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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26
The State Road Extension.

The question of extending the State TO the
sea becomes particularly interesting in view of the
latest proposal submitted TO the Western and At
Iantic commission. Under the terms of this tenta-
tive oer, capitalists prepared TO deliver to the
State free of all membranes. extension of the
Western and Atlantic railroad from Atlanta to Sa-
vannah together with adequate terminals and all
other needed appurtenances In payment for this
property they will accept ffty-year. four per cent
State of Georgia bonds, the exact amount depend
ing the character of the extension and terminals
TO be prescribed by the Commission. 1t is proposed
then 10 lease from the State preferably for term
OF. forty-seven years from the expiration of the
present lease the entire line from Chattanooga to
Savannah
lat annual rental which will yield 10 the
State of Georgia return on the present line
trimming from Chattanooga to Atlanta) sub
stantially in excess of the present rental and
an additional sum equal to the interest on all
the four per cent bonds issued by the State in
payment for the extension and further sum
sufficient TO provide for sinking fund that
will retire all of these bonds or before the
date of their maturity. the sinking fund to be
annually invested in the bonds of the State of
Georgia or of its various counties and munich
paIities."
This offer. which was laid before the Re-Leas-
ing Commission last week by Mr.. Hooper AIexan-
00E III DeHdlt Oh MS CllenlS, MT. William hur0
Hfllyer and associates, is the second of its kind
Earlier in the year Mr.. J. A. ]. Henderson submit
ted a proposition to the same general effect. The
Commission, though authorized to receive and
eept proposals for extending the estern and At
lantic TO the sea, has no power means to pro-
vide payment for the extension This deficiency, il
appears. can be met only by special legislation
thorizing State bond issue for the purpose 1t is
essential therefore. if the enterprise is to for
ward, thar extraordinary session OF the General
Assembly pass a Constitutional amendment and
submit it for popular ratification not later than
December of the present year.
Il remains to be seen, of course. whether the
Western and Atlantic Commission sanctions either
of the proposals it has received. If it does find
either of them acceptable the legislative machinery
should be set promptly in motion in order that the
State road extension. which is supremey impor-
tant to GeOrgias interests may be assured and
consummated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26
The Georgia Land ShoW

One OF the most promising enterprises the State
Chamber of Commerce has inaugurated is the Geor-
gia Land Show. to be staged in Atlanta in January,
1917. The distinctive purpose the exposition VIII
be an appeal to homeseekers and investors, and to
that end efforts will be made to attract visitors
from the country at large, particularly from the
West. The railroads have given assurances that
they will offer special inducements and it is hoped
that stop-overs in Atlanta will be allowed on all
tourist tickets.
Few States afford settlers opportunities so rich
as those Astounding in Georgia Land is much
cheaper here than in other sections whose resources
have been widely exploited. Our soil and climate
are admirably suited to stock raising, fruit grow
ing, truck farming, grain production and virtually
every other agricultural pursuit. BY demonstrate
ing the truth of this through exposition of diver
sifed crops, the Land Show will be an advertise
ment far-reaching in its value.
Some years ago the trend of American migration
was toward Canada and the Northwest Thousands
of and families left their native States to seek
what appeared to be golden fortunes in regions
steadily Southwark People in quest of fresh OPP
the advantages of the South are incomparably SUI
perior TO those of the far Northwest
This change has been effected largely through
judicious and persistent advertising If Georgia is
get its due share of homeseekers and investors it
important function of the State Chamber of Com
merce, and the projected Land Show is of the
happest ideas that institution has CONCEIVED
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26
The Horse Goes On.

A horse census recently taken in New York
State reveals rather surprising fact. Count
ing only the horses that are over three years
old, New York now has hundred and eight
thousand more than in 1910. Adding the colts the
total number reaches million, seventy-eight
thousand five hundred and forty-hve
One would have supposed off hand that horses
gradually going out of use, not to say out of
style. The Sunday supplement philosopher often
pictures them ambling toward oblivion with the
hippogrif The automobile and motor truck have
whirred forward so fast that We fancied the horse
necessarily was jogging backward. Yet, in a
crowded eastern center of population. horses are
actually the increase.
They are advancing in prices, too. That is ex-
planned partly by the extraordinary demand from
Europe which in the last year has imported
hundreds of thousands OF horses and mules from
America for uses. But there are divers tasks
of peace which the horse still holds peculiarly his
own despite the age of gasoline; and further, he
still holds his place in heart of man.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26

