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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1910)
Citizen Offers Suggestions. Editor Monitor: Please allow me space in your paper for some critiscism on the management of our county affairs. lam sor ry to say, that some people seem to think that if a whole county has to pay for goods, materials, machinery, etc., for the county’s use, that it’s no use to l>e frugal or saving in purchases, but just pay the bill and go ahead, for it will not hurt any l>ody much. County oflicials, when buying what the county needs, should be just as close and frugal as if paying the money out of their own pockets. When I read in the Monitor where the Commissioners paid $700.00 for two stump pullers, 1 saw at once a waste of the coun ty's money. A No. 3 Stump Pul ler, the most powerful made, with all necessay fixtures, includ ing 200 feet of one inch cable, can be bought and laid down for ♦175.00, at the most. One of my neighbors has one that will do anything the county’s pullers will do. I have seen, several times, three heavy mules and six men behind the lever and nothing gave away but the stump. An other matter which gives us of! the west side great concern, is the semi-annual visits of the road tax man, who never sleeps or! forgets. This gentleman tells me that he collects annually j about $450.00 commutation tax in this district (Erick.) Now the| question arises: What is done; with this money? The commis sioners may know; I’m quite sun no one else knows. I know one thing, and can make oath thereto, that for two years past not 10 per cent, of the $900,00 collected has been expended in the Erick district. Now these are cold, stern facts and as a citizen and tax payer, I demand of the com missioners, a statement of how this money has been used. If; used for road building in other parts of the county, we have simply been robbed under guise of law, to build roads for other l>eople. Put again, if 1 mistake not, the grand jury one year ago j recommended that the Commis sinners print a monthly itemized statement of their expenditures in the Monitor. 1 have been looking for these statements, bat they don’t come. I regard the grand jury as the highest tribunal in any county, but all through my life have -een recommendations ignored by county oflicials. Some people when elevated to office have an idea that all power is vested in them, that they are the whole cheese and consequently amen able to nobody. Tax payer. TO PRESIDE IN WARE. Way cross, Dec. 9. Judge Paul E. Sea brook of the Atlantic-cir cuit will preside next week at Ware superior court, when the eases of certain stockholders in the (dil Bank of Waycross will come up for trial. Judge Parker being disqualified in these cases. The cases referred to will be interesting throughout the state. The stockholders in question sub scribed for stock in the Rank of of Waycross in August, three years ago. paying part cash and giving their noter for the balance due. In November the hank announced its inability to meet its obligations, and later the re ceivers brought suit against the stockholders for the balance due on their notes. The stockholders alleged fraud, stating that they Had been deceived as to the con dition of the bank when they subscribed for the bank .when they subscribed for the stock, and that they should therefore be relieved of responsibility. The counsel for the receivers demur red and the court sustained their demurrer. The ease was taken to the supreme court on a writ of error and the demurrer was overruled. The eases were thus sent back to the lower court to l*e tried on their merit. Judge Seabrook will also pre side at some other cases in which Judge Parker is disqualified. THE SOUTH CAROLINA CORN EXPOSITION. Columbia, S. C., Dec. 8. Priz es aggregating SIO,OOO were awarded last night at the South Atlantic states com exposition for the best corn to be exhibited from North Carolina, South Carolina arid Georgia, There are over 700 exhibits entered for the e : n irion, the first ever held in the south. The prize for the best single ear of corn was won Good wiri, of Apex, N. C.: best 10 •ais, by J. C. Lewis, of Reedy Branch, N. C.; best individual display and best 50 ears, by A. I). Hudson, of Newberry, S. C. Prizes for the largest yields w.-’x- awarded to Jerry H. Moore, 15 y.