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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
An Old Time
Christmas Carol
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IT HE following interesting carol Is
W preserved In Poor Robins Alma.
nae for 1896. 1t is of interest
as throwing light on the material side
of the old.time Christmas celebrations.
"Ainced" pies are referred to, 1t will
he noticeda term never heard now
adays. And instead OF plum pudding
there is plum porridge" The carol
reveals, too, that the material for
christmas decorations was fuller in
the old days, including holly, ivy, bay,
rosemary and ''lawrel,"
Now, thrice-welcome Christmas, which
brings us good cheer
Minced pies and plum porridge. good ale
and strong beer;
With pig. goose and capon, the best that
may be-
So well doth the weather and our stom-
achs agree.
Observe how the chimneys do smoak all
about,
The cooks are providing for dinner, no
But those on whose tables no victuals
appear.
O. may they keep Lent all the rest of
the year,
With holly and ivy, so green and so gay.
We deck up our houses as fresh as the
day.
with bays and rosemary, and lawrel
compleat,
And everyone now is king of conceit,
But as for curmudgeons, who will not
be free,
j wish they may die on the three-legged
tree.
It Is of interest TO learn that the
well known and oft used couplet
"ChristmaS comes but once year
and when 1t comes it brings good
cheer" originally appeared in mock
Christmas play OF the Fifteenth cen
fury. Here are the lines:
Bounce buckram, velvets dear,
Christmas comes but once a year
And when It comes IL brings good cheer.
s~.eua - r,,szs -.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16

The origin of Christmas or ChtiSfs-
mass, so called with reference to the
last words of the chief religious serN-
ice of the day according to ancient
ritual, lite missa Cor NASSAU est, y is
to be found in the second chapter Of
st. Luke's Gospel. It's observance is
not development, having existed from
the earliest days Of Christianity. IN
fact. in many respects there has been
devolution instead Of evolution in the
manner of its celebration.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
Sheriffs Sale.
GEORGIA-Lee County.

GEORGIA--Lee County.
There will be sold on the first Tuesday
in January, 1929, in front of Court
House Door within the legal hours of
sale to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property,
to,wit:
One set OF Buggy Harness except the
saddle.
Property levied en- as the property OF
Fate Green under mortgage ii. ia. in
favor OF Sam Farkas Estate.
This the 9Th day of Dee. 1921.
p. c. COXWELL. Sheriff
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
Sheriffs Sale.

GEORGIA-Lee County.
Will be sold before the Court House
Door of said County, on the first Tues
day in January, 1929, between the lega
hours of sale, the following described
property to-wt:
One Side Spring Black Painted Buggy
Levied on and to be sold as the prop
erty Of Lee Thornton TO satisfy an eXecu
ton from City Court Of Lcesburg il
favor Of Estate Of Sam Farkas agains
Lee Thornton.
This Decemberber Z, 1921.
G. D. RICHARDS,
Deputy Sheriff.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16

pear within thirty days from the
date Of the within petition. Said
notice shall state the nature OF this
proceeding, fully describe the prop
erty seized, stating when, where
and by whom seized, the date Of
the filing of the within petition,
and that unless a defense is filed
within thirty days from said date
that judgment by default will be
entered by the Court. If the own
er or lessee can be found copy Of
the within petition and this order
shall be Immediately served upon
him.
This fifteenth day OF December,
1921.
Signed,
W. G. EARTIN, Judge
City Court OF Leesburg, Lee Co. Ga.
GEORGIA-Lee County.
I, G. a. Wallace. Clerk of City
Court of I.eesburg do herewith GER
tify that the above petition of con-
domination proceedings is a true
and correct copy of same as APP
pears of file in his office.
Giyen..urder my official signature
and seal Of this office, this the 10Th
December, 1921,
G. A WALLACE, Clerk
c. c. of Leesburg.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
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Lemon Snaps.

