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V E \V SERIES—VOL- 2 -NO. 2.
HAND JURY
PRESENTMENTS.
Bpor t of County Officers Makes
Good Showing
beport OF the TREASURER.
, Taxe s Looked Into and Lew Re
commended for the Current
Year.— Other Matters.
Bartow superior court, July term,
9 \Ve, the grand jury chosen and
sworn for the July term of Bartow
superior court 1902, make the fol
lowing general presentments:
Through the usual committees
we have as carefully as our limited
time would permit examined the
.books, vouchers, etc., of the county
officials.
The results of which appear as
follows:
TREASURER.
John H* Cobb, treasurer in ac
count with Baitow county from
Jan. Ist. 1902 to June 30th, 1902.
Court house fund—
To amt., received, $18,914.26
Bvamt. pd. includ
ing corn’s $18,281.52
Amount on hand 682.74
$13,914.26
General fund—
To amt. received 6,067.84
By amt. pd. in
cluding coin's..... •* 3.566.64
Amount on hand... 2.501.20
6,057.84
Jury fuud—
To amount received, 4,215.14
To amt. pd. includ- '
mg coin’s. 1,935.49
Amount on hand,... 2,279.65
6,067.84
Road fund—
To amt. received 2,215.14
Bv amount paid in
cluding coin’s 2,866.23
Amount over paid .... 212.46
2,806.23
Pauper fund—
To amt, received 947.61
By amount paid out
including coin’s 903.67
Amount on hand 44.04
947.61.
Bailiff and non-resi
dent witness —
To amt. received 907.98
By amount paid out
including ccm’s 377.60
Amount on hand 530.38
907.98
Jail fund—
To received 1,094.20
By amount paid out 867.51
Amount on hand 226.66
2,094.20
Total amt. received 29,800.80
Total amt. paid out 23,798.56
On hand 6,002.26
Indebtedness of county, July 1,
'902, as follows:
On court house $7,612.50
)n road fund 539.90
>n pauper fund 98.33
On general fund 147.98
On jury fund 38.00
On jail fund 106.85
bailiff fund .....
$8,743.56
We find in the treasurer’s office
he has proper vouchers for
'erything on his books and that
‘h check all o. k, The books very
leatly kept.
SHERIFF.
J he sheriff’s books since Janu-
r X ist, 1902 to the present term
how all transactions of the office
:e Pt in a business like manner and
orrect.
ORDINARY.
e find the records of the ordi
lary are kept in the usual correct
>ainstaking manner of .the office.
*“ business connection with the
_ ce can be easily traced from eu
•ance to final dismissal.
CLERK.
e find the records and papers
' the clerk of the superior court
I 'u nice shape and neatly and
Erectly kept. We want to om
aitnt the clerk on the introduct-
Qn of a book writing machine and
le . are satisfied that it has proved
Ulte a saving to the county in the
Qst of records’- as well as making a
Ipe-written work that any one
I,° cau read print, can read read
n?-f^ aS mac * e an excellent clerk
u he should ever be so fortu
r“ e as to obtain the office again it
be no experiment to the peo
> ’ an d they will have in Mr.
fcr '' > es a faithful and efficient offi-
Tax collector.
tea*' 6tax oolloctor’s book
and-\. an d as far as we could judge
kept. He has shown
THE NEWS AND COURANT.
commendable zeal in the collection
of that which was returned as in
solvent.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
As far as we could go, (owing to
absence of the clerk,) we find rec
ord of board of commissioners in
business shape. Clerical work all
neatly done. From the examina
tion we have been able to give the
work of our present county com
missioners, we feel that it is justice
to them to say that they have been
faithful in the discharge of their
duties; that they have acted as they
thought for the best interests of
the county in all matters, and are
entitled to commendation for their
fidelity, patience and endurance in
the discharge of their numerous
and arduous duties.
NOTORIES.
We find the books of all Justices
of the Peace and notary public
kept in a neat and regular order as
to cost which is allowed by the
code.
We find a vacancy in the N. P.
& J. P. office of 856th district. G.
M., and recommend the appoint
ment of F. J. Braj r .
Also vacancy in N. P. & J. P.
office of the 1041st district, G. M ,
and recommend the appointment
of P. W. Clark.’
TAX RECEIVER.
The tax receiver’s books not be
ing complete there was no examin
ation made.
PENSIONERS.