THE Macon convention is going to indorse
Wilson of course. 1t couldn't do anything
else.'-The Atlanta Constitution.
The prophet has spoken, and the heather will
rage in vain. As Mr.. Dorsey's closest counselor
the Constitution declares in advance what shall be
done at Macon next Tuesday, despite watson's de-
mand that the convention either pass over in
silence openly condemn the record of the Wilson
administration It Is indeed gratifying to learn
cathedra that the State Democratic convention
will do its duty by the national Democratic leader
at the risk of offending, and mayhap aIienat-
ing, the ribald rowdy of Hickory Hill
There would have been question as to what
the convention would do had it not been for Wat
sons manifesto and his claim to recognition at the
hands of those he had served. Said the insistent
Watson.
Ten thousand anti-Wilson men worked
hard for Dorsey; and, therefore, il would be
ungrateful. indecent and even brutal to slap
these men in the face with Wilson indorse-
ment, which has business in this conven-
ton
Well the slap is coming if our esteemed conten-
porary speaks advisedly as doubtless it does May
the blow ring true and hard. The aftermath Is no
concern Of ours. To those who have lain down with
the dogs and got up with ess, speak our earnest
pax vobiscum.
The Constitution is emnentIy right in saying OF
the conFentlons DUTY 10 lndorse PRESIDENT Wilson,
1T couldn't do anything else If there was ever
time when the Democracy of Georgia was bound to
be outspokeny loyal it is at the present juncture
when one of the greatest Democrats in American
history stands for reelection and when the
eountry's good less than the party's is vitality
involved.
The conventions Endorsement OF the national
administration should be whole-nearted and en-
phatic, worthy of Georgias traditions as a strong
hold OF Democracy. If by chance there should be
present at the Macon convention persons or inhu-
ences that oppose resolution to this effect they
should be put down as enemies of the party and
intruders upon q Democratic council
It's the first time ever heard OF Creme de
Menthe" tank. Most tanks require stronger waters
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26
(kVHT HAT are the real effects of self-analysis? 7
w the question was put to me recently.
is

EkVH HAT are the real effects of self-analysis?"
wv the question put to recently.
Some authorities say self-analysis is
helpful, Others that it is hurtful. Which statement
is cOrrect?"
Both statements are correct. 1t all depends on
exactly what is meant by self-analyss.
When an authority says that self-analysis
hurtful he has in mind habit of continual watch
fulness with regard to ones bodily sensations.
This kind of sef-analysis is truly one of the
most hurtful things in the world.
We are so built that physical mechanism
heart, stomach, liver, lungs and the rest
works best if do not try to watch it working.
If we do try to watch it working and especially
if let ourselves worry lest it work badly, then
indeed it begins to work badly.
1t is like a nervous man who becomes awkward
the moment anybody pays attention to what he is
doing
And, unfortunately, there are many people who
indulge in this wrong kind of self-analysls.
For example, every time they eat many people
think overmuch of their stomach. They wonder If
it will behave we'll. They cOnjure up all sorts OF
unpleasant pictures having indigestion as their cen
trail feature.
Their poor stomach resents this excessive at
tention Left to itself it would have taken proper
care of the food put into it.
But now it begins, to speak, to lose conn
dence in itself. 1t functions feebly, and palnIuI
sensations result Even then little harm would De
done if only these sensations were ignored
But no. There is now firmer fixing of the
attention on the luckless stomach. WhereupOn the
stomach grows fretful irritable, and typical case
of chronic nervous indigestion is the result
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26
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SEMIMEEkLl JOURNAL. Atlanta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26

There's al least one redeeming feature about
air castles; we don't have to pay taxes on them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26

Comparatively few people remain in the self
satisfied class after they once get acquainted
with themselves.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-26

It's the first time we ever heard OF Creme de
Menthe" tank. Most tanks require stronger waters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
SOUTH VERNON.

