North Georgia citizen. (Dalton, Ga.) 1868-1924, December 30, 1920, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextAn Ad in THE CITIZEN is worth Two on the Fence. ESTABLISHED 1847—SEVENTY-THREE YEARS 'OLDj DALTON, GA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1920. VOL. LXXTV. No. 12. $1.60 PEE ANNUM. Mills Will Investigate Dual Trag edy for Which Ed Sloan Is Held JANUARY SUPERIOR COURT TO EE HELD All Cases Set for Next Monday —Deaths of Wright Bishop and Jim Sloan Result in Hav ing Regular Term Wednesday afternoon of last week, Ed Sloan, charged with .murder in eon' nection with the death of Wright Bish op near Tilton the preceding Saturday, was bound over to the grand jury, being denied bail, in the preliminary hearing before Judge Tarver. Sloan was with his brother, Jim Sloan, when he and Wright Bishop engaged in a shooting affray. Witnesses before the coroner’s jury swore that Ed Sloan, after Bishop was shot down by Jim Sloan, ran forward and, standing over him, shot downward into his body. They testified in a similar manner in the preliminary hearing. Witness Ordered Held. Ed Sloan, who had come to Dalton and surrendered following the burial of his brother, denied having been im plicated in the dual tragedy. He testi fied that while Wright Bishop and Jim Sloan were talking Gene Pankey, who had been with Bishop, was offering him a drink of whiskey^ It was on this part of Sloan’s statement that Panyey was also ordered held for the grand jury on the charge of violating the prohibition laws. As a result of the hearing, Judge Tarver decided to call a special session, of the grand jury and to hold the reg ular January term of court. He had, previously, decided not to hold the Jan uary term. In deciding to hold court, he announc ed that all cases on the docket would stand for trial the. first day of court. This announcement was made because uo calendar had been arranged, and it was not known which cases would come up. first. In addition to the charge of murder against Sloan, the grand jury will in vestigate other matters, A special ef fort will be made to make the violators of the prohibition laws live hard. Court Meets Monday. Court meets next Monday morning at 10 o’clock, and the term will 1 last sever al days, according to present indica lions. There will be several new attaches as a result of the last election. Sheriff Peeples and Clerk Isbill will be on hand to take up their duties, and there will be a number of new bailiffa. The following grand and traverse jur ors have been drawn for the term Grand Jurors. Sam R. Hassler, Sanford P. Reed, George W. Cline, Robert D. Baifemore, Thomas S. MeCamy, Thomas F. Pierce, John B. Jordan, Berry Wood, Josiah P. Wilson, Wallace E. Bare, Wm. M. Denton, Thos. J. Hall, J. L. Randolph Benj. F. Giddens, Henry A. Winstead, Thos. A. Nance, William C. Pangle, Jas per L. Wheeler, Hiram B. Crawford, Sam H. Varnell, J. H. Cargal, Max A Keister, John D. Calhoun, Van B. Pul len, James P. Howell, Jr., Thomas R. Glenn, Jud H. Head, Fielding Flemister, David C. Maples, Thomas D. Ridley. Highway Department Allots Equipment to Counties for Roads Minimum Charges Made for Supplies Being Furnished in Large Quan tities—How Work Is Done Traverse Jurors. John A. Hooker, George L Westcott, G. W. Crawford, John J. Wood, George W. Head,, Jr., M. C. Kennemer, Wilson E. Duckett, Richard M. Hill, John L. Henton, David B. Eslinger, Grover J. Martin, William Daniel, James W. Cay- lor, William P. Moore, Walter S. Richardson, J. Maddox Love, George W. Swinney, James Q. Steed, John T. Wills, W. L. Roberts, Wm. C. Pincher, E. A. Roberts, Abe Gregg, Hen ry Wood, Thomas G. Keene, Charles E. England, William McKeehan, Thomas C. Bryant, Woody Cantrell, William A Huffaker, Claud E. Jay, John B. May nard, John S. Williams, John D. Wil liams, Henry L. Nations, John W. Loo- per, James R. Daves, Charles R. Nance, Charles A. Deakins, Carl Griffin, John W. Nuckolle, A B. Leadford, Bart Loner, Walter T. Kenner, T. B. Wright, Robert W. Smith, William J. King, Troy Lanier. The distribution of equipment by the state highway department to the various counties for use in carrying on high way construction is meeting with gen eral approval throughout the state, ac cording to a statement issued by the department as the result of a canvass of official records showing the amount of equipment already distributed and the applications now on file. That county officials realize the value of the depart