We bere find the names of sev
eral widows of deceased soldiers
and indigent widows of deceased
soldiers, whom some of us person
ally know, and whose circumstan
ces are well known to us. We also
find the names of very many dis
abled and indigent soldiers, to us
well known. And wejare pleased
to state that we have no personal
knowledge or reliable information
which causes us to believe that
any one of them could be properly
charged with receiving money un
der the pension laws of Georgia,
which he or she did not consider
and fully believe themselves legal
ly entitled to.
PAUPER FARM.
We find fifteen inmates at the
Pauper farm, thirteen whites and
two negroes. Average of inmates
from January ist, 1902 to July Ist,
1902, nineteen. The average cost
of feed and clothes $2.30, per
month. Total for last six months,
$262.65.
We find the inmates well cared
for and satisfied with their condi
tion. There are twomilch cows
which furnish them milk. We find
new fencing needed around the
pasture to keep cows in; also de
fects in the backs of their fire
places and needs one of two new
window sash.
CONVICT CAMPS.
We find at Sugar Hill 84 state
convicts and 53 county convicts,
also 48 county convicts at Chumler
Hill. Total number of convicts,
185. Five of these we find sick,
not able to work. One of these,
John Simmons who has been there
about nine months, whose sentence
was 18 months, was hurt some time
since, by a very serious accident,
and has not been able for duty
since, is now partially paralyzed.
His physician advises a pardon and
says he might recover if he could
be at home. We find the sanitary
condition of the camps in first class
condition. From our investiga
tions we believe they have plenty
of substantial food, the kind re
quired by law.
We did not find the convicts
cruelly punished at either camp.
PUBLIC ROADS.
we find the appoach end of
bridge across Allatoona creek on
the road running from Allatoona
to Ac worth in bad condition, caus
ed by the earth being washed out
or off of rocks in said approach by
overflow of said creek, and we re
commend the county commission
ers to repair at smallest expense
•said approach.
Road leading from Cartersville
to Cassville is very much neglected,
dicthes not kept properly clean
ed out, and in many places rocks
jutting up making it rough to pass
over.
we find the wolf pen road lead
ing to Cartersville in the 4th dis
trict in bad condition, near the dis
trict line.
Also bridges on road leading
from Adairsville south in the 15th
district in dangerous condition.
Also road in 4th district known
as the Fonder mountain road in
bad condition.
And road leading from Gillam
bridge to Cartersville in 16th dis
trict very bad.
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CARTERSVILLE, GA.. THURSDAY. JULY 24. 1902-
on account of so many rocks in the
roads, and we ask the road over
seers to have the rocks all cleaned
out or pounded up.
COURT HOUSE.
The committee on public build
ings respectfully report that they
have given the new court house
special attention and find that the
building so far, is well constructed
and when completed will give the
county a substantial, as well as a
handsome building. While this
building is to cost more than a
great many of our people thought
should be expended on anew court
house, yet we believe it is money
well spent when we consider the
character of the building, its con
venient airangement and size, with
it fine location.
we find that all the requirements
for a modern, up-to-date court
house have been provided and we
will have a public building that
will meet all the demands for the
business of the county and wherf
the business of the courts can be
transacted without disturbance.
The records and papers will be fully
protected from fire.
TAXES.
we find that the Blue Ridge
Mining company’s property is re
turned at $50,000.00 for taxes and
we order the commissioners to raise
said property to $100,000.00.
On account of the extraordinary
high rate of state and county taxes
that is necessary to be levied this
year, we recommend that the coun
ty commissioners use the old court
house, furniture after the complet
ion of the new court house and not
purchase any new furniture until the
condition of the county will author
ize such purchase, we favor and do
most earnestly recommend the
strickest economy in the expendi
ture of public funds in order that
a lower rate of taxation may here
after be levied for county purpose,
we further recommend the sale of
the old court house building and
lot whenever the said building and
lot can be sold for as much as
$3,500.00.
we also recommend that the pay
of jurors and bailiffs be fixed at
$2.00 per diem.
INDEBTEDNESS CREATED BY BUILD
NEW’ COURT:
l)r.
To amt. cost of new
court house lot $4,000.00
To amt. of original
contract for new
court house build
ing 43,475.00
To amt. allowed
contractors for ad
ditional work 700.00
To amt. allowed ar
chitect ... 2,000.00
To amt. of inciden *
taJ expenses 500.00
Total #50,675.00
NEW COURT HOUSE FUND.
