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Local Cotton Market December 7 Good Middling .18% Strict Middling .17% Middling .17 VOL.LXXVI. No. 9. $1.50 PER ANNUM. ESTABLISHED 1847—SEVENTY-FOUR YEARS OLD. .Enjoyable Event Took Place-Last Thursday Evening—Bowen Serv ed as Toastmaster CARTERSVILLE ROAD NORTH DALTON MEETING POSTPONED FOR A TIME Members of the Lesche club, sponsor ing' the sale of the Red Gross Christ mas seals again this y e a r,_ are Rev. Tom Sexton, Who Was i Preach, in Automobile Accident Stopped on Way to Chatsworth for Conference DALTON, GAr, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1921. Only One Candidate for Mayor In Next Week’s City Election Red Cross Christmas Seals Are Being Sold Here by Lesche Club Intensive Campaign to Be Conduct ed Last Three Days of Next Week—Good Cause ALL OTHER ASPIRANTS DEVELOP OPPOSITION All Candidates for Council Have Fight on Hand—Chiefs and Recorder’s Races Interesting t —Monster Registration ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ Polling Places and Election ♦ ♦ Managers. ♦ ♦ First ward—Frank Buchanan’s, ♦ ♦ store', Mr. Charles Hannah, Mrs. ♦ ♦ CJee Combee, Mrs. A. C. Johnson. ♦ ♦ Second ward—Court House, Mr. ♦ ♦ H. J. Smith, Mrs. W. A. Black, ♦ ♦ Mrs. R. J. McCamy. ♦ Third ward—The Bank of Dal- ♦ ♦ ton, Mr. Walter Jones, Mrs. Guy ♦ ♦ Hamilton, Miss Lola Seay. ♦ ♦ Fourth ward—Parker’s store, 4 ♦ Mr. S. H. MeKmght, Mrs. Julian ♦ ♦ McCamy, Mrs. W.' E. Mann. ♦ The names of 2,058 voters appeared on the city registration books when they were turned over to the registrars this week. There are, however, a num ber of names on the books twice, and it is thought that by the time the reg istrars get through checking off the duplications and those who have moved away that the registration will be be tween 1,700 and 1,800. Of these, there will be approximately 500 women. The registration by wards "prior to the revision is as follows: First ward 602 Second ward —-j—” 5S0 Third ward — 507 Fourth ward 369 Totals 2.05S This is, by far, the biggest registra tion in the city’s history, and goes -to show decided interest in the approach ing election for city officials, scheduled for next Wednesday, and in the school bond election called for January 6. Interest Picking Up. Jim Curtis, latest entry in the race for city recorder, is stirring things up with his meetings. Friday, he address ed a crowd in South Dalton; Saturday night, he spoke on Hamilton street to a large crowd, and Monday night he went into North Dalton. He has in vited all his opponents, together with candidates for other offices, to speak at these meetings. At present, it appears that Dr. J. G. McAfee will be elected mayor without opposition. So far, he is the only an nounced candidate for the office. For police chief, three candidates are in the field. Rembert Kettles, the pres ent chief, is opposed for re-election by former-Chief A. E. White and J. N. Leonard. There are a half-dozen candidates for recorder. John Ray, incumbent, is opposed by Dennis Barrett. former-Ke- corder J. A. Longley, W. A. Leslie, J. M. Cash and Jim Curtis. In the councilnianic contests, Ben Staten, present councilman from the first ward, is seeking to represent the new first ward, and is opposed by former-Councilman J. D. Puryear. In the second ward, J. N. Caylor and John A. Shope are the candidates. M. T. Kenuer, present councilman from the sixth ward, is seeking election from the planning an intensive campaign for the last three days of next week—Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-17, inclusive, at which time, committees will go into all sections of Dalton td give the people the opportunity of buy ing the seals to aid in the fight on the great white plague. At the heading of this article is a likeness of the seal, as near as black ink can show it. The seal, however, is in the holiday colors, and is most attractive, and is especially appro priate for putting on the backs of en velopes during the holidays and for attaching to Christmas gifts to loved ones. The sale of these seals each year grows bigger, for the people are begin- ing to see just how much good work is accomplished in the war on tubercu losis. All of the money derived from the sale of the 1 seals goes into the or ganized fight on this disease which an nually reaps its heavy toll of lives, and the warfare is accomplishing much, for each year sees a decrease in the num ber of deaths from consumption. If the Lesche clubwomen fail to see you personally, you can get the /seals from local business houses, many of which have the seals for sale. When you get ready to buy your Christmas seals for your holiday packages, be sure they are' the seals with the double-barred” cross. They are the genuine ones. new third ward, and is opposed by ex- Councilman C. L. King, N. N. Robert son and F. D. Percy, both members of he present council. Mr. Percy repre senting tbfe seventh ward, and Mr. Robertson, the eighth, are afteF the