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CEDARTOWN
Devoted to the Best Interests of Cedar town and Polk County
We, the Grand Jury, sworn for the
August Adjourned Term, 1922, of
Polk Superior Court, submit the fol
lowing report and recommendations.
We have appointed committees to
examine the books of the various
County Officers and also to examine
the property of the County, and their
reports are hereto attached and mark-
ed Exhibits A to L inclusive.
We recommend that the law pass
ed by the recent Legislature, being
Acts 1322, page 196-7, approved Aug.
21, 1922, prohibiting the taking of
fish from any of the public streams in
this county, except with hook and
line, become a law in this county for
a term of five years as provided by
law.
We recommend that A. L. Waddell
be appointed Notary Public for the
| 1074th Dist. G. M. to succeed J. H.
» Masley, his term having expired.
We have carefully considered tho
conditions of our Court House, and
find same not only thoroughly unsan
itary, poorly heated and ventilated,
hut in our judgment thoroughly un
safe. This building is giving every
evidence of disintegration, nnd we
are fearful that in its present condi
tion a catastrophe might easily hap
pen. This body unanimously wishes
to urge our Board of County Com
missioners to give this matter serious
consideration, and wish to recom
mend that fifty thousand dollars of
the recent bond issue be applied on
tho construction of a new Court
House. It probably would be neces
sary for the voters to pass on this
question at a call election; and if so,
we recommend that this election be
held and the citizens of the county be
given an opportunity to express their
wishes as early as practicable.
We recommend that all garages and
filling stations in this county be clos
ed on Sunday, except in cases of em
ergency.
It is the unanimous consensus of o-
pinlon of this body that the Board of
County Commisioners employ at
once one or more County-Policemen,
as we believe this to be the only way
to cope with the situation in the rural
districts.
Wo recommend that Jurors and
Bailiffs be paid three dollars per day
•for the ensuing year.
We recommend that the County
Board of Education and the County
Superintendent of Schools co-opcrate
fully with the various schools of the
county, and endeavor to bring peace
and harmony as a whole.
We feel that we would be neglect
ful of our duty should we fail to
bring to the attention of our citizens
the increasing disrespect for law in
our midst. And we are of the opin
ion that this condition exists not only
in our county but throughout the en
tire country. This condition seems
to be especially prevalent among the
young people. Many reasons have
been advanced for this, notable a-
mong which is the unrest which has
followed the great war. Whatever the
cause may be, we feci that we should
plead with the parents of this county
to rekindle the family fireside and
re-establish the family altar in their
homes. Can any one wonder that we
have drifted to our present state?
Let us wake up, face the situation,
and make amends before it is ever
lastingly too late. Let the children
be gathered together around the fam
ily altar at least once a day, and there
thank God for his everlasting love to
us, asking His guidance throughout
our lives. And He who notes the
sparrow’s fall will sustain in our
trials and be our guide as we pass a-
long the briar-bordered path of life.
We recommend that the extension
•ork in Polk county be dispensed
ith as soon as present contract ex-
this
tesies and kindnesses during
session of the Grand Jury.
W. C. V. Schliestctt, Foreman; J.
L. Leslie, Clerk, Jno W. Dodds, R. C.
Knight, I. C Davis, R. N. Vincent, J.
W. Clinton, W. W. Cone, J. T. Den
ton, C I. Scarbrough, R. R. McKib-
ben, A. B. Edwards,
ben, A. B. McCurry, J. 0 Crahb, W.
A. Williams, Jno W Jackson, J. S.
Spinks, Ed Matthews, Jno. W. Good,
C. W. Price, E. 0. Godwin, H. P
Godwin.
Polk Superior Court, Aug. Term,
1922.
Ordered that foregoing general
presentments of this Grand Jury at
this term of Court be spread upon
the minutes of this court ns submit
ted, and that the recommendations
therein contained be carried into ef
fect by the constituted authorities.
F. A. IRWIN, J. S. C. T C
Exhibit A—Commissioners.
For Schools are Now
Completed.
There are few places anywhero that
have as good school equipment ns far
ns buildings arc concerned as Cedar-
town is now happy in possessing.
We long ago outgrew tho building
on College street with its addition and
the building in East Cedartown. Our
splendid High School structure was
built, but the relief was only tem
porary.
Now, under our recent bond issue,
we have a now Junior High School on
College street, n building in West
End, nnd an addition to the East Ce
dartown school doubling its cnpacity
—all of them structures that make
a very creditable appearance.
