine business
near Adams, between Leesburg and
Adams, the style OF the firm being
Nesbit, Long & Co, At the time
this firm operated in turpentine,
there was good price paid foi
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-09-09

stenography and telegraphy at the
Southern Business College. After
completing this course he worked in
Atlanta for about year and half,
being connected with the w. q A.
R. R.
Mr.. Hines was deputy sheriff I'M
der sheriff S, B. Smith for about 8
years and during this time gave ex-
cellent service. He ran for Sheriff
in 1912 and was opposed by Sheriff
D. r. Moreland, who was the sue
cessful candidate.
Mr.. Hines was elected tax recei-
YER of Lee county in 1914, and has
just completed his books for 1915.
He shows an increase OF $6,811.00
taxable property over the year OF
1914. Mr.. Hines keeps his books
in beautiful shape and is making the
county splendid officer. His pop
ularity makes him many friends
and if he aspires to succeed himself
or to any other county Office, he
will reflect credit to the job, if elect.
ed.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-09-09

child, little Margaret, aged s
months.
He has worked in several towns
and cities, and moved to Leesburg
in April 1914. He has given gem
eral satisfaction here to his patrons
and he is considered not only by
our citizens but the transient trade
to be in class A as an up-to. date,
tonsorial artist, Everything is kept
sanitary in this shop, and everyone
that goes in can expect the very
best Of work and prompt service
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-09-09


Mr.. Washington Claudius Lara
more, the subject Of this sketch is.
better known to the people Of Le
county as Uncle Tcbe" and then
is no better-known or better like
man in Lee county than Uncld
lobe.
Mr.. Laramore was born June
10th, 1853, in Lee county at the
Laramore homestead about three
quarters Of a mile from his present
residence. He has been engaged
in farming ever since he has been
old enough to work. He cultivates
1900 acres of land and runs o 45
horse farm. He makes on alp
average from $50 to 575 bales Of
cotton annually and about 81
bushels of corn to the acre. Be-
sides his cotton All corn be makes
all the meat, potal ,os, sugar canes
ETC., for home consumption.
Mr.. Laramore this year expects
to kill 10000 pounds .of meatb
fifty hogs that will average ID
weight over 200 pounds. d. In the
illustration shown above, he Willie
seen with his pet hog who weighs
260 pounds.
Mr.. Laramore was for tWalsS
years one Of Lee .cognty's
servants, having spent this
the Board of County Commits ~,
acting as Chairman-protem, dur
ing this time was opposed only on
ce. During his service as Commits
er'the twelve or more substan-
tial steel bridges were placed across
our creek and streams. AS a COM
missioner Mr.. Laramore was always
attentive to the meetings and gave
his best efforts for the interest Of
the county.
In 1865, Mr.. Laramore, was
married to Miss Lizzie Goodwin,
and five children have been born to
this union, two boys and three
girls. His oldest boy, julius, is
very much in statute like his father;
he weighs 216 pounds and Is six feet
and two inches in height and is
nineteen years Of age, Mr.. Lara
more weighs 300 pounds even,
Mr.. Laamore is one of Lee coun-
TVS best farmers and most sub
stantial citizens.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-09-09

Mr.. Thos. R, Bass proprietor Of
the Leesburg Barber Shop was born
in Randolph county, Dec. Goth
1890. He moved to Damascus,
Early county at the age of seven,
and spent his schoolhood days
there. In 1898 at Kessler, Early
county. Mr.. Bass entered the bar
Der business and has since made
it his profession. On January, IL
TIL, 1911, Mr.. Bass was married to
Miss Rosolia Oliver, of Sasser,
Terrell county, at Albany, Ca,
and to this union has been born one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

