Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-08-23

paper printed.
All letters not to exceed $50 to 200
words.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Here
comes cousin from the dear old state
OF Virginia. Hope I'll be admitted. have
for quite a while. You cousins talk about
your hills and beautiful scenery, but
never mind, You haven't seen Virginia.
with It's ripping streams and babblins
brooks that found always restfu!,
pleasant and beautiful. 1 live on farm
near the majestic Blue Ridge. a branch
OF the great Aleghanies, standing in bold
view overlooking the whole country. From
its base flows many crystal streams, as
cold as ice can he made in the southern
cities. Some of the streams are dignified
"Mitchell's river" Big Fishers and Lit
tie Fishers river" and of the creeks,
they are stewart creek Rings creek, -
etc. All these streams, with branches
and springs constantly pouring into then
after running a short and swift COURSE,
precipitate themselves into the pure, clear
and rapid Yadkin. Big Fishers and Lit
tie Fishers rivers took their names from
the loftiest peak of the Blue Ridge cham
Of the Alleghanies, called Fisher 5
t tPak.' 1t is peak Of GYerwhelm nm
after Colonel David Fisher. who ran the
line between Virginia and North Carolina:
The tradition of the country says, and l
suppose its correct, that Mr., Fisher be-
tain overcame him, he fell sick, died, and
was buried on its heights.
Near the top of this peak. on the
an acre in size, called Bald rock From
the top of this rock one has an uusnr-
passed view east. west, north and south.
Of mountain piled upon mountain, lifting
their heads high in the blue horizon, as
far as the eye can take in an Object,
trengtbened and assisted by the clear and
pure atmosphere of this elevated regi N.
might have been the place where giants
piled mountain upon mountain to scale
the walls of heaven. TO the east lofty
peak of the Blue Ridge running mp in A
resembling a sugar loaf.
There are many great falls. Among
these is the "Crabtree falls" the greatest
tains. They are near the top of the Blue
Ridge in Nelson county; They consist OF
three falls varying in height from five
the unsurpassed mountain scenery OF the
surrounding country attract many tourists.
Virginia is famous for its health and
pleasure resorts, the most celebrated per-
Other resorts of popularity and Importance
are the Warm Springs" the Red Sui
phur Springs" the Blue Ridge Springs
The Blue Ridge terminates In short
ridges and isolated peaks from whose sum
NIT magnificent view of the surround
ing country may be seen Tor manV miles.
The whole surface seems to be covered
by lofty hills aud picturesque mountains.
while between them lie beautiful valleys,
rich in soil and mineral wealth. Tourists
come here every summer to rest, hunt and
fish. Those peaks are indescribable. Ont
must see them to realize their grandeur
l would like to hear from each and every
'N " ~ MARloN ALLEN.
Dear Aunt Julia aud Cousins: Here
come four Georgia Kids to join your happy
band. We, like most all the other girls
and boys. live on the farm and like it fine.
We wouldn't exchange it with any city
chap. What do you cousins do for pastime {?
fishing and have pcncs and just have a
big old time. Oh. | guess YOU would like
TO know our ages, only s years young. We
have been reading the letter box for some
time and think there is nothing better.
Aunt Julia. Won cant imagine our ap.
probation for YOU having such nice place
for girls and boys from every state to be-
come acquainted.
Well, 1 guess we have stayed long
enough for the first time. All you good
looking boys and girls write us jolly girls
Write us separately. We all live on the
same route. That's all, thank you.
(MISS) WILLIE MAE COVER
(MISS) NELLIE MITCHELL, J
(MISS) ETA SIMONTON,/
(MISS) Kate SIMONTON.
DaCula Ga, Route /.
Dear Aunt Julia: | like Aunt Julia so
we'll l must say n few words Of sppre-
citation of the letter box.
Will Won please admit two little coun-
try girls into your happy band? We are
sisters and we like the farm fine. Write
10 US, we will assure You an answer.
Lovingly yours,
f PGAFsn F r. MI ~
Oconee, Ga, Route 9
IJoI1o A,a4 ia. rxr.,,
please let me in for short chat with the
boys and girls of your most interesting
council? l just think the letter box a
splendid place for the cousins to ge5 ac-
quainted. Oh, 1 find I just a wee bit
timid in such a large crowd But | guess
that is because you all looked so scared
at such fright as l coming into your
midst. But l will not tighten you a bit
in that way. Only will say l am between
. and 90 in age, and L am not an old
Ny, I see most all the cousins enjoy
reading and must say l surely do enjoy
getting a good book and reading. I have
read just lots by several different authors
and like them all SO well 1 cant decide
which l like best.
1 think the letter box just grand. and
all of the cousins letters srer real fine.
How many of You cousins like to go
kodaking? I surely dOd delight in taking
pictures and have taken lots recently.
| am expecting to hear from all you
cousins now, those living far away as well
as close by. l will try and answer all
mail received, but twill say az not TO dis
appoint you all that | am not a gifted
pencil pnsher" as some one expressed
it. But will do my best.
Yes, dearest Auntie, | am going to bid
You all adieu now if you will please hand
me my old "sun bonnet / laid beside
Walton Baldwin, and Aunt Julia II yon
see fit to print this l will thank you
very much.
Much love to vow all, and let the mail
come to new cousin.
Lovingly.
RUBY WHITE.
Jacksonville, Ga, Route 1.
wish we had more boys like walter
Phelps says he is; this would be better
world to live in. Come on, Walter. write
another good letter. Jessie Lee Henry,
come on and tell us more about your flower
yard. Aunt Julia, please print this on
nature:
TO NATURE
I love the pictures you have made,
The bold, blue skies. the shadOwy glade
! sought to copy, with pigment and brush
But failed.
7 love the music Of rhythmic thought,
10 scan the lines great poets wrought
Ny symphonic soul did often seek
In lyric. lore, my dreams to speak -.
But failed.
| turned to my kettle--it sang 2 song
of cheer and comfort; no more long
IN do great things beyond the sphere of
home,
For here IS faith and 7 have not failed.
RERNICE BEATTY.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Here I am
knocking for admittance. viii You please
let me in? What are you all doing this
fine summer weather?
| live in Sylvania but at present am
visiting relatives in Wadley, Ga.
My age is between fourteen and seven
teene. l go to school In Sylvania and was
promoted to the tenth grade.
| sure am enjoying life as you will see
by the poem | am enclosing.
| would appreciate it very much 1t some
one would send the book. Tess of the
Storm Country" or "Thelma." [ will re-
turn with care.
VIII clnsa Tor Lhls tLn,n n-nactIn. haa-