THE HENRY
COUNTY WEEKLY
FRANK ItKAGAN, Kditor.
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Official Organ of Henry County.
McDonough, Ga., Aug. 16, 1912.
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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.