-ars of age, who produced 120 bushels of corn on one acre. Quality and not quantity of corn uiS considered by the judges in making the awards. There were ad today on corn by O. B. Martin, S. Schaub and Ira W. Williams, of the Unit ed States farm demonstration work, and E. J. Watson, com missioner of agriculture of South Carolina. The exposition will continue throughout the week. Plans were formulated last night for making the exposition an all southern affair, to be held every year. BISHOP CANDLER VISITS ALABAMA CONFERENCE. Troy, Ala., Dec. 8. —The 78th annual session of Alabama con ference of M. E. church, south,l convened here Wednesday. Bishop Alpheum Wilson, of Bal timore, presides over the body, Bishop W. A. Candler, of Geor gia, here as visitor and presided part of the time at the request! of Bishop Wilson. About 300: ministers and delegates will at-' tent, 10(1 ministers and 26 lay men responded to roll call this morning. Characters of presiding elders j unb ministers passed this morn ing. _ LAMAR OF GEORGIA SLATED FOR U. S. SUPREME BENCH. \\ ashmgton —President Taft lias practically decided upon the j principal judicial appointments, i Then- are indications that the selections will be Charles K Hughes, of New York, for chief juM c ; William C. Hook, of tie,-, and Judge Joseph R. Lamar, ,d Georgia, a Democrat, for the; third v i’incy on the supreme >• mi bench, with W. 11. McHugh, of Omaha, N’ebr., us ntt alterna tive choice. Lamur, backed by Senator Hue,ui and other Georgians, and indors'-d in a score of letters and telegrams from many sections of tie s nth, would probably receive j Mi kicking of all the Democrats’ m the -enute, removing that fea ture of opposition. Hook, alt ho he participated in the de<- sum against the Standard Oil Company, is regarded as eligible by the president, it is Mid, ami would be very accept able to the insurgents of the sea — PEACH SCALE ATTACKS AUGUSTA SHADE .TREES Ytigusta, Ga., Dec. 9 —The West Indian peach scale threatens many of the shade trees that have t r many years made Augusta a city beautiful. Assistant State Etr unologist W. W. Chase has made a thorough canvas* of the city a d finds that the pest that a lew \ • ars ago was confined to the riv-r ! ink strip lias now extended ail ov r the city and into the -nbiirhs. He says that unless strenuous action is taken by the city all the soft bark trees will soon be dead. FARMS FOR RENT-1 have several good farms for rent. Those are located on the Dublin road in the community of Lowery Church and all desirable places. Any one interested write or see me at Alamo. H. S. Hurwitz. THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR—THURSDAY, DECEMBER. 15, 1910. STATES MAY NOT RATIFY AMENDMENT. Washington. Dec. 9.—That- four .out of five states whose legts- { latures have pronounced uguinsi j the income tux amendment to th*- j constitution as* provided by the Payne-Aldrich tariff law will re- Iconsider their decision and aligi 'themselves with] the states sup porting the provision is the opin ! ion of its author,’Senator Norris Brown of Nebraska. Mr. Brown is confident ids, that the amendment will bo rati fied by the legislatures of more than the requisite three-fourths 'of the states during the present , winter. Already eight stut-s — Alabama, South Carolina, lllnmis. Maryland, Kentucky, Mississippi,* Onlaboma and Georgia, have passed ratification resolutions. New York, Rhode Island, Mussa Ichusetts, Virgina and .Louisiana 1 have refused to"endorse the pro | posed amendment, but Mr Brown declares there is strong reason to believe the legislatures-elect of those states, with probably one exception, will reconsider and I ratify. The week after election Senator Brown wrote to’all governors urg ing their co-operation in the cam paign for the amendment and en closing a copy of the ratification resolution. He has replies from i a very large majority of them, who favor the amendment and will in their messages recommend the ratification Among others is a strong letter from Governor elect Foss of Massachusetts. SHORTER COLLEGE WILL HAVE NEW QUARTERS. Rome, Ga., Dec. B.—Complete; plans for the new Shorter college buildings were on Friday accept ed by the trustees of the college. The architect is William T. Down ing, of Atlanta. Construction work will be be gun immediately, so that the college buildings may be ready for occupancy next September. Administration, science and music buildings will be first erect ed, and dormitories to accommo date 500 girls. The campus is 100 acres in ex tent, located in the suburbs of Rome, and the college will be re moved to its new site from its present location in the city at the close of the present term. Trespass Notice. This is to forewarn tin* public against trespassing on the lands of the undersigned, by hunting, fishing of removing wood or tim ber therefrom, or m any other manner trespassing, and parties so violating this order will be prosecuted as the law allows We, or either of us, further offer a reward of Ten Dollars for evi dence sufficient to convict any person guilty of trespass a above stated. This the 31st day of October, 1910. H. J Gibbs, R L. Morns, •las. Clifton, Respass Youmans. A. T Johnson, E. S. Gibbs, N. B. Gibbs, Sr. Farm For Rent. An extra good three-horse farm ; for rent. Renter must furnish stock. A good proposition for the right man. See me at once. W A. Peterson, Mt. Vernon, Ga. DR