isteriaI supply" Rev. Arthur c. Har-
ris-
song. Sing and Rejoice"
Offering.
song. Joy to the World"
The Lords prayer
Benediction-
The children are being taught by
Mrs VIM Hintze. Mrs Rowden. Mss
PEPPER. and Mrs. Charles Veit-
To Have White Christmas Tree.
The Sunday school of the First Bap-
fist church will have Christmas exer-
cises at the church on Friday evening,
December q, at 1880 There will be a
white tree and a silver offering IN
white envelopes will be made by every
member of the Sunday school TO Buck
ner Orphans home at Dallas, Texas.
The following program will be car
ried out:
Scripture reading. supt c. P. Put
PRAYER. Pastor J. F. Williams.
Song. primary department
Story The Last word" told by Miss
Pauline Krenz-
Song. Junior department
Offering.
The following children OF the junior
department will sing:
Lovey May Langford. Carolyn
Brown. Bernice Stearns. Hattie Miller.
Dorothy Davis. Ruth Mcdowell. Helen
Sullivan. Pansy Hudepohl, Dorothy
Whitaker. Fay Mccoy. Marble Lou Love,
Emerald O'Toole, Ollie Nay Billiard.
Bessie Ruth Bishop. Cora Scott. Rachael
WeckerIe. Eureka Ryan, Mary Anna
Curd, Kate Leavell. Yeda Johnson,
Lawrence Alkire. Cecil Moore, Rollie
Durham. Herbert Stansel. Orville Ok
ford, Lawrence Sanders. Horace Hack
EFT, Ralph Dickman. Lyle Deer. Marion
Dykes. Raymond Duke, Harris Dunn,
Gilbert Buchanan. Walthan Dunn,
George Macon. Leslie Beauchamp, Dill
lard Bullard-s Edwin Ware, Lyman
Kingsbery. Herbert Cramer. Louis Kill
burn, Emily Nesom, Sarah Davis, Hell
en- Weckerle Catherine Phillips, Eddie
Nesom. David Price, Harold Hanksmer.
WESLEY Maggie, Bonnie Rigs Syoii
johnson. Pauline Sheffield. lydia Bell
Bishop. Zoe Ratliff. Francis Sandel, Lu-
ten Smith. Anna Laura Pierce, NAL
colin Jarboe, Clarence Hall, Archie
Franklin. Glenn Priest Villas Black
well. Fred Whitlock, J. ". English. NIL
ton MauNille.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

NJ Joyous one for 5l' the suada as school .sa
- children of FL Paso churches. All
Of the Sunday schools have made plans
for special Christmas exercises and in
most OF them there viii be Christmas
trees, distribution of gifts and a visit
from a Santa Claus who viii be as
much like the good old friend Of the
children as il is possible to make him.
One OF the elaborate entertainments
of the pre-Christmas season will be the
Pageant OF Bethlehem" TO be given
Wednesday night in the First Chris
fian church Most Of the Christmas
Sunday school entertainments will be
given either Wednesday. Thursday or
Friday. although several are scheduled
for Christmas night
On Thursday evening the Sunday
school children of the First Presbyter-
ian church Will have a Christmas pro-
gram, White Gifts for the King,
which viii be one OF the notable enter
tainments OF the week.
To Give Pageant OF Bethlehem"
The Pageant of Bethlehem" will be
Christian church, on Wednesday night,
at o'clock. in the auditorium Of the
church. Edwin c. Knickmeyer will act
the part of the prophet The girls Of
Bethlehem will be acted by Mrs. D. 5.
Johnson. Mrs. A /. keener, Ruth
bill Shedd, Merle Dale, Evelyn Ellison,
Myrtle Langford. Gretta Pratt, and
Anna Lu Yeager- The boys of Bethle-
hem will be acted by Frank Guver,
Harry O'del, Charles O'dell, Homer
Dale, Hubert Sharp and Stuart Berk-
shire. The shepherds Of the Bethlehem
hills viii be acted by " l. FoNwOrth,
D. 6. Johnson, F. I. Mulberry and c +.
Johnson Edwin c Knickmeyer will be
the inn keeper. The three wise men
from the east" viii be Rev. Perry Rice,
Frank ". Berkshire and Dr. c C Ho-
man The followers OF the wise men
will be Misses Esther Rice, Nellie Smith
Lola Bess Smith Verna Altman, Lilly
Dale and Ruby Hill
Before the pageant is given the lit
tie children of the Sunday school will
give a song Christmas Bells" and lit
tie Margaret johnson and Marjorie
johnson Will sing Bye Oh. Dolly Dear.
Doris Secord will give a recitation
To Have Tree and Exercises
The Christmas exercises by the sun
-dav school of the Altura Presbyterian
church and the Christmas tree viii be
held Friday evening at Z p m No
gifts viii be put on tie tree except by
the Sunday school, each child receiving
the same kind Of gift.
To Have Exercises Christmas Night
The Sunday school children Of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

