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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 16, 1912)
THE HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY FRANK ItKAGAN, Kditor. Entered at the nostofficeat McDonough, Gh., as second-class mail matter. Advertising Rates furnished on appli cation. Official Organ of Henry County. McDonough, Ga., Aug. 16, 1912. Obituaries. One obituary, not more than one hundred words in length, will be published free; only one obituary for each death All containing more than one hundred Words must be accompanied with one cent per- word for all in excess of one hundred words. We cannot under take to cut them down to the one hundred word limit Manuscripts not accompan ied with postage will not be returned. Warning, No Statements purporting to come from The Henry County Weekly are genuine unless they have writien on their fact; the signature of Frank Reagan Editor, or are presented by him in person. Any person receiving such a statement will please notify Frank Reagan, Editor McDonough, Georgia. EDUCATION FOR OUR FUTURE. You know education is not a putting into, it is a bringing or drawing out. Have many of our modern edu cators missed the real truth of this saying? Does it not seem that the wearying load of books which daily, during the school term, bends the little bodies almost double in the effort to bear them to and from the school tends rather to put things into the minds than to draw forth the powers of the mind to grasp the truths found in a few books. But the dawn of hope glorifies the eastern sky of our educational south. The soil, so long lonesome and neglected by real love and so un educated, is now receiving a little loving care and a little more as the days pass. Man is beginning to educate the soil, to draw forth its heretofore latent powers; So that they grasp and appropriate all the seed and sunshine and shower, to make our land literally blossom as the rose and smile with plenty in the har vest time. This education is being begun by educating the farm boys and girls. It is introducing them to the soil, heretofore largely a stranger to them, and acquaint ance will early result in a friend ship and a partnership which for aye shall endure and solve for all time the problem of keeping the boys and girls on the farm. And no institution is doing more to inculate this ideal and translate it into practice than our own Sixth Congressional District Agricul tural and Mechanical College at Barnesville. Henry county should show an especial pride in this institution and should prize the privilege of patronizing it prodigally with our greatest assets, eur girls and boys. It was one of our Henry county men, Professor Duffey, who gave this college the impetus which is making it such an indispensable factor in our agricultural develop ment. AN INSULT TO HENRY COUNTY. We have again heard the rumor that Henry county will be bought in next Wednesday’s election for Congressman. No matter who the candidates are this is the annual rumor every two years, that the county will be bought with Bartlett’s money. The charge grows a little mo notorious by its repetition. It would seem to die of its own ac cord. since Judge Bartlett has fail ed to carry Henry county for sever al elections past and the proba bility is that he will lose it next Wednesday by an even larger majority than ever before. But why this insult to Henry county? The rumor could not have been started by Mr. Wise or his friends; for he and they know it is not true. Then it was begun to be circulated several cam paigns ago, when Mr. Wise was not a candidate. Who then could have perpe trated ihe insult? Surely it is brought down to the door of Judge Bartlett’s sup porters. And why? Does this genial Judge and his advisers think that this report that his money is in change, ready for distribution in Henry county, will cause our voters to flock to the distribution centers in such overwhelming numbers that all the Wise will be taken from their ballots and he will not receive the vote of a corporal’s guard? Well we shall see, we shall see. We believe that the voters of Henry county will resent this in suit to their manhood and poll such a handsome majority for Mr. Wise as will surprise even his most optimistic friends. There is a worthy way of win ning men and of thereby winning men’s votes and Judge Bartlett has had nearly two deca e in wbii h to win this county worthily, by some service, worthy of his hire and our confidence. He has failed and the quick remedy of money cannot now bring back the wandering county. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FoR congress. To The Democratic Voters of the Sixth Congressional District: I take this means of announcing my can didacy for re-election to Congress, subject to the primary to be called and provided tor by the democratic executive committee for the Sixth Congressional District. I ask for re-election based upon my rec ord, and shall appreciate the support of my friends, as in the past. C. L. Bartlett. L’o the White Voters of the Sixth Con gressional District: I am a candidate for the office of Con gressman to the bill'd American Congress, subject to the Democratic white primary to be called by the Executive Committee, this summer. I shall appreciate your sup port, amt if elected, 1 promise you a con scientious and careful discharge of the du ties of the office and an ever watchful re gard for the interests of all the people of tlie district. Yours respectfully, John R. Cooper. To the Democratic Voters of the Sixth Congressional District. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Congress from the Sixth Congression al District, Subject to such rules and regu 'af.ions as may lx- fixed lby the executive committee of the District. Whether I am able to see you in person or not. i assure you that your support will be appreciated. Thanking my friends for many assur ances of support, and believing with your active support I will be successful, I am. Very respectfully, J. W. Wise FOR COUNTY COM Mti-S'-ONER. Toth-' people of Henry county: 1 am a candidate for Commissioner of Roods and Revenues for Henry county subject to the primary to be he’d August 21st 1912. Whether lam able to see you in person or not, I assure you that your support will lie appreciated. If elected I promise a faithful discharge of the duties of the office. Yours respectfully G. W. Morris. To the White Voters of Henry county I am a candidate for the office of com missioner of Roads and Revenues for Henry county, subject to the primary to be held on August 21st. My experience of ten years in construction and road worx fit me for the duties of this office. Part of this experience has been on the roads of this county. I gratefully ask for your support and influence and shall endeavor, if elected, to prove worthy of it. Yours respectfully, F. M. Duncan. To the white voters of Henry'county: I respectfully announce my candidacy for County Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Henry county, subject to the primary, A ugusf. 2lst. If elected will en deavor to discharge my duties faithfully to the best interest of the tax payers of the county, without favor or affection to any section or person. Very respectfully, J. E. Tinley. To the white voters of Henry county: 1 am a candidate for the office of Com missioner of Roads and Revenues for Henry county, subject to the Democratic primary to be held on August 21. 1912. I have been a citizen of Henry county for ‘SO years In 1898 I was appointed Public Road overseer for Hampton district under D./r. Stone, < ommissioner; in 1902 I was appointed Road Superintendent under the Ordinary, G. G. Weems; I was also ap pointed District Commissioner under the same Ordinary, and received my second comini.--.sion under the present Ordinary, th“ Hon. A. G. Harris. Having served in these offices, I feel that I fully understand looking after the duties of the newly created office. Yours respectfully, T. C. .Tones. To the White Voters of Henry county. I am a candidate for commissioner of roads and Revenues for Henry county, subject to the primary to be called by the county Democratic Executive Committee. I shall appreciate all support given me and promise a faithful discharge of the duties of the office. Yours respectively, JOHN BRYANS. FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL. I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, subject to nomina ion in the primary to be called by the State Democratic Executive Committee. 1 will appreciate all support given me, and if elected, promise a faithful, fair and impartial discharge of the duties of the office to the best of my ability. E. M. Smith. To the Voters of the Flint Circuit: I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint circuit, subject to the Demo cratic primary to pe held in August. If elected, I promise to do my full duty as I see it to the best of my ability. 1 solicit and will appreciate the support of the people of the circuit. Very respectfully, E. M. Owen. LEGAL NOTICES. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All parties holding claims against the estate of J. S. Heflin are hereby notified to present the same, duly attested, within terms of the law: those indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. J. H. Heflin, Executor. July 1, 1912. 8 9, 0 FOR DISMISSION. Georgia, Henry County. Whereas, W. B. Livingston, Ex ecutor of estate of Mrs. Mattie Cook Kimball represents to the Court in bis petition, dnlv filed and entered on record,that he has fully adminis tered Mattie Cook Kimball’s estate : This is therefore to cite all per sons concerned, kindred and credi tors to show cause, if any they can. why said Executor should not be discharged from his Executor ship and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in Sept., 1912, 8- 4. A. G. Harris, Ordinary. FOR LEAVE TO SELL. Georgia, Henry County. To whom it may concern : Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has applied to the Ordinary of said county for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate of Alice Flake for the pur pose of paying debts and distribu tion among heirs. Said application will be heard at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary for said county to be held on the first Monday in Sept. 1912. This Aug. 5. 1912. E. H. Flake, Administrator. NOTICE TO debtors AND CREDITORS. All parties holding claims against the estate of L nther Price are hereby notified to present the sxme duly attested, within terms of the law and those indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. 