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CEDARTOWN STANDARD Devoted to the Best Interest* of Cedartown and Polk County. •Volume 36. Cedartown, Georgia, Thursday, April 13th, 1922. Number 12. STATE HIGHWAY Department Takes _ Charge of Roads. **-» v —— Thc State Highway Department some time Bince took charge of the maintenance of the new road from Cedartown to the Floyd county line, and now taken over the road ■from Cedartown through Rockmart to Jfce Paulding line. Our County Commissioners arc now ready to build the highway from Cedartown to the Haralson line, and the State will take charge of this as soon as completed and also of the • road through Haralson county. Polk’s part of this highway will not be built by contract, but Road Superinten dent T. P. Knight wiil be in charge of the building —and *;his means that it will be built right. C. H. S. Base Ball. It was a peach of a game! That's what everybody says of the game here Friday between the Ce dartown and Carrollton High School teams. Hunt and Knowles constituted our battery, and their fine work was well backed up. Score, 4 to 3 in favor of Cedar- town. And then our boys visited the Befr- ry School on Saturday, and brought back a minus score of 13 to 9. This week the boys have no game, as all of them will attend the High School Meet in Cartersville tomor row and Saturday. WE HAVE completely re-modeled and re-furnished the Gamer stand, which we recently bought, and our Cafe and Soda Fount are ready to serve you with good “eats' and drinks.” Come and see us. WHIT AKER & CO., 401 Mfin Street. COMING TUESDAY THE WINTERS COMPANY. Musical whistling that surprises apd charms, talking songs, planologs, humorous and serious readings—all unite to make the program given by Emerson Winters and his wife, Alice Stlre Winters, a distinct entertain ment event, Mrs. Winters knows music and knows how to produce ft by whistling PALACE THEATER Doors Open at 3 P. M- Pictures Start at 2.15. PROGRAM WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 17. Mary McLaren In a Paramount Super Feature ‘‘The Wild Goose.” Fox Suaahiaa Comedy, “The Barnstormers” Admission, 10 and 20 Cents. TUESDAY, AI*R1L 18. Wallace Reid * In his lutest attraction “Rent Free.” Comedy, Larry Semon in “The Bell Hop.” FOX NEWS, Latest Events. Admission, 10 end 20 Cents. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19. CONRAD NAGEL, LOIS WILSON end JACK HOLT in “The Lost Romance.” Mermaid Comedy, “The Green Horn.” Admission, 10 end 20 Cents. THURSDAY, APRIL 20. AGNES AYERS end THEODORE KOSLOFF in “The Lane that had no Turning.” Buster Keaton In his latest comedy, “The Goat.” Admission, 10 end 20 Cents. FRIDAY, APRIL 21. LOIS WILSON and MILTON SILLS —IN— Miss Lulu Bet.” Episode No. 5, RUTH ROLAND in “The White Eagle” Admission, 10 and 20c. SATURDAY, APRIL 22. Buck Jones —IN— “Pardon My Nerve.” Episode No. 14 “Winners of the West” Admission, 10 and 20 Cent*. Quraterly Report of City Physician. April 1st, 1922. To the Mayor and Council:—As City Physician and Health Officer, I make to your body a quarterly re port of the conditions of our city in so far as Health, Hygiene and Sani tary Conditions are concerned, the efforts pertaining thereto, the results obtained, the work done, and such recommendations as will be of bene fit to our people, and maintain the standard. Personally I have been over the city every two weeks, have noted the conditions, and in many cases have had corrections made. Mr. M. D. Russell, the Inspector, has rendered most valuable service, having inspec ted every place ami residence in the city twice a month, and in many in stances every week. He has always been courteous but positive, treating all alike in the discharge of his du ties. With the assistance of the In spector and the Street Department, the city has been put in a bettcV and cleaner condition than it has boon for years; but it has requirod con stant work and supervision to main tain conditions and improve there on, and such work will have to be without causing, or things will bo soon as bad if not worse than at the beginning. Stopping now would bring a great menace to our people. Yearly “clean up" counts for but very little, It must be a continued work_from day to day and wook t«J week. Now ill the time to destroy flies now is the time to prepare to keep rid of mosquitoes. Fites are the great carriers of disease, especially typhoid fever and bowel troubles,and this con be prevented by proper at tention, sanitation and public clean liness. We have had but very little sick ness from infection or contugion, No cases of typhoid fever; few cas es of pneumonia; few cases of influ enza have been reported, and all wure of a mild typo as compared to several years past. A limited num her of cases of mumps, not more, than 15. We have had an epidemic of chicken pox. I have record of 150 ensos, and am sure there has been many more, as a physician is seldom called to but one case in the family where there arc other children who afterward have it, and in many fam ilies no physician has been called. The markets have been inspected by a State Inspector, myself and Mr. Russell; they were found to be in bad condition, and one had to be clos ed permanently, and others required to be put in proper saiitnry shape. This was done, and are now in good condition, and will be so kept. Many leaking hydrants were found, causing standing water, muking breeding places for mosquitoes; they have been repaired. Service clos ets, stables and cow stalls, the