Cream together one large cupful Of
sugar and two-thirds Of a cupful of
butter Dissolve half a teaspoonful
Of soda in two teaspoonfuIs Of hot
water and add to the creamed mix
ture. Flavor with the grated rind of
a lemon. Add enough sifted flour to
roll cut very thin; cut and bake in a
hot oven.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
Notice to Hunters.

have been appinted Game War
den of Lee County and have the
license for sale which is S1.00 for
County License, $500 for State
License and $500 for nonresident
License. Everone hunting must
have License and if you are caught
without them you will be prosecuted.
This is the law, even il you hunt in
your district you must have a
License.
D. NJ. MELVIN,
Ct County Game Warden.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16

We are State Agents for Duplex asic Phosphate
which runs from Is to p per cent. 1t is manuac-
tured by the Tennessee Coal Iron IL r. X. Com
pany Birmingham, Ala, and is scientifically pre-
pared, especially for all kinds Of Grain and Hay
Crops, 1t is shipped in 100 pound cotton sacks or
Bulk. Write US for Booklets and quotations. We
want an Agent in every County.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
ST. Nicholas, the
Holy Men of the
Fourth Century
Observation-Disclosures
n y THE entire category of the
~ saints none continues to enjoy

more extended popularity than
st. Nicholas, archbishop Of Myra.
At this time, when preparations are
being made for the celebration of the
birthday Of the Christ child, it is par
ticularly fitting that we recall some
thing Of the character Of this holy
man of the Fourth century and re-
member some Of the legends which
bring him so close to US at Christmas
time.
Strange to say, while ST. Nicholas is
regarded as the special guardian of
children, virgins and sailors, he came
to be regarded as the patron saint Of
robbers, from an alleged adventure
with thieves, whom he compelled to
restore some stolen goods to their
proper owners.
In various parts of the old world it
is customary for the elder members Of
the family to place little presents in
the shoes as we'll as the stockings Of
the younger relatives on the eve OF
st. Nicholas day. In converts the
young women used to place silk stock
ngs ut the door of the apartment of
the abbess. with a paper recommend
ing them to Great ST. Nicholas of
her chamber"
While the emblem Of the three
golden balls is derived from the Lom-
bard merchants, yet st. Nicho-
las is frequently pictorially represented
as bearing three golden balls or purses,
the origin of which can be traced to
an act of the saint which has come
dowa to us in the form of an ecclesi-
astical notation.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16

Plenty Of Paper and Envelopes,
Visiting Cards, Shipping Tags. Bill
Heads and Statements-give me
your order for Job Printing now.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
Sheriffs Sale.
GEORGIA-Lee County.

There will be sold in front OF Court
House Door on the first Tuesday in
January, 1922, within the legal hours Of
sale to the highest and best bidder fol
cash the following property to Wit
One 1914 Model Ford Automobile same
being a pass niger.
Property levied on as the property o.
Mrs. s. +. I.aramore under ii. IA. is
rued from the City Court OF Leesburg,
ga. in favor OF Paul Duvall
This the eth day of December, 1921.
r. {. COXWELL, Sheriff.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
FOR SALE.

Fine bJooded, S. c. Rhode Island
Red Cockerels For Sale. Apply TO
Miss Alice Long, Route No. 4,
Leesburg, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
Ford Car For Sale.

I have for quick Sale, a Cut Down
Ford Car in good shape that I will
sell at a bargain. Apply to Mrs. e.
r. Goodwin, Leesburg, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
ass.Na eg!.llssI

Millle-Are you going to hang VI
your stocking this Christmas?
Billie am more likely to hang VI
my watch.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
GEORGIA-Lee County.