9- A. M. Bowden. Admistrator. HON. E. M. OWEN, CANDIDATE FO.T SOLICITOR GENERAL. Hon. E. M. Owen, of Zebulon, has formerly announced his candi dacy for Solicitor or the Mint Circuit in the primary to be held in August. The announcement is received with pleasure by hundreds of friends throughout the circuit and he will at once enlist their cor dial and active support. That he is going to be a formidable and probab'y a successfnl candidate is the universal verdict of all who know of his ability and fitness for the place and all who are acquain ted with his strong personality and affable and friendly nature. His successful career thus far in private and public life is an assurance which is highly encouraging to those who want him to win the prize in the contest in which he has entered, representing a section of the circuit which has long been without recognition in the distribution of honors of this character. Col. Owen is splendidly equipped for successfully discharging the duties of the office of Solicitor General. H ■ graduated from Gordon Institute 1897 and immediately thereafter began the study of law, pass*- ing a hghly creditable examination and being admitted to the bar by the Superior court of the Flint circuit. He has for a number of years been successfully practicing his profession, having built up a large clientele and has had valuable experience as Solicitor of the County and City courts, which especially qualify him for the discharge of the duties of the solicitorship of the circuit. Col Owen represented Pike county for four years in the Legislature and sustained himslf there in contact with the leading lawyers of the State. The people of Pike county endorse Col. Oven as en; le.itly fitted and qmiified for the office which he is seeking and they commend him strongly to the consideration of the voters of the Flint circuit feeling, that if he is given the office he will ably and satisfactorily meet every duty which confronts him. —COMMUNICATED. HON. WALTER V ISE WRITES TO VOTERS. To the voters of the Sixth Congressional district: Judge Bartlett has secured another letter of indorsement from Washington, D. C., in the communication from Congressman Burleson, member of the Texas delegation, and is having the same exploited in the newspapers of the district. This is in a se. oid epistle from the Washingtonians. If I am not mistaken, there are many intelligent and honest men in the Sixth district who are made to wonder why there should be so much dictation from the far-off city of Washington concerr.ing the needs of this congressional campaign in Georgia and relative to the duty of the citizenry of the Sixth district. Also, if seems strange that Judge Bartlett is compelled to send away up to Washington for evi dence of his efficiency and value. Does it not appear that it would be more becoming, as a matter of propriety, and prove more reliable, in winning favorable consideration here, did this evidence come from some one in the district? Who is it, among the people who have so often given the Judge election to office, can establish any adequate proof of his wonderfully valuable service in congress? Let such one —if there be any —furnish an indorsement and appeal in the Judge’s behalf, and not any of those Washington officeholders. It seems impossible to get Judge Bartlett “on the stump”—where face to face, he can talk with the people about what he has been doing for them all these past years. He prefers to run what has become known as a “gum shoe” campaign, where the candidate slips around quietly and sees a few “leading” ones who are supposed to man age th voters. By these methods, and by telling little things that the opposing candidate may never hear of and therefore may never be able to answer, by making numerous promises, etc., it is possible to carry elections directly contrary to the actual will of the people. It is said since the Judge has swung around the circle in the Sixth, there are not a few well known “leaders” extremely e»thusiastic, whereas they were either very quiet or on the other side before. It will not be hard for you draw a pretty accurate conclusion by apply ing the rule of cause and effect. My friends, the election is near at hand, —let me appeal to you to watch the movements of the “fixers” and be careful how you receive the arguements brought to you, unless you know their cause and source. No man should expect to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime mortgage on an office, unless he should be rendering service of such superior value than no other ambitious and worthy citizen could equal. Judge Bartlett has had the congressional position for eighteen years already,—long enough to satisfy any reasonable man—but can it be said, even by his most enthusiastic supporter, that his service is such that no man in the Sixth can do equally as well? This race must settle the question as to whether a few Macon politicians shall be allowed to continue to dominate the Sixth district and keep a favorite in office for life. Fello w citizens, let your pride and independence come into play. Free yourselves once from the clique’s domination. The way to do this is to go to the polls on Aug. 21st and v ite for the candidate who is being so bitterly fought by that little coterie of politicians. Our only danger is in a small vote. Take care of that by being on hand and seeing that your ballot is deposited. I make this earnest appeal through the col urn 3of the newspapers, because it is impracticable for me to get over the district now and see the voters in person. Thanking each and everyone for what ever support may be given and asking far a fair and just consider ation of my merit, I am, Yours respectfully, J. W. Wise. P. S. Honest now, don’t you suppose either Judge Bartlett or some friend asked for those W ashington letters of endorsement? J. W. W.