Albert Shaw has bought a Buick
roadster.
Mrs. Merton Fairman has returned
from visit in Greenfield.
Mrs. Ina Carroll and daughter were
recently guests at Fayette Stoddard s.
Miss Florence Weatherhead has re-
turned to her employment in Brattle-
boro, after spending a week at her
home here.
Mrs. o. p. Allen and two daughters,
of Palmer, Mass, attended Jason Al
len IS funeral, and were guests over
Sunday of Miss Mary Scott.
Charles Jackson S funeral was held
ut the house Sunday and was very
largely attended The funeral of JAS
on Allen was held in the old Advent
chapel, where he had been a faithful
attendant for so many years. This
town sincerely mourns the passing of
these two men, who gave so much of
their abilities to its affairs in their
stronger years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
REVISED LEAGUE SCHEDULE.
Play Begins Saturday in" Townshend
and Williamsville.

The first games of the West River
league will be played Saturday after
noon of this week, South Londonderry
meeting the town team on the local
grounds and Jamaica and Williams
willie crossing bats at the latter place
Townshcnd enjoyed the distinction of
furnishing the largest share of the
gate receipts last year and doubtless
it will continue to bring out large
crowds to stand by the team and en-
joy good sport.
The revised schedule is as follows:
June 17-South Londonderry at
Jamaica at Williamsvillc.
June 24-Jamaica at Townshend;
Williamsvlle at South Londonderry.
July 4-Townshend at Williamsville;
Jamaica at South Londonderry.
July 15-Townshend at Jamaica;
South Londonderry at Williamsville.
July 9-Williamsville at Towns
bend;
July 22-Townshend at South Lon
donderry; Williamsvile at Jamaica.
July 24-South Londonderry at ia
naica.
Aug. 5-Jamaica at Williamsville
South Londonderry at Townshend.
Aug. 12-Townshend at Williams
vile; Jamaica at South Londonderry.
Aug. 19-Townshend at jamaica;
South Londonderry at Williamsville.
Aug. 26-Jamaica at Townshend;
Williamsvile at South Londonderry.
Sdpt. 2-Williamsville, at Towns
bend; South Londonderry at Jamaica.
Sept. 4-Townshend at South Lon
donderry; Williamsvillc at Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
WEST ToWNSHEND.

Fred G. IToughton spent the first of
the week in Brattleboro.
A. II. Morris of West Somervillc,
Mass, was in town Monday.
Clifford Hoibrook of Brattleboro is
in the cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Taft are en-
tcrtaining her brother, j. A. Aldrich,
and wife of Chicago.
S. L. Hescock of Springfield (Vt0
came Friday to visit his sister, Mrs.
f. w. Holden, returning to his home
Monday.
Albert R. Pierce of Sufiield, Conn,
was in town last week and entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Taft on a
fishing trip to Lake Wantastiquet in
Weston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16

r. II. Willard's residences have re
ceived new coats of paint.
Miss Marie Wilson of Grafton and
cousins of Cambridge. Mass. visited at
DR.. +. L. Osgood's Thursday and Fri.
day while attending the commencement
exercises.
Miss Ernestine Faulkner is spend-
ing week at the home of her uncle,
r.. +. Davis, and with her friend,
Miss Florence Howard, before return
ing to her home in Elm Grove, Mass.
+. +. Davis, who had been visiting
his son, Rockwell Davis, and family,
returned Wednesday to his home in
Elm Grove, Mass. His granddaughter,
Miss Ernestine Faulkner, returned with
him.
In conformity with the good old rule
of first build your barn then catch
your horsc,' G. w. Cutler is having a
garage built at the rear of the post
Office building, Blood Brothers doing
the work.
N. l.. Jcnison and father, Roman
20 Jenison, have bought the Brown
farm, so-called, on the Athens road
and are moving there from the Bou-
telle place, where they lived during
the winter.
A meeting of the Daughters of Dor
cas- was held with Misses Marguerite
and Anne Dauchy at their home Mon
day afternoon. Sewing was done on
articles for their booth at the Dorcas
guild fair to be held later in the sum
mer.
The graduation exercises of the vii.
lage graded school will be held in the
town hall Friday evening, June 90. A
program of musical selections, recita-
tions and drills will be given and di-
plomas will be presented by the district
superintendent George B. Whitney.
At the meeting of the Alumni asso-
citation Thursday, June 8, these Off
cerc were elected for the year: Pres
w. NJ. Sparks; vice president, c. II
willard; sec, and treas. Mrs. Edith
Sparks; executive COM, DR.. f. l.. Os
good, Miss Florence Howard. Other
committees were appointed and money
was appropri ted for necessary repairs
on the seminary building.
Miss Florence Howard entertained
her classmates of the seminary teacher
training class and instructor, Miss
Marion Graves, at tea at her homo
Thursday. June s. The congenia
company of 10 enjoying being seated
together and afterwards joining in fla
miar songs on this last evening OF
their school life. The table decoration;
were of the class flower, white carna
tions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
T0WNSHEND
COMMENCEMENT RECEPTION.
Gifts to Retiring Principal and Wife
Mr.. and Mrs. @. w. Powers.