great fly breeders,arc giving some trouble, but the evil is being remedied. There are severnl ponds and low places where water stays all during the year that should be filled; there the mosquitoes will be found. Now is the time to get rid of these pests. I find a number of houses on the sewer line not connected with the sewer; some have one toilet for two or three houses and used by a num ber. This condition is not in accord with the law, and is contrary to good sanitary conditions, and should be remedied. I am having some trouble along this line, as it is claimed that permission was given to some to do this. If this is the case, it will be impossible to require others, and the law thereby becomes a farce. I wish that your body would determine the requirements—in other words, have all come to the same regulations. In one section of the city, there is but one service closet for 7 or 8 hous es (and that a mere shack) with an average of 40 people, men, women and children using it out in view to the public and passers by. We are tring to improve upon this, if there is any way to do so. If your Health Of ficers have not the authority to force closets and connections, it should be given to them or taken out from un der them. Our eating places are in much bet ter condition than they have been, but theresis room for improvement. The kitchen should be as clean as the parlor. ■ He- doesn't - Say .Much, does the | f The Cit * t>r ‘ son > s » dis f ace . to dheerful Giver, But he's there with | town or /? P , condemnln \ 1 the Willing Dive into the Ole Wallet cannot find words strong enough to whenever some Worthy Project in the express myself. It should be aban- Hotne Town needs Financial Assist- doned. It is unfit for anything ex- ance. which is the Kind of Convcrsa- cept insects and vermin, tlon that Counts. , Several wells in the city should be MR. AND MRS. RMER80N WINTERS, as few men and women can. Her Imi tations of birds are universally com mented upon as remarkable. Mr. Winters, Interpretative artist, presents humorous readings ami char, acter sketches that are tuH of fun and laushter and ptaaalogt that are dis tinctly novel program features. The Winters Company may be de pended upon to give thorough satis faction. There Is, In addition to the substantial artistic attainments of the company, a note of ftin and good cheer which la everywhere greatly appreci ated. This is the fifth and last entertain ment of the splendid Lyceum course given here for the benefit of the playground fund for our public schools. Every one of the entertain ments has been thoroughly enjoyable, and the Winters Company next Tues day evening will give the course fine close. Polk's City Court. The following jurors served at the April term of Polk’s City Court last week:—- J. M. Crawford, J. E. White, J. B. Garner, W W Wheeler, G. L. Brown low, A. G. Hardin,' W. H. Barnette, Will J. Cox, W. L. Grogan, T. N. Dobbs, E. L Hackney, R. A. Lyle.Wm S. Sutton, Thos. J. Hatch, D. H. Hubbard, G. P Simerville, S. J. Hen ley, G. P. Northcutt, S. F. Leslie Thomas Barnett, E. C. Clements. The Bailiffs were Messrs. W. D, Lee, J. C. Parris, W. W Cnrmichnel Juflge Tison presided,and a large a- mount of business was disposed of. The program committee for the State Sunday School Convention which will be held in Columbus June 13, 14 and 16, announce the fact that a number of outstanding Sunday School specialists have been secured to speak before this annual gathering of Sunday School workers of all denominations. The program will cover the many phases of relig ious education, including Sunday School administration, specialization conferences for workers in all de partments of the Sunday School, and the new field of religious education week-day religious instruction. PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN filled, 1 on Thompson street, 1 oil Philpot street, and 2 on the Seaboard R. R. I have done 50 vaccinations on children. The law requires that drinking wa ter should be free from impurities that produce sickness, and should be analyzed from timo to time. There is a privato line from which water is furnished to a number of people, coming from a tank, into which the water pumped from a spring be tween the source of the city water and the creek. This water should be known to be pure. There has been and is some sick ness among our pooror class of peo ple. Proper attention has been giv en them. The physicians have all given their service without stint. I call your attention to reports of the State Health Officers on the in crease of Rabies, and the number of dogs on our streets that may develop Rabies at any timo with danger es pecially to the children. There is a houso on Thompson street, dilapidated and in such a low spot that it is impossible to keep oven half-way clean, and will be the cause of sickness very soon if not given attention. I ask that you direct me concerning it. The people living in this houso arc very poor, and whon they bccomo sick will be upon the city. From Jan. 1st to April 1st report ed—Births, white, 35; Colored, 2; total 37. Deaths, 22; Increase, 15. This record shows that there is so nothing radically wrong, as with the (large colorod population, and their well known normal increase, some one has not been reporting births as requirod by law. Every thing points to negligence of the ne gro midwifo. If tho city is to have anything like a correct vital statis tics, these people should bo made to register and forced to report all births. Tbo death