job of representing the new fourth ward. Dave Stewart, former-coun cilman from the eighth ward, is also a candidate from this ward. The election is to l»e held next Wed nesday. and it is believed that all en tries are now in. Anyone can enter, however, up to Saturday night, for the copy for the ricket will not be made out until that time. As is the custom, the candidates are all expected to meet at 7 o’clock at the clerk's office to arrange for the ticket. Staten Announces. Councilman Ben- Staten is a candi date for councilman from the first word, pledging, in his announcement, an honest, faithful and economical ad ministration of his duties if elected. Mr. Staten is serving his first term from the first ward, and is going to make a strong race for re-election. He has been found, at all times, on the side of progress during his service as councilman, being outspoken in all mat ters affecting the welfare of the city. His formal announcement to the voters is as follows: To the Voters of the City of JDalton: I hereby announce my candidacy for alderman of the first ward. If elected, I promise an honest, faithful and eco nomical administration of all duties in cumbent upon me, always looking to the best interest of the entire city. Your vote and influence in my behalf (Continued on page 6) COUNTY FAIR MEETING TO CLOSE YEAR’S WORK IS CALLED FOR MONDAY The stock holders of the Whitfield County Farmers’ Fair association are called to meet at 2 o’clock next Monday afternoon, Dec. 12. in the office of The Bank of Dalton, this being the annual meeting for the purpose of closing up the affairs of the 1921 fair and electing officers for 1922. B. C. Wilson, pres ident of the organization, requested The Citizen to call the meeting. It is understood that, in spite of the many difficulties of 1921. the associa tion still has a slight balance in the bank. The fair this year proved most discouraging. It was postponed for a week to secure a carnival company, only to have the company later cancel and fail to show up. At the last min ute, accompany was secured, but the week was well'advanced before it put •tip at the fair grounds. All of this materially cut the attendance, and the showing, all things considered, is a wonderfully fine one. At the meeting next Monday, John McLellan. secretary, will have his re port ready so the stockholders can see just what was done in 1921. After the report is made, officers for the next year will be elected, and plans for 1922 will be started early in the year. The attendance of every stock-holder is earnestly desired, for the meeting is the most important of the year, and a representative crowd is wanted to transact the business that will come up. FUND FOR MODERN HOTEL, C1V1TAN GLUB’S FIRST OBJECTIVE, MOUNTS STEADILY UPWARD: GOAL IN SIGHT Wit and Wisdom Flow at Oyster Supper of Dalton Business Men OF $100,000 SECURED The protracted meeting that was UPWARD OF $80,000 scheduled to start last Sunday morn ing at Hamilton Street Methodist church, has been postponed, and will be, held after the Christmas holidays. The reason for the postponement was Rev. Tom Sexton, the “Blacksmith Preacher” of Knoxville, Tenn., who had been secured for the meeting, was in an automobile accident and painful ly injured. His injuries were not of a serious nature, and it is hoped he can be here for the meeting later. . Bev. C. H. Williams, pastor of the church, announces that the meeting will be held later, the date to be ar ranged and announced after the Christ mas holidays. Odd Fellows Plan \ For “Home Coming” Celebration Here Large Attendance Desired at Meeting —Deputy Grand Master Among Speakers Dalton Lodge No. 72, Odd Fellows, is planning a big “home coming” celebra tion for Friday night, Dec. 9, to which a warm invitation is extended former members of Dalton lodge to be present. Hon. J. A. Perry, deputy grand mas ter and a member of the State Railroad Commission, will be here from Atlanta to make an address, and the meeting is being anticipated with interest and pleasure. The lodge hopes to entertain hundreds of- former members. After tbe interesting program, refreshments will be served. Special committees have been ap pointed, and every effort will be direct ed toward making the occasion an event long to be remembered by the lodge. The program, as arranged, will be as follows: 7:30 o’clock—Opening exercises. Invocation by Rev. J. O. Dantzler. Opening song, “How Firm a Founda tion,” by the entire assembly, led by W. M. Sapp. Music, by Mr. Hurt’s orchestra. Address, by Rev. C. H. Williams. Music by orchestra. Song, duet, Miss Parson and Mr. Wills. Music by orchestra. Address, by Hon. J. A. Perry, deputy rand master. Music by orchestra. Song, by the Misses Wallace. Refreshments. Music by the orchestra. Song, led by the official “tune lfister,” W. M. Sapp. Benediction by Rev. James Thomas Wills. Horace J. Smith Gives Club His Personal Guarantee Hotel Will Be Built Work on Modern, Fire-Proof, Five- Story Hotel