The reception given June s by
the students and citizens to the gradu-
ating class of Leland and Gray semi.
nary and the retiring principal and
wife, Prof. and Mrs. G.. w. Powers,
was delightful occasion though
tinged with sadness at parting with
the friends who have grown into the
life and interests of the village.
In the receiving line were Mr.. and
Mrs. Powers, Miss Ruth McKenny,
Miss Mary Plumb, assistant principal;
Mrs. II. G. Bemis, Miss Marion Graves,
instructor of the teacher-training
class, and the Is graduates. The jun
Tors introduced the guests.
j. II. Ware announced that in be-
half of the trustees he had been ask
ed to say a word of farewell to the
retiring principal and wife. This he
said he found it impossible to do. A
speech of welcome, knowing Mr.. and
Mrs. Powers as he did, he would
gladly make, but could not find it in
his heart to say a farewell word, as
Mr.. and Mrs. Powers were going only
n few miles away. His hope was that
they would still identify themselves
with the interest of the town and
school.
=. II. Rutter, in behalf of the towns
people, spoke his hearty appreciation
of the work done in the school under
Mr.. Powers's leadership the past five
years, also of the literary sentiment
which Mr.. Powers had caused to pre-
vail and of the courteous behavior of
the students on the street under his
training.
w. NJ. Sparks, president of the
Alumni association, presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Powers silver bonbon dish en-
graved with the words: Presented to
Guy w. Powers by the Alumni AssO
citation June 8, 1916.
Guy Hawkins, president of the
class, in behalf of the school, present
ed a handsome silver cake basket
Mr.. Hawkins spoke of the love which
the student force holds for the prin-
cipal and of their appreciation of his
help and interest in their work. The
school yell and cheers for the princi-
pal were then given with a will
That the gifts and addresses were
an entire surprise and pleasure to both
Mr.. and Mrs. Powers was shown by
their faces.
In his response Mr.. Powers said be
had been able to do the work intrust
ed to him only because of the loyal
support of STUDENT and parents. He
expressed special thanks to the grad
uation class, who had aided him in
every effort for the Improvement OF
the school.
Refreshments of ice-cream and
cake were served and the various
classes gathered in groups for the
class yells. All joined in marching and
social intercourse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powers have gone
to the farm owned by his father, j
NJ. Powers, in Athens, where they
will make their home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Ernest T.. Bailey of Greenfield,
Mass, spent Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. Alice A. Bailey.
Mrs. Frank Moss, after visiting Mrs.
Ella S. Willard two weeks, has return
ed to New York city.
The Ladies Benevolent society will
meet next Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. hurry II. Cheney.
II. II. Forester of West Wardsboro
was in town Monday and Tuesday look
ing after telephone business.
Miss Mary Kelsey Of Palmer, Mass,
came Monday for a vacation with her
mother, Mrs. Charles II. Kelsey.
John NJ. Stratton and Raymond l..
Brooks of Brattlcboro were callers at
j. S. Stratton S SUNDAY afternoon.
Miss Gladys Kelly of South London
derry was Il weekend guest of her
brother, Rev. Frank A. Kelly, at Mt the
Baptist parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Dexter of
Overlook, Pa, arrived Monday and
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Milton
Dexter at Dexter hall.
Mrs. Henry Getting, who had been
with her sister, Mrs. John f. Morse,
several weeks, returned to her home in
Melrosc, Mass, Friday.
Miss Hazel Landman spent last week
with her sister, Miss Edith NJ. Land
mon, and returned to South London
derry Wednesday evening.
Those who have been kept at home
with chicken poX the past week arc
Miss Adm Bingham, Kendall Morse,
Merton Pierce and Ransom Blood. Ed
gar and Ralph Kelly resumed school
attendance Monday.
Rev. Frank A. Kelly left Tuesday
for Danvillc, ILL.,, where he will spend
two weeks with his brothcr-in-law,
Rev. t. l.. Krumreig, ID. d., pastor of
the Baptist church of that place The
Sunday school will he Ecld at the usual
hour for the morning service, and the
song service will be held as usual in
the evening next Sunday.
Dwight Z. Bailey of Agawam, Mass,
and automobile party including Mrs.
Frank c. Perry of Agawam, Mrs.
George Bruce of Suflicld, Conn.,, and
Mrs. Della Perkins of Springfield,
Mass, motorcd here Saturday after
noon. Mrs. Bailey who had been in
town Il week returned with them Mon
day. Mrs. Bruce remained to visit
relatives.
The Children IS day exercises wer.
given Sunday morning as far as posi-
BILE without the children who were de,
tanned at home on account of the prev
alence of chicken pOX. Only five of
the children who had parts could be
present Their recitatiOns were given
in the Sunday school opening exercises
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
MARLBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs Aklcy of Guilford were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Watson
over Sunday.
The usual school rally Will be held
in the Grange room Friday, June %,
at . O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bliss and
child and Mrs. Minerva Bliss of Brat
tlcboro were in town Sunday after
noon.
The Ladies' Aid society was enter
tanned last week by Mrs. f.. p. and
Mrs. G. l.. Adams. There was a large
attendance.
Children s day was observed Sunday,
June H. The children acquitted them
selves finely, both in speaking and
song. The church decorations were UNI
usually beautiful.
Master Harold Whitney of Higlcy
Hill school has passed successfully the
examination required for advanced
tuition. He is the sixth pupil from
that school who has passed this exam
ination in the past four years.
Mr.. and Mrs w. A. Prouty and son,
Reuben, and Mrs. Ellen Prouty of
Brattleboro attended the exercises of
Children s day last Sunday.
Miss Cora Bronson, who teaches the
IIiglcy Hill school, was called home
Tuesday of this week by the serious
injury of her father. and Miss Lois
Whitney, student in North Adams
high school, will take the work during
her absence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-16
VERNON.
The Late Charles Jackson.