Junior High is tho last to be com
pleted, but wns ready for occupancy
Monday morning. This relieves the
aaAMiuia vomimilioneri, s’ tiro
We, the committee appointed to ex- i con ffestion at the High School build-
We also wish to express our thanks
;nd appreciation to the Commission-
rs of Roads and Revenues for their
iligent service and efficient manner
which they are handling our roads
id highways.
We recommend that these present-
snts be published in the Cedartown
indard and the Rockmart News,and
it each paper be paid $25 for same.
,We recommend that the Clerk of
Court record these Presentments
ati|ti recommendations on the Minutes
the Superior Court, and that he
[paid the sum of $15 for same.
Te wish to extend our thanks to
F. A. Irwin, Judge, Hon. J. R
cheson, Solicitor General, Hon.
Wright, and all other officers of
[Court for their uniform cour
amine the books of the County Com
missioners, beg to report that wo find
the samo neatly nnd correctly kept.
We especially want to commend T.
W. Schliestctt, Clerk of said Board,
for tho efficient manner in which the
records arc kept.
Tho manner in which his records
are kept make it possible for anyone
to find at once the exact cost of any
piece of work done, und to whom the
money was paid.
We find the books of this board are
audited by public accountants, and we
especially commend them for this.
W. W. Cone, chm., E. 0. Godwin,
Jno. W. Good.
Exhibit B—Ordinary Office.
I beg leavo to submit to your hon
orable body my report, ns follows.
I have disbursed as follows. War
rants Nos. 176 to 230 exclusive,
$361.85.
Received of W. H. Garner, guar
dian of James A. Wright, cost of lun
acy proceedings, same being turned
over to Clerk of Commissioners; re
ceipt in Warrant book Nos. 91 to 95,
$33. Total balance, $328.86.
This amount is in full to date since
the last Grand Jury.
W. W. CRAWFORD, Ordinary.
We, the committee to examine the
Ordinary’s books, find them neat and
correctly kept.
R. R. McKibben, A. B. McCurry,
H. P. Godwin, Com.
Exhibit C—Treasurer.
We, your commitce appointed to
examine the books of the County
Treasurer beg to submit the following
report: Upon examination we find
that no vouchers have been entered
the books since they were audited
last February. This report will only
show receipts and disbursements and
cash on hand.
Debit—Receipts:
Bal. in Commercial Bank, February,
1922, as per auditor’s report
$106,236.97
C. B. Nettles, C. T .$14,119.61
Paupers Fund 188.93
County Fund 49.44
Officers’ Fees 688.69
Bridge Fund 43.96
State Highway 31,773.62
Road Fund 209.89
Commutation Tax 3,707.96
Miscellaneous 82.38
Total $157,101.35
Disbursements,
Bond Warrants $102,570.69
County Warrants 53,731.73
J. T. McKibben 250.00
Total $156,652.42
Bal. in Bank. Nov. 26th $548.93
JOHN T. McKIBBEN, Co. Trcas.
B. H. Harris, C, W. Price, R. N.
Vincent, Com.
Exhibit D—Tax Collector .
We, your committee on Tax Col
lector's books, beg to make the fol
lowing report. We find them to be
kept in a satisfactory condition as to
the collection and disbursements.
Special tax and itemized statement
attached.
H. Harris, C. W. Price, R. N.
Vincent, Com.
I beg to submit the following re
port of Special Taxes on hand at
last report, and collected since then:
Cash on hand last report, $4,083.40
Collected since last report: Cedar
town Vegetable Co., peddling, $50; K.
G. Turner, ins., $10; Palace Theater,
pic. show, $33.75; L G Jones, bill
posting, $75. J. J. McWhorter, con.,
$10; Palace Tea Room, cig., $25, soda
fountain, $5; A. S. Moore, soda foun
tain, $5; Brewster Mer. Co., cig., $25;
Miss Emma Crabb. ins., $10. Mrs. T.
E. McBryde, ins., $10. Commercial
Hotel, hotel, $4.50; Thos. Harper,
ing, where some of the primary
grades have been housed but which
have now been moved “on the hill.”
Of course, tho time will soon come
when Cedartown’s rapid growth will
require still more buildings, but in
the meantime we can feel justly
proud of our building equipment.
In Superintendent J. E. Purks wo
havo one of the best school executives
in tho state, and he has gathered n-
bout him an excellent faculty.
And there is no better investment
that any place can make and no bet
tor Indication of genuine progress
than good public schools.
ing club, $6; A. W. Farrer, picture
show, $22.50; R, L. Huckaby, picture
show, $22.50; R. II. Gilbert, cig., $25;
E. L. Henderson, ins., $10; JeBse
Prior, pressing club, $5; Brock & Ray,
peddling, $50; Frank Hightower, ins.,
$10; J. H. Hedgepeth, cig., $25; L.