Starts in Spring- Will, Bring' More Building— Civitans Held Fine Meeting TELEPHONE SERVICE PRAISED BY VISITOR Expresses Appreciation to Manager of Local Company The following letter is self-explan atory : Manager Telephone Exchange, Dalton, Ga. Dear Sir: I want to commend the young lady who was handling long-distance calls this afternoon at about one o’clock. It is unusual to find -such courtesy without any gushing. She seemed to appreciate the fact that I was your— her—customer. The call to Chatsworth did not amount to much—the way it was handled did strike me. Yours truly, H. L. Harris, Decatur, Ga. Shrine Banquet. The Shrine club’s reception and ban quet will be an interesting event of tomorrow evening (Thursday), and a large attendance of Nobles and their ladies is desired. Each Noble is ex pected to wear his fez. The reception will begin at 7:30 o’clock. Recital December 15. A recital will be given by the class in expression, assisted by music stu dents, at school auditorinm on the evening of December 15, beginning at 8 o’clock.' The general public is cor dially invited. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ Hotel Fund $82,500. ♦ H. J. Smith, chairman of the ♦ ♦ Civitan club’s hotel committee, ♦ ♦ announced this morning (Wed- ♦ ♦ nesday) that stock subscriptions ♦ ♦ amounting to $82,500 had been re- ♦ ceived by his committee. This ♦ leaves only $17,500 to be raised. ♦ Mr. Smith asked The Citizen ♦ ♦ to stress the point that the last ♦ ♦ dollars were the hardest to get, ♦ ♦ and he urged all who, even by ♦ ♦ making a sacrifice, can take stock ♦ ♦ in the hotel to see him immediate- ♦ ♦ iy- Dalton’s new hotel, a $100,000 struc ture, modem in every particular, with every room an outside one and each room equipped with private bath, will be started just as soon as spring opens. This was the cheerful message H. J. Smith brought to the Civitan club meeting Friday afternoon. Mr. Smith not only assumed the club that the hotel would be built in the spring; but he backed his words with his personal guarantee, and his report, as chairman of the club’s hotel committee, was re ceived with hearty applause. Mr. Smith stated further that of the $100,000 his connnittee had set out to raise, $71,500 had been subscribed! To make the people feel just a little better, ( he left the meeting and during the afternoon, sold $3,500, or three- fourths of the amount that will be raised. Three other subscriptions of $5,000 each are expected, and if they are received, just $10,000 more will be needed to round out the $100,000. Mr. Smith completed his report by stating that he felt confident the committee could report all stock sold by the first of the year. When the Civitan club was organized in the early fall, the building of a mod ern hotel, which was considered Dal ton’s greatest need, was made the club’s first objective. Horace J. Smith, who had been anxious for the hotel for many years, was straightway made chairman of the hotel committee with authority to name his associates on the committee. Now that the accomplish ment of the club’s first aim is in sight, other matters for the good of Dalton will be taken up. In his report, Mr. Smith stated he was confident the qlub could mark December 2 as the calendar date for Dalton's real advancement—the date when positive assurance was given that the.city’s new hotel would he built. He stated that he was confident the mod ern apartment house which is being seriously considered by the Hardwick family for Crawford and Pentz streets, would be erected in 1922, and he also had assurances from the First Nation al Bank that the old opera house cor ner would be improved next year with a modern business building of some kind. The question of a new depot was brought up, and the elub’s president was authorized to appoint a special committee to take up this matter with the railroads and the railroad commis sion. In discussing the new hotel, E. P. Davis spoke of the old Hotel Dalton which proved such a vital factor in Dalton’s growth when built, and ex pressed appreciation of the services of those who were responsible for it. F. K. Sims asked the president to appoint a committee to draft a resolution in honor of these pioneer business men of'Dalton, and Mr. Davis, Mr. Sims and Mr. G. W. Hamilton were appoint ed. Paul B. Fite, J. G. McLellan and B. A. Tyler were appointed as a commit tee to attend a meeting of Civitaus to be held December 14 in Atlanta to con sider the matter of a state organiza tion. A majority of the members of the club pledged their earnest support of the bond issue for school improvements, the election for which will be held Jan uary 6. H. J. Smith called the club’s atten- A party of good roads enthusiasts from Cartersville stopped for a short time Saturday in the city en route to Chatsworth where they went for a con ference with Chatsworth people on the Atlanta-Knoxville highway. This highway is attracting decided attention at this time, and when laid