Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-04-11

by the governor of Virginia as messenger
when he was only twenty
curing the war with the French. After that
he was commander-in -chief About TINS
time he met q beautiful young widow, MIS-.
Martha GUSTS, whom he married.
At the age of fQrty-three he became Gen
eral Washington, the commander Of the
American forces. He made a brilliant sue
cess in this capacity. When he was NIFTY
seven years old he was unanimously chosen
as the first president of the United States.
He served two terms and refused a third.
He died two years later in 1893.
He was first in war and first In peace
and first in the hearts of his fellowmen
Life of George Washington
George Washington was born in West
noreland county Virginia, February -,
1882. He became a surveyor and while lit
tie more than boy was sent out on a mis-
sion to the French forces on the Ohio.
He was aide to Braddock and saved
the remnant of his army from destruction.
In the French and Indian war he rose to
rank of a colonel. He was frequently
member of the Virginia legislature and was
Il delegate to the continental congress in
1775.
He was commander n-chief of the Amer
lean forces during the revolution but re-
tired to private life in 1888.
In 1887 he was president of the constitu-
tiOnal convention at Philadelphia. He was
elected president of the United States and
lily. He died at Mount Vernon, December
H. 1899, with his usual dignified courtesy,
lie addressed them, II feel 1 am going" he
said, quietly. L thank won for your atten-
lions, but l pray you to take no more trou
ble about me-" when the death of Wash
ington announced, the whole civilized
world Joined with the United States in
mourning the passing of the truly great
man. He was purest of patriotism, of un
usual ability and craftsmanship, who well
deserved the characterization, First in war,
E1,1 hoo 4r Nrl
CJuntrymen."
We are told by eye witnesses of the inaug
uration that Washington was dressed in
deep brown, with metal buttons, with an
eagle on them, white stockings, bag (for
the hair bchind), and sword. His tall, erect
figure would attract attention in any gath
tring. He weighed about 200 pounds and
ore q number 10 boot.
He was strong and active, a skillful rider
and an expert fencer. 1t is said that in
running jump he could cover a distance o.
- feet. He was one of the wealthies;
Americans of his day. his estate being val
ued at as much as half million dollars.
besides the family estate at Mount Yer
non, which consisted of several thousand
acres, he owned extensive tracts OF fertile
Irnd near the Ohio river.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Isn't it
t!range that the three greatest men in all
lie world were born in the south?
Washington, Wilson and jefferson are the
greatest men of history. Of course Was
layton and Wilson come first No man IN
history ever accomplished as much with as
few men and limited means as did Wash
ington III the Revolution. Of all the bril-
liant and beautiful lives which adorn the
fair pages of history Washington's life
is most beautiful and brilliant of all. Dur
ing that long struggle against the French
and Indians for the possession of America,
Washington was the most effective leader,
When lie heard that General Gage had
been sent to New England as a military
fI-p1 Mt thn no off n ra G
Il thousand men and support them to elp
drive Gage out. am only little girl,
auntie but 7 don't see how these new
New England people could forget this, but
they did and during the civil war they
sent soldiers TO destroy the south-,he
country that Washington loved SO well. 1
don't love them for that, but love the
history of Washington and I love the south.
SYLVIA WALTON.
Iontroe, W. Va, R. F. D. 3, Box 90
By Dear Aunt Julia: I want to join your
happy band of boys and girls. 1 am going
to school and in the third grade and like it
fine. I am eleven years old. l will de,
scribe my Old self as the others do am 4
feet inches high, brown eyes and light
hair and fair complexion, and weigh about
81 pounds. Ny aunt takes The Journal and
I like TO read the cousins letters. Aunt Jul
lin 1 will close asking IA riddle, once in
minute and twice in moment and not IN
thousand years. You will find 10 cents for
the French baby. Would like n letter from
some Of the cousins. Love to all.
CHARLIE PRIPP.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Will you
admit another Georgia girl into your happy
circle? My half brother takes The Journal,
and l enjoy reading the letter box very
much. 1 must say | think Aunt Julia is
doing wonderful work.
Well, l will describe myself, as the 9th
crs do. l have blue eyes light hair fair
complexion. Am 514 feet high and weigh
156 pounds and my age is between seven
teen and twenty. Who has my birthday,
October is?
How do you cousins like to make tattn:
! surely do enjoy making it. l can GRO
chet too, but rather make tattn than to
crochet.
Oh! I better go before the wastebasket
gets here, hoping to see this in print.
will try to answer Gil letters and cards
received. Best wishes to all.
CLEO HOLLAND.
Lithonia. Ga, Route /.
\ word to the wise is sufficient
| if you call him q liar.