By amt. received
from Texas for
year 1900 $5,409.00
By amt. received
from taxes for
year 1901 12,773.04
By balance due on
new court house. .32,502.96
Total $50,675.00
Tax digest 3,625, 528
Defaulters 10,000
Total amount on tax
digest 3,635,528
Per thousand for
court house fund 9.00
’ $32,719,75
we therefore recommend that the
county commissioners levy a tax
for the year 1902 as follows:
Tax levy for new court house $9.00
per m 32,719.75
Tax levy for county
purpose SI.OO per in 3,625.55
State tax levy estimated $5.25
per M. making a total levy of
$15.25 per M. for all purposes.
The terms of all the county offi
cers, except the ordinary, will ex
pire this year, and we desire to
compliment these officers for their
faithfulness and their readiness at
all times to be of service to the
people.
COUNTY SCHOOI/ COMMISSIONER.
We have examined the books and
vouchers of the county school com
missioner and find the statement ac
companying this report correct. This
report extends to July 1. The sum on
hand at that date has been used to meet
teachers account paid since July 1.
Vouchers for said payments -being in
hand of bank. Approved accounts
when paid will consume the money on
hand;
K. A. Clayton, C. S. C., in account
with school fund. 1902.
Jan. 1 Amt. on hand $ 975.21
To correction voucher No. 556 . 10.00
Jan. 27, Reev’d from state Treas 4,208,23
Mar. 15, *• “ “ “ 5,443.04
May 22, “ “ “ .. 1,682.81
Total on hand and received $12,019.29
Disbursed
City of Car’ville 4th mo. 1901 $ 428.49
“ - “ oth “ 1901 428 49
“ “ “ Ist • 1902 . 438.92
“ “ “ 2.id “ 1902 438.92
“ “ “ 3rd • 1902 4:48.92
" “ “ 4th “ 1902 438.92
Approved accounts A teachers 8,075.33
$10,697.99
June 21. On hand 1,331.30
June 30, State treasurer 1,492.48
July 1, On hand 2,823.78
we most cordially extend to our
OVERTAKEN
IN TEXAS.
Jim Mayfield Will be Brought
Back to This Countv This Week-
SHERIFF NOTIFIED OF ARREST.
He Shot and Killed Magnrte Corbin
and Wounded Frank Bibb
and an Infant.
Jim Mayfield, who shot and kill
ed Maggie Corbin and wounded
Frank Bibb and an infant, will be
brought to this city this week from
Texas, where he was arrested a
few days ago.
Last week Sheriff R. L. Griffin
received a letter from the sheriff of
Wilbarger county, Texas, asking
if Jim Mayfield w is wanted by the
authorities here. The reply being
that he was, news soon came that
he was arrested and in the jail at
Vernon. It was then asked if
there was any reward offered for
him and Mr. Griffin investigating
and finding that there was a ie
ward of $l5O offered by the state,
so notified the Texas official.
Tuesday Mr. Griffin received the
information that the sheriff of
Wilbarger county would be here
with his prisoner in a few days.
The crime for which Mayfield is
wanted created quite a sensation at
the time. On December 7. 1899,
he and young Frank Bibb went
out from Adairsville, where they
lived, for a days hunt. They put
up for the night at the house where
Maggie Corbin lived with her
mother. Mayfield the next morn
ing rose and made a fire and turn
ing to the Corbin woman who lay
on the bed, and Frank Bibb, who
sat on the side of the bed, and
demanded they get up, picking up
Bibb’s double-barrel shot gun and
threatening to shoot if they did
not. Bibb remonstrated, saying th
gun was loaded, and believing
Mayfield funning. The two trig
gers were pulled in quick succes
sion. One charge tore the top of
the Corbin woman’s head off, the
other tore a great hole in Bibb’s
throat and chin and sprinkled the
face of the baby, which lay on the
bed, with shot. The Corbin wo
man got up and went to the door
where she fell and expired at once.
Mayfield fled and the officers found
he had taken the train at Calhoun
the day of the killing. It is sup
posed he went to the home of an
uncle near Vernon, Tex., where
his identity finally became known
and he glided into the law’s toils.
efficient and affable clerk our
thanks for having our general pre
sentments type wiitten. we con
gratulate our county on having
such competent and painstaking
officials as Judge A. w. Fite and
Solicitor General Sam P. Maddox.
In taking leave of these gentlemen
we extend to them our sincere
thanks for the kind attention which
our body has received at their
hands- during the present term.
Also extend thanks to our’ very
attentive and faithful bailiff, Mr. J.
E. Pratt. *
we recommend that these pre
sentments be published in the Car
tersville Courant and Adairsville
Banner for the usual fee and divis
ion of same.