W. Mason, ins., $10; Rome Bakery,
•peddling, $50; E. E. Lindsey, auto
mobile dealer, $55; R. L. Campbell,
Ins., $10; V. S. Dumas, ins., $10; M.
W. Caster, ins., $10; Stamps & Co.,
peddling, $50; Morgnn & Millican,
contractors, $10; Cartersville Electric
Co., lighting system, $25; C. W. Wil
son, junk dealer, $25; G. A. Thomp
son, swimming pool, $10; A. S. Moore,
cig., $25; Dysnrd Construcion Co.,
contractors, $40; R. H. Gilbert & Co,,
peddling, $50; Hnguo Shows, show,
$25; Smith Bros., merry-go-round,
$10; Ben Morris, barber shop, $10;
Bntson-Cook & Co., contractors, $48;
Sparks Bros., show, $50; J. R. Mc
Curry, contractor, $10; Williamson &
Reese, contractor, $10; total collect
ed $6,074.65.
Paid to W. J. Spears, S. T. $3,610.49
Paid to C. B. Nettles, com. __ 401.16
Paid to W. J. Spears, S. T. ..226.13
Paid C B. Nettles, com. 25.12
Paid W. J. Spears, S. T 293.63
Paid to C. B. Nettles, Com. 32.62
Total $4,580.15
Held for decision of Supreme
Court 350.00
Cash on hand 135.50
Total $5,074.65
C. B. NETTLES, T. C. Polk Co.
Exhibit E—Pauper Farm.
We, your committee appointed to
investigate the pauper farm, find the
buildings in a deplorable condition,
vory much out of repair. We also
find that tho buildings are in such
condition and so unsuitable that new
buildings should be built out and out
to properly house and care for our
paupers.
Wo were informed by the keeper in
charge that the County Commission
ers, when he took charge nearly a
year ago, it was with the agreement
and understanding that the paupers
might be moved from the present
place at any time.
We took the matter up with the
Chairman of the Board of Commis
ioners, and he thoroughly explained
the attitude of the Board, and the de
sire of the Board to comply with
formal recommendations of the
Grand Jury, and told us of the ef
forts of the Board to secure a suit
able site, and carried us to some of
the sites that they have heretofore
tried to purchase. But instead of
finding co-operation on the part of
adjacent land-owners, found object
ions. But now he felt that out of three
sites in view, one could be obtained
at a reasonable price suitable for the
purpose. We looked at the three
sites, r.nd we think either one of them
would be all right for the purpose. He
explained that the reason repairing
had not been done, was on account of
the fact that the Board had
Ollie Duke Killed in
Rome.
Mr. Ollie Duke, a Cedartown young
man who has boon employed for
some time ns a taxi driver in Rome,
met with a tragic death last week.
Mr. Duke wns driving into Rome,
and a team became frightened at the
npproach of his car and a street car
thfcgame time, and the tonguo of
the struck him in the side, in
flicting injuries from which ho died
the next day at a Rome hospital.
His parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. T. N.
Duke, his sister Miss Athn, and his
cousin, Mr. W. J. Isbell, went to
Rome as soon as the news of the ac
cident reached them.
The remains wore brought hero Sat
urday night, nnd wore taken Monday
to Blooming Grove for interment,
funeral services being conducted by
Rev. C. A. DoVnno. .
The family have much sympathy in' *
their sudden and tragic bereavement.
Coming from a distanco to attend
the funeral were his brothers—Virgil
from Dallas, Tex., and Signar from
Akron, O.,—Rev. and Mrs. W. T.
Duke of Walnut Grove, Ala., Mr. Kir
by Duke of Cullman, Ala., Mr. Ho
mer Wheeler and Mcsdames M. J.
Henderson nnd L. Lucia of Chatta
nooga, Mrs. II. T. Garner and son of
Atlunta.
... . . — -— ....... ..... uwii« uau been
barbershop, $10; J. L. Shorter, press- continually endeavoring to get a suit
able place for these unfortunate peo
ple, but that tho Hoard had decided
that if no suitable site could be secur
ed wdthin a very short time, that it
was (he purpose and intention of the
Board to build a suitable plant on tho
present location, and we believe that
if the Board can get a reasonable a-
mount of co-operation on the part of
the public, that it will build in the
near future a suitable home on a suit
able site for our unfortunate people.
We find that tfie managor of the
farm has received $504.92 for his ser
vices by Clerk, nnd nmount received
in ronts $43.08; still some cotton is
to be sold, part of one bale; also a-
bout 1 1-2 tons of hay.