of the City Court Of Leesburg, said
State and County, respectfully
shows:
/. That on the 7th day OF Dec
ember, 1921. J. F. Hines, Deputy
Sheriff Of said County seized a Ger
tain automobile which is described
as follows: One Ford Automobile"
touring car, color black model 'T",
with engine number erased, having
License tag for 1921 No. 12SlO9,
and q small tin tag No. 525S5.
2. That at and before the time OF
said seizure said automobile was
being operated on u Public highway
to-wit; The highway going from
Brentwood, Ga, to Smithville, Ca,
and was being used to convey alcO-
hoIic, malt, syiritous, vinous and
and Intoxicating liquors and bever-
ages, contrary to law.
3. That the owner Of said auto
mobile, or the lessee ii any, is UNI
known, and that the said owner or
lessee, if any, knew that said auto
mobile was being used to convey
said alcoholic, malt, spurious, vim
Gus and intoxicating liquors and
beverages, contrary to the law as
aforesaid.
4. That the seizure of said auto
mobile was reported TO the under
signed as Solicitor of the City Court
of Leesburg, said STAGE and County
by J. F. Hines, Deputy Sheriff Of
said County. on the Is day Of Dec
ember, 1921, and this proceeding
to condemn said automobile is
brought within ten days from the
receipt of such notice A copy OF
said notice is hereto attached and
made part Of this petition, and is
| referred to as Exhibit "A".
5. Wherefore petitioner prays
that this petition be ordered filed
and that notice OF this condemna.
ton proceedings lie ordered publish
ed in the newspaper in which
Sheriff adv ertisements appear once
a week for two weeks, as in case Of
. condemnation where the owner o.
property sought to be condemned j:
unknown and that said automobile
be condemned and sold in terms O
law. e. J.. FORESTER,
Solicitor City Court of Leesburg
Lee Co. Ga.
EXHIBIT A.
| GEORGIA-Lee County.
To e. l.. Forester, Solicitor City
Court of Leesburg, said State anC
County:
| You are hereby notified that the
the undersigned IAN arresting officer
to-wit: Deputy Sheriff of Lee Coun.
| ty of said State, did as such officer
on the 7th day of December, 1921,
seize certain automobile more
particularly described as follows,
to- wit: One Ford automobile, tour.
ing car, color black, model 'T''
with engine number erased, having
license tag number 128109, and 8
small tag No. 525S5, and that said
automobile was seized for the reason
that the same was being used, and
had been used at divers times fol
the purpose of conveying, alcoholic,
malt, or spurious and Intoxicating
liquors on public road in said
County known as the road from
Bronwood, ga, to SmithvilIe, Ga
The owner of said car is belivad tc
lie one P. B. Bates, alias Steve
Bates.
This netice is given you in accrd-
ance with the provisions Of an Act
of the General Assembly passed at
the Extraordinary Session in 1917
and approved March 28th, Of sasd
year, in order that condemnation
proceedings may be instituted as
provided by law. This 18th day of
December, 1921.
Signed,
J. F. HINES, Deputy Sheriff
Of Lee Co. Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16
FOR SALE,

Good seed oats, Texas Rustproof
75c per bushel. Seed wheat, old
fashion blue stem $500 per bushel
A. l.. SCROGGINS,
Smithville, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1921-12-16

Office, Judge City Court Of Leesburg,
Said State amp County;
The foregoing petition read and
and considered and it is ordered
filed. It is ordered that the Clerk
OF this Court have published once Il
week for two weeks III the Lee
County Journal, same being the
newspaper in which Sheriff's adver
tisements are published, notice Of
this condemnation proceedings. said
notice to be published in different
weeks and both publications to APP
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-30
THE WAGES OF CRIME.
Washington Star.)