out, it will be made into an excellent highway. * In the Cartersville crowd were George Woodrow, Jr., secretary of the Cartersville chamber of commerce; R. O. Poindexter, superintendent of roads of Bartow county; R. E. Wil son, prominent Cartersville physician, and M. L. Fleetwood, tbe able editor of the Tribune-News, of Cartersville. Two Salaries for Next Year Fixed By City Council Salary of Police Chief to Be $120 and of Recorder, $35 per month —Council Meeting The salary of police chief for the ensuing two years was placed at $120 per month, and that of the recorder at $35 per month by city council at the regular meeting Monday night. The charter provides that at the meeting just preceding the city elec tion, the salaries of these two officers shall be fixed by council and shall not be changed during the term for which the officers are elected. Heretofore, this has not been done, these, with other salaries, being- left to the incom ing administration to fix. Bates Matter Settled. Tbe special committee appointed to settle the matter of back salary due former-Chief Bob Bates reported that' they had paid to the attorneys of Mr. Bates $235 and had received a re ceipt in full for the salary. This was the amount due Chief Bates for the time between the date he was suspend ed from the force and the date he was removed by action of city council. The report of the police chief for the two weeks showed total collections of $156, of which $135 came from busi ness licenses, and $21 from street tax. Upward of 75 business and profes sional men of Dalton assembled Thurs day evening at The Bapk of Dalton where an oyster supper was served by members of the Fannie C. Lester class of the First Methodist Sunday school, the proceeds going to the building fund for the chapel being erected in Manly- town. After the excellent “feed”, with Will C. Bowen, president of the Dalton Business Men’s and Merchants’ asso ciation, acting as toastmaster, a num ber of bright, interesting talks were made. Horace J. Smith had to tell the crowd the good news about the' new hotel. Rev. H. C. Emory, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Dr. F. K. Sims, pastor of the First Presbyterian church and Col. W. C. Martin made snappy talks. J. J. Copeland talked of the new creamery being built here and of what it would mean to this section. E.“P. Davis told of the boll weevil situation in this section, and W. M. Sapp dis cussed local conditions. The business men will hold their reg ular meeting Thursday night of this week, at The Bank of Dalton, and many matters of importance will come up for consideration. THE BIRTH OF A NATION IS GREATEST SPECTACLE Wonderful Picture Next Week Shadowland at COUNTY BOARD ACCEPTS NEW MILL CREEK BRIDGE Appropriation .Made to Georgia In : dustrial Home (Continued on page 6) The monthly meeting of the county board Tuesday brought the formal ac ceptance of the bridge over Mill creek at the Bitting place, the bridge bavihg been built by the Luten Bridge com pany. The county will now let the contract 'for the fills' to the bridge. At the meeting, $400 was appropriat ed to the Georgia Industrial home at- Macon, this being the maximum allow ed—$50 for each Whitfield county child at the home. Dr. F. K. Sims and others appeared before the board for an appropriation of $500 to match a similar appropria tion from the city, to pay off the in debtedness on the Maples Memorial Restroom. The board heard the re quest but took no action. C. L. Hardwick & Company’s bank was made the county depository for 1922, the bank to pay 3 per cent inter est on the county’s funds. The new theatric 1 art invented by David W. -Griffith in producing “The Birth of a Nation” coming to the New Shadowland next Tuesday and Wed nesday has enabled him to surpass by far auy. stage spectacle. “Ben Hujr” and "The Blue Bird” were supposed to be the high-water mark of such pro ductions. Trey sink into insignificance beside this epic of American history with its 5,000 scenes. 1S.000 characters, 3.000 riders and 200.000 details, the re sult of eight months of tireless labor and the expenditure of half a million dollars. The war plays of the stage such as "Shenandoah.” "Held by the Enemy' and "Barbara Fritchie” seem tame after seeing the splendors of “The Birth of a Nation.” In the Griffith spectacle the scenes of sheer beauty and strength are of Romeric gradeur, the night riding of the Ku Klux Klan looks like a company of avenging spectres sweeping along the moonlit roads. There is a pictorial punch in every scene. This realistic picture of history in the making is of untold value to both old and young. Besides the historical worth of this great spectacle, the con stant emotional throb of the romantic story thrills the hearts of all. It is the supreme achievement of modern histrionism in its new guise untram melled by the limitations of the theatre. The following remarkable cast will be seen in the local presentation: Henry