J. L. Leslie, Ed Mathews, J. S.
Spinks, John W. Jackson, Com.
Exhibit F.— School Superintendent.
We, the committee appointed to ex
amine the School Superintendent’s
books, find same in splendid condi
tion; books kept in such shape that
any taxpayer can at any time sec the
amount collected in his district and
expended. We highly commend Mr.
Janes on his work.
J. C. Ezzell, C. I. Scurbrough, I. C.
Davis, E O. Godwin, Com.
Exhibit—Tax Receiver.
We, the committee appointed to
examine the books of Tax Receiver,
find them to be made up and kept in
a neat and correct manner.
W. A. Williams, Jno. W# Jackson,
J. W. Clinton, Com.
Exhibit H.—Court House and Jail.
We, your committee appointed to
investigate the condition of Court
House and Jail, find the Court House
to have some leaks which we recom
mend to be fixed. We find the sew
erage in bad condition. Find no
stove in Sheriff's office; should have
one.
Wo recommend that the Tax Col
lector and Tax Receiver have sep
arate offices.
We find that the condition of tho
jail is good,8anitary and clean. There
are several leaks in building which
should be fixed. We recommend tho
walls of the lower rooms be remod
eled. The screens of the windows of
the lower rooms should be replaced.
We commend Mr. Chandler for the
clean condition of the jail.
W. A. Williams, chmn., E. D. Mat
thews, J. W. Clinton, Com.
Exhibit I—Sheriff.
We, the committee appointed to ex
amine the books of the Sheriff of
Polk county, report that we find his
books kept in a neat and orderly
manner and according to law, with
the exception of some cases now ap
pearing on the Superior Court to be
transferred to the City Court docket.
W. W. Cone, chmn., E. O. Godwin,
J. O. Crabb, Com.
Exhibit J—Convict Camp.
We, your committee appointed to
examine the condition of the convict
camp, find same to be in a good and
sanitary condition; find them to be
clothed good, bedding to be warm and
clean. There are separate watering
places for white and black; eating and
sleeping separate. Find them to be
fed good and pure food. The camp
we think is kept up to the standard.in
all respects.
And Mr. Haden Tomorrow Morning —All In
terested in Education are Invited.
This is Educatonal Week through
out the nation, nnd Cedartown is
giving it observance.
The pastors of the churches all over
the country very generally followed
tho request of the President, the A-
morlcan Legion and the Naional
Board of Education, and preached ed
ucational sermons last Sunday.
Here in Cedartown we have an ex
cellent three-day program.
Yesterday morning Maj. Homer
Watkins, Mayor of Cedartown and
Commander of the American Legion
gave n splendid address.
Dr. M. M. Parks, the President of
the Georgia Normal & Industrial Col
lege at Millcdgeville who is now serv
ing as State School Superintendent,
will speak at 3 o’clock this afternoon
at the High School auditorium.
Tomorrow at 11 a. m. Hon. C. J.
Haden, a prominent business man of
Atlaiitn, will speak at tho auditorium,
and members of the Kiwanis Club will
also have the privilege of hearing him
at thoir weekly luncheon at the Way
side Inn.
All who are interested in education
are strongly urged to hear Dr. Parks
this afternoon and Mr. Haden to
morrow morning at tho auditorium.
Both of these gentlemen will have
messages for us of great interest and
vulue.
Bible Thoughts for
the Week
Sunday.
GREAT AND TnUE. —Ascrlb
ye greatness unto our God. Ho i
the Hock, His work Is perfect: to
all His ways nre Judgment: a Goi
of truth nnd without Iniquity, Jus
and right Is He.—Dout. 82:3, 4.
Monday.
RAISING THE DEAD. — Why
should It bo thought a thing Incred
Ible with- you, that God should
raise the dead?—Acts 20:8.
Tuesday.
CHRISTIAN CONFIDENCE.—
This Is the confidence that we have
In Him, that, If we nsk anything
according to His will, He liearctl
us.—I John 5:14,
Wednesday.
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT.—Love
Joy, pence, long suffering, gentle
ness, goodness, faith, meekness
temperance; against such there Is
no luw.—Gal. 5:22, 23.
Thursday.
A CONSTANT PRAYER.—With
hold not thou thy tender mercies
from me, O Lord: let thy loving
klndnoss mid thy truth eontluuallj
preserve me.—Ps. 40:11.
Friday.
LIFE AND GOOD DAYS.—He
that will love life, and see good
days, let hint refrain Ills tongue
from evil, nnd Ills lips that they
speak no guile.—1 Peter 8:10.