ment’s offer to furnish equipment at a fraction of its cost from other sources, is evidenced by the increasing demand from practically every county in Geor gia for various quantities of supplies and machinery. It is announced that there is now on hand for distribution to counties, for road purposes only, a certainn amount of equipment which the department has received from the government. Large quantities of equipment have already been turned over to the counties and the economy -thus practiced has enabled the counnties to construct more good road mileage than would have otherwise been possible paying market prices for all equipment and supplies. The equipment now available includes Atkins 28-inch rip saws at $1 each; only two saws to each county. The de partment also has more than 100 tons of barbed wire suitable for fencing rights of way or stockades. This is being dis tributed at $2 per roll of 40 rods or $35 per ton of 36 rolls. In the next three wees it is expected that a large num ber of two-wheeled water carts will be available for distribution. These ve hides are suitable for hauling water to convict gangs on the road or in camp and are equipped with new hose and pump. They are distributed at $35 each There is great demand for expanded metal in sheets for reinforcing concrete work on small bridges, culverts and sim ilar construction, the department being in position to furnish this material ia various sizes. There is also' on hand a considerable quantity of six-foot chill ed steel angle iron fence posts sharp ened to drive in the ground. About ,000 of these are left out of 15,000 be ing sold at 40 cents each. Of particular importance to counties engaged in road building projects is the announcement that the department now has on hand two carloads of heavy har- This lot comprises about 1,000 sets of double cable trace harness of the character used by the government for war purposes. It is being distribut ed at $8 per set and many counties ar-3 securing their supply in this manner. It is particularly interesting to know that T. N. T., the most powerful ex plosive known, which was developed during the war and used with such tel ling effect in the final drive against the German armies, is now being utilized •to blast out grades for good roads in Georgia. The highway department has secured about 4,000,000 pounds of this explosive and is distributing it to the counties at the rate of 15 cents per pound. Of the equipment thus far distributed by the department, the largest item is constituted of 500 or more motor trucks that have been apportioned among the counties on the basis of ten per cent of their value. The eJunty takes the truck, keeps it in repair and uses it as long as necessary, then turning it back to the department for use elsewhere. • Al so it might be mentioned that more than 300 wagons have been sold outright at $40 each. Forges, field kitchens and all manner of similar equipment are being distributed' at from one-tenth to one-fourth regular list price. In all eases, the equipment is dis tributed by the department on a basis which includes in the price only the cost of freight, storage and handling. No profit is made. Outgoing and Incoming City Officials to Meet Together FINANCIAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED New City Administration to Take Charge of Affairs Next Wed nesday Night—To Elect Officers—The Business The banquet to be given next Wednes day night by the city officials is being anticipated with genuine interest on the part of all who will attend. The special committee, appointed by Mayor Wood, is busy this week completing all ar rangements, and a general good time is expected. Tfie work of the old council will be completed next Wednesday night, when the annual reports are read and accept ed. Clerk Carroll is busy closing up the year’s work and getting 'his annual financial report ready-. Just what the year will show will not 'be known until after the report is made. The city will collect a much larger sum in taxes and special licenses, recorder’s court fines etc., but the expenses have been much heavier than for any previous year. In view of the extra expenses, it will be a hard matter to reduce the outstanding indebtedness; but it is hoped that some reduction will be made. The program for Wednesday night will be the meeting called to order, the minutes of the preceding meeting will be read, and then after the report of the finance committee, the