East Ell Paso Methodist Episcopal
church, South, will have Christmas eX-
ercises and Christmas tree in the
church, corner of Grama and Rivera
streets, Christmas night The program
for the exercises viii be complete Mon
day.
Plan Christmas Entertainment.
The children of the East Ell Paso
Presbyterian Sunday school are plan
ming a Christmas entertainment for
Christmas eve A Christmas tree and a
candy treat will be furnished by the
First Presbyterian Sunday school.
To Have "XVhIte Christmas"
A white Christmas viii be observed
by the First Baptist Church Sunday
school children for their Christmas ex-
ercises and instead of receiving gifts
all the children viii contribute toward
the Buckner Orphans home The otter
ings viii be presented in white envel-
opes or will be wrapped in white pack
ages. The exercises will be held Fri
day evening, December p, at the
church.
To Have Visit From Santa Claus.
Children of the Altura Presbyterian
Sunday school viii have their Christ
mas exercises on Christmas eve, at
o'clock The program will include a
visit from Santa Claus and distribu-
ton of gifts by him The program, as
tentatively arranged, follows:
Opening hymn, "Hark the Herald An
gels Sing responsive invocation; the
Lords Prayer in unison
Greenberg: Song, Merry Christmas"
Christmas Lullaby" all the girls; reel
tations, Ny Dollies' Stockings" Cecilia
Tyler; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" Stew
art Eek: Crowded Out" Chapman Ba-
Der; The Little Questioner." Richard
Matthews; Hang Up the Baby Stock
ing" George Palmer; CLAP the Hand"
Max Hacker.
Hymn, Joy to the World Scripture
story by the Juniors: recitation, a
Christmas Carol" Pauline Eek; Why
Do the Christmas Bells Ring" Mrs
Matthews class; song, Silent Night
Recitation. out of Every Land and
Nation" Josephine Hacker; IN Christ
There is No East or West" Miss Les
lies and Mrs. James classes; hymn, 20
Zion Thy Mission High Fulfilling" jun
iors: offering for foreign missions;
song, 1t Came Upon Midnight
Clear" song, 'Altura," Just Before
Christmas" Fred Vickers, advent of
Santa Claus and distribution of gifts.
Cantata by First Methodist Children.
4 cantata, The Interrupted Pro-
gram" viii be given for the Christmas
entertainment of the Sunday school
children of the First Methodist church
on Wednesday evening. December %. at
6 o'clock, in the church The church
viii be arranged with the platform
representing a Sunday school and the
audience will appear to be watching
the Christmas exercises from outside
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

a soul that shall shine in the palace Of
the king forever
DID you desire TO be thrilled as the
angels were? If you will do as we
have suggested your whole life will be
a song of beauty and love and many
viii rise up TO call you blessed
What Is Christmass
What is the real Significance OF
Christmas to you? 1t is just the birth
of a little child2 No. surely not. for
hundreds Of little children will be born
this coming Christmas day. Is il the
beautiful star or the song of the an
geIs2 No, II cannot be these things.
What then occurred at this time that
causes the world to celebrate his BIRTH
What is peculiar about the saviour
BIRTH. His birth was the sunrise Of
the light of love God so loved the
world that he gave his only begotten
son that whOsOever believeth in him
should not perish but have eternal
God Gave Rest Giff-LOve.
Do you see how beautifully the ex-
change OF gifts with those we love fits
in this festive season? God gave the
best gift he had to those he loved even
though some were his enemies This
idea has wrought greater changes IN
the nature and attitude Of man than
any other teaching in the world
Let US enter into the spirit of the
day. Give good gifts to those whom
we hold dear. Teach the lite ones that
il is more blessed to give than 10 re-
ceive Honor the donor by enjoying his
kindness. we have heard people who
would receive gifts of great magnifl-
cence. They would carefully put them
away and the following year send them
to other friends. Sometimes they
would forget who sent the gift to them
and in their ignorance they would re-
turn il 10 the giver from whom they
had received it the Christmas before
What base ingratitude. What treach-
eryt What pains and discomfort sucn
blunders cause. Friends may be lost
forever and the dearest earthly ties
thus disunited-
Refused Gods Gift.
Millions OF Gods children are guilty
OF this very act today. God gave his
priceless gift. more precious than
rubies. diamonds or gold Many haye
sighted it. thousands have refused it,
and some have even fOOlishly tried 20
return the gift to the giver. The best
friend they have, Jesus Christ is thus
disunited from them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