Saturday.
LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR.—
There Is no f«hr In love; hut per
fect lovo castetIt out fear: because
fear hath torment. He that feareth
Is not made’ perfect In love.—I John
4:18.
Cedartown Supply Co
pays the highest prices
for cotton seed
C. W. Peek, chmn., W. A. Williams,
R. C. Knight, Com.
Exhibit K—Clerk.
We, your committeu appointed to
examine tho books in tho Clerk’s Of
fice, beg to submit the following:
We recommend that the Deed
Books A, B, C, D, E nnd F and two
No 1 Indexes be rebound at once to
preserve same.
We recommend that the Numeri
cal Index be transcribed for preser
vation, as same is constantly in use
nnd is depreciating daily.
We recommend that our Commis
sioners purchase for this office the
following furniture: 1 typewriter
chair, 1 office table and chair. We
find the office otherwise in good con
dition, and records in fine shape as
far as we are able to ascertain.
We also recommend that the prop
er authorities devise some heating
system for the vault in the Clerk’s
office.
I. C. Davis, chmn., Jno. W. Good,
C. I Scarbrough.
I have not had nor handled any
funds belonging to the State or coun
ty since the last mooting of your
Honorable Body. This 28th day of
November, 1922.
C. N. MORGAN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this Nov. 28th, 1922.
J. A. WILSON, N. P. & J. P
Wc the committee appointed to ex-
mine the Dockets of the N. Ps. & J.
Ps., beg to submit the following re
port:
We find the records of some neat
ly and properly kept, but the major
ity of thorn are not, there being no
records of fi fas, term of courts and
constable entry made.
We recommend that in future these
records be properly kept and all
necessary entries made.
Jno. W. Good, Jno. W. Dodds, J. T.
Denton, R C. Knight.
GIVES PENSIONS
CENTRAL RAILWAY EXTENDS
BENEFITS TO SHOPMEN.
The benefits of the Central of
Georgia Railway’s pension plan havo
been extended to include the shop
employes, who at present number 2,-
174, Of these 580 arc at Savannah,
808 at Macon, 392 at Columbus, 143
at Cedartown, and 110 at Albany and
Industry.
By this action of the management
tho 8,000 employes in all departments
of the road become eligible for pen
sions. There aro now 72 pensioners
on tho “Roll of Honor” who reccivo a
total of $40,000 por annum.
According to announcement of
president W. A. Winburn, all shop
employes now in service will be en
titled to participate in the pension
plan without physical examination.
Those who enter service after Dec.
1st will be required to pass tho phy
sical examination required of em
ployes in other departments. In his
statement Mr. Winburn says he has
always felt that the shop crafts should
hove the same pension advantages as
accorded the other employes of the
company, but on account of the in
sistence of the former shop employes
that there should bo no physical ex
amination of now men entering the
service, it had not been practicable
until now to put the plan into effect.
The pension plan was voluntarily
put into operation by the manage
ment on July 1st, 1917. Under its
provisions employes who hnvo served
continuously for fifteen years may be
pensioned If inenpneinted for work by
reason of accident or ill health. Em
ployes who reach the age of 70 years
may bo pensioned, regardless of tho
state of their health.
Shopmen throughout tho system
were notified last week of the action
of the management in extending tho
privileges of the pension plan to
them, nnd they expressed themselves
as being highly gratified at the pro
vision made by the company for their
comfort in old age or illness.
All expenses of the plan are borne
by the company, nnd no charge is
made upon the employes.
Farms for Sale.
We have a client who has two good
farms for sale. Each has about 200
acres; one is about two miles from
Cedartown and the other about six.
Terms easy. If you want a good
farm, get one of these now.
WATKINS & MUNDY.
Hon. Jas. R. Mann, a distinguished
Republican Congressman from Illi
nois, died last week.
Elmer Oliver, president of the O
iver Rim Co. of Atlanta, was la:
weok found guilty of embezzlemer
in connection with the failure of thf
company, and received a sentence c
four to seven years.
Dr. Daniel J. Blocker, assistant pre
fessor of psychology and philosoph
at William and Mary college, Wil
liamsburg, Va., has accepted the pret
idency of Shorter College at Rome
He was for two years professor o
philosophy and education at Stetsoi
university, Dcland, Fla., and is ai
alumnus of that institution.
I HAVE now over 1,600 satisfiei
Battery customers, and can take on t
few more. If you want service tha
means something to you, take you:
Battery to Blackwell, the man tha
stands behind his work. This is nov
a Westinghouso Service Station.