annual re port of the administration’s work dur ing 1920 will be. submitted. Following the report, Mayor Wood will swear in the newly elected officers: Jud Williams, J. N. Caylor, W. T.'Ken ner and F. D. Percy, councilmen-elect from the Second, Third, Sixth and Seventh wards, respectively; Clerk W. M. Carroll and Treasurer George Spring- field, after which he will announce his standing committees. City attorney, physician, street fore man, sexton and assistant, policemen and one water commissioner will be elected, after which the salary com mittee will make the recommendation for annual salaries. There is consid erable talk of changing the present fire department, by making the chief a paid official, and having the firemen subject to call, they to be paid a certain amount for each fire. This also will probably come before the meeting. After the business of the meeting is complete will come the get-togelher banquet, which will start the new year right. NEW OFFICIALS CHANGE COURT HOUSE FAMILY Dalton’s Christmas Observance Was Not Marred by Disorder Police Did Not Make an Arrest Dar ing Entire Day—No Accident Reported—Quiet Day Dalton enjoyed a most quiet Christ mas, there being no disorder to mar the pleasure of the day. Not a single arrest was made by the police on Christmas, and no accidents were reported. During the holidays, the police made only one arrest, and that was a (man who was “passing through.” He left a train here with a jug of whiskey, in tending to change cars; but the police nabbed him. Not only were the drunks conspicuous by their absence; -but there was no .disorder of any kind reported to the police. Christmas day was featured by tho visits of Santa Claus and -the many family reunions. There was no set pro gram, each enjoying the day in his own way. . < Sunday afternoon, the Empty Stock ing Fund committee made glad the hearts of 300 children at an entertain ment at the Crescent, followed by Christmas tree, and after that, the en tertainment was repeated for the bene fit of the grownups. Sunday evening, the members of the First Methodist and First Presbyterian churches joined in a Christmas service at the First Presbyterian church. Rev. H. C. Emory, pastor ef the Forst Metho dist church, made the principal talk at the service. At the same time, a special Christmas entertainment was given at the First Baptist church. In addition, many churches and Sun day schools had Christmas trees for the youngsters. On the whole, the day was a most pleasant one for Dalton people.. COHUTTA MAN KILLED BY ATLANTA STREETCAR Popular Conductor Victim of Accident Last Week Mr. Ed Harbuck, a popular Southern Railway conductor whose home was in Cohutta, was struck and fatally injur ed the last of the week by a street ear in Atlanta, the body being taken to Cohutta Saturday. The funeral service was conducted Monday by Revs. White and Miller, in terment being made in the cemetery ac Cohutta. Mr. Harbuck was an excellent gentle man, being highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow and several children. BANKS CLOSE SATURDAY FOR LEGAL HOLIDAY Local banks will be closed all next Saturday in observance of New Year’s day, which is a legal holiday. They have requested The Citizen to make this announcement. Only Three Old Officials Hold Over For Four Years JOHN SPRINGFIELD HAS RESIGNED AS DRIVER Popular Fireman Will Devote Time to Bis Other Business John Springfield, a popular and ca pable driver of the Dalton Fire Depart ment, on Friday severed his connection with the city, and George Dick has been employed in his place. Mr. Springfield resigned in order to devote his entire time to his own busi ness, which has grown to such propor tions that he couldn’t work at both, as he formerly did. He is now looking after his oil and gasoline station, where he sells auStoffiobile accessories, tires, etc., and where in addition to storing cars as he formerly did, he now has an expert mechanic to -do all kinds of automobile repairing. Practically all of the county officials elected in the fall have qualified and will begin their duties with the first of the year. The election resulted in changing the court house family in many. instances, only three old officials, Judge H. J. Wood, ordinary; John D. Field, county school superintendent, and Charley Deck, tax receiver, being retained for four more years. The new officers who enter upon their duties next Saturday will be T. N. Pee ples, sheriff; C. L. Isbill, clerk; Robert