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(Cnrhran Juurnal
Entered May 23rd, 11)08, at the |
Port-office at Coohra.i, Ga., as
Second Class Mail Matter
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A nother Mass Meeting
A Large and Enthusiastic Mass
Meeting u)as Held at the
Opera House Monday, June
20th. 'GhefFJody Was Unan
imously in Favor of the New
County.
There was a large and enthusiastic
Mass Meeting at the Opera house
Monday, June 20th, for the pur
pose of getting the sentiment of Un
people throughout the county, in
regard to the formation of a new
county.
All the districts on tin- east side
of the river were represented except
Manning,
There was no opposition manifest
ed at this meeting from any source.
The magnanimous gentlemen
present representing Hawkinsville.
stated that while they felt attached
to tin- people on this side of the
river, and regretted to give them
up, yet they realized it would he an
advantage and great 'convenience to
have til'-court house nearer ate
they were not going to otfer any ob
jections.
They disclaimed any feelings of
prejudice or bitterness against us,
and sai i they loved the people liv
ing over on the east sideof the river,
and we desire to assure the good
people of our sister city, that all
this talk about prejudice, hitt -rness,
etc.., is all “bosh,” and confined as
a rule to a few, who would harbor
sue.lt feelings anywhe e, and under
most any circumstances —I )ur repre
sentative people feel the siucerest
friendship for Hawkinsville, and
Pulaski’s staunch citizens on the
west side of the river, and we repu
diate the idea, that this movement
is instigated in the least degree by
one particle of prejudice, and we
believe we voice the sentiments of
the best and truest of our people,
when we say, that we love old Pu
laski all over, and although the Oe
nmlgee river running through the
county, forming a geographical di
vision between the west and east
side; our people have always been
loyal when there was-un issue that
involved tluygv oeral welfare of all
the i.vviplm
" Frazier district came up with a
very enthusiastic delegation, hav
ing 10‘2 names signed to their pe
tition in favor of the new county.
This district is unanimously in
favor of the movement. Trippville
was well represented with 110
names signed to their petition, and
the canvassers have not yet fully
covered the ground in this district.
The Cochran district lined up with
270 names on the list up to date,
Hartford, Salem, Carey and Walker
have only been partially canvassed,
and of course could not make full
reports. However all the represent
atives reported very little opposition.
Some of the committee have
been busy with their farms and it
was impossible to give as much
time as they desired to convassing.
They will, however, continue their
work until they get a full express
ion from their respective districts.
Altogether, the meeting was very
harmonious, and unanimously in
favor of the new county.
Representative Peacock explained
his position in the matter, stating
that the new county question was
not an issue when he was elected,
and in justice to bis constituents,
throughout the entire county, (as he
was represnting all the people) he
felt that he could not take an act
ive part, but as there seemed to be
no decided opposition, that had so
far l>een manifested, he would in
troduce the bill and put nothing in
the way of its passage.
A coinmitee was appointed to
confer with the people on the west
side in regard to the dividing line,
and we are sure that all these de
tails can Ik; satisfactorily and am
icably arranged.
As to the effect the division will
have on the new county: we sin
cerely believe that it will result in
an ultimate advantage to lioth.
We lielieve in small counties, and
the record seems to show that the
small counties have enjoyed the
greatest era of prosperity.
A few people’throughout the county
seem to think that a division would
necessarily ,raise the tax rate. We
are in possession of letters from
eight of the new counties, and
seven of these counties show a less
tax rate than the present rate in
Pulaski. We do not anticipate any
raise in the tax rate; and it is. very
probable that the rate would final
ly be reduced. Should we 1m- for
tunate enough to get a new county,
we believe our people will rally to
gether and build a court house and
jail out of private donations, so
that it will not be neceessary to
place this expense upon the new
county. Our present state anti
county tax rate is 81 1 per 81000.
Jeff. Davis county of which
Hazelhurst is the county scat, float
ed Ixmds to build a court house at
the cost of S3O,(XX), They are pay
ing 81,5(X) per year interest on the
bonds and raise 81,'(XX) per year as
a sinking fund to pay olf the bonds
| when they become due. Their tax
rate for 1009 was 81 1.50 per 81,000
which was the highest rate they
have paid since the county was
made.. This was caused on ac
count of several murder cases be
ing on trial in this court.
