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I 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.