Charles jackson, 81, died in his home
in this town last Thursday afternoon,
June 3, after painful illness of sew
eral weeks. Mr. Jackson was born in
Guilford Dee. |, 1884, a son of Emily
and Rhoda Jackson. When a small
child his parents moved to Ncwfanc,
where he attended the schools, living
there until he married Sircna Russell
of Dover, Nov. 5, 1857, in Wilmington.
In the fall of 1861 they moved to Yer
non, where they had since lived.
Mr.. Jackson enlisted in the Civil
war in April 1862, in Company *, 9th
Vermont regiment, and was honorably
discharged from service in June, 1865.
He filled many public offices in the gift
of his home town. After serving the
town as constable and tax collector
several years he was appointed deputy
sheriff of Windham county, which Of
flee he held about 80 years, until ply
steal inirmitics disabled him, and he
was then made an honorary member of
that board.
He was member of the Methodist
church in Brattlcboro, had been a Ma
son, an officer in the Vernon Grange
and prominent and influential mem
O.,
&. A. r., of Mortified, Mass, of which
he was commander two years.
Besides his wife Mr.. jackson leaves
two sons, Fred, who lives in Spring
field Mass, and Arthur. whose home is
in northampton, and two granddaugh.
tiers, Miss Ethel Jackson, teacher il
New York, and Miss Martha Jackson
of northampton. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
son celebrated their 50th wedding ami.
versary in 1907 and their home life had
always been an exceptionally happy
one. Mr.. Jackson was a loving and
cOnsideratc husband and father and a
kind ncighbor and friend, The whole
community will feel his loss, for he
possessed qualities which won for him
the respect and esteem of many
friends.
The funeral was largely attended al
the house Wednesday afternoon, Rev
+. II. Leavitt of South Vernon ofliciat
ing. The Grand Army ritual service
was used. Mrs. c. l. Holton and
daughter and Ernest Dunklee san,
three selections. The Grand Army post
the members of the w. r. G. and Son,
of Veterans of Mortified were prcscn
at the funeral.