Smithy surveyor; Wlayland -Callaway, tax collector; A W. Hill, coroner; Mat Tatum, Andrew Warmack, Wesley Car ter and J. H. Bowman, county commis sioners. There were more changes made than at any previous time. Mr. Callaway will begin the collec tion of special taxes with the first of the year, but the tax digest for 1920 will be completed by the present col lector, A. E. White. COMPILING REPORTS OF THE BOYS’ CLUBS Mr. C. O. Smith, county farm agent, returned the last of the week from Athens, and this week he is busy com piling the data of the boys’ com and cotton dabs so as to announce the win ners in the contests of this year. Some of the members have made excellent reports of the year’s work. The names of the winners will be announced with in a few days. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« ♦ WINE TURNED INTO 4 ♦ WATER IS LATEST 4 ♦ 4 ♦ A prominent Dalton citizen has, 4 ♦ for the past year, been religiously ♦ ♦ keeping the prohibition laws 4 ♦ through no fault of his own, for ♦ ♦ he thought, all that time, he had 4 ♦ some first-class stuff under double ♦ ♦ lock and key. ♦ ♦ Christmas, he decided to cele- 4 ♦ brate, and knowing of the two ♦ ♦ full quarts of champagne in his 4 ♦ closet, we went after them with A ♦ a peculiar feeling of keen expect- ♦ ♦ ancy, only to find, when he had un- ♦ ♦ locked the two locks which had ♦ ♦ guarded his treasure, that a mor- ♦ era miracle had taken place, for ♦ ♦ the wine had been turned into ♦ ♦ water. 4 ♦ Then he remembered the negro 4 ♦ who had been Working for him; 4 ♦ hut the negro was gone—had been ♦ ♦ gone, in fact, for months; bat he ♦ ♦ had not gone before, in Borne man- 4 ♦ ner, he had obtained the keys, and 4 ♦ rifled the home of its treasure. ♦ ♦ And so this prominent Dalton 4 ♦ citizen has told of his loss to a 4 ♦ number of his friends, and he has 4 ♦ managed, in some unaccountable 4 way, to smile while telling it. AH ♦ ♦ of which makes the writer hand to 4 ♦ him the following tribute that ♦ ♦ comes from .the'heart: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ “It’s easy enough to .be pleas-♦ ♦ ant,” 4 ♦ When there’s nothing to give yon ♦ ♦ the bines; 4 ♦ “But the man worth while, 4 ♦ Is the one who can Bmile”. 4 ♦ When a thief has grabbed all of 4 4 his booze. 4 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦44 Nearly $200 Raised for Re lief Among Children of Europe MONEY TO BE SENT COMMITTEE MONDAY All Who Would Contribute to This Most Worthy Cause Requested to Do So at Once—Baptists Have Done Much At the union Christmas service, par ticipated in by members of the First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian church, Dr. F. K. Sims made a stirring appeal to the people to contribute to the fund for European re lief which is being raised in this coun try. As a result, the collection resulted substantial sum to start the fund At the Baptist church a similar appeal was made by Rev. Josiah Crudup result ing in subscriptions of over $100.00. Up to the -present,, about $175 has been contributed and more is wanted and wanted badly. Under the direction of Herbert Hoover, a campaign to raise $33,000,000 has been inaugurated, and on a basis of population, Dalton’s part would be about $1,500; but the com mittee doesn’t expect to raise that amount. Knowing the extreme urgency of the need, though, the committee does want a liberal response. The money will be received either by Dr. F. K. Sims, chairman of the committee, or The Citizen, and will be sent away next Monday. With such a short time left, all who wiU are asked to send in their, contributions now. Those who have engaged in the relief work have figured that $10 will support child for the remainder of the winter, or until next harvest time. And, un less the money is raised, the soup kitch ens -being maintained through American generosity, will have to be abandoned, and hundreds of thousands of children will perish from hunger and diseases which accompany hunger. It is a situa tion which touches the heart of all, and the country is responding as it always has. Dalton wiH have a part in the re life work—just how big a part depends on the people themselves. Offering for European Sufferers. A good deal has been said lately to in form the public as to the dire distress Europe as a result of the war and the chaotic economic conditions over there. If they do not get a great deal help a vast number of them—men, women, and children—will perish from hunger