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THERE IS NO PAPER LIKE THE HOME PAPER TO HOME PEOPLE.
VOLUME XXIX
CLAYTON, RABUN COUNTY. GEORGIA. THURSDAY JAN. 31 1924.
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AT REST
HON. JAS. E. BLECKLEY
Our minds are always burden
ed with sadness when we are
called upon to say the last words
about our departed friends and
neighbors, in a public way, and
more-so when we know that all
is earthly of them is gone from
us, and that we must soon follow
them to that place from whence
no one ever returns.
Our town was saddened on last
Sunday morning when the news
began spreading that Hon. Jas.
E, Blekley had died at four a. m.
though! his'death was no surprise
nevertheless it was a severe
shock to his friends,
The deceased was in his sixty-
sixth year year since last October
and'was a native of this county,
honored by his people and died
our Legislator. wasKplain and
outspoken, sober-andjindustrious,
a friend tofthe friendless, an ad
vocate of righteousness, a mem-
ber"of the Baptist church since
early manhood, lovable, loveo
and admired by a host of friends
He leaves a wife and six child
ren, three sons and three daugh
ters as follows:'Thomas C., Leot
M. and Frank. Mrs. May James,
and Misses Eula and Drew-
ilia, and one brother, Ben J.
Bleckley, of Anderson, S’ C.
and three sisters, MesdameaV-i
ola. Duncan and J. F. Earl, oi
Clayton and R. E. Cannon of
Tiger.
Funeral Services were conduct
ed from the Baptist church Tues
day afternoon by his pastor, Rev.
J. W. Kesterson, assisted by Rev.
W.i Hi Faust, of Atlanta, an ar
dent admirer. These ministers
paid the deceased such a tribute
as has seldom been heard within
the. walls of a church.
As a tribute of the esteem in
which the deceased was held the
building would not accomodate
the|, great gathering and many
were compelled to remain outside.
The passing of Mr. Bleckley
takes from our midsts a prominent
member of one of the oldest and
most prominent families of the
county and the bereaved family
have the sympathy of all our
people.
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MR. J. J. RAMEY
Again Rabun county ’ is called
upon to give up one of her - older
citizens, who has contributed to
the development of the county,
for the past seventy four years
by hard woft and honorable liv
ings , rn
Mr. J. J. Ramey had been af
flicted for several years and some
two weeks ago was carried to
Atlanta to undergo an operation,
which apparently was successful
and his friends had hoped that he
would return home improved in
health when he suddenly develop
ed pneumonia and died in a short
while.
Mr. Ramey leaves awife, three
sons and three daughters beside
a host of friends and and
tives. *
Hia remains were laid to rest
in the Dillard Cemetery, last Sat
urday, the funeral being conduct
edS4>y
to pay the last sad tribute to a
departed worthy citizen.
MB. M. I. f!
M BIBLE ANGLE
(By The Reasoner)
It was a good day for the Bap
tists when, in the Providence of
God, they were made owner of
the Bleckley Memorial Instiutute.
Being owners of this fine school
property gave them an opportun
ity coming from the Lord.
That opportunity was to teach
the youth, not alone in the liter
ary branches, through the High
School, but to teach them the
bible and emphasize its teachings,
as Baptists understand it— a
thing which could not, for good
and well-known reasons, possibly
be done in a state public school
or college,
Are the doctrines held to and
taught by the Baptists worthy
of a place in the world? Are
they good for the youth and all?
Is God behind them and in all
them? Is not this the very rea
son why we maintain the 33
mountain schools like the B. M.
I ? Has not Baptist doctrines
done more to bring liberty of
body and soul to mankind than
any other doctrine taught? With
out question, it has. Then does
want ^Baptist, denominational
schools? Without question, he
does. He wants other denom
inational schools too.
But, if Baptists have the cen
tral truths of God’s word more
nearly right than any other de
nomination, as they believe,
conscientiously, they do, does it
not follow that with the oppor
tunity of the B. M. I. came a
Heaven born obligation to dis
seminate their doctrines to the
world by giving it to the youth
in the school? Have we done it?
Do we see the point?
Are we Baptist, or do we know
what a Baptist is? Have we not
let a few dollars difference turn
us to the state schools, even
when it was nearer to the de
nominational schools? Does God
give attention? Does He deal
with us? Does He hold us ac
countable for the right use of a
blessing?
The school is rapidlv going
from us to-day, WHY IS IT SO?
The community, around the
school is the most blessed by it,
and, theref ore, under the most
obligation.
Have we shown to men, to the
Lord, and to all that we saw and
appreciated the difference be
tween a Baptist denominational
school, the sole cause of its ex-
istance, and a state school? Have-
we done our part?
Does the Lord sometimes send
a curse when He sees that his
people are abusing a blessing and
an opportunity? How reads,,hia
word about such?
What did we think when light
ning struck the administration
building and burned it down?
What do we think since we have
had more time to consider?
I THE REASONER./
The little son of Mr. and Mrs.
has been given the
Henry, jn honor
FOR COUNTY SUPEkIN
TENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
To the voters of Rabun County
Ladies and Gentlemen;
j Through this medium, I am
heredy announcing my candidacy
for re-election to the office of
County School Superintendent of
Rabun County. I wish to thank
the people of Rabun County for
the gentle courtesies shown me
in ray administration which I am
bending every effort to fill with
credit to my beloved county and
its people and I humbly, but
earnestly solicit the support of
all voters, both ladies and gentle
men, at the polls in the coming
Primary and herein promise you
with pleasure the most efficient
service that is within me to com
mand in the supervison of Rabun
County’s Schools.
My work, as well as my Jiff,
is an open tyiok for your careful
inspection for which I am asking
your considerate endorsement
for one other term.