he dreamed peace. He could see in
the ages to come the fraternal brother
hood of man, swords turned to plough
shares, sorrow to rejoicing, hatred to
love.
What a Gift!
What a gift to give to the children
of men, What high ideal, Worthy
Of the time and ambitions of the great
est men and nations of the universe.
And then notice how this spirit of the
babe of Bethlehem has grown 1t was
first sung by the angels but today II
echoes and reechoes wherever man is
found
Just as we have seen that there can
be no place without good viii TO men,
so also, we may discover the fact that
God does not hear the song Of any man
who sings GLORY to God in the high
est" and then refuses to live in peace
and show good will to his felloW-man-
We glorify God by every deed of mercy
and kindness we give to his creatures
lnasmuch as we have failed TO De con-
siderate of others, or answer the cry
Of the needy, just so much We have
failed to glOrify the king
Christ Cheer.
Are you singing this song in honor or
the birth Of your masterZ Singing II
not with voice alone but with golden
deed that bring the Christ cheer into
the hearts of the desolate? How many
times have you or will you cheer the
hearts and homes Of the unfortunate
during the last week or before the
ALL lLlldE Jay AauGe dn el AuAC oA-IAlNl
Oh. Christian men and women. would
you know the joy of the Angels as they
sang this song? Would you like to see
a great light shine? Do you desire TO
be thrilled with the message Of God
and sing a song like the angels that
shall endure forever and ever?
Give Men Love.
Here is the way to do it. The angels
were filled with joy because they had
a precious gift and one that was sorely
needed By mankind Men are hungry
for love, sympathy and fellowship. Go
to them with the priceless gift of love
and you will experience the joy Of the
angels If you would like to see
great light shine, take a little Christ
cheer into any suffering home See
how the eyes, the windows Of the soul,
sparkle and glitter. You will have
caused a light TO shine that will not
cease in a few moments, but it will be
remembered through the coming year,
and who knows but that you may save
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

Luke 2:I4-@GIOry to God in the high
est, and on earth peace, good will to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
FIRE ESCAPES TO BE PLACED
ON NINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The school board has awarded the
contract for the installation OF fire
escapes at nine public school buildings
to the Moore Iron & Wire works OF II
Paso, the price being $3.50.
The escapes, which will consist OF
iron steps with landings at each floor,
will be installed on Franklin. Alamo.
Aoy. Beall Villas. Douglass, Highland
Park and Sunset schools, and the high
school
Some time ago the contract was let
to the Dow Iron & Wire works for the
installation OF spiral fire escapes at the
Lamar San Jacinto and Bailey schools.
The Kirker-Bende spiral escapes viii
be installed on these schools
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
Sentence Sermons by Ell Paso Ministers

THE parable
aATiss soul depart; There for
bread" 1t calling for adding
J.. Williams, D. D, .
& Cod neglect Of and xs Prayer .;ss .o
Fl PasoB satht church.
The advent Of Messiah contemplated the every age
possible situation @GOd his into the world condemn
Be Their fault Of Methodist
best The o s8 i c he a c so'' WHY S ps about
and reject hin?-Rev W C. Baber Of the Alua Presbyterian church
revolutionary principles coming
recognized Perry J
s &sstasr f FGss6tsn e111 'hH ABBOTT retiring pastor
Bapdsf joy increasing although
not self but Jssus the christ whom VIII Always find ample causs
BrEnann 81 the Evangelical Lutheran church may f1
stop consider,
That the fault we think anOthsrs
R m 2 2a 9F o t Ee' Highland Park B h
everything nhing-Rev Miles Han
of the First Congregational church.
We any outward
Rev Henry Easter of the of St Clement
not come We dwell at this time upon the JOYS and blessings
dat have come to our earth because OF the coming of Christ the thought
OvTstTes of the First Presbyterian
shining Many desire
to shine but unwilling burning pain
yn said let me bn out for % eve cap5s H afnIy Mar Mar
an Methodist church HSH'H' f''N
appeal help that was
Of the Church Of Christ HA inc nSp''' Kew J. w.
The nsherng Of of peace mposbHity
men, since the gospel Of Te Christ the oTv Dosl
capable Of eliminating that spirit it follows logical conclusion that
The hearts and lives Christian
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
NEW HOME
FOR CHRISTMAS
New Manse for Altura Pres
byterian Pastor Ready on
Christmas Eve.