Thomas C. Crenshaw, Foreman,
Francis J. Bray, w. E. Lee,
T. M. Pittard, J. J. Boston,
E. R- Morton, J. R. Gaines,
m. L. Nelson, G. w. Covington,
J. A. Stephens, E. M. Upshaw,
w. m. Roberts, V. B. McGinnis,
J. P. Alexander, m.m. Cunningham
D. M. Taff, J. w. Kennedy,
J. A. Brandon, J. F. Kay,
B. F. MCMieken, B\ R. walker,
w. L- Goodwin, R. F. Jolly, Clerk
Ordered by the court that these
general presentments be entered of
record and that the same be pub
lished as recommended. Done in
open court July 19, 1902.
A. w. Fite,
J. S. C. C. C.
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O AB TOHIA.
Bears tka /} The Kind You Haw Always Bought
Signatory
of ‘-AS3V/
The Place to Bay.
Money Buck if You Want It.
A Clean-Out Sale.
We have done the largest spring busi
ness in our history of merchandising.
We don’t sell every one, but have more
customers than we had a year ago.
Our growth and success has been satis
factory to us, but human nature like, we are
spreading for more.
We are getting ready to go to New York.
We are fixing for fall business, making
a little more room. Lowering the prices on
goods you now need.
Beginning Saturday July 26,1902
We will give you a saving opportunity on
Lawns, Ginghams, Embroideries, Straw
Hats, Low Shoes, Men’s Coats and Pants,
and summer fabrics in general.
We are not given to boasting or exag
gerated promises, but modestly announce
we want to, in your favor, unload our pres
ent stock.
We have just received and successfully
put on sale anew and novel line of Ladies
Pelt Hats in all the latest shapes. These
are attractive and fashion pleasing. Get
one and be among the first.
J.W,Vaughan&Co
CARTERSVILLE, CA.
Latest Fashion Notes-
HANDSOME RECEPTION GOWN.
Vandykes, wether inlaas applique
or out into the fabric of gowns, are
once more enjoying a full measure
of popular favor after a temporary
eclipse. This graceful garniture is
shown to great advantage upon this
charming gown. The material was
crepe de chine of a pale mastic shade
laid in groups of horizontal tucks,
stitched with Corticelli sewing silk
in self color. The edge of the skirt
was bordered with a beautiful Van
dyked design in ecru Venetian point,
the pattern being picked out with
rhinestone brilliants, opalescent span
gles, and French Knots worked in
pale blue Corticlli EF twisted embro
idery silk. The blouse was fjrrnished
with a cape collar of the same lace
which gave that long sloping effect
at the shoulders so desirable for the
moment. The edge was finished with
a narrow accordeon pleating of white
chiffon, sprung with tiny ruche. The
scarf which ornaments the vest, and
the sleeve puff, were of embroidered
chiffon and lace.
PISO’S CURE FOR
25 CTS
CURES WHtRE ALL ELSE FAILS. ” I
Beat Coufih Syrup. Tastes Good. Use ]
in time. Sold by druggists.
C ON S UM PTION
OLD SERIES—22ST YEAR
STOPPED AT GILLAMS-
Itinerant Medicine Man Gives Some
Tips for Campers.
Mr. Sapp, an ex-confererate sol
dier, and an itinerant seller of med
icines, has selected Gillam Spring
as a camping place short while and
will work his remedies from that
point. Mr. Sapp possesses a jolly,
genial nature and is interesting to
talk with.
He has been traveling for many
years and has had the manage
ment of street fair attractions, be
sides his peregrinations in rural
fields.
“Suppose one of those rattlers
for which the region about Gillam’s
is famous were to attempt to per
uss your (jiisrtcrs sonic nigbt,whst
would you do?” was asked him.
‘ Why, I- am not afraid of snakes
coming around my camp. I have
learned to keep them off and in a
way simple enough. They will not
cross a hair rope or a. chalk line;
neither will they come where there
is an uncommon odor; carbolic
acid in a bottle or vessel open will
keep tham away.”
“What about the stated fact that
snakes will not go about a gourd
vine.”
“That is true; they will shun it
always.”
“You may put your hand under
your arm” he continued,’’and reach
for a wasp nest and the inmates will
never bother you. It is the per
spiration smell that gets them. A
little wax from the ear cures an
insect bite. I knew a fellow who
kept a lump in his ear all the time
for such emergencies.”
At this juncture we thought we
had about enough of the pharma
copia of the woods, and the subject
drifted to the price and quality of
ents.
New Court Houses Built-
Wilkinson county has awarded
contract for the erection of anew
court house which will cost $50,000
when completed aUu furnished.
During the past year eight counties
in the state have built new temples
of justice
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