Fitzgerald, Ren Hill county had a
tax rate last year of 813 on the
81,000. Their jail cost 812,42 th
The court house cost tin- county
818(XX).(X) and the county is Rind
ed in the sum of 875000.00. They
are reducing the bonded indebted
ness 82500.(X) per year, and pay
ing the interest on the remainder of
the Rinds. Lyons, Toombs County
had a tax rate of 812.00 per thous
and in 1909. Their court house
and jail cost tjie.'o 851000.00 —They
did m,v tN issue any bonds —Their
wort house and jail is paid for.
They are out of debt, and have six
or eight thousand dollars in tin
treasury —Hurrah! for Toombs. We
don’t lielieve there is anything much
in a name, but no doubt the spirit
of old Bob Toombs reigns in Toombs
County. This is a magnificient
showing.
Now listen at the report from
Cordele, Crisp County: ‘' Our court
house cost aßmt 858(XX).00;-our jail
cost 813500.00: our tax rate was
t 810.09 per 81000.00 in 1909: our
bonds amounts to $80000.00,52000.-
00 payable annually- I —Hi x bonds
have been paid.”
Tifton, Tift County, las not yet
built a court house, but they are
going to have an election on June
25th providing for an issue of $55-
000.00 worth of bonds to build and
furnish a court house. Their jail
cost $14000.00 and their present
tax rate is 88.00 for county purpos
es and $2.50 for schools.
Grady Cotmty, court house and jail
cost $50000.00 —Tax rate for 1909
was $12.50. Their court house and
jail are paid for. They did not is
sue any bonds.
Ashburn, Hancock County, court
house and jail cost 848400.00. Bond
issue 870000.00 fur court house, jail'
and public schools. Tax rate for
1910 will l>e about 812.(X).
From the foregoing information
obtained from letters addressed to
Mr. J. B Hinson from the ordina
ries of the respective counties, it
seems that we would !>e able to fin
ally reduce our tax rate-.
In view of these facts, it seems
that there should lie no opposition
whatever, and everybody should
join hands and rally to the support
of this movement, which means so
much for the convenience and
developement of this territory.
•••-
A nnouncements.
For Representative.
I ask this nomination at regular
democratic primary, trusting that
each man will vote for the candidate
best qualified to represent the public
interest, waiving for that public
duty, both friendship for me, and
grudge against anyone. Pledge no
man; vote convictions.
If the choice fall on me, I shall
try to deserve the honor.of your
trust, as elected agent, by referring
all special measures of doubtful ap
proval to a final vote of the jienple.
Joel T. Deese.
For Representative.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Representative, sub
ject to the rules of the Demoeratie
primary.
If elected to this office, I shall
use my best efforts to represent the
county in its Itert interests, and so
licit the votes of the people on that
basis. L. A. Whipple.
For County School Commissioner.
To the Voters of Pulaski County:
I am a candidate for the office of
county school commissioner and
will appreciate your support. If 1
am elected my policy will he “Truth,
Justice, Equity and the Golden
Rule.” Respectfully,
W. T. Dvak.
For County School Commissioner.
I take this opjiortuuity to am
nourice myself for county school
commissioner of Pulaski county. Il
given the pla--e, I will look diligent!
ly after the welfare of the school!
throughout the county. 1
You cannot find a man that will
appreciate your vote more than 1. I
Yours to serve,
F. B. Asbell. I
For County School Commissionei l
To t'le voters of Ptffaski Go:
At thjgusstlkYfation of friends, ami
as l desire the office I now announcl
I myself as a candidate for the officj
of county school commissioner, subl
ject to the examination of the boanl
and the vote of the people of Pul
laski county. Should 1 be eleeteJ
1 will discharge the duties of till
office to the best of my ability!
Friends, I have spent the best pat!
of my life in the interest of eduil
ation. I have never before askel
anything at your hands. I snai
appreciate every vote east for me. I
Yours to serve,
J. A. Taylor. I
Mrs. Jim Cook Entertains.
One of the loveliest parties of till
season was the porch party las™
Saturday uiernoon from 4:30 to
6:30 given by Mrs. Jim Cook in
honor of her charming guest. Miss
Julia Belle McLeod, of Abbeville,
and Miss Troutman, of Athens,
Mrs. J. P. Peaeeck’s guest.
Punch was served by Misses
Pearle Taylor and Dollie Peacock
in the dining room and then the
guests were directed to the porch,
and there quite a jolly time was
in playing Salamagundi. A
dainty jabot was won by Mrs. Earl
Elder. An enjoyable sweet course
was served at ttie conclusion of the
game.
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