Professional crime is reduced to a definite basis
n New York and perhaps other cities where it Is
we'll established Price scales prevail for specialists
Maybe there is union rate Illustration is afforded
by testimony given by a held in New York for
completely in the robbery Of two cigar stores This
man. 1t would seem, acknowledged that he the
gunman OF the crew. He held the pistol while his
of $40 job, thus getting $50 for the two rob
berries while his companion netted $40. Perhaps
sliding scale, percentage rate. That is
disclosed.
would be interesting if the police could get fur
ther testimony this point Of payments Undoubted
IL there are gangs at work division basis,
member taking his "cut." Then there gangs
that take only a minority rakeoff and turn in the
balance to the master mind" gang leader
Sometimes the whole body OF the loot is turned IN
and the gangmen paid off according to their
agreements.
1t has frequently happened that gangsters have
broken with their fellows the question of the
spells, turning states evidence, when caught III
pique and revenge The police depend to a large
e Mt upon the gang quarrels for the uncoverng of
ganized crime. The shrewd criminal prefers work
alone because he knows that he is dealing with frail
materials when he takes others in partners.
Much has been written and said about the remark
able loyalty of crooks to their pals and leaders. As
of fact. II is the loyalty of fear. the obed
that is enforced by terrorism Only rarely does
the subordinate gangster actually stand by his clan
through any genuine sentiment of fealty affec
ton. A common dread of discovery and punishment
drives the members Of a gang together. Perhaps
duction Of gang crime to definite pay schedule
will tend break W this form of lawbreaking For
the fixed rate worker against the law is almost
tain TO become dissatisfied and TO demand higher
wages. And then the trouble starts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-30
on BEING \ GOOD WINNER.
New York Post.)

Certain American athletes returning from inter-
national contests in England have brought with them
stories that reflect the sporting Of tina.
country Individual instances of a lack of friendly
The proof that Engshmen still know the value OF
the Art or Losing Well is contained in editorial r.
the London Daily News by Charles O'Grady. whose
nom de plume Of The Pilot carries weight sport
ing circles everywhere. He writes:
British sporting crowds take defeat we'll any
crowds in the world. they being sadly tested
this year In game after game our proud priority is
being lost and in danger OF getting ratified.
= Our cricket crowds made up Of workers mostly.
cannot be surpassed for honest criticism They put
the game above results usually. and ready &c
cheer Australian skill that Of England. Crowds for
big lawn tennis and golf should take note Some
cent tennis and golf gatherings have frankly not
shown the same good spirit They are generally sup
posed be more fashionable" One does not deny
that that is the case perhaps IL Irovides the
PLANTATION OF the difference. At wimbledon during
the tennis championships prejudice blatant
Such outbursts dfscreditable snd fortunate
~ limited. One must say that the players have
no such feelings
II might not be amiss for some Of our American
sports writer's remember that bumptious gloating
over victory has place any more than has sour
attitude toward defeat. Contrary 10 popular belief
IL Is almost hard to be good victor good
Loser
Evidence that most American and English ath
letes speak the sporting language Is found in
the return visit which Oxford and Cambridge track
men are now paying 70 this country Princeton
liked it, reception at oxford last year so much and
Cornell its reception Cambridge. that the
American universities decided 20 invite their oppo-
nents 10 visit America and the Englishmen liked
the Americans enough 20 accept. The international
eet next Friday at Travers Island will undoubtedly
which was so markedly in evidence when boys
went to England.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-30
DISARMAMENT.

The mixed commission disarmament of the
League of Nations is meeting in Paris to formulate
least tentative program for disarmament TO
be presented to the League assembly when it meets
at Geneva in September. The suggestion that the
commission defer action await the result Of the
Washington disarmament conference was rejected
after former Premier Viviani Of France made the
following Illuminating and significant argument;
The question Of disarmament is difficult
complex and so delicate that those who approach *
meet ignorance. prejudice and traditions in both
military and economic fields that there cannot be
too many trying to solve the problem. It will
not have been worth while to carry the burdens
OF the great if we cannot derive from it bene-
hts for children"
Such sentiments from OF the most aggressive
OF miltaristic France indicates world
wide Is the desire for peace and relief from the
burden Of armaments
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-30
HARD coal IS NOT SELLING.