On Christmas eve Rev W g Ba-
Der, pastor of the Altura Presbyterian
church will move into the new manse
built by the congregation for the pas
tor and his family. The new home
for the pastor is now nearing compile
ton and VIII be ready for occupancy
the day before Christmas. It adjoins
the church and is a neat four room
building-with a large sleeping porch
Rev. j. E. Abbott Leaves.
Rev John E Abbott and family LETT
this morning for Vaughn. n. n, where
they viii remain over sunday with L.
o Spencer and wife, Monday evening
they will take the Golden State Limited
for Kansas City. where they will make
their home Mr.. Abbott will begin a
months evangelistic campaign in St
the Presbyterian church of the city
New Superintendent.
At a recent meeting of the West
minister Presbyterian session W L.
Monroe was elected superintendent OF
the Sabbath school He will enter upon
his duties at once.
First Presbyterian Notes.
The Missionary society of the First
Presbyterian church will hold the reg
ular monthly meeting Tuesday after
noon at the church at three O'clock
Mrs w. L Crockett viii give a re-
view of the fourth chapter of the
Kings Highway" the book study for
the year. Mrs. H. B. Durkee, will give
a bible reading. Mrs He'll Eale will
have charge of the meeting and Mrs.
Mary Hamilton and Mrs. c. L Over
street viii be hostesses for the after
noon. Mrs. Disney Smith will sing a
solo. and a social time will follow the
meeting.
The Messiah will be sung on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings following
Christmas, Dec. %. IS.
To Rehearse Christmas Music
At the Grand View Baptist Mission
Sunday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock there
will be rehearsal for the Christmas
music. Mrs Effie Howell and Mrs.
Lille Williams are directing the
Christmas music. The rehearsal viii
follow the Sunday school service which
starts at 3 D. m
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18
CHRISTMAS SERMONS WILL Be
DELIVERED IN CITY CHURCHES
Ell Paso Pastors Will Speak on Christmas Subjects Sun
day. Bishop Howden to Confirm Fifteen at Church of
St. Clement; Christian Endeavor Union to Hold
Christmas Services; New Pastor VIII Preach.

ical Lutheran church His sermon sub
Voice"
What We should Most Desire.s
At the Evangelical Lutheran church
sunday morning the service viii be
Of the sermon by Rev. Paul G. Birk-
mann viii be What We should Most
Desire for Christmas"
Second Advent Sermon.
At the First Christian church Sun
day morning Rev Perry J. Rice viii
preach the second OF a series Of Advent
sermons The preaching service viii
follow Immediately after the COM
evangelistic service viii begin with
twilight organ recital The pastor viii
preach on What to do With Our
Lives" As a brief prelude TO the ser
mon he will sneak on ssecularizing
Christmas" The chorus choir viii sing
both morning and evening and IN the
evening Mrs Zulu BOWles and Miss
Greta Pratt win sing. The Christian
EndesTor society will meet in union
service with other societies OF the city
at 4-30 D. m. in this church
To Preach on Joy of GiyinE.D
At the First Presbyterian church
five-minutes sermonerte TO children,
followed by the regular morning ser
mon will be the plan carried out by
Sunday morning. White Gifts OF Self,
Service and Substance" viii be the
subject Of the children's discourse
The Joy OF Giving viii be the sermon
theme At this service the choir viii
sing 'Sanctus," by GounOd. and a trio
will be sung. The Hand Unseen BY
Mrs Goldstein. Mrs. Holiday and Mr.
Romanes- The evening text VIII pc.
IF had not come" Christmas Without
Christ James Graham McNary viii
sing Noel" by Adams and the choir
viii render The Lord is my Shepherd
(COntfnued On page I'D
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-18

Sing"
Recitation. Christmas Wish" Tilne
BrockmOller
Song. GLORY to God in the Highest"
Recitation, Bethlehem" Ruth Geb-
Ter.
Hymn. Nativity New"
Recitation, If you and I" Edith
Bergman
Muriel Berg.
serenade, THE Warning Light" or.
chcstra-
Hymn. -st. Louis"
Recitation. MY Gift" Adolf Brock
moller.
Song. christmas Bells Are Ringing, .
girls OF Sunday school class No. /
Recitation. THE Christmas Story"
primary department. Il children
Song, .Luther's Cradle lynn" pri-
mary department
Recitation. 'sThe First Christmas
Tree" Hannah GmeIin.
Violin duet, Mary Emery, NJ. Greene
Recitation. christmas Everywhere
Mary Merrill.
Recitation. selected. Helen Beiswen-
ger.
Solo. "Heiiig Nachts John schurig.
Recitation, "As the Days Go BY"
Ruth Hoffman.
Recitation. The Christmas Night"
Martha Muerdter.
Hymn. 1T Came Upon the Midnight
Clear"
Solo. Face to Face" Miss Lottie
Hintze.
''Christmas. Our Colleges and Min