reports show 1 killed and 2 droned, 1 infant a few hours after birth, 1 93 years of age, 1 from cancer, 2 from influenza, 2 from tu berculosis, 5 from pneumonia, 1 fol lowing abortion, 3 from anemia or general breakdown, 2 from pellagra, 1 from diarrhoea, and 1 from val vular heart trouble. None of these deaths were caused from or were in anywiso contributed to by unsanitary or non-hygienic con ditions from a public standpoint. This allows what can bo accomplish ed by the proper and continued ef forts upon the part of the city, nnd can be improved very much if per sonal and homo cleanliness were car ed for. In conclusion, I hope your body will publicly impress upon our peo ple the great good that will come from Typhoid Inosculation us a pre ventive of typhoid fever. W G. ENGLAND, City Physician. Notice. The State Board of Health records show that Rabies is increasing. More cases the past, three months than hereafter. \ Warning our people has been made through the press. Death from mad-dog bite is the most horrible of deaths, and can be prevented by care. Many worthless dogs are running at large in our midst. We have an ordinance against against allowing them to run at large. The officers have been instructed by Council to impound or kill all found at large and without tag, and this will be rigidly enforced. Owners of dogs will take notice. Dog licenses are procurable May 1st, good for twelve months. HOMER WATKINS, Mayor. DIGEST—I am agent for the Lit erary Digest, the biggest dime’s worth you can find. If I miss you, will leave extra copies at Cedartown Hardware Co. ALBERT STUBBS, JR., Agent. Judge McLarty Favors Salary for Solicitor General. To the White Voters of Polk County: I take this method of calling to your "atten tion that I announced in the Cedartown Stand ard of March 23d that I favor a salary for the Solicitor General. Very respectfully, J H. McLarty. Fire Department. Our Fire Department made a wise change at their meeting Thursday evening, abolishing the old company lines and making it all one organiza tion. This is a natural result of the purchase of our fine auto equipment. It is needless to say that tho boys will continue to work together to hold the department in the front rank ns an effective fire-fighting organiza tion—the kind of which Cedartown has so long been proud. The following is the excellent corps of officers:— Chief—C T. Bobo. 1st Lieut.—E. M. Whitfield 2d Lieut.—S. R. Mendel.. Scc'y-Trens.—J. F. Wright. Notice. A meeting of tho guarantors of the Lyceum Course for the benefit of the School Playground Equipment Fund ill be held at 6 p. m. today at the City Hall. Every Guarantor should be present. Milk Bottles. “It shall be the duty of consum ers to return milk or cream bottles or cans to dairymen or dealers thor oughly washed and cleaned.” The above is an important section of a city ordinance,which our author ities want brought to the attention of the people. Don’t neglect to do your part toward its enforcement. District Doctors. The Seventh District Medical As sociation, which met last week in La- Fayette, elected the following offic ers: Prest.—Dr. J. T. McCall, Romo. Vice Prest.—Dr. E. H. Richardson, Cednrtown. See'y-TreaR.—Dr. M. M. McCord, Rome. The next meeting will be held In Rome in September. To Women Voters. If as many as Rix or eight ladies in the country wish us to do so, we will meet them at any place they may designate in order to register them or they can register with Tax Receiv er J. W. Hunt on his rounds. If they come to town they can be registered at tho Ordinary's offieo. They only have this month in which to register, as books close six months before the general election in November. Poll tax for 3922 will have to be paid by women of voting age whether they register or not. /C. B. NETTLES, T. C. T W. SCIILIESTETT, D. T C. BIG CONFERENCE Begins Its Sessions in Genoa. The world is going to be a great deal better off—or a great deal worse—as a result of the great world conference now being held in the fa mous old Italian city of Genoa. At least, it was called as a world con ference, but the United States is still holding aloof, although our people arc vitally interested in the outcome. As was to be expected from the fact that both Germany and Russia have been admitted to the confer ence, there have been some bitter clashes, but the good sense of Prem ier Lloyd George, of England, fyaa been equal to the taRk of pacifying the disturbing elements thus far. The probability is that his success will continue, and that the conference will put Europe well on its way toward rehabilitation. Liberty Bank Change. Mr. L. M. McGouirk, tho excellent young man who has been serving as Cashier of the Liberty National Bank, has resigned to accept a posi tion with a bank at his home in Car rollton, much to the regret of hia many friends here, who regard him highly and predict hia continued suc cess. Vice President B. F. Wright has. been elected to succeed him as Cash ier, and his valuable experience in office work,' coupled with his thorough knowledge of people and conditions thrughout this section, make him an ideal man for the place. Mr. A. C. Fulmer, one of our good business men, was elected to fill a vacancy In the office of 2d Vico President. Georgia Reunion. The United Confederate Veterans of the'Georgia Division will hold their reunion at Rome; on Sept. 20- 21, according to general order No. I issued by Commander A. J. Twiggy, of Augusta. 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