and cold. On Tuesday of this week Rev. Mr. Crudup shipped off for the sufferers two hundred and ninety pounds of doth- A committee from the First Bap tist church, consisting of Mrs. Julia Sapp, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Bo 3a Freeman, Mrs. John Caylor, Mrs. Walter Johnson, and others whom they .called their assistance; worked busily last week and got up this clothing. Most it was second hand, bnt in good condition; but some of it was new. Mr. Crudup had presented the condition of the snfferers from his pulpit and the people responded generously to this very worthy cause. On last Sunday a cash collection was also taken for the eame object at the First Baptist Church, after remarks by the pastor. Again there was a generous response, and over one hundred dollars in cash was realized. Whitson Selected Worshipful Master By Dalton Masons Annual Election Held Monday Night of Odd Fellows Elects New Officers Dalton Lodge No. 105, Free and Ac cepted Masons, on Monday night elect ed J. E. Whitson, a prominent member of the lodge, as worshipful master, the other officers being elected as follows: W. C. Griffin, senior warden; G. H. Rauschenberg, junior warden; E. C. Co fey, treasurer; T. ,D. Ridley, secretary C. P. Hannah, senior deacon; J. R Whitener, junior deacon; C. F. Morris, senior steward; L. B. Lawton, junior steward; J. P. Godwin, chaplain; W. J. King, tyler; W. M. Sapp, J. A. Craw ford and W. B. Farrar, finance commit tee. The lodge is in fine. condition, with a rapidly growing membership. P. O. S. Of A. to Elect. The Patriotic Order Sons of America will elect their officers at a meeting to night (Wednesday), and a large attend ance is desired, as it is the most im portant business meeting of the year. This will complete the secret order elec tions here. Encampment Elects. Dalton Encampment No. 37, L O. O. F„ has elected -the following officers: J. L. Buchanan, patriarch; S. F. Arm strong, high priest; C. A. Black, senior warden; J. D. Field, scribe; J. W. Rey nolds, junior warden. The Encampment wiU hold an im portant meeting on January 4, at which time the appointive officers wiH be nam ed, and all officers will be installed. The organization was formed here last May and is in a most prosperous condition. CAPPES BOISCLAIR WILL TATTF. INTERESTING CRUISE Mr. Cappes Boiselair, who, although discharged from active service, is stilt in the Naval Reserve, has been ordered by the navy department to report for duty to the Atlantic fleet. He will ,ba on a destroyer on the cruise to be made by the fleet to Cuba, Panama and sever al South American cities. The cruise will last about four months. Mr. Bois elair, who was an ensign during the war, is one of three commissioned of ficers of the Naval Reserve in the Fifth district who will go on the cruise, his selection being a decided honor and showing the excellent record he made while in active service. Work of Committee More Thorough This Year Than Ever Before OYER 300 CHILDREN RECEIVE THE GIFTS Fund Reached Nearly $225, Being Ample for the Work at Christ mas—Entertainment and Tree Sunday Afternoon 4♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦[♦♦♦♦♦ Fund Raised. 4 4 Previously acknowledged $181.35 ♦ 4 Paul B. Fite 1 5.00 ♦ 4 W. S. Bogle 1.00 ♦ 4 Mrs. Joseph Bogle 1.00 ♦ 4 Cash 5.00 ♦ 4 Mrs. H. M. Carter, Fallon, ♦ Neb 5.00 ♦ 4 H. L. Smith 5.00 ♦ Cash 1.Q0 ♦ Carter-Buehanan Co 5.00 ♦ 4 Mrs. G. W. Orr . 50 ♦ 4 Collection box at Fincher & Nichols 4 Additional collection at Mitchell’s Pharmacy .. Additional collection at City Drug Store 4.73 4 4 Grand total $223.24 4 In addition, toyB and hooks, ♦ clothing, etc., were contributed. ♦ 4.14 4 4.52 4 ♦ i GEORGIA INDUSTRIAL HOME THANKS BOARD Mavinrirm Contribution Is Appreciated by Manager FORMER DALTON PEOPLE INJURED IN ACCIDENT Automobile Collision Injured Charles Carter and Family In an automobile collision in Chat tanooga last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Carter and daughter, Miss Catherine Carter, were painfully injured, when the car in which they were riding was over turned. Miss Virginia Carter was thrown through the windshield of the ear which overturned on her and her parents. At first it was feared that her injuries were ef a most serious nature; but she is now recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Car ter were braised and badly shaken up. The many local friends of the family will be glad to know that they are now well on the road