B. Walthall, Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh. Miriam Cooper, Mary Alden, Josephine Crowell .Ralph Lewis, Jos eph Henabery, Raoul Walsh, Donald Crisp. Howard Gaye, George Seigman, Walter- Long and Elmer Clifton. Few Respond to Appeal Made for Christinas Empty Stock ing Fund COMMITTEE WILL MAKE NO PERSONAL CANVASS People Urged to Call Dr. Sims or Citizen and iviake Contributions Immediately so Work Can Be Planned ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ First Subscriptions. ♦ ♦ H. J. Smith - 2 _$10.00 ♦ ♦ H. Fox 10.00 ♦ Total $20.00 ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The first money for the Empty Stocking fund for Christmas was hahded to the chairman, Dr. F. K. Sims, immediately after the call made in last week’s issue of The Citizen. H. J. Smith was the first contributor. He took time off from raising the money for his new hotel to give Dr. Sims $10 toward the fund. This year, the committee will fol low its usual custom and make no can vass for funds. The committee has considered that it is such a work that should meet with a whole-hearted re sponse from the people—a generous re sponse without any personal solicita tion. In view of this, all the money that is secured must be handed in vol untarily, for no one will be approached for anything. The extent of the work this year will depend on tie amount secured, and the time for planning is growing short. In view of this, those who want to'have a part in the Christmas charity fund this year are requested to send their contributions in immediately. The committee wans to have enough to make the Christmas for the city’s unfortunates the happiest possible— with gifts of toys and fruits and can dies for the little fallows, food for the needy families, and clothing for those that need it. To make it the success it deserves to be, a considerable sum of money is needed. “Do your Christ mas giving early.” Send it to Dr. F. K. Sims or The Citizen. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA ELECT NEW OFFICERS December Elections Held Last Fri day Night The Daughters of America on Fri day night elected the following officers; Councilor, Mrs. Fannie Bell Huff- aker; associate councilor, Mrs. Georgia Walker; vice councilor, Mrs. Sallie Burnett; associate vice councilor, Mrs. M. E,- Painter; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Combee; assistant record ing secretary, A. E. Gregg; conductor, Mrs. Lona Jones; warden, Roy White- ner; treasurer, R. H. Sapp; •secretary. M. B. Huffaker; inner sen tinel, Miss Maud Carter; outer sen tinel, Sam Runyon; trustee, Charlie Johnson; representatives, Miss Mossie Mitchell and Mr. Q. Casey. WALLACE ELECTED HEAD OF LOCAL ODD FELLOWS Officers Named at Meeting Friday Night ’Joe L. Wallace was elected noble grand of Dalton Lodge No. 72. Odd Fellows, at the meeting^ Friday night. Other officers were elected as follows: E. H. Wofford,.vice grand: Guy W. Keister, secretary; T. D. Ridley, treas urer. Officers will be installed the first meeting night in January. . Card of Thanks. I rtish to express toy gratitude to all for the many kindnesses shown me since my recent accident. Sincerely, Ethel Frost. AN IMPORTANT MEETING FOR WHITFIELD FARMERS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY - A meeting of genuine importance to the people of this section of the state will be held here next Tuesday, start ing at 10:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the court house and lasting until the work is completed. It will he a.cream ery meeting, and experts on creamery matters will be here to give the farm ers first-hand information on what the Dalton creamery will mean . to them in a financial way if they will co operate. Prof. Maclatt, dairy expert from the State College of Agriculture; H. C. Bates, live stock development agent for the Southern Railway • company; Roland Turner, general agricultural agent for the Southern, and W. H. Paine, of the Sharpless Cream Separa tor company, will be here to address the fanners and give them all the in formation they want relative to a creamery, Mr. Paine will demonstrate the workings of the Sharpless separa tor. All of these gentlemen are experi enced creamery men—men who have seen what a creamery means in the ad vancement of a community, and they will be able to answer all questions the farmers care to ask them. The Dalton Creamery will be ready, to start work within a few weeks, and the promoters have the promised co operation of scores of farmers. They can handle all the butter-fat that can be- supplied them from this section, and it is probable milk .depots will be established in the adjoining counties. All farmers of this section are urged to attend the meeting Tuesday and find out just’What the creamery is go ing to do here. It will be time well spent. Sfe . ■ &M - fill m, m -fc-r ♦ / .! f&Sy i v Local Cotton Market December 7 Good Middling .18% Strict Middling .17% Middling .17 N.- An ad in THE CITIZEN is worth Two on the Billboard.