J. F, MASROW Refract ionist Glasses Corrrectly Ground and Fitted to the Eyes. Consultation Free. 26 West Broughton Street SAVANNAH. GA BLACKSMITH - SHOP All kinds Repair Work, Iron and Wood. Fine line of Bicycle Material on hand. High-Grade Repair Work on Bicycles, Sewing Machines, Guns. Revolvers and Clocks. See me before placing your work; I will save you money. ! Work promptly and neatly done J. SELLERS. : : AILEY. QA. RE.LIE.VE Neuralgia "" V / jv ’’"IW/TAKE ONE /' Gv VOF THESE L / J' LITTLE * _y TABLETS ——— and the PAIN IS GONE. “I have awful spells of Neu ralgia and have doctored a great deal without getting much benefit, lor the last two years I have been taking Dr. Miles’ Anti-Pain Pills and they always relieve me. I have been so bad with Neuralgia that I sometimes thought I would go crazy. Sometimes it is necessary to take two of them, but never more, and thev are sure to re lieve me.” MRS. PERRIER, 2434 Lynn St., Lincoln, Neb. Sold by druggists everywhere, who are authorized to return price of first package if they fail to benefit. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Hounds Tax Collector last round. I will be at the following places on the dates named for collecting state ans county taxes: Kibbee, Nov. 28 9 to 11 a. m. Tarry town; 28th, 12:80 to 8:80 J. I. Calhoun’s, 28th, at night. Soperton, 29th. 1) a. to 2:20 p Onanna, 80th, 8 to 9:80 a. m E. McLendon’s at night Lothair, Dec. Ist, 8 to 12 in WEST SIDE. L indslmrg, Dee. 2, 10 a. to 2p. Glen wood, Bd, 8:80 a. to 2 p. Home—Mt. Vernon at court —Ist Monday. Stuckey, 18th, 9to 10:80 a. m. j Alamo, 18th, 12 to 4 p. m. Erick, 11, 9 to 2 p. m. W. F. VlcVey. 14, at night.. Sp’hill, (c. h.) 15, 9:80 to 1 p. inD Sp’hill. 15, at night and until 9 a. 111. day following. A. T. Wright, 10, at noon. McArthur, 17, 8 to 12 noon. Glenwi od, 17, at night. 1 will he in Mt. Vernon from then until the 20th of December, 1910, when the Books will close. D. M Cume, T. C. M. C. White Hickory Wagons. Call 011 Mcltue A: Rro. for The .Cele brated White Hicko ry \Y agons. You should make it a point to investigate this wagon before buying. They have a record in this county for long and successful service. MONEY TO LOAN On Improved Farms in Montgomery Countv at a Small Rate of Interest. J. K. Hall. Soperton. v. p. MOORE Painter \ Decorator If vour house needs acoatof paint, send for me, and have the job done right, and at lowest figures. MT. VERNON, GA. Hamilton Burch, Utornoy and Coun selor at Law, AcRAE, GA. Oiiiuiw*! Law aud Collection*, Including Hail toad Tort Caaea, a Specialty. 1 FULL LINE j OF SCHOOL BOOKS I PENCIL AND PEN TABEETS >7 I . 1 PENS, INK, PENCILS Our Stock is Complete I .©©©©;®® 00©; © © ©e: ©©© ©© © ©;.©© © iAnd Our Facilities Better to Fill Orders Promptly Crayons ► | J |0(. isox l Terms Cash, as Usua j THE MT. VERNON DRUG COMPANY Mt. Vernon, Ga. I | avuww\«vu%w«uvv«vwuvvwww« cv^vwvwwww%%v%vw%% I John 11. Hunter, Win. K. Pearce. Frank C. Bat HUNTER, PEARCE & BATTED Cotton Factors Naval Ston E X P it KIENCE D P a r t DI HANDLERS OF rdtlUl Upland Cotton, Sea-Island Cottc Florodora, Allen Silk and Other Extra Staples, Naval Store OVER THIRTY YEARS IN BUSINESS One of Die Largest Factorage Concerns in the South. E Commodity handled in a Separate Department. Strictest Attention to Each. Nitrate of Soda and Other Fertilize! Upland and Sea-Island Bagging, Ties and Twine. I Liberal Advances made on Consignments. Money Loa to Cotton and Naval Stores Shippers on Approved Security SHIPMENTS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. 12<> Bay Street, East. SAVANNAH G r"| "1- (Some Garment urith Convertible CoUfflr.) *|fl lyj I An Example of Clothes- \ r // Making Economy. u // The cutting department of the great Goldman-Beckman V // tailoring shop, in Cincinnati is an example of sfacial Ist \ / / workmans! i/> c .mhined with rare operating economies, f J And this economy is given you in extra quality at a / ] low faice. . ... 1 he method of procedure is as follows: : The f jbncs are spread on tables over 100 feet long in 5 {. ur to six thicket <es (depending on the weight of the ''* Libtic) e carefull;. and evenly Lid so that there is n.t . wrinkle in the e..ti.e quantity. Lxpeit markers then pro ceed t mark the t p 1 >ver for a given size >uit or oveicoat. t \ r r which expe.t cutter, proceed cutting the four or six 1 layers at a single peration with a special cutting machine. Thus by two oper.iti .ns (making and cutting), and with expert tne 1. we act mp 4 h exceptionally well what would require eight to twelve times as many men by ordinaiy \And the meth d assi tr. in pr oducing Liter clothes as well (uniform cutii-.g). i his savng is yours. It explains one f the mar.v it.von- why G iUman-.-eckman’s ckthes a u.e rc ter -lues at e-ch given pace than you are accu t.n.ed to re. eive. * L. M. McLemore & Brotl Mt. Vernon and Uvalda.