to recovery. The Whitfield county board of com missioners, at a recent meeting, appro priated $300, the maximum allowed by law, toward defraying the expenses of the six children from this county at the Georgia Industrial Home in Macon. Judge Wood has received the following acknowledgment from Mr. Harris, the general manager of the Home: Mr. H. J. Wood, Ord., Whitfield, Co., Dalton, Ga. Dear Sir: Your very kind letter with contribu tion of $300.00 to aid ns with oar large family of dependent children at the Georgia Industrial Home just received. Please accept oar sincere thanks. Contributions are always appreciated, but especially do we appreciate our friends who remember and help ns dar ing these strenuous times. Remember yon have an invitation to visit our Home and see for yourself just what we are doing for the dependent children of Georgia. Thanking yon again and again for your kindness and with very best wishes, Cordially yours, J. A. Harris, General Manager. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS WILL MEET IN THIS CITY Conference Called Here by State Super intendent Brittain State School Superintendent M. L. Brittain has called a conference of coun ty school superintendents to he held in this city on January 8, to which will be invited the members of the boards of education. The counties to take part in the conference are Whitfield, Dade, Ca toosa, Murray and Gordon. The conference will meet at 9:30 o ’clock in the morning and wiH last un til 4 o ’cloek in the afternoon. Matters of vital importance to the schools will be disenssed. The Empty Stocking Fund committee on Sunday afternoon eomple|ted the Christmas work with the tree and gifts for the ehHdren at the store of the Dalton Buggy company. One glance into the bright, eager faees of the little fellows as they waited outside until everything was ready was enough to repay all who assisted, either by per sonal work or by contributing' money, or both. It was a^ success. Three hun dred children were given sacks of fruits, candies and nuts, together with toys, not a single child being overlooked. The committee had the names of the few others who could not attend, and toys and candies were sent them later. The Empty Stocking Fund committee, in addition to having the Christmas tree for the children ’of the poor, also sent out baskets of food to 16 needy families. Entertainment at Crescent. At the Crescent Theatre Sunday after noon, an interesting entertainment was given the children, after which they were given tickets that admitted them to the Christmas tree. The story of the birth of the Saviour was told, in an impressive and interesting manner by Miss Mareia Buchholz, after whieh Santa Claus, Mr. Manly McWilliams taking the part most acceptably, made some important announcements to the little folk. Illustrated Christmas car ols were sung by the children, and an entertaining picture; “The Bottom of the World,” showing an expedition to the South Pole, made the program one of interest throughout. It was about 3 o’clock when the chil dren weTe ready for the committee, and the gifts were distributed, a number of women assisting in giving out the pres ents. With little confusion, the dis tribution was made, and many little hearts were made glad. It was, by far, the most successful work yet done by the Empty Stocking Fund committee, more -being reached this year than ever before. The Committee desires, through The Citizen, to (thank everyone who contri buted in any way to the success of the work this year. SAPP ADMITTED TO BAR AFTER EXAMINATION Popular Clerk Qualifies as a Lawyer Before Judge Tarver In an examination conducted by Judge M. C. Tarver Monday morning, Mr. W. M. Sapp, superior eourt clerk, made an excellent grade, and was ad mitted to the bar by Judge Tarver. Mr. Sapp’s term as clerk expires with the end of this year. He has had much experience in the courts daring his twenty years of service as clerk, and he had no tronble in making an excel lent grade in the Examination. His hosts of loeal friends will he glad to know that Mr. Sapp will continue to live in Dalton, and wiH foHow the prac tice of law. His friends wiH wish him unbounded success in his .new work. Immediately after being admitted to the bar he was called by a client to justice court where he successfully con ducted his first case.

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North Georgia citizen. (Dalton, Ga.) 1868-1924, December 30, 1920, Image 1