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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. numpf.r 4 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. - iiod 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. i. > 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, x . '* v; a. c, •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 he i .‘Id !' ct- > he ad- I hi nt ty • e. ;-.i si, o: £i- 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)