The coal trade papers are saying something thai
s true They say that people do not buy coal
there will be difficulty in meeting the demand
winter. and the prices unless we have gov
eminent interference. will be higher We are speak
ing now OF anthracite coal
Dealers who have stocks which they purchased az
high prices do not see their way clear TO take loss
for the sake OF inducing buying. No great stocks
have accumulated tidewaer or other distribution
points There are said 70 be 100000 coal idle
from the decline in the trade.
Soft coal prices have come down so percent from
their highest level Hard coal prices are down only
25 percent.
No matter how much II may cost now TO mine
higher than custom can afford TO pay.
The coal miners and dealers may be looking upon
the situation with more comrlacency than is justi-
fed Without doubt when cold weather on If
the experience of the past is renewed. people will
have to have coal and have pay the prices asked
for 1t. But the experience OF the past may not be
renewed 1t may be the people will refuse to pay
the prices asked and will insist that the federal gov
eminent shall control OF the business OF
mining and distributing coal II such a thing takes
place coal miners, coal coal railroads and
coal dealers may find themselves regretting pres
ent indifference.
There does not seem TO be today any cooperation
among these coal producing interests toward driv-
ing down substantially the cost and Lrice of hard
coal For their welfare they would do well %
obtain and manifest this cooperation soon pos
sibe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-30
FORD'S DUST.

When Henry Ford asked the Ohio public utilities
commission reduce freight rates 20 percent
his recently acquired Ohio railroad, he made hfr
self about popular a snake with the other
railroad executives of the country.
They smart enough to foresee that the pub
lie would ask the very pertinent question:
IF Henry Ford do it why can't you do it?"
That question is rolling up from all sections
the country, particularly from the who
as class have been hardest hit by the extortonate
rates
That the farmers are not going to confne them
selves asking questions is indicated by the action
OF the national board of farm organizations This
body, which represents million farmers. has
started drive on Washington compel all the rail-
roads 70 follow Ford's example
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-30
THE AMERICAN LEGION BUTTON.
fSpringfeId (NIassO UnionN

State Department Commander James T. Duane
has sent order to cost commanders calling for
survey ascertain what persons wearing the
official League button in violation of law and
ing all concerned that offenders in that regard after
Aug. l will be prosecuted. Under Federal and state
laws the wearing of these buttons by non-members ia
unlawful. IN checking up the button wearers it is
sought to enforce the law against imposters having
possession of the buttons and using them for selfish
ends. And il is also intended to carry reminder
enrolled the organization that unless they
pay their annual dues promptly they will be reegae1
10 the status of non members and thus deprived or
the privilege OF wearing the emblem. Those that have
permitted their dues to lapse advised to apply
a reinstatement. well Legion officials
adopting strict policy in this matter, as it will
be the means of avoiding much trouble that would
otherwise from ignorance carelessness other
reason The Legion button is a badge of honor, and
such is to be carefully safeguarded against mis-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-30
SHORTER BREAD LINES.

One Of the most gratifying pieces OF news that
has come from Europe in long while is that
brought by Or. Wilbur K. Thomas. secretary of the
American friends committee After a survey of con.
Gitions he concludes that the relief work of the
Hoover commission and the Quakers can .jusihaby
be reduced by hair and by may no longer
be necessary.
The problems CT food, clothing and shelter. which
the relief agencies were organized TO help solve.
have been much modified by the fact that European
industry IS rebuilding. DR.. Thomas points out thai
Germany still lacks materials, especially co..
ton, and that in consequence there an acute
age Of chdrens clothing The Friends still are feed
ing daily 100000 children in Germany and Poland
and about 100000 in Austria. Russia and Poland
suffering far more than the rest OF Europe. and
the Friends are centering their efforts provision
Of agricultural implements for those Peoples.
At the moment DR. Thomas announces the pur-
pose OF his society attention Russia and
the Ukraine reports OF tia eatened starvation
n the Caucasus from drought Food required from
outside sources and the conditions Of Russian trans
portaton appear 10 make # doubtful whether it can
be provided. As coming from the head OF the only
foreign relief agency that has recently opera-
ing in Russia Or. Thomas statement that Russia
Is today upon stable basis than it was a year
ago is decidedly interesting testimony