Trusting that this announce
ment will meet with your approv
al by your loyal support and con
firmation in concerted action by
ballot.
Again thanking you, I remain,
as ever, Yours fraternally and
respectfully,
J.C
FOR SHERIFF.
To the voters of Rabun Coiinty:
I announce my candidacy for
Sheriff of said County, subject
to th^ Democratic Primary
to be held February 14th, 1924.
I have served as Sheriff 7
years;, which qualifies me to
make a more efficient officer
than I have in the past.
I earnestly solicit the vote and
influence of every citizen in the
county—the ladies as well as the
men.'
I appreciate all past favors,
and, if elected, will strive to im
partially fill the office in accor
dance with the will of the people.
This Jan. 7th, 1924.
L. F. Rickman.
FOR ORDINARY
To the voters of Rabun County:
I hereby announce myself a
candidate for Ordinary of said
County, subject to the primary
to be held February the 14th.
1924.
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I wish also to extend my
hearty thanks and sincere ap
preciation to ’all the voters for
their kindness and favor, and
respectfully solicit the support
of all the Ladies and Gentlemen
of Rabun County at this coming
primary. 1.
Thi? Jan. 7th, 1924. i
Will Smith:
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
Georgia, Rabun County:
To the voters oi said
Tax Collector of Rabun C u:
subject to the Democrat.<: \
mary to be held on Fe n
14th, 1924, and promising f
elected to discharge the <.u
of said office to the best of .
skill and ability.
Thanking each of you fo j
favors and hoping to r. cc
your vote and influence i;. .
coming primary.
Thi3 January 7th, 1924.
Very Respectfully,
Harry C. Fit e:
FOR CLERK OF COU l\
To the voters of Rabun Co; n
I announce my candidac ;
re-election to the office of f:
Superior Codrt, subject K)
Democratic Primary to be
on February 14th, 1924. It
ed, I promise to serve you '<
best of my ability.
I . thank each of you in
vance for j our support ar 4
fluenee. I appreciate the 1
endorsement which I ha-,
eeived at your hands in thi
and assuring you that the
dence which may be repos
me in the future may n
misplaced.
This January 7th, 1924.
Very Respectfully,
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•i'FOR TAX RECEIVE
BE ELECTED
CONDITIONS MAY NECESSI
TATE FOUR ELECTIONS FOR
THE OFFICE THIS YEAR.
/ The recent death of Hon. Jas.
E. Bleckiey causes a vacancy in
the office of Representative, of
this county, which will have to
be filled by election.
It will be necessary to elect
someone to, fill the unexpired
term and as this is regular elec
tion year it wiil be necessary to
elect some one for the rdgular
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Rabhn County,. Ga.,
Tck the voters of said Cour. y,
hOtty Ladies and Gentlemen :
I hereby announce my ar ■
dacy for re-election to the <■
of Tax Receiver, subject to f u
Democratic primary to be h id >n
February 14th, 1924,
Promising if elected to fill the
office to the best of my ab lii .
Thanking each and all oi you
for past favors. I earnestly so ic-
it your support and influence in
the coming primary.
This Jan. 15th, 1924,
Very Respectfully,
V. M, Burrell.
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL v
SUPERINTENDENT.
To the Legal Voters of Rabun
Ccunty;
Since I am very anxious to
hold the office of County School
Superintendent, I hereby an
nounce myself a candidal e-for
same, promising if elected to
give my best efforts to the office,
and will greatly appreciate the
votes of both ladies and gentle
men.
.y Respectfully submitted,
R. C. Ramey.
FOR SHERIFF »
To the Voters of Rabun C«un y:-
Lberebyannour.ee my cardi- H na
dacy for sheriff of said corn ty,
subject to the Democratic Pri
mary to be held February L th
term.
Under the conditions now ex
isting it would be possible for the
county to have four elections,
counting the primaries, for the
one oflice, during the year.
Ir the Democratic Executive
Committee should order a pri
mary to nominate some one to
fill the unexpired term, then an
election would be necessary to
validate the nominee. There will
be the regular state primary and
election which you see brings
about the possibility of four elec
tions in the, same year for the
office of representative. It is
hardly probable that a primary,
will be ordered to nominate some
one to fill the unexpired term,
but that would necessitate three
elections anvuvav. ^
Likely an election will be or
dered at an early date to fill the
unexpired term. The Ordinary
will order this election as soon,as
he receives instructions from the
Governor to that effect.
Already there are some would
be aspirants for the position feel
ing the pulse of the voters and
no doubt but some one .will be
found who will accept the place
without the necessity of having
to invoke the draft law,.
BOWERS-CRISP
Married last Sunday week,
Miss Eva Bowers and Mr. Louie
Crisp. Mr. Crisp is the son of
Mr. J. M. Crisp, of Pine Moun
tain and a prominent young
planter of that community. The
bride is the accomplished daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowers
and has a host of friends. At
present they are making their
home with the grooms parents,
where they are receiving con-,
gratulations of their friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dills and
Mr, and Mrs. Dave Cunningham,
two contracting couples of North
Carolina called on Judge Will
Smith last Saturday and had him
officiate at a double wedding.
The contracting parties were
registered at the Blue Ridge Ho
tel. They left Sunday morning
for their homes in North Caro-.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cannon,
Mrs. Essie Ramey and Mr. Miles
1924; .Promising, if elected, to Parker, of Anderson, S. C., at
fill the office to the best tended the funeral of Hon., J f E.
ability.
Will greatly appreciate
ifces of both ladies and ge-
'ft* s.l.
Blecklev, here Tuesday,
fcl- ■' 1 * * • ■ ‘
Miss Tulla Crisp, of Pihe Me
tain, visited relative)